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Pakistan fined and penalised for slow over-rate in 2nd Test against South Africa
Pakistan have been penalised five ICC World Test Championship points and fined 25 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the New Year's Test at the Newlands in Cape Town. Following this, Pakistan's World Test Championship points percentage has now come down to 24.31.
Lucknow and Baroda set to host WPL 2025: Reports
The BCCI has shortlisted Lucknow and Baroda as the potential venues to host the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, according to Cricbuzz. The third edition of the tournament is expected to commence on February 6 or 7 and the matches will be held in two phases across the shortlisted cities. While Lucknow is slated to host the first-leg fixtures, the second leg including the final, which is likely to be scheduled on March 8-9, will take place in Baroda.
[Watch] South Africa's winning moment as they reach the WTC 2025 final defeating Pakistan in the Centurion Test match
Cricket News South Africa Cricket [Watch] South Africa's winning moment as they reach the WTC 2025 final defeating Pakistan in the Centurion Test match South Africa made history by reaching their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final defeating Pakistan by two wickets on Day 4 of the thrilling Boxing Day Test match at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday, December 29.
Marcus Stoinis named Melbourne Stars captain ahead of 2024-25 Big Bash League
Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been named the Melbourne Stars captain ahead of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL). The 35-year-old will replace Glenn Maxwell who captained the side in 65 matches across the five seasons he was at the helm. Stoinis led the team when Maxwell missed a home game against the Perth Scorchers last season.
After going unsold at IPL 2025 auction, senior Bangladesh cricketer left out of T20I squad for series against West Indies
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies. All three fixtures are set to be played at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, on December 15, 17 and 19. Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who went unsold at the recently held IPL 2025 auction, has surprisingly failed to make the cut.
"Delighted to be a part of Bengal’s journey to the quarterfinals" - Mohammed Shami
Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami has stated that he is delighted to have been a part of his team's journey to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The 34-year-old took to his Instagram account and heaped praise on his teammates and the support staff for their "incredible efforts". Bengal defeated Chandigarh in the pre-quarterfinal fixture on Monday, December 9, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to make it to the quarterfinals.
BCCI appoint Devajit Saikia as acting secretary
The BCCI have officially appointed Devajit Saikia as the board's acting secretary. Saikia replaces Jay Shah, who began his tenure as the new ICC Chairman on December 1. Shah was first elected as the BCCI secretary in October 2019, and was then re-elected three years later in October 2022. The 36-year-old also served as the president of the Asian Cricket Council from January 2021 to December 2024 before being succeeded by Shammi Silva.
Sunil Gavaskar wants Indian Captain Rohit Sharma to open the innings in the third Test match against Australia
Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to bat at his usual opening slot in the upcoming third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Brisbane. The 37-year-old, who missed the series opener in Perth due to the birth of his second child, failed with the bat in Adelaide. Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian team in Rohit's absence, with the visitors winning the Perth Test by 295 runs to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
[Watch] Deccan Gladiators' winning moment as they clinch the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League title defeating Morrisville Samp Army in the final
The Deccan Gladiators clinched the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League title defeating the Morrisville Samp Army in the final held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, December 2. It was the third Abu Dhabi T10 League crown for the Gladiators, who also won the 2021-22 and 2022 editions of the tournament.
Mohammed Shami registers 0/16 in 4 overs as Bengal defeat Meghalaya by 6 wickets in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami bowled an economical spell and registered figures of 0/16 in four overs in his side's six-wicket victory over Meghalaya in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday, December 1. The Group A fixture was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. After restricting Meghalaya to 127-6 in 20 overs, Bengal comfortably chased down the target in just 11.5 overs with six wickets in hand. It was Bengal's fourth win in the five 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches.
New Zealand's white-ball fixtures for Sri Lanka series announced
The fixtures for New Zealand's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka have been announced by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday, October 14. The Blackcaps will be facing the hosts in a two-match T20I series followed by three ODIs. The Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla will play host to the T20Is and the ODI series opener. The second and third ODIs have been scheduled at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Heather Graham named replacement for Tayla Vlaeminck in Australia's squad for remainder of 2024 ICC Women's T20 WC
Australia have named fast-bowling all-rounder Heather Graham as a replacement for the injured Tayla Vlaeminck for the remainder of the ongoing 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The tournament's Event Technical Committee, consisting of Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager—Cricket, Chair), Snehal Pradhan (ICC Manager—Women’s Cricket), Salman Hanif (Emirates Cricket Board Tournament Director), and Katey Martin (Independent Representative), had given Australia the green signal for the replacement.
India A announce squad for Men's T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024
A 15-member India A squad has been announced for the upcoming Men's T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 which is all set to be held in Oman from October 18. 21-year-old southpaw Tilak Varma will lead the bunch of talented Indian players. The sixth edition of the tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. Overall, 15 matches will be played this year, with the final scheduled for October 27. All the games will be played at Muscat's Oman Cricket Academy Ground.
