White Ball Cricket News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Shreyas Iyer is now absolute certainty in white-ball format: Ravi Shastri hails Indian cricketer's batting technique
New Delhi, April 23: Former Indian cricket head coach Ravi Shastri has highlighted significant changes which has led to the impressive performances recently of the Indian batter Shreyas Iyer in the white-ball format.
Can't see him play in immediate future...: Key on Stokes' white-ball career
London, April 11: Speaking on star all-rounder Ben Stokes' future in white-ball cricket, England team's managing director Rob Key said that "he cannot see him playing it in the immediate future." he said the focus currently lies on Test cricket and restoring his full workload as a pace-bowling all-rounder.
Harry Brook puts country first, ready to lead England's white-ball revival
London, April 10: Harry Brook has made it clear that no amount of money will stand in the way of his commitment to leading England's white-ball teams, as he pledges to prioritise national duty over franchise cricket. The 26-year-old was officially named as Jos Buttler's successor on Monday, taking on the responsibility of guiding a team in desperate need of a reset following disappointing campaigns in both the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Changes in New Zealand setup as head coach Gary Stead steps down from white-ball formats
Auckland, April 8: New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead has officially announced his decision to step down from his role in the white-ball formats, as per the official website of ICC.
Harry Brook succeeds Jos Buttler as England's new men's white-ball captain
New Delhi, April 7: Right-handed batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new captain of the England men's white-ball teams. Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following England's early exit from 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
IPL 2025: KL Rahul credits Abhishek Nayar for regaining the fun of playing white-ball cricket
Chennai, April 6: After hitting a superb 77 off 51 balls to help Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 25 runs and go on top of the IPL 2025 points table, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has credited the work done with Indian team assistant coach Abhishek Nayar helping him regain the fun and joy of playing white-ball cricket.
Mitchell Hay lauds New Zealand's performance in ODI against Pakistan, says good competition for spots
Hamilton, April 2: After registering a comfortable victory over Pakistan on Wednesday, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay emphasized that while some players may lack international caps, the team is well-rounded.
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.
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.
That ship has sailed...: Root rules himself out from England white-ball captaincy
London, March 28: England star batter Joe Root ruled himself out of white-ball captaincy for the national team, saying that the "ship has sailed" and he has "done his time" as a captain.
IPL 2025: Sam Curran aiming for England recall through strong show for CSK
New Delhi, March 21: England's seam-bowling all-rounder Sam Curran said he is aiming to earn a recall into the national white-ball set-up via strong performances for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the upcoming 2025 IPL season starting on March 22.
BCCI announces cash prize of Rs 58 crores for India's CT 2025 winning contingent
Mumbai, March 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 58 crores for the ICC Champions Trophy winning Indian team, with the contributions of all players, coaching staff, support staff and members of men's selection committee to be recognised.
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.
Jos Buttler steps down as England's white-ball captain following CT debacle
Karachi, Feb 28: England skipper Jos Buttler has announced his decision to step down as captain of the white-ball side after Saturday's game against South Africa, which will complete England's engagements in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. England have already been eliminated from the event after losses to Australia and Afghanistan.
Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy debacle
Karachi, February 28: Jos Buttler has announced his decision to step down from England's white-ball captaincy duties in the aftermath of their group-stage exit at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
Has been outstanding in white-ball, thoroughly deserves to be no. 1: Ponting hails Gill after ton against Bangladesh
Dubai, February 22: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lauded Shubman Gill for his match-winning hundred against Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, and said the young India batter has been outstanding in white ball cricket lately, and this is a format which really suits his style of play.
Need to start looking ahead in white-ball cricket, especially at 2027 WC: Kumble's message to India team
New Delhi, February 20: Former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition plans in white-ball cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Champions Trophy and build a young team to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kumble was speaking on ESPNcricinfo's Matchday show.
Champions Trophy: Special feeling, excited to get started, says Tom Banton on his late call-up
Lahore, Feb 20: England's Tom Banton is excited to play for the country in the ongoing Champions Trophy after being named as a late replacement for injured Jacob Bethel in the squad. The 26-year-old made his international debut six days short of his 20th birthday back in 2019 following a breakthrough summer which also led to Big Bash and Indian Premier League (IPL) deals as well as comparisons with the likes of Kevin Pietersen.
Champions Trophy: England eye maiden title to bury past heartbreaks (SWOT Analysis)
New Delhi, Feb 17: England's quest for their maiden ICC Men's Champions Trophy title carries the weight of past performances and high expectations across the years. Having conquered both the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the Champions Trophy remains the only white-ball title missing from their cabinet.
Zaheer Khan warns against Gambhir's 'excessive flexibility' in India's white-ball setup
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has voiced his concerns over Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's “excessive flexible approach” in the white-ball setup, cautioning that too much experimentation and frequent changes could lead to player insecurity.
England white-ball cricket for quite some time now has been way off: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi, February 8: Former captain Nasser Hussain believes for quite some time now England are way off in white-ball format from where they were under former skipper Eoin Morgan.
England's white-ball cricket has been way off from where it was under Morgan and Bayliss, says Hussain
New Delhi, Feb 8: Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England's white-ball game was "way off where it was" under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup triumph on home soil.
Kaif lauds great white-ball cricketers Rohit, Virat; believes Team India require them in Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi, January 22: Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif showered praise on stalwart Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling them "great white-ball cricketers". Kif was speaking in a video on his YouTube channel.
McCullum aims to mix success with entertainment, feels Buttler's best years are yet to come
Kolkata, January 20: England head coach Brendon McCullum, who will kickstart his tenure as the team's white-ball coach with the first T20I against India from Wednesday onwards, said that the team will prioritise both entertainment and success while adding that the best years of skipper Jos Buttler are "yet to come".
Rohit Sharma heaps praise on Mohammed Shami, calls him stalwart of white-ball cricket
Mumbai, January 18: India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday showered praise on seamer Mohammed Shami and called him the "stalwart" of white-ball cricket.
Fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood finally granted visa for England's white-ball tour to India
New Delhi, Jan 16: England fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood has finally been granted his visa for the side’s upcoming white-ball tour of India, starting with the T20I series opener in Kolkata on January 22.
Locked in: Kuldeep Yadav starts bowling ahead of all-important white-ball season
New Delhi, January 16: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav started to practice in nets as he prepares for a Team India comeback ahead of the white-ball series against England started from January 22 and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
James Vince leaves first-class cricket for 2025, focuses on T20, PSL
New Delhi, January 15: James Vince has decided to step away from first-class cricket for the 2025 season, a move that allows him to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) despite the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) new policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs). While Vince will continue as Hampshire's T20 captain, he has relinquished his role as club captain after nine seasons and will not feature in the County Championship this summer.
A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.