Cricket

Oliver Peake speaks on his side's unbeaten run in U-19 WC 

Australia captain Oliver Peake believes his team is 'building in the right direction' at the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, coming off yet another win in Namibia and moving a step closer to the knockout stage.

2026-01-26T06:44:24.909313+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh ahead of IPL 2026

The camp was attended by key squad members, including the IPL's leading wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal, alongside middle-order batter Shashank Singh.

2026-01-26T06:43:17.748234+00:00 IST

"Big moment": Harmanpreet Kaur on being honoured with Padma Shri

Harmanpreet Kaur was among several sportspersons honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. The list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.

2026-01-26T06:31:22.762345+00:00 IST

Nadeem’s masterclass uplifts Chennai Singams to 5th ISPL win

Chennai Singams clinched their fifth victory in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 3 as they defeated Bengaluru Strikers by four wickets on Sunday.

2026-01-26T05:19:44.117267+00:00 IST

Rajeev Shukla, PCA mourn passing of IS Bindra

Congress leader and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) expressed their condolences after former BCCI president Inderjit Singh (IS) Bindra's demise on Sunday.

2026-01-26T03:56:16.942736+00:00 IST

Saif Ali’s fifty powers Tiigers of Kolkata to win over Hyderabad

Tiigers of Kolkata registered a composed win in their fifth ISPL fixture against Hyderabad, delivering a well-rounded performance built on smart batting, disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Kolkata made full use of the conditions to post a competitive total and then defended it with control.

2026-01-26T03:27:54.458725+00:00 IST

Stubbs, Breetzke lead Sunrisers Eastern Cape to third SA20 title

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) clinched their third SA20 title in four seasons with a memorable six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals (PC) at Newlands, overcoming early trouble to chase down 159 with four balls to spare after batting heroics from Matthew Breetzke and captain Tristan Stubbs.

2026-01-26T03:17:52.078893+00:00 IST

Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away at 84

The BCCI confirmed the demise of one of the most influential administrators of Indian cricket through a post on its official X handle. "The BCCI mourns the passing of former BCCI President - Mr IS Bindra. The Board's thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones," the statement read.

2026-01-25T20:23:08.329413+00:00 IST

"I was trying to bowl in the right areas": Ravi Bishnoi

Following India's emphatic eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said he focused on bowling in the right areas and worked extensively on his lengths after enduring a difficult Indian Premier League (IPL) season last year.

2026-01-25T20:02:23.183393+00:00 IST

BCB reinstate Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reinstated director M Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman, according to The Daily Star.

2026-01-25T18:24:16.737776+00:00 IST

Bumrah speaks on completing 10 years in international cricket

Bumrah played his first international match on the white-ball tour of Australia early in 2016, off the back of a domestic season in which he excelled for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy and topped the bowling charts in the Vijay Hazare tournament. He was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I leg of that Australia tour, which India won 3-0.

2026-01-25T17:39:57.395335+00:00 IST

"This is the brand of cricket...": Suryakumar after India's win

After thrashing New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed his side for playing agressive brand of cricket.

2026-01-25T17:11:49.318841+00:00 IST

Under-19 World Cup: Australia, West Indies push for semis spot 

Australia strengthened their place at the top of Group 1 in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 with a six-wicket win against South Africa in the Super Six on Sunday. Meanwhile, the West Indies saw off Ireland to stay in the semi-final hunt.

2026-01-25T17:01:08.971093+00:00 IST

Abhishek speaks on breaking Yuvraj's 12-ball fifty record in T20I

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma believes breaking Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty record in T20I is more than impossible for anyone, but remains optimistic about it, saying you never know.

2026-01-25T16:51:05.598144+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma slams second-fastest T20I fifty for India

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma entered the record books, smashing the second-fastest half-century by an Indian in the T20I. He achieved this feat against New Zealand in Guwahati on Sunday. Sharma slammed his fifty in just 14 deliveries.

2026-01-25T16:33:15.629425+00:00 IST

Third T20I: Abhishek, Suryakumar power India to eight-wicket win

A brutal display of batting performance by opener Abhishek Sharma, captain Suryakumar Yadav and left-handed batter Ishan Kishan helped Team India to chase down the 154-run target in just 10 overs against New Zealand in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

2026-01-25T16:20:57.202706+00:00 IST

India's impressive bowling display restricts Kiwi's to 153

The trio of Bumrah, Pandya and Bishnoi shared seven wickets among them, with Bumrah scalping three. India, who are already 2-0 up in the five-match T20 series, need 154 to seal the series with ease.

2026-01-25T15:19:20.154859+00:00 IST

"I am hopeful..." Harbhajan ahead of World Legends Pro T20 League

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh is hoping that people in Goa turn out in large numbers to watch the upcoming 2026 World Legends Pro T20 League, starting from January 26.

2026-01-25T15:14:34.069366+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Andhra Pradesh tops group A

Andhra Pradesh stormed to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy with a convincing eight-wicket win over defending champions Vidarbha on Sunday at Vizianagaram.

2026-01-25T14:48:46.104338+00:00 IST

Padma Awards: Rohit, Harmanpreet to get Padma Shri

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to 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.

2026-01-25T13:52:15.396941+00:00 IST

BBL: Perth Scorchers clinch record-extending sixth title

Perth Scorchers have once again etched their supremacy into Big Bash League (BBL) history by clinching the record-extending sixth title after defeating Sydney Sixers by six wickets in the grand finale at the Perth Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-25T13:40:00.643536+00:00 IST