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The Bangladesh Cricket Board: With nearly a dozen Pakistan players set to feature in this years Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to have them briefed by anti-corruption authorities so as to avoid fixing approaches, a news report has claimed. Bangladesh cricket has recently faced action on some players for their involvement in inappropriate behaviour, and with so many players set to participate in it, the PCB is a bit jittery, sources told Telecom Asia

BAN vs IRE , 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Two games and two different results, and the series is leveled at 1-1 with the final game left to play. The third match will be held at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. This contest will kick off at 1:30 PM IST on Tuesday, December 2. Bangladesh found the rhythm back in the last game and grabbed a good win. They will be looking to replicate the performance of the second match on Tuesday. Ireland have an issue in the final ov

Coach Heinrich Malan: Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan reflected on the teams performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing T20I series and said the players have made clear strides despite limited cricket in recent months. Ireland head into the decisive third T20I against Bangladesh with renewed confidence after a strong start to the series in Chattogram and a near-miss in the second match. The touring side opened with an emphatic 39-run victory before Bangladesh clawed back in a tense finish t

National T20 Cricket Tournament: CAB Haryana produced a ruthless display to overpower CAB Pondicherry by 10 wickets, setting the tone for the days fixtures in the Nagesh Trophy 2025, the 8th edition of the Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 in Jabalpur on Monday. Put in to bat, Pondicherry were bowled out for 63 in just 10.2 overs, unable to withstand Haryanas relentless attack. Skipper Deepak Malik (B3) spearheaded the bowling effort with a superb 2/14 in 3 overs, while Par

NZ vs WI, 1st Test, Cricket Tips: The T20I and ODI series is followed by the three-match test series between New Zealand and West Indies. This will start the campaign for New Zealand in the World Test Championship 2025-27. Tom Latham and his men missed the chance to make it to the WTC final last time. But they will look to start with a winning note. West Indies lost to India earlier and will be looking to show a better performance. The first test is scheduled to be played between December 2 and

Railway Sports Promotion Board: The Government of Indias Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has approved an out-of-turn promotion for Indian cricketer Sneh Rana in recognition of her exceptional performances in the country's triumph in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025. India lifted their maiden World Cup title last month after defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It marked a historic win in the history of Indian cricket as the Women in Blue clinche

Former Australian Test: Former Australian Test opener Michael Slater has been stripped of his Cricket NSW life membership and Hall of Fame status following a series of domestic-violence offences. The decision, confirmed at a Cricket NSW ordinary general meeting on Monday evening, follows months of internal deliberation triggered by Slaters escalating legal troubles. According to Nine newspapers, members and delegates supported the motion to strip the ex-cricketer of the honours he had held for n

Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Marking a historic moment for womens cricket, the Jaipur Wax Museum has initiated the creation of a life-sized wax statue of Indian Womens Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet is set to become the first woman cricketer in the world to have her own wax figure, a distinction that underscores her extraordinary impact on the sport. A dedicated team from the museum recently met Harmanpreet to take her exact body measurements and capture high-qualit

Michael Di Venuto: Australia opener Usman Khawaja remains short of full fitness with only three days remaining before the second Ashes Test at the Gabba but is pushing to play his home Ashes match. The opener was tested for the first time since injuring his back last week. He was closely monitored in an adjoining net by medics during a fitness test on Monday afternoon, according to a cricket.com.au report. Khawaja experienced back spasms during the Ashes opener and had to leave the field late in

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said he felt as though he had been taken back almost a decade after witnessing Virat Kohlis innings against South Africa. He opined that the former captain is still batting the way he used to between 2016 and 2019. Kohli turned back the clock with a blistering 135-run knock against the Proteas on Sunday as the two teams squared off in the first ODI of the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: India batter Tilak Varma was all praises for his teammate and former captain Virat Kohli after witnessing the latters century against South Africa on Sunday at Ranchis JSCA International Stadium Complex. Kohli notched up his 83rd career international ton, his 52nd in the 50-over format, when India took on the Proteas in the first game of the three-match ODI series. Walking in to bat in just the fourth over after Yashasvi Jasiwals early dismissal, Kohli t

Virat Kohli dispelled any doubts about his enduring quality with the 50-over World Cup on the horizon after a match-winning century for India against South Africa. The 37-year-old struck 135 off 120 balls -- his 52nd one-day international hundred -- to guide the hosts to a 17-run win in the opening match of the three-game series in Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli, who now plays only the 50-over format after retiring from Tests and T20s, starred alongside fellow veteran Rohit Sharma, 38. Their futures ha

