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India's path to WTC final 2025: Wins needed for qualification

India needs 5 wins and 1 draw from their remaining matches to qualify for the WTC final 2025. Their challenge will be the upcoming series against Australia.

Divy Dubey

IND vs BAN Test Series- World Test Championship scenarios explained

With the India vs Bangladesh Test series underway, discover how each match can shift the World Test Championship standings.

Saurav Goyal

IND vs BAN: List of top 5 shortest Test matches

This article lists the five shortest Test matches ever played in cricket.

Divy Dubey

AUS vs IND Tests: Will Gaikwad play Border Gavaskar Trophy?

Ruturaj Gaikwad was left out of the T20I squad against Bangladesh but is being considered as the third opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His role in the Irani Cup match may help him secure a spot in the Test team.

Divy Dubey

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 13 year old breaks Sachin's record

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketer, became the fastest Indian centurion in Under-19 Tests. He achieved this milestone by hitting 100 runs off 58 balls against Australia.

Divy Dubey

Zaheer: Kanpur Day 5 pitch to assist Ashwin, Jadeja against BAN

Zaheer Khan believes the Kanpur pitch will help spinners like Ashwin and Jadeja on Day 5, as it did for Shakib and Mehidy.

Divy Dubey

Irani Cup 2024: How to watch from India

As the one-off match between Mumbai and Rest of India approaches, The Sporting News tells how you can watch the action between the two sides from India.

Divy Dubey

Jadeja becomes quickest Indian to reach 3000 runs & 300 wickets in Test

Ravindra Jadeja joined in as India's latest entry in the list of elite Test all-rounders.

Mohit Khakhar

'Hurt' Shan Masood claims Pakistan cricket team needs backing

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood has urged the fans to show their support for the team in the upcoming Test series against England.

Mohit Khakhar

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla defends Kanpur Stadium amid criticism

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla defends the historic Green Park Stadium following criticism over recent washouts, promising infrastructure upgrades.

Saurav Goyal

Every Sachin Tendulkar record broken by Virat Kohli listed

India's Sachin Tendulkar was the record-setter of many cricketing records, having played international cricket for over two decades.

Mohit Khakhar

Tendulkar and Gavaskar launch International Masters League 2024

Sachin Tendulkar join hands with Sunil Gavaskar to launch International Masters League 2024 for retired legends

Saurav Goyal

Shakib overtakes Harbhajan: Top 5 spinners with most International wickets

Shakib Al Hasan has made history by overtaking Harbhajan Singh to join the elite club of top 5 spinners with the most international wickets.

Saurav Goyal

How to watch SA20 2025 auction from India

As the SA20 2025 auction approaches, The Sporting News tells how you can watch the action from India.

Divy Dubey

Fans coin 'Ro-Ball' to counter Vaughan's 'Bazball' jibe at India

India’s thrilling display of aggressive batting in the Test match against Bangladesh sparked a humorous response from Michael Vaughan, calling it ‘Bazball.’

Saurav Goyal

List of 'fastest-ever' Test records broken by India against Bangladesh

In a scintillating display of aggressive batting, Indian batsmen broke multiple world records for the fastest scores

Saurav Goyal

India breaks record for most sixes in Tests in a calendar year

India has set a new record by hitting 93 sixes in Test matches in 2024, surpassing England's previous record of 89. Their strong batting performance in the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh contributed to this achievement.

Divy Dubey

Jaiswal close to clinch record for most Test sixes in a calendar year

Yashasvi Jaiswal is just 6 sixes away from breaking Brendon McCullum's record of 33 sixes in a calendar year in Test cricket. He has already hit 28 sixes in 2024 and continues to impress in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh.

Divy Dubey

Who are the highest run scorers in international cricket?

Virat Kohli is now the all-time fifth highest run scorer in international cricket.

Ritabrata Banerjee

300 wickets for Jadeja: List of highest wicket-takers for India in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja became the seventh Indian bowler to pick up 300 test wickets, in the second test match against Bangladesh at Kanpur on Monday morning.

Soham Mukherjee

Iftikhar Ahmed tells media to stop overhyping players in Pakistan cricket

Pakistan all-rounder, Iftikhar Ahmed has expressed his disappointment with media for hyping the players based on one performances and then going after them at every failure

Mayank Bande

Ross Adair smashes ton vs SA: List of Irish batters to score T20i century

Ireland beats South Africa in the 2nd T20I in Abu Dhabi as their first-ever T20I win against the Proteas, courtesy of Mark Adair's century

Mayank Bande

Which teams have scored fastest 50 in Test cricket?

Indian pair of Yashavi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma set a new record in Test cricket.

Rahul Chalke

WATCH: Rohit, Siraj take single handed stunners to put India ahead

Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Siraj took two wonderful catches on Day 4 of the Kanpur Test after, reducing Bangladesh to 170/6

Mayank Bande

Shadab Khan's Panthers clinch the Champions One Day Cup

The inaugural edition of Pakistan's top List A competition came to an end on Sunday, September 29 with Shadab Khan's Panthers going past Iftikhar Ahmed's Markhors. Here's how it panned out.

