South Africa played their first Test in 1889 and were a leading side until the apartheid-era ban cut them off from international cricket in 1970. They returned in 1991 and quickly became one of the strongest teams in the world.The Proteas are known for athletic fielding and a strong fast-bowling…
Sarfaraz Khan responded to his omission from India's A squad for the New Zealand series by returning to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 55 against Railways and speaking candidly about selection, motivation and his daily routine.
Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests have been received for the India-Pakistan group match at the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The Johannesburg fixture is set for October 10 at the 34,000-capacity Wanderers, while the final has attracted almost eight million applications.
Virender Sehwag made an unforgettable Test debut against South Africa in Bloemfontein on November 3, 2001, scoring 105 from 173 balls after joining Sachin Tendulkar in a rescue partnership that transformed India’s first-innings position.
Afghanistan have climbed to sixth in the latest ICC Men’s ODI team rankings, their highest-ever position in the format. The rise takes them into the top six for the first time and places them above Sri Lanka, England and the West Indies in the updated table.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says selectors will reassess Marnus Labuschagne and the squad’s age profile after a 2-1 Test series loss to South Africa. He admitted Australia underachieved but defended the broader quality of the team and pointed to batting positives from the tour.
Australia have named separate 14-player ODI and T20I squads for the home series against England, with Mitchell Marsh leading both teams. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been left out as they prepare for upcoming Test assignments.
Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in Windhoek to seal a 3-2 ODI series victory, their first bilateral men’s ODI series triumph over an ICC Full Member nation. JJ Smit and Jack Brassell shared seven wickets in the decisive fifth match.
Imran Mir smashed an unbeaten 53 from 14 balls as Afghanistan chased Australia’s 115-run target in 5.1 overs to win the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026 final by four wickets at Mong Kok. Afghanistan lifted the trophy in only their second appearance at the tournament.
On his 52nd birthday, a look back at VVS Laxman’s journey from Hyderabad to Indian cricket greatness: the iconic 281 against Australia, 8,781 Test runs, his elegant batting, major honours and his work shaping the next generation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
South Africa has selected Durban as its preferred city in a proposed bid to host the Olympic Games, according to NDTV. The move is an early step in a process that would still require national, international and financial approvals.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed their WPL 2027 squad with base-price additions including Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Jess Jonassen and Chloe Tryon. Here is the full squad and a probable XI.
Mumbai Indians’ 18-player WPL 2027 squad keeps Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr together, while six Indian players join through the auction.
