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The Abu Dhabi T10: Arabian Aces head coach Lance Klusener is confident of his Arabian Aces squad for their debut in the Abu Dhabi T10 league and feels the format is an 'explosive' one which would test the players. The Abu Dhabi T10 will be held from November 7 to November 20th, with six teams gearing up to put their best foot forward following the Wednesday draft. Arabian Aces have added some firepower to their squad with the likes of Sam Billings, Imran Tahir and Richard Gleeson amongst other

Karogi Sports Park: Defending champions India thrashed Sri Lanka in the mens cricket semi-final of the Asian Games here at the Karogi Sports Park on Thursday and cruised smoothly into the final, where a high-profile clash against Pakistan awaits. Defending a 170-run target against the Islanders, Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ran through the oppositions top-order to start off the second innings with a double-wicket over as opener Sineth Jayawardena and keeper-batter Sohan de Livera were di

The Royal Desert Champions: The Royal Desert Champions are looking to kickstart a long-time legacy after building their squad for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10, which starts on the 7th of November. With Nicolas Pooran, Philip Salt and Sherfane Rutherford already pre-signed, the Royal Desert Champions have added Muhammad Waseem, Naseem Shah and Maheesh Theekshana to their arsenal as they look for a strong season ahead. The important thing is to build a really strong core before going into the draft

Karogi Sports Park: Ishan Kishan played a stellar knock of 80 from 46 balls to power India to a strong total of 169/7 in challenging conditions in the semifinal against Sri Lanka here at the Karogi Sports Park on Thursday. With the cracks on the surface assisting spinners, the batters found big runs challenging; however, Ishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (38 from 21 balls) led the charge with the bat and helped India put up what seems to be an over-par score in the semifinal after being asked to ba

Abdul Samad smashed 22 off five balls in an unbeaten 30 on Thursday as Pakistan's men cruised into their maiden Asian Games cricket final, where arch-rivals India are the potential opponents. Pakistan thumped Bangladesh by six wickets with nine balls to spare in a semi-final reduced to 13 overs because the outfield was too wet for play at the start time of 9:00 am. They will face either world champions India or Sri Lanka, who clash later, for the gold medal on Saturday. To be honest, we don't re

Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a curtailed semifinal at the Korogi Sports Park after chasing down 112 in 11.3 overs with six wickets in hand here on Thursday. Although the weather was clear, a slushy outfield delayed the toss and the start of play due to incessant rains washing out all four quarterfinals in the tournament. The contest was reduced to 13 overs per side as Bangladesh gave Pakistan some scares, but the Men in Green managed to hunt down the target with nine balls

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh hailed the improvement shown by his team after they were convincing winners of the third and final one-day international against South Africa in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. Australia won by 45 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method after South Africa's reply to Australia's 322 for nine was ended by rain after 28 overs. South Africa, who won the first two matches to clinch the series, were struggling on 145 for four at the stoppage, well short of the

Subhranshu Senapati Credits Team Effort: Keonjhar Miners were crowned champions of the Odisha T20 League - CM Trophy after registering a dominant nine-wicket victory over Sambalpur Warriors in the final at the iconic Barabati Stadium. The Miners delivered a commanding all-round performance with both bat and ball to seal the title, capping an impressive campaign with a comprehensive victory in the summit clash. Sambalpur Warriors were bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs after Keonjhars bowlers produ

Save Sharda Temple Committee: Its hard to ignore the sheer buzz around the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium. Located in Srinagars Sonwar Bagh area, the ground is nestled in an environmentally rich area by the side of the Jhelum River, tall chinar trees, serene hills and the Shankaracharya temple atop make for a picture-perfect view. Add to it the cool breeze that comes in brings a setting that makes cricket feel at home. But when you look closer, barbed wire rings around the ground catch your

Rohit Sharma: Veteran India opener Rohit Sharma described the uncharacteristic celebration behind his 35th ODI century against the West Indies at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati as a deeply personal moment, revealing that it was strictly meant for myself. Rohit smashed a brilliant 101 off 75 balls to set up India's historic run-chase of 406 against the West Indies, while stitching a monumental 255-run opening stand with skipper Shubman Gill, who slammed an unbeaten 223. After reaching his century, R

Shubman Gill: Battered by oppressive heat and battling severe leg cramps, India captain Shubman Gill admitted that every muscle in his body was hurting after his record-breaking unbeaten 223 carried India to a historic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second ODI here. In the face of the monumental task of chasing down 406, the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history, Gill played an innings of supreme composure laced with 26 boundaries and eight sixes at a monstrous str

