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Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground: England have announced their squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex club captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain for the tournament, which takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. With six players on the field and six overs per innings, the Hong Kong Sixes is built around attacking cricket, quick scoring and players contributing across disciplines. Simpson will lead a seven-me

Their Asian Games: Days after a rain-hit draw against the West Indies at home led to the series ending in a 2-2 draw, a jetlagged India will take on a strong New Zealand in the first of five T20Is here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. The schedule has given India little breathing space. Their Asian Games gold medal-winning campaign in Japan ended on October 3, before the home series against the West Indies began three days later in Lucknow, and the decider was washed out in Bengaluru on October

GMR Sports India Pvt Ltd: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 IPL season. The appointment means Mishra returns to a new role to the franchise with which he began his IPL journey. Mishra, 43, retired from all forms of the game in September 2025 and will be taking up a coaching assignment in the league for the first time. I don't know about legends, but I did really decent in IPL. Dilli dilwallon ki hai (Delhi is of

ODI World Cup: India will need more than their reputation to get the better of New Zealand on their home turf, former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Wednesday, urging the visitors to soak up the pressure and turn it back on the hosts right from the opening T20I on Thursday. The five T20Is will run till November 1, before the five-match ODI series takes centrestage in terms of 2027 Mens ODI World Cup preparation. It is followed by a two-match Test series, to be played in Wellington and Christch

United Arab Emirates: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has further strengthened his position at the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings after an impressive four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in the ongoing tri-series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rashid, who also holds the No. 1 position in the T20I bowling rankings, improved his rating from 714 to 742 points in ODI following his figures of 4/17 in eight overs against Zimbabwe. His performance helped Afghanistan secure a comprehensive 15

In New Zealand: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be the side's first-choice new-ball bowler in the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, citing the conditions there as ideal for the recalled swing bowler to excel. Bhuvneshwar made his return to the Indian set-up for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. Though it was washed out due to rain, a lot will be expected of him when he takes the field for the series starting at t

Afghanistan players Sediqullah Atal and Rashid Khan have made major gains in the ICC Mens ODI Player Rankings after helping their team secure an impressive 158-run victory over Zimbabwe in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tri-Series in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Left-handed batter Sediqullah struck 102 as Afghanistan posted a total of 294 after electing to bat. His Player of the Match effort helped him gain 12 slots and reach 20th position even as Rashids haul of four for 17 that included the prize scal

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: England women will travel to Sri Lanka early next year for three T20Is and as many ODIs, with the two legs of the tour split either side of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, set to happen in India from February 14-28 in 2027. The T20I series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 1, 3 and 5 respectively, as it gives both sides a final hit-out before they head to India for the Champions Trophy.

New Delhi: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes Shafali Vermas growing consistency could pave the way for a remarkable decade of achievements in international cricket, with the 22-year-old emerging as one of the most productive batters in the womens game. Speaking after Indias 3-0 T20I series win against Zimbabwe, Veda praised Shafali's recent progress across formats and pointed to her scoring record in 2026 as evidence of how far the young opener has developed. Verma was named Playe

Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, with Bangladesh and Nepal set to co-host the third edition of the tournament from January 21 to February 6. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches at venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu, with India entering the competition as two-time defending champions. The tournament will feature four groups of four teams each, with the group s

With Hardik Pandya: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of bowling in early-season New Zealand conditions, while Arshdeep Singh can use his left-arm angle to trouble Finn Allen, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment. Both Bhuvneshwar and Arshdeep were a part of Indias 1-0 T20I series win in New Zealand in 2022 and the duo are now back for the five-game series starting in Christchurch on Thursday. While Arshdeep has now established himself in the

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't just walk straight into the team, India captain Shreyas Iyer said Wednesday, after calls for the teenage sensation to be unleashed for the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch this week. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India in July but has been used sparingly against top opponents despite his glittering Indian Premier League form. India landed in New Zealand on Tuesday, two days before they begin their 40-day tour inclu

T20 World Cup: India's players are in for a bit of a shock when the T20I series in New Zealand gets underway, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment, citing the games starting at 8pm in near darkness and temperatures expected to hover around ten degrees. International sides have rarely toured this early in the New Zealand summer in recent years, pointed out Pamment, who briefly worked as the Black Caps assistant coach and is coming off a fielding coach stint with the Ba

