Afghanistan to host West Indies for a three-match T20I series in January 2026

IANS | November 7, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Friday that it will host the West Indies for a three-match T20I series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 19 to 22 in 2026. The series will be a part of both teams’ final preparations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka approximately one month after the series ends.

It still hasn’t sunk in that we’ve actually won the World Cup: Pratika Rawal

Niharika Raina | November 7, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) November 2 will forever be written in golden words of Indian cricket’s history when the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side beat South Africa by 52 runs to win its first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mark Wood remains ‘confident on team' despite media jibes ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 7, 2025 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood said he is paying little attention to the Australian media’s criticism of captain Ben Stokes and the team’s aggressive 'Bazball' approach, insisting that there is a 'quiet confidence' within the camp as they prepare for the 2025-26 Ashes.

World Cup win is a reward not just for team, but for all legends of the game: Pratika

IANS | November 7, 2025 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India batter Pratika Rawal said the historic Women’s ODI World Cup triumph is a reward not just for the hard work done by the current squad, but also for the generations of legendary players who laid the foundation for women's cricket in the country.

Learnt from my past mistakes: Axar Patel on match-winning performance against Australia

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reflected on how learning from his “past mistakes” helped him deliver a decisive performance in India’s 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I, sealing the visitors' an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out.

Pratika Rawal confirms receiving ODI WC winner’s medal after Jay Shah’s intervention

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India batter Pratika Rawal has confirmed on Friday that she has received her 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup winner’s medal, following an intervention by ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

‘I was screaming in my head’: Weatherald on Test call-up for Ashes opener

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Jake Weatherald shared his initial reaction after receiving the news of his selection for Australia’s squad for the Ashes opener from chairman of selectors George Bailey and admitted that, while he tried to remain calm during the conversation, he was “screaming in his head” with excitement.

Shastri tells England to make early inroads to win Ashes

IANS | November 7, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri shared his advice for England to win the Ashes, suggesting that the Ben Stokes-led side needs to set the tone and get early wins in the series.

Green shouldn't be in Test team if he's not bowling: Ian Healy

IANS | November 7, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Australian cricket legend Ian Healy gave his blunt take on Cameron Green's selection for the first Ashes Test squad, saying that he should not have been selected for the series opener if he can’t bowl.

Ashleigh Gardner to lead Sydney Sixers in WBBL 11

IANS | November 7, 2025 12:28 PM

Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will lead Sydney Sixers in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. She succeeds Sixers legend Ellyse Perry, one of the women’s game’s greatest ever players, who has captained the club since its inception in 2015.

Cricket

Afghanistan to host West Indies for a three-match T20I series in January 2026

It still hasn’t sunk in that we’ve actually won the World Cup: Pratika Rawal

Mark Wood remains ‘confident on team' despite media jibes ahead of Ashes opener

World Cup win is a reward not just for team, but for all legends of the game: Pratika

Learnt from my past mistakes: Axar Patel on match-winning performance against Australia

Pratika Rawal confirms receiving ODI WC winner’s medal after Jay Shah’s intervention

‘I was screaming in my head’: Weatherald on Test call-up for Ashes opener

Shastri tells England to make early inroads to win Ashes

Green shouldn't be in Test team if he's not bowling: Ian Healy

Ashleigh Gardner to lead Sydney Sixers in WBBL 11

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