Head, Markram, Rabada return as Australia host young Proteas side in T20I series

IANS | August 9, 2025 5:22 PM

Cairns (Australia), Aug 9 (IANS) Just a few months after South Africa scripted history by defeating Australia in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship, the Proteas aim to fine-tune their T20 squad with a three-game series Down Under. The series will begin with back-to-back matches at the TIO Stadium in Marrara before concluding at the Cazalys Stadium in Westcourt, Cairns.

NZ register their biggest win in Tests after thrashing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs

IANS | August 9, 2025 4:50 PM

Bulawayo, Aug 9 (IANS) New Zealand have registered their biggest ever Test victory after crushing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday. The huge loss is also Zimbabwe’s heaviest defeat in the longer format.

DPL 2025: All-round brilliance powers Purani Dilli 6 to 10-run win over New Delhi Tigers

IANS | August 8, 2025 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6 delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a thrilling 10-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in a high-scoring match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday.

2nd Test: Ravindra, Conway and Nicholls centuries help New Zealand pile misery on listless Zimbabwe

IANS | August 8, 2025 10:32 PM

Bulawayo, Aug 8 (IANS) Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Henry Nicholls struck rock-solid centuries to propel New Zealand to a mammoth 601/3 in 130 overs at stumps on Day Two of the second Test against Zimbabwe on a flat pitch at Queens Sports Club here on Friday.

Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated 'very good', next three matches pitches deemed 'satisfactory'

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The pitch used for the first Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces prepared for the subsequent three Tests have been rated ‘satisfactory’, as per the pitch and outfield ratings put out by ICC.

DPL 2025: East Delhi Riders pull off record chase against Outer Delhi Warriors

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) It was raining runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday as East Delhi Riders pulled off a historic chase to register a thrilling five-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL).

Virat Kohli returns to training in London, thanks GT’s assistant coach for help

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Amidst ongoing speculation over his future in international cricket, talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has returned to training in London and expressed gratitude to Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Naeem Amin for help in an indoor practice session.

Suryakumar Yadav shows signs of Asia Cup availability by batting during rehab at CoE

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown significant signs of achieving full fitness ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup by batting in the nets during his ongoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE).

KKR should be the most desperate team: Aakash Chopra on Samson's potential exit from Rajasthan Royals

IANS | August 8, 2025 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s long-standing association with the Rajasthan Royals could be nearing its end. After a mixed 2025 IPL season, reports have emerged that the Kerala batter has formally expressed his desire to leave the franchise, stirring up the transfer market ahead of the mega auction.

Pakistan's Haider Ali arrested in UK over rape allegations: Report

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:50 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Pakistan cricket slumped to a new low with a young player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team -- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police with sources confirming it was over a complaint by a girl, alleging rape. Haider Ali has been provisionally suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said a report.

Cricket

Head, Markram, Rabada return as Australia host young Proteas side in T20I series

NZ register their biggest win in Tests after thrashing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs

DPL 2025: All-round brilliance powers Purani Dilli 6 to 10-run win over New Delhi Tigers

2nd Test: Ravindra, Conway and Nicholls centuries help New Zealand pile misery on listless Zimbabwe

Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated 'very good', next three matches pitches deemed 'satisfactory'

DPL 2025: East Delhi Riders pull off record chase against Outer Delhi Warriors

Virat Kohli returns to training in London, thanks GT’s assistant coach for help

Suryakumar Yadav shows signs of Asia Cup availability by batting during rehab at CoE

KKR should be the most desperate team: Aakash Chopra on Samson's potential exit from Rajasthan Royals

Pakistan's Haider Ali arrested in UK over rape allegations: Report

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