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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The defending champions, Kashi Rudras, delivered a statement performance in a must-win encounter, defeating the table-topping Meerut Mavericks by 56 runs in Match 29 of the UP T20 League 2026 on Tuesday. Played at Kanpurs historic Green Park Stadium, a venue boasting a legacy of 40 international matches, the result finalises the playoff picture for the season. The Meerut Mavericks retain the top spot with 15 points, followed by the Lucknow Falcons in second with 13

Auqib Nabi: Uncapped Indian fast-bowler Auqib Nabi has joined the English County side Surrey to participate in three matches in the County Championship after his recent India call-up. The 29-year-old has been one of the emerging stars in Indian domestic cricket after his stellar Ranji Trophy campaign, during which he picked 60 wickets and helped Jammu and Kashmir lift their maiden title. Nabi will now be in action for Surrey in their upcoming three matches against Yorkshire, Sussex and Glamorgan

Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh: All six franchises in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 have confirmed their squads for the upcoming tournament, which kicks off on September 2. The tournament will feature some players from the IPL and domestic circuit, as the Uttarakhand youngsters get a chance to impress. Speaking on the upcoming league, which will run from September 2 to 9 with matches played at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal hig

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for the fourth season of 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan -- 2026', which will commence on September 5 in Bathinda with the participation of nearly 10 lakh players. Chairing a meeting to review preparations, the Chief Minister said Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan is the best platform to identify, promote and nurture hidden sporting talent from every village, town and city of

Nishant Sindhu: All-rounders Nishant Sindhu and Anshul Kamboj arrested the slide for North Zone as South Zone bowlers threatened to run away with the game on the third day of the second semifinal of the Duleep Trophy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. North Zone were going strong with opener Sanat Sangwan (76) and Ayush Doesja (52) having put up a 104-run stand for the second wicket, and Ayush Badoni (32) also scoring a crucial 31. But South bowlers Shreyas Gopal and MD Nidh

Afghanistan T20Is: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from September 13. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana and all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been picked, but the participation of all four players is subject to fitness clearance, the BCCI confirmed. Shreyas Iyer will keep leading the Men in Blue,

Sudip Kumar Gharami: Ishan Kishan's stroke-filled unbeaten knock of 39 after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fiery 43 helped East Zone beat Central Zone and march into the final of the Duleep Trophy on Tuesday. Sooryavanshi dazzled his way to a 43-ball 40, while Kishan carried the innings with a 41-ball 39 as East chased down the 159-run target with four wickets in hand to knock the defending champions out of the event. The East side were reeling in the chase as Harsh Dubey took four wickets, while Yash

Pakistan Cricket Board: Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation as selector of Pakistan's men's selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to the squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against England. Misbah was part of the four-member selection committee, which also includes Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq and was formed in March earlier this year. However, according to a Cricinfo report, the former Pakistan captain has offered to res

Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed in the wake of successive Test defeats to England, sources told AFP Tuesday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Monday that Ahmed was being replaced by white-ball coach Mike Hesson, from New Zealand, for the last Test starting in Birmingham on September 9. The board also sent seven players home from the England tour and replaced bowling coach Umar Gul with Aus

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed that they will host India A for preparatory four-day matches, starting in October, before the two sides lock horns in a two-match Test series. India will be touring New Zealand for a multi-format series from late October to early December, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches lined up. The tour will also feature three four-day games against India 'A', as confirmed by NZC in a release while announcing the schedule for

The Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad remains confident of forcing his way back into the Indian team, saying his focus is on maintaining his run-scoring form and being ready when another opportunity comes his way. The Chennai Super Kings skipper, who has been working his way back into contention through domestic cricket, was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Coimbatore on Tuesday when he was asked about his prospects of returning to the national side. Very much confident.

T20I Player Rankings: Chamari Athapaththu has reached career-best rating points in all three categories of the ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings after leading Sri Lanka to a commanding start in their Womens Asia Cup title defence in the United Arab Emirates. The Sri Lanka captain produced an all-round performance against the UAE, scoring an unbeaten 48 off 25 balls before returning to claim a wicket for 10 runs in three overs as her side completed a nine-wicket victory. The result has lifted Athap

New Delhi: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen took a cheeky dig at Pakistans dramatic squad reshuffle ahead of the third Test against England, joking that the sheer number of changes could mean the toss needs to begin a night earlier. Pakistan have made seven changes to their squad for the Birmingham Test after losing the opening two matches of the series. The sweeping rejig has once again put the spotlight on the uncertainty surrounding the Pakistan side, with Pietersen choosing to focus on

