Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shashi Tharoor has heaped praise on Karnatakas rising batting star Ravichandran Smaran, calling attention to his extraordinary domestic form and lamenting how players like him often remain under-recognised. Batting first in Hubli, Karnataka were rocked early at 13 for 2 and later 64 for 3, but Smaran once again stood tall, producing a career-best unbeaten 227 off 362 balls against Chennai on Monday. Remarkable. Important to draw attention to such under-publicised talents. No

BAN vs IRE , 2ndTest , Cricket Tips :The second test between Bangladesh and Ireland is scheduled to be held at Shere Bangla International Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. This game will kick off at 9:30AM IST between Wednesday and Sunday. Bangladesh managed a big win by an innings and 47 runs in the first test. They can't lose the series now, but surely they will be looking to record a 2-0 series whitewash. Ireland doesn't have a good record in the subcontinent, and they will need a big contribution f

Only Ricky Ponting: Stuart Broad has conceded he still does not know how to dismiss Steve Smith, warning that the Ashes could turn into a long series for England if they fail to remove Australias premier batter early. Speaking on the For the Love of Cricket podcast, the retired England great was blunt about the challenge Smith continues to pose. I remember he got this big two hundred (239 in Perth in 2017) and I did not miss the middle of his bat for three days, Broad said. Every ball I tried to

Inspiring Women Through Action: During the launch of ASMITA womens league social media handles, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, honoured members of the bronze-winning Indian (under-20) womens rugby team here on Tuesday, with Olympian Manu Bhaker, present at the event, praising the initiative. Raksha Khadse stated that it was time for ASMITA to establish a unique identity. Since its inception in 2021, ASMITA has achieved significant milestones. So far, a total of 1,

National Drishti Divyangjan Empowerment Institute: For 20-year-old para-athlete Saurabh Sharma, the upcoming Adani Ahmedabad Marathon represents more than just a race; it symbolises his progress in sport and personal growth. A visually impaired runner from Himachal Pradesh, Saurabh has competed on prominent para-athletics platforms both nationally and internationally. Participating in the Ahmedabad Marathon will be a significant new milestone in his inspiring journey. Born with partial blindness

Cameron Green: Cameron Green says he is ready to unleash his full pace against England in the Ashes, revealing that his titanium-stabilised spine has enabled him to break the 140kph barrier in a match for the first time since his back surgery. Speaking on cricket.com.aus Unplayable Podcast, the Australian all-rounder said his recent Sheffield Shield outing gave him the confidence that he can withstand a heavy workload throughout the five-Test series. It felt really good, Green said of the 16 ove

ICC Future Tour Programme: Indias upcoming home series against Bangladesh, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is in December as part of the ICC Future Tour Programme, is reportedly set to be postponed due to significant political developments in Bangladesh. Although specific dates and venues had not been announced, the tour's schedule had been uncertain even before this weeks political developments in Bangladesh. On Monday, a tribunal court sentenced country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Emirates ICC International Panel: Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The former captain was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match. In addition to this,

NZ vs WI, 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: Daryl Mitchell led New Zealand to win the first game of the ODI series with a stunning hundred under pressure. West Indies also fought well, with some valuable contributions in the middle. But they fell short by just seven runs. Trailing by 0-1, West Indies will take on New Zealand in the second ODI. This game will begin at 6:30 AM IST on Wednesday at McLean Park in Napier. New Zealand suffered a big blow as Daryl Mitchell sustained an injury, which ruled him out

The Run Home: Australias wicketkeeper Alex Carey said that regular captain Pat Cummins seemed to be in excellent shape after finishing a full-intensity one-hour net session at Optus Stadium in Perth. Cummins, who was earlier ruled out of the highly anticipated Ashes opener in Perth due to a back stress injury he discovered after the 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies in July, now seems to be nearing a return after completing a full bowling session at the nets on Monday. Ive got to keep a lid on it

Asia Cup Rising Stars: Sri Lanka have added Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to their T20I squad ahead of the tri-series against Pakistan and Zimbabwe, which is set to begin here on Tuesday. Viyaskanth is currently in Doha and is a part of Lanka A team in the ongoing ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. However, he will fly to Pakistan from Qatar to join the senior national team for the tri-series. Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have included leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in the National Mens Squad for

Josh Tongue: England pacer Josh Tongue is pleased with the squad's preparations for the Ashes and remains confident of registering a series win against Australia. The five-Test series will commence at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday, as both teams give it their all to take the urn. England have not won the Ashes in Australia since 2015 and faced heavy defeats in their last three Test visits Down Under. England, who are facing backlash for playing only a lone warm-up match against the England Lio

