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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has taken a firm swipe at England fast bowler Jofra Archer for engaging in a heated verbal exchange with Steve Smith during the final stages of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Speaking on Channel 7’s coverage, Ponting argued that Archer’s sudden aggression came ‘far too late’ in a contest that Australia had already …

The final and most explosive leg of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 is set to begin. Following a hard-fought Test series and a gripping ODI contest, the two cricketing powerhouses now lock horns in a five-match T20 International series. India vs South Africa T20I Series 2025 Beginning on Tuesday, December 9, in Cuttack, this series carries immense significance …

As the Men in Blue gear up to face the Proteas in the five-match T20I series starting tomorrow, December 9, at the Barabati Stadium, anticipation is at an all-time high. Fresh off a spirited 2-1 victory in the ODI leg, India transitions to the shortest format with a squad brimming with explosive talent and tactical mystery. With the T20 World …

The final weekend of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 regular season delivered a heart-stopping thriller, but the story of the day wasn’t just the one-run margin – it was the moment Ellyse Perry survived a dismissal thanks to one of cricket’s most unbelievable quirks. Sydney Sixers claim final spot after beating Adelaide Strikers in a nail-biting encounter The …

South Africa Women wrapped up the three-match T20I series with a game to spare after a commanding 65-run win over Ireland Women in the second T20I in Paarl. A composed half-century from Faye Tunnicliffe and a late-overs assault from Dane van Niekerk powered the hosts to a formidable 201 for 5, before Ireland’s chase faltered despite resistance from Orla Prendergast …

The highly anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, where 1,355 players will compete for 77 available slots across 10 franchise squads. Collectively, the franchises have a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore to build competitive teams for the upcoming season. This auction follows a period of dramatic player retention and release activity announced on November …

The unexpected end to one of India‘s most discussed celebrity relationships took a dramatic turn on Sunday, as music composer Palash Muchhal issued a heartfelt statement shortly after Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana confirmed that their wedding had been called off. What was meant to be a joyous celebration in Sangli on November 24 has now spiralled into a wave …

With the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves in a peculiar position. Having retained a strong core of players, including the likes of Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood, the team possesses a solid foundation. However, their remaining purse of just INR 16.4 crore and a tight limit of eight available slots (including two overseas) means their …

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a detailed analysis of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) auction strategy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which is defined by their need to reinforce the squad after a dismal previous season. With a sizable purse of INR 43.40 crore, the five-time champions are expected to make aggressive bids for players who …

Virat Kohli capped off a sensational return to ODI cricket by choosing his favourite innings from India’s 2-1 series win over South Africa – a series in which he struck 135, 102 and 65 not out and earned his 20th Player of the Series award in international cricket. Virat Kohli rediscovers vintage form with series-winning brilliance against South Africa The …