India handed Australia a 209-run defeat in Women's T20 World Cup -- Cricket for the Blind; Nepal beat Sri Lanka

IANS | November 12, 2025 11:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Team India continued their dominant run, winning their second successive match with a thumping 209-run victory over Australia in the third game of the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup -- Cricket for the Blind in New Delhi on Wednesday. India had started their campaign with a big win over Sri Lanka on the opening day.

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan in danger as eight players decide to return home after bomb blast: Report

IANS | November 12, 2025 10:58 PM

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) The Sri Lanka men's cricket team's tour of Pakistan is in jeopardy after eight visiting players, from a squad of 16, decided to return home following Tuesday’s suicide bomb blast in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad and resultant concerns over their security, a news report said on Wednesday.

Nitish Kumar Reddy released from India’s squad for first Test against SA

IANS | November 12, 2025 8:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, set to begin at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. The decision was confirmed by the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who said that Reddy will link up with the India A side for their upcoming One-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot.

Getting off to a good start will be key for SA against India: Graeme Smith

IANS | November 12, 2025 6:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) As South Africa prepare for their two-Test series against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday, former captain Graeme Smith said the visitors’ top order must find a way to blunt Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal opening spells before India’s spinners come into play.

India A completes intensive preparatory camp ahead of Rising Stars Asia Cup tournament

IANS | November 12, 2025 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India A have wrapped up a high-intensity preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru ahead of the 2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup, to be played in T20 format at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha from November 14-23.

Hashim Amla backs South Africa’s preparation ahead of India Test opener, praises Shubman Gill’s leadership

IANS | November 12, 2025 5:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Hashim Amla believes that Temba Bavuma’s side is well-prepared for the challenge awaiting them in India, as the two-match Test series begins in Kolkata on Friday.

Muthusamy, Wolvaardt win ICC Players of the Month award for October 2025

IANS | November 12, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) South African duo of spinner Senuran Muthusamy and skipper Laura Wolvaardt have been named winners of the ICC Players of the Month awards for October 2025, following standout performances in Tests and Women’s ODI World Cup, respectively.

Maharashtra Cricket Association expresses interest in playing host to RCB home games for IPL 2026: MCA secy

IANS | November 12, 2025 4:11 PM

Pune, Nov 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune is in discussions with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to host its IPL 2026 home matches for the upcoming season, confirmed secretary Adv. Kamlesh Pisal on Wednesday.

Had No Clue What I Was Doing: Jemimah on hectic schedule after WC triumph & quick WBBL turnaround

IANS | November 12, 2025 3:49 PM

Brisbane, Nov 12 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues reflected on her hectic schedule following the team’s World Cup triumph, admitting that the whirlwind transition left her with little time to absorb the magnitude of the achievement, revealing she landed in Australia for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) midnight and was on the field at 12 noon for the match.

Jurel will certainly play in Kolkata, Nitish might miss out, says Ryan ten Doeschate

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:02 PM

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing eleven alongside Rishabh Pant for the first Test against South Africa, starting at Eden Gardens on Friday.

Cricket

India handed Australia a 209-run defeat in Women's T20 World Cup -- Cricket for the Blind; Nepal beat Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan in danger as eight players decide to return home after bomb blast: Report

Nitish Kumar Reddy released from India’s squad for first Test against SA

Getting off to a good start will be key for SA against India: Graeme Smith

India A completes intensive preparatory camp ahead of Rising Stars Asia Cup tournament

Hashim Amla backs South Africa’s preparation ahead of India Test opener, praises Shubman Gill’s leadership

Muthusamy, Wolvaardt win ICC Players of the Month award for October 2025

Maharashtra Cricket Association expresses interest in playing host to RCB home games for IPL 2026: MCA secy

Had No Clue What I Was Doing: Jemimah on hectic schedule after WC triumph & quick WBBL turnaround

Jurel will certainly play in Kolkata, Nitish might miss out, says Ryan ten Doeschate

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