Cricket

Mohamed draws religious angle to Khan's exclusion from team India

Taking to her official handle on X, Mohamed questioned whether Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion was due to his religious identity. "Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname! #justasking. We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter," she wrote.

2025-10-22T09:12:18.634923+00:00 IST

HarbhajanPollard, Chawla among big names in Abu Dhabi T10

The 9th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 is set to be played from November 18 to 30 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

2025-10-22T08:41:08.588646+00:00 IST

Kotak optimistic about Ro-Ko's form ahead of 2nd ODI

The series opener marked the much-awaited return of Kohli and Sharma to competitive cricket since they retired from Tests earlier this year.

2025-10-22T07:48:01.225042+00:00 IST

Women's CWC: Three teams confirmed in semi-finals

Three teams, Australia, England, and South Africa, have officially secured their spots in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, while one final position remains up for grabs as the league stage nears its conclusion.

2025-10-22T05:52:25.223077+00:00 IST

Ponting backs Root for maiden Test hundred on Australian soil

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes there's every chance Joe Root will break his century drought in Australia during this Ashes series.

2025-10-22T04:18:42.078885+00:00 IST

Ponting shares a peice of advice to England ahead of Ashes

The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation as Australia hosts England in the highly anticipated five-match Ashes series starting on November 21. This series will significantly impact the ICC World Test Championship standings, making it a crucial milestone in the ongoing cycle.

2025-10-22T04:06:16.034385+00:00 IST

Ponting reveals tough selection calls for Australia's Ashes

Former Australian captain and legendary batter Ricky Ponting has revealed the tough selection calls Australia must make for the upcoming Ashes series and what England needs to do well to ensure they are competitive.

2025-10-22T02:59:50.584455+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: Kapp's all-round show shines as SA beat Pakistan

With this win, SA stands at the top with five wins and a loss, giving them 10 points. Having lost four and two matches ending in a no result, Pakistan is at the bottom with just two points with their hopes absolutely shattered.

2025-10-21T18:29:06.703810+00:00 IST

Women's WC: England's Brunt, Ecclestone near big milestone

Both Australia and England, occupying the top two spots in the points table with four wins and a no result, giving them a total of nine points, have qualified for the semifinals. However, several cricketers approaching big milestones will make this match a gripping affair.

2025-10-21T17:32:07.608727+00:00 IST

Hope helps WI level series with thrilling Super Over win

With this, WI is level 1-1 in the three-match series.

2025-10-21T17:03:18.934870+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: Australia's Mooney, Schutt eye big milestones

With both teams having reached the semifinals already with four wins and a no result in their five matches, there is not much at stake, but there are several milestones that would make the match a great cricket viewing experience.

2025-10-21T17:02:20.057014+00:00 IST

Smith lauds Labuschagne's performance in domestic matches

Australia's premier Test batter Steve Smith expressed pride in his batting partner Marnus Labuschagne's exploits in domestic cricket, terming his numbers for Queensland as a "big statement" and lauding him for "backing his words" with the right performances.

2025-10-21T16:44:00.350156+00:00 IST

Smith ready to step in as captain if Cummins misses Ashes opener

Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins

2025-10-21T16:38:37.754777+00:00 IST

Scott Boland ready to counter Bazball threat in upcoming Ashes

Australian pacer Scott Boland believes he has gained the skills and confidence to tackle England's aggressive Bazball approach in the upcoming Ashes series. The 36-year-old gave very little attention to the criticism from English greats Mike Atherton and Stuart Broad, as per Fox Cricket.

2025-10-21T16:37:26.797071+00:00 IST

Laura Wolvaardt overtakes Belinda Clark in ODI charts

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt continued her excellent form in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, joining the elite 1,000 World Cup runs club and surpassing Australian great Belinda Clark in the all-time ODI run-scorers list.

2025-10-21T16:23:05.727332+00:00 IST

Keshav Maharaj dismantles Pakistan with record seven-for

Maharaj's previous seven-for came in 2018, when he recorded a career-best 9/129 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

2025-10-21T14:46:48.624907+00:00 IST

Ex Australian captain Paine throws out surprising name for Ashes

As the first ball of Ashes at home at Perth awaits Australia, they face a serious trouble with their skipper Pat Cummins likely to miss the first Test due to back stress issues. Since the tour to the Windies, the Australian skipper has not bowled in nets, putting himself in serious doubt. Also, all-rounders Cameron Green (back surgery) and Beau Webster (ankle issues) are battling their own concerns and will have to race against time to present themselves as viable pace options at home.

2025-10-21T14:34:53.882968+00:00 IST

Virat unleashes backfoot strokes in nets ahead of 2nd ODI

In a video posted by SACA News, the official X handle of the South Australia Cricket Association (SACA), the team with Adelaide Oval as their home ground, Virat is witnessed firing back-footed punches and cuts and capped off the video with an eye-catching pull shot.

2025-10-21T13:59:07.085535+00:00 IST

Will Rohit Sharma overcome his Adelaide Oval run-drought?

The first ODI at Perth was an underwhelming return to international cricket for Rohit as he could just score eight runs in 14 balls with a boundary to his name. While fans and perhaps he himself expected to deliver fireworks during the power play and bash bowlers left and right for fours and sixes, the 'Hitman' at Perth was not the white-ball juggernaut fans had become so used to, but rather someone trying to play catch-up after months of inactivity in international cricket.

2025-10-21T13:06:23.605258+00:00 IST

WI achieve unusual feat as they eye redemption against Bangladesh

As WI trail by 1-0 in the three-match series, the two-time champions, searching for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, had spinners Akael Hosein, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, and Alick Athanaze each delivering 10 overs.

2025-10-21T11:53:45.532090+00:00 IST

ACB Chairman Ahsraf, international players visit Paktika

The attacks in Paktika Province have been widely condemned by the cricket fraternity, including prominent Afghan cricketers like Rashid Khan. The ACB has also withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest, with Zimbabwe now being the third team in the series, which will be held in Pakistan. After the attack, the ACB confirmed that the local, up-and-coming players, identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, were among eight people killed in the airstrike. Seven others were reportedly injured.

2025-10-21T11:32:59.074876+00:00 IST