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JSCA International Stadium Complex: Two of Indias promising international cricketers, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, have officially joined the Bihar Police after being provisionally appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). The appointments were made following a notification issued by the Bihar Home Department under the Bihar Direct Recruitment of Outstanding Sportspersons (Amendment) Rules, 2026. They were based on recommendations from a highlevel selection committee constituted unde

President Amarjit Singh Mehta: Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) President Amarjit Singh Mehta said on Monday the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will serve as an important step in strengthening the cricketing pathway in Punjab, and provide young local players the opportunity to showcase their talent alongside established international stars. His comments come at a time when all six franchises have finalised their squads at the auction ahead of the upcoming tournament, with Indias ODI and Test captain S

ICC Cricket World Cup League: Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been named as Nepal's new ODI captain by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday. He replaces long-serving skipper Rohit Paudel, as the CAN announced the squad for the ACC Mens Premier Cup, set to happen from August 30 to September 12 in Malaysia. Lamichhane, 26, returns to the leadership mantle after previously captaining Nepal in 14 ODIs before Paudel assumed the mantle in late 2022. Lamichhane brings immense internation

MO vs SUL Match 30,Cricket Tips: Trent Rockets have made it to the next round of the Hundred Men's 2026, and only two spots are up for grabs. Four teams are fighting for those two spots, and two of those four teams will face each other in the upcoming game. Match no. 30 will be played between Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds. This contest will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday at 11 PM IST. Sunrisers Leeds are better placed to qualify for the next round. But st

ODI World Cup: Expressing childlike delight at finally getting the chance to play Test cricket in Australia, senior fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said on Monday that Bangladesh are feeling really honoured to feature in a Test series in the country after 23 years. Taskin, who first visited Australia 14 years ago as a member of the Bangladesh team in the Under-19 World Cup in 2012, is set to lead the senior team's pace attack in Thursdays series opener at the Marrara Stadium. We are really honoured to

Assam Premier League: Opener Erik Roy smashed a breathtaking unbeaten 94 as Jorhat Stallions registered a dominant nine-wicket victory over Tezpur Titans in the 2026 Assam Premier League (APL) clash at the ACA Stadium on Monday. Chasing a target of 161, Stallions reached home in 18.1 overs to secure their second win of the tournament and climb to fourth place on the points table. Roy dismantled the Titans' bowling attack during his 59-ball knock, laced with 10 boundaries and five sixes, and reco

Sharjah Warriorz Chief Operating Officer: Sharjah Warriorz have announced that they have appointed veteran coach Adrian Birrell as their new head coach ahead of the fifth season of the ILT20, scheduled to be played from November 22 to December 20. Birrell, widely recognised for his success in T20 franchise cricket, joins the Warriorz to lead the side as they aim for their maiden league title. The former South African coach comes with an impressive track record, having led Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Shaheen Shah Afridi: As the national teams undergo a captaincy purge over poor results, Shaheen Shah Afridi has asserted that till now I am Pakistans captain for one-day internationals as reports gather steam that Babar Azam is likely to take over as all-format captain, a news report said on Monday. According to Telecom Asia Sport, the Pakistan Cricket Board has promised former captain Babar the captaincy in all formats, and after giving him the reins of the Test squad, the PCB is considering ha

Jake Weatherald: Returning to his hometown as Australias opening batter, Jake Weatherald said he has made a few tweaks to his batting set-up and is hopeful that they are received well during the upcoming series opener against Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium. Weatherald, Darwins first-born-and-bred Test cricketer, arrives in the Northern Territory following his debut international season during last summers Ashes, where he averaged 22.33 across 10 innings against England. Ahead of the upcoming seri

Royal Dutch Cricket Association: Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have termed the International Cricket Councils (ICC) sudden structural changes to the Men's ODI World Cup qualification pathway as a major setback to the associate nations, warning that the move risks undermining years of global progress. The statement comes nearly a month after the ICC overhauled the tournament's format following its annual conference in Edinburgh in July. While the event was origin

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and Sri Lankan batter Harshitha Samarawickrama have been named as the nominees for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for July 2026. Nat earned her nomination after leading Englands batting effort in the knockout stages of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil, despite suffering a calf injury during the competition. The experienced batting all-rounder produced a P

