Cricket

Aakash Chopra hails Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s ODI form

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's current ODI form. While he noted Kohli is perhaps in the best ODI form of his life, he expressed his desire to see Rohit score a century in the India vs New Zealand series decider at Indore on Sunday.

2026-01-16T04:20:26.237367+00:00 IST

Gambhir visits Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of ODI series decider

After completing the darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, Gambhir praised the arrangements made for devotees and expressed satisfaction over the smooth conduct of the rituals. He also expressed his desire to visit the temple again.

2026-01-16T03:30:42.545284+00:00 IST

Bangladesh cricketers end boycott after BCB-CWAB talks

Bangladesh's cricketers are set to return to the field for the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 season after a day of boycott following Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Islam's controversial remarks.

2026-01-16T02:44:04.744825+00:00 IST

Record-breaking century by Aman Mokhade sends Vidarbha into final

Vidarbha did suffer an early setback in the chase when opener Atharva Taide was dismissed for 6 by Abhilash Shetty, leaving the side at 9/1 in 3.3 overs.

2026-01-15T20:10:28.963024+00:00 IST

“Feels good, happy for the team...": Harleen Deol

"Feels good, happy for the team for the first win. Actually yesterday too I was batting well. As you saw today, how Chloe (Tryon) can change the scenario. I just took it that way. She's someone who can hit big but that didn't go our way. That's how I look at it," Deol said

2026-01-15T18:57:24.998975+00:00 IST

Harleen Deol stars as UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians

UP Warriorz registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Thursday, ending their losing streak in the tournament.

2026-01-15T18:21:30.158705+00:00 IST

Bangladesh players to end boycott if Nazmul issues public apology

Bangladesh players are ready to end their boycott of cricket in the country if the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Islam publicly apologises for his "disparaging remarks" about players recently, ESPNCricinfo reported on Thursday.

2026-01-15T17:42:35.876579+00:00 IST

WPL: Sciver-Brunt powers Mumbai Indians to 161/5

A fine half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt guided Mumbai Indians to a competitive total of 161/5 in their 20 overs against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

2026-01-15T16:25:50.681985+00:00 IST

India cruise past USA to start U19 World Cup on winning note

India Under-19 began their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a clinical six-wicket victory over USA Under-19 in Bulawayo on Thursday.

2026-01-15T16:07:50.401832+00:00 IST

"Such matches should not happen": Manoj Tiwary

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has shared a strong opinion amid Bangladesh's uncertainty to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, saying that sporting ties should not continue when humanitarian concerns are involved.

2026-01-15T14:39:31.912782+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz win toss, opt to field against MI

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning has won the Toss and decided to field first against the Mumbai Indians in match eight of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Thursday.

2026-01-15T14:19:06.537791+00:00 IST

'BCCI not aware of any talks on shifting Bangladesh’s WC matches'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said on Thursday that the board is "not in loop" and unaware about any communication between Bangladesh Cricket Board and International Cricket Council over BCB's demand for shifting Bangladesh's ICC T20 World Cup matches outside India and the ICC stance on the matter.

2026-01-15T13:59:46.970526+00:00 IST

Darshan Nalkande shines with 5/48

Vidarbha seamer Darshan Nalkande produced a brilliant bowling performance, claiming a five-wicket haul to restrict Karnataka to 280 in the first semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Thursday.

2026-01-15T13:28:46.907112+00:00 IST

BCB remove Nazmul from chairmanship of Finance Committee

This comes amid protest by Bangladesh cricketers and Cricket Welfares Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) demanding Nazmul's resignation due to distateful comments made about the national men's team and former batter Tamim Iqbal. The protest hit the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as players of Chittagong Royals and Noakhali Express did not turn up to Mirpur for the first match of the day on Thursday.

2026-01-15T13:08:34.366000+00:00 IST

CWAB puts condition before BCB

Bangladesh cricketers are standing firm on their decision not to take the field in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), with the Cricket Welfares Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) president Mohammed Mithun making it clear that play will resume only if a key demand is met, local media reported on Thursday.

2026-01-15T11:54:34.326649+00:00 IST

Washington Sundar sidelined from New Zealand T20Is due to injury

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The series, scheduled to be played from January 21 to 31, is an important part of India's preparations for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7

2026-01-15T10:50:33.702106+00:00 IST

Bangladeshi cricketers threaten to boycott all forms of cricket

Crisis hit Bangladesh cricket on Thursday as Bangladeshi cricketers threatened to boycott all forms of cricket unless Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam resigned from his post.

2026-01-15T10:01:20.120784+00:00 IST

Shastri, Smith hail KL'S incredible 100 against NZ in 2nd ODI

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri and Ian Smith heaped praise on India's star batter KL Rahul after he slammed his 8th ODI ton against New Zealand in the second ODI on Wednesday.

2026-01-15T09:08:35.361927+00:00 IST

Bangladesh cricketers demand BCB directors resignation

Crisis in Bangladesh cricket as Chittagong Royals and Noakhali Express players have refused to take the field for the match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday demanding a resignation from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam over his controversial remarks made in public against the country's cricketers.

2026-01-15T08:38:48.384666+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar opines on New Zealand chasing down 285

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar commented on how comfortably New Zealand chased down 285 runs against India in the second ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.

2026-01-15T08:02:32.437812+00:00 IST

Gill, Arshdeep, Jurel wishes under-19 boys

The India Under-19 team will kick off its campaign for the record-extending sixth ICC U19 World Cup title against the USA in Bulawayo on Thursday, under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre.

2026-01-15T07:28:02.085550+00:00 IST