Sam Billings

The comment came after Multan Sultans beat Quetta Gladiators on Sunday to register their third win of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. The team is set to return to the same venue on Monday for their next game against Rawalpindi Kings.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Sam Billings revealed that former CSK captain MS Dhoni maintained a relaxed team atmosphere, even employing a “Shisha man” in his hotel room. While Billings praised Dhoni’s calm and inclusive nature, the revelation sparked debate. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary earlier hinted such bonding sessions may have influenced team selection dynamics.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed Sam Billings' affluent background, noting his humility despite his wealth. Ashwin highlighted the pressure on overseas players in the IPL, pointing out Billings' inability to maintain consistent performance for CSK, leading to his exclusion from the team. He also mentioned that Billings performed well in ILT20.

England wicketkeeper batter Sam Billings has revealed his battle with skin cancer and now wants to create awareness among fellow players on the dangers of being exposed to the sun.

England's Sam Billings sprained his collar bone joint while fielding during the first ODI against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.

England Lions captain Sam Billings scored his sixth List-A century, which incidentally is the first-ever hundred by any batsman at the Sports Hub, on Wednesday.

England batsman Sam Billings said he has learned a lot from spending time with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. Watson and Billings both played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League in 2018. CSK had defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to clinch the title.

'Finisher' MS Dhoni often stresses on the mantra of taking the game right till the end. This approach seems to have rubbed on to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) debutant Sam Billings.

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to field against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Both teams made a change each to their respective playing elevens.

England's Sam Billings hopes his maiden international hundred will be a springboard into tournament cricket after he missed out on last year's World Cup triumph through injury.

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England on Thursday in Hyderabad, English wicketkeeper batter Sam Billings on Wednesday said that Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be the biggest challenge for the visitors. When inquired about Bazball, he expressed optimism. Additionally, he stated that the team led by Ben Stokes is poised to approach the first Test match with a positive mindset. The next four matches will be played in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala.

Kolkata Knight Riders' new captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl in the IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

England skipper Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings are doubtful for the second ODI against India here on Friday after sustaining injuries in the series-opener, dealing a fresh blow to the side's floundering campaign.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings has been added to the England squad for the final Ashes Test against Australia in Hobart as cover for the injured Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.

Chennai Super Kings batsman Sam Billings on Tuesday said collective effort was behind the team's triumph in the 2018 edition of IPL as different players stepped up at various occasions.

Kent wicket-keeper Sam Billings has been added to the England Men's Test squad for the rearranged fifth Test versus India starting on Friday at Edgbaston.

In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com Sam Billings spoke about Pat Cummins, what it's like to bat alongside Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer the captain and the batter and more.

Delhi Capitals recruited some big names for their three available overseas slots during the 2021 IPL player auction, spending a total of Rs 9.45 crore on Tom Curran, Steve Smith and Sam Billings.

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar is surprised at Sam Billings not featuring regularly in England's ODI team, saying he expects him to be an automatic selection in the top six after his exploits against Ireland.

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win IPL match on Saturday.

England Lions have announced their squads for the tour to India which will see them play five unofficial ODIs and two unofficial Tests against India 'A' in two venues in Kerala.

England wicket-keeper batsman Sam Billings feels the upcoming IPL will be good preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year but conceded that he will get limited game time due to the "phenomenal" competition in the Delhi Capitals' squad.

Sam Billings is not exactly in search of "gold dust" whenever he speaks to Rahul Dravid but merely chatting about the game with the Indian great has helped him deal better with the vagaries of international cricket.

England cricketer Sam Billings recalled his two-year stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed how he struck a relationship with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over their love for Premier League club Manchester United.

Sam Billings believes England ODI side is one of the toughest to break into but said he is banking on his IPL experience to stay in contention for the upcoming two World Cups in India.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

England have added batter Harry Brook to their Twenty20 squad for this month's five-match series against West Indies as cover for Sam Billings, who was called up to the Ashes squad last week, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.