The veteran batsman showcased exceptional form in the first two matches for Delhi, registering 131 and 77 runs, respectively. With this, Kohli also achieved the milestone of becoming the fastest batsman to score 16,000 runs in List A cricket
The opener’s future in the Australian team looks uncertain. There are rumours that he might make a decision during the fifth Test, as Australia will not play another until the Bangladesh series scheduled for August
As MCG’s two-day Boxing Day affair becomes the 4th shortest Test (852 balls; 142 overs) this century, mid-day highlights the other three
Speaking about her accomplishment, Smriti Mandhana said that a player needs to start from zero again, irrespective of what she has done in the previous match or the series
Anil Kumble said that bowlers such as Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar can contribute more for the franchise in the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off from February 7. The Aussies have been placed in Group B along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has backed ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri for a potential England coaching or advisory role following England’s struggles in the Ashes. Notably, India defeated Australia in consecutive Test series on Australian soil during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophies (BGT) under Ravi Shastri's coaching
Mandhana (80), Verma (79) put up India’s highest stand (162 runs) to help team post record total of 221-2 in 30-run win over SL and take 4-0 lead
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch came under the scanner after the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England finished in two days
An opening batter, Hugh Morris made three appearances for England and helped Glamorgan become county champions in 1997
Page and his team left 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket, providing fast bowlers with excessive seam movement and bounce which made batting treacherous
England’s managing director, Rob Key, had mentioned that the board had initiated an investigation following reports of players drinking heavily during a break in Noosa, a beach town, between the second and third Tests
Page and his team left 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket, providing fast bowlers with excessive seam movement and bounce which made batting treacherous
29 December,2025 10:22 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPEngland’s managing director, Rob Key, had mentioned that the board had initiated an investigation following reports of players drinking heavily during a break in Noosa, a beach town, between the second and third Tests
29 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | Melbourne | IANSLee, 49, who has been inducted into Australian Cricket’s Hall of Fame, said he dedicated his life to achieving that dream
29 December,2025 09:39 AM IST | Melbourne | AP | PTIJaiswal missed Mumbai’s opening two matches in Jaipur due to his recovery from acute gastroenteritis
29 December,2025 08:57 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHaving already clinched their maiden ODI World Cup last month, India have now shifted focus to the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5 next year
28 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTIADVERTISEMENT
In the fourth women's T20I match against Sri Lanka, Team India's Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma accomplished new milestones. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)
It is evident in the fact that India, who chased in all three preceding matches, have not batted more than 14.4 overs, have not lost more than three wickets, and have never faced a target in excess of 129.
28 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
However, along with Vihaan Malhotra, Mhatre will miss the preceding assignment to South Africa — a three-match ODI series — due to their respective wrist injuries
28 December,2025 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The decision to leave 10mm grass on the MCG deck generated massive sideways movement, making batting a lottery. In all, 36 wickets tumbled in six sessions at Melbourne as the fourth Test ended inside two days with England winning by four wickets
28 December,2025 08:49 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
“When you go out there and you’re faced with those conditions, you’ve got to crack on and deal with it,” said England skipper Stokes.
28 December,2025 08:45 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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