Player SpotlightKishan and Sooryavanshi Trade DRS Jokes After Duleep Trophy Win
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan teased 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over his confident review calls in the Duleep Trophy final, and got a reply.
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Player SpotlightImran Tahir Credits His Son for Motivation After Record Five-For
After taking 5/17 at 47 years and 166 days, Imran Tahir said his son keeps urging him to play on, and explained why Providence suited his leg-spin.
NewsTahir Calls Mehidy Hasan Miraz a World-Class Bowler After CPL Debut
Imran Tahir praised Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz after his three-wicket CPL debut for Guyana Amazon Warriors against St Lucia Kings.
Team NewsSundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy Declared Fit for India’s Afghanistan T20Is
Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have passed fitness tests at the BCCI CoE and will join India’s squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan.
Team NewsFinn Allen Signs Three-Year Melbourne Stars Deal for BBL|16
Opener Finn Allen, the BBL|15 leading run-scorer with 466 runs, has joined Melbourne Stars on a three-year contract, adding to Maxwell and Stoinis.
NewsImran Tahir, 47, Sets Record as Oldest T20 Five-Wicket Taker
Imran Tahir took 5/17 for Guyana Amazon Warriors against Saint Lucia Kings at 47 years and 166 days, a men’s T20 age record and his career best.
Player SpotlightRohit Sharma Keeps 2027 World Cup Plans Open: ‘We Will See’
Asked at Global Fintech Fest about the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma said October 2027 is far away, while BCCI’s Devajit Saikia backed him.
NewsSri Lanka’s Pakistan Tour: T20Is, ODI Tri-Series and Two Tests
Sri Lanka’s six-week Pakistan tour runs from October 9 to November 21, with three T20Is, an ODI tri-series with England and two Tests.
Player SpotlightSantner Rejects Big Bash Contract to Stay Focused on New Zealand Duty
Mitchell Santner turned down a two-season Big Bash offer so he can keep captaining New Zealand’s white-ball sides and stay on a central contract.
AnalysisWasim Akram Says Pakistan’s Problems Go Far Beyond the National Team
Wasim Akram blames weak domestic foundations and an unstable first-class system for Pakistan’s struggles, and says he foresaw a 3-0 loss to England.
Player SpotlightAkash Madhwal Is Confident MS Dhoni Will Return for IPL 2027
CSK pacer Akash Madhwal says MS Dhoni is very fit, attended every practice and will play next year, while praising his calm influence on the squad.
Women's CricketLeah Poulton Appointed England Women’s Managing Director by the ECB
The ECB has named Leah Poulton managing director of England Women’s cricket, bringing high-performance experience from Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia.
Player SpotlightJoe Root Plays 169th Test to Move Into Third on All-Time Appearances List
Joe Root’s 169th Test, at Edgbaston against Pakistan, lifts him past Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh into third place on the all-time Test caps list.
Team NewsIndia A Squads Named for Australia A Series, With Gaikwad Leading the ODI Side
BCCI has named India A squads for two multi-day games and three one-dayers in Puducherry, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal as captains.
Women's CricketNashra Sandhu’s 6 for 7 Sends Pakistan Into Women’s Asia Cup Semi-Finals
Nashra Sandhu took 6 for 7, a Pakistan women’s T20I record, as Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong, China by 72 runs to reach the Asia Cup semi-finals.
NewsNahid Rana Unlikely to Get BCB Clearance for Big Bash Because of Bangladesh Schedule
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana is unlikely to receive an NOC for the Big Bash, with the BCB citing a busy calendar and his recovery from a side strain.
NewsAfghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Confirm Six-Week UAE Schedule
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the UAE from October 9 to November 17, with Tests, a Tri-Nation ODI series and T20Is.
RankingsDeepti Sharma Moves Up Two Places to Sixth in ICC Women’s T20I Bowling List
Deepti Sharma has risen to sixth in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings after eight wickets in three Asia Cup group games for India.
RankingsAmy Hunter Reaches Career-Best 11th in Women’s ODI Batting Rankings
Ireland’s Amy Hunter jumps to a career-high 11th in the ICC women’s ODI rankings, while England batters Bouchier, Dunkley and Kemp also gain places.
Women's CricketFatima Sana Fined 10 Per Cent of Match Fee After India Clash
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was fined and given a demerit point for a gesture after dismissing Shafali Verma in the Women’s Asia Cup match against India.
Team NewsLabuschagne Kept in Australia’s Test Squad for South Africa Series
Marnus Labuschagne keeps his place for the three-Test tour of South Africa under Pat Cummins, with Connolly, Neser and Kuhnemann also included.
Player SpotlightPatidar Says Kohli’s Support Gave Him Confidence as RCB Captain
Rajat Patidar says knowing his idol Virat Kohli backed his appointment meant a great deal, after a 501-run IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 192.69.
Women's CricketZimbabwe Cricket Names Mark Coles Women’s Team Head Coach
Mark Coles, a former Pakistan and Scotland women’s coach, takes charge of Zimbabwe Women ahead of their home series against South Africa.
NewsPCB Opens Disciplinary Inquiry as Pakistan Overhaul Squad After Lord’s Defeat
Pakistan dropped seven players and two coaches after a 194-run loss at Lord’s, while the PCB began an internal inquiry into discipline and conduct.
Team NewsKevin Pietersen Rejoins England as White-Ball Mentor Under McCullum
Kevin Pietersen returns to England’s setup as a specialist white-ball mentor, starting with the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Team NewsCoetzee Recalled as South Africa Pick 16 for Australia ODI Series
South Africa have named a 16-player squad for three ODIs against Australia from September 24 to 30, with Gerald Coetzee back in the 50-over side.
NewsMatthew Hayden Backs Dinesh Karthik as a Future CSK Coach
With CSK seeking a successor to Stephen Fleming, Matthew Hayden says Dinesh Karthik’s Chennai roots and coaching experience make him a strong option.
Player SpotlightSuresh Raina Wants Abhishek Sharma to Be Considered for Tests
Suresh Raina says Abhishek Sharma should try Test cricket and asks whether franchises and coaches encourage young players towards red-ball cricket.
NewsPSL 2027 Could Move to January as PCB Weighs an Earlier Window
A proposal to stage PSL 2027 in January is under discussion, but franchise owners reportedly prefer April and no change has been confirmed.
Women's CricketHarmanpreet Hails ‘Ruthless’ India After Beating Pakistan in Dubai
India bowled Pakistan out for their lowest T20I total and won by seven wickets in 8.4 overs as Harmanpreet Kaur captained a record 150th T20I.