South Africa’s Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.
‘An absolute honour’: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma retires from Tests
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team’s tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.
Indian coach makes massive call on Pakistan matches as political tensions escalate
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has called for a cease to cricket matches against Pakistan as tensions between the two Asian nations continue to escalate.
Undercooked Kagiso Rabada omitted for IPL clash after serving one-match drug ban
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill reckons Kagiso Rabada is in need of more net time after the South African pacer was omitted for Tuesday’s IPL match against the Mumbai Indians following his return from a drug ban.
Late drama as skipper’s final-ball mistake against former team seals IPL thriller
Hardik Pandya missed a shy at the stumps to force a Super Over as Gujarat Titans edged out Mumbai Indians by three wickets from the final ball in a rain-hit IPL clash on Tuesday to top the table.
Marcus Harris heaps pressure on Sam Konstas ahead of WTC Final – County Championship Wrap
Marcus Harris has heaped further pressure on Australian opener Sam Konstas ahead of the World Test Championship final by cracking another century for Lancashire in the County Championship.
Cummins’ heroics in vain as IPL powerhouse knocked out in cruel scenes — Wrap
Pat Cummins’ figures of 3-19 went in vain after rain ended his and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chances of reaching the playoffs as their clash against Delhi Capitals was called off on Monday.
‘It stinks’: Ex-Aussie skipper calls out superstar’s secret drug ban amid WTC final twist
The secret process that will allow superstar South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada take on Australia in the World Test Championship final despite a positive drugs test has been called out by former Test captain Tim Paine, who says it “stinks”.
‘Never seen that before’: Cricketer’s hilarious mid-pitch phone gaffe in County clash
Lancashire bowler Tom Bailey was left red-faced after a mobile phone slipped out of his pocket while batting during the ongoing County Championship match against Gloucestershire at Old Trafford.
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen set to earn more than $550k in IPL as injury replacement for Glenn Maxwell
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen is turning his big-game heroics into a million-dollar payday after being signed for his maiden Indian Premier League stint as an injury replacement for fellow Australian Glenn Maxwell.
Skipper creates IPL history with six straight sixes in final-ball thriller; $4.92m star flops again
Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders survived a batting blitz including six straight sixes from Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag to win a high-scoring IPL thriller by one run on Sunday.
‘I will take the blame’: Veteran’s admission as teen’s near-ton, star’s blitz light up final over thriller
An incredible final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd’s late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru scrape past Chennai Super Kings by two runs in an IPL thriller to move top of the table on Saturday.
‘I am deeply sorry’: South African bowler Kagiso Rabada suspended for recreational drug use
South African bowler Kagiso Rabada is at risk of missing next month’s World Test Championship final against Australia after testing positive for a banned substance.
‘Timing wasn’t great’: Forgotten Australian opener Cameron Bancroft opens up on form slump, Test ambitions
Former Australian opener Cameron Bancroft remains motivated for a long-awaited Test recall despite revealing he has not spoke to national coach Andrew McDonald recently.
Cricket NSW to review Michael Slater’s Hall of Fame status as disturbing fall from grace continues
Cricket NSW will consider removing former Australian opener Michael Slater from the Hall of Fame and revoking his Life Member status following his domestic violence convictions.