Cricket

Hockey Pro League: Australia bounce back to win 3-2 against India

Following four successive narrow losses in the European leg, the Indian men's hockey team, sans their captain Harmanpreet Singh, had a dream start against Australia until they floundered with a lead in the final quarter, allowing their opponents to come back. It was goals by Nathan Ephraums (42'), Joel Rintala (56') and Tom Craig (60') that put Australia ahead, while Abhishek (8', 35') scored a double for India, as per a Hockey India press release.

2025-06-14T10:57:26.608260+00:00 IST

MPL: Rewa Jaguars secure a dominant win over Bundelkhand Bulls

Rewa Jaguars opened their Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 2025 campaign in style, registering a comprehensive 30-run victory over Bundelkhand Bulls in Match 3 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Shankarpur on Friday.

2025-06-14T10:07:30.227499+00:00 IST

Jitesh Sharma NECO Master Blaster to reach to the finals

In one of the most thrilling finishes of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025, NECO Master Blaster chased down a daunting target of 205 to defeat Bharat Rangers by 6 wickets and secure their place in the final.

2025-06-14T09:27:16.331556+00:00 IST

Not make Bumrah bowl more than 12-13 overs a day: Ganguly

Former India skipper and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, Sourav Ganguly, shared his thoughts on how to use right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah in the five-match Test series against the Three Lions.

2025-06-14T08:46:43.415381+00:00 IST

Gill is already too overwhelmed by attention he has got: Ashwin

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill's appointment as India's new Test captain ahead of the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 at Leeds.

2025-06-14T08:45:41.428244+00:00 IST

MSC Maratha Royals beat SoBo Mumbai Falcons to clinch trophy

SoBo Mumbai Falcons finished its batting essay on a high. The bowling unit then stretched the match right till the end. Still, the Falcons unfortunately had to settle with the runners-up trophy, with MSC Maratha Royals winning the T20 Mumbai league's final by six wickets

2025-06-14T07:31:39.224929+00:00 IST

"Important to get game time": Prasidh Krishna on intra-squad game

Ahead of India's Test series against England, right-arm seamer Prasidh Krishna featured in the intra-squad game between India and India A and explained the importance of the game for the players.

2025-06-14T07:07:25.810167+00:00 IST

It would mean everything: Keshav Maharaj on winning WTC final

At the end of play on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's on Friday, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj became emotional, saying that a victory would mean a great deal not only for the players but also for the fans who have supported the team through thick and thin.

2025-06-14T06:26:09.580308+00:00 IST

Outstanding batting performance: Graeme Smith lauds SA batters

As South Africa inched closer to lifting the World Test Championship (WTC) title on Friday, former skipper Graeme Smith hailed his team's batting performance against Australia at Lord's.

2025-06-14T04:54:29.841118+00:00 IST

He's a big match player: Maharaj hails Markram's knock

South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj called opener Aiden Markram a "big-match player" as the latter went on to score a century during his outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday.

2025-06-14T04:11:06.498747+00:00 IST

Ashwell Prince hails Aiden Markram

Chasing 282 to win, South Africa are 213 for two at the end of day three thanks to a majestic century from Markram and a gutsy 65 not out from captain Temba Bavuma.

2025-06-13T23:16:26.003843+00:00 IST

"It was pretty benign wicket": AUS assistant coach Vettori

Markram's historic Lord's ton, first-ever by a Proteas player in an ICC tournament final, and his 143-run unbeaten stand with skipper Temba Bavuma have left SA just 69 runs short with eight wickets to go in pursuit of their first-ever world title in the sport.

2025-06-13T20:52:51.187829+00:00 IST

Gill, Rahul score fifties during intra-squad practice match

Indian skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul were among the runs while Shardul Thakur delivered a solid performance with the ball on Day 1 of the intra-squad match between the Indian senior side and India A at Beckenham on Friday.

2025-06-13T18:15:32.694565+00:00 IST

South African cricketers hail Markram's classy ton

Cricketing fraternity, especially from South Africa, lauded Aiden Markram for his historic century at Lord's during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia on Friday.

2025-06-13T18:06:06.529033+00:00 IST

"Want to win our first ODI series in Sri Lanka": Mehidy Hasan

As Mehidy Hasan Miraz tries to revive Bangladesh's declining ODI fortunes, he faces a serious test of his leadership abilities

2025-06-13T17:53:28.546760+00:00 IST

Mulder on SA approach for their second innings of WTC Final

Wiaan Mulder, South African all-rounder, said that the Proteas' approach removed his fear of failing in the second innings of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's in London on Friday.

2025-06-13T17:49:43.528389+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Markram joins plethora of legends following Lord's ton

During a run-chase of 282 in what had been an absolutely hellish match for batters so far, Markram put on an unbeaten century partnership with skipper Temba Bavuma, ending the day with 102* in 159 balls, with 11 fours. Thanks to the efforts of these two, Proteas is just a few more runs away from their maiden ICC world title glory.

2025-06-13T17:37:58.919486+00:00 IST

Markram's historic ton, partnership with Bavuma rattles Aus

At the end of day three, SA was 213/2, with Markram (102*) and Bavuma (65*) unbeaten. They need 69 runs to win in their run-chase of 282 runs. This is the first-ever century by a Proteas player in an ICC tournament final.

2025-06-13T17:21:43.495932+00:00 IST

WTC Final: SA batter Aiden Markram scripts history

He achieved this feat in his outing in the World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday.

2025-06-13T17:08:23.738866+00:00 IST

Steve Smith sent to hospital after hurting his finger

Smith was standing in close at slip with a helmet on when South Africa captain Temba Bavuma edged one into the cordon off pacer Mitchell Starc, and the Australia veteran grassed the chance with Bavuma on just two at the time.

2025-06-13T16:13:10.941813+00:00 IST

James Andeson reflects on missing T-20 cricket

Anderson, who is set to feature for Lancashire against Worcestershire on Friday evening, has made a remarkable impact in his three Vitality Blast fixtures so far.

2025-06-13T15:57:15.420454+00:00 IST