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29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Last-minute changes made for Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy 

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is preparing for a massive turnout of around 10,000 spectators on Thursday, fueled by Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than a decade.

29 Jan 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar to lead India in International Masters League: Details

The inaugural season of the International Masters League (IML) will start on February 22, 2025.

29 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ponting hails Steve Smith as 'best player' of current generation

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Steve Smith as the greatest player of his generation.

29 Jan 2025

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav returns to cricket post-surgery, joins UP's Ranji squad

Star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been named in Uttar Pradesh's (UP) squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh (MP).

29 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Steve Smith lauded as 'best modern-day Test match player'

Former England cricket team captain, Michael Vaughan, has praised Australian cricketer Steve Smith's recent achievement of crossing 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Badoni reveals Kohli's batting position vs Railways

Delhi's captain Ayush Badoni has confirmed that Virat Kohli will take the No. 4 spot in his comeback match against Railways in the Ranji Trophy on Thursday, January 30.

29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli's fitness surpasses that of other Delhi players: Report

Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is making a comeback to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years. His upcoming appearance in Delhi's match against Railways on January 30 has created quite a buzz.

29 Jan 2025

Cricket News

WCA demands global safeguards for timely payment in franchise leagues

The World Cricketers's Association (WCA) has demanded "basic global protections" to ensure that franchise leagues pay their players on time.

29 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

PCB confident about Karachi's National Stadium readiness for Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains confident that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting February 19.

WTC final: Tickets sale to go live from January 31

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that tickets for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will go on sale from January 31.

1st Test, Day 1: Khawaja and Smith punish Sri Lanka

Australia are well on top of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's hamstring injury could sideline him for two months

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is staring at a possible hiatus from the sport after suffering a serious hamstring injury.

29 Jan 2025

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal climbs in ATP Rankings despite retiring: Details here

In a surprising turn of events, legendary Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has moved up two spots in the ATP Rankings. This is despite the fact that he retired from the sport professionally over two months ago.

29 Jan 2025

Madison Keys

Madison Keys withdraws from ATX Open with this WTA rule

Madison Keys, the 2025 Australian Open women's singles champion, has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming ATX Open in Texas.

29 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan criticizes Suryakumar Yadav's aggressive batting in T20I series

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav's overly aggressive batting in the ongoing T20I series against England.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith slams his 35th century in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Steve Smith hit his 35th century in Test cricket.

29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Everything about Round 7 matches featuring Kohli, Rahul

The final round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 begins Thursday, with seven knockout spots up for grabs.

29 Jan 2025

Axar Patel

India vs England, 4th T20I: MCA Stadium pitch report, stats 

The fourth T20I between India and England will be played at the iconic Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on January 31.

29 Jan 2025

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid reclaims top spot in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has regained his top spot in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers.

29 Jan 2025

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: 25 teams await fate on final day

The first-ever league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season is heading toward a thrilling finish, with 25 of the 36 teams still unsure of their fate in the tournament.

29 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

ICC T20I Bowling Rankings: Varun Chakravarthy breaks into top five 

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has jumped to the fifth position in the latest ICC T20I Rankings (bowling).

29 Jan 2025

Alyssa Healy

Women's Ashes 2025: Everything to know about historic Day-Night Test

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is set to make history by hosting its first-ever pink-ball Test match, for both men's and women's cricket, in its 148-year legacy.

29 Jan 2025

Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma rises to 2nd in T20I Rankings for Batters

India's Tilak Varma has rose to 2nd in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for Batters.

29 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Davis Cup with injury: Details

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the nation's Davis Cup first-round qualifier with a hamstring injury.

29 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja slams his 16th ton in Tests: Key stats

Australia's Usman Khawaja smashed a fine century on Day 1 of the opening Test versus Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Notable records of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Padma Shri award winner

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Decoding the fastest batters to 10,000 runs in Tests (innings)

On January 29, 2025, Australian cricket team stalwart, Steve Smith, entered record books.

29 Jan 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra questions Team India's selection after Rajkot T20I loss

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra voiced concerns over India's team selection in the ongoing T20I series against England, highlighting it as a key factor in their defeat (3rd T20I) in Rajkot on January 28.

Sam Konstas responds positively after being dropped from SL Test

19-year-old Australian cricket sensation, Sam Konstas, reacted positively after being dropped from the opening game of the Sri Lanka Test series.

29 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his 2nd Test fifty as an opener

Travis Head hit a solid 40-ball 57 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Australian cricket team's star batter, Steve Smith, has attained a massive milestone in his Test career.

29 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah rates T20 World Cup victory over ICC award

Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah recently shared that India's victory in the ICC T20 World Cup means more to him than being recently named the ICC Cricketer Of The Year.

29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli enjoys this dish with his Delhi teammates: Details

Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has gone back to his roots for a practice session with the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.

Australia's Josh Inglis makes Test debut: Decoding his FC stats

Josh Inglis was handed his Australian Test cap in the first clash against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Varun Chakravarthy's fearless approach in England T20Is

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised Varun Chakravarthy for his audacious plan in the ongoing T20I series against England.

29 Jan 2025

Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen backs Sanju Samson's technique amidst struggles versus England

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has shown faith in Sanju Samson's batting technique.

29 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC CEO resigns amid Champions Trophy venue preparation concerns

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice has stepped down just three weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy.

England beat India in Rajkot T20I to stay alive: Stats

England beat India in the 3rd T20I to stage a comeback in the five-match series.

28 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy becomes third Indian with multiple T20I fifers: Stats

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy continues his exploits in T20I cricket.

Rajkot T20I: India restrict England to 171/9; Chakravarthy takes five

India have restricted England to 171/9 in 20 overs in the 3rd T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.