The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Gillespie as the interim white-ball coach for the national cricket team, taking over from Gary Kirsten, who recently resigned from the position. Gillespie, who has been serving as the head coach of the Test team, will lead the squad during the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. Kirsten's resignation comes just six months into his tenure, sparked by growing tensions with the PCB regard

In the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Pune, the Indian cricket team is grappling with a significant challenge as they attempt to salvage the match. After giving up a first-innings lead of over 100 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led side has struggled to make inroads into New Zealand's batting lineup. Washington Sundar's exceptional seven-wicket haul restricted New Zealand to 259 runs, but India's response was underwhelming as they only managed to score 156 in their first innin

The first day of the second Test between India and New Zealand was a crucial one for the home team, coming on the heels of a loss in the first Test. In a bid to maintain their impressive form, India made three key changes to their lineup, bringing in Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, and Akash Deep. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar commented on the changes, noting, "I don't see a lot of teams making three changes unless there are injury concerns. Washington Sundar's inclusion

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has expressed strong support for Mayank Yadav to be included in India's squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, particularly if seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami is unavailable. With India set to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy while aiming for a third consecutive World Test Championship final, questions loom over Shami's fitness after a prolonged absence from international cricket. Lee emphasized the significance of pace i

Rishabh Pant has made headlines by overtaking teammate Virat Kohli to claim the sixth spot in the ICC Test rankings for batters. This rise comes after Pant's impressive counter-attacking innings of 99 in the second innings of the opening Test against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Kohli, who scored a solid 70 in Bengaluru, has dropped to eighth place in the rankings. India's highest-ranked batter remains Yashasvi Jaiswal, positioned fourth. In a bit of a setback, captain Rohit Shar

In an intense opening Test of their two-match series, the Indian men's hockey team fought hard but ultimately fell to Germany in New Delhi. The match, filled with excitement and high stakes, saw German players Henrik Mertgens and captain Lukas Windfeder score key goals, leading their team to victory. Mertgens struck early, finding the back of the net in the 4th minute, giving Germany an early advantage. The momentum shifted again when Windfeder scored the second goal in the 30th

Khar Gymkhana has officially revoked the membership of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues following complaints from members about the alleged misuse of membership privileges by her father, Ivan Rodrigues. The decision was made unanimously during the Gymkhana's Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it was revealed that Ivan had been booking the Presidential Hall at discounted rates using Jemimah's membership for religious activities, violating Article 4 of the Gymkhana's by-laws.

In a significant setback for Prithvi Shaw's cricketing career, the opening batter has been excluded from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad. While the team management has not officially disclosed the reasons for his omission, reports suggest that concerns over his attitude towards fitness and discipline have led to this decision. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selection committee, which includes members such as Sanjay Patil, Ravi Thaker, and Jeetendra Thackeray, has reportedl

India A vs UAE Live Score Updates – Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 India A continues its impressive run in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, easing past UAE for their second consecutive victory. After a stellar performance against Pakistan, India A looks to build on their momentum at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Match Highlights: Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, scoring 58 runs of

On Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand, India showcased a determined fight back, ending the day at 231 for 3, largely thanks to the efforts of Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli, both of whom scored half-centuries. This comes after a challenging first innings for India, where they were bowled out for just 46 runs. New Zealand resumed the day on 180 for 3, ultimately posting a formidable total of 402, led by Rachin Ravindra's impressive century (134 runs). The Kiwis establis

The Women’s T20 World Cup will see a new champion this year as New Zealand Women defeated the 2016 champions, West Indies Women, in the semi-final match on Friday. The White Ferns will face South Africa in the final on Sunday, following South Africa's earlier victory over Australia in the first semi-final. Chasing a target of 129 runs, the West Indies were restricted to 120 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in Sharjah. The West Indies' bowling attack initially showed prom

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to make a thrilling comeback on Friday, October 18, as it opens Season 11 with an exciting match between the Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. This year’s launch event took place at Hyatt Place in Banjara Hills, featuring the League Commissioner Anupam Goswami and team captains, including Pawan Sehrawat and Pardeep Narwal. A standout moment from the launch was an exhibition match between t

In a challenging start to the first Test against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team faced a dismal defeat, getting bundled out for a mere 46 runs—marking their third lowest score in Test history. After the first Test was washed out due to rain, the second day saw India’s batting lineup crumble under overcast conditions, much to the dismay of captain Rohit Sharma. Reflecting on the disastrous decision to bat first, Rohit admitted in the post-Day 2 press conference that

In a historic shift for the Ashes series, Perth will host the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending Brisbane's nearly 40-year tradition of kicking off the Australia-England rivalry. The first Test is set to take place at Perth Stadium from November 21-25, 2025. This will be the inaugural Ashes Test at the new venue, which replaced the old WACA ground, last utilized in 2017. Following the Perth Test, the second match will be a day-night affair at Brisbane's Gabba, scheduled

India's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked significant debate around the future of the team and its leadership. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has come under fire after the team's disappointing performances against New Zealand and Australia, leading to questions about her captaincy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning to convene a meeting with head coach Amol Muzumdar and the selection committee to discuss the team's fu

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially appointed Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team ahead of the series against New Zealand, while Rohit Sharma retains his role as captain. Bumrah, recognized as one of India's most vital players, has been integrated into the leadership group, even though he has limited captaincy experience. In a press conference before the first Test, Rohit Sharma spoke highly of Bumrah’s tactical understand

In a recent press conference ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared concerning news about pacer Mohammed Shami's rehabilitation. Addressing questions from the media, Rohit indicated that Shami is unlikely to travel with the team for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia due to fitness issues. Shami has been sidelined from cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup, and despite previous optimism

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

In a stunning display of skill and determination, India's wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his maiden T20I century in the third and final T20I match against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson reached the three-digit mark in the second-fastest time for an Indian, maintaining an aggressive approach throughout his innings. As he approached his hundred, Samson refused to slow down, hitting big shots even while

Team India suffered a surprising nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on Sunday, significantly harming their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The outcome now hinges on the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will ultimately determine the fate of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. In this crucial match, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8