Cricket

India A squad for Australia A ODIs announced

A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read, "The Senior Men's Selection Committee has named the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, scheduled to be played at Kanpur."

2025-09-14T13:55:13.436627+00:00 IST

De Villiers hails Abhishek Sharma's "power, hand-eye coordination

De Villiers was speaking on his Youtube Channel. Abhishek will be featuring in the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. In the first clash against the UAE while chasing 58 runs, he scored a quickfire 16-ball 30, with two fours and three sixes, continuing his fine form for the year.

2025-09-14T13:34:57.357575+00:00 IST

Rishikesh Falcons bolster squad with key draft picks for UPL-2

With the men's matches in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) set to begin on September 27, the Rishikesh Falcons are now well-equipped to take on the challenge with a balanced mix of experienced players and promising young talent

2025-09-14T13:34:07.739315+00:00 IST

"Jitna zyada sochoge...": Gill offers batting tips to HK players

In a video posted on X of Hong Kong Cricket, Gill was seen sharing some batting tips with Hong Kong players, advising them not to overthink that much and play their shots without burden.

2025-09-14T13:06:07.710559+00:00 IST

Central Zone on brink of glory, needs 65 runs to clinch trophy 

Central Zone needs just 65 runs on the final day to clinch the Duleep Trophy 2025 title, having taken a 64-run lead despite three South Zone batters scoring half-centuries.

2025-09-14T12:37:43.948832+00:00 IST

Smriti Mandhana becomes 7th-highest run-getter in women's ODIs

Mandhana achieved this milestone during her side's first ODI against Australia at New Chandigarh. During the match, Mandhana played a fine knock of 58 in 63 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 92.06.

2025-09-14T11:59:14.445079+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh wishes Suryakumar Yadav on his 35th Birthday

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished Indian T20I skipper and short-format superstar Suryakumar Yadav on his birthday as he turned 35 on Sunday.

2025-09-14T11:23:53.401697+00:00 IST

Manoj Tiwary says he will boycott India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash

Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary issued a statement where he said that he will "boycott" today's match between the two sides, which is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-14T09:38:03.873159+00:00 IST

Unmukt Chand backs India ahead of Asia Cup clash against Pakistan

Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated encounter, Chand said, "I really wish that Team India beats Pakistan. I am looking forward to this evening, cheering for India."

2025-09-14T09:25:01.961704+00:00 IST

Shami recalls suicidal phase, credits cricket for saving him

In July this year, the Calcutta High Court directed Shami to pay his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and daughter a monthly alimony of Rs 4 lakh as maintenance. Jahan will have to be paid Rs 1.50 lakh per month, while the daughter will get Rs 2.50 lakh per month. Jahan, a former model, married Mohammed Shami in 2014.

2025-09-14T08:47:34.485605+00:00 IST

"India is a much better team than Pakistan": Virat Kohli

Sharma said, "The Indian team is much better than the Pakistani team. I am sure that the Indian team is going to win this one. The Indian team is very balanced and I extend my best wishes to the team."

2025-09-14T08:39:24.805969+00:00 IST

India Women winn toss; opt to bat first against Australia

India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

2025-09-14T08:22:11.508640+00:00 IST

Pretorius’ last-ball six seals playoff spot for Guyana

Dwaine Pretorius turned hero for Guyana Amazon Warriors as he smashed a last-ball six to stun table-toppers St Lucia Kings in a thrilling Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 contest. The dramatic win not only confirmed Warriors' place in the playoffs but also knocked St Kitts and Nevis Patriots out of contention, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-14T08:20:10.935453+00:00 IST

Gujarat cricket fans react on Asia Cup 2025

The Indian national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

2025-09-14T08:10:00.098426+00:00 IST

"Lazy tag doesn’t bother me": Mohammed Shami

On Kohli calling him lazy, Shami replied, "Your body gets tired when you play a Test match, I may have caught a nap, but to get the 'lazy' tag, I do not mind, but I have the toughest job, I run the most, whenever situation arises, the fast bowler is called, but off the field, agar banda relaxed hai, toh kya harz hai, yaar? (if the player is relaxing when he is not playing then what is the problem)....It's Virat's harkat (mischief), to describe me as 'lazy' or 'lala', though I am neither fat, nor do I sell jewellery...If you are in the Indian team, you are bound to get some name."

2025-09-14T07:12:01.825114+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025: Kanpur youngsters cheer for Team India

Ahead of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match today, young cricketers from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, expressed enthusiasm for Team India and vouched for Kuldeep Yadav, who was raised in Kanpur. Speaking to ANI, Harsh Pathak, a young cricketer, said that he wants Team India to perform brilliantly and hopes that Kuldeep Yadav will claim five wickets.

2025-09-14T06:27:48.545750+00:00 IST

Kuldeep Yadav Coach advises team India ahead of Ind-pak match

Ahead of the much-awaited cricket match between India and Pakistan, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach, Kapil Pandey, shared some advice for the Indian cricket team on Sunday.

2025-09-14T05:41:32.777877+00:00 IST

India seek to extend dominance over Pakistan in Asia Cup

The Indian cricket team will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-09-14T03:28:16.846871+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka captain Asalanka in awe of "superstar" Hasaranga

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka was in awe of their premier all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who cast a spell of magic with his googly, leaving Bangladesh's batters in dismay and setting the tone of his side's 6-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-13T19:56:15.161503+00:00 IST

Aswalkar doesn't feel Suryakumar will be under "pressure"

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar believes his former pupil will remain unperturbed despite the pressure of leading the nation into a high-profile fixture against arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-13T19:32:57.706807+00:00 IST

India's T20 superstar Suryakumar Yadav turns 35

With a strokeplay compared to 'Mr 360' AB de Villiers, South Africa, a rare air of calm and audacity about him as a leader and batter and several accomplishments to back all the hype, Suryakumar is one of the modern-day wizards of T20 cricket, capable of changing the game in a blink.

2025-09-13T19:22:34.648022+00:00 IST