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Arshdeep Singh: India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh announced his engagement to actor-model Samreen Kaur on Wednesday, sharing the happy news on social media with pictures from the proposal, just hours after completing his move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027. Samreen also shared pictures from the special moment on Instagram, showing Arshdeep slipping an engagement ring onto her finger. She accompanied the photographs with an emotional message celebrating their relationship.

Joe Root: England batter Joe Root believes his side must become more adaptable and gain experience in different playing conditions if they are to challenge for the upcoming World Cup, with the three-match ODI series against Australia providing another opportunity for the young squad to develop. Speaking ahead of the opening ODI, Root emphasised the importance of learning to handle different surfaces and match situations as England look to build a more rounded team. We're a team that wants to be

Metro Bank Ashes Test: England Womens tour of the West Indies next April will go ahead without a Test match, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which added that the fixture has been done away with, making room for four red-ball games at home before the Womens Ashes against Australia takes place at Headingley in 2027. The trip to the Caribbean, which takes place after the English domestic season begins, will now consist of three T20Is and three ODIs. According to the ECB, the calend

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh will captain Punjab in the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while young Arjun Rajput, who recently hit a scintillating ton against Pakistan, is set to join the squad once his Under-19 Asia Cup duties are over, said the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Wednesday. Rajputs timing of his arrival will depend on how India progresses in the Under-19 Asia Cup, especially with the side set to take on Afghanistan in the second semifinal

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis showed great staying power as both posted centuries to lift Sri Lanka to 404-4 on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. De Silva was unbeaten on a polished 167 while Mendis was 117 not out as the pair frustrated Pakistan in an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 249, bringing Sri Lanka within 30 runs of the home team's total of 434-9 declared. Mendis became the first Sri Lankan to score a century in his maiden Test as captain, af

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Anushka Sharma will captain India A in the T20 and one-day legs of the upcoming all-format home series against England A, while Minnu Mani has been handed the leadership of the multi-day side, said the BCCI on Wednesday. As per the squads selected by the womens selection committee, Minnu will also serve as Anushkas deputy in the white-ball formats, while Tejal Hasabnis has been named vice-captain for the multi-day fixture. The series features three T20s,

Chris Broad: Former England batter Chris Broad believes Darren Lehmann got away very lightly with the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, adding that the then Australia head coach either knew what his players were planning in Cape Town or had no business being in charge of the team. Broad, who served as an ICC match referee for many years, pointed out that Lehmann faced no sanctions over the episode, unlike Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, who got banned. He also accused th

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Veteran left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will continue to lead Saurashtra in the 2026/27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with the states senior mens selection committee on Wednesday naming a 16-member squad for the domestic mens T20 competition. Harvik Desai and Harvansh Singh Pangalia, who was a member of the India U-19 team winning this years World Cup, are the two designated wicketkeepers in the side. Unadkat will spearhead a bowling line-up comprising left-arm pacer Chetan Sa

South Africa Tests: England batter Jacob Bethells hopes of featuring in the upcoming Test series against South Africa have suffered a major setback after a recurrence of his right knee injury forced him out of the white-ball tour of Australia. The 23-year-old, who had travelled Down Under expecting to resume playing, will return home for specialist assessment after scans revealed a fresh problem during training. Bethell has not represented England since July, when he experienced discomfort in h

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bringing in overseas all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) via a trade deal marks a clear change in the franchises thinking, said former India batter Abhinav Mukund. He also felt the move fills the need for more power in the middle order for CSK and get an overseas all-rounder in the process. In exchange for bringing in Livingstone and Edwards, CSK traded left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and right-arm fast bowler

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund believes five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should not even consider trading away young batter Ayush Mhatre, saying hes the next big thing for the franchise. He also suggested that the five-time champions explore a trade for Urvil Patel ahead of the November 17 retention deadline for IPL 2027, before the auction happens on December 16 in Goa. Mhatre, who led India to this years U19 World Cup triumph, has undergone surgery for hi

ICC World Test Championship: Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has scripted a piece of history by becoming the first cricketer from his country to break into the top 10 of any category in the ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, rising to seventh among batters following his impressive performance against Zimbabwe in Sharjah. Rahmat climbed six places after scoring 173 in the opening Test of the two-match series, earning a career-best rating and moving ahead of several established names, including India

