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T20 World Cup: Opener Shafali Verma struck a scintillating half-century as India chased down a target of 137 with 19 balls to spare and defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in Match 23 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. Chasing a modest target, India came out with aggressive intent and never allowed Bangladesh's bowlers to settle down. Shafali led the charge from the very first over, smashing two boundaries off Marufa Akter to collect 11 runs and provide I

T20I Bowling Rankings: India's rising left-arm spinner N. Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old achieved the milestone in the 20th over of Bangladesh's innings when she dismissed Shorna Akter to claim her 11th wicket of the tournament, surpassing Poonam Yadav's previous In

The International Cricket Council: Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team's Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that Feroza violated Article 2.2 of the global governing body's code, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fitting

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Captain Nigar Sultana and opener Juairiya Ferdous played composed knocks of 33 and 32 runs as Bangladesh posted 136/8 in 20 overs against a brilliant bowling effort of the Indian team, led by Radha Yadav, who took three wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday. After electing to bat first, Bangladesh endured a cautious start against a probing Indian attack. Shafali Verma set the tone with a tight opening over that y

Sri Lanka Cricket: A magnificent century from opening batter B Sai Sudharsan, along with fifties hit by skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed, powered India A to a commanding 333/4 in 86 overs on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A on Thursday. Electing to bat first, India A dominated proceedings from the outset at the Galle International Stadium. Left-handed Sudharsan anchored the innings with a fluent 132 off 175 balls, a knock laced with 19 boundaries. He began by

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Sri Lanka face a must-win encounter against Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Friday, with their hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread. The qualification picture remains finely balanced despite England already securing top spot and a place in the last four. Sri Lanka, defending champions New Zealand, and the West Indies are all still in contention for the remaining semi-final berth. However, Cha

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said that though the series against current T20 World Cup holders India will be a baptism by fire for his injury-hit bowling line-up, he also feels the immense burden of expectation will also rest on the visitors' batting line-up. Ireland will face a formidable Indian side in a two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. Reuben Wilson, Matthew Hollard, and Jai Moondra have been handed call-u

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the 23rd match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford on Thursday. India have made two changes in the playing XI as Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh Thakur have made a return. India will look to plug the loopholes and get back to winning ways against the Asian side. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units havent really taken forward

The Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday stated that it is examining the order of the BCCI Ombudsman disqualifying its Secretary Santosh Menon for breaching the maximum permissible tenure limit, adding that it will seek appropriate legal counsel to evaluate its options. The reaction from KSCA comes after BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd.) upheld a complaint by Dolphin Cricketers, ruling that Menon had completed his cumulative nin

Old Trafford Cricket Stadium: An energised Sri Lanka will aim to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they clash with Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday. While Sri Lanka are in a strict must-win situation, Scotland will aim to sign off on a high from a campaign where they have shown flashes of brilliance despite already being eliminated quickly from the race to knockouts. The qualification scenario in Group B has inten

Civil Service Cricket Ground: India's white-ball tour of Ireland gets underway in Belfast on Friday, with the two T20Is against Ireland offering a glimpse into a new chapter under captain Shreyas Iyer. While the world champions enter the series as clear favourites, much of the attention will be on teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is pushing for an international debut after a breakthrough IPL 2026 campaign and a match-winning run for India A. The 17-year-old's emergence presents

BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra: In a major administrative shake-up, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary Santosh Menon has been disqualified from his post after the BCCI Ombudsman ruled that he had completed the maximum permissible limit a cricket administrator can serve. The significant directive was passed by BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd.), who upheld a grievance lodged by Dolphin Cricketers, an institutional member of the state cricket body. Rules under the pro

New Zealand Cricket: In a major blow to New Zealand, senior pacer Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips have been ruled out of their crucial series-deciding Test match against England at Trent Bridge due to various injuries. Henry, who grabbed the top spot in the ICC Mens Test rankings and claimed 11 wickets in a 253-run win in the second Test at The Oval, will miss out due to a calf injury, while Phillips has been sidelined with a side strain injury. Matt Henry will miss the third t