Former Mumbai Indians: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment said he was a little bit shocked over Mahela Jayawardene stepping down as the franchise's head coach and backed Kieron Pollard to take over the role. Last week, Jayawardene stepped down as MI head coach, which ended his second stint in charge of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, after having guided them to three titles during his first spell from 2017 to 2022. Pamment, who worked alongside Jayawardene a

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has backed Harmanpreet Kaurs importance to the national side after the experienced batter returned to form with a significant innings during Indias T20I series against Zimbabwe, explaining that the emotions she displayed afterwards reflected the passion she continues to bring to the game. The innings, played during Indias 3-0 series sweep in Zimbabwe, offered a timely boost for the senior batter as the team looks towards the upcoming Champion

NZ T20Is: Recalled veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be lethal with the new ball if New Zealand's early-season pitches offer swing and seam, apart from him bringing a calming presence to India's bowling line-up in the upcoming T20I series starting on Thursday, said former Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond. Bhuvneshwar returned to India's T20I squad for the first time in nearly four years, when he recently featured in the washed out series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru. The vete

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond believes wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will be an awkward proposition to deal with for New Zealand's batters when the T20I series starts in Christchurch on Thursday because of the extra bounce in early season pitches, despite conditions expected to favour pacers. Chakaravarthy, who has picked 75 wickets in 49 games, returned to Indias T20I squad for the five-game series in New Zealand after recovering from a side strain sustained

T20 World Cups: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has praised Indias dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe, describing the teams performances as an encouraging beginning to Smriti Mandhanas tenure as full-time captain. India closed out the Zimbabwe series with three wins, establishing momentum under Mandhanas leadership. Speaking about Indias approach during the series, Veda also highlighted the importance of all-rounder Niki Prasads versatility, backing the youngsters ability to

As Bhuvneshwar Kumar: As Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back to India's T20I setup after a gap of nearly four years, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner is wary of the challenge the senior pacer can pose in the five-match T20I series that begins on Thursday, as he stated that the swing king will pose a challenge with the new ball in New Zealand conditions. Bhuvneshwar earned a recall to Indias T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, marking his return to the national side after nearly

Captain Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana said her team would look to carry the dominance they displayed in the T20I series against Zimbabwe into the upcoming ODI matches in Vadodara, after the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a comprehensive 92-run victory in the final match. Good domination in the way we dominated in all three matches. That is what we will look to do in the ODI matches. That's what we have been speaking about in the dressing room, and that's what we will look to

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Harmanpreet Kaurs unbeaten 91 off 41 balls and Nandani Sharmas three-wicket haul powered India to a comprehensive 92-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final womens T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Tuesday, completing a series sweep. Batting first, India posted a mammoth 216/7 in 20 overs, with Harmanpreet and Shafali Verma striking half-centuries to put the hosts in a commanding position. Zimbabwe, in reply,

Temba Bavuma hit a career-best 179 and Kagiso Rabada took an early wicket as South Africa dominated the third day of the second Test against Australia at St George's Park on Tuesday. South Africa declared their first innings on 425 for nine. Australia were three for one at the close after Rabada had Nic Maddinson caught at third slip for a duck with the fourth ball of the Australian innings. Bavuma shared century partnerships with Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82) as the world Test champio

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur unleashed a late-innings assault with an unbeaten 91 off just 41 balls to power India to a mammoth 216/7 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday. Harmanpreet, who raced to her half-century off just 25 deliveries, struck at a blistering pace to give India a formidable total after the hosts opted to bat first to provide their middle order with more game time.

Natal Cricket Union: Former Australian cricketer David Warner questioned the lack of attendance in the ongoing Test series between South Africa and Australia, with large sections of the stands being empty. The stands remained largely empty during the first Test between the two teams at Kingsmead, Durban, and the fans did not turn up in numbers on the first two rain-marred days in the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha as well. The series is between the top two Test sides in the world,

New Zealander Brendon McCullum: Englands newly appointed Test head coach Stephen Fleming has pledged to strengthen the countrys domestic coaching system, saying the national team should ideally be guided by an Englishman, even as he prepares to begin his tenure with the upcoming tour of South Africa. Fleming, who took over from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum on a four-year contract, wants to use his time in the role to groom homegrown coaches and create more opportunities for former Engl