ICC Men: Englands white-ball captain Harry Brook, West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan have been nominated for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for July 2026 following their stellar performances. Brook led England to white-ball series wins over India on the back of a dominant display in the shortest format. The right-handed batter finished as the top run-getter in the five-match T20I series by amassing 229 runs at an average of 114.50 while

TRT vs SOB,Approaching Milestones and Records :Trent Rockets have qualified for the next round of the Hundred Men's 2026. They have managed to win six games out of seven in the group stage so far. They are aiming to finish the league round at the top, which will help them to book a ticket to the final of the ongoing season. Notably, Trent Rockets made it to the final in the last season also. But they failed to beat MI London and finished as runners-up. Trent Rockets will now face Southern Brave

Champions Trophy: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed her excitement for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in early 2027, adding that from a mindset perspective, the thought of always making the team win will remain the same. The inaugural 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy will take place in Sri Lanka from February 14 to 28, 2027. Weve tasted success once, and we know what it feels like to be at the top. The more you taste it, the more you want to be the

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised left-handed top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal for hitting an exquisite unbeaten 142 in the teams six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in their three-day warm-up match, and called his knock really good. Padikkal hitting 18 boundaries in his knock comes as a big relief for India in terms of filling number three slot, especially with B Sai Sudharsan ruled out due to his ongoing big right toe recovery. I think Devdutt batted re

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has opened bidding for the rights to run a new team in the esteemed T20 Mumbai League, which will expand the mens league to nine teams from what was eight earlier this season. The new franchise will represent the Navi Mumbai region, broadening the leagues presence and offering more opportunities for cricketers from Mumbai and nearby areas. The league's growth follows a successful fourth edition held in June, which attracted hig

The Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers: The World Cricketers Association (WCA) has welcomed the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers Association, calling it a landmark development that will strengthen player representation and support the continued professionalisation and growth of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers Association was officially launched on Saturday, Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Kusal Mendis being named its first president. The organisatio

The BCCI Medical Team: Sarfaraz Khan marked his return to the Indian Test squad by sharing a picture of himself in the teams training kit alongside his father and former club cricketer and coach Naushad Khan on Instagram, after being recalled as a replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The last time Sarfaraz was selected for India's squad was at the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a series which India lost 4-1. He has been left out

TRT vs SOBMatch 29, Cricket Tips: Trent Rockets have become the first team to qualify for the next round of the Hundred Men's 2026. They are at the top of the ladder with 24 points and are very close to making their second consecutive final. But for that they need to win their final group game. Trent Rockets will lock horns with Southern Brave in match 29 on Monday. This contest will start at 11 PM IST at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Southern Brave have been eliminated from the competition, and t

IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: Afghanistan produced a dominating performance in the second ODI against Ireland to record a 92-run win over the hosts. Rashid Khan produced another masterclass with the ball and took 6/34 to dismantle the Irish batters. Ibrahim Zadran also played a key role and scored 84 off 97 balls. Ireland didn't have an answer, and only Cade Carmichael looked good on the crease for his 62 off 66. The hosts can rely on one or two individuals to win games. They need a complete

PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet: All rounder Sanvir Singh emerged as the highest pick in the first half of the auction for the upcoming season of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with Fazilka Falcons securing the talented player for Rs 13.20 lakh. Sanvir will now have the opportunity to represent Fazilka Falcons alongside marquee player and Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill. The president of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Amarjit Singh Mehta said, We have worked very hard alongside ou

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings pulled off a high-octane run-chase to defeat South Delhi Superstarz by four wickets with two balls to spare in match 19 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a steep target of 221, Central Delhi Kings reached 222/6 in 19.4 overs, driven by Yugal Saini's explosive half-century. Opting to field after winning the toss, Central Delhi Kings struggled to contain the South Delhi Superstarz batters. South Delhi Superstarz

Assam Premier League: Nagaon Rangers registered their first win of the tournament courtesy a commanding batting display to beat Charaideo Sunrisers by ten wickets in match number 18 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Sunday. Soumyadeep Das and Sumit Kashyap put on an exquisite batting performance to see their side home and also register the tournament's first ten-wicket win. With the ball, Bhargav Dutta led a disciplined effort with three wickets to restrict Sunrise

