Cricket News

09 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests) 

Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

09 Feb 2025

Brendon McCullum

Steve Harminson criticizes England's decision to skip training session

Former England cricketer Steve Harminson has slammed the English cricket team for skipping a practice session ahead of a crucial match against India in Cuttack.

09 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Whom should Kohli replace for 2nd England ODI? Chopra opines 

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has ignited a debate on who should make way for Virat Kohli in the second ODI against England.

09 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Gambhir's strategy reportedly involves sacrificing Iyer for 2nd ODI

Shreyas Iyer, who scored a brilliant half-century in the first ODI against England, faces the possibility of being dropped for the second match.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: These batters can top run-scoring charts 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying affair, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

A look at India's performance in 2006 Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious ODI tournaments in cricket.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Recalling Team India's campaign at 2017 ICC Champions Trophy 

The ICC Champions Trophy, popularly known as the "mini World Cup," will start its 2025 edition on February 19.

Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut 

Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.

NZ's Rachin Ravindra under medical observation after terrifying accident

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra is under medical supervision after suffering a serious head injury.

09 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry take 3-fers in ODI tri-series opener

Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry took respective match-winning three-fers as New Zealand floored Pakistan by 78 runs in the ODI tri-series opener at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

New Zealand down Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener: Key stats

Pakistan suffered a defeat in the ODI tri-series opener versus New Zealand on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman surpasses 3,500 ODI runs with half-century versus NZ

Pakistan cricket team opener, Fakhar Zaman, hit a 69-ball 84 in the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara

Ranji Trophy: Chintan Gaja's 4-fer restricts Saurashtra to 216

Gujarat's skipper Chintan Gaja proved his mettle with the ball by taking four wickets in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Saurashtra.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Mulani, Kotian rescue Mumbai against Haryana (Day 1)

Day one of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw Mumbai stage a remarkable comeback against Haryana at Eden Gardens.

08 Feb 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: MD Nidheesh's five-wicket haul restricts J&K to 228/8

MD Nidheesh's stunning five-wicket haul restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 228/8 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Pune.

08 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips registers his maiden ODI century: Key stats

In the first match of the tri-nation ODI series, Glenn Phillips's century helped New Zealand set a mammoth target for Pakistan.

08 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

Rohit, Gambhir decided Iyer's exclusion from initial XI against England

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has revealed that captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir decided to exclude Shreyas Iyer from the original playing XI for the first ODI.

08 Feb 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats

Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

India's batting coach confirms Virat Kohli's availability for 2nd ODI

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed Virat Kohli's availability for the second ODI against England.

08 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Pakistan PM predicts tough match against arch-rivals India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the significance of his country's cricket team defeating India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

08 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell hits his 6th fifty in ODIs: Key stats

Daryl Mitchell hit a sensational 81-run knock from 84 balls in the ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Karun Nair

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century rescues Vidarbha against Tamil Nadu

Seasoned Vidarbha batsman Karun Nair produced a stellar performance in the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy against Tamil Nadu.

08 Feb 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Zaheer Khan predicts delayed ODI debut for Varun Chakravarthy

Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has hinted that spinner Varun Chakravarthy's ODI debut could face a delay.

08 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 46th half-century in ODI cricket: Stats

Kane Williamson hit a sublime 58-run knock against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series opener on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

BCB to manage pending payments for BPL 2024-25 overseas players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stepped up to clear the dues of all international players, who were signed from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) draft.

08 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Ex-coach Bangar recalls Shubman Gill's 1st net session for India

Former Indian batting coach, Sanjay Bangar, has recalled Shubman Gill's first-ever net session with the senior national team.

08 Feb 2025

Travis Head

Konstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star

Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.

08 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

The much-awaited Tri-Nation series has finally kicked off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

08 Feb 2025

Dwayne Bravo

Rashid Khan eyes unprecedented 1,000-wicket mark in T20 cricket

Celebrated Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has set his eyes on an unprecedented T20 achievement.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Nasser Hussain highlights England's white-ball struggles ahead of 2nd ODI

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has stressed the importance of the next few months for England's white-ball cricket team.

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.

08 Feb 2025

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev's stern advice to Rohit Sharma amid poor form

Indian cricket team skipper, Rohit Sharma, is now battling a major slump.

08 Feb 2025

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his third Test fifer against Australia: Stats 

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star performer on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra hails Afghanistan's spin attack ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan's spin attack as their biggest weapon in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

08 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey surpasses Gilchrist's record with 156-run knock in Galle

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle.

2nd ODI preview: Can England bounce back against India? 

The Indian cricket team will lock horns with England in the second ODI of a three-match series.