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T20 World Cup: Indias right-handed opener Shafali Verma said her return to form in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup was the result of hard work done in the nets, after she struck a fluent halfcentury in the teams record total of 209/5 against Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday. Happy to be back with some runs. Happy with the batting. I just practiced hard to get my shots again and I work hard on that in the nets and just executed well. When balls were not coming on, I just went for singles

T20 World Cup: Despite being put into batting first under overcast skies, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck commanding halfcenturies to carry India to 209/5 against Netherlands in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday. The openers cashed in on wayward newball bowling to share a 115run stand before Shafali departed for 55 off 38 balls. Smriti, in imperious touch, top-scored with 74 off 47 balls. The finishing burst came from Richa Ghosh (20 not out) and Deepti Shar

The Event Technical Committee: Ireland have drafted seamer Jane Maguire into their squad for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup after medium pacer Ava Canning was ruled out due to a stress fracture in her back. The ICC confirmed Janes inclusion in Irelands squad after getting the approval from the tournaments Event Technical Committee, comprising Wasim Khan (Chair and ICC General Manager Cricket), Gaurav Saxena (ICC General Manager Events & Corporate Communications), Beth BarrettWild (Tournamen

T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry said she was delighted to contribute to another Australian victory after playing a key role in her side's commanding nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Perry produced an impressive all-round performance, claiming 2-14 with the ball before remaining unbeaten on 19 as Australia comfortably chased down Bangladesh's total of 77/8 in just 9.3 overs. Her efforts earned her the Player of the M

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore to return back to winning ways. Malwa Stallions posted a competitive 194/9 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat, in an innings that was briefly interrupted by rain. The Stallions suffered an early setback when Saksham Purohit was di

T20 World Cup: Indias off-spin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil said the 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston was crucial in setting the tone for the rest of their Womens T20 World Cup campaign. India are aiming to get another win on the trot in their ongoing clash against the Netherlands at Headingley. Absolutely, it was a great start. India-Pakistan is something which we all look up to, the game actually, and then actually getting those two points was very crucial for us. It was a great

Cooper Connolly struck a rapid-fire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening T20 international on Wednesday. Australia chased down 132 with 10 balls to spare, finishing on 133-6 in 18.2 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Connolly anchored the chase after early setbacks, hitting four fours and three sixes before falling three runs short of a maiden half-century. Bangladesh made early inroads as Shoriful Islam dismissed Josh Inglis for

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised her team's all-round performance after the six-time champions registered a dominant nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday, saying the squad's depth gives them the flexibility to adapt to any conditions. Australia produced a clinical display with both bat and ball to secure their second consecutive victory of the tournament. After restricting Bangladesh to 77/8 in 20 overs, they cha

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Fast bowler Prince Yadav described representing India as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream after receiving his maiden ODI cap ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Delhi pacer was presented with cap No. 263 by vice-captain Shreyas Iyer before India's clash against Afghanistan, capping a remarkable rise that has seen him progress from domestic cricket to the inte

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana admitted that her side's batting collapse in the first half of the innings left them with little chance against Australia as the six-time champions cruised to a nine-wicket victory in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Bangladesh were restricted to 77/8 in their 20 overs after a disciplined Australian bowling display, with Nigar top-scoring with 27. Australia then chased down the target in just 9.3 overs, thanks to an un

Isabel Van Der Woning: India were asked to bat first by Netherlands in their Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday, with Yastika Bhatia returning to the playing eleven and Nandni Sharma handed a maiden appearance in the tournament. India arrives into Wednesdays game on the back of a comprehensive 64-run win over Pakistan, while Netherlands come into the clash after losing to Bangladesh by six wickets in what was also their first game in the mega event. India skipper Harmanpreet K

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Riding on a strong batting display led by skipper Tilak Varma and left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhus four-wicket haul, India A stormed into the final of the 50-over tri-series with a commanding 101-run victory over Afghanistan A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Dambulla, June 17 (IANS) Riding on a strong batting display led by skipper Tilak Varma and left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhus four-wicket haul, India A stormed

T20 World Cup: Australia continued their strong start to the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Headingley on Wednesday. After restricting Bangladesh to just 77/8 in 20 overs, the six-time champions chased down the target in only 9.3 overs with opener Georgia Voll leading the way with an unbeaten 45. Chasing a modest target of 78, Australia were briefly tested by some disciplined bowling from Marufa Akter, who conceded only four runs in the openi

Ekana Cricket Stadium: India rode on magnificent centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan before surviving a late collapse to post a daunting 402/10 in 49.5 overs against Afghanistan in the second ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After opting to bat, India endured a cautious start as Afghanistan surprised everyone by opening with off-spinner AM Ghazanfar. Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to break free before falling early, while Rohit Sharma looked fluent in patches, lea

T20 World Cup: Momentum, confidence, and valuable points will all be at stake when West Indies take on Scotland in one of the standout fixtures of the Group B schedule of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup. Having negotiated their opening assignments successfully, both teams now have the chance to take a significant step towards the knockout phase. Few players influence a match as consistently as Hayley Matthews. The West Indies captain is expected to shoulder responsibility with both bat and ball, pr

Captain Nigar Sultana: Captain Nigar Sultana waged a lone battle with a patient 27, but Bangladesh struggled throughout their innings as a disciplined Australian bowling attack held them to a paltry 77/8 in 20 overs in Match 9 of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. After being put in to bat, Bangladesh endured a difficult start and never managed to recover as Australias bowlers maintained tight lines and regularly struck at crucial moments. Bangladesh scored just three