T20I Bowling Rankings: Indias Nandni Sharma and Kranti Gaud have climbed the ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings following their sides series-winning performances against Zimbabwe, while Australias Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have made progress in the ODI rankings after the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh. Nandni has made the biggest leap among the Indian bowlers, rising 26 places to 45th after claiming three wickets across the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. The

AGF vs BAN 3rdODI, Cricket Tips: The first two games of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Abu Dhabi have been pretty one-sided. Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in the first game but surrendered against Afghanistan in the second match. Now, the third game of the tri-series will feature a clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday at 5 PM IST. Afghnaistan are coming off a massive win by 158 runs over Zimbabwe. Sediq Atal slammed a bri

Emirates ICC International Panel: India batter Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second Womens T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Sunday. The incident took place in the 12th over of Zimbabwe's innings when Shafali dropped Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off off the bowling of Sree Charani. Frustrated by the missed opportunity, the Indian batter threw the ball into the ground, prompting the matc

Gqeberha Test: In a boost for Australia on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park here, Josh Hazlewood was back for the visitors on the moving day after missing the curtailed Day 2 due to illness. Hazlewood was off the field for Day 2 when 30.4 overs were bowled due to consistent rain in the city as South Africa went to stumps at 97/5. Scott Boland ripped through the hosts' batting order with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc took one too. Hazlewood's return now give

Fast bowler Scott Boland wants to feature in every Test match that Australia play in the next 12 months as he keeps pushing his case with stellar performances whenever he gets the chances. Boland, 37, is Australia's oldest specialist Test pacer since Ray Lindwall in 1960. With Australia blessed with the likes of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and spin great Nathan Lyon, Boland has had to wait for his chances more often than not. Since making a breathtaking debut in the 2021 Ashes, h

New South Wales Cricket Umpires: Australian official Ben Treloar and Indias Parashar Joshi will gain experience in each others domestic cricket structures as the BCCI and Cricket Australia continue their umpire exchange programme, with assignments spanning the Ranji Trophy, Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup. The arrangement will see Treloar officiate in two Ranji Trophy fixtures in India, while Joshi will take charge of two Sheffield Shield matches and a One Day Cup game during his stint in Aust

New Zealand Cricket: The first batch of Indian mens cricket team have touched down here ahead of a packed tour of New Zealand, with the opening T20I scheduled for Thursday. New Zealand Cricket shared pictures of the Indian contingent, which includes coach Gautam Gambhir, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Naman Dhir, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fast bowling coach Morne Morkel and members of the support staff, arriving at Christchurch Airport, marking the start of a

IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Team India had a dominating win in the second T20I against Zimbabwe Women, and they have taken a 2-0 unbeatable lead in the series. Smriti Mandhana have recorded a series win in her first attempt in the shorter format. It was none other than Shafali Verma, who won the game. The Indian opener recorded a partnership of 96 runs in 7.5 overs and took India to the fastest ever T20I chase in women's cricket. Now, India will take on Zimbabwe Women in the final g

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were fined for slow over-rates during the opening tri-series match in Rawalpindi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The ICC said match referee Jeff Crowe fined Pakistan 10 percent of their fee from Sunday's opening match, while Sri Lanka were docked five percent. Pakistan were ruled to be two overs short and Sri Lanka one short during the time allotted. Under the ICC code of conduct for players, the players are fined five per cent of their match fee f

Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St Georges Park on Monday. Boland took four for 31 as South Africa limped to 97 for five at the close. Captain Temba Bavuma stood firm for the hosts, scoring 41 not out. Boland came into the team when Australia opted for an all-pace bowling attack, and he followed up his two wickets on the rain-ruined first day by striking in the third over on Monday and ag

PAK vs ENG 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: The ODI tri-series in Pakistan began with a banger. Pakistan and Sri Lanka indulged in a fierce competition, and Pakistan held their nerves to secure a 37-run win. Salman Agha, who was dropped from Test, and was stripped from his T20I captaincy, slammed a match-winning century. Pakistan also produced a great bowling display, especially in death overs. They ticked most of the boxes but need to bat well in the final overs. Pakistan will now face England in the sec

