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Digital Desk | Cape Town, Oct 31 (IANS) Simon Harmer produced a match-winning six-wicket haul while Kagiso Rabada claimed three scalps as South Africa bowled out Australia for a mere 111 runs in their second innings to register a memorable 176-run victory in the third and final Test of the series at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. With this win, South Africa clinched the three-match series 2-1 and reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Test team rankings from Australia. Chasing a challe

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 31 (IANS) West Indies rode on Roston Chases five-wicket haul and an unbeaten half-century from Brandon King to defeat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the opening Test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday. Chasing 170 for victory, the hosts made light work of the target, reaching 170/2 at a scoring rate of nearly five runs per over, with King remaining unbeaten on 81 and Kavem Hodge providing support at the other end. The result also meant the West Indi

Digital Desk | Hamilton, Oct 31 (IANS) India will consider a few tactical tweaks to their playing eleven when they take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park on Sunday, India lead 3-1 but were beaten by 87 runs in Auckland, a result that could rattle the think tanks long-held line on the starting eleven, as they aim to sign off from the series with a win. The most likely change could be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi coming in, with Sanju Samson making way. After making 67 in the serie

Digital Desk | Christchurch, Oct 31 (IANS) Skipper Dhruv Jurel stood firm with an unbeaten 99 to steer India A out of trouble and take them to 291/7 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval on Saturday. Jurels composed knock, coupled with Devdutt Padikkals fluent 80, helped the visitors recover from a dramatic middle-order collapse after New Zealand A had seized control with a flurry of wickets. India As innings got off to a disastrous start when Fras

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received an extended opportunity in Indias ODI setup after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) included him in the squad for the first three matches of the five-game series against New Zealand, having initially been picked only for the final two games. The selection committees decision, announced on Saturday, means Nabi will now be available for the entire five-match series, which begins on November 4.

Digital Desk | Cape Town, Oct 30 (IANS) Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder powered a magnificent lower-order fightback as South Africa scored 387 in their second innings, setting Australia a challenging target of 288 runs to win the series-deciding third Test of the ICC World Test Championship 2025/27 at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Resuming Day 4 of the third and final Test of the series at 140/4, South Africa built their innings around a monumental 154-run sixth-wicket partners

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) Indias spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said the team management would decide its combination for the next game only after seeing the conditions in Hamilton, adding that wrist-spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, who have not featured in the series so far, could be given a chance. India, who have an unassailable lead in the series, won the toss in the fourth game held at Eden Park on Friday, but New Zealand bounced back in style in front of a s

Digital Desk | Dubai, Oct 30 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the launch of 'criiio Day', an annual global celebration of grassroots cricket, on November 1, marking the programme's milestone of reaching one million participants worldwide since its inception in 2021. The criiio programme aims to introduce cricket to new audiences through a free and adaptable curriculum available in 18 languages. Built around the principle of 'anytime, anywhere, by anyone', it seeks to

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon traded his political responsibilities for cricket commentary during Blackcaps' fourth T20I against India here at Eden Park PM Luxon took to social media to share the glimpses from the commentary box and lavished praise on Glenn Phillips for his batting masterclass and the team's overall batting effort. In the commentary box at Eden Park tonight for the @BLACKCAPS v India. Unreal innings from Glenn Phillips and a

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to defeat arch-rivals India by four wickets in a high-scoring encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday, chasing down a target of 89 in just 3.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 88/5 in six overs. Captain Abbas Afridi led the charge with a blistering 35 off just eight deliveries, while Khawaja Nafay remained unbeaten on 41 off 12 balls to guide the defending champions to their first

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell heaped praise on fellow batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips for smashing his third T20I century during the fourth match of the series against India at Eden Park in Auckland. Bracewell called Phillips a eal character and an entertainer, one who is a privilege to watch when he gets going. Phillips hit a brilliant 49-ball 107 to power New Zealand to 259/7. Bracewell himself hit his career-best T20I score, making 65 fro

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar has tempered expectations surrounding the franchises revamped squad for the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, stressing that performances on the field, rather than big names on paper, will determine the success of their recruitment following an eventful auction. Armed with the biggest purse heading into the auction, UP Warriorz emerged as the busiest franchise, securing several high-profile players, including Au

