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Opener Sarthak Ranjan: Opener Sarthak Ranjan has earned a recall to the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad after eight years as the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) named a 16-member contingent for their Elite Group C opening game against Bengal. The selection committee met at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday to finalise the squad for the season opener, set to be played on October 11 in Kalyani. The meeting was attended by selectors K. Bhaskar Pillai, Manu Nayar, and Praveen Gupta, alongsi

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: BCCI President Mithun Manhas showered rich praise on the Shreyas Iyer-led T20I team following their Asian Games gold medal victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, stating that the side has established complete dominance on the global stage with no real competition left. India retained their Asian Games mens T20 gold medal with a 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final held at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. They are by far the best team of the tournament. We have

West Indies Photo: Talismanic batter Virat Kohli handed fast bowler Anshul Kamboj his debut ODI cap ahead of the third match against the West Indies here at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday, and advised the young pacer to believe in his abilities. Kamboj, who has already represented India in Test cricket by playing the Manchester Test against England last year, has become the 266th player to represent the country in the 50-over format. Anshul, big congratulations to you, Cap 266. We know you alr

Incheon Asian Games: With double gold medals in cricket and hockey, and dominant performances in archery, boxing and athletics, India concluded a successful Asian Games 2026 campaign in fourth place on the medals table with 85 medals, falling short of the country's record haul from Hangzhou three years ago. About 500 Indian athletes took part in the 20th edition of the Continental multisport event in Aichi-Nagoya, and India ended up with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals. India's total wa

New PCA Stadium: West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew has been taken to the hospital for an X-ray after sustaining a finger injury while completing the catch of Naman Dhir during the ongoing third ODI against India at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday. The incident occurred on the last ball of the 36th over of Indias innings, when batting all-rounder Naman Dhir chipped a nicely tossed-up delivery from West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie towards cover. Andrew, pos

Kasugai Country Club East Course: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Pranavi Sharath Urs and Kumkum Anil Mohod for scripting history with gold medals in womens individual golf and recurve archery, respectively. Modi described the victories as memorable sporting moments for the nation and extended his best wishes to the athletes and the cricket team for their future endeavours. One for the history books! Congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning Indias first-ever Gold in Womens Individu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for defending their gold medal at the Asian Games after a strong 19-run win over Pakistan in the Aichi-Nagoya Games final at the Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Modi heaped praise on the team for their second straight gold, calling it a joyous occasion for the nation. The gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Mens Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Gam

International Cricket Council: International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah heaped praise on the Indian men's T20 cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by beating Pakistan in the final at the Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. Shah also hailed the Olympic Council of Asia, the participating cricket nations and Japan cricket for organising the event. Nagoya and Japan have written a proud new chapter in crickets history. Congratulations to Team India on a campai

Korogi Sports Park: A delighted Ishan Kishan dedicated India retaining its Asian Games gold medal with a triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final to the entire country, adding that victories in multi-sporting events belong to every Indian who backed them. India retained its Asian Games mens cricket gold medal with a 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. It also meant India got its 19th gold medal of the ongoing edition of the continental event. Its ve

Getting Asian Games: Expressing immense pride after contributing to India's gold-medal-winning performance in the Asian Games final against arch-rivals Pakistan, left-handed batter Tilak Varma dedicated the victory to the nation and his parents, adding that holding the tricolour on the podium is a unique emotion that stands apart from ICC titles. India retained their Asian Games mens T20 gold medal with a hard-fought 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday

Korogi Sports Park: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Indias mens cricket team after their thrilling 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games final, saying the victory highlighted the countrys strength in white-ball cricket. It felt very good. A very delightful victory against Pakistan. It is always sweetest when we win the match against Pakistan, especially in all international tournaments. In the Asian Games, another gold came. So, I think India is a superpower in white-ball cricket nowa

New PCA Stadium: A tough phase during the Covid-19 pandemic almost saw batting all-rounder Naman Dhir shift base to Canada, but a crucial push from his father to give cricket another shot for a year has brought him to play for India at his home ground with his parents watching from the stands. Faridkot-based Dhir is set to feature in the third ODI at the New PCA Stadium against the West Indies, an occasion that carries deep personal significance for him. After Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, I was th

