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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.

Australian pace star Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 format

Australia's white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, who is known for firing some memorable spells in the shortest format of the game, announced his retirement from T20 internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs.

ICC announces massive four-fold increase in prize money for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a staggering four-fold increase in prize money for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 to be hosted by India from 30 September to 2 November.

You were reminder of the beauty of the longer format of the game: Modi writes letter to praise Pujara following his retirement

Indian PM Narendra Modi penned down a letter addressed to former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara where he described him as “a reminder of the beauty of the longer format of the game”.

Lalit Modi reveals unseen slapgate footage featuring Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh nearly two decades later

Nearly two decades after the slapgate incident had triggered a row in the world of cricket, former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi has unveiled a raw video of the event for the first time, an episode that featured former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth.

Lalit Modi reveals unseen slapgate footage featuring Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh nearly two decades later

Nearly two decades after the slapgate incident had triggered a row in the world of cricket, former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi has unveiled a raw video of the event for the first time, an episode that featured former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth.

ICC partners with Google to elevate fan experiences in women's cricket

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark partnership with Google as its second major women’s-only global partner.

ICC partners with Google to elevate fan experiences in women's cricket

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark partnership with Google as its second major women’s-only global partner.

Indian Cabinet approves submission of bid to host 2030 CWG, check out the name of the possible host city

The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of a bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030.

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke undergoes skin cancer surgery

Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke, under whose leadership the national team won the 2015 World Cup, on Tuesday said he recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from his nose.

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL, aims to play in overseas leagues

Chennai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the cash-rich domestic T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ahead of Asia Cup, Dream11 quits sponsoring Team India over online gaming law

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian fantasy sports platform Dream11 has quit as the sponsor of the Indian cricket team after the Indian parliament passed a law banning real money-based online games, media reports said.

Ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly appointed as head coach of a foreign franchise

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who led the national side to the World Cup final in 2003, has been appointed as the head coach of the Pretoria Capitals ahead of the upcoming SA20 League.

Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from cricket

Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who will be remembered as one of the finest players to represent India in the longest format of the game after Rahul Dravid, announced his retirement on Sunday.

Lionel Messi's visit to India is now confirmed: Argentina to play friendly in November

The Argentine Football Association on Friday confirmed that the national side, featuring Lionel Messi, will play an international friendly in Kerala in November.

Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill vice-captain

Mumbai/IBNS: India's T20 batting star Suryakumar Yadav has been announced as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup.

BCCI mourns demise of Olympic bronze medallist Vece Paes

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its grief at the passing of former Indian Olympian and renowned sports medicine expert, Dr. Vece Paes, who breathed his last on Thursday morning. He was 80.

Australian cricket great Bob Simpson, a former captain and coach, dies at 89

Canberra/IBNS: Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89, Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun gets engaged to Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai's granddaughter Saaniya Chandok

Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar has got engaged to prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai's granddaughter Saaniya Chandok, media reports said.

India's Asia Cup selection: Jaiswal to miss out, Gill in consideration for captaincy, says report

Mumbai/IBNS: Despite strong performance in the England Test series, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to miss out from the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, a report by Hindustan Times said.

Shubman Gill is likely to be named as India's vice captain in Asia Cup squad

Shubman Gill recently showcased his captaincy capabilities by successfully leading his side in England in the five-match Test series, and now he can get a promotion in the T20 squad.

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali arrested then granted bail over rape allegation in UK, PCB suspends him

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended young cricketer Haider Ali after he was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali arrested then granted bail over rape allegation in UK, PCB suspends him

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended young cricketer Haider Ali after he was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.

Young Pakistani cricketer arrested in UK over rape charges, later released on bail

A young Pakistani player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.

Young Pakistani cricketer arrested in UK over rape charges, later released on bail

A young Pakistani player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.