Cricket News

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman clarifies reason behind his exclusion from Pakistan team

Fakhar Zaman, a linchpin of Pakistan's cricket team, has now explained why he was dropped from the squad temporarily last year.

08 Feb 2025

Lockie Ferguson

Champions Trophy: Lockie Ferguson's participation uncertain due to hamstring injury

New Zealand's star pacer Lockie Ferguson has picked up a hamstring injury during Qualifier 1 of the ongoing ILT20 tournament.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Suryakumar Yadav's batting struggles persist in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's batting woes continue.

08 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin lauds Jadeja's skills, calls him 'more gifted'

Ravindra Jadeja, a mainstay of India's cricket team for more than a decade, has received praise from fellow cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

08 Feb 2025

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag wants this 2011 WC hero to join ILT20

Former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert Virender Sehwag has wished for retired Indian players to play in the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20) tournament.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

A look back at India's 2009 Champions Trophy campaign

The "mini World Cup," ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket history.

Sairaj Bahutule to join Rajasthan Royals as spin bowling coach

Former Indian cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to rejoin the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as a spin bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Fortune Barishal retain Bangladesh Premier League title with thrilling chase

Fortune Barishal have successfully defended their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title in a thrilling finale.

Kate Cross expresses disappointment over WPL withdrawal: Details here

Kate Cross expressed her disappointment over her withdrawal from the Women's Premier League.

07 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Suryakumar Yadav anticipates favorable Eden Gardens pitch for Ranji quarter-final

Mumbai's star player Suryakumar Yadav has shown optimism toward the Eden Gardens pitch ahead of their 2024/25 Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Haryana.

07 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024/25 quarter-finals: Players to watch out for

The quarter-final stage of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season is set to get underway from February 8 onward.

07 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

07 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin responds to Rohit Sharma's reaction on poor form

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, recently lost his cool at a press conference when asked about the change in format post his dismal performance on the Test tour of Australia.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Omarzai aims to inspire Afghanistan's youth with historic ICC award

Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by becoming the first-ever player from Afghanistan to win the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.

07 Feb 2025

Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar lauds Iyer's comeback, highlights importance of domestic cricket

Former Indian cricketer and now commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar, has lauded Shreyas Iyer for his phenomenal return to international cricket.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC unveils official anthem for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official anthem, 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke,' for the upcoming Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment completed, BCCI awaits for medical report

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment has been completed at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, with a detailed medical report expected within the next 24 hours.

07 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka

Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia

Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Shafali Verma

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' Shafali Verma aims for strong comeback

Delhi Capitals' star opener, Shafali Verma, is all set for a powerful comeback in the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ponting surprised by Shreyas Iyer's absence from Indian cricket team

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer's absence from the Indian team in recent years.

07 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan meet New Zealand in ODI tri-series opener: Preview

The much-anticipated ODI tri-series, involving cricketing giants Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa is all set to get underway.

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub to miss tournament, confirms PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.

07 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton

Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Dhawan equates India-Pakistan match in Champions Trophy to war

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has underscored the high stakes of the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Harshit Rana ready to take on death-over challenge in ODIs

Indian cricket's next big thing, Harshit Rana, has said he is ready to take the onus of bowling in death overs in ODIs.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details 

Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's dismal campaign in 2004 Champions Trophy 

Often dubbed as the "mini World Cup," the ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket history.

Sam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement

Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Iyer's revelation about his ODI spot leaves Aakash Chopra baffled

Shreyas Iyer, a key player in India's cricket team, recently revealed that he wasn't initially picked for the first One Day International (ODI) match in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Zaheer Khan lauds Shreyas Iyer's match-winning knock against England

Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has praised Shreyas Iyer for his game-changing performance in the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Raina backs Rohit to regain form ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is confident that skipper Rohit Sharma will bounce back from his current slump, ahead of the Champions Trophy.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Here's how India were named joint-winners of 2002 Champions Trophy

In a twist of fate, the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy ended in a joint victory for India and Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

Saurav Ganguly's consecutive centuries headlined India's 2000 Champions Trophy campaign

India are among the teams to watch out for in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is all set to kick off from February 19.

07 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

These Indian spinners own 600-plus international wickets

Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite club of Indian cricketers after he took three wickets in the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

07 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)

Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.

07 Feb 2025

England Cricket Board

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the national team will play their scheduled Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.

07 Feb 2025

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reminisces historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan

India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he looked back at his phenomenal 10/74 against Pakistan in 1999.