South African legend AB de Villiers has opened up about his tumultuous time with the now-defunct Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), calling his early IPL years a bittersweet chapter clouded by internal chaos. Despite boasting an array of cricketing legends, Delhi never made it past the semi-finals during de Villiers’ stint from 2008 to 2010.“There…
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form…
Second placed Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts after the final match of the French Tennis Open against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he has had trouble sleeping after he lost the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz…
Nagpur: Vidarbha players pose with the trophy after winning the Ranji Trophy (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the complete domestic cricket schedule for the 2025-26 season, introducing new group structures and changes to tournament formats. The season will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28, 2025,…
R Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the centre of another dramatic moment in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on Saturday. Playing for Dindigul Dragons against Siechem Madurai Panthers, Ashwin’s one misjudged throw snowballed into a comedy of errors, resulting in not one but three missed run-out opportunities…
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia’s cricket team is considering changes to their batting lineup following their five-wicket loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on June 15, 2025. Captain Pat Cummins has called for a “reset” as the team prepares for three Tests in the West Indies…
Temba Bavuma with his son When Temba Bavuma held the ICC Test Championship mace high at Lord’s, he didn’t just break a 27-year-old curse ; he rewrote the story of South African cricket in the most personal way possible. Moments after South Africa clinched a tense five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma at Lord’s cricket ground in London. (AP Photo) Temba Bavuma‘s modest career numbers with the bat may not scream dominance, but his leadership record now speaks volumes. On Saturday, the South African captain extended his unbeaten streak in Test cricket, guiding the Proteas to their first ICC title in 27…
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram (Pic courtesy – CSA) South Africa finally laid their ICC ghosts to rest as Aiden Markram produced a majestic 136 to script a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, sealing the Proteas’ first major global title in…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Getty Image) As India prepare for the five-match Test series in England starting June 20 in Leeds, the contrast between the 2025 and 2021 squads is striking and symbolic of a generational shift in Indian cricket.Four years ago, India toured England with a squad brimming with battle-hardened veterans – Virat…
