Author: Staff Reporter

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed bowled a brilliant spell that helped Pakistan dismiss South Africa for just 143 runs in the third ODI at Faisalabad on 8 November. The leg-spinner took four crucial wickets, conceding only 27 runs at an economy rate of 2.70, registering his best bowling figures in ODIs. After opting to bat first, South Africa started well as Lhuan-dre Pretorius (39) and Quinton de Kock (53) added 72 runs for the opening partnership. Both openers looked set and comfortable, but once Salman Ali Agha dismissed Pretorius, the course of the game changed. Abrar then dismissed debutant Rubin Hermann…

India’s young batting star Abhishek Sharma has achieved another major milestone, becoming the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals in terms of balls faced. The left-handed opener reached the landmark during the fifth T20I against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on November 8. Abhishek reached 1,000 T20I runs in just 528 balls, breaking the previous record held by his captain Suryakumar Yadav, who took 573 deliveries. The top five list also includes Phil Salt (599), Glenn Maxwell (604), and Andre Russell and Finn Allen (609 each). His explosive stroke play and consistency have made him one…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry believes the return of cricket to the Olympics at the Los Angeles 2028 Games will bring Indian fans closer to the Olympic movement. Cricket will be played in the T20 format, marking a historic moment for the sport and expected to boost the Olympic movement’s popularity in India — a nation deeply passionate about cricket. Speaking in a recorded message during the CNBC TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Coventry said, “With cricket returning to the Olympic programme at Los Angeles 2028, the connection will only grow stronger, bringing the magic of the Games…

Rishabh Pant retired hurt during the ongoing second unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. On day three (November 8), Pant, who is captaining India A, was struck three times by pacer Tshepo Moreki. The first blow came when Pant attempted a reverse sweep off a fast bowler in typical style, and the ball hit his head. The second delivery struck his elbow, and the third hit him in the abdomen. After the third impact, Pant appeared uncomfortable and soon left the field, with Dhruv Jurel coming in…

Dinesh Karthik’s Team India have been knocked out of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament after a surprise 27-run loss against Kuwait in their final Pool C clash. The defeat ended India’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals, with Kuwait and Pakistan advancing from the group. India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Things started well as Stuart Binny and Abhimanyu Mithun picked two early wickets, reducing Kuwait to 12/2. Shahbaz Nadeem and Dinesh Karthik also chipped in with one wicket each, and after four overs, Kuwait were struggling at 51/4. However, the match turned dramatically in the final two…

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the Ashes series is a much bigger event than a bilateral series between India and Australia. Vaughan shared his views on X (formerly Twitter), saying the build-up for the upcoming Ashes, starting November 21, has been “absolutely huge.” Vaughan wrote in a tweet: “No question the India v Aussie series of late down under have been more competitive .. but don’t tell they are bigger than an Ashes .. the build up down in Oz for this Ashes is absolutely huge .. you don’t that for an IND v Oz series.” The rivalry between…

Afghanistan will play a three-match T20I series against the West Indies in the United Arab Emirates from 19 to 22 January 2026, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Friday. The series will help both teams prepare for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. “Competing against the West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalise their line-up and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega event in India and Sri Lanka,” said ACB CEO Naseeb Khan while confirming the schedule of the series.…

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to join Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) once again for the upcoming SA20 season. He will replace Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam, who became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to be selected for the South African T20 league. Williamson’s addition is expected to strengthen the team’s batting line-up as they look to bounce back from a difficult last season. On November 2, he announced his retirement from the T20I format but continues to play T20 cricket around the world. According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, Taijul was bought by DSG for R500,000 (around USD 28,800)…

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has opened up about the heartbreaking semi-final defeat against India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai, admitting that the loss “will hurt for a little while.” Speaking on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast with Brad Haddin, Healy reflected on how Australia fell short despite playing “really incredible cricket” throughout the tournament. “Look, I’ve been better. I won’t lie to you. But at the same time, it is what it is. End of the day that, after seven weeks of a big long tour, we played some really really incredible cricket but…

Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar praised Shivam Dube for his brilliant performance in the absence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya during the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Hardik was ruled out of the tour due to a left quadriceps injury he suffered during the Asia Cup 2025, and Nayar highlighted that Dube’s versatility has made him an important player for India in the T20Is. Speaking on the post-match show of JioStar Cricket Live after India’s 48-run win in the fourth T20I at Carrara, Nayar said, “We always say that Hardik Pandya is the kind of all-rounder that India requires. But…