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  South Africa's Tazmin Brits breaks Smriti Mandhana and Lanning's world records during World Cup 2025

  October 11, 2025 11:49 IST

  Tazmin Brits is in insane form, having racked up four centuries in her last five ODIs. The South African batter shattered a couple of world records held by India's Smriti Mandhana and Australia's Meg Lanning during the Women's World Cup 2025.

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  MCC breaks silence on Muneeba Ali's run-out dismissal during IND vs PAK World Cup clash

  October 06, 2025 20:56 IST

  Muneeba Ali was run out early in the second innings during the India vs Pakistan Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The dismissal made the Pakistan camp unhappy. Meanwhile, the MCC has ended its silence on the dismissal.

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  South Africa gear up for spin-heavy challenge as they begin WTC title defence in Pakistan

  October 06, 2025 19:42 IST

  South Africa prepares for a spin-heavy Test series in Pakistan, with stand-in captain Aiden Markram confident despite missing key players like Temba Bavuma. The squad includes multiple spinners, and options like Dewald Brevis are considered to fill crucial batting roles.

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  Nita Ambani hails Indian athletes historic performance at World Para Athletics 2025

  October 06, 2025 19:36 IST

  India secured their best-ever finish at the World Para Athletics 2025 2025 after bagging 22 medals at the New Delhi Games. Meanwhile, Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani hailed the Indian athletes for their show at the Worlds.

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  Harbhajan Singh criticises release of 'Slapgate' video on Michael Clarke's podcast with Lalit Modi

  October 06, 2025 19:10 IST

  Harbhajan Singh condemned the release of the 2008 ‘slapgate’ video on Michael Clarke’s podcast, calling it unnecessary and hurtful. Sreesanth’s wife also criticised the move, calling it “disgusting” and an attempt to exploit old wounds for publicity.

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  Marnus Labuschagne slams 160 in Ashes audition in Sheffield Shield, Konstas's woeful run continues

  October 06, 2025 18:35 IST

  Australia are likely to pick their Ashes squad by the end of this month and several contenders for spots are putting their names in the mix through Sheffield Shield, including the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw and Sam Konstas.

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  What is New Zealand's casual contract that allowed contracted Williamson to miss Australia series?

  October 06, 2025 18:18 IST

  Kane Williamson was not part of New Zealand's recent T20I series against Australia despite being a casual contracted player. What is New Zealand's casual contract that saw the former skipper miss the series? Check here.

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  'Won't be surprised if he is given T20 captaincy too': Panesar on Gill's rising leadership stocks

  October 06, 2025 17:57 IST

  Shubman Gill, India's Test captain, was also made the full-time skipper in the ODIs as the 26-year-old replaced Rohit Sharma in the job for the Australia series. Former England spinner reckoned that it might not be long before Gill, who is the vice-captain in T20Is, is named the skipper there too.

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  Kwena Maphaka's injury concerns give South Africa headache ahead of India tour

  October 06, 2025 17:09 IST

  Kwena Maphaka’s hamstring injury during a domestic match has raised concerns ahead of South Africa’s busy international schedule, including tours of Pakistan and India. The young fast bowler’s fitness will be confirmed after a precautionary MRI as selectors weigh his workload.

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  Pakistan's Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during India clash in World Cup

  October 06, 2025 17:29 IST

  Sidra Amin led Pakistan's charge with the bat in the 248-run chase against India in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. Meanwhile, Amin has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the clash in Colombo.

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  Marizanne Kapp surpasses Mignon du Preez to create history for South Africa in ODIs

  October 06, 2025 16:30 IST

  Marizanne Kapp became South Africa's most-capped women's ODI player, surpassing Mignon du Preez's 154 matches during the World Cup clash vs New Zealand in Indore. Globally, she ranks 7th, with India’s Mithali Raj topping the list with 232 ODIs.

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  Only for second time in 52-year-old World Cup history, Suzie Bates registers unwanted record vs SA

  October 06, 2025 16:27 IST

  Suzie Bates' historic 350th international appearance turned out to be a horrible one after she was dismissed for a golden duck during her team's clash against South Africa at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Bates registered a major unwanted record after bagging another duck in the tournament.

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  Suzie Bates scripts women's cricket history during NZ vs SA World Cup match, Devine joins elite list

  October 06, 2025 17:07 IST

  New Zealand cricket's most experienced cricketers Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine achieved massive feat as they featured in the White Ferns' line-up in the Women's World Cup game against South Africa in Indore on Monday, October 6. Both New Zealand and South Africa lost their respective opening games.

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  Why did Hikaru Nakamura throw Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him?

  October 06, 2025 15:26 IST

  Chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was captured throwing D Gukesh's king into the crowd after defeating him at the 'Checkmate: USA vs India' event, the moment sparked major controversy as many criticised Nakamura's gesture.

