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IPL owners and Tech Giants in final race for Hundred franchise bids

RPSG Group, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants, has shown interest in both the London Spirit and Manchester Originals, further complicating the bidding process.

Here's why Rohit Sharma won't play Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match

According to a report, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer will miss Mumbai's final group-stage match against Meghalaya, set to begin on Thursday.

India vs England 2nd T20 Playing 11, toss time, IND vs ENG live streaming

With India looking to double their lead in the series, the second T20I promises to be an exciting contest, especially with the spin-friendly pitch in Chennai likely to bring another challenge for both

What is two-tier based Test system that MCC wants to propose to ICC

The advisory board of MCC includes notable figures such as Sourav Ganguly, Graeme Smith, Heather Knight, and Kumar Sangakkara, who will advocate the new system to the ICC

U19 WC: India crush Bangladesh by 8 wickets, through to semi-finals

With this victory, India has now won all four of their matches in the tournament, maintaining an unbeaten record and further solidifying their position as one of the top title contenders.

'ICC are not running cricket', Cricket legend Ian Chappell calls out ICC

Chappell also expressed his belief that the two-tier system for Test cricket, which he feels should have been established long ago, has not materialized.

ISPL Season 2: Teams, tournament format, rules, squads and more details

With 34 intense matches and vibrant live performances by top artists spread over 21 days, ISPL Season 2 is set to provide a captivating blend of sports and entertainment.

Ranji Trophy 2025: Free entry for Virat Kohli fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium

According to reports, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is making special preparations to accommodate the excited crowd.

IND vs ENG: Tilak's mature, smart innings was the difference - Brydon Carse

Middle-order batter Tilak Varma's "mature" unbeaten 72 was the difference between India and England in the second T20I here, reckoned visitors's pace bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse. Tilak's fifty helped India chase down 166 in a tense chase at the Chepauk on Saturday as the home side took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. "I felt like we got a decent score on the board towards the end. We kept on taking wickets throughout the game. But, you know, credit goes to Tilak and I think he played a very mature, smart innings and ultimately he was the difference," said Carse in the post-match press conference. Carse, who had a good game scoring a 17-ball 31 besides taking three wickets, defended his fellow quick Jofra Archer despite him conceding 60 runs in four overs. Archer was taken apart by Tilak who smashed four sixes off the English fast bowler. "A couple of nights ago, Jofra had an amazing spell up front. I still think he bowled pretty well tonight. He was pretty unfortunate. I

Wanted to take on England's best as others too will feel pressure: Tilak

India's middle-order batter Tilak Varma said his breathtaking assault on pacer Jofra Archer in the second T20I here was pre-planned and was intended to neutralise England's best bowler, which in turn demoralised the rest of the pack. Tilak, who made an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, creamed Archer for four sixes, including a scarcely believable pick-up flick over deep fine leg, as the Sussex man leaked 60 runs in his four overs at Chepauk on Saturday. India won the match by two wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Archer had figures of 4-0-21-2 in the first match at Kolkata, underlining the success Tilak's strategy had here. "I wanted to target their best bowler. If you take on the best bowler, other bowlers will be under pressure. So, when the wickets are falling (at the other end), I want to take on their best bowlers," Tilak said in the post-match press conference. "If I do that it makes it easier (for other batters). So, I backed myself and took chances against him

SA20: MI Cape Town secure bonus point win over Durban's Super Giants

Led by Ryan Rickelton's explosive knock, MI Cape Town thrilled another packed crowd at Newlands with a bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants in their SA20 league match here. Rickelton led a superb run-chase with 63 off 41 balls upfront with opening partner Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 18 balls). The duo ate a chunk out of the 150-run target with a 75-run first wicket partnership in just 8.1 overs on Saturday night. This allowed Dewald Brevis (26 not out off 16 balls) and George Linde (29 not out off eight balls) to power MI Cape Town home with 5.1 overs remaining. Linde, in particular, was in a destructive mood by smashing Super Giants' new Australian recruit Marcus Stoinis for four sixes in an over to bring the match to a speedy close. Earlier, Heinrich Klaasen (66 off 43 balls) and Kane Williamson (56 not out off 44 balls) tried their best to get the Super Giant up to a competitive 149/6 after slumping to 22/4. It was not enough as Lance Klusener's team are now perilo

Kohli returns to domestic cricket: How has he fared in Ranji Trophy so far?

Kohli is set to end his hiatus from domestic cricket with Delhi's Ranji Trophy game against Railways starting January 30

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Who scored more centuries in Ranji Trophy?

Tendulkar amassed an impressive 18 centuries and 19 half-centuries, boasting a staggering average of over 85.

Ranji Trophy 2025: Shubman Gill scores hundred for Punjab vs Karnataka

This century marked a significant personal achievement, as it was his first Ranji Trophy century for Punjab in over five years, with his previous century in the competition dating back to 2019.

Ranji Trophy: How Team India cricketers fared for their domestic teams

His batting partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored 26 runs alongside him on the day but couldn't conjure up a fifty for his side.

IND vs ENG: Suryakumar Yadav talks about captaining Team India in T20Is

When asked about his goals for 2025, Suryakumar emphasized that he doesn't just want to be known as a captain, but as a true leader.

2nd T20I: India vs England head-to-head and Chennai pitch report

It is expected that Shami will feature in the second T20I, as the team management will want to assess his fitness ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Ranji Trophy 2025: When will Virat Kohli play at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Initially, Kohli was expected to play in Delhi's match against Saurashtra, but a neck sprain delayed his participation.

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma fails to impress on return to Mumbai team

Rohit Sharma made his return to domestic cricket after almost a 10-year absence. He played for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.

SA20: Eastern Cape beat Pretoria Capitals by 52 runs, stay in top 3

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape's campaign gathered momentum after the defending SA20 champions claimed a third consecutive bonus point win, beating Pretoria Capitals by 52 runs here. Sunrisers remain in third place with 15 points, while the Capitals stay on nine points in fifth place. It was a performance where the back-to-back champions had to show their character after being reduced to 53/5 after an impressive early burst by Capitals seamer Eathan Bosch (3/33) and new Australian recruit Jason Behrendorff. Bosch has now become the Capitals' leading wicket-taker with 26 scalps surpassing former captain Wayne Parnell's 24. Sunrisers required a captain's innings and Aiden Markram delivered with a gutsy 68 not out off 55 balls to lift the Sunrisers up to 149/7. Markram received lower order support from Marco Jansen (24 off 24 balls) and Liam Dawson (25 off 11 balls) to switch the momentum in favour of the home team. Jansen is fast becoming an early contender for SA20 Season 3 Most Valua