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Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh to retire from Sheffield Shield
Australia's current T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh, will retire from the Sheffield Shield at the end of this season.
SMAT 2025/26: Ajinkya Rahane races past 7,500 T20 runs
Ajinkya Rahane powered Mumbai to a nine-wicket win over Odisha in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter.
'Raring to go': David Miller returns to SA's T20I setup
South Africa's cricketing calendar is about to enter an exciting phase, with a three-month-long T20 extravaganza.
Smriti Mandhana resumes training after wedding controversy: Details here
Indian cricket team vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, has resumed training ahead of the five-match Women's T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting December 21 at home.
Extensive rehabilitation helps Shubman Gill recover from his neck injury
Indian batter Shubman Gill is set to feature in the impending T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9 in Cuttack.
India's T20 WC 2026 preparation began right after title win
Ahead of the five-match series against South Africa, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that the group began preparing for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup immediately after winning the title last year.
Players with 50-plus Test wickets at Basin Reserve
Wellington's Basin Reserve is set to host the 2nd Test between New Zealand and West Indies, starting December 10.
Mitchell Marsh set to retire from First-Class cricket: Report
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to retire from First-Class cricket, as per Sydney Morning Herald.
India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Preview and stats
India will kick off their official preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup with a five-match series against South Africa.
Why Gill replaced Samson as India's T20I opener? Suryakumar explains
Ahead of the first T20I against South Africa, Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav clarified why Shubman Gill was preferred over Sanju Samson at the top of the order in the T20I team.
India fined for slow over-rate in Raipur ODI against SA
The Indian cricket team has been fined 10% of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the 2nd ODI against South Africa in Raipur.
Players with 1,100-plus Test runs at Basin Reserve
Wellington's Basin Reserve is set to host the 2nd Test between New Zealand and West Indies, starting December 10.
Mohammed Shami claims his second four-fer of SMAT 2025: Stats
Mohammed Shami, India's premier fast bowler, put on a stellar show against Haryana in Bengal's final group stage match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Dissecting key player battles
The highly anticipated T20I series between India and South Africa will get underway on Tuesday (December 9) in Cuttack.
Nitish Rana slams his second fifty of SMAT 2025: Stats
Delhi captain Nitish Rana made his bat talk in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Uttarakhand at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad.
Kohli, Rohit end 2025 with staggering ODI numbers: Stats
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have ended the year 2025 on a high note, dominating the One Day International (ODI) format.
How has Team India fared in Cuttack (T20Is)?
India will take on South Africa in the first T20I of their five-match series on December 9.
NZ vs WI Tests: Kiwi lose key trio to injuries
New Zealand's cricket team will be without the services of Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner, and Nathan Smith for the remainder of their three-match Test series against West Indies.
Steve Smith defends Nathan Lyon's exclusion from Day-Night Ashes Test
Australia's stand-in captain for the first two Tests of the ongoing Ashes series, Steve Smith, has defended his decision to bench Nathan Lyon for the recently concluded second Test against England, which was a Day-Night affair, at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Will Shakib Al Hasan return to international cricket?
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his decision to retire from Test and T20I cricket.
Venkatesh Prasad elected president of Karnataka State Cricket Association: Details
Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has been elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
India vs South Africa, T20Is: Players to watch out for
India are set to face South Africa for a five-match T20I series, starting December 9 at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
What is India and South Africa's H2H record in T20Is?
The Indian cricket team is set to take on South Africa for a five-match T20I series, starting December 9 at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Shubman Gill set for comeback in T20Is against South Africa
Indian cricket star Shubman Gill has arrived in Bhubaneswar, gearing up for his return to international cricket.
Shakib Al Hasan admits to bowling with illegal action 'intentionally'
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has admitted that he bowled with an illegal action "a little bit intentionally" during his County cricket stint with Surrey in 2024.
Master of ODI run-chases: Virat Kohli's dominance in numbers
Indian batter Virat Kohli has once again activated his beast mode.
