Cricket

Ben Stokes to skip the Indian Premier League in 2024 to manage workload after knee surgery

CHENNAI, India (AP) — England test captain Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for the 2024 Indian Premier League “to manage his workload and fitness,” the Chennai Super Kings said Thursday.

Nov 23, 2023 6:25 AM Read more >

Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's cricket

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in international women's cricket, the sport's governing body said Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2023 8:08 AM Read more >

Cricket World Cup in India sets all-time tournament attendance record of 1.25 million

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Cricket World Cup attracted a tournament-record 1.25 million spectators during the 6 1-2-week event which ended Sunday with Australia beating India by six wickets for its sixth title.

Nov 21, 2023 12:08 AM Read more >

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of test tour of Australia

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the test tour of Australia.

Nov 20, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

Cricket World Cup review: Australia completes superb 2023, India falls short and see you soon USA

A look at the 2023 Cricket World Cup , which was dominated by India until the host nation ran into a formidable performance by Australia in the final : AUSTRALIA’S YEAR Australia regained its status as the king of ODI cricket to cap a stunning second

Nov 20, 2023 5:39 AM Read more >

Heartbreak for Kohli and India as Australia wins the Cricket World Cup for 6th time. Head hits 137

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Virat Kohli covered his face with his India cap. Rohit Sharma walked off with his head down.

Nov 19, 2023 7:38 PM Read more >

India's King Kohli adds 54 to record for most runs in a single World Cup in final against Australia

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India batting star Virat Kohli extended his record run tally at a Cricket World Cup to 765 from 11 games on Sunday — though the achievement will feel diminished after his team lost the final to Australia.

Nov 19, 2023 11:08 AM Read more >

Travis Head stars for Australia in Cricket World Cup final with diving catch and match-winning 137

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — His diving catch to remove Rohit Sharma quietened the heavily pro-Indian crowd. His match-winning knock of 137 silenced them completely.

Nov 19, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >

Results from the 13 Cricket World Cup finals

A list of Cricket World Cup finals: 2023 in India: Australia defeated India by six wickets 2019 in England: England was awarded victory on a countback of boundaries against New Zealand after the final finished tied after the regulation 100 overs and

Nov 19, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

Cricket-mad India readies for World Cup final against Australia in 132,000-seat venue

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India, a country of 1.4 billion people, will come to a virtual standstill on Sunday when its cricket team led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli takes on five-time champion Australia in the Cricket World Cup final.

Nov 18, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >