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Cricket South Africa: Right-handed batter Matthew Breetzke and seam-bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch have been drafted into the South Africa squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Namibia after Lhuan-dr Pretorius and Andile Simelane were ruled out due to injuries, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Monday. Pretorius, who finished as the leading run-scorer in the recent T20I tri-series win at the Namibia Cricket Ground, sustained a right adductor muscle injury, while pace-bowling a

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday that it has launched an internal disciplinary inquiry to examine reports of player misconduct and behavioural issues after the team's poor performances in the first two Test matches against England. The development follows the board's decisive response after heavy losses in the first two Tests at Headingley and Lords, which led to sending seven players, including wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, opening batter Imam-ul-

New Delhi: India top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal believes putting in consistent performance is the only way for him to hold onto a spot in the national Test side, adding that as long as he scores runs and helps win the team matches, his place in the line-up will remain secure. Padikkal enjoyed a fruitful tour of Sri Lanka by scoring back-to-back centuries in Indias 1-0 series win in Sri Lanka and even took the Player of the Series award. With his compact technique and penchant to make runs qui

MA Chidambaram Stadium: East Zone captain Ishan Kishan achieved a significant milestone as he smashed a jaw-dropping double century in the final of the Duleep Trophy against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Kishan became just the third East Zone player to score a double hundred in the Duleep Trophy, joining the likes of Arun Lal and Saba Karim in the epic list. He has also become the first East batter to hit a double ton in the final of the red-ball tournament. Before Ishan,

High Performance Director: Former captain Azhar Ali has expressed deep dismay over the ongoing crisis in Pakistan cricket following the team making wholesale changes to its squad on the ongoing Test tour of England, adding that the side has become consistent in the most negative way. Azhar's scathing assessment comes in the wake of severe fallout after heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord's, which saw head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul being relieved of their duties and seven p

Big Bash League: West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews has re-signed with the Melbourne Renegades on a one-year deal for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season, the club announced on Monday. The top-ranked womens T20I all-rounder was a key architect of the Renegades' title triumph in WBBL season 10, but shoulder surgery forced her to miss the side's title defence last season. Hayley, 28, delivered a career-best campaign during the Renegades' championship-winning run, scoring 324 runs a

Jacob Martin's Untold Story: For most cricketers, the longest innings of their lives are played on a cricket field. For Jacob Martin , it was played in a courtroom. The former India batsman has finally walked out of a legal battle that followed him for 22 years. A Patiala House Court in Delhi has acquitted Martin of all charges in a long-running case involving allegations of forgery, cheating, criminal conspiracy and passport-related offences arising from a controversial cricket tour to the Unit

Cricket Papua New Guinea: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Monday announced that it has appointed Mark Coles as the new head coach of the womens national team following a rigorous recruitment process. He will take charge from Zimbabwes upcoming home T20I series against South Africa, starting on Friday at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Coles, who brings extensive high-performance credentials, has previously served as the head coach of both the Pakistan and Scotland womens national teams. He has also

George Bailey: Australia chair selector George Bailey has backed a struggling Marnus Labuschagne to make a positive contribution in the upcoming Test series against South Africa, despite having a lean time in the drawn 1-1 series against Bangladesh. Labuschagne hasnt scored a century in Tests for nearly three years and was recently axed from the ODI team. But the Bailey-led selection panel has opted to stick with the right-hander for the Tests against South Africa starting in Durban on October 9

The Sano International Cricket Ground: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has described Indias September 22 T20I against Japan at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture as a landmark moment for crickets expansion into new territories, with the one-off fixture set to open celebrations for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and precede Indias Asian Games campaign in Japan. IndiaJapan is more than a cricket match. It represents the direction in wh

World Cricket League: Monty Desai is set to mark his return to the Indian domestic cricket circuit, as the 52-year-old is expected to be named Gujarat head coach. The transition follows Desai's recent departure as Canada's men's head coach, bringing an end to his second stint with the side after just over three months in charge. He had previously coached Canada in 2019 during their World Cricket League 2 campaign in Namibia. He is in the pipeline definitely. But we are going to decide within one

Amsterdam Flames produced a commanding batting display to chase down 177 and defeat Rotterdam Dockers by eight wickets in Match 17 of the ETPL at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands. The Flames won the toss and elected to bowl, but Rotterdam put together a competitive total of 176 for six. Michael Levitt provided a brisk start with 16 from 14 balls before Tim Pringle removed him, while Faf du Plessis anchored the innings with 60 from 47 balls, striking two fours and four sixes. The Dockers lost w

UP T20 League: Rinku Singhs Meerut Mavericks delivered a flawless performance to defeat Bhuvneshwar Kumars Lucknow Falcons by a massive 94 runs in the Grand Finale of the UP T20 League 2026. Appearing in their fourth consecutive final across all four seasons of the league, the Mavericks completely outclassed the first-time finalists to be crowned the undisputed champions of Season 4. Mavericks skipper Rinku won the toss and confidently opted to bat first. The decision paid immediate dividends as

