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Cheating cases filed against Dhoni’s ex-business partners in Gujarat & TN

The troubles for Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwas, the directors of Aarka Sports and Management Limited, and former business partners of cricketer Mahendra Singh...

No, absolutely not: Rahul Dravid rejects speculations surrounding the absence of Ishan Kishan from T20I squad over disciplinary issues

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday brushed aside speculations surrounding the absence of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the T20 International series...

As T20 WC looms, Rohit & Virat should be back to action, opines MSK Prasad

One of the biggest talking points from India’s selection for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, starting from January 11, has been the return...

Green named in Australia’s Test squad for West Indies series; Renshaw recalled

All-rounder Cameron Green will play in the first Test of a two-match series against West Indies as Australia named a 13-player squad for two-match...

Shreyas Iyer to play for Mumbai in upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh

India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will be playing for Mumbai in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh, to be played from January...

‘It’ll be an interesting read’, says David Warner on his upcoming autobiography

Australia opener David Warner, who recently retired from Test and ODI cricket, said his upcoming autobiography will make for an interesting read, though the...

Mohammad Shami hopeful of comeback during Test series against England

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami has confirmed that his recovery from an ankle injury is progressing well, expressing hope for a comeback during India's...

I thought team has moved on from Rohit, Virat in T20Is: Deep Dasgupta

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta said he was surprised at the selection for Afghanistan T20Is, indicating that he believed the team had transitioned beyond...

Afghanistan to play all-format series against Sri Lanka and Ireland

The Afghanistan Cricket board on Tuesday announced an away tour to Sri Lanka home series against Ireland in UAE, taking on both teams across...

Rohit and Virat are a must in the T20 World Cup squad, says Kris Srikkanth

In the lead-up to the much-anticipated T20 World Cup, former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth has weighed in on the potential participation of Rohit Sharma...

Mohd Shami likely to miss two Tests against England: Reports

In a concerning development for the Indian team, pace spearhead Mohammad Shami is likely to miss the first two matches of the upcoming five-Test...

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen retires from Test cricket

South Africa wicketkeeper batter Heinrich Klaasen announced on Monday that he will be retiring from Test cricket. Klassen steps away from the format after...

India’s squad for three T20Is vs Afghanistan announced, Rohit to lead

The Men’s Selection Committee announced India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting in Mohali on January 11. India’s squad: Rohit Sharma...

‘Frankly, it made me laugh’, Ashwin reacts to Vaughan’s ‘India is an underachieving team’ remark

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back at former England captain Michael Vaughan's remark of labelling Team India as an "underachieving side", saying such...

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still great fielders; will be of great help on the field, says Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes having the senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be of immense advantage to the team...

India-Pakistan clash in 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup set for New York on June 9

India will face archrivals Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County,...

Dhoni files lawsuit against former business partner company, alleges Rs 15 crore fraud

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a lawsuit in the Ranchi court against two officials of Aarka Sports and Management Limited, accusing them of...

‘Team was ready this time for a fight’, says KL Rahul on Cape Town Test win

India wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul opened up about the mental shift that fueled India's comeback against South Africa defeating the host by seven wickets...

Warner ‘Pleased and relived’ after reuniting with missing ‘baggy green’ caps

Australia opener David Warner said he is "pleased and relieved" after reuniting with his missing "baggy green" Test caps following his heartfelt public plea...

Kohli, Shami, Gill nominated for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

India's trio of Talismanic batter Virat Kohli, senior fast-bowler Mohammed Shami and young batter Shubman Gill have been nominated for the ICC Men's ODI...

2nd Test: Bumrah picks six-for as India need 79 runs to win after bowling out SA for 176

Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bagged a six-wicket haul as South Africa were bowled out for 176 in their second innings on day two of...

Aaron Finch announces retirement from Big Bash League

Former World Cup-winning Australian captain Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) at the end of the current season...

2nd Test: Mukesh, Bumrah strike as South Africa trail India by 36 runs as 23 wickets fall in a day

Fast-bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah made three strikes collectively to give India a slight edge to leave South Africa at 62/3 in 17...

2nd Test: India sensationally lose last six wickets for no runs, bowled out for 153, lead by 98 runs

India suffered an outrageous batting implosion by losing their last six wickets for no runs to be bowled out for 153 in 34.5 overs...

