Cricket

VHT: Gaikwad's record-equalling ton biggest highlight so far

After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in tournament's history, both having 15 each. While Bawne's tons have come in 101 matches, Gaikwad took just 59 matches to reach there. His fighting 134*

2026-01-08T08:16:55.706827+00:00 IST

ECB issues statement after 4-1 Ashes loss against Australia

The England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, issued a statement on Thursday after the men's team suffered a 4-1 defeat in the recently concluded Ashes series in Australia.

2026-01-08T07:26:56.560467+00:00 IST

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement after 4-1 Ashes win

The left-arm seamer picked up 31 wickets in 10 innings at a superb average of 19.93, along with two five-wicket hauls. Apart from bowling, Starc notched up 156 runs with the bat, along with two half-centuries in the Ashes series against England.

2026-01-08T06:55:59.311515+00:00 IST

Varma undergoes surgery, doubtful for T20 World Cup 2026

In a massive blow for the Indian cricket team, Asia Cup final hero Tilak Varma is doubtful for the 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and has been ruled out from the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, after the middle-order batter underwent "Testicular torsion surgery."

2026-01-08T06:39:20.913252+00:00 IST

Adam Gilchrist shares big health update on Damien Marty

The 54-year-old Martyn was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill and was placed in an induced coma. Later on, the former cricketer woke up from the Coma and was recovering well in the hospital.

2026-01-08T06:01:54.304710+00:00 IST

"We could have done better": Stokes after losing Ashes 4-1

After losing the five-match Ashes series 4-1 against Australia, England captain Ben Stokes felt that his side could have done better.

2026-01-08T05:17:43.143883+00:00 IST

“Nice to finish on a high note”: Smith after winning Ashes 4-1

Steve Smith also stressed the importance of winning every Test match in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The stand-in captain also hailed his group for standing up at difficult times throughout the series.

2026-01-08T05:01:37.982460+00:00 IST

"Body is holding together": Starc after winning POTS award

In the five-match Ashes series, the left-arm pacer scalped 31 wickets in 10 innings at a superb average of 19.93, along with two five-wicket hauls. Starc, who finished as the highest wicket-taker, played a crucial role in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory over the Ben Stokes-led England.

2026-01-08T04:46:56.193077+00:00 IST

"Found it hard to control my emotions:" Usman Khawaja

After Australia clinched the five-match Ashes series 4-1 in Sydney against England, Usman Khawaja, who played his final international game, opened up that he found it hard to control his emotions through the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

2026-01-08T04:23:20.439916+00:00 IST

Starc joins elite list after picking 31 wickets in Ashes series

Australian seamer Mitchell Starc joined an illustrious club of bowlers picking 30 or more wickets in an Ashes series this century, according to cricket.com.au.

2026-01-08T04:04:25.590213+00:00 IST

Ashes fifth Test: AUS defeat ENG by 5 wickets, clinch series 4-1

A fantastic all-round display from Australia as they defeated the Ben Stokes-led England by five wickets in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. With this victory, the hosts clinched the five-match Ashes series 4-1.

2026-01-08T03:37:02.343529+00:00 IST

"My rehab is ongoing": Afridi aiming to regain fitness ahead WC26

Shaheen Shah Afridi stated that his rehabilitation is progressing well and is being closely monitored by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Afridi is currently recovering from a knee injury but remains confident of making a timely return before the marquee tournament.

2026-01-08T03:01:13.400200+00:00 IST

1st T20I: Pakistan register six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

A dominant performance by Pakistan as they registered a comprehensive six-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla

2026-01-08T02:30:30.317150+00:00 IST

Ashes: Australia in 89 runs away from winning Sydney Test

Australia are on the verge of defeating the Three Lions in the fifth Test of the 2025 Ashes, reaching 71 runs in the second innings on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

2026-01-08T02:14:41.401098+00:00 IST

Hyderabad's USA-born hitter Aman gets breakout domestic season

Aman scored a brilliant 200* in 154 balls, with 12 fours and 13 sixes during his side's VHT clash against Bengal on Tuesday, against a solid bowling attack of Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, Shahbaz Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar. With this, he became the ninth batter to hit a double ton in VHT, joining stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prithvi Shaw and also the first-ever Hyderabadi batter to do so.

2026-01-07T20:36:20.296001+00:00 IST

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans secure 3-2 win over Ranchi Royals

Tom Boon (11', 17') struck twice for the Ranchi Royals, before goals from Amandeep Lakra (42'), Nic Woods (45') and Talwinder Singh (57') helped Hyderabad Toofans steal a comeback win

2026-01-07T17:58:40.386589+00:00 IST

Radha Yadav is in good form in T20s: Veda Krishnamurthy

Radha Yadav, who has played for Delhi Capitals in all three WPL seasons so far, will feature for the 2024-winning team - RCB - in the 2026 season

2026-01-07T17:46:09.494212+00:00 IST

Future of England after Root:Ponting,Cook,Nasser praise Bethell

"They've seen it in and around the group, a bit in franchise cricket and quite rightly he had to wait for his chance in this series. But, my word, has he taken his chance. He has just shown us the future of England cricket after Joe Root, because that knock of 142 was of the highest quality," Cook added.

2026-01-07T17:39:20.423983+00:00 IST

"Missing World Cup hurt a lot": Shreyanka Patil

Shreyanka, the part of RCB's 2024 WPL winning squad, will mark her return to WPL this season, having been retained by the Red and Gold franchise. After last featuring in Indian colours back in 2024, the 23-year-old built her workload by featuring for Barbados Royals Women in the Caribbean Premier League (WPL) in September last year, taking just a wicket in five appearances.

2026-01-07T17:37:58.875868+00:00 IST

All-round India U19 crush Proteas to wrap up 3-0 clean sweep

India U19 completed a dominant all-round performance in Benoni as they bowled out South Africa U19 for 160 to register a massive 233-run victory in the third Youth ODI and seal the series 3-0.

2026-01-07T17:08:25.513348+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli arrives in Vadodara ahead of 1st India-NZ ODI

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli arrived in Vadodara to a massive fan craze ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand starting from January 11 onwards.

2026-01-07T16:59:39.920698+00:00 IST