Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is struggling to find form in the Big Bash League (BBL) while playing for the Sydney Sixers. After scoring just 2 runs on his debut against Perth Scorchers, Babar managed only 9 runs in the Sixers’ second match against Adelaide Strikers. Babar Out After 10 BallsOpening the innings, Babar struck a boundary in the first over. However, on the second ball of the third over, he fell victim to Luke Wood. Attempting a pull shot on a good-length delivery, Babar mistimed it and the ball went straight to mid-wicket, where Matthew Short took a simple catch. Babar faced just 10 balls in the innings. Luke Wood: From IPL Base Price to Big Bash HeroLeft-arm pacer Luke Wood, who represents England internationally, played a key role in Babar’s dismissal. In the IPL ...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest T20 rankings, and India’s young stars have made a strong impression. Tilak Varma has climbed into the top-5 in the T20 batting rankings, reflecting his impressive performances in the ongoing series against South Africa. Varma’s brilliant fifty in the second T20I helped India, even in defeat, and his unbeaten innings in the third match further boosted his rating. Previously ranked sixth, he has now jumped two spots to fourth, surpassing Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and England’s Jos Buttler. Earlier this year, Varma had reached second place in the T20 batting rankings. India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the top spot, followed by England’s Phil Salt and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. Captain Suryakumar Yadav sits at 10th ...

When Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering ₹25.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, the cricket world was left stunned. But behind the record-breaking price lies an inspiring story of a warrior who has been fighting chronic kidney disease (CKD) since childhood. Born with this severe and incurable condition, Green defied all odds. In 2024, while playing for RCB, he revealed that doctors had warned his parents he might not survive beyond 10 years of age. Recalling that traumatic period, Green said his parents felt immense relief when he celebrated his 10th birthday as a healthy child. His mother reportedly wept upon reading his medical reports, realizing that CKD has no permanent cure and the kidneys can never fully recover. Strict Diet a...

The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa will be played today at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, with India leading the five-match series 2-1. Riding high on confidence after a commanding win on a fast pitch in Dharamshala, India aims to seal the series at home, while South Africa faces a must-win situation to stay alive. Pitch Report: Advantage Bowlers?The Lucknow surface is known for its slow nature and assistance to spinners. The black soil track offers low bounce, making it challenging for batsmen to play freely. Scores around 170 are generally considered competitive. Bowlers who rely on spin, cutters, and slower deliveries tend to dominate here. In the nine T20 matches played at Ekana so far, the team batting first has won five times. Average first-innings score: 151, se...

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have finally secured Venkatesh Iyer in the IPL 2026 auction, but the journey to get the left-handed all-rounder has been anything but smooth. RCB had tried to acquire Iyer in the IPL 2025 auction, bidding as high as ₹23.50 crore, but ultimately had to withdraw. At that time, the franchise was also seeking a captain, and cricket experts, including Harsha Bhogle, believed RCB wanted Iyer to lead the team—a factor that drove the bidding war. Eventually, Rajat Patidar was handed the captaincy, and RCB went on to clinch the title. Iyer Joins RCB for IPL 2026In the IPL 2026 auction, RCB again targeted Iyer. This time, he faced competition from KKR, but RCB managed to secure him for ₹7 crore. Iyer, who has played 61 IPL matches, boasts 1,468 runs at an aver...

Adelaide, December 17, 2025: Australia suffered a major pre-match blow in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide as Steve Smith, acting captain in the first two Tests, was ruled out due to illness. In his place, Usman Khawaja, 38 years and 364 days old, was drafted into the team. Australia’s innings began shakily, losing 4 wickets for just 94 runs against an aggressive England bowling attack. Openers Travis Head (10) and Jack Weatherhield (18) fell cheaply, and Marnus Labuschagne added 19 runs before Khawaja joined him at the crease. England’s Jofra Archer then struck twice in quick succession, including dismissing Cameroon Green, who had gone for a record ₹25.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction the previous day but failed to score in this Test. Veteran Pair Stabilize InningsKhawaja and wicke...