Cricket

Muhammed Waseem becomes first UAE player to reach 3,000 T20I runs

Waseem achieved this milestone during his side's Asia Cup clash against Oman at Abu Dhabi on Monday. After a massive team setback and underwhelming batting against India, Waseem scored a rock-solid 69 in 54 balls, with six fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 127.77.

2025-09-15T14:27:23.378692+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Asalanka wins toss, SL fields first against Hong Kong

Sri Lanka has got to a winning start in the Asia Cup, with Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamil Mishara shining in their six-wicket win over Bangladesh. Hong Kong has been poor so far, enduring a 94-run loss to Afghanistan and following it with a seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh. While Hong Kong essentially are out of Super Fours contention, Sri Lanka could solidify their spot for the next stage of the tournament.

2025-09-15T14:16:48.505799+00:00 IST

Axar awarded 'Impact Player of the Match' medal

Axar was one of the standout performers in the clash against Pakistan, taking 2/18 in his four overs, getting an aggressive Fakhar Zaman and skipper Salman Agha in quick succession as spin was introduced in the attack, reducing Pakistan to 49/4 in 10 overs. He also took a fine catch to dismiss a dangerous Hassan Nawaz for single-digit score, making him the sixth victim of the day. Pakistan was restricted to 127/9 and India chased it down easily with 25 balls and seven wickets left.

2025-09-15T13:53:26.041097+00:00 IST

Papua New Guinea secures final spot in Women's T20 Qualifier

The teams that will compete at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday

2025-09-15T13:48:27.634150+00:00 IST

Patidar praises Kartikeya, Jain's spin mastery

Yash Rathod's career-best 194, Jain's all-round brilliance, and a quickfire hundred from Patidar powered Central Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in nearly 11 years on Monday. Chasing 65 on the final morning in Bengaluru, Central had a few nervy moments but eventually sealed a six-wicket win over South Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

2025-09-15T13:48:24.990283+00:00 IST

Madan Lal shares his views on handshake row

Before the first ball of the rivalry fixture was bowled, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Salman turned heads by not engaging in the traditional handshake after the toss. During the toss, neither skipper maintained eye contact nor tried to initiate a handshake and eschewed the gesture.

2025-09-15T13:36:44.433809+00:00 IST

Ganguly gives his take on if IND-PAK clash could've been avoided

The India-Pakistan rivalry got another chapter in its storied history. With the match being the first between the two nations since the Pahalgam terror attacks on India back in April and consequent launch of Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-sponsored terror, the tensions were at an all-time high.

2025-09-15T13:27:18.026555+00:00 IST

Kathuniya aims to break his record at World Para Athletics

The IndianOil-sponsored event will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, from September 27 to October 5. This edition of the championships is historic not just because it is the first time such a global para athletics event is coming to India and to South Asia, but also because it offers Yogesh the home advantage and the chance to push his limits in front of his own people.

2025-09-15T12:36:40.986026+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Oman wins toss, opts to field against UAE

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh won the toss and opted to bowl against the UAE in the seventh game of the Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

2025-09-15T12:03:36.944896+00:00 IST

From watching Sachin in 2011 WC to learning from best in ILT20: How UAE's Sharafu is evolving as a batter

The 22-year-old, who made his international debut in 2020, has played 54 T20Is for the UAE, scoring 1,271 runs at an average of 30.26, with a strike rate of 132.94, with nine half-centuries in 50 innings and a best score of 90*.

2025-09-15T11:46:32.571300+00:00 IST

Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out of Asia Cup 2025 due to Injury

Haq is recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) medical team to participate in the remaining tournament.

2025-09-15T11:34:15.921666+00:00 IST

PCB demands "immediate removal" of match referee for Ind-Pak clas

This comes after Team India refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team post the match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-15T11:20:38.607124+00:00 IST

MCA honours female captains with special gesture

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday unveiled a special wall at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, featuring photos of Mumbai's women captains to honour their significant contributions to the city's and India's cricketing legacy.

2025-09-15T11:18:55.905017+00:00 IST

Central Zone clinches seventh Duleep Trophy title 

Yash Rathod's career-best 194, Saransh Jain's all-round brilliance, and a quickfire hundred from Rajat Patidar powered Central Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in nearly 11 years. Chasing 65 on the final morning in Bengaluru, Central had a few nervy moments but eventually sealed a six-wicket win over South Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-15T09:37:26.701316+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj announced as ICC Men’s Player of the Month

Mohammed Siraj has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for August, 2025 for his persistent, match-winning spell against England in The Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of, in the month, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-15T08:49:57.477840+00:00 IST

Orla Prendergast announced as ICC Women’s Player of the Month

Ireland's premier all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been announced as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for August 2025, according to the official website of ICC.

2025-09-15T08:36:46.938965+00:00 IST

McCullum hints at Harry Brook as vice-captaincy option

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter, with head coach Brendon McCullum confirming that the vice-captaincy issue will be part of their pre-Ashes discussions this week, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-15T07:36:16.154597+00:00 IST

“She is just old, she is fine": Healy on Perry's calf issue

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy has assured the calf injury that caused experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry to retire hurt during the first ODI against India on Sunday is of no concern heading into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-15T04:48:29.334101+00:00 IST

Pycroft drawn into controversy as handshake row escalates

Match referee Andy Pycroft has found himself at the centre of controversy after India's seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup clash at Dubai on Sunday, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-15T03:57:08.158466+00:00 IST

New Zealand stars take casual contracts, commit for T20 World Cup

Five of New Zealand's best white-ball cricketers have agreed to a casual playing contract and committed to next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-15T02:32:42.232018+00:00 IST

Suryakumar speaks on breaking poor T20I record against Pakistan

Heading into the match, Suryakumar had only 64 runs in five innings against Pakistan at an average of 12.80 with a best score of 18, but this time around, in a high-pressure match given serious political tensions between both nations, the captain played one of his most important knocks ever, scoring a well-compiled 47* in 37 during the run-chase of 128 runs.

2025-09-14T21:44:28.541047+00:00 IST