IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders release Andre Russell ahead of mini auction

IANS | November 15, 2025 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released superstar all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a long and decorated association with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell, who was with KKR for ₹12 crore, headlines a dramatic overhaul that sees the two-time champions part ways with nine players, including six overseas names and high-profile Indian performers.

1st Test: Jadeja takes four as South Africa slump to 93/7, lead India by 63 runs (ld)

IANS | November 15, 2025 5:55 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around South Africa’s batting line-up to claim four wickets while bowling from the Pavilion End as the visitors were reduced to 93/7 in 35 overs at stumps on Day Two of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Though South Africa has a lead of 63 runs, Jadeja picking 4-29 meant the game is still on a knife-edge, especially after 16 wickets fell on the second day.

Maharashtra Cricket Association felicitates Smriti Mandhana with Rs 50 lakh award

IANS | November 15, 2025 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) extended heartfelt congratulations to India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and felicitated her with a Rs 50 lakh award on Saturday for her role in India winning the ICC Women's ODI World Cup a few days back.

Could see happiness on father’s face after winning Women’s ODI World Cup: Shafali Verma

Niharika Raina | November 15, 2025 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) For Shafali Verma, the Player of the Match in India beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup trophy, one of the most cherished moments in the aftermath of the epochal triumph has been seeing sheer joy on her father Sanjeev’s face.

India storm into semis of 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind

IANS | November 15, 2025 3:42 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (IANS) India advanced to the semi-finals of the Cricket for the Blind 2025 Women's T20 World Cup with a commanding ten-wicket win over the USA.

Inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy to begin on Nov 20

IANS | November 15, 2025 3:18 PM

Dubai, Nov 15 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday unveiled the schedule for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy T20I, to be staged in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 20 to 30, marking another significant stride in the ICC’s global strategy to promote women’s cricket and expand worldwide participation in the sport.

1st Test: Kuldeep dismisses Rickelton before tea as South Africa trail India by 12 runs

IANS | November 15, 2025 2:48 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav struck early to dismiss Ryan Rickelton as South Africa reached 18/1 in 6.4 overs at tea, trailing India by 12 runs on Day 2 of the first Test at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Earlier, India were bowled out for 189 in their first innings and held a slender 30-run lead over South Africa.

1st Test: Harmer picks four as India bundled out for 189, lead South Africa by 30 runs

IANS | November 15, 2025 2:01 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked four wickets as India were bowled out for 189 in 62.2 overs and took a slender 30-run lead over South Africa on day two of first Test at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

1st Test: Gill being monitored, decision on participation to depend on progress, says BCCI

IANS | November 15, 2025 1:11 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill is under medical observation after experiencing a neck spasm during the ongoing first Test against South Africa. A decision on his participation in the match will be made based on further assessment, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan suggests Punjab add backup options for Chahal and Arshdeep

IANS | November 15, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan advised the Punjab Kings to add backups for their frontline spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh.

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IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders release Andre Russell ahead of mini auction

1st Test: Jadeja takes four as South Africa slump to 93/7, lead India by 63 runs (ld)

Maharashtra Cricket Association felicitates Smriti Mandhana with Rs 50 lakh award

Could see happiness on father’s face after winning Women’s ODI World Cup: Shafali Verma

India storm into semis of 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind

Inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy to begin on Nov 20

1st Test: Kuldeep dismisses Rickelton before tea as South Africa trail India by 12 runs

1st Test: Harmer picks four as India bundled out for 189, lead South Africa by 30 runs

1st Test: Gill being monitored, decision on participation to depend on progress, says BCCI

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan suggests Punjab add backup options for Chahal and Arshdeep

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