Mayank Bande

What happened in Zim Afro T10 2024 final between Jo'burg and Cape Town?

Jo'burg Bangla Tigers beat Cape Town Samp Army in the Zim Afro T10 2024 Final by 5 runs, to become champions of the tournament's second season.

Saino Zachariah

Travis Head outbowls the Aussie frontline bowlers against England; Exchanges friendly banter with the pacers

Australia's Travis Head won the Player of the series award against England for his all-round performance in the ODIs. TSN looks ahead at his potential threat against India in BGT Tests

Mayank Bande

Is it raining in Kanpur? Latest weather report for IND vs BAN Day 4

Find out the latest weather updates and hourly forecasts for Day 4 of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match in Kanpur as rain threatens to disrupt the game at Green Park Stadium.

Saurav Goyal

Zim Afro T10 2024: Schedule, latest results, and points table

The Zim Afro T10 2024 season is set to kick off on September 21, 2024, with the final scheduled to be played on September 29, 2024.

Saino Zachariah

England reminded of 'Spirit of Cricket' as they try to delay 5th ODI

England cricket team were heavily trolled on social media as they tried to delay proceedings in the 5th ODI against Australia which was heavily affected by rain.

Ritabrata Banerjee

Brook beats Kohli - Captains who have scored most runs in an ODI series against Australia

England captain Harry Brook starred with the bat in the 5th ODI against Australia despite a loss in Bristol.

Mohit Khakhar

Shahidi snubs Dhoni for Pakistan keeper in his all-time ODI XI

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has picked ex-Pakistan wicket-keeper ahead of India's MS Dhoni in his all-time ODI XI.

Mohit Khakhar

VIDEO: Musheer Khan appears in public for the first time since accident

India's young sensation Musheer Khan has made his first public appearance since his tragic accident.

Mohit Khakhar

Champions One-Day Cup- Schedule, fixtures, timings and points table.

Pakistan's domestic one day tournament, the Champions One-Day Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 12 to be played till September 29. Here's all you need to know about Pakistan cricket's premier 50-over tournament.

Mayank Bande

Bangladesh squad for India T20I series announced

Bangladesh has announced its T20I squad for the series against India. Mehidy Hasan Miraz makes a return after 14 months, following Shakib Al Hasan's retirement.

Divy Dubey

Rohit Sharma describes Gautam Gambhir as a 'Khadoos' player

Rohit Sharma described new head coach Gautam Gambhir as a 'khadoos' player, meaning tough and determined. He believes Gambhir’s no-nonsense approach will bring fresh motivation to the Indian team.

Divy Dubey

Irani Cup 2024: Five players to watch out for

The Irani Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 1 in Lucknow. It is a one-off match played between Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai and the Rest of India, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Divy Dubey

Which uncapped player will each IPL team retain?

With the IPL 2025 auction approaching, franchises must lock in at least one uncapped player. Who will each team choose to retain?

Saurav Goyal

SL v NZ Test Series- World Test Championship scenarios explained

New Zealand is touring Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series that starts on September 18 in Galle. Here's what is at stake for the WTC 2025.

Mayank Bande

How IND vs BAN series can change IPL 2025 auction retentions?

The upcoming India-Bangladesh T20I series could have a significant impact on retention plans for IPL 2025.

Saurav Goyal

When is the deadline for franchises to submit IPL retention list?

The IPL governing council announced the latest set of retention rules for the upcoming mega auction for IPL 2025. See what is the deadline to submit the retentions.

Mayank Bande

Explained: Salary cap rule for foreign players in IPL mini auctions

The IPL governing council, in the latest rules for the auction, has made an effort to deny foreigners to earn more than what Indian players do. See what's the rule.

Mayank Bande

What is the new rule for foreigners withdrawing from IPL?

There have been many instances where foreign players withdraw from the IPL last minute which affects a team's dynamics. Ahead of IPL 2025, the BCCI has made sure to prevent such cases. Check how.

Mayank Bande

What is the new RTM rule for IPL 2025 auction?

The IPL 2025 mega auction rules have been announced and the Right to Match card will have some interesting use cases this time.

Mayank Bande

Zaheer Khan snubs Cummins as he picks 4 best fast bowlers among the current lot

Former India international Zaheer Khan recently revealed his picks for the best pacers in the world at the moment.

Mohit Khakhar

Fans elated as Mayank Yadav earns maiden national team call-up

The fans of the Indian cricket team celebrated on social media after young pacer Mayank Yadav was called-up to the national team for the T20I series against Bangladesh.

Mohit Khakhar

Pakistan coach Gillespie shares his opinion on England's 'Bazball'

Pakistan's red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has shared his insights on England's playing style in Tests ahead of the three-match series.

Mohit Khakhar

Players set to receive match fees over contracted amount from IPL 2025

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah makes a historic announcement ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction.

Mohit Khakhar

IPL 2025 retention and auction rules announced

BCCI has revealed that each IPL team can retain a mix of Indian and overseas players for the 2025 season.

