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IPL 2026 just got bigger! Birla Estates partners with Gujarat Titans as principal sponsor

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Birla Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL), has announced its partnership with the Gujarat Titans as the team’s Principal Sponsor for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

South Africa dominates! Muthusamy and Wolvaardt bag ICC’s top honours for October

South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

Banga Bhushan, DSP rank, Rs. 34 lakh reward and more! Eden Gardens celebrates World Cup hero Richa Ghosh

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Women's World Cup winning cricketer Richa Ghosh, who is from West Bengal's Siliguri, was on Saturday felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) at a gala event at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Major format change! Next women’s World Cup to feature only 10 teams

The Women’s World Cup will be expanded to 10 teams from the current eight for its next edition in 2029, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday. The decision comes less than a week after India defeated South Africa in the final of the latest tournament.

PM Modi’s 'glow' sparks laughs as cricketer Harleen Deol asks about his skincare routine

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the victorious Indian women’s cricket team at his residence following their historic World Cup win, the interaction took a light-hearted turn when batter Harleen Deol cheekily asked him about his skincare routine.

ED attaches Rs 11 crore assets of ex-cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan in betting app case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan as part of its probe into illegal offshore betting networks.

PM Modi honours Women’s World Cup champions at his New Delhi residence

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted the victorious Indian women’s cricket team at his residence in New Delhi, celebrating their historic Women’s World Cup triumph.

‘From champions to NAMO’: Indian women’s cricket team’s special gift for PM Modi

It was a moment rich in symbolism and emotion when the World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a special jersey, one that carried the signatures of every player and a single, bold word on the back: ‘NAMO’.

Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai can’t keep calm! Tech titans hail India women’s epic World Cup win

Indian women's cricket team left enthusiasts happy with their World Cup-winning performance on Sunday, and their victory also caught the attention of Indian-origin tech giants- Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai- who shared their greetings with the mighty eves.

1983 inspired: Ganguly, Sachin, Kohli celebrate Indian women’s team's stunning World Cup Triumph

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed the Indian women’s team’s World Cup triumph as “spectacular”, drawing parallels with Kapil Dev’s iconic 1983 victory that first put India on the global cricket map.

India beat South Africa by 52 runs to lift World Cup; Shafali, Deepti shine

Indian eves, led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, put up a spirited performance to beat South Africa by 52 runs to lift the 50-over World Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Relief for fans as Shreyas Iyer, who was injured in abdomen during Australia ODIs, discharged from hospital

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, who had sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen in the Australia series, has been discharged from hospital.

Jemimah Rodrigues’ blazing 127 not out stuns Australia as India storm into World Cup Final in epic run-fest

India registered one of the memorable victories in the history of women's cricket when the eves defeated Australia by five wickets in the last four stages to reach the final of the World Cup on Thursday, banking on Jemimah Rodrigues' knock of 127 not out.

'Currently in recovery process': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after rib injury in Australia

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is "currently in recovery process" in his first message since suffering a major injury in his rib cage during a recent ODI series in Australia.

AUSvIND: Rain plays spoilsport, 1st T20I ends in heartbreaking washout

Canberra/IBNS: The first T20I match between India and Australia was washed out due to rain at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday.

Women's World Cup: Shafali Verma named as a replacement for Pratika Rawal

Team India all-rounder Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 due to an ankle injury and knee injury sustained while fielding in India’s final league stage match of the tournament against Bangladesh, in Navi Mumbai.

Shreyas Iyer sustains injury to his left lower rib cage during 3rd ODI against Australia

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney last Saturday.

Pakistan manage to beat Bangladesh to face India in Asia Cup final

Dubai/IBNS: Pakistan bowlers strangulated Bangladesh's run-chase in the Super Four match by 11 runs to set a faceoff with India in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Thursday.

Historic all-female Emirates ICC Panel appointed for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced a landmark moment in the history of the sport: an all-female Emirates ICC Panel of Match Officials will oversee the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Historic all-female Emirates ICC Panel appointed for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced a landmark moment in the history of the sport: an all-female Emirates ICC Panel of Match Officials will oversee the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

India start Asia Cup campaign decimating hosts UAE by 9 wickets

India opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a statement win, dismantling hosts UAE by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

India start Asia Cup campaign decimating hosts UAE by 9 wickets

India opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a statement win, dismantling hosts UAE by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: How teams are qualified?

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is ready to get underway, with eight teams set to battle it out in India as hosts with one venue in Sri Lanka.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: How teams are qualified?

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is ready to get underway, with eight teams set to battle it out in India as hosts with one venue in Sri Lanka.

ICC unveils ‘Will to Win’ campaign for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled its flagship “Will to Win” campaign for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 that gets underway three weeks from now.

Hockey: Spirited India beat South Korea 4-1 to lift Asia Cup title

India put up a commanding performance to beat defending title holders South Korea 4-1 in the final of the Asia Cup on Sunday, lifting the continental crown for the fourth time and sealing a direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Hockey: Spirited India beat South Korea 4-1 to lift Asia Cup title

India put up a commanding performance to beat defending title holders South Korea 4-1 in the final of the Asia Cup on Sunday, lifting the continental crown for the fourth time and sealing a direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Shubman Gill to succeed Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper in future, report shares Hitman's future 'exit' details

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is likely to succeed Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain of the national side in future, media reports said.

Shubman Gill to succeed Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper in future, report shares Hitman's future 'exit' details

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is likely to succeed Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain of the national side in future, media reports said.

Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for his second international team, check out the country name

Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor, who captained the national side and played some memorable knocks across the globe, has decided to come out of retirement and play T20 matches.