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ICC World Test Championship: Australia have added wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper and left-handed batter Nic Maddinson to their squad for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban, with the duo brought in as cover after Josh Inglis was ruled out with a fractured right index finger. Inglis suffered the injury ahead of the three-match series and will miss the first Test, while his availability for the second match in Gqeberha will be determined based on his recovery. Harper earned his call-up

IS Bindra Stadium: Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and batting all-rounder Niki Prasad delivered stellar performances as India A registered a resounding 281-run victory over Australia A on Day Three of the unofficial Test match at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday. Chasing an improbable target of 446, Australia A were bundled out for 164 in 76 overs late in the final session. Player of the Match Niki was the star with the ball in the second innings, picking up 5-50. Her five-wicket h

Joburg Super Kings: 95 South African cricketers and 61 overseas stars are set to go under the hammer at the October 7 auction for 19 remaining slots ahead of the milestone in Season 5 of the SA20, South Africa's franchise-based domestic T20 competition. A total of 789 players had registered for the auction, which has now grown into one of the most anticipated events on the South African sporting calendar, before the list was trimmed down to 156 players. It will be a smaller auction compared to l

Cricket World Cup: Outlining his long-term ambition to feature in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, senior India opener Rohit Sharma says his strategy revolves around staying strictly in the present, keeping fit, and performing consistently in every immediate assignment rather than looking too far ahead. Rohit made a vintage 101 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, as India chased down a massive 406 against the West Indies. He also shared an opening stand of 255 runs with captain Shubman Gill, wh

Renuka Singh Thakur: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger is placing his faith in intensive off-season camps and a broad scouting network to build squad depth in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini-auction to be held in Kochi on October 28. Unlike previous editions in which the players' auction took place after the women's domestic season began, this year's WPL auction happens just two days after the start of the 2026/27 Indian womens domestic season on October 26. GG, who have m

Siechem Stadium: Australia A took a firm grip on the second and final four-day game against India A, setting the hosts a daunting 365-run target after a productive third day at the Siechem Stadium in Puducherry on Thursday. Having secured a 191-run first-innings advantage, Australia A opted for an aggressive declaration at 173/4, leaving India A with a little over an hour to negotiate before stumps. The hosts finished the day at 28/1, with Aayush Pandey unbeaten on 11 alongside nightwatchman Tus

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir: India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir said that exposing fast bowlers Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar to demanding, high-stakes match scenarios rather than making them play in low-intensity matches is vital for the team's long-term preparation ahead of the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. In Guwahati, that plan didnt pan out in the desired manner as on a placid pitch, Gurnoor conceded 96 runs in his ten overs, while picking two wickets. Nabi, who got his ODI debut cap and replaced

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has been called up to replace the injured Prasidh Krishna for the third and final ODI against the West Indies, set to take place in New Chandigarh on Saturday. Prasidh sustained a left hamstring injury during Indias second ODI match in Guwahati, which they won by eight wickets, and has subsequently been ruled out. Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the India A match against Australia A in Puducherry, will join the squad in Chandigarh ahead of the fin

But Jos Buttler: Leg-spinner Mason Crane earned a surprise international recall after eight years via being named in Englands squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, which features Sri Lanka as the third side. Crane, 29, last played for England came the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney in January 2018. Crane, who also featured in two T20Is in 2017, replaces Rehan Ahmed in the squad following an impressive domestic summer with Glamorgan. England have also handed call-ups to uncapped duo o

Korogi Sports Park: Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan admitted that representing the country at the Asian Games brings a unique kind of pressure that is different from playing regular international fixtures, adding that the quest of clinching a medal creates a distinct, heart-felt emotion in the entire squad. At the Korogi Sports Park, Kishan hit a magnificent 80 that propelled India to post 169 and clinch a convincing victory by bundling out Sri Lanka for just 45 in the semi-finals. To b

Abu Dhabi T10 Player Draft: Several international stars were picked in the Abu Dhabi T10 League player draft on Wednesday as teams completed their squads ahead of the upcoming season, which gets underway from November 7. Naseem Shah (Royal Desert Champions), Noor Ahmad (Emirates Eagles), Muhammad Amir (UAE Bulls), Alzarri Joseph (Arabian Aces), Dasun Shanaka (Yas Lions), Shadab Khan (UAE Bulls), Kusal Perera (Emirates Eagles) and Chris Jordan (Royal Desert Champions), among others, headlined the

ODI World Cup: Expressing disappointment over the stark imbalance between bat and ball during Indias record-breaking run chase of 406 against the West Indies, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted that the pitch at the ACA Stadium practically offered no assistance to the bowling unit. India chased down a massive 406 with 39 balls to spare in the second ODI on Wednesday, in a match that saw five centuries, including a double century from skipper Shubman Gill, and 811 runs being scored in all. The

Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in th

The Abu Dhabi T10: Arabian Aces head coach Lance Klusener is confident of his Arabian Aces squad for their debut in the Abu Dhabi T10 league and feels the format is an 'explosive' one which would test the players. The Abu Dhabi T10 will be held from November 7 to November 20th, with six teams gearing up to put their best foot forward following the Wednesday draft. Arabian Aces have added some firepower to their squad with the likes of Sam Billings, Imran Tahir and Richard Gleeson amongst other

Karogi Sports Park: Defending champions India thrashed Sri Lanka in the mens cricket semi-final of the Asian Games here at the Karogi Sports Park on Thursday and cruised smoothly into the final, where a high-profile clash against Pakistan awaits. Defending a 170-run target against the Islanders, Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ran through the oppositions top-order to start off the second innings with a double-wicket over as opener Sineth Jayawardena and keeper-batter Sohan de Livera were di

The Royal Desert Champions: The Royal Desert Champions are looking to kickstart a long-time legacy after building their squad for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10, which starts on the 7th of November. With Nicolas Pooran, Philip Salt and Sherfane Rutherford already pre-signed, the Royal Desert Champions have added Muhammad Waseem, Naseem Shah and Maheesh Theekshana to their arsenal as they look for a strong season ahead. The important thing is to build a really strong core before going into the draft

Karogi Sports Park: Ishan Kishan played a stellar knock of 80 from 46 balls to power India to a strong total of 169/7 in challenging conditions in the semifinal against Sri Lanka here at the Karogi Sports Park on Thursday. With the cracks on the surface assisting spinners, the batters found big runs challenging; however, Ishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (38 from 21 balls) led the charge with the bat and helped India put up what seems to be an over-par score in the semifinal after being asked to ba

Abdul Samad smashed 22 off five balls in an unbeaten 30 on Thursday as Pakistan's men cruised into their maiden Asian Games cricket final, where arch-rivals India are the potential opponents. Pakistan thumped Bangladesh by six wickets with nine balls to spare in a semi-final reduced to 13 overs because the outfield was too wet for play at the start time of 9:00 am. They will face either world champions India or Sri Lanka, who clash later, for the gold medal on Saturday. To be honest, we don't re

Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a curtailed semifinal at the Korogi Sports Park after chasing down 112 in 11.3 overs with six wickets in hand here on Thursday. Although the weather was clear, a slushy outfield delayed the toss and the start of play due to incessant rains washing out all four quarterfinals in the tournament. The contest was reduced to 13 overs per side as Bangladesh gave Pakistan some scares, but the Men in Green managed to hunt down the target with nine balls

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh hailed the improvement shown by his team after they were convincing winners of the third and final one-day international against South Africa in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. Australia won by 45 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method after South Africa's reply to Australia's 322 for nine was ended by rain after 28 overs. South Africa, who won the first two matches to clinch the series, were struggling on 145 for four at the stoppage, well short of the

Subhranshu Senapati Credits Team Effort: Keonjhar Miners were crowned champions of the Odisha T20 League - CM Trophy after registering a dominant nine-wicket victory over Sambalpur Warriors in the final at the iconic Barabati Stadium. The Miners delivered a commanding all-round performance with both bat and ball to seal the title, capping an impressive campaign with a comprehensive victory in the summit clash. Sambalpur Warriors were bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs after Keonjhars bowlers produ

Save Sharda Temple Committee: Its hard to ignore the sheer buzz around the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium. Located in Srinagars Sonwar Bagh area, the ground is nestled in an environmentally rich area by the side of the Jhelum River, tall chinar trees, serene hills and the Shankaracharya temple atop make for a picture-perfect view. Add to it the cool breeze that comes in brings a setting that makes cricket feel at home. But when you look closer, barbed wire rings around the ground catch your

Rohit Sharma: Veteran India opener Rohit Sharma described the uncharacteristic celebration behind his 35th ODI century against the West Indies at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati as a deeply personal moment, revealing that it was strictly meant for myself. Rohit smashed a brilliant 101 off 75 balls to set up India's historic run-chase of 406 against the West Indies, while stitching a monumental 255-run opening stand with skipper Shubman Gill, who slammed an unbeaten 223. After reaching his century, R

Shubman Gill: Battered by oppressive heat and battling severe leg cramps, India captain Shubman Gill admitted that every muscle in his body was hurting after his record-breaking unbeaten 223 carried India to a historic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second ODI here. In the face of the monumental task of chasing down 406, the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history, Gill played an innings of supreme composure laced with 26 boundaries and eight sixes at a monstrous str