New Zealand batting talisman Kane Williamson returns to the Test arena for the first time in a year to bolster the hosts' line-up in the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, which begins Tuesday. The 35-year-old sat out New Zealand's only other Tests this year -- a 2-0 series win in Zimbabwe in August -- but has a formidable Test record against the West Indies. From seven home innings he averages 72.57 while over 10 innings in the West Indies the figure is an impressive 51.33. One

Arjun Awardee Rajat Chauhan: Arjun Award-winning compound archer Rajat Chauhan married fellow archer Swati Dudhwal in Jaipur. Both have won multiple medals for Rajasthan and India, bringing pride to the state and the country through their achievements in archery. The wedding celebrations were conducted with traditional splendour. The couple's wedding procession included several renowned archers, making the occasion even more memorable. A galaxy of archery stars, including Olympians Deepika Kumar

Ashes Test: Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Marnus Labuschagne highlighted Usman Khawajas sustained excellence but avoided offering an opinion on whether the veteran should be retained for this weeks pink-ball game here at The Gabba. Despite nearing 39, Khawaja remains central to Australias Ashes considerations, with team insiders continuing to value his experience and reliability. Since regaining his Test spot four years ago, Khawaja has outscored every other Australian in the format and stands

ICC Champions Trophy February: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reflected on the speculation surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures and said he could not understand why the duo's longevity was being debated at all, given their current form. Kohli was at his vintage best as he scored his 52nd ODI century (135 off 120) on Sunday in India's 17-run victory in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa. He shared a 136-run partnership with former captain Rohit Shar

New Delhi: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has lauded Virat Kohlis disciplined and calculated approach after the talismanic batter struck a match-winning century against South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli was at his brilliant best as he blasted 135 from just 120 deliveries, his 52nd ODI century, on Sunday and in the process help India to a 17-run triumph and a 1-0 series lead in the three-game ODI series against the Proteas. Reflecting on Kohlis technique and temperament, Gavas

South Africa: K.L. Rahul, who is leading India in the ODI series against South Africa after a big break in the absence of Shubman Gill, on Sunday said he is okay with batting at the No.6 position as that's the role that has been given to him in the last few series. He also gave credit to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Harshit Rana, for making Sunday's victory possible despite a fightback by the visitors. Rahul scored a 56-ball 60 batting as a middle-order batter and shared a 78-run par

JSCA International Stadium Complex: Virat Kohli returned to action with a bang, scoring a century in the first ODI against South Africa, and said he did his usual stuff of physical fitness and visualisation, which helped him land on his feet at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India put up a commanding first innings total, driven by a superb century from Virat Kohli (135 off 120 balls) and vital fifties from Rohit Sharma (57, 51b) and K.L. Rahul (60, 56b). The experienced pair s

JSCA International Stadium Complex: India survived a scare and sailed past South Africa in a closely-fought encounter to grab a 17-run victory in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. It was a tough battle between the batters of both sides, and a contest to take several lessons from. India put up a commanding first innings total, driven by a superb century from Virat Kohli and vital fifties from Rohit Sharma and K.L. Rahu

Rohit Sharma: Former India cricketer Atul Wassan heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the former India captain produced a fluent 57 off 51 balls in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Rohits knock, marked by authority and clean ball striking, also saw him eclipse Shahid Afridi to become the player with the most sixes in ODI cricket, taking his tally to 352. Rohit walked into the series on the back of a half-century and a century against Australia last month, and he carried tha

Though South Africa: Former India cricketer Atul Wassan feels that the Indian batters took on South Africa with a strong mindset to avenge their recent loss in the two-match Test series against the same opposition. India posted a 350-run target in the first innings, riding on Virat Kohlis century and half-centuries by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Speaking exclusively to IANS about Indias approach in the game, Wassan said the team will have to play well since theyre all high-ranked players. He opin

JSCA International Stadium Complex: Former India great Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Virat Kohli and rated him highly after the 37-year-old notched up his 52nd century in the 50-over format to break the legendary Sachin Tendulkars record. Kohli achieved the feat during the first ODI between India and South Africa on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Kohlis dominant innings did more than just stabilise Indias score; it elevated him to a new level of batting greatness

JSCA International Stadium Complex: Some innings begin quietly. Virat Kohlis knock on Sunday did not. The moment India lost an early wicket and Kohli walked out to bat in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa, Ranchi didnt just react it erupted. A wall of sound rolled across the JSCA International Stadium, a roar so fierce it seemed capable of shaking the floodlights. Fans leapt to their feet, arms raised, phones trembling. They werent capturing a batter walking in; they