International Cricket Council: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated Lionel Messi on his international journey on Tuesday, following the Argentine legend's retirement. Shah took to social media to hail the Argentine World Cup winner, reflecting on their meeting when Messi came to India last year with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. An era-defining international journey comes to an end. Reflecting on our meeting during your historic visit to India, your profound hum

The Womens Asia Cup has begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some fine performances on the opening weekend have resulted in notable movements in the ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu leads the gains this week thanks to an unbeaten 25-ball 48 and one for 10 in three overs in her teams nine-wicket victory over the UAE. Her performance has helped her remain strong in sixth place in the ICC Womens T20I Batting Rankings, advancing three slots to 33rd in the

Sri Lanka Cricket: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria heaped praise on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and highlighted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also needs to work on a similar path of building a team after their recent failures against England. Kaneria spoke on the ongoing decline of Pakistan cricket and highlighted how a suitable coach can help them come out of the slump. The former speedster highlighted how players in Sri Lanka are feeding off from the coaching setup as he hailed th

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi emphasised that the growth of state T20 leagues is a positive development for Indian cricket that can help identify talent at local levels, but cautioned that very close monitoring should be carried out by the state cricket associations to keep them free from any possible corrupt approaches. The rise of state T20 leagues has helped unleash a new generation of cricketers, with several players making the most of the opportunities and

And Babar Azam: Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has launched a blistering attack on the country's cricketing system after Pakistan slipped to a 0-2 Test series defeat against England, questioning everything from player selection and coaching to the domestic structure and the administration's accountability. Pakistan's latest setback at Lord's, where England secured a 194-run victory to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series, has been followed by sweeping changes ahead of

Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy: Indian trap shooter Manisha Keer is preparing for another major international challenge, but her journey to representing the country began with an unlikely discovery. Growing up in a modest family in a village near Bhopal, Manisha knew little about shooting until her elder sister introduced her to the sport that would eventually shape her career. I didnt even know what shooting was. I only knew cricket, volleyball and football. I didnt even know about shoot

The Guyana Amazon Warriors remain unbeaten as they upset the Independence Day party at the Queens Park Oval, beating the Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs via DLS in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Shimron Hetmyer equalled the CPL record fastest ever century, as he smashed 111 not out off 43 deliveries after rain reduced the game down to 16 overs per side. The Knight Riders showed why they are one of the best PowerPlay bowling units in the tournament as they put the Warriors immediately on th

Wicketkeeper Sam Harper: Peter Handscomb has been handed another opportunity to revive his Test career after being named in Australia As squad for their upcoming tour of India, with Brendan Doggett and Jhye Richardson adding pace and experience to the red-ball group. Australia A will travel to Puducherry later this month for the four-day leg of the tour before playing three 50-over matches, with several players set to audition for places ahead of Australias next Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign.

Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia's one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake and Joel Davies made the cut. The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, paid the price for poor recent form with his future as a Test player also on the line. Australia play three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa this month, before a three-Test series against the Proteas in Durban, Gqeberha and C

ICC World Test Championship: Australia have strengthened their one-day plans ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, recalling several senior players for a six-match tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month. The reigning world champions will begin with three ODIs against Zimbabwe in Harare from September 15 before travelling to South Africa for another three-match series, starting in Durban on September 24. With the 2027 World Cup set to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbab

Impact Player Sameer Rizvi: Lucknow Falcons signed off from the league stage with a 13-run victory over Kanpur Superstars via the DLS method in Match 28 of the UP T20 League 2026 at the Green Park Stadium, eliminating Kanpur from the playoff race and moving into second place on the points table. With six wins from 10 matches, Lucknow finished the league stage on 13 points and will now turn their attention to Qualifier 1 against Meerut Mavericks. Having already secured their place in the playoffs

New Delhi: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma reflected on an emotional record-breaking outing in the Womens Asia Cup 2026 opener against Thailand, saying she remains determined to continue contributing to the team after becoming the leading wicket-taker in Womens T20I cricket. Deepti entered the match in Dubai level with Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong on 170 wickets and needed just one dismissal to claim the record outright. The milestone came in spectacular fashion as the off-spinner returned ex

