Virat Kohli praises Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues for their performances in women's cricket, highlighting Rodrigues' World Cup semi-final knock as particularly special. He also acknowledges the impact of the Women's Premier League (WPL) on the rising standards of Indian women's cricket.
Veer Chotrani progresses to the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open squash tournament, while other Indian players face defeat in the second round.
Lockie Ferguson's exceptional bowling and Tom Latham's half-century powered New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in Auckland, giving the Kiwis a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India lost to Thailand 1-2 in the opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina securing a consolation win in the doubles after Sahaja Yamalapalli's defeat in the singles.
Chris Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 edge over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.
Suryakumar Yadav was seen practicing in the nets ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Rohit Sharma's availability remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven IPL games for Punjab Kings to spend time with his family after the birth of his child.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Punjab Kings' fast-bowling coach James Hopes views the team's first loss in IPL 2026 as a 'reality check' but remains confident in their ability to recover, emphasising the importance of adapting to varying conditions.
Devotees at Madurai's Sri Maha Periyava Temple offered special prayers and rituals seeking India's victory ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
The prize pool will be smaller than those at the men's and women's World Cups held in the Indian subcontinent in the last three years.
A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.
Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson discusses the challenges bowlers face in the high-scoring IPL and how they can remain aggressive and restrict runs. He also talks about adapting to conditions and supporting fellow New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson.
India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first global white-ball crown. The match is set to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams.
Kolkata Knight Riders are considering giving Matheesha Pathirana his debut in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to bowling coach Tim Southee. Pathirana has been with the team for two weeks after recovering from a calf injury. The decision hinges on team balance and conditions, with KKR aiming to win the Powerplay against SRH's strong batting line-up.
India's Harmanpreet Kaur moves up in the latest women's ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana holds her top spot. New Zealand players also see significant gains after their series against Zimbabwe.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised India's performance and highlighted the challenges of playing against them, especially in their home country.
India's World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, alongside International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, walked out at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, with the T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL season. Foster brings a wealth of experience from international and franchise cricket.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points as their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain, in Colombo, on Tuesday.
Blair Tickner took 4/34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series 2-0.
SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.
Finn Allen's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been named to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2026, recognising his influence in shaping the future of global cricket and his role in the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The ICC has announced the distribution of a record USD 11.25 million prize fund following the men's T20 World Cup, with champions India receiving the largest share.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's world-class talent but hopes the Indian bowler has an off-day in the T20 World Cup final, stressing the importance of capitalising on any opportunities.
The five-Test away series against India next year is set to be a decisive phase in an unprecedented and taxing schedule for Pat Cummins' ageing side.
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell says Kiwis focus on winning 'little moments' as they prepare for South Africa semi-final showdown.
Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.
Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.
Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.
Abhishek Sharma overcame a nightmare start to smash a match-defining fifty in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, earning praise from former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin after India's title triumph.
Mitchell McClenaghan suggests CSK use MS Dhoni as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, especially during chases, to maximise his finishing ability amid injury concerns.
The atmosphere in Ahmedabad ahead of the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand is markedly different from the previous final, with Indian fans confident of victory. New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledges the overwhelming support for India while rallying Kiwi fans back home.
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.
'It felt like the game was over before it even started.'
CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.
A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.
