- newGambhir backs Rishabh Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup
Pant was named in India's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup on the back of impressive performances in the IPL while Sanju Samson was also named in the squad
- 5 hours ago 15 May 24, 12:09pm -
- newA great player’s farewell is handled with respect and common sense
- 17 hours ago 15 May 24, 12:30am -
- newNew Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan cricket team in England
Pakistan will play four Twenty20s against England to prepare for the T20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and the United States.
- 20 hours ago 14 May 24, 9:27pm -
- newIPL-17: Buttler’s loss a big hole but Royals have back-up, says Riyan Parag
Kagiso Rabada and Liam Livingstone will be missing in action for Punjab Kings, assistant coach Brad Haddin confirmed.
- 20 hours ago 14 May 24, 9:22pm -
- newRahul Dravid says no, BCCI to hunt for new head coach
The former India player cites personal reasons; the BCCI officially invites applications for the post with May 27 set as the deadline
- 20 hours ago 14 May 24, 9:03pm -
- newA knack for reading spinners off the hand and picking the length early — Patidar’s key to success
- 20 hours ago 14 May 24, 9:00pm -
- newTwenty20 World Cup: India to play semifinal in Guyana if they reach last-four stage
India will be aiming to win an elusive ICC trophy and they will begin their campaign against Ireland in New York on June 5
- 20 hours ago 14 May 24, 8:41pm -
- newIPL-17, DC vs LSG: Delhi Capitals keep campaign alive as they finish the league stage with a win
Ishant’s early strikes derail Super Giants’ pursuit after Porel and Stubbs help the home team rack up a challenging total of 208
- 22 hours ago 14 May 24, 7:24pm -
- IPL-17: RR vs PBKS: Rajasthan Royals would strive to seal a playoff spot against Punjab Kings
Placed second in the 10-team table with 16 points, Royals need to ensure one win in their next two 'home' games in Guwahati. That will be enough to seal a last four berth.
- 1 day ago 14 May 24, 3:14pm -
- ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: Injured Taskin Ahmed receives surprise call-up to Bangladesh squad
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the senior-most player in the squad, having featured in every event since its inception in 2007
- 1 day ago 14 May 24, 3:06pm -
- IPL 2024 | LSG’s Klusener downplays Goenka’s public K.L. Rahul outburst; calls it ‘storm in a teacup’
There have been speculations about Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper also, but Lance Klusener said there has been "certainly no discussions around" the matter.
- 1 day ago 14 May 24, 12:57pm -
- IPL-17, GT vs KKR: Rain has the final say as KKR assures itself of a top two spot; GT gets eliminated
Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders split points in rain-affected IPL match, impacting playoff chances for both teams
- 2 days ago 14 May 24, 2:02am -
- Throwing caution to the wind, openers changing the T20 landscape
When it comes to the IPL, the unalloyed aggression of the top two batters can, in part, be attributed to the origin of the Impact Player which was introduced in 2023
- 2 days ago 14 May 24, 12:38am -
- How Royal Challengers regained their position at the IPL high table
After seven losses in their first eight games, Faf du Plessis’ men were on the brink of elimination; a fairytale run of five successive victories has seen the franchise give itself an outside chance of making the playoffs
- 2 days ago 14 May 24, 12:14am -
- Huge hole will be left: Stuart Broad on England's bowling attack after James Anderson's retirement
