Abhishek smashes 74 off 39 as India ease past Pakistan
Abhishek and Gill added 105 in just 59 balls as India chased down 172 with seven balls to spare.
Cricket
22nd September 2025
No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20
India comfortably beat Pakistan by six wickets in a feisty second meeting between the two sides in the Asia Cup, with players again not shaking hands.
Lewis century secures cup double for Lancashire women
Hampshire finish as runners-up again, one day after the men fell short against Worcestershire.
Cox leads England to T20 series win over Ireland
England seal a 2-0 series win over Ireland after a comfortable six-wicket victory in the third T20 at Malahide.
India restrict Pakistan to 171 despite Farhan fifty
Pakistan only scored 80 in the back 10 despite being only one down at the halfway mark.
Lewis hits ton as Lancs beat Hants to win One-Day Cup
Lancashire opener Gaby Lewis scores an unbeaten 141 as they chase down 289 to beat Hampshire and win the Women's One-Day Cup.
BCB elections on October 6; Tamim accuses board president of 'interference'
Tamim Iqbal is standing for election himself; new BCB president will serve four-year term.
India bowl and bring back Bumrah and Varun
Pakistan brought in Hussain Talat and Faheem Ashraf for Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah.
21st September 2025
Weibgen's 115* off 94, Wildermuth's 74 stun WA in thrilling 322 chase
Weibgen rescued Queensland from 38 for 4 after Joel Curtis' century had powered Western Australia to 321 for 9.
Former Aussie U19 captain smashes incredible maiden domestic ton to pull off unlikely chase
Hugh Weibgen has announced himself as a star on the rise of Australian cricket as his unbeaten century lifted Queensland to an incredible two-wicket victory in their One Day Cup match against Western Australia at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field.
Cox's maiden fifty seals England six-wicket win, and series
Sonny Baker suffers again on debut in only blemish for visitors at Malahide.
Rising star Weibgen leads Bulls home in final-over thriller
Queensland's 20-year-old gun allrounder hit an unbeaten century to resurrect their chase in an epic win over WA.
Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas set to take over as BCCI president
Raghuram Bhat, the former Karnataka and India spinner, is in line to become the BCCI treasurer.
Cricket, racism, the police and the Brixton riots
A year after the Brixton riots, the Brixton West Indies Cricket Club and the Metropolitan Police came together.
'It's about controlling those emotions' in high-stakes CPL 2025 final
The CPL 2025 final pits the two fiercest rivals in the competition - Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders - against each other.
India v Pakistan - Asia Cup Super Fours scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Asia Cup Super Fours game between India and Pakistan in Dubai.
Brookes stars in thrilling chase as Worcestershire seal One-Day Cup glory
Orr century, Currie five-for give Hampshire the edge until flying finish at Trent Bridge.
Mandhana: 'Huge belief in the whole team that we can win from any point'
She felt fielding was one area India can improve on in the lead-up to the upcoming World Cup.
Australia & India smash records in run-filled decider
Australia beat India in a remarkable series decider in Delhi which sets a new record for the most aggregate runs scored in a women's ODI.
Saif and Hridoy fifties hand Sri Lanka their first Asia Cup defeat
Shanaka's unbeaten 64 had taken Sri Lanka to 168 but it wasn't enough.
Worcestershire beat Hants in dramatic One-Day Cup final
Worcestershire beat Hampshire by three wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling rain-hit One-Day Cup final.
Records tumble as Australia hold on in remarkable Delhi runs-fest
Almost 800 runs were scored in a match that rewrote the playbook for what is possible in women's ODIs on the eve of the World Cup.
Shanaka fifty takes Sri Lanka to 168 against Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan picked up five wickets between them in eight overs.
Ormskirk beat Penzance to win National Club Championship
Ormskirk win the National Club Championship after beating Penzance by 25 runs at Lord's.
