Cricket News

Bangladesh captain confident ahead of Test series vs India

Bangladesh cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform well in the upcoming Test series against India and South Africa.

06 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant compares coaching styles of Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has drawn a comparison between the coaching styles of current head coach Gautam Gambhir and his predecessor Rahul Dravid.

Teams winning 150+ chases with most balls remaining in T20s

Australia trumped Scotland in the first T20I of their 2024 tour in Edinburgh, chasing down a target of 155 in just 58 balls.

05 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root eyes these milestones in third Test versus SL

Joe Root, who is enjoying a dream Test series against Sri Lanka, would be raring to shine once again in the third and final match to be held at Kennington Oval, London.

Highest targets achieved inside 10 overs in men's T20Is

Australia hammered Scotland in the 1st T20I at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

A look at highest individual T20 scores without a four

The seventh match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors, witnessed a record-equaling display of power-hitting.

05 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Decoding the fastest fifties by Australian batters in T20Is

T20Is, the shortest format of the game, has delivered thrilling and explosive batting performances over the years.

05 Sep 2024

Ireland Cricket

Ireland cricketer Simi Singh battling life-threatening health issues

Ireland's all-rounder Simi Singh is currently facing serious health issues, as confirmed by the Irish cricket board on Thursday.

ICC announces Men's Player of the Month nominees for August

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for its Men's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

05 Sep 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

When Sachin Tendulkar advised Ajmal to dismiss Pietersen using doosra

Former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Ajmal has revealed an intriguing incident from his cricketing career, involving Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.

NZ cricket team reaches India for one-off Test against Afghanistan

The New Zealand cricket team has landed in India, marking the beginning of their tour.

05 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Decoding batters with the highest individual powerplay scores in T20Is

The first six overs in T20 cricket is the most crucial period for both teams.

05 Sep 2024

Axar Patel

Duleep Trophy: Manav Suthar's spectacular catch sends back Axar Patel

The 2024 Duleep Trophy kicked off on September 5 with a thrilling match between India C and India D at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.

ICC Women's Player of the Month: Here are the nominations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

CPL 2024: Patriots-Warriors match registers 42 sixes, equals T20 record 

The seventh match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors, witnessed a record-equaling display of power-hitting.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: 19-year-old Musheer Khan slams ton for India B

19-year-old batter Musheer Khan slammed a superb century for India B against India A on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru.

Decoding teams with the highest powerplay totals in T20Is

Australia smashed the highest powerplay score in T20Is, attaing the record against Scotland in the first match of their 2024 tour.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Gill spoils Rishabh Pant's comeback with stunning catch

Indian batter Rishabh Pant's much-awaited return to red-ball cricket was cut short after he faced only 10 balls in the first innings of Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B.

05 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan-England Test series might be shifted due to construction delays

The upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England, initially scheduled for October, may be relocated to another country.

BCCI's AGM to be held in Bengaluru on September 29

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bengaluru.

05 Sep 2024

Brendon McCullum

Injured Jos Buttler to miss Australia T20Is; Salt named captain

England's limited-overs skipper, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out of their impending T20I series against Australia due to a right calf injury.

05 Sep 2024

Sydney Sixers

Matthew Mott appointed as Sydney Sixers's assistant coach

Matthew Mott, the former head coach of England men's cricket team, has been appointed as the new assistant coach for the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Sixers. He has signed a three-year contract with the club.

05 Sep 2024

Axar Patel

Duleep Trophy, Axar Patel hammers 86 for India D: Stats

India's all-format all-rounder, Axar Patel, smashed a superb 86-run knock on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2024 encounter between India D and India C at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur.

05 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

'Batting alongside Rohit Sharma an incredible experience': Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal, an emerging talent across formats, has credited his captain Rohit Sharma for significantly contributing to his professional development.

05 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli tops list of highest tax-paying cricketers in FY24

Virat Kohli, the renowned Indian cricketer, has emerged as the highest taxpayer among sports personalities for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 (FY24).

05 Sep 2024

Sports

Mongolia bowled out for 10, joint-lowest men's T20I total: Stats 

In a stunning display at the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A in Bangi, Singapore bowled Mongolia out for just 10 runs.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Sanju Samson replaces injured Ishan Kishan in Duleep Trophy

Sanju Samson, the talented Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has replaced Ishan Kishan in the India D squad for their opening 2024 Duleep Trophy encounter against India C.

04 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

R Sridhar reveals challenges in coaching Rishabh Pant

R Sridhar, who served as the Indian cricket team's fielding coach from the year 2014 to 2021, has shared his experiences of working with various players.

Australia register the highest powerplay total in T20Is: Details here

The Australian cricket team has registered the highest powerplay total in T20Is.

04 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head smashes joint-fastest T20I half-century for Australia: Key stats

Australian batter Travis Head has smashed the joint-fastest T20I half-century for his side.

04 Sep 2024

Surrey

Vitality Blast, England all-rounder Sam Curran shines for Surrey: Watch

Surrey secured their place in the 2024 Vitality Blast finals day, following a five-wicket triumph over Durham at The Kia Oval.

BCB, ECB officials meet to discuss Women's T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have held a meeting to discuss the upcoming Women's Twenty20 World Cup.

04 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Team India cannot overlook visitors Bangladesh in upcoming Test series

The Indian cricket team will be wary of the Bangladesh side visiting for a two-match Test series, starting September 19 onward.

04 Sep 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes lauds Brendon McCullum's appointment as England's white-ball coach

Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper, was appointed as the head coach of England's white-ball teams.

04 Sep 2024

Prasidh Krishna

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna to miss Duleep Trophy 2024 opener

The India A team, led by Shubman Gill, has suffered a significant blow ahead of the Duleep Trophy 2024.

04 Sep 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill attributes Test success to improved defensive game

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has attributed his recent success in Test cricket against England, to enhancements in his "defensive game."

04 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is India's top-ranked batter in ODI, Test Rankings

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is the nation's top-ranked player in the ICC ODI and Test Rankings for Batters.

04 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam suffers further dip in ICC Test Rankings: Details

After a poor performance in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at home, Pakistan's Babar Azam dropped further in the ICC Test Rankings for Batters.

04 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Bangladesh: When will BCCI announce Test squad?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.

02 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam goes 16 Test innings without 50-plus score: Stats 

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Babar Azam, is experiencing a challenging phase in his Test career.