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European T20 Premier League: The inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) got off to a spectacular start on Wednesday, with a packed stadium and an overwhelming response from fans at the Leagues opening match at Voorburg Cricket Club in The Hague. The blockbuster opening clash saw Amsterdam Flames, captained by Irelands Scott Edwards, take on Rotterdam Dockers, led by Faf du Plessis. Adding to the excitement was the rivalry between the two franchises, with Amsterdam led by Stev

Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas to lock horns with Mohali Kings in the opener when the two-week-long Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 kicks off at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali this Sunday. Punjab's cricketing stars are ready to light the stage with intense rivalries and a showcase of the region's established and emerging talent in the league organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), which gets underway on August 30 and runs until September 13. Six franchises will battle it out for

Essex Chief Executive Officer Dan: Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announced on Wednesday that he will retire from all forms of professional cricket at the end of the ongoing 2026 season, and bring the curtain down on a decorated career spanning over two decades. Elgar, 39, amassed 5347 runs for South Africa at an average of 37.92 in 86 Tests, including hitting 14 hundreds and a best score of 199 against Bangladesh in 2017. He also captained the Proteas 18 times, including in his final Te

South Delhi Superstarz: Opener Anmol Sharma has expressed immense relief and satisfaction at reaching the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) final after his fluent half-century propelled South Delhi Superstarz into the title clash by securing a 15-run victory over Central Delhi Kings. Batting first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, South Delhi Superstarz posted a formidable 193/7 in 20 overs before their bowlers dismissed Central Delhi Kings for 178 in 19.4 overs. Opener Anmol top-scored with a fluent 6

For Central Delhi Kings: South Delhi Superstarz booked their place in the final of the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) with a hard-fought 15-run victory over Central Delhi Kings in the Qualifier 1 held in New Delhi on Wednesday. After posting a formidable total of 193/7 in their allotted 20 overs, South Delhi Superstarz produced a disciplined bowling display to dismiss Central Delhi Kings for 178 in 19.4 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to seal their spot in the title clash. Opting to bat first

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Gaur Gorakhpur Lions held their nerve in a final-over thriller to pull off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Kanpur Superstars via the DLS Method in a rain-curtailed UP T20 League encounter in Lucknow on Wednesday. The result also meant opener Adarsh Singhs historic century was in vain at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket Stadium. Opting to field after winning the toss, Gorakhpur skipper Aryan Juyal found his bowlers under im

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Indias spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule says technical work is actively underway to fix the overstepping flaw creeping into the bowlers' approach, while suggesting the introduction of free-hits in Test cricket could be a sure-fire way to end the habit. The issue of no-balls resurfaced during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, where Indian spinners overstepped 10 times -- the highest tally recorded by a spin unit in a sin

Inside UP Warriorz: Long before the first ball of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL), Neetu David is already at work from the edge of the boundary ropes, watching the subtle mechanics of a player simply walking across the field. For the former India left-arm spinner, who spent five years as chief selector and signed off from her tenure by selecting the 2025 ODI World Cup-winning team, a cricketers stride reveals far more to her than any conventional stat sheet. Now taking on the role of chief

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association: Shubham Gautam, the breakout pacer of the ongoing UP T20 League, believes that express pace can quickly turn from an asset into a handicap without consistency in line and length, as he looks to add more notable performances to his tally in the competition. With his ability to extract steep bounce and hurry batters with express pace, Gautam was picked for Rs 21.5 lakh by Noida Kings after standing out in the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Associations (UPCA) speed hunt,

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Indias decision to enforce the follow-on came under serious scrutiny before their bowlers regained control late on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with rain eventually forcing an early close at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. Sri Lanka, bowled out for 290 in their first innings after resuming the day at 265 for eight, were asked to bat again after falling 213 runs short of Indias imposing 503 for nine declared. By close of day, the hosts had r

Duleep Trophy: India pacer Arshdeep Singh said he is keen to prove he has the skills and stamina required for Test cricket, with a rare first-class appearance in the Duleep Trophy giving him an opportunity to make his case for a place in the longest format. Arshdeep, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is for India, is still waiting for his Test debut. His focus on white-ball cricket has limited his chances in red-ball matches, causing him to wait nearly a year between his 22nd and 23rd first-class

ODI World Cup: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes ex-chief selector Neetu David's move into becoming the chief scout of WPL franchise UP Warriorz is a fitting next step for someone who has already given Indian cricket so much as a competitive player and later in strategic off-field roles. Neetu was recently unveiled as chief scout of UPW in the WPL, and this marks her first franchise T20 cricket role since stepping down as chair of the women's selection committee - a panel that, during h

