NZ vs WI, 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: West Indies have landed in New Zealand, where they will face the hosts in five T20Is, three ODIs, and three tests. This will kick off with the first T20I between the two sides. This match is slated to be held at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, starting at 11:45 AM IST. Shai Hope and co. had a recent success in Bangladesh, but they will eye their first-ever T20I series win on New Zealand's soil. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to carry on the momentu

India International Trade Fair: The mega player auction for the 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) will be held on November 27 in the national capital, sources aware of the development told IANS on Tuesday. IANS had previously reported on October 22 that New Delhi edged Goa to emerge as the top choice to be the host city of the mega auction set to be held for the first time in WPLs history. There was a toss-up between November 26, 27, and 28. But it has now been communicated to all f

Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has said that the nations leading leg-spinner Rishad Hossain must now focus on perfecting variations such as the flipper, top-spin, and slider to elevate his effectiveness. Mushtaq praised Rishads progress with his leg-spin and googly, along with his growing all-round skills, but stressed that mastering these additional deliveries will make him a more complete bowler. The former Pakistan great wrapped up a two-day spin

Gold Coast Stadium: Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann is backing his sides pacers to get the better of Indias in-form opener Abhishek Sharma when the two teams face off in the fourth T20I at the Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday. The local Queenslander, who is relishing the chance to play at his home ground, described Abhishek as a serious talent and admitted Australia will need early wickets to contain Indias explosive batting unit. Hopefully, Xavier Bartlett or one of the quicks Benny Dwarshuis

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday congratulated the Women's Indian cricket team for lifting the ICC Womens World Cup cricket by defeating South Africa in a spectacular match, saying daughters of the state brought pride for the nation. Interacting with members of the team through video conferencing, the Chief Minister on Tuesday said that the girls have not only won the World Cup but they have created history by winning the globe. He said that the

Wales Cricket Board: 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. While 14 players have been awarded two-year contracts, 12 players received one-year contracts, and four were handed development contracts. Of these 30, six players, namely So

Cricket World Cup: Smriti Mandhanas reign at the top of the ICC Womens ODI batting rankings has come to an end, as South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has climbed to No.1 after a record-breaking Cricket World Cup campaign in India. Wolvaardts sensational form throughout the tournament - highlighted by back-to-back centuries in the semi-final and final - powered her to the summit of the rankings. The 25-year-old amassed a staggering 571 runs, the most ever scored in a single edition of the Women

Cricket South Africa: Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of South Africas 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. The ODI series, comprising three games, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, with all three matches set to be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Cricket South Africa shared the update on their X account, writi

Head Coach Amol Muzumdar: India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who enjoyed a stellar form in the Womens World Cup triumph, revealed that her job was to score runs quickly in the fag end of the innings. Richa, who missed out on her maiden international century that too in the World Cup, shared that her mindset was clear to keep the scoreboard ticking. Before the World Cup, I really focused on spending more time at the crease and building my innings. Whenever I got the chance to play, I concentr

Indian Heaven Premier League: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna dismissed reports of his involvement in the Indian Heaven Premier League, which has been called off after the organisers absconded without paying hotel bills or compensating players, explaining that the league is solely owned and organised by a non-profit organisation, YUVA Society. The IHPL, modelled on the IPL and other such T20 leagues being played in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city, featuring local, national & internationa

Big Bash League: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash Leagues 2025 edition, owing to a knee injury he sustained in Chennai, his BBL club Sydney Thunder said on Tuesday. Thunder roped in the 39-year-old off-spin all-rounder for a full season as he became the first Indian male cricketer to play the Australian tournament. However, a knee injury has now ruled him out of the league, with the franchise mentioning that they will monitor his recovery closely to s

Hi Sunil Gavaskar: Jemimah, Indias World Cup-winning cricketer, responded to Sunil Gavaskars message, in which he expressed his intention to sing along with her if India won the World Cup, saying she is prepared with her guitar to jam with the batting legend. Before Indias World Cup final clash against South Africa, Gavaskar, during a conversation with India Today, had said that he would sing a song alongside Jemimah, with the batter jamming on the guitar, if India won the championship title. If