England’s veteran pacer Anderson announced his decision to retire from Tests with the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s in July
- 2 days ago 13 May 24, 11:56am -
- IPL-17, GT vs KKR: Gujarat Titans hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes encounter
Gill’s men will look to stay alive in the play-offs race while Shreyas and Co. will look to secure a top-two finish thereby having two shots at the title
- 3 days ago 13 May 24, 2:44am -
- IPL-17, DC vs RCB: Gritty Royal Challengers stay alive with emphatic win
Having managed only 187 for 9 after a blazing half-century by in-form Rajat Patidar, RCB bowled out lacklustre DC for 140 in 19.1 overs
- 3 days ago 12 May 24, 7:30pm -
- IPL-17: CSK vs RR: Simarjeet, Ruturaj keep CSK in the hunt for playoffs berth
The pacer rattles the Royals batters with a spell of three for 26 while the spinners squeeze the runs dry in the middle overs; in pursuit of a small target, the skipper guides the side home; Samson’s men slip to their third straight defeat on the road
- 3 days ago 12 May 24, 3:57pm -
- IPL-17 | KKR's Varun Chakaravarthy made things difficult for MI batters: Brett Lee
Chakaravarthy (18 scalps) is the third-highest wicket-taker so far this season behind MI's Jasprit Bumrah and PBKS's Harshal Patel, both of whom are on 20 wickets
- 3 days ago 12 May 24, 12:02pm -
- Hardik's ego-driven, chest-out style of leadership doesn't look genuine: De Villiers
An IPL legend himself, De Villiers observed that Pandya's trying to unsuccessfully fake it
- 3 days ago 12 May 24, 10:03am -
- IPL-17: Come Sunday, Rajasthan Royals will look to open qualification door
On Sunday, Sanju Samson’s men will look to get back to winning ways against an inconsistent CSK and seal a spot in the playoffs.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 9:45pm -
- Domestic season set for a revamp by the BCCI
“The recommendations of the working group will be implemented in domestic cricket, subject to approval by the Apex Council,” Jay Shah said.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 9:33pm -
- IPL-17: Ricky Ponting backs Axar Patel as captain in place of Rishabh Pant
“He has been vice-captain for the last couple of seasons and he is very sensible and understands the game really well,” said Ricky Ponting
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 9:20pm -
- IPL-17: KKR vs MI: Knight Riders punch their ticket for the playoffs
A disciplined bowling performance helps the home side clinch an 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit contest after Venkatesh’s 21-ball 42 and lower-order hitting take KKR to 157
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 7:37pm -
- Man enters ground to meet Dhoni during IPL match in Gujarat, arrested
In a video, Jani is seen hugging Dhoni before security personnel take him away.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 5:19pm -
- IPL-17 | Rishabh Pant to miss Bengaluru game due to suspension for slow over-rate
Rishabh Pant was also fined ₹30 lakh for the Code of Conduct breach that took place during DC’s 20-run win against Rajasthan Royals on May 7 in New Delhi.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 3:47pm -
- IRE vs PAK first T20 international | Ireland stuns Pakistan for the first time
Ireland set up its first T20 win over Pakistan by bowling well and fielding brilliantly.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 2:51pm -
- IPL-17: RCB vs DC: Delhi Capitals, in Pant’s absence, has its task cut out for it against a rejuvenated Royal Challengers Bengaluru
In the run-up to this match, RCB had beaten Gujarat Titans twice, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad once each.
