Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the IPL due to a calf injury, raising concerns for the team's campaign.
Team India began preparations for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with Shubman Gill leading the side and new spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule joining the support staff.
C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.
South African pacer Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement to join the squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK, bringing valuable experience to the team.
The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Freya Kemp's outstanding all-round performance propelled England to a 26-run victory over India in the second Women's T20 International, levelling the three-match series.
Several Afghanistan cricketers, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, condemned Pakistan's military airstrike at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabulinvestigation.
South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has formally retired from international cricket. The pacer, who played the last of his 101 Tests in December 2009 but has been out of favour with the national selectors ever since, will make one final appearance in a Twenty20 international against India in Durban on January 9.
Gary Kirsten, the former India World Cup-winning coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka cricket team on a two-year contract, aiming to strengthen the national side for major global events, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hailed Jay Shah's 'outstanding work' as the chairman of International Cricket Council.
Former New Zealand international Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine before his retirement from all cricket last year, England's Cricket Regulator said on Friday.
Rohit Sharma is enjoying a family vacation in the Maldives before the start of the IPL season. He shared a video of his relaxing getaway, showcasing the island's beauty.
When The Hundred's on I'm hopefully going to be on holiday somewhere, said England's cricketing legend James Anderson who took only two wickets in three games in the tournament in 2025.
He also expressed satisfaction with the talent coming through in the Pakistan Shaheens squad and from domestic cricket, and claimed that 3-4 players were ready to step into international cricket.
England footballer Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, with a focus on community engagement.
Kolkata Knight Riders confirm Rachin Ravindra's departure to prepare for New Zealand's Test tour of England, impacting KKR's squad balance in a crucial phase of the IPL season.
Jaspal Rana, a legendary Indian shooter and influential coach, has passed away at 49 after battling cardiac issues. He was a pioneer who brought shooting into the national spotlight with his fearless performances and later shaped the careers of many world-class athletes, including Manu Bhaker, leaving an indelible mark on Indian sports.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has rejected reports that it had been told to either participate as per the decided schedule or forfeit its games in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.
India's build-up for the Women's T20 World Cup suffered a setback after hosts England came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury, a rare occurrence for the exceptionally fit batsman. The news comes amidst uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's full availability for the series, also due to a hamstring issue, sparking discussions about the future of both senior players in the ODI format.
2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.
Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald backs the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, but admitted that Cricket Australia (CA) need to invest in their bodies to set the star pacers up for 2027.
KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
Babar Azam, Pakistan's key batter, is likely to play in the second Test against Bangladesh after missing the first match due to a knee injury. His return is anticipated to strengthen Pakistan's batting lineup after their loss in the first Test.
New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket on his own terms, although he will stay involved in the Twenty20 format for Northern Districts and his Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings.
Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.
Harman's record as captain untouchable, she has another 4-5 years to offer: Jhulan Goswami
Randhir Singh, a prominent figure in Indian sports and the Olympic movement, has died at the age of 79. He was known for his contributions as an athlete, administrator, and advocate for Indian sports on the international stage.
Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.
West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has officially retired from international cricket, seven months after selectors opted to discard the veteran and push for a youth-oriented policy.
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.
India will allow Pakistan athletes and teams to compete in international events hosted in the country, but bilateral sporting ties between the neighbours remain suspended.
Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.
Following their narrow seven-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, England captain Harry Brook hailed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the 'best bowler of all time'.
Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
An independent assessment revealed that all variations of Narine's deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit.
