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VHT, ton-up Sanju Samson completes 3,500 List A runs: Stats
Kerala's Rohan Kunnummal and Sanju Samson delivered a stellar performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping their team beat Jharkhand by eight wickets in an Elite Group A contest on Saturday.
Dhruv Jurel averages 94.75 in VHT 2025-26 season: Key stats
Dhruv Jurel stood out for Uttar Pradesh once again in Round 5 of their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 clash versus Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday.
VHT, Rishabh Pant slams his 13th List A fifty: Stats
Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant stood out for his side in a Elite Group D clash against Services.
Ollie Watkins shines on 250th Aston Villa appearance: Key stats
Aston Villa's England striker Ollie Watkins scored a stunning long-range goal in his 250th appearance for the club.
David Warner hammers his 9th T20 hundred, makes records
Despite a blistering century from David Warner, the Sydney Thunder fell to the Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets in a Big Bash League (BBL) clash on Saturday.
Lockie Ferguson's T20 World Cup participation in doubt: Here's why
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is facing an injury crisis ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.
Prithvi Shaw averages 59.96 in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Key stats
Maharashtra ended Mumbai's unbeaten streak in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning by a massive 128 runs.
KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi slams 92 in VHT for Mumbai: Stats
Angkrish Raghuvanshi hammered 92 for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season on Saturday.
IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI's instruction
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Gill, Iyer return as India name squad for NZ ODIs
Shubman Gill will lead India in the upcoming three-match home ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11.
Ruturaj Gaikwad leaves Kohli behind in elite List A club
Star Indian batter cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad has made history by surpassing Virat Kohli to become the Indian with the highest batting average in List A cricket (minimum 3,000 runs).
VHT: Tilak Varma hammers his sixth List A hundred
In a stunning display of batting prowess, Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma scored a blistering century in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Chandigarh in Rajkot.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Axar Patel scores maiden List A century
Star Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has brought up his first-ever List A century during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
IPL: BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid tensions
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad.
VHT: Destructive Hardik Pandya scores maiden List A century
Dashing Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has scored his maiden List A century during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
VHT: Devdutt Padikkal hammers his fourth hundred in five innings
Devdutt Padikkal, the batting sensation from Karnataka, continues to tumble records in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
Shubman Gill misses VHT match due to food poisoning: Details
Team India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill missed Punjab's match against Sikkim in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday.
Ashes: A look at Australia's Test record at the SCG
The final Ashes Test between Australia and England will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4.
WPL 2026: All you need to know about the tournament
The much-awaited fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to kick off on January 9.
Will Todd Murphy feature in 5th Ashes Test? Smith reacts
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has expressed his desire for a Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch reminiscent of the past.
IPL 2026: Kaif urges patience amid Mustafizur Rahman-KKR controversy
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's inclusion in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
T20 World Cup: Australia may follow 'Head-like' strategy with Cummins
The Australian cricket team is considering a 'Head-like' strategy for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'Unfair' to blame Usman Khawaja for Perth preparation: Steve Smith
Australia's stand-in captain for the Ashes series, Steven Smith, has defended Usman Khawaja against criticism over his preparation for the first Test in Perth.
These player battles can headline the Ashes finale at SCG
The final match of the 2025-2026 Ashes series will get underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 4.
West Ham sign Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe for £21.8 million
West Ham United have signed Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe from Portuguese club Gil Vicente.
Australia vs England, 5th Test: Match preview and stats
The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England will begin on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Key details of Manchester United's pursuit of midfielder Carlos Baleba
Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.
BCCI rejects Sri Lanka's request for T20I charity matches
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to play two T20I charity matches in December.
Villa boss Unai Emery provides his stance on Harvey Elliott
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has clarified the club's stance on Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan from Liverpool.
Graeme Cremer returns to Zimbabwe squad for T20 World Cup
Former captain and leg-spinner Graeme Cremer has been named in Zimbabwe's 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup.
Pep Guardiola quashes rumors of leaving Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has quashed speculation about his potential departure from the club.
