Cricket

Alex Carey recalls Australia's 2023 Ashes draw

Australian wicketkeeper/batter Alex Carey feels England's mid-Ashes break in Noosa will do them some good, but warns Australia against getting too comfortable with their 2-0 lead. Carey believes memories of the 2023 series, where Australia blew a 2-0 lead in England, will keep his team focused.

2025-12-10T05:15:58.153366+00:00 IST

Greg Chappell slams England's performance in Ashes series

This comes after Australia completely outplayed England in the first two Ashes Tests, winning both by eight wickets.

2025-12-10T04:57:44.137599+00:00 IST

Ashes: Pat Cummins poised for comeback in Adelaide Ashes Test

Australia's skipper Pat Cummins is poised to make his comeback in the third Ashes Test against England, having been included in the 15-player squad for the Adelaide match o Wednesday.

2025-12-10T03:00:19.214709+00:00 IST

We both are trying to play for India, not for other teams:Jitesh

"I think we both are trying to play for India, not for other teams. We are like brothers. We share lots of experience with each other. He helps me a lot whenever I do keeping or batting. That's the thing," he noted.

2025-12-09T19:42:08.914315+00:00 IST

Saif's Kolkata connection takes spotlight during ISPL auction

The Kolkata connection became an early highlight, with Aksha Kamboj emphasising Saif's personal ties to the city and to cricket, setting the foundation for the team's renewed vision this season.

2025-12-09T18:25:48.599294+00:00 IST

"Pitch was quite sticky": SA skipper Markram after loss to India

Following his side's loss to India in the first T20I, South African skipper Aiden Markram pointed out that the pitch had a "steep tennis-ball bounce" and it was unfortunate that the Proteas delivered a poor outing with the bat.

2025-12-09T18:19:16.934528+00:00 IST

"Realised the wicket had a bit of spice": Hardik Pandya 

Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match after his unbeaten 59 of 28 deliveries, which powered India to a commanding win against South Africa in the first T20I in Cuttack on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T18:04:46.312419+00:00 IST

Arshdeep Singh creates record in overs 1–6

India's left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh achieved a significant milestone as he became the joint-highest wicket-taker for India in the first six overs of T20Is, claiming 47 wickets. He now stands level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who also has 47 scalps in this phase of the game. Arshdeep's impact was once again evident in Cuttack, where India outplayed South Africa to seal a dominant 101-run victory in the opening T20I.

2025-12-09T17:54:01.461288+00:00 IST

Bumrah becomes first Indian with 100 wickets in every format

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah became only the second from his team to complete 100 wickets in T20Is and joined the elite list of bowlers to have completed 100 wickets in all formats of international cricket.

2025-12-09T17:51:31.091895+00:00 IST

"Reaching 175 was unbelievable": Surya after win over SA

With an explosive 59* and a wicket, Hardik impressed on return to international cricket, while Jasprit Bumrah also became the second Indian to complete 100 T20I wickets, bundling out SA for 74 in a chase of 176 at Cuttack on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T17:44:37.845269+00:00 IST

Nissanka speaks on freedom, positivity Jayasuriya gives as coach

Currently, Nissanka is the top run-getter in ILT20, with 204 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 200.00, with a half-century in each inning.

2025-12-09T17:15:16.302544+00:00 IST

India demolish SA with 101-run victory in 1st T20I

India put up 175/6 in 20 overs, boosted by a swashbuckling 59* in 28 balls by Hardik Pandya.

2025-12-09T16:59:32.149369+00:00 IST

Hardik joins Rohit, Suryakumar, Kohli in India’s 100-sixes club

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another milestone to his T20I career as he became only the fourth Indian batter to clear the hundred-sixes mark for the country. The milestone came during the first T20I against South Africa at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium, where Pandya produced a match-changing knock under pressure.

2025-12-09T16:54:26.611690+00:00 IST

DC School Cup: Mihier Doi Ganesh, Shaurya Seth shine with tons

The second day of the DC School Cup gained momentum with four action-packed fixtures. Air Force Bal Bharati dominated with the ball, bowling out The Indian School for just 60, while St. Mark's School completed a wicketless chase of 160. Mihier Doi Ganesh and Shuarya Seth impressed with the bat scoring 101 and 100* in their respective match ups

2025-12-09T16:53:06.736472+00:00 IST

NZ Test skipper Latham hails NZ20 as a "great initiative"

The second Test between New Zealand and the West Indies will take place on Wednesday, with the first Test being valiantly drawn by WI following an incredible attempt at chasing 531 by centurion Shai Hope and double centurion Justin Greaves, who ensured that the match ended in a draw at least. The NZ20 is yet to get approval of the Kiwi cricket board and plans are have it replace NZ's premier domestic T20 competition, Super Smash and be introduced as a six-team event in January 2027, with a women's edition coming later the same year, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-12-09T15:55:40.451950+00:00 IST

Pandya rescues India; sets South Africa 176-run target

Hardik Pandya produced a superb rescue act to lift India to a competitive 175/6 against South Africa in the first T20I at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T15:38:27.012096+00:00 IST

"Be yourself": Sachin Tendulkar's advice to ISPL players

Indian cricketing icon and Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Core Committee Member Sachin Tendulkar has encouraged the ISPL players to "be yourself and not compete with anyone else".

2025-12-09T15:25:36.303084+00:00 IST

India announces squad for home T20I series against Sri Lanka

India has announced their squad for the upcoming home T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, with the Women's Selection Committee finalising the team for the home assignment on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T14:14:10.457924+00:00 IST

SA win toss, elect to bowl first against India in first T20I

With the T20 World Cup just two months away, this one is set to be a cracker of a five-match series between the T20 World Cup 2024 winners and hosts India and runners-up South Africa. With the WC set to take place in India and Sri Lanka, this serves as a valuable preparation for India.

2025-12-09T13:19:38.089467+00:00 IST

Harbhajan backs 'Ro-Ko' to be "first two names" in 2027 WC squad

'Ro-Ko had a blockbuster ODI series against South Africa. While Rohit produced two magnificent half-centuries in the first and final ODIs, Virat piled up two back-to-back tons at Ranchi and Raipur and followed it with an attacking, stroke-filled half-century at Visakhapatnam.

2025-12-09T12:59:33.965311+00:00 IST

"Venkatesh Iyer never looked at us during trials...": Nayar

Nayar said, "I actually picked him because of his attitude. On day one, Venkatesh Iyer walked in with swagger; he performed, but he never looked at us or tried to please anyone. I thought he was someone with a lot of attitude."

2025-12-09T12:33:01.528070+00:00 IST