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Anrich Nortje's 4/13 demolishes Paarl Royals as Sunrisers Eastern Cape win by 137 runs

Anrich Nortje's 4/13 demolishes Paarl Royals as Sunrisers Eastern Cape win by 137 runs

Anrich Nortje took 4/13 as Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowled Paarl Royals out for 49, the lowest SA20 total ever, to claim a 137-run bonus-point victory at Boland Park.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
Anrich Nortje SA20 return
Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's shock exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad has reportedly caused unease in the Indian dressing room, with players questioning their security under Gautam Gambhir.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Rohit Sharma told Yashasvi Jaiswal about India debut 15 days early: Here's why

Rohit Sharma told Yashasvi Jaiswal about India debut 15 days early: Here's why

Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed that Rohit Sharma informed him about his Test debut 15 days in advance, allowing him to prepare properly for his memorable 171-run knock against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
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BCCI denies approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, backs Gautam Gambhir until 2027 World Cup

BCCI denies approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, backs Gautam Gambhir until 2027 World Cup

BCCI officials have denied reports that VVS Laxman was approached for the India head coach position, confirming that Gautam Gambhir will continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Shaheen Afridi limps off with knee injury in BBL, raising Pakistan's T20 World Cup concerns

Shaheen Afridi limps off with knee injury in BBL, raising Pakistan's T20 World Cup concerns

Shaheen Afridi suffered a knee injury and limped off during Brisbane Heat's BBL match against Adelaide Strikers, just six weeks before the T20 World Cup begins.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Ryan Rickelton's maiden SA20 ton in vain as MI Cape Town lose thriller to Durban's Super Giants

Ryan Rickelton's maiden SA20 ton in vain as MI Cape Town lose thriller to Durban's Super Giants

Ryan Rickelton smashed a brilliant 113 off 65 balls, but MI Cape Town fell 15 runs short of Durban's Super Giants' record SA20 total of 232/5 in a thrilling Season 4 opener at Newlands.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
Duan Jansen stars as Joburg Super Kings claim historic first win at Centurion against Pretoria Capitals

Duan Jansen stars as Joburg Super Kings claim historic first win at Centurion against Pretoria Capitals

Duan Jansen's career-best T20 figures of 4/23 guided Joburg Super Kings to a historic 22-run win over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion, their first victory at the venue in SA20 history.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Updated World Test Championship table: What England's win over Australia means for India

Updated World Test Championship table: What England's win over Australia means for India

England's Boxing Day win over Australia has shaken up the WTC 2025-27 points table. Australia's PCT dropped to 85.71%, while India remain sixth at 48.15%.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
“Unfair contest”: Alastair Cook tears into MCG pitch after Boxing Day Ashes chaos

“Unfair contest”: Alastair Cook tears into MCG pitch after Boxing Day Ashes chaos

Alastair Cook hit out at the MCG pitch after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, calling it an “unfair contest” that overly favoured bowlers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
Deepti Sharma makes history: first-ever cricketer with 1,000 runs and 150 T20I wickets

Deepti Sharma makes history: first-ever cricketer with 1,000 runs and 150 T20I wickets

Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer — male or female — to record 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 2 min read
Womens
Historic Day in Melbourne: 20 wickets fall on opening day of 4th Ashes Test, first time in 123 years

Historic Day in Melbourne: 20 wickets fall on opening day of 4th Ashes Test, first time in 123 years

Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of the Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test at the MCG — the first such instance in 123 years as history was made in Melbourne.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
Steve Smith praises Ben Stokes’ England after Boxing Day Ashes defeat: “They played really well”

Steve Smith praises Ben Stokes’ England after Boxing Day Ashes defeat: “They played really well”

Australia captain Steve Smith credited England for playing “really well” after their Boxing Day Test win at the MCG, ending England’s 14-year drought in Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
MS Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role in Jharkhand's historic SMAT title win revealed

MS Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role in Jharkhand's historic SMAT title win revealed

Shahbaz Nadeem has revealed MS Dhoni stayed in constant touch with Jharkhand cricket, offering advice and monitoring players during their historic SMAT title win.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
Domestic
Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma says he is "completely ready" for 2027 ODI World Cup after scoring 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
World Cup
Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has returned to intense training at the PCA Stadium in Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad due to poor form.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
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