Manchester United unlikely to make January signings, says Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, has confirmed that the club does not plan to make any major signings during the January transfer window.
VHT: Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj added to Hyderabad squad
Hyderabad's squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 match against Chandigarh has been bolstered by the inclusion of Indian internationals Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj.
AC Milan sign West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug on loan
AC Milan have signed West Ham United's forward Niclas Fullkrug on loan until the end of the season. The deal also includes an option to make the transfer permanent.
Aiden Markram to captain South Africa in T20 World Cup
Aiden Markram has been named the captain of South Africa for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Crystal Palace set to announce Brennan Johnson signing: Details here
Crystal Palace are set to officially announce the signing of Welsh forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur.
Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture, could return for IPL
Indian cricketer Sai Sudharsan has suffered a rib fracture during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Antoine Semenyo to play against Arsenal despite Manchester City move
Bournemouth's head coach, Andoni Iraola, has confirmed that Antoine Semenyo will feature in their upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Ashes: Mitchell Starc can break this Rangana Herath record (Tests)
Mitchell Starc, the talismanic Australian pacer, will be looking to end the 2025-26 Ashes series on a high note.
Ashes: Has Alex Carey struggled at SCG in Tests?
Australia and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Matthew Potts set to make his Ashes debut: Key stats
England are all but likely to give a nod to Matthew Potts for his Ashes debut in the final Test against Australia, starting on January 4 in Sydney.
J&K police launch probe after cricketer sports Palestinian flag helmet
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a preliminary investigation into a cricketer's act of wearing a helmet with the Palestinian flag.
Is Donovan Ferreira currently the best finisher in T20 cricket?
In a historic first for the SA20 League 2025-26, Joburg Super Kings (JSK) edged past Durban Super Giants (DSG) in a nail-biting Super Over at the Wanderers Stadium.
Potts, Bashir named in England's squad for 5th Ashes Test
Pacer Matthew Potts is all set to make his first appearance in this Ashes series in the last Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting on January 4.
SA20: Ferreira shines with bat, ball, gloves in single game
In a thrilling encounter in the ongoing SA20 League 2025-26, Donovan Ferreira put on a spectacular all-round show for Joburg Super Kings.
Damien Martyn's health update: Adam Gilchrist shares 'positive signs'
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has given an optimistic update on the health of his former teammate, Damien Martyn.
Here's how Khawaja revived Test career with twin Test centuries
Veteran Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
Khawaja received this honor for his Test heroics in 2023
Australia's veteran opening batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket.
SCG curator reveals pitch plans for 5th Ashes Test: Details
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis has revealed his plans for the pitch of the fifth Ashes Test, which will get underway on January 4.
Here's why Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan head coach
Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie has revealed the reasons behind his decision to resign from his position as the head coach of Pakistan's men's Test team.
'Always felt different': Usman Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes
Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer, has opened up about the racial undertones in the criticism he faced at the start of the Ashes series and also throughout his career.
Usman Khawaja to retire after 5th Ashes Test: Details here
Usman Khawaja, the veteran Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
ISL clubs are seeking AIFF clarification: Presenting key details
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, 13 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for clarification and assurance.
Ravichandran Ashwin predicts 'slow death' of ODI cricket: Here's why
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concerns over the future of One Day International (ODI) cricket after the 2027 World Cup.
Todd Murphy ready to face England's aggression in Sydney Test
Australia's young spinner Todd Murphy is mentally prepared to be the target of England's batting attack in the final Ashes Test to be held in Sydney.
Michael Vaughan warns Stokes, McCullum ahead of Sydney Test
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called England's Boxing Day Test win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground a "lottery."
Chelsea part ways with head coach Enzo Maresca: Details here
Chelsea Football Club have announced the departure of their head coach, Enzo Maresca.
Mitchell Marsh surpasses 2,000 BBL runs with 4th T20 hundred
In a stunning display of batting prowess, Mitchell Marsh and Aaron Hardie led the Perth Scorchers to a resounding 40-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League (BBL).