Cricket

Difficult to stop RoKo: Raina excited for Rohit–Kohli comeback

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina expressed excitement about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. He said their comeback will make India very strong, noting the duo's dominant performances.

2025-11-25T12:58:25.820950+00:00 IST

Raina calls for more first-class cricket as IND struggle vs SA

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said that India's Test batters need to play more first-class cricket to build long-duration batting skills. He pointed out that great Indian players of the past--like Laxman, Dravid, Tendulkar, Sehwag and Gambhir--succeeded by learning to bat through multiple sessions.

2025-11-25T12:24:48.114448+00:00 IST

Venkatesh Prasad to be next president of KSCA

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad will be the new the president of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as he is the only candidate in the fray after rejection of candidature of the other candidate, officials said on Tuesday.  

2025-11-25T12:13:07.757518+00:00 IST

India in precarious position in Guwahati Test, lose two early wickets chasing 549-run target set by South Africa

India's dismal performance in the second Test against South Africa continued on Tuesday as the team lost two wickets on 21 runs while chasing a mammoth target of 549 set by South Africa.

2025-11-25T11:57:45.562668+00:00 IST

ISCL hosts Official Jersey Launch & Team Owners Introduction

The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL), under the leadership of the Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF), hosted its Official Jersey Launch and Team Owners Introduction Ceremony, marking a major step forward in bringing professional recognition to softball cricket across India. The event celebrated the arrival of 32 teams representing states, cities, and regions nationwide, including first-time participation from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, signalling true national inclusion on one platform

2025-11-25T11:32:59.300081+00:00 IST

Moody names all-rounder as Lyon's replacement for pink-ball Test

The pink-ball Test has historically favoured the pacers. During the first Ashes Test at Perth, Lyon bowled just two overs for 10 runs and went wicketless while Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland wreaked havoc on England on what was a bouncy, extremely fast surface at the Optus Stadium.

2025-11-25T09:56:02.699390+00:00 IST

India at risk of series whitewash, assigned 549 to chase vs SA

After Proteas put up a gigantic 489 on the board in the first innings after opting to bat first, India sank to a 288-run deficit after being bundled out for 201 runs. Proteas piled up 260 more runs in 2nd innings for the loss of five wickets before declaring with a lead of 548 runs.

2025-11-25T09:49:37.367377+00:00 IST

Nita Ambani hails IND for winning Blind Women's T20 WC

The India Blind women's side scripted history by winning the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Colombo on Sunday.

2025-11-25T09:25:23.800696+00:00 IST

Injured Shreyas Iyer starts training

The star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25. Iyer had awkwardly landed while completing a catch. The Indian cricketer immediately left the field and was later admitted to the ICU.

2025-11-25T09:06:09.749107+00:00 IST

IND vs SA: Proteas lead by 508 runs after Stubbs unbeaten fifty

At the stroke of lunch, South Africa were 220/4, with Tristan Zorzi (60*) and Wiaan Mulder (29*) unbeaten, stitching a vital 42-run stand of 71 deliveries for the fifth wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing second and final Test in Guwahati.

2025-11-25T08:31:34.209755+00:00 IST

Carl Crowe becomes new spin bowling coach for LSG

The former England cricketer Carl Crowe, who is a prominent figure in T20 spin-bowling coaching for over a decade, previously worked with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the IPL 2024 season, which won the elusive title.

2025-11-25T08:28:34.467445+00:00 IST

Deepti will be most in-demand player in WPL 2026 auction: Veda

The Women's Premier League 2026 auction is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on November 27. A total of 277 players - 194 Indians and 83 overseas cricketers are part of the auction.

2025-11-25T07:40:10.249456+00:00 IST

Harleen will "command good interest" in WPL auction: Anjum Chopra

Anjum was speaking on JioStar's 'Most Wanted: TATA WPL 2026 Auction' programme.

2025-11-25T07:11:05.317906+00:00 IST

Markram-Rickelton achieve unique feat during Guwahati Test

Markram, Rickelton achieved this record to their names during the second Test at Guwahati. During the first innings, they posted a 82-run stand, following it with a 59-run stand in the second innings.

2025-11-25T07:09:51.988383+00:00 IST

Siddle backs England mainstays missing 2-day pink-ball tour match

On Monday, England confirmed that none of the players who played in the Ashes opener at Perth would feature in the two-day pink-ball tour match against Australia's PM XI, but would go straight to Brisbane for preparations for the pink-ball Test, which they have yet to win in Australia. They are also yet to win a Test at The Gabba since 1986.

2025-11-25T06:53:22.132093+00:00 IST

BY Vijayendra felicitates Team India for winning T20 Blind WC25

The India women's cricket team won the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Colombo on Sunday.

2025-11-25T06:04:56.121219+00:00 IST

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Jadeja, Sundar strike, Proteas lead by 395

At the stroke of Tea, SA was 107/3, with Zorzi (21*) and Tristan Stubbs (14*) unbeaten. SA are leading by 395 runs.

2025-11-25T05:44:27.327738+00:00 IST

Cummins starts bowling with pink ball ahead of 2nd Ashes Test

Cummins had missed the first Test due to lower-back issues, and Steve Smith took the captaincy armband in his absence. Cummins was seen bowling with the pink ball at Silverwater's Cricket Central, getting himself with a weapon that demolished Team India last summer during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking seven wickets in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last year, which included a second innings five-wicket haul.

2025-11-25T04:41:49.125882+00:00 IST

India-Pakistan T20 WC 2026 clash to take place on February 15

The 2026 edition of the tournament will be held from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan playing all their games at Colombo or Kandy. India is the defending champion, having beaten South Africa in the final of the 2024 edition at Barbados.

2025-11-25T04:37:38.088435+00:00 IST

Broad's advice to England for tackling Travis Head

Another Head-storm was produced in the month of November after India in the 2023 World Cup finals; it was England on the receiving end during the Ashes opener at Perth. His 83-ball 123 helped Aussies chase down 205 runs on the second day itself with eight wickets in hand and deliver a massive psychological blow to 'Bazball' powered England ahead of the pink-ball Test at Brisbane from December 29.

2025-11-25T04:25:35.259914+00:00 IST

Nikhil Chaudhary’s 165 highlight Day 3 of Sheffield Shield

Queensland defeated Victoria by seven wickets in the 14th match of the Sheffield Shield 2025-26 season at The Gabba in Brisbane. Tasmania's Nikhil Chaudhary scored 165 against New South Wales, putting his side in a strong position to win, while South Australia find itself in a strong position to win the match against Western Australia.

2025-11-24T18:08:23.568074+00:00 IST