Divy Dubey

Parthiv Patel explains why Pandya may not play Tests again

Parthiv Patel said Hardik Pandya was seen bowling with a red ball only because no white ball was available. He believes Hardik's body can't handle the demands of Test cricket.

Divy Dubey

Pooran breaks Rizwan's T20 run record

Nicholas Pooran set a new record for most T20 runs in a year, surpassing Mohammad Rizwan’s 2021 total. Pooran achieved this milestone during the 2024 CPL season.

Divy Dubey

Gillespie urges Pakistan to be ruthless after Bangladesh loss

Jason Gillespie says Pakistan needs to be more ruthless to win against England after their loss to Bangladesh. He also asks fans to support the team during this tough time.

Divy Dubey

ENG vs AUS 5th ODI: How to watch from India

Ahead of the fifth ODI match between England and Australia, The Sporting News takes a look at how you can watch the action between the two sides in India.

Divy Dubey

List of the biggest wins by innings in Test cricket

After scoring 605 runs in the first innings and bowling out New Zealand for 88 runs, Sri Lanka enforced a follow on and are set for a historic Test series victory at Galle

Saino Zachariah

List of bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in Tests: Jayasuriya eyes record

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has 95 wickets while currently playing in his 16th Test match, against New Zealand at Galle as he looks to top the list of bowlers fastest to pick up 100 Test wickets.

Saino Zachariah

NZ record lowest score vs SL in Tests as they enforce a follow on

New Zealand recorded their lowest score against Sri Lanka in Tests as Jayasuriya rips them apart with a six-wicket haul.

Mayank Bande

ENG v AUS 5th ODI at Bristol; Pitch report and other records

England will be hosting Australia in the 5th and final ODI of the series at Bristol. Here's all you need to know about the series decider

Mayank Bande

Who has picked up the most fifers for Sri Lanka in Tests?

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya gets 6/42 as he helps them bowl out New Zealand for just 88 runs and gives them a 514 run lead.

Mayank Bande

Musheer Khan injured in an accident; To miss Mumbai's Irani Cup

Promising batter, Musheer Khan suffered an accident in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Mumbai's Irani Cup match. Set to miss the match against the Rest of India.

Mayank Bande

Starc sets unwanted ODI record after Livingstone carnage

Ace pacer Mitchell Starc etched his name in history books for negative reasons, after conceding the most expensive over in ODIs for Australia.

Mohit Khakhar

IRE vs SA 1st T20I: How to watch from India

As the match unfolds, The Sporting News takes a look at the telecast and live-streaming options for the 1st T20I match between Ireland and South Africa for the fans residing in India.

Divy Dubey

Shaheen Afridi dismisses workload concerns raised by Kirsten

Shaheen Afridi disagrees with coach Gary Kirsten's concerns about his workload, saying mental fitness matters more. He compared his situation to past legends like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

Divy Dubey

Why India dropped Kuldeep for Kanpur Test vs Bangladesh?

India dropped Kuldeep Yadav from the Kanpur Test due to weather and pitch conditions. They chose to keep three seamers for better results in the overcast conditions.

Divy Dubey

Vaughan predicts Australia to win BGT 3-1

Michael Vaughan predicts Australia will beat India 3-1 in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Divy Dubey

Kamindu Mendis reaches 1000 Test runs; See who are the fastest to the milestone

As Sri Lanka played New Zealand in the second Test at the Galle, Kamindu Mendis reached his landmark of 1000 Test runs in just 13 innings. See who are the fastest to do so.

Mayank Bande

Manjrekar questions Rohit's decision to not bowl Jadeja on Day 1 at Kanpur

Former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar has called upon Rohit Sharma to bowl Ravindra Jadeja to the left handers

Mayank Bande

Injured? What happened to Bangladesh fan during IND vs BAN Test at Kanpur?

Bangladesh fan was injured in Kanpur on the Day 1 as the visitors took on India in the second Test of the series after a win in Chennai.

Mayank Bande

Ashwin surpasses Kumble for most Test wickets in Asia by an Indian bowler

R Ashwin catches Bangladesh captain, Najmul Shanto in front of the wickers to become the Indian with the most wickets in Asia.

Mayank Bande

Kamindu scores his 5th century in 8 Tests; Joins Don Bradman in elite list

Kamindu Mendis slams a century against New Zealand to make it 5th Test centuries in 8 Tests played to join an elite list of cricketers

Mayank Bande

'Let India lose, then we will see his real character" - Tamim Iqbal on Gambhir

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal believes Gautam Gambhir’s true character as India’s head coach will only emerge when the team faces tough times

Saurav Goyal

Rohit Sharma left ‘astonished’ by Akash Deep’s bold DRS call for second Wicket in IND vs BAN Test

Akash Deep’s insistence led to a dramatic DRS call that left Rohit Sharma stunned, as India dominated Bangladesh in the second Test. Watch the moment here.!

Saurav Goyal

Hardik Pandya's Test comeback unlikely due to fitness issues, says Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik believes it won't be easy for Hardik Pandya to make a return to Test cricket due to his current fitness.

Saurav Goyal

Dwayne Bravo takes on mentor role with KKR for IPL 2025

Dwayne Bravo who retired from all forms of cricket during CPL 2024 season has now taken up the mentor role with defending champions KKR for IPL 2025.

