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13 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir

India-England: Why Shreyas Iyer was nearly benched for 1st ODI 

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Shreyas Iyer ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

13 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir

KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant? Gautam Gambhir backs this wicket-keeper

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind KL Rahul as Team India's first-choice wicket-keeper in ODI cricket.

Rajat Patidar becomes RCB's eighth captain in IPL 

In a major development, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

13 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Champions Trophy: Gautam Gambhir explains why Varun Chakravarthy was chosen

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has shed light on the decision to include Varun Chakravarthy in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy squad.

13 Feb 2025

Parthiv Patel

How Harshit Rana banks on old ball: Parthiv Patel explains

Former Indian wicketkeeper, Parthiv Patel, has emphasized the unique bowling style of Harshit Rana.

13 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India, Australia skip Champions Trophy warm-up games: Here's why

India and Australia have decided to skip the warm-up matches ahead of the impending ICC Champions Trophy.

13 Feb 2025

Mohamed Salah

Tarkowski's last-minute goal secures draw in final Goodison Park derby

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool, courtesy a late equalizer from James Tarkowski.

12 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha hammer record-breaking tons versus South Africa

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday at National Stadium, Karachi.

12 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

ODI tri-series: Pakistan chase down 353-run target versus South Africa

Pakistan tamed South Africa in a high-scoring affair at National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia bans alcohol at 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has announced a total ban on alcohol during the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

12 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Shikhar Dhawan named official ambassador of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed as the ambassador for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Feb 2025

Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal suffer Kai Havertz blow: Details here

In a major blow, Arsenal's Kai Havertz could be ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana claims his 7th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats

Sri Lankan cricket's rising star, Maheesh Theekshana, led his team to an impressive 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series.

India win Ahmedabad ODI to rout England 3-0: Key stats

India routed England 3-0 in the three-match ODI series after claiming a massive win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

12 Feb 2025

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen surpasses 2,000 runs with 10th ODI fifty: Stats

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smashed a fiery 87-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series clash on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

England's Phil Salt, Ben Duckett join this list of openers

Openers Philip Salt and Ben Duckett gave England another positive start, this time in the 3rd and final ODI against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Champions Trophy: Bangladesh skipper Shanto backs team to lift title

Bangladesh cricket team captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has set his eyes on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Champions Trophy 2025: Key players who will miss the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be affected by a string of player absences.

Matthew Breetzke hammers 2nd successive fifty-plus score in ODIs

South Africa cricket team batter, Matthew Breetzke, continued from where he left off against New Zealand in his side's 2nd clash against Pakistan on Wednesday.

GMR Group retains ownership of Hundred team Southern Brave

Indian conglomerate GMR Group have retained their ownership of Hampshire-based Hundred team Southern Brave.

12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Gill clocks this unique record with ODI ton in Ahmedabad

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has become the first Indian to score centuries in all formats at a single venue.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka beat Australia in low-scoring 1st ODI: Key stats

Sri Lanka's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo.

12 Feb 2025

Basil Thampi

Salman Nizar's heroics guide Kerala to Ranji Trophy semis

Kerala have made it to the Ranji Trophy semi-final for only the second time in their history, courtesy a stellar performance by Salman Nizar.

12 Feb 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma registers his 5th ODI fifty: Key stats

South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, hit a splendid 82-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid takes four-fer against India, completes 400 international wickets

Leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the pick of England's bowlers in the 3rd and final ODI against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

12 Feb 2025

Formula 1

McLaren Racing welcome Allwyn as official partner of F1 team

McLaren Racing have officially announced their partnership with multinational lottery operator, Allwyn.

12 Feb 2025

Meg Lanning

Delhi Capitals's coach and captain discuss team's readiness for WPL

The Delhi Capitals have touched down in Vadodara, Gujarat, for the initial matches of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL).

Ahmedabad ODI: India compile 356 against England; batters shine

India have racked up 356/10 against England, who invited them to bat, in the 3rd and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

12 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer smashes his 20th ODI fifty: Key stats

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer continues his incredible form in ODI cricket.

12 Feb 2025

Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy's cheeky response to Mitchell Starc's Champions Trophy exit

In a major blow, Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc withdrew from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons.

12 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli records first ODI fifty since 2023 WC final

Virat Kohli showed his class in a patchy, yet meticulous knock, against England in the 3rd ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill races to his seventh ODI century, sets records

Star Indian opener Shubman Gill has completed his seventh century in ODI cricket.

12 Feb 2025

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid dismisses Virat Kohli for 11th time across formats

Adil Rashid dismissed Virat Kohli in the 3rd India vs England ODI being held in Ahmedabad.

12 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Kevin Pietersen lashes out at England's Ben Duckett: Here's why

Former England cricket team captain, Kevin Pietersen, has slammed batter Ben Duckett for his remarks on the ongoing ODI series against India.

Shubman Gill jumps to No. 2 in ICC ODI Rankings 

The latest update to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's ODI Player Rankings has made the race for the top batter spot even more competitive.

12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill becomes fastest to 2,500 ODI runs, surpasses Amla

India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, has completed 2,500 runs in ODI cricket.

12 Feb 2025

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka hammers his 4th ODI century: Key stats

Charith Asalanka was the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the first ODI against Australia at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Aaron Finch

Finch criticizes Stoinis's sudden ODI retirement ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized Marcus Stoinis's sudden retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs), which came just days before the Champions Trophy 2025.

12 Feb 2025

Mohammad Nabi

Injured AM Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy, IPL

The Afghanistan cricket team suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out with an injury.

12 Feb 2025

Ambati Rayudu

Sanju Samson undergoes surgery on broken finger: Details here

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson recently underwent surgery for a finger injury that he sustained during the 5th T20I against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium earlier this month.