Cricket

Winning Test series in India would be second to WTC win: Bavuma

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma shares a different perspective from his head coach, Shukri Conrad, regarding a potential victory in the upcoming two Tests in India being on par with their ICC World Test Championship triumph at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, in June this year.

2025-11-13T12:05:37.601071+00:00 IST

Gill stays non-committal on Axar-Kuldeep choice ahead of SA Test

Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Indian captain Shubman Gill remained non-committal on the final playing XI, particularly on choosing between spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill said the decision will be made after assessing the pitch on match morning.

2025-11-13T11:59:46.000385+00:00 IST

LSG likely to trade Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians

This move is expected to bolster MI's bowling lineup, particularly in light of Deepak Chahar's injury concerns. Thakur, who has represented six different teams in the IPL, brings valuable experience and versatility to the Mumbai Indians, ESPNcricinfo reported.

2025-11-13T11:48:43.299704+00:00 IST

WI name squad for NZ ODIs, Campbell earns long-awaited call-up

West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 16. John Campbell has been recalled to the ODI setup after six years, following consistent red-ball performances and a strong domestic season.

2025-11-13T11:25:56.559968+00:00 IST

Fitness concerns for England speedster Mark Wood ahead of Ashes

However, according to the statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Wood is expected to bowl in two days' time, though he is unlikely to take the field for the remainder of the warm-up action.

2025-11-13T10:51:55.386623+00:00 IST

Spinners usually decide the outcome in India: Gill on IND pitches

"I think the wicket is more or less finalised, but when we arrived yesterday, it looked a bit different. Today, it seems slightly changed again. So, once we come tomorrow and see how the surface looks, we'll decide accordingly. In this part of India, the light tends to fade a little early, so that's something we have to keep in mind. Generally, fast bowlers get a bit of help in the morning and evening sessions. Overall, whenever we play in India, the spinners usually decide the outcome of the game. The better the quality of your spin attack, the higher your chances of winning," Gill said in the pre-match press conference.

2025-11-13T10:36:28.145231+00:00 IST

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the appointment of Shane Watson as the Assistant Coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former Australian all-rounder brings with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern-day franchise cricket.

2025-11-13T09:41:39.184008+00:00 IST

Players like Shami bhai have to miss, trying to plan ahead: Gill

India Test captain Shubman Gill acknowledged that it is tough to leave out a bowler of Mohammed Shami's quality, but said the team is looking ahead strategically, keeping in mind the conditions and upcoming series

2025-11-13T09:21:00.638077+00:00 IST

Gill emphasises importance of SA Test series for WTC finals

Team India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the importance of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, for their WTC final ambitions. He acknowledged South Africa as strong opponent but expressed confidence in India's ability to handle challenging moments.

2025-11-13T08:56:45.457904+00:00 IST

I’d grab it with both hands: Litchfield on Australia captaincy

Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said she continues to learn from the senior players in the team's leadership group and would embrace the captaincy "with both hands" if given the opportunity in the future.

2025-11-13T07:49:45.706307+00:00 IST

This will inspire future generations: Jhulan on India lifting WC

Former India captain Jhulan Goswami hailed the national team's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory as a "historic moment," saying the triumph would inspire generations and mark a new chapter for women's cricket in the country.

2025-11-13T06:38:25.759839+00:00 IST

NZ defeat WI by 8 wickets, clinch T20I series 3-1

New Zealand beat West Indies by eight wickets in the fifth T20I at Dunedin, winning the series 3-1. Jacob Duffy took 4-35 to restrict West Indies to 140, with Roston Chase (38) and Romario Shepherd (36) top-scoring. Tim Robinson (45) and Devon Conway (47*) led New Zealand's chase, finishing comfortably in 15.4 overs.

2025-11-13T06:33:34.160969+00:00 IST

If you get behind in subcontinent, it’s hard to fight back: Smith

South Africa, the World Test champions, will engage in an enticing battle with India on Friday, as Test cricket returns to Eden Gardens after six years.

2025-11-13T05:42:03.381171+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet felicitated at Chennai school after World Cup win

Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur was honoured at Velammal Nexus School in Chennai for her remarkable feat of leading India to victory in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.

2025-11-13T05:29:26.197030+00:00 IST

SL's Pak tour in jeopardy in aftermath of Islamabad blast

This comes after death of atleast 12 people and injury to 27 others following a suicide blast in Islamabad outside the district and session courts building in the capital's G-11 area on Tuesday, as per Dawn.

2025-11-12T19:13:27.066949+00:00 IST

"Very unlike CSK...": Ashwin on Jadeja's possible exit

In what could be one of the most high-profile trades in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are reportedly set to trade their captain and long-time wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.

2025-11-12T18:22:25.159720+00:00 IST

IDCA announces squad for tour of UAE

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has announced its squad for the upcoming 3-Match T20I Deaf Cricket Series between the IDCA Deaf Team and the Inclusive Warriors Deaf Dubai Team, scheduled to be held from December 11 to 13 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

2025-11-12T17:25:51.468830+00:00 IST

Former Australian cricketer Hogg predicts Root will be "total failure" in Ashes

Former Australian cricketer Rodney Hogg has predicted that England's premier batter Joe Root will be a "total failure" during the Ashes Down Under, stating that his technique "does not work in Australia".

2025-11-12T16:53:25.921334+00:00 IST

Milestone within reach for Rahul, Gill, Jadeja ahead of 1st Test

The first Test between India and South Africa will take place from Friday onwards at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After a home series win against West Indies and a draw against England at their backyard by 2-2, India will be aiming to continue what has been a very promising run in the ICC World Test Championship so far.

2025-11-12T16:48:55.788762+00:00 IST

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips cautious about international return

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips is feeling "strong" and has resumed training, but remains cautious about returning to top-flight cricket from a long injury layoff.

2025-11-12T16:30:22.127944+00:00 IST

"We have set a benchmark on how we want to play": Aryan Bisht

"We played really good cricket over there. We have set a benchmark on how we want to play our cricket and we have been trying to follow that pattern. It was a good learning for us and we will try to repeat the same," he added.

2025-11-12T16:04:19.946693+00:00 IST