T20 World Cup Group: The Indian team knows exactly how to bounce back from adversity and possesses the mental fortitude required for emerging triumphant in high-stakes matches, said off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma ahead of their crucial 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture against Bangladesh. India will face Bangladesh at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here with an aim to keep themselves in contention for the semi-finals, especially after suffering a six-wicket defeat to South

Michael Klinger: ILT20 side Gulf Giants have roped in former Australia batter Michael Klinger as their batting coach, a move which comes after Simon Helmot replaced Jonathan Trott as the sides head coach last month. Trott, the former Afghanistan head coach, had left the franchise just after one season and was replaced by Helmot in mid-May. Kadeer Ali has come on board as fielding coach after being assistant head coach at Worcestershire, while Gary Brent will oversee strength and conditioning dep

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as India enters the Shreyas Iyer leadership era when they take on an injury-hit Ireland in the first T20I to be played at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While current T20 World Cup holders India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites to win the series on their return to Ireland after three years, the primary narrative revolves around teenaged batting sensation Sooryavanshi, who has left eve

Royal Dutch Cricket Association: Ryan Cook has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team with immediate effect, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) announced on Thursday, bringing an end to a four-year tenure that oversaw some of the most significant achievements in Dutch cricket in recent years. Cook leaves at a time when the Netherlands remain firmly in contention in the Cricket World Cup League 2 competition, sitting third in the standings with 32 points from 28

T20 World Cup: England captain Charlie Dean said her side will continue striving for higher standards despite securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, after the hosts defeated West Indies by 38 runs at Lords. The victory ensured England became the first team to qualify for the last four, with a game still remaining in the group stage. Englands progression was built on a commanding batting effort that saw multiple players contribute to a total of 186/7 before the

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has urged her side to remain positive and focus on their must-win clash against Ireland after England handed them their first defeat of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lords in the recently concluded encounter. The loss left the Caribbean side needing a victory in their final Group B fixture to keep their semi-final hopes firmly in their own hands, with Matthews insisting that the team still controls its destiny despite the setback. Reflec

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the series decider against England at Trent Bridge as a fitness precaution, captain Tom Latham said Wednesday. The towering paceman, nearly 7 foot (2.13 metres) tall, took 10 wickets at an impressive average of 24.20 in the opening two Tests of a three-match series all square at 1-1 heading into the start of Thursday's match in Nottingham. Jamieson has recovered from a succession of back injuries and having sent down 65 overs at Lord's and the Oval

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield is on track in her recovery from a quad injury after missing three games, as the head coach Shelley Nitschke said the star batter is likely to return from injury for the side's final group match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup against India in London on Sunday. Litchfield has missed Australia's past three group matches after suffering an acute quad injury during her match-winning 24-ball knock of 50 against South Africa at Old Trafford on June 13. Speaking to cr

T20 World Cup: England have provided a fresh update on injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt just minutes after qualifying for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying she is progressing well in her recovery but will sit out their final group match against New Zealand at The Oval on Saturday. Sciver-Brunt has been battling a calf problem and was watching on from the sidelines when England defeated the West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's to book their place in the knockout stages of the t

England became the first team to lock in a semi-final spot at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated the West Indies by 38 runs, thanks to gutsy half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. After Wyatt-Hodge (65 off 42) and Heather Knight's (43 off 26) led the hosts to 186/7, England's bowlers kept a lid on power-packed West Indies line-up to restrict them to 148/5 and registered their fourth straight win of the tournament. Electing to field first, the West Indies found early success as Chi

WI vs SL 1st Test, Cricket Tips :After the white-ball leg of the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, these two teams will be facing each other in the longest format. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0, while West Indies responded well in the shorter format with a 2-1 series win. Now, these two teams will face each other in two tests. The first test will begin on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the visitors, which has some new faces like

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: A disciplined bowling effort led by Rakshann Readdi and Varun Goud, followed by Nitish Reddys composed 52, helped Anurag Nalgonda Knights register their first win of the Hyderabad Cricket Associations TG20 Season 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. In what was the second match of the day -- one that was interrupted by rain -- the Knights comfortably chased down a revised target of 117 in 17 overs to defeat EIPL & elev Karimnagar Diamonds

