Cricket

England all-rounder Chris Woakes officially announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, bringing to a close a distinguished England career spanning more than 15 years. Woakes, aged 36, confirmed in a statement via social media that he had long sensed the moment was nearing, particularly after injuries and shifting team dynamics eroded his prospects […]

Since its inception in 1973, the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has crowned only a handful of champions — and for over five decades, only three nations have lifted the trophy. As the sport prepares for the 2025 edition, a retrospective of title-winners underscores both continuity and transformation in women’s international cricket. The inaugural Women’s

The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is set to run from 30 September to 2 November, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament opens in Guwahati, where India will face Sri Lanka at the Barsapara (ACA) Stadium in the inaugural match. Tournament Format & Venue Layout The 13th edition follows the same structure

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium due to a hamstring injury. The setback, confirmed minutes before the toss, forced India to reshuffle their playing XI on the biggest stage of the tournament. Pandya’s injury concern first surfaced during