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka mounted a spirited response in the second innings of the Test against India, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis putting together a substantial partnership to keep the hosts in the contest after India enforced the follow-on on Day 4, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. By the end of the second session, Sri Lanka had reached 199 for 3 in 56 overs, reducing the deficit to 16 runs, with Sooriyabandara unbeaten on 90 and Dhananjaya de Silva on 14. The sessi

ODI World Cup: Former India captain Anjum Chopra has expressed surprise at the selection committees decision to include opening batter Pratika Rawal in the T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, adding that its been hard for her to understand the rationale behind the call-up. Pratika was drafted into Indias squad for the upcoming continental event, starting in Dubai on August 28, as a replacement for Jemimah Rodrigues, who sustained a high-grade right hamstring tear while playing for Southern Bra

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India's primary objective at the upcoming Women's Asia Cup will be to lift the title they narrowly missed out on last time, but the tournament also doubles as a critical fine-tuning platform for the ICC Champions Trophy in February, says former India captain Anjum Chopra. Seven-time winners India suffered defeat in the 2024 edition final to eventual champions Sri Lanka in Dambulla. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin their Group A campaign on August 30 a

ICC Test Bowler Rankings: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has dethroned Indias Jasprit Bumrah to claim the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Bowler Rankings, released on Wednesday, while Rishabh Pant climbed six places to tie for seventh among Test batters. Starcs rise to the top followed his dominant performance against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, where the left-arm pacer took 10 wickets in the match. The effort helped the 36-year-old climb two places, move past Bumrah and New Zealan

East Delhi Riders: East Delhi Riders wrapped up their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 season with a narrow 10-run win against playoff-qualified Purani Dilli 6 in a 10-over match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After the match, East Delhi Riders captain Simarjeet Singh conveyed pride in his team's effort, emphasizing the importance of ending the tournament positively. He also shared that advice from MS Dhoni helps him remain calm during high-pressure moments. A win is always a win, and the feeling i

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has attained the No. 1 position in the ICC Mens Test Bowling Rankings for the first time in his career after his 10-wicket haul in MacKay helped win the second match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh. The 36-year-old left-armer grabbed six for 12 and four for 39 to star in the innings and 51 runs victory, overtaking Matt Henry and Jasprit Bumrah, whom he leads by 10 rating points. Starc, whose previous best position was second tha

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: The first test between England and Pakistan ended with an expected result. England proved to be too good for the visitors, and Joe Root started his second stint as captain with a win by an innings and 103 runs. Without Babar Azam, Pakistan only managed 171 and 135 runs across two innings. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took 8 wickets each. Pakistan looked toothless on the field. Their batting looked vulnerable, and bowling didn't have any spine. It will be a mi

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan fast bowler Aimen Anwar has announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing her career to a close after representing the country at three T20 World Cups and the 2022 ICC Womens Cricket World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday that Aimen is stepping away from international cricket after representing Pakistan in eight ODIs and 37 T20Is from July 2016 to February 2023. The right-arm medium-fast bowler

England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's starting on Thursday. The hosts ought to be in utterly buoyant mood after returning captain Joe Root oversaw an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan inside three days at his Headingley homeground last week. But rather than speak about England's progress, Root spent much of a pre-match press conference talking about Brydon Carse, dropped from the squad and now under investigat

European T20 Premier League: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is embracing a new challenge in T20 cricket as co-owner of the Amsterdam Flames, with the inaugural European T20 Premier League set to begin and the Australian great keen to see how a franchise built from the ground up performs in its first season. Waugh, who is experiencing the franchise side of T20 cricket from close quarters for the first time, said the process of putting together the Amsterdam-based side has reinforced the imp

North East Zone: Jammu & Kashmir's left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Abid Mushtaq produced a match-winning performance, claiming a combined 9 for 99 as North Zone defeated Ruturaj Gaikwad-led West Zone by 52 runs in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Mushtaq was the star of the show on a red-soil pitch that took 25 wickets to spin, as North secured a thrilling victory on the final morning. At the start of the fifth day the match had been tantalizingly

The Big Bash League: The Big Bash League (BBL) is set for a major change in its player contracting system, with Cricket Australia (CA) scrapping the overseas draft and giving clubs greater freedom to spend money on their top players. The new rules will come into effect on Thursday, just six weeks before the start of the Womens Big Bash League season. The changes come after several months of discussions between CA, the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) and the BBL clubs. The removal of the

