Cricket

Root and bowlers helps ENG level three-match ODI series 1-1 vs SL

Veteran batter Joe Root's all-round performance has helped England defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

2026-01-24T16:49:54.284802+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan lauds Suryakumar Yadav's fifty against NZ

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan praised India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav's fifty against New Zealand, calling him a good player.

2026-01-24T16:12:19.640184+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan on PCB chairman's remarks

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Saturday strongly criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's remarks, indicating that Pakistan may reconsider its participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the statement an act of "foolish bravado."

2026-01-24T16:06:29.569047+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan calls Bangladesh security concern 'laughable'

"No one will miss Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Scotland is now getting an opportunity to show its calibre in world cricket. Pakistan is instigating Bangladesh for this. The reason given by Bangladesh for the security concern is laughable. Bangladeshis who are living in India are more secure in India than in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is looking like fools by doing this. ICC has done the right thing," Atul Wassan told ANI.

2026-01-24T15:56:30.570110+00:00 IST

U19 World Cup: India register clinical win over New Zealand

A sensational performance by the Indian side as they thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets (DLS method) in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. For his brilliant four-wicket haul, RS Ambrish was named Player of the Match.

2026-01-24T15:40:22.683386+00:00 IST

Bangladesh has overplayed its hand by boycotting T20 World Cup, says former general secretary of Bangladesh Cricket Board

With ICC replacing Bangladesh's team with Scotland, Haque said it is standard procedure that when a country decides not to participate, the ICC naturally replaces it with another team.

2026-01-24T14:27:50.947764+00:00 IST

Scotland to replace Bangladesh in T20 World Cup: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) refusal to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule, according to a release.

2026-01-24T14:17:08.236145+00:00 IST

WPL: DC win toss; opts to field against RCB

Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 15th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 edition on Saturday.

2026-01-24T14:04:56.841404+00:00 IST

PCB chairman uncertain about Pakistan's participation in T20 WC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is unsure about Pakistan's men's team's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-24T13:30:24.370325+00:00 IST

Cape Town ready for SA20 Season 4 final with sold-out crowd

The Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will go head-to-head in what promises to be a spectacular finale to South Africa's premier T20 competition.

2026-01-24T13:01:45.309007+00:00 IST

BCCI VP Shukla: Tendulkar told me Virat could break his records

Shukla, who had watched the cricket of two generational talents: Sachin and Virat from close quarters as an administrator in BCCI, spoke to ANI about how he was trying to convince Sachin to go on for a year or two more while he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2013 after a 24-year-long career. He also recalled a conversation with Sachin, during which the batting maestro had expressed confidence that Virat could break his major batting records.

2026-01-24T12:30:56.051685+00:00 IST

GT conclude Morbi leg of third edition of Junior Titans

Gujarat Titans completed the Morbi leg of the third edition of Junior Titans today, continuing the franchise's community-driven initiative focused on promoting outdoor sport, physical activity and active lifestyles among children from an early age, according to a release.

2026-01-24T12:23:59.612212+00:00 IST

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026

All avenues for Bangladesh to participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India are closed, as they have now been replaced by Scotland, according to the ICC, reports ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-24T11:45:03.597900+00:00 IST

Not possible to have bilateral series with Pakistan, says Shukla

Shukla said that with strained relations between the two nations, the cricket board will follow what the Indian government tells them to do in this matter. Notably, India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral series since 2012-13.

2026-01-24T11:33:23.669696+00:00 IST

Shukla: Gambhir enjoys great popularity, control in Team India

Shukla, speaking to ANI, rubbished much of the social media chatter about Gambhir's stint as head coach of Team India, which has had its rocky moments. He also assured that despite the stuff said on social media about him by fans, he remains a popular coach among players.

2026-01-24T11:33:05.939469+00:00 IST

Skipper Suryakumar reveals battle with lean patch in T20Is

For the first time since October 2024 and 23 innings, India's T20I superstar Suryakumar was finally able to raise his bat proudly for a half-century, as he marked the end of a frustrating run-drought with an explosive 34-ball 82* against the Kiwis at Raipur, enthralling fans in a successful run chase of 209 runs in just 15.2 overs.

2026-01-24T08:20:42.897851+00:00 IST

Indian women's squad for Perth Test against Australia named

A statement from the BCCI said, "The Women's Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the Perth Test against Australia Women to be played after the white-ball series. The Test will take place at the WACA from 6th to 9th March, 2026."

2026-01-24T08:02:54.933471+00:00 IST

MS Dhoni starts practicing ahead of IPL 2026 season

The official Instagram handle of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) posted a brief video of Dhoni padding up and picking up his bat, calling him "Pride of JSCA".

2026-01-24T07:41:38.922332+00:00 IST

"Driving through offside...": Gavaskar on Suryakumar

After 23 innings, for the first time since October 2024, Suryakumar scored a fifty in T20Is. Not only just that, the Indian skipper also enthralled the Raipur crowd by showcasing the Surya which ruled T20I cricket not so long ago, be it through his classy, caressing drives down the ground and his trademark 'Supla' shot. This 82* in 37 balls, with nine fours and four sixes, is no less than a century, given the circumstances it came in during the match, with India at 6/2. It also came at the perfect time, in India's last assignment before the T20 World Cup starting from next month.

2026-01-24T06:12:54.005507+00:00 IST

"Not sure even 280 would've been enough": Doull after NZ's loss

Kiwis did set up a daunting 208 runs to chase, at least that is what it looked like when Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were sent packing within the first two overs. But the fireworks from Ishan Kishan and skipper Suryakumar Yadav left the Kiwis searching for ball, for answers as they went 2-0 down in the series with another dominant show by Team India. In the first match as well, NZ had conceded 238 runs, but were restricted to 190/7, with Team India getting regular wickets.

2026-01-24T05:57:10.191309+00:00 IST

Steve Waugh points out positives and "potential danger" of T20s

Waugh, the owner of the Amsterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) starting this year in late summer, was speaking to ESPNCricinfo.

2026-01-24T05:39:42.539819+00:00 IST