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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reiterated that India will not participate in any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22.

Virat Kohli News / Cricket on SI / April 24

Kohli’s 70 and Hazlewood’s Four-for Give RCB Their First Home Win of the Season

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally clinched their first home win of the season in a thrilling, twist-filled encounter. Virat Kohli led RCB’s charge against Jofra Archer and company, setting up a massive total of 205.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 24

Ellyse Perry Heads Home, Rejoins New South Wales After Six Years

Australian cricket icon Ellyse Perry is returning to her home state, New South Wales (NSW), for the 2025-26 season of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) - Australia’s top domestic competition, after six years with Victoria.

Babar Azam News / Cricket on SI / April 24

Sir Viv Richards Stands by Babar Azam and Pakistan Amid Tough Times

By Shah Faisal West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards has voiced his strong support for Babar Azam and the Pakistan cricket team as they navigate a challenging phase in their cricketing journey.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 24

New Zealand Cricket to Invest in MLC with the Launch of a New Franchise

In a groundbreaking move for the sport, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is set to become the first full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to directly invest in a foreign T20 league.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 24

USA Cricket's Strength Shines in North America T20 Cup 2025

By Shah Faisal The United States cricket team is making significant strides in the 2025 North America T20 Cup, showcasing a well-rounded squad that emphasizes teamwork over individual stardom.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 24

Rob Andrew and ECB throw their weight behind County Cricket Day

Cricket enthusiasts across the UK are gearing up for the return of County Cricket Day, a campaign to celebrate County Cricket. After last year’s successful campaign saw widespread support and bumper attendances, an extra day has also been added this year to support the fast-growing women’s game.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 24

Worcestershire sign New Zealand batter Nicholls

Worcestershire sign New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls for the next part of their County Championship season, covering six matches until the end of June.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 24

Durham sign South African bowler Yusuf for six games

Durham bring in South African Codi Yusuf for six Championship games to aid their depleted bowling ranks.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 23

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Rajasthan Royals - IPL scorecard

Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 23

Lahore Qalanders v Peshawar Zalmi - PSL scorecard

Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalanders and Peshawar Zalmi in Lahore.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 23

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash

Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Lancashire CEO Urges ECB to Consider BCCI Stake in The Hundred to Attract Indian Players

Lancashire CEO Daniel Gidney has suggested a bold new strategy to attract Indian male cricketers to The Hundred inviting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a minority ownership stake in the tournament.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Mumbai Indians Cruise to Third Place After Dominant Display With Bat and Ball Against SRH

Mumbai Indians are in red-hot form, winning four matches on the trot to jump to third place on the table. The return to form of Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma has done the trick, as MI completely dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their own backyard.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Sri Lanka Shuffles Squad for Women’s Tri-Series Against India and South Africa

Sri Lanka is set to host the Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series starting April 27, with India and South Africa also in the fray. This comes right after Sri Lanka's 2-0 ODI series loss in New Zealand, prompting notable changes in the squad as they prepare for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Remembering Keith Stackpole: Grit, Grace, and Greatness at the Crease

By Mehr Jan Keith Stackpole, the fearless Australian opener who carved his place in cricket history through grit, flair, and a love for the game that spanned

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Cricket, Friendship, and the College Dream: Texas A&M’s Pranav Dhulipala on the Rise of the Game in America

Pranav Vaidik Dhulipala, the student president of the Aggie Cricket Club, is hopeful for the future of cricket in the U.S. and believes college cricket has to play a big part in it.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Steve Waugh Defends ODI Relevance, Calls World Cup the ‘Olympics of Cricket’

As questions swirl around the future of One Day Internationals (ODIs) in a fast-evolving cricket landscape, former Australian captain Steve Waugh has made a compelling case for the format’s staying power.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Has Cricket Fully Established in America or Is There Still Time Left?

By Shah Faisal Cricket once thrived in New York, with matches dating back to 1751 near today’s South Street Seaport. Historic grounds like Central Park and the NYU Langone area hosted significant games, including the USA vs.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 23

Blessing Muzarabani and Zimbabwe Keep Test Cricket Alive

By Shah Faisal The Sylhet thriller concluded with Zimbabwe taking the lead in the first series. On the fourth day, the match kept swinging between Bangladesh

Jasprit Bumrah News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Atkinson, Smith, Ecclestone, Dawson, Bumrah, Pooran Named Wisden Cricketers of the Year

Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, and Sophie Ecclestone have been named among Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year. Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Surrey's Dan Worrall also earned a spot in this year's prestigious Wisden Almanack.

Kuldeep Yadav News / FirstSportz / April 21

Rishabh Pant over T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in BCCI central contract, Axar Patel fails to make it to Grade A despite playing all three formats

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) most recently released the central contract list of players for the Indian men’s national cricket team.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / April 21

India Announces Annual Player Contracts

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2024-25 season, which will run from October 1st, 2024, to September 30th, 2025.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 20

Rohit, Surya deliver hat-trick of wins for Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma’s return to form (76* off 45) and his rollicking century partnership with Suryakumar Yadav (68* off 30) delivered a third win on the bounce for Mumbai Indians as they overhauled a target of 177 with nine wickets in hand and 26 deliveries to spare against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede stadium.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 19

Early season Middlesex centurion Max Holden discusses Kookaburras, Kane Williamson and Arsenal

When I met with Max Holden, Lancashire home was looming large as the season opener for Middlesex. However a shared memory from Middlesex’s away game at Old Trafford in 2019 proved immediate common ground.