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh etched his name into the history books as he completed 150 wickets in T20I cricket during the fourth match against New Zealand at Eden Park here on Friday to become the first Indian to achieve the feat. Arshdeep achieved the milestone when he dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner in the 19th over of the first innings. He bowled one fuller outside off as the Blackcaps skipper smashed one straight to sweeper cover to

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell turned up for a batting show to lead New Zealand to a record 259/7 in the fourth T20I here at the Eden Park on Friday. Phillips (107 from 49 balls), arguably the batter of the series so far, smashed his third T20I century, while Bracewell also hit 65 from 25 balls to help New Zealand pile up their highest-ever T20I total and also the highest by any team against India in the format. This surpassed New Zealand's previous h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expects senior batters Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam to rise to the occasion when the hosts face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, as the team looks to turn its winning momentum into a statement of intent ahead of next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. Pakistan have secured their place in the title clash with three consecutive victories, but the performances of their top-order batters remain a concern. N

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian remove

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami has credited the franchises scouting team for identifying emerging talent after they signed six uncapped Indian players at the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, saying the process of tracking potential recruits continues throughout the year. Mumbai Indians entered Wednesdays auction in Kochi with the lowest purse of Rs 90 lakh and completed their squad by signing six uncapped players, including

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi rewrote the record books by piling up 262/6 against Hyderabad in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy league stage match in Pune, which is now the highest total ever made by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket games. The total eclipsed the previous best score of 257/2 by Goa against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2019/20 season. Delhis 262/6, coming at the MCA Ground 2, Gahunje, is also the 11th-highest in all womens T20 cricket, with the ten scores above it all

Digital Desk | Dubai, Oct 29 (IANS) The ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy will feature 10 teams for the first time when its second edition takes place in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 25, with Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe joining five Associate Members in an expanded competition aimed at strengthening the international womens cricket pathway. The tournament will be staged at the Karwan Sports and Seven Districts grounds, with the participating teams d

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Australia will have to wait until their home Test series against New Zealand in December to bring Steve Smith back into contention, with scans confirming a cervical facet joint injury that forced the experienced batter to miss the ongoing series decider against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith developed neck pain on the fourth day of the second ICC World Test Championship encounter against the Proteas in Gqeberha last week. The issue persisted, and restric

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals strengthened their squad for the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, securing four players, including Indian player Kiran Navgire, in the player auction in Kochi on Wednesday, with head coach Jonathan Batty claiming they have strengthened an already strong side. With a strong core of 13 retained players, the franchise added explosive Indian batter Navgire, promising 15-year-old all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Indian all-rounder Nazma K

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Kenya and Bangladesh cemented the top two spots in Men's Group B with commanding victories on the sixth day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. While Kenya defeated previously unbeaten Canada 49-20, Bangladesh breezed past Australia 69-30 to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Led by Viduranga (11 points) and Lakshita (nine points), Sri Lankan men, too, scored a facile 50-22 win over En

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Former Australia batter Shaun Marsh has been signed by Milan Icons for the upcoming Italia T10 League, with the franchise banking on his vast experience to build a competitive side for the inaugural season. The left-handed batter represented Australia in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, and was a member of the side that won the 2015 ODI World Cup on home soil. He also built a reputation as a consistent run-getter in domestic and franchise cricket. The league, which

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar said the franchise went into the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction with a clear plan and came away with players who would give the side both quality and flexibility. UPW were the busiest franchise at the auction held on Wednesday, adding eight players to the 10 they had retained. Their headline signing was Australia captain Sophie Molineux, the most expensive buy of Wednesdays auction at Rs 1.10 crore. We went

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said the franchises 2027Womens Premier League (WPL) auction could hardly have gone better, adding that signing big-hitting India batter Kiran Navgire would add much-needed power to their batting line-up. DC bought Kiran for Rs 75 lakh, making her the second-highest-priced player at the auction held on Wednesday, after edging competition from Mumbai Indians. They also picked up Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gord

Digital Desk | Tomarata (New Zealand), Oct 28 (IANS) Hoiana Shores Golf Club in Hoi An, Vietnam, will host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Amateur from October 28 to 31, 2027, the organisers of the event, Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A announced. They also announced New South Wales Golf Club in Sydney, Australia, as host from November 2-5, 2028. Both venues will be playing host to the Asia-Pacific Amateur for the first time. The 18th Asia-Pacific Amateur in 2027

