Cricket

Pakistan pacer Usman Shinwari announces international retirement

Pakistan fast bowler Usman Shinwari has decided to end his international career after playing 34 matches for his nation over a six-year period, he last played for them in 2019, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-09T07:14:00.604595+00:00 IST

USA to host new marquee cricket league in November

The United States is gearing up to host an electrifying new cricketing spectacle as the Mayor's New World T20 Cricket League kicks off in November 2025.

2025-09-09T07:12:59.472096+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe will host Namibia ahead of Africa Regional Final

Zimbabwe have confirmed they will host Namibia in a three-match T20I series from September 26 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-09T02:22:14.623195+00:00 IST

Simranjeet sees Asia Cup opener against India as opportunity

UAE spinner Simranjeet Singh states that their preparations are going well for their Asia Cup opening fixture against India, viewing it as a valuable opportunity for their team.

2025-09-09T00:38:45.233544+00:00 IST

How things shape up for Afghanistan ahead of Asia Cup opener?

With wins over England, Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa in white-ball cricket, Afghanistan is one of the fastest-growing cricket nations in recent while. Their T20 World Cup run to the semifinals last year, which included wins over heavyweights like Australia and New Zealand, solidified them as a force to be reckoned with in world cricket, especially in T20Is.

2025-09-08T18:53:05.002030+00:00 IST

McCullum backs Archer for Ashes

England head coach Brendon McCullum expects express pacer Jofra Archer to be a "huge player" for the Three Lions during the upcoming winter of cricket

2025-09-08T18:27:31.509761+00:00 IST

Asia Cup begins tomorrow with Afghanistan-Hong Kong clash

Asia Cup begins tomorrow with Afghanistan-Hong Kong clash

2025-09-08T18:06:13.107881+00:00 IST

Bumrah, Pandya can single-handedly change the game: Alishan

UAE batter Alishan Sharafu acknowledged the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opener, highlighting match-winners like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya who can turn the game around single-handedly.

2025-09-08T17:06:59.463512+00:00 IST

Calitz earns maiden call-up for Ireland's T20I series against Eng

Ben Calitz has earned a maiden call-up in Ireland's T20I squad in what will be a historic moment for his team, with them hosting England for a T20I series for the first time.

2025-09-08T16:50:03.554231+00:00 IST

Brendon McCullum: England needs to adapt to busy schedule

England head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged that the team needs to adapt to their packed international schedule, stating that they'll have to find ways to "hit the ground running".

2025-09-08T16:35:10.219383+00:00 IST

Kaif questions India's two all-rounder gamble for Asia Cup

Team India's Asia Cup campaign will kickstart from September 10 onwards against the UAE. The Men in Blue have two in-form all-rounders in Hardik and Axar, who played a crucial role in India's ICC Champions Trophy win with both bat and ball. While Axar's increasing maturity with the bat to play different situations and positions is a plus alongside his useful spin bowling which is highly likely to be impactful in UAE, Hardik's ability to hit right from ball one and deliver full four overs quality pace bowling makes him an asset worth protecting at any cost.

2025-09-08T16:19:59.741586+00:00 IST

Morkel emphasises all-rounders' role ahead of Asia Cup

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed the importance of all-rounders delivering with both bat and ball ahead of the Asia Cup opener against the UAE.

2025-09-08T15:35:54.145807+00:00 IST

Morkel hails Kuldeep for his attitude despite Eng tour snub

India will kickstart their Asia Cup campaign against UAE at Dubai from Wednesday. India played ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy occupying much of the wickets and spotlight. It would be interesting to see how many spinners India will play in their Asia Cup campaign opener.

2025-09-08T14:44:16.224474+00:00 IST

GT wishes Gill happy birthday with larger-than-life projection

On the projection by GT, it was written, "Gujarat Ka Dil, Shubman Gill".

2025-09-08T13:54:20.616665+00:00 IST

Pakistan to host Sri Lanka for ODIs in stacked home season

This series will be a part of an absolutely stacked home season for them. A bilateral ODI series against the island nation adds to what is an already packed home season for the Pakistan men's side. Also to visit their shores are South Africa for an all-format tour starting October.

2025-09-08T13:37:44.637404+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill turns 26: India's rising superstar

With a short arm jab worth being replayed a billion times, a cover drive that looks as mesmerising as his predecessors and a pull shot that screams pure dominance and authority, Gill is the newest poster boy of Indian cricket, as his seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli enter the twilight of their decorated careers. These three shots are just a tip of the iceberg as far as Gill's shot variety is concerned. The finnesse, touch and access to all parts of the ground has been inherited by the 'Prince' from the ones who came before him. Safe to say, these shots are in the right hands and would be instrumental in several future batting records.

2025-09-08T13:35:25.425563+00:00 IST

Padikkal sets sights on Test opportunity with red-ball season

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal, now back in the India A set-up, is focused on staying consistent, knowing that India's upcoming home Test series against West Indies in October and South Africa in November could be his chance to seize a Test opportunity and prove his worth.

2025-09-08T12:19:35.629561+00:00 IST

"To get an RCB franchise in SA20 would be amazing": Graeme Smith

It would not be wrong to say that SA20, which has earned a lot of popularity among the Indian fans for its quality of cricket and superstar presence, is South Africa's very-own IPL, with investors of the cash-rich league putting in their money in teams, which are named after several famous IPL franchises, like Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals. The competition is unique given the South African conditions and local talent, but these franchise names and team ownership give it the IPL/Indian flavour.

2025-09-08T12:08:45.636824+00:00 IST

"Brevis will attract major interest": MICT's star on SA20 auction

The SA20 has grown rapidly since its launch, and last year's auction saw almost 600 players register from across the globe. This year's list of retained and pre-signed stars already boasts big names such as Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and England's Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow. This year's auction will be on September 9.

2025-09-08T11:03:24.440054+00:00 IST

Bravo on his first season as head coach of TKR

After an illustrious career as one of the Caribbean Premier League's greatest players, Dwayne Bravo has now stepped into the dugout as head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR).

2025-09-08T11:02:53.524824+00:00 IST

ICC reveals Player of the Month nominees for August

Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Matt Henry, and Jayden Seales are in the running for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August, while Muneeba Ali, Orla Prendergast and Iris Zwilling form the shortlist for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award.

2025-09-08T10:56:42.163401+00:00 IST