Cricket News

Decoding WTC final scenarios featuring India, Australia and Sri Lanka

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a nail-biting two-wicket win over Pakistan in Centurion.

29 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Best bowling returns for Pakistan vs South Africa in Tests

Mohammad Abbas had a solid return to Test cricket for Pakistan. The pacer claimed a record-breaking six-fer in the 4th innings of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

29 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana: Decoding her stellar WODI stats in 2024

India's top-order batter Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.

29 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Team India's Nitish Reddy aims to improve as a bowler

Rising Indian cricket star Nitish Kumar Reddy has vowed to improve his all-round show.

South Africa earn WTC final berth: Decoding the standings

South Africa have booked its berth in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final after a brilliant win over Pakistan in Centurion.

29 Dec 2024

Mohammad Abbas

Mohammad Abbas claims 6/54 versus South Africa in Centurion Test

Pakistan were beaten by South Africa in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Day 4.

South Africa beat Pakistan in 1st Test, enter WTC final 

South Africa have entered the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 to be held in June 11-15 at Lord's, London.

Marnus Labuschagne explains Australia's decision to delay declaration at MCG

Marnus Labuschagne, a vital cog in the Australian cricket team, has revealed the reason behind the team's approach on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test against India.

29 Dec 2024

Ravi Shastri

MCG Test: Shastri feels India should show courage and character

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has given his take on the ongoing Boxing Day Test.

2nd T20I: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against New Zealand? 

The second T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 30.

29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah becomes India's most successful Test bowler in SENA countries 

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been making waves in the ongoing fourth Test at against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Siraj dismisses Labuschagne for 4th time in Tests

Marnus Labuschagne was Australia's star with the bat on the fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

29 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Nitish Reddy's family celebrates his maiden Test century

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the young cricket sensation, has made his family proud with a remarkable century in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Boxing Day Test: Marnus Labuschagne slams twin half-centuries at MCG 

Marnus Labuschagne was Australia's star with the bat on the fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

29 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar gets emotional while praising Nitish Kumar Reddy's parents

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently revealed how much he adored centurion Nitish Kumar Reddy's family.

29 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Bumrah scripts history, completes 200 Test wickets at sub-20 average

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has written his name in the history of cricket.

29 Dec 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar

Yashasvi Jaiswal wanted the MCG hundred: Sanjay Manjrekar

Yashasvi Jaiswal's performance in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been a hot topic of discussion.

29 Dec 2024

Rishabh Pant

Gavaskar criticizes Pant's batting position after unconventional dismissal

Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has disapproved of Rishabh Pant's unorthodox dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

29 Dec 2024

Mike Hussey

Mark Waugh issues career ultimatum to Indian captain Rohit Sharma

Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh has sent a stern warning to Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, saying his career depends on his next innings.

29 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Scott Boland downplays Mitchell Starc's injury concern

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc was spotted clutching his back on the third day of the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has added another feather to his cap by completing 200 wickets in Test cricket.

Nitish Reddy's century celebration was a salute to Indian flag

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, scored his maiden Test century at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 28.

Australia's Josh Inglis ruled out of final Test against India

Australia's cricket team has been dealt a blow with wicket-keeper-batter Josh Inglis being ruled out of the fifth and final Test against India, owing to a calf injury.

28 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa vs Pakistan first Test set for thrilling finish

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion is heading toward an exciting finish.

28 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel completes 1,500 Test runs: Key stats

Saud Shakeel hammered a fine 84-run knock in the third innings of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Marco Jansen rattles Pakistan with 6/52 in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have taken a firm grip in the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion, courtesy Marco Jansen's six-fer.

28 Dec 2024

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah sets new record for Afghanistan in Test cricket

Rahmat Shah has written his name in the history books of Afghan cricket, by scoring the most runs by an individual in a Test match.

Scott Boland confident about Australia's position in MCG Test

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has expressed confidence in his team's position in the ongoing Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Test against India.

28 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 27th half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Pakistan batter Babar Azam scored his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first Test against South Africa being held in Centurion on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Big Bash League

Melbourne Stars lose their 5th successive match in BBL 2024/25

Sydney Thunder defeated Melbourne Stars by 18 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Nitish Reddy's maiden Test century

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy for his phenomenal performance in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

28 Dec 2024

Karun Nair

Karun Nair slams 163* as Vidarbha beat Chandigarh in VHT

Veteran batter Karun Nair was amongst the runs for Vidarbha in their 3rd match of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Chandigarh on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar credits Gambhir, support staff for boosting his confidence

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar played a defiant knock against Australia in the 4th Test at the MCG.

28 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi remains silent on Test omission controversy: Details here

Pakistan's star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has decided to keep mum over his exclusion from the Test squad for the ongoing series against South Africa.

New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Key stats

New Zealand snatched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

28 Dec 2024

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Prabhsimran Singh floors Mumbai with 150*-run knock in VHT: Stats

Punjab batter Prabhsimran Singh smashed a whirlwind unbeaten 150 against Mumbai in round 4 of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hammers career-best 90 in T20Is: Stats

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka missed out on his first T20I century after being dismissed for 90 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar lauds Nitish Reddy's maiden Test ton, issues this warning

Young Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy continues to shine in his debut Test series. He smashed a match-defining century in the ongoing MCG Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Fourth day of Boxing Day Test to start early: Details

The fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India will start half an hour earlier than usual.

28 Dec 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri endorses Nitish Reddy's batting promotion after his century

Former Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri, has pushed for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's promotion in the batting order.