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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India A' captain Tilak Varma found themselves at the centre of ugly scenes as tempers flared during and after their dramatic Super Over defeat to Sri Lanka 'A' in the tri-series clash at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday. What started as an exciting match ended in controversy, with debates over whether to play a Super Over. There were disagreements about a key no-ball decision and an apparent altercation involvin

T20I World Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has warned the countrys cricketers that they will not be handed central contracts if they do not play domestic events, as the board unveiled a radical formula for the annual payments, a news report said on Monday. The new central contract model for 2026 replaced the traditional A, B, C, D categories with five format-based tracks, which the Pakistan Cricket Board claimed was a world-first structure in cricket, according to a report i

Wales Cricket Board: England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that he is worried about the well-being of Ben Stokes after the regular skipper was dropped for the second Test against New Zealand following a latenight nightclub incident. Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson were excluded for the second Test after breaching a midnight curfew in the aftermath of Englands victory at Lords. The altercation, involving a Saracens club rugby player, is currently under an internal investigation by the E

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Rewa Jaguars pacer Naveen Chouhan stole the spotlight in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with a sensational hattrick in the final over, helping his side secure a 23-run victory over Gwalior Cheetahs in yet another high-scoring encounter at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This is the seasons first hattrick. Batting first, Rewa Jaguars piled up a formidable 238/6 in their 20 overs, powered by explosive knocks from Akshat Raghuwanshi, Anant Verma and Sagar So

Bengal T20 League Season: Riding on Sourav Halder's hat-trick, Kolkata Royal Tigers bagged their first victory of the Bengal T20 League Season 3 after a hard-fought one-run win over Servotech Siliguri Strikers at Eden Gardens on Monday. Put in to bat, Royal Tigers posted 147/9 in 20 overs. Abishek Porel (76 off 53) and Ritwik Roy Chowdhury (33 off 27) were the pick of the batters. For Siliguri Strikers, Ishan Porel (3-24), Geet Puri (2-28), and Kaushik Maity (2-17) were the star bowlers. Chasing

New Zealand: England have named a refreshed side for the second Test against New Zealand, starting at The Oval on Wednesday, by handing debuts to batter Jordan Cox and fast bowler Sonny Baker. The duo are a part of four changes from the team that won at Lords by 115 runs. Matt Fisher returns for his first Test in more than four years, while Jofra Archer is back to spearhead a fourman pace attack. The wholesale forced changes to Englands playing eleven have come after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Kugathas Mathulan held his nerve to defend 16 runs as Sri Lanka A edged India A in a nailbiting Super Over thriller in the 50-over tri-series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Despite fighting halfcenturies from Vipraj Nigam and Suryansh Shedge taking India A to 265 in 49.2 overs, the visitors fell short as the hosts equalled the total in their 50 overs and then sealed a victory in dramatic fashion in the Super Over.

NZ-W vs SL-W Match 7, Cricket Tips :The start to the title defense didn't go well for New Zealand Women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. They suffered a defeat against West Indies in their opening game. New Zealand were poor on the field, dropping 7-8 catches. That has put them under pressure as they head into their second match. New Zealand Women will lock horns with Sri Lanka Women on Tuesday. This contest will start at 7 PM IST at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Sri Lanka also had simil

The Rugby Premier League: From a tea garden in West Bengal to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Indian women's rugby, Sandhya Rai's journey has built on resilience, family support and an unwavering belief in the opportunities the sport can create. As the Rugby Premier League (RPL) prepares to launch its second season and introduce a women's competition for the first time, Rai hopes the tournament's visibility will inspire young girls from small towns and rural communities to dream b

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal believes Cricket Australia's decision to launch the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season in India could have benefits that extend beyond commercial gains, saying the move has the potential to contribute to cricket's growth in emerging markets at a time when the sport is preparing for its Olympic return. An official announcement from Cricket Australia and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) is pending, though

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the teams triumph in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup has instilled belief and hunger to win more global titles, adding that the approach in T20I cricket is about being smart in taking calculated risks and putting the opposition under pressure. India began their 2026 Womens T20 World Cup with a commanding 64-run win over Pakistan at Edgbaston and will next face the Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday. What has happened with that World Cup win is

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: India A were docked 10 runs in their ongoing 50-over tri-series match against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Monday after batter Vipraj Nigam twice ran through the protected area of the pitch despite earlier warnings, leaving the umpires with no choice but to impose the penalties. On-field umpires Prageeth Rambukwella and Shantha Fonseka enforced the sanctions midway through the 34th and 37th overs. The second

