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Team India registered a thumping 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday in Chennai. Bangladesh were chasing a mammoth target of 515 and on the fourth day, they got bundled out for 234. All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was the star performer as he first scored a powerful century with

Riding on centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, the Indian team put 287 runs on the board before skipper Rohit Sharma announced the decision to declare the innings on Day 3 of the third Test against Bangladesh. India had a lead of 515 runs when Rohit declared the innings, highlighting his confidence in defending

Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin after conclusion of Chepauk Test© BCCI/Sportzpics In his own way, Ravichandran Ashwin continues to create his legacy in Indian cricket. With more than 500 wickets to his name, Ashwin sits second in the list of wicket-takers for the country in Tests. With 6 Test centuries to his name, the veteran

AFG vs SA, 3rd ODI LIVE© AFP Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI LIVE Scorecard: Afghanistan are aiming to make it an unprecedented 3-0 series win over South Africa, after clinching the series win with a thumping 177-run win in the second ODI. In what is the first-ever bilateral ODI series between the two nations, Afghanistan

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins Down Under, said former Australia captain Ian Chappell. One of the most respected voices in world cricket, Chappell feels that five Test matches, including three against New Zealand,

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India’s iconic opener, Virender Sehwag. After being involved in a life-threatening accident in December 2022, Pant’s return to Test format for India has begun on a breathtaking note. After his promising knock ended on 39 in the first inning, he dug deep

Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series. The world champions were in trouble at 221-9 after losing the toss. But Carey made a dashing 74, with the wicketkeeper dominating a last-wicket stand

File image of Jofra Archer and Travis Head.© AFP ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI Live Scorecard and Updates: After a crushing win in the first ODI, where Australia chased down 316 in just 44 overs, Australia will be hoping to take a huge 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against England. Travis Head was the

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil. The women’s T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE — Dubai and Sharjah — from October 3. The ICC moved marquee event from Bangladesh

With a big tour of Australia on the horizon, India’s white-ball expert Hardik Pandya looks set to return to action after a big break with an appearance in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to gear up for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The India all-rounder has also expressed a desire to play red-ball cricket of

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant‘s wicket-keeping still remains a work in progress. The young keeper still isn’t touted as one of the finest keepers in the country, though his batting ability compensates for the issues that remain behind the stumps. On Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh, Pant made a costly DRS blunder that

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2 HIghlights© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2, Highlights: Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday. The Black Caps trailed by 50 at stumps in

Picture from India vs Bangladesh first Test match in Chennai.© AFP Bangladesh got off to a superb start in the first Test match against India in Chennai, but by the end of play on the opening day they found themselves in a spot of bother. The visitors reduced the Rohit Sharma-led side to scores of

Nottingham : Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has heaped praise on Adam Zampa as the leg-spinner prepares to play his 100th One Day International (ODI) against England on Thursday. Reflecting on Zampa’s journey, Marsh addressing a news conference highlighted the significant impact the bowler has had on the team and his development into one of Australia’s

Afghanistan vs South Africa Live Score 1st ODI© AFP AFG vs SA, 1st ODI Live Updates: South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in a one-day international but were still bowled out for a meagre 106 in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Wednesday. With Tenda Bavuma out sick, stand-in captain Aiden Markram elected

File image of the IPL trophy© BCCI/IPL The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in November end or early December, BCCI sources informed on Wednesday. The rules and regulations for the same will be released by Board for Cricket Council of India (BCCI) in a couple of days, they

Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir and the talismanic batter Virat Kohli engaged in a candid conversation, reflecting on their cricketing journeys and past rivalries. As the two interviewed each other, some top moments from their cricketing adventures were discussed, in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on its

Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over Pakistan. India lead the World Test Championship (WTC) standings ahead of Australia, where Rohit’s team will tour for a five-match series later in the year.