Suryakumar Yadav nominated for ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year award; Perry, Matthews amongst nominees in women’s category

India’s batting maverick Suryakumar Yadav has been nominated for ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year award for 2023. The right-handed batter, known for...

INDvSA 2nd Test: Siraj’s six-fer blows away South Africa as hosts’ bowled out for 55

Fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj blew away the South Africa batting line-up with a devastating six-wicket haul as the hosts were bowled out for just 55...

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan join ISPL as owners of Kolkata team

After Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan have become team owners in the Indian Street Premier...

Jadeja, Mukesh come in as South Africa opt to bat first vs India in Elgar’s farewell Test

South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss in his farewell Test match and elected to bat against India in the second and final...

India highly overrated in T20I and Test cricket: Kris Srikkanth advises team to stop resting on past laurels

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth unleashed a scathing critique on the Indian side, labelling them as overrated in Test cricket on the backdrop of...

Australian PM lauds courageous Khawaja for standing up for human values

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended Usman Khawaja for "showing courage" in advocating for victims of conflict and "standing up for human values" during...

Cummins names unchanged line-up for Warner’s farewell Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins has revealed the playing XI of his side for the Sydney Test against Pakistan, beginning on Wednesday, with the skipper...

Glenn McGrath urges David Warner to ‘go out, be positive’ ahead of Test cricket farewell

Australia’s fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath has urged David Warner to go out and be positive in his Test cricket farewell match against Pakistan starting...

India ushers in 2024 orbiting XPoSat successfully

India on Monday ushered in the New Year in a grand manner by orbiting its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). At about 9.10 a.m. on the...

David Warner announces retirement from ODIs, shifts focus to T20Is

Australia's David Warner has announced his retirement from One-day International (ODI) cricket alongside the end of his Test career completing another chapter in his...

Nasser Hussain hoping for Rishabh Pant’s comeback to competitive cricket in 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain is hoping India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant makes a successful return to competitive cricket in 2024, after being on the...

England cricket duo of Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick named in New Year’s Honours List

England England cricket duo of former players Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick have both been named in the New Year’s Honours List. Broad, 37, who...

All options will be considered, says Andrew McDonald on choosing Warner’s replacement in Tests

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said they are considering all options to decide who will be the replacement for opener David Warner in the...

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of rape

Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been convicted by a local Kathmandu District Court for rape and the extent of punishment will be declared on...

Ravindra Jadeja likely to be available for Cape Town Test against South Africa

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be available for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3 at Cape Town. After South...

India’s road to T20 World Cup winds through generational shift, new challenges

The cricketing fraternity bore witness to a stoic Virat Kohli passing on the baton to the next generation after India's heart-wrenching World Cup loss. As...

‘Haven’t thought of making it on time’: KL Rahul on injuries and rehab before ODI World Cup

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has shared insights into his injuries and rehabilitation process before his return to the ODI World Cup. Rahul revealed that...

IND v SA: Injured Bavuma ruled out; Elgar to captain SA in Cape Town Test

Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a left hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed...

IND v SA: Batting was poor in the second innings; failed to put collective efforts, admits Rohit Sharma

After losing the first Test to South Africa inside three days, India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the visitors’ batting was poor in the...

IND v SA: Bowlers, Elgar star as South Africa thrash India by an innings and 32 runs

Led by super performances from bowlers and a majestic 185 from Dean Elgar, a dominant South Africa thrashed a listless India by an innings...

IND v SA: India lose top-order batters after bowling out South Africa for 408

South Africa increased their stronghold on the first Test by making 408 in their first innings and then took out India's top-order of Rohit...

KL Rahul opens up on criticism after century in Centurion Test

India batter KL Rahul has opened up on challenges posed by external distractions and scrutiny on social media after scoring a century against South...

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 smashes Broadcast and Digital records

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 hosted in India smashed broadcast and digital records across the world, making it the biggest World Cup...

IND v SA: Dean Elgar’s strong century puts South Africa in commanding position

In his final Test on his home ground, veteran opener Dean Elgar slammed a strong century to take South Africa into a commanding position...

IND v SA: KL Rahul’s fantastic 101 takes India to 245 all out in first innings at Centurion

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul converted his overnight score of 70 on day one’s play into a fantastic century and lead India to make 245 in...

IND v SA: Light rain at SuperSport Park causes delay in Day-2 play

The Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa faced a delayed start due to light rain at the SuperSport Park...
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