follow us:
England won the toss in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia and chose to bat first. Ben Stokes leads England, with Root, Crawley, Duckett and Brook included. Australia are captained by Steve Smith, along with Khawaja, Labuschagne, Head, Green and Carey. Both teams named full playing elevens for the series finale at the venue.
BCCI announced India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Shubman Gill will captain, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included. Hardik Pandya is rested for workload management, while Shreyas Iyer awaits fitness clearance. Key players include KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh among others.
Ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand beginning January 11, BCCI announcement is expected shortly. Reports suggest Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are set to make a return to the squad, while top pacer Mohammed Shami is also likely to be included. Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan is tipped to earn selection, possibly replacing Rishabh Pant […]
Hardik Pandya smashed his maiden One-Day century, scoring 133 off 92 balls for Baroda against Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Batting at seven, he rescued his side from 71/5 to 293, hitting 11 sixes. Elsewhere, Axar Patel, Arshin Kulkarni and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored hundreds or fifties in other Vijay Hazare matches across India today.
Kolkata Knight Riders have released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad after receiving instructions from the BCCI. The decision followed proper consultation and official procedures. KKR will be allowed to sign a replacement player according to IPL rules. Further details about the replacement will be announced by the team soon.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya created chaos in the Vijay Hazare Trophy by completing a century off just 68 balls. In one over, he hit 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, and 4, totaling 34 runs. His fierce hitting left bowlers shocked. The explosive innings has gone viral on social media, showcasing Hardik’s incredible power and skill.
In the opening U-19 ODI at Benoni, South Africa won the toss and chose to field against India, who elected to bat first. The spotlight is on 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is captaining the Indian side at an young age. Cricket fans are eager to see how Suryavanshi leads the team and handles the […]
Shreyas Iyer will play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Himachal Pradesh on January 6. He is recovering from a spleen injury suffered in Australia. His participation in India’s ODI series vs New Zealand from January 11 depends on completing fitness tests. Iyer has been training at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Sydney Police have increased security for the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, starting January 4, in the wake of the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach. Armed officers will patrol the stadium throughout the match to ensure spectator safety. Authorities emphasized that these heightened measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents.
BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, forcing the franchise to seek a replacement. Three possible options are Richard Gleeson, a strong death bowler; Afghanistan left-armer Fazalhaq Farooqi; and former KKR pacer Spencer Johnson. All went unsold at auction and could fill the gap after his sudden exit from the squad officially.
India Under-19 begin a three-match Youth ODI series against South Africa today in Benoni. Captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi leads as India aim to rebound after Asia Cup defeat. Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra miss out injured. The first match starts 1:30 pm IST, streaming on JioHotstar. Young squad eyes confidence before Under-19 World Cup.
Jallikattu events have kicked off in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, but the celebration turned tragic as at least 12 participants were injured, with four in critical condition. The victims were rushed to Pudukkottai Govt Hospital for treatment. Around 300 youth took part in the first Jallikattu of the Sankranti season.
The BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 amid strained India-Bangladesh ties. KKR had bought him for ₹9.20 crore. BCCI allows a replacement if needed. The move follows concerns over recent violence in Bangladesh and India’s focus on minority safety, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
MI Emirates booked a place in the ILT20 final after defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the 2nd semi-final. Batting first, ADKR managed 120 for 8. MI Emirates comfortably chased the target in 16.1 overs. Tom Banton starred with a fluent 63, while Shakib Al Hasan added 38. MI Emirates will meet […]
The BCB announced a six-match limited-overs series against India: three ODIs and three T20Is, starting September 1. India arrives August 28. Political uncertainty in Bangladesh casts doubt over the tour, which was postponed last year due to scheduling issues. Fans await confirmation amid tense circumstances and hopes of a smooth series.