World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaurs lifelong dream finally came true on Sunday night as she lifted the Womens 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. In a video released by the BCCI, Harmanpreet reflected on how her cricket journey started in her childhood, playi

Michael Clarke: Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has opened up about his ongoing fight with skin cancer, revealing he has had several melanomas and other cancers removed from his face and body over the years. Clarke, who was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006, discussed his condition on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, mentioning that he's had a number cut out of his face. I had one about four weeks ago off my nose, and I see my dermatologist every six months. The sunspots, I get froz

United Arab Emirates: South Australia paceman Brendan Doggett believes his recent wicket-laden comeback could not have come at a better time, as Australia prepares to announce its Ashes squad for the upcoming series against England. Doggett, who has been on the fringes of the national setup for the past year, made a statement on his return from a hamstring injury, taking seven wickets against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield including a sensational 6 for 48 in the first innings. It was

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants appointed former Australia allrounder Tom Moody as their global director of cricket ahead of the 19th edition of the India Premier League. Experience. Vision. Leadership. Welcome aboard the Super Giants Universe, Tom Moody! LSG shared on X. At LSG, Moody will join former Australia teammate Justin Langer, who remains head coach and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who was recently appointed the strategic advisor. The 60-year-old Moody previous

Cricket World Cup Team: India opener Smriti Mandhana, all-rounder Deepti Sharma and batter Jemimah Rodrigues are the three Indians named in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. The trio is joined by three players from the tournament runners-up, South Africa; Captain Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Nadine de Klerk along with three Australians -- Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King. Additionally, two English players --Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Eccle

West End International Cricket Stadium: The Senior Mens Selection Committee has chosen the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Councils (ACC) Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23 at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha. The teams are split into two groups: Group A includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, while India A are placed in Group B alongside Oman, UAE, and Pakistan 'A'. India wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma w

Inter Zonal T20 Trophy: The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) zonal selection committees announced the squads for the Senior Women's Inter Zonal T20 Trophy on Tuesday, with Indias World Cup champion Shafali Verma named captain of the North Zone team. Six teams, namely the Central Zone, East Zone, West Zone, North Zone, North East Zone, and South Zone, will participate in the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Nagaland from November 4 to 14. Verma is the only player from

Day Challenger Trophy: The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) junior selection committee announced the teams for the upcoming Men's U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy on Tuesday. The tournament will be held in Hyderabad from November 5 to 11. One standout name in the squads is Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India head coach and one of the legends of the sport, Rahul Dravid, who is part of Team C led by Aaron George of Hyderabad. Notably, Anvay was in headlines recently as he led K

West Indies T20Is: Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies with a broken finger, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The five-match T20I series between the New Zealand and West Indies begins on Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland. Seifert retired hurt after being hit on the finger while batting for Northern Districts in Monday's Ford Trophy match against the Wellington Firebirds, and a subsequent x-ray revealed a fracture to the righ

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed former England fast bowler Anya Shrubsole as their new bowling coach as part of a reshuffle in their support staff ahead of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Shrubsole, a 2017 ODI World Cup winner with England, will join RCBs setup for the first time and work alongside Malolan Rangarajan, who has been promoted to the role of head coach for the upcoming season. The changes come after Luke Williams, RCBs head

The Uttar Pradesh Police: The Uttar Pradesh Police has praised all-rounder Deepti Sharmas match-winning heroics after India lifted their maiden Womens World Cup title in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Deepti, who serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths Kushal Khiladi Yojana, played a starring role in Indias 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium. The UP Police took to social media to celebrate her stellar all-round display an

ODI World Cup: Jatin Paranjape, the former India mens cricketer and national selector, feels the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side did extremely well in keeping the usage of Shafali Verma as a bowler in their 52-run win over South Africa to win the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup under wraps, something which paid off big time. In the title clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the 21st over when she handed the ball to Shafali, who wa

DY Patil Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 51 crore for the players, support staff and selection committee, in recognition of Indias maiden triumph at the ICC Womens World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India were crowned the ODI champions after they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. To honour this unprecedented success, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of INR 51 crore for the

