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Mohammad Rizwan is one of the few Pakistan players featuring for the entirety of the Big Bash League this season. The former Pakistan skipper is featuring for Melbourne Renegades but has put up a disappointing show so far for his side. Even the start of a New Year couldn't change his luck as Rizwan failed in the game against the Sydney Sixers as well, mustering only six runs at an extremely poor strike rate of 60. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/q8aAWXJ via IFTTT

The 8th match of the ongoing SA20 season was played between Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town on Wednesday (December 31). The game witnessed some crazy hitting as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford of the Capitals went berserk in the death overs to propel the team's total to 220 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/o2puWsg via IFTTT

Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry is set to miss the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) due to personal reasons. However, hours after the announcement was made official by her franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), she was spotted featuring for Wellington in the Women's Super Smash, a domestic T20 league in New Zealand. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9ZrAOSa via IFTTT

Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 that will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Mitchell Marsh will lead the 2021 champions, even as three injured players - Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David - have been picked subject to fitness clearance in time for the mega event.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/CoKnLlG via IFTTT

ICC has given a 'satisfactory' rating to the Eden Gardens pitch on which South Africa defeated India inside three days last month. ICC match referee Richie Richardson delivered the verdict as the venue escaped any sanction for a pitch that attracted widespread criticism. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aSPV26Z via IFTTT

Indian cricket went through several highs and very few lows in 2025, in both men's and women's cricket. Several highs included the women's team's maiden triumph in the ODI World Cup at home under Harmanpreet Kaur, while the men's team lifted the Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. The men's team also lost 0-2 in Tests at home to South Africa, apart from squandering a great chance to win a Test series in England. The fans also had to deal with Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, even as the superstar duo shone in the ODI format, winning player of the series award against Australia and South Africa, respectively. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Z9qWFOP via IFTTT

Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn is in a Queensland hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day. He is suffering from meningitis and is currently in an induced coma. The news related to his condition on Tuesday evening, even as his close friend and former teammate, Adam Gilchrist, confirmed the development on behalf of Martyn's family, stating that he is getting the best treatment. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/CoTapG1 via IFTTT

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have shown a lot of faith in youngsters for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their auction revolved around selecting the young players and they splurged Rs 14.2 crore each on Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer. However, the franchise didn't seem to have addressed the death bowling woes, as they couldn't secure Matheesha Pathirana's services after releasing him. However, Ravi Ashwin feels that their death bowling looks sorted with Nathan Ellis performing well in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VCuTPqr via IFTTT

Pakistan last played a Test match in October this year and is scheduled to play their next game in the format in August 2026. During this period, the Test specialists in the country will have to stay relevant in the domestic circuit to get picked after eight months. Their Test captain Shan Masood is doing just the same and making his bat do the talking in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade-I tournament. He smashed a double century for his team and broke Inzamam-ul-Haq's long-standing record in first-class cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7yztThn via IFTTT

Aman Khan, Puducherry captain and all-rounder, endured a forgettable day on the field in the game against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. He conceded a stunning 123 runs in his 10 overs to register the most expensive spell in the history of List A cricket. Jharkhand batters took the attack to him to post 368 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 50 overs, even as Aman was only one of the three Puducherry bowlers to complete their quota of 10 overs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Lcm3XSv via IFTTT

Bhutan's left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey created a world record in the third T20I against Myanmar as he became the first bowler ever in T20 cricket to pick up an eight-wicket haul. The 22-year-old returned with the magical figures of 8/7 in his four-over spell in the game that was played on Friday (December 26). Overall, he has accounted for 12 wickets in four matches with the fifth and final T20I scheduled to take place on Monday (December 29). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xR1ujH6 via IFTTT

New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracwell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 35. He last featured for New Zealand in a Test match in 2023. The reason for his retirement is a persistent rib injury that has even kept him out of action for Central Districts this season.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lTgKsS8 via IFTTT

Before the five-match T20I series, India and New Zealand are scheduled to face each other in three ODIs starting from January 11. India are expected to announce their squad on January 3 or 4 and are likely to rest their key players, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, with the T20 World Cup to be played from February 7. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZqU2ne9 via IFTTT

The third round of league stage matches are underway today in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, legendary cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who bossed the first two rounds, are not featuring in their team's respective matches which has left the fans bemused. Many were expecting for the superstars to take the field and lit up the tournament yet again just like they did earlier. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3OsCyVF via IFTTT

Laura Harris displayed her excellent hitting skills in the third match of the ongoing Women's Super Smash for Otago and equalled the world record of fastest fifty in the history of Women's T20 cricket. She smashed a half-century off just 15 balls, equalling Marie Kelly's record who had also scored a 15-ball half-century for Warwickshire against Gloucestershire in 2022. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Lfl9RCU via IFTTT

