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Women's cricket reaches a new milestone as the 2025 T20 World Cup offers an $8.8 million prize pool, the largest in the tournament's history. Champions will take home $2.3 million when the competition kicks off in England this June.
Cricket star Jos Buttler turned his struggling form around after coach Matthew Hayden asked one simple question about watching the ball. The England wicketkeeper-batsman credits this basic advice for his return to match-winning form in the IPL.
Scientists in Kenya are using crickets, mealworms, and other insects to create jobs, fight hunger, and lift nearly a million people out of poverty. Eight beneficial insects are reshaping Africa's food system in surprising ways.
Afghan cricket spinner Rashid Khan credits improved fitness for his return to form after openly calling his 2025 IPL season "very bad." His honest accountability and dedication to physical conditioning show how elite athletes turn setbacks into comebacks.
Lakshmi Shastri stood at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as officials unveiled a stand named after her son, cricket legend Ravi Shastri. The same stadium where she once took train rides to watch him play now bears his name.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricketer just made history by becoming the first player ever to take nine wickets in a single T20I innings. Laura Cardoso's stunning performance against Lesotho rewrote the record books and showcased how cricket is thriving in unexpected corners of the world.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricket player just shattered international records with an extraordinary nine-wicket performance that's making headlines across the sports world. Laura Cardoso's historic achievement shows how emerging cricket nations are making their mark on the global stage.
England cricket star Jos Buttler broke an 18-game scoring drought with a brilliant 52 runs, then sealed victory with a game-winning throw in a thrilling one-run finish. After months of struggling form, the wicketkeeper showed flashes of the talent that made him one of cricket's biggest names.
A 13-year-old from a small Indian town just smashed sixes off one of cricket's most feared bowlers, showing that talent and courage know no boundaries. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless approach is teaching a generation that geography doesn't limit dreams.
England cricket star Jos Buttler ended an 18-game scoring drought with a brilliant performance, then sealed a thrilling one-run victory with a stunning final-ball run-out. The comeback performance shows the resilient spirit of one of cricket's biggest stars.
A 15-year-old cricket sensation fearlessly took on one of the world's top bowlers and won, smashing two sixes in a stunning display that's captivating India. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance shows the next generation of cricket talent is already here.
Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah rose from childhood poverty after losing his father at age seven to become one of the world's greatest fast bowlers. His mother, a school teacher, raised two children alone while Bumrah practiced silent yorkers at home to avoid disturbing her rest.
After 40 rejections crushed his cricket dreams, Varun Chakravarthy worked as an architect for three years before quitting to reinvent himself as a mystery spinner. His stubborn comeback earned him an ₹8.4 crore IPL contract and a spot on India's national team.
New Zealand's Maddy Green battled through severe leg cramps to score an unbeaten 141 runs, leading the White Ferns to a thrilling 66-run victory over South Africa in Wellington. The win secured New Zealand's fourth consecutive home series victory in women's cricket.
Cricket fans in Ahmedabad can now catch the metro home until nearly 1 AM on IPL match nights, making it easier and safer to enjoy the game. The extended service runs on seven special dates with flat-rate tickets at just 50 rupees.
Captain Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to the highest chase in women's cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 179 to hunt down 347 runs against South Africa. The thrilling victory broke India's previous record and showcased one of the greatest innings in the sport.
New Zealand's women's cricket team just pulled off the greatest comeback in ODI history, chasing down 347 runs to break India's world record. Captain Amelia Kerr's stunning 179 not out sealed victory with just two balls remaining.
A Mumbai Indians fan's marriage proposal at Wankhede Stadium turned into a heart-stopping moment when the engagement ring slipped from his hands and disappeared into the stadium seats. After frantic searching by fellow fans, the couple found the ring and celebrated a successful proposal.
Just days after his 15th birthday, cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted a 15-ball half-century to lead Rajasthan Royals to a commanding victory. The young opener's explosive batting is rewriting what's possible for teenage athletes in professional cricket.
A 15-year-old cricket prodigy turned a first-ball drop into one of the fastest half-centuries in Indian Premier League history. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive performance helped his team cruise to victory in just 12 overs.
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