Saurav Goyal

'Cheteshwar Pujara is a big miss' - Hanuma Vihari

As India gears up for a challenging series Down Under, Hanuma Vihari believes Cheteshwar Pujara’s absence could disrupt their stability.

Saurav Goyal

IND vs BAN 2nd Test at Kanpur: How to watch from India?

India and Bangladesh will face off in the second Test at Kanpur with India leading 1-0 in the series. Here's where to watch it.

Mayank Bande

IND v BAN 2nd Test: How will the Green Park pitch be like?

The Kanpur pitch for the second Test is expected to be flatter with lower bounce, which may favour batters.

Divy Dubey

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur pitch report, records ahead of IND vs BAN Test

Ahead of the second Test match at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur between India and Bangladesh, The Sporting News takes a look at the pitch report and previous records at this venue.

Mayank Bande

Shakib urges teammates to 'perform better' against 'unbeatable' India

Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan has urged his teammates to perform better in the second Test in Kanpur to avoid a whitewash.

Mohit Khakhar

'I don’t know why we have made it a big topic' - Afridi on workload management

Pakistan's ace speedster Shaheen Afridi has had his say on workload management, with Pakistan's international performances going down the road in the last one year.

Mohit Khakhar

Lehmann predicts easy Australia win in upcoming BGT

Former Australia coach and player Darren Lehmann thinks Australia will comprehensively beat India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Mohit Khakhar

Miller was left devastated after T20 World Cup loss to India

David Miller felt heartbroken after his dismissal led to South Africa's loss in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against India. He admitted feeling like he had let down his country and teammates.

Divy Dubey

David Lloyd blasts MCC for high ticket prices for IND vs ENG Test at Lord's

Former England international David Lloyd has slammed the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for the ticket-pricing at the Lord's Cricket Ground for the upcoming England vs India Test next summer.

Mohit Khakhar

Who are the greatest Test all-rounders from subcontinent?

Shakib Al Hasan plans to retire from Test cricket after the series against South Africa. Let's take a look at ten of the greatest Test all-rounders from the subcontinent.

Divy Dubey

Unbeaten in last 41 years - What is India's Test record at Kanpur

India has not lost a Test match at Kanpur in 41 years. As they face Bangladesh, they look to continue this unbeaten streak.

Divy Dubey

Kamindu Mendis pips Pakistan's Saud Shakeel to set world record

Kamindu Mendis became the first cricketer to score 50-plus runs in each of his first 8 Test innings.

Divy Dubey

Did RCB decline signing Rishabh Pant? India star calls out fake news on X

Rishabh Pant denied rumours about Virat Kohli blocking his move to RCB. He called out fake news and urged fans to verify facts.

Divy Dubey

Kamindu Mendis' splendid start to his Test career detailed

Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis has scored yet another 50+ in the ongoing Test series in Sri Lanka.

Mohit Khakhar

Yuvraj Singh picks his favorite among Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni

Yuvraj Singh revealed his top pick between Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni, citing one as an "outstanding captain" who can change a T20 game with his batting

Saurav Goyal

Has Shakib Al Hasan announced retirement from international cricket?

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan revealed in a press conference that the Kanpur Test vs India might be his last Test match before retirement.

Saino Zachariah

'I did it before in 2009' - AB de Villiers reacts to Dewald Brevis' ambitious goal

AB de Villiers shares his thoughts on Dewald Brevis' bold goal to become the greatest cricketer in history

Saurav Goyal

Complete list of players with most T20 appearances in cricket history

David Miller reached an impressive milestone of 500 T20 matches, becoming the first South African to do so. Check out the complete list of players with the most T20 appearances.

Saurav Goyal

Should Kuldeep Yadav play IND vs BAN 2nd Test at his home ground in Kanpur?

Kuldeep Yadav after missing the first Test is likely to make a return for the 2nd Test at his home ground in Kanpur and his coach backs him to do well. Read more here.

Mayank Bande

Marsh and Head describe Pant as the most "Australian" Indian cricketer

Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head term Rishabh Pant the most Australian Indian cricketer.

Mayank Bande

'Tough to bowl to' - Josh Hazlewood on Rohit Sharma's batting

Josh Hazelwood had only good things to say about the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma and called him a tough batter to bowl to.

Mayank Bande

Who will CSK retain ahead of IPL 2025 auction?

Which players will CSK retain ahead of the IPL 202 mega auction? TSN takes a look.

Mohit Khakhar

England vs Australia 4th ODI: How to watch from India

Here is how fans in India can tune in to the live action from the 4th ODI between England and Australia.

Mohit Khakhar

Lord's pitch report: Average scores, most runs, highest wicket-takers in ODIs

Here are the pitch report and ODI stats at the Lord's Cricket Ground ahead of England's fourth match against Australia on Friday.

Mohit Khakhar

Gillespie urged Pakistan players to maintain their fitness ahead of England series

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's red-ball coach, stresses the importance of fitness for players ahead of the England Test series. He insists that all players must be fit and ready to perform without excuses.

