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T20 World Cup Group: The Indian team knows exactly how to bounce back from adversity and possesses the mental fortitude required for emerging triumphant in high-stakes matches, said off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma ahead of their crucial 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture against Bangladesh. India will face Bangladesh at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here with an aim to keep themselves in contention for the semi-finals, especially after suffering a six-wicket defeat to South

Michael Klinger: ILT20 side Gulf Giants have roped in former Australia batter Michael Klinger as their batting coach, a move which comes after Simon Helmot replaced Jonathan Trott as the sides head coach last month. Trott, the former Afghanistan head coach, had left the franchise just after one season and was replaced by Helmot in mid-May. Kadeer Ali has come on board as fielding coach after being assistant head coach at Worcestershire, while Gary Brent will oversee strength and conditioning dep

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as India enters the Shreyas Iyer leadership era when they take on an injury-hit Ireland in the first T20I to be played at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While current T20 World Cup holders India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites to win the series on their return to Ireland after three years, the primary narrative revolves around teenaged batting sensation Sooryavanshi, who has left eve

Royal Dutch Cricket Association: Ryan Cook has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team with immediate effect, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) announced on Thursday, bringing an end to a four-year tenure that oversaw some of the most significant achievements in Dutch cricket in recent years. Cook leaves at a time when the Netherlands remain firmly in contention in the Cricket World Cup League 2 competition, sitting third in the standings with 32 points from 28

T20 World Cup: England captain Charlie Dean said her side will continue striving for higher standards despite securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, after the hosts defeated West Indies by 38 runs at Lords. The victory ensured England became the first team to qualify for the last four, with a game still remaining in the group stage. Englands progression was built on a commanding batting effort that saw multiple players contribute to a total of 186/7 before the

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has urged her side to remain positive and focus on their must-win clash against Ireland after England handed them their first defeat of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lords in the recently concluded encounter. The loss left the Caribbean side needing a victory in their final Group B fixture to keep their semi-final hopes firmly in their own hands, with Matthews insisting that the team still controls its destiny despite the setback. Reflec

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the series decider against England at Trent Bridge as a fitness precaution, captain Tom Latham said Wednesday. The towering paceman, nearly 7 foot (2.13 metres) tall, took 10 wickets at an impressive average of 24.20 in the opening two Tests of a three-match series all square at 1-1 heading into the start of Thursday's match in Nottingham. Jamieson has recovered from a succession of back injuries and having sent down 65 overs at Lord's and the Oval

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield is on track in her recovery from a quad injury after missing three games, as the head coach Shelley Nitschke said the star batter is likely to return from injury for the side's final group match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup against India in London on Sunday. Litchfield has missed Australia's past three group matches after suffering an acute quad injury during her match-winning 24-ball knock of 50 against South Africa at Old Trafford on June 13. Speaking to cr

T20 World Cup: England have provided a fresh update on injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt just minutes after qualifying for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying she is progressing well in her recovery but will sit out their final group match against New Zealand at The Oval on Saturday. Sciver-Brunt has been battling a calf problem and was watching on from the sidelines when England defeated the West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's to book their place in the knockout stages of the t

England became the first team to lock in a semi-final spot at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated the West Indies by 38 runs, thanks to gutsy half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. After Wyatt-Hodge (65 off 42) and Heather Knight's (43 off 26) led the hosts to 186/7, England's bowlers kept a lid on power-packed West Indies line-up to restrict them to 148/5 and registered their fourth straight win of the tournament. Electing to field first, the West Indies found early success as Chi

WI vs SL 1st Test, Cricket Tips :After the white-ball leg of the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, these two teams will be facing each other in the longest format. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0, while West Indies responded well in the shorter format with a 2-1 series win. Now, these two teams will face each other in two tests. The first test will begin on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the visitors, which has some new faces like

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: A disciplined bowling effort led by Rakshann Readdi and Varun Goud, followed by Nitish Reddys composed 52, helped Anurag Nalgonda Knights register their first win of the Hyderabad Cricket Associations TG20 Season 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. In what was the second match of the day -- one that was interrupted by rain -- the Knights comfortably chased down a revised target of 117 in 17 overs to defeat EIPL & elev Karimnagar Diamonds

