CNMSports

Punjab T20 League: Prabhsimran Singh continued his great form and hit his second consecutive century as Jalandhar Warriors edged past Bathinda Royals by three runs in a thrilling last-ball finish in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. Coming to bat first, Jalandhar Warriors posted 205 in 19.3 overs, with captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran once again leading the way with the bat. Prabhsimran smashed his second consecutive century in the tournament, p

T20 Asia Cup: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana credited her sheer love for batting behind her making a record-breaking 124 in the ongoing Womens Asia Cup clash against Hong Kong-China, adding that she was thrilled to deliver a telling contribution for her side. Mandhanas 64-ball 124 powered India to 193/5, a knock which made her the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket as she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs. The left-handed opener also registered he

Innocent Kaia struck a career-best 72 for Zimbabwe in a five-wicket victory over hosts Namibia in a Twenty20 tri-series match on Thursday. Put in to bat in Windhoek, Namibia made 156-6, thanks mainly to an unbeaten 88 from captain Gerhard Erasmus. Zimbabwe reached 159-5 with 11 balls remaining. Kaia, batting at No.3, had fruitful partnerships of 61 with Brian Bennett and 54 with captain Sikandar Raza as Zimbabwe completed a double over Namibia after a five-run win on Monday. Kaia struck three si

Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is fully prepared to stage the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy at short notice after hosting rights were moved from Sri Lanka to India, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday. The six-team tournament, featuring Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, will run from February 14 to 28 next year across two venues: the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and t

Hong Kong China: Hong Kong-China have won the toss and elected to bowl first against an unchanged India in the 2026 Womens Asia Cup Group A encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Its also the first-ever Womens T20I clash between the two teams. Seven-time winners India are looking to build on their opening 94-run victory over Thailand. While a dominant top-order performance powered India's win, they will look to put up a better middle-order show after suffering a collapse again

Dubai International Stadium: Right-handed batter Pratika Rawal said she is cherishing the privilege of being an all-format player for India, a dream she saw in her childhood, especially after making her T20I debut in the ongoing Womens Asia Cup. Pratika received her debut cap from team captain Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the fixture against Thailand on August 30 and made 22. She will be looking to get a bigger score when her turn to bat comes against Hong Kong-China at the Dubai International Stad

U19 T20 World Cups: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled out any logistical concerns regarding player accommodations and facilities for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with Secretary Devajit Saikia stating that it is fully prepared to step in and provide its own infrastructure only if it's needed. Concerns over the teams accommodation in the multi-game event set to happen in Aichi-Nagoya emerged after several top Asian teams questioned the facilities and accommodation ar

Future Tours Programme: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it will seek better scheduling in the upcoming Future Tours Programme (FTP) and strengthen player rehab protocols to combat rising injuries caused by a heavy workload of international and franchise games, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday. Injury management remains a central concern after several high-profile players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and B. Sai Sudharsan

Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday quashed speculation regarding veteran opener Rohit Sharma's ODI future, insisting his form remains top-class following a high-level performance review meeting conducted at its headquarters in Mumbai. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the former captain's spot remains secure after the board convened to analyse recent overseas tours and map out strategies leading up to the 2027 ODI World

South Africa Emerging Women: Wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of South Africas upcoming five-match womens T20I series in Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour physical testing, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. Western Province wicketkeeper-batter Jae-Leigh Filander, previously in the Proteas Under-19 team, has earned her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement. Proteas Women wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of

Tajinderpal Singh Toor: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday added another 11 athletes to the 492-athlete list for the Asian Games as the Indian contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Games was expanded to 768 members. The Ministry added athletes across athletics, mixed martial arts and surfing for the Games. Surfing is also making its debut at the Asian Games as four athletes - Kishore Kumar, Sivaraj, Kamali and Sugar Shanti will represent India in the sport. MMA is also marking its d

The Sri Lanka Cricket: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday said it has pledged full support for the upcoming ICC Women's Champions Trophy and accepted the global governing body's decision to relocate the inaugural tournament to India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) stripped Sri Lanka of its hosting rights due to government interference in the SLCs governance and handed the staging rights of the inaugural six-team competition to India. The tournament, featuring Australia, England, In

Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas head coach Sandeep Sawal has credited a renewed sense of unity and belief within the squad for the teams first victory of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, as the side prepares to face Bathinda Royals at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. The Soormas enter the contest after opening their campaign with two defeats before responding with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Fazilka Falcons. The result earned Amritsar their first points of the tournament and

Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: The selection of Vadodara as a venue for the inaugural 2027 ICC Womens Champions Trophy matches is well deserved, given the venue's proven track record of staging high-profile domestic and international fixtures in recent times, said Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Snehal Parikh. His comments followed the International Cricket Council (ICC) naming Vadodara International Cricket Stadium and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium as co-host

BCA Chief Executive Officer Snehal: Batting all-rounder Deepak Hooda is set to play again for his home state, Baroda, in the ongoing domestic season, five years after leaving the team following a feud with skipper Krunal Pandya, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder. Hooda, 31, had left Baroda and moved to Rajasthan after being suspended by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for indiscipline, following a storm-out from the team hotel and bio-bubble on the eve of Barodas first game in the 2021 Sy

ODI World Cup: India-born Australian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary has set his sights on the upcoming ODI World Cup as he aims to make his ODI debut for Australia. Chaudhary, who hails from Delhi, is the first India-born male cricketer to represent Australia in the past six decades, having made his T20I debut in June against Bangladesh. The spin all-rounder will be in action soon for Australia A against India A in an unofficial one-day series and is eyeing an Australia ODI cap and the 2027 World Cu

Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The Dehradun T20 League 2026, Uttarakhands biggest franchise cricket tournament, got underway in grand fashion with Rishikesh Dragons registering a commanding 134-run victory over Herbertpur Knightriders in the opening match at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. The tournament was officially inaugurated through a vibrant opening ceremony attended by former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) chief patron P. C. Verma, Dehradun T20

IND-W vs HK-W Match 7, Cricket Tips: India Women started the Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a good win in their opening game against Thailand Women by 94 runs. Shafali Verma, Nandni Sharma, and Deepti Sharma played key roles for India in the win. India will face Hong Kong Women in their second game of their campaign. This contest will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday at 8 PM IST. India have a chance to make it two in two and stay at the top of the points table. Hon

Sri Lanka Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka are reportedly set to suffer an estimated loss of at least USD 20 million after the International Cricket Council formally stripped the country of hosting rights for the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy, with India confirmed as the new venue for the six-team tournament in February 2027. The ICC Board ratified the relocation on Tuesday, bringing an end to Sri Lankas hopes of staging the event and delivering a significant economic setback to the country, which ha

Former Chennai Super Kings: Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has revealed that MS Dhoni does not see himself taking the field as an Impact Player, saying the former India captain personally conveyed his preference to continue as a full-time wicketkeeper despite questions surrounding his role ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Dhonis future and potential role have emerged as major talking points for CSK following another campaign in which the franchise failed to make the

Treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: Indias T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, national head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) chief VVS Laxman arrived here at BCCI Headquarters on Thursday for the critical review meeting. They are joined by top BCCI officials: President Mithun Manhas, Secretary Devajit Saikia, Treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, and interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hemang Amin. The long-pending review meeting was initially scheduled f

Tamil Nadu Premier League: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan believes the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has played a major role in the growth of cricket in the state, providing a platform for young players to showcase their talent and a pathway towards the Indian Premier League. Shahrukh himself is among the players who have benefited from the TNPL platform. After spending nearly two decades in the Tamil Nadu cricket system, the hard-hitting batter has established himself as one of the states prominent

Sydney Sixers General Manager Rachael: England top-order batter Sophia Dunkley has signed a one-year deal with Sydney Sixers for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL 12). The 28-year-old batter will arrive in Australia fresh from success with Trent Rockets in The Hundred, where she played alongside fellow Sixers star Ashleigh Gardner. Dunkley helped steer the Rockets to the 2026 title and became the competition's all-time leading run-scorer during the tournament. Last year's No.1 pick in the now-sc

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Former India batter S Badrinath has questioned the inclusion of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13 in Delhi, suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhirs preferences may have played a role in the selections. Reacting to the 15-member squad, Badrinath took aim at what he described as the continued backing received by certain players, particularly Sundar, while also expressi

The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons claimed an 8 run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final game of the season at the Queens Park Oval in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The loss is the Knight Riders third straight loss and they finish their homestand having lost four out of five. Hasan Nawaz was the standout performer with the bat, whilst Rahkeem Cornwall and Joshua James brought it home with the ball for the Falcons who notch another win after a rain cancelled fixture against the P

Role model Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job. All-rounder Stokes, who signed for the T20 franchise on Tuesday, is usually a middle-order batsman but ex-Australia captain Paine has other ideas. I think he's made to open the batting in the Big Bash. The pacey, bouncy wickets in Australia really suit him, said the Strikers head coach. I've been on the end of a coupl