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 2:37pm -
- IPL-17: Chennai Super Kings face the heat in a crucial contest against Rajasthan Royals
What had hurt CSK against GT was the malfunction of their top-order consisting Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and they would be desperate to regain the momentum in Chepauk
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 1:01pm -
- T20 World Cup: U.S. stadium, which is to host India-Pak clash, nears completion
Additional tickets for all the matches at the stadium, including the India vs Pakistan match, will be available through hospitality tickets inclusive of food and beverages
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 11:28am -
- Legendary English pacer James Anderson to retire after home summer
The 41-year-old became the first fast bowler ever to take 700 wickets in Test cricket during England’s tour of India earlier in 2024
- 4 days ago 11 May 24, 10:26am -
- IPL-17 | We lost the match because of dropped catches: Haddin
A butterfingered Punjab Kings paid the price for dropping five catches as it crashed out of the Indian Premier League after a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 10:29pm -
- IPL-17 | Being consistent is tougher than improving: Varun
Varun said despite the Eden Gardens pitch not supporting spin he has been able to make adjustments according to the situation to get his rhythm back.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 10:22pm -
- IPL-17: GT vs CSK | Gill and Sai Sudharsan hammer the daylights out of CSK attack
The openers smash centuries and script a 210-run partnership to lay the foundation for Titans who go on to pile up a mammoth 231 for three; the Chennai side falls 35 runs short as Mohit puts the skids on the chase with a three-for
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 7:33pm -
- ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Virat Kohli should open in the mega event, says Ganguly
Ganguly said India have picked a balanced squad for the T20 World Cup which has the wherewithal to land the trophy after a gap of 17 years.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 3:38pm -
- IPL-17: It’s shameful, there’s a way to talk, Shami slams Goenka’s outburst on Rahul
Goenka's animated chat purportedly reprimanding Rahul after Lucknow Super Giants' record demolition at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad has gone viral on social media
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 2:56pm -
- Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer exclusion from central contracts was chief selector Agarkar’s call: Jay Shah
While there have been a few media reports mentioning an increase in the match fees for domestic players in the country, Shah said there is no such plan.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 2:49pm -
- Virat played a vintage innings, Green lauds Kohli for keeping RCB in playoffs race
Cameron Green praises Virat Kohli’s vintage innings as RCB secures a crucial win; Punjab Kings rue dropped catches
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 1:26pm -
- IPL-17: KKR vs MI | KKR will look to seal its playoff spot with a win against struggling MI
Gambhir's ploy to back Sunil Narine as an opener along with World No. 2 T20I batter Phil Salt has been a masterstroke.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 1:02pm -
- BCCI to invite men’s head coach applications next week
Rahul Dravid can reapply if he wants to continue as head coach, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 11:06am -
- New Zealand's Colin Munro retires from international cricket after T20 World Cup snub
In T20Is, Colin Munro struck runs at an impressive 156.44 and the 37-year-old remains one of the handful of players who have made upwards of 10,000 runs across all T20 competitions.
- 5 days ago 10 May 24, 10:48am -
- IPL-17, RCB vs PBKS | Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar shine as RCB defeats Punjab Kings by 60 runs
This was a fourth successive win for RCB and it took them to 10 points
- 6 days ago 10 May 24, 12:25am -
- IPl-17: SRH vs LSG | Abhishek Sharma exciting talent for Indian cricket: Travis Head
Both the southpaws hit fours and sixes for fun in what was a sensational display of power-hitting
- 6 days ago 9 May 24, 11:42am -
- IPL-17, SRH vs LSG | Sunrisers openers Head and Abhishek pummel Super Giants into submission
The two make a mockery of the visitors’ attack to run down a target of 166 in a mere 9.4 overs; Pooran and Badoni’s stand for Lucknow to no avail
- 7 days ago 8 May 24, 11:02pm -
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara
Another southpaw Brian Lara has great admiration for is Abhishek Sharma with whom he spent time at SRH
- 7 days ago 8 May 24, 5:03pm -
- IPL-17 | Resurgent RCB take on erratic PBKS in battle of survival
After a horrendous start to the season, RCB have managed to claw their way back into the tournament. They have the winning momentum on their side, having won their last three games comprehensively
- 7 days ago 8 May 24, 12:36pm -
- IPL-17, DC vs RR | Rajasthan captain Samson fined 30% match fees for breaching IPL Code of Conduct
The offence committed by Samson was not specified but it could be for arguing with the umpires when he was given out after Shai Hope took a catch just near the boundary ropes
- 7 days ago 8 May 24, 12:01pm -
- Hayden lauds Samson's IPL show, says he is handling both spin and pace with finesse
Samson was in his elements on Tuesday when he nearly guided Rajasthan Royals to a win over Delhi Capitals with his 86-run knock
- 7 days ago 8 May 24, 11:51am -
- Bumrah — the premier paceman of his generation
The Indian speedster is leading the bowling charts with 18 wickets at an economy rate of 6.20 in an IPL where 200+ has been the new norm; come T20 World Cup, he will be the lynchpin around whom India’s bowling fortunes will revolve
- 8 days ago 8 May 24, 12:38am -
- Definitions depend on the format of the game
- 8 days ago 8 May 24, 12:30am -
- IPL-17 | Focus is on winning, no chat around NRR, says LSG’s Sriram
After heavy rains forced cancellation of his team’s training schedule, Sriram talked about May 8 crucial encounter.
