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England named a 12-man squad for the clash with ‌seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir likely vying for ​the one spot on the team — depending on what was expected from the pitch

The 28-year-old German finished the 2025 season with only one title, in Munich, having been beset by injuries

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago

Bondi Beach attack has sparked more active policing in Sydney, Australia's most populous city and ​the state capital

The London club announced on Thursday that Maresca left his position as manager — following a reported deterioration in his relationship with the team’s hierarchy

Sjoerd Marijne returns as chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, aiming to stabilize the squad after a period of turmoil. He replaces Harendra Singh and will focus on rebuilding trust and clarity of roles. Marijne's immediate task is to prepare the team for the World Cup qualifiers in March.

Allah Ghazanfar’s three-wicket haul restricted Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to 120/8 before Shakib Al Hasan and Tom Banton powered MI Emirates into the ILT20 Season 4 final with a seven-wicket win in Qualifier 2. Their match-winning 82-run stand set up a final clash against the Desert Vipers in Dubai on January 4.

The average score in the T20 format in the past five years reads: 281.81 (2021), 280.54 (2022), 288.00 (2023), 285.40 (2024) and 295.37 (2025). The year the first T20I was played (2005), the average was 275.19.

Rishabh Pant's place in India's ODI squad is under scrutiny despite his past success. With a new captain and coaching philosophy emphasizing flexibility, selectors face a dilemma. Former players urge consistency, warning against repeating past mistakes and highlighting the need to either fully back Pant or identify a clear backup wicketkeeper befor […]

Team India swashbuckling batswoman Jemimah Rodrigues posted a slew of stories highlighting some special moments she shared with her pet canin

Potts is the only unused fast bowler from their original 16-man squad and gets his chance after Gus Atkinson limped off with a hamstring issue in Melbourne

Usman Khawaja, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer, announces international retirement after SCG fixture on Jan 4; slams racial stereotyping and scrutiny he faced during 15-year international career

As star batter Usman Khawaja prepares for his final Test at the SCG, mid-day recalls his four previous centuries in nine Tests here

The first ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on January 11 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Gujarat