The Brisbane Heat return to the Gabba on December 27 for a Saturday night showdown against the Adelaide Strikers. Both teams find themselves in the bottom half of the table early in BBL|15, making this a pivotal “momentum” game. The Heat are coming off a disappointing loss to the Sydney Thunder, while the Strikers are looking to bounce back after …
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Abhinav Mukund reveals his best Test playing XI for 2025; names Temba Bavuma as captain
As 2025 draws to a close, former Indian cricketer and commentator Abhinav Mukund has revealed his ‘Best Test XI’ for the year. Mukund’s selection highlights the standout performers from major series like the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the ongoing Ashes, while making the bold choice of South African skipper Temba Bavuma to lead the side. Abhinav Mukund’s Test XI of 2025 …
Read More »Michael Hussey provides his predictions for the BBL|15 playoff contenders
As the Big Bash League (BBL|15) season gains momentum, cricket legend Michael Hussey has sparked debate among fans with his latest predictions for the tournament’s top four. His insights come at a pivotal moment when the standings are beginning to take a definitive shape, revealing which squads possess the depth required for a deep run in the playoffs. Big Bash …
Read More »Renuka Thakur and Shafali Verma power India to unassailable 3-0 series lead with eight wicket win over Sri Lanka in third T20I
India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …
Read More »Scott Boland reveals the toughest batter he has bowled to and favourite Test wicket
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland, who emerged as one of the chief architects of India’s downfall during the most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking ahead of the high-profile Boxing Day Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Boland reflected on the batter who …
Read More »WATCH: President Droupadi Murmu honours cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Bal Puraskar
India‘s cricket landscape gained a shining beacon as 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25, 2025, during the Veer Baal Diwas celebrations. Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu The left-handed opener from Bihar, born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur village of Samastipur …
Read More »SA20 unveils elite match officials panel for the 2025-26 season
SA20 have officially announced their lineup of match officials for the upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring a high-caliber mix of international veterans and rising stars. The selection underscores the league’s commitment to world-class officiating as they prepare for another exciting season of the popular tournament. Global experience leads the way The contingent is headlined by ICC Elite Panel Umpires Allahudien Paleker …
Read More »WATCH: Fan reacts angrily after Hardik Pandya declines selfie request at an event
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya demonstrated remarkable restraint during a tense encounter with fans outside a Mumbai restaurant on Christmas Eve. After enjoying a celebratory dinner with girlfriend Maheika Sharma, Pandya politely assisted her into their car while accommodating selfie requests from several enthusiastic supporters. Fan expresses frustration at Hardik Pandya for not accepting selfie request As the crowd thickened, one …
Read More »Sam Harper’s explosive ton powers Melbourne Stars to a dominant win over Sydney Sixers in BBL|15
In the electrifying 11th match of BBL|15 on December 26, 2025, at Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne Stars crushed Sydney Sixers by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare, chasing down 145 in just 17.3 overs. Stars captain Marcus Stoinis opted to field first, setting the tone for a clinical performance that propelled the table-toppers to their third straight win. Sam …
Read More »SA20 2026 Squads: Players list and captains of all six teams
The SA20 2025-26 season marks the fourth edition of South Africa‘s premier T20 league, and it promises another high-octane summer of franchise cricket. Scheduled to run from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, the tournament will once again feature six franchises, all backed by IPL parent groups, competing in a double round-robin format followed by the playoffs. This season …
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