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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the franchises that Deepak Hooda has not been cleared to bowl in the IPL and remains in the suspect category, as was the case in the previous edition of the tournament. This information has been passed on to the ten franchises ahead of the mini-auction, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the organising body has conveyed this message to the franchises as Hooda has been listed in the auction as an ‘all-rounder’. If Hooda is reported for a dubious…

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has declared himself hundred per cent fit amid doubts over his inclusion ahead of the third Ashes Test, which begins on December 13. On Wednesday, Khawaja was included in Australia’s 15-men squad for the Adelaide Test. Having started the series as a first-choice opener, the 38-year-old has slipped down the pecking order, particularly due to the performances of the makeshift opening pair of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald. Across three innings so far, the two left-handed batters have put together partnerships of 77, 37 and 57. For the first time since suffering back spasms that ruled…

Former Australian opener David Warner has predicted that Usman Khawaja will open the batting, with Travis Head slotting back into the middle order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, starting on December 14. Australia have named their squad for the Adelaide Test. Khawaja, who did not play the second Test, has retained his place in the squad despite concerns over his form and fitness. The veteran left-handed batter played the first Test but did not open due to back spasms. Head, opening in Khawaja’s place, smashed a hundred in Perth. In Brisbane, the selectors stuck with the opening pair…

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacted to becoming the most searched sports personality in India in 2025, surpassing Virat Kohli, by saying that while it makes him happy, his focus remains on playing good cricket. Sooryavanshi once again put the world on notice by smashing another breathtaking hundred — 171 off 95 balls for India against the UAE in the first match of the U19 Men’s Asia Cup 2025. His innings was laced with nine boundaries and 14 sixes. India posted 433, with Sooryavanshi being the top scorer. His knock now stands as the second-highest by an Indian in youth…

Veteran South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj has been appointed captain of the Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming SA20 season, the franchise confirmed on Friday (December 12). Having led the Durban Super Giants last season, Maharaj replaces Rilee Rossouw, who will play for the Joburg Super Kings, as skipper of the Capitals. In the auction that took place earlier this year, the 35-year-old was one of the Capitals’ major signings. Dewald Brevis was the franchise’s most expensive acquisition, brought in for R16.5 million — half of their total purse of R32.5 million. On Maharaj’s appointment as captain, the Capitals said in…

The Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) launches its fifth season on 15th December in Goa, reaffirming its role as India’s premier U-21 competitive football platform. With over 260 matches played among 54 teams and over 1,800 players competing across nine talent hotbeds, the league continues to fuel India’s footballing pipeline. Naushad Moosa, Technical Director and Reserves Team Head Coach, NorthEast United FC Reserves said, “RFDL has become the bridge between youth football and the professional level. For many players, these minutes are their first real taste of a competitive environment that mirrors senior expectations, travel, pressure, consistency, and accountability. For…

Rajasthan’s Kartik Sharma has been ruled out of the Super League stage of this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to a finger injury. The wicketkeeper-batter has made headlines with his sensational power-hitting and is likely to fetch big money in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. His ability to keep wicket and finish games late could make him a prized asset. Kartik has scored 133 runs in five matches at a strike rate of over 160. Due to the injury, he missed the last two group league fixtures, and Rajasthan coach Anshu Jain confirmed on Thursday that the 19-year-old will…

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are set to turn out for Delhi in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) confirmed on Thursday, December 11. When Kohli walks out in the Delhi jersey in India’s premier 50-over competition, it will mark his first appearance in the tournament in 15 years. Pant will also play in the tournament for the first time since 2019. “The selectors have finalised the list of probables for the Delhi Senior Men’s Team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy (Domestic Season 2025–26). The list of probables includes the players selected for…

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke is against the idea of Usman Khawaja returning to the Australian playing XI, which he believes could be a possibility for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting on 17 December. Recently, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted that Khawaja could retain his place at the top after missing the second Test in Brisbane. “I think the selectors will pick him [Usman Khawaja]. I think he’ll be back at the top of the order. I don’t know if I would make a change, to be honest. I think I’ve said before, normally with senior players…

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey supported England’s decision to take a short trip to Noosa for a beach holiday ahead of the third Ashes Test, despite being 0–2 down in the five-match series. With a ten-day gap between the second and third Tests, the England contingent opted to take some time off and head to the beach — a move that has been mocked by the Australian media. While England have been criticised for relaxing with another series defeat down under seemingly on the horizon, Carey backed the tourists’ decision to shift the focus away from cricket during the long gap…