Cricket

Maharaja Trophy: Hubli Tigers post dominant 110-run win

Devdutt Padikkal (99* off 64) and Abhinav Manohar (50 off 23) combined to form a dominant partnership of 105 runs in 48 balls and post a formidable total of 210/2 in 20 overs for the Tigers. Ritesh Bhatkal (3/20), K C Cariappa (2/14), Shreesha Achar (2/24) and Yash Punja (2/30) then proceeded to suffocate the Dragons in the second innings and restrict them to 100 runs in 16.1 overs.

2025-08-26T16:22:13.473005+00:00 IST

Former England pacer Ken Shuttleworth passes away at 80

Shuttleworth represented England in five Tests in 1970 and 1971, and made his debut in the series opener of that winter's Ashes-winning tour of Australia. He claimed five wickets in the second innings at Brisbane. Under the captaincy of Richie Benaud, he toured Pakistan with the Commonwealth Team in 1967/8.

2025-08-26T15:51:25.468042+00:00 IST

"Thank you for making my job easier: Virat hails Pujara

Pujara called time on a successful international career for India on Sunday, marking an end of a 13-year-old career where he did the thankless job of tacking the new and shiny red ball, tiring down bowlers in order to make things easy for the Indian middle-order. Pujara made his international debut against Australia in Bengaluru on October 9, 2010. The latter played a total of 103 Tests and amassed 7195 runs at an average of 43.60. Pujara slammed 19 hundreds and 35 half-centuries throughout his international career with a highest score of 206*. He also played five ODIs, scoring 51 runs.

2025-08-26T15:11:34.376713+00:00 IST

Good enough to play all formats: Vihar on switching to Tripura

India's seasoned batter Hanuma Vihari has signed for Tripura as one of their three professionals ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. The 31-year-old, who finished as Player of the Tournament at the Andhra Premier League, was granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA).

2025-08-26T13:32:26.113831+00:00 IST

Sanju Samson continues red-hot run in KCL with quickfire 89

During the match against Thrissur Titans at Thiruvananthapuram, Sanju smashed a brilliant 89 in just 46 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of above 193.

2025-08-26T12:43:53.983326+00:00 IST

India T20I skipper Suryakumar issues crucial fitness update

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who has spent the last five to six weeks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru en route to recovery after his surgery, issued a fitness update and a detailed explanation of how a structured plan benefited him to regain fitness in time before leading the Asia Cup in a fortnight.

2025-08-26T12:43:13.569845+00:00 IST

Siraj speaks on learning Kohli's "fighting approach" towards game

Siraj recalled his learnings from Virat while speaking to Boria Majumdar at Revsportz. Siraj formed a close bond with Virat during his playing days with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2018 to 2024 and for India across all formats, even going on to term him his "superhero" while congratulating the batting legend on a successful Test career following retirement.

2025-08-26T11:46:32.574106+00:00 IST

Buchi Babu Trophy: Gaikwad hammers sizzling century

Gaikwad, who is representing Maharashtra, the new home of Prithvi Shaw, tilted at windmills in his initial appearances and returned with scores of 1 and 11 in the 35-run defeat in the first round against Chhattisgarh.

2025-08-26T11:36:46.982474+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj opens up about his bond with Test captain Shubman

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has revealed the close bond he shares with Test captain Shubman Gill, highlighting both their on-field understanding and off-field camaraderie.

2025-08-26T09:49:50.251345+00:00 IST

"Deserving winners of the Delhi Premier League": Shikhar Dhawan

Celebrating the victory, Shikhar Dhawan took to Instagram to congratulate the champions with a heartfelt note that read, "Delhi has new champions! South Delhi Superstarz Women's Team. Consistent, focused & deserving winners of the Delhi Premier League," as quoted from a release by Shikhar Dhawan's media team.

2025-08-26T09:07:29.956531+00:00 IST

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour ignites excitement

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour made a stop in Indore, sparking excitement across the city in celebration of the upcoming global event, as per a release from ICC.

2025-08-26T08:44:13.418865+00:00 IST

“Can do anything for Test cricket”: Mohammed Siraj

"No, it is my priority. I can do anything for Test cricket. I like the way Test cricket throws the toughest challenges and struggles at us, just like life does," he explained.

2025-08-26T08:15:28.825273+00:00 IST

Oman announces squad for their first Asia Cup

Oman have unveiled a new-look squad for their first appearance at the Asia Cup as per the official website of ICC.

2025-08-26T06:41:25.633074+00:00 IST

"Beginning of new hope for the youth of Kashmir": PDP MLA Waheed

"This is the beginning of new hope for the youth of Kashmir, as after years of unrest, they have finally got this opportunity. We will ensure that such tournaments are organised in all the districts," he added.

2025-08-26T05:41:55.723863+00:00 IST

Key NZ players battling injury ahead of upcoming series

New Zealand will miss their key players in the upcoming home series against Australia, with a pair of stars facing up to three months on the sidelines, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-08-26T03:36:40.188058+00:00 IST

Akash Deep opens up on his 66-run knock against England

Indian right-arm seamer and nightwatchman Akash Deep shared his thoughts on his 66-run knock against England in the last Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, where he revealed that his plan was to stay as long as possible at the crease to tire the Three Lions' bowlers

2025-08-25T20:17:02.555098+00:00 IST

"Instrumental in helping Virat....": Ashwin hails Pujara

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin paid a heartwarming tribute to batter Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, calling his batting a "symphony".

2025-08-25T17:56:17.912015+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe picks experienced squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor marks his return to the ODI side

2025-08-25T17:47:48.201257+00:00 IST

West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz match called off

The much-anticipated clash between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League Season 2 has been called off due to rain on Monday.

2025-08-25T16:47:46.653864+00:00 IST

Sachin recalls battles with McGrath, Warne; takes dig at Bucknor

Sachin went on a trip down memory lane and provided some fine insights into the modern game to his fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit.

2025-08-25T16:35:20.454661+00:00 IST

Tendulkar reveals one rule he would like to scrap in cricket

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar would change the Umpire's call on the DRS rule and explained the logic behind why he would want to scrap it in the world of cricket.

2025-08-25T16:25:58.921513+00:00 IST