Cricket

Mithali Raj floats options to replace Pratika if opener not fit

The young opener sustained an injury to her knee and ankle while fielding during the first innings of India's final group stage clash against Bangladesh on Sunday.

2025-10-27T06:38:46.764633+00:00 IST

Shreyas hospitalised following injury during Sydney ODI: Sources

During the third ODI against Australia, the vice-captain Iyer took a fantastic diving catch, while running from backward point to dismiss a dangerous Alex Carey on a Harshit Rana delivery. However, as he dived, he landed awkwardly on his elbows and ribs, basically his left side. After taking the catch, he was in extreme pain, clutching his ribs as he was taken back to the pavillion by the medical staff.

2025-10-27T06:31:56.611021+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma receives 'Impact Player of the Series' award

The Australia series was a story that highlighted Rohit's immense grit, determination and match-winning abilities. From overcoming a rusty single-digit score at Perth to grinding it out to produce a valuable 97-ball 73 while not playing his natural at Adelaide to firing a stormy 121* in 125 balls at Sydney, the 'Hitman' experienced it all in this 202-run series and showed the world that he still has his eyes on the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and all fitness and cricketing goals would be ticked no matter what.

2025-10-27T04:39:04.215358+00:00 IST

Katich highlights Tongue-Atkinson threat ahead of home Ashes

England is heading to Australian shores with hopes of their first Ashes series win there since 2011 and since their 2015 triumph at home. They have one of their strongest bowling attacks in years, with express pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood being the headliners, skipper Ben Stokes being that relentless quick with ability to produce miracles for his side and two younger and relatively less experienced pacers, Atkinson and Tongue.

2025-10-27T04:18:47.209666+00:00 IST

Blair Tickner added to NZ's squad for remainder of ODIs vs Eng

As per a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) press release, the 32-year-old will be joining the team on Monday.

2025-10-27T03:54:00.046199+00:00 IST

Sangha to take place of Zampa in Australia's T20I squad for India

As per ESPNCricinfo, Zampa is set to welcome his second child with his wife Harriet. He missed the first ODI of the series due to travelling distances, but he featured in Adelaide, where he delivered a match-winning four-wicket haul. He also played in Sydney, going wicketless for 50 runs in 10 overs.

2025-10-27T03:27:26.878989+00:00 IST

Cummins to miss first Ashes Test, Smith to lead Australia

In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will be donning the captaincy armband for the first Test at Perth, with Cummins now aiming to be fit for the second Test in Brisbane from December 4.

2025-10-27T02:57:43.938874+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet remains optimistic about Pratika's recovery

India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed optimism about teammate Pratika Rawal's recovery, confirming that the medical staff is monitoring her condition closely.

2025-10-26T20:19:00.472019+00:00 IST

Women's CWC:Rain washes out India’s final league game against Ban

India's final league-stage match of the Women's World Cup 2025 against Bangladesh was abandoned midway at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday due to persistent rain.

2025-10-26T18:29:29.843324+00:00 IST

Rohit reflects on match-winning partnership with Kohli

Team India opener Rohit Sharma lauded his unbeaten 168-run partnership with Virat Kohli, calling it a "fantastic" effort that came at a crucial stage of the innings.

2025-10-26T17:38:03.915966+00:00 IST

Pratika Rawal under scanner ahead of semifinal clash against Aus

Rawal, who scored a brilliant 122 off 134 balls to guide India to a memorable win, sustained an injury to her knee and ankle while fielding during the first innings of India's last group-stage match against Bangladesh.

2025-10-26T17:08:51.745214+00:00 IST

IND restrict BAN to 119/9 in rain-hit Women's World Cup clash

India Women delivered a clinical performance with the ball as they restricted Bangladesh Women to 119/9 in 27 overs in their rain-hit ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash being played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

2025-10-26T16:20:21.916529+00:00 IST

Nair, Rahane shine with big tons in Round 2 of Ranji Trophy

Centuries from star Indian batters Karun Nair and Ajinkya Rahane took their side to a respective total at the end of the second day of the Round two fixture in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season on Sunday.

2025-10-26T15:21:32.270700+00:00 IST

Dhawan lauds Kohli on becoming highest run-getter in white-ball

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan lauds India's star batter Virat Kohli on becoming the highest run-getter in white-ball cricket (ODI+T20).

2025-10-26T12:45:06.186100+00:00 IST

England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets 

England posted a commanding victory over New Zealand by eight wickets in their last group stage clash in the ongoing Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

2025-10-26T11:27:09.559131+00:00 IST

India vs Bangladesh clash delayed due to rain 

Rain delayed the start of Bangladesh's innings in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash against India.

2025-10-26T10:44:25.351939+00:00 IST

Women's WC: India win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh at the ongoing Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

2025-10-26T09:48:08.082654+00:00 IST

Brook's century falls short as Kiwis win by 4 wickets in 1st ODI

New Zealand beat England by 4 wickets in the first ODI at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. New Zealand hunted down the target with 13.2 overs to spare.

2025-10-26T08:59:46.541579+00:00 IST

Kaif explains why Rohit Sharma has dropped fearless approach

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif explained the sudden shift in veteran swashbuckler Rohit Sharma's flamboyant approach to a much more reserved one, evident during his return to international cricket in the recently concluded three-match ODI series in Australia.

2025-10-26T08:51:51.650756+00:00 IST

Women's CWC semi-finals: Australia faces India in Navi Mumbai

The stage is set for an exciting semi-final lineup at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with England taking on South Africa in Guwahati on Wednesday (October 29), while defending champions Australia are scheduled to face hosts India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday (October 30).

2025-10-26T08:13:54.137006+00:00 IST

Harshit Rana spills beans about Owen's dismissal ion 3rd ODI

Speedster Harshit Rana spilt the beans about the conversation that took place between him and India captain Shubman Gill and the role of former skipper Rohit Sharma that led to Mitchel Owen's dismissal in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

2025-10-26T07:44:46.917224+00:00 IST