Divy Dubey

Countries with most Test wins at a single home venue

Australia and England have strong home records in Tests, with Australia winning the most at specific venues. India, on the other hand, spreads its wins across various grounds.

Divy Dubey

CSK could sign Ashwin and Shami for IPL 2025 - Report

CSK is interested in signing Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin for IPL 2025 if they are not retained by their current teams. The auction is expected later this year.

Divy Dubey

Who is MS Dhoni's favourite singer?

Mohit Sharma revealed that MS Dhoni loves retro Bollywood music, especially Kishore Kumar's songs.

Divy Dubey

Mohit Sharma recalls Dhoni's outburst at Deepak Chahar

Mohit Sharma shares a hilarious moment when MS Dhoni lost his cool with Deepak Chahar.

Saurav Goyal

Will Shakib Al Hasan play against India in Kanpur?

Bangladesh's hopes hinge on Shakib Al Hasan's recovery from a finger injury. Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe provides an encouraging update on the all-rounder's availability.

Saurav Goyal

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test: Expected lineups, H2H, predictions ahead of Kanpur test

India will aim to complete a white-wash in Kanpur after a convincing display in the first Test.

Saurav Goyal

Will Ben Stokes make a comeback in white-ball cricket?

England Test captain Ben Stokes expressed interest in returning back to play ODIs and T20I cricket after the appointment of white-ball coach Brendon McCullum

Mayank Bande

Rishabh Pant re-enters Top 10 in ICC Test Rankings as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma slips out

Rishabh Pant makes a strong return to the top 10 in ICC Test rankings, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma slips out. Ashwin and Jadeja continue their reign in the allrounder rankings

Saurav Goyal

Martin Guptill on India's spin-friendly pitches- 'You feel like you can never score'

Former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill shares the challenges New Zealand batters will face on India's turning tracks ahead of their Test series, starting October 16.

Saurav Goyal

Will Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant play Ranji Trophy?

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been named in Delhi's probable squads

Mayank Bande

Former Australian bowler gives Joe Root a "realistic chance" to go past Tendulkar; Says Kohli lost his momentum

Following Joe Root's scintillating run of form, former Aussie spinner, Brad Hogg has called the Englishman to have got a real chance to go past Tendulkar in Tests over Virat.

Mayank Bande

MCC raises ticket prices for IND vs ENG Lord's Test in 2025

The MCC has increased ticket prices for the India vs. England Test at Lord's in 2025. The cheapest tickets will cost £90, despite past criticism for high prices during the Sri Lanka Test.

Divy Dubey

What is the longest unbeaten streak in ODI cricket?

Here is the list of teams with the longest unbeaten streaks in One Day International cricket.

Mohit Khakhar

Pakistan squad for England Test series announced

Pakistan has announced its squad for the England series. Noman Ali returns to replace injured Khurram Shahzad.

Divy Dubey

Rinku Singh gets 'God's plan' tattoo before IND vs BAN T20I series

Rinku Singh revealed a new tattoo with the phrase "God's Plan" ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh. The tattoo holds special meaning after KKR’s IPL 2024 win.

Divy Dubey

Starc becomes Australia’s fourth highest ODI wicket-taker

Mitchell Starc moved to fourth place on Australia's ODI wicket-taker list after taking two wickets in the ongoing match against England. He now has 241 wickets, surpassing Mitchell Johnson.

Divy Dubey

Basit Ali predicts Pakistan will sack Kirsten after Champions Trophy

Basit Ali believes Gary Kirsten will be fired by the PCB after the 2024 Champions Trophy. Kirsten, despite recent struggles, remains focused on restoring pride to Pakistan cricket.

Divy Dubey

Samson snubbed as Gaikwad set to lead ROI in Irani Cup

The BCCI has announced the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup 2024, with Ruturaj Gaikwad set to captain the team.

Saurav Goyal

Galle International Stadium: Pitch report, records and highest scores in Tests

Galle International Stadium: Pitch report, records and highest scores in Tests ahead of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand clash.

Saurav Goyal

Sarfaraz set to leave Indian Test Squad to play in Irani Cup

Star middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan is all set to leave the Indian Test squad for the second Test against Bangladesh and join Mumbai for the Irani Cup.

Saurav Goyal

Boxing Day Test tickets selling fast: Record demand for IND vs AUS clash at MCG

Cricket Australia confirms a surge in ticket sales for the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, with opening day sales tripling from previous years.

Saurav Goyal

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test: TV channel, online live stream from India

Let's take a look at the telecast and live-streaming options for the 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand for the fans residing in India.

Saino Zachariah

BGT: Record-breaking ticket sales as demand skyrockets for AUS vs IND Tests

Tickets in high demand as sales skyrocket for the five-match Test series in the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is scheduled to start in November 2024,

Saino Zachariah

Is Adil Rashid planning to retire? England spinner reveals ultimate aim

England spinner Adil Rashid revealed about his plans of retirement as England lost back-to-back games in the ongoing five-match ODI series against Australia at home.

