Cricket

Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind felicitated for historic T20 World Cup win

Reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity through sports, Chintels Group has extended its support to Team India throughout the tournament and awarded each member of the Indian team a prize money of Rs 1.00 Lakh. The Group's CSR wing, Nora Solomon Foundation, continues to drive initiatives in education, healthcare, and social welfare.

2025-11-28T14:31:06.895388+00:00 IST

Morne Morkel reposes faith in Ruturaj Gaikwad

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence in Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that if he gets an opportunity in the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series, "he will do the country proud."

2025-11-28T14:22:05.770295+00:00 IST

UPW head coach speaks on retention of core following WPL Auction

The Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz, who were looking to rebuild their squad at the WPL Auction in New Delhi, pulled off quite the coup as they signed on the talismanic former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who had featured in all the previous finals of the WPL with Delhi Capitals (DC) as a captain. Alongside her, the UP Warriorz, who are now coached by Nayar, also added to their squad the likes of the dynamic Phoebe Litchfield, WPL Season 2's MVP and ICC ODI World Cup 2025 winner Deepti Sharma, and England's Sophie Ecclestone, one of the most proficient spinners in the game. Among the others from India's World Cup-winning squad who have been picked by the Warriorz, are Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol and Kranti Goud.

2025-11-28T14:02:11.557491+00:00 IST

Rohit poised to achieve milestone in South Africa series 

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is poised to become only the fourth Indian batter to hit the 20,000-run milestone in cricket. Rohit is set to return to the field in India's three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi.

2025-11-28T14:02:10.185730+00:00 IST

Syed Modi International: Tanvi, Unnati, Kidambi march into semis

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, who had upset former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the earlier round, packed off Hong Kong's Lo Sin Yan Happy in straight games 21-13, 21-19 in 38 minutes to set up a last four clash against 5th seed Hina Akechi of Japan, who upset third seed Sung Shuo Yun 21-8, 21-15 in the other quarterfinal, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-11-28T13:35:20.329547+00:00 IST

A look at Virat Kohli's record against SA ahead of 1st ODI

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli will be back in action during the first ODI against South Africa at JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi, on Sunday.

2025-11-28T12:45:53.104079+00:00 IST

"Feels like home....": Spinner Shree Charani speaks on DC return

Charani, who formed a fine spin duo with veteran Deepti Sharma during India's World Cup-winning campaign this year, was bought by DC, the three-time finalists for Rs 1.30 crores. In her team's maiden 50-over World Cup win this year, Shree starred with 14 wickets at an average of 27.64, with best figures of 3/41. She ended the tournament as the fourth-highest wicket-taker.

2025-11-28T11:52:01.494160+00:00 IST

"Known Gambhir as an....." AB warns about "emotional" coaches

AB was speaking to Indian cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin in a YouTube video. The video was made in the aftermath of India's series loss to South Africa at home by 0-2, their second whitewash at home in back-to-back years, placing them in a scenario that Indian cricket has never experienced since years: That the home domination and the tag of 'home bullies' is slowly waning. This has also opened up debate on the future of Gambhir as India's head coach, under whom India has lost two Test series at home, one against New Zealand last year, which marked their first loss at home after 12 years and five successive Tests to South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) nations at home.

2025-11-28T11:48:03.579681+00:00 IST

India to play five match T20 series against Sri Lanka

India's women's cricket team is gearing up to face Sri Lanka just before the start of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in January 2026 in a thrilling five-match T20I series, kicking off on December 21 in Visakhapatnam.

2025-11-28T09:29:14.398176+00:00 IST

Strategy was to get players from our winning team: Nita Ambani

Two-time champions Mumbai Indians will be confident heading into a new season of the Women's Premier League in 2026 after managing to get back most of the previous champions from the team at the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday.

2025-11-28T09:00:05.306229+00:00 IST

"Happy with the squad we got": Michael Klinger after WPL auction

GG assembled a strong squad at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction held in Delhi on Thursday. Gujarat Giants opened their auction with a marquee purchase, securing New Zealand legend Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore. Renuka Singh, who played an integral role in India's recent ICC World Cup triumph, became the franchise's second buy, picked up for Rs 60 lakh.

2025-11-28T08:45:16.338728+00:00 IST

Ayush Mhatre to lead India's U19 Squad for ACC Asia Cup in Dubai

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the men's U19 squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup.

2025-11-28T08:18:14.895383+00:00 IST

Ireland beat Bangladesh in T20I opener

Ireland broke a drought of almost 14 months, defeating Bangladesh by 10 runs in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Chattogram on Thursday.

2025-11-28T07:41:46.008585+00:00 IST

DC  leadership credits meticulous planning for WPL 2026 auction

Having retained Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals further strengthened their Indian core by signing N. Shree Charani and Sneh Rana, making it four players from India's recent World Cup triumph in the squad.

2025-11-28T06:25:11.309338+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants' Sanjay Adesara reflects on WPL 2026 Auction

Gujarat Giants opened their auction with a marquee purchase, securing New Zealand legend Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore. Renuka Singh, who played an integral role in India's recent ICC World Cup triumph, became the franchise's second buy, picked up for Rs 60 lakh.

2025-11-28T06:13:35.871167+00:00 IST

PM Modi praises Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and congratulated the Indian women's blind cricket team at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi, praising their historic win in the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup.

2025-11-28T05:35:37.518989+00:00 IST

Tri-nation T20I series: Lanka beat Pak, qualify for final

Sri Lanka, which won two consecutive games to come back in the series, pipped Zimbabwe to qualify for the November 29 final against Pakistan at the same venue, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board website.

2025-11-28T04:46:12.885145+00:00 IST

Nayar opens up on Healy going unsold in WPL auction

Healy was the first name to go under the hammer during the WPL 2026 auction. Healy has struggled with fitness issues since last year's T20 World Cup. She also struggled for rhythm in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. Earlier, she was bought for Rs 70 lakh by UP Warriorz in the WPL 2023 auction.

2025-11-28T04:22:28.294099+00:00 IST

Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for second Test

Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the captain is yet to be cleared for a return for the second match at the Gabba that commences on December 4.

2025-11-28T04:14:45.545299+00:00 IST

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rajat Patidar set to rejoin MP squad

Rajat Patidar has recovered from his left-knee injury and and been cleared to play by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. He is set to rejoin the Madhya Pradesh squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) in Kolkata on Friday.

2025-11-28T03:20:00.206336+00:00 IST

Capitals set for high-octane season 4 title defence in ILT20

The franchise has assembled a formidable squad under the leadership of newly appointed captain Dasun Shanaka and head coach Hemang Badani. The Capitals, who clinched their maiden ILT20 title in dramatic fashion in Season 3, defeated the Desert Vipers by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in February.

2025-11-28T02:24:23.642000+00:00 IST