Cricket

ILT20: MI Emirates announce Pooran, Pollard as wildcards

MI Emirates have named Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcards for the upcoming edition of the ILT20 in the UAE. Pooran and Pollard will reunite after lifting the Caribbean Premier League (Trinbago Knight Riders) and Major League Cricket (MI New York) together earlier this year.

2025-10-29T16:28:55.623399+00:00 IST

"God has sent me here.....": Shafali ahead of women's WC SF

It would be a massive test for Shafali as she prepares to play her first ODI since last October, this time in a high-profile semifinal clash against Australia at the ICC Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai. The 21-year-old opener does not have a fine record against Australia in ODIs, having made 99 runs in five innings at an average of 19.80, with one half-century. She has massive shoes to fill as Pratika, the India's second-highest run-getter with 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33, including a century and fifty, is ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained during the final league stage clash against Bangladesh.

2025-10-29T16:13:45.209882+00:00 IST

Sudharsan hails head coach Gambhir for "impeccable" support

India's top-order batter Sai Sudharsan was effusive about head coach Gautam Gambhir for unconditionally backing him during his challenging beginning to his Test journey.

2025-10-29T15:31:06.532886+00:00 IST

Aussies await Healy's call as they prepare for semis against Ind

It will be a repeat of the 2017 semifinal as India takes on defending champions Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup at Navi Mumbai in DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. Ahead of the match, Aussie captain Healy is a massive talking point, having missed the final two league stage clashes against England and South Africa due to injury. She is their top run-getter despite missing two matches, with 294 runs in four matches, including two centuries and an instant classic 142 against India being her best score.

2025-10-29T15:30:40.985206+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant is phoenix who rose from ashes: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Former India cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu showered praise on Rishabh Pant, calling him "a phoenix that has risen from the ashes" for his remarkable comeback to international cricket after a life-threatening car accident.

2025-10-29T14:53:09.791425+00:00 IST

Captaincy will bring best out of Smith in Ashes: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri outlined the quality of Steve Smith that has always amazed him, and expects the captaincy for the first Ashes Test in Perth to bring the best out of him.

2025-10-29T14:12:01.212551+00:00 IST

CABI unveils Indian team jersey ahead of inaugural Women’s T20 WC

The unveiling of the jersey marked a moment of immense pride as the Indian squad gears up to represent the nation in the world's first-ever Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will be played across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo from November 11-23, 2025, featuring seven participating countries -- Australia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA.

2025-10-29T13:56:08.314131+00:00 IST

Rajasthan Sports Council forms one-member Committee

A one-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the allegations levelled against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Deendayal Kumawat, the convener of the ad-hoc committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, by the members of the ad-hoc committee.

2025-10-29T13:54:42.126033+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: SA skipper Wolvaardt re-writes record books

Skipper Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 in just 143 balls, with 20 fours and four sixes, coming at a strike rate of 118.18. It is the third-highest score by a batter in an ICC Women's World Cup knockout game, behind Australian captain Alyssa Healy (170 against England in the ICC Women's WC 2022 final) and Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur (171* against Australia in the semifinals of the 2017 ICC Women's WC).

2025-10-29T13:26:16.691820+00:00 IST

"She should embrace this opportunity...": Bishop to Shafali Verma

Shafali will be taking to the field as a replacement for opener Pratika Rawal during the semifinals, marking a major disturbance in India's top order. During the final league-stage match against Bangladesh, Rawal sustained an ankle injury while fielding and was not available to bat. This would be a massive blow to India as Pratika emerged as a more consistent force at the top, emerging as the second-highest run-getter so far in the competition with 308 runs at an average of 51.33, with a century and a fifty each. She, along with Smriti Mandhana, formed a formidable opening pair that was breaking records during the tournament.

2025-10-29T12:50:49.069448+00:00 IST

Steve Smith has got five centuries in him: David Warner

Former Australian opener David Warner has advocated for Steve Smith to pile up "five centuries" against England in the Ashes, scheduled to commence on November 21 in Perth.

2025-10-29T12:20:34.376516+00:00 IST

Hope replaces Jacks in Pretoria Capitals squad for SA20 season 4

Hope, the West Indies T20I captain, brings leadership, experience, and consistency to the line-up. Will Jacks will be unavailable for the season due to international commitments, with Hope stepping in as his replacement to add depth and stability to the team's batting order, as per the press note from Pretoria Capitals.

2025-10-29T11:58:25.470952+00:00 IST

Rain washes out 1st T20I between India and Australia

The first T20I of the five-match series between Australia and India, which is being played at Manuka Oval in Canberra, was called off due to persistent rain on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T11:57:45.098510+00:00 IST

Suryakumar joins Rohit in special six-hitting club in T20Is

India captain Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his cap by becoming the fifth player to hammer 150 sixes in T20Is, following his explosive outing in the first T20I against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T11:33:57.811061+00:00 IST

Steve Smith returns to Sheffield Shield with brilliant 118

Smith, representing New South Wales against Queensland, continued his fine run in whites, scoring 118 in 176 balls, with 20 fours and six. His runs came at a healthy strike rate of 67.04.

2025-10-29T11:14:31.743450+00:00 IST

U19 skipper Akbar Ali to lead Bangladesh in Hong Kong Sixes 2025

he Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2025, scheduled from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.

2025-10-29T10:22:47.967507+00:00 IST

Mitchell, Santner guides New Zealand to series-clinching win

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell guided his side to a thrilling five-wicket win over England in a low-scoring contest at Hamilton on Wednesday. With this victory, the hosts sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0, with one game still remaining in Wellington.

2025-10-29T09:20:02.793545+00:00 IST

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three T20Is against Aus

India's promising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20 Internationals against Australia due to fitness concerns, confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

2025-10-29T08:58:54.965538+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma becomes No. 1 ODI Batter in ICC Rankings

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma created history on Wednesday as he became the No. 1-ranked player in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings for the first time in his career.

2025-10-29T08:48:27.559610+00:00 IST

1st T20I: Australia win toss; opt to field against India

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and put India to bat first in the first T20I of the five-match series, which is being played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T08:06:35.220223+00:00 IST

Cummins begins bowling return ahead of Ashes

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has taken the first fundamental steps towards his bowling comeback, raising hopes of his return during the upcoming Ashes series, according to Fox Cricket.

2025-10-29T06:30:01.291194+00:00 IST