Mohit Khakhar

Pakistan bowlers torn apart for undervaluing Morne Morkel's experience

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has blasted the Pakistan bowlers for undervaluing the experience of newly-elected Indian bowling coach, Morne Morkel.

Mohit Khakhar

Ashwin compares head coach Gambhir to predecessor Rahul Dravid

Indian all-rounder Ravi Ashwin has lauded Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir after the 39-year-old tasted success against Bangladesh in his first Test assignment.

Mohit Khakhar

What happened at PCB's 'Connection Camp'? Focus to revive Pakistan cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had held a 'connection camp' to help the players and the staff sail through the bleakest period in the recent history.

Mohit Khakhar

Ravi Ashwin comes out in Bumrah's support amid 'fittest cricketer' controversy

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has extended his support to ace-pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was embroiled controversy for not taking Virat Kohli's name as 'fittest cricketer'

Mohit Khakhar

'I want to be the best' - MI's Brevis outlines ambitious future goals

Dewald Brevis wants to be the best cricketer ever. He aims to play in all formats and inspire others with his skills.

Divy Dubey

Bowden and Raina recreate famous 'crooked finger moment'

Billy Bowden and Suresh Raina reunited during LLC 2024 and recreated the famous "crooked finger" gesture.

Divy Dubey

Will Shreyas Iyer play in Irani Cup?

Shreyas Iyer will play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup after being left out of the Indian Test team in the Bangladesh series.

Divy Dubey

'Keep him quiet'- Cummins opens up on dealing with Pant's aggression

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins reveals their game plan to handle Rishabh Pant's explosive batting.

Saurav Goyal

BCCI to unveil new NCA on September 28

The new National Cricket Academy will be inaugurated on September 28, offering world-class facilities for cricketers.

Divy Dubey

Why was Shakib biting his helmet strap in the Chennai Test?

Shakib Al Hasan was seen biting his helmet strap during the first Test against India in Chennai.

Saurav Goyal

What is Bumrah's record against Smith? A closer look at the numbers

Jasprit Bumrah and Steve Smith have faced off in several formats, with both players delivering standout performances.

Saurav Goyal

Is India's home Test dominance better than legendary Australia and WI teams?

India's invincibility at home is unmatched, but does it surpass the legendary reigns of Australia's golden era and the West Indies' glory days?

Saurav Goyal

'God has made him different' - Akash Deep on Jasprit Bumrah's bowling greatness

Indian pacer Akash Deep has levied praise on fellow fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah following India's victory in the 1st Test against Bangladesh.

Saino Zachariah

Basit Ali compares Indian fast bowlers to Pakistan legends Akram, Waqar

Basit Ali who represented Pakistan during the 90s has recently compared the current Indian bowling lot to the Pakistan greats like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar

Mayank Bande

What does each of Virat Kohli's tattoos stand for? Here's a break down

Virat Kohli is an icon for Indians when it comes to his appearance, tattoos, and conduct. Here's a breakdown of every tattoo that he has.

Mayank Bande

Pakistan all-rounder wants team to adopt India's attacking play style

Explosive Pakistan all-rounder, Iftikhar Ahmed wants them to adopt India's play style and have an attacking mindset.

Mayank Bande

WATCH: India chess stars recreated Rohit's iconic trophy celebration after Olympiad gold

Indian chess team creates history in Budapest as they bag their first-ever Olympiad gold with a win over Slovenia

Mayank Bande

Which team has the best head-to-head record in Tests?

The Sporting News takes a look at the head-to-head records of major Test playing nations.

Mayank Bande

Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar? AFG's new mystery spinner

Discover who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Afghanistan's rising spinner who is making waves in international cricket

Saurav Goyal

'Pant is the ideal keeper for Australian conditions' - Ian Chappell

As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australian captain Ian Chappell highlights Rishabh Pant's crucial role in the series

Saurav Goyal

Where will the IPL 2025 mega auction be held?

As the IPL 2025 Mega Auction approaches, could it be hosted overseas? We explore potential venues like Dubai, Doha, and Saudi Arabia that may take center stage.

Saurav Goyal

England’s ODI struggles: A look at their win-loss record since 2019 World Cup

England have lost 10 out of their last 14 ODIs, with their form declining since the 2019 World Cup triumph.

Saurav Goyal

What is over rate penalty in Test matches?

We tell you all about how over rate penalties are enforced in Test matches and how they can impact the World Test Championship points table.

Saurav Goyal

Pant reveals why he helped Bangladesh set a field against him

Indian batter Rishabh Pant assisted Bangladesh in setting the correct field on Day 3 of the first Test at Chepauk.

Mohit Khakhar

When is India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test starting?

Here is all the details for the second Test match between India and Bangladesh, as a part of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

Mohit Khakhar

How to bowl on red soil pitches? R Ashwin reveals mantra

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his mantra on bowling on red-soil pitches after a stellar outing at the Chepauk in the first Test against Bangladesh.

Mohit Khakhar

Riverside Ground, Durham: Pitch report and stats in ODIs ahead of ENG v AUS 3rd ODI

Ahead of the third ODI between England and Australia, The Sporting News takes a look at the pitch report and previous records at the Riverside Ground, Durham.

