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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 …

In a moment that perfectly captured his renewed focus on fitness, India‘s veteran opener, Rohit Sharma, gently but firmly refused to eat the celebratory victory cake after the team sealed a decisive 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Saturday. His witty reason, caught on video, has since gone viral, leaving fans and teammates alike in splits. Rohit Sharma …

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith delivered the most explosive moment of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba on Day 4, engaging in a heated mid-pitch confrontation during Australia’s chase of 65-run target. The fiery exchange revived a rivalry that has simmered since Archer’s iconic hostile spell at Lord’s in 2019, adding fresh drama to a match Australia ultimately won by …