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08 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips registers his maiden ODI century: Key stats

In the first match of the tri-nation ODI series, Glenn Phillips's century helped New Zealand set a mammoth target for Pakistan.

08 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

Rohit, Gambhir decided Iyer's exclusion from initial XI against England

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has revealed that captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir decided to exclude Shreyas Iyer from the original playing XI for the first ODI.

08 Feb 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats

Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

India's batting coach confirms Virat Kohli's availability for 2nd ODI

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed Virat Kohli's availability for the second ODI against England.

08 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Pakistan PM predicts tough match against arch-rivals India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the significance of his country's cricket team defeating India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

08 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell hits his 6th fifty in ODIs: Key stats

Daryl Mitchell hit a sensational 81-run knock from 84 balls in the ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Karun Nair

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century rescues Vidarbha against Tamil Nadu

Seasoned Vidarbha batsman Karun Nair produced a stellar performance in the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy against Tamil Nadu.

08 Feb 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Zaheer Khan predicts delayed ODI debut for Varun Chakravarthy

Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has hinted that spinner Varun Chakravarthy's ODI debut could face a delay.

08 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 46th half-century in ODI cricket: Stats

Kane Williamson hit a sublime 58-run knock against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series opener on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

BCB to manage pending payments for BPL 2024-25 overseas players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stepped up to clear the dues of all international players, who were signed from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) draft.

08 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Ex-coach Bangar recalls Shubman Gill's 1st net session for India

Former Indian batting coach, Sanjay Bangar, has recalled Shubman Gill's first-ever net session with the senior national team.

08 Feb 2025

Travis Head

Konstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star

Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.

08 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

The much-awaited Tri-Nation series has finally kicked off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

08 Feb 2025

Dwayne Bravo

Rashid Khan eyes unprecedented 1,000-wicket mark in T20 cricket

Celebrated Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has set his eyes on an unprecedented T20 achievement.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Nasser Hussain highlights England's white-ball struggles ahead of 2nd ODI

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has stressed the importance of the next few months for England's white-ball cricket team.

08 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish 550 Test wickets

Nathan Lyon, the veteran Australian off-spinner, has reached a remarkable career milestone- 550 wickets in Test cricket.

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.

08 Feb 2025

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev's stern advice to Rohit Sharma amid poor form

Indian cricket team skipper, Rohit Sharma, is now battling a major slump.

08 Feb 2025

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his third Test fifer against Australia: Stats 

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star performer on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra hails Afghanistan's spin attack ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan's spin attack as their biggest weapon in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

08 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey surpasses Gilchrist's record with 156-run knock in Galle

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Key stats of Barabati Stadium

The Barabati Stadium in Cuttack will host the second ODI between India and England on Sunday.

2nd ODI preview: Can England bounce back against India? 

The Indian cricket team will lock horns with England in the second ODI of a three-match series.

08 Feb 2025

Axar Patel

Axar Patel's performance could sideline Rishabh Pant in CT: Manjrekar

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has hinted that Axar Patel's brilliant show in the first ODI against England may well keep Rishabh Pant out of the playing XI.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman clarifies reason behind his exclusion from Pakistan team

Fakhar Zaman, a linchpin of Pakistan's cricket team, has now explained why he was dropped from the squad temporarily last year.

08 Feb 2025

Lockie Ferguson

Champions Trophy: Lockie Ferguson's participation uncertain due to hamstring injury

New Zealand's star pacer Lockie Ferguson has picked up a hamstring injury during Qualifier 1 of the ongoing ILT20 tournament.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Suryakumar Yadav's batting struggles persist in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's batting woes continue.

08 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin lauds Jadeja's skills, calls him 'more gifted'

Ravindra Jadeja, a mainstay of India's cricket team for more than a decade, has received praise from fellow cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

08 Feb 2025

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag wants this 2011 WC hero to join ILT20

Former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert Virender Sehwag has wished for retired Indian players to play in the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20) tournament.

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell overwhelmed by RCB fans in India

Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old English all-rounder, has thanked the Indian cricket fans for their overwhelming support.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

A look back at India's 2009 Champions Trophy campaign

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

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

#Flashback: India's journey to 2013 ICC Champions Trophy triumph

The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by England and Wales.

08 Feb 2025

FA Cup

FA Cup: Harry Maguire's late goal helps Manchester United progress

Manchester United booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, courtesy of a last-minute goal from Harry Maguire.

Sairaj Bahutule to join Rajasthan Royals as spin bowling coach

Former Indian cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to rejoin the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as a spin bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Fortune Barishal retain Bangladesh Premier League title with thrilling chase

Fortune Barishal have successfully defended their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title in a thrilling finale.

Kate Cross expresses disappointment over WPL withdrawal: Details here

Kate Cross expressed her disappointment over her withdrawal from the Women's Premier League.

07 Feb 2025

Aston Villa

Emery acknowledges 'huge challenge' of reviving Rashford's career at Villa

Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery has admitted the mammoth task he has at hand to revive Marcus Rashford's career.

07 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Suryakumar Yadav anticipates favorable Eden Gardens pitch for Ranji quarter-final

Mumbai's star player Suryakumar Yadav has shown optimism toward the Eden Gardens pitch ahead of their 2024/25 Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Haryana.

07 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024/25 quarter-finals: Players to watch out for

The quarter-final stage of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season is set to get underway from February 8 onward.