- newWives are easy targets, they distract from the real failings
- 10 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:30am -
- newIND vs ENG T20I series: Indian team moving in right direction under coash Gambhir, says Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar said the Indian batting line-up would be flexible in the five-match T20I series against England, starting at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
- 15 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 6:50pm -
- newIND vs ENG T20I series: Building captain-coach alliance would be the priority, says Buttler
The England captain said the team management had not spoken about future big events and remained focussed on the present.
- 16 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 5:58pm -
- newRanji Trophy: Virat Kohli to play for Delhi after 13 years
Kohli is missing the game against Saurashtra due to a neck sprain.
- 17 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 5:02pm -
- newIND vs ENG T20I series: Mohammed Shami in focus as India eyes fresh start against England
The white-ball rubber, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs after that, presents an ideal platform for both the teams to experiment with combinations and assess form before next month's Champions Trophy.
- 18 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 3:38pm -
- newGanguly hails Kohli as the 'greatest white-ball player'
With Kohli's poor form being a topic of discussion, Ganguly expressed confidence and said he would be back at his best in the three-match ODI series against England and the ensuing Champions Trophy.
- 23 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:54am -
- Rishabh Pant named captain of Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant was picked at the mega auction for an IPL record ₹27 crore by the franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka.
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 4:11pm -
- Openers have fixed positions but everyone else needs to be flexible about batting slots: Axar
India will start their campaign against England in a five-match T20I series at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday (January 22, 2025).
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 2:28pm -
- Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup: Debutants Nigeria registers historic win over New Zealand
Nigeria scored 65-6 batting first, before producing an energetic display on the field derailed New Zealand's run chase.
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 2:13pm -
- Madras, Pongal and Test cricket — a savoured link of the past
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:44pm -
- Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against former skipper Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Hasan played his last Test match against India in Kanpur late last year; currently he is banned from bowling in all forms of cricket due to suspect action
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 7:00pm -
- PAK vs WI first Test: Sajid Khan masterminds Pakistan’s emphatic 127-run win against West Indies
Sajid Khan followed his four-wicket haul in the first innings with 5-50 as the West Indies were bowled out for 123 runs in the second after being set a target of 251 runs on a spinning pitch.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 4:16pm -
- Ravindra Jadeja to play Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi
Following the tour of Australia, the BCCI had made participation in domestic cricket mandatory unless the player is unavailable due to an injury.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 2:41pm -
- Rohit and Agarkar differ in views on BCCI’s SOPs for national players
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had put out various curbs, including restricted stay of players’ families on long tours and disallowing personal staff of players along with the squad.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 12:45am -
- CRICKET | Kohli unavailable for Delhi’s Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 10:05pm -
- Rohit Sharma confirms availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji game, says ‘you need time off cricket’
Mumbai will play Jammu and Kashmir at the MCA-BKC Ground when the Ranji Trophy resumes on January 23.
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 4:12pm -
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bumrah and Shami included in the squad
Selection committee chairman Agarkar says we are waiting to hear about ace pacer’s fitness and when he is likely to be available; Kuldeep and Hardik return in ODIs too, maiden call-up for Jaiswal; Siraj misses the bus
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 3:03pm -
- Preserving a spearhead’s menace: why keeping Jasprit Bumrah healthy is Indian cricket’s chief priority
Since bursting onto the international scene, the quick has become the world’s finest pacer and the team’s go-to man. But carrying such a hefty load has increased the risk of injury. Given his exceptional match-winning value across formats, India needs a plan to lengthen the 31-year-old’s career
- 4 days ago 17 Jan 25, 11:56pm -
- Kohli, Pant back in Delhi’s Ranji squad following BCCI diktat
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 7:41pm -
- Dream is still alive to play for India: Karun Nair hopeful after bull run in Vijay Hazare Trophy
But as someone who has endured massive setbacks and near-misses in his career, Karun does not want to think too far ahead.
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 3:27pm -
- Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India gears up to defend title in Malaysia
India had won the last edition — also inaugural — held in South Africa in 2023, beating England by seven wickets in the final.
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 2:22pm -
- It’s important that I keep my foot on the pedal and not take it off: Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal revels in List-A cricket and he averages a staggering 82.52 which is the best in the world among players with more than 2000 runs.
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 9:47am -
- BCCI issues 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks to end "Star Culture"
The 10 diktats make it mandatory for players to seek Gambhir and chairman of selectors' Ajit Agarkar's approval for any relaxation, including the duration of stay for their families on tour
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 7:25am -
- Has T20 cricket deskilled Indian batting?
