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Amelia Kerr, Matt Henry win top honours at New Zealand Cricket Awards
New Delhi, April 9: Leg-spin all-rounder Amelia Kerr and seamer Matt Henry won the top honours in women’s and men’s categories at the 2025 New Zealand Cricket Awards held on Wednesday. Amelia clinched the Debbie Hockley Medal for an unprecedented third consecutive year, while Henry took home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
Asia Cup 2025 Preview: Will Bangladesh Be Able to Challenge Asian Giants?
London, April 9: The 17th Asia Cup, set to take place in September 2025, is set to be an exhibition of cricketing prowess in Asia. With the competition being in the shape of a T20 tournament, it will be a significant build-up tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli flaunts ICC T20 WC 2024 ring, does WWE icon John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' gesture
Mumbai, April 6: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India star batter Virat Kohli is clearly enjoying his reign as the current T20 World Cup champion with Team India, as the veteran was seen wearing his championship title ring and doing World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena's iconic 'You Can't See Me' gesture in a fun video ahead of clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday at Wankhede Stadium.
Rob Walter steps down as South Africa's white-ball coach, eyes potential role with New Zealand
New Delhi, April 3: Rob Walter has resigned as South Africa's white-ball head coach, citing personal reasons and a potential career opportunity in his adopted home, New Zealand.
Rob Walter resigns as South Africa white-ball coach citing personal reasons
Johannesburg, April 1: South Africa men's white-ball team head coach Rob Walter on Tuesday stepped down from his role citing personal reasons after being associated with Proteas for 67 ODIs and T20Is.
Charlotte Edwards announced as England's new head coach
London, April 1: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced former skipper Charlott Edwards as the new head coach of England women's team on Tuesday.
Still got an incredibly important role to play...: Australian selection chair George Bailey
Melbourne, April 1: Australian selection chair George Bailey indicated that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, currently the T20I captain, still has an "incredibly important role" to play in white-ball cricket and his red-ball career is also not over as well.
Opportunities to be plentiful for youngsters left out of central contracts, says selection chair Bailey
Melbourne, April 1: Australia selection chair George Bailey indicated that there is still plenty of time for talented youngsters like Jake Fraser McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, Aaron Hardie among others to prove their T20 credentials ahead of next year's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka despite not being able to earn central contracts.
India to tour Australia for ODI and T20I series in October, ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, March 31: India is set to embark on a crucial white-ball tour of Australia later this year, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). The highly anticipated series will serve as a key test for both teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Perfect example of how life is: Rohit on rollercoaster ride as Indian captain from T20 WC 2024 to CT 2025
Ahmedabad, March 29: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday spoke on his rollercoaster run as captain from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win to the ICC Champions Trophy win, which saw the team excel in white-ball cricket but suffer heavily in Test cricket, calling it a "perfect example of how life is."
India's evolution in white-ball cricket: Rohit Sharma reflects on journey
Ahmedabad, March 29: In the past few years, India's approach to white-ball cricket seems to have undergone a major transformation. Captain Rohit Sharma, in a candid conversation posted by Mumbai Indians' official X handle, reflected on the journey that began after India's heartbreaking exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Stuart Law appointed as new head coach of Nepal Senior Cricket Team
Kathmandu, March 29: Former Australian batter Stuart Law was appointed as the new head coach of the Nepal Senior Cricket Team on Saturday, following Monty Desai's departure in February earlier this year, as per the ICC.
Prime Minister's pep talk motivated India to T20 World Cup, CT 2025 victories: Srikkanth
New Delhi, March 23: Words of encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi have probably boosted India to win the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth wrote in a video posted on social media on Sunday. Srikkanth, the 1983 World Cup winner as part of Kapil's Devils, also said the biggest, greatest quality of PM Modi is that he makes everyone who meets him "feel important" and comfortable.
Jon Lewis steps down as England Women's head coach
New Delhi March 21: Jon Lewis has stepped down from his position as head coach of England Women. Following an evaluation of England's 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes in Australia, which came after their exit in the group stage at the T20 World Cup in October, the ECB disclosed on Friday that Lewis had departed from his role, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Jon Lewis leaves England women's team head coach role
London, March 21: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Jon Lewis has left his role as England women's head coach. The side had failed to progress past the group stage in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and faced a crushing 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes.
Paranjape believes IPL 2025 can help India identify next new-ball fast bowling spearhead
New Delhi, March 21: Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) can help the national team identify their next new-ball fast-bowling spearhead, especially with Jasprit Bumrah recovering from a back injury.
Balaji credits IPL's ecosystem for India's two successive white-ball title wins
Mumbai, March 20: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, former Indian cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji said that the league and "its franchise owners, leadership groups and ecosystem" had a key role in India's two successive white-ball title wins, the T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
NZ's Sophie Devine sets sights on World Cup double before retirement
Auckland, March 20: New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine has her eyes set on the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, a year after securing the T20 World Cup for her nation. She also admitted that during her recent time off from the game, retirement was on her mind.
Annerie Dercksen earns South Africa women's national contract for first time
Johannesburg, March 17: Pace-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen earned her first South Africa women's national contract. The inclusion of Annerie, 23, in the 15-member contracted players list announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday comes at the expense of Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker.
From Women's T20 WC to WPL, Amelia Kerr's continues to be spin-bowling authority in her purple patch
Mumbai, March 16: A dream run continued for New Zealand and Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Amelia Kerr as she secured the Women's Premier League (WPL) title with the Blue and Gold franchise with a standout performance as a bowler, emerging as the leading wicket-taker of the season.
