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Third T20I: India wins toss, opts to bowl first against Proteas
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.
Joe Root admits first Test century in Australia was a "relief"
Root kick-started his Ashes series in Australia with two single-digit scores at Perth, with his Test legacy as an all-conquering legend in question. However, in a technical masterclass at Brisbane during the pink-ball Test, Root ended all doubts about his greatness, scoring a patient 138-run knock which has so far been the biggest moment of joy for England in what has been a largely poor series so far for England, as they had to Adelaide Test with a 0-2 scoreline, making the match a do-or-die affair.
Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers by five wickets in BBL opener
Perth Scorchers secured a convincing five-wicket win against the Sydney Sixers in the opening fixture of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season on Sunday. Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match for his match-winning half-century in the rain-hit contest.
Sanjay Bangar emphasises Shubman Gill's role
This comes after Gill failed to score in the first two fixtures of the ongoing five-match T20 series against South Africa. Gill scored only four runs in the first T20I and was dismissed for a golden duck in the second match against South Africa.
"Surya's form is a bigger concern for India than Gill's": Kaif
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has said that Suryakumar Yadav's form is a bigger concern for the Men in Blue than Shubman Gill's ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Under-19 Asia Cup: India bundled out for 240 against arch-rivals
India were bowled out for 240 by Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday, as Aaron George's fighting knock of 85 could not take them to a competitive total and the side folded in 46.1 overs.
Shubman Gill's form at top worries India ahead of T20 World Cup
Shubman Gill's dipping form and his strike rate at the top order are a genuine concern for Team India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
SMAT 2025: Jaiswal's century guide Mumbai to four-wicket win
The 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered 101 runs off 50 deliveries, including 16 fours and one six, while chasing a daunting target of 235 runs. Mumbai chased down the target in 17.3 overs.
England rejected Australia A warm-up down under ahead of Ashes
England passed up the chance to face Australia A on a major venue--potentially on a lively MCG pitch--opting instead to focus on a shortened Ashes tour schedule, which has left them trailing 0-2 with three Tests remaining, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tilak trails only Kohli in T20I run-chase averages
Indian batter Tilak Varma has emerged as one of the most reliable batters in T20Is, boasting the second-highest batting average in run-chases among players from Test-playing nations with a minimum of 500 T20I runs, behind only Virat Kohli.
Steyn explains why Livingstone is valuable all-rounder
Speaking on the 'TATA IPL Auction Most Wanted' show, JioStar expert Dale Steyn praised Livingstone's quality of contributing with the bat and bowl. He added that the England all-rounder brings extensive experience from playing across global leagues.
Miller to be one of top picks in IPL 2026 auction: Sanjay Bangar
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar explained why South Africa's David Miller could emerge as one of the most sought-after players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
IPL Auction: Bairstow could be high-value target, says Bangar
Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes England's explosive batter Jonny Bairstow could emerge as a high-value target for franchises seeking a top-order wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction.
Suryavanshi departs for 5 during IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup 2025
In-form India U19 batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a disappointing outing during the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground on Saturday. The left-handed opener was dismissed after scoring just five runs.
ILT20: Jahangir’s 99 steers DC to 9-run win over ADKR
The Dubai Capitals fended off the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to secure a nine-run victory at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The Capitals produced a composed performance to register a deserved win, riding on a dominant middle-overs effort led by batter Shayan Jahangir. They then held their nerve with the ball to withstand a late onslaught from Andre Russell, which ultimately fell short, sealing their second win of the season.
"KKR will surely target Cameron Green": Irfan Pathan
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan discussed why Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will attract strong interest from teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.
Brendon McCullum defends England batters ahead of Adelaide Test
The Ben Stokes-led England appear likely to stick with the same batting line-up for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after head coach Brendon McCullum voiced strong support for his top seven, cautioning against "knee-jerk reactions" despite the 2-0 deficit to Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.
PAK win toss, opts to bowl first against IND in U19 Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf has won the toss and decided to bowl first against arch-rivals India in the fifth match of the ongoing ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.
Ashes: Cameron Green admits embarrassment over Brisbane dismissal
Australian allrounder Cameron Green acknowledged feeling "a little embarrassed" after his dismissal in the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at Brisbane but stated that he wouldn't hesitate to play just as aggressively if the match situation demands it, as per cricket.com.au.
Green set to feature as allrounder in IPL 2026
Australian allrounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will be fully available to bowl in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an allrounder ahead of the auction on Tuesday (December 16) was due to a "stuff-up" by his manager.
Scotland name Shlok Thaker, Shreyas Tekale in U19 World Cup squad
Scotland have named two newcomers, Shlok Thaker and Shreyas Tekale, in their 15-member squad for next month's men's Under-19 World Cup, with Thomas Knight set to captain the side, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Top Story
SMAT 2025: Jaiswal's century guide Mumbai to four-wicket win
England rejected Australia A warm-up down under ahead of Ashes
Tilak trails only Kohli in T20I run-chase averages
Steyn explains why Livingstone is valuable all-rounder
Miller to be one of top picks in IPL 2026 auction: Sanjay Bangar
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