Divy Dubey

England vs Australia 3rd ODI: How to watch from India

Ahead of the third ODI match between England and Australia, The Sporting News takes a look at how you can watch the action between the two sides in India.

Divy Dubey

Players who have scored hundreds and taken fifers in Tests multiple times

R Ashwin and Ian Botham have achieved the rare feat of scoring a hundred and taking five wickets in the same Test match multiple times.

Divy Dubey

Ashwin equals Warne - Bowlers with most 5-wicket hauls in Tests

Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin took 6 wickets in the second innings against Bangladesh in the 1st Test, equaling the record for most 5-wicket hauls in Tests (37) held by Shane Warne.

Divy Dubey

Which Indians have the most MOTM awards in Tests?

R Ashwin's all-round performance led India to a 280-run win over Bangladesh in Chennai. This win earned him his 10th Player of the Match award in Test cricket.

Divy Dubey

How many Test matches have Indian cricket team won in history?

India first played a Test match in 1932 against England.

Parshva Shah

Ashwin prioritises bowling over batting after helping India with all-round performance

After scoring a century and taking 6 wickets in the win against Bangladesh in Chennai, R Ashwin opened up about his priority as an all-rounder.

Mayank Bande

Ashwin becomes the oldest Indian to take a fifer in Tests

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the oldest Indian as he equals Shane Warne's Test five-wicket hauls in Chennai.

Mayank Bande

What is India's record in Tests at home after being put into bat first by the visiting team?

In the 1st Test match at Chennai, Bangladesh captain Najmul Shanto won the toss and put India to bat first. The Sporting News looks at India's record in Tests at home after being put into bat first by the visiting team.

Saino Zachariah

Karthik weighs in on Pant vs Dhoni debate in Tests

Former Indian wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik has asked fans to stay calm and not jump to conclusions as Rishabh Pant equals MS Dhoni's Test centuries record.

Mayank Bande

How can Bangladesh pip England in the WTC points table?

How can Bangladesh surpass England in the WTC points table with a win over Pakistan in the Rawalpindi Test?

Saurav Goyal

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Ashwin & Jadeja wrap things up in Chennai

The Indian team led by captain Rohit Sharma will begin their Test cricket season at home with a first Test of two-match series against Bangladesh, on September 19 at Chennai.

Divy Dubey

Explained: How WTC points are calculated

Breaking down the rules for wins, draws, and percentage points to calculate World Test Championship points.

Saurav Goyal

What is India's biggest Test win by runs?

Find out what is India's biggest-ever Test winning margin by runs.

Rahul Iyer

Ajay Jadeja reveals why he mentored Afghanistan cricket team for free

Ajay Jadeja famously worked with the Afghanistan men's team in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 without charging them any money.

Mayank Bande

Which Indian bowler has taken the most Test wickets in 4th innings?

Prolific Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has broken Anil Kumble's record in India's first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.

Mohit Khakhar

'Plays Test like colony cricket' - Ajay Jadeja hails Pant's memorable comeback

Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja heaped praise on Rishabh Pant after the southpaw hit a century on his Test return.

Mayank Bande

Will rain disrupt India's push for victory? Chennai Weather report for Day 4 & 5

As India edges closer to victory in the 1st Test, rain could be a major factor in Chennai. Find out the latest weather forecast for the crucial final days at Chepauk Stadium.

Saurav Goyal

Manjrekar compares Pant's game style to Dhoni and Sehwag

Former India international Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Rishabh Pant for his century in the inaugural Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.

Mohit Khakhar

WATCH: Kohli hit the net with Jaiswal during lunch on Day 3 in Chennai

Indian star Virat Kohli was seen practising in the nets during the lunch hours on Day 3 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

Mohit Khakhar

What makes T20 cricket so challenging for Travis Head?

Explosive Australian opener Travis Head claimed he finds the T20 format the most challenging.

Saurav Goyal

Will Delhi Capitals retain Rishabh Pant?

As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, reports confirm that Rishabh Pant is set to be Delhi Capitals' top retention pick.

Saurav Goyal

Zim Afro T10 2024: TV channel, live stream and how to watch from India

The Zim Afro T10 2024 is scheduled to start on September 21, with six teams competing for the title, culminating in the final on September 29. Here is how you can catch hold of the action from India.

Saino Zachariah

Warner cameo in Pushpa 2? Rumors swirl around Australian Cricketer’s cameo

Speculation is growing that Australian cricketer David Warner might make a surprise appearance in Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Saurav Goyal

Rishabh Pant sets field for Bangladesh; reminds of MS Dhoni antics

Rishabh Pant was hilariously seen setting the field for Bangladesh on the morning of Day 3 of the Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. See how fans reacted to it with funny memes.

Mayank Bande

Pant equalizes Dhoni's record: Most centuries by Indian WKs in Tests

Rishabh Pant brings up his sixth Test century and equals MS Dhoni's record as the keeper with the most Test hundreds for India.

Mayank Bande

WATCH: Rishabh Pant hits his iconic one-handed six on return to Tests

Rishabh Pant scores a fantastic fifty on his return to Test cricket. See his single-handed six as he approached his milestone on Day 3.