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Anshul Kamboj has been handed an ODI debut while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj return to Indias playing eleven as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series and a win on Saturday will help them get a 3-0 series triumph. Kamboj had joined the team on Friday after being pulled out of India As second four-day game against

Korogi Sports Park: Abhishek Sharmas breathtaking 61 off 28, Tilak Varmas unbeaten 51 off 22 and an all-round effort from Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India clinch back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in mens cricket as they beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. India produced a brilliant, breathless and golden finish after posting 211/6, with Abhishek setting the tone with the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is

Korogi Sports Park: Lone warrior Hasan Nawaz kept Pakistan alive with his unbeaten 96 off 51 deliveries but it wasn't enough as India clinched a dominant 19 runs victory to defend their gold medal in the Asian Games mens cricket final match at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Spin duo of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel clinched two wickets each as Shivam Dube in the later part of the run chase clinched two dominant wicket too to help India beat Pakistan. Earlier, Abhishek Sharma smashed the fast

Delhi Premier League Season: Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has been appointed as the state mentor of Delhi cricket by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as he is set to bring in his extensive coaching experience and deep understanding of the state's ecosystem into the mentorship role for the youngsters. Rajkumar is a recipient of the Dronacharya Award and coached Kohli during his formative days. However, his work with Delhi cricket extends well beyond one player. Ra

Kasugai Country Club East Course: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated archery gold medallist Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs for their historic performances at the Asian Games 2026, highlighting their achievements as milestones for Indian women in sport. Congratulating Kumkum on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games individual recurve gold, the president said the 17-year-old had enjoyed an exceptional campaign at the Games and also contributed to India

Korogi Sports Park: Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface to post 211/6 in 20 overs in the Asian Games mens cricket gold-medal match against their arch-rivals at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Abhishek reached his fifty in just 20 deliveries, bettering his own 24-ball effort against Pakistan in Dubai in 2025, while Tilak followed with a 21-ball fifty as the duo took

Karogi Sports Park: India star opener Abhishek Sharma registered a couple of major milestones during his stroke-filled innings of 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal clash at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. Abhishek displayed a jaw-dropping performance during his 28-ball 61, which featured seven sixes and three fours. During his knock, the Southpaw completed his 400 T20 sixes as he went past legend Chris Gayle in a major record list. Abhishek became the second-fastest play

Nagoya Asian Games: Shreyas Iyer-led Team India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the men's cricket final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. The Men in Blue went with an unchanged team for the gold medal clash as Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam remained on the bench. Eyes will turn towards the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah among others as India look to defend their title. Pakistan came into the f

ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli has reached a stage in his illustrious career where he is no longer overly intense about milestones, according to former South Africa captain AB de Villiers, who sees his long-time friend playing with a newfound sense of gratitude and freedom as he navigates the final stretch of his journey in international cricket. In eight ODI innings in 2026, Kohli has amassed 552 runs at an astonishing average of 78.85 and strike-rate of 118.20 making him the third leading run-get

But Sahan Arachchige: Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in mens cricket at the Asian Games 2026, adding a third medal to the island nations tally at the Games. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka were in serious trouble early, slipping to 21/4 inside the first five overs. Bangladeshs spinners made the most of a surface offering turn and bounce, leaving the Sri Lankan innings in danger of collapsing. But

England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident. The charge, which follows an investigation by England's Cricket Regulator, refers to events that took place on August 23 when Carse was handcuffed by police officers after a celebratory night out in Derby with his Durham teammates. It was later confirmed he had been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before being de-arrested

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said defending their World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in the UAE requires balancing off-field camaraderie with an uncompromising competitive drive, revealing that he urged his side to put friendships aside once they stepped onto the park. De Villiers will captain the South Africa Champions as the tournament runs from October 3 to 18 in Sharjah, with their campaign opening against the West Indies Champions in Sharjah on Sund

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expects the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup to inspire a new generation of cricketers from the country, and drew parallels to how the 2003 edition being hosted in the country shaped his own early journey as a 19-year-old aspiring to play international cricket. South Africa will co-host the 50-over mega event alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027 and mark the tournament's return to the region for the first time i

IND vs WI 3rd ODI , Approaching Milestones and Records : The Indian Cricket Team have produced two dominating performances with the bat and won the ongoing series against the West Indies cricket team. In two chases, Team India have reached 300 and 406. In the second ODI, India recorded the second-highest OCI chase ever. The Indian captain Shubman Gill had a record-breaking game, and he recorded the second-fastest double century in ODI cricket off 117 balls. Rohit Sharma also recorded his 35th OD

