Cricket

Delhi chase down 299 in comfortable fashion Delhi completed a convincing chase of the challenging target of 299 in the 38th over of their Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter against Andhra Pradesh. The chase was built around a composed innings from Virat Kohli, ably supported by Nitish Rana and young Priyansh Arya, who ensured Delhi kept … Read more

Court denies anticipatory bail to Yash Dayal in alleged POCSO case A Jaipur POCSO court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Yash Dayal, the Indian fast bowler, in an alleged rape case. The court’s order follows arguments from the prosecution and findings in the ongoing investigation, which the court said point to key … Read more

Australia opts for an all-pace attack for fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne Australia has named an all-pace XI for the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, leaving no place for a specialist spinner. Todd Murphy, who had been brought into the squad as a replacement for the injured Nathan Lyon, was not selected … Read more

Hardik Pandya praised for calm response after verbal abuse outside New Delhi restaurant Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya drew praise after an unpleasant encounter outside a restaurant in New Delhi, where he was subjected to verbal abuse by a member of the public. Rather than reacting angrily, Pandya stayed composed and avoided escalation — a response … Read more

Chennai Super Kings — MS Dhoni When it comes to finishing, very few names carry the weight of MS Dhoni. Calm under pressure and supremely savvy about the chase, Dhoni remains CSK’s ultimate match-closer. Why he’s ideal: Incredible game awareness, excellent strike rotation and finishing instinct. What he brings: Tactical finishing, sharp hitting against pace, … Read more

Bihar produced a crushing performance in Ranchi to trample Arunachal Pradesh by 397 runs in a Plate Group tie of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. The visitors posted a mammoth 574 for 6, and then skittled Arunachal out for 177, handing Bihar one of the most one-sided results of the early season. Bihar’s batting onslaught … Read more

Need the match results to craft the full round-up Thanks — I can write a detailed, engaging article and a complete list of results for the first round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (Wednesday, December 24). To make sure the piece is accurate, please paste the full list of scores or the match results (teams, … Read more

Ricky Ponting keeps faith in Cameron Green despite Ashes wobble Ricky Ponting has publicly backed Cameron Green as a leading long-term Test prospect for Australia, urging patience after the all-rounder’s recent struggles during the Ashes. Ponting’s support underlines a clear belief that Green’s natural gifts and age give him time to develop into a cornerstone … Read more

2025 will be remembered as a year when cricket’s highs met a run of difficult off-field moments. From a bizarre trophy theft to heated on-field gestures between traditional rivals, several incidents forced boards, broadcasters and fans to rethink policies that had been taken for granted. Here’s a clear look at the biggest controversies that shaped … Read more

Sparsely populated stadia do not exist in Kohli’s world. Yet the closed-door nature of Delhi’s match against Andhra at the Centre of Excellence meant that when Virat Kohli reached his first domestic List A century in nearly 17 years, there were barely any spectators to witness it live. A century away from the usual roar … Read more