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28 Jan 2025

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett slams his second T20I half-century: Key stats

England opener Ben Duckett has slammed his second half-century in T20I cricket.

3rd T20I: India elect to field against England; Shami returns

India and England are set to square off in the 3rd T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

28 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah crowned ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

28 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy return to be live-streamed: Details here

In a major development, Indian broadcasters have agreed to live-stream Virat Kohli's comeback game in the Ranji Trophy.

28 Jan 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Ranji Trophy: Why Team India stars won't feature for Mumbai

Mumbai, the Ranji Trophy defending champions, have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming Elite Group A match against Meghalaya, starting January 30 (Thursday).

28 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Rotterdam Open after Australian Open victory

Jannik Sinner, the 2025 Australian Open champion, has pulled out of the upcoming 2025 Rotterdam Open.

28 Jan 2025

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff urges Roger Federer to launch women's Laver Cup

Coco Gauff, one of the biggest names in women's tennis, has made a passionate appeal to Roger Federer to create a women's edition of the iconic Laver Cup.

28 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic

Authenticity of Novak Djokovic's injuries questioned by Toni Nadal

Tennis star Rafael Nadal's coach Toni Nadal has cast doubts over the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's perpetual injuries.

28 Jan 2025

KL Rahul

'Getting medical certificate child's play,' Sunil Gavaskar warns BCCI 

Indian cricket team veterans Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are all set to return for the final round of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy group stage.

Stuart MacGill returns to cricket amid battle over drug deal

In a major development, former Australia Test leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has made a surprising return to cricket at the age of 53.

Gongadi Trisha scores first-ever ton of U-19 Women's T20 WC

In a historic achievement, promising Indian talent Gongadi Trisha became the first-ever player to score a century in the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.

28 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

Ashwin offers advice to England batters ahead of 3rd T20I

Former Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has given some strategic advice to the England cricket team after their dismal show in the first two T20Is against India.

28 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

WCL: AB de Villiers to lead Game Changers South Africa

One of cricket's most celebrated figures, AB de Villiers, has announced his return to the sport after a four-year-long hiatus.

28 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni's T20 record: Details here

Dinesh Karthik has broken a new record in T20 cricket, going past MS Dhoni to become the highest run-scorer among Indian wicketkeepers.

28 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh on brink of breaking Haris Rauf's T20I record 

India's leading pace bowler Arshdeep Singh is on the cusp of creating cricket history in the third T20I against England.

28 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli declines captaincy offer for Delhi's Ranji Trophy match

Indian cricket icon, Virat Kohli, is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of 12 years. He will be playing for Delhi in their next match against Railways.

28 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Travis Head to open for Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as the opener for Australia's first Test against Sri Lankaa at the Galle International Stadium.

28 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting the hat-tricks by Pakistan bowlers in Test cricket

Noman Ali recently became the first spinner from Pakistan to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

Amelia Kerr name ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2024

New Zealand's cricket sensation, Amelia Kerr, has been named the winner of the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year.

India vs England 3rd T20I: Pitch report and weather forecast

The third T20I match between India and England will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday.

28 Jan 2025

Paralympics

Meet Harvinder Singh, Paralympics gold medalist and Padma Shri awardee

Celebrated Indian archer and Paralympics gold medalist Harvinder Singh has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.

28 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: South Africa hit with David Miller injury 

South Africa's cricket team is dealing with a spate of injuries to key players, just weeks ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

28 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson trains against bouncers ahead of 3rd T20I

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, who has been found wanting against England's fast bowler Jofra Archer, reached early at the Saurashtra Cricket Association ground in Rajkot on Monday.

28 Jan 2025

Jason Behrendorff

BBL: Jason Behrendorff signs 3-year deal with Melbourne Renegades

Seasoned left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff has signed a three-year contract with the Melbourne Renegades.

27 Jan 2025

Big Bash League

Mitchell Owen's joint-fastest BBL ton guides Hobart Hurricanes to title 

Mitchell Owen has created history by scoring the joint-fastest century in the Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier T20 tournament.

3rd T20I: India eye series win over England in Rajkot

India and England are set to square off in the 3rd T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, on January 28.

27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah adjudged ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 

India's premier pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah has been adjudged the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

27 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner

Will two-time Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner face tennis ban?

Reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has been entangled in a doping case that could lead to a two-year ban from tennis.

27 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli set to train with Delhi squad: Details here

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after a decade-long break.

27 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers played for wrong IPL franchise: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar has ignited a debate by saying South African legend AB de Villiers, may have picked the wrong team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024. The award honors her outstanding performance in WODI cricket during the year.

27 Jan 2025

Madison Keys

Australian Open: Madison Keys, Paula Badosa re-enter Top 10

American star Madison Keys has made a sensational return to the Top 10 in the latest WTA Rankings.

27 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev

Djokovic backs Alexander Zverev after Australian Open 2025 final loss

Alexander Zverev's quest for his maiden Grand Slam honor ended in disappointment at the 2025 Australian Open final on Sunday. The German was beaten in straight sets by Jannik Sinner.

27 Jan 2025

Chess

Chess: Why Yakubboev refused to shake hands with India's Vaishali

Uzbekistan grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has explained why he did not shake hands with India's Rameshbabu Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament.

27 Jan 2025

KL Rahul

KL Rahul's Ranji Trophy return for Karnataka confirmed: Details here 

KL Rahul will play for Karnataka in their last Ranji Trophy group stage match against Haryana.

27 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood reflects on Pakistan's humiliating defeat in Multan Test 

The West Indies cricket team has created history by beating Pakistan in the second Test of the series, marking their first Test win on Pakistani soil in 34 years.

27 Jan 2025

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka likely to miss 1st Test against Australia: Details

Sri Lankan cricketer Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the upcoming first Test against Australia in Galle, starting January 29.

27 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Riyan Parag set to return from injury, will captain Assam

Indian cricketer Riyan Parag is gearing up for his comeback after recovering from a shoulder injury. He is set to lead Assam in their last Ranji Trophy league match against Saurashtra.

BCB to sue Durbar Rajshahi over non-payment of players: Details

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will take legal action against Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Durbar Rajshahi, for not meeting payment deadlines for overseas players and hotel expenses.

27 Jan 2025

ICC Awards

Azmatullah Omarzai named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Star Afghanistan all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, has been adjudged the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old had a phenomenal 2024, especially in ODIs.