SA-W vs NED-W Match 24, Cricket Tips :South Africa had a tough start to their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a big defeat against Australia Women. But they displayed an improved performance with two consecutive wins. Their win against India have set a great platform for them. They will be facing Netherlands Women in the upcoming contest. This contest is scheduled to be played on Thursday at 11 PM IST at County Ground, Bristol. A win at this stage will take South Africa ve

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: A blazing 118-run opening stand between Luvnith Sisodia and MG Naveen laid the foundation for Shivamogga Yodhas comprehensive 42-run victory over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, the Shivamogga Yodhas made a flying start as Sisodia and Naveen plundered 73 runs in the powerplay before putting together 118 runs off just 61 deliveries. Sisodia struck a fluent 57 off 33 balls, including six fours and three sixes, whil

IND-W vs BAN-W Match 23, Cricket Tips :India Women started the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with two good wins. But they had a disappointing defeat against South Africa in the previous game. That has put them in a must-win situation. India will be facing Bangladesh Women in the upcoming contest. This encounter will kick off at 7 PM IST on June 25 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. India might not worry about this opposition, as they have a dominating record against them. But Bangladesh

CAB President Sourav Ganguly: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ashoke Dinda and Utpal Chatterjee to spearhead its ambitious 'Vision 2028' player development programme, scheduled to commence in July 2026. The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday announced two Bengal legends, Mr Utpal Chatterjee and Mr Ashoke Dinda, in the Vision 2028 programme starting July 2026. Mr Dinda has been named as the Head of Vision 2028 and Fast Bowling Coach. Mr Ch

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters defeated Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 20 runs in the first match of the day at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to stay at the top of the table with six points from four matches. For Coastal Kings, it was their first defeat in three matches, and they slipped to third with three points. It was another run fest as, batting first, the Blasters raced to 226 for six with useful contributions from almost all the top and middle-order batters. The Coastal Kings, in

ICC T20 World Cup: Asserting that she now considers herself a complete all-rounder, opener Shafali Verma said she is ready to raise her hand and deliver in any situation as India look to put their semifinal aspirations on track when they take the field for a crucial 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A match against Bangladesh. Shafali had impressive figures of 1-22 in her four overs against South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, though India lost by six wickets and got their first defea

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Cricket Ireland has confirmed that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be provided with a separate dressing room arrangement during India's two-match T20I series in Ireland, starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. The move ensures that strict compliance with mandatory child safeguarding policies and UK law is maintained for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi. The Indian team has been given three separate rooms in the pavilion, and s

New Zealand: New Zealand captain Tom Latham has urged his side to summon oldschool grit as they chase a Test series triumph against England, when they take the field for the third Test starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The Blackcaps bounced back remarkably well from the sudden retirement of talismanic batter Kane Williamson just days after the 115-run defeat in the first game at Lords by sealing an emphatic 253-run victory in the second match at The Oval to level the three-match series 1-1.

For Madhya Pradesh: Competition for places in India's fast-bowling attack has rarely been tougher. With a growing pool of pacers consistently performing across formats, staying in contention requires far more than talent alone. For Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow Super Giants pacer Avesh Khan, who has already represented India at the international level, the biggest challenge in earning another opportunity is remarkably simple. The biggest challenge is consistency, Avesh told IANS when asked to descr

Madhya Pradesh Premier League: As the Madhya Pradesh Premier League enters its business end, Chambal Ghariyals have emerged as one of the standout teams of the season, finishing the league stage at the top of the table. But for India pacer Avesh Khan, success in cricket is not determined by talent alone. Having spent years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and represented India at the highest level, Avesh believes the biggest differentiator between players is their ability to constantly evolve.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Warangal Warriors secured a five-wicket win against Anvita Khammam Aces to register their first win in Season 1 of the TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, in the first match on Wednesday. Chasing 203, opener Harshit Choudhary carried his bat with an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls to lead the Warriors to victory in a tense chase. In the first innings, Mohd. Abdul Malik (3/35) and Murugan Abhishek (3/54) did well to restrict the Ace

