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There was no need for a formal hearing because Babar acknowledged the offense and agreed to the punishment suggested by Ali Naqvi of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees.

Were India A robbed of a wicket against Pakistan? Veteran umpire passes verdict

Sub-Clause 19.5.2.1 states that the ball is immediately deemed a boundary when a fielder touches it while it is in the air outside the rope and subsequently lands outside.

‘Frustrated with personal attacks’: Ramiz Raja reveals chat with ex-PAK captain Babar Azam

Last week, Babar made a century against Sri Lanka in the ODI series in Rawalpindi, ending a run of 807 days and 83 international innings without a century.

Two Sri Lanka players on Pakistan tour return home due to illness, social media blames Shaheen Afridi's dinner party

Shaheen Shah Afridi hosted the party in Islamabad, which is only a few kilometres away from Rawalpindi.

RR owner reveals emotionally exhausted Sanju Samson asked for fresh start after tough season

Samson endured a challenging season in 2025. He missed several matches due to injury and got only one half-century from nine innings.

‘Not even Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli would survive’: Former India cricketer slams Kolkata pitch

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized the curator, calling the result of game as end of Test cricket.

Explained: Why CSK blocked Matheesha Pathirana's trade deals but released him later

After much speculation over this contradiction, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has recently provided an explanation about Pathirana's release.

Shubman Gill likely to miss second Test against South Africa; BCCI calls up all-rounder: Report

The Times of India reports that Nitish Reddy, who plays for India A, has been requested to return to the team.

‘Not everyone knows everything’: Eden Gardens curator breaks silence, says pitch was prepared on instructions

India have lost 4 of their past 6 home Tests and 9 of the 18 games under Gambhir, and the outcome maintained the concerning pattern of home reversals.

IND-A vs Oman T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: When and where to watch India A vs Oman online

INDA vs Oman T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: India A started the tournament on a high note as one of the favourites and lived up to that status in their opening match by easily defeating UAE.

The Ashes: What to know about cricket's most storied rivalry

The five-match Test series starts Friday in Perth, Western Australia.

‘He’ll break my head or toe’: KL Rahul reveals why facing Jasprit Bumrah in the nets is terrifying

Rahul also said that the fast bowler takes it very seriously and treat it as a real fight if he ever hits a good shot off him in the middle of the practice session.

India need to believe they can do the job in Guwahati

If there is one thing Gautam Gambhir needs to work on in the next few days, it is this mental fragility of the Indian batting unit.

'Am I Harmanpreet Kaur?': Bangladesh captain's shocking response to physical assault allegations on juniors

Joty gave reference of Kaur due to the controversial 2023 tour of Bangladesh where she smashed the stumps with her bat after getting out.

Cheteshwar Pujara slams ‘transition’ narrative, says India’s home losses are 'not acceptable'

The Indian team has lost four of their last six home Tests, which is their most unstable stretch of the last twenty years, at least.

'Sab darr ke khel rahe hain': Ex-India cricketer questions players' trust in Gautam Gambhir

On a deteriorating Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata on Sunday, India batters put up a dismal performance against South Africa in the opening Test, which they ultimately lost by 30 runs.

Rohit Sharma to Temba Bavuma: Seven popular cricketers who have been targets of body shaming

Sport is a place where physical brilliance is celebrated, but it has also been a place where body shaming has been allowed to breed and become normalised. Many cricketers have faced constant scrutiny for their build, size, shape and height. Sport has transformed to accept awareness around athletes’ wellness and mental-health issues but body shaming remains a stubborn stain on the game.

‘Hope Gautam Gambhir is listening’: Sourav Ganguly sends message to India coach after Kolkata defeat

Ganguly's remarks follow India's loss to South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series in Kolkata to go 0-1 down.

‘Dealing with owners who lack cricket experience’: KL Rahul reveals challenges of IPL captaincy - Watch

Star Indian batsman KL Rahul discussed the particular difficulties faced by Indian Premier League (IPL) captains.

Pakistan beat India in Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi fired up, Shaheen Afridi drags result in Sri Lanka presser

Mohsin Naqvi pumped up and all praise for Pakistan Shaheens after their sensational victory over India A.

PCB hands big responsibility to ex-Pakistan captain, who led team to history after beating Virat Kohli's India

Pakistan last won a ICC title under his captaincy when they surprised India in the final of the Champions Trophy.

Left is not right — With Shubman Gill doubtful, should India add Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sarfaraz Khan in squad for 2nd Test?

Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test, for he needs at least four-five days to recover fully.

'Quite nerve-wracking': Kagiso Rabada hails Kolkata Test win as one of South Africa’s greatest victories

Rabada also said that watching the game from the sidelines was a true emotional roller coaster, despite the fact that he was unable to play due to a rib surgery.

Unbeaten Chicago Raiders clinch Mayor’s New World T20 Cricket League 2025 title

Chicago Raiders remained unbeaten during the tournament and chased down the target of 180 in 19.1 overs in the final.

Pay cut for leadership? Ravindra Jadeja’s exit from CSK fuels Rajasthan Royals captaincy talk

After former India opener Aakash Chopra explained the figures and the motivation behind them, the questions have only gotten louder.

