Cricket

Irfan urges India to include Kuldeep in Playing XI for 2nd ODI

Kuldeep Yadav was left out of the series opener of the ODI series against Australia, which was played at Perth. The bowler, who has played 113 ODIs so far, has managed to claim 181 wickets at an average of 26.7. Against Australia, he has an impressive record, having taken 31 wickets in 23 ODIs.

2025-10-22T18:15:44.365297+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: India aims for better "finishing" to avoid exit, NZ aim to shake off rustiness after two washouts

With three losses in a row, India's matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh are must-win clashes or else they will be at mercy of other teams and the net-run-rate for an outside chance for the semifinal spot. Placed at fourth spot, India, who started off strongly against Asian rivals Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will be aiming to avoid a SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) team whitewash.

2025-10-22T18:12:09.412080+00:00 IST

Head vs Kohli: A battle of two of finest performers at Adelaide

The second ODI between India and Australia will take place at Adelaide on Thursday and is set to be a battle between Travis Head and Virat Kohli, two of their respective nations' most prolific superstars at this venue.

2025-10-22T17:30:12.604869+00:00 IST

Rohit-Virat need support, space and communication: Ashwin

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin emphasised the need for support, space, and open communication for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying that the duo, being champions in white-ball cricket, deserve the right environment to showcase their best performances.

2025-10-22T17:11:12.354690+00:00 IST

Women's WC: Gardner makes history as Australia beat England

With this win, Australia is at the top of the points table, with five wins and a no result in six matches, continuing their unbeaten run. England is at third with four wins, a loss and no result.

2025-10-22T16:40:05.680840+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan condemns Shama Mohammed’s remarks

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan strongly criticised Congress spokesperson Shama Mohammed's remarks, saying he felt "ashamed" as part of the cricketing fraternity over attempts to bring communal narratives into the sport. Wassan said India has always maintained a higher moral ground compared to its neighbours and emphasised that cricketers are valued for their talent, not religion.

2025-10-22T16:21:18.771196+00:00 IST

"Virat is not in his batting zone...": Mohammed Kaif

Virat's return to Indian colours after the ICC Champions Trophy in March fell flat as he was caught fishing to an outside off-stump delivery for an eight-ball duck, handing a catch to Cooper Connolly at backward point. As he is in Adelaide for the second ODI, he faces pressure to thrive at a venue where he has had a fantastic record historically. Each performance in this now lesser-frequent fixture in the cricketing calendar would be crucial for Virat in his journey towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

2025-10-22T15:59:04.676049+00:00 IST

Nitish’s game time positive despite Hardik’s absence: Kotak

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged that the team is missing the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya but said the situation has created an opportunity for young Nitish Kumar Reddy to gain valuable experience.

2025-10-22T15:47:34.850542+00:00 IST

Ashwin slams Sarfaraz Khan's omission from India A squad

Ashwin was speaking on his YouTube Channel, 'Ash ki Baat'. Sarfaraz was not selected for the two India A matches against South Africa A at home starting from October 30 onwards, ahead of South Africa's tour to India, which will start from mid-November.

2025-10-22T15:18:07.764176+00:00 IST

Renshaw aiming to draw inspiration from Khawaja's Test resurgance

Renshaw, who made his international debut in 2016, has played 14 Tests and scored 645 runs at an average of 29.31, with a century and three fifties. The batter said that "he wants to be there" for the first home Ashes at Perth from November 21 onwards, and Khawaja's renaissance in the 2020s has assured him that he can still script a fine comeback of his own.

2025-10-22T14:04:36.350969+00:00 IST

BCCI invites quotations for official partner rights for WPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday invited quotations from reputed entities to acquire the 'Official Partner Rights' for the Women's Premier League (WPL), through a tender process, according to a media advisory from the league.

2025-10-22T13:51:06.171241+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: Beaumont's 78 powers England to 244/9 against Australia

Beaumont's(78 in 105 balls, with 10 fours and a six) knock helped her become the ninth-highest run-getter in ODIs of all time, while, despite her failure, Nat Sciver Brunt (7) managed to secure her spot in the 1,000 Women's World Cup runs club, becoming the ninth player to do so.

2025-10-22T13:30:22.609270+00:00 IST

Mandhana praises Devine’s impact on world cricket

Ahead of the ICC Women's 2025 clash between India and New Zealand, opener and right-hand batter Smriti Mandhana praised White Ferns captain Sophie Devine for her remarkable impact on world cricket.

2025-10-22T13:16:17.734203+00:00 IST

Kotak reveals Jaiswal's "consistent" work on his bowling

With India trailing 1-0, the second ODI will take place at Adelaide from Thursday onwards, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the spotlight again. However, India's Test batting sensation Jaiswal, is also knocking on selectors' doors, boasting of a fantastic 52-plus batting average in 33 List A matches with five centuries and seven fifties. He has played just one ODI for India, scoring 15 runs.

2025-10-22T13:04:39.815430+00:00 IST

Rabada's entertaining fifty puts SA in driver's seat against Pak

At the end of the day's play, Pakistan was 94/4, with Babar Azam (49*) heading towards a half-century and Mohammed Rizwan (16*) unbeaten at the other end.

2025-10-22T12:53:18.220325+00:00 IST

"No matter how big a player...": Irfan on Rohit-Virat

The former all-rounder, on the other hand, hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for giving himself some game time against South Africa A before the Proteas' tour of India in November.

2025-10-22T12:21:40.899412+00:00 IST

NZ's Bates hails "ultra competitve" Indian skipper Harmanpreet

The scramble for the final semifinal spot in the ongoing Women's World Cup would continue as both India and New Zealand play a must-win clash at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. India is in fourth place with two wins and three losses, facing a troublesome time after losing three games straight to South Africa, Australia, and England, with their last loss being a four-run defeat, despite the run-rate looking very much in control. NZ has four points and is in fifth place with a win, two losses and two no results in the tournament so far. Washouts have not helped the 2000 edition champions at all.

2025-10-22T11:00:45.727957+00:00 IST

Allan Border advices Konstas to ditch the "bloody ramp shot"

20-year-old Konstas was off to a fine start to his Test career during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne last year, ramping and rattling the Indian pace superstar Jasprit Bumrah with the same ramp shots that have now caused him to lose his wickets on plenty of occasions way too early. While his first outing against India was a solid one and showcased his promise with a half-century on debut, the tour to the West Indies, with just 50 runs in three Tests, was a nightmarish one.

2025-10-22T10:41:48.186054+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

Defending champions Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, scheduled for November 7-9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.

2025-10-22T10:34:48.623212+00:00 IST

Pakistan spinner closes in on Bumrah for No.1 bowler ranking

Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan's 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved up four places to second overall on the list for Test bowlers as a result.

2025-10-22T10:28:42.689430+00:00 IST

Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi extends his patronage

In a landmark development underscoring Ajman's global growth and visionary leadership, H. H. Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Land Department, has graciously extended his patronage to the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.

2025-10-22T09:42:36.675197+00:00 IST