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Kris Srikkanth has urged Sanju Samson to convert his starts to big scores to maintain his spot. (CREIMAS)

‘If you do that, you can’t be removed’: Former India captain’s advice for Sanju Samson after making T20 World Cup cut

December 22, 2025 09:48 IST

After missing out on seven successive games that India had played since the Australia tour, Samson made his opportunity count in Ahmedabad on Friday, a day before India unveiled their T20 World Cup 2026 15-member squad.

ICC WTC Points Table: New Zealand have rose to second spot after beating West Indies 2-0. (AP Photo)

ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27 update: New Zealand rise to 2nd spot behind Australia after West Indies mauling

December 22, 2025 09:28 IST

ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Points Table After NZ vs WI 3rd Test Match: New Zealand thrashed West Indies by 323 runs to win the series 2-0 and move up to second place in the WTC standings.

Devon Conway and Tom Latham pile on the runs as New Zealand sets the West Indies 462 to win the 3rd test

December 22, 2025 00:14 IST

Latham made the declaration at drinks in the third session with New Zealand leading by 461 runs. New Zealand earlier had bowled out the West Indies for 420 in reply to its of 575-8, a first innings lead of 155.

India vs Sri Lanka: Jemimah Rodrigues puts on an offside masterclass as India return to action with a comfortable win in first T20I

December 22, 2025 09:52 IST

Of the 10 fours Jemimah Rodrigues hit, nine were on the offside, all between third-man region and cover.

Indian opener Rohit Sharma during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Felt like I didn’t want to play this sport anymore’: Rohit Sharma reveals feelings right after 2023 ODI World Cup final heartbreak vs Australia

December 22, 2025 16:45 IST

Rohit, who has retired from T20Is and Tests and was removed from ODI captaincy earlier this year, continues to play the 50-over format and would like to end his career with one final attempt at the 2027 World Cup.

‘Don’t know why we are dropping catches’: Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s missed chances while fielding vs Sri Lanka

December 21, 2025 23:07 IST

India's fielding left a lot to be desired as they dropped as many as 4 catches against the Lankans which was a point of concern for skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

‘Aussies are laughing’: Michael Vaughan expresses disappointment after England fail to reclaim Ashes

December 21, 2025 22:34 IST

England's dream of reclaiming the Ashes went up in smoke on Sunday when the Aussies defeated them in the 3rd Test at Adelaide and took a 3-0 lead in the 5-match series.

Hardik Pandya Rinku Singh combo India T20 World Cup squad

T20 World Cup team: Why Rinku Singh-Hardik Pandya finisher combo will further liberate India’s aggressive batters

December 22, 2025 09:52 IST

Having Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh in the same playing XI will have a knock on effect on batsmen batting ahead of them as they will play more aggressively when high-quality players exist down the order

Travis Head leads Ashes celebrations as Australian team dons ‘Ronball’ T-shirts after win

December 21, 2025 21:24 IST

After the triumphant Aussie team returned to the dressing room, Head handed each player a fresh white T-shirt. Across the front, in big red letters, was the word ‘Ronball’, accompanied by a cartoon of chief coach Andrew McDonald, nicknamed Ronald.

‘Being called the worst Australian team in 15 years, nice to be sitting 3-0 up’: Marnus Labuschagne takes dig at Stuart Broad’s past comments

December 21, 2025 20:32 IST

After the English went 0-3 down in the series and failed to reclaim the urn from Australia, former England pacer Stuart Broad's comment on this being the worst Aussie side since 2010-11 came back around.

‘We knew the calibre of cricketer he is’: KKR assistant coach Shane Watson opens up on buying Cameron Green in auction

December 21, 2025 19:18 IST

he 2024 champions snapped up Green in the IPL auction earlier this week for a whopping Rs 25.2 crore, staving off competition from Chennai Super Kings as well as Rajasthan Royals.

Ben Stokes willing to continue as England captain despite Ashes debacle

December 21, 2025 18:53 IST

Stokes has made every attempt to lead his team with bat, ball and in the field. He is such a big part of the England dressing room that it would be a difficult task for someone else to take charge with the all-rounder in the team.