Los Angeles Olympics: India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its gold medal in Asian Games 2026 and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, describing the triumph as a proud moment for Indian sports. The Indian hockey team ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women's title after defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final on Friday. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, while captain Savita Puni

Cricket West Indies: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed his dismay over the proposed 25 percent pay cuts in central contracts by Cricket West Indies (CWI), adding that such off-field developments on the eve of a major series do little to boost the squad's morale. I mean, look, as a professional, thats not what you want to hear before a series. Before the pay cuts, I said, there is no better time to play India. You win against the best team, you get some leverage, not only for the West

ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator for bringing the game into disrepute following a late-night incident in Derby in August. Carse, 31, was arrested and subsequently de-arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23 while out with his county side Durham teammates. Later, a video circulating on social media showed him in handcuffs. While Derbyshire Police had launched an inquiry into

International League T20: Sharjah Warriorz head coach Adrian Birrell said extensive late-night preparation and rapid tactical adjustments were key to building a well-balanced squad for Season 5 of the International League T20 (ILT20) at the player auction, despite missing out on some initial targets. In the auction held in Dubai on Thursday, the Warriorz secured the likes of Tom Banton, Logan van Beek, Craig Overton, James Rew and George Linde. Well, I'm not very experienced with auctions. I'm u

But Nachiket Bhute: Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani displayed nerves of steel under intense pressure as India A salvaged a dramatic draw against Australia A on day four of the second unofficial Test and sealed a 1-0 series win here on Friday. Chasing a mammoth fourth-innings target of 365, India A finished at 310/9 in 103 overs, just 55 runs shy of what would have been a record chase. But more importantly, the hosts survived a relentless barrage from Australia A's seamers to win the series, followi

Silver Jubilee Independence Cup: India stand on the brink of defending their Asian Games gold medal, but batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has brushed off the hype surrounding their high-stakes final against arch-rivals Pakistan, adding that the side views the contest strictly through a professional lens. An India-Pakistan clash naturally commands massive global attention, and it will be the same when the gold medal game happens at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. A lot of eyeballs will be th

Sudip Kumar Gharami: A last-minute inclusion who did not even have his own jersey when the Irani Cup began at the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, seam-bowling all-rounder Lone Nasir produced a sensational counter-attacking fifty to propel Jammu & Kashmir to a dramatic first-innings lead over the Rest of India on day twos play on Friday. By the time J&K were bowled out for 278 in 64.2 overs, with Nasir making 64, they had secured a precious 41-run lead. J&K pacers exploited the useful conditi

This Cricket World Cup: Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup could serve as the ultimate swan song for Indias batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while backing co-hosts South Africa as prime contenders for winning the title. The 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup will run from October 2 to November 21 next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. I think its also going to be a swan song for him (Rohit) and a couple of players. This Cricket Wo

ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka have named a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis leading the side. Sri Lanka will travel to Pakistan for a multi-format series, starting with T20Is in October. All the matches will take place in Rawalpindi. The T20Is are the first leg of a demanding tour that runs from October 9 to November 21. After the T20Is, the teams will play a five-match ODI tri-series that also involves England, followed by a two-match

Montreal Royal Tigers: Sikandar Razas rapid half-century, Nicholas Poorans 40 off 16 balls and Moeen Alis unbeaten 37 off 18 headlined the third day of Canada Super 60 Season 2, as Mississauga Masters, Toronto Sixers and Vancouver Anchors picked up victories at BC Place. Raza reached his 50 off 24 balls as Mississauga posted 125/2 and then held Montreal Royal Tigers to 123/4 for a two-run win. Pooran struck at 250 as Toronto chased down White Rock Warriors 128/6 with three balls remaining, while

ACC Chief Naqvi: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the high-stakes Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments. The ACC confirmed Naqvi's absence ahead of the marquee final, to be played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, as he extended his best wishes to the teams competing for the medals. Before the gold medal game, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face each other in th

New PCA Stadium: Indias under-fire bowling unit faces a stern test of redemption when they take on the West Indies in the third and final ODI at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. Although the hosts hold an unassailable 2-0 lead, thus making Saturdays game a dead rubber, the narrative surrounding the series has been dominated by excessively batter-friendly pitches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, where a whopping 811 runs were yielded. It prompted India head coach Gautam Gambhir to publicly ca

