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Jitendra Singh Gaur: The Super 90 League, the fast-paced 90-ball cricket competition featuring international cricket stars and franchise-based action, will make its debut in Kenya in November 2026, with Nairobi set to host Season 4 of the league. The league has entered into a three-season partnership with Cricket Kenya, under which Super 90 Seasons 4, 5 and 6 will be staged in Nairobi. The partnership will establish Kenya as a long-term international destination for Super 90 and marks a signific

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The Lucknow Falcons secured their second consecutive victory of the UP T20 League Season 4, defeating defending champions Kashi Rudras by 14 runs via the DLS method in Match 17 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. Kashi Rudras skipper Karan Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, the decision was immediately challenged by the Lucknow openers, Mohammad Saif and Himanshu Singh. The pair dominated th

South Delhi Superstarz: South Delhi Superstarz produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens by 11 runs in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Batting first, South Delhi Superstarz posted 68/6 in eight overs(rain curtailed the match), with captain Shweta Sehrawat leading the way with a composed 26 off 21 balls. She struck three boundaries and anchored the innings through the middle overs. Priya Punia provided an ear

Brydon Carse: England fast bowler Brydon Carse was on Monday withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan as the Cricket Regulator will conduct an investigation into a nightclub incident allegedly involving him. The ECB confirmed that the speedster will no longer be available for selection for the second game at Lord's. He will be replaced by Hampshire right-arm pacer Sonny Baker in the squad, the ECB further confirmed. This came in the aftermath of a recent nightclub episode in

Sinhalese Sports Club: India batter Dhruv Jurel stated that wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant picked up pain in his right shoulder during the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club as he kept wickets at the end of Day 2 in Colombo on Monday. Pant was absent from the field as India came out to bowl in the dying stages of Day 2 after posting a mammoth 503/9d in Colombo. He had earlier scored a stroke-filled 63 but had copped a blow to his shoulder following a hit on his l

Cricket World Cup League: Namibia have named an experienced squad for a home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe, which starts later this week. Gerhard Erasmus will be leading the squad, which features the likes of veterans Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz. Opening batter Michael van Lingen is also in the squad. He retired in 2024 but featured in the Cricket World Cup League 2 series on his comeback last month. He has not played a

Sinhalese Sports Club: Dhruv Jurel hit an unbeaten 115 while Rishabh Pant smashed a rollicking 63 before Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar struck late in fading light as India asserted total dominance over Sri Lanka on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Monday. Having declared their first innings at 503/9 after a rain delay of two hours and ten minutes in the final session, Sri Lanka were reduced to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs. India crossi

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took a wicket each as India reduced Sri Lanka to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs before bad light brought early stumps on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday. Having declared their first innings at 503/9 after a rain delay of two hours and ten minutes in the final session, thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting an unbeaten and rock-solid 115 his second Test century and

Sinhalese Sports Club: India declared their first innings at 503/9 in 138 overs after wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reached his second Test century on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, an innings featuring nine fours, two sixes and several key partnerships with the lower order, including a 112-run stand with Rishabh Pant, who made 63. Pacer Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's most successf

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to the Afghanistan squad after recovering from a shoulder injury for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against India, scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17. The series will also mark Ibrahim Zadran's first assignment as Afghanistan's full-time T20I skipper after taking over from Rashid Khan. Naveen's return bolsters the pace attack after he recovered from a s

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former India captain Kapil Dev has reiterated his support for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for humane treatment and adequate facilities for his long-time friend after 21 former international cricketers wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeking better conditions for the imprisoned former leader. Kapil, who shared the field with Imran during an era when the two were among the leading all-rounders in world crick

Sinhalese Sports Club: Day twos play in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka is set to resume at 4:25 pm local time following a lengthy weather disruption that forced an early tea break at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday. Threatening dark skies and the initial droplets of rain prompted the umpires to call for an early tea with India positioned strongly at 475/8 in 131.2 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel unbeaten on 95 and five runs short of completing his second

Olly Stone: England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire that will see him stay at Trent Bridge for two more years. This came two days after he powered his County side to a 145-run win over Surrey in three days with a match haul of 10 wickets. Stone, who has played five Tests for England, arrived at Trent Bridge ahead of the 2023 season. He has been a cornerstone in helping the Green and Golds consolidate their lead in the ongoin

