Cricket

Abhishek waiting for "dream-come-true" moment of playing T20 WC

Abhishek finished as the 'Player of the Series' as India secured the T20I series 2-1, with the final match at Brisbane ending in a washout. He top-scored in the series with 163 runs in five innings at an average of 40.75 and a strike rate of over 161, with a half-century and best score of 68.

2025-11-08T13:43:54.643678+00:00 IST

Jurel's back-to-back tons help India A set up 417 to win for SA A

SA A was 25/0 at the day's end, with Jordan Hermann (15*) and Lesego Senokwane (9*) unbeaten.

2025-11-08T13:00:29.623698+00:00 IST

SA's Quinton de Kock completes 7,000 runs in ODis

The batting stalwart, who has made a comeback to ODIs in this series after reversing his retirement from the format, scored his third back-to-back fifty-plus score of this series against Pakistan, hitting 53 in 70 balls, with six fours and a six.

2025-11-08T12:56:01.810168+00:00 IST

Saikia hails Shah's vision for elevating Women's cricket in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia credited Jay Shah for initiating key reforms that have boosted women's cricket in India.

2025-11-08T12:54:45.999258+00:00 IST

Saikia says "first step" to solve Asia Cup Trophy stalemate taken

Following India's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in September, the team refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Naqvi during the post-match presentation of the final. In response to India's decision, an official removed the Asia Cup trophy from its place on a raised dais and carried it off the ground without explanation.

2025-11-08T11:52:17.200884+00:00 IST

Fifth T20I with Australia called off due to rain

The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia has been called off due to rain at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. India clinched the five-match series 2-1.

2025-11-08T11:50:05.361346+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet admits to watching WC final win "again and again"

Harmanpreet-led India made history as they secured their first-ever Women's World Cup title across both limited-overs formats, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a gripping title clash at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium last Sunday.

2025-11-08T11:17:17.857540+00:00 IST

Pant retires hurt after multiple blows, returns to score 65

During the opening session on Day 3, Rishabh Pant was struck three times on the body and helmet by pacer Tshepo Moreki, forcing him to retire hurt after scoring 17 runs off 22 balls in the 34th over of India A's second innings.

2025-11-08T11:07:16.550142+00:00 IST

Lanning hails India's World Cup winners Shafali, Jemimah

The former Australia captain Meg Lanning praised India's World Cup-winning duo of Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues after India's Women's World Cup 2025 triumph.

2025-11-08T11:05:06.462631+00:00 IST

Lanning hails Deepti's all-round impact in India's WC triumph

Deepti, once the last recognised batter to fall back in 2017 edition final when India needed 11 runs in 12 balls and battled a shocking collapse from 191/3 to 219 all out while chasing 229 runs against England, had her moment of immortality as not only did she win the World Cup trophy, but also got the 'Player of the Tournament award for her 215 runs consisting of three fifties and chart-topping 22 wickets in the tournament.

2025-11-08T11:04:08.680010+00:00 IST

Dhawan, Khali join Dhirendra Shastri in his Padayatra

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and Indian wrestler Khali joined Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during the ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra 2025 on Saturday.

2025-11-08T10:50:28.192929+00:00 IST

Abhish surpasses Suryakumar to reach 1000 T20I runs

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed captain Suryakumar Yadav to become he fastest batter to reach 1000 T20I runs among full-member nations, achieving the milestone in just 528 balls. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav (573 balls) and England's Phil Salt (599) on the list of quickest to the mark by balls faced.

2025-11-08T10:32:37.868446+00:00 IST

Australia and Pakistan qualify for Hong Kong Sixes 2025 semis

Australia and Pakistan won their respective games and have qualified for the semi-finals on Saturday. For India, however, it proved to be a disappointing outing, as they suffered three defeats on the day, according to a press release from the Hong Kong Sixes.

2025-11-08T09:12:56.546340+00:00 IST

5th T20I: Australia win toss; opt to bowl first against India

The Men in Blue currently lead the five-match T20I series 2-1 and will be looking to finish on a high by winning this match as well as the series. On the other hand, hosts will try to win this match and level the series at 2-2 in order to share the trophy.

2025-11-08T08:17:27.840838+00:00 IST

Assam minister Nandita Gorlosa felicitates cricketer Uma Chetry

Assam's Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare, Nandita Gorlosa, felicitated Indian Women's Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry, who was a part of the Women in Blue squad which recently lifted the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 title.

2025-11-08T04:30:00.970826+00:00 IST

Siliguri Municipal Corporation felicitates Richa Ghosh

At Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India successfully defended a 299-run target to trounce South Africa and lift the maiden Women's World Cup trophy with a 52-run win on Sunday (November 2).

2025-11-07T18:49:44.695870+00:00 IST

Mark Wood ahead of Ashes opening fixture 

Ahead of the opening fixture of the Ashes, England seamer Mark Wood is chomping at the bit to get back on the pitch, feeling the excitement of bowling again after a tedious six months of rehab following knee surgery.

2025-11-07T18:14:20.797521+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka announces squads for Pakistan ODIs, T20I tri-series

The last time Sri Lanka faced Pakistan was in the Asia Cup Super Fours, where Pakistan went on to reach the final after defeating Sri Lanka.

2025-11-07T17:46:18.002697+00:00 IST

Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India eye quarterfinal berth

After an action-packed opening day at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, the stage is set for another thrilling day of six-a-side cricket at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.

2025-11-07T17:42:03.594396+00:00 IST

Kaur praises Shafali, Smriti, Deepti in India's CWC triumph

The Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the special effort from Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, who showed up with guts when things got rough for the World Cup winners.

2025-11-07T17:41:07.884650+00:00 IST

ICC announces expansion of ICC Women's WC to 10 teams

ICC Board approved a series of strategic measures designed to accelerate the global growth of cricket, strengthen the women's game, and reinforce the ICC's long-term development strategy.

2025-11-07T17:01:48.674044+00:00 IST