Author: CT Staff
Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam performed brilliantly in the fourth match of the Tri-Nation Series against Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday. After Pakistan’s poor performance in the Asia Cup 2025, coach Mike Hesson recalled Babar to the team. Babar played a blistering innings and equaled Virat Kohli’s record. Babar scored 74 runs off 52 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes. This innings took him to 38 fifties in T20Is, equaling Virat Kohli’s record. Babar Azam’s Comeback Pakistan suffered a setback in the Asia Cup, but Babar’s return has given the team new energy. He was out for…
India has announced its squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. As everyone expected, KL Rahul has been named captain. The series begins on November 30th. Shubman Gill is out with a nose injury, giving Rahul this opportunity. Jadeja’s explosive comeback, a setback for Axar Patel Ravindra Jadeja’s return is the biggest highlight. He was dropped from the Australia series, but has now returned as an opener. Meanwhile, Axar Patel was dropped. He was India’s trump card in the Champions Trophy, but he didn’t find a place here. Axar took three wickets in three matches and scored 31…
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana’s dream wedding with singer Palash Muchhal hit a sudden pause after her father suffered a heart attack. Smriti Mandhana, the cricketer who recently won the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup and was ruling everyone’s hearts, was celebrating the happiest moment of her life today. But everything suddenly changed. Her wedding with Bollywood singer and composer Palash Muchhal was scheduled for November 23rd at the Mandhana Farm House in Sangli, Maharashtra. Early in the morning, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, suffered a heart attack. The entire family was shocked to hear the news. The mehendi and haldi…
The Rajasthan Royals team is considering leaving Jaipur for IPL 2026. The reason cited is a long-standing dispute with the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). Last season, an RCA official accused the franchise of match-fixing. Although the Royals denied this and demanded action against the official, the dispute remains unresolved. The team is now searching for a new venue, and Pune appears to be the favorite. But the problem is that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is also eyeing Pune. The franchise has initiated talks with the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). According to a Cricbuzz report, Royals personnel recently visited Pune. They…
Rishabh Pant told Washington Sundar “maarne de usko” on the stump mic. The next ball, Senuran Muthusamy launched it over long-on and later scored his first Test century! New Delhi. On the second day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, something happened that made the entire stadium laugh. Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant, standing behind the wicket, said something to bowler Washington Sundar, and the batsman hit a six on the very next ball. Pant’s plan backfired! Senuran Muthusamy was batting in the 124th over. Marco Jansen was at the other end. Five balls of the…
Following the loss in the first Test, cricket fans are excited about the India vs South Africa 2nd Test match in 2025. This 2nd Test is scheduled to be played from November 22nd to 26th, 2025. The Match Venue will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Who is not playing and why? The biggest blow to both teams in the India vs South Africa 2nd Test is the exclusion of Shubman Gill and Kagiso Rabada. India captain Gill suffered a severe neck injury during the first Test. The medical team has advised him not to fly and rest…
Today is the first day of the second Test in Guwahati. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. But India’s two superstar bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, tightened their grip, eventually losing 6 wickets for 247 runs. The match is being held at the new ACA Stadium, where Test cricket is being played for the first time. The morning weather was pleasant, with some sunshine, but poor light later forced an early end to the game. They wanted to play aggressively. Initially, their openers, Aiden Markram and Ryan Ricky Ponting, put on a superb partnership, adding…
The DDCA has announced the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, but the decision comes as a surprise. Star leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi has been dropped from the team, while Nitish Rana has been appointed captain. This appears to be a result of a heated argument between the two during the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Digvesh, who played for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, will no longer play for Delhi. This news has caused a stir among cricket fans. The DDCA stated that the tournament begins on November 26, and Delhi will play matches in Elite Group…
Indian cricket has been rocked. India A was eliminated from the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-finals after losing to Bangladesh A. The match was tied, but a wrong decision in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 Super Over changed everything. India A benched their top run-scorer and biggest six-hitter, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Instead, they sent in captain Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma. The result? The team was 4/0 in just two balls. Jitesh played a risky lap shot and was out, then Ashutosh’s big swing was caught at cover. Bangladesh, needing just one run, choked on a wide from Suash…
The first Test of the 2025 Ashes was underway at Perth Stadium, and as the second day ended, the entire cricketing world erupted over a decision. England wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith was given out by the third umpire, following a DRS review that lasted over four minutes. On-field umpire Nitin Menon had declared Smith not out, but Australia captain Steve Smith immediately took a review. Travis Head, standing at short leg, shouted that he heard a sound, and Alex Carey also appealed vehemently. Smith attempted to glance a short ball down the leg side, but the small blip on Snicko didn’t…