Sakib Hussain ready for fresh start in IPL bandwagon after being picked by SRH

Niharika Raina | December 22, 2025 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Sakib Hussain was at Bihar’s Vijay Hazare Trophy camp in Patna when Sunrisers Hyderabad picked him for his base price of Rs 30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. The move marks the start of a new IPL chapter for Hussain, the right-arm pacer who tasted championship glory with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2024, though he didn’t get to play a single game.

Thailand’s Nattaya Boochatham, Rosenan Kano retire from international cricket

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:23 PM

Bangkok, Dec 22 (IANS) In a surprising move, two long-serving women cricketers of Thailand, Nattaya Boochatham and Rosenan Kanoh, announced their retirements from international cricket after claiming their sixth consecutive gold medal in the Women’s T20 competition at the SEA Games Thailand 2025.

Gill, Arshdeep, Abhishek named in Punjab's 18-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, along with pacer Arshdeep Singh, have been named in Punjab's 18-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

Connolly eyes IPL 2026 stint with PBKS as a platform to sharpen spin bowling skills

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Australia's rising left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly said he is viewing his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Punjab Kings in 2026 as a crucial opportunity to sharpen his skills as a bowler by learning from elite spinners in the competition.

Ashes: Jhye Richardson likely to be added to Australia’s camp ahead of Boxing Day Test

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Right-arm quick Jhye Richardson is likely to be included in the XI for the Boxing Day Test of the Ashes series after recovering from shoulder surgery.

Broad says he does not 'regret' calling Australia ‘worst side in 15 years’ after hosts retain the Ashes

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has doubled down on his assertion that the current Australian side is the weakest Ashes team England have faced in 15 years, despite the hosts referencing his comments during their celebrations in Adelaide.

Duffy is operating at peak efficiency, sensational coup: Ashwin

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, whose five-wicket haul on Day 5 of the final Test against West Indies on Monday helped his side clinch a 2-0 victory in the three-game series.

Cricket

Sakib Hussain ready for fresh start in IPL bandwagon after being picked by SRH

Thailand’s Nattaya Boochatham, Rosenan Kano retire from international cricket

Gill, Arshdeep, Abhishek named in Punjab's 18-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

Connolly eyes IPL 2026 stint with PBKS as a platform to sharpen spin bowling skills

Ashes: Jhye Richardson likely to be added to Australia’s camp ahead of Boxing Day Test

Broad says he does not 'regret' calling Australia ‘worst side in 15 years’ after hosts retain the Ashes

Duffy is operating at peak efficiency, sensational coup: Ashwin

NZ rise to second in WTC rankings after 323-run win against WI

Was nervous before national anthem but happy to execute my plan: Vaishnavi Sharma

NZ beat WI by 323 runs in third Test to seal series 2-0

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