Sri Lanka delivered a stunning statement win in Kandy as Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century powered them to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Australia. Chasing with composure and authority, Sri Lanka dismantled the Australian bowling attack and stormed into the Super 8 stage in style.

Nissanka’s masterclass anchored the innings from start to finish, exposing Australia’s bowling struggles and putting their campaign in serious danger. With this crushing defeat, Australia now stand on the brink of an early exit, while Sri Lanka gain massive momentum at a crucial stage of the tournament. 

Sri Lanka Hammer Australia In Kandy, Nissanka’s Century Seals Super 8 Spot

India face Pakistan in a blockbuster T20 World Cup encounter this Sunday, with fans eagerly watching Pakistan’s key match-winners. All eyes are on the ‘mystery spinner’ who could test India’s batting lineup in this high-pressure clash.


T20 World Cup Clash: Countdown To Ind-Pak Clash on Sunday

Pakistan’s Prime Minister has withdrawn his earlier boycott directive, allowing the national cricket team to participate in the upcoming match. This video covers the reasons behind the reversal, reactions from players and fans, and the potential impact on the cricket series and international relations in sports.

Pakistan PM Reverses Boycott Call, Directs Team to Play Match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was also present at the meeting, with BCB President Nazmul Hasan (Papon) Islam taking part in the discussions. The presence of top cricket officials highlights the importance of the talks, which focused on key issues concerning the sport’s administration and future direction. The meeting underscores ongoing coordination and engagement involving cricket governance in Bangladesh. More details are awaited as stakeholders review outcomes and next steps.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Attends Key Meeting | President Nazmul Islam Present

Yuvraj Singh is regarded as one of India’s greatest cricketers and played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2007 and the ODI World Cup win in 2011. He was also named Player of the Tournament in 2011 under captain MS Dhoni. However, after battling cancer, his career never returned to the same level and in June 2019, he retired from international cricket after missing out on selection for the World Cup squad. Yuvraj last played for India in an ODI against West Indies in June 2017 and after that, he was not selected again. Nearly seven years after retiring, he has now spoken openly about why he decided to quit and expressed that he felt he was no longer respected or supported, which made him step away from the game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-men-s-hockey-team-coach-michael-nobbs-passes-away-after-prolonged-illness-1769706080651">Ex-India hockey team coach Michael Nobbs passes away after prolonged illness</a>&nbsp;While speaking on a podcast with former tennis player Sania Mirza, Yuvraj shared that he kept asking himself why he was playing when he was not enjoying it. He felt mentally and physically exhausted and believed he could not give more. Once he stopped playing, he finally felt like himself again.&nbsp;"I was not enjoying my game. I had a feeling that why am I playing cricket when I'm not enjoying it? I was not feeling supported. I was not feeling respected," Yuvraj said.&nbsp;"And I felt, why do I need to do this when I don't have this? Why am I lingering on to something that I'm not enjoying? Why do I need to play? To prove what? I can't do more than this, mentally or physically, and it was hurting me. And the day I stopped, I was myself again," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-rcb-dent-up-warriorz-s-playoff-hopes-clinch-one-sided-contest-by-eight-wickets-1769712499493">WPL 2026: RCB dent UP Warriorz's Playoff hopes, clinch one-sided contest by eight wickets</a>&nbsp;Yuvraj also spoke about facing doubts earlier in life. He recalled an incident from his teenage years when someone made a comment about his ability. While it did not affect him much, but his father, Yograj Singh was deeply hurt by it.&nbsp;Yuvraj Singh made his India debut in 2000 and went on to serve the national team for 18 years. He represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring 1,900, 8,701 and 1,177 runs respectively. During his time in international cricket, he registered 17 centuries and 71 half-centuries.

Yuvraj Singh will always be remembered as a cricketing hero, but his words show that his retirement was strongly linked to his mental health, not just his performance on the field.