Bangladesh defeat Scotland to register their first-ever victory in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup game since 2014
Bangladesh defeated Scotland by 16 runs in the opening game of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday, October 3. This was their first-ever victory in a Women's T20 World Cup game since 2014. Their last win came when they hosted the 2014 edition of the tournament where they overcame the Irish challenge by registering a seventeen-run victory in the ninth-place playoff fixture in Sylhet.
"You belong here" - Ravichandran Ashwin on Jasprit Bumrah becoming the number 1 ranked Test bowler
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has heaped praise on compatriot Jasprit Bumrah who became the number one ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test rankings on Wednesday, October 2. The elated 38-year-old off-spinner took to his official Instagram handle and posted a story congratulating Bumrah.
[Watch] Sarfaraz Khan falls to his knees to celebrate 200 in Irani Cup 2024; Vivek Razdan delivers a shayari
Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan scored a splendid double century on Day 2 of the ongoing 2024 Irani Cup fixture against Rest of India (ROI) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, October 2. Veteran commentator Vivek Razdan, who was on air, delivered a shayari to make the moment extra special. With this knock, the 26-year-old became the first-ever Mumbai player to score a double ton in the history of this prestigious tournament.
[Watch] RR skipper Sanju Samson trains under new head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of IND vs BAN 2024 T20Is
In a video shared by the Rajasthan Royals on their official Instagram handle, skipper Sanju Samson can be seen practising under the watchful eyes of the franchise's newly appointed head coach, Rahul Dravid, at the Rajasthan Royals High Performance Centre in Nagpur. The 29-year-old is getting ready for the upcoming T20Is against Bangladesh after being named in India's 15-man squad for the three-match series.
[WATCH] Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir & Rishabh Pant arrive at Delhi Airport after IND vs BAN 2024 2nd Test
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have reached New Delhi following India's Test series victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 1. The hosts won the second Test match at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur by seven wickets to clinch the series 2-0.
[WATCH] Chris Gayle meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi
Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle met the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 1. The elated 45-year-old Jamaican took to his official Instagram handle to share videos of the memorable occasion. Hosting his Jamaican counterpart, Andrew Holness, PM Modi gifted him a cricket bat signed by the members of the Indian cricket team.
"Kudos to Team India for turning what could've been a lifeless Test into an exciting one" - Dinesh Karthik on IND vs BAN 2024 2nd Test
Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik has heaped praise on Team India for the massive turnaround in the ongoing rain-affected second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. India's batting approach on day four at the Green Park Stadium earned plaudits from many in the cricketing fraternity and the 39-year-old former wicketkeeper batter was no exception. Karthik took to his official social media handle 'X' (formerly Twitter) on Monday, September 30, to express his views about the home team's batting.
"One of the greatest of all time" - Former Bangladesh cricketer poses with Virat Kohli during IND vs BAN 2024 2nd Test
Former Bangladesh cricketer and renowned commentator Athar Ali Khan has hailed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as 'one of the greatest of all-time'. The 62-year-old, who has represented his nation in 19 ODIs between 1988 and 1998, took to his official social media handle 'X' (formerly Twitter) and posted a photo of him standing alongside Virat Kohli. Athar Ali Khan is currently commentating for the official broadcasters of the ongoing two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh.
Afghanistan to host Bangladesh in 3-match ODI series in the UAE
The dates for Afghanistan's upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday, September 29. The host venue for the series has yet to be announced. While the series opener will be played on Wednesday, November 6, the remaining two fixtures have been scheduled on Saturday, November 9 and Monday, November 11.
[WATCH] A dog enters the field & stops play during Durham vs Kent 2024 County Championship game
In an interesting event, a dog entered the field and interrupted play on the third day of match number 66 of the ongoing 2024 County Championship fixture between Durham and Kent at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Saturday, September 28. The incident happened in the 53rd over of Durham's first innings bowled by Kent's Jaskaran Singh. Durham skipper Alex Lees and David Bedingham were at the crease when action was halted due to the dog's entry onto the field.
[WATCH] Team India return to the hotel from Green Park Stadium due to incessant rain on Day 2 of the IND vs BAN 2nd Test
Team India have left the Green Park Stadium and returned to their hotel as the start of the second day's play of the Kanpur Test match got delayed due to rain. In a video, the Indian team bus is seen leaving the venue on Saturday morning (September 28) and heading towards the hotel as the forecast isn't promising for the play to begin. Only 35 overs were bowled on Day 1 of the second Test after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first.
