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21 Dec 2023

Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma slams his 11th fifty-plus score in 50-over format

Indian batter Tilak Varma scored a decent 52-run knock in the third and final ODI versus South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl.

21 Dec 2023

Mohammed Siraj

Asia Cup exploits; wickets galore: Mohammed Siraj in 2023 (ODIs)

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj had a breakout year in terms of bowling in ODI cricket.

21 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson

3rd ODI: Sanju Samson helps India manage 296/8 versus SA

Sanju Samson played a solid knock of 108 in the third and final ODI versus South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday.

21 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson

India's Sanju Samson slams his maiden international ton: Key stats

Indian batter Sanju Samson's determination and resilience have finally paid off.

One-off WTest: Australia bowled out for 219; Indian batters shine

India bowled out Australia for 219 on Day 1 of the one-off Women's Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

21 Dec 2023

Pooja Vastrakar

India's Pooja Vastrakar takes her maiden WTest four-fer: Key stats

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar starred for India Women on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Australia Women at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

21 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic

A look at Novak Djokovic's milestone matches of 2023

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic ended what turned out to be a record-breaking 2023 season by winning the ATP Finals. He thumped Jannik Sinner in the final.

Bangladesh eye redemption against NZ in Napier: 3rd ODI preview 

New Zealand and Bangladesh will lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI at McLean Park, Napier, on December 23.

21 Dec 2023

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen: Decoding their unbeaten run in the 2023-24 season

Bayer Leverkusen head into the new year with an unbeaten run in the ongoing 2023-24 season.

Australia's Tahlia McGrath slams her third WTest fifty: Key stats

Australian batter Tahlia McGrath has slammed her third half-century in Women's Tests.

20 Dec 2023

Arjuna Award

Shami to receive Arjuna Award; Satwiksairaj, Chirag get Khel Ratna

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is set to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced on December 20.

IPL 2024 auction: Steven Smith, Adil Rashid among unsold players

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction concluded on December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

IPL 2024 auction: A look at the value picks

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai turned out to be eventful, with quite a few expensive signings scripting history.

SA vs IND, 3rd ODI: Who will ace the decider?

After getting thrashed in the series opener in Johannesburg, hosts South Africa bounced back with a one-sided win against India in Gqeberha.

20 Dec 2023

Adil Rashid

ICC Rankings: England's Adil Rashid becomes top-ranked T20I bowler 

England spinner Adil Rashid has become the top-ranked bowler in the ICC T20I Rankings.

IPL 2024 auction: Who is Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thusara?

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara will play for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2024 auction: Decoding the profile of Nandre Burger

South African pacer Nandre Burger will play for Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

20 Dec 2023

England Cricket Team

Salt's second successive T20I hundred powers England to record total

England opener Philip Salt has become the second batter, among full-member team players, to smoke successive T20I tons.

20 Dec 2023

Henry Nicholls

Henry Nicholls completes 2,000 ODI runs with 95 against Bangladesh

Henry Nicholls smoked a fine 95 in the second ODI against Bangladesh in Nelson.

Nicholls, Young shine as NZ thrash Bangladesh in second ODI

New Zealand have thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second ODI to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Will Young smokes 89 against Bangladesh in 2nd ODI 

New Zealand opener Will Young missed out on his second successive ODI ton as he scored a 94-ball 89 in the second ODI against Bangladesh.

20 Dec 2023

KL Rahul

KL Rahul scripts this unique ODI record in 2023

Albeit in a losing cause, KL Rahul played a captain's knock in the second ODI against South Africa on Tuesday.

20 Dec 2023

Soumya Sarkar

Soumya Sarkar shatters host of records with 169 against NZ

Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar shattered a host of records en route to a blistering hundred against New Zealand in the second ODI in Nelson.

20 Dec 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL 2024 auction: PBKS go big on Harshal and Rossouw

Punjab Kings went for youth and experience during the 2024 Indian Premier League auction.

20 Dec 2023

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2024 auction: RR make Rovman Powell their biggest signing

Rajasthan Royals had a comparatively quiet Indian Premier League 2024 auction. They were one such team that didn't make too many changes heading into the IPL 2024 auction.

20 Dec 2023

Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2024 auction: LSG add depth with Mavi, Willey signings 

Lucknow Super Giants were another team that didn't make much noise at the 2024 Indian Premier League auction.

IPL 2024 auction: Sunrisers Hyderabad go big on foreign recruits 

Sunrisers Hyderabad added some serious talent in terms of foreign recruits at the Indian Premier League 2024 auction.

Tony de Zorzi floors India with maiden ODI ton: Stats

South Africa opener Tony de Zorzi hammered a sparkling unbeaten century to help his side beat India in the second ODI.

19 Dec 2023

Mumbai Indians (MI)

IPL 2024 auction: Mumbai Indians go big on overseas pacers

Mumbai Indians have made some interesting choices at the 2024 Indian Premier League auction.

IPL 2024 auction: CSK make Daryl Mitchell their marquee signing

Chennai Super Kings made quite a few statements with some of their additions in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction.

19 Dec 2023

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2024 auction: DC break the bank for Kumar Kushagra

Delhi Capitals were one of the busiest franchises at the 2024 Indian Premier League auction.

IPL 2024 auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore focus mainly on pacers

Royal Challengers Bangalore improved their pace attack during the 2024 Indian Premier League auction in Dubai.

18 Dec 2023

Gujarat Titans

IPL 2024 auction: GT go heavy on Johnson and Shahrukh

Gujarat Titans broke the bank for Spencer Johnson and Shahrukh Khan among other signings in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction on Tuesday.

IPL 2024 auction: KKR script history with Mitchell Starc's purchase

Kolkata Knight Riders made some significant signings in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction. They scripted history with the signing of Mitchell Starc, making him the most expensive signing in the tournament's history.

IPL 2024 auction: Uncapped players who earned big

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, is done and dusted.

Decoding the most expensive signings in IPL auction history

The Indian Premier League auction is often very exciting where teams shell out an incredible amount of money for the players they need.

19 Dec 2023

Lockie Ferguson

IPL 2024 auction: RCB buy NZ pacer Lockie Ferguson  

The Indian Premier League 2024 auction in Dubai saw Royal Challengers Bangalore buy Lockie Ferguson in the final accelerated round.

IPL 2024 auction: A look at the most expensive signings

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai turned out to be eventful, with quite a few historic signings being made.

19 Dec 2023

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

PBKS acquire SA batter Rilee Rossouw for Rs. 8 crore

South African dasher Rilee Rossouw has joined Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction in Dubai.

19 Dec 2023

Gujarat Titans

Jharkhand's Robin Minz joins Gujarat Titans for Rs. 3.6 crore

Gujarat Titans have signed youngster Robin Minz for a hefty price tag of Rs. 3.6 crore in the 2024 Indian Premier League in Dubai.