Edinburgh Castle Rockers continued their impressive run in the ETPL with a seven-wicket victory over Glasgow Cosmic in Match 16, chasing down 160 with six balls remaining at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands. Having already defeated Glasgow in the tournament's opening Scottish derby, the Rockers produced another assured performance to complete a second victory over their rivals and strengthen their position at the top of the table. Edinburgh won the toss and elected to bowl, but Glasgow made a

Punjab T20 League: The much-anticipated arrival of India captain Shubman Gill lit up the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League on Sunday, as the Fazilka Falcons held their nerve to clinch a thrilling one-run victory over Arshdeep Singhs Ludhiana Lions in Match 15. Playing his first match of the season for the Falcons, Gill wasted little time in showing the crowd exactly what the hype was about. Opening the innings, the star batter smashed a scintillating 40 off just 21 balls, striking seven fours and a six t

ICC Cricket World Cup: A clinical South Africa put up a dominant all-round display to outclass Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final and claim the T20I tri-series title at the Namibia Cricket Ground here on Sunday. Riding on a rapid half-century from Jordan Hermann and a 23-ball 32 from Dewald Brevis, South Africa posted a formidable 205/5 in their 20 overs after electing to bat first. In reply, Zimbabwe's top order collapsed under pressure before being bowled out for 157 in 18 overs. Despite missing

Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: Ajit Agarkar, Chairman of the senior mens selection committee, was spotted in the stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday to watch the Duleep Trophy final between South Zone and East Zone. It marked Agarkars first public appearance days after missing a crucial BCCI review meeting in Mumbai. Agarkar, sitting alone in the corporate box on day ones play, monitored the action as several India and domestic stars pressed their cases ahead of upcoming

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Clocking 100 first-class appearances felt like a distant dream for Shreyas Gopal. But with that achieved via taking the field for the ongoing Duleep Trophy final, the Karnataka leg-spin bowling all-rounder said he is driven by an even larger mission: proving that leg-spinners still have a vital role to play in red-ball cricket. Gopal, along with veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami, completed the milestone of 100 First-Class matches during the ongoing Duleep Trophy final be

MA Chidambaram Stadium: Young Jharkhand batter Shikhar Mohan credited senior partner and captain Ishan Kishan's constant guidance behind him making a fluent 85 on Duleep Trophy debut, as he played a vital role in putting East Zone in command on opening day of the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy final against a star-studded South Zone. Drafted into the playing eleven as a replacement for Jharkhand teammate Virat Singh, Mohan and Kishan added 94 runs for the third wicket to rebuild the innings. Kishan remai

Bangladesh Premier League: Bangladesh state minister for youth and sports Aminul Haque was unaware of the Bangladesh Premier League's postponement due to credibility issues and wanted the league to take place every year. BCB president Tamim Iqbal had earlier confirmed that the board will not start the BPL until the credibility issues that have hit the tournament are fixed, a move which was welcomed by the franchises but not by the cricketers. The cricketers were later offered increased match fee

Pakistan Cricket Board: The sons of former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan have slammed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, saying that the board has made absolute fools of themselves over threats to abandon the recent Lords Test against England. The row erupted during the second Test when Sky Sports broadcasted an interview conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton with Khans sons, Sulaiman and Kasim. The pair spoke about their imprisoned fathers deteri

ICC U19 Women: Nigeria held their nerve in a tense final against Zimbabwe to register a four-run victory and secure qualification for the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2027. The victory in the Africa Qualifier Division 1 final also capped an unbeaten campaign for Nigeria, who secured Africas sole qualification spot for next years tournament. They will join South Africa as the continents representatives at the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Batting firs

Cricket South Africa: Nottinghamshires push for winning the ongoing County Championship has suffered a setback after wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne was recalled early by Cricket South Africa, thus ruling him out of the final three matches of the season. Verreynne, 29, currently in his third spell with the club, had originally signed to feature in all of Nottinghamshires red-ball fixtures this summer. But central contract obligations take precedence ahead of South Africas upcoming three-game home Te

Captain Ishan Kishan: Captain Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten hundred as he took East Zone to a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Kishan went back unbeaten on 111, while the other wicketkeeper batter Kumar Kushagra also remained unscathed on 63 as the two took East to a strong score of 385/4 in 79 overs on stumps. South's bowlers were laboured at Chepauk, and several of them took the beating from the East b

European T20 Premier League: Veteran Ireland opener Paul Stirling believes the presence of marquee players like Glenn Maxwell and David Miller while playing for the Belfast Wolves in the ongoing European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is accelerating the development of local talent, as they pass on crucial top-level experience to them both on and off the field. The six-team competition has brought two franchises each from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands in a four-week showdown. The action kick

