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09 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja becomes joint-most successful bowler against Joe Root (ODIs)

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his exploits against Joe Root in ODIs.

2nd ODI: England compile 304 against India; Jadeja takes three

England have racked up 304 against India in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

Ravichandran Ashwin names strongest Champions Trophy contender after Team India 

Indian cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin feels New Zealand are the leading contenders to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after Team India.

09 Feb 2025

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne retires after 100 Test matches: Decoding his stats

The International Cricket Council (ICC) paid tribute to former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne after his retirement from the game following his 100th Test.

09 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Bosch replaces injured Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

South Africa has included all-rounder Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Bowlers who can take most wickets in Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying affair, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

09 Feb 2025

Deepti Sharma

WPL 2025: Deepti Sharma appointed as UP Warriorz captain

Deepti Sharma has been appointed as the new captain of UP Warriorz for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season.

09 Feb 2025

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett races to his sixth ODI fifty: Key stats

England opener Ben Duckett has completed his sixth half-century in ODI cricket.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: England suffer massive blow, Jacob Bethell suffers injury

Team England might face a setback as all-rounder Jacob Bethell has suffered a hamstring injury just days before the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win

Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory.

Matthew Kuhnemann shines with seven wickets in Galle Test: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test in Galle, clinching their first series on Sri Lankan soil in 14 years.

09 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Chawla predicts India's playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025

Piyush Chawla, part of India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad, has predicted the playing XI for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

09 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Tri-series: Rizwan slams team's performance after loss to NZ

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan voiced his disappointment following the team's 78-run defeat to New Zealand in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where New Zealand set a challenging target of 331 runs.

09 Feb 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy becomes second-oldest ODI debutant for India: Key stats 

After a stellar T20I series, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has earned his coveted ODI cap.

09 Feb 2025

Trent Boult

Trent Boult becomes first player with this unique record (T20s)

Former New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult has made cricketing history by becoming the first player to win four T20 titles with different teams of the same franchise.

09 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis shines in Galle Test, hammers twin half-centuries: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the second Test match, played in Galle. With this win, the Australian team has swept the series 2-0.

09 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma features in his 50th ODI as captain: Stats

India and England are set to square off in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

2nd ODI: England elect to bat against India; Kohli returns

India and England are set to square off in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

09 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches

Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.

Australia whitewash Sri Lanka to further enhance WTC tally 

Australia have successfully wrapped up the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) league stage with a thumping victory over Sri Lanka.

09 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill on the brink of scripting history in ODIs

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill is on the verge of breaking a world record in the second ODI against England.

09 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests) 

Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

09 Feb 2025

Brendon McCullum

Steve Harminson criticizes England's decision to skip training session

Former England cricketer Steve Harminson has slammed the English cricket team for skipping a practice session ahead of a crucial match against India in Cuttack.

09 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Whom should Kohli replace for 2nd England ODI? Chopra opines 

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has ignited a debate on who should make way for Virat Kohli in the second ODI against England.

09 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Gambhir's strategy reportedly involves sacrificing Iyer for 2nd ODI

Shreyas Iyer, who scored a brilliant half-century in the first ODI against England, faces the possibility of being dropped for the second match.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: These batters can top run-scoring charts 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying affair, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

A look at India's performance in 2006 Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Recalling Team India's campaign at 2017 ICC Champions Trophy 

The ICC Champions Trophy, popularly known as the "mini World Cup," will start its 2025 edition on February 19.

Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut 

Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.

NZ's Rachin Ravindra under medical observation after terrifying accident

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra is under medical supervision after suffering a serious head injury.

09 Feb 2025

Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 in La Liga

The top two teams in La Liga, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, locked horns at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.

09 Feb 2025

FA Cup

Brighton overcome Chelsea to secure FA Cup 5th round spot

Brighton and Hove Albion have comfortably progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea.

09 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry take 3-fers in ODI tri-series opener

Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry took respective match-winning three-fers as New Zealand floored Pakistan by 78 runs in the ODI tri-series opener at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

New Zealand down Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener: Key stats

Pakistan suffered a defeat in the ODI tri-series opener versus New Zealand on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman surpasses 3,500 ODI runs with half-century versus NZ

Pakistan cricket team opener, Fakhar Zaman, hit a 69-ball 84 in the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara

Ranji Trophy: Chintan Gaja's 4-fer restricts Saurashtra to 216

Gujarat's skipper Chintan Gaja proved his mettle with the ball by taking four wickets in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Saurashtra.

08 Feb 2025

FA Cup

FA Cup: De Bruyne's late goal helps Manchester City progress

Manchester City booked a place in the FA Cup fifth round, following a thrilling 2-1 win over Leyton Orient.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Mulani, Kotian rescue Mumbai against Haryana (Day 1)

Day one of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw Mumbai stage a remarkable comeback against Haryana at Eden Gardens.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: MD Nidheesh's five-wicket haul restricts J&K to 228/8

MD Nidheesh's stunning five-wicket haul restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 228/8 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Pune.