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals franchise shared a welcoming post for Nitish Rana, whom they traded from Rajasthan Royals for Donovan Ferreira ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026. Rana began his professional career in 2013 when he made his List A debut for Delhi against Assam during the 2012-13 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He had played age-group and domestic cricket for Delhi until 2022. A couple of years later, in 2015, he made his first-class debut for Delhi against Vidarbha in the 2015-16

Mark Wood: Englands Ashes prospects have been boosted significantly by seeing speedster Mark Wood bowl at training in Perth after his hamstring scare. He was seen bowling full seam during Englands nets session here at the Optus Stadium, with one leg fully strapped. After missing the entire English season due to a knee injury, Wood reported hamstring stiffness during the tourists only Ashes warm-up match at Lilac Hill and was subsequently sent for scans. His fitness status was uncertain, and at t

Nitesh Kumar Reddy: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke in depth about Indias transition struggles in the red-ball format and how the Shubman Gill-led side has been trying different permutations and combinations to get a settled long-term XI. He said that while India drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England earlier this year was encouraging, the team is still experiencing labour pains before new growth emerges. Chopra discussed India's current transition in Test cricket

Ashes Down Under: Former England spinner Monty Panesar backed his countrymen to reclaim the Ashes Down Under for the first time in 15 years, saying that Ben Stokes and Co. will win the series if they clinch the first Test in Perth. Panesar, who took part in Englands away Ashes campaigns in 200607 and 201314, believes the current squad is better equipped to perform much better than those earlier touring sides that were whitewashed 50 in Australia. Although Australia havent lost a home Test to Eng

Windies ODIs: New Zealand have suffered a blow with news that in-form batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of his side's ODI series against the West Indies. Mitchell experienced discomfort in his thigh while scoring his seventh ODI century in Sundays seven-run win over West Indies at Hagley Oval, and did not return to the field for the second innings. The batter didnt travel with the squad to Napier on Monday and instead underwent a groin scan in Christchurch which revealed

For the upcoming Ashes series, Englands cricketers are already in Australia. But do you know how they got there? They never departed as a team from Heathrow. The T20 squad had travelled to New Zealand, and four players selected for the Ashes Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse and Zak Crawley were part of that group. Ten days later, others chosen for the ODI series, including four more members of the Ashes squad, joined them. In addition, Test bowlers Mark Wood, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkins

Australia may be without star quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood when the Ashes begin against England on Friday, but they have the luxury of calling on perhaps the best spare fast bowler in the world -- Scott Boland. The ever-reliable Boland has played just 14 Tests, but only because the big three of Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have been at the top of their game for so long. Whenever the right-armer has had the opportunity, he has grabbed it with both hands -- something England know

T20 World Cup Cricket: The Indian visually impaired womens cricket team, undefeated with a remarkable five consecutive victories at the ongoing 1st ever Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025, after their dominant victory over Pakistan on Sunday, was warmly hosted by H.E. Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, at India House his official residence in Colombo. During the interaction, the High Commissioner congratulated the players for their outstanding performance, praisin

ICC Future Tours Programme: The 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) is likely to begin in early January, with a final decision on venues set to come soon, sources close to the development said to IANS on Monday. Lucknow, Bengaluru, Vadodara, and Mumbai hosted WPL 2025, which was won by Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) for the second time at the Brabourne Stadium earlier this year. For WPL 2026, IANS understands that the start date of the competition could be January 7, with Ja

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has termed veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami's trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on IPL 2026 retentions day as a surprising move. He also called three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decision to release Andre Russell into the auction pool as a very risky one ahead of the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. At the last IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Shami was picked up by Sunri

Indian Premier League: Australia's Pat Cummins will continue as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for a third consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the franchise confirming his role on Monday through a post on its official X handle. Though the announcement featured only Cummins photos and no formal statement, the message was unmistakableSRHs leadership remains in the hands of the Australian fast-bowling ace as they enter the 2026 season. Cummins is currently recovering from a bac

Amit Mishra: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said the teams 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens was down to poor communication and inadequate guidance for the young batting unit, adding that a rush of blood in critical moments with the bat also hurt them. India were bundled out for 93 while chasing 124 for victory, as the opening Test concluded inside three days on a challenging two-paced pitch where the ball had uneven bounce from the word go. None of the teams

South Africa: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said the teams 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test at the Eden Gardens was down to poor communication and inadequate guidance for the young batting unit, adding that a rush of blood in critical moments with the bat also hurt them. India were also a batter short as captain Shubman Gill retired hurt in the first innings due to a neck injury and did not bat in the chase. Senior opener KL Rahul's 39 in the first innings was the highest s

