England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report

IANS | February 24, 2025 6:11 PM

London, Feb 24 (IANS) England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sees this as a crucial step in re-invigorating global interest in Test cricket, aiming to revive the format’s ability to develop long, gripping narratives over multiple matches.

WPL 2025: We are going to every game wanting to win, says DC head coach ahead of GG clash

IANS | February 24, 2025 5:47 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Ahead of taking on Gujarat Giants in their next match of the WPL 2025 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty said the side has covered all their bases and will go for the win in every game.

Ireland fast bowler Josh Little to join Middlesex for 2025 domestic season in England

IANS | February 24, 2025 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Ireland’s left-arm fast-bowler Josh Little will join Middlesex for the 2025 domestic cricket season in England. Little, 25, will feature mainly in the club's T20 Blast tournament, but is available for other formats if needed and is subject to Cricket Ireland issuing a No Objection Certificate around his international and Irish domestic commitments.

Champions Trophy: Every responsibility that Gill has shouldered made him better, says Sidhu

IANS | February 24, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu believes vice-captain Shubman Gill faring well with the bat in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been made possible due to him being made better by every responsibility that he’s shouldered in his career so far.

Champions Trophy: I was also doing some maths for Virat’s hundred, reveals Axar

IANS | February 24, 2025 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) As Virat Kohli was nearing his 51st ODI century in the 2025 Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, all-rounder Axar Patel revealed that he was making calculations silently to see how he could help the veteran batter reach the three-figure mark.

Felt better rhythm against Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav on his 3-40 performance

IANS | February 24, 2025 2:27 PM

Dubai, Feb 24 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said he was in a better rhythm in the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday as he returned with figures of 3-40 in his nine overs to skittle out opponents for 241.

'King Kohli delivers again': Fans erupt as India beat Pakistan in CT 2025

IANS | February 24, 2025 12:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s masterful unbeaten century against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy left cricket fans in awe, as social media erupted in celebration of yet another clutch performance by the Indian batting maestro against Pakistan, at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday

Champions Trophy: Pakistan face early exit as India dominate Group A; qualification scenarios

IANS | February 23, 2025 11:37 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) Pakistan's hopes of making it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy hang by a thread after a six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Champions Trophy: People in dressing room not surprised with what Virat did, says Rohit

IANS | February 23, 2025 10:58 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) After Virat Kohli’s unbeaten hundred - his 51th in the format – led India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash, skipper Rohit Sharma said the team wasn’t really surprised with how the veteran batter stepped up to play a magnificent knock on the big stage.

Champions Trophy: Feels good to bat in that manner in an important game, says Virat Kohli

IANS | February 23, 2025 10:41 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) After slamming his 51st ODI century in India’s comprehensive six-wicket win over Pakistan, the talismanic Virat Kohli said that he felt good to bat in a solid manner in an important game for his team, where his main job was to control the middle overs against the spinners.

Cricket

England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report

WPL 2025: We are going to every game wanting to win, says DC head coach ahead of GG clash

Ireland fast bowler Josh Little to join Middlesex for 2025 domestic season in England

Champions Trophy: Every responsibility that Gill has shouldered made him better, says Sidhu

Champions Trophy: I was also doing some maths for Virat’s hundred, reveals Axar

Felt better rhythm against Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav on his 3-40 performance

'King Kohli delivers again': Fans erupt as India beat Pakistan in CT 2025

Champions Trophy: Pakistan face early exit as India dominate Group A; qualification scenarios

Champions Trophy: People in dressing room not surprised with what Virat did, says Rohit

Champions Trophy: Feels good to bat in that manner in an important game, says Virat Kohli

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