Cricket New South Wales: Cricket Australia (CA) and its six state associations have agreed in principle to a self-determination model of private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL). The move comes after Cricket Victoria announced its plans to sell one of its licences ahead of the 2026/27 BBL season. The agreement to this concept came with four key requirements: - The structure of governance for the new Big Bash Leagues to be agreed. Change to the current CA governance structure to take into

Nathan Lyon: Veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon declared that he is set head and heart on playing every Test match for Australia ahead of their games against Bangladesh in Darwin happening this August, following a pretty traumatic hamstring injury requiring surgery. Lyon, who tore his hamstring during the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide last December, has resumed bowling at Cricket Central in Sydney after a demanding rehabilitation programme that included clocking more than 700km on a r

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she would prefer Radha Yadav in the sides playing eleven ahead of Bharti Fulmali, citing the leftarm spin bowling all-rounders versatility and fielding prowess can become key assets in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup At Edgbaston against Pakistan, Bharti was picked ahead of Yastika Bhatia, with Jemimah Rodrigues batting at her usual number three slot. But Bharti couldnt make a big impact, as she was foxed by flight from Sadia Iqbal and

T20 World Cup: Indias off-spin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil admitted there were a couple of missed chances in the field, but said Deepti Sharmas career-best figures of 5-10 compensated for it, as the side registered a commanding 64run victory over Pakistan in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston. In the match, Shreyanka had registered the figures of 0-17, including a tidy opening over where she got enough turn and bounce. She could have got the wicket of Muneeba Ali in t

T20 World Cup: A first win of the tournament will be on the line when New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in Group B, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing starts to their Women's T20 World Cup campaigns. Neither side managed to collect points in their opening fixture, making this encounter an important opportunity to revive their semi-final hopes before the group stage gathers momentum. New Zealand were left frustrated after a strong batting display against West Indies failed to t

T20 World Cup: Ireland will be aiming to recover from an opening defeat when they take on Group B leaders England in their Women's T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl, which pits one of the tournament's early strugglers against one of its most dominant teams so far. Ireland head into the fixture after a 40-run loss to Scotland. Chasing 162, they found themselves on the back foot after losing Alana Dalzell and captain Gaby Lewis inside the Powerplay. Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast br

T20 World Cup: Fresh from a record-setting start, England aim to strengthen their hold on Group B against Ireland, who are eager to bounce back from a setback in their campaign opener, as the two sides gear up for their ICC Womens T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl. England beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs, led by Danielle Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105 and Amy Jones' 53. England scored 219/1, surpassing Sri Lanka's reach. Freya Kemp took four wickets, sealing the win and topping the standings

T20 World Cup: New Zealand and Sri Lanka will both be desperate to open their account in Group B when they meet in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup encounter, with both sides coming into the contest on the back of defeats in their tournament openers. New Zealand currently sit fourth in the standings after suffering a seven-wicket loss to West Indies despite posting a competitive 162/6. Their batting effort was anchored by Isabella Gaze's 39 off 29 balls after early setbacks saw Georgia Plimmer an

T20 World Cup: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has shed light on the conversations that helped her side wrest control back from Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener, revealing that calmness and belief within the bowling group played a key role in scripting a dramatic turnaround. Deepti, who produced a match-winning five-wicket haul after Pakistan made a promising start to their chase, described the performance as one of the most memorable moments of her career. The spell came after Pak

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues lauded the team's resilience and collective spirit following their emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, using a dressing-room address to highlight contributions across the squad rather than focusing solely on the headline performers. In a video shared by the BCCI after the match, Jemimah praised the team for responding to pressure situations and backing each other throughout a contest that saw India recover from difficult mome

Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day match in Mirpur on Sunday. Bangladesh had already clinched the series by winning the first two matches, but Cooper's innings overshadowed a career-best 6-48 by left-arm pace bowler Shoriful Islam. Set 275 to win, Australia scraped home with three balls to spare when Adam Zampa hit a cover drive to the boundary off Taskin Ahmed. Bangladesh earlier

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: A rain-affected day at the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex saw the Jamshedpur Steelers claim two points with a hard-fought victory over the Ranchi Titans, while a persistent downpour forced Dhanbad Diamonds and Koylanchal Super Kings to split points on day five. In the opening encounter of the day, the Jamshedpur Steelers defeated the Ranchi Titans by three wickets with 13 balls to spare. Being put in to bat first, the Ran

