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Former England cricketer and Cricket Board chief Hugh Morris passes away at 62

Former England cricketer and Cricket Board chief Hugh Morris passes away at 62

Former England opener and respected cricket administrator Hugh Morris has passed away at the age of 62 following a long battle with cancer. Widely admired for his service to the game, Morris' legacy spans both his playing days and a highly influential administrative career in English and Welsh cricket.

Ben Stokes News / FirstSportz / December 28

Ben Stokes Challenged to Accept Bitter Truth About ‘Baz-Ball’ Cricket

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has been challenged to accept that the team’s ‘Baz-Ball’ strategy is ‘dead’, by former skipper and legendary batter Michael Vaughan.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 28

4th T20I: Should Give Credit To Smriti And Shafali For The Start They Gave, Says Harmanpreet

Sri Lanka Women: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma for their blistering 162-run partnership, taking the side to a 30-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in the fourth women’s T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 28

Who is Jerrssis Wadia? India-born Australia player hits 24 runs in one over

Jerrssis Wadia burst into the spotlight during the Big Bash League 2025–26, producing a standout innings in the Adelaide Strikers’ fixture against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on December 27.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 28

4th T20I: Fifties From Smriti, Shafali Take India To 30-run Win Over Spirited Sri Lanka (ld)

Sri Lanka Women: Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck fluent half-centuries to set up India’s record total of 221/2 before the bowlers held off a spirited Sri Lankan chase to clinch a 30-run victory in the fourth women’s T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 28

4th T20I: Vaishnavi, Arundhati Pick Two Wickets Each As India Beat Spirited Sri Lanka By 30 Runs

Greenfield International Stadium: Vaishnavi Sharma and Arundhati Reddy picked up two wickets each as India Women overcame a spirited challenge from Sri Lanka Women to win the fourth T20I by 30 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Virat Kohli News / FirstSportz / December 28

Virat Kohli’s Encouraging Words to Wicket-Taker Goes Viral After Vijay Hazare Trophy Match

Returning to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a long time, Virat Kohli has captivated audiences through both his batting prowess and his commitment to mentoring the next generation.

Smriti Mandhana News / CricTracker / December 28

IND W vs SL W 2025: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Highlights & Result – 4th T20I

India Women put on another dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs in the fourth T20I at Thiruvananthapuram, extending their run in the series.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 28

Former England cricket player dies at 62

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Hugh Morris, the former England cricketer who later spent time as chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has died.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 28
'Good enough for international cricket' - Travis Head throws weight behind under-fire Jake Weatherald

'Good enough for international cricket' - Travis Head throws weight behind under-fire Jake Weatherald

Australia's Travis Head has come out in defence of Jake Weatherald, saying that  he has got what it takes to succeed at the international level. Weatherald has crossed the 20-run mark only twice in his first eight innings in Test cricket.

Shreyas Iyer News / Cricfit / December 28

Shreyas Iyer’s Comeback Hinges On Fitness Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Shreyas Iyer is gradually moving closer to a return to competitive cricket as India prepare for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. The middle-order batter has been sidelined since October after sustaining a serious spleen injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 28

Former Delhi Capitals player hits joint-fastest fifty in T20 cricket

Australian batter Laura Harris produced a stunning display in the Women’s Super Smash 2025–26, racing to a joint-record fastest fifty in women’s T20 cricket during Otago’s clash with Canterbury at Molyneux Park, Alexandra, on Sunday.

Abhishek Sharma News / Crictoday / December 28

Abhishek Sharma hits 45 sixes

Abhishek Sharma is in scintillating form ahead of Punjab’s match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He showed his six-hitting ability in the net session. According to PTI, he was at his best and looked to continue from where he left off in 2025 with the Indian T20I team.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 28

4th T20I: Jemimah Unavailable For Selection Due To Weakness From Mild Fever, Says BCCI

The BCCI Medical Team: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of selection for the fourth women’s T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium due to weakness from a mild fever, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 28

3 Reasons Why Dropping Rishabh Pant For The IND Vs NZ 2026 ODIs Could Prove Costly

Reports have suggested that Rishabh Pant could be left out of India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026. The possibility

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / Cricketnmore / December 28

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jaiswal To Join Mumbai Squad Ahead Of Goa Clash, Confirms MCA Secretary

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: India’s left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to link up with the Mumbai squad ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) clash against Goa on December 31, confirmed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 28

4th T20I: Sri Lanka Elect To Bowl First Against India, Harleen And Arundhati Come In

Greenfield International Stadium: Harleen Deol and Arundhati Reddy have been drafted into India’s playing eleven, as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.

Usman Khawaja News / CricTracker / December 28
Ashes 2025-26: 'Home ground, a chance to win 4-1' - Australia great wants Usman Khawaja to retire after SCG Test

Ashes 2025-26: 'Home ground, a chance to win 4-1' - Australia great wants Usman Khawaja to retire after SCG Test

Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee feels that the upcoming New Year's Test against England during the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 will be a special way for Usman Khawaja to walk out of the game if he feels like.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 28

High court clears Tabraiz Shamsi to complete ILT20 season amid CSA dispute

The Johannesburg High Court recently ruled in favour of South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, allowing him to complete the full ILT20 season in the UAE.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 28
SL vs PAK 2026: No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan name inexperienced line-up ahead of T20 World Cup

SL vs PAK 2026: No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan name inexperienced line-up ahead of T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the 15-member squad that will be on the road for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli News / Cricfit / December 28

- Virat Kohli Returns From Alibaug With Anushka Sharma After Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was seen with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, while returning from Alibaug following his brief participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025–26.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 28

Most Consecutive List A Hundreds: CSK Duo’s Record Feat

In cricket's modern era, where boundaries fly at unprecedented rates and strike rates dominate conversations, there exists a rarer, more demanding achievement—the art of stringing together consecutive centuries with relentless consistency.

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