Mayank Bande

Can Gill fill Dravid and Pujara's shoes batting at No.3? A look at his numbers

Shubman Gill has become India's new designated number 3 batter in the longest format of the game. See how has he performed at 3.

Mayank Bande

Aussie great reacts with praise on comparisons to Rishabh Pant

Australian legend Adam Gilchrist has come out and praised Rishabh Pant and compared the Indian batter to himself.

Mayank Bande

Have Afghanistan defeated major Test teams in ODI series?

Afghanistan is on a cusp of defeating South Africa in an ODI series in UAE. Have they beaten any big team before?

Mayank Bande

Rohit has put in incredible work on fitness, says Dinesh Karthik

Former India international Dinesh Karthik has praised Rohit Sharma's fitness routines after the recent Sri Lanka series.

Mohit Khakhar

Legends League Cricket 2024: Full list of squads and teams in LLC 2024

Here is the full list of squads for the upcoming Legends League Cricket 2024.

Mohit Khakhar

Hardik Pandya to return to Tests for Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Hardik Pandya was seen practicing with the red ball as India's hectic season begins with a series against Bangladesh.

Mayank Bande

England v Australia 2nd ODI: Headingley pitch reports, average scores, most runs, most wickets

England will host Australia for the 2nd ODI of the five-match ODI series on Saturday, September 21. Here's all you need to know about the venue.

Mayank Bande

Kohli in DRS blunder at Chennai: What happened?

Virat Kohli missed a DRS call after being adjudged LBW against Bangladesh in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Mayank Bande

Pakistan player alleges poor umpiring standards in domestic cricket

Pakistan bowler Faheem Ashraf came out with a big revelation during the post-match interview of The Champions One Day Cup, claiming umpiring bias in domestic cricket.

Saino Zachariah

400 wickets for Bumrah: List of top wicket-takers for IND in Internationals

Jasprit Bumrah became the tenth Indian bowler to pick up 400 wickets in international cricket, in the first test match against Bangladesh at Chepauk in Chennai on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Saino Zachariah

ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI: TV channel, live stream and start time

England and Australia will lock horns in the second ODI at Leeds as the visitors hold a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match ODI series.

Saurav Goyal

IND vs AUS Tests: Will Travis Head open with Khawaja in BGT?

Travis Head's remarkable form in white-ball formats has sparked speculations about his potential role as an opener for Australia in the upcoming Test series against India.

Saurav Goyal

Out of character Chepauk favours fast bowlers in IND vs BAN 1st Test

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, traditionally known for aiding spinners, saw change as Bangladesh pacers picked up 9 wickets in the first inning of the ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh.

Saurav Goyal

Sanju Samson scores century in Duleep Trophy match against India B

Sanju Samson shines with a remarkable hundred, contributing significantly to India D's total in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match.

Saurav Goyal

Has Ravindra Jadeja improved with the bat in Tests recently?

In the last four years, Ravindra Jadeja's Test batting average has outshined India's key batters, including Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. Find out how his numbers stack up against the best.

Saurav Goyal

AFG vs SA 2nd ODI: How to watch the match from India

Let's take a look at the telecast and live-streaming options for the 2nd ODI between Afghanistan and South Africa in India.

Mohit Khakhar

Missing Duleep Trophy led to Kohli & Rohit's dismissal - Manjrekar

Former India international Sanjay Manjrekar revealed the reason behind the cheap dismissals of star Indian batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma against Bangladesh.

Mohit Khakhar

Zaheer Khan concerned over KL Rahul's dismissal against Bangladesh

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan expressed his anguish over the dismissal of KL Rahul in the first Test against Bangladesh.

Mohit Khakhar

Kirsten holds strategic meeting for Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan's white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten held meetings with experts to chalk out a strategic plan for the home nation ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Mohit Khakhar

Sarfaraz trolls Babar Azam during Champions One-Day Cup

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Khan trolled Babar Azam during a Champions One-Day Cup clash on Wednesday.

Ritabrata Banerjee

'Ash Anna show' - Fans laud Ashwin for rescuing India from crisis

Ravichandran Ashwin's heroic century against Bangladesh has garnered widespread praise. Discover how fans are celebrating his pivotal innings.

Saurav Goyal

India’s Highest 7th wicket partnerships in Test Cricket revealed!

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's 195* run stand on Day 1 of the Test against Bangladesh is on the cusp of making to the top 10 list of the highest seventh-wicket partnerships in Test history.

Saurav Goyal

Ashwin shines with sixth Test century in Chennai to rescue India

Ravichandran Ashwin delivers a masterclass at Chepauk, scoring a crucial century to lift India out of trouble against Bangladesh.

Saurav Goyal

Highest batting partnerships of Ashwin and Jadeja in Test cricket

India's spin twins, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, have forged a crucial 195-run partnership, rescuing India from a top-order collapse on Day 1

Saurav Goyal

How has Virat Kohli performed in Chennai in Tests?

Virat Kohli will be playing his fifth Test match at the iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai against Bangladesh.

Mayank Bande

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