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Women's T20 World Cup: Nigeria and USA tread different paths to first win

Jan 20, 2025, at 03:11 pm

Nigeria and the USA both earned their first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup wins but did so in different ways.

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra marries Himani Mor, shares heart-warming images on social media

Jan 20, 2025, at 12:12 am

Two-time Olympic medalist and Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday shared images of his marriage on social media, leaving hundreds of female followers heartbroken.

Arrest warrant issued against Bangladeshi cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan

Jan 19, 2025, at 06:43 pm

A Bangladeshi court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against cricket star and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan and three others in a case involving bounced cheques at IFIC Bank.

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle killed in road accident

Jan 19, 2025, at 04:20 pm

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana): International shooter Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle tragically lost their lives in a road accident on Sunday, January 19, reported India Today.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami included to India's Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma named captain

Jan 18, 2025, at 06:02 pm

The Indian selectors on Saturday named Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy which will be played in Dubai and Pakistan next month.

Australia open ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with win as rain disrupts play

Jan 18, 2025, at 02:19 pm

Caoimhe Bray shone on her ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia.

ICC announces Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi as U19 Women's T20 World Cup event ambassador

Jan 17, 2025, at 12:57 pm

The ICC has announced Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, as the official event ambassador for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025.

India become third team to hammer 400 runs in an ODI innings in women's cricket

Jan 16, 2025, at 02:36 pm

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front as India women's team hammered 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings against Ireland on Wednesday.

Pakistani-origin English cricketer Saqib Mahmood facing visa issue ahead of India tour: Reports

Jan 14, 2025, at 05:19 pm

Pakistani-origin English pacer Saqib Mahmood was forced to miss the upcoming training camp of the England cricket team in the UAE ahead of the series against India after his visa was delayed.

Indian cricketers' wives not allowed for entire tour: BCCI's stricter rules after BGT drubbing

Jan 14, 2025, at 03:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new set of rules barring cricketers' wives from accompanying their husbands for the entire tour in a corrective measure after a drubbing in Australia.

Rohit Sharma to continue as skipper, tells BCCI to search for his replacement: Reports

Jan 13, 2025, at 04:10 pm

Rohit Sharma, who did not feature in the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar series amid his poor show with the bat against Australia, has expressed his desire to lead the Indian team for a short while and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to search for his replacement.

Netflix's docu series The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan to premiere on February 7

Jan 13, 2025, at 02:38 pm

Streaming giant Netflix's show The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan showcasing the on-field rivalry between the two cricket giants will premiere on the web platform on February 7.

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer

Jan 13, 2025, at 02:35 pm

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer

Jan 13, 2025, at 02:19 pm

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21, final on May 25

Jan 13, 2025, at 12:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The 18th edition of cash-rich T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) will kickstart on March 21 and the final will be played on May 25, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla, media reports said.

Pat Cummins to lead Australia in Champions Trophy

Jan 13, 2025, at 10:53 am

Pat Cummins will look forward to leading Australia in the upcoming Champions Trophy which will be played in Pakistan and the UAE next month.

Punjab Kings name Shreyas Iyer as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Jan 12, 2025, at 11:50 pm

Punjab Kings announced cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the skipper of their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

India announce squad for England T20I series, Mohammad Shami returns

Jan 12, 2025, at 12:47 am

The Indian cricket board on Saturday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, with Mohammad Shami making his return to the team.

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket

Jan 11, 2025, at 12:25 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from the international cricket.

Steve Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka series in absence of Pat Cummins

Jan 09, 2025, at 02:54 pm

Australian cricket icon Steve Smith will lead the national side in absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP

Jan 08, 2025, at 10:58 am

London/IBNS: The England cricket team have the right to boycott the match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in response to the Taliban government's steps to curb women's rights in the South Asian country, said UK Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, media reports said.

People forget what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli achieved in the past: Yuvraj Singh on duo receiving flak over flop show in BGT

Jan 07, 2025, at 03:03 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh has backed skipper Rohit Sharma and his predecessor Virat Kohli, who have been slammed for poor form in the backdrop of the national team's drubbing against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025.

Defending champions Australia to face South Africa in WTC final after thrashing India 3-1 in home series

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:04 pm

Australia claimed a decisive victory over India in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday to seal a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar series triumph and earn themselves a spot alongside South Africa at the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s in June.

Sunil Gavaskar expresses displeasure on being overlooked for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

Jan 05, 2025, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi: Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar Sunday voiced his disappointment after being overlooked for the presentation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a prestigious award named in honour of him and Australian legend Allan Border, despite being present at the venue.

Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 margin

Jan 05, 2025, at 01:36 pm

India's hope to reach WTC final was dashed after Australia beat the visitors by six wickets in the final match to clinch the Border Gavaskar series by 3-1 margin on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant's carnage leads Australia-India Sydney Test to cliffhanger

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:06 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's trademark fiery batting on day two of the fifth Test against Australia opened the doors for all kinds of results in the final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Rishabh Pant sweeps Aussie bowling in Sydney, Sachin Tendulkar praises cricket star for explosive batting

Jan 04, 2025, at 12:45 pm

Sydney/IBNS: India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant toyed with the mighty Australian bowling unit at a time his teammates were struggling to combat the opponent seamers at SCG in Sydney on Saturday.

Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG with team doctor for scan amid injury scare, Virat Kohli turns stand-in captain

Jan 04, 2025, at 10:50 am

Sydney/IBNS: India captain Jasprit Bumrah, who dominated the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with the ball, left the cricket fans worried as he left the SCG in Sydney amid an injury scare.

India's pace battery negates Australia's day one supremacy in Sydney

Jan 04, 2025, at 10:28 am

Sydney/IBNS: Riding on the pace bowling unit, India bowled out Australia for only 181 to secure a thin lead of four runs in the first innings of the fifth and final Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at SCG in Sydney on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma confirms he is not retiring amid speculations after skipping Sydney Test

Jan 04, 2025, at 09:22 am

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma finally broke his silence on skipping the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia when he said it should not be considered a retirement decision.

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