Cricket

September 30, 2024 9:58 AM

Spinners shine as Australia defeats England in series decider

Australia’s spinners, spearheaded by Travis Head, and a blistering fifty from Matthew Short powered the world champions to a 49-run win (via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method) in the fifth and final ODI against England. The victory sealed the series 3-2 for the visitors. After winning the toss, Au...

September 29, 2024 3:12 PM

Cricket- Sri Lanka sweep series with their biggest win v New Zealand

Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Sunday, quelling some late fightback from the tourists in the second test in Galle. Bundled out for 88 in their meek reply to the home side's mammoth 602-5 declared, New Zealand mustered an improved display -...

September 28, 2024 11:04 PM

Players to earn Rs 7.5 lakh per game in IPL 2025: BCCI secretary Jay Shah 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Saturday announced a new match fee structure for cricketers playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Players will now receive INR 7.5 lakhs per game, in addition to their existing contracted amounts. A cricketer who takes par...

September 27, 2024 12:30 PM

Shakib Al Hasan’s homecoming uncertain as BCB faces security challenges

Bangladeshi all rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement plan on Thursday, just a day before second and final test match against India in Kanpur. He made an announcement that he wish to play his farewell test match at Mirpur against South Africa next month if Bangladesh Cricket Board assured...

September 25, 2024 10:53 AM

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team leaves for UAE

The Indian women’s cricket team left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday in preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on October 3. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared photos of the players on their official X handle, featuring skipper ...

September 25, 2024 9:46 AM

Brilliant Brook leads England to impressive ODI win over Australia

A superb maiden ODI century by new captain Harry Brook led England to a dominant, rain-shortened DLS victory over Australia on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive with two to play. Australia, seeking a 15th successive ODI win, overcame difficult early conditions to post 304, with Steve Sm...

September 21, 2024 5:33 PM

Ashwin’s triple strike leaves Bangladesh struggling in 515-run chase

Three wickets from ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin pushed back Bangladesh in their massive 515-run chase in the first Test against India on Saturday. At the end of Day 3, Bangladesh was at 158/4, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (51*) and Shakib Al Hasan (5*) unbeaten. Bangladesh started the final...

September 21, 2024 11:31 AM

Virat Kohli’s Test average falls to eight-year low

India's star batter Virat Kohli's lean patch continued in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, where he struggled to make an impact in both innings. Kohli managed scores of just 6 and 17, with his dismissals reflecting the ongoing dip in form. In the first innings, Kohli chased a wide d...