Cricket

Proteas crush West Indies in T20I opener by 9 wickets

South Africa ended their eight-match winless run in T20Is outside of World Cups with a commanding win over the West Indies to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

2026-01-28T02:34:35.701820+00:00 IST

"It is a real team effort": Devine after GG's win

Sophie Devine, who picked up a four-wicket haul in Gujarat Giants' thrilling win over the Delhi Capitals in the ongoing WPL, said that it was a team effort to defend the target.

2026-01-27T18:48:29.437847+00:00 IST

3rd ODI: ENG secure 53-run win over SL, clinch series 2-1

Captain Harry Brook and veteran batter Joe Root's unbeaten hundred, followed by a comprehensive bowling performance, helped England register a comfortable 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

2026-01-27T18:29:42.143751+00:00 IST

"He's world-class, it's like a Ferrari": Morkel lauds Bumrah

Indian men's cricket team bowling coach Morne Morkel has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the world's best bowler, comparing the pace spearhead to a Ferrari.

2026-01-27T18:28:16.742387+00:00 IST

WPL: Mooney, Devine help GG clinch thrilling win over DC

A brilliant half-century by Beth Mooney, followed by a match-winning four-wicket haul by Sophie Devine, helped the Gujarat Giants clinch a thrilling three-run win over the Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Tuesday.

2026-01-27T18:24:29.045984+00:00 IST

Harry Brook creates record with unbeaten 136 in Sri Lanka series 

Brook walked in at number five and launched a stunning counter-attack, reaching his third ODI century in just 57 balls.

2026-01-27T18:19:06.385403+00:00 IST

Rohit led India’s white-ball evolution from the front: Dravid

Rahul Dravid addressed India's white-ball growth and leadership evolution at a special event celebrating 'The Rise of the Hitman' by author R. Kaushik, offering insights into Rohit Sharma's impact and India's readiness for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

2026-01-27T17:57:52.800040+00:00 IST

"We are extremely proud": Harmanreet Kaur's father

Apart from Harmanpreet, former India men's team captain Rohit Sharma will be conferred with the Padma Shree award, along with para high jumper Praveen Kumar and hockey star Savita Punia, and others. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj to receive the Padma Bhushan after the list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.

2026-01-27T17:41:14.630485+00:00 IST

Gamechanger Martin Guptill wins it for Pune Panthers

A sensational knock from Martin Guptill, 68 runs off just 28 balls, ultimately guided the Pune Panthers to a four-wicket victory, according to a release.

2026-01-27T17:35:30.420054+00:00 IST

Joe Root now has eighth highest runs in international cricket

England batter Joe Root has become the eighth-highest run-getter in international cricket. The right-handed batter achieved this milestone during the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

2026-01-27T15:48:39.147500+00:00 IST

‘Form is temporary’: Morne Morkel backs Sanju Samson

India have already sealed the five-match T20I series 3-0, with two matches still to be played. The hosts may use the remaining games to test combinations and fine-tune their squad ahead of the global event, which India will co-host from February 7.

2026-01-27T15:47:00.578803+00:00 IST

U19 World Cup: India thrash Zimbabwe by 204 runs

India registered a commanding 204-run win over host Zimbabwe in a Super Six Group 2 match in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

2026-01-27T15:32:39.065351+00:00 IST

"Great opportunity for India": Kumble on defending T20 World Cup

Legendary cricketer and former Indian captain Anil Kumble said that the Suryakumar Yadav-led side has a great chance to defend their title at home during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.

2026-01-27T15:18:56.362299+00:00 IST

Suryakumar 41 runs away from T20I milestone

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav is just 41 runs away from becoming the third Indian to score 3,000 T20I runs as Team India gears up for the fourth T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday.

2026-01-27T14:56:56.798953+00:00 IST

WPL: DC win toss; opts to field against GT

Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field against Gujarat Giants in the 17th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 tournament.

2026-01-27T13:54:38.530943+00:00 IST

Vihaan Malhotra’s unbeaten ton helps India U19 set 353-run target

Vihaan Malhotra made an unbeaten 109 off 107 balls with the help of seven boundaries. Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also scored crucial half-centuries which helped India get to a big total.

2026-01-27T13:33:04.149500+00:00 IST

The ICC T20 WC Trophy Tour reaches Harshit Rana's alma mater

The arrival of the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy transformed the campus into a vibrant hub of excitement and celebration. The trophy was accorded a grand and enthusiastic welcome in an atmosphere charged with thrill and festivity. The school premises were decorated for the historic occasion, and students, teachers, and invited guests felt deeply privilegedto witness such a rare and memorable moment.

2026-01-27T12:46:51.832041+00:00 IST

Harshit Rana's childhood coach Shravan lauds pacer's improvement

As of late, Harshit has become India's potent weapon with the new ball, During the series against New Zealand in both ODIs and T20Is, he has dismissed Devon Conway five times. In the three-match ODI series, he took six wickets at an average of 33.50 and best figures of 3/84 in what was a fine series for the batters. In the ongoing T20I series, he has taken two wickets in two matches. On four occasions throughout the entire white-ball series, he has struck with the new ball.

2026-01-27T12:44:45.811858+00:00 IST

ECB announce The Hundred fixtures for 2026 edition

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the fixtures of the upcoming The Hundred tournament on Tuesday.

2026-01-27T12:09:20.417343+00:00 IST

Buttler becomes second ENG player to play 400 international games

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler became only the second England player to play 400 international matches.

2026-01-27T11:42:35.916966+00:00 IST

Nat Sciver-Brunt dedicates WPL’s maiden century to wife and kid

After becoming the first player to score a WPL hundred, Sciver-Brunt revealed the emotional motivation behind her performance. "I want to dedicate this to Katherine and Theodore. They have come over to India to support me. That was at the back of my mind and I am very thankful to that," she said in an interview with WPL after the match.

2026-01-27T11:11:59.672164+00:00 IST