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  India out of quarter-finals race in Hong Kong Sixes after shock defeat to Kuwait in Pool C Match

  November 08, 2025 9:03 IST

  India's campaign in the Hong Kong Sixes was cut short by an inspired Kuwait side, which had almost beaten Pakistan and proved too good for the Men in Blue with both bat and ball in their Pool C clash. Kuwait and Pakistan advanced to the quarter-finals from Pool C.

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  IND vs AUS Brisbane weather report: Will rain spoil the fifth T20I between India and Australia?

  November 08, 2025 7:46 IST

  Australia is set to host India for the fifth T20I of the series at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane on November 8. However, the match is likely to be impacted by the rain. In case it's called off, India will seal the series by virtue of a 2-1 lead.

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  Afghanistan to host West Indies in T20I series in build-up for T20 World Cup 2026

  November 07, 2025 23:53 IST

  Afghanistan will be hosting the West Indies in a three-match T20I series in January in what will be a key dress rehearsal for both sides. The UAE will be hosting the series that begins on January 19. Meanwhile, the T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in February.

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  Novak Djokovic ends semi-final hoodoo, storms into Hellenic Championship final

  November 07, 2025 23:44 IST

  Novak Djokovic ended his semi-final drought with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Yannick Hanfmann to reach the Hellenic Championship final in Athens. The 38-year-old, chasing his 101st ATP title, will face Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda in the final.

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  Varun Chakaravarthy eyes major record in India's fifth T20I vs Australia at Gabba

  November 07, 2025 23:20 IST

  Varun Chakaravarthy aims to become the fastest Indian to 50 T20I wickets as India face Australia in the fifth T20I at The Gabba. Jasprit Bumrah, with 99 T20I wickets, is also set to become the first Indian to claim 100 wickets across all formats.

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  BCCI raises Asia Cup trophy issue in ICC meeting, panel to be formed if needed

  November 08, 2025 0:05 IST

  India are yet to receive the Asia Cup 2025 trophy despite having won the tournament more than a month back. As per a recent report, the BCCI has raised the Asia Cup trophy issue in the ICC meeting. Check the latest development here.

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  Tai Tzu Ying, former world number 1, calls time on legendary career at just 31

  November 07, 2025 23:03 IST

  Taiwan’s badminton icon Tai Tzu Ying has retired at 31 due to injuries. The former world No. 1 and 2020 Olympic silver medallist ends a stellar career with 17 BWF Tour titles, three Asian Championships crowns, and gold at the 2018 Asian Games.

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  Champions India women to face Bangladesh in first assignment after World Cup in December

  November 07, 2025 22:55 IST

  India women clinched their first-ever ICC title by winning the World Cup 2025. The Women in Blue will be next in action against Bangladesh in a white-ball series featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.

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  Sachin Tendulkar's call inspired Harmanpreet Kaur before India's historic World Cup triumph

  November 07, 2025 21:39 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar’s call inspired Harmanpreet Kaur before India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 final. His advice helped her stay composed as India beat South Africa to claim their maiden title, with Harmanpreet leading through key knocks and smart tactics.

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  Cricket to make debut at PanAm Games 2027, ICC approves increase in funds to Associate members

  November 07, 2025 21:36 IST

  Cricket has been played in the Asian Games and African Games before, but will be making its debut at the PanAm Games in 2027. The sport will also return to the Olympics after 128 years in the Los Angeles Games 2028.

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  India vs South Africa WC final smashes viewership records, equals T20 WC summit clash, betters IPL

  November 07, 2025 21:06 IST

  India women ended their ICC trophy hoodoo as they defeated South Africa in the final of the ODI World Cup 2025 to clinch their maiden silverware. The final between the two teams has set new milestones and smashed viewership records.

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  ICC expands women's ODI World Cup to 10 teams from 2029 edition

  November 07, 2025 21:08 IST

  The ICC has approved the expansion of the Women’s ODI World Cup from eight to ten teams starting in 2029, aiming to boost global participation, competitiveness, and opportunities for emerging nations in women’s cricket.

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  AIFF faces major setback as ISL tender fails to attract single bid

  November 07, 2025 20:05 IST

  AIFF’s ISL tender ended with no bidders, marking a major commercial setback. Despite multiple revisions and interest from four parties, none submitted proposals, raising concerns over Indian football’s financial future and league stability.

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  Kane Williamson returns to DSG as he replaces Taijul Islam ahead of SA20 2025-26

  November 07, 2025 19:48 IST

  Kane Williamson was the Durban Super Giants' highest run scorer in the last edition of the SA20, having scored 233 runs. He was released by the Super Giants but has now been picked as an injury replacement for Taijul Islam.