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said that picking G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction had given the franchise more options, as it completed its 18-member squad for the new season. The franchise went into the auction with 15 retained players, having spent Rs 13.75 crore on retentions, and Rs 1.25 crore left in their purse to fill three slots, one of them for an overseas player. GG bought

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) India all-rounder Sneh Rana said she was excited to play under Meg Lanning after being snapped up by UP Warriorz at the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction here on Wednesday. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, also picked by the franchise, thanked the franchise for placing their faith in her. Both players were bought for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each in the ongoing auction in Kochi. I am very excited. I have always seen her on TV. Even now wh

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 28 (IANS) India pacer Sayali Satghare credited the bowlers collective effort for dismissing Zimbabwe for 131 in the third and final ODI, while praising left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma for claiming her maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket. Vaishnavi returned figures of 5/39, while Sayali and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each as India bowled out the visitors in 39.5 overs after Zimbabwe opted to bat first at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday.

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 28 (IANS) Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third women's ODI at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo said the ongoing series against India has provided valuable international exposure to her players, helping them understand the gap between the two sides and identify areas for improvement. Definitely, the exposure is good. Now we know how big the gap is and where we need to work on. It h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) After spending nearly two decades representing Sri Lanka on the international stage, former captain Shashikala Siriwardene is finding a different kind of fulfilment in cricket, working with young players at Plenty Valley Cricket Club in Victoria as she begins her journey as a full-time coach. Her transition from international player to coach has taken her to Melbournes northern suburbs, where the former allrounder is concentrating on developing the next ge

Digital Desk | Hobart, Oct 28 (IANS) Hobart Hurricanes have appointed experienced all-rounder Nicola Carey as captain for WBBL 12, with Australia white-ball star taking the reins from her recently retired partner Elyse Villani. Carey, who is the club's most-capped women's player, succeeded Villani following her fairytale WBBL farewell, which saw the former skipper lead the Hurricanes to their maiden championship last season. She will be supported by Heather Graham, who has been named vice-captai

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) With the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction set to take place in Kochi on Wednesday, UP Warriorz are heading into the player selection process with a strong core already in place and a clear idea of what they want from the remaining squad spots. The Warriorz have retained 11 players ahead of the auction, built around a mix of international experience, seasoned Indian players and promising young talent. Former Australia captain Meg Lanning, compat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday lauded Abhishek Sharma for his sensational century in Indias six-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I, saying some knocks leave you searching for words. Abhishek smashed a breathtaking 113 off just 38 deliveries as India chased down a target of 199 in only 13.2 overs at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Some knocks leave you searching for words, an

Digital Desk | Wellington, Oct 27 (IANS) India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first in the third T20I against New Zealand at Hnry Stadium here on Tuesday. India went unchanged for the third match as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi kept his spot at No.3, with Ishan Kishan remaining out of this fixture too as he continues his recovery from a groin injury. Meanwhile, New Zealand made three changes to the Playing XI as they manage their fast bowlers' workload ahead of the ODIs and Tes

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely on track to recover from his side strain in time for India As third red-ball game against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, 2026. Pant has been out of action since suffering a left-side strain while leading the Rest of India to victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar earlier this month. The injury kept him out of Delhis Ranji Trophy commitments and the first two four-day games against New Zealand

Digital Desk | Cape Town, Oct 26 (IANS) South Africa have confirmed their playing XI for the third and final Test of the series against Australia as Gerald Coetzee replaces the injured Anrich Nortje for the decider that begins on Tuesday at Newlands here. Coetzee returns to the format for the first time after almost two years, having last played against Sri Lanka in Durban in November 2024. He is the only change to the side that defeated the visitors by an innings and 31 runs in Gqeberha a few d

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 26 (IANS) The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the country's biggest franchise cricket tournament, kicks off on Monday, with growing international participation and rising commercial interest expected to boost its profile and economic impact. Defending champions Lumbini Lions will face last season's runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals in the opening match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. The eight-team tournament wil

Digital Desk | Lahore, Oct 26 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum has called for improved decision-making in pressure situations after his side suffered back-to-back defeats in the ongoing tri-series, admitting that the teams inexperience remains a concern with next years ODI World Cup in South Africa approaching. England's latest setback came against Pakistan in Lahore, where they failed to defend 241 despite reducing the hosts to 154 for nine. Shadab Khans unbeaten 113, supported by Har

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 26 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20I against New Zealand as he is yet to attain full fitness after a low grade right adductor strain sustained in the series opener, the BCCI said on Monday. Ishan, who had featured in a historic win for India as they chased down their highest-ever total in men's T20I history, was also ruled out of the second ODI in Christchurch owing to an injury sustained in the series opener. Ishan Kishan is reco

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma struck centuries before left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden four-wicket haul in international cricket as India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday to seal the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. After Pratika Rawal made 61, Harmanpreet (126) and Deepti (106 not out) shared a record 153-run stand for the fifth wicket to power India to 328/6 after an

Digital Desk | Christchurch, Oct 25 (IANS) Hyderabad boys Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy reflected on a stellar win against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, heaping praise on each other's performances and highlighting the win. The two Hyderabad lads were recently at the epicentre of a lost T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad, where they were not able to pull off a miraculous win in the 248-run chase, but produced a stellar come-from-behind win in the second T20I in challengi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mumbai Ranji Team will be without the services of their experienced all-rounder Shardul Thakur, as he continues to recover from a finger injury and is set to miss the Elite round three clash against Haryana, which will be played at the BKC Complex from Monday. Thakur, who has been sidelined since sustaining the injury during a training session ahead of the seasons opening round, has not regained full match fitness despite returning to training with the Mum

Digital Desk | Wellington, Oct 25 (IANS) New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said his side's failure to close out games had proved costly in the two T20I defeats to India at Christchurch, though he was encouraged by how well the team had played for long stretches in both matches. New Zealand ran India close but suffered back-to-back losses at the Hagley Oval with the same margin four wickets. It's a tough one, I guess. In T20 cricket, theyre the finest of margins, as we know. In both games we cou

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) India batter Tejal Hasabnis believes thorough preparation for different match situations has been the key behind her recent good run, saying it gives her the clarity she needs once she walks out to bat in the middle order. Tejal struck twin half-centuries for India 'A' getting the 2-1 50-over series win over Australia A in Mohali, and it paved her way to earn a recall to the Indian team for the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium. So hone

Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Oct 25 (IANS) The West Indies explosive batting power and all-round depth will be a major feature of the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10, with 16 internationals set to compete across all six franchises at the Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 7 to 20. Four of the tournaments six icon players, marquee signings made before the draft, hail from the Caribbean, underlining the regions influence on a format in which power-hitting and immediate impact can prove decisive. Defending champi

Digital Desk | Christchurch, Oct 24 (IANS) Moments after leading India to a brilliant come-from-behind win over New Zealand in the second T20I at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, Tilak Varma revealed what special message he received from coaches Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak ahead of his match-winning unbeaten 51. Tilak and Nitish Kumar Reddy dug deep to pull off a brilliant last-over win as the India vice-captain scored an unbeaten 51 from 26 balls, while Nitish also scored an u

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 24 (IANS) Fresh from a crushing nine-wicket win in the ODI series opener, a clinical India will look to clinch the series when they meet Zimbabwe in the second match here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday. The hosts, who swept the T20I series 3-0 in Raipur, extended their dominance on Friday as left-arm spinner Sree Charani's career-best 4-23 and opener Pratika Rawal's unbeaten century propelled them to another victory on a fresh red-soil pitch. After bundling out Zimbabw

Digital Desk | Christchurch, Oct 24 (IANS) India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma on Saturday completed the most catches as a fielder in a single year in T20I cricket during the second match against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday. Varma achieved the feat after taking two catches in the second T20I as he went past Indonesia's Danilson Hawoe to own the record. He now has 26 catches as a fielder in 2026, one more than the Indonesian player had taken in 2025. Coming into the second mat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Taskin Ahmed has made his return as Bangladesh named their squad for the first of the two Test matches against the West Indies at home. Taskin was rested for Bangladesh's previous Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, which was a heroic draw for Afghanistan. Taskin, who had wished Hasan Mahmud for his hat-trick in the Afghanistan Test, is now back in the squad in place of Khaled Ahmed for the Test that will begin on October 28 in Mirpur. White-ball captai