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ICC Women’s ODI rankings: Smriti Mandhana returns to top spot after five years; replaces Laura Wolvaardt | Cricket News

File photo of Smriti Mandhana. Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has returned to the top position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, displacing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt who held the position for over six months. Mandhana, who last held the number one spot in November 2019, now leads with 727 rating points, while Wolvaardt […]

Rohit Sharma sends best wishes to Angelo Mathews for his final Test

Star India batter Rohit Sharma has sent his best wishes to Angelo Mathews as he’s decided to retire from Test cricket. Mathews is playing his last Test against Bangladesh in Galle as he’s set to call time from the longest format after playing 119 matches for his country. The 38-year-old is the third-highest run scorer […]

Chennai to host Hockey India Masters Cup from June 18 to 27

The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN), at a press conference on Monday (June 16, 2025), officially announced that it will host the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Masters Cup for men (40+ age group) and women (35+ age group) from June 18 to 27 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan hockey stadium here. The event […]

Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas: When and where to watch Major League Cricket match, TSK vs SOR probable XIs and more

The Texas Super Kings (TSK) and Seattle Orcas (SOR) are set to lock horns in a high-voltage Major League Cricket (MLC) match. Both sides will be looking to make a statement in the 2025 season. Here are the match details, predicted XIs, and live-streaming information ahead of the clash. TKS vs SOR: Current form Texas […]

Netherlands script history by winning T20I match against Nepal in 3rd Super Over; Netizens fail to keep calm

The Netherlands scripted their name in cricket history by defeating Nepal in a thrilling T20I Tri-Series match at Titwood, Glasgow. They clinched the win in a dramatic third Super Over, catching the attention of spectators worldwide. The match, which saw both teams tie at 152 runs after 20 overs, escalated into a triple Super Over […]

TNPL | Lokesh Raj’s five-wicket haul clinches a thriller for Super Gillies

Lokesh Raj, third left, is the toast of his teammates. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN Four-time champion Chepauk Super Gillies edged defending champion Dindigul Dragons by a narrow eight-run margin, thanks to pacer T. D. Lokesh Raj’s stunning five for 13 in a gripping TNPL clash at the Salem Cricket Foundation ground here on […]

Digvesh Rathi has Sanjeev Goenka hooked even after IPL: 5 wickets in 5 balls

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjeev Goenka is still hooked on Digvesh Rathi’s antics on the cricket field. Goenka on Monday, June 16, took to X to share a viral clip of Rathi, who picked up 5 wickets in 5 straight balls in a local game. The leg-spinner, who rose to prominence in the Indian Premier […]

‘Don’t think he’s realised … ‘: Dinesh Karthik’s bold take on Shubman Gill’s captaincy | Cricket News

Dinesh Karthik thinks that Shubman Gill is not ready for the enormity of the task bequeathed upon him as India’s Test captain (Image via X/@BroAfghan27801) As India prepare to take on England in the five-match Test series, tensions are high, with hopes touching the sky and expectations from a relatively young Indian squad pouring over. […]

IND vs ENG: ‘A mix of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’: Jos Buttler’s big praise for Shubman Gill | Cricket News

Shubman Gill will lead India against England in the five-match Test series against England (Image via X/@Naji_Gill_77) India is set to mark a new era in its chapter with the five-match Test series against England, set to commence on the 20th of June in Leeds. Under the leadership of young captain Shubman Gill, the Indian […]

Only 4 Tests in 2025! ‘Why can’t Sri Lanka play as many Tests as India, Australia?’ questions Angelo Mathews | Cricket News

Angelo Mathews (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Angelo Mathews has voiced his disappointment over the limited number of Test matches Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle. Sri Lanka are set to feature in six two-match series between 2025 and 2027 — the joint-lowest alongside Bangladesh.Mathews highlighted the contrast […]