Sameer Minhas’ record 172 powers Pakistan to dominant win over India in Under-19 Asia Cup final

December 21, 2025 18:06 IST

The Farhan Yousaf-led side produced a near-flawless performance to outplay India by 191 runs and lift the Under-19 Asia Cup title at Dubai’s ICC academy ground.

World Test Championship 2025 to 2027 Points Table WTC

Updated ICC WTC 2025-2027 Points Table: World Test Championship Standings after Australia beat England by 82 runs in Adelaide Test

December 21, 2025 19:21 IST

World Test Championship 2025 to 2027 Points Table After Australia vs England 3rd Ashes Test Match: Australia remain on top with 100.00 PCT while England remain seventh with PCT of 27.08.

‘I doubt I’ll be playing Melbourne’: Pat Cummins on playing 4th Test after Australia retain Ashes with 2 matches in hand

December 21, 2025 17:24 IST

Ahead of the series, England were termed heavy favourites by English media and experts due to Australia severely hampered by injury with Cummins and Josh Hazlewood unable to take part in the first 2 matches.

‘They’ve embraced ‘entertainment’ over ‘results’ already’: Aakash Chopra takes dig at England fans after Ben Stokes and Co go 0-3 down in Ashes

December 21, 2025 17:23 IST

Australia retained the Ashes after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt England's defiant comeback in a tense fifth-day finish to the third cricket test.

Why does Atul Wassan prefer Rinku Singh to Shubman Gill?

December 21, 2025 16:38 IST

"I think the guy is back from the wilderness, and I don't know what's been transpiring in the West Indies since he was dumped," said Wassan on Ishan Kishan

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I: Jemimah Rodrigues’ superb 69* guides India to 8-wicket win in Vizag

December 22, 2025 00:37 IST

IND-W vs SL-W, India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I Today Match: Sri Lanka were asked to bat first at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Sri Lanka reached 121/6 in their allotted 20 overs, which India overhauled in just 14.4 overs.

‘I was confident we had it right but obviously we didn’t’: Brendon McCullum admits mistakes after Ashes debacle

December 21, 2025 16:19 IST

Calling Australia ‘as precise as a team as I have seen in the last few years,” England coach says pressure from the hosts led to ‘blurred; decision-making

Geoffrey Boycott slams McCullum-Stokes regime: ‘Hubris has taken over from common sense, and that cannot be allowed to carry on’

December 21, 2025 13:33 IST

"Our players are disrespectful to past great England cricketers and their helpful views," said Boycott

R Ashwin on Ishan Kishan: ‘He has given cricket the respect it deserves…’

December 21, 2025 11:08 IST

Jharkhand has won the SMAT trophy. Ishan in the tournament scored 517 runs from 10 innings at an average of 57.44 and a strike rate of 197.32

Australia win Ashes in 11 days: ‘They’ve outdone us on a much higher level…,’ says Ben Stokes

December 21, 2025 10:16 IST

"We’ve got two more games. We’ve got so much to play for. We’re not going to roll over and let this series drift," said Stokes

India U19 vs Pakistan U19, Asia Cup 2025 Final: IND lose final to PAK by 191 runs

December 22, 2025 00:39 IST

IND U19 vs PAK U19, India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup 2025 Today Final Match: When top scorer Sameer Minhas' stint in the middle ended for 172 runs, Pakistan went from 302/3 to 327/8, losing five wickets for 25 runs

India vs Sri Lanka, Women’s T20 series: After clinching 50-over crown, Harmanpreet & Co begin journey towards another world title next year

December 21, 2025 00:26 IST

Five-match series against neighbours is the first step towards mega event in UK in six months' time

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I Live Cricket Streaming: Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Women’s First T20I Match Live Telecast & Stream?

December 20, 2025 22:30 IST

India Women (IND-W) vs Sri Lanka (SL-W) 1st T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming: The Indian Express provides all the live streaming and live telecast details for India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.