MI Emirates' domination in the ongoing edition of the International League T20 continued in the 29th match as they crushed Dubai Capitals by eight wickets. It was their seventh win in 10 matches of the season and they finished the league stage in the second place as well. Kieron Pollard is leading the Emirates, who had fun with the bat in the run chase, smashing as many as 30 runs off the leading wicket-taker of the season, Waqar Salamkheil. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0IuJajR via IFTTT

Paar Royals locked horns against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at their home ground at the Boland Park in the ongoing SA20 on Saturday (December 27) and had a forgettable evening. They were skittled for just 49 runs in the 187-run chase as the Royals replicated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's embarrassing T20 record in the Indian Premier League (IPL). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/c7BpLH1 via IFTTT

England finally registered a Test win in Australia after 19 Tests and 15 years, beating the hosts in the fourth Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). It was a crazy Boxing Day Test between Australia and England that ended in just six sessions as the visitors chased down 175 runs to pull one back on the Aussies in the five-match series. This also turned out to be the first loss for Australia in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in seven matches. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Z3Y69jf via IFTTT

152, 110 and 132. These are not the highest individual scores of any player. These are the scores registered in three innings of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Boxing Day Test has turned out to be an embarrassment for Australia as they registered their third-lowest match aggregate in Tests since 2000. Moreover, they batted only for 79.5 overs across two innings, their lowest since 1928 and third lowest overall in terms of balls faced. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RrboVk1 via IFTTT

Australia batter Tim David is facing a race against time to get fit for the T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering a hamstring injury during the Big Bash League (BBL) clash against Perth Scorchers on Friday (December 26). He was batting on 42 off just 28 deliveries when he injured his hamstring while running between the wickets. The 29-year-old was visibly frustrated after the injury and walked off the field on the advice from the medical staff. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NJMmAzS via IFTTT

Virat Kohli has left with the Delhi cricket team after playing two matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Andhra and Gujarat. The BCCI had asked the national players to feature in at least two matches of the domestic 50-over tournament if they are fit and available. Accordingly, the veterans Rohit Sharma and Kohli both did the needful for their respective state teams. However, Kohli is likely to return to play one more game in January before the start of the New Zealand series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/OD0i2oP via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma smashed 155 runs off just 94 deliveries in the previous game against Sikkim to help Mumbai chase down 237 runs with utter ease. However, two days later, it was a complete contrast as the star opener bagged a golden duck, much to the disappointment of the fans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur who thronged the venue from as early as 7 AM to watch their favourite cricketer. Devendra Singh Bora was the bowler who played the spoilsport as he dismissed Rohit on the very first ball he faced in the first over of the match. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EowjTWI via IFTTT

The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to commence today with the opening game scheduled to take place between Sylhet Titans and Rajshahi Warriors. As usual, there has been a lot more drama before the start of a new season in BPL, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) taking over the ownership of the Royals a day before the tournament opener. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xinYSVb via IFTTT

The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England, the Boxing Day Test, got underway today at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). However, many were surprised when Steve Smith walked out for the toss and not Australia's regular captain, Pat Cummins. The fast bowler had made his comeback after five months in the previous Test played in Adelaide and also picked up six wickets across two innings. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ifVx8ub via IFTTT

Indian men’s Hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh has been recommended as the sole recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for this year by the sports awards selection committee, which met on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been a regular in the national midfield and was part of the Olympic medal-winning teams at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Games. He also featured in India’s gold medal-winning campaign at the Asia Cup this year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/wUQoEy9 via IFTTT

Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on December 26 in several Commonwealth nations, including Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa. The term originates from 17th-century Britain, where “Christmas boxes” containing money or goods were given to the unfortunates on the day after Christmas. Over time, Boxing Day evolved into a nationally recognised holiday, allowing for public gatherings and large sporting events. In Australia, this alignment between a day off and mass attendance helped establish the Boxing Day Test as a permanent fixture in the cricket calendar. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lVN9m0q via IFTTT

FC Goa made a notable statement during the opening moments of their AFC Champions League Two match against Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol on Wednesday, pausing play briefly to highlight the current uncertainty in Indian football. The move came at a time when the Goan side was already being eliminated from the group stage, having lost all five of their previous matches. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JS1IBDu via IFTTT

Delhi vs Andhra Live Score:  Virat Kohli is set to return to Vijay Hazare Trophy for the first time since the 2010-11 season. This is also his first white-ball game for Delhi since 2013 and all the focus is on him in the opening game against Andhra. Rishabh Pant is the captain of Delhi while Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini have also confirmed their availability in this clash. Can Virat Kohli continue his great form from the ODI series vs South Africa or will a hero emerge from Andhra to dismiss him early? Follow for live score: from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NO1buGA via IFTTT