Punjab T20 League: Bathinda Royals kicked off their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 with a win, beating Mohali Kings by seven wickets at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Monday. The Royals chose to bowl first and quickly made an impact, causing Mohali Kings to fall to 34/3 by the seventh over. Gourav Choudhary took the initial breakthrough, getting Gurmehar Sara out for a duck on the very first ball. Sumit Sharma then dismissed Manpreet Johal for 11 off 19 balls, followed by Anmolpreet Singh, w

Young South African: Young South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka said he is ready to step up and lead the national pace bowling attack in the upcoming Test series against Australia if injured spearhead Kagiso Rabada fails to recover in time. Maphaka has played only two Tests and could take on a prominent role during a packed international schedule featuring eight Tests, 12 ODIs, and multiple Twenty20 matches. Rabada was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia after injuring his right ham

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday. London, Aug 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday. Th

Narendra Modi Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it has completed a series of targeted training camps for under-19 mens cricketers at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru ahead of upcoming domestic and international fixtures. The specialised sessions catered to distinct player disciplines, bringing together emerging wicketkeepers, spinners, and fast bowlers from across the country to work alongside elite coaching staff. Camps and training stints for th

Congress MLA Chandy Oommen: One sporting superstar arrived in a helicopter, watched cricket, visited a grave, and went sightseeing for a proposed stadium, and the other has so far arrived only in announcements, promises, and government files, and now an investigation into the episode has been announced by Chief Minister V.D.Satheesan. That, in a nutshell, is Keralas curious tale of Chris Gayle versus Lionel Messi. Gayle, the Universe Boss, landed in the state capital on Saturday, watched two Ker

Watching South Delhi Superstarz: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated the South Delhi Superstarz after the franchise clinched the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, describing the triumph as a moment that reinforced his belief in the impact and power of sport. Dhawan, Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz through Da One Sports. The former India opener was present at the Ar

Chennai Super Kings Rs: Shiva Singh wreaked havoc in Noida Kings' must-win clash against Meerut Mavericks in the UPT20 League with a sensational hat-trick that powered his side into the UPT20 League playoffs in a rain-shortened game. Coming into their final league stage match of the fourth season of the UPT20 League on Sunday, Noida needed a win to qualify for the playoffs and were up against an unbeaten Meerut side that exuded confidence left, right and centre. The fixture was truncated to a fi

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The UP T20 League has relocated its playoff matches and final from Kanpur to Lucknow following continuous heavy rainfall in the city, the tournament's governing council announced on Monday. The knockout fixtures of the fourth season of the competition will now take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the match dates retained as per the original schedule. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played on Septembe

T20 World Cup: Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry has credited targeted strategic shifts and strong leadership from Sophie Molineux for the sides recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup win in England, which she described as one of the most consistent campaigns of her career. Australia went undefeated throughout the tournament and capped off their dominant run with a decisive victory over hosts England in the final at Lords in July. The triumph marked a successful turnaround for the side

Duleep Trophy: South Zone captain Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten century, while Shreyas Gopal made a strong 88, as the team ended Day 2 of their Duleep Trophy semifinal against North Zone in the ascendancy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 here. Tilak, India's T20I vice-captain, went to stumps unbeaten on 106 off 225 balls, with a composed innings and an innings-saving 175-run partnership with Gopal, which helped South close the day at 285/9, having a 90-run lead in response to North's

Joe Root believes a new batch of Dukes balls are the reason why there have been few big scores in Test cricket in England this season. Neither England nor Pakistan have managed an individual century in the first two Tests of an ongoing three-match series, where the hosts have established an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Pakistan have yet to pass 200 as a team in four innings so far. There have only been two totals above 400 all summer -- the first by New Zealand in their series-deciding win over England

Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas captain Abhishek Sharma has promised that his side will maintain their aggressive, entertaining brand of cricket despite opening their 2026 Sher-E-Punjab T20 League campaign with a dramatic five-wicket defeat to Mohali Kings. The Soormas produced a blistering batting display at Mohali on Sunday, posting 258 after Abhishek smashed a rapid 77 off 26 deliveries. However, Mohali Kings overhauled the massive target with an extraordinary run-chase, completing it wit

South Delhi Superstarz: Batting all-rounder Ankit Dabas said he was thrilled to see youngsters step up, crediting team unity and skipper Tejasvi Dahiya's exceptional leadership for South Delhi Superstarz's 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) title win, a seven-wicket victory over Central Delhi Kings in the title clash. Chasing a target of 183 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, South Delhi completed the chase in 18.2 overs. Anmol Sharma laid the platform with a fluent 64 off 42 balls before Dabas smashed a

