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Glenn Phillips plays a switch-hit for the ages, stuns Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 1st T20I Glenn Phillips finished his unbeaten 82 off 40 balls with a switch-hit boundary off the final delivery of the innings at Hagley Oval...
Facebook Twitter Email For the 0-5 Dolphins, who have yet to take the lead in any game this season, the phrase “better luck next year” already applies. So does the phrase “better get ready to pay more money next...
Andrew McGlashanPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 9:41 AM (11 mins ago) 4:18Is there any hope for Australia? Lunch Australia 99 and 156 for 4 (Head 87*, Harmer 2-47) trail South Africa 425 for 9 dec by 170 runsSouth Africa's bid...
Abhishek Sharma breaks record with first-ball six in Christchurch The Indian opener hit a lofted drive over cover off Matt Henry on the very first ball he faced in the 1st T20I at Hagley Oval, setting a new T20I record...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 9:33 AM (7 mins ago) Toss Australia opt to bowl vs New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand were both unchanged in a T20I series finale reduced to 14 overs per side due to wet weather...
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams. Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers came away with a...
Bhuvneshwar Kumar tops list of most overs bowled by pacers without a no-ball in T20Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar held the record for most overs bowled by a pacer without a no-ball in T20Is before finally conceding one in the...
'I was too bored to play under him' - Sanju Samson takes playful jibe at Stephen Fleming amid NZ vs IND T20Is The India batter made a lighthearted comment about his time under Stephen Fleming at Chennai Super Kings...
New Zealand post highest T20I total at home against India in Christchurch New Zealand scored 225/4 in the first T20I against India at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on October 22, 2026, their highest T20I total at home and...
'Completely misleading headline' - Ben Stokes rubbishes Ashes return claims after retirement from international cricket Ben Stokes has firmly denied reports linking him with an Ashes comeback, calling the story...
'He has been made the scapegoat' – S Badrinath on Mahela Jayawardene's Mumbai Indians exit Former cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath believes Mahela Jayawardene has been unfairly blamed for Mumbai Indians' poor performance...
'I'm enjoying my innings' - Shafali Verma reflects on her impressive 2026 form The India opener scored 69 off 37 balls in the third T20I and was named Player of the Series, extending a remarkable run of form in 2026...
Brendon McCullum believes his relationship with Harry Brook has 'blossomed' over past 18 months England's coach praised the white-ball captain's growth as a leader and their working partnership after stepping away from...
AAPPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 8:30 AM (6 mins ago) Tasmania 241 (McDermott 128, Doran 73, Hoekstra 5-46) and 236 (Chaudhary 81, Hoekstra 4-52) beat Victoria 207 (Harris 54, Peake 50, Owen 4-58) and 266 (Blackford 80...
'If he's extra special, then what about the other five players?' - Dinesh Karthik backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's squad role Dinesh Karthik has explained why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains in India's squad despite limited...
'Age not a criteria' - BCCI President on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's role in build-up to 2027 World Cup BCCI President Mithun Manhas says fitness and performance, not age, should determine selection for the 2027 ODI...
Matt RollerPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 8:04 AM (9 mins ago) Toss Sri Lanka chose to bowl vs EnglandEngland made an eyebrow-raising selection decision when they left Adil Rashid out of their side to face Sri Lanka in...
'Hope he performs really well' - Rohit Sharma likens Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India comeback to Akshaye Khanna's Bollywood resurgence India captain Rohit Sharma drew a parallel between Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the T20I...
LOS ANGELES -- In the aftermath of a 127-105 opening night loss, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he "lost all respect" for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic because of the way he begs for foul...
Facebook Twitter Email Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants fans to understand what player injuries really mean.Stafford said he personally felt the impact from learning Rams receiver Davante Adams will miss most of...
Alabama football wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has already missed the team's matchup against Tennessee after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery to treat a meniscus injury. Unfortunately, the star wideout is now...
The Houston Rockets leaned on the prolific scoring of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to dispose of the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, in their season opener at Toyota Center on Wednesday. Durant had 30 points on 10-of-16...
Paolo Banchero says he was not the one who started his heated exchange with Jalen Johnson at the end of the Orlando Magic’s season opener. He just was not about to walk away from it. The Magic forward and the Atlanta...
Kevin Pietersen calls for free entry to Test matches amid poor attendance in South Africa The former England batter has proposed a bold solution to poor attendance at South African Test grounds, suggesting boards should...
Opening night in the NBA always brings optimism, fresh jersey designs, and the promise of a championship chase. However, for six franchises, the new season started in historically embarrassing fashion. For the first...
The Orlando Magic fell short against the Atlanta Hawks, 132-125, in their season opener at Kia Center on Wednesday, spoiling the debut of coach Sean Sweeney. The Magic were outplayed in crunch time, giving up...
Mominul Haque accepts captain's call to focus on bowling for Bangladesh Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has asked Mominul Haque to develop his bowling role, and the left-arm spinner has accepted the...
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a strong statement to open their season with a 131-106 win over the Miami Heat. However, despite the convincing win, Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards was frustrated after the game...
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant delivered a memorable message following his debut with the franchise Wednesday night. The former Memphis Grizzlies star emphasized the importance of making an immediate impression...
Real Madrid made it three wins from three in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted in a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Bernabéu. Substitute Yan Diomande also scored and assisted against his old...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 6:54 AM (9 mins ago) Toss India chose to bowl vs New ZealandIndia captain Shreyas Iyer has chosen to bowl in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. India are playing...
Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar playing 1st T20I between India and New Zealand? The veteran seamer is confirmed in India's Playing XI at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, as Shreyas Iyer's side begin their T20I series against New...
I hadn't seen many athletes come back to sport after maternity, but I was sure I could do it, says Devika Vaidya The 29-year-old leg-spin allrounder discusses her two-year break, fitness journey and comeback to...
Anthony Davis had a rousing debut with the Washington Wizards, leading them to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-116, in their season opener at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Davis, who failed to suit up for the...
Sanju Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma in all five T20Is in New Zealand, says Subramaniam Badrinath Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has backed Sanju Samson to continue opening alongside Abhishek Sharma...
The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg did not hold back his frustration toward Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic during his debut game. The two players were seen exchanging words on the court. However...
The Los Angeles Rams' season is quickly spiralling out of control. Pegged as the top contender to win the Super Bowl this year, Los Angeles' season is in danger of dying before the halfway point of the season. They are...
Simon Katich warns Australian players are playing for their careers amid Marnus Labuschagne's struggles Simon Katich questions Marnus Labuschagne's shot selection after dismissal for 39 in Gqeberha Test as Australia...
Every run's worth two, says Michael Hussey as Australia face Day 5 survival test Michael Hussey offers tactical advice to under-fire Australia as Travis Head nears a maiden overseas Test century on Day 5 in Gqeberha...
After a productive offseason, Yaxel Lendeborg made his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. His first task? Try to stop Luka Doncic. It was an unenviable assignment for the rookie forward. But it was also a...
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