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Wellington, March 22 – After scoring a match-winning 57 to guide South Africa to a series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen said his aim while batting was to wait for the ball and simply try to play according to what was in front of...

Wellington, March 22 – Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a combined bowling effort from Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen, and Keshav Maharaj, helped South Africa register a 19-run victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series played at the...

Wellington, March 22 – Amelia Kerr wrote history by registering the most consecutive scores of 30 or more in T20 International cricket, across both men's and women's cricket, as New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women to take an unassailable lead in the five-game series.Kerr continued...

Saint Vincent, March 22 Georgia Voll bounced back strongly on Sunday after a modest performance in the opening T20I against the West Indies, but the young opener insisted that she is far from settling into a comfortable position at the top of Australia's batting lineup, and is embracing the...

Saint Vincent, March 22 – Alana King delivered another strong performance, solidifying her return to the Australian T20I setup, claiming 2-25 as the visitors secured a 17-run victory over the West Indies in the second match, clinching the three-match series with one game remaining.After...

In women's cricket, Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde has become the youngest centurion in Women's T20I history. Utagushimaninde, an opening batsman for Rwanda, scored 111 not out off 65 balls against Ghana in the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament. Making her debut at the age of 15 years...

Auckland, March 20 – After losing to New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I, South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj admitted that the team's inexperience showed in the defeat, but insisted it was not an excuse.Put in to bat first at Eden Park, South Africa struggled against disciplined...

Ashutosh Sharma believes his playing career hasn't undergone any major changes, but he firmly believes that visualization and constant practice will help him succeed, particularly when finishing crucial innings for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL."There haven't been any major changes. I enjoy...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be allowed to enjoy his game without any additional pressure, both on and off the field.Parag indicated that Sooryavanshi will be paired with India opener Yashasvi...

Mumbai, March 18 South African batting great AB de Villiers believes that a "team of fighters" will relieve the pressure on Virat Kohli, giving the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the fuel they need to go all the way in IPL 2026.Kohli remains a vital part of the RCB team, and...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar AB de Villiers has praised Virat Kohli as the cornerstone of the franchise, emphasizing that the Indian batting legend remains central not only for his performances but also for the energy and leadership he brings to the...

Hamilton, March 17 – The South African women delivered a clinical, all-round performance to defeat the New Zealand women by 18 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series, relying on a strong batting display from the top-order batters and disciplined bowling by Ayabonga Khaka and...

Jaipur, March 16 India's teenage cricket sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, described his match-winning century against England in the Under-19 World Cup final as one of the most "special" innings of his burgeoning career, a memorable performance that played a decisive role in India winning the...

New Delhi, March 15 At 14, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a U-19 World Cup winner, now aims to win the Indian Premier League title for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming season.Sooryavanshi made a splash in the 2025 IPL by becoming the youngest centurion in the tournament, and earlier this year, his...

Dhaka, March 13 – Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha was involved in a rare and controversial dismissal during the second ODI against Bangladesh, played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings, when the...

New Delhi, March 11 – India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential for their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign, despite a challenging start.Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter, struggled initially, scoring just...

Perth, March 10: Indian young batter Pratika Rawal has spoken about her memorable Test debut after scoring a fighting 63 in the second innings against Australia in the one-off Test at the WACA Stadium on Sunday, saying she tried not to think about the pressure of making her debut in the format...

Ahmedabad, March 9 When Suryakumar Yadav called Ishan Kishan to confirm his place in India's T20 World Cup squad, the captain asked the aggressive batsman, "Will you win the World Cup?"Kishan, never one to shy away from making a statement, responded with his own question, "Will you have faith...

Ahmedabad, March 9: Indian left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma credited his teammate Shivam Dube for helping him regain his form in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final, revealing that he used Dube's bat during his blistering knock of 52 off 21 balls that set up India's emphatic 96-run victory over...

Ahmedabad, March 9 All-rounder Shivam Dube said his role in India's victorious ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign was clear from the outset: to provide late fireworks with the bat whenever the team needed quick runs. India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title after thrashing New Zealand by...