Yuvraj Singh is regarded as one of India’s greatest cricketers and played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2007 and the ODI World Cup win in 2011. He was also named Player of the Tournament in 2011 under captain MS Dhoni. However, after battling cancer, his career never returned to the same level and in June 2019, he retired from international cricket after missing out on selection for the World Cup squad. Yuvraj last played for India in an ODI against West Indies in June 2017 and after that, he was not selected again. Nearly seven years after retiring, he has now spoken openly about why he decided to quit and expressed that he felt he was no longer respected or supported, which made him step away from the game. Also Read - Ex-India hockey team coach Michael Nobbs passes away after prolonged illness While speaking on a podcast with former tennis player Sania Mirza, Yuvraj shared that he kept asking himself why he was playing when he was not enjoying it. He felt mentally and physically exhausted and believed he could not give more. Once he stopped playing, he finally felt like himself again. "I was not enjoying my game. I had a feeling that why am I playing cricket when I'm not enjoying it? I was not feeling supported. I was not feeling respected," Yuvraj said. "And I felt, why do I need to do this when I don't have this? Why am I lingering on to something that I'm not enjoying? Why do I need to play? To prove what? I can't do more than this, mentally or physically, and it was hurting me. And the day I stopped, I was myself again," he added. Also Read - WPL 2026: RCB dent UP Warriorz's Playoff hopes, clinch one-sided contest by eight wickets Yuvraj also spoke about facing doubts earlier in life. He recalled an incident from his teenage years when someone made a comment about his ability. While it did not affect him much, but his father, Yograj Singh was deeply hurt by it. Yuvraj Singh made his India debut in 2000 and went on to serve the national team for 18 years. He represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring 1,900, 8,701 and 1,177 runs respectively. During his time in international cricket, he registered 17 centuries and 71 half-centuries.

Yuvraj Singh will always be remembered as a cricketing hero, but his words show that his retirement was strongly linked to his mental health, not just his performance on the field.

'Didn’t feel respected': Yuvraj Singh reveals reason behind his retirement

The England captain marked his match-winning century against Sri Lanka by imitating a famous WWE wrestler.

Brook was recently involved in a late-night drinking scandal where he was struck by a bouncer the night before captaining a match in New Zealand.

England Captain Harry Brook Pokes Fun at Drinking Scandal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reinstated Nazmul Islam as Finance Committee Chairman, breaking a prior promise made to cricketers. The move has sparked criticism, with players accusing the BCB of betraying its own team.


Bangladesh Cricket Board Reinstates Nazmul Islam, Angering Players

Usain Bolt and the Olympics go hand-in-hand. The quickest sprinter of all time, also a true Olympian in every sense, could return to the summer’s greatest party in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic Games, but not in the discipline in which he achieved greatness, athletics. The Jamaican hero, who won a cabinet full of gold medals in three successive Games from 2008 onwards, could be back, perhaps for one last time, in a newly added discipline to the Olympic programme for the LA28 Games.&nbsp;Cricket, one of the five new disciplines added for the next Summer Games, to be hosted in the United States, could see the return of Bolt in Jamaica’s cricket team, provided they call him. Having announced his retirement from professional sprinting nine years ago (after the 2017 World Championships), Bolt could don the Jamaican jersey, but in cricket - a sport he closely followed and adored all his life. &nbsp;Before he switched to athletics, Bolt aspired to become a fast bowler, having watched some of the deadliest pacers etch their names in cricket history while growing up. Speaking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time, but if they call, I will be ready.” &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karnataka-government-grants-permission-to-host-ipl-and-international-matches-at-chinnaswamy-stadium-1768660044497">Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium</a>&nbsp;Even during a promotional event in India earlier, Bolt said that if he had not been a sprinter, he could have been a fast bowler. &nbsp;“A cricketer for sure. Yeah, I think if my cricket coach hadn’t said, ‘You know what, go try running,’ I probably would have stuck with cricket, because my dad was a massive cricket fan and that’s all I knew growing up. Cricket, a little bit of football, but all I knew was cricket,” Bolt said in a chat with PTI in October last year.&nbsp; &nbsp;Revealing how he switched fields, Bolt added, “Well, for me, it was my cricket coach. I was a fast bowler, and my cricket coach kind of saw me running in, and he said, ‘You know what, why not try track and field?’ And I tried, and I was really good. I was pretty talented, and that’s something that I just continued.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, for the record, Bolt, the ‘World’s fastest man’, is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, having scaled unparalleled success at 100m, 200m and 4x100m across three Summer Games, including recording times of 9.58s and 19.19s, respectively, in the first two events.&nbsp;

Bolt achieved the historic "triple-triple" by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016).

