Cricket News

07 Jan 2025

Rashid Khan

Decoding best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Test cricket

Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently became the first Afghanistan bowler to script two seven-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

07 Jan 2025

Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests, Cummins's availability uncertain

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

07 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

WTC final: Rabada confident of South Africa's chances against Australia

South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team will be able to defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.

07 Jan 2025

England Cricket Board

ECB rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected the proposal to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan.

07 Jan 2025

Kris Srikkanth

Kris Srikkanth calls Shubman Gill 'overrated,' criticizes selection committee

Kris Srikkanth, former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has slammed the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar.

07 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar criticizes Australian media for 'fanciful' reports on India

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian media for their coverage of the recently concluded Test series.

07 Jan 2025

BCCI

Shastri, Ponting question BCCI over Shami's absence in Australia Tests

Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have voiced their concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not include Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.

07 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan set new follow-on record against South Africa: Details here

Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan made history by scoring 478/10 in their second innings.

SA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep

South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.

SA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats 

South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja six times

The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

Afghanistan bowlers with best innings figures in Test cricket

Veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on January 6, became the first Afghanistan bowler to take multiple seven-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan believes 2025 Ashes will test England's Bazball method

Former batter Michael Vaughan has called the upcoming 2025 Ashes series a litmus test for England's 'Bazball' method.

06 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India hit new low in Test cricket since 1976/77 season

India's Test cricket has hit a new low, with the team going in a downward spiral like never before in over four decades.

06 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

'Not a place for...' Katich questions Rohit Sharma's Test future

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has cast doubts on Rohit Sharma's future as a top-order batter in India's Test team.

06 Jan 2025

Dan Christian

Australia's Dan Christian comes out of retirement to play BBL

Former Australian all-rounder and current Sydney Thunder assistant coach Dan Christian has announced his return to professional cricket.

Cricket boards mull over two-tier Test system: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the cricket boards of India (BCCI), Australia (CA), and England (ECB) is considering a two-tier Test system.

Rashid Khan's career-best figures help Afghanistan win record Test series

Afghanistan registered a historic win in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe, winning the final match by 72 runs.

06 Jan 2025

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan records best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Tests

Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently recorded the best bowling figures by an Afghanistan bowler in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Siraj bowled more overs than Bumrah in BGT: Stats

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been lauded for his impactful contribution in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy draws record crowd of over 8 lakh

The recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a record-breaking crowd of 8,37,879 spectators. This was recently confirmed by Cricket Australia in an official statement.

06 Jan 2025

Arundhati Reddy

Smriti Mandhana to lead India in WODI series against Ireland

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian team in the upcoming three-match WODI series against Ireland at home.

06 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests 

The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests

Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

06 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Records and stats scripted in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

06 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Bumrah's participation in Champions Trophy 2025 uncertain due to injury

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has raised concerns over his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Gambhir, Morkel after India's BGT upset

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his discontent with India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and his team after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Rishi Dhawan

Rishi Dhawan retires from Indian limited-overs cricket: Key stats  

Indian all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins praises Kohli after India's series loss to Australia

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has lauded Virat Kohli after India's loss in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

06 Jan 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly calls for improved batting after India's loss in Australia

Former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, has highlighted the importance of India's batsmen scoring more runs in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja's aspirations for home Ashes farewell

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja's dream of bidding adieu at a home Ashes series.

06 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Ricky Ponting lauds Jasprit Bumrah's stellar show in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has showered high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

06 Jan 2025

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif criticizes Team India's performance in BGT 2024-25

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Mohammad Kaif has expressed his disappointment over India's recent Test series defeat against Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas amid controversy: Details here

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has defended young opener Sam Konstas.

05 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa

Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats

Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saim Ayub to undergo ankle fracture treatment in London

Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture.

Decoding best individual scores on South African soil in Tests

Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.

05 Jan 2025

Big Bash League

RCB's ₹3 crore recruit Tim David slams 62* in BBL

Star Hobart Hurricanes batter Tim David produced a stunning show in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season.

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Shami

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mohammed Shami displays all-round heroics against MP 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a stunning comeback in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.