India pacer Mohit Sharma announces retirement from all formats of cricket

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India pacer Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned nearly 14 years. Mohit made his international debut in 2013 and represented India in 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, claiming 37 wickets across formats.

Two centuries, one message: Virat Kohli isn’t done yet

Chetan Sharma | December 3, 2025 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) At 37, Virat Kohli’s bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds—135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur—against South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire.

Hardik Pandya returns for SA T20I; Gill picked with subject to fitness

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are set to mark their return from injuries, but the former’s participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence).

He's been playing well, his inclusion is great for us: Stokes on Will Jacks

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:39 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes has backed all-rounder Will Jacks' inclusion in the second Test of the five-match Ashes series, starting on Thursday. The 27-year-old returns to Test cricket after 2022, with Stokes choosing him over spinner Shoaib Bashir due to his batting capabilities.

Ireland and Italy to play 3 T20Is in January ahead of T20WC 2026

IANS | December 3, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Cricket Ireland and the Italian Cricket Federation have jointly confirmed a three-match bilateral T20 International series to be held in Dubai in late January 2026. The series will serve as key preparation for both teams ahead of their campaigns in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.