Author: Staff Reporter

India captain Suryakumar Yadav once again failed with the bat, scoring just 12 runs in a run chase of 118 in the third T20I of the five-match series in Dharamsala. It was his 20th innings this year without a single fifty. Under his captaincy, the team has been doing well, but his form with the bat remains a major area of concern for the Men in Blue. When asked about his own batting form, the 35-year-old said during the post-match presentation: “The thing is, I’ve been batting beautifully in the nets. I’m trying everything that’s in my control. And when…

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya achieved a historic milestone during the third T20I against South Africa at Dharamsala. Pandya became the first pace-bowling all-rounder to complete 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals on Sunday, December 14. Hardik achieved this milestone when he dismissed South Africa batter Tristan Stubbs (9) in the seventh over of the innings. After this wicket, he became only the third Indian bowler to claim 100 or more T20I wickets. Pandya joined the elite club of Jasprit Bumrah (101) and Arshdeep Singh (107), who is one of India’s most reliable T20I bowlers. Earlier, several players achieved…

The Ayush Mhatre-led India U19 team defeated Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in their Group A match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025. Aaron George’s fighting 85, coupled with Kanishk Chouhan’s all-round brilliance, guided the Men in Blue to victory. Winning the toss, the Pakistan U19 team opted to field first. India suffered an early blow as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for just five runs. However, Mhatre and George rebuilt the innings, adding 49 runs for the second wicket. George then stitched together another significant partnership of 60 runs with wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu. Chouhan also contributed…

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan has tipped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to bid for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. Pathan believes KKR will look for a like-for-like replacement for Andre Russell, who announced his IPL retirement on November 30. Speaking about KKR’s strategy, Pathan said Green would fit perfectly into the requirements of their squad. “Cameron Green is a top-quality all-rounder, and with KKR entering the auction with a sizeable purse, they will surely target him,” he said while speaking on the TATA IPL Auction Most Wanted show. “With Andre Russell retired, Green offers a like-for-like replacement, someone who can contribute with…

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant performance helped Mumbai beat Haryana in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League match on Sunday at Ambi. Jaiswal smashed a superb century, which helped Mumbai win by four wickets. Jaiswal reached his hundred in just 48 balls. His knock included 16 boundaries and one six at a strike rate of 202.00, which left the Haryana bowlers under constant pressure. Jaiswal dominated the fast bowlers, especially Anshul Kamboj and Sumit Kumar. Samant Jakhar finally dismissed Jaiswal for 101 runs in the 18th over. Earlier, Mumbai won the toss and opted to bowl first. Haryana…

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said that, apart from making strategies, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav needs to score runs. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said: “You are the team’s captain, but a captain’s job is not just to do the toss and manage the bowlers. It’s not just about making strategy. If you bat in the top four, your primary role is to score runs. It has been many matches. If you have an average of 14 in 17 innings and the strike rate is also not very good, you don’t have a single fifty and have crossed…

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib believes that the T20 format of the game suits Afghanistan’s style of play. Dubai Capitals arranged an interaction between Indian Today and Naib where the all-rounder said: “It’s about how you prepare yourself and how you play. T20 cricket especially suits us, suits Afghanistan.” In the last T20 World Cup, Afghanistan surprised everyone by qualifying for the semi-finals, where they lost to South Africa. Naib believes that Afghanistan players featuring in different leagues across the world has made a big difference to the team. He also termed India as their “second home”. “Luckily, our players are…

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has suggested that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should bid for New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Srikkanth believes Bracewell can add balance and depth to the CSK squad. For the upcoming auction, CSK will have a purse of INR 43.40 crore, which will give them enough options to bid for players. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth explained why he feels CSK should target Bracewell. “CSK already have a gun lineup till 4 with Gaikwad, Samson, Aayush Mhatre, and Urvil Patel. So they won’t be too worried about their batting. If…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has suggested giving India’s T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill a ‘break’ and trying out ‘proven’ players. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said: “Look at how he is getting out, caught at slip, stepping out and mistiming, trying aggressive strokes like Abhishek Sharma and getting caught. He has tried everything. I think the time has come to give him a break and try players who are proven. Sanju Samson is a top-quality player; he hasn’t received enough chances. There should not be double standards. Even vice-captains have been dropped before. If it is in the team’s…

Hobart Hurricanes won their first-ever Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) title after defeating Perth Scorchers in thefinal on December 13. The Hurricanes sealed the match by eight wickets with 30 balls to spare. Perth Scorchers won the toss and decided to bat first, posting a total of 137 runs for the loss of five wickets. Openers Katie Mack (17) and Beth Mooney (33) gave a steady start, while captain Sophie Devine added an important 34 runs in the middle. Paige Scholfield chipped in with unbeaten 27 runs towards the end. Linsey Smith was the standout bowler for the Hurricanes, taking…