IPL 2026: How Sanju Samson’s arrival hints at CSK’s plans for a future without MS Dhoni

Sanju Samson goes from a franchise with no great winning culture to one that’s looking to get back to the top of the pile. The pressure of expectation will be immense.

Eden Gardens pitch debate intensifies: Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble question Gautam Gambhir; Ashwin unhappy with preparation

Gautam Gambhir's statement that these are precisely the conditions they desired and that curator Sujan Mukherjee was "very supportive" particularly surprised Anil Kumble.

Rajasthan Royals hit reset button ahead of IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara returns as head coach in place of Rahul Dravid

Following a poor ninth-place IPL 2025 result, Rahul Dravid's one-season stint came to an end as the team revealed the transfer on Monday.

WTC final scenario: How many matches India need to win after latest setback against South Africa

A reasonable threshold for the top two for this cycle is probably between 64-68 percent, given the present performance of South Africa and Australia.

IND vs SA: Fear of failure impacting India in home conditions

At the moment, India look fragile. They are trying too hard not to fail and that’s the biggest cause for failure.

IND vs SA: Lens firmly on Gautam Gambhir as India’s home dominance crumbles

Gautam Gambhir has plenty of credit in the bank when it comes to white-ball cricket, but serious questions continue to be asked of his stewardship of the Test side.

Was India A’s relay catch truly illegal vs Pakistan Shaheens? The new rule that sparked controversy

Despite the controversy, Pakistan Shaheens comfortably sealed their place in the semi-final. India A must now beat Oman on November 18 to join them as the second qualifier from Group B.

ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan A dominate Jitesh Sharma-led India A in 8-wicket win

ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: India A get thrashed by Pakistan Shaheens in Doha.

India captain Shubman Gill discharged from hospital

Gill, who suffered the injury while batting on the second day of the game, was ruled out of the first Test before the start of the third day's play. Gill was not available to bat in the second innings when India were shot out for 93.

India A captain Jitesh Sharma continues 'no handshake' policy with Pakistan A during Asia Cup Rising Stars contest

Asia Cup Rising Stars: India A captain Jitesh Sharma continued no handshake policy with Pakistan.

WATCH: Pakistan spinner hurls mouthful, gives Naman Dhir fiery send off in high voltage Rising Asia Cup clash

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan A spinner Saad Masood's fiery send off to Naman Dhir goes viral.

Eden Gardens collapse highlights India’s worrying pattern against spin at home

These turning surfaces, prepared to aid Indian spinners, have often hurt India more.

Highlights | India A vs Pakistan A, ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Pakistan thrash India, win by 8 wickets

Highlights | India A vs Pakistan A, ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.

'Bauna’ row settled: Jasprit Bumrah walks up to South Africa captain Temba Bavuma post Eden Gardens defeat

During a LBW appeal in the 14th over of the first innings on Day 1, Bumrah and Pant were seen having a discussion where the stump mic caught one saying, "bauna bhi hai". A phrase directed towards Bavuma's height.

IND slip to 4th, SA jump 2nd: Updated World Test Championship table after India's loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens

Updated World Test Championship table: India dropped a spot below and now find themselves fourth on the WTC 2025-27 rankings.

'I rely on strangers for food': Yograj Singh on life after son Yuvraj Singh left with mother

Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh reveals he depends on strangers for food.

'Pitch had no demons': Gautam Gambhir defends Eden Gardens track as India fail to chase 124

Gautam Gambhir cited the case of Temba Bavuma (55 not out) and Washington Sundar (31 off 92 balls) to validate his argument.

'Your only flex': Ex-India cricketer trolls Pakistan PM Sharif after Men in Green win series against Sri Lanka

Pakistan on Friday (November 15) took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series with a sensational 8-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Yashasvi Jaiswal 0, KL Rahul 1, Rishabh Pant 2: India fail to chase 124 against South Africa at Eden Gardens

This is the second lowest target successfully defended in a Test played in India.

INDA vs PAKA T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: When and where to watch India A vs Pakistan A online

IND A vs PAK A T20 match live streaming, ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: India and Pakistan are clubbed in Group B alongside Oman and UAE.

Venkatesh Iyer to Andre Russell: 10 big released players who will head into IPL 2026 auction

The list of all retained and released players has been announced by the IPL franchises. Some names were expected because of recent form, past performances, and fitness issues. But a few releases still left fans surprised. Several big-name players have been let go by their teams and will now enter the upcoming mini-auction, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025.

IPL 2026 mini auction: What should be the target for all ten franchises - a detailed look

With enormous purses at KKR, LSG, SRH and CSK — and high-profile names back in the auction pool — December 16 promises fireworks. The retention window has reshaped the IPL landscape. The auction will define how teams evolve from here.

'Wickets in 2015 were probably worse': Proteas spinner's blunt take on Eden Gardens pitch

Simon Harmer said South Africa are optimistic despite the collapse of batters on both sides.

Shubman Gill hospitalised after neck injury, ruled out of first Test

Shubman Gill was stretchered into an ambulance to be admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday evening with his neck immobilised, hours after retiring hurt in India’s first innings.

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: South Africa beat India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: The Proteas skipper did a brilliant job as he led the team from the front with the bat and bowlers did rest of the work.