Cricket

Saba Karim praises Bumrah, urges Jaiswal to better shot selection

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah for his standout performance in the Eden Gardens Test, calling him India's go-to bowler in all conditions. He also critiqued Yashasvi Jaiswal's impatience, saying the opener must improve his shot selection and adapt his attacking approach to match situations.

2025-11-21T11:12:47.713258+00:00 IST

Starc, Stokes star with ball on Day 1 of Ashes opener in Perth

Australia bowled England out for 172 thanks to Mitchell Starc's career-best 7/58, but their batting collapsed in reply, ending Day 1 at 123/9 and trailing by 49. England's Harry Brook top-scored with 52, while captain Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse were the key architects in Australia's batting collapse.

2025-11-21T11:07:41.882568+00:00 IST

SA20 has brought world-class resources to South Africa: Smith

SA20 India Day spotlighted the league's rapid growth, evolving player development, and deepening ties with India. SA20 will kick off from December 26, with MI Cape Town taking on the Durban Super Giants in the tournament opener.

2025-11-21T10:58:46.795879+00:00 IST

Kagiso Rabada to miss 2nd India Test as well due to rib injury

As per ESPNCricinfo, Rabada has not made sufficient progress in his recovery ahead of the series-deciding Test, set to start on Saturday.

2025-11-21T09:28:39.281357+00:00 IST

WPL Auction 2026 player list announced; features 277 players

A statement from the WPL said, "The TATA WPL 2026 Auction list has been announced, with a total of 277 players vying for 73 available slots, with the auction set to take place in New Delhi on 27th November."

2025-11-21T08:38:02.002152+00:00 IST

Pant reveals Gill was "very keen" to play 2nd Test against SA

The skipper Gill has been ruled out of the second and final Test at Guwahati as he recovers from his neck injury sustained while batting, and Pant will be the stand-in skipper, standing in his first Test match as a captain. In the first Test at Kolkata, India were without their skipper Gill to stabilise things from one end, as they were restricted to 93/9 while chasing down 124 against South Africa at Eden Gardens, marking their first loss at the venue in 13 years. Gill was hospitalised and kept under observation. Later, he was discharged and even travelled to Guwahati with Team India two days back. But now, it has emerged that Gill will not play any further part in the series.

2025-11-21T08:33:29.340635+00:00 IST

Never-seen-before feat registered during first Ashes Test

The opening combinations of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett (England) and Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) failed to add runs as it was express pace dominating the proceedings at the Optus Stadium.

2025-11-21T08:03:19.363126+00:00 IST

"India doesn't have to prepare turning wickets...": Jonty Rhodes

Rhodes was speaking at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) TURF 2025 - 15th Global Summit on the Business of Sports. His comments came after eight wickets by spinner Simon Harmer and some sensational assists from other spinners condemned India to their first loss at Eden Gardens in 13 years, as they failed to chase down 124 runs set by the Proteas and were restricted to 93/9, with skipper Shubman Gill unavailable to bat due to a neck injury.

2025-11-21T07:59:34.247998+00:00 IST

Mitchell Starc secures best ever bowling figures at Optus Stadium

Starc ended the first innings with a fiery spell of 7/58 in 12.5 overs.

2025-11-21T07:53:33.609456+00:00 IST

Gill ruled out 2nd SA Test at Guwahati, Pant to lead India

In the first Test at Kolkata, India were without their skipper Gill to stabilise things from one end as they were restricted to 93/9 while chasing down 124 against South Africa at Eden Gardens in the first Test, marking their first loss at the venue in 13 years. Gill was hospitalised and kept under observation. Later, he was discharged and even travelled to Guwahati with Team India two days back. But now, it has emerged that Gill will not play any further part in the series.

2025-11-21T07:35:08.844456+00:00 IST

Ashes 1st Test: Starc's 7-fer dismantles England, Archer strikes

At the end of second session, Australia was 15/1, with Steve Smith (7*) and Marnus Labuschagne (6*) unbeaten. They trail by 157 runs.

2025-11-21T07:17:50.591490+00:00 IST

"Wanted to score in every area...": Deepti on batting in WC 2025

The 28-year-old had an all-timer World Cup campaign, which erased the pain of the heartbreaking nine-run loss to England in the 2017 final, as part of which Deepti succumbed during a shocking batting collapse from 191/3 to 219 while chasing 229. In this tournament, she scored 215 runs in seven innings with three fifties and took 22 wickets. Saving her absolute lethal for the last, she hit a run-a-ball half-century and took a game-changing five-wicket haul in the final against South Africa.

2025-11-21T06:31:13.784967+00:00 IST

Deepti feels "luckiest" to have bowled WC winning delivery

Deepti secured the 'Player of the Tournament' award in CWC 2025, scoring 215 runs in seven innings at an average of 30.71 and a strike rate of 90.33, with three fifties and a best score of 58 and topping the wicket-taking charts with 22 scalps in nine innings at an average of over 20. She came absolutely clutch in the final with a double of a half-century and a five-wicket haul, saving her best for the grandest occasion.

2025-11-21T06:12:40.826690+00:00 IST

England pacer Wood not playing Ashes series in entirety

Ahead of the start of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium, Wood, 35, delivered news that could sadden the English fans. Wood is in the playing XI for the Perth Test though.

2025-11-21T05:29:42.107697+00:00 IST

Australia's Mitchell Starc completes 100 Ashes wickets

Starc achieved this milestone during the first session on day one of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday. The left-armer had a scorching initial spell, neutralising any 'Bazball' threat whatsoever, getting Zak Crawley in the first over itself. Later, he broke a promising partnership between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope and gave England a massive setback by dismissing Joe Root for a seven-ball duck.

2025-11-21T05:20:21.063984+00:00 IST

Ashes: Starc leads from front, England 4 down (Day 1, Lunch)

At the end of the first session, England was 105/4, with Harry Brook (28*) and Ben Stokes (4*) unbeaten.

2025-11-21T04:32:40.079612+00:00 IST

Veteran pacer returns to West Indies squad for NZ Tests

All-rounder Kavem Hodge is also recalled to the 15-player group for the Test series that commences in Christchurch on December 1, with spinner Khary Pierre omitted from the squad, as per ICC.

2025-11-21T03:06:44.187395+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: Wiese, Stoinis power Deccan Gladiators to win

On Thursday, chasing 134, the pair added an unbeaten 105 runs in 43 balls, thrilling spectators at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

2025-11-21T03:01:54.930278+00:00 IST

Ashes 1st Test: Eng win toss, elect to bat first against Aus

This match kickstarts the Ashes mission for a 'Bazball '-charged English unit led by Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Having not won an Ashes series in Australia since 2010/11 and on a winless streak in their past three tours Down Under, this is the best chance for England to start with a win, as frontline Australian pacers, regular skipper Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood are missing the first Test due to injury.

2025-11-21T02:12:46.172380+00:00 IST

Mushfiqur Rahim scores century in his 100th Test, joins elite lis

"I can't believe that someone from Bangladesh has played a hundred Tests, so it's really a huge achievement. It is a proud moment for any player. So obviously, I am happy that I could be that person. There's more responsibility on me. I want to give back for as long as I am playing for Bangladesh, and I want to ensure there are one or two players who can fill my gap when I have left the dressing room," Mushfiqur Rahim said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-20T19:29:35.238463+00:00 IST