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NZ vs WI 1st Test Live Score: New Zealand end Day 1 on 231/9 as bowlers star for the West Indies

It was a stop-start day initially due to rain in Christchurch at Hagley Oval. Kane Williamson's half-century helped the Kiwis recover from the wobbly start, but the four-pronged pace attack of the West Indies utilised the helpful conditions to have the hosts nine down at the end of first day's play.

Ashes: Usman Khawaja faces race against time to be fit for home Test at Gabba

Usman Khawaja didn’t bat in the second innings in the Ashes opener in Perth with a back spasm, due to which he struggled throughout the Test. If Khawaja is doubtful for the second game in Brisbane, Travis Head, who replaced him at the top, might be required to do the job again for Australia.

Andre Russell's illustrious IPL career in a nutshell

Former West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 player auction. While he will continue to be part of KKR, he won't play in the IPL. Here's a look at his record in the cash-rich league-

Kohli shatters all-time international record after Ranchi heroics; leaves Sachin, Kallis behind

Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century and 83rd overall as he resumed from where he finished off in Australia in Sydney, as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi. Kohli's century helped India get to 349, which was eventually enough.

'Nothing to do with cricket anymore, it's the way I live': Kohli on his stupendous physical fitness

Virat Kohli, who confirmed that it will just be the ODI format that he will continue to represent India in, reiterated that he is irreplaceable at the moment, smashing a magnificent 135 off just 120 balls to set up the hosts' 17-run win against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

India, SA script fixture history in Ranchi after Proteas nearly pull off 350-run chase in 1st ODI

South Africa nearly pulled off the unthinkable in the first ODI in Ranchi after the middle order and lower middle order chipped in, with Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch shining through. However, 349 eventually proved to be just enough for India to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

7 Indian stars with worse average and strike rate than Faf du Plessis in IPL

Abhishek Sharma smacks 32-ball century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, equals Rohit's elite T20 record

Abhishek Sharma slammed a 52-ball 148 as Punjab obliterated Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash in Hyderabad on Sunday, while leading his domestic side. Punjab became only the fifth team in T20 to post a total in excess of 300.

IND vs SA 1st ODI: India's rotten luck with toss continues as SA opt to field; no Pant for hosts

South Africa extended India's ODI toss-losing streak to 19 as Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field in the first of the three matches in Ranchi on Sunday. KL Rahul returned to the leadership role for India after almost two years, while Temba Bavuma rested for the Proteas for the opener.

IND vs SA 1st ODI Highlights: India seal thrilling win in final over, Bosch's effort goes in vain

IND vs SA 1st ODI Live Cricket Score: India defeated South Africa by 17 runs at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. Virat Kohli's century propelled the hosts to a total of 349 runs on the board. South Africa batters looked in good touch, but couldn't take the team home.

Russell announces IPL retirement before 2026 auction, set to stay loyal to KKR in a coaching role

One of the greats of the IPL and a bona fide T20 superstar, Andre Russell, has hung up his boots from the IPL. Russell, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders for the last 12 years of the IPL, decided to call it a day after being released ahead of the 2026 edition to stay loyal to the franchise.

'Always thought I'll finish in yellow': Du Plessis reacts to CSK's tribute after IPL auction pullout

Faf du Plessis chose not to register for the IPL 2026 auction while pursuing an opportunity to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as his career in the Indian T20 League seems to be all but over. Du Plessis finished his IPL career with the Delhi Capitals, having played nine games in IPL 2025.

KL Rahul hints at inclusion of ‘top-class’ Ruturaj Gaikwad during South Africa ODI series

Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who last played an ODI almost two years ago, earned a recall to the side on the back of consistent run in the 50-over format for India A against South Africa A. Captain for the series, KL Rahul, hinted that Gaikwad might not be too far from making the side.

Top high-profile players to go unsold at WPL 2026 auction feat. Healy, Alana King

As many as 67 players found a home at the WPL 2026 mega auction, while a few big names weren't looked at as the five teams assembled their squads for a period of two years. Here's a look at a few prominent players, who went unsold at the auction on Thursday in New Delhi-

Shikha Pandey, last played for India in Feb 2023, becomes third-most expensive player at WPL auction

Veteran Indian pacer Shikha Pandey was the third most expensive player at the WPL 2026 auction, despite not having played international cricket for close to three years. Pandey has been the most successful Indian bowler at the WPL, having taken 30 wickets across three seasons for the Delhi Capitals.

WPL 2026 auction: Three-time WPL finalist captain Meg Lanning joins UPW after DC lose bidding war

Meg Lanning, after leading the Delhi Capitals to three finals in the Women's Premier League, will be turning up for the UP Warriorz from the 2026 edition onwards. UP Warriorz came into the auction with the biggest purse among the five teams, INR 14.5 crore, having retained just one player.

WPL 2026 to kick off on January 9, entire tournament to take place at just two venues

The Women's Premier League (WPL) chairman, Jayesh George, confirmed the dates for the upcoming fourth edition of the tournament, with the competition shifting to the January-February window, due to Indian women's team's Australia tour and the men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

'No shying away that we didn't play well': Rishabh Pant apologises to fans after SA whitewash

Indian stand-in captain Rishabh Pant issued a statement a day after the hosts 0-2 series defeat against South Africa, having lost the second game in Guwahati by 408 runs. This was India's second whitewash at home in the last three series, having lost to New Zealand 0-3 last year.

Report Card of Indian players after 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa

Sensational Simon Harmer scripts Test history for a South African bowler in India, surpasses Steyn

Simon Harmer, the Player of the Series, was the star of South Africa's three wins in four matches in the sub-continent, including two each in India and Pakistan, scripted a historic record for a Proteas bowler as the Test champions swept India 2-0, following a massive 408-run win in Guwahati.