West Indies' white-ball tour of Sri Lanka fixtures announced
The fixtures for the West Indies' upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka have been announced by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday, September 27. The Men in Maroon will be facing the hosts in a three-match T20I series followed by three ODIs. The Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla will play host to the T20Is, with the ODIs taking place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
[WATCH] Virat Kohli & Ravindra Jadeja mimic Jasprit Bumrah in front of him during the 2nd India vs Bangladesh Test
In a viral video, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are seen mimicking Jasprit Bumrah during the ongoing second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Friday, September 27. With Bumrah standing right next to them, the trio shared light moments on the field, with Kohli and Jadeja mimicking the pacer's run-up and the bowling action.
Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from Cricket
Veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Although he was plying his trade with the Trinibago Knight Riders in the ongoing 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Bravo suffered a groin injury during his side's league fixture against the Saint Lucia Kings on Tuesday, September 24, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
[WATCH] David Warner gets dismissed by Tinashe Muchawaya for the 2nd time in 2 days at the 2024 Zim Afro T10
Bulawayo Brave Jaguars captain David Warner was dismissed by Zimbabwe pacer Tinashe Muchawaya for the second time in two days during match number 17 of the ongoing 2024 Zim Afro T10 on Thursday, September 26, at the Harare Sports Club. The southpaw had to return to the pavilion on the fifth delivery of the third over bowled by Muchawaya after being caught by Joburg Bangla Tigers skipper Sikander Raza.
India U19 & Australia U19 register the fourth-highest match aggregate score in the history of youth ODIs
The third game of the three-match ODI series between India U19 and Australia U19 saw the fourth-highest match aggregate score being registered in the history of youth ODIs. It took place in Puducherry on Thursday, September 26. The combined match tally of 641 runs has now surpassed the previous highest match aggregate score in the youth ODIs between the two nations. The previous record was set way back on March 23, 1994, when 588 runs were scored in Vadodara.
[WATCH] Dinesh Chandimal's celebration upon reaching his century in the 2nd Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal scored a brilliant century on the opening day of the ongoing second Test match against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday, September 26. It was the 34-year-old's 16th Test hundred overall, sixth at the picturesque Galle International Stadium and the first ever against the Black Caps in the longer format of the game. Chandimal's 208-ball 116-run knock comprised 15 fours.
[WATCH] India A's winning moment as they clinch the 2024 Duleep Trophy title defeating India C in Anantapur
India A clinched the 2024 Duleep Trophy title, defeating India C by 132 runs in match number six at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur on Sunday, September 22. With this win, they finished this year's edition of the prestigious tournament on top of the four-team standings with 12 points from three matches.
India name unchanged squad for the second Test against Bangladesh
India will play with the same squad in the second and final Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh, the BCCI announced on Sunday, September 22. The fixture is all set to be played from Friday, September 27, at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The venue last hosted a Test match almost three years ago (November 2021) when India encountered New Zealand in the series opener which ended in a draw.
[WATCH] Guyana Amazon Warriors' Azam Khan effects spectacular stumping against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 2024 CPL
Guyana Amazon Warriors wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan effected a brilliant stumping to dismiss Antigua and Barbuda Falcons opener Justin Greaves. The incident happened in the third over of match number 23 of the ongoing 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 21. It was an outside-the-off-stump-wide delivery by Guyana's slow left-arm orthodox bowler Gudakesh Motie.
[WATCH] Rishabh Pant smashes a one-handed six on Day 3 of IND vs BAN 1st Test
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant smashed a one-handed six on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday, September 21. The incident happened on the first ball of the 40th over bowled by Bangladeshi off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Pant, batting on 37, came down the track and lofted the ball over long-off to hit his trademark one-handed six much to the delight of the fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
[WATCH] Rishabh Pant smashes a one-handed six on Day 3 of IND vs BAN 1st Test
[WATCH] Rishabh Pant smashes a one-handed six on Day 3 of IND vs BAN 1st Test Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant smashed a one-handed six on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday, September 21. The …
Men's T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 fixtures announced
The fixtures for the upcoming Men's T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 were announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday, September 20. The sixth edition of the tournament is all set to kick off on October 18. For the first time in history, the tournament will be played in the T20 format, with the previous five editions taking place in the 50-over format. The Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat, Oman, will be hosting all 15 matches, including the two semifinals and the final.
England pacer Jofra Archer set to play the first ODI against Australia in Nottingham
Stand-in captain Harry Brook has confirmed that England pacer Jofra Archer will feature in the opening game of the upcoming ODIs against Australia. The five-match series against the world champions will commence on Thursday, September 19, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The 29-year-old fiery speedster, who has so far made 21 ODI appearances for the Three Lions, last played a 50-over game in March 2023 against Bangladesh at Chattogram.
