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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.

Arrest warrant issued against Bangladeshi cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan

A Bangladeshi court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against cricket star and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan and three others in a case involving bounced cheques at IFIC Bank.

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle killed in road accident

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana): International shooter Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle tragically lost their lives in a road accident on Sunday, January 19, reported India Today.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami included to India's Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma named captain

The Indian selectors on Saturday named Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy which will be played in Dubai and Pakistan next month.

Australia open ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with win as rain disrupts play

Caoimhe Bray shone on her ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia.

ICC announces Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi as U19 Women's T20 World Cup event ambassador

The ICC has announced Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, as the official event ambassador for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025.

India become third team to hammer 400 runs in an ODI innings in women's cricket

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front as India women's team hammered 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings against Ireland on Wednesday.

Pakistani-origin English cricketer Saqib Mahmood facing visa issue ahead of India tour: Reports

Pakistani-origin English pacer Saqib Mahmood was forced to miss the upcoming training camp of the England cricket team in the UAE ahead of the series against India after his visa was delayed.