- newVidarbha skipper Akshay Wadkar fully aware of Mumbai lower-order’s capabilities
While Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was cautious about the allrounders’ trio of Shams Mulani, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian, his Mumbai counterpart hoped that the trio’s batting effort will not have to be relied upon too much in the Ranji semifinal.
- 9 hours ago 17 Feb 25, 3:03am -
- newChampions Trophy: Arshdeep with more variations likely starter ahead of Harshit
The Indian team management gave Harshit all three ODIs against England, and if one is absolutely fair to the burly 6-feet-2-inch tall Delhi speedster, he has not looked out of place.
- 10 hours ago 17 Feb 25, 2:37am -
- newEdwards questions umpiring calls as MI fall short against DC in controversial finish
Three controversial run-out decisions sparked a debate as Delhi Capitals edged past MI in a WPL match on Saturday, raising concerns over the interpretation of the LED stump rules.
- 11 hours ago 17 Feb 25, 1:33am -
- newWPL 2025: Stacy-Ann King reacts on DC's Niki Prasad's match-winning knock against MI
A standout performance came from young Niki Prasad, whose crucial innings played a significant role in DC's victory
- 11 hours ago 17 Feb 25, 1:17am -
- newWPL | Gardner’s all-round effort and Priya’s spell turn the tide in Giants’ favour
- 13 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 11:23pm -
- newVidarbha has the edge at home against Mumbai
Jaiswal out with mysterious ankle injury; the host will hope to keep the trio of Mulani, Thakur and Kotian quiet
- 17 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 7:23pm -
- newRANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat
CRICKET | The southern side will look to the likes of Sachin Baby and Rohan Kunnummal to ease the load on Salman Nizar and Mohammed Azharuddeen, while the host will hope that Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia and Umang Kumar continue with their fine form
- 18 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 6:52pm -
- newIPL 2025 schedule: KKR vs RCB at Eden to kick off season
IPL 2025 will kick off with defending champions KKR and RCB clashing at the Eden Gardens on March 22 and end at the same venue on May 25
- 18 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 6:46pm -
- newFocus has been on converting starts into hundreds: Yash Rathod
- 19 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 5:38pm -
- newShikha delighted to have contributed to Capital’s thrilling win
- 19 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 5:10pm -
- newChampions Trophy 2025: Southee backs Kiwi mix of youth and experience to shine
With Trent Boult also not there and Lockie Ferguson looking highly unlikely, it will be Will O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith and Matt Henry, who will share the pace-bowling load at the marquee ICC event.
- 22 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 2:53pm -
- newRanji Trophy semifinal: Former champion Gujarat starts favourites as Kerala chases historic final berth
Gujarat, the champions of the 2016-17 edition, advanced to the semifinals for the first time since the 2019-20 while Kerala secured their second semifinal berth since 2018-19
- 22 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 2:36pm -
- newMumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji trophy semifinal: Jaiswal set to miss, but Mumbai firm favourites against Vidarbha
Mumbai have a host of stars in their line-up such as skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur who can alter the course of the game on their own.
- 22 hours ago 16 Feb 25, 2:25pm -
- WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals squeak home off the final delivery in dramatic finish
Chasing a target of 165, the Delhi outfit rides on Shafali’s explosive start and Niki’s composed innings to prevail over MI; Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet’s efforts go in vain; Shikha produces an outstanding spell (4-0-14-2) for Lanning’s side
- 1 day ago 16 Feb 25, 4:06am -
- Sneh Rana joins RCB as injury replacement for Shreyanka Patil
Shreyanka had also missed the white ball assignments at home against the West Indies and Ireland last year because of an injury.
- 1 day ago 16 Feb 25, 2:32am -
- Focus on Rohit and Kohli as Team India lands in Dubai for Champions Trophy
India had last won the ICC marquee event in England 12 years back under the legendary MS Dhoni.