Sinhalese Sports Club: India star batter Rishabh Pant shattered MS Dhoni's record for most Test runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper away from home. The swashbuckling batter Pant went past Dhoni's feat during Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Monday. Pant scored a stroke-filled 63 in the first innings of the Test to go past the former skipper. Coming into the Test, the 28-year-old Roorkee man had scored 2471 runs in Tests away from home and at

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation on the first day of the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. The International body has handed a fine of 25 per cent of the match fees to both Jaiswal and Fernando for their spat, during which the players banged heads. The two have also been handed a demerit point each, the IC

With Mohammed Siraj: Dhruv Jurel produced a flawless display of risk-free batting to reach 95 not out before heavy rain brought an early end to the second session on day twos play against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground on Monday. By the time early tea was taken, India reached 475/8 in 131.2 overs. High winds and darkening skies forced the umpires to halt play, leading to an early tea break. Rain intensified shortly after, prompting the groundstaff to bring the entire playing area under heavy covers

OR Tambo International Airport: South Africa all-rounder Jason Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to an adductor strain, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday. Smith, 31, has sustained a right adductor strain, which is a big blow to the Proteas' plans for the short format leg of the tour. The team management has decided against naming an immediate replacement in the squad for the tri-series, which will be played in Windhoek. Hollywoodbet

The Assam Premier League: The Assam Premier League (APL) on Sunday concluded its inaugural edition with Barpeta Braves being crowned champions after a five-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals in the Final on Sunday, bringing the tournament, to a close following a season that saw several impressive performances from both established and emerging players. The inaugural edition also emerged as a strong launchpad for emerging talent. Denish Das earned a place in the Duleep Trophy squad, signing off

Harvinder Singh Sodhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday that it is inviting applications for five positions on its junior mens selection committee, with an aim to reconstitute the panel responsible for shaping the age-group pathway and building bench strength. According to a statement issued by the board, the application window will remain open until 5pm on September 5, 2026. The incoming panel will replace the current committee headed by former Tamil Nadu crickete

Union Home Minister Amit Shah: BCCI president Mithun Manhas on Monday praised Indias differently-abled cricketers for their inspiring campaign in the United Kingdom, describing the teams journey as a reflection of resilience, determination and an unwavering passion for the sport after meeting the players. Manhas met the Indian Mixed Disability Mens Cricket Team in the national capital alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The interaction followed Indias succe

Punjab T20 League: For 20-year-old Kirandeep Singh, the upcoming Sher-e-Punjab T20 League could be another important step in a journey that has already seen several turning points. After catching the eye of India captain Shubman Gill, the young cricketer now has an opportunity to share the dressing room with him. Fazilka Falcons bought Kirandeep for Rs 20,000 at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 auction, with Gill set to lead the side in the tournament. Gill had earlier spotted potential in the youngster wh

Sinhalese Sports Club: Wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel hit rollicking half-centuries in an unbroken 112-run stand to help India cross the 400-run mark and wrest control back from Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club. At lunch, India reached 419/6 in 112 overs, with Pant unbeaten on 63 off 88 balls alongside Jurel, who is on 59 not out off 107 balls. The duo left Sri Lanka searching for answers after a sweltering opening session. The highlight of

Punjab T20 League: Naman Dhir is eager to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, excited to join a tournament that showcases Punjabs top cricket talents and highlights the states rich cricketing heritage. Dhir is especially excited about the chance to join a squad that includes India batter Abhishek Sharma and spinner Mayank Markande. He thinks that the mix of seasoned players and rising stars can make the Soormas a formidable team. The sheer energy and ambition around this

Sinhalese Sports Club: Breaking his silence following a fiery altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit back by saying that observers should refrain from judging the incident without knowing the full context of what was said on the field. The incident occurred during day ones play of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground when Fernando gave Jaiswal an aggressive send-off after castling him for 45 with a fine nip-backer. The exchange e

Union Home Minister Amit Shah: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised Indias differently-abled cricketers for their determination and achievements after meeting the Indian Mixed Disability Mens Cricket Team and office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), along with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following their successful tour of England. Saikia, who met the team alongside Shah and BCCI president Mithun Manhas, said the inter