National High Performance Centre: Former Pakistan cricketer AtiquzZaman has alleged that chief selector Aaqib Javed is making all decisions by himself and that it has now become a case of him versus the entire setup, even as the fallout from wholesale changes dominates discussions about the ongoing disastrous Test tour of England. Following a 194-run defeat at Lords that has left Pakistan trailing 2-0 in the three-match series, the side dropped seven players - Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salma

Irish Cricket International Women: Ireland womens all-rounder Arlene Kelly has announced her retirement from professional cricket, bringing the curtain down on a four-and-a-half-year international career following Irelands match against England Women in Worcester. The 32-year-old, born in New Zealand, moved to Ireland in 2022 after securing an Irish passport and initially came to experience domestic cricket. Her performances quickly put her on the international radar. Kelly made an immediate imp

Pakistan Cricket Board: Former wicketkeeper-batter Atiq-uz-Zaman has expressed deep anguish over the current state of the Pakistan mens team, saying that they are in shambles at the moment due to chaos and mid-tour player and coaching changes during their ongoing Test series in England. Down 2-0 in the three-match series following a heavy 194-run defeat at Lords, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the drastic call to send seven players, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul bac

MA Chidambaram Stadium: India's veteran domestic star Shreyas Gopal reached a significant milestone by taking the field for his 100th First-Class game in the Duleep Trophy final between South Zone and East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and dubbed the moment as surreal. Shreyas, who has been a vital cog for Karnataka in the domestic arena, reflected on reaching the milestone, calling it a very happy and proud feeling in his career. It's pretty surreal to play a 100th first-class game, and th

Punjab T20 Cup: Indian stars Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will go head-to-head when Amritsar Soormas take on Fazilka Falcons in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup at the I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Monday. With the Soormas determined to return to winning ways, the clash promises to be one of the marquee fixtures of the tournament. The spotlight will be firmly on Amritsar captain Abhishek Sharma, whose fearless batting can change the course of a game within a few overs. Alongside him, Naman Dhir will

The Dehradun T20 League: Lakshya Raichandani described his appointment as captain of India U19 for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia as a special moment for him and his family, while also highlighting the value of the Dehradun T20 League in his preparations. The Mussoorie Thunder batter, currently featuring in the Dehradun T20 League, said he was looking forward to embracing the responsibility of leading the junior national side and using the opportunity to continue developing his

T20 Asia Cup: India spinner N Sree Charani emphasised the importance of sticking to the teams strengths on the difficult pitches at the ongoing Womens T20 Asia Cup, after Indias spin attack dismantled Pakistan to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory here on Saturday. Charani and Prema Rawat led Indias bowling attack with three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for just 55 off 18.1 overs. India then chased the target in just 8.4 overs to record their fifth consecutive T20I victory ove

Asia Cup: After a humiliating defeat at the hands of India in the Womens Asia Cup league-stage match in Dubai on Saturday, Pakistan team mentor Wahab Riaz said his side remains the favourites to lift the trophy. Playing their 200th T20I, Pakistan struggled to find momentum as India implemented a spin-choke to dismiss them for a record-low T20I score of 55. Despite captain Fatima Sana (3/17) leading Pakistan's resistance with three early wickets, India easily achieved the 56-run target, extending

There was no grand stage, no roaring crowd and no elaborate celebration. Josh Hazlewood reached one of the greatest landmarks in Australian fast bowling almost exactly as he has conducted his entire career: quietly, efficiently and without fuss. At Darwin, Hazlewood dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz to claim his 300th Test wicket, becoming only the ninth Australian bowler in history to reach the landmark and just the seventh Australian fast bowler to do so. Hazlewood began Australia's first Test agai

Amsterdam Flames held their nerve in a closely fought contest to defeat Dublin Guardians by nine runs in Match 15 of the ETPL at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands. After posting 169/7, the Flames were pushed all the way by Dublin, who finished on 160/8in a chase that remained alive deep into the final overs. Dublin Guardians won the toss and elected to bowl, but Amsterdam made an assured start through Steven Smith and Yuvraj Samra. Samra struck 11 from eight balls before falling in the third ov

Edinburgh Castle Rockers produced another impressive all-round performance to defeat Rotterdam Dockers by 55 runs in Match 14 of the ETPL, defending 148 at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands. Rotterdam Dockers won the toss and elected to field, and their decision appeared to be paying off early as the Rockers lost three wickets inside the opening three overs. JJ Smuts fell for a two-ball duck, Andries Gous departed for four and Ross Adair was dismissed for nine, leaving Edinburgh at just 14 for