Harvinder Singh Sodhi: Domestic cricket stalwarts Devendra Bundela, Saurasish Lahiri, and Nikhil Doru are among the prominent former players in contention for spots on the BCCIs new five-member junior selection committee. Yes, the likes of Bundela, Lahiri and Doru have expressed interest in being the next junior selection panel members. The BCCI is in the final stages of shortlisting candidates to succeed the outgoing S Sharath-led panel and may make an official statement in October, said a sour

Nigar Sultana Joty: Bangladesh have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Australia, with regular captain Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead the side in what will be a historic tour for the team. Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain, while the squad retains much of the core group that represented Bangladesh at the Womens Asia Cup and the Asian Games in Japan earlier this month. The pace attack will be led by Marufa Akter, who has establishe

Shubman Gill: Skippers usually ask for the heavy roller after enduring 50 overs of absolute leather-hunting in humid conditions as a matter of routine, but Shubman Gill asked for it and clearly knew what was coming. What followed over the next three-and-a-half hours at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati was an absolute, unmitigated carnage of historical proportions. Driven by a record-shattering unbeaten 223 off 133 balls by skipper Gill and a vintage 75-ball 101 from his opening partner Rohit Sharma,

JKCA General Operations Manager Majid: The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, a venue that has witnessed both the highs and disruptions of cricket in the Valley, is set to turn a new page when it hosts Thursdays Irani Cup clash between Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India. The beautiful venue has been cleared to host the prestigious red-ball fixture, with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) racing in time to complete the required arrangements for broadcasting, spectators and other match-day

The Irani Cup: Akash Deep has spent more of the past seven months in gyms, physio rooms and walking on an anti-gravity treadmill than bowling his heart out on a cricket field. When he had his first look at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, surrounded by the Shankaracharya Temple, hills and chinar trees, this week for practice with the Rest of India team, it was a moment to savour. The Irani Cup clash, where Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India face Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir from Thursd

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) hosted a special Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Laws of Cricket workshop for its umpires on Wednesday, ahead of the new edition of the Laws coming into effect from October 1. The workshop, conducted by MCC, the custodians of the Laws of Cricket, was led by MCC Head of Cricket Fraser Stewart and Jonny Singer. It focused on the key changes introduced in the new edition, with participants also being taken through practical

Jitendra Singh Gaur: The Super 90 League on Wednesday announced that its fourth season will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3 to December 12, 2026, marking the leagues debut in the country and bringing its unique 90-ball franchise cricket format to Kenyan audiences. The announcement sets the stage for 10 days of high-intensity cricket featuring six franchises and an international pool of players. The Season 4 draft features an exciting pool of cricketers from across the globe, represent

Todd Murphy: Off-spinners Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli accounted for three crucial wickets to push India A onto the back foot and hand Australia A the upper hand on day two of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday. Bespectacled Murphy dismissed opener Sai Sudharsan (8) and plucky southpaw Yash Rathod (15), and Rocchiccioli scalped skipper Devdutt Padikkal (31) to leave the hosts struggling at 122/5 in their first innings with Shaik Rasheed (36 n.o.) an

Amir Jangoo: Amir Jangoo's second ODI hundred came after a long wait and the West Indies left-hander said the years spent playing domestic cricket was the foundation behind him hitting 114, as the visitors posted a record 405/7 against India in the second match here on Wednesday. Jangoo, who walked in after John Campbell's dismissal for 101, went from 59 off 54 balls to reaching his second ODI century in just 70 balls. He eventually finished with 114 off 77 balls, his second ODI century laced wi

Though Sherfane Rutherford: Centuries from Amir Jangoo (114), Shai Hope (104) and John Campbell (101) helped the West Indies rewrite their ODI record books by posting an imposing 405/7 in their allotted 50 overs against India in the second ODI here at the ACA Stadium on Wednesday. The tourists' previous best score in the format was 389 against England in St George's in 2019, as they crossed the 400-run mark for the first time. With dew expected to settle in later in the evening and render bowlin

IND vs SL Semi-final, Cricket Tips: Team India are just two wins away from securing the gold in the ongoing Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition. They will be facing Sri Lanka in the semifinal of the tournament. This contest will be held at Korogi Sports Club on Thursday at 10 AM IST. These two sides made it to the semifinal, after their respective quarter-final matches were washed out. Shreyas Iyer is leading India's star-studded lineup, while Sahan Arachchige is leading the second-string

The International Cricket Council: The countdown to crickets biggest event on African soil in 23 years will officially begin on Thursday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveils the schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup during a grand launch event in Cape Town on Thursday. Set to be broadcast live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network from 8:30 pm IST in India, the high-profile launch ceremony at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) will mark the exact on

Star Sports Network: Set to host a red-ball fixture of a very high-profile stature after nearly four decades, the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium will form a beautiful backdrop as Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir prepare for a historic Irani Cup encounter against a formidable Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India side starting on Thursday. With passes being granted to the general public, fans are expected to rally behind the hosts as they step onto the field without injured fast bowler Yudhv