Edinburgh Castle Rockers delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Belfast Wolves by 59 runs in Match 11 of the ETPL, with JJ Smuts near-century and Tom Currans historic hat-trick leading the way at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands. The match also produced one of the most unusual moments of the tournament so far, with brothers Ross Adair and Mark Adair facing each other on opposite sides and both eventually playing a direct role in each others dismissals. Belfast Wolves won the to

Rotterdam Dockers produced another statement performance in the ETPL, chasing down 179 against Dublin Guardians to secure a seven wicket victory with eight balls remaining at Sportpark Westvliet. After winning the toss and choosing to field, the Dockers were set a challenging target as Dublin posted 178 for four from their 20 overs. James Vince led the way for the Guardians, remaining unbeaten on 95 from 54 balls, striking five fours and six sixes. Sanjay Krishnamurthi added 26 from 17, while Vi

Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas registered a stunning seven-wicket win over Fazilka Falcons to open their account in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Wednesday. Batting first, Fazilka Falcons posted 182/9 in 20 overs after recovering from an early setback. The Falcons were reduced to 38/2 before Vihaan Malhotra and Sanvir Singh steadied the innings with an important 83-run partnership for the third wicket. Malhotra scored a quick 60 off 34 balls, while

How UPCA Speed Hunt: From working a private job for 7,000 a month to sharing a dressing room with established Indian Premier League (IPL) stars like Sameer Rizvi, Mohsin Khan, and Karn Sharma, Shakti Vermas rise is one of the most compelling stories of Season 4 of the UP T20 League. Hailing from Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, the fast bowler was discovered through the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Associations (UPCA) Speed Hunt, a grassroots talent scouting initiative. He consistently clocked spee

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India women's bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi has brushed off concerns surrounding the team's late-order batting collapse against Thailand, describing it as a natural phase of T20 cricket as the side prepares to face Hong Kong China in a Group A clash on Thursday. Despite securing a comfortable 94-run victory over Thailand, seven-time champions India's batting frailties resurfaced in alarming fashion. Cruising at 101/2 at the halfway mark, thanks to opener Shaf

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto and fast bowler Hasan Mahmud to their T20I squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, while Litton Das returns to lead the 15-man side following a hamstring injury. Litton missed Bangladesh's recent T20I series against Zimbabwe and Australia due to the injury. But hes now back to resume captaincy duties ahead of the multi-sport event, which begins on September 17 in the Aichi-Nagoya region. Shanto makes his return to the sho

Salman Ali Agha: Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been left out of England's 15-man squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan, starting at Edgbaston on September 9, as he remains under police investigation following an arrest in Derby. Carse, 31, was omitted from the second Test at Lord's after being arrested on August 22 outside a nightclub. Derbyshire police confirmed they are investigating allegations of assault. Despite playing for Durham in their County Championship victory over Glouc

Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium: Channelling the all-round versatility of Ravindra Jadeja and the unwavering confidence of Hardik Pandya, the 19-year-old left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav has emerged as the defensive engine behind Kashi Rudras' bid for a historic third consecutive UP T20 League title. The two-time defending champions are set to face Noida Super Kings in a high-stakes Eliminator, after rebounding from a mid-season four-match losing streak to secure third place in the league stage with 10

Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: India has replaced Sri Lanka as the hosts of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played from February 14-28, 2027, as the island nation continues to deal with administrative reforms following government interference in its cricket board. In a statement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said the six-team tournament will now be held in two venues -- the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans batter Shahrukh Khan has praised Shubman Gills evolution as a leader, describing the India Test and ODI captain as a highly tactical cricketer whose mind is always working on the game. Shahrukh has been in the Gujarat Titans dressing room with Gill and has witnessed the young batter develop from an emerging IPL leader into Indias captain. He noted that Gills leadership qualities are not always obvious externally but become more clear to teammates who train with him dail

Tamil Nadu Premier League: Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has spent much of his career carrying a name instantly recognisable across India, but despite the obvious connection to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batter has a different celebrity at the top of his wish list. Shahrukh, who recently led Kovai Kings to their third Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title, said he has not yet met the Bollywood superstar he was named after. If he could choose, the Tamil Nadu player w