Usain Bolt and the Olympics go hand-in-hand. The quickest sprinter of all time, also a true Olympian in every sense, could return to the summer’s greatest party in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic Games, but not in the discipline in which he achieved greatness, athletics. The Jamaican hero, who won a cabinet full of gold medals in three successive Games from 2008 onwards, could be back, perhaps for one last time, in a newly added discipline to the Olympic programme for the LA28 Games. Cricket, one of the five new disciplines added for the next Summer Games, to be hosted in the United States, could see the return of Bolt in Jamaica’s cricket team, provided they call him. Having announced his retirement from professional sprinting nine years ago (after the 2017 World Championships), Bolt could don the Jamaican jersey, but in cricket - a sport he closely followed and adored all his life. Before he switched to athletics, Bolt aspired to become a fast bowler, having watched some of the deadliest pacers etch their names in cricket history while growing up. Speaking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time, but if they call, I will be ready.” Also read | Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium Even during a promotional event in India earlier, Bolt said that if he had not been a sprinter, he could have been a fast bowler. “A cricketer for sure. Yeah, I think if my cricket coach hadn’t said, ‘You know what, go try running,’ I probably would have stuck with cricket, because my dad was a massive cricket fan and that’s all I knew growing up. Cricket, a little bit of football, but all I knew was cricket,” Bolt said in a chat with PTI in October last year. Revealing how he switched fields, Bolt added, “Well, for me, it was my cricket coach. I was a fast bowler, and my cricket coach kind of saw me running in, and he said, ‘You know what, why not try track and field?’ And I tried, and I was really good. I was pretty talented, and that’s something that I just continued.” Meanwhile, for the record, Bolt, the ‘World’s fastest man’, is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, having scaled unparalleled success at 100m, 200m and 4x100m across three Summer Games, including recording times of 9.58s and 19.19s, respectively, in the first two events.

Bolt achieved the historic "triple-triple" by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016).

Usain Bolt for LA28 Olympics? Sprint king drops comeback hint but not in athletics

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has removed Director M. Nazmul Islam as Chairman of its Finance Committee following protests and a boycott by BPL players, who demanded action over his controversial remarks.


Bangladesh Cricket Board Sacks Director Nazmul Islam

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming series against India. One of the sport’s most influential wicketkeepers and batters, Healy’s decision marks the end of a major era for Australian women’s cricket.


Cricket: Australia’s Healy to Retire from Cricket After India Series | WION 

In the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, India's Rohit Sharma has retained world no 1 spot followed by Virat Kohli at no 2. Rohit Sharma is still the top ODI batter, with Virat Kohli now at No. 2, just eight rating points behind. KL Rahul is 12th, Shubman Gill holds 5th, and Shreyas Iyer falls to 11th.


Rohit Sharma Remains India's Top ICC ODI Batter, Virat Kohli Second

Joe Root has questioned whether the Ashes should include a pink-ball Test ahead of Thursday's day-night fixture in Brisbane. The first pink-ball Test was staged a decade ago and the format was initially devised to boost attendances. The second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes between Australia and England at the Gabba this week will be the 25th played with a pink ball and the fourth in an Ashes series, and tickets have sold out for the first three days.


Joe Root questions need for pink-ball Ashes test 

India and Pakistan will play each other in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo as per the tournament schedule that will be unveiled by the ICC in Mumbai on Tuesday.


ICC Men's T20 WC: India will face Pakistan in Colombo on Feb 15

South Africa took control of the second Test in Guwahati by reaching 489 in their first innings on Sunday, as Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen added crucial lower-order runs against India’s finger spinners in good batting conditions.


South Africa's Tour of India: South Africa Post 489 in First Innings

India's World Cup-winning star Smriti Mandhana’s wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been postponed indefinitely after her father fell ill and was rushed to a hospital in Sangli on Sunday. The ceremony was originally set for November 23 in her hometown in Maharashtra.


Smriti Mandhana's Wedding Postponed After Her Father Falls Ill

India on Sunday won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.


Blind Women's T20 WC: India Beat Nepal By 7 Wickets in Final 

For the first time in a century, an extraordinary day of cricket saw 19 wickets fall, shocking fans and analysts alike. The dramatic collapse showcased unpredictable pitch conditions, high-quality bowling, and intense pressure that turned the match into a historic spectacle.

