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Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: Chota Nagpur Royals and Ranchi Titans secured decisive victories on the second day of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Thursday. The Royals claimed a dominant 10-wicket win via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed opener, while the Titans defended a massive total to win by 42 runs. In a rain-interrupted first match of the day, Dhanbad Diamonds posted 63/2 in 7 overs before heavy showers halted the play. Aryam

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals stormed into the final of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 with a three-wicket victory over North Mumbai Panthers in the second semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Tushar Deshpande starred with the ball, returning impressive figures of 4/21 to help bundle out the Ajinkya Rahane-led Panthers for 148 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Maratha Royals chased down the target with composure, thanks to a

Bengal T20 League Season: History was scripted in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday as Karan Lal produced a sensational all-round performance, smashing 145 off just 64 deliveries, including 14 sixes and seven fours, to power Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a commanding 73-run victory over Adamas Howrah Warriors. Karans remarkable innings became only the second century in the history of the league, following Gaurav Chauhans 103 off 55 balls in Season 2. His explosive knock

KSCA Honorary Secretary Santosh Menon: Indian cricket legend and Karnataka icon Rahul Dravid unveiled the trophy for this year's Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Bengaluru on Thursday, marking another milestone in the build-up to the fifth edition of Karnataka's premier franchise-based T20 tournament. The trophy unveiling ceremony was attended by KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, KSCA Honorary Secretary Santosh Menon, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Governing Council Chairman M.S. Keshava, KSCA Official Spok

T20 World Cup: India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi said the two warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup provided valuable exposure and confidence to the squad ahead of opening their campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. India, the 50-over World Cup winners, had a mixed build-up to the 12-team T20 World Cup. They lost to South Africa 4-1 before losing to England 2-1. In the warm-up games, India outsmarted the West Indies but lost to England. I think these two warm-up ga

National Lead Batting Coach Jon: Surrey wicketkeeperbatter Kira Chathli has been named captain of England A for the upcoming womens series against India A, which will feature three T20s and three 50over matches to be played in late June and early July. Kira, who recently earned her first callup to the senior England squad, will lead a side that includes three players capped at full international level - Jodi Grewcock, Ryana MacDonaldGay, and Charis Pavely. Several others who have impressed in do

The Kia Oval: England mens managing director Rob Key said there is no rush to take a call on Ben Stokes future as an England player and remained non-committal about him being the captain, while adding that hes also considering enforcing a complete alcohol ban on the side. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were not made available for selection for the second Test against New Zealand, starting at The Kia Oval next week, after the pair were involved in a nightclub altercation in the early hours of Monday mor

T20 World Cup: Pakistan womens team mentor Wahab Riaz said the squads recent preparation and youthful energy give him confidence ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, adding that the Fatima Sana-led side are sure to play fearless cricket and are targeting a top-four finish. The 10th edition of the Womens T20 World Cup, to be staged in England from June 12 to July 5, is set to be the biggest in the tournaments history, with the field expanding to 12 teams. The event will feature 33 matches

Despite Priyansh Arya: India As imposing 349 proved to be insufficient as Afghanistan A sealed a dramatic four-run victory via DLS method in a rain-hit 50-over match in the 'A' Teams Tri-series on Thursday, thanks to a blistering opening stand and composed knocks from skipper Imran Mir and Bahir Shah. India A, sent in to bat first on a surface expected to aid seamers, made an assertive start through Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 44 off 22 balls. His opening burst set the tone before Prabhsim

T20 World Cup: India will open their 2026 Womens T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14, as one of crickets most-watched rivalries takes centre stage in a global womens tournament. The results, though, have been onesided in recent years. India have won 13 of 16 T20Is against Pakistan, including a sixwicket victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai. In Womens T20 World Cup meetings, India lead 62 across eight clashes. All contests have come in global or continental event

ENGW vs SLW Match 1 , Cricket Tips :The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will begin with England Women taking on Sri Lanka Women in the first game. New Zealand women are the defending champions, and there are 11 more participants who will try their luck. The first match will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday at 11 PM IST. England Women are one of the top contenders of the tournament, and they will be looking to start well. Every team will play five matches in their group, and only two

T20 World Cup: India's batting firepower is not the concern heading into the Women's T20 World Cup, but rather how they firm up on their bowling combination and protect totals, said former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will have plenty of options to choose from when India face Pakistan in their opening match of the tournament at Edgbaston on June 14. In the absence of seam-bowling all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, the bowling combinations make-

T20 World Cup: The wait is finally over, and the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on Friday with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at the Edgbaston Stadium. Among the pre-tournament favourites, England boast a formidable squad packed with international experience and match-winners across all departments. The hosts will rely on the likes of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Charlotte Dean, and youngster Lauren Bell as they seek to launch their title bid

WI vs SL 1st T20I, Cricket Tips :Sri Lanka won the three-match ODI series against West Indies 1-0 after the last two ODIs were washed out. These two sides will now face each other in three T20Is. The first game will be held at Sabina Park on Friday at 6 AM IST. West Indies will be playing their first T20I since the T20 World Cup 2026. They did pretty well in that tournament and were unlucky to miss the semifinal berth. Sri Lanka failed to go through the group stage and lost four consecutive m

T20 World Cup: The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in a Group A clash at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Friday. Both teams will be eager to begin their campaign on a winning note, with valuable points at stake in the race for the semifinals. England enter the tournament as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, bolstered by home conditions and a squad packed with experience. Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, the hosts possess a formidable line

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh have reshaped their squads across formats ahead of a busy international stretch, recalling their premier fast-bowling trio of Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming T20I series against Australia while simultaneously rewarding Towhid Hridoy with a long-awaited place in the Test setup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled separate squads for the three-match T20I contest against Australia in Chattogram and the subsequent one-

The Bristol County Ground: The Bristol County Ground and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton have undergone significant infrastructure refurbishments ahead of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild saying that they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sorts of capital p

The Bristol County Ground: The Bristol County Ground and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton have undergone significant infrastructure refurbishments ahead of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild saying that they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sort of capital pr

Riyan Parag: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has successfully undergone shoulder surgery, bringing an end to a prolonged battle with an injury that had troubled him for nearly two years and repeatedly disrupted his cricketing commitments. The 24-year-old had continued to play through discomfort despite recurring shoulder issues affecting him at both the domestic and international levels. The injury had also curtailed his opportunities with India after making his international debut in 2024.

Over Cricket World Cup: Beth BarrettWild, the tournament director of 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, said they have been working on a blueprint to sustain momentum in the womens game, something which was a key learning for her from the 2017 Womens ODI World Cup, adding that once demand is created, it has to be optimised with supply. Nine years ago, the 2017 Womens ODI World Cup in England, which the hosts won in a sold-out final at Lords, led to a transformation in perception about women's cricke

Captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda: Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Womens T20 Asia Cup later this year after registering comfortable victories in the quarter-finals of the ACC Womens Premier Cup on Thursday. All four teams had topped their respective groups during the league stage and carried that momentum into the knockout rounds, producing commanding performances to book both semi-final berths and qualification for the continental tournament. Thailand continued

T20 World Cup: Beth BarrettWild, tournament director of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation o fall in love with womens cricket as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark. Billed as the biggest-ever Womens T20 World Cup, the tenth edition of the tournament will see 33 games being played around seven venues. The competition will start on June 12 in Edgbaston and end on July 5 at Lords. We have been building towards this moment probably for

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan: Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will be leading India men's U-19 team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, which comprises three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures, scheduled to begin next month. Lakshya Raichandani will serve as Chauhan's deputy as the BCCI named squads for both one-day and multi-day fixtures. The white-ball leg of the tour kicks off on July 4 in Hambantota, which will host all three one-day matches. Following the limited-overs series, the team will

One Last Dance: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, fans around the world are preparing for a month of unforgettable moments and dramatic finishes, but beyond the race for footballs biggest prize, the tournament is also expected to mark the end of an era. For several of the games most celebrated names, this World Cup could be the final chapter of careers that have inspired millions and defined a generation of football. Some have already lifted the trophy, others are still chasing the one achi

ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina touched upon the importance of ODI skipper Shubman Gill having veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's experience by his side in the 2027 World Cup, saying, The presence of experience from the two veterans can make all the difference. Kohli and Rohit, who have retired from T20I and Test cricket, remain exclusively active in ODIs. During the 2019 ODI World Cup, Rohit was the top scorer with 648 runs in nine games at an average of 81.00 with five hun

T20 World Cup: Australia's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup have been clouded by a fitness concern surrounding Phoebe Litchfield, but the defending champions remain optimistic that the young batter will be available for their opening fixture against South Africa. Litchfield did not feature in Australia's warm-up games after experiencing discomfort in her quad, prompting team management to take a cautious approach ahead of their campaign opener. With the six-time champions set to be

The Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least one leading nation guaranteed an early exit from what promises to be an unusually open tournament. A 12-team competition where the teams are split into two pools of six ought to be without a 'group of death'. But women's cricket heavyweights Australia, India and South Africa are all in Group One and, with only the top two advancing to the semi-finals, one of the trio will be heading home bef

U19 World Cup: India's pathway programme for emerging women's cricketers will take centre stage later this month as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads and schedule for the upcoming Under-19 white-ball series against Sri Lanka at home. The six-match assignment, comprising three T20s in Chennai and three One-Day matches in Puducherry, is set to provide another important testing ground for players pushing to establish themselves in India's growing youth cricket ec

Royal Spanish Football Federation: FC Barcelona have announced that they have formally submitted he bid and complete dossier to UEFA to apply for hosting the 2029 UEFA Champions League final. The proposal has been prepared in collaboration with Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and with the support of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), as host and co-organising association. FC Barcelona, together with Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and with the

Madhya Pradesh League: Ujjain Falcons all-rounder Madhav Tiwari was pleased after his crucial contribution led to the team's 16-run win against Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. Madhav Tiwari delivered an outstanding all-round performance, staying unbeaten on 61 off 28 balls to help Ujjain Falcons reach 195/8, before taking 2/26 in four overs. He also became the new Orange Cap holder, scoring 194 runs in four matches. Madhav r

T20 World Cup: Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India's quest for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title will be shaped by a demanding group-stage campaign, but he sees the challenge as a necessary test for a team aspiring to become world champions. Drawn alongside heavyweight opponents Australia and South Africa, India face one of the tournament's toughest paths to the knockout stages. Chopra, however, argued that there is no easy route to lifting a World Cup. You will have to beat

Bangladesh T20I: Australia have added Delhi-born uncapped spinner Nikhil Chaudhary to their squad for their upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The 30-year-old drafted into the squad following Travis Heads withdrawal on personal leave. Chaudhary could become the only Indian born player to play for Australia in more than 60 years after the Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder was called up for the T20I series against Bangladesh. Chaudhary, currently playing for JB Bruges in the EUT20 competition in

AFI Senior Vice President Anju: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, to recognise excellence in Indian athletics. The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors, and all other stakeholders whose contributions have played a vital role in Indias growing success on the global athletics stage, AFI said in a

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes that vice-captain Smriti Mandhana could hold the key to India's hopes at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, insisting that the star opener's performances in the biggest matches could determine whether the trophy finally returns home. Mandhana heads into the tournament as one of the most experienced and accomplished batters in the Indian setup, and Veda said her ability to deliver on the grandest stage makes her indispensable to the

ODI World Cup: Cricket Australia has overhauled its women's international schedule for next summer after the ICC's decision to bring forward the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy created a significant clash in the calendar. The governing body was forced to revise a slate of home fixtures following the ICC's announcement that the tournament, originally earmarked for June, would instead be played in February. The reshuffle has resulted in New Zealand splitting its Australian tour into two separat

Madhya Pradesh League: Ujjain Falcons made a strong return to winning ways in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, defeating Bhopal Leopards by 16 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Batting first, the Falcons posted an impressive 195/8 in their 20 overs, powered by half-centuries from Yash Dubey and Madhav Tiwari. Despite losing a few early wickets, Dubey and Harshvardhan Hardia steadied the innings with a crucial 53-run partnership. Dubey played a fluent knock o

But Ayaz Ahmed Khan: Tushar Deshpande smashed three sixes in four balls to seal a semifinal berth for defending champions MSC Maratha Royals after their five-wicket win over Arcs Andheri in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Deshpande had earlier claimed 2-39 and, along with Irfan Umair (2-27) and Atharva Bhosale (2-35), helped Maratha Royals bundle out Arcs Andheri for 168 in 20 overs. In reply, Maratha Royals rode on a superb 87 by Ayaz Khan and late heroics by De

Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali: Iran has warned it could stop its World Cup matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted inside stadiums, according to reports in Iranian media citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali. The warning comes just days before Iran starts its Group G campaign at the World Cup, which begins on Thursday. Iran will face New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, Belgium at the same venue on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: SOBO Mumbai Falcons kept their semifinal hopes alive with a commanding seven-wicket victory over table-toppers North Mumbai Panthers in the penultimate league-stage match of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. The defeat, however, had no bearing on the Panthers, who had already booked their place in the last four, winning four out of five matches. Chasing 158 for victory, the Falcons produced a composed batting performan