Sinhalese Sports Club: Indias decision to enforce the follow-on began to pay dividends in the opening session of the fourth day as Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj struck to leave Sri Lanka 83 for two at lunch, still 130 runs short of making India bat again, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Sri Lanka had resumed at 265 for eight, with Sonal Dinusha unbeaten on 85 and only two wickets standing between India and a first-innings lead large enough to enforce the follow-on. Dinusha duly completed

Punjab T20 League: Mayank Markande is relishing the opportunity to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with the Punjab spinner believing the tournament can play a significant role in strengthening the states cricketing ecosystem. It is a privilege to be part of Amritsar Soormas and contribute directly to Punjabs premier T20 tournament. Having come through Punjabs domestic system, playing in a league that unites the finest talent across the state while representing a histo

International Cricket Council: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the International Cricket Councils handling of the altercation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo, saying leniency over such incidents could encourage players to repeat similar behaviour. Manjrekar, who has previously spoken out against on-field misconduct, took to social media to express his concern while referring to Jaiswals incident as well as a re

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 is all set to usher in a new era for cricket in Europe, with its inaugural season beginning on August 26, 2026. The ICC-sanctioned franchise-based T20 tournament will bring together six city-based teams from the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland, combining international stars with promising local talent. ETPL 2026 will open with a high-profile Netherlands derby as Rotterdam Dockers face Amsterdam Flames at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg. The tournam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young people across the country on Thursday as the government seeks to use sport as a platform not only for nurturing athletic talent but also for youth leadership, civic engagement and nation-building. Modi will address the Khelo India Dialogue at 11 a.m. via video conferencing as part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations. Organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), the nationwide programme will bring together youth

With Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara said hard work in the nets helped him recover from the disappointment of a golden duck in the series opener as he produced a fighting innings of 80 against India, while also stressing the importance of batting long if Sri Lanka are to save the Test over the final two days. The 26-year-old, who is playing only his second Test after earning a long-awaited national call-up following years in domestic cricket, emerged as one of Sri Lankas stand

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lankas determined resistance finally ended just five overs into the first session of Day 4 as India claimed the last two wickets to dismiss the hosts for 290 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, with Sonal Dinushas composed 103 the standout effort in an innings that otherwise struggled to keep pace with Indias imposing first-innings total. The result left Sri Lanka 213 runs behind, prompting India to enforce the follow-on and send the hosts back in to bat immediately. Sri Lan

With Sri Lanka: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading the attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite not yet feeling at his best following a two-month break, as India pushed for the remaining two wickets ahead of Day 4 of the Test on Tuesday. Siraj, who has been an important component of India's pace attack, acknowledged the demands of bowling in the hot and humid conditions but said representing the country makes the physical challe

East Delhi Riders: East Delhi Riders concluded their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 campaign with a 10-run win over Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted 118/6 in their allotted 10 overs, with Suryansh Raina leading the charge. The opener smashed 42 off just 19 balls to give his team a strong start. Sujal Singh also played a quick cameo, scoring 14 off six deliveries. However, the standout performer with the ball was Digvesh Rathi. He bowled two exc

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Falcons skipper and renowned India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage new-ball masterclass to lead his team to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kashi Rudras, in match 20 of the UP T20 League 2026, which saw a full 20-over contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The victory in the match that got off to a delayed start marks the Lucknow Falcons' third consecutive win of the

World Test Championships: With India taking a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka and set to play seven more games in the next few months, former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the team can qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final from this stage. India had registered a 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle; the Shubman Gill-led Indian team has improved their points percentage to 53.33 percent from 48.14 percent to maintain their fifth spot in the

Morne Morkel: India are hopeful that Rishabh Pant will recover from a bruised shoulder and resume wicketkeeping on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as the visitors weigh whether to enforce the follow-on, with weather also a major factor in Colombo. Pant, who had earlier retired hurt with a wrist injury while batting, returned to the crease but was struck on the shoulder by a couple of short deliveries. Morkel said the team would assess him ove

North Delhi Strikers Women: North Delhi Strikers Women continued their good run and produced a composed run chase to defeat East Delhi Riders Women by three wickets in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Chasing a competitive total of 141, North Delhi Strikers reached 141/7 in 19.5 overs, securing a thrilling victory with one ball to spare. East Delhi Riders, after being put to bat, posted 140/7 in 20 overs, with Vanshika Lil