JSCA International Stadium Complex: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma picked up right where they left off and powered the Indian men's team to a huge total of 349/8 in the first innings to post a powerful target against South Africa in the first ODI here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday. Asked to bat first, India sustained an early blow when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in the fourth over off Nandre Burger. However, what followed next was absolute dominance by th

Shah Rukh Khan: With just two weeks remaining for the mini-auction for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), West Indies cricketer Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the tournament. Bollywood star and the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media for the cricketer as he takes on a new role as KKR's power coach. Andre has become a part of Abhishek Nayar's new coaching setup, along with Shane Watson and Tim Southee. SRK shared that

JSCA International Stadium Complex: The entire crowd at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here rose in jubilation as Virat Kohli notched up his 52nd ODI century in the opening ODI against South Africa the three-match series here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday. Playing at the home ground of India legend and one of his closest friends, MS Dhoni, dubbed as Dhoni land before the game by Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli led the batting charge for his side and hit a beautiful centur

Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park: The city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Anchored in the purpose-led theme of#Run4OurSoldiers, the marathon once again brought the city together in a spirited tribute to Indias Armed Forces,with this years run carrying deeper significance in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The event was flagged off by Pr

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded talismanic batter Virat Kohli's impressive show in the ongoing first ODI against South Africa and said that the veteran batter has a zidd to prove his critics wrong. Virat Kohli made a threatening start to his innings and has looked dangerous as he raced to 22 off 20 and soon completed his 76th ODI half-century in just 48 balls with a maximum against Corbin Bosch, and is going strong, having scored a century in the 38th over with a boundary.

The West Australian: Australia's Travis Head said that hes more than willing to remain at the top of the order after his blistering century in the first Ashes Test. His remarks come as questions linger over Usman Khawajas fitness and long-term place in the national side. Head, Australias established No. 5 for much of the past four years, stepped in as opener during the second innings in Perth when Khawaja was sidelined with back spasms. He responded with a superb 123 off 83 balls, driving Austra

JSCA International Stadium Complex: India's stalwart Rohit Sharma played a superb innings against South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday and another feather to his already illustrious cap by breaking the former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi's world record for most sixes in ODIs by hitting three maximums at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday. While the Pakistangreat ended his career with 351 ODI sixes, Rohit went one up and notched up his ODI careers 352nd maximum to script hist

Ireland T20I: Bangladesh have recalled middle-order batter Shamim Hossain for the third and final T20I against Ireland, a decision that follows an unusual public disagreement between captain Litton Das and the national selectors. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday. The recall comes just days after Litton openly questioned Shamims exclusion from the squad, saying neither he nor head coach Phil Simmons had been consulted. Litton expressed surprise before the first match, noting that ca

Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya: The Khelo India Games once again demonstrated their commitment to inclusivity as Shalina Sayer Siddhi of Karnatak University, Dharwad, clinched her first medal at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) on Friday. Competing in the womens 57kg freestyle wrestling event at Lohagarh Stadium, Shalina secured bronze, an achievement that carries symbolic weight for the Siddi community she represents. Shalina edged past Bhanu of Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: In the 128th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated what he described as a super hit month for Indian sports, applauding a series of landmark achievements by athletes across disciplines. The Prime Minister in his address first congratulated the Indian womens cricket team for winning the ICC Womens World Cup and highlighted Indias best-ever performance at the Deaflympics held in Tokyo, where the nation secured an impressive tally of 20 medal

The South Africa coach Shukri Conrad, after his side's dominant display on Day 4 of the second Test at Guwahati, remarked that he wanted India to grovel. His remark left everyone stunned and surprised. Incidentally South Africa won the Test by 408 runs, registering their biggest margin of victory over India. Did he know how the word grovel is referred to in cricket? This is a historically loaded and provocative term which carries a heavy historical weight as it is associated with one infamous mo

International Cricket Council: England batter Joe Root questions the necessity of a pink-ball Test in the Ashes as England prepares for their day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane. Day-night Tests were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council in 2015, with the aim of encouraging more people to watch Test cricket. Australia and New Zealand contested the first-ever day-night Test match at the Adelaide Oval in South Australia from November 2729 in 2025, which the Aussies won by three

