Karnataka chase down 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare. It's the second-highest successful chase in List A cricket after the 434-438 match. Bengal chased down 383 against Vidarbha, and Saurashtra 346 against Odisha, both with five balls to spare. #VijayHazareTrophy

It's the first day of the #VijayHazareTrophy and we are already seeing the effects of T20 cricket. Bihar 574/6 v Arunachal Pradesh Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190 (84), Sakibul Gani 128* (40), Ayush Loharuka 116 (56) Jharkhand 412/9 v Karnataka Ishan Kishan 125 (39)

From Perth to Punjab Kings: Cooper Connolly's rapid rise to global spotlight www.espncricinfo.com/story/from-p...

The latest in the #StrangeScorecards #NZvWI

Both Suryakumar and Agarkar maintained that Gill was left out because of the combination. But their actions spoke louder than their words. Having said that, it was the right decision. Gill shouldn't have been picked in the T20I side for this cycle, let alone made the vice-captain. #T20WorldCup

While everyone is talking about Cameron Green - some even splitting hairs about his category - this IPL auction is about India's domestic talent. So many lesser-known players with such huge potential.

Arshdeep Singh knows how to bounce back. Having leaked 54 in the last game, he returned figures of 2 for 13 to be named the Player of the Match. Harshit Rana's performance also bodes well with the T20 World Cup around the corner. #INDvSA www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs...

While everyone is talking about Cameron Green - some even splitting hairs about his category - this IPL auction is about India's domestic talent. So many lesser-known players with such huge potential.

Retentions have been made, scouting is done, trials are over. It's the time for the auction and here is all you need to know about it. #IPLAuction www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-au...

Manisankar Murasingh is among the 9 players added to the IPL auction shortlist belatedly. Nikhil Chaudhary, who made his List A and T20 debuts for Punjab in 2017 and now plays in the BBL, was initially listed as an Indian player. He is marked as an Australian player now, and fairly so.

IPL auction - 350 players shortlisted - 40 registered at INR 2 crore (Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi only Indians among them) - 77 slots available, including 31 for overseas players www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-20...

Justin Greaves (202* off 388) and Kemar Roach (58* off 233) secure an epic draw for West Indies against New Zealand. Set a target of 531, Greaves and Roach added 180 in an unbroken stand for the seventh wicket as WI finished on 457 for 6. #NZvWI www.espncricinfo.com/story/nz-vs-...

The only thing better than the West Indies pulling off an epic draw was @irbishi's post-match presentation. He asked Justin Greaves and the two captains everything you could have thought of. #NZvWI

And a New Zealand win is likelier than a West Indies win. #NZvWI

A great fight from West Indies but a draw is the likeliest result. #NZvSA

#Quiz Fill in the blank. 300 runs and 20 wickets in a Test series on most occasions: 3 - Garry Sobers 2 - ........................ 1 - (plenty)

Wasim, do you think anyone can beat your tally? Wasim: If anyone beats it, they'll be...

Phew!

#Quiz Most ODI runs after turning 35: 4674 - ............................ 4142 - Sanath Jayasuriya 3392 - Kumar Sangakkara Fill in the blank.

Rooting for a Root hundred. #iykyk #Ashes

Given Danni Wyatt-Hodge's form, Gujarat Giants would be tempted to play her. In that case, Georgia Wareham may have to miss out. 1 Wyatt-Hodge 2 Beth Mooney 3 Bharti Fulmali 4 Sophie Devine 5 Ash Gardner 6 Kanika Ahuja 7 Ayushi Soni 8 Kashvee Gautam 9 Tanuja Kanwar 10 Titas Sadhu 11 Renuka Singh

Cameron Green could actually be an upgrade over Andre Russell at KKR. Glenn Maxwell, meanwhile, doesn't seem to have registered for the #IPLAuction. www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-au...

The last time India won the toss in ODIs, November 19, 2023 was yet to happen. #INDvSA

Dane van Niekerk is set to make her international comeback. She has been in good form in domestic cricket with scores of 66, 5, 67, 40, 81, 51* across six one-dayers and T20s. Hope she also restarts bowling. The selectors have also made the right move by picking her immediately after the World Cup.

It's a big plus if everyone in the XI can contribute with the bat. But having extra bowling options - four spinners (and six bowlers) - on a spin-friendly pitch gives no real advantage. India should replace one of the spinners with a proper batter for the second Test. #INDvSA

I don't understand the point of blind ranking.

These extreme pitches are clearly not helping India. They have now lost four of their last six home Tests. The last time this happened was in 1972. #INDvSA

From earlier this year: Destructive Richa Ghosh hopes to emulate Dhoni and Perry, and become a World Cup winner once again www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-...

Even with Harmanpreet Kaur gone and India playing one batter fewer, they have the upper hand. Smriti Mandhana should try to bat till the end. #CWC25 | #INDvENG

Senior Women's T20 series, Mullanpur

In just three matches, the Women's World Cup has given us two contenders for the Ball of the Tournament: Amelia Kerr squaring up Phoebe Litchfield and Marufa Akter cutting Omaima Sohail in half. #CWC2025

India have gone in with just five bowlers. Amanjot Kaur, returning from an injury, is the fifth. It's a big gamble. Losing the toss hasn't helped either. Their three spinners may have to bowl with a wet ball. #CWC25 | #INDvSL

Pakistan in last five overs: 27 runs, seven wickets #INDvPAK | #AsiaCupFinal

Suryakumar Yadav has never batted below No. 5 in T20Is, and it may stay that way. #INDvOMA | #AsiaCup2025

"I have become like Rohit" - Suryakumar Yadav on forgetting India's team changes

"The pin is mightier than the sword." - Fred Reinfeld

In today's edition of #StrangeScorecards #AsiaCup2025

The shortest successful chase for India in T20Is #AsiaCup

South Africa 39/0 Markram 36* Rickelton 0* Reminds me of this Jayasuriya-Kaluwitharana stand against Pakistan in 1996: www.espncricinfo.com/series/singe... #ENGvSA

A lovely carry-bag design by Chetna Parkashan, displaying the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) alphabet

I am afraid Blusky isn't going to really grow unless big handles *leave* Twitter. For now, they just have an account here, nothing more.

My first introduction to Bob Simpson was through his columns in Sportstar. Always full of insights and keeping up with the times. Only later did I realise that he was a solid opener, a handy legspinner and an excellent slip fielder. And above all, an era-defining coach. Rest in peace, Simmo.

In the top 1% now in Rapid Chess on @chess.com

1700 crossed!

It's not often you come across a statue of a poet. This is Prof. Mohan Singh, who wrote arguably the most-quoted Punjabi poem about mother.

An all-time high in rapid chess on @chess.com

There are few better sights in women's cricket than Harmanpreet Kaur in full flow. That's also why it's frustrating to see her bat within herself at times for no apparent reason. #ENGvIND

Don't think you can blame Jadeja; he gave his best. It's just that sometimes your best isn't good enough. #ENGvIND

Jasprit Bumrah's last seven Test innings: 0, 0, 0, 22, 0, 0, 0 #ENGvIND

Mohammed Siraj gets one demerit point for making physical contact with Ben Duckett. He now has two demerit points on his record. If he gets two more in the next 16 months, he will be banned for one Test, or two ODIs, or two T20Is, whichever comes first. #ENGvIND