Cricket

Shastri reflects on Indian Test team during his coaching stint

Shastri spoke as quoted by a press release from Sony LIV, the official broadcasters of India's tour to England, starting from June 20 onwards at Leeds. This series marks the start of India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and a new-era under skipper Shubman Gill following retirement of star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Tests and all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin from all international cricket.

2025-06-13T15:55:56.834442+00:00 IST

Thomas Rew to captain England Men U19s in ODIs against India U19s

A statement from the ECB said, "Thomas Rew will captain England Men U19s for the five-match Youth One-Day International series against India Men U19s."

2025-06-13T15:04:31.166419+00:00 IST

Three Lions announce their squad for India series

Ecclestone, ranked No.1 and No.4 in the ICC Women's ODI and T20I Bowler Rankings, respectively, returns after a temporary break from cricket.

2025-06-13T14:35:23.742461+00:00 IST

WTC final: Markram-Mulder put SA in solid spot (Day 3, Lunch)

At the end of the session, SA was 94/2, with skipper Temba Bavuma (11*) and Markram (49*) unbeaten.

2025-06-13T14:27:48.627781+00:00 IST

BPTL: Saha remains confident of Siliguri's success despite losses

A stalwart behind the stumps in 40 Tests, 9 ODIs, and 255 T20s, Saha is guiding both the men's and women's squads. He is also advising Servotech Sports on talent development. Saha expertise will be important as the Servotech Siliguri Strikers looks to go one step ahead in the second season

2025-06-13T13:53:51.739850+00:00 IST

Questions India must answer ahead of 1st Eng Test

India's first Test against England at Leeds from June 20 will mark the start of a new era under newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill, as he aims to lead a new-look team to glory following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Tests and Ravichandran Ashwin from international cricket as a whole. There are some questions they need to answer, some problems left unaddressed:

2025-06-13T13:53:11.370883+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Plenty of hard-work to do for Proteas during 282 chase

A frustrating stand between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for 10th wicket, during which they put on 59 runs and Starc scored a historic first-ever fifty by a player batting at number nine or below in an ICC knockout match, took Aussies from 152/9 to 207, helping them put up a challenging 282 to chase for Proteas.

2025-06-13T12:55:45.314118+00:00 IST

Starc-Hazlewood stitch historic 10th wicket stand in WTC final

Starc, Hazlewood achieved this feat during the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa on Friday. Coming into the day three at 144/8, Australia lost Nathan Lyon early, but Starc struck a historic half-century, the first one by a batter number nine or below in a ICC tournament knockout match, while Hazlewood's solid defence helped his partner accumulate runs. They both put on 59 runs for the final wicket, enabling the Aussies to set a 282-run target for the Proteas.

2025-06-13T12:14:03.378396+00:00 IST

Aus' Starc scores historic fifty for country during WTC final

Starc who is usually known to uproot batters' stumps early in the innings and produce clutch bowling spells when it mattered the most, showcased to the world an absolutely rare side of his, a bowler who could grind it out with the bat during crisis, during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) against South Africa at Lord's.

2025-06-13T12:02:37.007088+00:00 IST

Australia to set a target of 282 for Proteas

Starc remained not out on 58, Proteas will be chasing 282 to end their ICC title drought when they come out to bat after lunch.

2025-06-13T12:00:35.908144+00:00 IST

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals win T20 Mumbai League 2025

Playing in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium that included members of India's first World Cup winning side Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar, and 2024 T20 World Cup winning captain Rohit Sharma, SoBo Mumbai Falcons overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 157/4, thanks to a composed half-century from Mayuresh Tandel (50 not out), and a powerful unbeaten 45 from Harsh Aghav.

2025-06-13T11:27:45.438197+00:00 IST

RCB senior official granted interim bale by Karnataka High Court

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's senior official, Nikhil Sosale, who was arrested over the June 4 stampede during the team's maiden IPL title triumph celebrations, has been granted interim bail by the Karnataka High Court, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-13T09:19:00.647409+00:00 IST

Head coach Gautam Gambhir returning to India from England

According to sources, India head coach Gautam Gambhir is returning to the nation from England due to a family emergency.

2025-06-13T08:46:06.125091+00:00 IST

MPL: Chambal Ghariyals beat Gwalior Cheetahs in season-opener

Chambal Ghariyals marked a dream debut in the MPL T20 2025, registering a commanding 18-run win over Gwalior Cheetahs in the opening match of the season at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior

2025-06-13T08:10:24.230537+00:00 IST

Nepal and West Indies set to play first bilateral T20I series

Nepal and the West Indies are set to play a three-match T20I series in September in Sharjah, marking the first bilateral series between the two sides.

2025-06-13T07:53:54.494115+00:00 IST

MLC 2025: Finn Allen breazes past WI legend Gayle's record

New Zealand's destructive opener Finn Allen shattered 'Universal Boss' Chris Gayle's record for most sixes hit in a T20 match during his swashbuckling exploits with San Francisco Unicorns' 123-run triumph over Washington Freedom in the opening game of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025.

2025-06-13T07:29:15.338236+00:00 IST

Hayden exposes "clear technical deficiencies" of modern batters

Former opener Matthew Hayden weighed in on the catastrophic outing that South Africa and Australia batters endured during the World Test Championship (WTC) final and believes some of the wickets stemmed from "clear technical deficiencies".

2025-06-13T06:37:14.033990+00:00 IST

Bowling coach Morkel expects England wickets to be "less spicy"

India bowling coach Morne Morkel expects the wickets to be "less spicy" than the ones they have experienced in England and outlined one "crucial" aspect that a player must maintain to thrive in the testing tour.

2025-06-13T05:45:42.439362+00:00 IST

Australia captain Pat Cummins shatters numerous records

Australia captain Pat Cummins reigned supreme and toppled records with his sizzling six-wicket haul on the second day of the World Test Championship final at the famed Lord's against South Africa as the fate of the prized title hangs in balance.

2025-06-13T05:02:34.526890+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Bedingham boasts "confidence" in SA's ability

South Africa's David Bedingham exuded "confidence" in the Proteas' ability to gun down whatever target Australia throws at them and assured that they will approach the fourth innings chase with "belief" in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

2025-06-13T03:54:00.793106+00:00 IST

Bedingham confident as South Africa eyes historic run chase

South Africa batter David Bedingham believes momentum is building within the Proteas camp as they gear up for a potential fourth-innings chase in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, according to the official website of ICC.

2025-06-12T20:48:28.529558+00:00 IST