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North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia lauded his teams fighting spirit and resilience after the side staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Friday. The win was particularly significant for Purani Dilli 6 as they were staring at a difficult chase after losing four wickets for just 53 runs while pursuing North Delhi Strikers imposing total of 186/6 in 20 overs. However, the team he

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the countrys sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes and reflect on the values of freedom, unity, sacrifice and national pride. Leading the wishes were ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Virat Kohli, who shared messages highlighting the values that continue to unite the country. The year also marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, which played a significant r

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul in the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, joining an elite group that includes three of his current teammates. Hazlewood reached the landmark in his 26th over when Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged behind while attempting to drive on the up. The 35-year-old then completed his fourth Test six-wicket haul, and his first in nine years, when Ebadot Hossain was

Galle International Stadium: The Indian mens cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The occasion carries extra significance for the visitors, as India has become the first Asian team and only the third side overall, after England and Australia, to play 600 Test matches. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and s

Galle International Cricket Stadium: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match. India is also playing its 600th Test match on the day the country marks its 80th Independence Day. After winning the toss, India confirmed that they have picked Devdutt Padikkal at number three in place of B Sai Sud

Future Tours Programme: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has backed the ICCs push to give bilateral ODI cricket greater context and meaning, but warned that removing the format entirely from the Future Tours Programme could have significant financial consequences for cricket boards. Speaking in Darwin on Thursday during Australias first Test against Bangladesh, Greenberg revealed that Gupta had made similar comments during a recent visit to Melbourne and said he agreed with the u

IRE vs AFG 5th ODI, Cricket Tips: It has been one-way traffic in the ongoing five-match ODI series in Ireland. Afghanistan have been unstoppable and have already won the series with three consecutive wins. Can they make it four in a row and record a series whitewash? The final ODI will be held at Civil Service Cricket Club on Saturday at 3:15 PM IST. Ibrahim Zadran and Sediq Atal scored centuries in the last game. Rashid Khan carried his form and took three wickets, while Yamin Ahmadzai took fou

SL vs IND 1st Test,Approaching Milestones and Records :Team India will be in action in the longest format, as they are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in two tests. The first test will be held at Galle International Stadium between August 15 and 19, starting at 10 AM IST. Shubman Gill will lead the visitors in this series. This is an important series for the Men in Blue because their position in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 table is a little worrisome. They lost the last test series a

Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Captain Sibsankar Roy produced a sensational all-round performance as Barak Legends registered a comprehensive 76-run victory over Dibrugarh Warriors in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. The win lifted Barak Legends to second place in the points table with 10 points from seven matches, as Dibrugarh Warriors fell to third and Guwahati Royals moved back on top by virtue of a better net run rate. Op

Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday. Inspired by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh lead the hosts by 153 runs with four wickets in hand. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was not-out 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green on the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on

The Marylebone Cricket Club: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodians of the cricket laws, on Friday clarified the dead-ball rule after the law was applied in two different ways by the umpires in the ongoing 'The Hundred' in England. The MCC, which is authorised to make, change and interpret cricket laws, defined what 'attempting to play the ball' means while adjudging dead-ball decisions by the umpires during two different games in the 100-ball competition. The first instance occurred

World Test Championship: A new milestone beckons Shubman Gill's Indian cricket team as the Men in Blue are set to turn up for their 600th Test match, becoming just the third Test-playing nation to have ever achieved the mark. The upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle from Saturday onwards is not just a game crucial for India's World Test Championship chances, but a match that will enable them to join Australia and England in an elite list of nations that have won 600 or more Test matche

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Noida Kings have appointed experienced Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, as the franchise looks to mount a strong challenge for the title in the upcoming season. Madhav, who joined Noida Kings from the 2024 Meerut Mavericks, brings with him considerable experience in the UP T20 League as well as Uttar Pradeshs domestic cricket structure. His appointment also gives the Kings a leader who has already han

SL vs IND 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Team India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka in two tests starting on August 15. The first game has a scheduled start of 10 AM IST at Galle International Stadium. India will miss the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar. Sri Lanka will also miss their top two scorers in 2026, Kusal Mendis and Patthum Nissanka. Hence, India have a chance to get a winning start. Notably, India have not lost a test series against Sri L

