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The Bengal T20 League Season: The Bengal T20 League Season 3 at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday witnessed two masterclass batting performances by Novus Royals Purulia's Priyam Sarkar (100 off 56) and Murshidabad Kings' Saksham Chaudhary (98 off 47). Priyam, who scored the fourth century in the league's history, was unlucky to end up on the losing side as Purulia went down to Murshidabad Kings by four wickets in a rain-curtailed encounter. Batting first, Purulia posted a challenging 196/3 in 18 overs

T20 World Cup: Indian women's team player Richa Ghosh has credited the advice of her experienced teammates for regaining her form in time for the ongoing ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, in which the Indian women's team made a rousing start with a win over archrivals Pakistan. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter blasted a crucial 17-ball 34 during Indias 64-run win over Pakistan on Sunday, having hit an equally explosive 68 during her sides warm-up match against England in Cardiff. Before those tw

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu described her side's five-wicket win over defending champions New Zealand as a must-win result but insisted there is no room for complacency despite defeating one of the favourites for the Women's T20 World Cup title. Nilakshi de Silva scored an unbeaten 54, and Kaushani Nuthyangana made a steady 24 not out as Sri Lanka chased down New Zealand's 150/6 with one ball left. This marked their first victory of the tournament. Athapaththu emphasised

SA-W vs PAK-W Match 11, Cricket Tips :It has not been a good start for the runner-ups of the last two Women's T20 World Cups, South Africa Women. They were humiliated by Australia in their opening encounter, losing by 65 runs. They have not just lost the game but also suffered a big hit to their NRR. So, to make a comeback, they need a big win. South Africa Women will be in action against Pakistan Women. On Wednesday, this contest will start at 11 PM IST at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan al

IND-W vs NED-W Match 10, Cricket Tips :India Women were challenged by Pakistan Women in the opening game of their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Eventually, they had an easy win, and they beat the arch rival by 64 runs, courtesy of a record figure of 5/10 by Deepti Sharma. Smriti Mandhana also looked in good touch and scored a much-needed half-century at the top. With two points, India will now take on Netherlands on Wednesday. This contest will be held at Headingley, Leeds, a

AUS-W vs BAN-W Match 9, Cricket Tips :Australia Women, the six-time winner, have recorded an easy win in their opening encounter of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. They took down South Africa Women by 65 runs to earn their first points. Now, they will be up against Bangladesh Women in match 9 of the competition. This contest will be held on Wednesday at 3 PM IST at Headingley in Leeds. Only two teams will qualify from Group A, and another win will help Australia to strengthen their chances

Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly taken disciplinary action against players involved in the ill-tempered India 'A' versus Sri Lanka 'A' tri-series clash in Dambulla on Monday, with match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash imposing sanctions following the controversial contest, said a report on Tuesday. A heated exchange, which escalated into lengthy discussions and what seemed to be a physical confrontation between India's young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka A's Vish

Big Cricket League Season: The second season of the Big Cricket League (BCL) concluded on a high note with UP Brij Stars emerging champions after a tournament that featured 18 matches, more than 60 amateur cricketers, and several innovative elements aimed at promoting grassroots talent. Positioning itself as a bridge between amateur and professional cricket, the league brought together aspiring players from across the country and provided them an opportunity to share the field with former intern

Skipper Tom Latham: Skipper Tom Latham has backed Henry Nicholls to fill the void left by Kane Williamson's shock mid-series retirement from international cricket, confirming that the experienced batter will return to New Zealand's Test side at No. 3 for this week's second Test against England at The Oval. Nicholls, 34, has played only two Tests since the start of 2024. Both occurred during last year's tour of Zimbabwe when Williamson was unavailable due to commitments with the Hundred. He has m

T20 World Cup: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the seventh match of Group 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Tuesday. After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr opted to bat first, citing similarities with the conditions from the previous match. Kerr felt the surface looked good for batting and backed her side to put up a strong total. While she expected the wicket to slow down slightly as the game progressed, s

