Cricket

Sarfaraz Khan smashes century in Buchi Babu Tournament

Mumbai won the toss and opted to bat. After Sarfaraz's brother Musheer Khan and skipper Ayush Mhatre both fell cheaply, Suved Parkar steadied the innings with a 121-ball 72. Sarfaraz, walking in at No.5 when Mumbai were 98-3, brought up his ton in just 92 balls. He retired hurt on 138, after hitting 10 fours and six sixes in his 114-ball stay on day one.

2025-08-18T17:15:58.663778+00:00 IST

Samson launches Kochi Blue Tigers website ahead of KCL season 2

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson launched the website of Kochi Blue Tigers at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. He is also representing the team in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) season 2.

2025-08-18T17:15:39.548046+00:00 IST

Chetan Sharma expresses confidence of India winning Asia Cup

Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma has expressed confidence that the Men in Blue will win next month's Asia Cup 2025, saying the squad that will be picked will reflect the best of Indian cricket.

2025-08-18T15:09:03.137796+00:00 IST

"Sir Garfield Sobers was my inspiration": Murali Karthik

Reflecting on his career that spanned over two decades, Kartik said he was blessed to play alongside some of Indian's finest cricketers.

2025-08-18T14:45:30.587615+00:00 IST

Prasar Bharati, CricViz Premiere “The Great Indian Cricket Show”

Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, in collaboration with CricViz, formally launched The Great Indian Cricket Show at a special premiere event held on Monday at The Lalit, New Delhi.

2025-08-18T14:04:34.390973+00:00 IST

Beau Webster eyes Ashes selection

Australia's all-rounder Beau Webster, despite a positive start to his Test career, which includes four fifties from his seven Tests, isn't taking things for granted.

2025-08-18T13:40:48.262244+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra opens up on Gill's selection for Asia Cup 2025

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 selection will be one of the toughest in recent times, given the depth of talent at the Indian cricket circuit.

2025-08-18T13:33:27.128341+00:00 IST

Navdeep Saini hails Bumrah's form

East Delhi Riders seamer Navdeep Saini praised Jasprit Bumrah for his performance in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England.

2025-08-18T13:23:30.120647+00:00 IST

I am 100 pc ready to play in IPL: Anuj Rawat

Under Rawat's captaincy, East Delhi Riders, with five victories out of their seven fixtures, are currently placed second in the DPL points table. Rawat with the bat has been in fine touch.

2025-08-18T12:16:13.197091+00:00 IST

On this day, Rishabh Pant made his Test debut in 2018

After some promising outings in white-ball cricket since his debut in 2017, Pant was handed his debut Test cap during the Test against England at Nottingham. His first scoring shot was a six against Adil Rashid, and it served as the sign of a thrilling ride that was about to follow.

2025-08-18T09:27:36.260513+00:00 IST

"Didn't have a vision as to if...": Varun on India comeback

Chakravarthy was speaking to Boria Majumdar on Revsportz ahead of the T20I Asia Cup taking place from September 9 onwards and India playing their campaign opener against hosts UAE the next day. Spinner Varun, who has taken 33 wickets in 18 T20Is so far, looks forward to being a crucial addition in the Indian-set-up as he is on a roll since his international cricket return last year, taking two big five-wicket hauls in T20Is and one in ODIs during the ICC Champions Trophy winning campaign too.

2025-08-18T08:23:27.755891+00:00 IST

Varun Chakravarthy speaks on Asia Cup preparations

India's campaign at the Asia Cup will kickstart from September 10 onwards against UAE. Spinner Varun, who has taken 33 wickets in 18 T20Is so far, looks forward to being a crucial addition in the Indian-set-up as he is on a roll since his international cricket return last year, taking two big five-wicket hauls in T20Is and one in ODIs during the ICC Champions Trophy winning campaign too.

2025-08-18T07:34:49.673809+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan to miss Duleep Trophy opener, Akash adviced rest

For the clash starting from November 28, Kishan has been replaced by Odisha's Aashirwad Swain in the East Zone's squad, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-08-18T07:10:28.332707+00:00 IST

Proteas add young pacer to squad as ODI debut looms for Brevis

Maphaka earns a place in the 17-player ODI squad on the back of some impressive performances during the recent T20I series with the Aussies, where the left-armer collected nine scalps to finish as the leading wicket-taker across the series, including a four-wicket haul, as per ICC.

2025-08-18T06:07:52.131598+00:00 IST

"Iyer needs to be spoken about": Chopra backs star for Asia Cup

With a fiery top order of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma and skipper Suryakumar Yadav firing heavily leading up to the tournament and showing some glimpses of their peak during the 2025 IPL, Iyer, along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal fights for a spot in the top-order for the tournament. India's campaign will kickstart against hosts UAE on September 10.

2025-08-18T05:50:54.754535+00:00 IST

The Hundred: Uncapped England pacer Baker secures hat-trick

During the match against the Superchargers on Sunday, the Originals put up a solid 171/3 on the board with half-centuries from Jos Buttler (64 in 45 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Heinrich Klaasen (50* in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes).

2025-08-18T04:52:42.488847+00:00 IST

Hesson points how Babar could return to T20Is

Babar has not featured in the shortest format for Pakistan since the end of last year, and the right-hander was recently left out of the side's squad for the upcoming tri-series against UAE and Afghanistan and next month's Asia Cup.

2025-08-18T04:01:05.847562+00:00 IST

Virat completes 17 year of dominance in international cricket

Between lifting the U-19 World Cup for India as a captain in Malaysia to bullying top-class bowling attacks of Australia, Pakistan, England and South Africa into submission even years after his rise in 2020s, Virat has transformed himself into one of the greatest batters of all time. Not the most gifted batter in a star-studded Indian dressing room, it was his hard work, dedication, hunger to pile up big and a lion heart that drove an upstart to the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) status.

2025-08-18T03:56:48.000433+00:00 IST

Maharaja Trophy: Rain forces no result

Earlier, Karthik SU and Lankesh KS led the fightback for the Warriors after a slow start, helping them post 167/7. Darshan MB was the pick of the Lions' attack with a three-wicket haul, as per a press release from Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

2025-08-17T21:46:58.075276+00:00 IST

Shardul backs Kuldeep, Easwaran after missing England Test series

After the conclusion of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between England and India, which ended in 2-2 draw, all-rounder Shardul Thakur reflected on the disappointment of his teammates, spinner Kuldeep Yadav and opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, who did not get a chance to play in the five-Test series.

2025-08-17T21:36:36.705795+00:00 IST

DPL 2025: South Delhi Superstarz beat Purani Dilli 6

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) witnessed a dazzling display of fast bowling as Sumit Kumar Beniwal's fiery five-wicket haul helped South Delhi Superstarz script a comprehensive 46-run victory over Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

2025-08-17T21:18:05.380266+00:00 IST