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Hasan Mahmud joins Nathan Lyon in elite list following five-wicket haul against West Indies

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmu d, who has been making waves with his strangling bowling attack, churned out a stunning performance against West Indies, claiming six wickets in the first innings of the ongoing second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Mahmud finished with massive figures of 6/90 on Day 2, playing a crucial role in helping Bangladesh wrap up West Indies for 356. With these impressive figures, he…

Nov 6, 2026

‘There’s lore to Life than cricket’: Blair Tickner opens up

New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner says his wife's battle with cancer has changed his perspective on life. The experience has helped him move away from performance pressure and focus on enjoying cricket. Tickner's wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with leukaemia in April 2024 and underwent eight months of treatment. She was discharged from hospital on Christmas Eve that year and has remained in remission since. The 33-year-old pacer said the difficult period taught him to…

Nov 6, 2026

WBBL 2026: Unbeaten Sydney Sixers aim to continue winning run against Stars

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will face Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in Match 12 of WBBL 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Friday, November 6. The Stars have won one and lost two of their three matches so far. Captain Annabel Sutherland has been impressive with the ball, taking four wickets, and will look to continue her good form against the Sixers. The Stars will aim to bounce back after consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, the Sixers have…

Nov 6, 2026

NZ vs IND, 2nd ODI: Fiery India look to seal series as New Zealand target much-needed comeback

India and New Zealand are set to cross paths in the second ODI on Saturday in Wellington, with confidence running high in the Indian camp following a breathtaking victory in the opening match. With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, India have a big opportunity to seal the series win and further corner New Zealand, who has been utterly unable to challenge India. In the opening match for India, Virat Kohli served as the cornerstone of…

Nov 6, 2026

IND vs SL: Opening ODI shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the opening ODI of the upcoming three-match series between India and Sri Lanka , originally scheduled to take place in Delhi on December 13, has now been shifted to Visakhapatnam. The decision was taken following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), which flagged concerns over possible weather-related interruptions and the renovation work planned at…

Nov 5, 2026

Not 183 or 133! Virat Kohli reveals his favourite ODI knock

Virat Kohli has made a surprising choice when asked to name his best ODI innings, picking his 43-run knock against England in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final over several of his memorable centuries. In a conversation with Star Sports, Kohli, who turned 38 on Thursday, November 5, also mentioned his 35-run contribution in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka. However, he eventually chose the Champions Trophy knock as his favourite.…

Nov 5, 2026

Brisbane Heat beat Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs despite Wolvaardt-Penna fightback

Brisbane Heat registered a 14-run victory over Adelaide Strikers after posting 184/4 in their 20 overs. Despite strong half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Madeline Penna, the Strikers finished on 170/5 in the chase. Charli Knott starred with the bat, scoring 104 off 61 deliveries, while Orla Prendergast added an unbeaten 16 off just six balls. Sophie Ecclestone picked up one wicket for the Strikers. In reply, Wolvaardt anchored the chase…

Nov 5, 2026

CSK, SRH confirm blockbuster trade, Livingstone set to join CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have struck a blockbuster trade deal involving four players, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards set to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad to join the Chennai Super Kings. In exchange, SRH have obtained the services of Khaleel Ahmed and Australian pacer Nathan Ellis. Livingstone, having originally been signed by SRH for INR 13 crore at the IPL 2025 mini-auction…

Nov 5, 2026

Scotland announce squad for Women's Emerging Nations Trophy

Scotland have revealed their squad for the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in the UAE, with talented all-rounder Kathryn Bryce set to lead the side. Bryce recently captained Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year, where her team finished fifth in Group B, winning only one of four games. The squad also includes Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon…

Nov 5, 2026

WBBL 2026: Unbeaten Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers set for a big clash.

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) are set to take on Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) in the 11th match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Thursday, November 5. Both teams have enjoyed an impressive start to the tournament, winning their opening two matches and will look to continue their winning momentum. Phoebe Litchfield-led Sydney Thunder defeated Melbourne Renegades by six wickets before registering another six-wicket…

Nov 5, 2026

Virat Kohli turns 38: From Delhi's cricket prodigy to one of the greatest of all time

Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday on Thursday, November 5, with another impressive performance behind him. The Indian batting superstar marked the occasion a day early with a brilliant 74 off 51 balls against New Zealand in the rain-affected first ODI in Auckland. As he enters the 19th year of his international career, Kohli's journey reflects determination, consistency and an extraordinary hunger for success. From a young cricket…

Nov 5, 2026

“Axar Patel ahead of KL Rahul…”: Ex-Indian player slams Indian management

Slamming his 80th half-century , Indian batting star Virat Kohli played a key role in India’s five-wicket win over New Zealand in the rain-hit first ODI on Wednesday in Auckland, helping the side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Virat Kohli, who has retired from Tests and T20Is, showed his ability to shoulder responsibility in crunch times because the rest of India’s batting attack struggled to make a major impact. Kohli stood out with a…

Nov 5, 2026