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  Not Ash Gardner or Beth Mooney! Lanning nominates 22-year-old as next Australian women's ODI captain

  November 07, 2025 19:37 IST

  Alyssa Healy confirmed after losing the Women's World Cup final that she is not going to be at another Cricket World Cup and hence, Australia might look to blood-in a new captain in the format, to give her enough time to settle into the group as the leader, with the next one four years from now.

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  IND vs AUS 5th T20I pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play?

  November 07, 2025 19:16 IST

  Australia will host India for the fifth T20I on November 8 at The Gabba in Brisbane. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side is currently leading 2-1 in the five-match series and will be hoping to pick another win and seal the series.

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  Nitish Reddy, Rinku to be included for decider? Predicting India's XI for 5th T20I against Australia

  November 07, 2025 18:28 IST

  India can't lose the five-match T20I series, having taken a 2-1 lead, and might make a few changes to their line-up for the decider at the Gabba. With the South Africa Test series set to begin next week, India might choose to rest some of its Test regulars and give the players on the bench a chance.

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  CSK resume talks with Sanju Samson over potential trade, RR wants star player in return

  November 07, 2025 17:43 IST

  CSK have resumed talks with RR for a potential Sanju Samson trade ahead of IPL 2026. RR seek a star finisher in return, possibly Ravindra Jadeja. KKR and LSG are also interested in the keeper-batter. Meanwhile, CSK confirm MS Dhoni’s participation for next season.

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  MS Dhoni to play in IPL 2026, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms

  November 07, 2025 17:58 IST

  CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will be playing in the Indian Premier League 2026. Dhoni, 44, has been among the most popular players in the Indian cash-rich league.

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  Mohsin Naqvi makes appearance for ICC Board meeting in Dubai, BCCI to raise Asia Cup issue

  November 07, 2025 23:13 IST

  The BCCI is set to raise the issue over the Asia Cup trophy in the ICC meeting in Dubai, where PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also arrived. His in-person presence in the meeting was not confirmed due to his commitments in Pakistan.

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  India win a thriller on DLS against Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes after rain plays spoilsport

  November 07, 2025 17:35 IST

  Pakistan seemed to be well on their way to chase down 87 against India in their Group C clash in the Hong Kong Sixes, but fell agonisingly short of the DLS target by just a couple of runs. Two teams out of three will qualify for the quarter-finals from each of the four groups.

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  PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars, Muhammad Irfan Khan named captain

  November 07, 2025 16:06 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Muhammad Irfan Khan as their captain for the Asia Cup Rising Stars with two more internationals in the 15-member squad. Pakistan Shaheens are placed in Group B alongside Oman, India ‘A’ and UAE.

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  Ryan Williams granted citizenship, Sunil Chhetri hands new Indian passport

  November 07, 2025 15:47 IST

  Former Australian winger Ryan Williams has gained Indian citizenship. Presented his passport by Sunil Chhetri, Williams is now eligible to play for India, boosting the team ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

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  Pratika Rawal brings end to the mystery, gets her WC winner's medal after Jay Shah's intervention

  November 07, 2025 16:24 IST

  The medal mystery had intensified, given that Pratika Rawal was no longer part of India's Women's World Cup squad, having been replaced by Shafali Verma in the side. However, Rawal finally had a medal, a well-deserved one, having played a crucial role in India getting through to the knockouts.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates Smriti Mandhana and co. after historic World Cup triumph

  November 07, 2025 15:18 IST

  After India women scripted history and won the Women's World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final, several players of the side, like Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana were felicitated by Mahrashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

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  Ash Gardner succeeds Ellyse Perry as Sydney Sixers' new captain; Molineux to miss start of WBBL 2025

  November 07, 2025 14:44 IST

  Sydney Sixers announced the change of guard at the franchise after 10 editions ahead of the new season of the Women's Big Bash League. Ellyse Perry led the franchise for 10 editions in the WBBL, but after just one finals appearance in the last six seasons, the change was imminent.

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  'Isn’t Rs 4 lakh enough?’: SC questions Shami’s ex-wife Hasin Jahan in alimony case

  November 07, 2025 14:06 IST

  The Supreme Court has issued a notice to ace India pacer Mohammed Shami and the West Bengal government after his ex-wife Hasin Jahan filed a plea seeking an increase in the alimony provided to her by the star cricketer.

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  'Don’t feel the absence': Abhishek Nayar makes massive statement on Hardik Pandya

  November 07, 2025 13:15 IST

  Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar recently came forward and made a massive statement on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and also heaped praise on Shivam Dube for putting in good performances for the Men in Blue as an all-rounder.