Salma Khatun becomes Bangladesh's first woman selector
The former Bangladesh captain joins Sazzad Ahmed in the senior women's selection panel.
India, Pakistan will look to put off-field issues aside in Super Fours clash
Pakistan could take a few encouraging signs from India's match against Oman on Friday.
Farooqi, Naib, Janat left out of Afghanistan squad for white-ball series against Bangladesh
Mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar part of ODI squad but has been demoted to reserves in the T20I side.
Noor, Mujeeb handed demerit point for code-of-conduct breach
Mujeeb had broken the stumps with his towel while Noor had shown dissent when the umpire adjudged one of his deliveries to be a wide.
Bangladesh bowl with Mahedi and Shoriful in
Sri Lanka went into the game unchanged after Dunith Wellalage re-joined the team.
20th September 2025
CPL's fiercest rivalry resumes as Knight Riders and Amazon Warriors meet in title clash
Both teams have a potent spin attack, with Tahir, Moeen and Motie in Amazon Warriors, and Narine, Tariq and Hosein in TKR.
Baker hopes tough England debut will 'be good thing' in long run
Fast bowler Sonny Baker says his chastening England debut will hopefully make him a better player in the long run.
CSA reports profits of R238 million for 2024-25 fiscal year
The sum is significantly less than the R815 million from last year.
Baker takes rough debut in his stride as he awaits Ireland call
Fast bowler desperate for another crack at international cricket after wash-out in Malahide.
Pakistan cancel pre-match press conference before India game
The reason for cancellation is not yet clear, but it is the second time in as many games Pakistan have scrapped their customary pre-match media duties.
Suryakumar's mantra before Pakistan game: 'Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep'
The India captain handled questions around the off-field issues deftly without really addressing them, and with plenty of humour.
Pycroft to stand as match referee in India vs Pakistan Super Fours game as well
The match referee at the centre of the handshake row has been entrusted with the Super Fours game on Sunday.
Australia clinch series after scintillating Mooney, Mandhana tons and 781 runs
Deepti Sharma's fifty kept India in the contest but they fell short in the final equation.
Jurel on being around the Test team: 'How many people get this opportunity?'
"I think more about the team's win than about my scores," he says after scoring second first-class century.
Sutherland, Brown out of third ODI as Harris, Garth return
Australia are batting first in the ODI series decider against India in Delhi.
All-round Green leads NSW to comprehensive win against South Australia
Gilkes (99), Patterson (73) and Green (38*) took NSW to 288, before Green and Sangha shared eight wickets.
Reigning champs spun out by NSW in season opening defeat
Spinners Tanveer Sangha and Chris Green each took four wickets as the Blues beat South Australia by 131 runs.
Pooran, Hales fifties and Tariq, Narine strikes put Knight Riders in CPL 2025 final
Tim Seifert hit 57 for St Lucia Kings in the chase, but Usman Tariq took four wickets and Sunil Narine got three for Knight Riders to stop them short.
NSW wicketkeeper Matthew Gilkes falls agonisingly short of maiden hundred after brain fade on 99
New South Wales wicketkeeper Matthew Gilkes has fallen agonisingly short of his maiden hundred at professional level, run out for 99 during Saturday’s One-Day Cup match against reigning champions South Australia in Sydney.
149km/h England speedster presses credentials as Ashes threat with match-winning spell
England quick Josh Tongue has produced a match-winning performance in the penultimate round of the County Championship to further press his credentials as an Ashes threat.
Bangladesh beat SL off penultimate ball - Asia Cup Super Fours scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Asia Cup Super Fours game between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Dubai.
Rain the only winner as India A, Australia A share spoils
Corey Rocchiccioli happy with "invaluable experience" despite tough bowling conditions in drawn A game.
Ton up for Arshdeep as India ease past Oman in Asia Cup
Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has become the first India bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals in their Asia Cup win over Oman.
Indian star at risk of missing crucial Pakistan clash after copping nasty head knock
World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs on Friday and stay unbeaten in the T20 tournament.