How South Africa's T20I side has fared in India: Stats
After winning the ODI series, India are set to host South Africa in five T20Is, starting with the opener in Cuttack on December 9.
Who owns most Player of the Series awards (international cricket)?
Indian batter Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series after India defeated South Africa in the 3rd ODI to clinch the three-match series.
The Ashes: Steve Smith brushes off confrontation with Jofra Archer
Australia's stand-in captain, Steve Smith, has brushed off his confrontation with England's fast bowler Jofra Archer as nothing more than "good banter."
Which batter tops the ODI run tally in Asia?
Run Machine Virat Kohli continues to break records in ODI cricket.
A look at Indian batters with 20,000-plus international runs
Hitman Rohit Sharma recently unlocked yet another achievement in international cricket.
IPL: RCB to continue playing home matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, has confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be moved away from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Are England lacking mental toughness Down Under? Ben Stokes opines
England captain Ben Stokes has admitted that his team failed to cope with the pressure applied by Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
'Trained too much': Brendon McCullum on England's defeat in Brisbane
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, believes the team may have overtrained for the 2nd Test against Australia, which they lost by eight wickets in Brisbane.
Ashes 2025-26: 35-year-old Michael Neser claims his maiden Test fifer
Australia clinched an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.
Steve Smith becomes third player with 3,500 runs in Ashes
Stand-in captain Steve Smith led Australia to an eight-wicket win against England in the 2nd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
WTC standings: Australia consolidate top spot, England slip to seventh
England's dismal performance in the second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series has resulted in a major slip on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.
Ben Stokes scores England's slowest Test fifty in 'Bazball' era
Albeit in a losing cause, England captain Ben Stokes played a gritty knock in the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Ashes: Australia thrash England to extend dominance in Day-Night Tests
Australia have gone 2-0 up in the ongoing The Ashes series by beating England by eight wickets in the second Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Delhi CM announces cash prize for Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal
Delhi Chief Minister Rakha Gupta has announced a whopping cash prize of ₹1.5 crore for Indian women's cricket team opener Pratika Rawal.
Umran Malik won't compromise on his bowling speed despite injuries
Umran Malik, India's fast-bowling sensation from Jammu and Kashmir, has reiterated his commitment to speed as his "identity" and "natural ability."
Gary Kirsten joins Namibia as consultant for T20 World Cup
Gary Kirsten, the legendary South African batter and coach, has been named as a consultant for Namibia's men's national team.
SMAT 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal set to join Mumbai squad
Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) campaign has received a major boost with the inclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Virat Kohli breaks this record of Sachin Tendulkar: Details here
Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer in history to win 20 Player of the Series (POTS) awards in men's international cricket, as per Cricbuzz.
Cricketers with 10-plus Player of the Series awards in ODIs
Indian batting talisman Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series after India defeated South Africa in the third ODI to clinch the three-match series on Saturday.
Listing batters with most centuries vs India in ODIs
South African opener Quinton de Kock recently equaled Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya by scoring his seventh One Day International (ODI) century against India.
Listing Indian batters with 5,000-plus runs in home ODIs
Veteran Indian opener captain Rohit Sharma has entered an elite club of cricketers to complete 5,000 runs in home ODIs.
New Zealand pacer Michael Rae earns maiden Test call-up: Details
Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae has been named in the New Zealand squad for the second Test against West Indies.
'Felt free in mind..': Kohli after SA ODI series heroics
Virat Kohli, India's star batsman, has opened up about his recent aggressive performances in the ODI series against South Africa.
Here's why Gautam Gambhir slammed DC owner Parth Jindal
Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit back at Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal for suggesting a split coaching system for the Indian cricket team.
India hammer South Africa in 3rd ODI, win series: Stats
India clinched the ODI series against South Africa with a convincing nine-wicket victory in the third match at Visakhapatnam.
Virat Kohli surpasses 9,000 ODI runs in Asia: Key stats
Virat Kohli scored 65* in the 3rd and final ODI versus South Africa in Vizag on Saturday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal floors South Africa with maiden ODI hundred: Stats
Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit his maiden ODI century. The Team India opener achieved the feat in the 3rd ODI against South Africa in Vizag.
