Cricket

Bhopal Leopards' owner confident as the franchise seek MPL glory

Bhopal Leopards might have lost the Madhya Pradesh League final in 2024 but the side is determined to turnaround the things this year as the season gets underway on June 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior, according to a release from Bhopal Leopards.

2025-06-10T13:54:48.643253+00:00 IST

Pat Cummins announces playing 11 for WTC final

Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja, while Josh Hazlewood won the race against Scott Boland to partner left-armer Mitchell Starc and Cummins in the pace attack.

2025-06-10T13:06:53.439856+00:00 IST

England's Amy Jones ascends in ICC Rankings

England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones continued her rise in the recent ICC Women's Rankings update, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-06-10T12:04:04.341053+00:00 IST

SA captain Temba Bavuma announces playing 11 for WTC final

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.

2025-06-10T11:36:00.688262+00:00 IST

"Don’t think I could put it into words": South Africa seamer

South African seamer Lungi Ngidi, when asked what success in the World Test Championship decider would mean, said that he doesn't think that he could put it into words. Ngidi, along with teammates, spoke to ICC Digital ahead of the Proteas clash with Australia at London's prestigious Lord's ground, starting on Wednesday, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-06-10T11:04:53.459835+00:00 IST

Keshav Maharaj on path to greatness in eyes of his teammates

His teammates highlighted the finger spinner as a key figure for South Africa ahead of their Ultimate Test showdown with Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 11 in London.

2025-06-10T11:01:22.332561+00:00 IST

CSK captain Gaikwad signs for Yorkshire until end of season

Chennai Super Kings captain and India's top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed for Yorkshire until the end of the season.

2025-06-10T09:09:22.421609+00:00 IST

Raina congratulates Dhoni for being inducted into Hall of Fame

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina penned a special note for his long-time compatriot and friend MS Dhoni for being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

2025-06-10T08:45:04.239623+00:00 IST

Need to play best cricket: Bangar's simple take on WTC final

Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".

2025-06-10T08:42:53.623487+00:00 IST

Beckenham's head curator reveals "clear" message from Gambhir

Josh Marden, the head curator at Beckenham County Ground, revealed that India head coach Gautam Gambhir and the management had a clear message regarding their preparations for the highly anticipated England tour: "We want a good pitch".

2025-06-10T08:23:08.562323+00:00 IST

Monty Panesar drops massive prediction for WTC final

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has declared Australia as "favourites" to defend the World Test Championship mace. While looking from the perspective of South Africa, Panesar feels the Proteas have a "great opportunity" to prove that they can take on the "best in the world".

2025-06-10T06:58:38.839396+00:00 IST

Dilip Vengsarkar, Diana Edulji appointed Cricket Advisors to MCA

Former India men's and women's captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji have been named Cricket Advisors to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

2025-06-10T05:57:37.570896+00:00 IST

Arshdeep on India's preparations, opens up on bowling with Bumrah

Left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh offered some valuable insights about India's training session before the five high-stakes Tests in England, scheduled to kick off at Headingley on June 20.

2025-06-10T05:20:21.527481+00:00 IST

Anderson puts "strong" tag on India's squad for "exciting" series

England's decorated quick James Anderson sees India as a "strong" side in the upcoming five-match Test series, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley, despite the absence of their batting bigwigs and the phase of transition that has kicked in as a result.

2025-06-10T04:02:22.251210+00:00 IST

India's Sai Sudharsan solidifies his defensive technique

Tamil Nadu's young top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan is one of the Indian players who has found himself in the spotlight as the countdown begins for the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, set to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

2025-06-10T03:31:58.600086+00:00 IST

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29

Former West Indies T20I captain Nicholas Pooran surprised the world on Tuesday by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29.

2025-06-10T02:22:02.164990+00:00 IST

"It's a huge honour:" Anderson on IND-ENG series named after him

Former right-arm seamer James Anderson said that it is a "huge honour" that the Test series between India and England has been named after him and India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar.

2025-06-09T21:31:55.948244+00:00 IST

“Whatever tags come along, we don’t fear”: Shukri Conrad

Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad urged his team not to get too much overawed by the occasion but rather to embrace it. He also put aside any issues about the "chokers" label Proteas has faced over the years due to a lack of ICC titles and poor knockout records, saying that "whatever tags come along, they do not fear them."

2025-06-09T21:26:03.464492+00:00 IST

India A-England Lions match end in draw

Chasing a target of 439, England ended their second innings on 32-3 as Anshul Kamboj struck twice in an over before the teams shook hands. Tushar Deshpande also grabbed a wicket as he removed Tom Haines.

2025-06-09T21:19:01.484268+00:00 IST

We want to honour legends of the past: Maharaj ahead of WTC final

Keshav Maharaj is determined to follow in the famous footsteps at the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025.

2025-06-09T21:12:37.423025+00:00 IST

Rajeev Shukla hails Dhoni after for induction in ICC Hall of Fame

Rajeev Shukla hailed India's legendary captain MS Dhoni after he was his he was inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony at London on Monday, becoming the 11th Indian cricketer to join the illustrious company.

2025-06-09T20:57:33.346805+00:00 IST