Cricket

Men's Asia Cup to be held in UAE; Ind to take on Pak on Sept 14

The latest edition will be played in the T20I format, with eight teams participating: the five full members of the ACC (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka), along with the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong

2025-07-26T12:51:47.777503+00:00 IST

 Manchester Test: India were 1/2 at Lunch

This is England's second-highest total against India, only behind 710/7d at Edgbaston, 2011. India had a poor start to their second innings, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan in the first over for ducks each. India were 1/2 at Lunch with KL Rahul 1* and Shubman Gill 0* unbeaten on the crease.

2025-07-26T12:45:36.633277+00:00 IST

Stokes joins exclusive Test all-rounders list

The century against India was a significant one for Stokes as it ended a two-year wait for a Test hundred, his last coming during the Ashes in July 2023.

2025-07-26T11:59:00.660559+00:00 IST

Sport can dip: Bravo on people wanting Dhoni's IPL retirement

West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo is "baffled" by the buzz about the future of Chennai Super Kings stalwart MS Dhoni's highly speculated swansong in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bravo, who has spent the prolific half of his career in the cash-rich league with Dhoni at CSK, believes the CSK icon will walk away when he feels his body can no longer take it.

2025-07-26T11:26:31.821845+00:00 IST

"Their sacrifice, bravery still fill us with pride": Sachin

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to the "heroes of the Kargil War" and said that their sacrifice and bravery still fill the entire nation with pride.

2025-07-26T09:50:02.646110+00:00 IST

David reveals his mindset during maiden hundred for Australia

At 29, David eagerly waited for his maiden ton in Australian colours, and the opportunity finally presented itself on Firday night in Basseterre. He had a reputation for playing the finisher's role to its full potential, but in the third T20I against the West Indies, he transcended beyond that capacity.

2025-07-26T09:24:24.177957+00:00 IST

Kaif feels Bumrah might join Virat, Rohit in Test retirement soon

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif feels the time is nearing when India would line up without its pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah. The 44-year-old believes Bumrah, who is considered the world's best, might take the same route as former stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin and retire from Test cricket very soon.

2025-07-26T08:42:39.253638+00:00 IST

Australia goes past India to achieve rare feat in T20Is

Australia breezed past India and South Africa and etched its name in the history books for toppling the record for most successful chases of 200 or more targets in T20Is following a run fest in the third fixture against the West Indies.

2025-07-26T07:57:26.704871+00:00 IST

Trott weighs in on "unlucky" Bumrah's struggles

Former England star Jonathan Trott believes India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been "unlucky" against his former side in Manchester, and the lack of support from the other end has further hampered his chances of success in the fourth Test.

2025-07-26T06:50:29.531037+00:00 IST

Manjrekar decodes India's shambolic outing in Manchester

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Shubman Gill, who is carrying "immense responsibility" on his shoulders, has been thrown into the deep end during his first captaincy assignment in England.

2025-07-26T05:35:20.813683+00:00 IST

Ponting expects stubborn fight from India against England

India find themselves in a challenging spot, with England posting 544/7 by stumps on Day 3 and taking a commanding 186-run lead. With the surface showing significant wear and tear, the visitors will need to stage a strong comeback to keep the series alive.

2025-07-26T05:06:04.599958+00:00 IST

Even bowling at 130, Bumrah is India's best seamer: Manjrekar

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted the current predicament around the "genius" Jasprit Bumrah and his fall from grace with the passage of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. With Bumrah seemingly losing his mojo, Manjrekar has classified the 31-year-old as the "best seam" bowler, even if he bowls at 130kph.

2025-07-26T04:47:18.036396+00:00 IST

Tim David's record-shattering century powers Australia to win

Tim David produced a spectacle with his brute force to blaze his way to the fastest T20I century for Australia and propel his side to a 3-0 unassailable lead in the five-match series at Warner Park.

2025-07-26T03:10:33.338020+00:00 IST

Pope feels Root could go on to break Tendulkar's record

Root achieved this feat in the fourth Test at Old Trafford cricket ground on Friday. Root was removed by World No.1 all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a brilliant 150 in 248, consisting of 14 fours.

2025-07-25T20:26:25.552200+00:00 IST

Morkel speaks on Bumrah's lack of new ball success in series

During the course of this series, Bumrah has taken a total of 13 wickets at an average of 26.69, with two five-wicket hauls. However, except for him removing openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett within first 30 overs, he has had a very little amount of success with the newer or a slightly used ball, with the wickets mostly coming when the ball got really old.

2025-07-25T20:25:57.677274+00:00 IST

Bumrah becomes 3rd Asian seamer to take 50 Test wickets in ENG

He achieved this feat against England in the fourth test match of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at Old Trafford cricket ground on Friday. He now has 50 wickets in 12 matches, averaging 26.38 and an economy rate of just 2.79.

2025-07-25T19:46:30.871039+00:00 IST

Ex-WI cricketer hails India's handling of youngsters, slams CWI

Smith was speaking to ANI in Birmingham, playing World Championship of Legends (WCL) for West Indies Champions.

2025-07-25T19:46:02.895662+00:00 IST

India bowling coach offers fitness updates on Bumrah, Siraj

Root's historic knock of 150 and a gutsy 77* by skipper Stokes kept India on backfoot, giving England a 186-run lead. India had their shares of troubles during the day, with Bumrah hobbling on the field. After bowling one new ball over, he had walked off the field and when he returned, he was seen hobbling. Also, Siraj walked off the field towards the final overs of the day. However, both bowlers returned in the final session and took a wicket each.

2025-07-25T19:45:02.910741+00:00 IST

Ben Stokes completes 11,000 runs in international cricket

He also completed 11000 runs in his international career across all formats in his outing against India, as he remained unbeaten on 77 at the end of Day 3. England ended the day at 544/7, leading by 186 runs.

2025-07-25T19:25:19.837951+00:00 IST

Manoj Tiwary on Old Trafford Test

He believed it would be challenging for India to win the test match, but suggested that drawing the match is a possible outcome. England ended the day at 544/7, leading by 186 runs.

2025-07-25T18:50:07.524986+00:00 IST

India concede first 500+ total away from home in Tests since 2015

After England elected to bowl first and reduced India to 358 runs in the first innings, they replied with 544/7 at the end of day three, thanks to brilliant fifties from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes and a historic century from Joe Root, which helped him leapfrog above Australian icon Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest Test run-getter of all time.

2025-07-25T18:46:51.522103+00:00 IST