Cricket

Meghalaya batter smashes 8 sixes in a row, hits fastest FC fifty

Akash achieved this accomplishment during his side's Plate Group Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Surat. During the match, he reached his half-century in just 11 balls, a record in the format, smashing eight sixes in a row, something unprecedented in first-class cricket, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-11-09T11:32:03.692957+00:00 IST

Former Afghan cricketer speaks on Gulf Cup as its director

Asadullah was speaking to ANI in an interview. Gulf Cup is a youth, school-level cricket tournament taking place in Sharjah from November 15 onwards.

2025-11-09T11:03:14.862471+00:00 IST

Royal Champs crown Shakib Al Hasan as captain

Royal Champs have officially announced Shakib Al Hasan as their captain for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 season. The franchise's decision underscores its confidence in Shakib's accomplished leadership, strategic insight, and all-round brilliance--qualities that align perfectly with Royal Champs' vision to make a strong impact in their debut season

2025-11-09T10:37:01.898627+00:00 IST

Deepti Sharma visits Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

Spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who was instrumental in India's maiden title-winning run in the Women's World Cup, offered prayers at the revered Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple on Sunday.

2025-11-09T08:44:58.703375+00:00 IST

Pakistan to face Kuwait in Hong Kong Sixes 2025 grand finale

The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 entered its final day of action on Sunday at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, with two thrilling semifinals setting up a historic title clash between Pakistan and Kuwait.

2025-11-09T07:20:23.694155+00:00 IST

Washington Sundar named 'Impact Player of the Series'

Young off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar's unsung efforts in India's 2-1 triumph in the five-match T20I series in Australia were recognised as he was crowned the Impact Player of the Series medal.

2025-11-09T07:10:37.812074+00:00 IST

Shepherd, Springer's late blitz goes in vain as NZ pip WI

New Zealand subdued the rampaging West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd to stand triumphant with a narrow nine-run win in the third T20I and clinch the series 2-1 in a nerve-jangling spectacle on Sunday.

2025-11-09T06:16:33.788793+00:00 IST

Pick and choose: Irfan Pathan cautions Abhishek Sharma

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan voiced his concern about world number one T20I batter Abhishek Sharma's trademark short that could transform from boon to bane during India's title defence in next year's T20 World Cup on home turf.

2025-11-09T05:07:36.574684+00:00 IST

Hope Gill doesn't leave his T20I template: Irfan Pathan

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan is impressed with India vice-captain Shubman Gill's template and hopes he doesn't stray away from it, especially after appearing in control in the rain-affected fifth T20I against Australia in Brisbane.

2025-11-09T03:31:40.062215+00:00 IST

Ex-Afghanistan cricketer acknowledges BCCI's role

Former Afghanistan cricketer, chief selector and coach Asadullah Khan has condemned the Pakistani airstrikes which killed three aspiring cricketers in Paktika last month, saying that the cricketers and cricket had nothing to do with the political situation between the two countries.

2025-11-08T18:28:51.923512+00:00 IST

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket"

The Ashes 2005, which marked England's first series win against Australia since 1986-87, has gone down as one of the finest Test series of all time in terms of excitement, star power, announcing young talent before the world and thrill

2025-11-08T18:09:37.151408+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav lauds Bumrah's impact in Indian team

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised Jasprit Bumrah's influence on the team after clinching the T20 series against Australia 2-1, highlighting his experience and leadership.

2025-11-08T18:01:54.223641+00:00 IST

Babar Azam completes 15000 international runs

In 329 matches, Babar has scored 15004 runs at an average of 45.46, including 31 hundreds and 104 fifties, with a best score of 196.

2025-11-08T17:49:26.100531+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy, Round 4: Vihari, Musheer tons highlights of day 1

It was Vihari's unbeaten 143* in 195 balls, with 17 fours and a six, which took Tripura to 316/4 against Assam at day's end

2025-11-08T17:46:38.306254+00:00 IST

Sneh Rana expresses her joy after India's CWC title win

Member of India's World Cup winning squad Sneh Rana expressed her joy and relief after the win, stating it's a wonderful feeling to finally lift the trophy after waiting for so long.

2025-11-08T17:45:12.600512+00:00 IST

"Making it hard for the coach to drop him": Ashwin praises Jurel

Jurel has made a strong case for selection in India's playing XI after he slammed back-to-back centuries against South Africa A in the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru.

2025-11-08T16:21:40.272512+00:00 IST

Richa appointed Deputy Superintendent of WB Police after WC win

Richa played a crucial hand in India's title winning campaign both behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper and as a batter with her power-hitting and crucial cameos when it mattered the most.

2025-11-08T16:11:18.250554+00:00 IST

Jhulan praises Ghosh after India clinche maiden Women's CWC title

Legendary Indian seamer Jhulan Goswami congratulated Richa Ghosh and the Indian women's cricket team on their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 win, highlighting Richa's achievement as the first cricketer from Bengal to win the World Cup.

2025-11-08T15:53:41.030754+00:00 IST

Amol Muzumdar on "seven hours without noise" speech

India's Women's World Cup-winning head coach and former domestic cricket stalwart Amol Muzumdar has said that his "seven hours without noise" speech to the huddle was an "impromptu". He also spoke about his most cherished match of the tournament.

2025-11-08T15:01:37.803330+00:00 IST

Richa Ghosh felicitated by CAB for crucial role in WC triumph

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and CAB president Sourav Ganguly were present at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium to honour the star player for her performances in the tournament, which saw her tie with West Indies' hitter Deandra Dottin for most sixes in a single edition of a Women's WC (12 sixes).

2025-11-08T14:13:27.247838+00:00 IST