Virat Kohli becomes second batter with 14,500 ODI runs: Stats
Virat Kohli, India's batting stalwart, has added another feather to his cap by becoming just the second player in history to complete 14,500 runs in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma completes 11,500 runs in ODI cricket: Key stats
Rohit Sharma attained another massive milestone in ODI cricket.
Abhishek Sharma registers his 28th fifty in T20s: Key stats
Punjab batter Abhishek Sharma played a solid knock against Services in Round 6 of the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma becomes fourth Indian with 20,000 international runs: Stats
Hitman Rohit Sharma has unlocked yet another achievement in international cricket.
Mitchell Starc dismisses Joe Root for 11th time (Tests): Stats
Mitchell Starc went on to dismiss Joe Root for a score of 15 on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test.
3rd ODI, Prasidh Krishna claims 4/66 versus South Africa: Stats
Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna put in a shift in the 3rd and final ODI against South Africa on Saturday.
Kuldeep Yadav claims his 9th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats
Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav was at his best versus South Africa in the 3rd and final ODI at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Saturday.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia heading toward another triumph over England
Australia have taken a commanding position in the ongoing Day-Night second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
SMAT, Devdutt Padikkal records his 3rd successive fifty-plus score: Stats
Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal was amongst the runs once again in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Quinton de Kock matches Sanath Jayasuriya's ODI feat against India
South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has equaled Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the most ODI centuries by an opener against India.
Sanju Samson hammers 73* against Andhra in SMAT: Key stats
Sanju Samson played a captain's knock for Kerala in the team's crucial Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Andhra Pradesh at Lucknow's A.B. Vajpayee Stadium.
Quinton de Kock slams his 23rd century in ODIs: Stats
South Africa's Quinton de Kock has hit a solid century in the 3rd and final ODI versus India.
Ayush Mhatre hammers his 3rd fifty-plus score in SMAT: Stats
Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre played another match-winning knock for his side against Chhattisgarh in Round 6 of the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season on Saturday.
SMAT: Shardul Thakur continues to shine, claims three-fer vs Chhattisgarh
Extending his fine in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur tormented Chhattisgarh batters in his latest outing in Lucknow.
Ashes, England's Brydon Carse claims his third Test four-fer: Stats
Australia's lower-order batsmen put up a remarkable fightback on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
SMAT: Mohammed Shami claims three-fer in Bengal's defeat against Puducherry
Mohammed Shami, India's veteran pacer, showed the national selectors and the Indian team management that he is still firing the goods.
Quinton de Kock completes 2,500 runs in away ODIs: Stats
South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has gone past 2,500 runs in away One Day Internationals (home of opposition).
Temba Bavuma completes 4,000 List A and 2,000 ODI runs
South African captain Temba Bavuma has raced to 4,000 runs in List A cricket.
Mitchell Starc accomplishes this Ashes feat with 77-run knock: Details
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has achieved a rare all-round feat in the ongoing 2025/26 Ashes series.
3rd ODI: India win toss, elect to bowl vs SA
India and South Africa are up against each other in the third and final ODI of their series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Alex Carey slams his third Ashes fifty: Key stats
Australia continued their dominance in the second Ashes Test against England, which is a Day-Night affair, at the Gabba on Saturday.
WTC table: West Indies remain last despite draw vs NZ
The West Indies cricket team has managed to secure their first points in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.
Kemar Roach scripts records with maiden Test half-century: Key stats
West Indies have pulled off a remarkable draw in the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Justin Greaves rewrites record books with Test double-century vs NZ
The first Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies in Christchurch ended in a historic draw.
1st Test: Greaves-Roach's blockathon helps WI secure draw vs NZ
The first Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies ended in a historic draw.
Laura Wolvaardt hammers fastest WT20I century for South Africa: Details
South African team captain Laura Wolvaardt, on Friday, smashed the fastest Women's T20I century by a Proteas batter.