Jemimah Rodrigues takes charge as Delhi Capitals Captain ahead of WPL 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC) have ushered in a new era by appointing Jemimah Rodrigues as captain ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, replacing former skipper Meg Lanning, who was not retained for the upcoming season. The announcement marks a significant leadership shift for a franchise that has reached the final in all three WPL […]
Rauf and Harper fire Stars to dominant win over Strikers
Tom Curran’s incisive new-ball spell and a fluent half-century from Sam Harper powered Melbourne Stars to a six-wicket victory over Adelaide Strikers, extending their perfect start to the BBL season at the Adelaide Oval. Curran set the tone early, striking twice in the second over to derail the Strikers’ innings. He finished with 3 for […]
Deepti claims No. 1 T20I bowling crown as Wolvaardt reclaims ODI batting top spot
India’s Deepti Sharma has reached the summit of the ICC T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career, rising to No. 1 after her tidy spell in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. Deepti’s figures of 1 for 20 helped India secure victory and earned her five rating points, taking her […]
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana scripts T20I history with unprecedented 5-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana etched his name into the record books on Tuesday in Bali, becoming the first player in T20 International history to take five wickets in a single over. The 28-year-old right-arm fast bowler achieved the extraordinary feat during the opening T20I against Cambodia, producing a spell never before witnessed at international level. Defending […]
India dominant with bat and ball, but fielding lapses offer Sri Lanka a sliver of hope
India head into the second T20I in Visakhapatnam as clear favourites after a commanding opening win, one that once again highlighted the gulf between the two sides. Clinical with both bat and ball, the hosts cruised through the chase with ease, but a sloppy fielding display, five dropped catches, three of them regulation, remains the […]
BCCI supercharges women’s domestic cricket with major pay hike
Indian women’s domestic cricket has received a massive boost after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) more than doubled match fees, signalling a stronger push to deepen the talent pool beyond the international and Women’s Premier League (WPL) stages. The decision, cleared at the Apex Council meeting in Mumbai, comes in the […]
Murphy, Richardson called up for Boxing Day as Lyon set for surgery; Smith to Captain Australia
Australia have been forced into significant changes ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes series. Off-spinner Todd Murphy and fast bowler Jhye Richardson have been added to the 15-man squad, while Steven Smith returns as captain after recovering from […]
Gilkes, Shadab star as Thunder clinch first win of BBL season
Sydney Thunder finally opened their account in the Big Bash League (BBL) as commanding half-centuries from Matthew Gilkes and Sam Konstas, followed by a match-winning spell from Shadab Khan, powered a 34-run victory over Brisbane Heat at Manuka Oval. Thunder’s innings was built on a superb 127-run opening stand, with Konstas and Gilkes setting the […]