The Latest Breaking News on International Cricket

Steve Smith eases fears, no plan to retire

Steve Smith has insisted he has no immediate plans to retire, after admitting during the SCG Test he was unsure if this would be his last home summer.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Short BBL can attract foreign stars: Hales

English opener Alex Hales believes a shorter BBL will entice more international players to make the trip to Australia for the tournament.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav heroics go in vain as all-round Dasun Shanaka keeps series alive

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel (65 off 31) and Suryakumar Yadav (36-ball 51) half-centuries in a stunning 91-run sixth wicket partnership went in vain as Sri Lanka got the better of India in the second T20I in Pune. A 16-run win helped the Lankans level the three-match series 1-1 on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023

BCCI, PCB on collision course: ACC chairman Jay Shah announces 'calendar', PCB chief Sethi terms it 'unilateral'

NEW DELHI: The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for "unilaterally announcing" the Asian Cricket Council's two-year calendar.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023

Surrey’s Alec Stewart takes break from cricket to care for wife

Alec Stewart is taking a temporary leave of absence from his role as Surrey’s director of cricket due to his wife’s illness

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023

Alec Stewart taking temporary leave of absence from Surrey due to family illness

Stewart has decided to step away to care for his wife Lynn, who will soon begin a new course of treatment for cancer which she has had since 2013

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

2nd T20I: Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis power Sri Lanka to 206/6 against India

PUNE: Skipper Dasun Shanaka made a rear-guard unbeaten 56 off 22 balls, while wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis hit a 31-ball 52 to power Sri Lanka to an imposing 206 for 6 against India in the second T20 International of the three-match series on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023

Ranji Debacle: DDCA sacks selection panel after president Rohan Jaitley's scathing mail to Apex Council

NEW DELHI: The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday sacked the senior selection committee comprising former national selector Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidhana and Anil Bhardwaj on the same day when the state team was decimated by Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group league game.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023

Watch: Rahul Tripathi takes a splendid catch on debut

NEW DELHI: The debut match for your country has never been easy for any player but India's Rahul Tripathi kept his composure to take a well-judged catch against Sri Lanka during the second T20l of the three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023

England legend Alec Stewart to take break as Surrey chief as wife battles cancer

Alec Stewart will step away from his role as Surrey's Director of Cricket to care for his wife Lynn, who has been battling cancer since 2013, the club has announced

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023