Cricket in 2028 LA Olympics will have six-team men’s and women’s T20 events, says ICC

IANS | November 7, 2025 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will see both the men’s and women’s T20 formats set to take place with six teams each. The combined schedule will include 28 matches, marking a historic milestone for the sport’s global expansion and its re-entry into the Olympic fold after more than a century.

ICC board confirms expanding next edition of Women’s ODI World Cup to ten teams

IANS | November 7, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament’s expansion and global reach.

Tendulkar called a day before ODI WC final, shared his experiences, reveals skipper Harmanpreet Kaur

IANS | November 7, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar reached out to the team a day before playing the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final, adding that he offered words of encouragement and shared his own experiences from playing at the grand stage.

Pacers help India A seize control over South Africa A on Day Two of second red-ball game

IANS | November 7, 2025 7:33 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Riding on fantastic spells from Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj, India A seized control on Day Two of the second four-day fixture against South Africa A by taking their lead to 112 runs at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence Ground on Friday.

MS Dhoni will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, says franchise CEO

IANS | November 7, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to play in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said franchise CEO Kasi Viswanathan on Friday.

Kane Williamson to replace Taijul Islam in DSG's squad for SA20 2026: Report

IANS | November 7, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to rejoin the Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) for the upcoming 2026 edition of the SA20, replacing Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.

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.

Cricket

Cricket in 2028 LA Olympics will have six-team men’s and women’s T20 events, says ICC

ICC board confirms expanding next edition of Women’s ODI World Cup to ten teams

Tendulkar called a day before ODI WC final, shared his experiences, reveals skipper Harmanpreet Kaur

Pacers help India A seize control over South Africa A on Day Two of second red-ball game

MS Dhoni will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, says franchise CEO

Kane Williamson to replace Taijul Islam in DSG's squad for SA20 2026: Report

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

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