- 5 days ago 17 Jan 25, 1:03am -
- CRICKET | Vincent revels in taking USA under-19 squad to cup glory in South Africa
- 6 days ago 16 Jan 25, 5:53pm -
- Interview | I am good enough and I really think I can make a comeback, says Karun Nair
The 33-year-old batter — who holds the record for most List-A runs without being dismissed (542) — says he is not thinking about the past but looking forward to making each and every game count; feels he is playing his best cricket now and believes that age is not a deterrent
- 6 days ago 15 Jan 25, 11:50pm -
- IND W vs IRE | Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman cricketer
Leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana lit up the innings with 12 boundaries and seven sixes in her scintillating 135-run knock
- 7 days ago 15 Jan 25, 1:31pm -
- IND W vs IRE W: India beat Ireland by 304 runs in third women’s ODI
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored a century each to power India to their highest-ever total of 435
- 7 days ago 15 Jan 25, 12:22pm -
- Rishabh Pant set to play for Delhi in Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra
The news comes after BCCI advised top cricketers to participate in the Ranji Trophy following India’s 3-1 loss to Australia in the five-Test series Down Under.
- 7 days ago 14 Jan 25, 11:47pm -
- Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of Month for December 2024
Leading India's attack single-handedly, Bumrah relentlessly kept Australian batsmen under intense pressure, claiming 22 wickets in three Tests in December last year at an outstanding average of 14.22.
- 8 days ago 14 Jan 25, 5:50pm -
- BCCI considering reducing presence of wives on tours, barring managers on team bus
The steps which could be taken moving forward will limit the presence of wives and other family members on assignments to a maximum of two weeks if the tour is 45 days or more
- 8 days ago 14 Jan 25, 5:43pm -
- IRE W vs IND W: India aim for clean sweep in final ODI vs Ireland
With another power-packed batting performance, the Indian team will be aiming to continue their impressive run and finish on a high note
- 8 days ago 14 Jan 25, 2:48pm -
- How prolific Karun refined and redefined his career with Vidarbha
The 33-year-old batter, who holds the record for most List-A runs without being dismissed, hopes and believes he can play for India again
- 9 days ago 13 Jan 25, 9:09pm -
- 14-year-old Ira Jadhav smashes 346, sets record for highest U-19 score by an Indian
This is also the highest score in Youth List A matches by an Indian but the world record in the segment stands in the name of Lizelle Lee of South Africa, who made 427 in 2010 in a domestic match
- 9 days ago 13 Jan 25, 10:45am -
- ICC Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead Australia’s big guns
All-rounders Matt Short and Aaron Hardie as well as quick bowler Nathan Ellis are the least experienced international players in the squad with less than a dozen ODIs each.
- 9 days ago 13 Jan 25, 9:20am -
- IPL 2025: Punjab Kings announce Shreyas Iyer as skipper
Shreyas Iyer named as the captain of PBKS for upcoming IPL season after leading KKR to 2024 title triumph
- 9 days ago 13 Jan 25, 8:01am -
- Rohit, Kohli and other national team players advised to play upcoming Ranji game
- 9 days ago 12 Jan 25, 11:23pm -
- Champions Trophy team selection deferred after BCCI’s missive to ICC
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played from March 21 till May 25, with Kolkata expected to host the opener and the final
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 8:18pm -
- India vs Ireland Women’s ODI series - Scoreboard
India dominates with the bat as Jemimah Rodrigues shines, Deepti Sharma and Priya Mishra bowl 5 of Ireland out
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 7:09pm -
- Devajit Saikia elected as BCCI secretary, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is treasurer
They both were elected unopposed after being the only ones to file nomination for the posts vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar.
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 3:23pm -
- Bangladesh omit Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das from Champions Trophy squad
On-field umpires Steve O'Shaughnessy and David Millns made the report, which was termed “shocking” by Bangladesh Cricket Board officials
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 3:07pm -
- Ireland's Aimee Maguire reported for suspect bowling action during series against India
The 18-year-old had claimed 3 for 57 from eight overs during Friday's ODI which Ireland lost by six wickets
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 11:53am -
- IND W vs IRE W: Jemimah’s maiden ton sets up 116-run win and seals series for India
India scored a massive 370 for five riding on three half-centuries and a ton before restricting Ireland to 254 for 7 in the stipulated 50 overs.