Harvinder Singh Sodhi: Domestic cricket stalwarts Devendra Bundela, Saurasish Lahiri, and Nikhil Doru are among the prominent former players in contention for spots on the BCCIs new five-member junior selection committee. Yes, the likes of Bundela, Lahiri and Doru have expressed interest in being the next junior selection panel members. The BCCI is in the final stages of shortlisting candidates to succeed the outgoing S Sharath-led panel and may make an official statement in October, said a sour

Nigar Sultana Joty: Bangladesh have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Australia, with regular captain Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead the side in what will be a historic tour for the team. Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain, while the squad retains much of the core group that represented Bangladesh at the Womens Asia Cup and the Asian Games in Japan earlier this month. The pace attack will be led by Marufa Akter, who has establishe

Shubman Gill: Skippers usually ask for the heavy roller after enduring 50 overs of absolute leather-hunting in humid conditions as a matter of routine, but Shubman Gill asked for it and clearly knew what was coming. What followed over the next three-and-a-half hours at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati was an absolute, unmitigated carnage of historical proportions. Driven by a record-shattering unbeaten 223 off 133 balls by skipper Gill and a vintage 75-ball 101 from his opening partner Rohit Sharma,

JKCA General Operations Manager Majid: The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, a venue that has witnessed both the highs and disruptions of cricket in the Valley, is set to turn a new page when it hosts Thursdays Irani Cup clash between Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India. The beautiful venue has been cleared to host the prestigious red-ball fixture, with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) racing in time to complete the required arrangements for broadcasting, spectators and other match-day

The Irani Cup: Akash Deep has spent more of the past seven months in gyms, physio rooms and walking on an anti-gravity treadmill than bowling his heart out on a cricket field. When he had his first look at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, surrounded by the Shankaracharya Temple, hills and chinar trees, this week for practice with the Rest of India team, it was a moment to savour. The Irani Cup clash, where Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India face Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir from Thursd

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) hosted a special Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Laws of Cricket workshop for its umpires on Wednesday, ahead of the new edition of the Laws coming into effect from October 1. The workshop, conducted by MCC, the custodians of the Laws of Cricket, was led by MCC Head of Cricket Fraser Stewart and Jonny Singer. It focused on the key changes introduced in the new edition, with participants also being taken through practical

Jitendra Singh Gaur: The Super 90 League on Wednesday announced that its fourth season will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3 to December 12, 2026, marking the leagues debut in the country and bringing its unique 90-ball franchise cricket format to Kenyan audiences. The announcement sets the stage for 10 days of high-intensity cricket featuring six franchises and an international pool of players. The Season 4 draft features an exciting pool of cricketers from across the globe, represent

Todd Murphy: Off-spinners Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli accounted for three crucial wickets to push India A onto the back foot and hand Australia A the upper hand on day two of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday. Bespectacled Murphy dismissed opener Sai Sudharsan (8) and plucky southpaw Yash Rathod (15), and Rocchiccioli scalped skipper Devdutt Padikkal (31) to leave the hosts struggling at 122/5 in their first innings with Shaik Rasheed (36 n.o.) an

Amir Jangoo: Amir Jangoo's second ODI hundred came after a long wait and the West Indies left-hander said the years spent playing domestic cricket was the foundation behind him hitting 114, as the visitors posted a record 405/7 against India in the second match here on Wednesday. Jangoo, who walked in after John Campbell's dismissal for 101, went from 59 off 54 balls to reaching his second ODI century in just 70 balls. He eventually finished with 114 off 77 balls, his second ODI century laced wi

Though Sherfane Rutherford: Centuries from Amir Jangoo (114), Shai Hope (104) and John Campbell (101) helped the West Indies rewrite their ODI record books by posting an imposing 405/7 in their allotted 50 overs against India in the second ODI here at the ACA Stadium on Wednesday. The tourists' previous best score in the format was 389 against England in St George's in 2019, as they crossed the 400-run mark for the first time. With dew expected to settle in later in the evening and render bowlin

IND vs SL Semi-final, Cricket Tips: Team India are just two wins away from securing the gold in the ongoing Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition. They will be facing Sri Lanka in the semifinal of the tournament. This contest will be held at Korogi Sports Club on Thursday at 10 AM IST. These two sides made it to the semifinal, after their respective quarter-final matches were washed out. Shreyas Iyer is leading India's star-studded lineup, while Sahan Arachchige is leading the second-string

The International Cricket Council: The countdown to crickets biggest event on African soil in 23 years will officially begin on Thursday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveils the schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup during a grand launch event in Cape Town on Thursday. Set to be broadcast live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network from 8:30 pm IST in India, the high-profile launch ceremony at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) will mark the exact on

