Cricket

Irfan Pathan praises KKR’s bowling potential

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) now possess a well-rounded bowling attack across all phases of a T20 innings following the addition of Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana to their squad.

2025-12-16T18:05:06.313555+00:00 IST

IPL Auction: Foreign stars, domestic toil rewarded, steal deals

The IPL 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to begin around three weeks after the T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka, and will conclude at the end of May, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-16T17:50:44.212512+00:00 IST

Haryana, Jharkhand to meet in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title clash

With this victory, Haryana have solidified their top spot in Group A with two wins and a loss, while Hyderabad slipped to second due to a poorer net-run-rate.

2025-12-16T17:11:04.618617+00:00 IST

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy tour begins from Ram Setu

"Launching the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World above the Ram Setu, a site steeped in history, symbolism and shared cultural identity, sets an inspiring tone as we build towards this landmark event," ICC Chairman Jay Shah said.

2025-12-16T17:10:00.145925+00:00 IST

A look at Nathan Lyon's incredible Adelaide Oval record

Having worked as a ground staff member at the iconic Adelaide Oval, Lyon will aim to continue his rise among the game's all-time greats as his side looks to win the third Test and retain the Ashes urn once and for all.

2025-12-16T16:51:08.245790+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 auction: Prithvi Shaw heads back to DC

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw headed back to the Delhi Capitals (DC) after the franchise acquired the right-handed batter for Rs 75 lakh at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T16:36:57.386941+00:00 IST

Pathirana writes emotional farewell note to CSK after KKR signing

Pathirana was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals (DC) opened the bidding for Sri Lankan speedster, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joined the fray. Bidding intensified between LSG and DC as Pathirana's bid rose to Rs 10.4 crore. When the bid stood at Rs 15.8 crore, KKR came in at Rs 16 crore, quickly raised it to Rs 18 crore, and ultimately stole the deal.

2025-12-16T16:26:24.125856+00:00 IST

CSK's two new uncapped Indian signings excited to play with Dhoni

Prashant and Karthik became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players to be signed by an IPL franchise, getting Rs 14.20 crores each from CSK during the IPL Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T16:23:29.419919+00:00 IST

Livingstone bags Rs 13 crore deal as SRH go big in IPL auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made one of the marquee purchases of the auction by signing England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for Rs 13 crore. Livingstone brings vast T20 experience, having scored 7,496 runs in 330 T20 matches at an average of 28.18 and a strike rate of 144.93, including two centuries and 39 half-centuries, along with 143 wickets at an average just over 25. For England, he has 955 runs in 60 T20Is at an average of 25.13 and a strike rate of 148.98, with one century and two fifties, besides 43 wickets.

2025-12-16T15:54:02.787333+00:00 IST

"Bowling alongside Jadeja will mean a lot": Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping price of Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T15:28:09.527448+00:00 IST

KSCA constitutes new Cricket Advisory Committee featuring Kumble

Prasad was elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected Vice-President, while Santosh Menon has been chosen as Secretary, a post he earlier held from 2019 to 2022. Prasad won the election, defeating K N Shanta Kumar by 191 votes. Prasad secured 749 votes, while Shanta Kumar received 558 votes. Former umpire BK Ravi has been elected as Joint Secretary, winning with 669 votes, while BN Madhukar got the better of MS Vinay for the post of Treasurer, winning with 736 votes.

2025-12-16T15:20:21.358184+00:00 IST

"It's nice to be back": Anrich Nortje ahead of fourth T20I

Ahead of the fourth T20I against India, South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje said he is focusing on improving every day. The fourth T20I of the five-match series between the two countries will be held in Lucknow on December 17.

2025-12-16T14:57:45.135705+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 Auction: Mustafizur heads to KKR for Rs 9.20 crores

Besides the international stars getting attention, the night continued to be a big payday for Indian uncapped players as MP batter Akshat Raghuvanshi went to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs 2.2 crores and left-arm pacer from MP, Mangesh Yadav went to RCB for Rs 5.2 crores.

2025-12-16T14:46:14.878831+00:00 IST

"Hope Bangladesh become a force in coming T20 WC": Shoaib Akhtar

Marking his first role in the T20 franchise circuit, Akhtar has joined Dhaka Capitals as a mentor in the Bangladesh Premier League, with an eye on nurturing the country's next generation of fast bowlers, as per ICC.

2025-12-16T14:36:00.001873+00:00 IST

“Acquired two of three shortlisted players”: Sanjiv Goenka

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has expressed delight at having acquired two of the three "shortlisted players" they intended to acquire in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T14:11:32.348565+00:00 IST

"We've been watching...": Fleming on buying Kartik,Veer

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming said that they were watching Kartik Sharma for some time, and they needed Prashant after Ravindra Jadeja's trade to the Rajasthan Royals.

2025-12-16T14:00:19.234281+00:00 IST

Satwik-Chirag India's lone representative at BWF World Tour Final

In its eighth edition, the World Tour Finals is the end of the badminton season and the BWF World Tour, in which the top eight players and duos from different categories, as per the Race to World Tour Finals badminton rankings, compete, as per Olympics.com.

2025-12-16T13:58:44.504493+00:00 IST

“I think we came in with a clear plan": Parth Jindal

"I think we came in with a clear plan. We had a wishlist and we wanted to get an experienced finisher. I don't think you can do better than (David) Miller," Jindal said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-16T13:53:08.444645+00:00 IST

Reddy shines as Andhra ends Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance helped his side, Andhra Pradesh, clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T13:51:54.262923+00:00 IST

Kumble praises DC's for signing David Miller for Rs 2 crore

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble praised Delhi Capitals' (DC) decision to acquire David Miller for just Rs 2 crores in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction 2026, saying his experience strengthens their middle order.

2025-12-16T13:28:25.426803+00:00 IST