Sri Lanka: Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour in the first session and look to take it big from there. Assessing the opening days play that saw momentum swing back and forth, with India closing the day at 300/5, Kirsten praised his bowling group for dragging Sri Lanka back into the contest after a sluggish middle period. It was a hard day, an

India Test: Confident of his abilities after years of consistent domestic grind, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain on Monday said he always maintained a deep faith in earning his Test cap, adding that it was only a matter of time for him to grab it. Indore-based Saransh got his Test debut in the ongoing game against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground after left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was ruled out due to a viral infection and received his cap from senior left-arm spin bowling all-round

Skipper Pat Cummins said he can't wait to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous Sandpapergate affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing a two-Test series against Bangladesh are three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa in late September. They then play Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town in October. Cummins indicated he could miss the Zimbabwe leg, but would make himself

There was a time when India's No. 3 position in Test cricket was almost taken for granted. Rahul Dravid made it his own and turned it into one of the most dependable positions in the Indian batting order. When Dravid retired, Cheteshwar Pujara stepped into his shoes and carried the responsibility for more than a decade. Today, India is again looking for the successor to that tradition. And after Devdutt Padikkal's magnificent century in Galle, the question is becoming increasingly difficult to i

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. The 73-year-old, who was also a former Pakistan cricket captain, was transferred back to jail on Friday hours after he was taken to hospital for

East Delhi Riders: East Delhi Riders produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens by 19 runs in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 175, Central Delhi Queens were restricted to 155/7 in 20 overs despite a promising start to their innings. Earlier, East Delhi Riders posted 174/2 after being put to bat. Pragya Rawat led the way with a composed 70 not out off 55 balls, striking eight boundaries, while Simran B

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley: Jay Shah, Chairperson of the International Cricket Council(ICC), visited Rohan Jaitley, President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), at his home on Sunday to pay homage to the late Arun Jaitley on the eve of his 7th death anniversary. The visit by Jay Shah is a gesture of respect, remembrance and gratitude to a visionary leader, statesman and true inspiration. It is a remembrance of late Arun Jaitley's legacy and following his vision. Arun Jaitley

Emirates Cricket Board President Khalid: UAE's Emirates Cricket Board President Khalid Al Zarooni was unanimously elected as the Vice-President of the Asian Cricket Council during its annual general meeting, the ACC confirmed on Sunday. The continental body also approved the addition of the Afghanistan Cricket Board to its full member board. The meeting was held on Saturday as the ACC sat in for discussions related to key governance matters, including elections to the ACC Executive Board, the ro

Sinhalese Sports Club: Devdutt Padikkal continued his sublime run by hitting a brilliant second Test century before Sri Lanka hit back late with the second new ball to restrict India to 300/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Sunday. After electing to bat first on winning the toss, India looked set to dominate after Padikkal (117) and Ravindra Jadeja (43) added a 74-run partnership in the final session. Padikkal, who was d

Sinhalese Sports Club: Devdutt Padikkal continued his sublime run by hitting a brilliant second Test century before Sri Lanka hit back late with the second new ball to restrict India to 300/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday. After electing to bat first on winning the toss, India looked set to dominate after Padikkal (117) and Ravindra Jadeja (43) added a 74-run partnership in the final session. Padikkal, who was dropped twic

Mitchell Starc: Mitchell Starc reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket after producing a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, saying the longest format remains the pinnacle for him and he wants to continue playing for Australia for as long as his body allows. Starc was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after spearheading Australia's innings-and-51-run victory in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday. The result levelled the two-match series 1-1 following Bangladesh's

Sinhalese Sports Club: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after copping a painful blow to his left wrist off a sharp bouncer from Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara on day one of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground here on Sunday. The incident occurred in the ongoing final session when on the very first ball of the 58th over Kumara was introduced back into the attack. Operating from round the wicket, he banged one in short that angled into the

