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"Combinations more than anything else": Chief selector Agarkar on struggling Gill's omission from T20 WC squad

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 3:48:38 PM IST

During the announcement of India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and the T20I series against New Zealand at home, the Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar spoke on Shubman Gill's omission from the side despite being the vice-captain the format since ... read..

Gill dropped from India's T20 WC squad, Axar is deputy to Surya; Rinku, Ishan return

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 3:19:07 PM IST

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading a 15-man strong squad in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, with Shubman Gill, till yet the vice-captain of the T20I team being dropped from the squad amid fitness and form concerns, and Axar Patel getting back the deputy dut ... read..

Pat Cummins overtakes Mitchell Johnson, becomes 6th-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Tests

Adelaide | December 20, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST

Australian skipper Pat Cummins overtook legendary pacer Mitchell Johnson to become his country's sixth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. ... read..

US Kids Indian Championship: Nihal, Drona, Bainsla among boys and Naaysha, Aanya in girls shine

Manesar (Haryana) | December 20, 2025 2:18:32 PM IST

Nihal Cheema, Drona Singh Dhull and Prince Bainsla, among the boys and Naaysha S Sinha, Gairat Kaur Kahlon, and Shiksha Jain, among the girls, were the outstanding performers in the fifth edition of the US Kids Golf Indian Championship at Classic Golf and ... read..

Irfan Pathan reveals teams to watch out for in T20 World Cup 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 2:18:26 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan pointed to India and Australia being favourites for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and also added that teams like Afghanistan, Nepal and debutants Italy are ones to be watched out for in the tournament next year, co-ho ... read..

Himanshu Jangra scripts history with fastest Santosh Trophy goal as Punjab beat Himachal Pradesh 6-0

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:48:45 PM IST

Punjab began their 71st Santosh Trophy campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a dominant 6-0 victory over Himachal Pradesh, but the night truly belonged to Minerva Academy product Himanshu Jangra, who etched his name into Indian football history. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: England six down with 228 runs still left to chase; stare at massive possibility of series loss (Day 4, Stumps)

Adelaide | December 20, 2025 1:18:52 PM IST

England find themselves staring at a massive possibility of an outright Ashes series loss as despite a fighting 85 from Zak Crawley and starts from Joe Root and Harry Brook, the Three Lions were left six wickets down in pursuit of 435 runs at the end of d ... read..

CIDCO Open 2025: Veer Ahlawat comes through as champion courtesy solid final round 67

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

Veer Ahlawat brought all his experience to the fore to come through as the champion at the CIDCO Open 2025, the first-ever professional event played at the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) in Navi Mumbai. ... read..

"Tests results reveal the true health of nation's cricket": Manjrekar following India's white-ball success against South Africa

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:33 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar rued India's whitewash series loss to South Africa in the Test leg of the home series, saying that the results in the format reflect the proper health of a nation's cricket and issues surrounding must be addressed ... read..

Chief Selector Agarkar arrives to BCCI headquarters ahead of T20 WC squad selection

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 12:49:35 PM IST

The Chief selector Ajit Agarkar arrived to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters ahead of India's squad selection for T20 World Cup and T20I series against New Zealand next year on Saturday. ... read..

Tilak Varma wins 'Impact Player of the Series' medal following win over South Africa

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 12:49:30 PM IST

Indian batter Tilak Varma received the 'Impact Player of the Series' medal following his team's win over South Africa in T20Is from Team India's training assistant Raghavindraa Dvgi for his magnificent performances with the bat in a variety of match situa ... read..

"His energy on field is exactly like Viv Richards": Uthappa on Hardik Pandya after SA series win

Ahmebabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 11:48:59 AM IST

Following India's series win over South Africa, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa hailed the all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his all-round performance, comparing his energy on the field to legendary West Indies cricketer Viv Richards. ... read..

Sharma slips late on demanding opening day at La Reserve as Jarvis, Jamieson share lead

Port Louis | December 20, 2025 11:48:53 AM IST

Shubhankar Sharma endured a late stumble on a difficult scoring day at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, dropping three shots over two holes towards the finish to shoot two-over-par in the opening round at the challenging La Reserve Links. ... read..

"A banker when things go sour": Uthappa hails Bumrah's performance during fifth T20I against SA

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 11:19:03 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa hailed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his incredible spell in the fifth and final T20I against South Africa, saying that the Indian superstar is a "banker when things go sour" for his team and hailed him for gettin ... read..