BAN vs AUS 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Australia ended in favor of the hosts. This was the first time that Bangladesh beat Australia in an ODI series since they started playing cricket. Now, these two sides will be up against each other in three T20Is. Litton Das has the responsibility to lead Bangladesh. He has done well as captain. On the other hand, after Australia's batting struggle, captain Mitchell Marsh is back, and Tim David, Aaron Hardi

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India will aim to secure the three-match ODI series when they face Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajyapaye Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. The hosts began the series confidently, winning the rain-shortened opener in Dharamsala by seven wickets. Chasing 195 in a 25-over match, India achieved the target with 13 balls to spare after limiting Afghanistan to 194. Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey stood out with th

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test , Cricket Tips :England recorded an easy win by 115 runs in the first Test against New Zealand. But since then, a lot has changed. Kane Williamson has announced his international retirement, while Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been sidelined for disciplinary reasons from the English team. Joe Root has been appointed as captain for the second test, which will be played at Kennington Oval in London between June 17 and 21, starting at 3:30 PM IST. Jordan Cox and Jofra Archer

Emirates ICC International Panel: Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Group A clash of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The two rivals squared off in a high-profile encounter on Sunday, but the Women in Blue handed a 64-run defeat to the Women in Blue. Trudy Anderson of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be one over short of

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India will look to wrap up the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan when the teams meet in the second match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajyapaye Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Having secured a solid win in the rain-shortened opening ODI, India leads the series 1-0. Another victory would clinch the contest. However, with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching and about two dozen ODIs left before the tournament, the team management is taki

Ben Stokes' absence will cast a long shadow over England's bid to clinch a series victory against New Zealand when they face the Black Caps without their controversial captain this week. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped for the second Test, which starts at the Oval on Wednesday, after the pair broke a midnight curfew by celebrating late into the night following England's series opening win at Lord's. The England and Wales Cricket Board are still investigating the incident in a London nightcl

T20 World Cup: Pakistan and South Africa meet at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday with both sides desperate to revive their T20 World Cup campaigns after heavy defeats in their opening Group A fixtures. Having suffered convincing losses to India and Australia respectively, the contest has quickly turned into a must-win encounter for two teams already under pressure. Pakistan were thoroughly outplayed by India, folding for 106 after conceding 170. Muneeba Ali's 41 was the lone bright spot as

T20 WC: Edgbaston hosts a high-stakes Group A fixture on Wednesday as Pakistan take on South Africa, with both sides looking to recover from bruising opening-round defeats and keep their semifinal hopes alive. Neither side found answers in their tournament opener. Pakistan were swept aside by India, while South Africa were comprehensively beaten by Australia, leaving both searching for an immediate response in Birmingham. Batting remains the biggest concern. Pakistan managed only 106 in reply to

Madhya Pradesh League: Kartik Parihar emerged as the standout performer with the ball for Gwalior Cheetahs in a high-scoring Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 clash against Rewa Jaguars, finishing with impressive figures of 3/29 despite the batting-friendly conditions at the Holkar Stadium on Monday. Alongside him, Parth Chaudharys explosive 61 off just 27 balls gave Gwalior Cheetahs early momentum in the chase and further strengthened his sensational run in the MPL 2026, where he

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Womens T20I all-rounder rankings, while India stars Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani registered significant gains in the list following their impressive performances in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 opener. Deepti climbed two places to third in the T20I all-rounders rankings after her match-winning spell of 5/10 against Pakistan at Edgbaston. The off-spinning all-rounder was instrumental in Indias victor

T20 World Cup: Confidence is firmly with India heading into their second Group A fixture of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, against the Netherlands, after producing one of the most complete performances of the opening round. Their 170 against Pakistan was built on contributions across the order rather than individual brilliance alone. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with an attacking 68, Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the middle overs, and Richa Ghosh's explosive finish left Pakistan chasing a daunting

