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Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Semi-Finals Schedule: Date, Time, Venue, Live Streaming Details

November 20, 2025 14:32 IST

Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Semi-Finals: Check full schedule, match date, time, venue, India vs Pakistan & Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka fixtures, and where to watch live streaming.

Nick Knight interview: Joe Root will score big runs in Australia

November 21, 2025 10:20 IST

‘If I were a betting man… I'd put a lot of money on Root,' says former England batsman Nick Knight; Strong back-foot game, insatiable appetite to get better and absence of Josh Hazlewood for the first Test, should work in Root's favour, says Knight

‘They have the tools to win in Australia’: Michael Vaughan reveals how England can win 2025-26 Ashes series

November 20, 2025 12:43 IST

Michael Vaughan urged the visitors to do the basics right and look to win the first Ashes Test at Perth, starting on November 21, to set the tone for the rest of the series.

Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett to debut as Australia name playing XI for first Ashes Test against England

November 20, 2025 11:24 IST

This will be the first Ashes Test since 2011, when two debutants will feature in an Australian XI. Usman Khawaja, and Michal Beer debuted in the Sydney Test of the 2010-11 series.

Robin Uthappa backs Gautam Gambhir after India’s defeat to South Africa: ‘It’s not the coach who is playing’

November 20, 2025 11:15 IST

"Because it is the Indian team and there are expectations, you cannot escape the fact that this team is under transition," said Uthappa

‘Losing to South Africa’s two spinners while chasing only 120 on the third day is beyond shocking’: Balwinder Singh Sandhu

November 20, 2025 09:45 IST

"Add to that the fact that many players hardly play domestic cricket now, and you lose the toughness that only those difficult pitches teach," said Sandhu

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series Match 2 Live Streaming: When and where to watch SL vs ZIM live?

November 20, 2025 00:31 IST

Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM) T20 Tri-Series Match 2 Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the info on where and when you can watch the SL vs ZIM match live.

Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh showcases his versatility in all situations to guide Uttar Pradesh to vital first innings lead against Tamil Nadu

November 20, 2025 08:21 IST

Career-best score of 176 proves left-hander is more than just a T20 finisher and can excel in first-class cricket as well

The batter Lamabam Ajay Singh or the Manipur cricket team did not protest the decision of the umpire, even though it seemed like he had a case to make for being not out. (Representative image)

‘It’s out only in gully cricket’: Lamabam Ajay Singh given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy game

November 19, 2025 22:12 IST

Ajay had initially defended the delivery from Meghalaya's Aryan Bora, but when the ball started to make its way to the stumps, he intervened with his bat.

‘Can we get him in this week?’: Mitchell Starc’s witty remark on Pat Cummins’ availability for 2nd Ashes Test

November 19, 2025 22:01 IST

Australia will be without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for the series opener, thereby putting an enormous load on the likes of Starc and Nathan Lyon to take 20 English wickets.

‘I felt like a champion’: Sanju Samson explains feeling after donning CSK’s jersey

November 19, 2025 21:20 IST

Samson had been the face of the Rajasthan Royals for over a decade, representing the franchise across 11 seasons.

Shubman Gill ruled out of second Test versus South Africa at Guwahati, Rishabh Pant set to lead

November 20, 2025 05:36 IST

Shubman Gill sustained a neck injury while batting in the first innings of the first Test in Kolkata and neither fielded in South Africa’s second innings nor did he bat in India’s second innings during their chase of 124 runs for victory.

Tamil Nadu players in action during Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Vidarbha in Coimbatore. (PHOTO: TNCA)

Why does Tamil Nadu Ranji team struggle so much

November 19, 2025 20:31 IST

The list of woes is endless: Batsmen struggle against even a slight seam movement, fast bowlers haven’t made use of new ball, the struggle of the spinners, and a First Division system that needs serious introspection.

India vs South Africa | Early alarm, light breakfast, late lunch, ball swinging for longer: Welcome to Guwahati

November 20, 2025 18:48 IST

Already reeling from the Eden debacle, hosts will have to deal with a venue and conditions which will be as unfamiliar, if not more, for them as they will be for the Proteas.

Gautam Gambhir ‘may be having a go at the players’ with his comments on Kolkata pitch: AB de Villiers

November 19, 2025 19:25 IST

Former South Africa captain was surprised with the way the track at the Eden Gardens behaved as the Test ended in two-and-a-half days.

Stuart Broad believes Steve Smith may decide Ashes: ‘Still don’t know how to get him out’

November 19, 2025 18:57 IST

Former England pacer believes that even keeping Smith’s average to under 50 will be a big positive for the visiting side over the Aussie summer.

ICC announces schedule of U-19 World Cup 2026; Check out India’s fixtures

November 19, 2025 18:43 IST

India will open their campaign against USA on January 15, followed by matches with Bangladesh and New Zealand on January 17 and 24 respectively.

Could Rajasthan Royals offer captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja? Anil Kumble wonders

November 19, 2025 17:28 IST

Jadeja, who played for CSK for 12 seasons, is among the most experienced players in the league, having played over 250 games.

Shoaib Bashir included as England announce XII for 1st Ashes Test against Australia

November 19, 2025 16:24 IST

Shoaib Bashir’s inclusion could also be because of Nathan Lyon’s track record at the Perth Stadium, where he is the leading wicket-taker with 29 scalps.

Why did Glenn McGrath withdraw from commentary commitments on ABC for the upcoming Ashes 2025/26?

November 19, 2025 15:47 IST

"The ABC and Glenn McGrath have mutually parted ways for this Ashes," said an ABC spokesperson

R Ashwin on Shreyas Gopal: ‘A spinner matures with age they say…’

November 19, 2025 14:19 IST

Gopal went to CSK last season; however, the side opted to play with Afghanistan's Noor Ahmed as their primary wrist spinner

Shubman Gill injury update: The Indian skipper is set to travel to Guwahati but participation is not confirmed

November 19, 2025 13:22 IST

Having faced three deliveries, Gill walked off the field on Day 2 of the Test match and was later taken to a local hospital after the end of the day’s play

Sarfaraz Khan’s stunning catches, pacers power Mumbai to innings win over Puducherry to claim top spot

November 19, 2025 17:12 IST

Resuming the day on 231/6, it took the Mumbai bowlers only 8.3 overs to seal matters with a bonus point and clinch their second straight innings victory on home turf.

‘Curators from the BCCI come and take over the wickets four days before the Test match’: Sourav Ganguly on Eden pitch

November 19, 2025 10:45 IST

“It was not the greatest, I'll have to completely admit, and I think the top-order batting, the middle-order batting, you know, deserves a better cricketing surface," said Ganguly