Cricket

New Zealand recall senior stars for SA, Zimbabwe T20I tri-series

Several key players have made their comeback as New Zealand announced a 15-member squad for next month's T20I tri-series featuring South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-06-27T03:53:06.252537+00:00 IST

Jayden Seales fined for code of conduct breach in first Test

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales has been handed a 15 per cent fine of his match fee for a code of conduct breach during the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Barbados, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-06-27T03:49:02.587438+00:00 IST

"Australia had ruined our...": Rohit on iconic T20 WC 2024 win

India ODI skipper Rohit Sharma opened up and shared his thoughts on the rivalry between the Men in Blue and Australia in the major ICC tournaments.

2025-06-26T19:35:05.814276+00:00 IST

Rohit opens up on T20 WC 2024 win, names an "ideal t20 ball"

India's T20 World Cup winning skipper Rohit Sharma capturing the short format's biggest prize for Men in Blue last year, calling it the "best moment of his life" where "each over had its own story".

2025-06-26T17:20:54.545095+00:00 IST

A look at changes to playing conditions approved by ICC

ESPNCricinfo looks at the notable changes introduced across three formats, having reviewed the playing conditions shared by the world cricket governing body with its member bodies recently.

2025-06-26T16:58:33.717467+00:00 IST

Cricket Ireland confirms departure of Deutrom from his position

During his tenure, Ireland has grown in stature in world cricket and in 2017 was awarded Full Member/Test status of the International Cricket Council - only 12 out of 108 cricket-playing nations hold this elite status.

2025-06-26T15:09:04.473776+00:00 IST

SA pacer Nortje out of action after latest injury

Nortje was not considered for the T20I squad featuring in the tri-nation series in Zimbabwe next month, featuring New Zealand. The pacer did not travel to the US for Major League Cricket (MLC) this year, as he was with the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) for his stint. Nortje's total of two games this year have come in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-06-26T13:44:05.231072+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series

The white-ball series will kick off with the two ODIs scheduled for August 29 and 31, followed by the T20I leg in early September, as per the ICC.

2025-06-26T13:18:44.371770+00:00 IST

Khadse underlines youth, sports as key drivers of upliftment

During a robust one-day engagement in Sribhumi, Khadse chaired a review meeting with officials from 26 departments.

2025-06-26T13:05:54.441170+00:00 IST

"His 42 was...": Rohit on Pant's knock against Pak in T20WC 2024

On June 9 last year, India defeated Pakistan by six runs in a thriller at New York's Nassau County Stadium. The win was India's second in the tournament, which saw Men in Blue end their 11-year-long trophy drought by beating South Africa by seven runs in the title clash at Barbados. India was undefeated throughout the tournament.

2025-06-26T12:43:18.149090+00:00 IST

Jofra Archer returns as England announce squad for 2nd Test again

England is leading the five-match series 1-0 following a five-wicket win at Leeds.

2025-06-26T12:15:41.136098+00:00 IST

"Would liken it to owning a hammer...": Butcher slams Jadeja

The new-look Team India failed to chase 371 runs during the Leeds Test against England, with opener Ben Duckett's swashbuckling 149 and watchful Joe Root's fifty contributing big to team's win. During the second innings, Jadeja took 1/104 in 24 overs, getting the over of skipper Ben Stokes. However, England, particularly Duckett, neutralised Jadeja's threat very well, using the reverse sweep to their advantage.

2025-06-26T12:01:15.357781+00:00 IST

Nitish Rana set to return to Delhi after poor stint with Uttar Pradesh

Nitish Rana is poised to return to his home state Delhi after spending two domestic seasons with Uttar Pradesh (UP). The experienced batter has obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and is expected to make the switch ahead of the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-26T10:13:21.950510+00:00 IST

Van der Dussen to lead South Africa’s T20I squad

Rassie van der Dussen, a veteran of 50 T20 Internationals, has been named captain of South Africa's squad for their upcoming T20I series, which includes four uncapped players, according to the official website of ICC.

2025-06-26T09:38:32.205278+00:00 IST

Public tickets exhausted for SCG ODI and Manuka T20I

The Australia vs India white ball series in October/November has generated immense excitement among cricket fans, particularly from the Indian diaspora. Following record ticket sales for the Ashes, the white ball matches are also in high demand, with over 90,000 tickets sold to the eight matches after just two weeks of public sales, according to a release from Cricket Australia.

2025-06-26T09:17:35.299867+00:00 IST

San Francisco Unicorns seal playoff spot with sixth straight win

The San Francisco Unicorns became the first team to qualify for the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 playoffs, securing a commanding 32-run victory over the struggling Seattle Orcas in Dallas, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-26T07:55:40.687711+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes successful surgery in Germany

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone hernia surgery in Munich, Germany and is currently recovering, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-26T04:55:01.451461+00:00 IST

Mixed Disability Series: India score 2-wicket win over England

India's Mixed Disability Team held its nerve and sealed a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the last over at Lord's in the third T20I of their ground-breaking Mixed Disability seven-match IT20 series at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday, according to a release

2025-06-26T03:49:05.381783+00:00 IST

Seales calls 5-wicket haul against Australia his best effort yet

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales believes his five-wicket haul against Australia on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados was the finest performance of his career so far, according to the official website of ICC.

2025-06-26T03:26:29.581393+00:00 IST

A look at how much dropped catching chances hurt India

India dropped several catching opportunities throughout the opening Test against England, which conspired against them during their five-wicket humiliation at Headingley.

2025-06-25T18:55:19.636415+00:00 IST