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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: A do-or-die battle for England as India eye series

The incredibly competitive five-match T20I series between India and England is set to witness another thrilling encounter as both teams gear up to face off in the fourth T20I on Friday in Pune. With India in command with a 2-1 lead, fourth match becomes a must-win encounter for England to keep their hopes alive and level the series, while India will look to seal the series with a game to spare. India started the series on a strong note, clinching…

Jan 30, 2025

SL vs AUS 1st Test: Smith’s whirlwind knock earns him huge milestone

Australia dominated Sri Lanka’s spin artillery on Wednesday on day one of the ongoing first of the two Tests against in Galle. Australia took advantage of a prolific start provided by Travis Head scoring 57 off 40. But, the most striking moment of the day remained Steve Smith (104*) and Usman Khawaja’s (147*) dominant performances. Both batters starred with their centuries, partnering for an unbroken stand of 195. This was Usman Khawaja’s…

Jan 30, 2025

Varun Chakaravarathy makes huge gains in bowlers’ rankings, Adil Rashid reclaims top spot

Following his back-breaking bowling performance in the ongoing T20I series against England, Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarathy has jumped 25 places to reach the fifth position in the ICC rankings for T20I bowlers. He claimed a five-wicket haul in the third T20I on Tuesday in Rajkot. Arshdeep Singh has kept his ninth rank while Ravi Bishnoi went down from fifth to 10th place. Axar Patel ascended five spots to reach No. 11. England’s experienced…

Jan 29, 2025

SA20, 2025: Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals: All you need to know

Joburg Super Kings will be clashing with table-toppers Paarl Royals on Thursday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg in the 26th match of the ongoing SA20 tournament. Paarl Royals have already qualified for the playoffs , becoming the first team to do so. They secured a remarkable 11-run win over Pretoria Capitals to advance into the playoffs. Even, in their last match Paarl Royals secured a six-wicket victory against Durban Super Giants.…

Jan 29, 2025

Women’s Ashes Test: All you need to know

England Women are set to face Australia Women in a highly anticipated one-off Test match starting on January 30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the final chapter of the ongoing multi-format Ashes series. It is the first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949, and the first pink‑ball day-night Test at the ground. After struggling in the preceding limited-overs matches, where Australia claimed victories in both the three-match ODI and…

Jan 29, 2025

Rohit, Yashasvi and Iyer to miss Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji match

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer are set to miss Mumbai’s upcoming must-win clash against Meghalaya in Ranji Trophy. The trio has been has been dropped from Mumbai’s squad and they have been replaced by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Suryansh Shedge and Atharva Ankolekar. The trio is also in India's ODI squad for the series against England, a key series for their preparations leading into an action-packed Champions Trophy. India…

Jan 29, 2025

“He is a world-class bowler”: Suryakumar Yadav credits Adil Rashid for England’s victory

England sealed a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I on Tuesday in Rajkot to keep themselves alive in the five-match series. England staged their comeback while sticking to their aggressive approach to keep the series alive. After slipping to 127/8 in 16 overs, England appeared to be heading towards a third consecutive defeat but they somehow managed to post a challenging total of 171/9 in 20 overs, with Mark Wood and Adil Rashid forging an unbroken…

Jan 29, 2025

“Played to ensure they were not stripped of their BCCI contracts”: Former Indian cricketer questions Rohit’s intent in Ranji match

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma returned to play Ranji Trophy after many years but his outings in Mumbai’s match against Jammu and Kashmir brought no relief to his perpetual struggle in the longest format of the game. Rohit’s trademark aggressive intent didn’t churn out any positive result as he only registered 31 runs across both innings. Even, Shreyas Iyer couldn’t maintain his composure, losing his wicket without…

Jan 28, 2025

SL vs AUS 1st Test: All you need to know

Sri Lanka and Australia will be locking horns in the first Test of their two-match series, scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Galle. Heading into the first Test, Sri Lanka are facing an injury crisis, with some of their experienced players remaining under injury clouds. Players like Pathum Nissanka , skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis are battling their respective injuries but are expected to play.

Jan 28, 2025

“He Played for the wrong franchise”: Former Indian cricketer on AB de Villiers

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had established himself as one of the most destructive batters during his playing days. There was a palpable sense of fear among bowlers whenever he came out to bat due to his power-hitting abilities. India’s current T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is often compared to AB de Villiers for his match-winning abilities in T20Is. But, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Suryakumar…

Jan 28, 2025

Sale of tickets for Champions Trophy final to begin post first semi-final

The sale of tickets for the grand finale of the Champions Trophy 2025 will commence just four days prior to the event, offering fans a last-minute opportunity to secure their spot at the blockbuster match. ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to begin from February 19, is the most-anticipated event featuring eight teams Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia , England, South Africa . The ICC…

Jan 28, 2025

BBL|14 Final: Uncontrollable Mitchell Owen’s ton guides Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title win

Mitchell Owen has carried Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title win, blasting a stunningly enthralling century to help the side crush Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in the final on Monday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Chasing a competitive score of 182, Hobart Hurricanes made a rollicking start, with Mitchell Owen firing on all cylinders and registering the fastest half-century (16-ball 50) in a BBL final. Mitch Owen has also…

Jan 27, 2025