GCL: D Gukesh beats Alireza Firouzja but Triveni Continental Kings stay on top with close win

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 10:18:58 AM IST

World Champion D Gukesh avenged his loss against Alireza Firouzja in the reverse fixture but defending champions Triveni Continental Kings did enough to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9 to stay on top of the leader board after match day 6 while upGrad Mumba ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Root-Crawley partnership keeps England in hunt as 329 more needed to win (Day 2, Tea)

Adelaide | December 20, 2025 10:18:48 AM IST

After two early wickets, an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the third wicket between Joe Root and Zak Crawley continued keeping England alive, as they still needed 329 runs at the end of the second session on day four of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide O ... read..

Hardik Pandya checks on cameraman, hugs him after one of his sixes hit his arm; heartwarming gesture goes viral

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 9:48:44 AM IST

One of all-rounder Hardik Pandya's sixes hit the cameraman during the fifth and final T20I against South Africa, and the Indian star shared a wholesome moment with him, as he apologised to him, shared a hug with him, and gave him a bit of ice treatment to ... read..

Varun Chakravarthy continues golden run against South Africa, ends 2025 by re-writing T20I record books

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 9:18:41 AM IST

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy ended a dream year with the ball as the leading wicket-taker in T20Is amongst Test-playing nations in 2025 and also as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in a calendar year in T20I cricket. ... read..

Hardik Pandya overtakes legendary Yuvraj Singh to achieve unique T20I double for 4th time

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 8:48:34 AM IST

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh to have the most doubles of a half-century and at least a wicket during a T20I match in history for his nation. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Australia set England a record 435 runs to keep the series alive (Day 4, Lunch)

Adelaide | December 20, 2025 8:18:29 AM IST

A marathon century by Travis Head and his partnership with Alex Carey helped Australia set up a massive 435 runs total for England to keep the Ashes alive, and the visitors ended the first session on day four with a wicket lost at Adelaide Oval on Saturda ... read..

"Except openers, we are flexible to bat anywhere": Tilak Varma speaks on his batting position

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 2:18:31 AM IST

After smashing an explosive fifty in the fifth T20I against South Africa, Tilak Varma said he is flexible with his batting position, willing to adapt wherever the Indian team needs him. ... read..

"Got some different skills": Tilak Varma on Suryakumar Yadav

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), | December 20, 2025 2:18:29 AM IST

Star batter Tilak Varma has backed India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is going through a rough patch in T20I cricket. Varma's comment came after India defeated South Africa by 30 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium and clinched the five-match T20I ser ... read..

"Always exciting when your contribution helps team win": Hardik Pandya after his 16-ball fifty leads India's charge to series win over Proteas

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 1:48:47 AM IST

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya expressed his enthusiasm to contribute to India's 3-1 series victory over South Africa, and his explosive performance in the fifth T20I earned him the Player of the Match award. ... read..

"I would like to...": Varun Chakaravarthy dedicates his Player of the Series award to his family

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 1:48:45 AM IST

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy said that he enjoyed the high-scoring contest against South Africa, which the Men in Blue won by 30 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After winning the fifth and final T20I, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side won the series b ... read..

"Plenty to take away": Aiden Markram after South Africa suffers a 30-run defeat against India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 1:18:58 AM IST

After losing the fifth and final T20I by 30 runs against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, South Africa captain Aiden Markram said that this experience will prove valuable for them ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. ... read..

Virat Kohli confirms availability for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Pant to lead

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:20 PM IST

Star cricketers Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini will be part of the Delhi Senior Men's team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the 2025-26 domestic season, with all four confirming their availability for the tournament. ... read..

India defeat South Africa by 30 runs in high-scoring clash to win eighth successive T20I series; Pandya, Tilak Varma shine

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 11:48:59 PM IST

Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy's fantastic performance helped Team India register a 30-run win against South Africa in the fifth and final T20I at Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday. ... read..

KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad meets Amit Shah, Jay Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:37 PM IST

Newly elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad on Friday met Union Home Amit Shah and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah in New Delhi. ... read..

Satwik-Chirag make history, beat Chia/Yik to enter World Tour Finals semis as group toppers

Hangzhou | December 19, 2025 11:18:33 PM IST

India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, scripted history at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025, becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious season-ending event. ... read..

