Cricket

Chris Woakes plays down ‘Attack Leader’ tag ahead of India Test

As England gear up for their highly anticipated five-match Test series against India, experienced pacer Chris Woakes has opened up about his role in the bowling unit and the importance of teamwork over individual tags.

2025-06-08T16:26:52.716807+00:00 IST

Piyush Chawla backs new-look Indian team for England tour

Piyush was speaking to the media at the engagement ceremony of Indian batter Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj.

2025-06-08T15:29:52.105779+00:00 IST

Ex-Eng batter lists attributes that could help Sudharsan in UK

Sudharsan, who has already made three ODI appearances with 127 runs and two fifties and a T20I appearance for India, will be looking forward to making his Test debut for India during the five-Test England tour starting from June 20, which will kickstart not only India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, but also a new era under captaincy of Shubman Gill following retirements of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

2025-06-08T13:05:25.603904+00:00 IST

Klaasen reveals shocking truth behind international retirement

On Tuesday, Klaasen, 33, shocked the cricketing world after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Having previously retired from Tests after wearing the whites on four occasions from 20192-2023, Klaasen continued as a massive part of Proteas' white-ball middle-order, while also making a name for himself as one of the most sought-after players in the T20 franchise circuit.

2025-06-08T13:03:06.001748+00:00 IST

de Villiers shares tactical insight ahead of SA's first WTC final

As South Africa prepares to play in their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, former Proteas stalwart AB de Villiers gave valuable advice and tactical perspective ahead of the all-important clash against Australia. The final, scheduled to begin on June 11 at the iconic Lord's in London, marks a significant moment for South African cricket as they chase a maiden WTC title.

2025-06-08T12:57:34.920372+00:00 IST

Khaleel's quick four wickets puts India A in front against Lions

England Lions ended the first session at 266/8, with Farhan Ahmed (12*) and Josh Tongue (14*) unbeaten, having brought their side past the 250-run mark following a horror show collapse. They trail India A by 82 runs.

2025-06-08T12:25:38.176393+00:00 IST

"Respect goes both ways": Lyon, Maharaj's wholesome exchange

Lyon and Maharaj, two of the best spinners of the modern era, will lock horns against each other during the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's from June 11 onwards. While Australia will be aiming to successfully defend the WTC title by a team for the first time ever, SA will be wanting to lay their hands on what would be their first-ever world championship title in cricket.

2025-06-08T11:40:49.040846+00:00 IST

Parkar, Auti fifties help Bandra Blasters seal semifinal berth

Riding on a superb century stand from half-centurions Suved Parkar and Vikrant Auti, Bandra Blasters booked their ticket to the semifinals of the T20 Mumbai League 2025, after overpowering MSC Maratha Royals by eight wickets in a one-sided clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, as per a release from T20 Mumbai League.

2025-06-08T11:38:41.535401+00:00 IST

Steve Smith vs Kagiso Rabada: A match-defining battle at Lord's

Australia would be aiming to make history, becoming the first-ever side to successfully defend their ICC WTC mace, getting it in 2023 after beating India at The Oval. On the other hand, South Africa would be aiming to secure their first-ever world title in cricket after years of heartbreak in the World Cups.

2025-06-08T11:36:25.387150+00:00 IST

England Women seal 3–0 ODI series sweep with clinical performance

England Women, having already secured the series with a 2-0 lead, delivered a dominant all-round display at Taunton to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series, as per ICC.

2025-06-08T11:21:05.689083+00:00 IST

Team India kickstarts training, warm-up ahead of Eng Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) posted a video on their official handle, showing a glimpse of India's first training session in London.

2025-06-08T09:34:03.953145+00:00 IST

Bhagwati Saroj shareshis views on Rinku-Priya's ring ceremony

"Today is a day of great pride and joy... The wedding is taking place with the consent of both families... It is a matter of great pride for us that an international wedding is taking place for the first time in my community...," Bhagwati Saroj told ANI.

2025-06-08T09:27:41.992902+00:00 IST

Milestone watch for key South African stars ahead of WTC final

South Africa, after years of heartbreaks and disappointing exits in ICC tournaments' knockouts and finals, would be aiming to secure their first major trophy at Lord's after beating Australia. For that purpose, it is important that their frontline batters, skipper Temba Bavuma and Markram, and pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen shine.

2025-06-08T09:20:25.449768+00:00 IST

"He keeps improving day by day...": Finch on Cummins' captaincy

Australia would be aiming to defend their ICC World Test Championship mace, when they take on first-time finalists South Africa at Lord's from June 11 onwards, who are eyeing their first-ever ICC major world title win in senior cricket.

2025-06-08T08:51:26.481077+00:00 IST

A look back at South Africa's WTC 2023-25 run

They overcame an indifferent start to this cycle of the World Test Championship, wherein they lost three of their first four Tests, and went on to deliver a consistent string of results to top the World Test Championship standings with eight wins. Earlier in May, South Africa named a strong 15-player squad that will take on Australia in the big contest.

2025-06-08T08:33:44.160063+00:00 IST

"Not looking that far ahead...": Smith on 2027 UK, Ind Test tours

Smith's current focus however, would be continuing his red-hot run of form in white clothing during the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's from June 11 onwards. Having slammed four centuries across his last five Tests against India and Sri Lanka, plenty is expected from the superstar batter, whose 121 and partnership with Travis Head was the point of difference during the 2023 WTC final against India at The Oval.

2025-06-08T08:04:18.708184+00:00 IST

Steve Smith speaks on not touching the bat after CT2025

Smith, 36, who retired from ODIs after his side's semifinal run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will be aiming to continue his superb form in whites and hit another century for ages during the title clash for the Test mace on June 11. Having hit a century during 2023 WTC final against India in UK, Smith struggled for runs for a while before regaining his magic touch during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. In his last five Tests across India and Sri Lanka Tests, he has scored four centuries.

2025-06-08T07:44:55.476040+00:00 IST

Australia's Webster doing all he can for spot in WTC final XI

Webster made a fine impression in his game, delivering quality overs of pace and spin and playing fine knocks of 57 and 39* during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at Sydney and hitting the runs that sealed Australia's first series win against India in Tests since 2014.

2025-06-08T07:33:59.122578+00:00 IST

India begins training camp *or historic mixed disability T20Is

The Mixed Disability Vitality T20I series will begin on June 21, 2025, in Taunton at 6:30 PM, followed by the second T20I on June 23 in Wormsley at 5:00 PM. The series concludes with the seventh T20I on July 3 at 6:30 PM in Bristol.

2025-06-08T04:59:06.750691+00:00 IST

Vidarbha Pro T20 League: Neco Master Blaster register first win

Neco Master Blaster registered a thumping 9-wicket win over Nagpur Titans in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League following Aryan Meshram's match-winning knock on Saturday.

2025-06-08T04:25:15.423490+00:00 IST

In MPL, young players get opportunity to prove themselves: Alok

The Madhya Pradesh League will begin on June 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior. With a vision that extends beyond just participation, Rewa Jaguars owners are focused on creating a franchise that nurtures players both on and off the field.

2025-06-08T04:11:24.195717+00:00 IST