Cricket

Bowled well in first innings: Santner after winning BulawayoTest

Centuries from Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra and a historic spell by pacer Zakary Foulkes helped New Zealand secure a massive win over Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs at Bulawayo on Saturday.

2025-08-09T14:13:04.414183+00:00 IST

Australia: The world's most power-packed T20I batting line up?

Ever since last year, Australian T20I side has been a power-packed unit, with hitters after hitters in their line-up. Bowlers cannot even breathe a sigh of relief after a wicket as the other one arrives to tonk right from ball one the next minute. Since last year, they have been leading the strike rate charts, with bashers like Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Tim David and Josh Inglis etc playing a crucial role to ensure that the team is ready for their second T20 WC title, having won it once back in 2021.

2025-08-09T13:28:04.600912+00:00 IST

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes following back surgery

The IPL 2025 season was Rashid's worst ever, as he took nine wickets in 15 matches, averaging a disappointing 57.11 and leaking runs at an economy rate of 9.34. He was taken to the cleaners by the capped and uncapped talent alike as he was tonked for 33 sixes. The season saw him struggle with his speed and accuracy. However, following a two-month break after the IPL, Rashid came back better than ever, crossing the 650-run mark with a match-sealing 3/11 for defending champions Oval Invincibles' win over London Spirit at Lord's.

2025-08-09T12:54:38.810050+00:00 IST

Maxwell in line to achieve a rare double in T20Is

The white-ball series between Australia and South Africa, consisting of three T20Is and ODIs each, will kickstart from Sunday onwards.

2025-08-09T12:35:33.104969+00:00 IST

Foulkes registers best bowling figures by NZ player on Test debut

On Saturday, Foulkes, who had taken a four-fer for 38 runs in the first innings, outshone his senior Matt Henry, who had taken a five-wicket haul in the first innings, with a fifer on his own. With Zimbabwe battling a heavy deficit, he took 5/37, ending with match figures of 9/75.

2025-08-09T11:24:19.357503+00:00 IST

All-round New Zealand outclass Zimbabwe to secure record win

With this victory, Kiwis have won the series 2-0 and they have secured their biggest win in Test cricket history. This is also the third-best victory margin in Tests by runs, next to England's innings and 579 runs win over Australia in 1938 and Australia's win over South Africa by an innings and 360 runs.

2025-08-09T11:09:05.086085+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi completes 350 international wickets

On Friday, Shaheen was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with 4/51 in eight overs, with an economy rate of 6.37. His wicket tally included Brandon King, skipper Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph.

2025-08-09T10:54:38.819587+00:00 IST

Cricketers share heartwarming Raksha Bandhan moments

The spirit of Raksha Bandhan was felt strongly in the cricketing fraternity, as several Indian stars took to social media to share their special moments with their sisters. From playful banter to heartfelt wishes, the posts reflected the unique bond that defines the festival.

2025-08-09T10:02:54.446002+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi tops ODI strike rate charts

Shaheen Shah Afridi made a big mark in the first ODI against West Indies at Tarouba, not just with his match-winning spell, but also in the record books. His 4/51 in the opening game of the three-match series helped Pakistan bowl out the hosts for 280, and in the process, he overtook Mohammed Shami to claim the best strike rate in men's ODIs (minimum 100 wickets) among bowlers from Full Member nations. Shaheen's strike rate now stands at 25.4, bettering Shami's 25.8, as per Wisden.

2025-08-09T09:17:01.893331+00:00 IST

Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen shine as Pakistan defeat West Indies

A composed unbeaten knock from young Hasan Nawaz and a fiery spell from Shaheen Shah Afridi powered Pakistan to a comfortable win over West Indies in the first ODI at Trinidad.

2025-08-09T08:33:52.573453+00:00 IST

Priyansh Arya smashes first century of the season

Outer Delhi Warriors (ODW) showcased a spirited batting display in their fourth game of the Delhi Premier League 2025 against East Delhi Riders, with opener Priyansh Arya stealing the spotlight through a scintillating 111 off just 56 balls, his first century of the season. Despite the heroic effort, ODW fell short as East Delhi Riders chased down the target in the final over, according to a release from Delhi Premier League.

2025-08-09T07:59:30.732883+00:00 IST

Three New Zealand batters score over 150 against Zimbabwe

On a dominant day two of the second Test in Bulawayo, three New Zealand batters smashed 150-plus scores, equalling a world record that had stood untouched for nearly four decades, as per Wisden.

2025-08-09T05:39:12.194911+00:00 IST

DPL 2025: All-round brilliance powers Purani Dilli 6

Purani Dilli 6 posted 200/6 in 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating knock from Samarth Seth, who anchored the innings with a fluent 80 off 46 balls. His innings, marked by elegant strokeplay and timely acceleration, laid a solid foundation for a big total.

2025-08-08T21:09:38.025763+00:00 IST

Siraj-Krishna-Akash trio step out of Bumrah's shadow in UK tour

Before the series began, Bumrah's workload and him consequently playing three Tests was the hottest topic undoubtedly. After sustaining a stress fracture in his back during the backend of a massive 32-wicket Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India's beloved 'Jassi Bhai' had to be wrapped in cotton wool. It was a hard task to decide which Tests Bumrah was going to play given the unpredictability of the series and the 'Bazball-charge' that had kept Englishmen firing big runs since last three years or so.

2025-08-08T21:08:54.771736+00:00 IST

Woakes on his batting despite shoulder injury in Oval Test

Woakes' injury took place in the 57th over of India's first innings. Stretching to make a dive at the boundary to save a run, Woakes was seen in discomfort, holding his shoulder. The England pacer received immediate inspection from the team physio and was forced off the field.

2025-08-08T16:59:22.535961+00:00 IST

Pak Haider Ali arrested for alleged rape case, granted bail

Pakistan batter Haider Ali, who the Greater Manchester Police arrested for an alleged rape case, has been granted bail pending further enquiries, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-08-08T16:20:58.420576+00:00 IST

East Delhi pull off record chase against Delhi Warriors in DPL

Chasing a towering target of 232, the Riders reached the finish line with four balls to spare, pulling off the highest successful chase in DPL history.

2025-08-08T16:17:46.904234+00:00 IST

Clarke on India not playing with Kuldeep Yadav in England series

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India missed a trick by not playing with Kuldeep Yadav in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.

2025-08-08T16:16:31.056560+00:00 IST

Chasing Sunny: 'Wiseman' KL delivers his best Test series

The tour witnessed a completely new avatar of Rahul. In the absence of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the 31-year-old was no longer someone whose 'potential' was up for debate, just as it had been in the past before every series. Rather, he stepped up as an elderly wiseman for the team, serving as a link between the new and old talent. With his monk-like technique, unreachable defence and crunchy cover drives, KL justified his promotion within the team as a senior player youngsters could look up to.

2025-08-08T15:57:35.215869+00:00 IST

"Better bowler when...": Clarke hails Siraj for The Oval exploits

Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series, taking 23 wickets at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer to his name. He also bowled around 185 overs, the most by a bowler in the series. At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna.

2025-08-08T15:43:09.423800+00:00 IST

Graeme Cremer returns to cricket after seven years

He has now made his return in Zimbabwe's National Premier League, according to ESPNcricinfo Cremer has confirmed he is eligible for selection for the national side and could be in contention for September's T20 World Cup Qualifiers, which will be played in Zimbabwe.

2025-08-08T14:03:35.934249+00:00 IST