Despite Sri Lanka: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes India should begin preparing for life beyond Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket, arguing after the teams recent two-Test series in Sri Lanka that the veteran all-rounder is no longer producing the same impact as a frontline spinner and that the management must develop its next generation of bowling options. Jadeja, 37, finished the Sri Lanka series with eight wickets across four innings, but Dasgupta felt Indias spin attack

Punjab T20 League: Ludhiana Lions achieved a convincing seven-wicket victory over Mohali Kings by chasing a target of 102 in only 8.3 overs during the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, powered by Punjab Kings at I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The Lions delivered a strong bowling effort, dismissing Mohali Kings for only 101 runs. Mohali faced early difficulties, continuously losing wickets, and were at 43/6, making it challenging for the lower order to reach a competitive total. Sohraab Dhaliwal maint

Big Bash League: England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has re-signed with Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season, thus becoming the first overseas player to secure a contract under the tournaments revamped direct signing system. Sarahs deal is the first to be finalised since the WBBL scrapped its overseas draft mechanism in favour of direct multi-year and single-year contracts for foreign players ahead of the new season set to run from October 29 to December 5. Were rapt t

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Participating teams in the Asian Games cricket event are being offered hotel accommodation despite limited room shortages across the host region, according to Naoki Alex Miyaji, the Chief Executive Office (CEO) of Japan Cricket Association (JCA). Concerns over the teams accommodation emerged last week after several top Asian teams questioned the facilities and accommodation arrangements, especially the room sizes, for the mens and womens T20 event, schedu

The Rose Bowl: Hampshire has confirmed that New Zealands seam-bowling all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club in their remaining County Championship games following severe public and staff backlash over his signing in the ongoing season. The county side faced intense criticism after naming Kuggeleijn, 34, in their squad for their County Championship fixture against Warwickshire at The Rose Bowl, despite not having formally announced him as an overseas player. It was a move the c

European T20 Premier League: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes having someone of Rohit Sharma's vast experience in the Indian squad will be an invaluable asset for the two-time champions as they go further in their plans to prepare for the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup. Veteran right-handed opener Rohit has scored 11895 runs in 288 ODIs, including hitting 34 centuries and 62 fifties. He was the leading run-scorer in the 2019 ODI World Cup and led India to a runners-up finish in t

European T20 Premier League: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes said Indias ODI captain Shubman Gill must embrace support from senior stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli while staying true to his leadership style. Rhodes backed the youngster to thrive as a skipper despite the intense pressures of international captaincy. Since replacing Rohit as Indias ODI captain in October last year, Gill has won six games while losing as many matches, with a 50 per cent win percentage. The key

Captain Karan Sharma: Defending champions Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has expressed confidence in his side to carry their winning momentum into the playoffs of the UPT20 league 2026. Having finished third in the league stage with five wins and 10 points, Kashi Rudras will need to defeat Noida Super Kings in the Eliminator to keep their hopes of securing a consecutive title alive. Looking ahead to the playoffs, Captain Karan Sharma said, We know what is at stake now. There is no room for lo

Captain Tilak Varma: Captain Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten half-century to lead South Zone to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over North Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy semi-final and secure their place in the title clash, where they will take on East Zone. Set a target of 181 on the final day of the semi-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Ground 2, South Zone completed the chase of 181 with ease, anchored by Varmas unbeaten 51 off 79 balls. The skipper followed up his crucial first

T20 Asia Cup Group: Seven-time champions India will aim for a far more complete batting performance when they face Hong Kong China in their second 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup Group A fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Despite securing a comfortable 94-run victory over Thailand, India's batting frailties resurfaced in alarming fashion. Cruising at 101/2 at the halfway mark, thanks to opener Shafali Vermas explosive 36-ball 64, India lost seven wickets for just 29 runs i

ICC World Test Championship: England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have continued their impressive climb in the latest ICC Mens Test Bowling Rankings after playing key roles in Englands commanding 2-0 lead over Pakistan in their ICC World Test Championship series. Robinson, who was named Player of the Match in both Tests, produced another outstanding performance at Lords, taking four wickets in each innings to finish with match figures of eight for 35. The right-arm quick has jumpe

Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis set to lead the side in both the ODI and T20I series, starting from September 15. Sri Lanka will play three T20Is and three ODIs during the tour, with Charith Asalanka named vice-captain across both formats. Pathum Nissanka, who has enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent months in ODIs, will once again be expected to provide solidity at the top of the orde

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host a long-standing review meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday, where all office bearers along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman are expected to be in attendance. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had told IANS on July 10 that a detailed review meeting was to happen after Indias tour of England would end on July 19. The mee