World Test Championship final: Markram’s century, Bavuma’s grit put South Africa on brink of historic win over Australia

South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates after reaching his century during day three of ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over … Read more

Nidhish sets it up, Harish, Boopathi seal win for Spartans

Nidhish Rajagoapal starred in Salem Spartans’ win against Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans in a TNPL match in Salem on Friday. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN When the pressure is high, the side that keeps its nerve crosses the line. Needing 31 off the final two overs, SKM Salem Spartans pulled off a stunning four-wicket win over IDream Tiruppur … Read more

Jerome, Vinit, Shameemudheen biggest buys at PVL auction

Jerome Vinith led Calicut Heroes to title last season. | Photo Credit: File photo: R. RAGU C. Jerome Vinith has a new team in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL). After smashing away winners for Cailcut Heroes in all the three seasons of the league thus far, he was picked up for ₹22.5 lakh by Chennai … Read more

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, teenage sensation, scores 190 off just 90 balls

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in action. Photo: RajasthanRoyals Instagram Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a scintillating 190 off just 90 balls in a preparatory match for India’s Under-19 team ahead of their upcoming tour of England. Rajasthan Royals has posted a video of him playing a shot in its instagram account. At the age of 14 playing … Read more

Pat Cummins scripts history with 6/28 in WTC final

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia skipper Pat Cummins etched his name into the record books with a sensational … Read more

TNPL 2025 | Teams will be eager to recalibrate ahead of the Salem leg

Room for improvement: Last year’s top teams, including Shahrukh’s Kovai Kings, have had a disappointing campaign so far. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY The big talking point heading into the Salem leg of the ninth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is the form of defending champion Dindigul Dragons and last season’s runner-up … Read more

WTC final, Day 2: Australia’s Cummins rips through South Africa batting

Australia’s Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday (June 12, 2025). South Africa … Read more

Anatomy of an IPL fan: cricketers, experts and fans examine why the game matters to them

In the beginning of May, the Indian Premier League (IPL) juggernaut, with more than two-thirds of the fixtures completed, came to an abrupt halt. Stadium lights dimmed. Commentary boxes fell silent. With military tensions mounting between India and Pakistan, the fate of the 18th edition of the franchise-based cricket league hung in the balance. Then … Read more

Brendon McCullum says India will be well prepared but we know where we want to get to as Test team

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum says that India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series against his team.. File | Photo Credit: AP England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series but his team is also clear … Read more

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc removed Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram to became the highest wicket-taker in ICC finals

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of South African Ryan Rickleton on day 1 of the WTC final at Lords on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia’s pace ace Mitchell Starc added another feather to his cap on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), becoming the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick … Read more

Tilak Varma set to play for Hampshire in County Championship

Tilak Varma in action for the Mumbai Indians during the second qualifier of the IPL 2025 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on May 01, 2025. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is set to represent Hampshire in the County Championship after being approached by the English … Read more

Privilege to ring bell at historic Lord’s: ICC chairman Jay Shah in attendance at WTC final

“A privilege to ring the bell at the historic Lord’s ground before the start of play on day one of the @icc World Test Championship final,” Jay Shah said. Picture: X/@JayShah International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed his feelings after ringing the bell at London’s iconic Lord’s stadium on Wednesday, where the World … Read more

Usman Khawaja joins unwanted list during 20-ball duck in WTC final

Australia’s Usman Khawaja walks after losing his wicket during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia left-hand batter Usman Khawaja registered an unfortunate record, becoming the Aussie with joint-third longest duck during the World Test Championship (WTC) final at … Read more

Steve Smith has maximum runs as overseas player at Lord’s; scores 66 runs in WTC final

Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after scoring fifty runs during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Former Australian captain Steve Smith became the highest run-getter among overseas players in the longest format of the game at London’s iconic … Read more

Ram Arvindh and Chaturved sizzle as Panthers take down Kovai Kings

Ram Arvindh’s knock of 64 was instrumental in Madurai Panthers putting it across Lyca Kovai Kings in a TNPL match in Coimbatore on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY R. Ram Arvindh’s well-crafted 64 (48b, 4×4, 3×6) and a quickfire cameo from skipper N. S.  Chaturved (46 n.o., 23b, 4×4, 3×6) helped Siechem Madurai Panthers beat Lyca Kovai Kings by seven wickets in the … Read more