Cricket News

22 Oct 2024

Mark Boucher

Kyle Verreynne smokes second Test ton, equals Mark Boucher's feat

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne has scripted history in the ongoing Test series opener against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

LA28 Olympics: New York may host cricket matches

In a major move from the West Coast to the East Coast, the 2028 Los Angeles (LA28) Olympics is mulling hosting its cricket matches in New York, as per Cricbuzz.

22 Oct 2024

Keshav Maharaj

Lower-order SA batters with Test fifties vs Bangladesh

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder registered a major milestone in his cricketing career by scoring his maiden Test half-century.

Wiaan Mulder joins elite list with maiden Test fifty

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has brought up his maiden half-century in Test cricket.

Decoding Bangladesh's lowest scores against South Africa in home Tests

South African bowlers dominated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

Steve Smith's Sheffield Shield return marred by low scores

Steve Smith, the talismanic Australian batter, has made a disappointing return to the Sheffield Shield Cricket.

22 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Michael Clarke endorses Cameron Bancroft for Test series against India

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has thrown his weight behind Cameron Bancroft's inclusion in the upcoming five-Test series against India.

22 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

IPL 2025: Mohammed Shami expresses interest in captaincy role

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has said that he is ready to lead a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB to release Maxwell; Kohli and Siraj likely retentions

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are reportedly mulling over not retaining Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

22 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Rishabh Pant fit to play 2nd Test against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant, who had suffered a knee injury during the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, has been declared fit for the Pune Test.

22 Oct 2024

Kane Williamson

Injured Kane Williamson to miss 2nd Test against India: Details 

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test match against India, which is scheduled to start on Thursday, October 24.

21 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami '100% pain-free' ahead of Australia tour 

Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has declared that he is now "100% pain-free" and keen to show his match readiness for the upcoming Australia tour.

21 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Years wherein India lost multiple Tests at home (since 2000)

New Zealand claimed an eight-wicket win over India in the recently-concluded 1st Test in Bengaluru.

21 Oct 2024

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler to miss West Indies ODIs due to injury

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies due to a persistent calf injury.

21 Oct 2024

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad: Here's why

Indian batter Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from Mumbai's squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy Group A match against Tripura.

India-New Zealand 2nd Test: Will Pune pitch favor spinners?

After an enthralling series opener, India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the 2nd Test in Pune.

21 Oct 2024

Steven Smith

Why Steven Smith moved back to number four in Tests

Australia's Steven Smith has explained why he moved from opening to batting at number four in Test matches, a decision that was prompted by opinions of teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne.

21 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Taijul Islam becomes second Bangladesh bowler to 200 Test wickets

Taijul Islam has written his name in the history of Bangladeshi cricket, by becoming the fastest player from his country to take 200 wickets in Test cricket.

Dhaka Test: Bangladesh bowled out; SA lose six wickets  

South Africa majorly dominated a low-scoring Day 1 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

21 Oct 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara scripts records with 18th FC double-hundred 

Indian batting talisman Cheteshwar Pujara has added another feather to his illustrious cap by scoring his 18th First-Class double-century.

21 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Fastest bowlers to complete 300 Test wickets (balls taken)

South African pacer merchant Kagiso Rabada scripted history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets in terms of balls taken.

2024 Women's T20 World Cup: A look at prize money

New Zealand's women's cricket team has scripted history by winning their maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Decoding bowlers with most wickets in a WT20 WC edition

New Zealand's Amelia Kerr set a new record in the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, becoming the most successful bowler in a single edition.

21 Oct 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL: Pravin Amre to leave Delhi Capitals after nine years

Delhi Capitals (DC) assistant coach Pravin Amre is set to leave the franchise ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, the Times of India reported on October 21.

IPL 2025 mega auction likely to be held in Riyadh

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is likely to be held in Raiyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25.

21 Oct 2024

Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad creates history in Ranji Trophy with twin tons

The talented Abdul Samad has become the first player from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to score two centuries in a Ranji Trophy match.

Presenting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in stats

The New Zealand women's cricket team won its maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title.

21 Oct 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara slams 66th First-Class century, surpasses 21,000 runs: Stats 

Indian cricket stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has added another feather to his already illustrious cap by scoring his 66th First-Class century.

21 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada becomes 3rd-fastest SA bowler to 300 Test wickets

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has reached a major career milestone, becoming the sixth South African bowler to take 300 Test wickets.

21 Oct 2024

Ranji Trophy

2024-25 Ranji Trophy: Mumbai beat Maharashtra by 9 wickets

The defending champions Mumbai registered an outright nine-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Maharashtra.

21 Oct 2024

Sophie Devine

Devine credits victory over India for NZ's WT20 WC triumph

New Zealand's women's cricket team captain, Sophie Devine, has credited their first victory against India as the turning point in their successful 2024 Women's T20 World Cup campaign.

21 Oct 2024

Laura Wolvaardt

Laura Wolvaardt reflects on SA's loss in WT20 WC final

South African women's cricket team captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has opened up on the team's performance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.

IPL franchises express interest in The Hundred: Details here

Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have reportedly expressed interest in buying a stake in The Hundred, a 100-ball cricket league run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

21 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Virender Sehwag suggests Babar Azam to return to domestic cricket

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has hinted that Babar Azam's recent slump in form could be a mental issue rather than a technical one.

21 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Will Rishabh Pant miss the 2nd Test vs New Zealand? 

Rishabh Pant's knee injury has put the Indian cricket team on the back foot as they gear up for the second Test against New Zealand.

21 Oct 2024

Sophie Devine

Amelia Kerr hailed as 'once-in-a-generation player' by Sophie Devine

New Zealand's women's cricket team's star all-rounder Amelia Kerr has received massive praises from her captain Sophie Devine after their historic Women's T20 World Cup 2024 win.

2024 Women's T20 WC: Amelia Kerr finishes with most wickets 

Amelia Kerr put up a show with her all-round prowess in the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final versus South Africa in Dubai on Sunday.

New Zealand win their maiden Women's T20 World Cup crown

The New Zealand women's cricket team won its maiden T20 World Cup. The White Ferns defeated South Africa Women in the final of the 2024 edition in Dubai on Sunday.

Women's T20 World Cup final: Amelia Kerr shines for NZ

Amelia Kerr scored a crucial 43-run knock in the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final versus South Africa in Dubai on Sunday.

20 Oct 2024

Mithali Raj

Suzie Bates breaks this record of Mithali Raj: Details here

Suzie Bates has set a new record in women's international cricket.