T20 World Cup Group: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her sides 64run loss to India in their Womens T20 World Cup Group A game was really disappointing, but promised the team would learn quickly and bounce back in the remainder of the tournament. In the chase of 171, Pakistan were at 52/1 at the end of power-play, but collapsed from 75 for 3 to 106 all out in 17 overs and suffered a 64-run loss to India at Edgbaston. I think its really disappointing (on the batting side). We need to step up

T20 World Cup: After claiming the best bowling figures of her T20 World Cup career and earning the Player of the Match award, Deepti Sharma credited the blessings of Hanuman Ji for India's emphatic 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. All credit goes to the team and I am very grateful, Hanuman Ji is great, Deepti said after returning sensational figures of 5/10 as India began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign in dominant fashion. The experienced off-spinner delivered an ou

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the performances of Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh after her side registered a comprehensive 64run victory over Pakistan in their Womens T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. India had posted 170/6, as Smriti top-scored with 68, before Deepti Sharmas 510 and N Sree Charanis 321 bowled out Pakistan for 106 in 17 overs. With this, India pocketed two points and a healthy net run rate of 3.20 from the statement win over Paki

T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma produced a career-best spell of 5-10 as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs to begin their Womens T20 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston on Sunday. Deepti, the off-spin bowling all-rounder, was the star in weaving a vicious spin web as Pakistan collapsed from 75 for 3 to 106 all out in 17 overs. Smriti Mandhanas fluent 68 and Richa Ghoshs late assault of 34 had earlier carried India to 170/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Deepti, left-arm spinner N Sree Char

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey: Indian men's hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh on Saturday equalled former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey's national record of 412 international caps when he took the field in India's FIH Pro League 2025-26 match against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. The 33-year-old became only the second Indian men's hockey player to reach the landmark and is currently the only active player in the elite club of players with more than 400 s

T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhanas fluent 68 and Richa Ghoshs late blitz of 34 powered India to 170/6 against Pakistan in their Womens T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston on Sunday. On a used pitch, Smriti stabilised Indias innings by hitting 68 off 44 balls laced with nine fours and two sixes, with her lofted shots and precise footwork being the standout aspects. Richa then tore into the bowling through a blistering 17-ball cameo as the two overs yielded 38 runs. Pakistan had its moments, with Fatima

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous described her match-winning half-century against the Netherlands as a special moment after helping her side begin their ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Sunday. The 20-year-old opener was named Player of the Match after scoring a brilliant 50 off 33 balls, an innings that included seven fours and two sixes. Her aggressive knock laid the foundation for Bangladesh's successful chase of 140, which they

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana credited her bowlers for laying the foundation of her team's six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bangladesh restricted the Netherlands to 139/8 after electing to field first before chasing down the target in 19.1 overs. Opener Juairiya Ferdous starred with a fluent half-century, while Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter guided the side home after a brief middle-orde

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals continued their impressive run in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, registering a four-wicket victory over Indore Pink Panthers to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament at Daly College, Indore. The win marked their sixth consecutive triumph, keeping their 100 percent winning streak intact. The Ghariyals bowling unit delivered a disciplined performance to bundle out Indore Pink Panthers for 120 in 20 overs. The Panthers were ro

T20 World Cup Group: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, thus continuing a trend that has been present in the matches involving the arch rivals. It was the second successive ICC tournament where both captains avoided the customary gesture, after it first happened during the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After India won t

T20 World Cup: Netherlands captain Babette de Leede admitted her side fell short in all departments after suffering a six-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. The Dutch side posted 139/8 after batting first, with De Leede top-scoring with a fighting half-century. However, Bangladesh chased down the target in 19.1 overs thanks to a match-winning 50 from opener Juairiya Ferdous and an unbeaten partnership between Sharmin Ak

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season: Coastal Kings Mangaluru announced Karun Nair as captain ahead of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 during a press conference held in Mangaluru on Sunday. The franchise also unveiled its inaugural squad, announced its leadership group, launched the Coastal Kings Mangaluru anthem and unveiled the team's official jersey as it gears up for its maiden campaign in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. The event was attended by Dr. Srikanth Rai, Chairman, KSCA Mangalore Zon

T20 World Cup: India have included Bharti Fulmali while Yastika Bhatia has been left out as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their first Group A clash of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. Just like the previous meetings between the two teams, no handshake happened between the captains at the toss. India arrives in the 12-team tournament after winning the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup on home soil, though their recent T20I form has