SA-W vs NED-W Match 24, Cricket Tips :South Africa had a tough start to their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a big defeat against Australia Women. But they displayed an improved performance with two consecutive wins. Their win against India have set a great platform for them. They will be facing Netherlands Women in the upcoming contest. This contest is scheduled to be played on Thursday at 11 PM IST at County Ground, Bristol. A win at this stage will take South Africa ve

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: A blazing 118-run opening stand between Luvnith Sisodia and MG Naveen laid the foundation for Shivamogga Yodhas comprehensive 42-run victory over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, the Shivamogga Yodhas made a flying start as Sisodia and Naveen plundered 73 runs in the powerplay before putting together 118 runs off just 61 deliveries. Sisodia struck a fluent 57 off 33 balls, including six fours and three sixes, whil

IND-W vs BAN-W Match 23, Cricket Tips :India Women started the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with two good wins. But they had a disappointing defeat against South Africa in the previous game. That has put them in a must-win situation. India will be facing Bangladesh Women in the upcoming contest. This encounter will kick off at 7 PM IST on June 25 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. India might not worry about this opposition, as they have a dominating record against them. But Bangladesh

CAB President Sourav Ganguly: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ashoke Dinda and Utpal Chatterjee to spearhead its ambitious 'Vision 2028' player development programme, scheduled to commence in July 2026. The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday announced two Bengal legends, Mr Utpal Chatterjee and Mr Ashoke Dinda, in the Vision 2028 programme starting July 2026. Mr Dinda has been named as the Head of Vision 2028 and Fast Bowling Coach. Mr Ch

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters defeated Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 20 runs in the first match of the day at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to stay at the top of the table with six points from four matches. For Coastal Kings, it was their first defeat in three matches, and they slipped to third with three points. It was another run fest as, batting first, the Blasters raced to 226 for six with useful contributions from almost all the top and middle-order batters. The Coastal Kings, in

ICC T20 World Cup: Asserting that she now considers herself a complete all-rounder, opener Shafali Verma said she is ready to raise her hand and deliver in any situation as India look to put their semifinal aspirations on track when they take the field for a crucial 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A match against Bangladesh. Shafali had impressive figures of 1-22 in her four overs against South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, though India lost by six wickets and got their first defea

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Cricket Ireland has confirmed that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be provided with a separate dressing room arrangement during India's two-match T20I series in Ireland, starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. The move ensures that strict compliance with mandatory child safeguarding policies and UK law is maintained for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi. The Indian team has been given three separate rooms in the pavilion, and s

New Zealand: New Zealand captain Tom Latham has urged his side to summon oldschool grit as they chase a Test series triumph against England, when they take the field for the third Test starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The Blackcaps bounced back remarkably well from the sudden retirement of talismanic batter Kane Williamson just days after the 115-run defeat in the first game at Lords by sealing an emphatic 253-run victory in the second match at The Oval to level the three-match series 1-1.

For Madhya Pradesh: Competition for places in India's fast-bowling attack has rarely been tougher. With a growing pool of pacers consistently performing across formats, staying in contention requires far more than talent alone. For Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow Super Giants pacer Avesh Khan, who has already represented India at the international level, the biggest challenge in earning another opportunity is remarkably simple. The biggest challenge is consistency, Avesh told IANS when asked to descr

Madhya Pradesh Premier League: As the Madhya Pradesh Premier League enters its business end, Chambal Ghariyals have emerged as one of the standout teams of the season, finishing the league stage at the top of the table. But for India pacer Avesh Khan, success in cricket is not determined by talent alone. Having spent years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and represented India at the highest level, Avesh believes the biggest differentiator between players is their ability to constantly evolve.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Warangal Warriors secured a five-wicket win against Anvita Khammam Aces to register their first win in Season 1 of the TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, in the first match on Wednesday. Chasing 203, opener Harshit Choudhary carried his bat with an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls to lead the Warriors to victory in a tense chase. In the first innings, Mohd. Abdul Malik (3/35) and Murugan Abhishek (3/54) did well to restrict the Ace

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: Former India U19 and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Vijaykumar Yo Mahesh has been appointed as the new head coach of the Tamil Nadu senior men's cricket team for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season. The decision was finalised by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) after screening applications for various coaching and selection positions. According to a statement from the TNCA, Yo Mahesh will spearhead the coach

Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he apologised to his teammates after returning to the side for the decisive third Test against New Zealand, admitting that the off-field controversy involving him and fast bowler Gus Atkinson had an impact on the team. Stokes and Atkinson missed the second Test after being stood down pending an investigation into an alleged breach of the team's midnight curfew following England's victory in the series opener. Although both players were cle

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test , Cricket Tips :The three-match Test series between England and New Zealand is evenly poised, with both teams winning one game each. England started the series with a 115-run win at Lord's in a low-scoring thriller. But it was followed by some unwanted circumstances for captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson. As a result, the duo missed the second test, and New Zealand took full advantage of it. New Zealand recorded a 253-run win to level the series. The duo is back

Each County Safeguarding Officer: In a rare move, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use a separate dressing room compared to his India teammates during the upcoming five-match T20I series in England, starting in Durham on July 1, to comply with mandatory child safeguarding policies. The protocol for Sooryavanshi is aligned with the rigorous under-16 protective guidelines laid down by both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: Talent knows no age, and Royal Nimar Eagles pacer Devendra Singh Katheit is living proof of that. At 37, the left-arm fast bowler has returned to competitive cricket and earned an opportunity to showcase his skills on a major platform through the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. Katheits comeback has been made possible through the Player Development Programme (PDP), an initiative launched by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) to provide

T20 World Cup: A semifinal qualification-seeking South Africa will aim for a comprehensive victory to boost their net run-rate when they face an already eliminated Netherlands in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. On the field, the Proteas find themselves in a complex race to the semifinals. Despite bouncing back from an opening 65-run loss against Australia by scraping past Pakistan and thrashing India by six wickets -- propelled by Mar

T20 World Cup Group: Plagued by a misfiring middle-order and lapses with the ball and on the field, India will look to plug the loopholes when they clash against a spirited Bangladesh in a pivotal 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units havent really taken forward that momentum. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and

T20 World Cup: With a semifinal berth still within reach, South Africa will look to solidify their prospects when they take on an already eliminated Netherlands in their 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Thursday. The Proteas, who finished as runners-up in the previous two editions of the showpiece event, commenced their ongoing edition journey with a bruising 65-run defeat against Australia. Though they scraped past Pakistan by two wickets, South Africa put in their best perform

T20 World Cup: India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, Harmanpreet Kaur's side must find answers to growing concerns that have surfaced despite occupying a strong position in Group A. The biggest challenge for India is no longer at the top of the order. Questions surrounding the opening partnership have largely disappeared than

Captain Axar Patel: Captain Axar Patel has expressed joy at the announcement of senior wicketkeeper batter and his friend Rishabh Pant returning to the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of IPL 2027 and also assured that the Indian star will get full freedom from his side to perform without pressure. In a historic trade between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Pant, who was bought by LSG at the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025 for a record fee of Rs 27 crore, will return to DC for Rs 15 crore.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has been appointed as the mentor for Mumbai's men's teams across all levels for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday. Patil, who played 29 Tests and 45 ODIs for India from 1980 to 1986 and was a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team, will provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, leadership development, and motivational support to both players and coaching

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop worrying about rebuilding innings after wickets fall and instead focus on playing her natural attacking game, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey, as the Women in Blue prepare for a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh. India are facing pressure after a loss to South Africa in Manchester tightened the race for the semifinals. Tuesday's match has become a must-win. Pandey discussed India's middle-orde

Brendon McCullum has challenged England captain Ben Stokes to use the controversy over his curfew breach as fuel to inspire a series-clinching victory in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were dropped from the second Test after breaking a midnight curfew in an incident at a London nightclub while celebrating England's first Test win at Lord's. McCullum said he was concerned and worried about Stokes in the after the late-night antics, which sparked suggestion

After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 seriss, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the Caribbean on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The two teams have very different objectives, with the hosts looking to reignite their Test form after losing seven of eight matches played in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle while Sri Lanka, who lie third, will want to press their claims for a place in next year's final at Lord's. Every Test se

ICC World Test Championship: India opener Shubman Gill climbed to second place in the latest ICC ODI Batter rankings, while New Zealand pacer Matt Henry joined India's Jasprit Bumrah at the summit of the Test Bowling rankings following stellar performances across formats. There was also a change at the top of the Test batting rankings, with England veteran Joe Root reclaiming the No.1 position. Root's scores of 46 and 77 against New Zealand helped him move up two places and overtake teammate Har