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hit a major roadblock in its attempt to appoint a Head of Sports Science and Medicine (SSM) at its Centre of Excellence (CoE), with multiple high-profile international candidates backing out after nearing agreement. Speaking to reporters at the high-performance facility, CoE head VVS Laxman disclosed that despite extensive global recruitment drives, top choices, including a leading Australian expert and the forme

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Indias spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that captain Shubman Gills absence from the first two days of the warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was purely a precautionary measure and added that the right-handed batter is fully fit and ready for the first Test in Galle starting on August 15. Gill, who opted to sit out of the first two days due to an impact injury on his right ring finger during a practice session on Thursday, returned to open the batting i

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Indias spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed satisfaction with the teams preparation following the conclusion of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets, adding that the spin unit made full use of the outing to adapt to local conditions ahead of the upcoming Test series. The first Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka starts in Galle on August 15. In the warm-up game at the NCC Ground, Ravindra Ja

The BCCI Medical Team: Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for injured left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan in Indias squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter, who has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru, has made significant progress in his recovery from the right toe stress reaction and is recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team is

Ladies European Tour Order: Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok remained inside the Top-20 after the third round of the $2 million PIF London Championship at Centurion Club on Saturday, while Pranavi Urs slipped down the leaderboard following a difficult outing. Diksha, a carded a 1-over 72 to move up three places from tied-22nd to tied-19th. She stands at 1-under 215 after 54 holes, having opened the tournament with rounds of 75 and 70. Aditi, meanwhile, followed her opening rounds of 71 and 73 with a

North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers secured a comfortable seven-wicket win against New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a captain's solid innings from Sarthak Ranjan and an organised, all-round bowling effort. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, North Delhi Strikers limited New Delhi Tigers to 161/8 in their 20 overs. Opener Atulya Pandey provided a strong start with 32 off 21 balls, hitting six bound

Punjab T20 League: Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience. Speaking on the sidelines of the player auction for the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Chandigarh on Sunday, Ramandeep said the league would help bridge the gap between emerging players at the grassroots level and the wider cricketing audience. E

ICC Cricket Hall: Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler. Kumble, who received his India Test cap as player number 192, used the anniversary to reflect on the significance of that first appearance and the career that foll

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 61 while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj showcased his power-hitting capabilities by blasting a hat-trick of sixes to propel India to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI on the third and final day of their warm-up fixture at the NCC Ground on Sunday. Chasing a target of 207 after Sri Lanka XI declared their second innings at 200/6, India required 23 runs off the final two overs in a race against time. Siraj, who finished unbe

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Amidst the list of injured players of the senior mens team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, its head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and complete two Return To Play (RTP) matches before being cleared to rejoin national or domestic teams. Addressing reporters at the CoE facility here, Laxman detailed the multi-layered diagnostic and recovery setup that connects the BCCI with wo

Daily Mail Sport: England have received a big boost ahead of their test series against Pakistan starting on August 19, as their opener Emilio Gay, who suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham against Middlesex on Friday, is expected to be fit for the first test match at Headingley. Gay made his debut against New Zealand earlier this year and started off his career scoring two half-centuries in the three-match series. Although he missed a hundred and was inconsistent, his partnership w

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India and Lucknow Falcons pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar refused to look too far ahead when asked about his chances of making the ODI World Cup squad, insisting that his immediate focus remains on playing and performing rather than predicting what the future may hold. I have to play, I am playing. I can't predict what will happen after that, Bhuvneshwar told IANS when asked if his recent performances in white-ball cricket, including the IPL and domestic competitions, coul

ODI World Cup: Reflecting on his tenure at the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday cited the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women's team's historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph as the ultimate highlights of his stint. Laxman, one of the few players to have played 100 Test matches, has been the CoEs head of cricket since December 2021. Under him, the high-performance facility moved f

The Odisha Cricket Association: The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will bring together some of the states leading cricketers alongside emerging talent, offering young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their skills on a bigger platform. The tournament will also highlight Odishas regional cricketing culture, with franchises representing different p

