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WTC final win came on a sunny day for Rainbow Nation. It’s a new chapter for South Africa cricket

The Proteas claimed an emphatic 5-wicket win over Australia in ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's. The win couldn't have been sweeter after being written off by critics.

What prompted MCC to outlaw ‘bunny hop’ catches & what its new rule says

New guidelines on boundary line catches are designed to end confusion & prevent fielders from using multiple touches of the ball while being airborne outside the boundary.

Former Indian cricket captain, MS Dhoni gets inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be inducting seven cricketers — five men and two women — in its Hall of Fame 2025.

‘#269, signing off’: Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket, adds ‘it’s not easy—but it feels right’

In 123 Tests, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries & 31 fifties. What cements his place in cricket lore is his attitude he brought to Test team.

Tit for tat? Pakistan team won’t travel to India for ICC women’s ODI World Cup

When Pakistan hosted ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI had refused to send Indian team across the border due to diplomatic tension between the nations & their matches were held in Dubai.

Mohsin Naqvi is new head of Asian Cricket Council. ‘Destroyed his own team,’ Pakistanis say

Mohsin Naqvi takes over from Shammi Silva, president of Sri Lanka Cricket, who held the position for just 3 months after succeeding India’s Jay Shah in December 2024.

3 months of T20-free calendar in World Cricketers’ Association proposal on radical changes to cricket

WCA has already initiated talks with ICC regarding its report. Responses taken from top cricketers including Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, Jason Holder & Alyssa Healy.

BCCI lifts ban on using saliva as polishing agent for IPL 2025 as bowlers push for reverse swing

BCCI has lifted ban on using saliva as polishing agent after franchise captains backed move, arguing it will help restore reverse swing, a crucial element in white-ball cricket.

Spinweb, butterfingers & calm batting by lower order, as India lifts Champions Trophy for record 3rd time

Records were re-written as India notched its 23rd win in 24 matches in ICC events that started from 2023. Men in Blue were crowned T20 champions last year.

Kiwis are no pushover. Champions Trophy win will place them in elite group, alongside India

Black Caps won the 2000 edition by 4 wickets against the Sourav Ganguly-led India. Moreover, Kane Williamson-led side defeated India by 8 wickets in 2021 ICC World Test Championship.

On Camera

Gaza deal is meant to ensure Netanyahu’s re-election and a Nobel for Trump, not peace

In spite of the Abraham Accords and other bilateral agreements with Arab countries and non-Arab trade blocs, many are sceptical about Israel’s long-term agenda for Palestine.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.