Cricket

Nat Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in ODI rankings

A change at the top of the ODI batter rankings with England's Nat Sciver-Brunt has been rewarded for her good form against India, as she reclaimed the No.1 position, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-07-29T08:23:44.624594+00:00 IST

“India could have batted more, they earned that right”: Parthiv

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel shared his views on the handshake controversy that happened in the fourth Test between India and England, stating that while India were right in their approach, they perhaps could have batted a little longer, especially after the hard work put in by their batters.

2025-07-29T08:13:10.237887+00:00 IST

"Lot of confidence to take into 5th Test": Parthiv Patel

"Still, the way India fought back, there's a lot of confidence to take into the 5th Test," he said, acknowledging the mental strength the team showed after being pushed into the corner.

2025-07-29T08:05:39.234243+00:00 IST

Australia win fifth T20I, register clean sweep over West Indies

An exceptional bowling performance from Ben Dwarshuis in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies at Warner Park on Tuesday helped the visitors to complete a clean sweep (5-0) over the Caribbean.

2025-07-29T04:35:01.891788+00:00 IST

Umesh Yadav attends 'Bhasma Aarti' at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of Nag Panchami on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing observances during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan).

2025-07-29T03:32:08.071530+00:00 IST

PM’s XI to face England XI in a two-day pink ball match

The iconic Prime Minister's XI match returns to Canberra in November with confirmation that the Prime Minister's XI will take on an England XI in a two-day, day-night fixture at Manuka Oval on Saturday (November 29) and Sunday (November 30).

2025-07-29T03:24:22.045234+00:00 IST

Doesn't reflect well on Ben Stokes' team: Mark Ramprakash

Former cricketer Mark Ramprakash was critical of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and England players' confrontation on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

2025-07-28T18:29:18.151104+00:00 IST

Tyagi praises DDCA for organizing and supporting school cricket

The DPL T20 Juniors match was a good finals competitive tournament culled our between Modern Barakhamba School and DPS RK Puram.

2025-07-28T16:49:25.763497+00:00 IST

Former captain Ajinkya Rahane points out India's "concern" ahead

Former captain Ajinkya Rahane believes that while the Indian batting unit has sung in harmony, the bowling department remains a "concern" ahead of the fifth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

2025-07-28T16:24:13.363139+00:00 IST

Sidhu points out quality that Jadeja lacks after Manchester Test

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu highlighted a quality that India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja lacks the ability to win Test matches for the nation in the uncharted overseas conditions.

2025-07-28T15:27:20.470030+00:00 IST

Broad, Hussain believe it is time for England to rest Jofra

Former England pace bowling mainstay Stuart Broad believes it is time for England to rest their tearaway Jofra Archer for the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval, scheduled to begin on Thursday.

2025-07-28T14:37:10.860269+00:00 IST

Khaleel Ahmed ends stint in County Championship with Essex

India quick Khaleel Ahmed has cut short his stint in the County Championship with Essex after playing just two first-class matches for them.

2025-07-28T13:58:37.937919+00:00 IST

Pathan emphasises "important" Rahul's role in India's draw

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan showered praise on KL Rahul, the unsung hero of India's hard-fought draw in the fourth Test against England in Manchester.

2025-07-28T12:36:13.147571+00:00 IST

Divya Deshmukh beats Humpy to clinch Women's World Cup 2025

Divya created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.

2025-07-28T11:31:45.416756+00:00 IST

"Can't wait to be back": Pant shares update on injury

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the final Test against England, appreciated all the love and good wishes coming his way, which have been a source of strength for him and expressed his eagerness to return to the on-field action.

2025-07-28T11:30:04.964624+00:00 IST

India Champions looks to end WCL on high

Taking place from July 18 to August 2 across Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds, WCL 2025 brings together the heroes of yesteryear in a grand summer spectacle sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

2025-07-28T10:51:50.863248+00:00 IST

Brisbane to Manchester: Sundar leaves speck of elegance

While the world had witnessed Sundar's 'Sundarta' and elegance before at Brisbane four years back, Sundar offered a full-fledged glimpse into his skill as a batter as he and Ravindra Jadeja toiled hard for over 200 runs, rattling English bowlers into blurting out useless taunts and throwing tantrums, securing a series-saving draw for India at Manchester during the fourth Test. With this, he also secured his first-ever maiden Test ton, having missed out on the landmark twice against England back in the 2021 home series, left stranded on 85* and 96*.

2025-07-28T10:15:22.553100+00:00 IST

England add all-rounder Jamie Overton to squad for 5th India Test

The England and Wales Cricket Board, in an official statement, said, "The England Men's selection panel has added Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Rothesay Fifth Test match against India at Kia Oval, starting on Thursday 31 July."

2025-07-28T08:47:34.680101+00:00 IST

Ashwin slams Stokes for "double standards" during 4th Test

The last few minutes of the Manchester Test were as the modern slang says, absolute cinema. With India having sealed a draw, England skipper Stokes approaches Jadeja to shake hands and call it a day, but to his frustration, Jadeja refused, opting to chase his and Sundar's centuries as they neared the three-figure mark. During the last few overs, England bowled spin and even part-timer Harry Brook and seemingly threw half-hearted deliveries at the duo, with hopes that Jadeja-Sundar would finish off quickly and spare the English attack from more humiliation as they gave away a 311-run lead, which turned into a 114-run lead for India.

2025-07-28T08:26:37.918864+00:00 IST

"Test matches are not won by batting depth": Ashwin's tactical advice to Gill, praises his "leader's knock"

Ashwin was speaking on his Youtube Channel, Ash ki Baat, following a series-saving draw at Manchester, which saw centuries from Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, which helped India convert a 311-run trailing to a 114-run lead and head for the final Test at The Oval with a chance to level the series. On day four, India was 0/2 at one point after the first over by Chris Woakes, but skipper Shubman and KL Rahul put up a 188-run stand to keep India alive. While KL missed out his century, Gill scored his ninth Test ton.

2025-07-28T07:45:47.948297+00:00 IST

Gill speaks on what "ignited belief" in India to draw 4th Test

Despite trailing in the series by 1-2, the Gill-led Team India showed signs of its single-mindedness, sheer focus, resolve and determination as centuries from him, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar helped India turn a 311-run trail into a 114-run lead and rattle English bowlers as they head into the final Test at The Oval, which is two days away, with heavy physical, mental and psychological disadvantage after being bowled right into the ground.

2025-07-28T07:30:21.959477+00:00 IST