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07 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

07 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin responds to Rohit Sharma's reaction on poor form

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, recently lost his cool at a press conference when asked about the change in format post his dismal performance on the Test tour of Australia.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Omarzai aims to inspire Afghanistan's youth with historic ICC award

Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by becoming the first-ever player from Afghanistan to win the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.

07 Feb 2025

Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar lauds Iyer's comeback, highlights importance of domestic cricket

Former Indian cricketer and now commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar, has lauded Shreyas Iyer for his phenomenal return to international cricket.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC unveils official anthem for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official anthem, 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke,' for the upcoming Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment completed, BCCI awaits for medical report

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment has been completed at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, with a detailed medical report expected within the next 24 hours.

Wrestling Federation of India reverts to old office amid ban

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has been compelled to return to its old premises, owing to an active ban by the Sports Ministry.

07 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka

Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia

Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Shafali Verma

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' Shafali Verma aims for strong comeback

Delhi Capitals' star opener, Shafali Verma, is all set for a powerful comeback in the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ponting surprised by Shreyas Iyer's absence from Indian cricket team

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer's absence from the Indian team in recent years.

07 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan meet New Zealand in ODI tri-series opener: Preview

The much-anticipated ODI tri-series, involving cricketing giants Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa is all set to get underway.

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub to miss tournament, confirms PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Kevin Pietersen awestruck by Rohit's 'aura' in 1st ODI

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has expressed his admiration for the 'aura' surrounding India's Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma.

07 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton

Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Dhawan equates India-Pakistan match in Champions Trophy to war

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has underscored the high stakes of the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IPL is leader of franchise cricket: Graeme Smith

South Africa's T20 league (SA20) commissioner Graeme Smith has hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the undisputed king of franchise cricket.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Harshit Rana ready to take on death-over challenge in ODIs

Indian cricket's next big thing, Harshit Rana, has said he is ready to take the onus of bowling in death overs in ODIs.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details 

Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's dismal campaign in 2004 Champions Trophy 

Often dubbed as the "mini World Cup," the ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket history.

Sam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement

Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Iyer's revelation about his ODI spot leaves Aakash Chopra baffled

Shreyas Iyer, a key player in India's cricket team, recently revealed that he wasn't initially picked for the first One Day International (ODI) match in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Zaheer Khan lauds Shreyas Iyer's match-winning knock against England

Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has praised Shreyas Iyer for his game-changing performance in the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Raina backs Rohit to regain form ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is confident that skipper Rohit Sharma will bounce back from his current slump, ahead of the Champions Trophy.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Here's how India were named joint-winners of 2002 Champions Trophy

In a twist of fate, the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy ended in a joint victory for India and Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

Saurav Ganguly's consecutive centuries headlined India's 2000 Champions Trophy campaign

India are among the teams to watch out for in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is all set to kick off from February 19.

07 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

These Indian spinners own 600-plus international wickets

Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite club of Indian cricketers after he took three wickets in the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)

Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.

07 Feb 2025

England Cricket Board

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the national team will play their scheduled Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.

07 Feb 2025

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reminisces historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan

India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he looked back at his phenomenal 10/74 against Pakistan in 1999.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

How India fared at the inaugural Champions Trophy? 

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is all set to kick off from February 19, with Pakistan and UAE being the co-hosts of the competition.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Harshit Rana snubs 'concussion substitute' controversy after impressive ODI debut

India's fast bowling sensation Harshit Rana bowled a stellar spell on his ODI debut.

07 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer reveals unexpected call-up for first ODI against England

In a surprising turn of events, Shreyas Iyer revealed that he wasn't initially picked to play in India's first One Day International (ODI) against England in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill confirms Virat Kohli's return for 2nd ODI 

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that Virat Kohli will be fit to feature in the second ODI against England in Cuttack.

06 Feb 2025

Axar Patel

Axar Patel slams vital 52 in 1st ODI versus England

Axar Patel showed his heroics with the bat in the first ODI versus England in Nagpur on Thursday.

India beat England in first home ODI since 2023 WC 

India claimed a four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

06 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill slams half-century in maiden ODI innings as vice-captain

Shubman Gill, India's newly-appointed ODI vice-captain, slammed a fine half-century in the 1st ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

06 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.

06 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)

Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Harshit Rana credits Rohit Sharma for successful ODI debut: Details

Promising Indian pacer Harshit Rana has credited team captain Rohit Sharma for his successful One Day International (ODI) debut against England in Nagpur.