Cooch Behar Trophy: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has shortlisted 108 players for the Delhi mens Under-19 selection trials ahead of the 2026-27 Cooch Behar Trophy, with the trials scheduled to take place at St. Stephens Cricket Ground on Thursday. The shortlisted players have been asked to report at the venue by 8:30 AM, with the selection process set to begin at 9 AM under the supervision of the Junior Mens Selection Committee. As per the eligibility criteria, only players

PBKS CEO Menon: Punjab Kings (PBKS) CEO Satish Menon on Wednesday described the signing of premier seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya as an important step in the franchises bid to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. On Wednesday, the BCCI formally announced that Pandya joined the franchise from Mumbai Indians (MI) in a trade deal that sent left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh to the five-time champions ahead of the 2027 IPL season. The trade had been in the making for nearly a week. PBKS is

Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) said they will take their time to pick a new captain for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after trading their last two seasons' captain, Hardik Pandya, to Punjab Kings on Wednesday and bringing in left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in return. The swap leaves the five-time champions without a leader for the first time since Hardik took charge in 2024. Though the chatter in cricketing circles has been about Rohit Sharma possibly

New Delhi: Australia consultant Mike Hussey has called for Travis Head to move back to the middle order and push Smith to No.3, while also stating that Alex Carey is best placed at No. 7 in Tests ahead of the upcoming series against New Zealand. Labuschagne was dropped from the Test team for the second time in the space of 17 months when selection chair George Bailey confirmed that the incumbent No. 3 will not hold his place for Australia's series opener against New Zealand, starting December 9

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Usman Khawajas decision to revisit Australias 2018 Sandpapergate controversy in his recently released autobiography, arguing that the revelations about the involvement of the team could have been made public after retirement. Chopra shared his views in a video on his YouTube channel, responding to Khawajas account of the ball-tampering scandal and his suggestion that more members of the Australian team were aware of the plan than w

MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will gift 26 bats, including those used during his record-breaking international career, along with other prized memorabilia, to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for display at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. The collection, which will be housed in a dedicated section titled Batography, will be unveiled on November 16. The date marks 13 years since Tendulkar brought the curtain down on his international career, playing hi

The Franchise League Review Group: The International Cricket Council (ICC) begins its Board meetings here, running from November 11 to 15. Eight ICC Committees will meet across the four-day programme, with the ICC and IBC Board meetings concluding proceedings. ICC World Test Championship matchups will be proposed for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles, while windows for all established ICC major mens events for 2028-35 will be submitted for approval, the ICC said in a release. It added that, with s

Cape Town Test: Peter Collins, a key figure in the independent review into Sandpapergate, turned up the heat on Cricket Australia after chief executive Todd Greenberg said the governing body would not be investigating further, stating that the board must launch further investigation to uncover the truth. Collins' comment came after Usman Khawaja, in his new book, Sabr, which detailed the events of 2018 Sandpapergate, claimed that the entire Australian Test team was aware of the use of sandpaper

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Former Bangladesh womens team head coach Sarowar Imran has questioned the squads fitness standards and training culture, claiming that his attempts to introduce greater discipline and push players beyond their comfort zones led to his departure from the role. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) allowed Sarowars contract to expire in October, following the Asian Games, and subsequently appointed David Hemp as his replacement. The board had concerns over Sarowars temp

Indian Premier League: In a major player trade ahead of the Indian Premier League 2027, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have completed the swap of Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. MI captain Hardik Pandya will move to PBKS, while Indias leading wicket-taker in T20I Arshdeep will join the five-time champions. Pandya will join PBKS at a fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his existing fee of Rs 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep will join MI at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore. Besdies PBKS, Kolkata

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra amd Tom Blundell, who are nursing their respective injuries, have been named in Tom Latham-led swuad for two-match series that commences in Wellington on November 19. The two-match series which begins in Wellington at the Cello Basin Reserve will be the New Zealand's first red-ball face off with India since the team's remarkable 3-0 Test series victory in 2024 - the first ever Test series white-wash of India at home by a visiting team. Conway had sustained a concuss

Strange but true. A tree on a cricket badge is the unlikely meeting point of two great English traditions: cricket and crime fiction. This story starts with the news that Barton Cricket Club has reached a landmark that every cricket club would cherish 100 years of existence. This Devon club is celebrating its centenary in 2026, marking a century of cricket, players, families and community life in Torquay. The celebrations have brought together generations of former players and members, with the

T20 Mumbai League Governing Council: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday hosted Celebrating the Champions, an evening to honour the winners of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and celebrate the leagues growth, both on and off the field. The event celebrated the leagues progress as a competitive platform for cricketing talent as well as its growing commercial strength, with the formal induction of the ninth franchise marking an important milestone in its journey. The event was attended by

