Cricket

Sri Lanka-Pakistan clash called off due to rain

Sri Lanka and Pakistan shared a point each in their final ICC Women's Cricket World Cup group-stage match after persistent rain washed out play at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-10-24T17:33:43.036893+00:00 IST

Sharad Vesawkar to lead Nepal in Hong Kong Sixes 2025

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, with veteran all-rounder Sharad Vesawkar set to lead the team in what will be his final appearance for Nepal. The tournament, known for its fast-paced six-a-side format, will be held from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.

2025-10-24T17:17:59.140363+00:00 IST

"It's nice to be back amongst the group": Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson has affirmed his commitment to New Zealand cricket, saying he still has an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup. The veteran batter is set to return to international action for the first time since the Champions Trophy final in March, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-10-24T14:45:23.487569+00:00 IST

Australia's Starc three wickets away from 250 ODI scalps

Starc has been solid in the series so far, with three wickets in two matches at an average of 28.00, with best figures of 2/62.

2025-10-24T14:24:19.014423+00:00 IST

Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Naman Ojha, Bishnoi to lead

The Mayor's New World T20 Cricket League will witness 57 players, including international cricketers from India, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.

2025-10-24T14:03:49.901220+00:00 IST

Australia's Travis Head 22 runs away from 3,000 ODI runs 

Australian opener Travis Head stands just 22 runs away from completing 3,000 runs in ODIs. Australia will play the final match of the ODI series against India on Saturday.

2025-10-24T12:59:59.206539+00:00 IST

"He needs to rotate strike...": Pathan on Virat ahead of 3rd ODI

As he heads to Sydney for the final ODI, Virat will be aiming to add a run to his tally, having been dismissed for two successive ducks in a tour billed as his return to international cricket. The match at SCG could very well be his last competitive cricket match for India in Australia, and the superstar batter would love to go out on a high with a big knock.

2025-10-24T12:22:36.367905+00:00 IST

"A test of character": Mithali hails Jemimah's knock vs NZ

After missing the clash against England, Jemimah walked down to the crease against New Zealand at number three, aiming to match Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run partnership in brutality. She did just that, scoring a free-flowing 55-ball 76, with 11 fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of 138.18, powering India to 340/3, which proved to be a match-winning total.

2025-10-24T12:16:41.144911+00:00 IST

"Provided assurance, self-belief": Anjum on India's win over NZ

Smriti Mandhana broke plenty of records, and a record-breaking opening stand with Pratika Rawal helped India reach a match-winning 340/3 in their 50 overs. Some fine bowling helped them restrict New Zealand to 271/8, with the target reduced to 325 runs in 44 overs under revised playing conditions due to rain. This win came after three successive losses to South Africa, Australia and England, in which Women in Blue enjoyed the upper hand for a significant part of these matches, lost some crunch moments and could not finish well.

2025-10-24T11:24:18.261833+00:00 IST

Poor, not consistent enough: Head coach Sammy "disappointed"

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy wasn't impressed with his bowlers' performance and expressed his disappointment at the Caribbean spinners' inability to exploit the unusually dark pitches, which offered variable bounce.

2025-10-24T09:34:10.106496+00:00 IST

Travis Head hopes Australian pitches remain spicy for Ashes

Australia swashbuckler Travis Head is hoping for seam-friendly surfaces in the Ashes, as he enjoys batting on such strips more than flatter ones, believing they offer more opportunities to score runs.

2025-10-24T09:06:27.316475+00:00 IST

Asia Cup trophy relocated to different location: Sources

The Asia Cup trophy drama continues to take new turns, weeks after the final between India and Pakistan on September 28 in Dubai. According to sources, the trophy has been removed from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters and relocated to a different location in Abu Dhabi.

2025-10-24T08:07:37.527340+00:00 IST

Want more centuries from you: Pratika Rawal's father Pradeep

Pratika Rawal's father, Pradeep, expressed his delight and lavished praise on her after the 25-year-old's flamboyant 122(134) proved instrumental in India punching its ticket for the semi-finals of the ongoing Women's World Cup.

2025-10-24T07:08:54.346450+00:00 IST

Ashwin explains why he is "worried" about Virat Kohli's dismissal

Decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is "worried" about the manner in which batting stalwart Virat Kohli lost his wicket during India's narrow two-wicket defeat in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide.

2025-10-24T06:10:59.465453+00:00 IST

Shining sun, excited fans in Sydney await India's 3rd ODI vs AUS

A blue sky, gleaming sun and a gentle breeze, taking clouds away from the famous Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), is the serene view that awaits the Indian team on the eve of their last ODI against Australia.

2025-10-24T05:13:37.971346+00:00 IST

Maxwell returns as Australia confirms host of changes in squads

Cricket Australia confirmed a host of changes in the squads for the third ODI and the five-match T20I series against India. Jack Edwards received his first international call-up after being drafted into the team for the third ODI in Sydney, while Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis have been deemed fit to return for the last three T20Is against India.

2025-10-24T04:40:22.747439+00:00 IST

Mahmood delivers scathing verdict on Pakistan's batting collapse

Head coach Azhar Mahmood bemoaned the familiar flaw of Pakistan's team and pointed to his side's first-innings collapse as the turning point in their defeat against South Africa during the second Test in Rawalpindi.

2025-10-24T03:47:43.213710+00:00 IST

We like to keep it pretty simple: Rawal on 212-run opening stand

Following India's win over New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Thursday, opener Pratika Rawal shared insights into her on-field partnership dynamics with left-hand batter Smriti Mandhana, highlighting the simplicity and mutual understanding that guide their batting strategy.

2025-10-23T21:31:17.684543+00:00 IST

Karanbir Singh smashes T20I record for most runs in calendar year

In a landmark achievement for associate-nation cricket, Karanbir Singh of the Austria national cricket team has smashed the men's T20 International calendar-year runs record, overtaking the figures of Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and India's Suryakumar Yadav.

2025-10-23T20:40:59.844897+00:00 IST

"Entire team was charged up": Harmanpreet Kaur

"It was not easy. Credit goes to the entire team for the way we fought today. We knew how important this game was; the entire team was charged up and happy with how we played," she said.

2025-10-23T20:24:31.228528+00:00 IST

"Don't get desperate for that single, runs will come": Irfan's message to Virat after 2 successive ducks

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan offered a word of advice to Virat Kohli after the star batter registered two consecutive ducks against Australia in the ODI series, urging him to stay patient and trust his game instead of forcing runs.

2025-10-23T20:11:53.995113+00:00 IST