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Australia have confirmed their openers for the T20 World Cup 2026. (AP)

Australia confirm openers for T20 World Cup 2026 ahead of South Africa series

August 9, 2025 10:09 IST

While Australia have a wide range of power-hitting floaters to choose from, captain Mitchell Marsh all but confirmed the openers for the next edition of the T20 World Cup that is only six months away.

From India's stunning Oval win to Rishabh Pant's gymnastics and a fervent plea to Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, the England tour has been one of great memories. (AP/Sandeep Dwivedi)

India vs England Tour diary: From Rishabh Pant’s ‘rolly-polly sweep’ and Shubman Gill’s silky hundreds to memorable cafes and bus rides – much to bring joy during an enthralling seriesSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 08:25 IST

India tour of England: Several things go missing -- a cat, a key, a tooth -- but a kindhearted Polish cafe owner, a bus driver and Indian cricketers kept thrill going

Pant has his eyes hawkishly over the ball, the contact point is almost always precise, the weight imparted to the short is ounce-perfect and he is serenely still when his bat makes contact with the ball.

Decoding Rishabh Pant’s audacious falling shots, which have caught Sachin Tendulkar’s imaginationSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 23:19 IST

“The sweep shot that he played, he likes to get under the ball to scoop it with some elevation,” Sachin Tendulkar said about Rishabh Pant's falling shots. “People think he has fallen, but it is intentional so that he can get under the ball."

Gambhir had earlier led India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy. (AP Photo)

Gautam Gambhir’s success in England leaves his 2011 World Cup-winning former coach ‘delighted and pleased’

August 8, 2025 21:44 IST

The 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy marks a bit of a turnaround for Gautam Gambhir as head coach as the series came after India won the 2025 Champions Trophy as well.

Jason Sangha – from losing state contract to being in contention for spot in Aussie team for The AshesSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 20:25 IST

Batsman of Indian origin, who helped South Australia win Sheffield Shield, is in India with the development squad and could feature in the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy series

India's Rishabh Pant reacts as he leaves the field after losing his wicket on day four of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo)

Rishabh Pant shows in England there is more to his method than just madness, mixes daring unorthodoxy with defensive soliditySubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 20:01 IST

The flair never left, but in his prolific outing in England, Rishabh Pant exhibited the orthodox defensive foundations that make the attacking game function as exceptionally as it does.

‘At least let us land Glenn’: Stuart Broad’s funny reaction to McGrath’s 5-0 Ashes prediction

August 8, 2025 19:24 IST

Glenn McGrath's predicted that Pat Cummins and Co to walk away with a 5-0 win in the Ashes vs England.

Kohli and Rohit have both retired from T20Is and Tests, thus making the ODI format the only one in which they are still active in international cricket. (BCCI Photo)

Virat Kohli back in training, thanks Gujarat Titans assistant coach for ‘helping out with the hit’ amid retirement speculation

August 9, 2025 16:05 IST

Kohli can be seen posing with Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Naeem Amin in a training facility in the photo that he posted.

‘That young boy has grown into a man’: Dinesh Karthik lauds KL Rahul for successful ENG series

August 8, 2025 17:39 IST

Rahul ended the recently concluded series against England with 532 runs in 5 Tests.

In case Ashwin joins another franchise, there is room for conflict of interest and given the complexities involved it would be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks.

R Ashwin and Chennai Super Kings could part ways ahead of the next IPL season, within a year after homecomingSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 16:56 IST

Ashwin's role with CSK’s High Performance Centre and Super Kings Academy, however, could make things complicated.

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh were named in the Australia U19 squad for the upcoming series against India.

Australia name 2 Indian-origin boys, Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh, in U19 men’s squad for series against India U19

August 10, 2025 09:15 IST

The upcoming U19 series against India is part of Cricket Australia’s long-term player development strategy. It forms part of the preparation for a two-year-long ICC U19 World Cup cycle, with the tournament scheduled for January 2026.

IPL trades and transfers: Take a look at the biggest player movements in history. (BCCI)

IPL player trade and transfer: Full list of biggest deals in Indian Premier League history

August 8, 2025 15:50 IST

IPL Trades and Transfers: From Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul to Zaheer Khan and Shikhar Dhawan, here is a look at all the major IPL transfers and trade deals that have occurred in Indian Premier League history.

