Cricket

Rabada’s fitness likely to be decided on the eve of Guwahati Test

South Africa's bowling coach said that the final decision on Kagiso Rabada's fitness will likely be made on the eve of the upcoming Test match in Guwahati. Rabada, a key figure in South Africa's pace attack, is being monitored closely as the team assesses whether he has recovered enough to play.

2025-11-20T15:10:01.788817+00:00 IST

Kotak backs Gambhir after Kolkata Test defeat

India suffered a 30-run defeat in the Kolkata Test, marking their fourth home Test loss in the past year under Gautam Gambhir's coaching. Kotak believes this criticism is coming from people with their individual agendas.

2025-11-20T14:04:01.033210+00:00 IST

Sitanshu Kotak on Gill's participation in Guwahati Test

The 26-year-old had sustained a neck injury on Day 2 during India's first Test against South Africa. Gill was taken to the hospital after Day 2 of the Kolkata Test, shortly after retiring hurt in the first innings, having faced just three balls. On the morning of Day 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed he would not take any further part in the Test.

2025-11-20T13:07:01.381010+00:00 IST

England delays announcing final playing 11 ahead of Ashes opener

England have delayed naming their final playing 11 for the Ashes opener in Perth, keeping the decision on whether to include a spinner until Friday morning.

2025-11-20T12:57:59.584114+00:00 IST

Kuldeep Yadav shares his perspective as a attacking bowler

India's veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav, ahead of the second Test against South Africa is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday, shared his perspective as an attacking bowler.

2025-11-20T11:22:34.643225+00:00 IST

Sudharsan welcomes tea-before-lunch timing for Guwahati Test

India batter Sai Sudharsan said he has no issues with the unusual tea-before-lunch schedule for the upcoming Guwahati Test against South Africa. With the match starting 30 minutes early due to the region's early sunrise and sunset, he said the change feels new but enjoyable and something players will quickly get used to.

2025-11-20T11:20:08.622814+00:00 IST

Mushfiqur Rahim joins elite centurion club in 100th Test

Bangladesh's seasoned campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim joined an elite group of batters to have scored a century in their 100th Test match. He became the first-ever Bangladesh player to cross the milestone of playing 100 Test matches.

2025-11-20T10:49:52.915224+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill to miss IND vs SA 2nd Test in Guwahati

Indian captain Shubman Gill is set to miss the second India vs South Africa Test, scheduled to take place in Guwahati from November 22. Vice captain Rishabh pant will stand in as the captain in Gill's absence.

2025-11-20T10:46:44.526597+00:00 IST

"These boys can be role models”: Amre on Dalhor, Umair’s rise in

Speaking about the pathway ISPL is creating, Head of the ISPL Selection Committee and former India cricketer Pravin Amre told ANI, "Well, I think these are important examples and they can be the role model and they can inspire others also, because always, it's important, like, whether you are a talent, but you need that break and I think that is what ISPL is providing. Like, they (Abhishek Dalhor and Irfan Umair) are considered for the league. I think that's a great thing and somebody is coming to the Mumbai squad. It is also a big achievement for the players and also, it's the achievement for ISPL."

2025-11-20T10:39:04.938083+00:00 IST

Australia to field first indigenous duo in Test history

Australia will make history in the first Ashes Test at Perth as Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland become the first Indigenous duo to feature together in a Test 11. Doggett will make his debut alongside fellow debutant batter Jake Weatherald.

2025-11-20T09:15:40.901479+00:00 IST

Four young talents selected for U-19 Asia Cup Qualifier squad; MS

Indo-Sharjah cricket received a major boost as four young prospects from MSYTCA and CricketAAA's structured development pathway earned selection for the upcoming 2025 ACC Men's U-19 Premier Cup, to be held in the UAE from November 19 to 29

2025-11-20T08:47:18.951254+00:00 IST

Steve Smith confirms dual debutants for Ashes opener in Perth

Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett are set to make their Australia debuts in the first Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, with Beau Webster missing out on a spot in the playing XI, confirmed Steve Smith

2025-11-20T08:13:37.431062+00:00 IST

Pro10 League launches January 2026 across Thailand, Bulgaria

In a significant development for cricket around the world, Pro10, spearheaded by cricket legend Ravi Shastri and sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, today announced its groundbreaking international launch bringing professional T10 cricket to Southeast Asia and Europe

2025-11-20T05:38:43.060007+00:00 IST

Former Australia captain makes key predictions for upcoming Ashes

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has delivered his predictions on the upcoming Ashes series, offering his thoughts on the key players for Australia and England and his predicted series scoreline

2025-11-20T04:16:04.548073+00:00 IST

Vista Riders defend 109 as Ashraf shuts out Royal Champs

The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq's three-wicket burst

2025-11-20T04:02:21.822237+00:00 IST

Uthappa suggest massive changes in IPL, calls for it to "evolve"

Uthappa was speaking on his Youtube Channel. The two-time IPL champion, once each with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) respectively, and the batter with 4,952 IPL runs in 205 matches, including a 660-run Orange Cap and trophy-winning season with KKR, expressed his views on how IPL should change with times.

2025-11-19T17:59:03.734288+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: Northern Warriors, Deccan Gladiators secure wins

The Warriors posted 114/1, led by Johnson Charles' composed knock of 55* (34). The Stallions' chase began with intent through Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Avishka Fernando, but tight spells from Taskin Ahmed and a superb final over from Shahnawaz Dahani ensured the Warriors held their nerve.

2025-11-19T17:49:57.605676+00:00 IST

Stokes "desperate" to be amongst "lucky few captains" to have series win in Australia for England

The series opener of the Ashes from Perth will kickstart a very special mission for Stokes. With England yet to win a Test in Australia since their 3-1 series there back in 2010/11, a series win will prove to the world the true potential and power of his 'Bazball' brand of cricket which his side champions with him and head coach Brendon McCullum at helm, with fearlessness, freedom, positivity, playing for the badge being some key traits of this style.

2025-11-19T17:39:32.548205+00:00 IST

South Africa A beat India A by 73 runs in third unofficial ODI

South Africa A cricket team defeated India A cricket team by 73 runs in the 3rd Unofficial ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-11-19T16:27:41.530306+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Rinku, Dhull, Samad shine as round 5 action ends

At the end of fifth round in the elite league, the top two teams from each group are: Vidarbha (25 points) and Andhra Pradesh (22 points) from Group A, Karnataka (21 points) and Maharashtra (18 points) from Group B, Bengal (23 points) and Services (19 points) from Group C, and Mumbai (24 points) and Jammu & Kashmir (20 points) from Group D.

2025-11-19T15:46:49.687649+00:00 IST