T20 World Cup: An in-form India will look to continue their winning momentum in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup when they face debutants Netherlands in their upcoming clash in Leeds on Wednesday. India couldn't have asked for a stronger start to their World Cup campaign. A commanding 64-run victory over Pakistan not only earned two crucial points but also underlined their credentials as one of the tournament favourites. The batting unit clicked from the outset, with Smriti Mandhana setting the tone

JSCA President Ajay Nath Shah: The inaugural Jharkhand T20 Cricket League continues to gather momentum as a key platform for emerging cricketers, with talent scouts from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) arriving in Ranchi to assess promising players. The presence of former India wicketkeeper-batter Naman Ojha, representing MI, and domestic cricket veteran Gokul Sharma, representing RCB, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex unde

Sharmin Akter Supta: A shift in venue could force Australia's first major selection decision of the tournament when they meet Bangladesh at Headingley. The defending champions relied exclusively on spin to dominate South Africa at Old Trafford, fielding Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Alana King together. With Leeds expected to be less favourable for slow bowlers, experienced pacer Megan Schutt is firmly in contention to bolster the attack. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have litt

Sharmin Akter Supta: Australia head into their second Group 1 fixture against Bangladesh with confidence high after dismantling South Africa by 65 runs in their tournament opener. The comprehensive victory, coupled with a superior net run rate, has placed them at the top of the standings ahead of India. Having opted for a four-pronged spin attack at spin-friendly Old Trafford, Australia could tweak their combination at Headingley. Conditions in Leeds are expected to offer greater assistance to t

Emerging Asia Cup: Making an international debut is often described as a whirlwind of emotions, but for Harsh Dubey, composure proved as important as preparation. The left-arm spinner, who recently earned his maiden India cap, revealed that adaptability, rather than sticking rigidly to pre-match strategies, was key to helping him settle into international cricket. Reflecting on his approach to the game, Dubey stressed that planning before the match only goes so far, with in-game decisions often

Renuka Singh Thakur: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India reached Leeds for their second group stage clash against the Netherlands, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Headingley. The Women in Blue are coming off an emphatic win in their campaign opener, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs. The team took a bus from Birmingham to Headingley, enjoying some scenic views and coffee on the go. The BCCI shared a video of their travel on X, where Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, a

The BCCI Medical Team: Pacer Ashok Sharma has replaced injured Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad that is currently playing the 50over triseries against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in Dambulla. The Mens Selection Committee has named Ashok Sharma as a replacement for Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Yudhvir reported discomfort in his right shoulder while bowling on 13th June and also experienced similar pain earlier during a fielding session on 11th Ju

IND vs AFG 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :The first ODI between India and Afghanistan was interrupted due to rain and was shortened to 25 overs per team. Afghanistan reached 194, courtesy of a record-breaking 48-ball century by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. He scored 102 off just 51 balls and played a blinder. But his knock went in vain. Captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 off 66 balls to take India home. He was equally supported by Ishan Kishan (34 off 22) and KL Rahul (39* off 19). Gurnoor Brar and Har

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: The Ranchi Titans and the Chota Nagpur Royals successfully chased their targets to secure vital victories on Day 6 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Monday. While the Titans defeated the Santhal Strikers in their encounter, the Royals emerged victorious against the Jamshedpur Steelers. In the first match of the day, skipper Rajandeep Singh delivered a masterclass in leadership to guide the Ranchi Titans t

Kolkata Royal Tigers: Riding on Sourav Halder's hat-trick, Kolkata Royal Tigers bagged their first victory in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League after a hard-fought one-run win over Servotech Siliguri Strikers at Eden Gardens on Monday. Asked to bat first, 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. Cha

T20 World Cup: As they get ready for their second match in Group B against Ireland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Hampshire Bowl on Tuesday, England top pacer Lauren Bell said they will be starting from zero despite making a winning start in their campaign. England Women opened their campaign with a comprehensive 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Birmingham on Friday, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge slamming an unbeaten 105 and Amy Jones stroking 53 off 38 balls. In

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