Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who is contesting for the post of President in the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections, has promised to bring back the glory days of Karnataka cricket and ensure that Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium continues to host international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
The Lucknow Super Giants picked up the Mumbai-based all-rounder for Rs 2 crore as an injury replacement for the 18th edition of the league, wherein he featured in 10 games.
Samay Shrivastava, born in Bhopal, has been part of the Oman cricket team since 2022, will represent them in the upcoming Asia Cup Rising Stars.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma underscored the threat that India's premier left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is capable of posing, irrespective of whether the surface offers turn to him or not.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund recalled his first fiery encounter with South African pace legend Dale Steyn during a warm-up game in Nagpur.
The women cricketers are moving beyond India's fast moving consumer goods brands and entering categories once reserved for the men
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma shares a different perspective from his head coach, Shukri Conrad, regarding a potential victory in the upcoming two Tests in India being on par with their ICC World Test Championship triumph at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, in June this year.
Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Indian captain Shubman Gill remained non-committal on the final playing XI, particularly on choosing between spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill said the decision will be made after assessing the pitch on match morning.
This move is expected to bolster MI's bowling lineup, particularly in light of Deepak Chahar's injury concerns. Thakur, who has represented six different teams in the IPL, brings valuable experience and versatility to the Mumbai Indians, ESPNcricinfo reported.
FICCI TURF 2025 will feature high-impact keynote addresses, ministerial dialogues, industry panels, and technology showcases. The summit will culminate with the India Sports Awards 2025, honouring excellence across various categories of Indian sports.
West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 16. John Campbell has been recalled to the ODI setup after six years, following consistent red-ball performances and a strong domestic season.
More than 150 police and traffic personnel were deployed to manage security and traffic during the celebrations
As India gets set to host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru from November 14 to 16, captain of the Indian team, Vishal Uppal remains upbeat.
India's sporting calendar is all set for a new addition with the launch of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), the country's first official pickleball league, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) and recognised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. The inaugural edition will take place from December 1 to 7 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
However, according to the statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Wood is expected to bowl in two days' time, though he is unlikely to take the field for the remainder of the warm-up action.
'I think the wicket is more or less finalised, but when we arrived yesterday, it looked a bit different. Today, it seems slightly changed again. So, once we come tomorrow and see how the surface looks, we'll decide accordingly. In this part of India, the light tends to fade a little early, so that's something we have to keep in mind. Generally, fast bowlers get a bit of help in the morning and evening sessions. Overall, whenever we play in India, the spinners usually decide the outcome of the game. The better the quality of your spin attack, the higher your chances of winning,' Gill said in the pre-match press conference.
Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the appointment of Shane Watson as the Assistant Coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former Australian all-rounder brings with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern-day franchise cricket.
India Test captain Shubman Gill acknowledged that it is tough to leave out a bowler of Mohammed Shami's quality, but said the team is looking ahead strategically, keeping in mind the conditions and upcoming series
Team India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the importance of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, for their WTC final ambitions. He acknowledged South Africa as strong opponent but expressed confidence in India's ability to handle challenging moments.
‘I am eager to work closely with the coaching group and players to help bring another title to Kolkata,’ Watson said
Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said she continues to learn from the senior players in the team's leadership group and would embrace the captaincy 'with both hands' if given the opportunity in the future.
‘It’s more or less finalized,’ said Gill
India would be haunted by the ghosts of last year’s home debacle against New Zealand when their home record was shattered by Kiwi spinners
Former India captain Jhulan Goswami hailed the national team's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory as a 'historic moment,' saying the triumph would inspire generations and mark a new chapter for women's cricket in the country.
New Zealand beat West Indies by eight wickets in the fifth T20I at Dunedin, winning the series 3-1. Jacob Duffy took 4-35 to restrict West Indies to 140, with Roston Chase (38) and Romario Shepherd (36) top-scoring. Tim Robinson (45) and Devon Conway (47*) led New Zealand's chase, finishing comfortably in 15.4 overs.
Pant sustained a foot fracture during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July
South Africa, the World Test champions, will engage in an enticing battle with India on Friday, as Test cricket returns to Eden Gardens after six years.
Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur was honoured at Velammal Nexus School in Chennai for her remarkable feat of leading India to victory in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy marched into the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 badminton tournament after winning their respective clashes of the first round on Wednesday.
This comes after death of atleast 12 people and injury to 27 others following a suicide blast in Islamabad outside the district and session courts building in the capital's G-11 area on Tuesday, as per Dawn.