Debutant pace bowler Saqib Khan grabbed two wickets as Sri Lanka struggled to 114-3 by the end of day two of the opening Test after Pakistan declared at 434-9 in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Saqib dismissed Dinesh Chandimal for one in his second over and then removed a well-set Lahiru Udara for 42 to leave Sri Lanka on 65-3. His experienced pace partner Mohammad Abbas took the first wicket, having opener Pasindu Sooriyabandara caught behind for a duck in the third over. Kamindu Mendis (40) and Dhananj

Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Young India batter Aaryavir Sehwag revealed that he had promised his father and former India opener Virender Sehwag a big hundred ahead of his match-winning 160 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the U19 Asia Cup, which helped the team secure a 70-run victory and a place in the semifinals. Aaryavir, who struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball knock, said he was determined to bat deep and make a substantial contribution despite the challenges posed by the

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Lahore Qalandars have roped in former Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam as advisor to the franchise's High-Performance Centres, Lahore Qalandars confirmed on Tuesday. Aminul, the former Bangladesh captain, will be bestowed with the responsibility to give inputs to the franchise over the development of the centres, focusing on player development, coaching practices and also paving the way for the youngsters to make their way into the game. As part of Qalan

The West Indies legend and former cricketer Chris Gayle has joined Venice Livewires in the Italia T10 League, giving the franchise a major shot in the arm. Gayle, also known as 'Universe boss', is excited to have joined the franchise for the inaugural Italia T10 League. Im excited to be part of Venice Livewires for the Italia T10 League. Its always great to be involved in new cricketing opportunities and connect with fans around the world. T10 cricket is exciting, fast-paced and full of entertai

Emerging Nations Trophy: Ireland vice-captain Amy Hunter believes star all-rounder Orla Prendergast's absence from the upcoming ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy will give other players a chance to step up and showcase their abilities in the 10-team tournament in the UAE. It's a relatively inexperienced squad, but that presents some pretty cool opportunities, Hunter told Cricket Ireland. Ireland will be without Prendergast, who is currently playing for Brisbane Heat in Australia's Women's Big

ACA CEO Paul Marsh: Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Paul Marsh stated that the ACA will not be commenting on individual accounts of what took place during the sandpapergate, which has resurfaced now after Usman Khawaja's claims that all of the Australian team knew about the scandal that took place during the Cape Town Test in 2018. The ACA CEO stated that although the parties involved are entitled to share their experiences, while also free to put the challenging period behind, here are

Cape Town Test: Reflecting on her husband Mitchell Starc being dragged back into the sandpaper saga, former Australia women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy stated that she is feeling slightly conflicted and it is hard to make a comment on it. In his new book Sabr, which detailed the events of 2018 Sandpapergate, former batter Usman Khawaja claimed that the entire Australian Test team was aware of the use of sandpaper during the 2018 Cape Town Test in South Africa. As revealed in Khawaja's autobi

Afghanistan Cricket Board: Cricket Scotland has announced its future engagement with the Afghanistan Cricket Board, confirming that its men's team's ties with Afghanistan men will be limited to ICC events only, owing to Taliban government's treatment of women. In a statement, Cricket Scotland confirmed that it will not proactively schedule bilateral series or participate in tri-series involving Afghanistan Men due to the Taliban government's treatment of women and girls. It added that their men

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra emphasised that Mumbai Indians' retention and release decisions ahead of the IPL 2027 auction will revolve around the potential trade of Hardik Pandya. Hardik is set to be traded to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh, as the all-rounder has failed to inspire Mumbai Indians to the final in his second stint with the franchise from 2024 onwards. IANS had earlier reported that the paperwork for the deal was completed and that a formal nod was

New Zealand: New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has welcomed the assistance available to seamers in the prevailing conditions, describing the opportunity to put batters under pressure as a refreshing change, while also opening up about the mental challenges of returning from injuries ahead of a packed Test schedule. Speaking about his approach to bowling in the current conditions, Jamieson said adapting to the weather and understanding what the surface had to offer were central to his plans.

The 202627 Ranji Trophy season has started, bringing news of another venue change. As the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad undergoes a major revamp, Gymkhana Ground has been assigned to host all of Hyderabads home matches this season. This marks a return to centre stage for the ground after decades of playing a supporting role in the citys cricketing scene. By the time Hyderabad acquired its modern international cricket stadium at Uppal, Gymkhana had already made its mark.