New Zealand announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming India tour on Tuesday. The Kiwis have named a close-to full-strength squad for the T20I series, with the World Cup on the horizon soon after, but their ODI squad is bereft of almost all the star players they possess. Moreover, their former captain Kane Williamson, who has already retired from T20Is, is also not featuring in the ODI squad, which has left many shocked and surprised. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7ZSJIfF via IFTTT

In a rare domestic appearance, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India's biggest cricketing stars, are set to make their return to the 50-over format as the Vijay Hazare Trophy kicks off on December 24. Both players, who now focus solely on limited-overs formats for India, will take part in the country’s premier domestic competition, offering fans an exciting opportunity to see their idols live in action. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JUXKDjG via IFTTT

The upcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy is expected to generate significant interest among fans, with star Indian players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, set to feature in the tournament. Not only the superstar duo, but the BCCI has also asked all the players in the national team to feature in the tournament if they are fit. However, Rohit and Kohli haven't played in the domestic 50-over competition for quite some time now. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/f1xLURC via IFTTT

Australia will miss their full-time skipper Pat Cummins and lead spinner Nathan Lyon in the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test will also see Steve Smith returning as stand-in captain for the home side after missing the third Test due to vertigo-like symptoms. Meanwhile, Australia have recalled Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson into the squad with the latter in contention to play his first Test in four years. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bwyVBMe via IFTTT

Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of the generation. Apart from being an absolute unit with the bat, Rohit is revered for his captaincy skills as well. The star batter led the Indian team to the Champions Trophy title in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in 2024 as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/XLrYUCa via IFTTT

The Ashes have been retained by Australia, after the hosts put in an incredible performance and won the first three Tests of the ongoing series. With the stellar performances behind them, one major worry for the Aussies has been the injury to veteran spinner Nathan Lyon.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Wiv0noq via IFTTT

In a big blow for New Zealand women, veteran all-rounder Suzie Bates has been ruled out of action for the next three months due to a quadriceps injury. Due to the injury, she will be missing New Zealand’s upcoming home series against Zimbabwe in February-March 2026. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qVzamph via IFTTT

In a showcase of pure dominance, Australia have successfully retained the Ashes after they defeated England across the first three Test matches of the ongoing series. The two sides locked horns for the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, and in a similar story to that of the last two Tests, the Aussies once again managed to dominate England, defeating them by 82 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/V76rGaH via IFTTT

In a major development and moment of worry for Cricket Australia, veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, after a stellar show on day 4 of the ongoing third Test, was captured walking off the field while clutching at his hamstring on the final day of the clash.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/L4IrjBx via IFTTT

Ishan Kishan made a much-awaited return to the Indian team as the wicketkeeper-batter has been picked for the T20 World Cup 2026. Kishan, the 27-year-old, last played for India in the T20I series against Australia in November 2023 and is in line for his first game after more than two years. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xsOz6Ew via IFTTT

Australia got off to a good start in the second innings of the ongoing third Test of the Ashes 2025-26. Posting a target of 435 runs for England to chase down in Adelaide, the hosts saw skipper Pat Cummins propel his side to a brilliant start, taking the first two wickets of the run chase.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/oFHshEx via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is all set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With the tournament approaching, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) will be announcing its squad for the competition on December 20.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ThPEJrn via IFTTT

The Indian team performed brilliantly against South Africa in the fifth and final T20I of the multi-format series. The two sides locked horns for the fifth clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and the game saw the Men in Blue defend a target of 231, winning the game by 30 runs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7FBTsio via IFTTT

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke on his barren run in T20Is after the team completed a spectacular series win over South Africa.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/79fWxMe via IFTTT

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 auction finally concluded, and the 10 franchises put in their best effort to lure the biggest names within their ranks ahead of the 19th edition of the tournament. Ahead of the new season of the IPL, many eyes would be set upon defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HXcrTJV via IFTTT

The stage is set for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will take on each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on December 19. It is worth noting that India currently holds the lead in the series, and the Proteas can only level the series now.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9mrUfuG via IFTTT

India opener Abhishek Sharma was ruthless in the 2025 calendar year. In 20 T20Is, he smacked 825 runs at a blistering strike rate of 195.03. He set the tone at the top of the order, courtesy of which India won the Asia Cup 2025, beating Pakistan in the final and series against England and Australia and now, on the verge of winning the five-match T20I series against South Africa.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DlQ7S6P via IFTTT

The stage is set for the summit clash of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. Jharkhand will take on Haryana in the final of the tournament at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, on December 18.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MwStfK6 via IFTTT

Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes 2025-26 Test got off to the worst of starts for England. The side took on Australia at the Adelaide Oval, and the game saw the hosts post a total of 371 runs in the first innings of the game. England came out to bat, hoping for a good showing with the bat as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VYxDaUM via IFTTT

Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test got off to the worst of starts for England. Taking on Australia at the Adelaide Oval, England conceded 371 runs in the first innings of the game, and when the side came out to bat, they failed to get off to a good start as they ended up losing four wickets within the first 22 overs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9gcynXR via IFTTT

In a major development, England have had their review reinstated after a technology failure cost them the wicket of Alex Carey on day 1 of the third Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Adelaide Oval. It is worth noting that Carey was on a score of 72 runs when an error with the snickometer saw him survive.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/M9L5itx via IFTTT

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi thrilled the football fans in India during his GOAT tour that ended on Wednesday (December 16) after he visited Vantara. Millions flocked in to catch a glimpse of the football star in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. Apart from the chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Messi's India tour was memorable as he acknowledged the love and support of the fans as well. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/im8Rw4j via IFTTT

The third Ashes Test between Australia and England got underway today at the Adelaide Oval as the hosts won the toss and opted to bat. Pat Cummins returned to lead Australia in this game, but Steve Smith, who was the stand-in captain in the first two matches, missed out despite being named in the playing XI on the eve of the Test match. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Gwch7BU via IFTTT

In a major development, former Sri Lanka skipper and World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga’s brother Dammika was arrested by Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/C8fUldp via IFTTT

Australia and England are all set to continue their ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series by taking on each other in the third Test of the series. The two sides will lock horns at the Adelaide Oval from December 16. Ahead of the marquee clash, Cricket Australia took centre stage and announced their playing XI for the upcoming game. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xyFo0wf via IFTTT

The Indian Premier League 2026 will start on March 26, with the final being played on May 31, BCCI has informed the franchises, as reported by Cricbuzz. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1p9Wabr via IFTTT

Lionel Messi's GOAT tour of India will conclude today with an event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. But the start of his much-anticipated tour started with massive chaos in Kolkata. The Salt Lake Stadium was vandalised by the fans after they didn't get a glimpse of their football hero. There was a lot of criticism of the event, even as Messi left the venue early. Event organiser Shatadru Datta was arrested on Saturday for the mismanagement of the event, while three more people have now been arrested in the vandalism case. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/S0xY9Qm via IFTTT

England have named their playing XI for the third Ashes Test against Australia, while making just one change. Pacer Josh Tongue has come into the side, replacing Gus Atkinson in the only change  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DH4GlUz via IFTTT

New Zealand made a couple of changes to their 14-man squad for the third and final Test against the West Indies, while bringing back wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel. Blundell had suffered a hamstring injury during the first Test in Christchurch and hence was ruled out of any action for the latter half of the series opener and then the second Test. Mitch Hay replaced Blundell and scored an attractive 61 with the bat on debut, but was released from the squad for the series decider. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fkjGeNT via IFTTT

Messi GOAT tour India Live Updates:  Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's GOAT tour will culminate in the capital city of New Delhi on Monday, December 15. The four-city tour, which began on a disappointing note in Kolkata, was salvaged in Hyderabad and got even better in Mumbai, where the likes of Tiger Shroff, Sachin Tendulkar and Ajay Devgn, among others, met one of the greatest footballers of all time. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dKzsXPm via IFTTT

The stage is set for the latest edition of the BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26. The tournament kicks off on December 14 and will run until January 25. Like always, the tournament will follow a round robin format, culminating in the knockout rounds and ultimately the summit clash of the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rdh83l1 via IFTTT

Hobart Hurricanes women scripted history in the WBBL (Women’s Big Bash League) 2025. Taking on Perth Scorchers in the summit clash of the tournament, Hurricanes put forth a stellar performance and clinched their very first WBBL title. With the title secured, Hobart Hurricanes skipper Elyse Villani took centre stage and announced her retirement from the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/639zctG via IFTTT

The ongoing Lionel Messi GOAT India tour continues with the veteran Argentine forward travelling to Mumbai. It is worth noting that Messi’s India tour began with the star forward travelling to Kolkata in the early stages of December 13 and ended on the first day of the event by travelling to Hyderabad.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/GPipO9w via IFTTT

Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered another extraordinary performance in age-group cricket as India began their U-19 Asia Cup campaign in Dubai with a dominant outing against the United Arab Emirates on Friday, December 12. Playing at the ICC Cricket Academy, the 14-year-old produced a breathtaking hundred that powered India to an unprecedented team total of 433 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/sTUmjNK via IFTTT