India vs Pakistan: Inside the ‘immature and juvenile’ aftermath of Asia Cup handshake-gate
Following days of confusion and speculation, cricket’s most hostile rivalry is set to resume this weekend when India faces Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four.
Axar hurts his head while fielding, could be in doubt for Pakistan clash
The allrounder suffered the injury while fielding in the match against Oman.
India go into Super Four unbeaten despite Oman's impressive display
Fifties from Kaleem and Mirza could not overcome a stiff target despite India testing out their non-regular bowlers.
Brits 171* trumps Amin 122 as South Africa clinch series
Pakistan lost six wickets for 40 runs late in the chase to lose the match by 25 runs.
India defeat Oman to extend unbeaten Asia Cup run
India maintain their unbeaten streak in the 2025 Asia Cup with a 21-run victory over Oman in their final group match.
Pears skipper D'Oliveira out of One-Day Cup final
Worcestershire are without key all-rounder Brett D'Oliveira for Saturday's One-Day Cup final against Hampshire because of an ankle injury.
Somerset handed points deduction for 'below average' pitch
Taunton surface falls foul of ECB regulations after 35 wickets fell in two days of Durham fixture in July.
Test Match Special
Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup.
Somerset captain Gregory signs two-year extension
Somerset captain Lewis Gregory signs a two-year contract extension with the club.
Samson, Abhishek lift India to 188
With this being a dead rubber, Suryakumar did not bat at all despite India losing eight wickets.
Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI over India touring in 2026
CI chair Brian MacNeice met with players to address concerns about lack of fixtures.
Dublin downpour leads to Ireland-England washout
Sellout crowd disappointed as heavy and persistent rain prevents any action at Malahide.
Bereaved Dunith Wellalage rejoins SL squad in Dubai
The allrounder will be available for selection for their first Super Four match against Bangladesh on Saturday.
Second Ireland-England T20 washed out in Malahide
The second T20 between Ireland and England is abandoned in Dublin without a ball being bowled because of rain.
Gardner embraces Powerplay role as Aussies fine tune for World Cup
Allrounder ready to embrace unfamiliar, daunting task as tournament prep heats up in India.
Adaptability key for Australia ahead of India ODI series decider
Gardner looks at how Australia will respond to their record thrashing as the ODI series action moves to Delhi.
19th September 2025
Wade hits 65-ball century as Tasmania sweep Victoria aside
The third-highest all-out score (381) in the domestic competition's history proved too much for the visitors in Brisbane.
Padikkal scores 150 in rain-affected high-scoring draw
Rocchiccioli was the most successful Australian bowler, picking up 3 for 159.
Sri Lanka slight favourites in Super Four opener against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in their group-stage game and then did Bangladesh a favour by beating Afghanistan, and go into this game with momentum on their side.
ICC says PCB breached protocol, objects to apology video
The governing body stated that the use of a mobile phone to record the meeting was a breach of PMOA protocol.
Tassie's huge total leads to bonus point romp over Victoria
Matthew Wade scored a 65-ball hundred and Mitch Owen had 50 inside five overs as Tasmania thumped Victoria.
Northants 'on notice' after 'batting like drunks' against Glos
Darren Lehmann vows to revamp Northamptonshire's struggling County Championship side after his players "batted like drunks" against Gloucestershire.
West Indies look to expand bowling pool before T20 World Cup
Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd have been rested for the Nepal series, while Shimron Hetmyer had made himself unavailable.
Ex-Glamorgan and Derbyshire skipper Lloyd retires
All-rounder David Lloyd, who spent 12 years at Glamorgan before moving to Derbyshire in 2023, says it is time to pursue the next stage of his career.
Sammy confident pace attack will help West Indies pull a New Zealand on India
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy explains the recalls of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze, saying they expect the two to excel in spin-friendly Indian conditions.