Korogi Sports Park: Forced to practice indoors by persistent rain ahead of their crucial Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team utilised the weather-enforced downtime to hone strategies, bond through gym sessions, and stay mentally switched on for the semi-final clash against Sri Lanka, set to happen on Thursday. With pleasant, sunny conditions replacing recent weather disruptions, India and Sri Lanka will look for a full, fair contest to s

Korogi Sports Park: Having played only ten overs of competitive cricket due to relentless weather disruptions on their trip in Japan, a star-studded India will look to brush off the rustiness when they take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games mens T20 event here on Thursday. Torrential downpours in Nisshin have severely impacted the tournament schedule, leading to six abandoned matches, five of which were washed out without the toss being held. It meant both India and Sri L

Indian Premier League: Describing former captain Virat Kohli as a constant source of motivation for players across generations, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the national team considers itself very, very fortunate to have someone of his stature leading by example both on and off the field. Samsons words come after Kohli hit an unbeaten 139 in the Thiruvananthapuram ODI against the West Indies, which India won by eight wickets. During the course of the knock, Kohli also surpassed th

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Admitting that long gaps between international appearances bring a degree of nervousness, India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said transitioning from his regular opening role to the middle order at the highest level requires comes with different challenges, including making tactical adjustments. Gaikwad, who has primarily operated as an opener for the bulk of his playing career, has batted at number four spot for India whenever a vacancy was created in the playing eleven. In ten ODIs,

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Auqib Nabi has been handed his debut cap as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara on Wednesday. India are leading the three-match series 1-0, after winning the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets. A win on Wednesday will help them clinch the series with a game to spare. Nabi, who picked 60 wickets in Jammu & Kashmir winning the Ranji Trophy earlier this year, got an India call-up for the Test seri

IND vs WI 2nd ODI,Approaching Milestones and Records :The first ODI between Indian cricket team and West Indies cricket team ended in a one-sided affair. Team India thrashed the visitors by 8 wickets and 50 balls to spare. Three centuries were scored in the game. Justin Greaves scored his maiden hundred for West Indies. Unfortunately, he has been ruled out from the second game. For India, captain Shubman Gill recorded his tenth ODI ton and made 110 runs off 108 balls, with 13 fours and one six.

Cricket World Cup: With around 600 One-Day Internationals behind them, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make a huge presence in the Indian squad and add massive pedigree to the team. Indian team's bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule pointed out that Rohit and Virat's presence made a big impact in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Rohit scored 32 runs in the first ODI while Kohli struck an unbeaten century. Lauding Kohlis century in the series opener against the West Indies, Bahu

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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: USN Indians Vishal Dangwal stole the spotlight after smashing a breathtaking 51 off just 13 balls as the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 witnessed a thrilling day of action at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday. Dangwal's blazing half-century was recorded as the fastest fifty in the history of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026. In the first match of the day, Haridwar Elmas won the toss and elected to bowl firs

Cricket West Indies: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second ODI against India after sustaining a calf injury during his century in the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Tuesday. Greaves picked up the injury while scoring a 101 off 108 balls in the opening ODI, where the West Indies posted 296 before India chased down the target with four wickets in hand. CWI said in a squad update, Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the

Sam Harper: Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper lifted Australia A out of a hole with a sparkling 101 not out (153b) to help the visitors reach a confident 282/7 against India A on the opening day of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Tuesday. In what was his Australia A debut, the Victoria-regular struck seven fours and three sixes and shared in two key partnerships 84 for the sixth wicket with Liam Scott ( 34) and 89 for the next with Todd Murphy (33) to help the vi

SA vs AUS 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The last ODI bilateral series win for Australia against South Africa was in 2014. Since then, they have failed to beat the Proteas, and even in the ongoing series, they have suffered a defeat. South Africa have produced two brilliant performances and won both matches to take a 2-0, unassailable, lead. David Miller and Temba Bavuma slammed centuries in the last game to take the team to a massive total of 365, which was always going to be tough for the chase. Austr

IND vs WI 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: As expected, Team India produced a dominating performance in the first game of the three-match ODI series against West Indies. Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI ton and took India over the line with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls. Captain Shubman Gill scored 110 off 108 balls. But the game-changer was Kuldeep Yadav. He took 4/40 with the ball. Justin Greaves' maiden ton went in vain as West Indies failed with the ball. The second ODI will begin at Barsapara Cricket G