- 1 day ago 16 Feb 25, 1:32am -
- Mohammed and Vijay Shankar among top picks at TNPL auction
Mohammed went to SKM Salem Spartans, Vijay Shankar to Chepauk Super Gillies, and Mukilesh and Suresh to Trichy Grand Cholas
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 10:30pm -
- Pacer Mohammed, who fetched the highest price in TNPL auction, dreams of playing IPL
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 9:02pm -
- Have to work on my accuracy as a left-arm spinner, says Delhi’s Mathur
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 5:36pm -
- India departs for Champions Trophy in Dubai with key players; new squad additions
Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament with a lower back injury and Harshit Rana coming in as his replacement
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 2:59pm -
- WPL opener: Richa, Kanika pull off a heist for RCB against Gujarat Giants
Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja helped RCB, the defending champion, stage a stunning fightback in the opening match of the third season of the WPL on Friday night.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 11:23pm -
- Women’s Premier League 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru elect to field against Gujarat Giants
Royal Challengers Bengaluru gave debut to three players while Gujarat Giants to play with five new players.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 7:41pm -
- Playing 10 months a year will lead to more injuries, says Kapil Dev
The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has turned into a rehabilitation hub, with players spending more time recovering than training.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 4:26pm -
- Clinical New Zealand thumps Pakistan to win tri-nations final
New Zealand, which beat both Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore last week, made two changes and brought in Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:15pm -
- ICC Champions Trophy: Winners to receive prize money of $2.24 million
The winners' purse would be close to ₹20 crore. The runners-up will receive half the amount, $1.12 million (₹9.72 crore), while each losing semi-finalist will take home $560,000 (₹4.86 crore)
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 1:28pm -
- Third edition of WPL set to begin on Friday
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 9:58pm -
- Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 9:16pm -
- Champions Trophy 2025: Families not to travel with Team India
The Indian team starts its campaign in Dubai against Bangladesh on February 20.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 5:46pm -
- Daily Quiz: On ICC Champions Trophy 2025
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from next week. Here is a quiz on the tournament.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 5:00pm -
- Virat Kohli does not need a captaincy title to lead: RCB director Mo Bobat
The former England high performance coach said Kohli has always set an example on the field with his performance
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:47pm -
- It’s the same story yet again as TN team promises a lot but fails to deliver
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:38pm -
- Rajat Patidar named RCB captain for IPL 2025
Virat Kohli in a video message gives his approval, says the team will back Patidar
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 12:24pm -
- India’s fielding against England in ODI series has been ‘incredibly satisfying’: Coach Dilip
India made a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series following a 4-1 win in the T20Is against Jos Buttler's side, with several breathtaking catches, run-outs and athletic fielding in the deep.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 11:58am -
- We wanted to play this game as a must-win: Gambhir
We wanted another wicket-taking option in the middle [overs] and we know Varun can be a massive threat, says Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 8:00am -
- G. Kamalini - The accidental cricketer on the fast lane to stardom
The explosive opener shares the secret behind batting left-handed, taking up wicket-keeping, life as a World Cup winner and the upcoming Women’s Premier League.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 12:55am -
- Gill leads the way with a sublime century as India routs England in the third ODI, sweeps series
India rode on Gill’s seventh ODI ton. It appeared like he knew the Modi Stadium like the back of his hand, for he has now scored hundreds in all three formats here.
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 9:16pm -
- Ranji Trophy: Nizar, Azharuddeen hold firm as Kerala enters the semifinals
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 6:05pm -
- IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Gill leads the way with a sublime century as India routs England in the third ODI, sweeps series
India rode on Gill’s seventh ODI ton. It appeared like he knew the Modi Stadium like the back of his hand, for he has now scored hundreds in all three formats here
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 1:20pm -
- Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: AUS rocks SL with five early wickets; Hardie, Johnson pick two
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bat in the first match of the two-match one-day international series against Australia
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 11:42am -
- Afghan spinner Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy, IPL
Ghazanfar sustained the injury during Afghanistan's tour of Zimbabwe late last year, sidelining him for "at least four months".