For the First Time in 100 Years 19 Wickets Fell in a Day

In what can now be considered an unfortunate incident, India's domestic team Manipur's batter Lamabam Singh was given out for hitting the ball twice during the Ranji Trophy, country's premier domestic red-ball tournament, match against Meghalaya. The circumstances of the matter were very bizarre to say the least as the batter had tried to stop the ball from hitting the stumps which is allowed as per the ICC laws. Nonetheless, Singh now became only the fifth batter in Ranji Trophy history and first since Jammu &amp; Kashmir captain Dhruv Mahajan in 2005-06 to be given out for hitting the ball twice.<h2>How was Lamabam Singh given out?</h2>Lamabam defended a delivery from Meghalaya's Aryan Bora but the ball started to go towards the stumps, reported ESPNCricinfo citing sources. The batter then used his bat to stop the ball from hitting the stumps. The opposition appealed and the umpire gave Singh out who didn't protest and walked out.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-loss-against-south-africa-was-fourth-in-last-six-home-tests-their-worst-record-since-1972-1763465079981">India's loss vs SA was fourth in last six home Tests - worst record since 1972</a>Before him, Andhra's K Bavanna (1963-64), J&amp;K's Shahid Parvez (1986-87), Tamil Nadu's Anand George (1998-99) and Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Dhruv Mahajan (2005-06) were given out in the similar fashion.<h2>What does MCC rule say about it?</h2>According to the rules, MCC's clause 34.1.1 states: "A striker is out 'hit the ball twice' if, while the ball is in play, it makes contact with any part of their body or bat, and the striker then wilfully strikes it a second time with the bat or with any part of the body (other than a hand not holding the bat), before a fielder touches the ball - except when the second strike is solely to protect their wicket."The batter was clearly within his rights to stop the ball from hitting the stumps using the bat but unawareness about the rule from him and umpire, both resulted in him being out.&nbsp;

The batter was clearly within his rights to stop the ball from hitting the stumps using the bat but unawareness about the rule from him and umpire, both resulted in him being out. 

In what can now be considered an unfortunate incident, India's domestic team Manipur's batter Lamabam Singh was given out for hitting the ball twice during the Ranji Trophy, country's premier domestic red-ball tournament, match against Meghalaya. The circumstances of the matter were very bizarre to say the least as the batter had tried to stop the ball from hitting the stumps which is allowed as per the ICC laws. Nonetheless, Singh now became only the fifth batter in Ranji Trophy history and first since Jammu & Kashmir captain Dhruv Mahajan in 2005-06 to be given out for hitting the ball twice. How was Lamabam Singh given out? Lamabam defended a delivery from Meghalaya's Aryan Bora but the ball started to go towards the stumps, reported ESPNCricinfo citing sources. The batter then used his bat to stop the ball from hitting the stumps. The opposition appealed and the umpire gave Singh out who didn't protest and walked out. Also Read - India's loss vs SA was fourth in last six home Tests - worst record since 1972 Before him, Andhra's K Bavanna (1963-64), J&K's Shahid Parvez (1986-87), Tamil Nadu's Anand George (1998-99) and Jammu & Kashmir's Dhruv Mahajan (2005-06) were given out in the similar fashion. What does MCC rule say about it? According to the rules, MCC's clause 34.1.1 states: "A striker is out 'hit the ball twice' if, while the ball is in play, it makes contact with any part of their body or bat, and the striker then wilfully strikes it a second time with the bat or with any part of the body (other than a hand not holding the bat), before a fielder touches the ball - except when the second strike is solely to protect their wicket." The batter was clearly within his rights to stop the ball from hitting the stumps using the bat but unawareness about the rule from him and umpire, both resulted in him being out.

The batter was clearly within his rights to stop the ball from hitting the stumps using the bat but unawareness about the rule from him and umpire, both resulted in him being out.&nbsp;

Ranji Trophy: Manipur batter Lamabam Singh gets 'rarest of rare dismissal' because of umpire's unawareness

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill will not participate in the ongoing Test match at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury, as confirmed by BCCI on Sunday.