ODI World Cup: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes star fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be vital to maintaining the sides balance at the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in South Africa, adding that keeping him fit and match-ready will be head coach Gautam Gambhirs biggest off-field challenge leading into the marquee event. The ICC officially launched the schedule for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday and set the stage for the tournament to commence in South Africa

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday announced his retirement from first-class cricket, acknowledging that his long-cherished dream of earning a Test cap was no longer within reach, while adding that he remains committed to competing in white-ball formats. Chahal, who has represented India in 72 ODIs and 80 T20Is, never got the opportunity to don the Test whites despite a 17-year career in domestic and county circuits. His last international appearan

Cricket World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill said he feels extremely lucky to have the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli around him as India build towards the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup, calling the veteran duo invaluable to the team. I feel extremely lucky. Virat bhai is probably the best ODI batter, and Rohit bhai is the best ODI opener in the world. And then to be able to have these two players in the team and their experience, and the moments that they have shared together, i

Cricket World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill has described the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup as unfinished business, saying players do not get too many opportunities to represent their country at the marquee tournament, and he is grateful to have another chance to do so. The 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup will kick off on October 2, with the final scheduled for November 21. Two-time champions India will open their 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia in

Karogi Sports Park: India and Pakistan will be meeting each other in the Asian Games for the first time, and the clash will be for the biggest prize as the two men's teams battle it out for the gold medal on Saturday at the Karogi Sports Park here. Defending champions India are into only their second Asian Games in the cricket event and have not met their arch-rivals Pakistan in the five games they have played since the Hangzhou 2023 Games. And this remains the case in the women's cricket event

Rowe Australia T20Is: New Zealand women have named a 15-strong squad that features returning players in off-spinner Eden Carson, pace bowlers Molly Penfold and Hannah Rowe, and batter Bella James to face Australia in the three-match T20I series later this month. The series, starting from October 18, will be the New Zealand women's first international assignment of the 2026-27 season and forms an important part of the team's preparations for the inaugural 2027 ICC Womens Champion Trophy in India

IND vs WI 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The first two games between India and West Indies have been record-breaking, and the hosts have clinched the series with one game left to play. India went on to chase the second-biggest ODI target of 406 runs, led by captain Shubman Gill, who scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls. Rohit Sharma supported him well with 101 off 75 balls. John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114) also scored centuries for West Indies and took their team to their high

IND vs PAK Final, Cricket Tips: The semifinal stage of the Asian Games 2026 saw two contrasting matches. The first semifinal saw Pakistan edging past Bangladesh in a tense chase and produced a 6-wicket win. That win helped Pakistan make it to their maiden Asian Games final. Meanwhile, Team India humiliated Sri Lanka in the second semifinal. India recorded a record win by 124 runs to book a place in the final. Now these two sides will take on each other in the final. On Saturday, the final will b

Raizal Nadir Nather Shah: MI Emirates have completed their squad for the fifth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), following the Season 5 Player Auction held in Dubai on Thursday. The franchise has added Sri Lanka international Kusal Perera for USD 40,000. England international Chris Jordan was also signed for USD 170,000, adding considerable international and T20 experience, while England batter Jonny Bairstow was the franchises final pick of the auction at USD 80,000. They join a t

Zia Ur Rahman Akbar: Afghanistan have announced their squads for a busy multi-format schedule against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, with Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran set to lead the side across different formats. Afghanistan will begin their campaign with a one-off Test against Bangladesh on October 9, followed by an ODI tri-nation series involving Zimbabwe. They will then face Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series and a two-match Test series. Rahmat Shah will continue to captain Afghanistan in t

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: Two-time champions India will open their 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7 in a high-voltage blockbuster clash to kickstart their group-stage fixtures. The marquee clash offers Shubman Gill and his team an immediate rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, where Australia beat India in Ahmedabad, as their opening assignment of the 14-team mega event to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Three d

Tunya International Cricket Stadium: Archrivals India and Pakistan have been drawn together in Group A alongside reigning champions Australia for next year's ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on its social media accounts on Thursday. The group distribution for the 14-team marquee tournament was officially revealed during a gala schedule launch event at Cape Town's Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). Group A features a heavyweight lineup