Cricket

Joe Root returns to ODI cricket for England ahead of series against India

England's poor performance in last year's World Cup, where Root scored just 276 runs at an average of 30.66, led to the decision to explore opportunities for younger players.

Wasn't looking to save the follow-on that day in Brisbane: Akash Deep

With the Indian batters, barring KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, failing once again, the obstinate 47-run partnership between Bumrah and Akash took India past the follow-on mark during the Gabba Test.

Rohit can be dangerous at no. 6: Ravi Shastri ahead of Boxing Day Test

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri emphasized that Rohit should avoid being indecisive about whether to defend or attack.

India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to clinch Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup title

On a spongy pitch, Trisha's 52 off 47 balls (5x4, 2x6) guided India to 117 for seven, but Indian spinners cut through the Bangladesh line-up to bundle them out for 76 in 18.3 overs.

IND vs AUS: Konstas 'excited' to face Bumrah in Boxing Day Test

Konstas, who was called up to the squad at the expense of opener Nathan McSweeney, is brimming with confidence but plans to approach the challenge without overburdening himself with footage of Bumrah.

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why does Shubman Gill need big runs at MCG?

Shubman Gill has played 5 Test matches in Australia between 2020 and 2024, accumulating 319 runs in 9 innings, with one not out. His highest score stands at 91 which he scored at the Gabba.

IND vs AUS: Injury scare for Rohit Sharma ahead of Boxing Day Test

The captain has not been in his best touch, particularly while batting at No. 6, raising doubts about his future in Test cricket.

IND vs AUS: KL Rahul attended to by physio after getting hit on hand

India opener KL Rahul got hit on his hand while batting at the nets here on Saturday and was promptly attended to by the visiting team's physio ahead of the fourth Test against Australia.

IND vs AUS: After Kohli, Australian media targets Jadeja; here's why

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja faces scrutiny from Australian media after a press conference at the MCG on Saturday

Anmolpreet breaks Yusuf Pathan's fastest List-A 100 record by an Indian

The Punjab batter's blistering 115 off 45 balls led Punjab to a dominant nine-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh

Ashwin's wife shares heartfelt tribute following his impromptu retirement

Ashwin made a surprise announcement of his retirement after the drawn third Test at Brisbane. The veteran cricketer picked up just one wicket during the tour

Dropped McSweeney after a lot of deliberation: Australia selector Bailey

Teenage sensation Sam Konstas received his maiden call-up following a string of disappointing performances from the Australian top order in the first three Tests, particularly from McSweeney

NZC delegation arrives in Pakistan to assess security for ODI tri-series

The ICC delegation also visited the National Stadium in Karachi before going to Lahore and Rawalpindi

HC imposes cost of Rs 1 lakh on Lalit Modi for plea seeking BCCI to pay ED

A division bench of Justices M S Sonak and Jitendra Jain, in its order of Thursday, said the petition was "frivolous and wholly misconceived."

Rinku Singh set to captain Uttar Pradesh in upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rinku succeeds Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who led the side in the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India sweats it out in the nets at the MCG

Star batters Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were seen facing the pacers during nets at MCG ahead of the Boxing Day Test

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Top-order's performance crucial at MCG, says Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, after missing the first two Tests, was given a chance at Brisbane, where his 77-run innings helped India save the Test

Nathan McSweeney 'devastated' after being dropped from Australia squad

McSweeney was on Friday dropped by the national selectors, who handed a maiden call-up to teenage sensation Sam Kontas

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings announce FedEx as their lead sponsor

Besides the IPL Team in India, the company would also be the principal sponsor for the professional Twenty20 cricket team Johannesburg Super Kings in South Africa

IND vs AUS: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 hits record 86 mn TV viewers

The total watch time has surged to an impressive 12.8 billion minutes, a remarkable 75 per cent rise from the previous edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy