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Christchurch, March 25 – Stand-in captain Jimmy Neesham admitted that New Zealand’s lackluster performances in the final matches cost them the T20I series against the South African cricket team, after the hosts lost by 33 runs in the deciding match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday...

New Delhi, March 25 Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar credited veteran Mohammed Shami for his constant guidance, saying the experienced campaigner continues to play a significant role in his development.“I learn a lot from him. He has played for India for so many years and is still performing...

New Delhi, March 25: With a revamped squad and valuable lessons learned, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchise's evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that having reached the playoffs twice is "not good enough" as the team now...

Christchurch, March 25 – A brilliant all-round performance, led by Amelia Kerr's 105-run innings and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I at Hagley Oval, securing the five-game series 4-1.Batting first, with Amelia scoring...

Lucknow, March 24 Rishabh Pant reaches his peak as a cricketer when he plays with a smile on his face, says Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer, backing the Indian wicketkeeper-batter to have a better year leading the franchise in IPL 2026.Pant became the most expensive player in IPL...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel said he personally opposes the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition begins on March 28.The Impact Player rule, introduced...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said the franchise is awaiting the arrival of Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2026, saying that they are also waiting for him to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia.Starc, 36, is...

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...

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...

Kolkata, March 20 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed confidence and a measured approach, emphasizing positivity, adaptability, and a strong team as KKR aims for a successful campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Speaking alongside head coach...

Auckland, March 20 – A superb bowling performance, followed by an unbeaten half-century from Tom Latham, propelled New Zealand to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I played at Eden Park on Friday, helping the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series...

New Delhi, March 20 – Skipper Rishabh Pant has emphasized the importance of strengthening Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) bowling unit ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the addition of experienced coach Bharat Arun is already having a positive impact as they look to finally win...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former South Africa player AB de Villiers believes that Indian batter Abhishek Sharma has reached a stage in his career where he must take greater responsibility and handle pressure better, especially after an inconsistent performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup...

Auckland, March 18 New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson said that the adaptability of the Black Caps was key to their commanding comeback against South Africa in Hamilton, where the hosts leveled the five-match T20I series 1-1.After being bowled out for a meager 91 in the series opener in...

Kolkata, March 17 – Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Vaibhav Arora is focused on developing his game and honing his skills as he prepares for the challenges ahead in the season.The 28-year-old pacer from...

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...

Mount Maunganui, March 15 – A clinical bowling performance followed by a measured chase helped South Africa secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series on Saturday.Chasing a modest target of 92, South Africa reached 92/3 in 16.4 overs...

New Delhi, March 15. Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) hopes of a successful 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign depend on their ability to dominate the opposition bowlers and consistently outperform rival teams.The 2016 IPL winners have...

Mount Maunganui, March 15 – Veteran left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj achieved a significant milestone in his international career on Sunday as he completed 50 appearances in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket for the South Africa team. This landmark was achieved during the opening match of the...

Kolkata, March 13 Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Friday the signing of tall Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani ahead of the Indian Premier League season, with the fast bowler withdrawing from the Pakistan Super League, which will run concurrently.The right-arm pacer...