Cricket

MI keeps core intact; releases emerging talent Vignesh Puthur

Mumbai Indians (MI) announced its list of retained players, affirming the team's commitment to continuity and long-term excellence, ensuring that the dynamic core that drives remains integral.

2025-11-15T13:13:36.272451+00:00 IST

IPL 2026: CSK set to enter auction with second-biggest purse

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings released a staggering 11 players, the most among the 10 franchises and will head into the auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with the second-highest purse of Rs 43.4 crore after Kolkata Knight Riders.

2025-11-15T12:49:42.823597+00:00 IST

KKR’s bold rebuild sees Russell exit

In one of the biggest release decisions in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have parted ways with their marquee all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a decade-long association.

2025-11-15T12:42:10.742203+00:00 IST

Jadeja spins India into command as Proteas crumble to 93/7

South Africa ended Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens in deep trouble at 93/7, as India's spinners ripped through their batting line-up. Ravindra Jadeja was the star performer, finishing the day with four wickets and once again proving why he is almost unplayable in home conditions.

2025-11-15T11:53:26.076238+00:00 IST

Chopra's sharp response to PM Sharif's message for Pakistan's win

Former cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra took a brutal jibe at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his congratulatory message for the Men in Green for their ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

2025-11-15T11:46:02.729775+00:00 IST

Pathan advises PBKS to secure backup options for Arshdeep, Chahal

Both Arshdeep and Chahal played a crucial part in Punjab's IPL 2025 campaign that saw them reach the finals, where they went down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While Arshdeep claimed 21 wickets, Chahal took 16 for the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

2025-11-15T10:29:52.191597+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 Trade: RR swap Nitish Rana for Donovan Ferreira with DC

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have done a swap trade ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, with left-handed batter Nitish Rana moving to DC and South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira joining RR.

2025-11-15T09:32:23.235250+00:00 IST

"We are only here...": Samson bids farewell to RR after CSK trade

In one of the biggest trades in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Samson, the mainstay of Rajasthan Royals (RR) over the years, has been traded to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with the inaugural champions getting the services of Men in Yellow legend Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in return.

2025-11-15T09:28:33.873709+00:00 IST

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test in Perth

Australia's fast-bowling resources have taken another major hit ahead of the Ashes series, with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Test in Perth, as reported by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The setback follows the earlier unavailability of Australia's regular captain and fast bowler Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury and will miss at least the opening Test.

2025-11-15T09:21:25.872276+00:00 IST

"Not just a team, its home...": Jadeja on returning to RR

In one of the biggest trades in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the mainstay of Rajasthan Royals (RR) over the years, has been traded to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with the inaugural champions getting the services of Men in Yellow legend Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in return.

2025-11-15T09:09:50.048694+00:00 IST

IND vs SA, 1st Test: India gain slender 30-run lead -Day 2, Lunch

At the end of the second session, SA was 18/1, with Aiden Markram (3*) unbeaten, trailing by 12 runs. India had gained a slender 30-run lead over SA, who had scored 159 in their first innings.

2025-11-15T08:52:14.203575+00:00 IST

BCCI confirms Gill sustained neck spasm on day 2 of SA Test

During the 35th over of the match, Gill took to the field after Washington Sundar's dismissal and played an aggressive sweep for a four on the third delivery he faced. However, after that, he was seen holding his neck and looked in pain. He was taken back to the pavillion, and he retired hurt.

2025-11-15T07:54:10.249393+00:00 IST

Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

Jadeja achieved this milestone during the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, ending the first session at 11*, which was enough to take him to the milestone.

2025-11-15T07:11:20.913637+00:00 IST

Arjun Tendulkar traded to LSG, Mayank Markande returns to MI

Arjun Tendulkar has been officially traded to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. While the five-time IPL champions were required to part ways with Arjun, they have secured the services of leg-spinner Mayank Markande in a trade with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

2025-11-15T07:00:31.816056+00:00 IST

Pant becomes India’s leading six-hitter in Tests

Star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant smashed his way to a record, overtaking Virender Sehwag as India's most prolific six-hitter in Tests! He achieved this feat on Day 2 of the India vs South Africa 1st Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, hitting 2 sixes off 24 deliveries.

2025-11-15T06:58:43.503498+00:00 IST

Indian opener KL Rahul completes 4,000 Test runs

The right-handed opener reached the milestone during his side's first Test against South Africa at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. He scored 39 in 119 balls, with four boundaries and a six, failing to convert his start into something big.

2025-11-15T06:40:06.583133+00:00 IST

India vs SA: Proteas struck at regular intervals (Day 2, Lunch)

South African bowlers struck at regular intervals, while skipper Shubman Gill walked back, retired hurt due to neck pain, as India ended the first session of day two of the Kolkata Test with 22 runs still left to take the first innings lead.

2025-11-15T06:23:03.746174+00:00 IST

Babar Azam reflects on tough phase after 20th ODI century

Pakistan batter Babar Azam reflected on his tough times after ending his 807-day century drought with his 20th ODI hundred against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. He thanked fans for their unwavering support and stressed the importance of self-belief.

2025-11-15T05:44:21.576324+00:00 IST

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami traded from SRH to LSG

Shami was the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the 2025 IPL season at Rs 10 crores and will make a move to Lucknow at his existing fee, as per a statement from the league.

2025-11-15T05:39:03.697168+00:00 IST

Samson traded to CSK from RR, 2008 champs get Jadeja, Curran

Samson will be representing CSK from the next edition of the competition at his existing price of Rs 18 crores, while Jadeja's league fee has been revised from Rs 18 crores to Rs 14 crores. Also, Curran has moved from CSK to RR at his existing price of Rs 2.4 crores, as per a statement from the league.

2025-11-15T05:18:15.875926+00:00 IST

Babar Azam equals Saeed Anwar for most ODI tons by a Pakistani

Babar Azam ended his 807-day-long century drought in international cricket as he brought up his 20th ODI century in the second match of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. With this century, Babar also matched former Pakistan batsman Saeed Anwar's record for the most ODI centuries by a Pakistani player.

2025-11-15T04:55:57.992974+00:00 IST