Defending champion and newcomers clash for top honours in World 25K

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST

Three of the globally acclaimed runners, all of them venturing into their maiden appearance in the 25K, will fight it out for the top honours here on Sunday at the 10th edition of the World 25K Kolkata, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. ... read..

Thailand Tennis Masters to serve up action in February 2026

Bangkok | December 19, 2025 9:49:11 PM IST

The Thailand Tennis Masters will be held in February 2026, the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) announced. The tournament will be held at the National Tennis Development Centre in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. ... read..

Hardik Pandya completes 2000 runs in T20Is, smashes second-fastest fifty for India in shortest format

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 9:49:09 PM IST

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the fifth Indian batter to complete 2000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitates World Cup winning Blind Women's Cricket Team

Mumbai, (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 9:49:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met and felicitated the Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team, who recently won the inaugural T20 Blind Cricket World Cup at his office, congratulating the players for their historic achievement and outstanding per ... read..

Shikhar Dhawan launches residential elite cricket academy in Pathankot under Da One Sports

Pathankot (Punjab) | December 19, 2025 9:49:04 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan announced the launch of its first-ever Residential Elite Cricket Academy at Sandeepni Gurukul, Pathankot, in Punjab on Friday, according to a release. ... read..

Rohit Sharma to play two games, MCA announces Mumbai's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 9:19:02 PM IST

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced Mumbai's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Friday. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been included in the Mumbai team and will play two matches in the upcoming white-ball domestic tournament. ... read..

Tilak, Pandya's explosive fifties power India to 231/5 against Proteas in series decider

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 9:18:58 PM IST

Explosive fifties from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to a massive 231-5 in the fifth and final T20 against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. ... read..

Shubman Gill not playing in T20I against South Africa due to foot injury

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 8:48:40 PM IST

India T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill was ruled out of the fifth T20I against South Africa due to a foot injury. ... read..

"Youngsters continue to learn from them": Shikhar Dhawan speaks on Ro-Ko's effect in Indian team

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:30 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan believes India's veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have the hunger inside them to keep performing, despite their achievements. ... read..

"He always had that hunger": Shikhar Dhawan on Virat Kohli

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:17 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has hailed Virat Kohli's hunger and clarity about his game. Dhawan also opened up about captaining Kohli in the Ranji Trophy, highlighting how Kohli showed his character by scoring runs after his father passed away. ... read..

Dasun Shanaka replaces Asalanka as Sri Lanka's T20I captain for World Cup

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:02 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka has been named as Sri Lanka's T20I captain until the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup, as per ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

India U-19 beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, sets up Asia Cup final clash with Pakistan

Dubai | December 19, 2025 8:18:55 PM IST

India U19 secured a convincing eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the first semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday, booking their spot in the final against arch-rivals Pakistan. ... read..

BCCI congratulates Blind T20 World Cup-winning Indian team members

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 8:18:47 PM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated the India Blind Women's Cricket Team on its recent victory in the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The India Women's Blind Cricket visited the BCCI Headquarters and met BCCI Treasure ... read..

5th T20: South Africa win toss, opts to field against India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 7:18:53 PM IST

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and has opted to field against India in the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday. ... read..

"Not surprised, played really well again today": Travis Head lauds Khawaja's resilience batting in 3rd Ashes Test

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 6:49:01 PM IST

Australia's star opener Travis Head on Friday praised veteran batter Usman Khawaja's performance in the third Ashes test against England, highlighting the strength of their squad. ... read..

"I was just going to bide my time": Travis Head reflects on his hundred against England in 3rd Ashes Test

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 6:48:43 PM IST

Travis Head was in fine form for Australia once again on home turf as he further embodied the role of an enforcer at the top of the batting order against England in the third Ashes Test. ... read..

"He's pretty fit to bowl": Jeetan Patel on Ben Stokes bowling fitness during Adelaide Test

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 6:18:44 PM IST

England assistant coach Jeetan Patel has said that their captain Ben Stokes is fit to bowl in the remainder of the ongoing third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Patel has suggested that exhaustion may have been the primary reason behind Stokes' absence from the a ... read..

"Think we have a very good chance of pulling off some very good results": Zimbabwe, Sharjah Warriors' star Sikandar Raza on team's T20 WC prospects

By Diptayan Hazra

Sharjah | December 19, 2025 6:18:41 PM IST

Zimbabwe all-rounder and Sharjah Warriors star Sikandar Raza believes his national side has a genuine chance of producing memorable moments at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, drawing confidence from their growing exposure to international cricket an ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League releases complete match schedule for Season 2

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 5:19:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) has announced the complete fixtures for Season 2, which will be hosted entirely at the Noida Indoor Stadium from December 24, 2025, to January 10, 2026. ... read..