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 11:12am -
- Proteas have copped unfair criticism, won't write them off for WTC final: AB de Villiers
The Proteas did draw a two-match series against India at home but didn't play the other leading Test sides like Australia and England. Their board was severely criticised for sending a team full of rookies to New Zealand as the senior players had to be made available for the SA20 back home
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 11:01am -
- Fresh blow for Shakib, fails second bowling action test ahead of Champions Trophy
Shakib had earlier failed an independent assessment of his bowling action at Loughborough University, an ICC-accredited testing center in the UK. The result, which was reported on December 15, 2024, had already prevented him from bowling his left-arm spin in any format
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 10:50am -
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand names young pacers O’Rourke, Smith and Sears
Mitchell Santner will be leading New Zealand to a major tournament for the first time. He offers a spin bowling option along with Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra.
- 10 days ago 12 Jan 25, 10:05am -
- BCCI meets Gambhir, Rohit, other key members
The meeting was attended by Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, joint secretary Devajit Saikia (who on Sunday will take over as the BCCI secretary) and former secretary Jay Shah
- 10 days ago 11 Jan 25, 11:09pm -
- Shami returns to India squad for England T20Is; Axar appointed as Suryakumar’s deputy
BCCI reviews the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, discusses the role of the coaching staff and contemplates charting out the transition of the longer format squads
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 9:34pm -
- IND WOM vs IRE WOM: India eyes another complete performance from youngsters to seal ODI series against Ireland
Despite fielding a relatively inexperienced side, Indian women enjoyed a perfect day in the first ODI, registering a six-wicket win to take a 1-0 series lead.
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 12:54pm -
- NZ vs SL third ODI: Sri Lanka crushes New Zealand by 140 runs
Fernando (3-26) was the chief destroyer with the new ball as New Zealand’s first five wickets tumbled inside the first seven overs.
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 10:54am -
- ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides: Shaun Pollock
Across ODIs and T20Is, batters make late movements across the crease to disturb bowlers’ line and lengths and they end up giving wides.
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 10:42am -
- BCCI assures Bombay High Court to pay all the due fees of police in two weeks
The Bombay High Court in August 2024, had slammed the Maharashtra government’s decision to reduce the rate of police protection fees for IPL T20 cricket matches.
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 9:29am -
- Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket again
Tamim’s first retirement came in July 2023 during an emotional press conference, a decision he reversed within 24 hours after an intervention by Bangladesh's then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
- 11 days ago 11 Jan 25, 9:24am -
- Cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy gets a rousing reception in Visakhapatnam
Nitish was lauded for his performances, which also included his maiden ton at Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
- 11 days ago 10 Jan 25, 10:44pm -
- Vijay Hazare Trophy | Knockouts is about handling pressure and we should have done that: TN skipper Sai Kishore
The head coach Balaji adds that the team should have done a better job at curbing extras while bowling
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 7:00pm -
- CRICKET | Sachin Baby confident of regaining full fitness before Ranji Trophy
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 6:37pm -
- IND WOM vs IRE WOM first ODI: Pratika, Tejal smash fifties as India cruise to six-wicket win
Spinner Priya Mishra was the most successful India bowler, returning figures of 2/56
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 5:56pm -
- In-form Varun could be a dark horse as Champions Trophy selection looms
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 5:33pm -
- Former India pacer Varun Aaron retires from ‘representative cricket’
The 35-year-old, who made his international debut in 2011, played nine ODIs and as many Tests for India. He had retired from red-ball cricket last year.
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 4:21pm -
- Hindi not national language, it is official language: former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin called upon the youth to pursue excellence and continue to learn even after completing their formal education.
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 2:39pm -
- PCB rubbishes speculation about Champions Trophy being moved out of country
The venues in Pakistan organising the tournament are Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi's National Bank Stadium, while India will play all its matches in Dubai.
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 1:37pm -
- Smashed window of St. George Park’s press box awaits Rinku Singh’s autograph
India is not expected to tour South Africa anytime soon. However, the ground staff missed a chance to get Rinku's autograph when India were here for a T20 engagement in November last year.
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 1:08pm -
- ICC chairman Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI at its SGM
Jay Shah became the youngest ICC chairman after he was elected unopposed in August last year and took over the prestigious post on December 1.
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 12:44pm -
- Ashwin backs Rishabh Pant, says ‘yet to realise full potential’
The point is finding that middle game. If he combines all of it, he will score 100 runs every game, says R. Ashwin
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 12:38pm -
- Uthappa holds Kohli indirectly responsible for cutting short Yuvraj's career
Uthappa revealed that Yuvraj asked for a point deduction in the fitness test but was denied any leniency by the team management
- 12 days ago 10 Jan 25, 11:43am -