Maharaja Trophy: Mohammad Taha’s blistering ton ensures a commanding 29-run win for Hubli Tigers

IANS | August 12, 2025 9:04 PM

Mysuru, 12th August 2025: Opening batter Mohammad Taha’s sensational ton helped Hubli Tigers register a 29-run win against the Shivamogga Lions on Day Two of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium here in Mysuru on Tuesday. The talented 31-year-old scored 101 runs off 53 balls studded with 10 fours and six sixes in a knock that saw him showcase composure and experience.

2nd T20I: Brevis' historic 125 leads Proteas to 57-run win over Australia, levels series 1-1

IANS | August 12, 2025 7:59 PM

Darwin, Aug 12 (IANS) After not matching the Australian firepower in the first game, South Africa roared back to level the series 1-1 in style, with an emphatic 57-run win at the Marrara Cricket Ground here on Tuesday. The defeat is Australia's second-highest margin loss in T20Is and also the hosts' first defeat in the format in 10 games.

Thiruvananthapuram likely to replace Bengaluru as a venue for 2025 Women’s ODI WC

IANS | August 12, 2025 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is likely to replace Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be played from September 30 to November 2.

Tom Bruce makes an international switch to Scotland from New Zealand

IANS | August 12, 2025 6:22 PM

Edinburgh, Aug 12 (IANS) Tom Bruce has switched allegiance from New Zealand to Scotland and will make his debut for his new side later this month during the Canada leg of the Cricket World Cup League 2, starting August 27.

England was a good learning curve for Gill, says former NZ star Jesse Ryder

IANS | August 12, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Former New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder believes the tour of England has been a great learning curve for India's newly-appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill.

The entire dressing room had an unspoken understanding: Ambati Rayudu recalls his time with MI

IANS | August 12, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu reflected on his eight-season stint with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the team enjoyed a close-knit dressing room atmosphere and consistently supported one another on the field.

'It's a long road': Cricket West Indies charts revival plan

IANS | August 12, 2025 12:57 PM

Port of Spain, Aug 12 (IANS) The West Indies are currently "not in the same level-playing field as other playing countries,” prompting an emergency meeting convened by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The gathering, which included legends such as Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and current head coach Daren Sammy, concluded with a preliminary roadmap aimed at reviving West Indies cricket. However, as noted by participants, “it's a long road, it's not going to happen tomorrow".

Aus A games perfect prep leading into World Cup: Tahlia McGrath

IANS | August 12, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath while explaining why she chose not to take part in this year’s The Hundred, said that she believes playing with Australia A in Brisbane against India A this week will be an ideal preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India, starting September 30.

'Rohit should be part of 2027 ODI World Cup, he still has hunger and determination': Dinesh Lad

IANS | August 11, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad said that the opening batter should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October and November 2027.

2025 Women’s CWC comes at a defining moment for the women’s game: Jay Shah

IANS | August 11, 2025 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) With the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup now just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah said the upcoming showpiece event is coming at a defining moment for women’s cricket and serves as a great chance to grow the sport further.

Cricket

Maharaja Trophy: Mohammad Taha’s blistering ton ensures a commanding 29-run win for Hubli Tigers

2nd T20I: Brevis' historic 125 leads Proteas to 57-run win over Australia, levels series 1-1

Thiruvananthapuram likely to replace Bengaluru as a venue for 2025 Women’s ODI WC

Tom Bruce makes an international switch to Scotland from New Zealand

England was a good learning curve for Gill, says former NZ star Jesse Ryder

The entire dressing room had an unspoken understanding: Ambati Rayudu recalls his time with MI

'It's a long road': Cricket West Indies charts revival plan

Aus A games perfect prep leading into World Cup: Tahlia McGrath

'Rohit should be part of 2027 ODI World Cup, he still has hunger and determination': Dinesh Lad

2025 Women’s CWC comes at a defining moment for the women’s game: Jay Shah

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