Cricket News

Australia vs West Indies Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

After demolishing Pakistan 3-0, Australia are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting January 17. Adelaide and Brisbane will host the two games.

13 Jan 2024

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Uncapped Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests: Decoding his journey

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has earned his maiden Team India call-up.

Here's why David Teeger was removed as SA's Under-19 captain

David Teeger has been removed as South Africa's Under-19 captain a week ahead of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024.

13 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Team India's squad announced for first two England Tests: Takeaways

The Indian cricket team squad has been announced for the first two Test matches versus England.

13 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Hosts aim to seal series

India thrashed Afghanistan by six wickets in the opening T20I clash on Thursday. The hosts will aim to wrap up the series at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 14.

12 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Sagar Udeshi shines with 7/82 versus Baroda

Sagar Udeshi was the pick of the bowlers for Puducherry on Day 1 against Baroda in their 2024 Ranji Trophy encounter on Friday.

12 Jan 2024

Virat Singh

Ranji Trophy 2024: Virat Singh hammers his 10th First-Class century

Virat Singh played a captain's knock for Jharkhand on Day 1 of their encounter against Maharashtra at the 2024 Ranji Trophy on Friday.

NZ beat Pakistan in T20I series opener; Mitchell, Southee shine

New Zealand have defeated Pakistan by 46 runs in the opener of the five-T20I series in Auckland.

12 Jan 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee becomes first bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets

Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has scripted history by becoming the first bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets.

12 Jan 2024

Jayant Yadav

Ranji Trophy 2024, Jayant Yadav claims 5/42 against Saurashtra: Stats

Jayant Yadav was the pick of the Haryana bowlers on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy 2024 clash against Saurashtra.

12 Jan 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam gets to 9,500 runs in T20 cricket: Stats

Veteran Pakistan batter Babar Azam has completed 9,500 runs in T20 cricket.

12 Jan 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam accomplishes 3,500 runs in T20I cricket: Stats

Babar Azam has become the first Pakistan batter to accomplish 3,500 runs in T20I cricket.

12 Jan 2024

Shaheen Afridi

1st T20I: Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi shine against New Zealand

Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Abbas Afridi returned with three-wicket hauls in the opening T20I against New Zealand in Auckland.

12 Jan 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell slams his second T20I fifty against Pakistan: Stats

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell smoked a sensational half-century against Pakistan in the T20I series opener in Auckland.

12 Jan 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson accomplishes 2,500 runs in T20I cricket

New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson has completed 2,500 runs in T20I cricket.

12 Jan 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga scripts these unique records in ODI cricket: Stats

Wanindu Hasaranga starred in Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

12 Jan 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis registers his 27th ODI fifty: Key stats

Sri Lanka ODI cricket team captain Kusal Mendis hammered a sensational 66*-run knock in the third and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka win their seventh bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday to seal the series by a 2-0 margin.

11 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube smashes his career-best T20I score: Key stats

India beat Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

India extend their winning streak against Afghanistan, win Mohali T20I

India beat Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at a chilly Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

11 Jan 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga claims his fourth five-wicket haul in ODIs: Stats

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ran past the Zimbabwe batting order with a terrific five-wicket haul at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Afghanistan record their highest T20I total against India (158/5) 

India restricted Afghanistan to 158/5 in the 1st T20I at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma elects to field

India and Afghanistan kick start the three-match T20I series at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

NZ vs PAK, 1st T20I: Who will draw first blood? 

New Zealand are set to host Pakistan in a five-T20I series, starting January 12. The series opener will be held at Eden Park, Auckland.

Sri Lanka eye series win against Zimbabwe: 3rd ODI preview 

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 11.

10 Jan 2024

Sandeep Lamichhane

Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to eight years in prison: Details

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane's career seems to have come to an end.

10 Jan 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav averages 13.81 in T20Is (bowling): Decoding his stats

All eyes will be on Kuldeep Yadav when India take on Afghanistan in the first T20I at the MCA Stadium in Mohali on Thursday.

10 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli

India vs Afghanistan: Rohit, Jaiswal to open; Virat Kohli rested 

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday, confirmed that Virat Kohli will miss the 1st T20I in Mohali against Afghanistan due to personal reasons.

10 Jan 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer to feature in Ranji Trophy after five years 

Indian's Shreyas Iyer has been named in the Mumbai XI for their second match of the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy against Andhra Pradesh, starting January 12.

10 Jan 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series versus India: Details

Afghanistan ace spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series versus India, starting January 11.

10 Jan 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Pat Cummins goes second in ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has displaced South Africa's Kagiso Rabada to go second in the ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

Pakistan eye second T20I series win in New Zealand: Stats

New Zealand are set to host Pakistan in a five-match T20I series, starting January 12.

10 Jan 2024

Steven Smith

Steven Smith to open for Australia in Tests: Key takeaways

In an interesting development, Steven Smith has been picked as Australia's opener for the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies.

10 Jan 2024

Accidents

52-year-old Mumbai man dies during cricket match: Details here

In a disturbing piece of news, a 52-year-old businessman from Bhayandar passed away while playing cricket in Matunga, Mumbai.

10 Jan 2024

Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney completes 900 WT20I runs against India: Key stats

Australian batter Beth Mooney starred with a 52*-run knock against India in the 3rd WT20I at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

09 Jan 2024

Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy smashes half-century in her 150th WT20I: Key stats

Alyssa Healy made her 150th WT20I memorable as she guided Australia to a one-sided win in Navi Mumbai.

Australia beat India in 3rd WT20I, win series 2-1: Stats

Australia won the three-match WT20I series 2-1 after beating India in the decider at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

09 Jan 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur averaged 4.3 in Australia series (across formats): Stats

The poor run of Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur with the bat continues.

3rd WT20I: India smash 147/6 against Australia; Richa Ghosh shines  

India smashed 147/6 against Australia in the 3rd and final Women's T20I at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: ICC rates Newlands pitch 'unsatisfactory'

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on January 9, rated the pitch used in the 2nd Test between South Africa and India at Newlands as "unsatisfactory", as per the ICC Pitch and Outfield monitoring process.