Cricket News

12 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for the T20 World Cup: Here's why

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah could miss out on the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.

Arjun Tendulkar leaves Mumbai, joins Goa for 2022-23 domestic season

In a recent development, Arjun Tendulkar will be joining the Goa cricket team for the 2022-23 domestic season.

Virat Kohli gearing up for the 2022 Asia Cup

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli will be raring to set the stage ablaze in the much-coveted Asia Cup, starting August 27.

CSA League: CSK-owned Johannesburg could sign MS Dhoni as mentor

According to the latest reports, CSA T20 league's CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise could rope in Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a mentor for the inaugural edition.

11 Aug 2022

Joe Root

Can Babar Azam become number one Test batter? Jayawardene answers

Babar Azam is one of the most gifted batters of the current generation.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis joins CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has signed up for the Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise for the inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League.

Ross Taylor alleges racism in New Zealand cricket: Details here

Former batter Ross Taylor, in his autobiography named Black and White, has alleged that he and his other team-mates suffered racism in New Zealand cricket.

11 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs SA, Test series: Preview, stats, and records

The action now shifts to red-ball cricket as England hosts South Africa for a three-match series, starting August 17.

11 Aug 2022

England

The Hundred: Who is uncapped England batter Will Smeed?

Uncapped England batter Will Smeed slammed a record-breaking century for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing edition of The Hundred.

South Africa T20 league signs 30 marquee players: Key details

A total of 30 "marquee international players" have been signed for Cricket South Africa's upcoming T20 League, starting January next year.

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in third ODI: Key stats

Bangladesh ended their dismal tour of Zimbabwe by winning the third and final ODI on Wednesday.

10 Aug 2022

Virat Kohli

ICC T20I Rankings: Babar Azam stays atop; Kohli plunges further

Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues to hold the top spot in the ICC men's T20I Batting Rankings.

10 Aug 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's veteran pacer Shoaib Akhtar undergoes knee surgery: Details here

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently underwent knee surgery.

10 Aug 2022

ICC Women's World Cup

Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket: Here's why

Australian women's cricket team skipper Meg Lanning has decided to take an indefinite break from the game, effective immediately, for personal reasons.

New Zealand Cricket agrees to release Trent Boult: Here's why

Veteran fast bowler Trent Boult is set to part ways with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

09 Aug 2022

Virat Kohli

2022 Asia Cup: Virat Kohli gets his 100th T20I cap

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli received his 100th T20I cap ahead of the Asia Cup game against arch-rivals Pakistan.

09 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

Lisa Keightley steps down as head coach of England Women

England women's cricket team's head coach Lisa Keightley will be stepping down from her post at the end of this summer.

Cricket: Former umpire Rudi Koertzen passes away at 73

Rudi Koertzen, one of the greatest umpires to officiate in international cricket, passed away, aged 73, on Tuesday.

09 Aug 2022

Jemimah Rodrigues

ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings: Beth Mooney reclaims top spot

Australian opener Beth Mooney has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings for batters.

ZIM vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Having clinched the series, Zimbabwe eye a 3-0 win when they face Bangladesh in the dead-rubber on Wednesday.

09 Aug 2022

Moeen Ali

International League T20: Andre Russell, Moeen Ali among marquee players

The inaugural International League T20 (ILT20) will see the presence of international stars Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Kieron Pollard becomes first cricketer to feature in 600 T20s

Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has become the first-ever cricketer to feature in 600 matches in overall T20 cricket.

Commonwealth Games, women's cricket: Key takeaways from India's performance

The Indian women's cricket team bagged silver in the Women's T20 event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

08 Aug 2022

Virat Kohli

India announce squad for Asia Cup; Jasprit Bumrah ruled out

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will miss the 2022 Asia Cup scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between August 27 and September 11.

08 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

WI vs IND: Key takeaways from the T20I series

India routed West Indies in the fifth and final T20I to snatch a 4-1 win in the series.

Commonwealth Games, women's cricket: India settle for silver medal

The Indian women's cricket team had to settle for silver after losing against Australia in the final of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

07 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

India beat West Indies in 5th T20I, win series 4-1

India clinched a comprehensive 88-run win over West Indies in the fifth and final T20I.

Zimbabwe humble Bangladesh in 2nd ODI, win series: Key stats

Zimbabwe trounced Bangladesh by five wickets in the second ODI.

Commonwealth Games, women's cricket: NZW thrash ENGW to win bronze

New Zealand Women beat England to clinch bronze in the third-place playoff match of the Commonwealth Games.

07 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma completes 16,000 international runs: Decoding his stats

On Saturday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma slammed a crisp 16-ball 33 against West Indies in the fourth T20I.

07 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

India's Harshal Patel ruled out of Asia Cup: Here's why

In a major development, Indian pacer Harshal Patel is set to miss the 2022 Asia Cup, starting August 27.

07 Aug 2022

Rishabh Pant

India thrash West Indies in fourth T20I, win series

India downed West Indies in the fourth T20I.

06 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

WI vs IND, 4th T20I: Nicholas Pooran elects to field

The action shifts to Florida as India take on West Indies in the fourth T20I on Saturday.

South Africa beat Ireland, clinch series 2-0: Key stats

South Africa downed Ireland by 44 runs in the second and final T20I on Friday.

Zimbabwe thrash Bangladesh in 1st ODI: Key stats

Zimbabwe hammered Bangladesh by five wickets in the first ODI.

Tamim Iqbal surpasses 8,000 runs in ODI cricket: Key stats

Tamim Iqbal has become the first Bangladesh batter in ODI cricket to hammer 8,000 runs.

Commonwealth Games, women's cricket semi-finals: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XIs

The women's cricket competition has reached the business end of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

05 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

WI vs IND, 4th T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

The action shifts to Florida as India take on West Indies in the fourth T20I on Saturday.

Commonwealth Games, RSAW thrash SLW by 10 wickets: Key stats

South Africa Women trounced Sri Lanka Women by 10 wickets in the 2022 Commonwealth Games Women's Cricket Competition on Thursday.

ZIM vs BAN, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and records

After a clinical display in the T20Is, Zimbabwe will face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series, starting August 5.