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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow due to dense fog sparked frustration among spectators, who felt the match should have been scheduled in the afternoon to avoid visibility issues caused by the winter season in northern and central India. At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan conducted six inspections, where the fog got worse as the eve

Jonathan Van Lange: Top-order batter Joshua Dorne has been named captain of the West Indies squad for the 2026 Mens Under-19 World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. All-rounder Jonathan Van Lange will serve as the vice-captain. The 15-member squad features 19-year-old batter Jewel Andrew, who has played three ODIs and five T20Is for the West Indies senior mens team. West Indies recently claimed a seven-match Youth One-Day International series against England

Vijay Hazare Trophy: The Indian duo of wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul and fast-bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in Karnatakas squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Defending champions Karnataka will play its Group A fixtures in Ahmedabad, starting on December 24. The addition of Rahul, who recently captained India in the ODI leg of the South Africa tour, where they won 2-1, and Prasidh adds further experience to the side led by Mayank Agarwal. Karun Nair has been appointed as the vic

Western India Squash Tournament: Vedant Patel of Gujarat, one of Indias top squash players, began his campaign in the 80th Western India Squash Tournament in fine style, beating Ishaan Kohli in straight games on the opening day at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Born in Ahmedabad, Patel, ranked seventh in the country, has been one of the promising players in the country, but a recent injury break meant that this tournament became a fine vehicle for him to showcas

T20 Blind Cricket World Cup: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday heaped praise on the Indian womens blind cricket team, who were recently crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, asserting that with their grit and determination, they have changed the narrative of how we experience the game. The Indian womens blind cricket team made history by winning the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the Final. In the final played at the P

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to excessive fog leading to poor visibility. Umpires Rohan Pandit and KN Ananthapadmanabhan delayed the toss and conducted multiple inspections, including one at 9:25 pm by looking at the floodlights from the batter's crease, before calling off the game at 9:30 pm local time. With no play possible in Lucknow, much to the

Physical Disability T20 Series: For the second successive time in the Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium, opener Wasim Iqbal stood out with the bat this time slamming an unbeaten 85 off just 45 balls to help India Seniors chase down India As target of 143 on Wednesday. After opting to bat, India A posted a modest 143/6 in their 20 overs. Jitendra VN (35 not out) and Akash Patil (37 not out) were the stars with the bat as they added 57 runs for the unbroken seventh wicket sta

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The toss for the fourth T20I between India and South Africa has been delayed due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The next inspection by the match officials will take place at 6:50 pm. Toss in Lucknow has been delayed due to excessive fog. Next inspection at 6:50 PM, said an update from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their X account. Earlier on Wednesday, the India Meteorological

Bharatpur District Cricket Association: The journey of Indian Premier League's (IPL) newest sensation Kartik Sharma is not just a cricketing success story; it is a powerful tale of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering belief. Once forced to sleep hungry and stay in night shelters due to lack of money, Kartik today stands among Indias most expensive IPL buys, after being picked for Rs. 14.20 crore in the auction on Tuesday. After his IPL selection, Kartik, with his parents, returned to his homet

T20 Blind Cricket World Cup: Members of the Indian womens blind cricket team, who were recently crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, have met Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai -- the interaction marked as a significant milestone for the team. The team's journey to the world title has been defined by resilience, grit, and an unshakable belief in their dreams, and to acknowledge that, Tendulkar spent nearly an hour with the players, congratulating t

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh's elder brother Ansu Singh hailed the 24-year-old cricketer's journey, giving credit to his hard work after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the other team that went for him, but former winners Rajasthan Royals prevailed in the end. Hailing from the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, Ravi is known for his aggressive batting a

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team. Starting at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, Auqib sparked an intense bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, with Royal Challengers

District Cricket Association Secretary Shatrughan: Kartik Sharma made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped him in for Rs. 14.20 crore, making him the joint-costliest uncapped player, alongside Prashant Veer, acquired by the same franchise, in the tournaments history. As soon as Kartiks record bid concluded, celebrations erupted across the city as the news brought joy and pride. At Laxman Mandir Chauraha, District Cricket Associa

The South Australian: Australia batter Alex Carey dedicated his century to his late father and family as he steered the hosts to a dominant position of 326/8 against England at the end of the opening day of the third Test at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Wednesday. After a shaky start, which saw Australia slump to 94/4 soon after lunch, Carey, along with the last-minute addition of Usman Khawaja, added 91 runs for the fifth wicket to rescue Australia. Carey scored 106 off 143 balls. The South Aus

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Reflecting on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) overall approach and the additions made at the IPL 2026 player auction, head coach Andy Flower said that the acquisition of New Zealand's Jacob Duffy is really exciting, given that the attacking bowler has got good pedigree at the death. RCB, who entered the auction with a purse of Rs 16.4 crore, bagged eight players in all. The latest inclusions to the reigning champions' squad feature the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Ja

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar highlighted Hardik Pandyas impact with bat and ball, stating that the Men in Blue have benefited massively because of the all-rounders abilities. Pandya returned to competitive cricket earlier this month after missing out for over two months due to the injury he sustained during the Asia Cup semi-final in September. He made an immediate impact in the game for the Men in Blue and played a crucial role in the teams successful

NZ vs WI, 3rd Test, Cricket Tips: After more than one and a half months, the West Indies' tour of New Zealand has reached its final game. The third and final test will be held at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This contest will start at 3:30 AM IST on Thursday. After a draw in the first game, New Zealand managed a 9-wicket win in the second test in Wellington. They now have a 1-0 unbeatable lead, and they will look to secure a series win. West Indies had a great fight in the first test, but once a

T20 World Cup: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reached a career-best rating to increase his lead at the top of the T20 bowling charts after his third consecutive two-wicket haul in the ongoing five-game T20I series at home against South Africa. Chakaravarthy, who bagged two wickets each in the two T20Is played this past week, added 36 rating points to his tally, which has gone up to a career-best 818 points. He now holds a 119-point advantage over his closest rival, second-placed New Zealand s

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkatas Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement and fan unrest during the Kolkata leg of the tour, which was marred by mismanagement resulting in fans' outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared on Messi's

Indias hard-hitting batter Tilak Varma has surged up two places to fourth in the ICC Mens T20I Player Rankings even as spinner Varun Chakravarthy has consolidated his position at the top of the bowling rankings. Varma followed up his score of 26 in the opening match against South Africa in Cuttack with 62 in New Chandigarh and 26 not out in Dharamsala this past week to overtake Pakistans Sahibzada Farhan and Englands Jos Buttler in the list led by Indias Abhishek Sharma. Varmas best ranking is t

An emotional Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England. Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one after the shock of Steve Smith being ruled out with illness. Mitchell Starc was not out 33 and Nathan Lyon yet to score. To make a hundred here in front of home fans and

Boxing Day Test: Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey delivered a batting masterclass on his home ground to guide his team to a strong start on the opening day of the third Ashes Test, as the hosts reached 326-8 here at the Adelaide Oval. After an early collapse where the hosts found themselves reeling at 94/4, Carey, along with last-minute addition Usman Khawaja, added 91 runs for the fifth wicket to rescue Australia. The 38-year-old left-hander was eventually out on 82 but delivered a fine

T20I World Cup: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed R. Sridhar as the fielding coach of the national team until the completion of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. Sridhar's appointment was effective from December 11 and will end a couple of days after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, on March 10. Sridhar, a BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, brings extensive international experience, having served as Indias fielding coach across more than 300 international matches fr

Adam Gilchrist: Australian legend Adam Gilchrist was full of praise for Alex Carey after he delivered his finest Ashes performance with a stunning century on his home ground in front of family, friends, and fans, describing it as an emotional hundred for a quality cricketer. Carey arrived at the crease when Australia were in trouble at 94/4 and formed a vital 91-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Usman Khawaja (82). After Khawaja's dismissal, Carey stood firm throughout to score his third

Chennai Super Kings: Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund made an interesting observation in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad after the team formed a 25-member team after the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, noting that the five-time champions have one wicketkeeper from every decade; teen, 20s, 30s, 40s. CSK have four wicketkeepers in their squad, 19-year-old Kartik Sharma, who is in his teens; Urvil Patel, in his 20s; Sanju Samson, in his 30s; and MS Dhoni, in his 40s. The Men in Yellow had

Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy: The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday handed over a cash incentive of Rs 2.5 crore to woman cricketer Shree Charani in recognition of her exceptional performance at the ICC Womens One Day World Cup. Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh personally met Shree Charani at his Undavalli residence and presented her with the cheque on behalf of the coalition government. A native of Kadapa district, Shree Charani has emerged as one of Indias brightest tal

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Chennai Super Kings latest entrant Kartik Sharma said that he was overwhelmed by seeing the franchises entering into a bidding war at the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to rope him in and stated that he was extremely excited to play with veteran MS Dhoni. Indias Kartik and Prashant Veer became the joint-highest-priced uncapped players in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings invested heavily in young talent. CSK paid an astonishing Rs 14.20 crore eac

Recently an Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes WBBL match at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide ended in a silly mess. During the break, a warm up ball rolled onto the pitch, got stuck under the roller and damaged the wicket. Result: Match called off, points shared and with that the Strikers were out of the playoffs (finals) race. The ball settled into the wicket and left a hole when it was removed from the surface, and this prompted the umpires to abandon the match. There are many non-cricketin

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan opened up about the team purchasing uncapped all-rounder Prashant Veer at the IPL mini-auction, stating that they were looking for a new No. 7 player after trading Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals. The Uttar Pradesh all-rounders price increased 47.3 times his initial value after CSK resisted early interest from the Royals and a late, fierce competition from Sunrisers Hyderabad to acquire the 20-year-old left-arm spinner and m

Shreyas Iyer: Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer spoke about acquiring batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly, stating that the Australian has the ability to finish matches and fits the role perfectly. PBKS concluded the IPL 2026 mini-auction with four notable acquisitions, completing their 25-player squad for the upcoming season. The auction saw PBKS secure two uncapped and two capped players, with Australian pacer Ben Dwarshuis emerging as the team's most expensive purchase this auction. Th

The Desert Vipers finally met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The thrilling one-run victory was set up by Liam Livingstones knock of 76 runs before the Knight Riders bowling attack held their nerve to defend their total of 181/5. A crucial opening stand between Fakhar Zaman (44 off 32) and Max Holden (52 off 43) kept the Vipers in the fray for a long time, but potent spells from And

The Italian Cricket Federation: The Italian Cricket Federation (Federazione Cricket Italia) have confirmed Wayne Madsen will lead the side for their historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup tilt next year, replacing Joe Burns who will be omitted from the squad for the tournament. The Italians are yet to submit their player list for the tournament next year, their first appearance at a cricket global tournament at any level of the game. Despite preliminary discussions regarding Burns' availability in rec

Australia's Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England just before it started Wednesday with vertigo symptoms, but is expected to be available for the Boxing Day clash in Melbourne. Smith, who captained the team to emphatic eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane, missed training on Monday citing illness but batted on Tuesday and was initially named in the starting XI. He was on the field at Adelaide Oval but walked off 20 minutes before the toss shaking his head after a c

Shah Rukh Khan: After concluding the last leg of his India tour, legendary footballer Lionel Messi decided to post a special montage video on social media, incorporating memories from his visit to the country. Amidst several moments that apparently stood out for the G.O.A.T. was his meeting with Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor and her two boys, Taimur and Jeh. Elated about featuring in Messi's farewell video, Bebo gave a shout-out to her elder son Taimur. Kareena re-posted Messi's video on the S

Boxing Day Test: Australia batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test 20 minutes before the toss with a potential 'vestibular issue'. Smith's last-minute withdrawal sees veteran batter Usman Khawaja returning to the line-up and scored 82 runs while batting at No.4 position. Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide today. Over the past few days he has been feeling unwell, with symptoms including nausea and dizziness, a Cricket Australia said in a statement.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday. Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million). In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc. The fall of the rupee

IND vs SA , 4th T20I , Cricket Tips :The third test match between India and South Africa in Dharamsala saw a disciplined bowling performance from the hosts. Team India recorded an easy win to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The visitors found it hard against the moving ball. India and South Africa are ready to take on each other in the fourth test. This game will start at 7 PM IST on Wednesday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Despite a lead in the series,

National T20 Cricket Tournament: Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Delhi, and West Bengal won their matches as the 8th edition of the Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 witnessed an electrifying day of league matches across Vijayawada, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi. The day went well, featuring commanding victories, a nail-biting finish, and standout individual performancesfurther underlining the growing competitiveness of blind cricket in India. At V

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel has insisted that off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was never considered for a trade to another team ahead of IPL 2026. Patel also said Sundars versatility made him integral to the side, noting that he could slot in anywhere in the batting order while offering balance with the ball. Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retentions, reports came of Sundar being potentially traded to Chennai Super Kings

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel expressed satisfaction on securing the services of uncapped pacers Ashok Sharma and Prithvi Raj Yarra in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi, saying the duo bolsters their fast-bowling resources in unique ways. Sharma is leading the wicket-taking charts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 22 wickets in ten games for Rajasthan, while Yarra picked 12 wickets in nine matches for Andhra. The duos acquisi

U19 Cricket World Cup: India batter Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday took a notable U-turn on social media as he posted a heartbreak emoticon on his Instagram story shortly after going unsold twice at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, before deleting the post as the Delhi Capitals bought his services in a late bid. After going unsold at the base price of Rs 75 lakh in the opening session, Shaws name appeared in the accelerated auction of unsold players. However, he once again received no bids

From Cameron Green: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore, becoming the third most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League at the mini auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. India's Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for the young Indian talent, whereas Matheesha Pathirana s

Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched on Tuesday over the Adams Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka. The 10th edition of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams, 29 days of high-intensity cricket and eight world-class venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka), will take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026, promising to be one of the most compelli

Asia Cup Group: Abhigyan Kundu delivered a record-breaking innings to lead India to a dominant win over Malaysia in their Under-19 Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai. He scored an impressive 209 not out off 125 balls as India set a total of 408 for 7, bowling Malaysia out for just 93. Kundu came in at No. 5 in the 11th over and anchored Indias innings all the way to the end. His score ranks among the highest in youth cricket. However, Kundus double hundred does not have official youth ODI status. J

RR Lead Owner Manoj Badale: India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said it felt like playing at home after being picked up by former champions Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.2 crore at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the franchise securing the spinner following competitive bidding. Hailing from Jodhpur, Bishnoi adds proven quality and energy to the Royals bowling attack. Speaking on his move to Rajasthan Royals, Ravi Bishnoi said, Playing for R

Match Centre Live Auction: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heartbreak in their attempts to bag Sri Lanka star Matheesha Pathirana, losing him to the Kolkata Knight Riders. But LSG expressed satisfaction with their auction strategy, having secured key international targets aligned with their team requirements. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka highlighted the successful acquisition of Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje as part of a well-planned and disciplined bidding approach in the Indian Premier League

Physically Disabled T20 Cricket Series: Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India 'B' beat India 'A' by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. After opting to field, India 'A' struggled to control the India 'B' batting line-up as Iqbal led the way for India 'B'. Iqbal shared a 77-run second-wicket stand with Vikrant Keni. After that, India 'B' kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Iq

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 player auction started on a dull note in the uncapped players category, but Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma then scripted history as Chennai Super Kings roped them in for a record price of Rs. 14.20 crore each. It all started with the uncapped batters category, but to everyones surprise, all six players in the list went unsold. The list included Aarya Desai, Yash Dhull, Abhinav Manohar, Anmolpreet Singh, Atharva Taide, and Abhinav T

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Young stars Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for young Indian talent at the mini auction for the 2026 edition at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. CSK paid a staggering Rs 14.20 crore each for the duo, both coming in at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, underlining the franchises aggressive shift towards investing in emerging players. Uttar Pradesh all-round

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Anil Kumble wants Cameron Green to play as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after he emerged as the most expensive overseas buy at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction so far, and the third most expensive purchase in the history of the tournament. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most expensive overseas player in IPL