Assam Premier League: Prachurya Kataki produced the best bowling figures of the tournament so far by picking a sensational five-wicket haul. But his effort went in vain as Nagaon Rangers edged out Tezpur Titans by three runs in a low-scoring thriller in the inaugural Assam Premier League here at the ACA Stadium on Friday. Katakis extraordinary spell of 5-19 dismantled the Nagaon middle and lower order, but the Rangers held their nerve with the ball to bowl out the Titans for 120 in 20 overs. Ear

High Performance Manager Subir Shrestha: Scotland will host Netherlands for a three-match womens ODI series across two venues. The opening match of the series will take place at Titwood, home of Clydesdale Cricket Club, on August 28. The action will then shift to Stirling for the remaining two fixtures on August 30 and September 1. The series comes at a vital juncture for both sides as they look to build squad depth and offer international cricket exposure to emerging talent. Were really pleased

Cricket World Cup League: Canadas batting all-rounder Harsh Thaker has been docked 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture against Scotland here on Friday. Thaker was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an Umpires decision during an International Match. Additionally, two demerit points have also been added

Galle International Cricket Stadium: When India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark Indias landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue. While the historical numbers add considerable interest to the fixture starting on Indias Independence Day, skipper Shubman Gill made it clear that his primary focus remains firmly fixed on securing a berth in the upcoming World Test Championship (WT

Galle International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has strongly defended giving wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella a recall for the upcoming first Test against India by stating that superior glovework is the primary prerequisite for selection due to the tricky nature of the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The selection of Dickwella, who averages 31 with the bat after 96 Test innings, has triggered considerable outrage in the island nation, with criti

MO vs SUL,Approaching Milestones and Records :The ongoing Hundred Men's 2026 have two matches left to play. The current champion, MI London, were eliminated from the competition despite having the joint second-most points on the table. Their NRR wasn't great, which ended their season. Trent Rockets finished the league stage at the top and made it to the final directly. Manchester Super Giants finished second, and Sunrisers Leeds finished third. These two teams will now face each other in the Eli

North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 batter Ashwini Chillar revealed that the team decided to take the match deep and remain in the competition after they pulled off a stunning last-over victory against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Friday, recovering from a precarious position to snatch a thrilling four-wicket win. Reflecting on the memorable victory and his crucial contribution with the bat, Ashwini Chillar expressed his delight at getting the team over the lin

Assam Premier League: Standing at the top of the batting charts in the inaugural Assam Premier League, Barak Legends opener Bishal Saha said his primary focus remains on sustaining his fine individual form to lead his franchise in clinching the trophy. The left-handed batter has emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament by amassing 279 runs from six innings at an impressive average of 55.8 and a strike rate of 122.91. For Saha, holding the Orange Cap is the culmination of targe

MO vs SUL Match Eliminator,Cricket Tips: The defending champion MI London have been eliminated from the Hundred Men's 2026, and a new team will lift the title this season. Trent Rockets are in the final after finishing the league stage at the top. Meanwhile, the second finalist will be decided after the Eliminator game on Friday. This contest will be played between Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds at Kennington Oval in London at 10:30 PM IST. This is the second consecutive game betwee

An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan are all out injured for the visitors, who have eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. India suffered a 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with their opponents sixth. Sh

World Test Championship: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit out at the hosts' batters following a dismal day one performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test, adding that their early season rustiness meant they were outplayed and outwitted by the visitors' bowling line-up. Australia were bowled out for a paltry 198 after opting to bat first, with Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud tearing through the lineup with figures of 6-55. Now with Bangladeshs lead crossing 150, it meant

New South Wales Cricket: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has admitted that the ongoing contract delays in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) should have been resolved earlier, as negotiations with the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) are still in a deadlock over revenue-sharing models. With barely two months remaining before the WBBL season kicks off, franchises are unable to finalise their squads due to an embargo triggered by the delay in signin

ODI World Cup: India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said she is utilising her ongoing stint with Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred womens competition to sharpen her game across all departments ahead of the crucial Womens Asia Cup starting on August 28 in Dubai. Turning out for Sunrisers Leeds, Deepti is the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the competition with 12 scalps. There is still some time left for the Women's Champions Trophy, which will be played in February 2027. So right