Star Sports Network: Set to host a red-ball fixture of a very high-profile stature after nearly four decades, the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium will form a beautiful backdrop as Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir prepare for a historic Irani Cup encounter against a formidable Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India side starting on Thursday. With passes being granted to the general public, fans are expected to rally behind the hosts as they step onto the field without injured fast bowler Yudhv

Korogi Sports Park: Forced to practice indoors by persistent rain ahead of their crucial Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team utilised the weather-enforced downtime to hone strategies, bond through gym sessions, and stay mentally switched on for the semi-final clash against Sri Lanka, set to happen on Thursday. With pleasant, sunny conditions replacing recent weather disruptions, India and Sri Lanka will look for a full, fair contest to s

Korogi Sports Park: Having played only ten overs of competitive cricket due to relentless weather disruptions on their trip in Japan, a star-studded India will look to brush off the rustiness when they take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games mens T20 event here on Thursday. Torrential downpours in Nisshin have severely impacted the tournament schedule, leading to six abandoned matches, five of which were washed out without the toss being held. It meant both India and Sri L

Indian Premier League: Describing former captain Virat Kohli as a constant source of motivation for players across generations, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the national team considers itself very, very fortunate to have someone of his stature leading by example both on and off the field. Samsons words come after Kohli hit an unbeaten 139 in the Thiruvananthapuram ODI against the West Indies, which India won by eight wickets. During the course of the knock, Kohli also surpassed th

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Admitting that long gaps between international appearances bring a degree of nervousness, India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said transitioning from his regular opening role to the middle order at the highest level requires comes with different challenges, including making tactical adjustments. Gaikwad, who has primarily operated as an opener for the bulk of his playing career, has batted at number four spot for India whenever a vacancy was created in the playing eleven. In ten ODIs,

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Auqib Nabi has been handed his debut cap as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara on Wednesday. India are leading the three-match series 1-0, after winning the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets. A win on Wednesday will help them clinch the series with a game to spare. Nabi, who picked 60 wickets in Jammu & Kashmir winning the Ranji Trophy earlier this year, got an India call-up for the Test seri

IND vs WI 2nd ODI,Approaching Milestones and Records :The first ODI between Indian cricket team and West Indies cricket team ended in a one-sided affair. Team India thrashed the visitors by 8 wickets and 50 balls to spare. Three centuries were scored in the game. Justin Greaves scored his maiden hundred for West Indies. Unfortunately, he has been ruled out from the second game. For India, captain Shubman Gill recorded his tenth ODI ton and made 110 runs off 108 balls, with 13 fours and one six.

Cricket World Cup: With around 600 One-Day Internationals behind them, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make a huge presence in the Indian squad and add massive pedigree to the team. Indian team's bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule pointed out that Rohit and Virat's presence made a big impact in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Rohit scored 32 runs in the first ODI while Kohli struck an unbeaten century. Lauding Kohlis century in the series opener against the West Indies, Bahu

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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: USN Indians Vishal Dangwal stole the spotlight after smashing a breathtaking 51 off just 13 balls as the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 witnessed a thrilling day of action at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday. Dangwal's blazing half-century was recorded as the fastest fifty in the history of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026. In the first match of the day, Haridwar Elmas won the toss and elected to bowl firs

Cricket West Indies: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second ODI against India after sustaining a calf injury during his century in the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Tuesday. Greaves picked up the injury while scoring a 101 off 108 balls in the opening ODI, where the West Indies posted 296 before India chased down the target with four wickets in hand. CWI said in a squad update, Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the

Sam Harper: Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper lifted Australia A out of a hole with a sparkling 101 not out (153b) to help the visitors reach a confident 282/7 against India A on the opening day of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Tuesday. In what was his Australia A debut, the Victoria-regular struck seven fours and three sixes and shared in two key partnerships 84 for the sixth wicket with Liam Scott ( 34) and 89 for the next with Todd Murphy (33) to help the vi

SA vs AUS 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The last ODI bilateral series win for Australia against South Africa was in 2014. Since then, they have failed to beat the Proteas, and even in the ongoing series, they have suffered a defeat. South Africa have produced two brilliant performances and won both matches to take a 2-0, unassailable, lead. David Miller and Temba Bavuma slammed centuries in the last game to take the team to a massive total of 365, which was always going to be tough for the chase. Austr

IND vs WI 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: As expected, Team India produced a dominating performance in the first game of the three-match ODI series against West Indies. Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI ton and took India over the line with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls. Captain Shubman Gill scored 110 off 108 balls. But the game-changer was Kuldeep Yadav. He took 4/40 with the ball. Justin Greaves' maiden ton went in vain as West Indies failed with the ball. The second ODI will begin at Barsapara Cricket G