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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Bageshwar Aerial and Mussoorie Queens registered contrasting victories in the womens competition at the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026, with both sides successfully chasing targets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday. Bageshwar Aerial began the day with a three-wicket win over Pithoragarh Hurricanes after chasing down 136 with five balls to spare. After opting to field, Bageshwar Aerial restricted Pithoragarh

If Rohit Sharma: Suresh Raina believes India will have a 90 percent chance of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup if veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain part of the team for the marquee tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Rainas comments came after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh called for consistency in Indias ODI setup and urged the team management to avoid making too many changes ahead of next years World Cup. Speaking about Yuvrajs advice, Raina backed the experience

Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday named a 15-member mens squad for the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with Sahan Arachchige appointed captain and Niroshan Dickwella retained as the wicketkeeper. The Sri Lankan squad is scheduled to leave for Japan on September 24, with the 10-team T20I competition set to be held from September 24 to October 3 at Krogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. The squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and fringe players, with Chamika K

Radha Krishna Billa Street: Odishas 19-year-old cricketer Sibun Nanda has already realised one of his biggest dreams by representing India in Deaf Cricket, but the all-rounder from Berhampur is now aiming for a bigger stage, with his sights set on the Ranji Trophy and eventually the senior India team. Nanda, who is unable to hear or speak, has represented India in two Deaf Cricket matches and has also been part of the Odisha U19 team in the Cooch Behar Trophy and Vinoo Mankad Trophy over the las

The Cricket World Cup: South African batter David Miller has set his sights on World Cup glory but believes the Proteas must keep their focus firmly on the process as they build towards next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. Miller, who is set to return to ODI cricket after more than 18 months, said winning the World Cup remains a major ambition for every player and team, with South Africa aiming to end their long wait for the coveted trophy in the 2027 edition. The 2027 World Cup will be jointl

Aman Mokhade LBW: Day 1 of the India A-Australia A Test was a tale of two halves as the hosts, after choosing to bat, endured a difficult start before Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian produced a remarkable recovery to take them to 257/5 at stumps after 89 overs. India A fell to 20/2 in the morning session, were reeled in for 78/3 at lunch, and then were in all sorts of trouble at 97/5 in the afternoon. However, the partnership of Kushagra and Kotian completely changed the complexion of the innin

Korogi Sports Park: India star all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated to win the second straight gold medal with the Indian women's team at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday. After winning a gold at the Hangzhou Games in 2023, the Women in Blue defended the yellow metal with a stellar 147-run win over Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park, a second straight win over the Sri Lankan side in a continental event after having defeated them in the final of the 2023 edition and also in the title clash of the

Mithun Manhas: BCCI president Mithun Manhas and batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian womens cricket team after it bagged a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games with a thumping 147-run win over Sri Lanka in the final of the 2026 edition on Tuesday. Manhas congratulated the team for securing Indias first gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games, while Tendulkar praised the collective effort of the side after a dominant performance with both bat and ball. Heartiest congra

T20I Batting Rankings: Indias Shafali Verma climbed to fourth in the latest ICC Womens T20I Batting Rankings after a productive Asian Games campaign, while a number of players from India, Pakistan and South Africa made significant gains in the latest update. Shafalis rise came after she struck her maiden T20I century, an unbeaten 100 against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semifinal at Nisshin. She had earlier contributed an unbeaten 40 against Japan as India progressed to the final. The Indian op

BCCI Secy Saikia: ICC chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian womens cricket team after it successfully defended its Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final in Nisshin on Tuesday. India produced a dominant all-round performance to claim its first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games. Smriti Mandhanas 79 off 45 balls powered India to a record 216/3 before the bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for just 69. Congratulations

Amol Muzumdar: India womens cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the teams successful title defence at the 2026 Asian Games could trigger a run of gold medals for the country after India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Nagoya on Tuesday. India, which retained the womens cricket title from the previous edition, posted 216/3 before dismissing Sri Lanka for 69. The victory gave the country its first gold medal of the 2026 edition. It came after a campaign shaped by a demanding

Richa Ghosh: India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh said winning the gold medal at the Asian Games was a special feeling, as the womens team produced a dominant performance to retain its title with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka in the final. It feels really good, I am very happy. And obviously, when you have a gold medal, there is a completely different feeling, and I am feeling really good, Richa told IANS after Indias emphatic win. India put in a dominant all-round performance, thanks to Sm

