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1st Test: Shai Hope, Chanderpaul shine with fifties against NZ
New Zealand are in the driving seat in the low-scoring 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. After perishing for 231, the hosts bowled West Indies out for 167.
Harshit Rana reprimanded by ICC, receives demerit point: Here's why
Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct.
India lose 20th successive toss (ODIs); SA elect to field
Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium is set to host the 2nd ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa.
Jacob Duffy records fifer in maiden Test at home: Stats
New Zealand seamer Jacob Duffy was on fire in the ongoing 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Christchurch Test: NZ bowl WI out for 167, gain lead
New Zealand tightened their grip on the low-scoring 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
'Pommy idiots scooter incident won't...': Ben Stokes on Australian media
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has responded defiantly to the media frenzy surrounding his team during the ongoing Ashes series.
MLC 2026: Adam Voges appointed head coach of Seattle Orcas
Former Australian batter Adam Voges has been appointed as the new head coach of Seattle Orcas for the impending Major League Cricket (MLC) season.
Premier League: Sergio Romero helps Tottenham hold Newcastle United 2-2
Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James's Park.
The speedsters: Who hit 100 Premier League goals the fastest?
Erling Haaland set a new record in English football by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League.
La Liga 2025-26 leaders Barcelona down Atletico Madrid 3-1: Stats
La Liga 2025-26 leaders Barcelona edged past Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Matchday 15.
Premier League, Manchester City win nine-goal thriller against Fulham: Stats
Erling Haaland entered Premier League history books by becoming the fastest to 100 goals in the competition's history (by matches).
Erling Haaland completes 100 Premier League goals, makes these records
Erling Haaland has set a new record in English football by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League.
Virat Kohli confirms availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy: Details here
Indian batting great Virat Kohli has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, a 50-over domestic tournament.
Will Shubman Gill be available for South Africa T20Is?
Veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to make his return to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa, as per ESPNcricinfo.
SMAT 2025: Shardul Thakur stuns Assam with maiden T20 fifer
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur wreaked havoc on Assam's batting lineup in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash in Lucknow.
2nd ODI Preview: Can South Africa bounce back against India?
The second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3.
SMAT 2025: Arjun Tendulkar claims three-fer vs Madhya Pradesh
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, continued his impressive form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim slams his 11th T20I fifty: Key stats
Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim powered Bangladesh to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in the 3rd and final T20I in Chattogram.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith passes away at 62
Robin Smith, the former England cricketer, has passed away at the age of 62.
Hardik Pandya gets to 300 T20 sixes: Dissecting his stats
Veteran Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has completed 300 sixes in T20 cricket.
Ishan Kishan hammers successive 90-plus scores in SMAT 2025: Stats
Ishan Kishan, the wicketkeeper-batter who has been out of the Indian team since 2023, is making waves in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.
Bangladesh thrash Ireland in 3rd T20I, win series 2-1: Stats
Bangladesh thrashed Ireland in the third and final T20I in Chattogram to win the series 2-1.
Mustafizur Rahman becomes third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is: Key stats
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has become the third-highest wicket-taker in Men's T20I cricket.
SMAT 2025: Sarfaraz Khan hammers his maiden T20 century
Star Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has scored his maiden T20 century, reaching the three-figure mark in just 47 balls.
Hardik Pandya hammers half-century on T20 comeback: Key stats
Playing his first competitive match since September this year, Hardik Pandya hammered an unbeaten half-century.
Glenn Maxwell has clocked these numbers in IPL: Details here
Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.
India set to unveil T20 World Cup 2026 jersey: Details
Team India's jersey for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup will be revealed during the innings break of the 2nd ODI against South Africa, reported RevSportz.
'Not protecting Gautam Gambhir': Ravi Shastri on India's Test decline
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment over the team's recent performance in Test cricket.
Prithvi Shaw slams his 22nd T20 fifty, completes 3,000 runs
Prithvi Shaw led Maharashtra with a counter-attacking knock against Bihar in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Glenn Maxwell pens emotional note after withdrawing from IPL 2026
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his decision to withdraw from the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction for 2026.
'Won't back down': Ollie Pope on media scrutiny in Australia
England's cricket team has been under intense media scrutiny during their Ashes tour in Australia, particularly following their loss in the opening Test in Perth.
CA official dismisses Joe Root's concerns over day-night Tests: Details
Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that day-night Tests will continue to be a part of its summer calendar, despite recent criticism from England's Joe Root.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams his third T20 century: Key stats
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar, has created history by scoring his third T20 century.
Christchurch Test, Day 1: WI seamers reduce NZ to 231/9
A concerted bowling effort from West Indies seamers put New Zealand on the back foot on Day 1 of the 1st Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
SMAT: Abhishek Sharma continues to shine, smokes another fiery fifty
Extending his sensational run in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma put on a batting masterclass in the Elite Group C match against Baroda in Hyderabad.
Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.
2nd Ashes Test: Jacks replaces Wood as England confirm XI
England have announced their playimg XI for the second Ashes Test against Australia, with Will Jacks replacing the injured Mark Wood.
Devdutt Padikkal smashes his fourth T20 ton: Key stats
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal slammed a splendid century against Tamil Nadu in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Ahmedabad.
Heather Knight takes up new role at London Spirit Women
Heather Knight, the former England captain, has been appointed as the general manager of London Spirit Women.
IPL 2026 auction: 1,300-plus players register; Glenn Maxwell misses out
A whopping 1,355 players have registered for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction set to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
Kane Williamson slams half-century on Test comeback: Key stats
Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson slammed a half-century in his first Test outing since December 2024.
Bangladesh vs Ireland 3rd T20I: Preview and stats
The final match of the three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Ireland will be held at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
Batters with 600-plus runs after first 10 ODI innings
Albeit in a losing cause, South African batting sensation Matthew Breetzke played a stellar knock in the first ODI against India in Ranchi on Sunday.
Stats that reflect Kuldeep Yadav's dominance vs South Africa (ODIs)
Kuldeep Yadav's stellar performance in the first ODI against South Africa propelled India to a thrilling win.
Lower-order South African batters with this accomplishment against India (ODIs)
In what can be called a high-scoring thriller, India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI of a three-match series.
'Virat Kohli's Test retirement decision shouldn't be revisited': R Ashwin
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket earlier than expected.
Indian bowlers with most four-plus wicket hauls in ODIs
Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was pivotal to India's win in the 1st ODI against South Africa on Sunday.
These batters have slammed 300-plus sixes in ODIs
Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma continued his sublime form in the 1st ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi.
Which player owns most ODI centuries against South Africa?
Indian batter Virat Kohli shattered multiple records with his match-winning century against South Africa in the 1st ODI in Ranchi.
'Don't discard him': Aakash Chopra backs Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has urged the selectors to show patience with Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite his lackluster performance in the 1st ODI against South Africa.
Hardik Pandya cleared to play for Baroda in SMAT
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will represent Baroda in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), India's premier domestic T20 tournament.
NZ vs WI, Christchurch Test: Key player matchups
New Zealand will kick off their 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with the series opener against West Indies in Christchurch.
IPL 2026: Will RCB play home games at Chinnaswamy Stadium?
The fate of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium is uncertain.