Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.
Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes his team is on equal footing with South Africa ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal match. Santner acknowledges South Africa's strength but emphasises the importance of adapting to conditions and executing plans effectively in the crucial knockout game.
Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'
14 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after a smashing tournament at the Under-19 World Cup.
A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.
Gujarat Titans' star players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada will be looking to revive their international careers with strong performances in IPL 2026.
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
England stayed calm under intense pressure to beat India by 22 runs on a final day of simmering tension and drama in the third Test at Lord's on Monday and move 2-1 up in the series.
For Gautam Gambhir, the essence of team sport is acknowledgement of every contribution big or small, which according to him was missing in Indian cricket for long.
Entering most ICC events, especially T20 World Cups, as pre-tournament favourites, India could not break free from that prison of expectations on a number of occasions despite being armed with star power and depth.
Nepal coach Nick Pothas emphasises the need for players to learn from past mistakes and perform under pressure as they face Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match. He also highlights the importance of a robust domestic structure for the national team's growth.
Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as the Afghanistan opener's unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over Canada on Thursday, ending their Twenty20 World Cup with a consolation victory in Group D.
Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.
All-rounder Jamie Overton, who played the only Test match of his career back in 2022, has been recalled to the 15-member England squad
The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.
Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Jammu and Kashmir's performance in the Ranji Trophy, particularly highlighting pacer Auqib Nabi's potential for national representation.
The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.
An unbeaten half-century by Deepti Sharma guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the first Women's ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.
Vihaan Malhotra made a fluent hundred but India U-19 batters caved in against left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert as England gained upper hand after Day 3 of the second four-day Youth Test in Chelmsford on Tuesday.
With two days still to play, England are firm favourites to secure the win in Manchester, one that would seal victory in the five-match series with one test still to come.
Pranavi Urs carded a bogey-free 6-under 66 to move into the Top-10 after the second round of the Australian Women's Classic, making her the leading Indian golfer in the tournament. Kelsey Bennett leads the field.
Defending champions RCB head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad, strong batting core and pace attack, aiming for back-to-back titles after their historic 2025 triumph.
Siraj now has 203 international wickets in 101 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had 201 wickets in his career.
Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.
Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.
Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.
Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a victory against Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.
India's key spinner Varun Chakaravarthy fine-tunes his bowling skills in a dedicated training session ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, focusing on length and control.
After winning a record five titles during an impressive eight-year period spell from 2013 to 2020. MI's winning run has hit a major roadblock -- going without a title in the last five years.
Nayar, who has worked closely with Rahul during his time as India's assistant coach till recently, said while he cannot reveal the changes the latter has made, he is pleased to see the desired results.
England's Harry Brook expresses concern over reports that Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred may refrain from picking Pakistan players due to political tensions, emphasizing the value and excitement they bring to the competition.
Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup
Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse
Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.
Ben Manenti credited Shane Warne as his childhood hero after returning 2 for 9 to help Italy secure their maiden T20 World Cup win over Nepal.
ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.
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