ODI World Cup: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar hailed Indias historic Womens ODI World Cup triumph as a defining moment in the countrys cricketing journey, adding that its something which will be remembered for ages. In a rain-delayed final at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a formidable 298/7, thanks to Shafali Vermas 87 and Deepti Sharmas brisk 58. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt, with Deepti picking a five-wic

PAK vs SA , 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :Pakistan have gained momentum with two consecutive wins in the T20I series. With the T20I series already in the bag, they will look to carry on the form in the ODI series, starting on November 4. The first ODI between the two sides will kick off at 2:30 PM IST at Iqbal Stadium. These two teams will look to start the series with a win. But it won't be easy for South Africa. They don't have their seniors, and Matthew Breetzke will be leading this side. Their

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday announced Rs 1 crore prize money for Indian pacer Renuka Thakur, who hails from the Rohru area in Shimla district and was part of the World Champion Indian Women's cricket team. The Chief Minister also spoke to Renuka Thakur over the phone and congratulated the entire Indian squad for creating history by winning its maiden World Cup. He said that he himself watched the semi-final and the final

Head Coach Amol Muzumdar: India batter Shafali Verma reflected on her dramatic return to the national set-up and playing a key role in the side winning 2025 Womens ODI World Cup, saying that the last-minute chance to play in the mega event was all a part of Gods plan for her. At the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, Shafali finished as India's highest scorer in the final by making 87 and also picked up two wickets to pick Player of the Match award in Indias epochal 52-run win over South Africa. It com

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday announced that head coach Jonathan Trott's tenure will officially end after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February in India and Sri Lanka. ACB said that this move is part of ACBs long-term strategic plan for the next stage of the national teams development. Since taking charge of the Afghanistan National Team in 2022, Trott has collaborated closely with the players over the past few years, playing a key role

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The 2025 Womens ODI World Cup winning Indian team is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday, following their historic triumph in Navi Mumbai, said sources aware of the development to IANS. In a rain-delayed final held at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a formidable 298/7, thanks to Player of the Match Shafali Vermas 87 and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharmas brisk 58. In reply, South Africa were bowled

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history. The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two crucial wickets with her part-time off-spin against South Africa in Sunday's final in Mumbai. She was named player of the match for her all-round blitz as India won their maiden Women's World Cup title at a packed DY Patil Stadium. Verma has given India many blazi

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph on Sunday was just the beginning as they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred with both bat and ball to propel India to the title in front of a jubilant home crowd at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium. Hosts India posted 298-7 and then bowled South Africa out for 246 in 45.3 overs with spinner Sharma taking five wickets after earlier contributing

ODI World Cup: After India won the Womens ODI World Cup trophy for the first time, right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the 52-run win in the final over South Africa was made on a shared promise by the hosts to give their everything on the field in their defence of 298/7. In a rain-delayed final at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a formidable 298/7, thanks to Shafali Vermas 87 and Deepti Sharmas brisk 58. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 10

The Indian Olympic Association: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Indian contingent for their exceptional performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, where the nations young athletes secured a commendable total of 48 medals across various sporting disciplines. India delivered its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, winning 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze, surpassing previous tallies from 2009 and

International Cricket Council: Mithali Raj, former India captain and a pioneer of the game, shared a post praising the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their efforts behind bringing womens cricket to the forefront after the Indian womens team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy. After the presentation ceremony concluded, the teams celebrations peaked when they started a victory lap, with legends of the game - Mithali, Jhulan Goswami, a

ODI World Cup: Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami hailed the sides maiden ODI World Cup triumph as a landmark moment for womens cricket in the country, saying any praise for the magnitude of their achievement just feels insufficient. After becoming runners-up in the 2005 and 2017 editions of the 50-over showpiece event, India finally managed to win the title after beating South Africa by 52 runs in a rain-delayed final held in front of a packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Ind

DY Patil Stadium: The night India conquered the world, the celebrations in Navi Mumbai were deafening but the echoes of that semifinal against Australia still refuse to fade. In a watershed moment for Indian cricket, the national womens team etched their name in history by winning their first-ever ICC Womens World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a pulsating final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night. Yet, ask any fan, and theyll tell you: the real turning point came a match e

