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For Sahil Jadhav: On the face of it, archery and cricket have very little in common, but inspiration can come to anyone from anywhere. So, it may not come as a surprise that a former Australian all-rounder has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for one of the rising stars of Indian archery. For Sahil Jadhav, it was a book by star cricketer Shane Watson that provided the spark of inspiration as he gears up to take on the continental elite at the Asian Games 2026. I started reading a book called T

ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 20252027 cycle. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series between Sri Lanka and India will be free of charge thus providing cricket fans with an excellent

BPHvs SUL,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix are scheduled to face Sunrisers Leeds in match 24 of the Hundred Men's 2026. This match will be contested on Friday at Edgbaston in Birmingham at 11 PM IST. This is a must-win contest for Birmingham Phoenix, who are struggling at the bottom of the points table at the moment. The Phoenix kick off their campaign with a close win over Trent Rockets. But they failed to adapt to the conditions and requirements of the competition. They h

Best T20I Bowler: Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025. The awards ceremony celebrated achievements across Test, ODI, and T20I formats; recognised contributions in domestic cricket; and bestowed Lifetime Achievement Awards upon four stalwarts of the game in the island nation. Nissanka earned the top men's

No Objection Certificates: Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that Australias mens T20I captain Mitchell Marsh and batting all-rounder Matthew Short will be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the SA20 only after completing their respective Big Bash League (BBL) commitments. Marsh and Short were announced as marquee signings for the upcoming season of SA20 by joining Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals respectively. The SA20 is scheduled to get underway on Janua

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Tristan Stubbs believes a strong start will be crucial as the three-time champions begin their SA20 title defence, saying his side must be at its best from the opening game against Pretoria Capitals in Gqeberha on January 17. The defending champions, who have lifted the SA20 trophy three times in four editions in 2023, 2024 and 2026, will once again start as one of the favourites after strengthening their squad with Australia all-rounder Mit

European T20 Premier League: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed with the Amsterdam Flames as the franchise's marquee player for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), set to begin on August 26. On July 30, Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats. Rahane represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, while his final international appearance came against the West Indies in a two-game Test series in July 2023.

Assam Premier League: Tezpur Titans captain Ayushman Malakar believes patience and faith in the process will eventually help his side turn around its fortunes in the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL), despite opening the tournament with three consecutive defeats. At just 20 years old, the young all-rounder has shouldered the responsibility of leading the Titans in the states premier T20 competition. While results have not gone in his teams favour so far, Malakar insists the focus remains on s

New Delhi Tigers: Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia hailed his side's resilience after they bounced back from defeat with a convincing 27-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, saying the response reflected the character within the squad. After suffering a setback against Central Delhi Kings, Purani Dilli 6 returned to winning ways with a clinical all-round display at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday to register their second victory of the season. This was

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that a cricketer can build a lasting legacy only by staying with a single IPL franchise, though he acknowledged that retention rules and auction dynamics often leave players with little control over their long-term association. Pathans comments come at a time when rumours around Hardik Pandyas future in Mumbai Indians (MI) have been subject to immense speculation. If you want to create a legacy as a playe

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara revealed a light-hearted moment involving Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood during their time together at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), recalling how the quick jokingly refused to bowl to him in the nets after battling him endlessly in Test cricket. Having spent hours facing Hazlewood during India's memorable Border-Gavaskar Trophy series victories in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21, Pujara shared the humorous exchange with Hazlewood d

With Jordan Cox: England batter Ollie Pope has admitted his return to the Test squad for the first two games against Pakistan came as a surprise, but at the same time, he is determined to make the most of another opportunity to re-establish himself in the red-ball setup. Pope earned a recall nine months after being dropped during the Ashes where he averaged just 20.83 across six innings in Australia before being replaced by Jacob Bethell. A strong County Championship campaign and a shift in Engl

Wales Cricket Board: Former England red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brooks time to lead the Test side will come in the future, despite him being overlooked for the top job following Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket. After Stokes stepped down at the conclusion of the home series against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) opted to reappoint veteran batter Joe Root as captain instead of elevating Brook, who served as vice-captain during the

The BCCI Medical Team: India captain Shubman Gill will not take the field on day one of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI after sustaining an impact injury to his right ring finger during a practice session, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday. In Gill's absence, vice-captain KL Rahul has stepped up to lead the side after SLC XI won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger

For New Delhi Tigers: Purani Dilli 6 registered a comfortable 27-run victory over the New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, thanks to a brilliant batting display from Aryan Gaur and a disciplined bowling performance. Batting first, Purani Dilli 6 posted 177/8 in their 20 overs, with opener Aryan Gaur leading the charge. The right-hander played a sensational knock of 91 off just 42 balls, smashing 11 fours and four sixes. He dominated the

BPH-W vs SUL-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The next game of the Hundred Women's 2026 will be a must-win contest for Birmingham Phoenix Women. They are struggling at the bottom of the points table. With only six points, their qualification to the next round is almost impossible from here on. They have three more games left to play. Birmingham Phoenix will be up against Sunrisers Leeds Women in match 24 of this season. It will be played at Headingley in Leeds on August 7 (Friday) at 7:30 P

Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals secured a five-wicket win with nine balls to spare, overcoming Nagaon Rangers' total of 151/7 in the second match of the day at the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Thursday. Skipper Rishav Das led the chase with a fine 60 and was ably supported by Sanjay Kumar Singhs 31-ball 45. Deepak Gohain and Bastab Roy starred with the ball, scalping three wickets each to restrict Nagaon Rangers to 151/7. Batting first, Nagaon Rangers end

BPHvs SULMatch 24, Cricket Tips :Birmingham Phoenix are knocking at the door of elimination of the Hundred Men's 2026. They started the tournament with a 10-run win, but that is the only success they had so far. The Phoenix have lost the next four games and have slipped at the bottom. They will lock horns with Sunrisers Leeds in match no. 24. This contest is scheduled to start at 11 PM IST on Friday at Headingley in Leeds. The Phoenix will be officially eliminated if they lose this game. On the

IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :The five-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Ireland started with a washout. It was a complete washout. Now, the action will take place in the second ODI. Ireland will lock horns with Afghanistan on Friday at 3:15 PM IST at Bready Cricket Ground in Northern Ireland. Paul Stirling will lead the Irish team after his return from injury, whereas Rahmat Shah has become the new Afghanistan captain. These two sides have played a lot against each other, and they

BPH-W vs SUL-W Match 24, Cricket Tips :Another season and yet another early elimination for Birmingham Phoenix from the race in the Hundred Women's competition. They have slipped down to the table after losing their previous game to Trent Rockets Women. Their next game is against Sunrisers Leeds Women. This contest will be live from Edgbaston in Birmingham on August 7 at 7:30 PM IST. Birmingham Phoenix have only themselves to blame. They have struggled with form and are looking rusty on the fiel

England selector Marcus North said he would not get hung up on the retirement of captain and talisman Ben Stokes as the team prepare for their first series since the end of the Bazball era. North, announcing a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan on Thursday, confirmed Surrey's Dan Lawrence would bat at number six, effectively replacing all-rounder Stokes in the middle order. Jordan Cox will bat at three in the first Test on August 19 in the absence of the injured Jacob Bethell.

Joe Root: England national selector Marcus North explained the committee's thinking behind handing the Test captaincy back to former skipper Joe Root rather than promoting white-ball captain Harry Brook, following Ben Stokes' exit from international cricket. The 35-year-old Joe Root had led England earlier and had a moderately successful first stint. Brook, 27, is currently leading the national ODI and T20I teams. But, according to media reports, the reason the selectors opted for Root was that

John Turner Instagram: England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 25, bringing the curtain down on a promising career that was cut short by a succession of injuries. Turner, who represented England in two One-Day Internationals and two T20 Internationals against the West Indies during the 2024 white-ball tour, said a stress fracture and his long history of injuries had convinced him that it was the right time to step away fro

Outer Delhi Warriors: Outer Delhi Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to register a convincing 39-run victory over South Delhi Superstarz in a rain-curtailed 10-over contest in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Batting first, the Warriors piled up an imposing 132/2 in their 10 overs, courtesy of a sensational unbeaten knock from Yajas Sharma. The aggressive batter smashed 64 off just 29 balls, hammering five sixes and five fo

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Three-time champions India will renew their storied rivalry with Pakistan on September 5 as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday unveiled the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, to be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. India, the tournament's most successful side, have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter expected to be the marquee fixture of