The Madhya Pradesh: East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dazzled with a stroke-filled 92, helping his side reach parity with defending champions Central Zone before Mukesh Kumar struck twice to end Day 2 on a high for East on Monday. With eyes glued on Sooryavanshi in his red-ball Test, the 15-year-old starred with a record-breaking 92 off 81 balls, turning heads with seven sixes and as many fours at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. During his stroke-filled knock, the Bihar batter

County Championship Division Two: India opener Mayank Agarwal has signed a four-game contract with Durham for the final phase of the ongoing County Championship Division Two season, the English county club announced on Monday. Agarwal, 35, joins head coach Ryan Campbell's squad to bolster their promotion push in Division Two, starting with their upcoming fixture against Northamptonshire at the cinch County Ground. Agarwal replaces South Africa batter David Bedingham, who has returned home to pre

County Championship Division Two: India opener Mayank Agarwal has signed a four-game contract with Durham for the final phase of the ongoing County Championship Division Two season, the English county club announced on Monday. Agarwal, 35, joins head coach Ryan Campbell's squad to bolster their promotion push in Division Two, starting with their upcoming fixture against Northamptonshire at the cinch County Ground. Agarwal replaces South Africa batter David Bedingham, who has returned home to pre

Marcus Trescothick: England interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has said he sees similarities between his current pace attack and the famed four-man seam quartet that secured the iconic 2005 Ashes victory over Australia on home soil. Dominant victories over Pakistan at Headingley and Lord's have prompted observers to draw parallels between the current lineup and the 2005 attack. Ollie Robinson has stepped into Matthew Hoggard's swing-bowling role, Jofra Archer provides the express pace of Stev

BCA President Harsh Vardhan: Bihar Cricket Association officials congratulated young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in Duleep Trophy history during East Zones ongoing semi-final against Central Zone in Bengaluru. At the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Ground in Bengaluru, Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest debutant for India in international cricket via the T20I series in England in July, reached his milestone fifty off 42 deliver

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Explosive opener Shafali Verma said there is a great atmosphere of happiness within the squad after India got their 2026 Womens Asia Cup campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 94-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Shafali top-scored with a 36-ball 64 as India posted 159/9, despite going from 91/1 to 137/9 in a span of 50 deliveries. Nandni and veteran off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma took three wickets

T20 World Cup: Star seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland believes she has now achieved optimal balance in her T20 game, as she looks to carry her good form into Australia's upcoming domestic and international summer. Annabel, 24, was named player of the tournament during the recently concluded The Hundred womens competition, where she topped the run-scoring charts with 315 runs at an average of 63 and claimed 11 wickets for Sunrisers Leeds, who finished runners-up in the competition. Her

Sky Sports News: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes Marnus Labuschagnes position in the Test side has become almost untenable following a prolonged period of poor form. He also urged the selectors to make decisive changes ahead of October's three-match Test tour to South Africa. Labuschagne, 32, managed scores of just one, 31, and four during Australia's recent 1-1 series draw against Bangladesh at home. The number three batter has now gone 43 Test innings without registering a cent

The Asian Cricket Council has heard concerns over a lack of five-star hotel accommodation for players at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, a Sri Lankan official said Monday. The men's and women's T20 cricket will be played at Japan's newly built cricket ground in Nisshin starting September 17. But reports of tents serving as dressing rooms for players, distant washroom facilities and lack of top-class accommodation for cricketers have raised eyebrows. There are some concerns with regard to the

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal said he remains optimistic about hosting a home white-ball series against India in the future, adding that both governing bodies are actively searching for a suitable window in their congested schedules. The proposed tour, featuring three ODIs and as many T20Is, was initially slated to be played in August-September this year. But India's upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan starting on September 13 effectively post

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Monday etched his name into the history books by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy during East Zones ongoing semifinal clash against Central Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Ground in Bengaluru. At 15 years and 175 days old, Sooryavanshi reached his milestone off just 42 deliveries. He eventually made 92 off 81 balls and broke a 57-year-old record previously held by Laxman Si

Play Cricket Week: Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is targeting a busy run of one-day cricket to maintain his bowling intensity and build towards Octobers Test series in South Africa, saying he wants to play as much as possible after making a successful return to Test action against Bangladesh. Hazlewood is expected to feature in Australias ODI squads for the upcoming tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa, with the squads set to be announced on Tuesday. The experienced quick has identified pla