Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals are the only two teams to have completed their 19-player squads before the auction, with 19 slots still available across the remaining four teams.

Mitchell Marsh, Root, Curran headline pre-auction signings of SA20 squads before upcoming season

From Travis Head to Harry Brook, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Joe Root, Steve Smith and Temba Bavuma

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

Joe Root said Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's new Test head coach played a key role in convincing him to return as Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement.

'Fleming's appointment was big reason': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return

In today's top world news: Ukraine says a Russian missile strike killed at least six people in Kryvyi Rih, firefighters battle a massive wildfire on England's Suffolk coast, Iran releases footage alleging a US strike on a family home, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacks the government's anti-paper leak bill, Japan's earthquake death toll rises to 34, Indian markets extend gains despite global uncertainty, and Stephen Fleming is appointed England's Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain.

Ukraine Strike | Japan Quake |  England Wildfire |  Kharge Attack & Market Rally | World News

India's top ODI batters continued to climb the latest ICC rankings, with Shubman Gill moving to within one point of No. 1 ranked Daryl Mitchell. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also remained among the leading batters, while Root, Archer and Rashid Khan made gains in their respective rankings.

ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot

Ben Duckett smashed a record 141 as England beat India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord's, clinching the series with a record-breaking total of 387/3

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Ben Duckett's ton help England beat India by 27 runs, win series 2-1

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helped England beat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Cardiff, levelling the three-match series 1-1 ahead of the decider

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Joe Root's 99 not out helps England beat India by four wickets; series level at 1-1

Joe Root regains the No.1 ICC Test batter ranking while Matt Henry joins Jasprit Bumrah as the top-ranked Test bowler. Shubman Gill rises to No.2 in ODI rankings after India's series win over Afghanistan

ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims no.1 Test batter spot, Matt Henry joins Jasprit Bumrah at top

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features the likes of Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson after the list was updated with Virat scoring his 83rd hundred. 

Meet 5 active batters with most international hundreds ft Virat Kohli

The 2025-26 Ashes is about to get over, with all three results possible on the final day in Sydney. However, what’s not possible is to see all English players on this tour to be available for the next one. Check who all might miss out. 

5 England players unlikely for next away Ashes in 2029/30, last name will shock you

England's Joe Root now has 17 150-plus scores in Test cricket after his 41st Test ton which came in Sydeny Test of Ashes 2025-26. Others on the list are Sachin Tendulkar (20), Brian Lara (19), Kumar Sangakkara (19), and Don Bradman (18).

17 and counting! Joe Root joins legendary list of most 150-plus scores in Test cricket

Root, the second-highest Test run-scorer behind India great Sachin Tendulkar, struck 15 fours in his 242-ball stay to help England post 384 in their first innings.

Ashes: England great Joe Root hints at another Ashes tour after levelling Ponting’s tally

Travis Head remains unbeaten on 91 as Australia trail by 218 at stumps on day two of the SCG Test.

Ashes: Travis Head leads Australia’s charge in Sydney after Root’s record-breaking 160

From Joe Root to Jacques Kallis, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 13,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 13,000 Test runs

Root completed his second Test hundred in Australia during the ongoing SCG Test, while also notching up his 17th score of 150 or more in this format.

Ashes: 3 more 150s and Joe Root levels Sachin Tendulkar's tally in Tests

Root matched Ponting’s record despite playing five fewer Tests, achieving the feat in his 163rd match compared to Ponting’s 168.

AUS vs ENG, 5th Ashes: Joe Root goes level with Ricky Ponting after first Test century of 2026

Batting after Stokes won the toss at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground, the tourists hit 211-3 before bad light forced the players from the field just before tea.

Ashes, SCG Test: Root, Brook put England ahead before bad light interrupts play on day 1

From Harry Brook to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Travis Head

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026

We have entered 2026, and this year promises cricket in abundance. Before international Test cricket gets underway, let’s check out who the last five top-ranked Test batters were at the start of each year.

Meet last 5 ranked No. 1 Test batters at start of each year (2022-2026)

2025 is over, and we take a look at five cricketers who have had the most successful years in terms of centuries hit in Test cricket. One Indian made this list.

Meet 5 Players to Hit Most Test Hundreds in 2025, one Indian on the list

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 4000 ODI runs. This list also includes Babar Azam, Viv Richards and Shai Hope

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, 5 players fastest to 4000 ODI runs

From Joe Root to Rahul Dravid here is a list of five fielders with most catches in Test cricket. The list also features legendary names like Steve Smith, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis. 

From Joe Root to Rahul Dravid, 5 fielders with most catches in Test cricket

2025 is about to get over, and it’s time we take a look at those who have scored the most runs across formats this year. To everyone’s surprise, one Indian and Pakistani batter made the list. 

From Joe Root to Agha Salman, top 5 highest run scorers in 2025

Playing in the third Test, having already lost the opening two matches of the Ashes, England were reduced to 213/8 at Stumps on Day 2 and now fight for survival. 

Ashes 2025-26: Snicko errors take spotlight as England fight for survival in Adelaide Test

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Mitchell Marsh, Root, Curran headline pre-auction signings of SA20 squads before upcoming season

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

'Fleming's appointment was...': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return

Ukraine Strike | Japan Quake | England Wildfire | Kharge Attack & Market Rally | World News

ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Ben Duckett's ton help England beat India by 27 runs

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Joe Root's 99 not out helps England beat India by 4 wickets

ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims no.1 Test batter spot, Henry joins Bumrah at top

Meet 5 active batters with most international hundreds ft Virat Kohli

5 England players unlikely for next away Ashes in 2029/30

17 and counting! Joe Root joins legendary list of most 150-plus scores in Tests

Ashes: Joe Root hints at another Ashes tour after levelling Ponting’s tally

Ashes: Head leads Australia’s charge in Sydney after Root’s record-breaking 160