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh began their ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note as opener Juairiya Ferdous struck a brilliant half-century to guide her side to a six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston on Sunday. Chasing a target of 140, Bangladesh made a cautious start with both openers focusing on preserving their wickets against disciplined Dutch bowling. The side managed only eight runs from the first two overs as the Netherlands bowlers kept things tight. Juairiy

T20 World Cup: Captain Babette de Leede produced a composed half-century to guide the Netherlands to 139/8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. After electing to bat first, the Netherlands got off to a cautious start, managing only four runs in the opening over. Opener Phebe Molkenboer looked to accelerate the scoring by striking two consecutive boundaries at the start of the second over, but her promising innings was

T20 World Cup: As India gear up to begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign, the team has received support from across the cricketing fraternity, with former India captain and current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) VVS Laxman sharing a message of encouragement ahead of the tournament opener against Pakistan. India enter the competition carrying high expectations after their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year and will now be aiming to add a maiden T20 World Cup title to t

Most Sharmin Akter Supta: Tournament debutants Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bangladesh enters the game with a stable squad centred around a powerful spin attack. Rabeya Khan has been consistently taking wickets and is expected to be crucial, while Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter will provide reliable batting support. For the Netherlands, focus will be on Sterre Kalis and B

Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh: History will be made at Atlanta Stadium as Cabo Verde play in a FIFA World Cup match for the first time when they take on reigning European champions Spain at Atlanta Stadium on Monday (IST). This will be the pair's first meeting at the senior international level. Cabo Verde are the third-least populous nation to reach the tournament behind Curacao and Iceland. Spain are preparing for their 17th FIFA World Cup (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994,

T20 World Cup: As India chase a maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in England, much of the spotlight will naturally fall on established stars. But Abhishek Nayar believes that India's campaign could hinge on a combination of proven match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and emerging performers who are capable of shaping games across different phases. For years, Mandhana has been the face of India's batting unit across formats, combining elegance with remarkable consistency. Nayar believes her abilit

T20 World Cup: As India get ready to start their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in England, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar emphasises that the team should not only focus on winning matches. Given the unpredictable English weather, which can quickly change the course of a tournament, Nayar suggested India should aim for commanding early victories to prevent problems later in the group stage. The Women in Blue enter the competition as one of the favourites after their historic ODI Wor

The NECO Master Blaster Women: The NECO Master Blaster Womens team secured their spot in the Vidarbha Womens Premier League (VPL) 2026 final with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Orange Tigresses in the Eliminator at VCA Civil Lines Ground. Batting first, Orange Tigresses posted a competitive 144/4 in 20 overs, highlighted by captain Disha Kasats 69 off 54 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Riddhima Maradwar supported with a steady 48 off 43 balls, helping t

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals women clinched Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, narrowly beating Gwalior Shernis by two runs in a tense, last-ball finish that included a dramatic free hit in the final moments at Holkar Stadium. Batting first, Chambal Ghariyals scored a competitive 146/4 in their 20 overs, driven mainly by a half-century from in-form opener Kanishka Thakur. Thakur and Jincy George provided a strong start, adding 51 runs for the opening wicket in 7.1 overs

T20 World Cup: As the Indian women's team gears up for their highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, members of the Indian men's team have come forward with heartfelt messages of encouragement and support. Fresh off their historic triumph in the Women's ODI World Cup last year, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team enter the tournament carrying the hopes of millions. Having already established themselves as one of the strongest teams in world cricket, I

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: In a wholesome gesture that quickly won the hearts of cricket fans across social media, young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly paused his post-match press conference to answer a phone call from his mother. The incident occurred following India's convincing seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here. While Reddy was addressing questions from media persons a

MSC Maratha Royals: After helping MSC Maratha Royals successfully defend the T20 Mumbai League title with his match-winning 2-22, India pacer Tushar Deshpande outlined his roadmap for a return to the national setup and stated that he will head back to the drawing board to fine-tune his skills ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. For his exceptional bowling show throughout the T20 Mumbai League, claiming 12 wickets at an economy of 6.6, Deshpande was adjudged the Purple Cap winner. Desh

Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya: Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their T20 Mumbai League title, edging past ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium. Powered by Chinmay Sutars gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande, the Royals held their nerve to seal back-to-back titles. The presentation ceremony was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik, League Governi