Michael Vaughan on why Ollie Pope is not a good captain

Michael Vaughan explains why Ollie Pope is a brilliant vice-captain but not a captain, says he can’t have him walk in as skipper in Ashes if Ben Stokes can’t play

August 9, 2025 17:27 IST

Pope was named captain in the 5th and final Test match of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after Stokes had to pull out due to injury.

Glenn McGrath tips Australia to thrash England 5-0 in Ashes 2025: ‘It’d be interesting to see if they can win a Test’

August 8, 2025 15:01 IST

Australia won 4-0 when England last toured the country in 2021-22 and Pat Cummins' side have only lost two of their past 15 Tests at home, winning 11 and drawing two.

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: The WI vs PAK match will be played in Trinidad. (AP)

WI vs PAK 1st ODI: Where to Watch West Indies vs Pakistan Match telecast?

August 11, 2025 10:04 IST

Here is how you can watch the first WI vs PAK ODI match slated to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium today.

Aakash Chopra believes Sanju Samson could be linked to a move to his former franchise. (BCCI)

Sanju Samson IPL trade: Aakash Chopra determines the ‘most desperate’ team that could rope in Rajasthan Royals captain

August 8, 2025 11:28 IST

While Sanju Samson has been linked with a switch to the Chennai Super Kings in this period, former India opener Aakash Chopra opined that there was a more desperate team than the five-time champions to rope in the Rajasthan captain's services imminently.

Duleep Trophy 2025: India stars Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan will be in action in the tournament. (PTI)

Duleep Trophy 2025: Full squads, match schedule, date and venue

August 8, 2025 10:34 IST

Duleep Trophy 2025: Here is a look at the full match schedule, squads and more details for the upcoming red-ball tournament that will mark the start of India's 2025-26 home cricket season.

Haider Ali was arrested in Manchester following a rape allegation and later released on bail. (PCB)

Pakistan batter Haider Ali arrested in Manchester following rape allegation, PCB suspends star pending investigation

August 8, 2025 09:46 IST

Haider Ali Arrested in Rape Case: While the PCB did not specify the exact nature of the arrest, the board has provisionally suspended Haider Ali for the duration of the criminal investigation into an incident that allegedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens' tour of England.

If Rajasthan refuse to release the player, then Sanju Samson will have no choice but to stay put as IPL rules bestow the power to the franchise, which has signed the player on a three-year agreement. (Sportzpics)

Sanju Samson looks to exit Rajasthan Royals; CSK ears prick upSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 19:33 IST

While Sanju Samson even met with CSK management and head coach Stephen Fleming during the Major League Cricket season in US, KKR without an India gloveman might also be interested

Indian spinner Washington Sundar in action against England. (AP)

Revelation of the England tour: How Washington Sundar ‘drifted’ to become India’s spin allrounderSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 19:32 IST

He expertly made use of this delectable art to trick England’s finest, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Harry Brook, besides the maiden hundred, to fill in the big shoes of Ravi Ashwin.

The Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is scheduled to host the World Cup opener on September 30 and one of the semifinals, is also in line to host the final if Pakistan doesn’t qualify for the title clash. (Sportzpics)

Uncertainty looms over Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting Women’s World Cup games; local authorities yet to give nodSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 19:37 IST

Board gives time till Saturday to get permission to host the opening game, league fixtures, a semifinal and potentially the final.

‘How good is it that three years ago, I couldn’t get out of bed and…’: Brendan Taylor on his return to cricket post ICC ban and drug addiction

August 7, 2025 21:07 IST

Brendan Taylor was banned by ICC in 2022 for four years for accepting a breach of anti-corruption rules

IND vs ENG | ‘I would say he’s one of the best players in the world’: Moeen Ali showers praise on KL Rahul

August 7, 2025 21:01 IST

KL Rahul was the third highest run-getter in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a total of 532 runs in five Test matches

For 50 pounds a slab, fans can own a slice of Lord’s grass

August 7, 2025 20:04 IST

It is part of the outfield of the iconic ground being relaid

ECB not keen on two-tier WTC; fears relegation and no series against India, Australia

August 7, 2025 19:41 IST

Despite the much-hyped Bazball philosophy over the last three years, England have struggled to put tangible results on the board, and the ECB is wary of falling into the lower division of a revamped Test structure, thus depriving it of their most storied rivalries.