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Australia’s Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the Sydney Test in the Ashes series. The 39-year-old has played 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs with 16 centuries. Khawaja said he wants to leave on his own terms, with family by his side, and thanked coach Andrew McDonald for supporting him until the end.
The BCCI is set to announce India’s squad tomorrow for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11. Gill is likely to return after missing the South Africa series due to injury. Shami and Sarfaraz may also rejoin the team following good domestic performances. Hardik’s availability for the series remains uncertain.
Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Furqan Bhat displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a JK Champions League match, prompting police summons. Authorities will also question the league organiser and ground provider. The incident comes amid global protests for Palestine and ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, with India supporting a two-state solution.
Former Team India captain MS Dhoni welcomed the New Year in Thailand along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva. A family photograph from the vacation has gone viral on social media, drawing warm New Year wishes from fans worldwide. As celebrations continue, cricket lovers are also eagerly anticipating Dhoni’s return to action in the […]
Zimbabwe T20 captain Sikandar Raza is mourning the loss of his 13-year-old younger brother, Mohammed Mehdi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with a rare genetic blood disorder, hemophilia. The Zimbabwe Cricket Board confirmed the sad news on its social media accounts, extending condolences to Raza during this difficult time, highlighting impact of it.
In 2026, Team India is set to play 6 ODI series, with stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature in at least 18 ODIs. This could rise to 21 if tournaments like the Bangla series and Asia Cup are included. Unlike earlier years when they were rested against smaller teams, the absence of other […]
Team India’s 2026 cricket calendar is packed with action. India will face New Zealand in January, followed by the T20 World Cup in February-March. May-June features 3 ODIs vs Afghanistan, while July vs England. August includes 2 Tests against Sri Lanka. It continues with series against Afghanistan, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka through […]
Australia have unveiled their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Mitchell Marsh will lead a power-packed side featuring Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, blending experience with dynamic all-round strength for subcontinent conditions.
World football body FIFA has added three Indians, including a woman, to its 2026 referees list. Rachana Kamani from Gujarat joins the women referees list, while Ashwin Kumar of Puducherry and Aditya Purkayastha from Delhi feature among men. AIFF said Kumar and Purkayastha completed the AFC academy in Kuala Lumpur, while Rachana is undergoing training […]
Star batter Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a key milestone in List A cricket. Needing just 87 runs in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit could reach 14,000 runs, becoming only the 5th Indian batter to do so. He would join legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul […]
The 4th season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off on January 9 in Navi Mumbai, featuring five fierce franchises: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants. Each team brings talent and aims to challenge reigning champions while boosting women’s cricket visibility and fan engagement across India.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has named legendary pacer Lasith Malinga as the consultant pace bowling coach ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. SLC hopes his vast experience will strengthen the team, especially as the tournament is co-hosted with India. Sri Lanka aims to overcome their past struggles, having missed knockout stages in the […]
The WPL 2026 season begins on January 9, but RCB and DC face setbacks as Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will miss the tournament due to personal reasons. Perry’s absence is a major blow for RCB, who retained her for ₹2 crore after she was last season’s top scorer, while DC will adjust […]
2025 celebrated remarkable women who made history across fields. Colonel Sophia Qureshi led Operation Sindhur with distinction, while Harmanpreet Kaur captained the Indian women’s cricket team with flair. Rekha Gupta became Delhi’s Chief Minister after her first MLA win, and folk singer Mythili Thakur earned praise from PM Modi.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in T20 history by becoming the highest wicket-taker with 152 T20I scalps. She broke her tie with Australia’s Megan Schutt by dismissing Sri Lanka’s Neelakshi in the 5th T20 match. The milestone highlights Deepti’s consistency, skill, and growing influence as a match-winner in the T20I format.