Assam Premier League: Swarupam Purkayastha produced a sensational knock, scoring an unbeaten 99 to steer Jorhat Stallions to an eight-wicket victory over Barak Legends in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. Chasing 171, the Stallions skipper carried his bat to anchor the run chase, guiding his side home with 10 balls to spare. With this knock, Purkayastha now holds the record for the highest individual score by a batter in the tournament so far. Having

Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Lancashire have signed Pakistan's experienced spinner Noman Ali for the last six matches of the County Championship at the Old Trafford Stadium as they look to move up in the division before the season comes to an end. Since making his Test debut in 2021, he has taken over 100 wickets at an average of around 25, including a career-best 8 for 46 against England, and became the first Pakistan spinner to take a Test hat-trick, achieving the feat against West In

Bengal Pro T20 League: Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma has joined the Jammu and Kashmir squad for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season. Brijesh hails from Mada town in Udhampur district and came into the limelight after making his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals earlier this year. Though Brijesh had registered as a Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) player for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, hes now all set to turn out for his home state Jammu and Kashmir, the current Ranji Trophy holde

Pakistan Tests: Jordan Cox is set to bat at the crucial number three position, while batting all-rounder Dan Lawrence has earned a Test recall after two years after being named in Englands 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, starting on August 19 at Headingley. Cox steps into the top order to replace Jacob Bethell, who has been ruled out of the entire three-match series after failing to recover from a right knee injury sustained during the recent 2-1 ODI series win over Ind

CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced that a three-match T20I series has been added to the schedule for the Indian women's cricket teams multi-format tour of South Africa, set to happen in December 2026. As per CSA, the addition of T20I series in the itinerary comes with an eye to prepare for next year's inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, to be played in Sri Lanka in February 2027. India had toured South Africa for a five-time T20I series in

LNSvs ML,Approaching Milestones and Records :The ongoing Hundred Women's 2026 has intensified as only a few matches are left to play in the group stage. Match no. 23 of the tournament will be played between MI London and London Spirit. This contest is scheduled to start at 11 PM IST on Thursday at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. It is the second time these two teams will face each other. MI London won the previous game by seven wickets. London Spirit are very close to elimination from the tourn

Sri Lanka Cricket: Young bowling all-rounder Sonal Dinusha has been named captain of a 15-member Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI squad for the upcoming three-day warm-up match against India, scheduled to begin at the NCC Grounds here on Friday. The practice match, which starts at 10am local time, serves as the lone warm-up fixture for the Shubman Gill-led Indian team before the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka gets underway at Galle on August 15. The SLC XI features a strong core of seven Test

Marnus Labuschagne: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne admitted that a desperate search for runs made him greedy at the crease during his recent lean patch in Tests. At the same time, he expressed confidence that an unprecedented eight-week hiatus has allowed him to reset his technique ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Labuschagne, 32, has failed to reach three figures in his last 22 matches for Australia since his ton during the 2023 Ashes. Despite this pressure and Austra

Park Oval: Following their eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the second Test at the Queens Park Oval, West Indies captain Roston Chase admitted that his team got their bowling balance wrong and could have played another spinner on a pitch where the slower bowlers dominated. On a pitch where spinners accounted for 20 of the 28 wickets to fall, West Indies fielded only left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican. Chase, who usually bowls off-spin, was hampered by an ongoing finger injury that limited his bow

Sinhalese Sports Club: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes senior left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadejas vast experience of bowling on spin-friendly tracks will be crucial for the team during the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, starting on August 15. With many players in the current squad currently on their first Test tour of Sri Lanka, Jadeja and KL Rahul are the only players who have played red-ball cricket before in the island nation. Rahul was here on tours

North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers captain Sarthak Ranjan revealed that his viral half-century celebration was a tribute to tennis icon Novak Djokovic after his explosive knock of 95 set up a comfortable six-wicket victory for his side over East Delhi Riders in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 172, Strikers found themselves in early trouble at 39/2 before Ranjan and Yash Bhatia turned the game around with a blistering 113-run stand for the third w

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the Bazball era -- was a case of New Zealand shelving their egos for the good of the team. Blundell's heroic efforts in fearlessly standing close behind the stumps to his fast bowlers enabled New Zealand to fight back from 1-0 down and win the series 2-1 in June. England captain Ben Stokes retired during the third Test and, soon after, coach Brendon Baz McCullum was sacked, bringing down th

Facing Bangladesh: Senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes Australia's upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin presents a refreshing challenge, as they prepare to face them in conditions which are unfamiliar to them. The series opener at Marrara Stadium on August 13 marks Australia's return to Test cricket at the venue after a 22-year hiatus. For Hazlewood, who has over 400 professional matches to his name, but has faced Bangladesh just nine times in his 15-year international ca

World Test Championship: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was very delighted after leading his team to a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Trinidad, a win that ended a three-year away Test drought and helped them jump to the eighth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Chasing a modest target of 75 early on day four of the second Test, Babar fittingly sealed the victory by launching spinner Jomel Warrican for back-to-back sixes, and help Pakistan draw the two-

Sinhalese Sports Club: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be mentally and physically prepared to tackle any challenge right from the opening day of the upcoming two-game series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. The Indian team began its practice session at Colombo's NCC ground on Wednesday morning, and are scheduled to play a three-day practice match at the same venue from August 7-9. Following this, the visitors will head to Galle for t

NT Top End T20 Series: New Zealand 'A' squad, featuring 13 international players, tours Australias Northern Territories (NT) for the Top End T20 Series, between August 20-30 in Darwin. The T20 squad will compete for the first time in the NT Top End T20 Series, a tournament comprising nine teams scheduled to play six regular-round matches before finals. Top End began in 2022 and is a tournament that provides an international pathway for high-potential talent and has built its identity around nati

For North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers produced another impressive batting performance to defeat East Delhi Riders by six wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Earlier, East Delhi Riders posted a competitive 171/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a superb unbeaten knock from Sujal Singh. The left-handed batter anchored the innings brilliantly, scoring 82 off just 50 balls, including six fours and four sixes. The Riders struggled to build momentum as wick

Pakistan levelled the brief series against the West Indies on Wednesday, completing an eight-wicket win just after lunch on the fourth day of the second and final Test at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad. Beaten by 90 runs in the first Test the previous week at the Brian Lara Stadium in the south of the island, the visitors were left with a target of only 75 runs after the home side -- already in deep trouble overnight at 103 for six in the second innings -- were dismissed for 117 half-an-hour into

LNS-W vs ML-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The two-time champion MI London Women failed to qualify for the playoff last season, and this season also they are almost eliminated from the race. They are at the bottom and have played five games without a win. They will lock horns with London Spirit on Thursday. This contest will commence at 7:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground. MI London need a miracle to qualify, but it looks almost impossible. But they can spoil the party of London Spirit.

LNSvs MLMatch 23, Cricket Tips :The defending champion MI London have found some form at the right time in the ongoing Hundred Men's 2026. They beat Manchester Super Giants in the last game by 45 runs. That win should give them enough confidence going into the next round. They will face London Spirit in match 23. This contest is scheduled to kick off at 11 PM IST on August 6 (Thursday) at Lord's Cricket Ground. Another win will help them to inch closer to the next round. Meanwhile, London Spirit

LNS-W vs ML-W Match 23, Cricket Tips :MI London Women are the only team that has not won a single game in the ongoing Hundred Women's 2026. They are at the bottom of the points table and are virtually knocked out. They have played five games and have yet to win a single match. MI London Women will face London Spirit Women in the next game. This contest will start at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday at Lord's Cricket Ground. The situation of London Spirit is not good either. They have six points and three

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Kings produced a complete team performance, with Money Grewal leading the way with the ball before Yash Dhull stole the show with a sensational unbeaten century during the chase. Reflecting on the victory, Grewal praised Dhulls match-wi

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, riding on a sensational unbeaten century from captain Yash Dhull. Asked to bat first, Purani Dilli 6 endured a difficult start as Central Delhi Kings' pace attack struck early. Money Grewal was the chief destroyer, dismantling the top order with a disci

Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Dibrugarh Warriors shrugged off a disastrous start to register a composed five-wicket victory over Charaideo Sunrisers in Match 8 of the Assam Premier League (APL) at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 121, the Warriors recovered from 3/3 to seal the contest with 13 balls to spare. Opting to field first, Dibrugarh Warriors made early inroads through Doikho Das, who removed Pradyun Saikia and Kirti Azad before add

ODI World Cup Qualifier: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly finalised the window for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, with the 10-team tournament set to be held from February 22 to March 23 next year, marking the final pathway to cricket's showpiece 50-over event. While the dates have now been locked in, the host nation for the tournament is yet to be confirmed. The Qualifier will determine the final teams advancing to the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be join