Mitchell Owen clobbers fourth-fastest fifty in Australian one-day domestic history as Tassie pommel Victoria
Emerging all-rounder Mitchell Owen clobbered the fourth-fastest fifty in Australian one-day domestic history to set up a monster Tasmanian total against Victoria, whose opening bowler narrowly avoided an unwanted record.
When does India play arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup?
Pakistan set up another politically-charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday.
Shaw receives BBL boost ahead of first A tour
The right-hand batter is returning to the Big Bash, but not as a replacement player.
How Glamorgan won first County Championship promotion in 21 years
BBC Sport Wales examines the key factors in Glamorgan's promotion to the top flight of the County Championship, ending a 21-year absence.
Pat Cummins hints at Ashes strategy amid recovery from back injury
As the men's Ashes approaches, the Australian captain reveals his hopes for taking part in the five-Test series against England as he steps up his injury recovery.
Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests
Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.
Aussie star to miss Shield opener after injury setback forces late call-up
Alex Carey has been parachuted into the Australian T20 team for three clashes against New Zealand in October after an injury to Josh Inglis.
Cummins reveals his ambitious Ashes plan.... but admits it might not be ‘realistic’
Australian captain Pat Cummins still aims to play all five Ashes Tests this summer despite his back complaint, albeit admitting a rotation policy could be the “more realistic” proposition for the blockbuster series.
Heartbreaking moment cricket star is informed of father’s passing during Asia Cup match
Sri Lankan spinner Dunith Wellalage was reportedly informed of his father’s death immediately following Thursday’s Asia Cup match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
Inglis out of T20 tour of New Zealand with a calf strain, Carey called up
Inglis pulled up sore after training session in Perth on Tuesday and a subsequent scan ruled him out of the three-match series.
India v Oman - Asia Cup scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Asia Cup match between India and Oman in Abu Dhabi.
Depleted NZ name stand-in skipper for trans-Tasman T20s
Injured captain Mitchell Santner headlines the list of notable names missing from New Zealand's T20 squad to face Australia.
Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage flies home after his father's death
Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Four round but the allrounder's participation is now doubtful.
Kusal Mendis, Nuwan Thushara knock Afghanistan out
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualify for the Super Four from Group B.
Young back in action after 'long road to recovery'
Ireland seamer Craig Young is enjoying being back in action against England after overcoming a hamstring problem which ruled him out of the team's last T20I series against West Indies in June.
Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan to face each other for round two on September 21
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will begin the Super Four round on September 20.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reach Asia Cup Super Fours
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to qualify for the Asia Cup Super Four stage, eliminating their opponents in the process.
Ollie Price fifty under pressure helps Gloucestershire to dramatic win
Ajeet Singh Dale takes 4 for 46, Ben Charlesworth 3 for 6 as Northants are bowled out for second-innings 192.
Glos pull off impressive victory against Northants
Gloucestershire bowl out Northants for 192 in their second innings before reaching 158-3 to win by seven wickets.
Somerset title hopes end as Hants hold on for draw
Hampshire survive 126.5 overs in the second innings to end Somerset's title hopes and keep themselves out of the bottom two.
Pycroft given just a few minutes' notice ahead of India-Pakistan handshake-gate
The ICC match referee is believed to have said to Pakistan that he was merely the messenger of India's decision not to shake hands on Sunday.
Vaughan hounds Hampshire but Gubbins, tail secure vital draw
Spinner takes six wickets as Somerset come close to leaving visitors in deep relegation trouble.
Mohammad Nabi's five sixes in final over takes Afghanistan to 169 against SL
He thumped 60 off 22 balls as Afghanistan seek victory for a place in Super Fours.
Gay, Rhodes land precious batting points to maintain Durham's survival bid
Spirited batting closes gap to eighth place with one round of matches to come.
Bohannon lights up dreary draw as promotion hopes evaporate
Neither side able to force a result on final day of season at Emirates Old Trafford.
