Cricket

BAN beat IRE by 217 runs in 2nd Test, whitewash visitors 2-0

After securing a dominating 217-run win in the second Test against Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh whitewashed the visitors 2-0. Mushfiqur Rahim won the Player of the Match on his 100th Test, whereas Taijul Islam was named Player of the Series.

2025-11-23T09:28:58.591219+00:00 IST

SA's Muthusamy joins elite list with maiden Test ton at Guwahati

A 94-run partnership between Muthusamy, who cracked his maiden Test ton and Jansen, who scored his fourth Test fifty, has given wings to Proteas' dream of a Test series win in India after 25 years, as the reigning World Test Champions crossed the 400-run mark at the end of the second session on day two of the second Test at Guwahati on Sunday.

2025-11-23T08:51:35.005445+00:00 IST

Muthusamy’s maiden Test ton help SA cross 400-run mark

At the end of the session's play, South Africa stood tall at 428/7 in 137 overs, with Senuran Muthusamy (107*) and Marco Jansen (51*) at the crease. The visitors started the second session at 316/6, with Senuran (56*) and wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreyne (38*).

2025-11-23T08:26:56.029687+00:00 IST

Ashwin reacts after India's struggle in Guwahati Test

Ravi Ashwin shared a post on his X, praising South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy's defensive technique against spinners.

2025-11-23T08:10:25.514827+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: A statistical look into cricket's fastest format

This season has already delivered standout moments, including Zaman Khan's hat-trick for the Ajman Titans as new feats and fresh stars emerge. Here's a look at some standout performers and defining numbers from across the years, as the action continues to unfold in Abu Dhabi.

2025-11-23T08:03:36.167016+00:00 IST

Premier League: Man City slip to 2-1 loss against Newcastle

In the match that ended on late Saturday night, the multi-time Premier League champions conceded a goal by Harvey Barnes, his second, in the 70th minute, which proved to a match-winning strike.

2025-11-23T07:55:39.928326+00:00 IST

Brendon McCullum reacts after eight-wicket loss at Perth

The opening Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, making it the shortest Test in the Ashes since 1921. The Ben Stokes-led England were in a good position at the start of Day 2, but ended on a losing note after Australian opener Travis Head played a match-winning 123.

2025-11-23T07:18:18.227240+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: Northern Warriors, Quetta Qavalry secure wins

Coming off just one win from their opening three matches, the Warriors needed a lift, and their top order delivered it on Saturday.

2025-11-23T06:54:01.477487+00:00 IST

Ashwin slams England's "reckless" batting in 1st Ashes Test

England's much-hyped 'Bazball' received perhaps the biggest jolt of its existence. Designed and brought into by the team for years leading up to the away Ashes series and a ray of positivity, intent that could help England secure their first series win in Australia since 2011, it was a complete failure execution wise, with England experiencing batting collapses across both their innings and nobody sticking around for more than 61 balls, the highest played by Harry Brook in first innings.

2025-11-23T06:52:01.620822+00:00 IST

"Ranking that above mine": Gilchrist places Head' Perth masterclass over his own record-breaking Ashes ton from 2006

While England's 'Bazball' approach was a massive failure across both the innings, the left-handed opener made things even worse for the visitors, giving them a taste of their own medicine as his fiery 83-ball 123 helped the Aussies chase down 205 runs without breaking a sweat on the second day of the Test at the Perth's Optus Stadium.

2025-11-23T06:49:22.455594+00:00 IST

IND vs SA: Muthusamy-Verreyne play out wicketless session

At the end of the session's play, SA was 316/6, with Muthusamy (56*) and Verreynne (38*) unbeaten.

2025-11-23T06:28:54.746396+00:00 IST

"In November, Travis Head cooks": Ashwin on southpaw's Perth ton

The month of November and another Travis masterclass. Living up to internet memes about him bashing teams with blue jerseys, most notably India and England, the left-hander saw blue and piled up a 69-ball century, the second-fastest in Ashes history to help Australia chase down an easy target of 205 runs on the second day of the Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium. Even without the presence of their frontline pacers, Josh Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins, Australia managed to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with the Three Lions failing at their best chance to take a series lead.

2025-11-23T04:58:06.760220+00:00 IST

Sahibzada owns most T20 sixes by Pakistan batter in a year

In Pakistan's seven-wicket win on Saturday, Farhan played an unbeaten, explosive knock of 80 in 45 balls, with six fours and five sixes, with his runs coming at a strike rate of 177.77.

2025-11-23T03:40:10.700652+00:00 IST

Message to young girls is to keep dreaming big: Deepti Sharma

In the summit clash, Deepti first anchored India's innings with a composed 58 off 58 balls, providing stability at a crucial stage

2025-11-22T18:13:32.315819+00:00 IST

Crucial not to take any baggage from result of first Test: Ben Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes has said that his team would not take baggage from the defeat in the first Test in Perth, which the team lost within two days due to some exceptional performance by Australian batters.

2025-11-22T18:08:28.194756+00:00 IST

Smith lauds Mitchell Starc's 10 wicket haul against England

Australian skipper Steve Smith praised Mitchell Starc's "incredible" seven-wicket haul against England in the first innings of the Ashes opening fixture in Perth, calling the left-arm pacer's performance "incredible".

2025-11-22T17:40:24.730198+00:00 IST

Nafay’s explosive finishing drives Quetta Qavalry’s perfect start

Khawaja Nafay is feeling confident about his batting, and his finishing power has been crucial to Quetta Qavalry's unbeaten start in their ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 campaign

2025-11-22T17:05:00.737795+00:00 IST

Ashraf shines in final over as Vista Riders pull off a win

The Vista Riders clawed their way to a gritty six-run win over the Aspen Stallions in a low-scoring thriller at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10.

2025-11-22T16:12:23.631109+00:00 IST

KL Rahul likely to lead Indian side in ODI against South Africa

Rahul is likely to lead the Indian team in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, as India will be without their captain, Shubman Gill. Gill, India's ODI captain, suffered the injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata and is currently undergoing further assessment in Mumbai.

2025-11-22T15:51:24.105047+00:00 IST

"We know Kuldeep's strike rate is phenomenal": Ryan Doeschate

Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has praised Kuldeep Yadav for picking three wickets on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati on Saturday.

2025-11-22T15:03:29.392934+00:00 IST

Stubbs expresses disappointment on Proteas batters

Stubbs praised India's bowling, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, who dismissed him with a well-placed delivery. He emphasised the importance of first-innings runs and hoped for a long batting stint from the middle order (Verreynne and Muthusamy) to set up a strong position for South Africa.

2025-11-22T14:52:02.780074+00:00 IST