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: India will step onto the field of a happy-hunting Barsapara Cricket Stadium as they look to win the three-match series against the West Indies on Wednesday. A special Virat Kohli show led the Indian team to chase down 297 against the Windies in Thiruvananthapuram, while captain Shubman Gill also hit a marvellous ton. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball as he made crucial strikes in his 4-40 spell to play a key role in the win. The Men in Blue return to Guwahati

National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency: Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has written a letter to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), seeking the return of his phone and specifying the nature of the inquiry against him in the fallout of Pakistan's defeat to England in the Lord's Test. Rizwan's phone was taken away from him on August 31, a day after Pakistan's 194-run defeat to England at Lord's as the visitors kept misfiring with the bat. He claimed that he was told that t

Four World Cups: Rohit Sharma believes Virat Kohli needs no reminder about the magnitude of a World Cup, with the former India captain saying their conversations ahead of the 2027 ODI showpiece are instead centred on the practical details of helping India win matches and the tournament. Kohli is set to feature in his fifth 50-over World Cup in 2027, having previously played in the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 editions. Rohit, who has shared the dressing room with Kohli across much of their interna

T20I Bowling Rankings: Indias Sree Charani has set a new record for the highest-ever rating in the ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings, with the left-arm spinner reaching a career-best 817 points following her impressive performances in Japan. Already the world No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, Charani moved clear of the previous record of 806 rating points, set by Australias Megan Schutt in November 2018. Charani was instrumental in India's successful journey and helped India defend their gold medal in Ja

Indias left-arm spinner Sree Charani has attained the highest-ever rating points in the ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings, climbing to 817 points in the latest weekly update released on Tuesday. Charanis tally is 11 points higher than the previous record of 806, held by Australian seam bowler Megan Schutt, who reached the mark in November 2018. Charanis figures of two for 13 in the womens final at the Asian Games against Sri Lanka helped her consolidate the top position and set the new landmark,

Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the results of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections be kept in a sealed cover and not be declared, while allowing the polling. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana passed the direction while hearing a plea filed by Megha Gaur and Deen Dayal Kumawat, which sought a stay on the RCA elections, alleging complete exclusion of women from the electoral pro

UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz all-rounder Deepti Sharma has underlined the unique bond she shares with the franchise, saying her roots in Uttar Pradesh and the support from the local crowd give her added motivation to perform in the Womens Premier League (WPL). With the five franchises having finalised their retention lists ahead of the 2027 player auction in Kochi on October 28, Deepti reflected on what playing for a team representing her home state means to her. As a player, I always think about ho

Joel Davies: Australia have been dealt with more injury blows as fast bowler Nathan Ellis and left-arm spinner Joel Davies have been ruled out of the final ODI against South Africa, which will be played on Wednesday. Ellis suffered a side strain while bowling in the second ODI, which the Aussies lost by 32 runs, while Davies was completing his duty as substitute fielder when he picked up a right hamstring at Johannesburg. Meanwhile, there is another concern for the touring Aussies as bowling all

Korogi Sports Park: Bangladesh have marched into the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 after their quarterfinal was washed out due to inclement weather at the Korogi Sports Park on Tuesday. Bangladesh were scheduled to take on Malaysia in the fourth quarterfinal, but incessant rain since morning forced the officials to call off the game without toss. Earlier on Tuesday, Sri Lanka's last-eight fixture against Nepal was also abandoned without a toss due to rain. On Monday, the first quarter-final

Korogi Sports Park: Sri Lanka men's cricket team reached the semifinal at the Asian Games 2026 without taking the field, as their quarterfinal match against Nepal was washed out due to persistent rain at Korogi Sports Park on Tuesday. With no result due to washout, Sri Lanka progressed to the last four by virtue of their higher ICC T20I ranking, while Nepal suffered a heartbreak and bowed out without getting an opportunity to take the field. Sri Lanka will take on defending champions India in th

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Dehradun Warriors registered a comprehensive 52-run victory over USN Indians in the Uttarakhand Premier League match here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Batting first, Dehradun Warriors posted a formidable 204/5 in 20 overs before restricting the USN Indians to 152/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Batting first, Dehradun Warriors posted a formidable 204/5 in 20 overs before restricting the USN Indians to 152/7 in their allott

The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 LeagueCM Trophy fixture between Rourkela Superstars and Kataka Panthers was called off due to a wet outfield at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha, on Monday. With the league-stage matches completed, Keonjhar Miners finished at the top of the points table with six points and a better Net Run Rate. Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers finished second and third, respectively, with the same number of points. Keonjhar Miners have secured a direc

Releasing Danni Wyatt: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger has stated that the decision to release England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge was driven by a desire for tactical flexibility in the upcoming auction, alongside considerations regarding her international availability during the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL). GG opted to release four players Danni, India fast bowler Titas Sadhu, uncapped batter Aayushi Soni, and wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh, while keeping the majority of t