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Haris Rauf‘s three-for and Joe Clarke‘s fiery innings powered Melbourne Stars to a commanding win over Sydney Thunder. In the 14th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday, table-toppers Melbourne Stars crushed Sydney Thunder by nine wickets with 36 balls to spare, chasing down 129 in just 14 overs.​ Haris Rauf dismantles Sydney …

MCG head curator Matt Page has admitted to being in a “state of shock” following the dramatic conclusion of the Boxing Day Test, which saw England secure a four-wicket victory over Australia in just two days of play. The match, which traditionally serves as the crown jewel of the Australian summer, became a chaotic “bowlers’ paradise” that has left Cricket …

Sunrisers Eastern Cape launched their SA20 2025-26 campaign in ruthless fashion, crushing Paarl Royals by 137 runs in the third match at Boland Park, Paarl, on December 27, 2025. The defending champions produced a complete performance, setting up a massive total before dismantling the Royals for the lowest score in the tournament’s history.​ Sunrisers Eastern Cape set up a formidable …

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 is already underway, marking the 12th season of Bangladesh’s flagship T20 competition. As fans across the country and overseas tune in to the action, the organisers have confirmed the complete list of commentators and presenters leading broadcast coverage for the ongoing season. With the BPL T20 now an established part of the global calendar, …

England pulled off a stunning four-wicket victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but the result was quickly overshadowed by fierce criticism of the pitch after the match ended midway through Day 2. A total of 36 wickets fell across two days, with neither side managing an innings score of 200, prompting both …

Grace Hayden, one of cricket broadcasting’s fastest-rising faces, marked her return from ILT20 duties with a warm, festive family gathering alongside her father, Australian great Matthew Hayden. Social media quickly lit up with images of the joyful reunion, blending holiday cheer with a touch of cricketing heritage. Sports presenter Grace Hayden reunites with her father after UAE stint The pictures …

Shreyas Iyer, India‘s ODI vice-captain, has sparked optimism among fans and selectors by resuming batting practice following a severe spleen injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. Shreyas Iyer’s injury timeline and recovery milestones Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen with internal bleeding while diving for a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, leading to …

India clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on December 26, 2025, sealing the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history with this triumph, breaking Meg Lanning’s record as captain in Women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls powered India to chase down …

Virat Kohli delivered a match-defining 77-run innings for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at Bengaluru’s BCCI Centre of Excellence, anchoring the first innings and silencing doubters about his 50-over form. This fluent knock, featuring 13 fours and a six off 61 balls, propelled Delhi to a competitive total after early setbacks.​ Virat Kohli breaks Michael Bevan’s long-standing …

Mitchell Starc has etched his name in Test cricket history by claiming the best strike-rate in a calendar year among bowlers with at least 50 wickets. The Australian left-armer’s dominant 2025 performance, with 55 wickets at a staggering strike-rate of 28.3 balls per wicket, tops the elite list ahead of legends like Waqar Younis and Dale Steyn. Mitchell Starc’s record-breaking …