Asian Games: With cricket still a relatively unfamiliar sport for many Japanese fans, the Asian Games organising committee has come up with a simple and illustrated guide to help spectators understand the basics of the game and enjoy the action at the venue. The two-page guide, distributed among Japanese fans, explains everything from the number of players and the format of a T20 match to scoring, dismissals, umpiring signals and how to read the scoreboard. The guide begins with a basic introduc

T20 World Cup: India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan for their spirited performance and hailed the efforts behind the historic five-over contest after India held their nerve to edge the hosts by two runs in Sano on Tuesday. First, congratulations to Japan and India for 75 years of diplomatic relationship. It's something that we keep talking about every now and then when we arrive, Iyer said after the match. Talking about today's occasion, it was a long travel for us. It took us three hours to

T20 Asia Cup Championship: President of India Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian womens cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, marking Indias first top-of-the-podium finish of the ongoing edition. India successfully defended their womens T20 cricket title, defeating Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match, adding another major achievement to their recent run of success. The President congratulated the team for their perfor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal and the Indian womens cricket team for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Tariyal scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts after securing a bronze in the womens traditional -60kg category. A historic achievement for India! Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze i

Sano International Cricket Ground: Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said his side could take immense pride from pushing two-time world champions India to the final ball despite suffering a narrow two-run defeat in their historic T20I clash at the Sano International Cricket Ground. I think I've been saying to a few other guys, that when it gets that close, it's actually a little bit tougher to take, and the emotions are running pretty high in our group. But the fact that we were able to run

Korogi Sports Park: India wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh was elated to help India women win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after a stellar win over Sri Lanka in the final at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday. Ghosh, who made an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls to power India to a record 216/3, stated that the entire team's focus was solely on winning the gold medal and raising the Indian flag as high as they could. Feeling very good, everyone is happy because this is what we wanted. Since

ICC T20 World Cup: A two-time World Cup champion and among the fastest bowlers of his era, he claimed 119 wickets in 38 Tests since debuting against New Zealand at Lords in 2015. Wood took nine wickets in four games as England won the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. He retires as England Mens sixth-highest wicket-taker in the IT20s with 54 from 38 matches, while he added a further 80 wickets in 70 ODIs. Wood, 36, participated in four Ashes series and took the decisive wicket to regain the u

Sano International Cricket Ground: After being restricted to a mere 32/4, two-time world champion India held their nerve to beat Japan by two runs in the only T20I, held here at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The result also marked Indias 200th win in T20 internationals, including Super Over victories. India's two-run victory over Japan in Sano is one of their closest wins in T20 Internationals, and it is the fourth time India has won a T20I by just two runs, with the other instances bei

Indian Olympic Association: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha heaped praise on the Indian women's team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, calling the moment a proud one and expecting the Indian contingent to bag many more gold medals at the ongoing Asiad in Aichi-Nagoya. She also revealed that she asked the Japanese Asian Games organising committee to add cricket to the Asiad, just like it was part of the Hangzhou 2023 Games. I'm happy that the cricketers w

Korogi Sports Park: India women defended their gold medal after thrashing Sri Lanka in the final of the cricket event at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday. The Women in Blue starred in both departments, with Smriti Mandhana's 79 leading them to a record 216/3 in the final, while Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Shreyanka Patil and Sree Charani shared nine wickets to power India to a huge 147-run victory. This is India's first gold medal at the ongoing Asiad and overall seventh medal. The Women

Sano International Cricket Ground: Japan opted to spin their way through the historic clash and were firmly in control, restricting a star-studded Indian batting line-up to 32/4 in the five-over per-side contest, here at the Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto. The hosts used just three bowlers and kept the Indian batters under constant pressure, making life difficult for the visitors. Indias top three made just 12 runs in the innings, their lowest ever aggregate against an Associate

Odisha T20 League: Young left-arm spinner Badal Biswal made an impressive impact with the ball as Bhubaneswar Tigers began their Odisha T20 League-CM Trophy campaign with a seven-run DLS-method victory over Keonjhar Miners at the Barabati Stadium. Biswal returned with figures of 2-15 from his two overs in a rain-curtailed fixture, helping the Tigers keep their composure while defending their revised target. Skipper Swastik Samal also played a key role in the victory, smashing 42 off just 18 deli

Sano International Cricket Ground: India won the toss and elected to bat against Japan in the one-off T20I, here at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Due to the wet outfield, the toss, originally scheduled for 9:00 AM IST, was delayed, and it is going to be a 5-over per side game. Before heading to the Asian Games as a defending champion, Indian men are set to play only T20I with Japan. The contest at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture on Tuesday, Septemb