Batting Coach Michael Klinger: The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have appointed former United Arab Emirates (UAE) international cricketer CP Rizwan as their Assistant Batting Coach ahead of the fifth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled to run from November 21 to December 20, 2026. Rizwan was part of the Giants title-winning squad in 2023 and moved into coaching after retiring from international cricket. He recently led the franchises development team to victory in th

Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and be

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have registered themselves at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 to be held in Kochi on October 28. Indian wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini, who was released by two-time winners Mumbai Indians, and batter Kiran Navgire, let go by the UP Warriorz, along with Australian duo Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, are in the next bracket with

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Indian left-arm spinner Murali Kartik on Monday welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall to the national T20I side, saying age should never be a barrier to selection as long as a player is good enough and not a liability on the field. Bhuvneshwar initially earned a recall for Indias five-match T20I series in New Zealand starting on October 22. But he was then drafted into the rained-out fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru first as a cover for Arshdeep

But Manav Suthar: Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik said he was shocked by Manav Suthar's exclusion from the Test squad for the tour of New Zealand, adding that the young left-arm spin bowling all-rounder was the sides best bowler in the longer format in recent times. Suthar made a dream start to his Test career by picking 23 wickets in three matches 16 of which came in Indias 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka in August. But he was left out of the squad for the two-game Test series that

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saika: Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar has been added to the senior men's selection committee, with ex-left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha taking over as chief selector. The BCCI said on Monday that Ojha has been elevated to the chairman of the selection panel on the basis of seniority, having played the most Tests among the five members of the panel (24). The selection committee now comprises Ojha, Powar, Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, and Ajay Ratra. Powar's name was unanim

Fanwizz Pvt Ltd Salman Khan: The innovative four-innings Masters Pro T20 has been launched on Monday to reinvent the experience of Legends cricket. The league features a four-innings format, and it aims to give a distinctive sporting and entertainment experience for players, fans and other stakeholders. The format also puts its focus on providing the spectators with a legends' experience which they have not seen before and is different from all other legends' leagues. The format will see both t

Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground: Experienced campaigners Michael Leask and Safyaan Sharif have been included in Scotland's seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, to be played from October 30 to November 1. The three-day six-a-side tournament will be staged at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. Scotland are one of 12 invited nations for the event and have been drawn in Pool B alongside Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. They open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 30 befor

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Former India all-rounder Reema Malhotra said Shafali Verma has evolved from an all-out powerplay hitter into an opening batter who values her wicket and bats with responsibility beyond the first six overs. Reema went on to call Shafali as the best womens T20I batter in the world right now. Shafali smashed 55 off 24 balls in India's nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunda

Tunya International Cricket Stadium: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said the construction of the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls has entered its final phase, as an ICC delegation wrapped up an inspection of the country's venues for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. ZC added that the main building work at Zimbabwe's newest international venue are largely complete, with the media centre, broadcast centre, changing rooms, medical facility, grandstands and grass banks almost ready.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Veteran India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes the Smriti Mandhana-led side has what it takes to win next year's Champions Trophy, to be played at home next year, provided it keeps learning from its mistakes the way they did on their way to thrashing Zimbabwe by nine wickets. In the game held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Sunday night, India corrected its mistakes from the series opener win to thrash Zimbabwe by nine wicket

U19 T20 World Cup: Young batting all-rounder Niki Prasad, who joined an exclusive club by picking up wickets with her first two balls in international cricket during the second T20I against Zimbabwe, stated that she prefers to draw lessons from setbacks rather than carry the burden of a poor performance into her next game. Niki, who captained India to its second successive Womens U19 T20 World Cup triumph in Malaysia in 2025, returned with figures of 2-7 from two overs of off-spin as India thra

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: India vice-captain Shafali Verma has revealed that her poor body language during her soft dismissal in the series opener against Zimbabwe left her sleepless, and prompted her to go back to watching her old videos, as she slammed a match-winning half-century in the second T20I. Shafali smashed 55 off 24 balls and shared a 96-run opening stand with captain Smriti Mandhana as India raced to victory to seal the three-match series with a game to spare at the

Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground: Afghanistan have named an experienced seven-member squad led by Gulbadin Naib for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with the side set to compete in the fast-paced tournament at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from October 30 to November 1. Naib will captain a squad featuring Farmanullah Safi, Imran Mir, Abdul Rahman, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote and Sediqullah Pacha as Afghanistan prepare to bring their aggressive brand of cricket to the short-format competition. A