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Travis Head likely to skip Big Bash League: Here's why
Australian cricketer Travis Head has hinted at his possible absence from the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes 19th List A ton
Star Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad hit a brilliant century for Maharashtra in the ongoing 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 31.
Mayank Agarwal slams his 19th List A ton, sets record
Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal continues his sublime form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Will Mohammed Shami make India's ODI squad for NZ series?
Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami could make a comeback to the national team.
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a strong 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan slams career-best List A score
Star Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scored a blistering century off just 56 balls against Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
VHT: Devdutt Padikkal slams his third ton in four matches
Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal has been on a roll in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal pace trio decimate J&K
Bengal bowled Jammu & Kashmir out for 63 in 20.4 overs in their 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Group B encounter at Sanosara Cricket Ground A, Rajkot.
Will Shreyas Iyer miss New Zealand ODI series? Details here
In a major blow to the Indian cricket team, ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer's much-awaited return has been yet again delayed.
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma: Details here
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and put in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Arsenal thrash Aston Villa to extend Premier League lead: Stats
Arsenal delivered a stellar second-half performance against Aston Villa, winning 4-1 and extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Wolves halt 12-match losing streak with draw against Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers ended their 12-match losing streak in all competitions by drawing against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Chelsea held 2-2 by Bournemouth in Premier League: Key stats
Chelsea's dismal form continued as they settled for a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in Matchweek 19 of the Premier League 2025-26 season at Stamford Bridge.
5th WT20I: Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani hammer fifties vs India
In a thrilling finale, the Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final T20I in Thiruvananthapuram.
Year-ender: Iga Swiatek set these records in 2025
The year 2025 saw multiple women stake their claim across the WTA Tour.
India vs South Africa: ICC rates Eden Gardens pitch 'satisfactory'
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitch used for the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens as "satisfactory."
5th WT20I: All-round India beat Sri Lanka to script whitewash
India have beaten Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final WT20I in Thiruvananthapuram to script a 5-0 whitewash.
Deepti Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is
Veteran Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20 Internationals.
Harmanpreet Kaur hammers her third WT20I fifty vs SL: Stats
India posted a challenging total of 175/7 while batting first in the fifth and final T20I against Sri Lanka at Trivandrum's Greenfield Stadium.
Year-ender: Aryna Sabalenka attained these feats in 2025
The year 2025 saw multiple women stake their claim across the WTA Tour.
T20 WC: Sri Lanka appoint Malinga as fast-bowling coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga as the consultant-fast bowling coach for their national men's team.
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland to miss WPL 2026: Here's why
Australian cricket stars Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season due to personal reasons.
Hardik Pandya set to play Vijay Hazare Trophy: Details here
Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to play two of Baroda's last three league matches in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Will Shaheen Afridi take further part in BBL 2025-26?
Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has been forced to end his Big Bash League (BBL) campaign prematurely due to a knee cartilage injury.
'Stranded at 99*': Ashton Turner joins this unique BBL club
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner came agonizingly close to his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) century, scoring a blistering 99 not out off just 41 balls against Sydney Thunder on December 30.
Year-ender: How 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi ruled the roost in 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, took the cricketing world by storm in 2025.
How English seamer Josh Tongue has fared in T20s: Stats
England seamer Josh Tongue earned his maiden T20I call-up on Tuesday, December 30.
Listing batters with 250-plus individual scores in 2025 (Tests)
The year 2025 witnessed some stellar performances in Test cricket, with South Africa winning the ICC World Test Championship trophy.
Dissecting Dewald Brevis's recent slump in T20 cricket
Legendary South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has criticized young talent Dewald Brevis for his lack of game management.
Shafali Verma rises in ICC WT20I Rankings: Check current position
Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings.
Sports crossover! Cristiano Ronaldo hails Novak Djokovic for his 'longevity'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic, two of the greatest athletes in their respective sports, shared a special moment at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
T20 World Cup 2026: Josh Tongue in England's provisional squad
England have announced their provisional squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo reach the landmark of 1,000 goals? Stats
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal's national football team, recently reiterated his intention of retiring only after scoring his 1,000th career goal.
PCB parts ways with Test head coach Azhar Mahmood: Details
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has parted ways with its national Test team head coach, Azhar Mahmood.
