Josh Hazlewood showed exactly why Royal Challengers Bengaluru splashed the cash for his services as the refreshed Australian seamer produced suffocating spells to help his team secure an opening victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The achievements of India’s women’s cricket team in recent years have revolutionised perceptions towards women’s sport, driving increased engagement, commercial success and financial stability, according to batsman Virat Kohli.

Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team’s humbling 3-1 test series defeat Down Under, but the 36-year-old has ruled out retiring anytime soon as he still enjoys playing the game too much.

New Zealand cruised to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I, comfortably chasing a modest target of 92.

The Fiji Women’s cricket team secured a hard-fought third-place finish, edging out France Women in a nail-biting second super over in the T20i Women’s Cricket Championship.

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning’s winning mentality and unwavering optimism have been instrumental in leading the Delhi Capitals to their third consecutive Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said.

Fiji Women secured their first win against France, defeating them by 56 runs in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

Vanuatu Women defeated Fiji Women by 38 runs today in their second match in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

Samoa Women defeated Fiji Women by 41 runs today in their first match in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

The prime minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of a passport issued by the island nation to fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi, who is wanted by Delhi in a corruption case.

India captain Rohit Sharma has no plans to quit the 50-overs format anytime soon, the opener said after guiding the team to the Champions Trophy title in Dubai.

India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma’s men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century.