Lionel Messi’s first steps on Indian soil during his three-day visit offered a moment that went far beyond celebrity spectacle. As the Argentine legend arrived in Kolkata, a brief video from the airport captured a young woman holding a handwritten sign that read, “Save Indian Football.” The image spread quickly online, resonating with supporters who see the message as an honest snapshot of the game’s fragile condition in the country. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/V39cSO1 via IFTTT

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has reached Kolkata for his three-day visit to India, starting December 13. He was received by thousands of fans at the airport and they turned up at his hotel as well. World Cup winner Rodrygo de Paul and Messi’s Inter Miami teammate, Luis Suarez, are also part of the entourage that travelled to India as part of the GOAT tour. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/c0Kw64d via IFTTT

South Africa put in an excellent performance in the second T20I of the ongoing five-game series against India. The two sides locked horns at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on December 11.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Dsr4q2W via IFTTT

The stage is set for the latest edition of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025; the marquee event is all set to begin on December 12, and the season opener will see India U19 taking on UAE 19. The two sides will lock horns at the ICC Academy, Dubai, on December 12.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/01SWovR via IFTTT

India suffered a 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series in Mullanpur. The hosts failed in both batting and bowling departments, resulting in their biggest-ever T20I defeat at home. Chasing 214 runs, opener Shubman Gill registered a golden duck, while Axar Patel was sent at number three, who scored 21 runs off 21 balls. Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, once again flopped, scoring just five runs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jlcJuQb via IFTTT

SA20, on Tuesday, December 9, announced a star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming fourth edition, comprising some of the best voices in the game from South Africa and the rest of the world, including the legendary Proteas cricketers AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn, England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan and South Africa-born dasher Kevin Pietersen. Morgan, who played in the inaugural edition of the SA20, has become a seasoned pundit for Sky Sports and will lend a fresh voice to the fast-growing T20 League in the rainbow nation. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ORcbTSN via IFTTT

Punjab Kings will have their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, heading the contingent at the IPL 2026 auction in head coach Ricky Ponting's absence. As per Cricbuzz, Ponting is contracted with Channel Seven Network in Australia for the Ashes series as part of the commentary team and since the Kings would have the least business to do at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on December 16, it seems that the franchise will not mind the coach's absence, with just four slots left, including two overseas. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/htmnVNy via IFTTT

New Zealand on Thursday, December 11, ahead of the second day of the ongoing second Test, confirmed that pacer Blair Tickner "will not bowl or field, and is unlikely to bat" for the remainder of the game in Wellington. Tickner dislocated his left shoulder while diving to stop a boundary on the first day of the Wellington Test and was taken to the hospital after the end of the day's play. Tickner was seen on the ground on Thursday but was "awaiting further specialist assessment to determine his return to play" as per New Zealand Cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/hV75sAg via IFTTT

Team India took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa with a commanding performance, especially with the ball, which saw the Men in Blue bowl the Proteas out for just 74, while defending a sizeable total of 175 runs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3XtPCnF via IFTTT

The Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) and the IPL Governing Council (IPL) revised the 2026 player auction shortlist by adding nine more names to the already pruned 350-player list. Among the ones added are uncapped UP and former RCB batter Swastik Chikara, a domestic great from Tripura Manisankar Murasingh, wicketkeeper-batter KL Shrijith, who was with the Mumbai Indians last year, Hyderabad skipper Chama Milind, Jharkhand batter Virat Singh and internationals Chris Green and Eathan Bosch, among others. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1lwmXq4 via IFTTT

Jitesh Sharma, who retained his spot as the wicketkeeper in India's T20I side in the opening game of the South Africa series, equalled the wicketkeeping record for the Men in Blue, held by MS Dhoni as he took four catches at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday, December 9. Dhoni, who still holds the record for most wicketkeeping dismissals for India in an innings in T20Is (five), also has the most dismissals in an innings at home (four) and Jitesh Sharma equalled it on Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/sKBWQnV via IFTTT

India beat South Africa comfortably by 101 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series in Cuttack on Tuesday, December 9. India recovered from 17/2, 48/3, and 104/5 to reach around 175, which wasn't par for the course, but with their bowling, it looked like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy would make something of it, which they did. South Africa couldn't even play 13 overs as it was an off day for their batters and India managed to win it comfortably. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nGXb41u via IFTTT

Australia have confirmed one change to their squad for the previous two Tests in the ongoing Ashes series, with regular skipper Pat Cummins set to return in Adelaide. Cummins missed the first two Tests as he continued his recovery from the back injury. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald mentioned that Cummins was close to making the cut in the second Test in Brisbane but acknowledged that the break between the second and third Tests allowed them to given the paceman some more time and be fully ready for Adelaide. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/XFYMjCQ via IFTTT

New Zealand announced their 14-strong squad for the second Test against the West Indies. Glenn Phillips returned to the Test side after almost a year, having fully recovered from his injury. Phillips, who fielded on the final day of the first Test as a substitute, played a couple of first-class matches for Otago to build his workload for Test cricket and is likely to come back straight into the middle order at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Apart from Phillips, Mitch Hay, Kristian Clarke and Michael Rae were the uncapped players to be called up to replace the injured ones. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dZRCYjO via IFTTT

The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, December 9, revealed the IPL 2026 auction shortlist featuring 350 players who will go under the hammer at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. Among 350 players, 240 are Indians, while the rest of 110 players are overseas. The list features 112 capped players as well as 238 uncapped players, including 224 Indians and just 14 uncapped overseas players. A total of 77 slots will be available, with all 10 teams having INR 237.55 crore at their disposal. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nzPwIAi via IFTTT

Australia will have their regular captain Pat Cummins fit and raring to go for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week; however, the hosts will be without the services of their third lead pacer Josh Hazlewood for the entirety of the series. Australian head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Hazlewood was managing a hamstring injury he sustained during the Sheffield Shield appearance last month and the writing was on the wall after the last week's Achilles injury, which delayed his return further. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nDpxwJ6 via IFTTT

India and South Africa will lock horns in a five-match T20I series, set to commence on Tuesday, December 9, in Cuttack. It has been one tightly fought bilateral assignment so far, with South Africa whitewashing India in Tests and the Men in Blue proving to be strong enough to take the cake in the ODIs and now, it all boils down to the T20Is, with that extra spotlight due to a certain T20 World Cup on the horizon in less than two months. Since it's the penultimate assignment for both teams before the marquee event, both teams will be keen to fine-tune their preparations. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dhrUMu3 via IFTTT

In a major blow for New Zealand Cricket, the side will be without the services of Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner for the upcoming second Test against the West Indies. Both New Zealand and the Windies, after drawing the first Test of the series, will lock horns against each other in the second Test in Wellington from December 10.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EwQPpHO via IFTTT

decision from Test and T20I cricket, stating that he has not 'officially retired from all formats'. Shakib stated that he plans to play a full ODI, T20 and a Test series in Bangladesh before hanging up his boots. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qZ1KXUx via IFTTT

Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live Updates:  Day 4 of the second Ashes 2025-26 at the Gabba kicks off England finding themselves in a complex situation. Despite a decent start to the second innings, the visitors have been quickly reduced to 134/6 ahead of day 4, and the side still trails by 43 runs. Australia will hope to take the remaining wickets as soon as possible, and hope for another comfortable victory.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fWrL43n via IFTTT

Game 40 of the ongoing WBBL (Women’s Big Bash League) 2025 saw Sydney Sixers women taking on Adelaide Strikers women at the North Sydney Oval on December 7, and the clash belonged to ace all-rounder Ellyse Perry. Scoring 111 runs in 71 deliveries for Sixers, Perry became only the second player in WBBL history to cross 5000 runs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ORthi9Q via IFTTT

English Premier League club Liverpool FC continued its subpar form. Taking on Leeds United in their recent league clash, Liverpool drew the game 3-3 after a last-minute goal by Leeds. With 7 wins, two draws, and six losses, the defending champions sit in eighth place in the standings with 23 points to their name.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Zg9BNiT via IFTTT

The three-game ODI leg of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa came to an end with the Men in Blue registering a brilliant victory. After winning one game each, both India and the Proteas locked horns in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag on December 6.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xpFwl3r via IFTTT

Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Updates:  Day 3 of the second Ashes 2025-26 in the Gabba kicks off with Australia on a score of 378-6, Alex Carey and Neser look to pick up where they left off as England aim to claim the remaining wickets of Australia's innings as soon as possible. It could be interesting to see how the day unfolds for the two sides. Skipper Ben Stokes and co would look to put in their best performance on the third day. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/y1OCHY5 via IFTTT

The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on December 6.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RFasVkw via IFTTT

The stage is set for arguably one of the biggest sports tournaments across the globe, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws were revealed. The marquee tournament is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and will run until July 19. The tournament will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jBI34ay via IFTTT

The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium for the series decider in Visakhapatnam on December 6, and the two sides will hope to put in a good performance.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RGQzA6W via IFTTT

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of scoring the most runs in Test cricket? The debate has begun yet again after the 34-year-old finally ended the 12-year wait by scoring his first-ever Test century against Australia in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. However, Root has already scaled quite a few heights in the longest format of the game in his 160-match Test career. Here's the list of three records that Joe Root created in Tests but Sachin Tendulkar couldn't during his illustrious career: from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vCEHZPL via IFTTT