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has criticised Indias reliance on playing Tests on turning pitches, stating that Kolkata Test is the second such instance of this backfiring in Gautam Gambhirs tenure and has exposed that the batting unit doesnt have players who can play spin bowling well on such surfaces. Indias batting struggles on spin-friendly pitches continued as they crashed to a 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens inside three days. The loss

PAK vs ZIM , 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :The T20I tri-series in Pakistan will kick off with the first game on Tuesday. Pakistan, who won the consecutive ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, will take on Zimbabwe. This match will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 6:30 PM IST. Salman Agha will lead the hosts, and he himself has been in good form in the other two formats. But his numbers as T20I captain aren't that good, which needs to be changed. For Zimbabwe, they have

Nasser Hussain: Former England captain Nasser Hussain commented on the upcoming Ashes series, describing it as a critical moment for Bazball, the highly aggressive style embraced by this team, which aims to dominate opponents by scoring runs rapidly. He also believes that the series will define the Bazball approach of the team, besides the captain and coaches. England say it wont but it will. This series usually defines England captains and coaches, and this one will, Hussain told The Athletic w

Sydney Cricket Ground: Former Australian cricketer and current Victoria coach Chris Rogers has endorsed Peter Handscomb as the best candidate to take over the No. 4 batting position in Tests once veteran Steve Smith retires. Speaking to Fox Crickets Domesticated, Rogers believes that when Smith eventually retires, the national selectors will not need to look any further than Handscomb for a strong replacement. If he got the chance again, I think hed be much better prepared, Rogers said of Handsc

Karnataka Badminton Association: AI-powered sports tech platform, KhiladiPro (KPro), has announced its partnership with the Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA) to enhance player development and performance tracking through AI-driven assessments. The collaboration will integrate technology-led insights into badminton training programs across Karnataka, empowering over 1000 players in the first phase, with data-backed performance analysis and customised training support. Through this partnership

England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on Friday with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015. AFP Sport looks at five of the most memorable series between cricket's oldest enemies, a rivalry which stretches back to 1882: - 2019: Stokes heroics, brilliant Smith - Australia retained the Ashes as holders despite the series being drawn for the first time since 1972, with Steve Smith grabbing headlines on his return from a ball-tamperi

New Delhi: Fast bowler Scott Boland has singled out Joe Root as the key England player Australia aims to silence in the Ashes. The series opener is fast approaching and is set to be played from November 21 at Perths Optus Stadium. Australia have a history of targeting specific English players legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath made it a tradition to focus on England batters before matches, while captain Michael Clarke instructed his bowlers to neutralise Alastair Cook during their 5-0 series w

World Test Champions South Africa: Ace fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has ranked South Africas 30-run win over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as amongst the teams top three victories in the longer format. The win coming inside three days is also South Africas first win in Tests in India since 2010 and has given them a 1-0 lead in the two-game series. Definitely right up there. With the types of wins that we've had this season, it's hard to say because we've had some pretty epic wins. But thi

New South Wales: Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed pacer Brendan Doggett for selection ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, starting at Perth Stadium on November 21, saying the seamer is at a point right now where hes ready to go. With fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out after sustaining a hamstring injury in New South Wales Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria, it has paved the way for Doggett, 31, to potentially earn his maiden Test cap in the high-stakes series

New South Wales: Former Australian opener Simon Katich is confident that Steve Smith will be Australias leading run-scorer and Player of the Series in the upcoming Ashes and said the 36-year-old has the experience to sabotage England's plans in the ultimate showdown, starting from November 21 in Perth. In 37 Tests against England Smith has made 3,417 runs with 12 centuries at an average of 56, and Katich believes he is capable of even more. Ive tipped that it will be Steve Smith, I think hes in

Bangladesh Premier League: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has opted out of the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, marking the first time since the tournaments inception in 2012 that he will not feature in the event. The veteran opener confirmed to Cricbuzz on Sunday (November 16) that he had officially requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board to withdraw his name from the players draft, which is scheduled to be held on November 23. Tamim explained that he personally informed

New South Wales: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted that the Ashes series will end 2-2, with both Australia and England winning two games each, and one ending in a draw. He also noted that the Ben Stokes-led side will win the series opener in Perth, given that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the game. As long as B Stokes stays fit I think this series is going to be 2-2 .. England to win in Perth with no Pat or Josh .. As long as we have no more Injuries

Chennai Super Kings: Rajasthan Royals have reappointed Kumar Sangakkara as head coach of the franchise, in addition to continuing his role as Director of Cricket. Sangakkara previously served as head coach of the Royals from 2021 to 2024, a period that marked a noticeable rise in the teams performance and consistency. Under his leadership, the Royals reached the IPL 2022 final and returned to the playoffs in 2024, reaffirming the Royals' status as one of the most consistently competitive sides d

