The upcoming college basketball season is just around the corner, and the Illinois men's basketball team is gearing up for another exciting year. Among the key returners on the team, including standout Kylan Boswell, reporters got an inside look at the team's preparations and expectations for the season. Get the latest updates and insights from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey in his daily basketball newsletter.
In a standout performance, South Africa's Matthew Breetzke has become the first cricketer in history to begin his One-Day International career with four consecutive scores of 50+. His 88-run knock against Australia in the second ODI in Mackay solidified his place in the cricket record books. This incredible achievement has also put Breetzke on par with former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu, who also had four 50+ scores in the first four ODI innings. However, Breetzke's feat is even more impressive as he accomplished this record in just four matches, while Sidhu's came across five matches.
In the ongoing ODI series between Australia and South Africa, 26-year-old Matthew Breetzke has been in top form, replicating Indian batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu's 38-year-old record. Breetzke has scored fifty-plus scores in each of his first four ODI innings, becoming the first player to do so. Australia will have to watch out for Breetzke's impressive performance as South Africa aims to secure a series win in the second ODI.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that it has extended its copyrights for the next four years, causing a stir among Indian cricket fans and sports enthusiasts alike. With this move, the BCCI controls the rights to all official matches and content related to Indian cricket until 2025. This decision has implications for the future of the sport and its broadcasting, as well as potential revenue gains for the BCCI. Stay updated on the latest developments by following the terms and conditions listed on their website and checking out their privacy policy.
Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid recently praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy, highlighting his clarity and deep concern for the team's performance. Having been in the role himself, Dravid emphasized that a captain must adapt and lead according to the situation. Dravid also mentioned the importance of supporting the captain as a coach.
Following a tense start, Sam Curran and Jordan Cox's 10-ball hitting spree drives the Oval Invincibles to an unlikely victory over the Trent Rockets in The Hundred. With a strategic timeout and six sixes in just 10 legal balls, the Invincibles sailed to a 121-1 score, needing just 51 runs for the win in the remaining 30 balls. The unbeaten 58 from Cox and 54 from Curran sealed the victory for the home team, who are now sitting comfortably at the top of the league standings with two games left.
Indian cricket coach, Rahul Dravid, exited his tenure with the team after leading them to their greatest accomplishment yet - winning the 2025 T20 World Cup. This also marked the end of the T20I careers of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, who announced their retirements after the final match against South Africa. In an interview, Dravid opened up about his experience working with Rohit, praising his leadership and clarity in directing the team. Both players have not played for the Indian team since their respective retirements, with Rohit leading the side's only win in the 2025 IPL. Stay updated with the latest cricket news and scores to catch all the action.
In a shocking turn of events, Sam Cook of the Invincibles has made history by conceding 32 runs from just five balls in a match against the Originals in The Hundred. This marks the highest number of runs given up in such a short span in the tournament's history. Despite Ahmed's star performance, the Rockets secured a seven-wicket victory over the Originals. Meanwhile, Salah's hunger for success led to him winning his third PFA award.
Rinku Singh's inclusion in India's 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has sparked both celebration and skepticism. While his explosive finishing ability in T20 cricket has earned him the golden chance to showcase his skills, his recent dip in form is raising concerns. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, Rinku will need to find his groove and make a strong impression at the Asia Cup if he wants to hold onto his spot in India's batting line-up.
In a new policy introduced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Indian athletes will now be allowed to participate in multilateral tournaments with Pakistan without any restrictions. However, any decision regarding bilateral events will still be reviewed before being implemented. This comes after over a decade of India's ban on cricket team's visit to Pakistan for political reasons. With this development, the much-awaited match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 14 is set to take place in the UAE.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid opens up about his successful partnership with Rohit Sharma and their road to winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. Dravid gets emotional while reminiscing about the triumph, highlighting Rohit's dedication and team management skills. The victory ends India's 17-year title drought and brings the nation together in celebration. Their collaboration ends as Dravid steps down, making way for Gautam Gambhir's succession and Suryakumar Yadav's rise in captaincy.