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Rinku Singh to lead Uttar Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star batter Rinku Singh has been named as the captain of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over domestic competition. The tournament will begin on December 21.

Australia's domestic One-day cup renamed as Dean Jones Trophy

Australia's domestic One-Day Cup has been renamed after the late Dean Jones. The Cup is now known as the Dean Jones Trophy.

20 Dec 2024

Kapil Dev

Ashwin's retirement day call log features Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev

The legendary Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a sneak peek into his call log from the day of his international retirement.

'Ashwin could have retired on Indian soil': Kapil Dev

Indian legend Kapil Dev has said that he was surprised and disappointed by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket.

Why Prithvi Shaw was excluded from Mumbai's VHT squad

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has finally responded to Indian batter Prithvi Shaw's public disappointment over his exclusion from the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy squad.

IPL 2025: Will Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has backed Virat Kohli's captaincy for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI's earnings soar to ₹20,686 crore amid record-breaking IPL viewership

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recorded a massive jump in its earnings this year.

20 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami to miss Vijay Hazare Trophy opener: Here's why

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of Bengal's opening match of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, against Delhi.

BGT 2024/25: Sam Kontas replaces McSweeney in Australia's Test squad

Cricket Australia has announced a change in its squad ahead of the impending Boxing Day Test against India scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

20 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi floors South Africa with four-fer in 2nd ODI

Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Afridi claimed figures worth 4/47 in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town.

20 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen slams his 2nd consecutive ODI fifty versus Pakistan

Heinrich Klaasen missed out on a century after getting dismissed scoring a 97-run knock in the 2nd ODI versus Pakistan in Cape Town.

20 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan beat South Africa in 2nd ODI, clinch series

Pakistan have registered a convincing win in the second One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town.

19 Dec 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues

Richa Ghosh smashes joint-fastest fifty in Women's T20Is: Details here

Indian cricketer Richa Ghosh produced an outstanding show in the third T20I against West Indies Women on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana hits her 3rd successive WT20I fifty versus WI

Smriti Mandhana continued her excellent run of form in the ongoing Women's T20I series against West Indies in Navi Mumbai.

19 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 33rd half-century in ODIs: Key stats

Pakistan cricket team stalwart, Babar Azam, smashed a fine 73-run knock versus South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce squad for historic Test series against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan, a historic moment in the nation's cricketing history.

Afghanistan thrash sorry Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI, take 1-0 lead

Afghanistan humbled Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday.

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, neutral venues decided

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy and other events in the 2024-27 cycle.

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slams his maiden ODI century: Key stats

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slammed his maiden ODI century versus Zimbabwe in the 2nd encounter of the ongoing 2024 series being held in Harare.

19 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc ready for increased responsibilities against India

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced that he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc are ready to take on more responsibilities in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin's father opens up on son's sudden retirement from cricket

R Ashwin's, father, Ravichandran, has expressed his surprise and disappointment over his son's sudden retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch suggests selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has suggested a selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances after his recurring injuries.

Pakistan to host major ICC event in 2028: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly awarded Pakistan hosting rights for a major cricket event in 2028.

19 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa announce Test squad for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26 in Centurion.

CSK's comeback man R Ashwin to continue playing in IPL

Accomplished off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his commitment to continue playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite his recent retirement from international cricket.

Year-Ender: Runners-up SRH rewrite record books in stunning IPL season

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed a dream run in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) though they ended as runners-up, following a one-sided final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Year-Ender: Jay Shah becomes youngest-ever ICC chairman

The year 2024 was significant for Indian cricket as Jay Shah, the former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), took over as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Karthik reveals Ashwin's aspiration to emulate Narine's bowling style

Veteran Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh expresses shock over R Ashwin's sudden retirement

The cricket fraternity was shocked when legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, after the India vs Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane.

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Year-Ender: Dinesh Karthik ends his stint as a professional cricketer

The year 2024 will be remembered for Dinesh Karthik's last dance on the field.

19 Dec 2024

Shikhar Dhawan

Year-Ender: Indian batting stalwart Shikhar Dhawan stuns fans with retirement 

The year 2024 saw many prominent cricketers bid adieu to the game.

19 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam eyes Dhoni's record in 2nd ODI against SA

Pakistan's cricket star Babar Azam is on the verge of breaking a major record of former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

19 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Will Kohli, Rohit join Ashwin in Test retirement club? 

Indian cricket icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are said to be contemplating retirement from Test cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reacts to R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket

India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, Anil Kumble, has shared his feelings after Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana on brink of creating WT20I history against WI

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana is on the cusp of creating a new record in women's T20I cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Brett Lee

Brett Lee lauds Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana: Decoding her crunch stats in WT20Is

Smriti Mandhana is enjoying a solid touch in the ongoing three-match WT20I series against West Indies.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Australian cricketers honor Ravichandran Ashwin with signed shirt post-retirement

Australian cricketers Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins have paid tribute to Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, after his retirement from international cricket.

Hayley Matthews attains these unique milestones in WT20Is: Details here

West Indies' Hayley Matthews attained two unique career milestones in Women's T20Is.

18 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa include injured Maharaj, Mulder for Pakistan Test series

South Africa have announced its Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.