Gongadi Trisha steers India to ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup victory
Gongadi Trisha starred with bat and ball as India were crowned ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 champions with a nine-wicket win over South Africa.
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Bengal Pro T20 League promises to transform cricket, empower aspirants
As the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League (BPTL) is a few months away, let’s take stock of what the first season of BPTL did to Bengal cricket.
Unbeaten India and South Africa ready to face-off in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 final
The last two remaining and unbeaten teams will face-off in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final at Bayuemas Oval as South Africa look to dethrone reigning champions India.
India take unassailable lead over England in five-match T20I series
Pune/IBNS: India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series in Pune on Friday.
India return to final after fightback against England in ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup
Reigning champions India will defend their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title after beating England in the semi-finals by nine wickets.
Pandya, Dube power India to 181/9 in fourth T20I against England
Pune/IBNS: Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube slammed 53 each to power India to a formidable total of 181/9 in 20 overs in the fourth T20I match against England in Pune on Friday.
South Africa remain unbeaten and reach first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final
South Africa became the first team to reach the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Australia at the Bayuemas Oval.
Virat Kohli clean bowled for only 6 in his Ranji Trophy comeback
New Delhi/IBNS: India's star cricketer Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket was marked by utter disappointment as he was clean bowled for only six in a Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
Kolkata: Women’s cricket to be key focus of Bengal-Britain Travel Friendship Cup
Kolkata is set to host the Bengal Britain Travel Friendship Cup Cricket Tournament – Season 2 from February 1 to February 2, an event which is expected to bring together the spirit of sportsmanship and tourism between India and the UK.
Nigeria end their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 campaign with thrilling six-run victory over Ireland
Lilian Ude posted impressive figures of three for 11 with the ball to consistently stymie Ireland’s chase of 95, after Christabel Chukwuonye led a steady innings with the bat for Nigeria.
England put up allround performance to keep T20I series against India alive
A fine collective performance from England's bowlers secured their first win in the five-match T20I series against India - triumphing by 26 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah adjudged as ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year
Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to be adjudged as the ICC Men's Cricketer Of The Year after his strong performance in 2024.
Virat Kohli practice with Delhi teammates, set for Ranji Trophy comeback
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli on Tuesday practiced with his Delhi Ranji teammates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here as the senior batter is set for a comeback into the domestic circuit after 12 years.
Bangladesh sign off from ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with comfortable victory over West Indies
Bangladesh signed off from the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with a comfortable 10-wicket victory over West Indies.
Amelia Kerr named ICC women's cricketer of the year
As announcements in the ICC Awards 2024 draw to a close, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr as the winner of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for producing his best-ever annual haul in the red-ball format.
Italian Tennis star Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open by beating Alexander Zverev
Italian Tennis star Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title by beating Alexander Zverev in the final clash of the Grand Slam on Sunday.
Tilak Varma steers India to a thrilling win over England in Chennai
Chennai/IBNS: Tilak Varma's responsible unbeaten 72 almost single-handedly steered India to a two-wicket win over England in the second T20I match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
Harry Brook blames smog for England's struggle against spinners in Kolkata
Hyderabad/IBNS: England cricketer Harry Brook has blamed smog for his team's struggle against the Indian spin bowlers in the first T20I in Kolkata where the tourists were outplayed by Suryakumar Yadav's men.
Skechers hosts meet-and-greet event with Mohun Bagan Super Giant players in Kolkata mall
Comfort technology company Skechers recently hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event with Mohun Bagan Super Giant team captain Subhasish Bose and a few other footballers in Kolkata on Friday which provided fans an opportunity to connect with the players.
ICC confirms Super 6 schedule of U19 Women's T20 World Cup Malaysia
The schedule for the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage.
West Indies hold nerve to progress at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
West Indies secured a Super 6 spot with a convincing victory in a must-win match against hosts Malaysia at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy return sees an extension of his poor form
Mumbai/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma's much-talked-about return to domestic cricket met with utter disappointment as the star batter lasted for only 19 balls in a Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.
Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy power India to decimate England in first T20I
Kolkata/IBNS: Abhishek Sharma's fiery 79 from 34 balls and Varun Chakravarthy's three wickets were the highlights of India's sweeping seven-wicket victory against England in the inaugural T20I match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
India win toss and opt to bowl first against England, no place for Shami in final 11
India opted to bowl first against England in the first T20 match after winning the toss in Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Perrin propels England to back-to-back wins at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Davina Perrin’s power hitting helped England record an emphatic eight-wicket win over USA at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple ahead of India-England clash
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata ahead of his team's inaugural T20 match against England in the city on January 22.
Australia's Gardner back as No. 1 all-rounder in ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner has regained the number one spot for all-rounders and attained a career-best 10th position among batters in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her match-winning century in the third ODI against England in Hobart on Friday.
Women's T20 World Cup: Nigeria and USA tread different paths to first win
Nigeria and the USA both earned their first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup wins but did so in different ways.
India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra marries Himani Mor, shares heart-warming images on social media
Two-time Olympic medalist and Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday shared images of his marriage on social media, leaving hundreds of female followers heartbroken.