Cricket

Rohit Sharma practices with Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Both Ayush and Sarfaraz took to their Instagram accounts, sharing stories of their interactions with the 'Hitman'. Rohit gifted Ayush a bat, while Sarfaraz was seen observing and chatting with Rohit in the nets.

2025-09-16T11:11:26.937325+00:00 IST

Ponting categorically denies viral fake quote on India-Pakistan

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has denied a viral quote that was falsely attributed to him in the aftermath of the handshake row during the clash between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-16T10:40:43.203001+00:00 IST

Jonathan Trott challenges Afghanistan for more ahead of T20 WC

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott wants his team to build on their run at last year's T20 World Cup and continue to evolve as a team, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-16T09:54:22.943358+00:00 IST

"India have always been the strongest side irrespective of the tournament": Hong Kong vice-captain Babar Hayat

Hong Kong vice-captain Babar Hayat heaped praise on Team India, calling them the strongest side in world cricket irrespective of the tournament.

2025-09-16T09:49:37.787654+00:00 IST

Mandhana back as No. 1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after scoring a fine half-century against Australia in the opening match of their three-ODI series played in New Chandigarh on Sunday, as per a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-16T09:36:58.562532+00:00 IST

Pathan, Mohanty named brand ambassadors of Odisha Pro T20 League

Irfan Pathan, a premier fast bowler and one of India's most celebrated cricketers, brings a wealth of international experience and deep regional roots to the league and joining him is Debasish Mohanty, a trailblazer from Odisha for the sport in India. Sanjay Raul, Former International Cricketer (BCCI Match Referee) will be the match referee for the entirety of the league

2025-09-16T09:36:18.561373+00:00 IST

ICC likely to reject PCB’s request to remove match referee

The PCB had lodged a complaint against Pycroft, accusing him of violating the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC laws relating to the spirit of cricket. The complaint came after Team India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after their match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-16T08:11:55.754389+00:00 IST

Glenn Maxwell to feature in Dean Jones Trophy

The 36-year-old has been included in Victoria's 14-member squad for their opening two Dean Jones Trophy matches against Queensland and Tasmania at Allan Border Field on Wednesday and Friday. Interestingly, Maxwell has featured in just one List A match for Victoria since March 2022, against New South Wales in October last year.

2025-09-16T07:33:13.365769+00:00 IST

Asalanka reflects on Sri Lanka's thrilling win over Hong Kong

Another brilliant half-century from Pathum Nissanka and a fiery cameo from all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga took Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Hong Kong despite their opponents putting up a spirited fight in the second half of the second innings during their Asia Cup clash at Dubai on Monday.

2025-09-15T20:15:46.234240+00:00 IST

Nissanka achieves most fifty-plus scores by SL batter in T20Is

Nissanka achieved this milestone during his side's Asia Cup Group B match against Hong Kong at Dubai. During the run-chase of 150, Nissanka scored a solid 68 in 44 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 154.55.

2025-09-15T19:40:45.110473+00:00 IST

Shashank Singh: Should Team India use PBKS star

Since IPL 2024, Shashank has scored 377 runs in death overs across 20 innings, averaging 53.85 at a strike rate of 201.60. With 27 fours and 25 sixes in 187 balls, he's been dismissed just seven times, outpacing prominent finishers like Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube.

2025-09-15T19:07:12.124333+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: SL overcome a valiant Hong Kong, reach Super 4 stage

With this win, Sri Lanka tops the Group B with two wins in two matches, while Hong Kong is out of the competiton having lost three in three matches. Put to bat first by SL, a half-century from Nizakat Khan and a crucial knock from Anshuman Rath took Hong Kong to a fighting 149/4 in 20 overs. During the run-chase, SL was always in the hunt with Nissanka continuing his consistent run, but they collapsed from 119/2 to 127/6 in 17.1 overs. From there, Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka guided Lankan Lions to a crucial win, sealing their Super 4s spot with seven balls to go.

2025-09-15T18:47:47.110598+00:00 IST

No decision taken on PCB's demand for Pycroft's removal

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, also the PCB chairman, on Monday demanded "immediate removal" of the match referee of India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, Andy Pycroft, over the violation of the ICC Code of Conduct and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Laws. This came after Team India refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team post the match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-15T18:14:07.577421+00:00 IST

Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground: Coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott, who faces a must-win clash against Bangladesh in their Group B match at Abu Dhabi in order to qualify for Super Four, believes that his side starts as favourites with their recent success against their opponents. He said his side is "not shy about achieving new things or breaking new ground"

2025-09-15T17:59:03.883983+00:00 IST

UAE knocks out Oman, India enters Super 4

Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu displayed good performance and helped the UAE knock out Oman in the T20 Asia Cup match by 42 runs on Monday.

2025-09-15T17:53:34.188478+00:00 IST

India's R Vaishali reaches FIDE Women's Candidates 2026

She defended her FIDE Grand Swiss title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Monday, as per ESPN. She finished with a total of eight points from 11 rounds, equal to Katryna Lagno, but secured a successful title defence on the basis of a tie-break.

2025-09-15T17:33:02.205798+00:00 IST

PBKS batter Shashank Singh lauds Shreyas Iyer's leadership

Shashank underlined Iyer's inclusive leadership style, pointing out how the captain's approach extends far beyond the playing eleven.

2025-09-15T17:05:41.760301+00:00 IST

Konstas encouraged to 'play the way he sees it' vs India A

Konstas' quest for a spot in the Ashes series and saving his Test spot starts this week as he plays India A in Lucknow from Tuesday onwards. After this, some Sheffield Shield cricket in October at home will be his final Test before the Perth Ashes Test starts from November 21.

2025-09-15T17:03:33.991242+00:00 IST

Shashank Singh on India-Pakistan handshake row

The highlight of the match occurred after the game, as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his batting partner Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with the Pakistan team, and the skipper dedicated the win to the armed forces, while expressing solidarity with the Pahalgam victims during the Asia Cup clash with Pakistan on Sunday.

2025-09-15T16:16:29.493852+00:00 IST

Ganguly reflects on handshake row after Ind-Pak Asia Cup clash

The highlight of the match occurred after the game, as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his batting partner Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with the Pakistan team, and the skipper dedicated the win to the armed forces, while expressing solidarity with the Pahalgam victims.

2025-09-15T15:30:36.160008+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan shares his views on handshake row in Asia Cup

Former cricketer Atul Wassan defended Indian players as they refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team after their Asia Cup 2025 clash, saying that if the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is not willing, then why are the Men in Green insisting on it.

2025-09-15T14:29:38.103829+00:00 IST