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UPT20 League: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Stars As Lucknow Falcons Make It 3 Wins In A Row

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Falcons skipper and renowned India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage new-ball masterclass to lead his team to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kashi Rudras, in match 20 of the UP T20 League 2026, which saw a full 20-over contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The victory in the match that got off to a delayed start marks the Lucknow Falcons' third consecutive win of the

26 Aug 2026 1:10 am
Dravid Confident, Recovering India Can Qualify For The WTC Final

World Test Championships: With India taking a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka and set to play seven more games in the next few months, former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the team can qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final from this stage. India had registered a 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle; the Shubman Gill-led Indian team has improved their points percentage to 53.33 percent from 48.14 percent to maintain their fifth spot in the

25 Aug 2026 11:10 pm
Hopefully, Hell Be Behind The Stumps For Us Tomorrow: Morkel On Pant

Morne Morkel: India are hopeful that Rishabh Pant will recover from a bruised shoulder and resume wicketkeeping on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as the visitors weigh whether to enforce the follow-on, with weather also a major factor in Colombo. Pant, who had earlier retired hurt with a wrist injury while batting, returned to the crease but was struck on the shoulder by a couple of short deliveries. Morkel said the team would assess him ove

25 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
Womens DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers Edge Past East Delhi Riders By Three Wickets

North Delhi Strikers Women: North Delhi Strikers Women continued their good run and produced a composed run chase to defeat East Delhi Riders Women by three wickets in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Chasing a competitive total of 141, North Delhi Strikers reached 141/7 in 19.5 overs, securing a thrilling victory with one ball to spare. East Delhi Riders, after being put to bat, posted 140/7 in 20 overs, with Vanshika Lil

25 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
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(Duleep Trophy 2026-27) (Ruturaj Gaikwad) , 1 (25 ) 29 10 78 , 70 66 - , -- 10 VIDEO: FIRST TIME IN HIS CAREER - Ruturaj Gaikwad has been run-out for the first time in his FC cricket. pic.twitter.com/cVYjjwaIbH Johns. (CricCrazyJohns) August 25, 2026

25 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Duleep Trophy: North Strike Late To Leave West Needing 67 Runs With Three Wickets In Hand; Roy, Shahbaz Lead East Zone To Semis (Ld)

The West Zone: North Zone produced a dramatic late fightback on Day 3 of their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against West Zone, picking up four wickets in the final 33 minutes of play to turn the contest on its head and leave their opponents needing 67 runs with only three wickets in hand, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday. West Zone were firmly in control about halfway through the third session, due to a 111-run stand between Musheer Khan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, which put their

25 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma Retires As Meerut Mavericks Secure Seventh Consecutive Win

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Meerut Mavericks continued their invincible run in the UP T20 League 2026 securing their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Kanpur Superstars by 19 runs. The match 19 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was reduced to a five-overs-a-side sprint due to heavy rain. The evening was marked by an emotional farewell for veteran leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who played his final competitive match. Sharma was presented with a special me

25 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Root really Hacked Off As Carse Incident Overshadows Englands Pakistan Victory

Captain Joe Root: Captain Joe Root has admitted he is really hacked off that Englands off-field issues continue to overshadow their performances on the field, after Brydon Carse was briefly arrested following a night out in Derby and subsequently withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse was filmed in handcuffs celebrating Durham's victory over Derbyshire on Saturday night. He was later released after a short spell in the cells after police suspected him of being drunk

25 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
2nd Test: Rain Threat Looms Large Over Colombo On Day 4 Of SL Vs IND Match

Sri Lanka: Rain poses a significant threat to the fourth day of the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test as Colombo is expected to witness periods of rain on Wednesday. The heavens opened up a couple of times on Day 3 as stumps were called early in the final session, with India sitting comfortably to win the match. However, they will have to contend not just with the resistance of the overnight unbeaten pair of Sonal Dinusha (85) and Lahiru Kumara (8), but with rain too, as the threat looms large on Day

25 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
'When In Doubt, Favour The Batters': CA To Pass Suggestion To Pitch Curators

World Test Championship: Cricket Australia (CA) will ask pitch curators to lean the balance towards the batters in the upcoming Sheffield Shield amid ongoing debates over pitches in domestic cricket and the ripple effect they have on developing Test cricketers. The CA's operations and scheduling boss, Peter Roach, will be urging the curators to change their pitch treatment from preparing pitches favouring the bowlers to giving it a favour for the batters if they are in doubt over the conditions.