Wales Cricket Board: Joe Root will make a surprise return to the England captaincy after Ben Stokes was ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval amid an ongoing investigation into an off-field incident involving the England skipper and pace bowler Gus Atkinson. Stokes and Atkinson have both been left out of the squad for breaking the team's midnight curfew early Monday morning. They were at a London nightclub when a member of England's security was reportedly struck by a Sara

T20 World Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh marked a welcome return to her run-scoring best by hitting a blistering 68 off 36 balls and nearly pulled off a remarkable chase for India. But England held their nerve to secure a tense fiverun victory in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Sophia Garden on Wednesday. Before a rain break, Indias bowlers did well to keep a check on Englands scoring rate. But skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt found her rhythm by hitting 57, while wicketkeeper-b

Cricket World Cup League: Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee and Bangladesh duo Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for May following a series of standout performances for their respective teams. On the women's side, England seamer Lauren Bell, Pakistan batter Gull Feroza, and New Zealand's Maddy Green are nominated on the back of some strong performances for their countries throughout international cricket in the month. Airee se

Wales Cricket Board: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Ben Stokes involvement in a latenight incident at a London nightclub should not cost him the Test captaincy, even as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Regulator investigate the matter. Stokes and his teammate, fast bowler Gus Atkinson, broke the teams midnight curfew while celebrating their 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test into the early hours of Monday. They were present in a nightclub

The Bengal T20 League: A fine all-round performance helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers secure a 59-run victory over Murshidabad Kings via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, Rarh Tigers posted an imposing 188/5 in their 20 overs. Shuvam Dey Sr led the charge with 51 off 40 deliveries, while Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), and Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18) made valuable contributions to power their side

BAN vs AUS 2ndODI , Cricket Tips :Bangladesh beat Australia in the first ODI by 86 runs (DLS method) to record a historic win. They have earned a 1-0 lead and need one more win to register a historic series win over Australia in ODIs. Mosaddek Hossain made a memorable comeback for Bangladesh after four years. He scored an unbeaten 86 runs and took two important wickets to win the Man of the Match award. These two teams will take on each other in the second ODI on Thursday at Shere Bangla Nat

Former South Africa: Former South Africa allrounder Justin Kemp has been appointed as Cricket Namibias new Director of Cricket, the board announced on Wednesday. Kemp played four Tests, 85 ODIs, and eight T20Is for South Africa from 2001 to 2007 as a right-arm medium-pace bowling all-rounder. As Director of Cricket, Kemp will oversee the strategic direction of cricket operations across Cricket Namibia, including the national teams, high-performance programmes, talent identification structures, c

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: The Gwalior Shernis made a place for themselves in the Eliminator match of the womens competition in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after clinching a stunning win by 6 wickets against Royal Nimar Eagles at Daly College. After being put in to bat, Royal Nimar Eagles suffered an early setback as they were reduced to 4/2 inside the second over. However, Soniya Singh and Kalyani Jadhav staged a remarkable recovery, stitching together a crucial 118-run partn

Kiran Kumar Grandhi: Rod Bransgrove has stepped down as Hampshire chairman after GMR Group completed its full takeover of the county club and its holdings, bringing to an end the nearly 25year administrative reign that saw him rescue the club from insolvency and oversee its move to the Utilita Bowl. Bransgrove, 75, relinquished the chairmanship in 2023 but remained Group Chairman and majority shareholder of the club until the GMR deal was completed. GMR, coowners of Delhi Capitals in the IPL and

T20 World Cup: As the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets set to begin in England and Wales on June 12, the tournament will not only showcase the next generation of stars but also celebrate a rare feat of longevity. From the inaugural edition in 2009 to the upcoming 10th instalment, women's cricket has undergone a dramatic transformation. Professional contracts have expanded, crowds have grown, and the game's global reach has widened significantly. Through every stage of that evolution, a select

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb: Sanika Chalke produced a batting masterclass as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb stormed into the final of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Thane Sky Risers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 114, the Tigers cruised to victory with five overs to spare, thanks largely to Sanikas unbeaten 74 off 51 deliveries. The opener anchored the chase brilliantly, striking 11 fours and two s