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: Former India U19 and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Vijaykumar Yo Mahesh has been appointed as the new head coach of the Tamil Nadu senior men's cricket team for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season. The decision was finalised by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) after screening applications for various coaching and selection positions. According to a statement from the TNCA, Yo Mahesh will spearhead the coach

Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he apologised to his teammates after returning to the side for the decisive third Test against New Zealand, admitting that the off-field controversy involving him and fast bowler Gus Atkinson had an impact on the team. Stokes and Atkinson missed the second Test after being stood down pending an investigation into an alleged breach of the team's midnight curfew following England's victory in the series opener. Although both players were cle

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test , Cricket Tips :The three-match Test series between England and New Zealand is evenly poised, with both teams winning one game each. England started the series with a 115-run win at Lord's in a low-scoring thriller. But it was followed by some unwanted circumstances for captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson. As a result, the duo missed the second test, and New Zealand took full advantage of it. New Zealand recorded a 253-run win to level the series. The duo is back

Each County Safeguarding Officer: In a rare move, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use a separate dressing room compared to his India teammates during the upcoming five-match T20I series in England, starting in Durham on July 1, to comply with mandatory child safeguarding policies. The protocol for Sooryavanshi is aligned with the rigorous under-16 protective guidelines laid down by both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: Talent knows no age, and Royal Nimar Eagles pacer Devendra Singh Katheit is living proof of that. At 37, the left-arm fast bowler has returned to competitive cricket and earned an opportunity to showcase his skills on a major platform through the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. Katheits comeback has been made possible through the Player Development Programme (PDP), an initiative launched by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) to provide

T20 World Cup: A semifinal qualification-seeking South Africa will aim for a comprehensive victory to boost their net run-rate when they face an already eliminated Netherlands in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. On the field, the Proteas find themselves in a complex race to the semifinals. Despite bouncing back from an opening 65-run loss against Australia by scraping past Pakistan and thrashing India by six wickets -- propelled by Mar

T20 World Cup Group: Plagued by a misfiring middle-order and lapses with the ball and on the field, India will look to plug the loopholes when they clash against a spirited Bangladesh in a pivotal 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units havent really taken forward that momentum. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and

T20 World Cup: With a semifinal berth still within reach, South Africa will look to solidify their prospects when they take on an already eliminated Netherlands in their 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Thursday. The Proteas, who finished as runners-up in the previous two editions of the showpiece event, commenced their ongoing edition journey with a bruising 65-run defeat against Australia. Though they scraped past Pakistan by two wickets, South Africa put in their best perform

T20 World Cup: India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, Harmanpreet Kaur's side must find answers to growing concerns that have surfaced despite occupying a strong position in Group A. The biggest challenge for India is no longer at the top of the order. Questions surrounding the opening partnership have largely disappeared than

Captain Axar Patel: Captain Axar Patel has expressed joy at the announcement of senior wicketkeeper batter and his friend Rishabh Pant returning to the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of IPL 2027 and also assured that the Indian star will get full freedom from his side to perform without pressure. In a historic trade between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Pant, who was bought by LSG at the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025 for a record fee of Rs 27 crore, will return to DC for Rs 15 crore.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has been appointed as the mentor for Mumbai's men's teams across all levels for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday. Patil, who played 29 Tests and 45 ODIs for India from 1980 to 1986 and was a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team, will provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, leadership development, and motivational support to both players and coaching

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop worrying about rebuilding innings after wickets fall and instead focus on playing her natural attacking game, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey, as the Women in Blue prepare for a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh. India are facing pressure after a loss to South Africa in Manchester tightened the race for the semifinals. Tuesday's match has become a must-win. Pandey discussed India's middle-orde

Brendon McCullum has challenged England captain Ben Stokes to use the controversy over his curfew breach as fuel to inspire a series-clinching victory in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were dropped from the second Test after breaking a midnight curfew in an incident at a London nightclub while celebrating England's first Test win at Lord's. McCullum said he was concerned and worried about Stokes in the after the late-night antics, which sparked suggestion

After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 seriss, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the Caribbean on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The two teams have very different objectives, with the hosts looking to reignite their Test form after losing seven of eight matches played in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle while Sri Lanka, who lie third, will want to press their claims for a place in next year's final at Lord's. Every Test se