Dubai International Stadium: Top-ranked T20I bowler N. Sree Charani said her primary drive remains to do more for her country after delivering a match-winning spell of 3-7 in her side's dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Womens Asia Cup on Saturday. Left-arm spinner Charani claimed 3-7 to help skittle Pakistan out for a paltry 55 in 18.1 overs, before India comfortably chased down the target in 8.4 overs at the Dubai International Stadium. Its (a) great feeling to contribute (to)

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team's relentless approach and the bowlers' outstanding show after India brushed aside Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday. Chasing a paltry target of 56, after their spin attack led by three-fors from N. Sree Charani and Prema Rawat skittled out Pakistan for 55 at the Dubai International Stadium, India completed the chase in 8.4 overs. The clinical performance marked India's fifth consecutive T

T20 Asia Cup: Powered by three-fors from N. Sree Charani and Prema Rawat, India produced a dominant all-round display to secure a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2026 Womens T20 Asia Cup on Saturday by chasing down 56 in just 8.4 overs at the Dubai International Stadium. The one-sided victory achieved with 68 balls remaining marked India's fifth consecutive T20I win over Pakistan, as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side maintained their unbeaten start to the continental event. Even as

Dubai International Stadium: Left-arm spinner N Sree Charani and leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat claimed three wickets apiece as India skittled out Pakistan for a paltry 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest total in Womens T20Is, in the Womens Asia Cup Group A at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Saturday. On a pitch offering grip and sharp turn, as well as swing for the pacers, Charani, Prema, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma proved to be unplayable, as the relentless spin quarter

Asia Cup T20: India head coach Amol Muzumdar lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday after she became the first cricketer, in both mens and womens international cricket, to lead her country in 150 T20 international games. Harmanpreet reached the historic milestone during India's ongoing 2026 Women's Asia Cup Group A match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, further cementing her legacy in the shortest format of the game. One thing I have been told is that it is the 150th T20

Dubai International Stadium: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the Group A clash of the 2026 Womens Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are unchanged from their respective last clashes in the continental event. India have won nine of their last 10 T20Is against Pakistan, whose only recent victory against the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side came during the 2022 Asia Cup. Harmanpreet's side has already booked a place in the semifinals after w

Cricket Alan Coleman: Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy will leave the county at the end of the 2026 season to recommit to South Africa in a bid to pursue his international cricket ambitions, the club announced on Saturday. Left-handed batter Du Plooy's original contract was set to run till 2027 as a local player, but his switch back to South Africa, the country of his birth, renders him an overseas player and invalidates the existing deal. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at Mid

CAB President Sourav Ganguly: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) felicitated India fast bowler Mohammed Shami ahead of his 100th First-class game as the veteran gears up to feature in the Duleep Trophy final for East Zone from Sunday onwards at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CAB treasurer Sanjay Das presented Shami with a special No.100 jersey, which was signed by CAB President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly. He was also presented with a signed ball from Ganguly and a silver plaque, a

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The Lucknow Falcons are set to take on Meerut Mavericks in the grand finale of the UP T20 League, to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The title clash pits prominent Indian internationals against each other, as Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the Lucknow Falcons against Rinku Singhs Meerut Mavericks. The Meerut Mavericks have achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for the final in all four seasons and are seeking t

Former West Indies: Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has become the latest ex-international skipper to join the chorus voicing support for the imprisoned former Pakistan captain Imran Khan and his treatment. Lara took to social media to voice his support for Imran, calling for proper, independent medical care and dignity every human deserves as he stood with former international captains who have raised the issue of Imran's health in prison. Imran Khan and I only crossed paths on the field

ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina believes wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant possesses the required talent to replicate his stellar Test cricket form in white-ball formats, provided he plays without hesitation and navigates through mental blockages. Despite being a match-winner for India in Tests, Pant has been unable to establish himself in the white-ball setup. Though hes played 31 ODIs and 76 T20Is, Pant last played both white-ball formats for India in 2024. He was an unused memb

Afghanistan T20Is: Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan admitted that the short turnaround between the end of the Duleep Trophy final and the start of the Afghanistan T20I series is difficult but that it is their job to adapt as the two players gear up for a quick switch between formats. Tilak and Ishan will be leading the South Zone and East Zone, respectively, in the Duleep Trophy final, which gets underway on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The scheduled end of the final is on Septem

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Despite being away from the International team, Ishan Kishan sees the hunger and motivation in veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami in his bid for an India comeback after repeated strong performances in the domestic circuit. Shami has not played an international game since India's 2025 Champions Trophy win in early 2025 and has not been picked in any squads despite turning up and performing in the domestic arena across formats. However, Ishan, who is leading Shami in the D

T20I Nidahas Trophy: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send its operations team to a workshop on the Future Tours Programme (FTP) as part of its bid to widen the gap between international matches. The Indian Board recently confirmed that it has instructed its FTP personnel to schedule matches so that players can get proper rest after several players suffered injuries due to gruelling schedules. According to a Cricbuzz report, a workshop on the FTP is scheduled to take place i