Hardik Pandya returns as India announce T20I squad for South Africa series
India have recalled Hardik Pandya to their 15-member T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa, marking his return after more than two months out due to injury. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, while Shubman Gill is included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar […]
Ash Gardner all-round magic powers Sixers past Stars
Sydney Sixers continued their late-season WBBL surge with a 16-run win over Melbourne Stars, leveling on 11 points with their rivals while keeping pace with table-toppers Hobart Hurricanes. Ash Gardner starred with a quickfire 50 off 31 balls, her highest WBBL score since October 2023. Opener Sophia Dunkley also contributed 41 as the Sixers posted […]
Spencer Johnson ruled out of BBL, T20 World Cup hopes in doubt
Australia’s left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the entire upcoming BBL season, leaving his T20 World Cup hopes all but dashed. Johnson, 29, has battled ongoing back issues since the IPL, where he first felt pain he feared was a recurrence of a previous disc injury. Further scans revealed a stress fracture, […]
Markram century powers South Africa past Kohli & Gaikwad in thrilling ODI chase
Aiden Markram’s masterclass under pressure saw South Africa chase down 359 with four balls to spare, outshining Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant centuries in the second ODI in Raipur. South Africa’s 362 for 6 handed them a nervy but memorable victory, setting up a decider in Visakhapatnam. India posted a formidable 358 for 5, […]
Duffy’s five-fer gives New Zealand upper hand against West Indies
Jacob Duffy’s maiden five-wicket haul put New Zealand firmly in control on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch. New Zealand lead by 96 runs at stumps, having dismissed the visitors for 167 in reply to their own first-innings total of 231. Duffy dismantled the middle and lower order, finishing with […]
Virat Kohli set to feature in Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi – Reports
According to reports, Virat Kohli is set to play for Delhi in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic 50-over competition, starting on December 24 in Ahmedabad. The 37-year-old, who now plays only ODI cricket for India, will feature in domestic games as per BCCI’s mandate for contracted players to participate in domestic tournaments. DDCA […]
Devine’s all-round brilliance powers Scorchers past Renegades
Captain Sophie Devine starred with bat and ball as Perth Scorchers secured a comfortable 30-run win over Melbourne Renegades at the WACA. Devine top-scored with a brisk 40 off 28 balls, putting the Scorchers on 184 for 5, before returning to claim 4 for 25 as the Renegades were restricted to 154 for 9. Early […]
Pakistan to Tour Sri Lanka for three T20Is ahead of 2026 World Cup
Pakistan will kick off their preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup with a three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka next January. All matches will be held at Dambulla on January 7, 9, and 11. The series, led by Salman Agha, marks Pakistan’s first white-ball assignment of the year and is designed to provide the […]
Tanzid, Rishad, Mustafizur guide Bangladesh to 2–1 T20I series win over Ireland
Bangladesh came from 1–0 down to clinch the T20I series against Ireland, winning the final match by eight wickets in Chattogram. The home side chased 118 with ease, finishing on 119 for 2 in 13.4 overs, with Tanzid Hasan unbeaten on 55 off 36 balls. Ireland started briskly, reaching 50 for 1 inside five overs […]
Khawaja ruled out of Brisbane test as back woes persist
Australia opener Usman Khawaja will miss the second Test at the Gabba after failing to recover from the back spasms that plagued him during the opening match in Perth. He will remain with the squad for rehabilitation but has not been replaced. Khawaja’s absence opens the door for Travis Head to continue in the opening […]