VHT: CSK's Aman Khan registers this unwanted List A record
Chennai Super Kings's latest recruit Aman Khan has entered the record books for all the wrong reasons.
WPL 2026: Ashleigh Gardner to continue as Gujarat Giants captain
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will continue as the captain of the Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season of Women's Premier League (WPL).
Taskin Ahmed welcomes BCB's NOC policy for T20 leagues
Veteran Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has welcomed the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision to issue no-objection certificates (NOCs) for franchise-based T20 tournaments.
Khaleda Zia's death: BPL matches postponed as Bangladesh mourns
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the postponement of the two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) games scheduled for Tuesday, December 30.
Will Hardik Pandya return to Test cricket? Robin Uthappa opines
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to reconsider his ambitions in Test cricket and make a comeback.
WPL: Mumbai Indians name Kristen Beams as spin-bowling coach
Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams as their spin-bowling coach for the upcoming 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season.
Donald Bradman's iconic Baggy Green to be auctioned: Details here
The historic Baggy Green cap, worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1947/48 series against India, is set to go under the hammer on Australia Day (January 26).
IPL experience helped me handle Ashes pressure: Jacob Bethell
England's Jacob Bethell has credited his Indian Premier League (IPL) experience with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for helping him cope with the pressure of the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series.
5th WT20I: Can India script whitewash against Sri Lanka?
India will take on Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield International Stadium.
Rajeev Shukla clears air on Gautam Gambhir's Test coaching tenure
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has quashed rumors about removing Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of India's Test team.
Year-ender: Jannik Sinner sets records despite doping suspension
Despite a brief doping suspension, Italian tennis ace Jannik Sinner asserted his dominance in 2025.
VHT: Angkrish Raghuvanshi overcomes injury, smashes 68* vs Chhattisgarh
Mumbai continued their unbeaten streak in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Chhattisgarh by a comfortable nine-wicket margin.
Year-ender: How sports broke the internet in 2025
Like every year, 2025 saw several sports moments captivate the internet.
Year-ender: Revisiting India's historic triumph in Women's World Cup
The year 2025 will have a special place in Indian cricket history as it saw the women's team clinch its maiden ICC Women's World Cup trophy.
Dissecting Mandhana and Verma's sensational partnership numbers in Women's T20Is
Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have made history by becoming the first duo in Women's T20I history to complete 3,000 runs in partnerships.
Priyansh Arya registers his second 70-plus score in VHT 2025-26
Dashing Delhi opener Priyansh Arya played a blazing knock against Saurashtra in his team's third match of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
A look at fastest women to 10,000 international runs
Star batter Smriti Mandhana powered India to a 30-run win over Sri Lanka in the 4th WT20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
CSK's Ramakrishna Ghosh shines with seven-fer in VHT: Details here
Uncapped all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh, who was retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, has already started justifying their faith.
Nathan Lyon ruled out of BBL, Sheffield Shield seasons
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has been ruled out for the next three months due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Will Tim David regain fitness ahead of T20 WC 2026?
Tim David, the star cricketer for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL), has been ruled out of the ongoing season.
Ashes: MCG pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after controversial two-day Test
The pitch for the 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani shine against Chhattisgarh
Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur ripped Chhattisgarh's top order apart in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter.
Dissecting Team India's 200-plus totals in Women's T20Is
The Indian women's cricket team rewrote the record books by registering their highest-ever total in a WT20I match.
Listing the highest partnerships for India in Women's T20Is
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set a new record for the highest partnership for India in Women's T20Is.
Rinku Singh slams his 20th List A fifty: Key stats
Star Indian batter Rinku Singh powered Uttar Pradesh to 369/7 (50 overs) against Baroda in their latest Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter at Sanosara Cricket Ground A, Rajkot.
Dhruv Jurel records his maiden List A ton, smashes 160*
Star Indian batter Dhruv Jurel raced to his maiden century in List A cricket on December 29.
'Hard to get into..': Smriti Mandhana on challenges of transition
After India's recent Women's World Cup victory, Smriti Mandhana has opened up about the challenges of transitioning from 50-over cricket to T20Is.
Shan Masood breaks this FC record of Inzamam-ul-Haq: Details
Shan Masood has shattered a long-standing record by scoring the fastest double-century in First-Class cricket for Pakistan.