DY Patil Stadium: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Indias Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill have congratulated the Indian womens team for winning their maiden World Cup. The Women in Blue beat South Africa by 52 runs on Sunday night at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Playing their third 50-over World Cup final, India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, beat the Laura Wolvaardt-led side to lift the World Cup trophy and to be named the world champions for the first time in the history of the sp

U19 World Cup: After India ended their long wait to secure an ICC Women's World Cup trophy, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's childhood coach, Gopal Saha, congratulated the team, saying the unfinished task from 2017 has finally been completed. India were competing in their third World Cup final, having previously played in the title decider in 2005 and 2017, where they finished as the runners-up behind Australia and England, respectively. The 2017 final at Lord's was a major heartbreak for India

ODI World Cup: With India delivering a memorable performance to seal their maiden ICC Womens World Cup title, all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who not only enabled to add a glorious chapter in Indias cricketing history but also gave a new life to her elderly ailing grandmother, an inspiration for her to rise to fame with sheer hard work and determination despite humble background. Amanjots grandmother, Bhagwanti, is bedridden after suffering a heart attack in September. The news of Indias victory last

Cricket World Cup: Former England spinner Monty Panesar praised the Indian women's cricket team's first-ever World Cup win, calling it the biggest since 2011, when the mens team won the World Cup in India after a 28-year wait. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to secure their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Its absolutely brilliant to see the women win the World Cup final probably the biggest victory in the history of Indian

ODI World Cup: The Indian team unveiled their victory song after lifting the Womens ODI World Cup trophy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night after defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium. India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, claiming their first-ever World Cup crown. We decided this four years back that we will only reveal the team song when we win the World Cup, and tonights the night, said Jem

New South Wales: Australia opener Travis Head will miss the final two T20Is against India, having been released from Australia's T20I squad to play for his state in the fourth round of Shield matches, which begin next Monday, as part of his preparations for the upcoming Ashes. Every member of Australia's first Ashes Test squad might feature in the upcoming Sheffield Shield round. Head will be available to face Tasmania in Hobart next week in what will be his first first-class match since the tou

DY Patil Stadium: Former India captain and a legendary figure in the history of womens cricket in the country, Diana Edulji, expressed her pride in the team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side won their first-ever ICC Womens World Cup on Sunday night at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Edulji called it a red-letter day in the sport, adding that she was proud to be a woman cricketer. Well, today is a red-letter day. Im very happy today and a proud woman cricketer. All the hard work of the las

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi: Senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Monday congratulated the Indian womens cricket team for their historic triumph at the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025, calling it the fulfillment of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhis dream of womens empowerment. In a video message congratulating the Indian women's cricket team, Tiwari said, Today, they have put Indias flag in the world. They have fulfilled the dream of Indira Gandhi that Indian women can do anything. They c

ICC World Cup: The Indian mens team head coach, Gautam Gambhir, and the sides T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav extended their heartfelt wishes for the Indian womens team after they lifted their maiden ICC World Cup title on Sunday night at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India beat South Africa in the tournaments final and clinched a 52-run win, ending a long wait to lift their maiden ICC trophy. Harmanpreet Kaur became the first-ever captain to lead the Indian womens team to a victory in the

BCCI Secy Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet finalised any plans for a victory parade to celebrate the womens teams historic ICC World Cup triumph, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS on Monday. India women ended their year-long title drought and claimed their maiden ICC World Cup title after defeating first-time finalists South Africa in the final by 52 runs. However, celebrations are expected to be scheduled only after senior officials return from the ICC

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri: Several Union Ministers on Monday congratulated the Women in Blue for etching their names in golden letters in Indias cricket history. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman extended her heartiest congratulations to the Indian Womens Team on winning their maiden ICC Womens Cricket World Cup. A historic achievement that showcases their talent, perseverance and teamwork. The nation takes immense pride in your success, she posted on X social media platform. Union Min

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday congratulated the Indian womens cricket team for making history by winning their first ICC Womens Cricket World Cup title, calling it a moment of immense pride for the entire nation. Taking to social media, he lauded the teams fighting spirit and said their achievement would inspire generations of young women to chase their dreams fearlessly. The fighting spirit displayed by the Indian team throughout the to