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  Jannik Sinner ruled out of Shanghai Masters, suffers severe leg injury: Watch

  October 06, 2025 15:12 IST

  Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Shanghai Masters due to a severe leg injury during his match against Tallon Griekspoor. With Carlos Alcaraz also out, Novak Djokovic advanced to the round of 16 after a gritty win over Yannik Hanfmann in tough conditions.

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  'Best in the world': Nadal heaps praise on Real Madrid star following stellar goalscoring form

  October 06, 2025 14:56 IST

  Tennis legend Rafael Nadal recently came forward and heaped massive praise on ace Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe for his consistent goalscoring in the ongoing season, and also talked about the side's manager Xabi Alonso.

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  Harmanpreet Kaur surpasses Meg Lanning on elite women's ODIs list after Pakistan win in Colombo

  October 06, 2025 15:02 IST

  India registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Women's World Cup, decimating Pakistan by 88 runs in Colombo as the Women in Blue will return home for the rest of the league phase. The Sunday result helped captain Harmanpreet Kaur leapfrog Meg Lanning on the women's ODIs' winning list.

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  'We're still in conversations': Rob Walter opens up on Williamson's availability for home summer

  October 06, 2025 14:26 IST

  New Zealand's head coach Rob Walter recently came forward and talked about veteran batter Kane Williamson's availability for the national team in the build up to the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 as he is on a casual contract with the NZC.

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  How many wins will be enough for a team to confirm semi-final qualification in Women's World Cup?

  October 06, 2025 14:00 IST

  India beat Pakistan quite comprehensively to register their second consecutive win in the ongoing Women's World Cup. Australia have begun well, while England too look the part as the tournament has started heating up and it remains to be seen which four teams will make it through to the knockouts?

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  Mithali Raj, Ravi Kalpana stand are set to be unveiled during Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam

  October 06, 2025 13:58 IST

  On October 12, the Andhra Cricket Association will honour Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana by naming stadium stands after them at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, ahead of India’s ODI World Cup match against South Africa.

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  Damaging stat sums up West Indies' deteriorating performances with the bat of late in Tests

  October 06, 2025 13:50 IST

  With the Indian team registering a stellar win against the West Indies in the first test of the ongoing two-game series between the two sides, the West Indies' devastating stat has come forth, highlighting their issues with the bat.

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  Pep Guardiola sets Premier League record with Manchester City's win over Brentford, surpasses SAF

  October 06, 2025 13:09 IST

  Pep Guardiola becomes the fastest manager to register 250 wins in the Premier League. He surpassed Alex Ferguson, having reached the milestone in just 349 matches. The Spaniard achieved the feat after Manchester City's win over Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.

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  Amanda Anisimova breaks final curse in China Open after falling short in Wimbledon, US Open deciders

  October 06, 2025 12:46 IST

  American World No 4, Amanda Anisimova, broke her final curse in the China Open, winning her second WTA 1000, having fallen short in two consecutive Grand Slam finals in the Wimbledon as well as US Open. Anisimova got past Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic, 6-0, 2-6, 6-2.

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  'Will enjoy the conditions': AB de Villiers backs star India opener to do well in upcoming AUS tour

  October 06, 2025 11:49 IST

  Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers recently came forward and backed star India opener Abhishek Sharma to perform well in the upcoming T20I series against Australia down under, that will is scheduled to begin soon.

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  Ravindra Jadeja joins Root, Brook, Stokes; behind Travis Head in legendary Test list

  October 06, 2025 11:46 IST

  Raindra Jadeja holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards for India in Test cricket this decade. When it comes to international cricket, he stands joint-second with Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, among others. Travis Head tops the list.

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  How is weather forecast during 2nd IND vs WI Test, with rains flagging onset of winters in Delhi?

  October 06, 2025 11:56 IST

  This will be the first time in 17 years that a Test match in Delhi is taking place in October since 2008 as India and West Indies are scheduled to square off at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the series decider. It has been a wet week in the capital, with October flagging the onset of winters.

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  Bernard Julien, World Cup winner with the West Indies, passes away at 75

  October 06, 2025 10:40 IST

  Former West Indies all-rounder and 1975 World Cup winner Bernard Julien passed away at the age of 75. A swashbuckling all-rounder, Julien was a key figure in the West Indies' title-winning campaign in the 1975 World Cup.

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  Bangladesh maintain dominance over Afghanistan, register third T20I win to complete clean sweep

  October 06, 2025 9:44 IST

  Bangladesh registered a brilliant victory against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I of the ongoing series between the two sides. Completing a 3-0 series win, this was Bangladesh's first ever clean sweep against Afghanistan.