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: A high-stakes trial by spin amidst sweltering humidity awaits Shubman Gill-led India when they take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two Tests at the iconic Galle International Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match. However, beneath that backdrop lies a desperate scramble for World Test Championship (WTC) survival for both sub-continental teams. Standing at fifth spot in the WTC standin

Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Playing in just his second Test match, young left-handed opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century on Australian soil on day two of the ongoing first Test on Friday. Tanzid, 25, produced a disciplined yet aggressive 101 off 190 balls to put the visitors firmly in the drivers seat. Tanzids landmark knock surpassed former opener Hannan Sarkars 23-year-old record of 76, which was previously the

North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, chasing down a challenging target in a dramatic last-over finish. Batting first, North Delhi Strikers posted 186/6 in 20 overs, with captain Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia leading the way with the bat. The Strikers got off to a steady start as Ranjan and Vaibhav Kandpal added 45 runs for the opening wicket. Kandpal was dismissed for 14 off 11 balls, bringi

When India begin their two-Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15, the opening match will be played at the historic Galle International Stadium , one of the world's most picturesque cricket venues. The Test also marks India's 600th Test match, adding another chapter to the rich history of this remarkable ground. India have not lost a Test series to Sri Lanka since 2008-09, while their last Test defeat against the island nation came in 2015. As they seek to extend that dominance, they return

When India takes the field against Sri Lanka at Galle on August 15 in the opening Test of the two-match series, the result will matter, but the occasion itself will be historic. The match will be Indias 600th Test, a landmark reached by only two other Test-playing nations. India began their Test journey at Lords in 1932 against England, with CK Nayudu as the first captain. Ninety-four years later, Shubman Gill is set to lead India in the 600th. The journey between the two landmarks tells the sto

When India walks out at Galle on August 15 for the first Test of their two-match series against Sri Lanka, the occasion will carry significance far beyond India's 600th Test match. The Test begins on Indias Independence Day, making August 15 an important date in Indian cricket history. While the country celebrates its freedom, Indias cricketers will be trying to create another chapter of sporting history. Here are some fascinating facts connected with India and Test cricket on August 15: 1. Indi

Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Captain Denish Das led from the front with a half-century as Barpeta Braves chased down Guwahati Royals' 137-run target to register a four-wicket victory in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. The win lifted Barpeta Braves to third place in the points table with eight points from seven matches, while Guwahati Royals slipped to second, also on 10 points, behind table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors on

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Meerut Mavericks captain Rinku Singh expressed sheer confidence in his squad's consistency and said they are expecting to perform well in the upcoming Season 4 of the UPT20 League. Our team has consistently performed brilliantly; we have played the finals for the last three seasons and won the title as well. There is no pressure of captaincy; we are built for challenges! My strategy is very straightforward: I tell every player in the team to give their 100% on the

Assam Premier League: Charaideo Sunrisers dominated proceedings as they chased down 129 in commanding fashion to beat Jorhat Stallions by seven wickets in match number 25 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Thursday. With this win, Sunrisers jump to fifth place on the points table. Skipper Sumit Ghadigaonkar anchored the chase with an unbeaten fifty, and a late assault from Reshabh Dipak finished things off in style for Sunrisers. In the first innings, Reshabh Dipak

T20 World Cup: Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has described helping his birth nation Portugal qualify for their maiden mens T20 World Cup as the ultimate nirvana at the twilight of his playing career. Henriques, 39, represented Australia in four Tests, 16 ODIs, and 24 T20Is between 2009 and 2021. After retiring from Australian cricket, he switched allegiances to Portugal. He will captain the side at a European sub-regional qualifying tournament starting in Finland on Friday. Portu

Outer Delhi Warriors: Off-spin bowling all-rounder Shivam Sharma produced an impressive all-round display as Outer Delhi Warriors registered a five-wicket victory over West Delhi Lions in the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday. Electing to bat, defending champions West Delhi Lions were bundled out for 178 in 19.4 overs, as they were hampered by frequent dismissals that prevented them from building substantial middle-order partnerships. The Lions we

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Former India right-arm pacer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as head coach of the Karnataka senior mens team for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Vinay, 42, takes over the reins from Yere Goud, who joined the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as a batting coach. Ex-Karnataka batter Deepak Chougule joins his support staff as the fielding coach. This will mark Vinays maiden stint as