"Will lift more trophies in future": Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan speaks on his side's maiden SMAT title triumph

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 19, 2025 5:19:05 PM IST

Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan expressed confidence in his team's future success, highlighting their dominant mindset in lifting their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025. ... read..

Ranchi Royals' Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita Kumari eager to enthrall home crowd as Hero HIL returns to Ranchi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:19:03 PM IST

Ranchi Royals gear up for the second season of the Hero Women's Hockey India League (HIL) that gets underway on December 28, two young stars from Jharkhand are buzzing with excitement at the opportunity of representing their home franchise in their own ba ... read..

"Will give reply to Sourav Ganguly": Uttam Saha after former Indian cricketer filed defamation case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2025 4:48:31 PM IST

Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly initiated legal proceedings against Uttam Saha, who is the president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, filing a defamation suit seeking Rs 50 crore in damages. ... read..

"Important to put pressure on yourself....": Varun Chakravarthy on preparing for T20 World Cup at home

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 2:49:07 PM IST

Ahead of his side's fifth and final T20I against South Africa, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy spoke on preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, pointing out how important it is for a player to put pressure on themselves and challenge themselves ... read..

Kuldeep Yadav receives signed Argentina football jersey from legend Lionel Messi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:04 PM IST

Indian spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav received an autographed jersey from Argentina football icon Lionel Messi during the latter's visit to the national capital as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'. ... read..

Alex Carey joins elite list of wicketkeeper-batters with fifty-plus scores in both innings of Ashes Test

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 2:19:19 PM IST

Australian batter Alex Carey became just the fourth wicketkeeper-batter and third Aussie keeper-batter to get a fifty-plus score in both innings of an Ashes Test. ... read..

NZ vs WI, 3rd Test: Conway's double ton puts Kiwis in front, WI reply back with unbeaten century stand for first wicket (Day 2, Stumps)

Mount Maunganui | December 19, 2025 2:19:01 PM IST

New Zealand posted a massive 575/8 declared on the board courtesy a century from skipper Tom Latham, Devon Conway's second Test double ton and a fiery 72 by Rachin Ravindra down the order, while Windies also delivered a strong showing with an unbeaten cen ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Head continues strong run at Adelaide Oval, joins Bradman, Smith in elite list

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 1:48:50 PM IST

Australian star batter Travis Head made history, joining a list of cricketing legends to smash four successive centuries at a cricketing venue in his country following a rollicking century at his home stadium of Adelaide Oval on Friday. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Head, Carey put Aussies in front with 356-run lead (Day 3, Stumps)

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 1:18:53 PM IST

A day of Test cricket which started with immense promise and hope for England courtesy a brilliant century partnership between skipper Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer ended as another gruelling day at work courtesy a century from hometown hero Travis Head and ... read..

Indian squad for T20 World Cup, T20I series against NZ set to be announced on Saturday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 12:48:58 PM IST

The Indian team squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and the T20I series against New Zealand in January will be announced by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headq ... read..

Cricket Australia CEO wants BBL to be a 'Grand Slam' league in franchise cricket circuit

Melbourne | December 19, 2025 12:19:28 PM IST

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed that the Big Bash League (BBL) could be one of the 'Grand Slam' tournaments in the T20 franchise cricket circuit. ... read..

Bruno Fernandes wants to win more trophies with Manchester United, feels squad has "good energy"

Manchester | December 19, 2025 11:49:14 AM IST

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes expressed his loyalty to the club, saying that he is still associated with the club because he and the Red Devils both have this desire to bring back the team to its days of glory and win more trophies. ... read..

New Zealand Cricket CEO to step down due to "differences with "several member associations" and players' association

Wellington | December 19, 2025 11:18:39 AM IST

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) CEO Scott Weenink announced that he will step down from his post on January 30 next year due to differences with "several member associations" and the players' association regarding the "future priorities of NZC and long-term dir ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Head-Khawaja partnership puts Aussies on top, lead exceeds 200 (Day 3, Tea)

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 10:48:59 AM IST

A fine half-century from Travis Head and his partnership with Usman Khawaja put Australia in control with their lead exceeding 200 runs at the end of the second session on day three of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval on Friday. ... read..

