Easwaran, who is also trying to strengthen his case ahead of the IPL auction, scored 58 off 37 balls. Bengal chased 166 in 15.1 overs. Abhishek Porel, representing Delhi Capitals in the IPL, scored 56 off 29 balls. The pair added 93 runs for the second wicket in 8.2 overs, which set up the chase. More

Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, leaving out Lyon. The team made two changes from the eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Perth. Michael Neser came in for Lyon, and Josh Inglis replaced injured opener Usman Khawaja. Lyon said he got to know about his omission only after reaching the ground. More

Anish Giri found a crucial turning point in his chess career during the Global Chess League (GCL) last year, overcoming a dip in form and confidence. He shares humorous anecdotes about team bonding, food preferences, and even a playful "iPhone mutiny." Giri sees the upcoming GCL season as a vital warm-up for the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships. More

Joe Root, the world’s top-ranked batter and second on the all-time Test runs list behind Sachin Tendulkar, had never reached three figures in Australia despite three previous Ashes tours. On Thursday, he buried that narrative. Walking in during the third over with Starc swinging the pink ball under lights, he produced a near-flawless innings and reached his century with a gentle leg glance off Scott Boland. More

Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, scheduled for November 23, was postponed after health-related issues in the family. More

East Bengal secured a 3-1 victory over Punjab FC in the AIFF Super Cup semifinals, advancing to their third final. Mohamad Bashim Rashid opened the scoring, followed by goals from Kevin Sibille and captain Saul Crespo, with Daniel Ramirez netting Punjab's lone penalty. More

Root reached the milestone in 181 balls, batting through a phase when England needed stability and control, and in the process, checked off one of the few achievements missing from his record. More

Joe Root finally ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia, reaching the milestone at the Gabba. This achievement brought relief to former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who had publicly vowed to "walk nude around the MCG" if Root failed to score a hundred on the tour. Root reached the milestone in 181 balls. More

Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket, surpassing Wasim Akram's record of 414 wickets. The Australian achieved this milestone at the Gabba, his debut venue, in his 102nd Test. Starc's early wickets provided Australia with a strong start in the Ashes Test, despite England's recovery. More

Hardik Pandya has completed his domestic warm-up and will join the Indian squad in Cuttack on December 6 for the T20I series against South Africa. After recovering from injury, Pandya showed promising form with both bat and ball in two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. More

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has strongly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma against doubts about their ODI future. He emphasised that players of their stature should not be questioned, stating that if they perform, their critics will quickly fade away. Shastri's remarks come amid discussions about India's long-term team planning for the 2027 World Cup. More

A Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Baroda and Gujarat was moved to a larger stadium due to security concerns arising from large crowds gathering to watch Hardik Pandya. Pandya, returning from an injury, bowled well and contributed with the bat as Baroda secured an eight-wicket victory. More

Mitchell Starc has become the leading left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history. He overtook Pakistan's Wasim Akram to achieve this milestone. Starc expressed humility, stating Akram remains unmatched. His exceptional performance with the pink ball continues to impress. Akram himself congratulated Starc on his achievement. England batted first, with Starc taking early wickets. Joe Root led England's recovery. More

Harbhajan Singh urges India to win without Jasprit Bumrah after South Africa's historic 359 chase. He suggests recalling Varun Chakaravarthy to the ODI squad, emphasizing the need for match-winners in shorter formats. The series is now tied 1-1 heading into the decider. More

A rare defeat for India saw Virat Kohli's brilliant century go in vain as South Africa chased down 358 to level the ODI series. This marked the first loss in nearly seven years despite a Kohli ton, highlighting an unusual outcome. Aiden Markram's century also played a crucial role in the visitors' successful chase. More