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Hobart Hurricanes strengthened their BBL|15 title defence with a tense four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in Perth on Friday, but celebrations were tempered by a worrying hamstring injury to star finisher Tim David. The win lifted Hobart to a 3-1 record early in the season and kept them firmly in the playoff mix, yet David’s injury threatens to become a …

The Brisbane Heat return to the Gabba on December 27 for a Saturday night showdown against the Adelaide Strikers. Both teams find themselves in the bottom half of the table early in BBL|15, making this a pivotal “momentum” game. The Heat are coming off a disappointing loss to the Sydney Thunder, while the Strikers are looking to bounce back after …

As 2025 draws to a close, former Indian cricketer and commentator Abhinav Mukund has revealed his ‘Best Test XI’ for the year. Mukund’s selection highlights the standout performers from major series like the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the ongoing Ashes, while making the bold choice of South African skipper Temba Bavuma to lead the side. Abhinav Mukund’s Test XI of 2025 …

As the Big Bash League (BBL|15) season gains momentum, cricket legend Michael Hussey has sparked debate among fans with his latest predictions for the tournament’s top four. His insights come at a pivotal moment when the standings are beginning to take a definitive shape, revealing which squads possess the depth required for a deep run in the playoffs. Big Bash …

India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland, who emerged as one of the chief architects of India’s downfall during the most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking ahead of the high-profile Boxing Day Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Boland reflected on the batter who …

India‘s cricket landscape gained a shining beacon as 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25, 2025, during the Veer Baal Diwas celebrations. Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu The left-handed opener from Bihar, born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur village of Samastipur …

SA20 have officially announced their lineup of match officials for the upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring a high-caliber mix of international veterans and rising stars. The selection underscores the league’s commitment to world-class officiating as they prepare for another exciting season of the popular tournament. Global experience leads the way The contingent is headlined by ICC Elite Panel Umpires Allahudien Paleker …

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya demonstrated remarkable restraint during a tense encounter with fans outside a Mumbai restaurant on Christmas Eve. After enjoying a celebratory dinner with girlfriend Maheika Sharma, Pandya politely assisted her into their car while accommodating selfie requests from several enthusiastic supporters. Fan expresses frustration at Hardik Pandya for not accepting selfie request As the crowd thickened, one …

Australia vs England locked horns in the 4th Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2025, with England winning the toss and bowling first. Australia managed 152 all out in 45.2 overs, skittled by England’s pace attack led by Josh Tongue‘s 5/45, before slumping to 110 in 2nd innings, visitors now trail by 38 …