BBL teammate backs Babar Azam to find form ahead of T20 World Cup

Sydney | December 19, 2025 10:19:15 AM IST

Australia batter and Big Bash League (BBL) teammate Josh Philippe is backing Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam to find his best form prior to the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..

Jofra Archer achieves 30-year-first by an English player in Australia during Adelaide Test

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST

England pacer Jofra Archer became the first England player in 30 years to take a five-wicket haul and score a half-century in a Test match in Australia on Friday. ... read..

"Has all makings of top player": Squash veteran Joshna on teen star Anahat Singh

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:18:53 AM IST

Indian veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa heaped praises on teen sensation Anahat Singh, saying that she has "all the makings of a top player" and said she would be genuinely happy to see her get her hands on an Olympic medal as the sport makes its deb ... read..

Dates for The Finalissima fixture revealed; generational clash between Messi-Yamal to take place

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST

The date for the fourth edition of The Finalissima, featuring Spain and Argentina, has been confirmed, with the match scheduled to take place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar on March 27 next year. ... read..

"I want to praise and applaud RCB": Ashwin lauds IPL defending champions pick in mini auction

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:18:37 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for their smart signings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, highlighting the acquisitions of Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan at Rs 30 Lakhs each. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Stokes-Archer century stand, early Weatherald wicket steady England at lunch (Day 3)

Adelaide | December 19, 2025 7:48:44 AM IST

A magnificent 83 from skipper Ben Stokes and his century partnership with Jofra Archer, followed by an early wicket of Jake Weatherald, restored some balance in the third Ashes Test at the end of the first session on day one at Adelaide Oval on Friday. ... read..

NZ vs WI, 3rd Test: Latham-Conway register best opening partnership by a Kiwi pair in Test history

Mount Maunganui | December 18, 2025 12:49:01 PM IST

The New Zealand opening pair of Tom Latham and Devon Conway established a new record for the highest opening partnership by a Kiwi opening duo in Test cricket history. ... read..

"Worst technology ever": Starc as snickometer troubles England, Australia alike at Adelaide

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 12:18:57 PM IST

The snicko drama continued on day two of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide, with English wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith involved in two major decisions in which the technology made controversial decisions, leading Aussie quick Mitchell Starc to label it a ... read..

Ashes: Cummins continues fine run against Root, gets him out for 12th time in Tests

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 11:18:35 AM IST

Australian skipper Pat Cummins continued his fine run against England's premier batter Joe Root, getting him out for the 12th time in Test cricket, the most by a bowler, during the third Test against England at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. ... read..

2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties

Doha | December 18, 2025 10:48:37 AM IST

Paris Saint-Germain secured the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, beating Flamengo on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Wednesday night. ... read..

"We do love the sport, but perhaps not enough to support our own players": Jhingan laments over state of Indian football amid Messi tour hype

New Delhi | December 18, 2025 10:19:15 AM IST

Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan expressed concerns over the money spent over Argentina football icon Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour', while the Indian domestic football tournaments, Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League, struggle to find sponsorship b ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Brook-Stokes reignite hope for England, Green strikes to end session in Aussies' favour (Day 2, Tea)

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 10:19:06 AM IST

A half-century stand between skipper Ben Stokes and Harry Brook reignited England's fight, but a timely Cameron Green strike brought Australia back in the game, ending the second session of the third Ashes Test on day two at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. ... read..

From Udhampur to Bengal: Pacer Brijesh Sharma finally makes it to the IPL, reflects on his journey

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 18, 2025 9:49:10 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Brijesh Sharma, currently representing Bengal, expressed happiness at his selection in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise and reflected on his journey that saw him move out to Bengal and pla ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Starc becomes first player to complete 10 fifty-plus scores batting at number nine or below in Tests

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 9:18:57 AM IST

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continued to have an Ashes campaign for ages, becoming the first-ever cricketer to have 10 fifty-plus scores at number nine or lower in Test cricket. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon overtakes McGrath, becomes 2nd highest Test wicket-taker for Australia

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 8:48:51 AM IST

Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon overtook compatriot and pace legend Glenn McGrath to become his team's second-highest wicket-taker of all time. ... read..

Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon's double strike leaves England three down (Day 2, Lunch)

Adelaide | December 18, 2025 7:49:06 AM IST

Two quick strikes from Nathan Lyon put England in a massive spot of bother as they ended the first session on day two of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Adelaide three wickets down on Thursday. ... read..

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