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In a moment of magic from South Africa‘s left-arm spinner, Nonkululeko Mlaba claimed the crucial wicket of Harleen Deol during the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Deol, who had been looking solid at the crease, was dismissed in an unusual but captivating fashion as Mlaba delivered a perfectly flighted ball that drifted and spun away, catching …

India‘s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, has officially etched her name into the history books of women’s cricket. During the Women’s World Cup 2025 match against South Africa, the left-handed batter surpassed Australian great Belinda Clark‘s long-standing tally. The historic breaking of a 28-year-old benchmark by Smriti Mandhana Mandhana has now set the record for the most One Day International runs scored …

South Africa‘s young fast bowling sensation, Kwena Maphaka, has been ruled out of the entire white-ball leg of the upcoming tour against Pakistan and the one-off T20I against Namibia. The setback stems from a hamstring strain sustained during a recent domestic fixture, sidelining the 19-year-old for four weeks. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has swiftly announced replacements for the pace unit, …

The Canada Super 60 2025 has launched as a thrilling new T10-format cricket festival, showcasing international stars and domestic talent in a high-speed, action-packed tournament. Played entirely indoors at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, this event signals a major milestone in the evolution of North American cricket. Canada Super 60: Format and Teams The 2025 edition features six men’s teams – …

India’s recent squad announcement for the ODI series against Australia has sparked widespread discussion, particularly surrounding the absence of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Despite being fit and available, Jadeja’s exclusion from the 15-member team has raised eyebrows – and Ravichandran Ashwin’s candid take has added further fuel to the debate. Ravichandran Jadeja’s omission sends a clear message, believes R Ashwin …

Karnataka have finalized their 15-member squad for the highly anticipated Ranji Trophy 2025 season, with experienced batter Mayank Agarwal appointed as captain for another term. The squad features the notable return of Karun Nair, who rejoins his home side after a successful stint with Vidarbha, further fuelling the team’s ambitions in the new season. The campaign is set to kick …

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc is officially returning to the Big Bash League (BBL) for its 14th season, reuniting with his original franchise, Sydney Sixers, after more than a decade. The announcement marks one of the most exciting developments ahead of BBL 15, as Starc rejoins the team where his T20 journey began. Mitchell Starc set to rejoin his first BBL …

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has finally addressed his omission from India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia tour, saying that his non-selection was purely the decision of the selectors, coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. The veteran fast bowler, who last featured in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, clarified that his fitness is not an issue and …

Afghanistan began their home series in style with a clinical five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2025 series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chasing a target of 222, the hosts displayed composure and depth in their batting to cross the finish line with 17 balls to spare. Bangladesh post …

West Indies legend Brian Lara lauded Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, praising his determination to represent India in the Test arena despite being one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket. Lara spoke highly of the youngster during an interaction with the media at the CEAT Cricket Ratings event in Mumbai on Tuesday, reflecting on his time mentoring Abhishek …