Cricket News

Sydney Test: Can Pakistan avoid whitewash against Australia?

Australia will look to extend their dominance over Pakistan in the third and final Test.

01 Jan 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan seek their third Test victory at SCG: Stats

Pakistan will fight to avoid a whitewash as they meet hosts Australia in the third and final Test.

01 Jan 2024

David Warner

David Warner retires from ODI cricket: Decoding his stellar stats

One of Australia's finest white-ball batters, David Warner has announced his retirement from international cricket.

01 Jan 2024

David Warner

David Warner announces ODI retirement ahead of farewell Test: Details

Veteran Australian opener David Warner has confirmed that he has retired from ODIs.

31 Dec 2023

David Warner

David Warner owns four Test centuries at the SCG: Stats

Australia's veteran opener David Warner is playing his last career Test. Warner will bid adieu at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as Australia face Pakistan in the final encounter.

31 Dec 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Seven Indian players bolster NewsBytes ODI XI of 2023  

The year 2023 saw the resurgence of One-Day Internationals due to the ICC Cricket World Cup that concluded in November. Other formats ran in the background throughout the year.

31 Dec 2023

Megan Schutt

Decoding the top wicket-takers in women's T20Is (2023)

The year has come to an end and some exceptional WT20I performances were coinciding with the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup.

Australia maintain a perfect record in WODI series versus India

Australia eked past India in the second Women's ODI to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Decoding the top run-scorers in women's T20Is (2023)

2023 was action-packed with plenty of women's T20 clashes with Australia winning the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup. There were plenty of ups and downs but a few batters consistently scored runs for their teams.

31 Dec 2023

Ashleigh Gardner

Decoding the top wicket-takers in women's ODIs (2023)

2023 saw many exhilarating WODI clashes between different teams. Players showcased their skills but there was a massive influx of young bowlers this year.

31 Dec 2023

Beth Mooney

Decoding the top run-scorers in women's ODIs (2023)

On the last day of 2023, we take a look at the most consistent batters in WODIs this year. There was plenty of action throughout the year but only a few batters were able to stand out and pile up runs.

31 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding the best bowling spells (T20Is) for India in 2023

India's record in 2023 (T20Is) was rather decent. The Men in Blue featured in 23 matches while winning 15 of them and losing seven (NR: 1).

31 Dec 2023

Test Cricket

NewsBytes Test XI of 2023: Williamson, Jadeja among others star 

The year 2023 saw the resurgence of One-Day Internationals due to the ICC Cricket World Cup that concluded in November.

India eye their first-ever Test win in Cape Town: Stats 

South Africa ended India's bid to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow Nation by beating them in the Boxing Day match.

31 Dec 2023

Big Bash League

BBL 2023-24: Matthew Short completes 2,000 T20 runs with half-century 

Adelaide Strikers captain Matthew Short has raced past 2,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Who is Neil Brand? South Africa's makeshift Test captain

Cricket South Africa has named a rookie 14-member squad for their two-Test tour of New Zealand in February.

31 Dec 2023

Steve Smith

Australia vs Pakistan: Steve Smith averages 72.64 at SCG (Tests)

Having won the first two Tests, Australia will fight for a whitewash in the third and final game against Pakistan.

31 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins: Decoding his achievements as Australia's captain in 2023

2023 will be a year to remember for Pat Cummins who powered Australia to two ICC titles.

31 Dec 2023

Adam Milne

Adam Milne completes 50 T20I wickets: Key stats

Veteran New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has completed 50 wickets in T20I cricket.

31 Dec 2023

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner registers his best T20I figures as NZ captain

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 17 runs (DLS method) in the third and deciding T20I as the series ended in a 1-1 draw.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in 3rd T20I, series ends 1-1

New Zealand have thrashed Bangladesh by 17 runs (DLS method) in the third and final T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

30 Dec 2023

Richa Ghosh

Richa Ghosh hammers career-best 96 in WODIs: Key stats

Indian women's cricket team batter Richa Ghosh slammed a career-best ODI score of 96 versus Australia Women in the second encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

30 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Five contenders to win the prestigious title

The Ranji Trophy 2024 edition will be starting from January 5 and teams are ready to fight for the crown.

Phoebe Litchfield smashes her fourth WODI fifty: Key stats

Australian women's cricket team opener Phoebe Litchfield hammered a second successive ODI fifty versus India Women.

30 Dec 2023

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry clocks her 34th WODI fifty: Key stats

Australian women's cricket team star all-rounder Ellyse Perry hammered a 50-run knock in the second ODI encounter versus India Women at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

30 Dec 2023

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma claims her second WODI fifer: Key stats

Indian women's cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma claimed a solid five-wicket haul versus Australia Women in the second ODI at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday.

Australia Women post 258/8 versus India Women in 2nd ODI

Australia Women posted a decent score of 258/8 versus the Indian women's cricket team in the second ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

30 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Shubman Gill vs Abhimanyu Easwaran: Decoding their First-Class stats

India suffered an innings defeat in the opening Test against South Africa in Centurion.

30 Dec 2023

Nathan Lyon

Decoding the best bowling performances (Tests) in 2023

Fans of Test cricket witnessed some scintillating action in the year 2023.

Decoding the best Test knocks in year 2023

Though ODI cricket dominated the cricket calendar in 2023, a significant amount of Test cricket was also played.

Decoding the highest wicket-takers (Tests) in the year 2023

It is a famous adage that batters win you matches but bowlers win you tournaments.

30 Dec 2023

Steve Smith

Decoding the highest run-scorers (Tests) in the year 2023

ODI cricket dominated the year 2023 due to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

3rd T20I: Bangladesh eye historic series win against NZ 

New Zealand will fight to avoid a series defeat in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh.

30 Dec 2023

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz becomes Afghanistan's third centurion in T20Is: Stats

Afghanistan's dashing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz smoked a fine century in the T20I series opener against the United Arab Emirates on Friday (December 29).

29 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Players to watch out for

The 2024 edition of the Ranji Trophy is all set to start on January 5 as teams gear up to fight for the crown.

2nd WODI: Can India bounce back against the mighty Australians?

Indian women's cricket team will eye redemption when they face Australia in the second ODI in Mumbai on Saturday.

29 Dec 2023

Big Bash League

Mujeeb Ur Rahman completes 250 T20 wickets: Decoding his stats

Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman unlocked a new milestone in his career.

29 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's five successive losses in SENA countries (Tests)

South Africa thrashed India by an innings and 32 runs in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

Australia defeat Pakistan in Melbourne: Decoding the 2023-25 WTC table

Australia reigned over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne by 79 runs to take a 2-0 lead.

29 Dec 2023

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc completes 50 Test wickets against Pakistan with four-fer

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has completed 50 wickets against Pakistan in Test cricket.