Cricket

Shorey’s paced century propels Vidarbha to a commanding 365 for five Dhruv Shorey played a composed yet powerful innings to steer Vidarbha to a formidable 365 for five in their allotted 50 overs after being asked to bat. His unbeaten 109 off 77 balls, studded with nine fours and six sixes, was a textbook example … Read more

A remarkable milestone has quietly entered the record books: a total of four Indian batters have now smashed centuries in under 40 balls in the 50-over format. That’s a startling statistic given the length and tactical demands of one-day cricket, and it underlines how the modern game has fused raw power with smart, situation-driven batting. … Read more

Mumbai post a daunting 331 after electing to bat Mumbai’s decision to bat first paid off handsomely as they racked up a formidable total of 331. The scoreline immediately put the visiting bowlers on the back foot and set up an intriguing run chase for the opposition. Raghuvanshi’s measured outing Raghuvanshi managed just 11 runs … Read more

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who announced himself on the big stage with a memorable breakout year in both franchise and international cricket, was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu. The award recognises outstanding achievement by children across India, and Vaibhav’s rapid rise in the cricketing world made him a standout … Read more

Steve Smith returns to lead Australia in the fourth Ashes Test Steve Smith is back in the hot seat. The right-handed batter will captain Australia for the fourth Ashes Test, which begins on Friday, December 26 — the traditional Boxing Day Test. Smith’s return to leadership adds both experience and stability to the hosts as … Read more

Rohit Sharma’s blistering 155 steers Mumbai to comfortable Vijay Hazare win On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma produced a stunning display of one-day hitting, scoring 155 off 94 balls to guide Mumbai to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The innings was a dominant blend of power and timing, leaving little doubt … Read more

Low Scoring Drama on Day One as Both Sides Stumble It was a day to remember for bowlers and a frustrating one for batters. Australia were bowled out for a modest 152, and England were soon reduced to just 110 in reply. By the close of play the hosts had nudged along to 4 for … Read more

A batting bonanza in the Vijay Hazare Trophy The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has turned into a run-fest, with batsmen taking centre stage and bowlers scrambling for answers. The competition has already produced 22 centuries, and several performances have stood out as memorable and historic. Most notably, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli delivered … Read more

Rinku’s boundary-filled assault propels Uttar Pradesh to 367/4 Rinku produced a memorable display of limited-overs batting as Uttar Pradesh piled up a commanding 367/4 against Chandigarh in a Vijay Hazare Trophy clash. His sublime innings, which included 10 fours and four sixes, set the tone for an imposing total that will be hard to chase. … Read more

Carey Closing In on Gilchrist Mark as Ashes Return to the MCG The Boxing Day Test at the MCG adds another subplot to a classic rivalry: Alex Carey sits just 128 runs shy of surpassing Adam Gilchrist’s record for Australian wicketkeeper run-scoring. As Australia and England meet under the bright Melbourne summer sky, all eyes … Read more