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: Stating injuries are an inevitable part of modern-day elite sport, BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman said on Sunday the facility carries a broader mandate than just rehabilitating injured players while asserting that seamless coordination exists between support staff, selectors, and team management. Amidst mounting injury concerns hurting the senior mens and womens teams at various junctures, Laxman addressed a press conference alongside BCCI President

LNS vs BPH,Approaching Milestones and Records :The second game of the double header on Sunday in the Hundred Men's 2026 will be played between London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix. These two teams have been eliminated from the competition, and nothing can save them from it. Both teams are sitting at the bottom of the points table at the moment. Birmingham Phoenix are placed at the bottom of the table with only one win. That win came at the start of the campaign against Trent Rockets. But since t

Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals skipper Rishav Das said he is banking on strong home support for his side aims to hand table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 season when the clash takes place at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium on Monday. Unbeaten Warriors currently lead the standings with four wins from as many matches, while the Royals, who recently chased down 147 against Tezpur Titans, occupy the second spot with six points

ICC Cricket World Cup: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes playing the ICC Cricket World Cup on home soil next year will not bring additional pressure on the Proteas; instead, it will prove to be an opportunity to 'defend this fortress' and clinch their first 50-over World Cup title. South Africa will co-host the 14th edition of the 50-over World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027, with expectations high following the teams impressive performances across formats in recent years. The Pro

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann: Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar have been announced as the marquee players of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. The league will be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, with more than 450 Punjab players set to enter the auction on Sunday, giving emerging talen

SUL vs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :The clock is ticking with every passing game in the Hundred Men's 2026. Already two teams have been eliminated from the competition, and the next few matches will eliminate a few more. Match no. 27 of the ongoing season will be played between Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire on Sunday afternoon. This contest will be held at Headingley in Leeds, starting at 7 PM IST. Sunrisers Leeds have moved to the second spot on the points table with a 45-run win ov

LNS vs BPHMatch 28, Cricket Tips :London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix are two teams that have suffered early elimination from the Hundred Men's 2026. There is nothing left for these two teams in this tournament. The upcoming contest will kick off on Sunday at 10:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground. Birmingham Phoenix are at the bottom of the table with four points. They are struggling to break the losing streak, which has stretched to five matches now. London Spirit have also lost three games in

SUL vs WEF Match 27, Cricket Tips :The race to finish in the top three of the group stage of The Hundred Men's 2026 has intensified. There will be two exciting matches lined up for this Sunday. The first game will be played between Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire at 7 PM IST, taking place at Headingley in Leeds. Sunrisers Leeds are placed second on the table, whereas Welsh Fire are currently sitting in fourth place. Both sides have four wins each in six matches. These sides have shown good form,

Indian Cricket Team Captain Shubman: Punjab is set to get its own IPL-style T20 league, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday unveiling the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, featuring six franchise teams and star Punjab cricketers, comprising Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh. The league will be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, with more than 450 Punjab players set to enter the auction on August 9, giving emerging talent a major platf

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The Kanpur Superstars are fully prepared to launch their bid for the title in the upcoming edition of the UP T20 League. The franchise will begin its campaign on August 15, squaring off against the Noida Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. As the 24-day cricketing extravaganza unfolds, the action will eventually shift to the Superstars' home turf. The Green Park Stadium in Kanpur will host the second phase of the to

The European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic have announced the signing of New Zealand international all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), strengthening their squad with a proven match-winner ahead of the tournament. Neesham, known for his explosive batting and handy medium pace, brings significant international experience to the franchise, having represented New Zealand across formats and featured in major global tournaments including

The Lusaka T20 League: A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The players went to Lusaka in order to take part in the Asian Legends League, a tournament that was promoted last month and which included among its featured names the former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez, wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: To the birth anniversary of legendary Mumbai and India batter Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday formally installed the commemorative board in his name at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The official installation of Dilip Sardesai Gate Gate No. 3 at the stadium took place in the presence of members of the MCA Apex Council, along with family members, friends, and well-wishers of the late cricketer, as they honoured his vast contribution to I