Cricket

New floodlights installed at Kariavattom Greenfield

As the second season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) approaches, new LED floodlights have been installed at the Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium. The official inauguration will be held on August 15. The old metal halide lights have been replaced with modern LED floodlights equipped with advanced technology.

2025-08-12T21:34:01.370925+00:00 IST

Jesse Ryder congratulates RCB, hails India’s young guns

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has praised RCB's historic Indian Premier League (IPL) title win this year, extending his congratulations to the team.

2025-08-12T21:09:06.600895+00:00 IST

Sophia Dunkley is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 

Sophia Dunkley's consistent run with the bat has seen her clinch the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July, the first time she has won the honour.

2025-08-12T18:13:07.577037+00:00 IST

Brevis' century helps Proteas level series against Australia

South Africa levelled the T20I series 1-1 against Australia with a commanding 53-run win, powered by a sensational knock from 22-year-old Dewald Brevis in the second T20I in Darwin

2025-08-12T17:52:42.514389+00:00 IST

Ireland’s Prendergast jumps eight spots in Women’s T20I rankings

Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan and has reached a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Australian seamer Annabel Sutherland is now the No.1 ranked T20I bowler, achieving the milestone for the first time.

2025-08-12T17:31:03.912983+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill becomes ICC Men's Player of the Month for July

India Test captain Shubman Gill has landed the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his heroics against England in a thrilling Test series, after facing stiff competition from England Test skipper Ben Stokes and South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-08-12T16:21:56.541805+00:00 IST

McGrath set for final tune-up ahead of Women’s World Cup

With less than 50 days to go until the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, McGrath will be joined in the 50-over Australia A series by Alyssa Healy, who is making her return from injury, as well as fellow contracted players Tess Flintoff, Darcie Brown and Kim Garth. The series against India, in India, the country hosting the marquee tournament, starts from Wednesday.

2025-08-12T09:47:58.227919+00:00 IST

Clive Lloyd expresses apprehensions about two-tier WTC

If the two-tier WTC system comes in place in future, it is a possibility that WI cricket administrators are wary of and are hoping to have a say in it, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief executive Chris Dehring put it.

2025-08-12T09:32:23.779642+00:00 IST

'An amazing experience', says Finch on playing with tennis ball

International stars such as Jesse Ryder, Aaron Finch, Ross Taylor, and Tillakaratne Dilshan took the field in the ongoing LEGEN-Z T10 League, showcasing their adaptability and flair.

2025-08-12T08:29:02.161283+00:00 IST

LEGEN-Z T10 League: Finch-led Bengal Tigers face loss

Batting first after losing the toss, the Bengal Tigers encountered immediate pressure from a disciplined and well-coordinated Mumbai Stars bowling attack. The opening overs saw quick wickets tumble, forcing the Tigers to recalibrate their strategy. Despite the setbacks, moments of brilliance shone through--powerful boundaries, clever singles, and flashes of the aggressive stroke play the team is known for. However, Mumbai's bowlers maintained tight lines and sharp fielding, ultimately restricting the Tigers to 82/8 in their allotted 10 overs.

2025-08-12T08:22:13.117129+00:00 IST

"Have to look after youngsters' interests....": Brian Lara

West Indies are "not in the same level-playing field as other playing countries", a conclusion which came out of a two-day emergency meeting in Trinidad of Cricket West Indies (CWI) members along with legends like Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and current head coach Daren Sammy. This meeting was decided on after WI was cleaned up for merely 27 runs, the second-lowest Test score during the third Test against Australia last month.

2025-08-12T07:55:47.846913+00:00 IST

Aakash says 'Ro-Ko' should've quit ODIs post CT win. played Tests

Days after skipper Shubman Gill led India to a brilliant 2-2 draw, reports started emerging that Rohit and Virat could be leaving ODIs as well, with both of them not in plans for ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Namibia scheduled for 2027 unless both play domestic 50-over cricket to prove their match-fitness and form.

2025-08-12T06:43:54.608701+00:00 IST

"Always want to come out on top of the fight": SA pacer Maphaka

The second T20I will be held in Cairns on Tuesday. In the first T20I, he became the youngest player from a Test-playing nation to take a T20I four-wicket haul, with figures of 4/20. He was also involved in a verbal exchange with Aussie batter Tim David, who had spliced a delivery aimed at his chest and had attempted to complain to the umpire for a no ball.

2025-08-12T04:15:21.450290+00:00 IST

"Straight out of wrestling": Sreesanth on celebration after dismissing Hayden in T20 WC 2007 semifinal

Sreesanth's celebration after dismissing Hayden, the third wicket down for the Aussies in the all-important semifinal while chasing 189 runs set by India is one of the most iconic moments of his career. Sreesanth sent Hayden's stump out for a toss and then slapped the pitch with his hands thrice, just like a referee does in professional wrestling while a wrestler makes an attempt at defeating his opponent via pinfall.

2025-08-12T04:03:36.608950+00:00 IST

Warner overtakes Virat, becomes 5th-highest run-getter in T20s

Warner achieved this feat during his side, the London Spirit's match against Manchester Originals during the ongoing The Hundred competition in England. During the match, Warner played a big knock of 71 in 51 balls, with 12 fours and a six, striking at above 139.

2025-08-12T03:22:22.127928+00:00 IST

Pandey, Sumit star in Mysuru Warriors' opening match triumph

Manish Pandey and Sumit Kumar's unbeaten partnership of 86 runs and LR Kumar's three-wicket haul helped defending champions Mysuru Warriors register a stunning 39-run win over Bengaluru Blasters in their opening match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 here at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru on Monday.

2025-08-11T21:15:44.064268+00:00 IST

DPL 2025: North Delhi Strikers beat West Delhi Lions by 11 runs

North Delhi strikers rode on all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions in the match number 19 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday.

2025-08-11T21:14:11.287138+00:00 IST

Should support the team as much as we support men's: Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday expressed excitement about the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025, encouraging the fans to extend the same wholehearted support to the women's team as they do to the men's.

2025-08-11T18:26:56.561471+00:00 IST

CA reports South Asian cricket participation surpasses

Cricket Australia's 2024-25 census has revealed that 103,232 South Asian Australians were registered for cricket participation in the 2024-25 season, achieving a strategic target of 100,000 registered participants set for 2027, two years ahead of schedule.

2025-08-11T18:26:03.246303+00:00 IST

Mangaluru Dragons clinch 33-run victory against Gulbarga Mystics

The Mangaluru Dragons began their campaign at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, with a 33-run victory over the Gulbarga Mystics at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium. Macneil Noronha's fiery half-century of 53 runs, studded with three fours and four sixes, powered the Dragons to 180/8 before skipper Shreyas Gopal and Kranthi Kumar's three-wicket hauls sealed the result.

2025-08-11T18:18:24.920279+00:00 IST

South Delhi Superstarz beat New Delhi Tigers in high-scoring game

After restricting the Tigers to 196 for nine wickets in the first innings, the Superstarz began their chase with determination but soon found themselves in early trouble as opener Kunwar Bidhuri fell cheaply after scoring 6 runs, leaving the team needing to rebuild from a precarious position. However, the middle order rose to the occasion with two outstanding batting performances that turned the match decisively in their favour.

2025-08-11T17:42:37.561662+00:00 IST