Korogi Sports Park: Smriti Mandhana's stellar 79, Shafali Verma's 48 and Richa Ghosh's unbeaten 49 powered India women to a record total of 216/3 against Sri Lanka in the gold medal match at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday. India have posted the highest total in the history of the Women's Asian Games and also the highest score in a Women's T20 event final with a record-breaking performance in the gold medal clash after opting to bat first. Mandhana was in top form as she made 79 from just

The Sports Authority: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has strengthened its on-ground support for the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games through a range of logistical and athlete-support measures. A dedicated reception and assistance team, comprising representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), SAI and the Embassy of India in Japan, has been deployed at the airport to welcome arriving athletes, coaches and support staff, assist with arrival formalities, and p

Sri Lanka Women Playing XI: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana added another feather to her illustrious cap as she became the first women's cricketer to complete 11,000 runs in international cricket during the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka on Tuesday at Korogi Sports Park. Mandhana recently became the highest run-scorer across the three formats in women's cricket when she surpassed legend and former India captain Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs during the recently concluded Asia Cup. A

Sri Lanka Women Playing XI: India women opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the gold medal clash at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday. India, the defending gold medallists, have made no change to the playing XI that won the semifinal against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are also going unchanged for the title clash as they look to avenge their recent losses against India. The India-Sri Lanka clash is the rematch of the 2023 Asiad and also the rematch of the Women's Asia Cup earlier t

Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan women bagged a bronze medal after beating Bangladesh in the third-place clash by 31 runs at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday. In a rematch of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medal playoff, the Women in Green this time avenged the medal they conceded to the fellow Asian side with an impressive all-round performance. Led by strong outings from captain Fatima Sana and off-spinner Umm-e-Hani, the Women in Green defended 145 after restricting Bangladesh to 114

European T20 Premier League: The legendary MS Dhoni was actively involved in the decision to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said the franchises managing director Kasi Viswanathan. Five-time champions CSK on Monday named Zaheer, 47, as their head coach for IPL 2027 and fill the high-profile vacancy left by ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming, who parted ways with the franchise after an 18-year association. Apart from Dhoni, other CSK

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The third edition of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) got underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, on Monday, with the womens competition opening the tournament with two matches. The opening day saw Dehradun Warriors and Mussoorie Queens register victories in contrasting fashion, setting the tone for an action-packed edition of the states premier T20 competition. In the opening match, Dehradun Warriors won the toss and el

CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the 2027 season. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down earlier this year after the side failed to reach playoffs for a third straight time. It also brought an end to Flemings 18-year association with the franchise and since then, he has taken over as the head coach of the England m

ENG vs SL 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: England produced a dominant display on the field in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. They recorded a 3-0 cleansweep and will look to do the same in the ODI series also. Can Sri Lanka bounce back after the T20I humiliation? Captain Kusal Mendis is back, which is a big boost for the visitors. But Sri Lanka need contributions from their senior players also, who struggled in the T20Is. The first ODI will kick off at 5 PM IST on Tuesday at Riverside Grou

IND-W vs SL-W Final, Cricket Tips: The Women's Asian Games 2026 is all set to host its final game. India Women and Sri Lanka Women have made it to the final, and these two teams will fight for the gold medal. This game is scheduled to start at Korogi Sports Park at 10:30 AM IST on Tuesday. India are the defending champion, and they won the recently conclouded Women's Asia Cup 2026, beating Sri Lanka in the final. So, they will have a psychological edge over this opposition. Sri Lanka Women will

JPN vs IND 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Team India are all set to take on Japan in the historic T20I match to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two teams. This contest will see the first time when these two teams will meet for the first time at international cricket. It will start at 9:30 PM IST on Tuesday at Sano International Cricket Ground. Shreyas Iyer and co. have reached Japan and are ready to showcase their dominance. It is expected to be a grand game, as the l

Chennai Super Kings: N Jagadeesan used to begin each domestic season by calculating numbers in his head. These many in the first game and second match will be needed by the season's end so that the selectors would find it hard to look past him. The method was sound in the quest to play for India, but it was also ruining him. I was very motivated to be part of the Indian team and in terms of being part of the Indian team, the things what I wanted to do in the domestic circuit was something which

Los Angeles Olympics: Impressed by the advanced technology and pristine surroundings of Japan, India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar on Monday said the team is excited to be part of a historic one-off mens T20I game against the hosts at Sano, despite the primary focus being on winning the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games. I mean, it's beautiful. I feel the technology is so much more advanced than most of the countries I've been to. It's just a beautiful place to be and for

