Cricket

Bavuma reflects on his performance in test cricket

Since the start of 2020, Bavuma has made 1794 runs in 24 matches, at an average of 48.48 and strike rate of 50, including three centuries and 11 fifties, which makes him the leading run scorer for SA in the 2023-25 WTC cycle.

2025-06-09T11:18:06.188858+00:00 IST

Why KL Rahul needs to be at his most consistent in England

KL has had a very up-and-down Test career so far, scoring 3,257 runs in 58 Tests at an average of 33.57, with eight centuries and 17 fifties with the best score of 199 in 101 innings. Over the years, he has batted in a variety of positions in Tests from first to sixth spot, which has interfered with his consistency. Plenty of fans and experts have accused KL of losing his form as a Test series progresses after starting off well.

2025-06-09T10:59:14.685873+00:00 IST

Australia's legendary bowling group eyes history at WTC final

Despite rich success Australia has achieved since the debuts of their legendary quartet, which has 1,508 Test wickets combined, these four superstars have not tasted championship glory together, with format differences, injuries and other circumstances keeping them separated during 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup 2021, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC World Test Championship 2023 title wins.

2025-06-09T09:30:30.301467+00:00 IST

All of them will definitely be in contention for WC spot: Uthappa

Former top-order batter Robin Uthappa believes three uncapped explosive stars Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Vaibhav Suryavanshi will "definitely" be in contention for a spot in India's T20 World Cup title defence at home next year.

2025-06-09T09:05:11.212746+00:00 IST

England's Jos Buttler becomes 4th-highest run-getter in T20Is

Buttler accomplished this feat during his side's third T20I against West Indies on Sunday at Bristol. During the match, Buttler scored 47 in 36 balls, which consisted of four boundaries and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 130.56.

2025-06-09T08:44:40.437439+00:00 IST

Cam Green reveals text exchanges with Bumrah before back surgery

Green will be playing the WTC final as a specialist batter against South Africa, and is expected to score big in order to help the Aussies become the first-ever team to defend their Test crown. He is giving himself some much-needed game time in the UK during the County Championship Division Two for Gloucestershire, scoring 467 runs in five matches and nine innings with three centuries and a fifty at an average of 66.71.

2025-06-09T08:44:15.723097+00:00 IST

Hayden names young hitter as "X-Factor" for SA in WTC final

The young generation of South African cricketers, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, etc, would have to be a great support system to the veterans as the country aims to secure their first-ever world title in cricket as they take on Australia during the WTC final at Lord's from June 11 onwards.

2025-06-09T08:25:13.873166+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Will Steve Smith, Travis Head replicate 2023 heroics?

If Australia is to become the first team to defend their ICC World Test Championship crown, they will need Smith and Travis to replicate their past heroics in knockout matches, otherwise, the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi could help Proteas secure their first-ever world title in international cricket.

2025-06-09T08:10:25.303847+00:00 IST

England hanging their hats on convincing Stokes for T20 WC: Doull

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes England are "hanging their hats" on trying to convince Test captain Ben Stokes to feature in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which could be the missing piece of the puzzle that the Three Lions are trying to figure out.

2025-06-09T08:06:28.493478+00:00 IST

India wrist spinner Kuldeep keen on applying his learning in ENG

India's 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav remains pressure free despite the evolving expectations about the impact he can create during the five anticipated Tests in England. Kuldeep, who holds a fair share of experience playing against the Three Lions, is looking to instil what he has learned on the field if he gets a chance to put his craft on show.

2025-06-09T07:31:06.339559+00:00 IST

BCCI announces updated venues for Team India's season at home

BCCI issued a statement saying, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the updated schedule for the international home season and South Africa A tour of India for 2025."

2025-06-09T07:11:48.638517+00:00 IST

Uthappa "genuinely believes" Sudharsan is three-format player

Former batter Robin Uthappa "genuinely believes" Sai Sudharsan is one of India's future three-format players alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill after his impressive display in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-06-09T06:29:00.012815+00:00 IST

Bumrah tests outside edge, restricts batter in crease

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

2025-06-09T05:45:38.500234+00:00 IST

Sanjay’s five-wicket haul powers NECO Master Blaster to 2nd win

R Sanjay starred with the ball while Aryan Meshram and Adhyayan Daga smashed fifties as NECO Master Blaster defeated Nagpur Heroz by 14 runs in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League.

2025-06-09T04:42:20.591659+00:00 IST

SA's Ngidi underscores significance of potential WTC triumph

South Africa's crafty quick Lungi Ngidi hopes to turn his dream into reality by bringing the World Test Championship mace back home, a moment that could change the "landscape in cricket" in his nation.

2025-06-09T03:26:08.568732+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Usman Khawaja addresses his retirement plans

Australia's seasoned opener Usman Khawaja addressed his retirement plans and declared that when it's time for him to hang up his boots, he will "gracefully" do that ahead of defending their crown at Lord's in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Wednesday.

2025-06-09T02:44:59.780460+00:00 IST

Bengal T20 League: Siliguri Strikers successfully conduct trials

Siliguri Strikers successfully conducted its open cricket trials in Kolkata this month. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from aspiring cricketers across North Bengal, as hundreds of young talents turned up to showcase their skills and pursue their cricketing dreams.

2025-06-09T02:24:08.202458+00:00 IST

India A in command as Easwaran, Rahul shine on Day 3

India A find themselves in a strong position at the end of Day 3 in the second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton, leading by 184 runs with a day to go.

2025-06-08T19:53:32.809109+00:00 IST

"The wait was worth every second": Rinku Singh gets engaged

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got engaged in a ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Sunday. The southpaw posted on his official Instagram handle, "This day has been in our hearts for so long - almost three years - and the wait was worth every second Engaged - with full hearts and a forever to go. "

2025-06-08T19:50:43.346422+00:00 IST

"Karnataka govt considering shifting stadium after stampede"'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the government is seriously considering relocating the city's cricket stadium to a new location to prevent such incidents in the future.

2025-06-08T18:29:24.573079+00:00 IST