Cricket

Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24

Australian batter Usman Khawaja's appeal against the sanction for wearing a black armband in the Test against Pakistan was rejected by the International Cricket Council on December 7.

Usman Khawaja of Australia bats. (Getty Images)

20240107T132820785Z417695.jpg

ICC rejects Usman Khawaja’s appeal for wearing black armband during International matches

Australia's batting juggernaut David Warner revealed that he is still in dark about how he united with his lost Baggy Green cap which was mysteriously found at Sydney hotel.

Australia's batting maestro David Warner in this frame.

20240106T112922676Z222631.jpg

Did David Warner play a prank about stolen Baggy Green? Batting juggernaut says '...there was nothing'

Pakistan's premier left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi missed the Sydney Test as the team management rested him, confirmed team director Mohammad Hafeez.

Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez and left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi (Getty Images)

20240106T105135601Z167454.jpg

'When I asked before the third Test...': Mohammad Hafeez reveals real reason behind Shaheen Afridi's absence from Sydney Test

Pakistan's interim head coach Mohammad Hafeez questioned skipper Shan Masood's tactics in the third Test against Pakistan which they lost by eight wickets.

Pakistan head coach Mohammad Hafeez (right) and skipper Shan Masood talk during Day 4 of the third Test against Australia at SCG on January 6. (Getty)

20240106T102525288Z842719.jpg

'He should have...': Head coach Mohammad Hafeez indirectly blames Shan Masood for Pakistan's defeat in 3rd Test vs AUS

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said that it's hard to replace David Warner after batting maestro bid adieu to red-ball cricket following team's stunning win over Pakistan in third Test at SCG.

Australia's star opener David Warner (centre) with his teammates in this frame. (Getty)

20240106T091838590Z932742.jpg

'It’s going to be...': Pat Cummins' big statement on David Warner's replacement following star opener's last dance in Tests

Pakistan's newly appointed skipper Shan Masood presented Babar Azam's jersey autographed by entire Pakistan team to retiring David Warner after the third Test against Australia.

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood (left) gifting Babar Azam's jersey signed by Pakistan team to David Warner after 3rd Test at SCG. (Screenshot-Twitter)

20240106T052510803Z967439.jpg

WATCH: Shan Masood gifts retiring David Warner Babar Azam's jersey signed by Pakistan team after Test series drubbing

Australia swept the three-match Test series against Pakistan 3-0 after emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third Test at the SCG which witnessed David Warner's last dance in the red-ball cricket.

Australian team pose with the trophy after winning the 3rd Test and series against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6. (Getty)

20240106T043005708Z072100.jpg

AUS vs PAK: Australia whitewash Pakistan with robust eight-wicket win in 3rd Test as David Warner notches perfect fifty in last dance

David Warner was infused with emotions while describing his illustrious Test career which ended on January 6 with an impressive fifty that came in Australia's win in third Test against Pakistan.

Australia's David Warner walks out for his final Test match during Day 4 of the third Test against Pakistan at SCG on January 6. (Getty)

20240106T040638602Z869267.jpg

'I hope I put a smile on everyone's face...': Emotional David Warner speaks his heart out after farewell Test following Australia's series win

Batting maestro David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket in style as he cracked a brilliant fifty in his farewell match to help Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test.

Australia's David Warner acknowledges the crowd after being dismissed by Pakistan's Sajid Khan in his final innings during Day 4 of the third Test at SCG on January 6. (Getty)

20240106T032243079Z407771.jpg

End of an Era: David Warner ends illustrious Test career with brisk fifty in Australia's win, walks off SCG amid thunderous applause

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson feels that opening the innings in Test cricket after David Warner's retirement will be the perfect challenge for Steve Smith.

David Warner hugs Steve Smith after scoring a century (Getty Images)

20240105T105440773Z385770.jpg

Steve Smith to open in Tests after David Warner's retirement? Australian batter gives surprising answer

RR vs KKR

GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025

IPL 2025

Dynamic Banner

IPL 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad squad

IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders squad

IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings squad

IPL 2025 Punjab Kings squad

IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad

IPL 2025 Delhi Capitals squad

IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants squad

IPL 2025 Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians squad

IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans squad

Insights

Indian Premier League, 2025

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Women's Premier League, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

England Women tour of Australia, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2024/25

Featured League

Editor's Choice

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer carried forward his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 form in the IPL 2025 and scored 97 runs from just 42 balls on Punjab Kings debut against Gujarat Titans.

Shreyas Iyer smashed 9 sixes in his 42-ball 97.

Iyer was India's highest run-scorer in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Iyer has not played a T20I since December 2023 and Test since February 2024.

Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly

'Most improved batsman... after a few issues on length': Sourav Ganguly wants Shreyas Iyer back in Test squad for England tour and T20I team

IPL 2025: Ravichandran Ashwin noted the disparity between batters and bowlers considering the number of awards the former get in the IPL.

R Ashwin is concerned about bowlers not getting due credit in IPL 2025.

Ashwin wants Vijaykumar Vyshak to get the 'Player of the match' award.

Punjab Kings' Vyshak conceded 10 runs in his first two overs against Gujarat Titans.

R Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, Vijaykumar Vyshak

'Super Striker, Four, Six everything is there, but no Super Ball': R Ashwin wants this bowler to get 'Player of the match' instead of Shreyas Iyer

Vijaykumar Vyshak was not afraid to bowl wides as he went for yorkers away from Sherfane Rutherford and conceded just 10 runs from his first two overs.

Sherfane Rutherford failed to counter Vijaykumar Vyshak in first two overs.

Vyshak conceded 28 runs from 3 overs.

Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs. 

Arshdeep Singh

Not Shreyas Iyer or Ricky Ponting, Arshdeep Singh was mastermind behind introducing gamechanger Vijaykumar Vyshak as soon as Gujarat Titans' impact player walked in

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer was not troubled by Gujarat Titans or their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan as he remained unbeaten for 97 from just 42 balls.

Shreyas Iyer hit 9 sixes in his unbeaten 97.

Shreyas Iyer was adjudged 'Player of the match'.

Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs. 

Shreyas Iyer, Kane Williamson

'For a period, teams targetted him with short balls, but now...': Kane Williamson's warning to franchises preparing to tackle Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2025: Former IPL players Varun Aaron and Ambati Rayudu don't want Mohammed Siraj to try and bowl more outswingers and stick to inswingers.

Mohammed Siraj conceded 54 runs on his Gujarat Titans debut.

Shashank Singh hit Siraj for 5 fours in the final over.

Siraj was roped in for Rs 12.25 crore by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 mega auction.

Mohammed Siraj, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer

'His decision-making towards the end was not the best': Gujarat Titans' IPL 2022-winner on Mohammed Siraj's expensive spell against Punjab Kings

Cricket News

Unlike the Indian Premier League, the WPL has not yet been played in a home-and-away format. The most recent tournament concluded on March 15.

Mumbai Indians players celebrate with the winners trophy after the WPL 2025 Final 

BCCI to introduce more team in WPL 2026? IPL chairman Arun Dhumal reveals future plans

Baseball

Before making a name for themselves in the MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts and Texas Rangers Corey Seager had short-lived first jobs that taught them valuable lessons in life. 

Mookie Betts used to work at Finish Line, a popular athletic shoe store.

Corey Seager's first job was as a scorekeeper for 8U basketball.

Both Mookie Betts and Corey Seager will be featuring for their respective teams on March 27th, the Opening Day for MLB teams. 

Mookie Betts and Corey Seager in the frame

Mookie Betts and Corey Seager reveal surprising first jobs before Baseball glory

After James Neesham's fifer, Tim Seifert showed no mercy to Pakistan bowlers defending a below par target, smashing 10 sixes in his unbeaten 97 to finish the run chase in just 10 overs.

Tim Seifert smashed 10 sixes in his 38-ball 97.

New Zealand were 65 runs ahead of Pakistan after powerplay overs. 

Sufiyan Muqeem was impressive as he took 2 wickets in 2 overs.

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert

James Neesham's fifer, Tim Seifert's stormy 97 help New Zealand teach Pakistan teach a lesson with dominating 8-wicket win, take series 4-1

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts gave major health update on his availability for their home opener against Detroit Tigers in the upcoming Major League Baseball season. 

Mookie Betts made his return to the diamond on Tuesday after missing clashes which included the team's two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs.

His health also saw a major dip as his weight came down from 175 pounds to 157 pounds after suffering from a stomach bug. 

On Tuesday, after winning the clash against Angels 4-1, Betts confirmed that he will feature in the home opener against Tigers. 

Mookie Betts in the frame

Mookie Betts gives major update on his availability for Dodgers’ opening game vs Tigers

IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma became the first Delhi Capitals batter who scored a half-century at no.7 in a successful run chase.

Ashutosh Sharma

Ashutosh Sharma equals Andre Russell's 10-year-old feat, misses out on breaking Dwayne Bravo's all-time IPL record in run chase by 3 runs

MS Dhoni tops the tally with 69 sixes in the 20th over of the Indian Premier League. The wicketkeeper batter is currently representing CSK in IPL 2025. Here's the list of batters with the most sixes in the 20th over of the IPL


chennai-super-kings-ms-dhoni-arrives-to-bat-during-the-indian-premier-league-240018917-16x9.jpg

MS Dhoni to David Miller: Batters who smashed most sixes in 20th over of IPL

Noor Ahmad was named 'Player of the match' as he claimed four wickets for 18 runs on CSK debut and helped his side win by four wickets against Mumbai Indians.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad registers best bowling figures for CSK spinner with 4 for 18 vs Mumbai Indians, enters elite list 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL 2025 opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Phil Salt smashed a century in his debut match for RCB. Here are the players who smashed fifty-plus scores on their RCB debut. 


Phil Salt of Royal Challengers Bengaluru play a shots during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata

Phil Salt to Devdutt Padikkal: Players who scored fifty plus scored for RCB on debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history by scoring 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League 2025 opener clash. 

Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023/24

Pakistan tour of Australia

2023/24

Test
•
14 Dec - 07 Jan

Overview

Stats

Matches

News