Indian Premier League: Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar said teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshis razor-sharp cricketing acumen paired with raw talent makes him a lethal force capable of winning matches single-handedly for the country. He's just extremely skillful and obviously, he's got a great head as well. He understands his own game and also understands how to win battles against different oppositions and different conditions as well. He's extremely smart and

Sano International Cricket Stadium: A sharp spell of rain forced the cancellation of Indias training session at the Sano International Cricket Stadium on Monday, but skipper Shreyas Iyer remains high on energy ahead of his sides maiden international T20I game against hosts Japan, calling the match a thrilling challenge in uncharted territory. Yes, it is going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us. This is the first time we would be playing against Japan. I don't know much about the conditi

T20 World Cup: Benjamin Ito-Davis has spent the past three weeks trying to absorb the idea that cricketers he sees on television will soon be standing 22 yards away from him when Japan host India in a one-off historic men's T20I game at Sano on Tuesday. Though the fixture is under a threat of Typhoon Dujuan, the last few days have been incredibly busy for Ito-Davis and his side lots of media commitments, training time and soaking in the feeling of taking on current T20 World Cup holders India i

Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association: Suchika Tariyals historic Asian Games MMA campaign ended with a bronze medal after a controversial semifinal defeat, with coach Nikhil Kunder explaining that the result was ultimately decided by the lesser-weighed contestant rule, following arbitration that declared the bout a draw. Suchika had initially been awarded a defeat against Singapores Hui Hoon Teo, prompting the Indian camp to lodge a protest against the decision. Following the protest, the bout we

Sano International Cricket Ground: A one-off T20I against reigning two-time T20 world champions and the richest cricket country in the world, India, could certainly be the watershed moment that Japanese cricket would be looking for. Having never played a senior international match against any full-member ICC nation, a one-off game against India at the Sano International Cricket Ground is not only a match but one that could spark interest for the sport more in the Land of the Rising Sun. For Japa

The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons were crowned Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions for the first time after defeating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets at the Kensington Oval. An unbeaten 89-run partnership between Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz completed the Falcons historic triumph after another sensational spell from Sufyan Moqim, who claimed 4 for 14 to set up the chase. Maaz Sadaqats second century of the season ultimately counted for little as the Kingsmen fell short despite posting 170

Sano International Cricket Ground: Bihar-born Japanese cricketer Abhishek Anand wants a special meeting with fellow Biharis Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan as Japan host India for a one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground here on Tuesday. Abhishek, who had to switch borders from India to Japan for the love of the sport, highlighted that Sooryavanshi is currently his favourite player and that he wants to meet him and Ishan if there is a chance. Although he has not been selecte

Love for cricket and hope for the sport's future in Japan took a Bihar-born IITian, Abhishek Anand, to the Land of the Rising Sun. He was studying at college when a placement call from Accenture Japan came through. He was given a couple of hours to think it through and decide whether to accept the offer and come to Japan or to stay in India. He indeed wanted to stay in India and was working on his cricket career, having made what he describes as a very good environment for cricket in college. Ho

History was made at Malahide as Edinburgh Castle Rockers were crowned the first-ever champions of the ETPL, defeating Belfast Wolves by seven wickets in a final worthy of the occasion. Andries Gous stood at the heart of the triumph, guiding Edinburgh home with an unbeaten 90 as the Castle Rockers chased down 151 with eight balls to spare. Edinburgh won the toss and captain Mitchell Santner elected to bowl, backing his attack to restrict the Wolves before pursuing the target. The decision brought

The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 League CM Trophy got off to a vibrant start at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Kataka on Sunday, with Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi gracing the opening ceremony as the chief guest. Fans were treated to an evening of cricket, entertainment and inspiring words from former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Debashish Mohanty, the brand ambassadors of the league. The two former India players, along with the franchise owners of all six teams, were f

Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis played key roles as Australia snatched a dramatic one-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Sunday in a tense climax to a three one-day internationals series. Australia completed a 3-0 sweep, but after comfortable victories in the first two matches they needed a single from Ellis off the second last ball to pip the hosts. Zimbabwe won the toss and posted 271-8 with unbeaten captain Sikandar Raza (81), Craig Ervine (59) and Innocent Kaia (55), who retired with a hamstring injur

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the state government is laying special emphasis on developing cricket infrastructure across the state and has already allocated 30 acres of land at Sekerkot in West Tripura District for setting up a state-of-the-art cricket academy. The Chief Minister, while addressing the Annual Award Distribution Ceremony-2026 organised by the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) at Rabindra Bhavan here, said that the popular