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Gerald Coetzee to miss ODI tri-series, Champions Trophy with injury

Hours after being named in the South Africa squad, star pacer Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan with a groin injury.

05 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

England captain Jos Buttler unsure about future of ODI cricket

England cricket team captain, Jos Buttler, is not sure about the future of One-Day International (ODI) cricket.

Ian Healy backs Boland over Josh Hazlewood in Test cricket

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has backed Scott Boland as a better option than Josh Hazlewood in the Aussies' Test pace-attack.

05 Feb 2025

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant pledges 10% of commercial earnings to his foundation

Star Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has promised to donate 10% of his commercial earnings to the Rishabh Pant Foundation.

05 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma hints at Varun Chakravarthy's potential inclusion 

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has hinted that spinner Varun Chakravarthy could be included in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy squad.

05 Feb 2025

Javagal Srinath

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon to skip 2025 Champions Trophy

Renowned Indian cricket officials, match referee Javagal Srinath, and umpire Nitin Menon, have decided not to participate in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

05 Feb 2025

Harry Brook

Vaughan criticizes Brook's approach against spin in India T20I series 

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has criticized Harry Brook for his approach toward spinners in the recently concluded T20I series against India.

05 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sharma

Presenting Abhishek Sharma's notable records in T20 cricket

After a sensational performance in the T20I series against England, Team India opener Abhishek Sharma witnessed a massive jump in the ICC T20I Batting Rankings.

05 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Surrey rope in Mitchell Santner for T20 Vitality Blast

Surrey have announced the signing of New Zealand's white-ball skipper, Mitchell Santner, for the majority of the upcoming T20 Vitality Blast season.

05 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Root returns! England announce XI for 1st ODI against India

The England cricket team has announced its Playing XI for the first match of the three-match ODI series against India.

Spin to play key role in 2nd Sri Lanka-Australia Test

The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on a much drier pitch than the one used for their first encounter.

05 Feb 2025

Joe Root

Jos Buttler backs Joe Root in ODI series against India

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has backed Joe Root to play a major role in the upcoming ODI series against India.

India face England in first home ODI since 2023 WC

After a thrilling T20I series, India and England are set to clash in the 1st ODI on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

05 Feb 2025

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler lauds Rohit Sharma for India's aggressive approach (ODIs)

England cricket team captain, Jos Buttler, has praised his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma for guiding India toward a more aggressive approach in one-day internationals (ODIs).

05 Feb 2025

Joe Root

Joe Root: Decoding his ODI stats versus India

England are set to face hosts India in a three-match ODI series, starting February 6.

05 Feb 2025

Gary Neville

Gary Neville criticizes Ruben Amorim's leadership at Manchester United

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has voiced his disappointment with the team's performance under Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim.

05 Feb 2025

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya eager to perform well in ICC Champions Trophy

Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya is gearing up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy with a resolve to replicate his 2022 T20 World Cup heroics against Pakistan.

SL vs AUS: Will rain play spoilsport in Galle Test?

Sri Lanka and Australia will clash in the 2nd Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 6. The match will start at 10am IST.

Ramesh Mendis returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad: Here's why

Ramesh Mendis has been recalled to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the second match against Australia.

12 umpires, including Dharmasena, to officiate in 2025 Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a total of 15 match officials for the upcoming 2025 Men's Champions Trophy.

Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview

Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.

South Africa announce initial 12-member squad for tri-series opener

South Africa have announced a 12-member squad for the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

05 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Champions Trophy: Fitness concerns loom over India's pace attack 

As the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy draws closer, Team India is dealing with fitness issues among its pacers.

Stampede-like situation in Cuttack over India vs England ODI tickets  

A stampede-like situation broke out outside the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday, as thousands of cricket lovers queued up to buy offline tickets for the second ODI between India and England.

05 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma rises to number 2 in ICC T20I Rankings

After a sensational performance in the T20I series against England, Team India opener Abhishek Sharma witnessed a massive jump in the ICC T20I Rankings for Batters on Wednesday.

05 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Champions Trophy: Shastri predicts India's prospects amidst Bumrah's potential absence

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has raised concerns about India's chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's injury.

05 Feb 2025

Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner to captain Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has been appointed captain of Gujarat Giants for the Women's Premier League (WPL).

05 Feb 2025

Manchester United

Manchester United eye 'top forward' after Marcus Rashford's loan move

Manchester United are ready to chase a "top forward" in the summer transfer window.

05 Feb 2025

Barabati Stadium

India vs England: Security boosted at Barabati Stadium 

Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha, is gearing up for the second ODI match between India and England on Sunday, February 09.

05 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit, Kohli work hard in nets ahead of England ODIs

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the first One Day International (ODI) against England.

05 Feb 2025

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum backs England to beat India in ODI series

England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, is confident his team can defeat India in the upcoming ODI series.

05 Feb 2025

Simona Halep

Simona Halep retires from tennis: Decoding her stats

Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 in women's tennis, Simona Halep has announced her retirement at the age of 33.

05 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai-Haryana quarter-final shifted to Kolkata from Lahli

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarter-final match between Mumbai and Haryana from Lahli to Kolkata.

PBKS coach Ricky Ponting sets news rules ahead of season

Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), has set new rules ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.

05 Feb 2025

Dwayne Bravo

Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket: Key stats

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has etched his name in history, surpassing West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket.

05 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Zaheer Khan hopeful about Mayank Yadav's return in IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor, Zaheer Khan, is hopeful of the return of fast bowler Mayank Yadav in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

05 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

BCCI seeks Rohit Sharma's future plans post-ICC Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selectors have asked Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, to explain his future plans post the ICC Champions Trophy.

05 Feb 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins 'heavily unlikely' for Champions Trophy due to injury

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has been dealt a massive blow with an ankle problem.

05 Feb 2025

Cameron Green

Australia's Cameron Green eyes return ahead of WTC final

Australian cricketer Cameron Green aims to make a Sheffield Shield comeback for Western Australia before the domestic summer ends, with plans to play County cricket in England.

04 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sharma

Shubman Gill dismisses 'toxic competition' among young Indian openers

India's ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill has dismissed the idea of "toxic competition" among the country's leading and young openers in limited-overs cricket.