Cricket

Asian Legends League season 2 to begin on January 19

World Sports Group (UAE) officially announced the launch of Asian Legends League, Season 2, in Mumbai on Tuesday. The major highlight of the event was the announcement of the 'Impact Player' rule similar to IPL.

2025-12-02T13:33:26.889744+00:00 IST

Williamson scores 50 as West Indies reduce Kiwis to 231/9

A half-century from Kane Williamson was the highlight of New Zealand's innings as West Indies took wickets at regular intervals on day one of the first Test at Christchurch on Tuesday.

2025-12-02T13:21:11.074696+00:00 IST

Harshit speaks on facing trolling, enjoying 'Ro-Ko's presence

Ever since his debut in the Indian team last year across all formats, the 23-year-old has faced immense trolling on social media for allegedly being fast-tracked to the Indian side because he is a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a franchise that current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir mentored to an Indian Premier League (IPL) title last year. The youngster played a crucial role, taking 19 wickets at an average of over 24 throughout the campaign.

2025-12-02T13:20:37.739204+00:00 IST

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for three-match T20 series in January

The series, scheduled from January 7 to 11, will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. This tour is crucial for Pakistan as they prepare to face tough opponents, including India, in the World Cup, which is set to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026

2025-12-02T12:51:47.179127+00:00 IST

Ex-English batter Robin Smith dies at age of 62 

A statement from Hampshire Cricket said, "Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Robin Smith has passed away, aged 62. A statement from his family announced his passing on Monday, 1 December 2025. Hampshire Cricket sends its deepest condolences to Robin's family and friends."

2025-12-02T12:36:53.036175+00:00 IST

Quinton in line to reach 13,000 international runs mark for SA

India is heading into the Raipur ODI scheduled on Wednesday with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After a duck in the first ODI at Ranchi, QDK will be aiming to bounce back against an opponent he has an extremely fine record with historically.

2025-12-02T12:24:14.174875+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma credits Rohit, Virat for boosting his confidence

Following an emphatic win in Ranchi against South Africa, India batter Tilak Varma spoke about playing in ODIs and Tests. He credited Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Gautam Gambhir for shaping his growth and mindset.

2025-12-02T12:20:31.295721+00:00 IST

"Rohit, Virat show will continue....": Steyn on 2nd IND-SA ODI

The second ODI between India and South Africa will take place at Raipur on Wednesday. India is 1-0 up in the series. The first ODI at Ranchi witnessed memorable performances from Virat Kohli (135), KL Rahul (60) and Rohit Sharma (58) with the bat, taking India to 349/8. After being down 11/3, the Proteas trio of Matthew Breetzke (72), Marco Jansen (70) and Corbin Bosch (67) took the Proteas to the touching distance of a win, but fell 17 runs short, courtesy a fine four-wicket haul from Kuldeep Yadav.

2025-12-02T11:35:15.219265+00:00 IST

Lanka Premier League gets bigger with addition of sixth franchise

The expansion marks a major step in the league's evolution, reinforcing its status as one of the region's fastest-growing T20 tournaments and a key fixture on the global cricket calendar, as per a press release from LPL.

2025-12-02T11:07:45.073572+00:00 IST

Prove to myself I can contribute, says Dane van Niekerk

The 32-year-old announced her retirement from international cricket in 2023 but reversed the decision earlier this year. The all-rounder who has represented the Proteas in over 100 ODIs and more than 80 T20Is will look to make a statement during her comeback.

2025-12-02T11:04:53.147004+00:00 IST

Pandya's fifty on comeback, Suryavanshi's 100 highlight in SMAT

Hardik Pandya made a sensational comeback to competitive cricket, scoring an unbeaten 77 off 42 balls to lead Baroda to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Punjab in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) on Tuesday in Hyderabad.

2025-12-02T10:42:11.871585+00:00 IST

"Time to move towards a younger option": Hemang Badani

Speaking about the call to part ways with du Plessis, Badani said on JioStar, "It's never easy to release a player of Faf du Plessis' calibre. Letting him go was a really tough decision because he has been a stellar performer in the IPL for many years. But we felt it was time to move towards a younger option, someone who could bring a more aggressive style that fits the brand of cricket we want to play."

2025-12-02T09:49:06.426880+00:00 IST

"Hope he keeps calling me back...": Sneh Rana

After seeking blessings, Rana said she felt blessed to return to the revered shrine after fulfilling the promise the team made during the World Cup.

2025-12-02T08:38:58.892434+00:00 IST

Will Jacks replaces injured Mark Wood in England’s Gabba XI

England all-rounder Will Jacks is set to make his first Ashes appearance in Brisbane in the second Test against Australia

2025-12-02T07:59:54.897382+00:00 IST

Usman Khawaja out of second Ashes Test; Australia name squad

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane due to a back injury, once again leaving Australia to rethink their opening combination

2025-12-02T07:22:05.158115+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders gear up for ILT20 season 4 challenge

After a historic International League T20 (ILT20) auction, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are set to make their mark in Season 4 of the eagerly anticipated tournament. With a revitalized squad, and a blend of promising youth and experienced players, the Knight Riders will leave no stones unturned as they aim to secure ultimate glory

2025-12-02T07:01:38.995147+00:00 IST

"Energy of India will stay with me forever": Glenn Maxwell

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction after being released by Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2026 season. Maxwell confirmed the decision through an official statement, calling it a difficult but thoughtful choice.

2025-12-02T06:43:47.884611+00:00 IST

Brigadier Usman Premier League kicks off in J-K’s Rajouri

The Brigadier Usman Premier League (BUPL) 2025-26, a cricket tournament organised by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavna, has begun in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri. The event aims to promote sports, strengthen community bonding and keep the youth away from drugs.

2025-12-02T06:17:34.051392+00:00 IST

"It is the fortune of Chhattisgarh...”: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Speaking about the India-South Africa clash, the Chief Minister said, "It is the fortune of Chhattisgarh that an international cricket match is being organised here on December 3rd. We all will have the fortune to enjoy it."

2025-12-02T04:08:11.369503+00:00 IST

IPL: Cameron Green among top names in Rs 2 cr base-price group

Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, and Matheesha Pathirana are among the 45 players who have entered the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with the highest base price of Rs 2 crore

2025-12-02T03:23:57.878106+00:00 IST

ILT20 returns for another exciting chapter

The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 arrives with a wave of excitement, ready to deliver world-class cricket to fans around the world. This edition marks a transformative chapter in the league's journey, following the first-ever Season 4 Player Auction and the inclusion of players from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for the first time, as per a release from ILT20.

2025-12-02T02:31:32.462082+00:00 IST