West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) power hitter Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini auction slated for December 16 but added that he would join the three-time champions as the power coach. The Windies batter announced his decision via a video message he shared on his social media with a caption, Hanging up my IPL boots but not the swagger. What a ride its been in the IPL 12 seasons of memories and a whole lot of love

South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. The visitors arrive hoping to carry their momentum from the Test series into the ODIs, while the hosts see this as a chance to silence critics questioning their white-ball credentials. With injuries forcing changes, India now have an unexpected opportunity to assess their depth in the 50-over format. SCORECARD Despite a fairly stable batting

Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan won the T20I tri-series with a thumping six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday. Nawaz took 3-17 and Shaheen 3-18 as Sri Lanka were dismissed for a paltry 114 in 19.1 overs, before Pakistan romped home with eight balls to spare at Rawalpindi Stadium. Zimbabwe were the third team in the tri-series but lost three of their four matches to finish bottom. Sri Lanka were never in the hunt in the decider after p

JSCA International Stadium Complex: As India's three-match ODI series against South Africa gets underway here on Sunday afternoon at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, India pacer Arshdeep Singh reflected on Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form and said the duo will do the talking with their bats rather than words. With Rohit and Kohli back in action after playing in the ODI series against Australia in October, the chatter has been huge over whether the veteran duo c

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma unleashed carnage with a record-breaking half century enroute to his 32-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against an experienced Bengal bowling attack here on Sunday at the Gymkhana Ground. Abhishek was all guns blazing from ball one as he raced to a 12-ball half-century, the joint third-fastest fifty and joint second-fastest by an Indian in men's T20 cricket. He hit five fours and five sixes to get to his fifty, conceding just on

IND vs SA 1st ODI,ODI Approaching Milestones and Records :The Indian cricket team and the South African cricket team are ready to take on each other in the three-match ODI series. These two are coming off a Test series, which South Africa won 2-0. So, the Proteas will be having the momentum, and they will look to carry it on into the ODI series. Team India will see the returns of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are retired from the other two formats. Ravindra Jadeja is also back in ODIs, after

IND vs SA , 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :The Test series against South Africa was a nightmare for India, and they were totally embarrassed. The wounds are still fresh as India head into the ODI series against the Proteas. The first game is scheduled for Sunday at JSCA International Cricket, starting at 1:30 PM IST. KL Rahul is all set to lead the side, as Shubman Gill is not available due to injury. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back, which will attract more eyeballs for this game. That will

President Droupadi Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu met the World Cup-winning Indian womens blind cricket team at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, where she was presented with an autographed cricket bat by the players and support staff. Indian team made history by winning the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, beating Nepal by seven wickets in the final. Indian Blind Womens Cricket Team, winner of the first-ever Blind Womens T20 World Cup, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Ra

As South Africans: South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince emphasised the importance of pressure on the Proteas performing at clutch moments ahead of the first ODI against India at JSCA Stadium. Proteas come on the heels of whitewashing hosts India at home and winning a Test series 2-0. They first beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata and then by 408 runs in Guwahati. Prince highlighted the performance of red-ball series but cautioned the Proteas to improve on performing in high-pressure environmen

Former South African: Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis has chosen not to participate in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has decided not to put his name in the auction pool, with the event set to take place next month. Du Plessis, who has represented the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) throughout his IPL career, played for the Delhi Capitals in the tournaments previous edition and was also named Axar Patels deputy. However, he was among the seven players released by t

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Officiating Secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), Siddhant Sharma, has revealed that the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh will have two new stands being inaugurated in honour of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Before the 4th T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, the Indian womens teams World Cup-winning captain will

South African: On the eve of the first ODI between India and South Africa, former Proteas pacer Dale Steyn praised the impact of senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling their presence both a significant challenge and a privilege for the visiting side. Speaking ahead of the series opener, Steyn highlighted not only the players experience but also the enormous fan energy they bring with them, something he believes significantly influences the contest. They bring a ton of experien

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has excluded at least eight domestic cricketers from the final Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) players draft after its integrity unit raised concerns over their conduct during the tournaments last edition. The decision follows internal investigations into alleged match-fixing activities. A senior BPL governing council official confirmed that the board is determined to keep anyone under suspicion out of the upcoming seasons draft in

DY Patil Stadium: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the recent success of the Indian womens team lent special significance to the WPL auction held on Thursday, adding that the tournament can take womens cricket to a different level in the coming years. The WPLs first-ever mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday saw 67 players picked, including 23 overseas cricketers, with all five franchises collectively spending Rs 40.8 crore. The fourth season of the WPL will run from January 9 to February 5, w