Cricket

Bengaluru Stampede: CAT observes RCB "created nuisance"

11 people died, over 50 faced injuries during the stampede outside the venue as police were short of means to control the increasing crowd

2025-07-01T20:30:48.683118+00:00 IST

Lhuan-dre Pretorius on his maiden test hundred

Lhuan became the youngest South African batter ever to score a century in Tests at the age of 19 years and 93 days, while debutants Dewald Brevis, pacer Codi Yusuf, and bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch also delivered notable contributions in the 328-run win over Zimbabwe.

2025-07-01T18:43:50.957730+00:00 IST

'England will play Bumrah carefully, Bazball everyone else'

England's 371-run chase against India in the first test now stands as their second-highest successful pursuit in Test history

2025-07-01T18:25:41.242648+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill on Indian tailenders 

Gill said the Indian top order should take more responsibility and bat longer, especially with a weaker lower order, to prevent the opposition from gaining an advantage.

2025-07-01T17:51:19.069310+00:00 IST

A lot for India to focus during 2nd Eng Test at Birmingham

Team India trails the series 0-1, having failed to defend the 371 runs set by them at Leeds despite scoring five centuries in the Test, including two by their swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.

2025-07-01T17:43:06.292659+00:00 IST

Ravindra Jadeja's form a concern as India head for second Test

The second Test will start on Wednesday

2025-07-01T17:04:53.131204+00:00 IST

Bosch becomes first SA player since 2002 to achieve unique double

Bosch achieved this accomplishment during his side's win at Bulawayo in the first Test of the two match series against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

2025-07-01T16:51:30.225526+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet lauds Mandhana ahead of her 50th appearance in T20I

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hailed star opening batter Smriti Mandhana as she is set to feature in her 150th fixture in T20 internationals as India Women take on England Women on Tuesday

2025-07-01T15:43:32.863618+00:00 IST

"Mature, young lad...": SA skipper Maharaj

Lhuan became the youngest South African batter to ever score a century in Tests at the age of 19 years and 93 days, while debutants Dewald Brevis, pacer Codi Yusuf, and bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch also delivered notable contributions in the 328-run win over Zimbabwe.

2025-07-01T15:35:30.103369+00:00 IST

Gill reflects on first test against England

Ben Duckett's masterful 149 set the tone for a historic run chase as England chased down the target of 371 to defeat India by five wickets at Headingley. With the win, England take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

2025-07-01T14:27:05.799158+00:00 IST

Lhuan, Corbin power SA to 328 run win over Zimbabwe

With this win, South Africa is 1-0 up in the two-match series. However, this match and series are not part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.

2025-07-01T14:06:48.208751+00:00 IST

Gill speaks on playing second spin option during 2nd England Test

Ahead of the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill said that the strategy to play two spinners would not be a "bad option" if the wicket is the same as the previous Test match at Leeds.

2025-07-01T13:54:47.509204+00:00 IST

Andrew Flintoff hails Brendon McCullum

He instead highlighted his admiration for McCullum by comparing his influence to that of Gareth Southgate with the England football team from 2016 to 2024.

2025-07-01T13:49:22.057190+00:00 IST

Bumrah available to play....": Skipper Gill ahead of 2nd Test

The second Test will kickstart from Wednesday onwards at Birmingham. India is trailing 0-1 in the series, failing to defend 371 runs at Leeds, despite scoring five centuries while batting.

2025-07-01T13:31:31.885875+00:00 IST

Mandhana moves to third spot in ICC T20I batter rankings

India star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has reaped a reward for her recent century against England and has reached a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I batter rankings.

2025-07-01T12:35:39.690024+00:00 IST

Stokes on Moeen Ali's interaction with Shoaib Bashir

Ali joined the England team's training session at Edgbaston ahead of the second Test against India, providing his expertise.

2025-07-01T12:30:13.563616+00:00 IST

Stokes reflects on England's fitness ahead of 2nd test

After suffering a 5-wicket loss in the opening Test, despite setting a target of 371, Team India will be looking to level the series in the second Test of the five-match series. The crucial match will be played from July 2 to July.

2025-07-01T11:56:29.766605+00:00 IST

England skipper Ben Stokes "absolutely loves watching" Pant play

The second Test between both sides will take place from Wednesday onwards. During the first Leeds Test, Rishabh broke plenty of records with his twin centuries, knocks of 134 and 118. However, these knocks went in vain as England chased down 371 set by India with five wickets in hand.

2025-07-01T11:18:17.606883+00:00 IST

"Important for Joff to be....": England skipper Stokes on Archer

The Birmingham Test will start on Wednesday. However, Jofra, who played his last Test back in February 2021, will have to wait a little longer to add to his tally of 13 Tests and 42 wickets as he was not included in the playing eleven.

2025-07-01T11:15:52.192181+00:00 IST

Chopra’s warm Bengaluru encounter with elderly fan wins hearts

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with a kind-hearted uncle while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages.

2025-07-01T09:43:08.299661+00:00 IST

Delhi Premier League adds two new franchises for Season 2

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced the addition of two new men's franchises to the Delhi Premier League (DPL), as the tournament gears up for its much-anticipated second season. The expansion increases the number of men's teams in the league from six to eight, marking another significant milestone in the league's rapid rise as a premier domestic T20 tournament, according to a release from DPL.

2025-07-01T09:41:08.748548+00:00 IST