Cricket News

17 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Rishabh Pant turns down Delhi captaincy for Ranji Trophy

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has refused to lead the Delhi side in the next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra.

17 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma to continue as India's ODI captain: Details here

Rohit Sharma will continue as India's One Day International (ODI) captain.

17 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

1st Test: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan against WI in Multan

The Pakistan cricket team made a stunning comeback on Day 1 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Multan, courtesy fifties from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.

17 Jan 2025

Big Bash League

BBL: Hurricanes, Sixers secure top spots after Sydney washout

The Hobart Hurricanes have cemented their place at the top of the Big Bash League (BBL) points table, after the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was disrupted by weather.

17 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Karun Nair aspires to play for Team India again

Karun Nair, who has been missing from the Indian cricket team for eight years, is optimistic about a return after his phenomenal show in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

17 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam dismissed cheaply in 1st Test against West Indies

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam was dismissed cheaply on Day 1 of the 1st Test against the West Indies in Multan.

17 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli might miss Ranji Trophy match due to injury

Indian cricket star, Virat Kohli, is said to be nursing a neck sprain which may keep him out of Delhi's next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra.

17 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024/25: Schedule of remaining fixtures

The final phase of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season is set to begin next week.

17 Jan 2025

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav's Champions Trophy selection hangs in balance

India's premier wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is waiting for the National Cricket Academy (NCA) clearance to join the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England.

17 Jan 2025

BCCI

Harbhajan Singh compares current Indian team's situation to Chappell era

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has compared the current Indian cricket team to the dark days of Greg Chappell's reign.

Ranji Trophy: Key Team India regulars to watch out for

In light of India's recent Test debacles, the BCCI has now made it compulsory for centrally contracted players to play in domestic tournaments.

17 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah

Renowned Australian off-spinner, Nathan Lyon has graciously donated three cricket bats to the National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC).

17 Jan 2025

Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner creates history with maiden WODI century

Former Australian cricket team captain Ashleigh Gardner has etched her name in history books by becoming the first-ever player to score a century batting at No. 6 in Women's One Day Internationals (WODIs).

17 Jan 2025

Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande to miss Ranji Trophy due to ankle injury

Mumbai fast bowler Tushar Deshpande will miss the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to a recurring ankle injury, as per PTI.

17 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

Decoding England batters with 80-plus scores versus India (T20Is) 

England are gearing up to take on hosts India in a five-match T20I series, starting on January 22.

17 Jan 2025

Axar Patel

Axar Patel likely to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals are reportedly eyeing Axar Patel as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, as per ANI.

17 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

These England bowlers own T20I four-fers versus India

The much-anticipated five-match India versus England T20I series will kick off on January 22.

BCCI introduces new guidelines for Indian cricketers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a new set of guidelines, governing travel, spouses, luggage, and personal staff for Indian cricketers.

17 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Yuvraj Singh defends Rohit Sharma amid criticism over Test performance

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has come out in defense of Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team.

17 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson

BCCI to investigate Samson's absence from Vijay Hazare Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to probe wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson's absence from the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, as per Times of India.

17 Jan 2025

BCCI

WPL 2025: Schedule, venues, dates and other details 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025.

17 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

Saqib Mahmood secures visa for England's white-ball tour of India

England's star pacer Saqib Mahmood has finally received his visa for the limited-overs series in India.

17 Jan 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Matt Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour in doubt after thumb injury

Brisbane Heat's key player Matt Kuhnemann is uncertain for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

16 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vidarbha down Maharashtra to reach Vijay Hazare Trophy final: Stats

Vidarbha downed Maharashtra to reach the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy final. Vidarbha beat Maharashtra by 69 runs at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.

16 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan announce playing XI for 1st Test versus West Indies

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the 1st Test against West Indies, starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

16 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

A look at Indian batters with T20I tons against England

After a grueling Test season, India are set to host England in a five-match T20I series at home. The two teams will clash in the series opener in Kolkata, starting January 22.

A look at fastest WODI tons by Indian batters

Smriti Mandhana scripted records by scoring the fastest century in WODIs by an Indian.

16 Jan 2025

Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming steps down as Southern Brave head coach

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as the head coach of Southern Brave in The Hundred, citing family reasons for his exit.

RCB sign Charlie Dean for WPL 2025: Decoding her stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced the signing of England's spin-bowling all-rounder, Charlie Dean, in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 squad.

16 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India vs England, T20Is: Hosts to hold camp in Kolkata

Having had a disappointing red-ball series against New Zealand and Australia, the Indian cricket team will now shift its focus to the upcoming T20I series against England at home.

India A to play three four-day games against England Lions

India A will take on England Lions in three four-day matches, giving players a chance to display their talent or find form ahead of India's tour of England.

16 Jan 2025

Karun Nair

Karun Nair slams his 6th fifty-plus score in VHT 2024/25

Veteran batter Karun Nair was once again amongst the runs for Vidarbha in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

16 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir aims to eliminate indiscipline from Team India: Report

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is said to be taking some drastic steps to tackle the team's recent dismal performance.

16 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Dhruv Shorey, Yash Rathod slam centuries in VHT semis: Stats

Vidarbha cricket team openers, Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod hammered centuries against Maharashtra in the 2nd semi-final of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday.

BPL: Durbar Rajshahi pledge to clear dues as players protest

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise, Durbar Rajshahi, have promised to clear the dues of its cricketers.

16 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

'No better captain than Rohit Sharma,' says Akash Deep

Amid recent criticism of Test captain Rohit Sharma, Indian cricketer Akash Deep has come out in his staunch support of the latter.

Smriti Mandhana hails aggressive approach in record-breaking WODI against Ireland

The Indian women's cricket team has created history by thrashing Ireland in the third game of the WODI series in Rajkot.

Kevin Pietersen as India's batting coach? England star expresses interest  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering increasing the coaching staff of the Indian cricket team, especially appointing a new batting coach.

16 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Is BCCI mulling over new batting coach for Team India?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been mulling over a new batting coach for the Indian men's international team, Cricbuzz reported on January 15.

Harsha Bhogle urges BCCI to ban PR agencies: Here's why

The narrative regarding the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s stricter regulations during overseas tours has been doing the rounds of late.