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of crickets most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday. Blair represented New Zealand in 19 Tests between 1952 and 1964, claiming 43 wickets at an average of 35. In first-class cricket, he enjoyed an outstanding career, taking 330 wickets at an average of 15 in 59 matches, largely for Wellington and during one season for Central Distric

Irfan Pathan: India fast bowler Nandni Sharma has identified Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah as the biggest influences on her bowling, saying she closely follows their control, variations and approach to the game as she continues her development. Speaking about the role models who have guided her career, Nandni also explained why she remained committed to pace bowling despite briefly considering a switch to spin and how competing alongside boys accelerated her growth. Sharing the names she

Nandni Sharma: India fast bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the Women's Premier League (WPL) with transforming her understanding of the game, while also recalling the childhood moment that inspired her to become a pace bowler. Speaking about her cricketing journey, Nandni explained how exposure to elite players reshaped her mindset and how a chance observation at her academy sparked a passion that continues to drive her career. Reflecting on the impact of the WPL, Nandni said the tournament broa

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her side produced their poorest performance of the tournament after suffering a 113-run defeat to Australia in their Group A ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at Headingley. The loss left Pakistan winless after four matches, with Sana urging the team to honestly assess the shortcomings before their final group fixture against the Netherlands. Reflecting on the defeat, the skipper did not shy away from acknowledging where Pakistan fell short. I t

T20 World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry reflected on her match-winning display after guiding her side to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at Headingley, saying her consistency comes from enjoying the game and constantly embracing its challenges. Perry produced 71 off 48 balls before returning figures of 2 for 9 in a single over as Australia registered their fourth successive win, moving to the brink of the semi-finals. Named Player of th

Vasoo Paranjape Cricket Centre: Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape has backed seam-bowling allrounder Suryansh Shedge to enjoy a long international career after he earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, adding that the youngster possesses both the skill and temperament needed to play internationally for the next ten years. Shedge was added to Indias squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been ruled out due to a

Shreyas Iyers India side on its Europe tour will first play against Ireland in two Twenty20 internationals at Stormont. The last time these two teams met at Malahide was in 2023 in a three-match series. This summer has begun for Ireland with a one-off Test match with New Zealand in Belfast in May, and now they host India and will end with a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan. For India matches, expecting a bigger crowd, some 5,000 seats have been installed to accommodate spectators. BCCI

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: Chota Nagpur Royals clinched the inaugural Jharkhand T20 Cricket League by defeating the Jamshedpur Steelers in front of a roaring crowd packed inside the JSCA International Stadium Complex. While the Steelers fought with grit, it was the Chota Nagpur Royals who turned the game on its head in spectacular style, pulling off a seven-wicket victory to crown themselves the first-ever champions of the league. Batting first, the Jamshedpur Steelers posted a competitive 18

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Gulbarga Mystics scored their maiden victory on Tuesday, trouncing Shivamogga Yodhas by 95 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysuru. A turbo-charged batting display in the Power-play during which the Mystics smashed 93 runs, and a heroic all-round performance by Kranthi Kumar (31 of 22, 2/8) did the magic for Gulbarga, who posted a challenging 232/8. Gautam Mishra (3/34) and Ronit More (2/7) also shone with the ball as Gulbarga restricted Shivamogga to

Smt Droupadi Murmuji: Former India captain Rohit Sharma celebrated the significance of June 23 in his life a few hours after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours, during the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Rohit, considered one of the greatest while-ball cricketers in the history of the game with three double-hundreds in ODIs and two World Cup titles in T20 format, was alluding to the fact that he got the highest civilian

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said leading from the front remains her biggest responsibility after producing a magnificent unbeaten century to guide her side to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Tuesday. Athapaththu smashed 106 not out from just 61 deliveries, hitting 17 fours and two sixes, as Sri Lanka chased down Ireland's total of 130/5 in only 15.3 overs. The century was the fourth T20I hundred of her care

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis remained optimistic about her team's progress despite a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying the experience of competing against stronger opposition will only make the side hungrier to improve. Ireland posted 130/5 after recovering from a disastrous start, with Lewis leading the rescue effort through a fighting 59-run knock. However, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu stole the show with a magnificent