Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram as leading Left-Arm Test Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test history after claiming 6 for 71 on day one of the Brisbane Test against England, surpassing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s 414 wickets. Despite the milestone, Starc refused to call himself the GOAT, saying, “Wasim’s still a far better bowler than I am…he’s still the […]
SLC donates Rs. 300 Mn. to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a donation of Rs. 300 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, extending vital support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The decision was made under the leadership of SLC President Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee. The board said the contribution reflects its duty as the […]
Joe Root finally conquers Australia, lifts England with iconic ashes century
Joe Root’s long-awaited breakthrough in Australia came with an ironic shrug, but the weight of his journey, 12 years, 2,213 balls, and countless near-misses, was impossible to ignore. His 181st delivery of the innings, tucked neatly around the corner off Scott Boland, marked his first Ashes century at The Gabba, a venue steeped in history […]
Rashid Khan joins MI Emirates, replaces Jordan Thompson
MI Emirates have confirmed that Afghanistan legspinner Rashid Khan will replace injured England allrounder Jordan Thompson in their ILT20 2025-26 squad. Thompson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury. Rashid, 27, is no stranger to the MI franchise family. He captained MI Cape Town to their maiden SA20 title […]
Root breaks Australian century drought as England post 325 for 9 on Day 1 in Brisbane
Joe Root finally ended his century drought in Australia, guiding England to 325 for 9 on the opening day of the day-night second Ashes Test at the Gabba. His unbeaten 135 anchored a batting display that blended restraint with reckless flair, while Mitchell Starc terrorised the lower order with 6 for 71, surpassing Wasim Akram’s […]
Ravindra, Latham power New Zealand to massive 481-run lead over West Indies
Rachin Ravindra’s sublime 176 and Tom Latham’s authoritative 145 put New Zealand firmly in control on Day 3 in Christchurch, turning a slender 64-run lead into a commanding 481-run advantage over West Indies. The highlight was their third-wicket stand of 279, New Zealand’s highest against West Indies since 1987, which effectively flattened any hopes of […]
Oval Invincibles become MI London as Reliance deal finalised
Oval Invincibles, the most successful franchise in The Hundred, will be rebranded MI London from 2026, after Surrey and Reliance Industries finalised their long-awaited partnership. The move aligns both the men’s and women’s teams with the Mumbai Indians global brand, which already includes teams in the IPL, MI Cape Town (SA20), MI Emirates (ILT20), MI […]
Mohit Sharma announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Indian pacer Mohit Sharma has officially retired from all forms of cricket, concluding a career that spanned over a decade and included 34 international appearances and 120 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. The 37-year-old Haryana speedster represented India in 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is, taking 31 ODI wickets and 6 T20I wickets. He made his […]
Litchfield’s 61 sees Thunder overcome Glenn heroics to beat Heat
Phoebe Litchfield’s brilliant 61 off 43 balls powered Sydney Thunder to a 23-run win over a struggling Brisbane Heat, despite a four-wicket haul from Sarah Glenn. Chasing 154, Heat never settled, collapsing to 10 for 3 and 30 for 4 inside the first half of their innings. Chinelle Henry’s early retirement hurt the Heat further […]
Kohli climbs to No. 4 in ODIs as Ayub reclaims top T20I Allrounder spot
India batter Virat Kohli has moved up to fourth in ICC ODI batting rankings after his 52nd ODI century in Ranchi, where he scored 135 off 120 balls in India’s 17-run win over South Africa. His 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma, the top-ranked ODI batter, sees Kohli now on 751 rating points, just 32 behind […]