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 9:19pm -
- IPL-17 | KKR players return home after their flight diverted multiple times due to bad weather
Kolkata Knight Riders players face travel chaos, forced to spend night in Varanasi after flight diversions.
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 8:43pm -
- IPL-17 | Home advantage? Not quite for Punjab Kings
Though on paper, it can still qualify for the last-four stage, in all practicality, it needs a miracle and lots of luck.
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 8:34pm -
- IPL-17: DC vs RR | Flamboyant Delhi Capitals hunt down Rajasthan Royals despite Samson’s heroics
DC’s 221 for eight is its third consecutive 200+ total at the venue; Fraser-McGurk, Porel notch up quickfire fifties; RR skipper’s 46-ball 86 goes in vain without solid support from the other end; Kuldeep’s two for 25 helps Pant’s men claim a 20-run victory and stay afloat in the race for a playoff spot
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 7:32pm -
- IPL-17, SRH vs LSG | Familiar conditions give Sunrisers edge over Super Giants
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, battling for a playoff spot
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 1:47pm -
- KKR players spend night in Varanasi after flight diverted multiple times due to bad weather
Following their massive 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, the Shreyas Iyer-led side left on Monday evening for Kolkata at 5:45 p.m. The team was scheduled to arrive at 7.25 p.m.
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 12:53pm -
- IPL-17 | No plans to rest Bumrah yet: MI batting coach Pollard
MI defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets here on Monday after Suryakumar Yadav (102 not out) struck his second IPL century to help his team chase down a target of 174 with 16 balls to spare
- 8 days ago 7 May 24, 11:40am -
- IPL-17 | Have to look into areas we can work on, says Naveen
LSG bowlers had a day to forget as KKR became the first team to register a 200+ score in an IPL game at the Ekana Stadium.
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 8:54pm -
- IPL-17 | Technology comes to the rescue of practice pitches at Dharamshala
HPCA decided to install four hybrid pitches on the square of the scenic venue in Dharamshala, and SISGrass, a UK-based synthetic turf manufacturer, was tasked with the project.
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 8:49pm -
- India women’s domination over Bangladesh continues as it goes 4-0 up
The visitors defeat the host by 56 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method as the match was reduced to 14-overs-a-side due to a late start and an hour-long delay due to persistent rain
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 8:38pm -
- IPL-17: MI vs SRH | Suryakumar’s scintillating, unbeaten ton drives Mumbai Indians’ easy win
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma stitch together a 143-run partnership to trump Sunrisers Hyderabad with plenty to spare
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 7:26pm -
- India's first-ever 'hybrid pitch' unveiled in Dharamsala
Dharamsala unveils India’s first hybrid pitch, revolutionizing cricket with enhanced durability and consistent playability
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 4:24pm -
- Babar Azam backs Gary Kirsten to lead a positive change in Pakistan cricket
Gary Kirsten was roped in as the team's limited overs head coach last month on a two-year contract, and this would be his third outing as an international coach, having guided India (2008-11) and South Africa (2011-13)
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 3:44pm -
- IPL-17 | Ravindra Jadeja's versatility makes him class act, says Aaron Finch
Ravindra Jadeja scored 40-odd runs and took three wickets in Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings on May 5.
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 2:33pm -
- IPL-17: DC vs RR | Delhi Capitals host formidable Rajasthan Royals in a crucial encounter
Apart from Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, there are at least three teams viz. Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants who can go beyond the 16-point mark.
- 9 days ago 6 May 24, 2:26pm -