Bumrah goes past Ashwin’s all-time record in Test rankings

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has recorded the highest ever rating points tally achieved by an Indian bowler as he consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after another successful Test in Melbourne that saw him finish with a nine-wicket match haul.
1 January 2025, 08:27 AM

Former India player slams team’s reaction to DRS furore

A former India player has branded the current team “liars” over the Boxing Day Test DRS controversy, saying Yashasvi Jaiswal clearly hit the ball when given out by the third umpire.
1 January 2025, 07:32 AM

Shastri wants two-tier Test system after MCG blockbuster

His comments follow the blockbuster fourth Test between India and Australia that drew a record 373,691 spectators to the Melbourne Cricket Ground over five enthralling days.
1 January 2025, 03:37 AM

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit Test arena

Opener Rohit has just one fifty and 10 single-digit scores in his last 15 Test innings, and even a move down the order failed to pay dividends for the 37-year-old.
31 December 2024, 14:16 PM

Nominees for Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 revealed

Three stylish all-rounders and a batting stalwart who enjoyed a stellar 2024 across formats made it to the nominees for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
31 December 2024, 04:54 AM

Shortlist for Men’s Cricketer of the Year announced

England’s marathon run-scoring duo, Australia’s swashbuckling left-hander and India’s pace-bowling icon made for a stellar list of nominees for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.
31 December 2024, 04:31 AM

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

A draw in Sydney would be enough for Australia to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy contested between the nations, which India, winners of the last four series, have long held.
31 December 2024, 04:14 AM

Record day for Afghanistan but Test ends in a draw

Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday.
30 December 2024, 17:40 PM

Mahedi shines as Rangpur trump Dhaka

Mahedi Hasan continued his upward trajectory from the West Indies T20I series with a four-fer in the BPL against Dhaka Capitals to guide Rangpur Riders to a 40-run win in the second fixture of the BPL’s opening day at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
30 December 2024, 16:12 PM

South Africa coach Conrad unapologetic about 'easy' route to WTC final

South African coach Shukri Conrad brushed off criticism about the uneven scheduling of the World Test Championship after his team qualified for the final.
30 December 2024, 12:16 PM

BCB president asks for patience after BPL's ticketing chaos

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed asked for patience in regards to chaos of attaining BPL tickets. The BCB president inaugurated the 11th edition of the franchise tournament today at Mirpur before the opening match between Fortune Barishal and Durbar Rajshahi.
30 December 2024, 10:57 AM

Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka

New Zealand made 186-5 in their 20 overs, with player-of-the-match Hay cracking an unbeaten 41 from 19 deliveries.
30 December 2024, 10:44 AM

Rohit admits his form is 'disturbing' for beaten India

Rohit also highlighted the need for team-mate Rishabh Pant to bat more sensibly after throwing his wicket away twice in the defeat, which leaves the tourists trailing 2-1 in the series.
30 December 2024, 10:22 AM

Cummins rates Australia's MCG win over India as his greatest

Cummins was named player of the match for his all-round deeds, including taking three key wickets on the final day as the tourists were skittled for 155.
30 December 2024, 09:54 AM

‘No argument’ as experts back Bangladeshi umpire Saikat on Jaiswal decision

Jaiswal’s dismissal proved decisive as India collapsed, losing their final four wickets for just 15 runs to be bowled out for 155.
30 December 2024, 07:18 AM

Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1

Australia captain Pat Cummins and fellow pacer Scott Boland finished with three wickets apiece, with spinner Nathan Lyon chipping in two on a dramatic final day which was tinged with controversy over the use of the Decision Review System (DRS).
30 December 2024, 06:28 AM

'I was still sulking in the toilet': Bavuma opens up on nervous moments

“I was still sulking in the toilet. There were not a lot of conversations. We still had the confidence. I did not come out to the viewing area and was in the toilet. I came when 15 runs were needed,” Bavuma laughed.
30 December 2024, 06:09 AM

Record 373,691 spectators flock to Australia-India 4th Test

Early on day five of the fourth Test, a bumper crowd of 51,371 had swelled the total number of spectators since the start of the match on Boxing Day to 350,700, with still more expected through the gates.
30 December 2024, 02:50 AM

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday.
29 December 2024, 15:49 PM

South Africa win two-wicket thriller to seal WTC final spot

The Test had a finish more like that of a Twenty20 match as the tailenders delivered success after South Africa had slumped dramatically before lunch and seen Pakistan on the verge of success.
29 December 2024, 11:30 AM