The Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly planning to expand to 12 teams from 2028, with preliminary talks underway with private equity firms for new franchises in cities like Pune and Vadodara. This expansion comes amidst high interest and record media rights deals, with new teams potentially valued at over $1 billion.
The third and final unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A concluded in a draw after persistent rain washed out the last two days of play, leading to a drawn series.
Cricketer Abhishek Sharma celebrated Diwali with his family in Amritsar, where he was seen dancing to Daler Mehndi's 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra'. A video shared by his sister Komal Sharma showed the family enjoying the festive occasion, suggesting it's a Diwali tradition.
Zimbabwe became the first team to score 500-plus in both Test innings, piling up 1,027 runs against Afghanistan in a draw, led by Ervine's unbeaten 206.
Debutants Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha struck half-centuries to help Pakistan reach 281-5 against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel also scoring fifties.
Liam Patterson-White earned his maiden England Test call-up after a standout County Championship season, joining Joe Root's 15-member squad for the three-Test South Africa tour beginning December 17.
Towhid Hridoy's historic 242 not out and 82 helped Bangladesh secure a draw against West Indies in Sylhet, ending visitors' hopes of a series sweep despite Mushfiqur's landmark 7,000th Test run.
Kane Williamson revealed that a heartfelt conversation with Virat Kohli a day before retiring helped him find clarity, reassess his motivation and walk away after 16 years.
Bangladesh's veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.
Mohammed Shami's Test retirement has brought into focus an uncomfortable question for Indian cricket: Did Ajit Agarkar's preference for building a younger pace attack and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's team-building approach leave the veteran fast bowler with no realistic route back into the side?
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill extended Diwali greetings to his fans and followers on social media, wishing them peace, happiness, and good health, while currently leading India in a dominant 2-0 ODI series lead against New Zealand.
With bouncer at the back seat, Sachin Tendulkar posted a video
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan share Diwali greetings with fans on social media.
Kavem Hodge's unbeaten 140, supported by half-centuries from Kevin Wickham and Brandon King, has propelled West Indies to a commanding position against Bangladesh in the second Test in Sylhet, establishing a lead of over 300 runs and putting them on the verge of a series sweep.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane advocated that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami had done enough to merit a return to Test cricket.
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj delivered a historic all-round performance in the rain-hit 2nd ODI against New Zealand, taking two wickets and three catches, a feat rarely achieved by visiting players in New Zealand or by Indian pacers in ODI history.
Virat Kohli turns into K L Rahul's personal dresser before the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed disappointment over Mohammed Shami's Test retirement, believing the veteran pacer had more to contribute. Shastri questioned the repeated concerns over Shami's fitness, citing his strong performances in domestic cricket for Bengal as proof of his capability to continue playing for India in the longest format.
At 44, James Anderson is exploring a 2027 move to Surrey after Lancashire declined to renew his contract, with the veteran fast bowler keen to extend his illustrious career.
