Cricket

Maharaja Trophy: Bengaluru Blasters snap Mangaluru Dragons’

The Mangaluru Dragons finally met their match at the Maharaja Trophy as Chethan LR's half-century guided the Bengaluru Blasters to a three-wicket victory over the table-toppers.

2025-08-17T20:30:08.279569+00:00 IST

USA complete 16-team line-up for 2026 Under-19 Men’s World Cup

The United States of America (USA) became the 16th and final team to seal their spot at the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. Zimbabwe, being a Full Member nation, earned automatic qualification along with the top ten teams from the 2024 edition, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-08-17T18:15:22.510906+00:00 IST

"Will use this opportunity to express myself": Shardul Thakur

Ahead of the Duleep Trophy 2025 season, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur shared his thoughts on the competition, saying that he would use this oppurtunity to to express himself.

2025-08-17T14:08:23.253173+00:00 IST

“Gauti Bhai transferred his fighting spirit into us”: Shardul

Shardul Thakur, who was part of India's Test team in England, praised head coach Gautam Gambhir.

2025-08-17T13:50:21.372957+00:00 IST

"India’s spirits were always high": Shardul Thakur

Reflecting on the hard-fought series, all-rounder Shardul Thakur highlighted how India's refusal to give up, even in the toughest of situations, stood out.

2025-08-17T12:09:30.962909+00:00 IST

Alyssa Healy shines in Australia 'A' series against India

Healy was the highest run-getter for her side in both T20s and ODIs of the 'A' series. The right-hand batter scored 124 runs in three T20s before upping the ante with 242 runs from three one-day games, as per the ICC.

2025-08-17T11:59:37.638948+00:00 IST

ICC expresses sadness at passing of Bob Simpson 

The Australian legend passed away on Saturday.

2025-08-17T11:12:11.642845+00:00 IST

Purani Dilli 6 eye fresh start against South Delhi Superstarz

After a mixed run in the first half of their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 campaign, Purani Dilli 6 will return to action on Sunday, when they take on the South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, as per a release from DPL.

2025-08-17T10:11:28.533008+00:00 IST

Markram just a few games away from genius, says Shukri Conrad

Aiden Markram, who has gone 31 innings without a T20I half-century, managed only 31 runs in three matches in the recently concluded T20 series against Australia.

2025-08-17T08:41:07.696994+00:00 IST

PCB announces 17-member squad for Tri-Series, Asia Cup

Salman Agha has been named Pakistan's captain for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup scheduled to take place in the UAE from 29 August to 28 September, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad on Sunday.

2025-08-17T07:26:17.669691+00:00 IST

Hubli Tigers ride beat Mysore Warriors by seven wickets 

A blistering 20-ball 46 from Prakhar Chaturvedi, studded with eight fours and a six, set up the Hubli Tigers' seven-wicket victory in a rain-interrupted clash at the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy.

2025-08-17T04:10:00.467526+00:00 IST

Yash Dhull's sensational ton leads Central Delhi Kings to 15-run win against North Delhi Strikers

Yash Dhull smashed a scintillating century to guide Central Delhi Kings to 15-run victory against North Delhi Strikers in a rain-curtailed Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 match, which was reduced to 16 overs per side at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-08-17T04:02:28.898246+00:00 IST

I pray to Almighty God to give peace to Bob's soul: Azharuddin

One of the biggest highlights of Simpson's coaching tenure was winning the 1987 Cricket World Cup hosted by India and Pakistan, defeating arch-rivals England in a closely-contested final by seven runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

2025-08-16T18:16:09.732327+00:00 IST

BCCI introduces serious injury substitute rule

In a significant step towards player safety, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a serious injury replacement substitute rule in domestic cricket. The regulation, aimed at ensuring players do not risk aggravating injuries, will come into force from the Duleep Trophy starting August 28, which also marks the beginning of the 2025-26 season. The rule will also apply to the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition

2025-08-16T17:48:47.381344+00:00 IST

DPL: West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs via DLS

West Delhi Lions defeated New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs as per the DLS method in a rain-interrupted match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 on Saturday

2025-08-16T17:46:06.575772+00:00 IST

Second edition of WDPL kicks off on August 17

The second edition of the Women's Delhi Premier League (WDPL) is set to take place in Arun Jaitley Stadium from August 17 to 24.

2025-08-16T17:44:19.925858+00:00 IST

Sisodia sizzles as Gulbarga Mystics defeat Shivamogga Lions

Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose combined in a fiery unbeaten stand to make light work of a revised target of 92 runs (VJD method), guiding the Gulbarga Mystics to 10-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions at the Maharaja Trophy. The Gulbarga Mystics snapped out of a two-match losing streak and scripted the Lions' fourth consecutive loss, according to a release from KSCA.

2025-08-16T17:25:45.183224+00:00 IST

ACA inaugurates cricket pavilion at Mulukgaon

Assam Cricket Association (ACA) added another landmark to its continuous journey of cricketing growth with the inauguration of the ACA Cricket Pavilion at Mulukgaon, Dibrugarh, on Saturday. The pavilion was formally inaugurated by Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal Dangoriya, as per a release from ACA.

2025-08-16T15:04:01.325601+00:00 IST

3rd T20I: Maxwell, Marsh fifties help Australia beat South Africa

With this victory, the Men in Yellow registered a 2-1 series win over the Proteas. Maxwell (62* runs off 36 balls ) was awarded the Player of the Match, whereas Tim David (150 runs in three matches) was announced the Player of the Series award.

2025-08-16T14:25:38.441340+00:00 IST

Maxwell levels Warner's elusive feat after stellar show vs SA

Australia's seasoned all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who delivered a Player of the Match performance in the third T20I against South Africa, levelled former opener David Warner's elusive feat and broke India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's six-hitting record on Saturday.

2025-08-16T14:12:46.720587+00:00 IST

CSK signs Dewald Brevis under IPL Player Regulations

South African batting sensation Dewald Brevis was officially signed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as per the IPL Player Regulations 2025-2027, clause 6.6 under Replacement Players on Saturday.

2025-08-16T14:11:05.827169+00:00 IST