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 11:37am -
- Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy 2025, Smith to lead Australia
World champions Australia will now lean on a quartet of fringe fast bowlers — Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis — in their bid for more ODI silverware
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 8:20am -
- Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy added in squad
The senior men's team selection committee has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement for the mega event starting February 19 in Pakistan
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 6:22am -
- Cricket takes a leap into the unknown with half a billion pounds
- 5 days ago 12 Feb 25, 12:32am -
- Gujarat routs Saurashtra, advances to Ranji Trophy semifinals
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 10:41pm -
- TN players need to work on technique, mindset in seaming conditions: Sai Kishore
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 9:58pm -
- Selfless Rohit hits his way out of trouble
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 9:17pm -
- Interview | For a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy: Sheldon Jackson
It tests the true character of a person and cricketer; whenever you hear the legends speak, they rate First Class cricket so highly because of that
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 9:05pm -
- Rampant Vidarbha runs through Tamil Nadu, marches into semifinals
The host wins by 198 runs after setting the visitor a target of 401; Rathod scores a brilliant century before the bowling line-up delivers big-time
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 8:53pm -
- Final chance for England to break free against cavalier India
Men in Blue suffer a big blow as Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy; with the series in the bag, it remains to be seen if the home side chooses to give game time to Pant, Arshdeep and Washington in the third ODI
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 8:40pm -
- Royston and Shardul take Mumbai to a thumping win
The former claims his maiden First Class five-for while the latter, who was at his accurate best, scalps three; Rahane completes his 41st First Class hundred
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 7:13pm -
- Saurashtra stalwart Jackson calls time on career after Ranji loss
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 6:27pm -
- Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career
Jackson, 38, retires with more than 7200 runs in 105 first-class matches with a highest score of 186, 21 hundreds and 39 half-centuries.
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 3:48pm -
- Women’s Premier League 2025: Shafali Verma in really good touch, hopefully she can continue, Delhi Capitals’ skipper Lanning
Shafali, who was dropped from the Indian team for the away tour to Australia in November 2024, made excellent outings for Haryana in domestic matches recently to signal her return to run-making ways.
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 3:31pm -
- South Africa could end ICC trophy drought this year: Graeme Smith
With the eight-team Champions Trophy beginning on February 19 and World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June this year, Smith believes South Africa is on the brink of breaking their ICC trophy drought.
- 6 days ago 11 Feb 25, 3:24pm -
- Rohit — breaking the shackles of self-doubt in typical ‘Hitman’ fashion
After a series of international outings with little to show, the skipper found form with a stunning hundred in Cuttack; this bodes well for the Men in Blue, whose Champions Trophy campaign gets underway in 10 days
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 11:55pm -
- All you need to know about: concussions
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden hit, jolt, or impact on the head or body, leading to rapid movement of the brain inside the skull
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 10:08pm -
- At times you can do miracles if you believe in yourself: Nizar
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 8:55pm -
- Focus was just to hit the right areas, says five-wicket hero Thakare
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 8:35pm -
- Ranji Trophy | Vidarbha pulls away from TN after an attritional third day
Thakare completes his first five-wicket haul of the season; the home side ends on 169 for five to finish 297 runs in the lead
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 8:23pm -
- Urvil and Jaymeet’s tons put Gujarat on the verge of semifinal berth
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 8:20pm -
- Ranji Trophy | Shardul, Rahane & Suryakumar turn the tide Mumbai’s way
The seamer’s six-wicket haul helps it gain a slender first-innings lead; the two senior batters consolidate the position with a 129-run stand
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 6:09pm -
- Pakistan a dangerous side in home conditions, should make Champions Trophy semifinals: Ravi Shastri
Pakistan will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on Februrary 19 before taking on India on February 23 in Dubai
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 1:20pm -
- Ravindra Jadeja pleased with Indian spin unit ahead of Champions Trophy
In the England ODI series so far, the spinners have provided crucial breakthroughs and contained the English batters in the middle overs.
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 12:16pm -
- Odisha govt issues show cause notice to OCA over power disruption during Barabati ODI
The second ODI between India and England in Cuttack was disrupted for around 30 minutes as floodlights in one of the towers were not functioning.
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 5:32am -
- Daily Quiz | On Ranji Trophy
A quiz on the Ranji Trophy
- 7 days ago 10 Feb 25, 5:00am -