New rule, no change – has cricket missed a trick again with bad light?

More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

Veteran India Batter Punam Raut Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Punam Raut retired from international cricket on Thursday, October 15, ending a career that began with her India debut in 2009 and last appearance in 2021. The right-handed batter scored 2,299 runs in 73 ODIs,

Former India opener Punam Raut retires from all forms of international cricket

Punam Raut was part of the Indian side that finished runners-up at the 2017 ODI World Cup in England, including top-scoring with 86 in the final against the hosts at Lord's. During her career, she featured in three ODI World Cups and four T20 World Cups.
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A century of sporting ties: How cricket transformed NZ and India into more than rivals

In 2026, New Zealand and India celebrate a century of sporting ties. In the second of this four-part series, Stephen Hewson looks at the history of cricket, the sport that has become a defining pillar in the India-New Zealand relationship.
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Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban

Hazlewood’s 6-49 ⁠⁠helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.

Rajgir Stadium Hosts First Match: Bihar face Uttar Pradesh in Ranji opener; marks landmark for state

Bihar is set to make its mark in the cricketing world by hosting its debut BCCI domestic match at the state-of-the-art Rajgir International Cricket Stadium. This pivotal clash between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh represents a substantial leap for local cricket.
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How would Ricky Ponting sell cricket to the United States? ‘Don’t call it cricket’

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting spoke to The Athletic from New York where he was promoting Century Cricket Jeremy Ng/Getty Images Ricky Ponting, the former Australia cricket captain, has an idea to help turbocharge the popularity of his sport in the ...
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Cricket, a big business in India, brings star power to the U.S. with the country's first world cup

Cricket world cup matches will take place in the U.S. for the first time ever in June, marking a push to grow the sport in North America. Cricket is hugely popular in countries such as India and Pakistan. The average value of an Indian Premier League team ...

The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore

Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is an inn bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams

Will Sikandar Raza Reverse Retirement? Zimbabwe Star Reveals Big Decision Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2027 At Home

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has firmly ruled out changing his mind about retirement, confirming that the 2027 ODI World Cup on home soil will be his final tournament. He stated that no potential fu