Author: Staff Reporter

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood had a fantastic game against India in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as he finished with figures of 3/13 in his four overs at an economy rate of 3.20. He was adjudged the Player of the Match. In the post-match presentation ceremony he said that he focused on doing the basics right on a pitch that offered assistance to the quicks. “The ball feels like it’s coming out nicely at the moment, in whatever format I’m playing,” he said. “So, not much needed to change on a wicket…

The Australian and Indian teams came together to pay homage to 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin. The young player tragically passed away on 30 October after being struck on the neck by a ball during a practice session at Ferntree Cricket Club. Ahead of the T20I at the MCG, both teams observed a moment of silence. Austin’s photo was displayed on the big screen, and his cap was placed on a plinth on the outfield. The match officials and players also wore black armbands in his memory. Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins described the loss, saying: “Ben was the classic…

India’s thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final created a huge buzz on social media. Former players and cricket legends celebrated the team’s amazing fightback which sealed their place in the final against South Africa. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89) and Jemimah Rodrigues (127*) led from the front with their brilliant knocks. On the other hand, the bowlers held their nerve under pressure to earn praise from former players. This will be India’s third appearance in a World Cup final, after 2005 and 2017. Former India pacer and captain Jhulan Goswami expressed her pride…

Former England captain Nasser Hussain is full of praise for the ex Indian captain Rohit Sharma for attaining No. 1 position in the ICC ODI Batter’s Rankings. Hussain told ICC that he was surprised after knowing that he didn’t top the batter’s chart in the ODIs before keeping in mind his illustrious career. “I can’t believe it, to be honest. I heard he [Rohit Sharma] went to number one, and my first question was-when has he been at number one before? And someone said it’s the first time. I mean, he’s been around forever; he’s got three double hundreds in…

Harmanpreet Kaur led India from the front with an 89-run knock as they reached the ICC Women’s World Cup final after defeating Australia by five wickets at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In the post-match presentation, the winning captain reflected on her side’s performance and said, “Very proud. I don’t have words to express myself. Feeling great — this time we have crossed that line we have been working towards for so many years. (On what she said to the head coach after the win) We spoke to each other and said that we’ve done this because we…

Jemimah Rodrigues produced a match-winning knock as India defeated Australia by five wickets in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. This was Australia’s first loss in the series, and it came at the hands of India. After winning the Player of the Match award, Rodrigues revealed that she found out about her batting position only five minutes before going in to bat. “Five minutes before going in, I was told I was batting at three,” Jemimah said at the post-match presentation. “It wasn’t about me; I wanted to win this match for India…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Abhishek Nayar as their head coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The announcement was made through a post on the franchise’s social media handles. The CEO of KKR, Venky Mysore, praised Nayar’s contribution to the team and said, “Abhishek has been a vital part of the Knight Riders setup since 2018, shaping our players both on and off the field. His understanding of the game and connection with the players have been key to our growth. We’re thrilled to see him take over as head coach and lead KKR…

Shreyas Iyer on Thursday shared a health update for the first time since suffering a serious injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The vice-captain of the ODI team shared a heartfelt message on social media, thanking his well-wishers for their constant support during his recovery. “I’m currently in the recovery process and getting better with every passing day. I’m deeply grateful for all the kind wishes and support I’ve received – it truly means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts,” Iyer wrote on Instagram. The injury occurred when Iyer took a brilliant running…

New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series to take an unassailable 2–0 lead in a low-scoring affair at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The hosts won the toss and opted to bowl first. The two Kiwi opening bowlers, Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes, dismissed England’s opening batters early. After that, England kept losing wickets at regular intervals, and none of the batters managed to settle in. Captain Harry Brook got a start but could not convert it into a big score, falling for 34. Jamie Overton provided some resistance in the lower order, scoring…

West Indies cricketers Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard will once again play together. This time, they will represent MI Emirates in the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE. The two power-hitters have been named as MI Emirates’ wildcard picks. Together, they have already won the Caribbean Premier League with the Trinbago Knight Riders and Major League Cricket with MI New York earlier this year. Pooran, who announced a shock retirement from international cricket at the age of 29, is one of the most sought-after players in franchise leagues around the world. The dynamic left-handed batter…