In a thrilling Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Mumbai faced Sikkim on December 24, 2025. Sikkim, electing to bat first after winning the toss, posted 236/7 in 50 overs, powered by Ashish Thapa‘s gritty 79 off 87 balls. Mumbai responded with fire, chasing down the target emphatically behind their …
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Indian domestic cricket witnessed an extraordinary chapter on Wednesday as explosive batting displays across venues turned the opening round of the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy into a record-shattering spectacle. Headlining the day was Ishan Kishan, who hammered one of the fastest centuries ever by an Indian in men’s List A cricket, underlining his destructive prowess in the 50-over format. The …
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India‘s teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi faced unsportsmanlike jeers from Pakistan fans after a crushing 191-run defeat in the Under-19 Asia Cup final on December 21, 2025, at ICC Academy Dubai. The 14-year-old opener, dismissed for a brisk 26 off 10 balls by Ali Raza, walked off amid boos and viral video clips sparking outrage online. Pakistan posted 347/8, powered …
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England captain Ben Stokes has struck a defiant tone in the face of mounting off-field scrutiny, choosing to shield his squad rather than fuel the growing drinking culture narrative. Following a controversial mid-series break in Noosa that sparked debate over professionalism, Stokes made his priorities clear ahead of the high-stakes Boxing Day Test. With England already 3-0 down and the …
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The Ashes 2025-26 intensifies with the fourth Test between Australia and England set for December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where England trails 3-0 after defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Captain Ben Stokes‘ side faces a must-win scenario to avoid a whitewash, with the MCG expected to host record crowds on a pitch curator Matt Page has …
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Former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has firmly dismissed long-standing rumours suggesting MS Dhoni hindered his international career. In a candid interview, Mishra highlighted Dhoni’s pivotal role in his breakthroughs and comebacks, crediting the former captain for consistent backing amid fierce competition from spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The veteran, who featured in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 …
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Former Pakistan captain and DP World ILT20 commentator Shoaib Malik underlined the league’s growing influence, and the increasing impact of Associate Member nations and UAE players as clear signs of cricket’s widening global footprint. Speaking about DP World ILT20’s unique squad composition rule during a media interaction, he said, “DP World ILT20 brings a lot of flair and has a …
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In a landmark decision that promises to redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for the domestic women cricketers. This historic move, approved during an Apex Council meeting on December 22, 2024, will see match fees more than double across all categories, …
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The aggressive and high-octane ‘Bazball’ era of England cricket has officially hit a wall, following a devastating 3-0 Ashes series defeat that saw Australia retain the urn in just 11 days of play. In the wake of this humiliation, legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott has emerged as the loudest voice calling for an immediate and total overhaul of the team’s …
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Former India captain Rohit Sharma lit up a Gurugram event with a sharp, humorous remark targeting England‘s dismal Ashes 2025-26 campaign against Australia. Speaking at the Masters’ Union convocation, the Mumbai batter highlighted the brutal challenge of Test cricket Down Under amid England’s 3-0 series deficit after crushing defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Australia clinched the series-retaining win by …
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