Cricket

Pakistan announce squad for T20I series against Australia

Pakistan have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series at home against Australia, which starts January 29. The team will see the return of the experienced duo of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi in the T20I setup, according to the ICC's website.

2026-01-23T11:20:29.508744+00:00 IST

Melbourne Stars re-sign Cartright, Harper and Siddle

Melbourne Stars have re-signed the trio of Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper and Peter Siddle for the Big Bash League (BBL) 16th season.

2026-01-23T11:18:16.882092+00:00 IST

Japan skipper Kazuma speaks on "unbelievable" U19 WC so far

This is Japan's second Under-19 World Cup after the 2020 edition. During that tournament, they were in Group A with India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Their first U19 WC was not a great experience, as they got out for 41 against India and 43 against Sri Lanka after their NZ match ended in a no-result. They did score 115 runs against Nigeria in the 15th-place play-off but lost, ending up as the bottom-placed side.

2026-01-23T09:27:10.957761+00:00 IST

“It’s their loss”: Azharuddin on Bangladesh’s T20 WC stance

Telangana Minister and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin stated that Bangladesh's decision of not travelling to India for their upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches will ultimately lead to losses for them.

2026-01-23T09:12:09.690012+00:00 IST

"Wouldn't say I'm fully matured yet": Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek started the home series against New Zealand, India's final bilateral assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup, with a sensational 35-ball 84, with five fours and eight sixes, which took India to a match-winning total of 238/7. The batter has been in sensational form since last year, scoring 943 runs in 22 matches and innings at an average of 44.90 and a strike rate of 196.86, with a century and six fifties and best score of 135.

2026-01-23T08:58:19.101796+00:00 IST

Nathan Ellis to miss remainder of BBL due to hamstring injury

Hobart Hurricanes skipper and pacer Nathan Ellis will miss the remainder of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 with a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo. Hurricanes, who are playing the BBL challenger match against Sydney Sixers on Friday, are vying for back-to-back BBL titles.

2026-01-23T08:44:10.064890+00:00 IST

Saba: RCB "cushioned" Perry's absence in run to playoffs

Saba was speaking to the media during the 'Media Day' organised during the ongoing WPL by JioStar. Perry, the 2024 season 'Player of the Tournament' with 347 runs and seven wickets had set off panic alarms for the Red and Gold franchise by withdrawing from the season due to personal reasons. Indian all-rounder Sayali Sathghare was announced as her replacement and has impressed with the ball so far.

2026-01-23T08:28:45.829009+00:00 IST

Bumrah celebrates 10 years in international cricket debut

On this day, back in 2016, Bumrah had made his international debut for India against Australia in Sydney and delivered a fine 10-over spell of 2/40 in his first time wearing Indian colours. Now fast forward a decade later, he is perhaps the most skilled fast bowler produced by India, who has helped them win several important matches and tournaments with an action so unorthdox, yorkers so lethal and pace/accuracy so on point that opponets cannot help themselves but just get bowled over by his greatness.

2026-01-23T07:37:34.138957+00:00 IST

"Absolute meltdown": Mithali on UPW's batting collapse against GG

After three back-to-back losses, Gujarat Giants took the second spot in the points tally with three wins and losses each, as UP Warriorz, who had just picked two back-to-back wins after a hat-trick of losses, was sent to the bottom of the table with a 45-run loss to GG that saw them fail to chase down 154.

2026-01-23T05:59:26.733473+00:00 IST

Milne ruled out of T20 WC, Jamieson named as replacement

As per ICC, Adam is ruled out due to a torn left hamstring. Having represented NZ in 56 T20Is and taken 65 wickets at an average of 24.64, the pacer had been representing Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the SA20 season four, taking 11 scalps in nine matches at an average of 16.27, with a four-fer to his name.

2026-01-23T04:30:12.812285+00:00 IST

Shamar's hat-trick helps West Indies secure consolation win

On Thursday, Shamar took a hat-trick as well, becoming the third West Indies bowler to do so after Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. Afghanistan has taken the three-match T20I series 2-1.

2026-01-23T04:17:43.470596+00:00 IST

David Warner extends stay with Sydney Thunder

A statement from the franchise said, "Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has re-signed for KFC BBL|16, committing his immediate future to the club on the back of a dominant individual campaign. Warner showed why he's still one of Australia's best batters with two unbeaten centuries in BBL|15, including a club record 130* at ENGIE Stadium."

2026-01-23T03:58:26.276644+00:00 IST

Paarl Royals set Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

On Thursday, the powerful left-hander put a disappointing second season behind him with a 34-ball 51 that formed the bedrock of Royals' imposing 210/5. His knock consisted of two fours and five sixes.

2026-01-23T03:08:10.778281+00:00 IST

ISPL season 3: Bengaluru Strikers, Ahmedabad Lions secure wins

Bengaluru Strikers held their nerve to defeat Chennai Singams by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter to claim first win of the season.

2026-01-23T02:53:02.937659+00:00 IST

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary slams Bangladesh

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary slammed Bangladesh's decision not to play their T20 World Cup matches in India, alleging political interference in the country's cricket board.

2026-01-22T19:39:02.112158+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants defeat UP Warriorz by 45 runs in WPL clash

Sophie Devine spearheaded the Gujarat Giants (GG) to a dominant 45-run victory over the UP Warriorz (UPW) in Match 14 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025-26 season on Thursday.

2026-01-22T18:34:27.366043+00:00 IST

Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Rathod shine in Ranji Trophy Elite action

The opening day of the Ranji Trophy Elite fixures delivered high-quality action across venues, including Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad's centuries, Yash Rathod's unbeaten century for Vidarbha, Harpreet Brar and Jalaj Saxena producing match-turning bowling spells, and Venkatesh Iyer and Sudip Chatterjee leading the charge with the bat for Bengal.

2026-01-22T18:17:16.556911+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka take 1-0 Lead in ODI series against England

Root scored 61, while Duckett made 62, but Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling and fielding ultimately paid off

2026-01-22T17:58:33.249348+00:00 IST

Team India is favourite for T20 World Cup: Pietersen  

The former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen termed the Indian team as the favourites in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March.

2026-01-22T17:55:33.304201+00:00 IST

Luke Wright to resign from England Men's Selector role

Luke Wright is set to step down from his position as England Men's Selector following the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-01-22T16:51:20.012867+00:00 IST

Madan Lal criticises Bangladesh's decision

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Bangladesh's decision not to play their ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches in India, calling it "wrong" and saying India is the safest country.

2026-01-22T16:43:44.047126+00:00 IST