South African cricketer Aiden Markram said that he enjoyed his time with the Lucknow Super Giants at the Indian Premier League 2025 and is really happy upon being retained by the franchise ahead of the tournaments next edition. Markram had a good outing last season as he notched up 445 runs in 13 matches at an average of 34.23 and a strike rate of 148.83, including five half-centuries. Courtesy of his promising performances at the IPL 2025, where he also managed to pick four wickets, the franchi

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: Australia opener Sam Konstas has been named in the Prime Minister's XI to face England between the first two Ashes Tests. Victorian batter Peter Handscomb will lead the side in the two-day pink-ball match in Canberra from November 29, which serves as key preparation under lights ahead of the day-night Test at the Gabba. Konstas will be joined by fellow U19 World Cup winners Charlie Anderson, Oliver Peake, and Hugh Weibgen. The incumbent Test opener, wh

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second ODI against the West Indies after experiencing discomfort in his thigh during the match-winning century in the series opener. New Zealand have called in batter Henry Nicholls into the squad as cover, and he will assemble with the squad in Napier on Monday. Daryl Mitchell will not travel to Napier with the BLACKCAPS today and will instead undergo a scan on his left groin in Christchurch this morning, New Zeala

Blind women from India and Pakistan brushed aside political tensions on Sunday, shaking hands in neutral Sri Lanka at a cricket tournament for the visually impaired. At what organisers describe as the worlds first blind womens T20 tournament, players from the two South Asian neighbours showed they had sporting vision even if they lacked sight -- unlike their regular national teams. Tensions off and on the field have been high since a deadly military clash between the nuclear-armed neighbours in

Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Wasim starred as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final ODI on Sunday, claiming the series 3-0. Rizwan scored an unbeaten 61 and opener Fakhar Zaman knocked 55 to guide Pakistan past their target of 212 in 44.4 overs. Fast bowler Wasim earlier took 3-47, while pace partner Haris Rauf and spinner Faisal Akram took two apiece to bowl out Sri Lanka on a slow-paced Rawalpindi Stadium pitch. This becomes Pakistan's fourth consecutive ODI series win

T20 World Cup: Day 6 of the Women's T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind delivered one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament as arch-rivals India and Pakistan collided in a high-voltage Match 10 at the BOI Grounds, Colombo. India came in unbeaten after four commanding victories, already securing their semifinal spot with clinical consistency. Pakistan, despite this being only their second outing, entered with immense confidence following a massive 200+ runs win over Sri Lanka. The b

India coach Gautam Gambhir launched a withering broadside at his batters on Sunday, saying they lacked the technique and temperament to knock off the 124 they needed to beat South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata. In a low-scoring match on a turning and inconsistent pitch, the hosts faltered in their chase to be bowled out for 93 in the second session on day three at Eden Gardens, giving the Test world champions an unexpected 30-run win. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma made the only half-ce

Reigning World Test Champions South: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the pitch curator amid the criticism of the Eden Gardens' pitch, saying that they got exactly what they had asked for and here were no demons in the wicket. Reigning World Test Champions South Africa scripted a remarkable comeback and clinched a magnificent victory here at Eden Gardens on Sunday to go one up in the two-game Test series. The five-day match concluded on just the third day as the visitors made the

ICC World Test Championship: South Africa have climbed to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings fro 2025-27 cycle after securing a famous 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens. It was also South Africas first win in Tests in India since 2010. Skipper Temba Bavumas defiant 55 not out on a turning track and Simon Harmers eight-wicket match haul helped South Africa, the reigning world Test champions, to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. South A

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said the batting unit needs to find ways to adapt better and score runs on difficult pitches after suffering a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens on Sunday. In a challenging chase of 124, India could not answer the questions posed by South Africas bowlers, led by Simon Harmers 4-21, and were all out for 93 in 35 overs. Without their regular captain Shubman Gill, who was sidelined from the Test match due

World Test Champions: Members of the cricket fraternity have reacted to South Africas remarkable 30-run win over India at Kolkatas Eden Gardens as the visitors secured a 1-0 lead in the two-game series on Sunday, calling it a sensational and crazy victory for the Proteas. The two sides reached a result on just the third day of the Test, as the bowlers dominated the proceedings throughout the eight sessions. On what was a difficult pitch to bat on, the Proteas put on a terrific fight, both with b

South Africa: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer, who picked four-wicket hauls in both innings during the sides 30-run win over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, said he values victories over personal milestones. The famous 30-run victory coming inside three days also gave South Africa their first Test win in India in 15 years and a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Harmer, who had figures of 4-30 in the first innings, struck key blows in the second session to pick 4-21 and play a