Ind vs SA: India captain Shubman Gill ruled out of Eden Gardens test 

South Africa's tour of India: World champions collapse to 93/7 while ending the second day with a lead of 63 runs in Kolkata


India vs SA: South Africa day 2 with a lead of 63 runs in Kolkata 

Sri Lanka Cricket has instructed its players and support staff to continue with the Pakistan schedule, despite the bomb blast reported in Islamabad. The original schedule has been revised, with each match pushed back by one day. The second ODI will now be played on November 14, and the final ODI is set for November 16.


Islamabad blast: Sri Lanka cricket orders team to stay in Pakistan; PCB reschedules ODIs 

Former India Captain Sourav Ganguly believes it will be a high-quality series between India and South Africa. Test Cricket returns to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the first time since 2019.

Ganguly On Test Cricket's Return to the Eden Gardens & AI's Role in Coaching

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been suspended for two matches after accumulating four demerit points in the Asia Cup 2025, following multiple breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct.
Rauf’s controversial gestures during India-Pakistan clashes on September 14 and 28 were deemed “conduct that brings the game into disrepute” under Article 2.21.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav was also fined 30 percent of his match fee and given two demerit points for a breach during the tournament.

Pakistan Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Suspended After Asia Cup Code Breaches

Explore the remarkable journey of Indian women’s cricket, spanning decades—from the fearless pioneers of the 1970s to the 2025 World Cup heroes who redefined Indian sport. Witness the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that turned the game into a national phenomenon.

The Rise of Indian Women’s Cricket | From Shadows to Stardom 

What was billed as Kashmir’s biggest cricket carnival — the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL T20) — has imploded into scandal. Players, hotel staff, and service providers allege unpaid dues, cancelled matches, and vanishing organisers, while Srinagar Police have filed an FIR and launched an investigation.
International cricketers who flew in for the event are now stranded, and questions are mounting about accountability in privately run sports leagues in the region. Government officials have condemned the incident, saying it has tarnished Kashmir’s reputation for hospitality and promised stern action against those responsible.

Kashmir’s Dream League Turns Nightmare: IHPL T20 Collapses Amid Chaos

Shafali Verma’s comeback story in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final is truly inspirational. Dropped from the Indian squad earlier in the year due to inconsistent performances and personal challenges, including her father's health issues, Shafali was surprisingly recalled as an injury replacement for the semifinals. Seizing the opportunity, she delivered a career-best 87 runs off 78 balls against South Africa, igniting India’s innings with fearless aggression and smart strike rotation.

Shafali Verma's Incredible Comeback: Dropped From Squad, Now a Game-Changer

At the stroke of midnight, the India women’s cricket team made history by defeating South Africa to win their first-ever Women’s World Cup 2025. The historic victory marks a landmark moment for Indian cricket, with the women in blue showcasing extraordinary skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament.

Fans across the nation celebrated as India lifted the coveted trophy, cementing their place in cricket history.

Women's World Cup 2025: India women make history: beat South Africa to win first World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is all set for the huge clash against South Africa as her side now stands a step away from ODI World Cup glory. Ahead of the World Cup final, Harmanpreet reflected on India's intent and hunger for glory.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup final: Harmanpreet ready to lift India to glory

The tournament favourites will go into the knockout at DY Patil Stadium on a 15-game unbeaten streak in ODI World Cup matches, but standing between them and the decider is a wildly talented, at times unpredictable and ever-emotive India team.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Shafali Verma ready to make instant impact ahead of semis

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Australia want to continue winning streak in semis

India's opening batter Shafali Verma, who was added to Team India's World Cup squad as the injured Pratika Rawal's replacement, is confident of leaving an impact in the game if given a chance to play. She spoke to the media ahead of the side's ODI World Cup semifinal clash on Thursday. 

Just two days before the semi-final against Australia at DY Patil Stadium, Shafali Verma has been named as Pratika Rawal’s replacement in India’s squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Rawal, 25, suffered knee and ankle injuries during India’s final league match against Bangladesh, twisting her ankle while attempting to stop a boundary at deep mid-wicket. Scans confirmed that she will be unable to play for the remainder of the tournament.

Women’s ODI WC 2025 | Shafali Replaces Injured Pratika Rawal Ahead of India vs Aus

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