The ongoing ODI series between India and South Africa is tied one apiece after the first two matches. Where India managed to register a win in Ranchi, the Proteas showed incredible resilience and registered a memorable victory in Raipur for the second ODI.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/P5fZKDT via IFTTT

The second Ashes 2025-26 Test between Australia and England kicked off with the two sides locking horns at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4. The clash began with England coming in to bat first, and after a humiliating loss in the first Test, it is safe to say that the visitors did well in the second Test.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MtehsST via IFTTT

England opener Zak Crawley was subject to immense criticism ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. In the series opener against Australia in Perth, the 27-year-old registered a pair and after which, his place in the playing XI was under the scanner. However, the England team management showed immense trust in the cricketer, and he repaid the faith with a knock of 76 runs in the first innings of the second Test. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9Qn0If5 via IFTTT

Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test Live Updates:  England are up against Australia in the second Ashes Test and will aim to level the series, having lost the opening game in Perth inside just two days. The visitors have decided to bat first again and Australia dropped a selection bombshell, leaving out Nathan Lyon, only for the second time in a home Test match, while bringing in Josh Inglis and Michael Neser. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/hbifjWA via IFTTT

New Zealand have lost their wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell for the rest of the ongoing Test series opener against the West Indies in Christchurch, and the 35-year-old has also been ruled out of the second game in Wellington next week after scans revealed a tear to his right hamstring. Blundell had injured his hamstring while batting on Day 1 of the first Test and didn't take the field on the second day, with skipper Tom Latham taking the gloves. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NK1XjJD via IFTTT

The stage is set for the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 auction; the marquee event is all set to be held on December 16, and many star players will be under the hammer in the event. There will be many names who could attract huge sums in the auction, and star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green could be at the top of the list.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MsXEgOe via IFTTT

The stage is set for the second Ashes 2025-26 Test. Australia will take on England in the second clash of the series at The Gabba from December 4, and while the visitors have named their playing XI for the upcoming game, Australia is yet to name their playing XI.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uC9tocW via IFTTT

The Desert Vipers got off to a smashing start in the new season of the International League (ILT20), beating the Dubai Capitals by four wickets in the tournament opener on Tuesday, December 2 in Dubai. The Vipers would have ideally liked to lose a couple fewer wickets, but they got the chase of 151 done in the end, riding on opener Andries Gous' destructive knock of 58 off just 36 balls. The defending champions didn't get any momentum throughout their innings, apart from a little phase when Rovman Powell got going. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ptzv7uW via IFTTT

Former India captain Rohit Sharma will be chasing a huge milestone in international cricket when he takes the field on Wednesday, December 3, in the second ODI against South Africa. Rohit, who came into the series in form, scored a well-compiled 57 off 51 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi and took his tally to 19,959 runs in 503 matches in international cricket. If Rohit scores 41 runs in the second one-day international in Raipur, the 38-year-old will become only the fourth Indian batter to get to the milestone and overall 14th. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TAaLNYI via IFTTT

The International League T20 will be back in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and on everyone's television screens after just 10 months, with the tournament being advanced by a month and a little bit more because of the T20 World Cup. The changed window has meant better player availability from all across the world, including players from Australia, South Africa and India in the fourth edition, since the league is starting much before the Big Bash League and the SA20 and a couple of former Indian players have been enticed to be part of the tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yZ4eW1P via IFTTT

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell hasn’t registered for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction and is unlikely to be part of the next edition of the cash-rich league. As per an ESPNCricinfo report, Maxwell wasn’t one of the names on the list of 1,355 players headlined by Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Liam Livingstone and Jamie Smith, among others. Maxwell was expected to be one of the in-demand players at the next auction despite his meagre returns in the last couple of seasons in the IPL and hence, him not entering the pool was definitely a surprise.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uofNq2L via IFTTT

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates:  New Zealand begin their World Test Championship (WTC) campaign in the new cycle after a long wait and will be the last to do so, with all other teams having already played at least one series. The Black Caps have been playing a lot of white-ball cricket of late and have done reasonably well despite the absence of some of their regulars but come Tests, Tom Latham and Co will be determined to begin well, building on their success in India last year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IiUAvW7 via IFTTT

Virat Kohli was in sublime touch in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30, as he smashed his 52nd century in the format and 83rd overall at the highest level for India. From the first ball, Kohli looked on song and took the bowlers on, while hitting sixes a lot more. It was the joint-second most sixes hit by Kohli in an innings in his ODI career tells you how nonchalantly the 37-year-old was hitting on Sunday. Kohli smashed 11 fours and seven sixes in his 135-run knock, which meant that 49 came via running, something at which he is still a master at. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/d10pTbk via IFTTT