(Duleep Trophy 2026-27) (Ruturaj Gaikwad) , 1 (25 ) 29 10 78 , 70 66 - , -- 10 VIDEO: FIRST TIME IN HIS CAREER - Ruturaj Gaikwad has been run-out for the first time in his FC cricket. pic.twitter.com/cVYjjwaIbH Johns. (CricCrazyJohns) August 25, 2026

The West Zone: North Zone produced a dramatic late fightback on Day 3 of their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against West Zone, picking up four wickets in the final 33 minutes of play to turn the contest on its head and leave their opponents needing 67 runs with only three wickets in hand, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday. West Zone were firmly in control about halfway through the third session, due to a 111-run stand between Musheer Khan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, which put their

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Meerut Mavericks continued their invincible run in the UP T20 League 2026 securing their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Kanpur Superstars by 19 runs. The match 19 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was reduced to a five-overs-a-side sprint due to heavy rain. The evening was marked by an emotional farewell for veteran leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who played his final competitive match. Sharma was presented with a special me

Captain Joe Root: Captain Joe Root has admitted he is really hacked off that Englands off-field issues continue to overshadow their performances on the field, after Brydon Carse was briefly arrested following a night out in Derby and subsequently withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse was filmed in handcuffs celebrating Durham's victory over Derbyshire on Saturday night. He was later released after a short spell in the cells after police suspected him of being drunk

Sri Lanka: Rain poses a significant threat to the fourth day of the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test as Colombo is expected to witness periods of rain on Wednesday. The heavens opened up a couple of times on Day 3 as stumps were called early in the final session, with India sitting comfortably to win the match. However, they will have to contend not just with the resistance of the overnight unbeaten pair of Sonal Dinusha (85) and Lahiru Kumara (8), but with rain too, as the threat looms large on Day

World Test Championship: Cricket Australia (CA) will ask pitch curators to lean the balance towards the batters in the upcoming Sheffield Shield amid ongoing debates over pitches in domestic cricket and the ripple effect they have on developing Test cricketers. The CA's operations and scheduling boss, Peter Roach, will be urging the curators to change their pitch treatment from preparing pitches favouring the bowlers to giving it a favour for the batters if they are in doubt over the conditions.

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka mounted a determined resistance on the third day of the second Test against India to reach 265/8 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, but India remained firmly in command despite rain forcing an early close with the hosts on 264/8 on Tuesday. A total of 257 runs were scored for the loss of six wickets on Day 3, with Sri Lanka's lower-order frustrating the Indian attack for long periods. India still hold a substantial 238-run lead, leaving them in a strong pos

The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 League 2026 will get underway on September 18 at Cuttack's iconic Barabati Stadium, with the tournament final scheduled for September 27. The 10-day competition will bring together cricketers from across the state, offering established players and emerging talent an opportunity to compete in a high-intensity T20 environment. Six franchises representing different regions of Odisha Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kandujhar, Puri, Rourkela and Sambalpur will feature in

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka showed considerable resistance in the second session on Day 3 of the second Test, but India continued to tighten their grip on the Test as the hosts reached 216/7 at tea, still trailing by a substantial margin, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Resuming after a 30-minute rain interruption, Sri Lanka began the session at 131/4, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Dhananjaya de Silva at the crease. India immediately turned to spin, with Manav Suthar operating from one

New Delhi Tigers: Virat Kohli's childhood and New Delhi Tigers head coach Rajkumar Sharma reflected on his side's campaign and committed the role of Delhi Premier League in identifying key players who possess the blueprint to reach the highest levels of Indian cricket. South Delhi Superstarz registered a commanding five-wicket win over New Delhi Tigers in the DPL 2026, chasing down 169 with more than an over to spare at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. When asked which players from his squad have the p

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was hit with an official reprimand and handed a demerit point on Tuesday for his act after his dismissal during the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Jayasuriya has been found guilty of having breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International M

ISSF World Shooting Championships: At 51, Mairaj Ahmad Khan still approaches shooting with the same mindset that has supported his long career in India: staying focused on the present, working hard, and taking each target as it comes. I never go in the future. I always stay in the present. I take one day at a time. I take one target at a time. This is my longevity secret, Mairaj said. His journey started in the under-12 category as a three-position rifle shooter, influenced by the firearms he wa

Sri Lanka player Prabath Jayasuriya has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the second day of the second Test against India in Colombo on Monday. Jayasuriya was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added t