Chennai Super Kings: India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has attributed his impressive performances to disciplined bowling and an ability to assess conditions, saying that identifying the right line and length according to the pitch and match situation remains central to his approach during the ongoing international assignment. Speaking about his development as a cricketer, the Haryana pacer explained how his domestic experience has helped him adjust to different playing conditions. Having started

New Delhi: Marnus Labuschagne has opened up on his Test omission for the second time in over a year and said he has no doubt he will be back in the national Test team, adding that his path back to the Australian team will work itself out. Labuschagne was dropped from the Test team for the second time in the space of 17 months when selection chair George Bailey confirmed the incumbent No. 3 will not hold his place for Australia's series opener against New Zealand from December 9 in Perth. Youre

T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revisited the dramatic closing stages of Indias 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa, recalling how a brief interruption in play potentially shifted the momentum of the contest when the Proteas appeared firmly in control of the chase. Shastri reflected on Indias recovery from a position where South Africa needed just 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries, with five wickets still in hand. He highlighted the importance of the break i

Unchanged India: After a two-hour delay due to rain and wet outfield, India won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third ODI here at Seddon Park. The visitors, leading 2-0, are looking to take an unassailable lead and clinch the five-game series early on. The previous two ODIs were affected by rain, with both teams facing moments of frustration throughout the series so far. The Men in Blue won the opening ODI by five wickets in Auckland while chasing a revised DLS target of

New Zealand Test: Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has looked back on his first Test tour of New Zealand in 1981, recalling the experience of sharing the field with several of the countrys finest cricketers and the unlikely journey that has kept him connected with former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith for 45 years. Speaking to Smith in an interview with Sky Sports, Shastri reflected on the memories of arriving at the Basin Reserve as a young Indian cricketer and encountering a formidab

England pace bowler Brydon Carse could return from exile in England's Test series in South Africa after he was included in the Lions tour squad. Carse has not been selected for any international match since he was handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub in August. It led to the 31-year-old being dropped from the squad for the second Test of England's 3-0 win at home to Pakistan. England Test captain Joe Root admitted the incident left him hacked off, while white-ball skipper Harry Brook acknowledge

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday ruled out reopening the investigation into the sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see any compelling reason for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players. The book, released on Tuesday, has reignited the debate over the cheating controversy, in which Australian players were caught using sand

Test Match Special: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has credited some of cricket broadcastings most influential voices for shaping his television and radio career, recalling how a piece of advice from legendary commentator Richie Benaud became a guiding principle for his work behind the microphone. In an interview with Sky Sports Ian Smith, Shastri looked back at his early broadcasting assignments in the 1990s, when he had the opportunity to work alongside established names in the game. He

Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Opener Tayyab Arif scored an impressive 57 and Mohammad Taha a patient 51 -- both playing their first Test -- while Azam hit 50, with Sri Lanka's decision to bowl on what appeared to be a green pitch in Rawalpindi seeming to backfire. Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 57 when bad light stopped play 15 minutes before schedule, with Ghazi

The Back Page TV: Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has disclosed that the team used sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, detailing how the practice helped generate considerable reverse swing well before the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering scandal brought the issue into the spotlight. New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has disclosed that the team used sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Test against So

New Zealand: Intermittent rain has delayed the toss in the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, with showers returning just as ground staff were preparing the playing area for action. The match was already under a weather cloud following heavy rainfall in the city over the last 12 hours. Although the rain had briefly stopped and ground staff were working to get the playing area ready, another spell of showers forced the covers back onto the square, furt

Union Home Minister Shri Amit: A few days after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title early this year, along with his family, met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday. After the meeting, the 26-year-old cricketer said he was inspired by the Home Minister's vision, adding that 'it was one of those rare meetings that push the frontiers one never knew existed'. Glad to have met Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji with my

Gujarat College Cricket Ground: India skipper Smriti Mandhana will captain defending champions Maharashtra in the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, with Tejal Hasabnis named as her vice-captain in a 16-member squad announced by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday. Smriti was unavailable for the league stage of the competition due to her leading India to white-ball series wins over Zimbabwe at home last month. After taking a short break post the completion of th

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Left-handed batter Atharva Taide will captain Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after the Vidarbha Cricket Associations (VCA) senior selection committee named a 17-member squad for the tournament on Monday. Vidarbha, who havent won the premier T20 competition so far, will play their Elite Group D matches in Kolkata from November 14 to 26, with three of their seven league games scheduled to be staged at the Eden Gardens. The Elite Group D also features Mumbai, Guja