World Test Championship: India are coming off a period of vulnerability against quality spin in series defeats to New Zealand and South Africa at home, and their upcoming two-match challenge in Sri Lanka looms as a genuine litmus test. Facing a Sri Lankan side equally adept at exploiting spin-friendly home conditions and having the Kookaburra ball in hand, Shubman Gill-led India must show that they have made the adjustments to excel in the island nation and stay alive in the race to enter the Wo

The Divyang Cricket Control Board: Former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi has taken on a new responsibility as the Chairperson of the Divyang Cricket Control Board of India (DCCBI), the organisation working for and promoting the Indian Divyang Cricket Team and Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team. The announcement of her appointment was made during the grand Divyang Cricket Award Ceremony held in Agra. Addressing the gathering of Divyang cricket players, officials and orga

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Former India batter WV Raman said he would prefer Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel in the sides playing eleven for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on Saturday, citing the visitors' need for a frontline batter in the middle order who can attack the hosts' spin bowling line-up. India must fill two vacant batting slots from a pool of three players in Devdutt Padikkal, Jurel and Sarfaraz as they open their series against Sri Lanka. With Padikkal expected to se

Gurkeerat Singh Mann: Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has opened up about the winding road that eventually led him to the IPL, recalling how he once had to choose between pursuing cricket and joining the Punjab Police, while seven years of repeated selection setbacks tested his patience. Brar, who ultimately broke through after moving to Mohali and impressing in the domestic circuit, says the journey has strengthened his belief that opportunities arrive when their time comes. Brar was 21 and

With Indian Premier League: A franchise like Punjab Kings used to be perpetually trapped in the cycle of mid-table rebuilds till a grand change at the top happened in 2025. Under head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS reached the summit clash, but fell short of the trophy. Their quest to win the title began brightly in 2026 before an unbeaten run in the first half made way for six straight losses. Though they won their final league game against Lucknow Super Giants, the unimpres

The Punjab Kings: The Punjab Kings' off-season camp in New Chandigarh has been a stretch of open net sessions and practice games, though rain has made an appearance. Somewhere in the middle of all the games played by Mother Nature, Nehal Wadhera is working his way back from a season he is in no hurry to forget. A year ago, Wadhera was one of the stories of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 -- a young left-hander finishing games for Punjab Kings, as seen from his unbeaten 33 in the rain-hit gr

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has played down the talk surrounding his on-field exchanges with Virat Kohli, insisting there is no rivalry between the two and that a bowler's focus should remain firmly on the job at hand, regardless of who is batting at the other end. Brar, who has previously dismissed Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL), said the intensity seen between the two players is part of the competitive nature of franchise cricket and not a personal conte

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings batter Pyla Avinash believes his fearless approach can make him a match-winner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the young Andhra cricketer looks to build on the domestic performances that earned him his maiden opportunity in the league. Picked by PBKS for Rs. 30 lakh after a standout run in the Andhra Premier League, Avinash says he wants to retain his attacking instinct while learning to temper it with greater responsibility in the high-pressure environm

Ekana Cricket Stadium: Two-time champions Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma believes the time spent together during the practice camp has helped build the connection within the squad and given the players a strong base as they begin their title defence against Meerut Mavericks on Friday in the opening match of the UPT20 2026 season at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The opening fixture brings back a familiar contest for Kashi Rudras. The two sides met in last seasons final, with Kashi producing a dom

Indian Premier League: For spinner Praveen Dubey, being part of an Indian Premier League (IPL) squad has never been the same as getting a genuine run in the playing XI. After years of waiting, learning from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket and continuing to build his game in domestic competitions, the Punjab Kings leg-spinner believes he is ready to make the most of his next opportunity. Dubey, who entered the IPL ecosystem with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016 before moving to Del

Sri Lanka Tests: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has urged the teams seamers to adapt quickly to Sri Lankas heat, humidity and the changing nature of the Kookaburra ball, stressing that maintaining intensity and finding creative ways to generate pressure will be crucial in the two-Test series which will commence on Saturday. Indias pace department has been dealt a significant blow with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the series due to a knee injury. Mohammed Siraj is now the most experienced memb