Captain Shubman Gill: Captain Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal hit contrasting half-centuries to put India in command before Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando struck late by dismissing the former to leave the second Test delicately poised at tea on day ones play at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday. At tea break, India reached 187/3 in 52 overs, and dominated the second session until Gills dismissal for 50 broke a flourishing 120-run partnership off 209 balls for the third wi

The Bangla Tigers: Bangladesh tasted another piece of history when they achieved a historic outcome in the ICC Test rankings for the teams following the recent update by the global governing body on Sunday. The Bangla Tigers, who famously defeated Australia in the first Test but lost the second one, have jumped three places in the Test standings to reach No.6. This marked the first instance of Bangladesh rising above the No.9 spot in the Test rankings as Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto called

Great Barrier Reef Arena: India were handed a slight advantage in their quest for a spot in the World Test Championship final after Bangladesh suffered a defeat to Australia in the second Test match in Mackay on Sunday. India, who are ranked fifth and behind Bangladesh, now have a chance to go past them as they look to outclass Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. Bangladesh, who famously stunned the former WTC champions Australia for their maiden Test win Down Under, could not replicate the

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency. The visitors stunned the world's top-ranked side with a nine-wicket win in Darwin last week, their first on Australian soil and one considered their greatest of all time. But they came crashing back to earth with an innings and 51-run thrashing in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday. It was their first Tes

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for all looking sharp in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test. The hosts were upset last week in Darwin by nine wickets -- their first red-ball game since their Ashes series victory over England wrapped up in January. Cummins said it was critical that they responded, and he was happy with the manner of the victory. I thought everyone was really sharp, h

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted his side did not produce their best performance against Australia but said the two-Test series would provide valuable experience as they look to improve in challenging overseas conditions. Bangladesh suffered an innings-and-51-run defeat in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday, allowing Australia to level the series 1-1 after their nine-wicket victory in the opening Test in Darwin. The match lasted only 750 balls and finishe

Sri Lanka: Handed a Test debut in the second game against Sri Lanka after years of relentless toil in domestic cricket, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain expressed deep gratitude to God and his family after receiving his cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Saransh, who came into the playing eleven in place of left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, was presented with Test cap number 320 in the team huddle ahead of the toss. Whenever a player starts playing cricket, his dream is t

Former Australia: Former Australia opener Justin Langer has slammed the increasing frequency of short-lived Test matches, calling two-day finishes unacceptable after Australia wrapped up an innings victory over Bangladesh inside six sessions here on Sunday. A dominant display led by left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket match haul saw Australia bounce back from their shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin to defeat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs. The victory allowed the world's top-ranked si

Sinhalese Sports Club: An eventful, hard-fought opening session saw India reach 88/2 in 25 overs at lunch on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday. It was a session where Sri Lanka took out both India openers, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in a heated player exchange with pacer Asitha Fernando, something which can attract a huge fine for him from match referee Andy Pycroft. With Devdutt Padikkal and captain Shubman Gill unbeaten at

Sinhalese Sports Club: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Sunday completed his 3000 runs in Test cricket during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Gill has become the fourth-youngest Indian player to reach the milestone as he continues his rise in the format. Coming into the second Test, Gill needed only seven runs to reach the milestone after falling short of it in the series opener in Galle. The skipper completed his 3000 runs when he

Cricket Australia: Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side's emphatic innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test was the perfect response to their defeat in Darwin, praising the team's sharpness and strong start in Mackay. Australia completed a remarkable turnaround by bowling Bangladesh out for 95 in their second innings after posting 210 in their first. Mitchell Starc starred with a 10-wicket match haul, claiming 6/12 in the first innings and four more wickets in the sec

Punjab T20 League: The stage is set for the 2026 edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, which will begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Six teams will compete for the title, with some of Punjabs most promising young cricketers getting an opportunity to showcase their talent. Fazilka Falcons will be led by India captain Shubman Gill, who is looking forward to being part of the tournament and playing alongside some of the states finest young players. Speaking about his ro

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Mitchell Starcs 10-wicket match haul, backed by three wickets apiece from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, powered Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in Mackay, levelling the series in record time. Australia's salvation came in the form of a third two-day Test in the past seven in the country, with the weekend victory made possible by a Bangladesh batting unit. Australia got rid of their earlier defeat in Darwin by putting on a massive innings and 51