Cricket

R Ashwin asks CSK for clarity on his role in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has asked CSK for clarity on how they intend to use him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

2025-08-11T17:03:31.190696+00:00 IST

Mitchell Killeen signs for Essex on two-year deal

The right-arm seam bowler and right-handed batter made his List A debut for Durham at the age of 17 in August 2022 against Nottinghamshire, where he took 1-17 and scored 17 off 26 balls, batting at number eight, as per a press release from Essex Cricket.

2025-08-11T14:43:22.840866+00:00 IST

Growth of women's cricket is reflection of country's progress: ICC CEO

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Sanjog Gupta was present at the '50 Days to Go' event for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, where he said that the growth of Women's cricket is a reflection of the country's progress.

2025-08-11T14:41:07.315274+00:00 IST

ICC chair Jay Shah hails '50 Days To Go' event

Shah inaugurated the event before the panel discussions involving the stars of the present and past of Indian cricket, along with ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.

2025-08-11T12:14:27.593734+00:00 IST

WPL has given youngsters platform to perform: Jemimah

With just 50 days remaining until India hosts the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, middle-order batting lynchpin Jemimah Rodrigues stated that the advent of the Women's Premier League has also contributed to bolstering the confidence of newcomers in the team.

2025-08-11T11:44:29.300044+00:00 IST

Mithali Raj confident about India's strong performance in WC 2025

Former India captain Mithali Raj, who was a part of the event and had led the side in the previous edition, believed that the team's recent string of results puts them in a strong position for the World Cup.

2025-08-11T11:28:42.780534+00:00 IST

Smriti Mandhana reveals shift in mindset of Indian team

Recently, the Indian Women's Team won the T20 and ODI series against the Three Lions in England. They defeated the hosts 2-1 in the T20Is and 3-2 in the one-dayers.

2025-08-11T11:10:29.614402+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh shares advice for India ahead of CWC 2025

Reflecting on the exceptional experience of playing in the World Cup at home, Yuvraj stressed that while the occasion is significant, the key to success lies in the team staying true to their processes.

2025-08-11T11:00:16.496092+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Maharaja Trophy season 4 begins in Mysuru

The opening fixture will see the Gulbarga Mystics face the Mangaluru Dragons. The Mystics, semi-finalists last season, will aim to start strongly, while the Dragons, who finished at the bottom of the table, will be eager to redeem themselves.

2025-08-11T10:01:04.338284+00:00 IST

"Plan is same as my first World Cup": Indian skipper Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet Kaur, who will be leading in her first Women's Cricket World Cup, is keen on breaking India's deadlock by winning their first senior ICC silverware. India ended up runners-up twice, losing to Australia by 98 runs in 2005 and by nine runs against England in 2017 at Lord's.

2025-08-11T09:59:45.239171+00:00 IST

Jadeja's exceptional English summer: A tale of records, grit

Jadeja ended the series as the fourth-highest run-getter, with 516 runs in five matches and 10 innings at an average of 86.00, with 107* as his best score. He produced a century and five fifties during the series. He was among the batters to have scored 500 or more runs in the series.

2025-08-11T09:38:17.929530+00:00 IST

"A defining moment": Jay Shah on return of ICC Women’s Cricket

Speaking at the event as quoted by ICC, Shah said, "The return of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 to India comes at a defining moment for the women's game, setting the stage for a truly world-class tournament that will further elevate the sport's global stature.

2025-08-11T09:05:16.930914+00:00 IST

Legends Mithali, Yuvraj mark '50 days to go’ for Women's World Cup

The upcoming 50-over World Cup marks the return of a senior ICC Women's tournament to the sub-continent for the first time since 2016, when India hosted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

2025-08-11T08:46:17.569145+00:00 IST

Rickelton hails "fiery" Maphaka after impressive four-fer vs Aus

The teen pace sensation's spell was a major highlight for Proteas despite their 17-run loss to Australia in the first T20I at Darwin on Sunday. He kickstarted things off by removing Mitchell Owen's off-stump and reducing Australia to 73/5 even though Tim David (83 in 52 balls, with four boundaries and eight sixes) was fighting relentlessly on the other end. While David appeared to show no remorse irrespective of the bowler, it was Maphaka who got his prized wicket after conceding just 14 runs in 11 balls against him, with six dot balls.

2025-08-11T04:35:53.788977+00:00 IST

'All guns blazing": Tim David on Australia's T20I approach

David's crunchy sixes and Josh Hazlewood's timely strikes with the ball were the major highlights for Aussies as they put the brakes on a valiant South Africa while defending 179 runs, despite a brilliant 71 by Ryan Rickelton.

2025-08-11T04:20:24.936576+00:00 IST

"Number one wicketkeeper in the world": Azharuddin hails Kirmani

Azharuddin, who played 99 Tests and 334 ODIs for India from 1984-2000, was speaking to ANI at the launch of Kirmani's autobiography, titled Stumped, in Telangana.

2025-08-11T04:03:19.822868+00:00 IST

Rizwan backs part-time bowlers to perform following WI loss

The West Indies proved too strong in the second ODI of the series in Trinidad, with Roston Chase and Justin Greaves combining for an unbeaten partnership of 77 to help the Caribbean side chase down the adjusted victory target of 181 in a rain-affected contest at Brian Lara Stadium.

2025-08-11T03:17:07.069714+00:00 IST

DPL: East Delhi Riders beat West Delhi Lions in nail-biting game

On Sunday, chasing 159, West Delhi Lions came agonisingly close but fell short by just two runs, finishing at 156/7 in their 20 overs. The Lions' innings was anchored by Krish Yadav's resilient 44 from 39 balls and a blistering cameo from Ankit Kumar, who smashed 42 runs from just 16 deliveries with two fours and five sixes.

2025-08-11T03:02:42.516596+00:00 IST

WI level series with 5-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd ODI

With this win, Windies have levelled the three-match series at 1-1. The match was curtailed due to rain.

2025-08-11T02:47:32.148606+00:00 IST

Nepal unveils new jersey for national men’s cricket team

Nepal on Sunday unveiled its new jersey for the national men's cricket team ahead of the departure for the Top End T20 series to be played in Australia.

2025-08-10T17:19:03.598195+00:00 IST

North Delhi Strikers beat Purani Dilli 6

North Delhi Strikers produced a superb show with bat and ball to beat Purani Dilli 6 by 27 runs in the 16th match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

2025-08-10T15:25:28.083045+00:00 IST