Temba Bavuma ruled out due to illness; Aiden Markram named South Africa's stand-in skipper for the first Afghanistan ODI
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Temba Bavuma ruled out due to illness; Aiden Markram named South Africa's stand-in skipper for the first Afghanistan ODI
With regular skipper Temba Bavuma being ruled out of the upcoming ODI series opener against Afghanistan, Aiden Markram has been announced as South Africa's stand-in skipper. The Proteas' T20I captain will lead the side in the opening game of the three-match ODI series on Wednesday, September 18. All three fixtures are set to be played at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which will host its 250th ODI on Wednesday.
Trinibago Knight Riders rope in Chris Jordan to replace the injured Ali Khan for the remainder of CPL 2024
Trinibago Knight Riders have signed the immensely experienced Chris Jordan to replace the injured Ali Khan for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. It will be a second stint with the Knight Riders for Jordan, having already featured for them during the 2019 CPL. The 35-year-old joined the Trinidad-based franchise to replace Pakistan speedster Mohammad Hasnain in the seventh edition of the league where he picked up seven wickets in the five matches he played.
[WATCH] Barbados Royals' Quinton de Kock scores his maiden CPL century against the Guyana Amazon Warriors
Barbados Royals opener Quinton de Kock scored his maiden Caribbean Premier League (CPL) century during match number 16 of the ongoing 2024 CPL against the defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors. The southpaw smashed 115 runs off just 68 deliveries with the help of eight fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 169.12 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday, September 14. He was adjudged Player of the Match for his exploits with the bat.
[WATCH] India B's Sarfaraz Khan smashes five consecutive boundaries off Akash Deep's over in the 2024 Duleep Trophy game against India A
Sarfaraz Khan smashed five consecutive boundaries off right-arm fast-medium bowler Akash Deep's over on Day 3 of the ongoing 2024 Duleep Trophy fixture between India A and India B at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 7. The took place in the tenth over of India B's second innings which was bowled by the 27-year-old India A pacer.
Virat Kohli becomes the highest tax-paying Indian sportsperson in FY24
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was the highest tax-paying sportsperson in the country for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2024. As per Fortune India's list, the 35-year-old paid a whopping ₹66 crore in taxes in FY24. Kohli occupied the fifth position in the overall list of the highest tax-paying celebrities only behind Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
SA20 2025 fixtures announced
The complete fixtures for the SA20 2025 have been released on Monday, September 2. The third edition of South Africa's premier domestic T20 tournament will kick off on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on MI Cape Town at St.George's Park in Port Elizabeth. The final is all set to be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Moreover, a reserve day has also been planned by the organizers.
[WATCH] St Kitts & Nevis Patriots' Evin Lewis scores first century of CPL 2024 against the Saint Lucia Kings
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots opener Evin Lewis smashed the first century of this year's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) during his side's fixture against the Saint Lucia Kings at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on Sunday, September 1. CPL 2024, which is in its 12th edition, kicked off on Thursday, August 29, with the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons taking on the Patriots at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
[WATCH] Mysore Warriors' winning moment as they clinch the 2024 Maharaja Trophy T20 title defeating Bengaluru Blasters in the final
Mysore Warriors clinched the 2024 Maharaja Trophy T20 title, defeating the Bengaluru Blasters by 45 runs in the final held at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, September 1. This is the maiden Maharaja Trophy T20 crown for the Warriors, who have also won the then Karnataka Premier League (KPL) title back in 2014. Last year, the Warriors lost the title decider against the Hubli Tigers by a margin of eight runs.
[WATCH] "He has been amongst the best when it comes to world cricket" - MS Dhoni when asked about Virat Kohli
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has heaped praise on Virat Kohli by terming the flamboyant batter as one of the best players in world cricket. After having led the Indian Colts to victory in the ICC Men's Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia in March 2008, a young Virat Kohli made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in August 2008 under Dhoni's captaincy.
Sri Lankan pacer Milan Rathnayake registers the highest score by a men's Test debutant at number 9
Sri Lankan pacer Milan Ratnayake, who made his Test debut against England on Wednesday, August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, registered the highest score by a men's Test debutant at number 9. The 28-year-old scored 72 runs off 135 balls which included six fours and two sixes. The previous best by a men's Test debutant batting at number 9 was held by former Indian bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who amassed 71 runs on his Test debut against Pakistan in January 1983.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma awarded the Men's International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was awarded the Men's International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024. The 26th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards was held in Mumbai on Wednesday, August 21, to celebrate the achievements of the cricketers. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team clinched the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America in June this year.
[WATCH] The Oval Invincibles' winning moment as they clinch the Men's Hundred 2024 title defeating the Southern Brave in the final
The Oval Invincibles clinched the Hundred Men's Competition 2024 title defeating the Southern Brave by 17 runs in the final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, August 18. It was the second successive title for the Invincibles, who defeated the Manchester Originals by 14 runs in last year's final. The Oval Invincibles' Sam Curran was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his all-round exploits. Curran scored 201 runs and picked up 17 wickets throughout season four.
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