T20 World Cup: An opportunity to seize control of Group B awaits West Indies and Scotland as the two unbeaten sides meet in an ICC Womens T20 World Cup contest that could have a major bearing on the race for the semi-finals. With both teams beginning their campaigns on a winning note, another victory would significantly strengthen their position before the business end of the group stage. West Indies arrive with renewed confidence after edging past New Zealand in a thrilling chase. Shemaine Camp

T20 World Cup: Australia have been dealt a big blow amid the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, as their in-form batter Phoebe Litchfield is set to miss the next three games after injuring her quad while batting against South Africa. Litchfield is not taking part in Australia's second match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner is also not playing the match due to a leg sprain. Litchfield was in top form in the first match against South Africa; the youngster made 50 runs

Despite Sri Lanka: Bangladeshs impressive ODI series victory over Australia has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with pacers Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed emerging as some of the biggest movers. Bangladesh secured a memorable 2-1 series triumph over Australia at home, and their bowlers played a key role in the success. Shoriful enjoyed a particularly rewarding series, capped by a stunning six-wicket haul in the final ODI. The left-arm pacer climbed 10 places to rea

T20 World Cup: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the 9th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Australia have been dealt a blow as Ashleigh Gardner is out of the match due to injury, while Phoebe Litchfield is also missing the match due to a quad injury. Australia are coming to the contest after registering a dominant 65-run win over South Africa. The six-time champions relied exclusively on spin to dominate at Old Trafford, fiel

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed out on the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to quad issues as India made three changes to their playing XI that beat Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamsala on Saturday. Nitish Kumar Reddy was unavailable for selection for the second ODI due to a sore left thigh. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress, the board said in a statement released after

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI of the three-match series here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The hosts have handed Prince Yadav a debut cap, making him the third debutant in this series after Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar, who earned their caps in the 1st ODI. Nitish Kumar Reddy, meanwhile, was unavailable for selection due to quad issues. The series began with India drawing first bl

Head Coach Rob Walter: Top-order batter Devon Conway and pace bowler Blair Tickner have been included in New Zealand's central contract for the 2026-27 period, replacing Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas in the 20-player list, New Zealand Cricket announced on Wednesday. After two years on a casual playing agreement, Conway returns to the central contract list with a busy 12 months of Test cricket ahead. Tickner earned his recall to the list after compelling performances across all formats for bot

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the two-match test series against Sri Lanka, which will see the return of wicketkeeper-batters Joshua Da Silva and Amir Jangoo. The series will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from June 25 to July 7 and the West Indies will look to make the most of home conditions. Fast bowling duo Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have also returned to the Test setup after missing the tours of India

The Three Lions skipper Harry Kane was recently seen leading his teams cricket practice at his teams FIFA World Cup training base in Florida. Not only this, MCC approves of football players technique with bat and ball, and the official lawmakers of the game commented on the English footballers cricket skills, Technique straight from the MCC manual, on their official Instagram page. In the pre-tournament training camp at West Palm Beach in Florida, Harry Kane rolled his arm over with some sharp d

T20 World Cup: Hosts England marched ahead in their charge towards their maiden title as they continued their winning run in the Women's T20 World Cup, registering a four-wicket win over Ireland in a rain-delayed match at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. With the experienced Sophie Ecclestone spearheading the bowling attack by claiming 3-22, England restricted Ireland to 118/9. In reply, captain Nat-Sciver Brunt led from the front as the hosts chased down the target in 17.3 overs to

T20 World Cup: Hosts England were made to work hard for their second successive win in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Ireland by four wickets in a Group 2 encounter, here on Wednesday. After producing a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Ireland to 118/9 in their allotted 20 overs, England chased down the target with 15 balls to spare despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Ireland struggled to build partnerships after being put under pressure by Englands attack

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: In a day filled with commanding performances at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Santhal Strikers and Ranchi Titans registered clinical victories on Day 7 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026. While the Strikers pulled off a win against table-toppers Koylanchal Super Kings, the Ranchi Titans continued their fine form with a stellar chase against the Dhanbad Diamonds. In the afternoon fixture, the Santhal Strikers registered their first victory of the seas

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

Captain Amelia Kerr: New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr lamented her side's fielding standards after the defending champions suffered a five-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, admitting that dropped chances once again proved costly in a match she felt the White Ferns had enough runs to win. After choosing to bat first, New Zealand scored 150/6 on a pitch that Kerr described as slower than expected. Amelia contributed 45 runs, while Sophie Devine also scored 45. Their

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

T20 World Cup: Nilakshika Silva produced a match-winning unbeaten half-century, after Sri Lanka's bowlers delivered a superb collective effort, to script a five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in a thrilling seventh match in Group 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. Chasing 151, Sri Lanka stayed calm in a tense finish. Silva was not out on 54 and teamed up with Kaushani Nuthyangana, who scored 24, in a partnership worth 48 runs

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

T20 World Cup: Kavisha Dilhari took 2-35 while a wicket each from Chamari Athapaththu, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, and Mithali Ayodhya helped Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand Women's innings to 150/6 in the seventh match of Group 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday. Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine looked set to lead New Zealand Women to a much higher total, but Sri Lanka Women made a strong comeback with regular breakthroughs. New Zealand chose to bat first for

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