South Africa just never gave up and had almost pulled off the 350-run chase against India in the ODI series opener in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30, before the hosts prevailed by 17 runs. The all-round duo of Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch packed more than just punches, as their 97-run partnership for the sixth wicket off just 69 balls helped the Proteas storm back into the contest, having been reduced to 11/3 at the start of the innings. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Bjm7ik3 via IFTTT

Former West Indies all-rounder and one of the bona fide T20 superstars, Andre Russell, has decided to call it a day from the IPL, after featuring in 14 editions of the tournament. Russell was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 auction and it seemed like Russell would be playing for another franchise after 12 long years but it wasn't to be. However, Russell did start his IPL career with the then Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and played for them for a couple of seasons, before being picked by the Knight Riders in 2014 mega auction. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/L9sG7W6 via IFTTT

Faf du Plessis has opted to withdraw from the IPL 2026 auction in order to pursue the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opportunity next year. With the PSL moving to the April-May window due to the Champions Trophy earlier this year and the T20 World Cup next year from February-March, the two leagues are clashing and hence, the players have to choose one or the other and du Plessis, who played in the IPL for 14 years, seems to have played his last.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ue84Cv via IFTTT

India will take on South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The hangover of the Test series is likely to be a strong one, given that the second and final game lasted five days. Since the Proteas won it 2-0, the momentum will be with the visitors, and India, on the other hand, would hope to forget it and start afresh, with a new captain in KL Rahul in charge for the three matches and the hosts will also have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the fold. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TIaox3J via IFTTT

Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has returned to the ODI side on the back of a consistent run of form during the List-A series for India A against South Africa A and will be hoping for an opportunity during the three-match series against the Proteas. Gaikwad last played an ODI for India during the away series against South Africa almost two years ago under KL Rahul's captaincy and has now earned a recall when the wicketkeeper-batter is in charge yet again, against the same opposition but at home this time around. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dfymQYz via IFTTT

In a landmark moment, Delhi Capitals signed 16-year-old Deeya Yadav, making her the youngest cricketer ever purchased at a WPL auction. The three-time finalists added the top-order batter at her base price of Rs 10 lakh, a move that also reconnects her with a familiar face. Deeya has spent recent seasons sharing the field with India opener Shafali Verma in Haryana’s domestic side, forging a bond that has shaped her game and her ambitions. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3nhrFLu via IFTTT

India’s coaching group faced tight scrutiny after a humiliating Test series defeat to South Africa. Questions were raised about the playing XI, which saw multiple left-handed batters in the mix, and also about the cricketers not being patient, which is primary in Test cricket. Amid that, bowling coach Morne Morkel addressed the situation publicly, drawing a clear line between his duties and the contentious choices that shaped India’s recent red-ball line-up. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WuqykO6 via IFTTT

Cricket Australia came forward and announced their squad for the upcoming second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. The side will be taking on England in the second Test of the series at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HWFevcN via IFTTT

The stage is set for India and South Africa to continue their ongoing multi-format series. After the two Test matches, the two sides will take on each other across three ODI matches, with the first ODI slated to be held on November 30. Ahead of the series, it is worth noting that ace batter Virat Kohli is back in India.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/XLPWr9n via IFTTT

There were several talking points at the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 mega auction, but the biggest one of all was ace Australia wicket-keeper batter Alyssa Healy going unsold. It is worth noting that Healy was the first drawn name from the eight-player marquee list to start the auction in Delhi but received no bids. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/51tdPJb via IFTTT

In a major development ahead of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 auction, ace Australia all-rounder Jess Jonassen has pulled out of the upcoming event due to injury. It is worth noting that the bowling all-rounder’s exit from the auction was communicated to the WPL franchises at the pre-auction briefing on Wednesday, November 26. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1Dspt9C via IFTTT

Arsenal made quick work of FC Bayern Munich in their Champions League group stage clash. The two sides locked horns in the tournament at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 27, and it was Arsenal who came out on top with a 3-1 victory against the German giants.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qAPQ8nJ via IFTTT

Team India sustained a heavy defeat in the second Test of their ongoing multi-format series against South Africa. Losing both Test matches against the Proteas, the hosts were clean swept in the Test series, and their performance has garnered widespread criticism from the fans and several experts.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aiFGzbL via IFTTT

Simon Harmer on his return to India after 10 long years repaid the selectors' faith to bring him back to the national side on sub-continent Test tours as he inspired South Africa to a historic 2-0 series sweep against India, following a superb show in Pakistan. Harmer was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas on Day 5 in Guwahati, taking a six-wicket haul, taking his overall tally to nine for the match and 17 for the series, which was the most by a South African bowler in a Test series in India. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/O20eBnC via IFTTT