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Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I vs New Zealand

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of India's second T20I against New Zealand due to a right adductor strain, picked up during the opening T20I on Thursday in Christchurch. “Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series,” the BCCI stated in a statement. “The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.” In the…

Oct 23, 2026

SA vs AUS, 2nd Test: Brilliant South Africa crush Australia

South Africa romped to a dazzling win, crushing Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha on Thursday to level the three-match series 1-1. The architect of South Africa’s comeback was skipper Temba Bavuma, who led the fightback through a career-best 179 to put his side in a strong position despite the things getting off to a challenging start for the hosts after Australia asked the Proteas to bat. Australia’s decision…

Oct 22, 2026

Harry Brook breaks Ben Stokes' record with historic double ton against Sri Lanka

England captain Harry Brook produced a sensational batting performance against Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi, smashing a record-breaking double century to lead his team to a massive total of 429/4 in 50 overs. Brook became the first England batter to score a double hundred in men's ODI cricket, surpassing Ben Stokes' previous national record of 182 runs. Brook scored a breathtaking 202 off just 116 balls, striking at 174.14, with 21 fours and 10 sixes. His…

Oct 22, 2026

Samson, Iyer, and Naman Dhir inspire India to thumping win against New Zealand

Delivering a jaw-dropping performance, India’s in-form star Sanju Samson whacked a scintillating half-century to inspire India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in a gripping first T20I on Thursday at hagley Oval. Chasing a target of 226, India got off to a glorious start, with openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma playing major innings of 67 and 29, respectively. Despite a brilliant start, India tripped a bit following quick…

Oct 22, 2026

‘Fitness and performance, not age’: BCCI President on Kohli, Rohit's 2027 World Cup chances

BCCI President Mithun Manhas has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that age will not be a factor in deciding their selection. Manhas said fitness and performance should remain the primary criteria as the two former India captains continue to perform at the highest level. Speaking to Sportstar, "From my perspective, fitness and performance should be the criteria for…

Oct 22, 2026

Australian star Megan Schutt handed two-match ban

Australia's in-form cricketer Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match suspension following an incident pertaining to prescription medication. As a result, the veteran Australia pace bowler will miss Thursday's third and final T20I against New Zealand, scheduled to be played on Thursday at North Sydney Oval. Moreover, she will also sit out Adelaide Strikers' opening game of WBBL|12 against Melbourne Stars on October 31. “The breach was a failure to adhere to…

Oct 22, 2026

Anrich Nortje suffers suspected groin injury during South Africa vs Australia 2nd test

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje suffered a suspected right groin injury on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia at St George's Park on Wednesday, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the match, according to ESPNcricinfo. Nortje limped off the field three balls into his fourth over during the opening session. Cricket South Africa confirmed at the start of the second session that the pacer would not return to the field for at least…

Oct 22, 2026

“It's nice to hear those comments”: Marco Jansen on Dale Steyn calling him the best cricketer’

South African cricket legend Dale Steyn has showered praise on Marco Jansen , describing the tall all-rounder as “currently the best cricketer in the world” following his monstrous performance against Australia on day four of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Jansen has been the biggest game-changer for South Africa in the ongoing series, making match-defining contributions with both bat and ball. Firstly, Jansen served the side…

Oct 22, 2026

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald provides update on Steve Smith

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on injured Steve Smith , expressing optimism that the star batter will be available to bat on crucial day five of the second Test in Gqeberha. The veteran batter, who was the only hope for Australia during Australia's first innings in an otherwise horror show, struggled on day four due to a neck issue, managing only 28 off 88 balls. Smith’s fitness was a big issue for Australia on day four…

Oct 22, 2026

Downcast Sri Lanka, England hope to secure first points

Sri Lanka are preparing to face England in Rawalpindi in the third match of the ongoing Pakistan ODI tri-series , with both sides looking to bounce back after getting their campaign off to a disappointing start. Both sides have experienced setbacks in their last encounters against Pakistan, making this showdown highly significant for them to win. For England, the overriding concern remains their batting attack that succumbed to…

Oct 22, 2026

James Pamment backs Kieron Pollard to replace Mahela Jayawardene as Mumbai Indians head coach

Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment has expressed surprise over Mahela Jayawardene stepping down as the franchise's head coach. He has also backed former MI star Kieron Pollard to take charge of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions. Jayawardene recently stepped down after his second stint as Mumbai Indians head coach. During his first spell, from 2017 to 2022, he guided the franchise to three IPL titles. Pamment, who worked…

Oct 21, 2026

Steve Smith notches up 11,000 runs in Test cricket

Australia’s decorated batter Steve Smith has claimed a mammoth milestone in his distinguished career, completing 11,000 runs in Test cricket. Smith reached the 11,000 Test runs mark on day four of the ongoing second Test between Australia and South Africa in Gqeberha. He becomes the third Australian after Ricky Ponting (13,378) and Allan Border (11,174) to achieve this record. Overall, he is the 12th player to…

Oct 21, 2026