We will try to produce better results: Salman Agha ahead of NZ T20I series
Christchurch, March 15: Salman Ali Agha is determined to turn the tide for Pakistan after their disappointing campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the Men in Green embark on a crucial white-ball tour of New Zealand starting with the five-match T20I series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Sunday.
Axar Patel: India's underrated all-round hero in successive ICC white-ball title wins
New Delhi, March 14: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel continued his fine run in ICC white-ball events, contributing plenty as a designated number five batter, spinner and fielder during Men in Blue's title-winning ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Perhaps India's most under-the-radar yet high-on-impact player at the biggest stage in the last two years, he has continued his rise in international cricket across all formats.
Jasprit Bumrah earns praise from former WI speedster Fidel Edwards for his special craft
New Delhi, March 12: Former West Indies speedster Fidel Edwards showered praise on India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, and hailed his "craft", which he says is something "special" to watch.
Next goal is lifting ICC T20 World Cup in India,: Hardik Pandya post Champions Trophy victory
New Delhi March 11: Hardik Pandya, after lifting the ICC Champions Trophy title, shared his delight. He spoke after the match about the defeat against Pakistan back in the 2017 Champions Trophy, where he got run out batting with Ravindra Jadeja. Hardik Pandya also said that he only wants to win ICC cups and wants five to six more trophies.
How India's 2023-25 run in white-ball cricket is amongst best-ever in sport's history?
New Delhi, March 11: India's run from the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which ended with a heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final after an unprecedented 10-match win streak, till the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been one of the finest runs by a team in white-ball cricket, 23 wins in 24 matches, one loss and two trophies won, reported ESPNCricinfo.
New Zealand name fresh-look squad led by Bracewell for home Pakistan series
Wellington, March 11: All-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead New Zealand in their five-match home T20I series against Pakistan starting from Sunday onwards at Christchurch.
Bracewell to lead New Zealand for Pakistan T20Is
Auckland, March 11: Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil in the upcoming five-game T20I series against Pakistan, starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on March 16.
Dubai is not home ground for Indian team: Suresh Raina
Dubai, March 8: Former batter Suresh Raina voiced his opinion about the ongoing debate about India receiving an advantage of playing all their games in Dubai.
John Davison appointed Italy's T20I coach as they target 2026 World Cup spot
New Delhi, March 7: Former Canada captain and Australian state cricketer John Davison has been appointed as Italy's T20I coach, leading their push for a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Virat Kohli will play international cricket for at least four more years, says childhood coach Rajkumar
New Delhi, March 1: Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma believes that the Indian batting maestro still has several years of international cricket left in him and could continue gracing the Indian Premier League (IPL) well into his 40s if he chooses. Sharma was confident that Kohli's supreme fitness and unwavering commitment to the game would allow him to extend his career at the highest level.
PCB 'considering' domestic players for T20I series in New Zealand
Lahore, March 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to give the domestic players the opportunity to play in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand after Pakistan's shambolic run in the ongoing Champions Trophy, Geo News reported citing sources.
Back-to-back world titles to sharing space with Lanning, Shafali in WPL: India's U19 T20 WC skipper Niki's memorable journey
Bengaluru, March 1: India's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad opened up on her team's second successive world title win and her debut stint in the Women's Premier League (WPL), which she feels will help India win plenty of senior-level trophies in future in women's cricket.
Seen some of my childhood heroes...: Jasprit Bumrah delighted on sweeping ICC honours
Dubai, February 26: India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah expressed his delight after receiving Men's Cricketer Of The Year, Men's Test Player Of The Year and also being named in the Men's Test Team Of The Year and T20I Team Of The Year at the ICC Awards 2024.
I'd seen my childhood heroes win this award: Bumrah on his Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy honour
Dubai, Feb 26: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who capped off a remarkable 2024 by receiving his ICC Awards and Team of the Year caps in Dubai, has opened up on his historic run for India across all formats and winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, and said that it feels surreal to earn the honour that once was won by his childhood heroes.
Jasprit Bumrah in Dubai for IND-PAK clash, receives all ICC Awards
Dubai, February 23: Star India batter Jasprit Bumrah reached Dubai ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash and collected his prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) awards at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah receives his ICC Awards and Team of the Year caps
Dubai, Feb 23: Ahead of the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah received his ICC Awards and Team of The Year caps for his stellar performances in 2024.
Lot depends on Khushdil, Salman: Wahab on Pakistan using part-time spinners against India
Mumbai, February 23: Former Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz feels that using part-time spinners Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha along with sole full-time spinner Abrar Ahmed would not hamper Pakistan against arch-rivals India on Dubai pitches that could be slow.
Must defeat India: Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT
Dubai, February 21: Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made it clear that the only way for the defending champions to move forward in the Champions Trophy is by standing triumphant over their arch-rival in Dubai on Sunday.
Mother of all battles: Navjot Singh Sidhu on India-Pakistan cricket rivalry
Dubai, February 20: Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has weighed in on the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, calling it "the mother of all battles." With both nations sharing a rich cricketing history and an unmatched level of anticipation surrounding their encounters, Sidhu believes that no other rivalry comes close in terms of magnitude and pressure.
Champions Trophy: With world-class batting, Kohli poses a stiff challenge to any bowler, says Rauf
Karachi, Feb 18: Ahead of the much-awaiting clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, pacer Haris Rauf said that he is ready to face legendary batter Virat Kohli in the encounter, who smashed famous consecutive sixes against him in the 2022 T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground.