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Afghanistan Cricket Board: Cricket Scotland has announced its future engagement with the Afghanistan Cricket Board, confirming that its men's team's ties with Afghanistan men will be limited to ICC events only, owing to Taliban government's treatment of women. In a statement, Cricket Scotland confirmed that it will not proactively schedule bilateral series or participate in tri-series involving Afghanistan Men due to the Taliban government's treatment of women and girls. It added that their men

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra emphasised that Mumbai Indians' retention and release decisions ahead of the IPL 2027 auction will revolve around the potential trade of Hardik Pandya. Hardik is set to be traded to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh, as the all-rounder has failed to inspire Mumbai Indians to the final in his second stint with the franchise from 2024 onwards. IANS had earlier reported that the paperwork for the deal was completed and that a formal nod was

New Zealand: New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has welcomed the assistance available to seamers in the prevailing conditions, describing the opportunity to put batters under pressure as a refreshing change, while also opening up about the mental challenges of returning from injuries ahead of a packed Test schedule. Speaking about his approach to bowling in the current conditions, Jamieson said adapting to the weather and understanding what the surface had to offer were central to his plans.

The 202627 Ranji Trophy season has started, bringing news of another venue change. As the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad undergoes a major revamp, Gymkhana Ground has been assigned to host all of Hyderabads home matches this season. This marks a return to centre stage for the ground after decades of playing a supporting role in the citys cricketing scene. By the time Hyderabad acquired its modern international cricket stadium at Uppal, Gymkhana had already made its mark.

Chennai Super Kings: India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has attributed his impressive performances to disciplined bowling and an ability to assess conditions, saying that identifying the right line and length according to the pitch and match situation remains central to his approach during the ongoing international assignment. Speaking about his development as a cricketer, the Haryana pacer explained how his domestic experience has helped him adjust to different playing conditions. Having started

New Delhi: Marnus Labuschagne has opened up on his Test omission for the second time in over a year and said he has no doubt he will be back in the national Test team, adding that his path back to the Australian team will work itself out. Labuschagne was dropped from the Test team for the second time in the space of 17 months when selection chair George Bailey confirmed the incumbent No. 3 will not hold his place for Australia's series opener against New Zealand from December 9 in Perth. Youre

T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revisited the dramatic closing stages of Indias 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa, recalling how a brief interruption in play potentially shifted the momentum of the contest when the Proteas appeared firmly in control of the chase. Shastri reflected on Indias recovery from a position where South Africa needed just 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries, with five wickets still in hand. He highlighted the importance of the break i

Unchanged India: After a two-hour delay due to rain and wet outfield, India won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third ODI here at Seddon Park. The visitors, leading 2-0, are looking to take an unassailable lead and clinch the five-game series early on. The previous two ODIs were affected by rain, with both teams facing moments of frustration throughout the series so far. The Men in Blue won the opening ODI by five wickets in Auckland while chasing a revised DLS target of

New Zealand Test: Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has looked back on his first Test tour of New Zealand in 1981, recalling the experience of sharing the field with several of the countrys finest cricketers and the unlikely journey that has kept him connected with former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith for 45 years. Speaking to Smith in an interview with Sky Sports, Shastri reflected on the memories of arriving at the Basin Reserve as a young Indian cricketer and encountering a formidab

England pace bowler Brydon Carse could return from exile in England's Test series in South Africa after he was included in the Lions tour squad. Carse has not been selected for any international match since he was handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub in August. It led to the 31-year-old being dropped from the squad for the second Test of England's 3-0 win at home to Pakistan. England Test captain Joe Root admitted the incident left him hacked off, while white-ball skipper Harry Brook acknowledge

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday ruled out reopening the investigation into the sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see any compelling reason for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players. The book, released on Tuesday, has reignited the debate over the cheating controversy, in which Australian players were caught using sand

Test Match Special: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has credited some of cricket broadcastings most influential voices for shaping his television and radio career, recalling how a piece of advice from legendary commentator Richie Benaud became a guiding principle for his work behind the microphone. In an interview with Sky Sports Ian Smith, Shastri looked back at his early broadcasting assignments in the 1990s, when he had the opportunity to work alongside established names in the game. He

Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Opener Tayyab Arif scored an impressive 57 and Mohammad Taha a patient 51 -- both playing their first Test -- while Azam hit 50, with Sri Lanka's decision to bowl on what appeared to be a green pitch in Rawalpindi seeming to backfire. Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 57 when bad light stopped play 15 minutes before schedule, with Ghazi

The Back Page TV: Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has disclosed that the team used sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, detailing how the practice helped generate considerable reverse swing well before the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering scandal brought the issue into the spotlight. New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has disclosed that the team used sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Test against So

New Zealand: Intermittent rain has delayed the toss in the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, with showers returning just as ground staff were preparing the playing area for action. The match was already under a weather cloud following heavy rainfall in the city over the last 12 hours. Although the rain had briefly stopped and ground staff were working to get the playing area ready, another spell of showers forced the covers back onto the square, furt

Union Home Minister Shri Amit: A few days after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title early this year, along with his family, met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday. After the meeting, the 26-year-old cricketer said he was inspired by the Home Minister's vision, adding that 'it was one of those rare meetings that push the frontiers one never knew existed'. Glad to have met Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji with my

Gujarat College Cricket Ground: India skipper Smriti Mandhana will captain defending champions Maharashtra in the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, with Tejal Hasabnis named as her vice-captain in a 16-member squad announced by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday. Smriti was unavailable for the league stage of the competition due to her leading India to white-ball series wins over Zimbabwe at home last month. After taking a short break post the completion of th

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Left-handed batter Atharva Taide will captain Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after the Vidarbha Cricket Associations (VCA) senior selection committee named a 17-member squad for the tournament on Monday. Vidarbha, who havent won the premier T20 competition so far, will play their Elite Group D matches in Kolkata from November 14 to 26, with three of their seven league games scheduled to be staged at the Eden Gardens. The Elite Group D also features Mumbai, Guja

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named as Mumbais captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Monday. The MCA said Suryakumar will be bringing his vast international experience, leadership and explosive batting prowess to the team. Suryakumar was not considered for the first phase of Mumbais Ranji Trophy campaign, but his standing in white-ball cricket, including leading India to retain their

ICC World Test Championship: England have handed uncapped left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White his first Test call-up for next months three-match series against South Africa. Batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell returns to the England Test squad after recovering from a knee injury. Patterson-White and Bethell are the only two changes from the side that swept Pakistan 3-0 at the end of Englands home summer. The series against South Africa, the current ICC World Test Championship winners, will star

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI , Approaching Milestones and Records :Unlike the high-scoring T20I series, where the average score was 200+, the ODI series has had a contrasting start. The first two ODIs saw the scores of 185, 143, 134 and 113. Though the Indian cricket team have been lucky, as the toss has flipped in their favour both times. Batting in these conditions have been very tough. There are only two individual half-centuries in two matches. The extra bounce and seam have made the batters struggle.

U19 T20 Tri: Wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire and seam-bowling all-rounder Anaadi Tagde will captain India U19 A and India U19 B respectively in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series featuring Nepal U19, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday. The tournament will be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from November 10 to 22. The tri-series is a vital part of Indias preparations for the 2027 ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, which Bangladesh and Nepal will co-h

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :Team India have been lucky that they have won the toss in the first two ODIs against New Zealand, which has given their bowlers a better chance to use the conditions, and they have delivered it. New Zealand have been bowled out for 185 and 134 in two games, and their batting has been struggling. India are leading by 2-0, and the third ODI will be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday at 7:30 AM IST. The bad news is that there is a strong prediction of ra

Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Craig Ervine achieved a significant milestone during the ongoing first Test against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here as he became the oldest player from Zimbabwe to score a Test hundred. At 41y and 82d, Ervine broke the previous record of Brendan Taylor - which was also created during the same Test - when he hit his fifth Test hundred during the second innings of the opening Test against Afghanistan. Ervine is the second oldest batter to hit a Test hundre

David Warner backed former teammate Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian team was in on the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal as 100 percent accurate on Monday. Warner, one of three players banned over the ball-tampering controversy in Cape Town along with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, said he stood with my brother Khawaja. It's been eight years since I spoke on this topic, the former opener said on Instagram. Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahm etched his name into the history books as he became the first cricketer from Bangladesh to complete 7000 runs in Test cricket during the 2nd match against the West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium here on Monday. Mushfiqur, who missed the first Test of the two-match series, achieved the milestone during the second innings of the second match when he took a single off Roston Chase on Day 5 to get to ni

Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground: Hosts UAE have announced a 14-member squad, led by Esha Oza, for the upcoming ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, which starts in Ajman on November 12. Theertha Satish is the designated wicketkeeper in the squad. Al Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Simran Seth, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte and Uttara Iyer complete the playing group. The tourn

Towhid Hridoy became the first Bangladesh batter to score 324 runs in a Test match, as the second Test against West Indies ended in a draw in Sylhet on Monday. Chasing 369 to win, Bangladesh were 184-4 when fading light ended the final day's play, with Litton Das unbeaten on seven and Mehidy Hasan Miraz on one. West Indies, who won the opening Test in Mirpur by eight wickets, took the two-match series 1-0. Hridoy starred with an unbeaten 242 in Bangladesh's first innings, rescuing the hosts from

Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground: Zimbabwe has announced a 14-member womens squad for the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, with Josephine Nkomo set to captain the side in its first-ever appearance at the tournament in Ajman, UAE. Josephine will be backed by a group of experienced players, including Nomvelo Sibanda, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. The squad also features Beloved Biza, Olinder Chare, Chiyedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mav

Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium: Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will lead a 20-member Indian mens hockey squad on a tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23, as the two countries prepare to commemorate 100 years of sporting ties. Hockey India announced the squad on Monday for the three-match series against the hosts, with all fixtures scheduled to be played at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium in Auckland on November 19, 21 and 22. Titled the 2026 India/New Zealand Century of Sporting Unity Even

Give Nehal Wadhera: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that releasing Arshdeep Singh would do nothing to strengthen the bowling department of Punjab Kings, which he called the franchises weaker department heading into IPL 2027. IANS reported on November 3 that with PBKS being front runners to get Hardik Pandyas services, Arshdeep would move to Mumbai Indians (MI) as part of the trade deal. Arshdeep has been PBKS since IPL 2019 and his wicket-taking exploits with them paved his way into

India ODIs: New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi has welcomed the bowler-friendly conditions in the ongoing ODI series against India, describing the challenging surfaces as a refreshing departure from the high-scoring pitches that have become commonplace in one-day cricket. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the third ODI, Ronchi said the assistance available to fast bowlers had offered both teams valuable preparation for the upcoming Test assignment, while also forcing batter

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief selector Habibul Bashar is against rushing rising fast bowler Nahid Rana back into the international circuit once he is fully fit from the labrum tear. The speedster was not picked in Bangladesh's Test squad for the two-match series in South Africa and has been out of action since July. After Bangladesh's squad for the Test series was announced, Bashar stated that he had an interaction with Rana, who wants to return quickly, but the selec

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Right-handed batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw are the major names in the 18-member Maharashtra squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The side will play all of its group stage matches in Mohali and New Chandigarh from November 14 to 26. Interestingly, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has not named a captain in the squad, though IANS understands that the announcement of the sides captain is expected to arrive in the next few days. It is to be noted that

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has questioned whether Hardik Pandya would be comfortable playing under Shreyas Iyers captaincy if he is traded to Punjab Kings (PBKS) from Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of IPL 2027. IANS had reported on November 3 that PBKS were the frontrunners to seal seam-bowling all-rounder Pandyas services via a trade deal and in exchange, send left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh to MI. This news agency also reported on November 7 that the paperwork w

Uncapped Mahfijul Islam: Bangladesh have announced their squad for the two-match away Test series against South Africa, with uncapped opening batter Mahfijul Islam earning a call-up, while batter Mohammad Naim is back after four years. The two batters have been among the leading run-scorers in the ongoing National Cricket League first-class tournament. Mahfijul has scored 672 runs in 10 innings, including three centuries and a double hundred, while Naim has scored 612 runs in seven innings, inc

New Delhi: Australia batter Nic Maddinson, reflecting on the criticism of his surprise call-up to the Test side against South Africa, said he didnt believe the selectors had given him a difficult task with his Test recall and was happy to have the opportunity. Maddinson's fairytale call-up to the Test side earned a special nod when he was picked for the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead last month. Eighteen months after undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Opener Shubham Khajuria has been named the captain of Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with pacer Brijesh Sharma and speedster Umran Malik finding spots in the 15-member squad. All of J&K's matches will be played in Indore, where the tournaments league stage runs from November 14 to 26. Brijesh played for J&K age-group teams before relocating to Delhi to train under coach Deepak Punia, a former pacer who played in the Ranji Trophy. He earned h

New Zealand: Weather poses a significant threat once more to the action between India and New Zealand during the ongoing ODI series as a heavy rain watch awaits the two teams in Hamilton for the third match on Tuesday. Rain has already interrupted the proceedings in the first two matches in Auckland and Wellington and looms large once more for the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Moreover, India's outdoor training session ahead of the third ODI was curtailed due to incessant rains and move

Cape Town Test: Former Australia opener David Warner has publicly backed Usman Khawaja following the latters recent revelations about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, endorsing his former teammates account while questioning the credibility of Cricket Australias investigation into the episode. Sharing a video on Instagram about his take on the entire episode, Warner captioned, Some things are bigger than cricket. This isnt about reopening old wounds. Its about acknowledging that some wounds neve

While Virat Kohli: India will look to wrap up the five-match ODI series with two games to spare when they take on New Zealand in the third match here at Seddon Park on Tuesday. Leading 2-0 after back-to-back victories in rain-affected encounters in Auckland and Wellington, Shubman Gills side will be keen to maintain their winning momentum, while Mitchell Santners hosts face the prospect of another series defeat after also losing the preceding T20I contest 2-3. India's bowling attack has been th

NZ Tests: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the challenging conditions encountered during the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand have offered valuable preparation for the upcoming two-Test assignment, with the visitors getting an early understanding of the movement and bounce they could encounter in red-ball cricket. Speaking ahead of the third ODI in Hamilton on Tuesday, Kotak highlighted how the conditions in the first two matches, combined with the India A teams ongoing red-bal

Indian Premier League: Lalit Modi, the Indian Premier League (IPL) founder, has again pushed for moving the tournament from the current March-April window to either a January start or an October-April window. Highlighting that the league is big on its own and needs to continue having sustainable growth, Modi stated that the tournament does need a window and is capable enough to create its own. There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about the IPL and the international cricket calendar.

Unofficial Test: India As preparations for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand suffered a setback as persistent rain wiped out the entire Day 3 play in the third four-day fixture against New Zealand 'A' here on Monday, leaving little opportunity for the visitors to get valuable match practice before the senior teams red-ball assignment begins on November 19. The washout has pushed the final match of the three-game series towards a draw, with Indias management also missing out on an imp

NZ Tests: Cricket Australia selection chair George Bailey on Monday confirmed that Marnus Labuschagne will not be considered for the upcoming four-Test series against New Zealand in December and January, bringing an end to speculation surrounding the batters immediate future in the national side after a prolonged lean patch. Bailey said the decision would also give the Queensland batter some breathing space to rediscover his form during the next round of Sheffield Shield fixtures. At this stage

The New Zealand Cricket: New Zealands pace-bowling resources have taken another hit ahead of the remaining matches of the ODI series against India, with Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner set to miss the final two games due to fitness and concussion-related protocols. Ferguson has been ruled out after failing to recover from a low-grade tear in his right calf, an injury he picked up during the preceding T20I series. The development further weakens New Zealands bowling options as they attempt to

Marnus Labuschagne was Monday axed from Australia's squad for their upcoming four-Test series against New Zealand, paying the price for a long run of poor form. The number three, who has played 68 Tests, was under-pressure going into their recent tour of South Africa and failed to fire across the three Tests. At this stage we won't be considering Marn for selection for certainly that first Test, but for the New Zealand series, chairman of selectors George Bailey told cricket.com.au. There's been

PAK vs SL 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be involved in a two-match test series in November. These two sides are not in a position to make it to the final of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27, but they can improve their numbers with a series win here. The first test will commence on Monday at 10 AM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. There are three new comers on the Pakistan side, and Babar Azam will be leading Pakistan in the home series for the first time since b

U19 Asia Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor struck a composed, unbeaten century from number seven to rescue Pakistan from 61/5 and guide them to a three-wicket win over India in a Group A match of the ACC Mens Under-19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Hamzas superb knock helped him take the shine off Arjun Rajputs blistering 107, which took India to 208. Chasing 209, defending champions Pakistan got home with 11 balls to spare, with Zahoor sealing the contest in the 49th over through a drive past ex

Dehradun T20 League: India Under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani admitted his side did not put enough runs on the board and fell short of a par score by 20-30 runs after Hamza Zahoors unbeaten century from number seven carried Pakistan to a three-wicket win in a Group A match of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, India were bowled out for 208 despite a sparkling 107 from Arjun Rajput, after being 42/4 at one point. Pakistan were in deep troubl