Cricket

"There was discussion to bat": India assistant coach Doeschate

Campbell and Hope, with their half-centuries, staged a commendable fightback for the West Indies as they trailed by 97 runs after being forced into a follow-on by India during the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. WI was bundled out for 248 runs in their first innings after India had declared their first innings at 518/5.

2025-10-12T16:34:14.423899+00:00 IST

"Doctors' message on fitness will reach every Indian": Mansukh Mandaviya at 'Sundays on Cycle'

This week's special partners were doctors and health professionals, underscoring the critical role of preventive health and the importance of physical activity in combating lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, according to a press release from the Union Sports Ministry.

2025-10-12T16:29:06.308626+00:00 IST

Sutherland becomes only 2nd ODI cricketer to achieve unique feat

Sutherland, who turned 24 today, did not let India capitalise on a 155-run partnership for the opening wicket between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, as she helped the Aussies take down India to 330 all out from a fine position of 234/2 at one point with figures of 5/40 in 9.5 overs.

2025-10-12T15:47:19.845200+00:00 IST

Pakistan end day 1 of first Test on 313/5 against SA

At the end of the day's play, Pakistan was at 313/5, with Mohammed Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha *(52*) unbeaten, having stitched a 114 run partnership for the fifth wicket.

2025-10-12T15:15:55.380748+00:00 IST

Kumble hails Kuldeep for five-for against WI in Delhi Test

Kuldeep's five-wicket haul was instrumental in reducing WI from 156/4 to 248 all out in the visitors' first innings, giving India a gigantic lead during the second Test at Delhi on Sunday. After a chart-topping 17-wicket Asia Cup title-winning campaign, Kuldeep's appearances in these two Tests are his first since the home series against New Zealand last year, which India lost by 0-3, marking one of their darkest chapters in cricket. Kuldeep was in the squad for the England tour, but had to watch all five Tests from sidelines.

2025-10-12T15:14:07.701333+00:00 IST

Ex-WI cricketer hails Campbell-Hope partnership after follow on

Campbell and Hope, with their half-centuries, staged a commendable fightback for the West Indies as they trailed by 97 runs after being forced into a follow-on by India during the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

2025-10-12T14:43:15.111378+00:00 IST

Mithali Raj Stand and Raavi Kalpana Gate inaugurated

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday paid a rich tribute to two of the state's most celebrated women cricketers, Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana, by naming a stand and a gate after them at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

2025-10-12T14:21:52.773976+00:00 IST

Women's WC: Records galore for Mandhana, India; post 330 vs Aus

Openers Pratika Rawal (75 in 96 balls, with 10 fours and a six) and Mandhana (80 in 66 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) laid down the platform with an incredible 155-run stand for the opening wicket. However, India could not capitalise on it a lot as a five-wicket haul from Annabel Sutherland (5/40) and Sophie Molineux (3/75) managed to take regular wickets later on, restricting India to 330 runs in 48.5 overs.

2025-10-12T13:43:46.358404+00:00 IST

WI's Shai Hope completes 9,000 runs in international cricket

Hope achieved this milestone in his career during the second Test against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. During the match, at the end of the third day, Hope was unbeaten at 66* in 103 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at a brisk strike rate of over 64.

2025-10-12T13:22:42.875275+00:00 IST

"Don't beat up our bowlers so bad": Lara's exchange with Jaiswal

Following India left-hand opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional knock in the second and final Test of the series at Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Indies legendary cricketer Brian Lara hilariously urged the southpaw, "don't beat up our bowlers so bad," as he lauded the youngster's impressive batting skills.

2025-10-12T12:46:31.934960+00:00 IST

Yadav claims 5 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket

Kuldeep Yadav has become the fastest left-arm wrist spinner to claim 5 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, achieving this feat in just 15 Tests and equalling Johnny Wardle's record of 5 five-wicket hauls, although Wardle took 28 Tests to reach the milestone.

2025-10-12T12:31:24.173296+00:00 IST

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Campbell-Hope lead fightback (Day 3, Stumps)

At the end of the day's play, the West Indies were 173/2, with Campbell (87*) and Hope (66*) unbeaten.

2025-10-12T12:10:23.784572+00:00 IST

Women's Cricket World Cup: AUS win toss; opt to bowl first vs IND

Australia Women's skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Women in the 13th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025, which is being played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-10-12T09:38:35.200855+00:00 IST

2nd Test: India restrict West Indies to 35/2 in second innings

After bowling out West Indies, exceptional bowling performance from Indian bowlers restricted the visitors to 35/2 at the end of the second session on the third day of the second Test, which is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-10-12T09:33:46.845220+00:00 IST

2nd Test: Kuldeep Yadav's masterful spell holds WI to 217/8

At the stroke of Lunch on Day 3, the Caribbeans are 217/8 in 72 overs with Khary Pierre (19*) and Anderson Phillips (19*) unbeaten on the crease. The visitors still trail Team India's total of 518 by 301 runs.

2025-10-12T07:02:36.394414+00:00 IST

Lahore Test: PAK win toss; opt to bat first against SA

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against the defending champions of the World Test Championship (WTC), South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-10-12T05:32:41.079774+00:00 IST

BCCI provides update on Sai Sudharsan's injury

Team India's left-hand batter Sai Sudarshan has not taken the field on the third day of the second and final Test of the series after suffering an impact injury on Saturday, as a precautionary measure.

2025-10-12T04:52:26.121971+00:00 IST

Women's WC: Healy confirms Molineux's availability for India cash

India, meanwhile, have their own selection dilemmas as they look to bounce back from their narrow loss to the Proteas, with left-arm spinner Radha Yadav and experienced seamer Renuka Singh all in line for a recall to boost the side's bowling stocks.

2025-10-12T03:28:20.500877+00:00 IST

Women's World Cup: England defeat Sri Lanka 

England continued its unbeaten run and leapfrogged to the top of the table with an emphatic 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at the ongoing World Cup on Saturday in Colombo.

2025-10-11T17:49:09.302454+00:00 IST

Namibia stun South Africa in one-off T20I

Namibia revelled in its history as it inaugurated the new Namibia Cricket ground by hosting its neighbours, South Africa, for the first time and thrashed them with a four-wicket win during a nail-biting thriller on Saturday.

2025-10-11T17:40:33.577619+00:00 IST

USA Cricket on ICC's suspension 

The ICC last month imposed an immediate suspension on USA Cricket following a detailed review of its affairs and extensive consultations with key stakeholders over the past year.

2025-10-11T17:24:51.954321+00:00 IST