ECB announces men’s central contract list for 2025–26

IANS | November 4, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed the revised Central Contract list for England men's international cricket. A total of 30 players have received England men's central contracts, which include 14 two-year central contracts, 12 annual central contracts, and four development contracts.

South Africa's Dewald Brevis ruled out of Pakistan ODIs

IANS | November 4, 2025 2:58 PM

Faisalabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of South Africa’s ODI series against Pakistan due to a low-grade shoulder muscle strain that he sustained during the third T20I of the recently concluded three-match series against the Men in Green at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Ashwin to miss maiden BBL stint due to knee injury

IANS | November 4, 2025 1:35 PM

Sydney, Nov 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash League’s 2025 edition, owing to a knee injury he sustained in Chennai, his BBL club Sydney Thunder said on Tuesday.

Never stop dreaming: Harmanpreet’s heartfelt message to young India after World Cup triumph

IANS | November 4, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur’s lifelong dream finally came true on Sunday night as she lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy, guiding India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. After fulfilling her childhood ambition, the Indian captain had a simple yet powerful message for the next generation — “Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you.”