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
2nd Test: Sri Lanka Close At 265/8 But India Remain In Control As Rain Cuts Short Day 3

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka mounted a determined resistance on the third day of the second Test against India to reach 265/8 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, but India remained firmly in command despite rain forcing an early close with the hosts on 264/8 on Tuesday. A total of 257 runs were scored for the loss of six wickets on Day 3, with Sri Lanka's lower-order frustrating the Indian attack for long periods. India still hold a substantial 238-run lead, leaving them in a strong pos

25 Aug 2026 5:58 pm
Odisha T20 League 2026 To Begin On Sep 18, Final On Sep 27 At Barabati Stadium

The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 League 2026 will get underway on September 18 at Cuttack's iconic Barabati Stadium, with the tournament final scheduled for September 27. The 10-day competition will bring together cricketers from across the state, offering established players and emerging talent an opportunity to compete in a high-intensity T20 environment. Six franchises representing different regions of Odisha Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kandujhar, Puri, Rourkela and Sambalpur will feature in

25 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
2nd Test: Sri Lanka Resist As India Pick Three Wickets, Reach 216/7 At Tea

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka showed considerable resistance in the second session on Day 3 of the second Test, but India continued to tighten their grip on the Test as the hosts reached 216/7 at tea, still trailing by a substantial margin, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Resuming after a 30-minute rain interruption, Sri Lanka began the session at 131/4, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Dhananjaya de Silva at the crease. India immediately turned to spin, with Manav Suthar operating from one

25 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
DPL: 'We'll Provide More Players To IPL And India,' Says Kohlis Childhood Coach Rajkumar Sharma

New Delhi Tigers: Virat Kohli's childhood and New Delhi Tigers head coach Rajkumar Sharma reflected on his side's campaign and committed the role of Delhi Premier League in identifying key players who possess the blueprint to reach the highest levels of Indian cricket. South Delhi Superstarz registered a commanding five-wicket win over New Delhi Tigers in the DPL 2026, chasing down 169 with more than an over to spare at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. When asked which players from his squad have the p

25 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Prabath Jayasuriya Reprimanded, Handed Demerit Point For ICC Code Of Conduct Breach

Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was hit with an official reprimand and handed a demerit point on Tuesday for his act after his dismissal during the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Jayasuriya has been found guilty of having breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International M

25 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
I Take One Target At A Time, Says Indias First Olympic Skeet Shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan

ISSF World Shooting Championships: At 51, Mairaj Ahmad Khan still approaches shooting with the same mindset that has supported his long career in India: staying focused on the present, working hard, and taking each target as it comes. I never go in the future. I always stay in the present. I take one day at a time. I take one target at a time. This is my longevity secret, Mairaj said. His journey started in the under-12 category as a three-position rifle shooter, influenced by the firearms he wa

25 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Prabath Jayasuriya Reprimanded By ICC, Handed One Demerit Point For Code Breach

Sri Lanka player Prabath Jayasuriya has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the second day of the second Test against India in Colombo on Monday. Jayasuriya was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added t

25 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Graeme Smith Hails SA20s Growing Economic Impact, Highlights USD 406m GDP Boost

SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith: SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith revealed that the leagues record-breaking fourth season delivered a USD 406 million contribution to South Africas GDP, highlighting the tournaments growing economic footprint beyond the cricket field. The independently assessed Season 4 Economic Impact Assessment recorded increases across direct expenditure, GDP contribution, employment and household income, with the leagues overall GDP contribution rising 23 per cent from the previo

25 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Duleep Trophy 2026: East Zone Thrash North East Zone By Innings And 210 Runs In QF

North East Zone: Shahbaz Ahmeds commanding 167 and Anukul Roys five-wicket haul powered East Zone to an innings and 210-run win over North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Tuesday. East Zone first posted a mammoth 467 before Abhijit Sarkars five-wicket haul helped bowl North East Zone out for 111 in their first innings. After being sent to bat again through a follow-on, North East Zone managed 146, with Anukul Roy finishing with five wicket

25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
'Pressure In India-Pakistan Match Is Unmatched': India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of Asia Cup

Sony Sports Network: India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the pressure in India-Pakistan matches remain unmatched as the Women in Blue gear up for a clash against the Fatima Sana-led side in the upcoming Asia Cup. India are placed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A of the continental showpiece and will be up against them in their last league stage match on September 5. India have enjoyed a significant upper hand over Pakistan in T20Is. They have won 14 of the 17 matches ag

25 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
They Have A World-class Attack: Former Pacer Shaun Tait Hails Bangladesh Pacers After Australia Tour

The Daily Star: Former Australia pacer and ex-Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait believes Bangladeshs pace attack has emerged as a major strength and can help the team achieve greater consistency in Test cricket, following their impressive 1-1 series in Australia. Bangladesh began the two-Test series with a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin before the hosts responded with an innings-and-51-run win in Mackay. Tait, who was associated with the Bangladesh team for a year,

25 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
We Are Well Covered In All Departments: Bhatinda Royals Batting Coach Manish Bhatia

Punjab T20 League: Bhatinda Royals have assembled a balanced squad for the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League and will be aiming to make a strong impact in the tournament as batting coach expressed confidence in the team's combination saying the team is well covered in all departments. He also highlighted the importance of having experienced players such as India international Gurnoor Brar in the squad. In a winning team, a strong bowling attack is very important, and I feel we are well covered in that de

25 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Women's Asia Cup 2026: Meepage Replaces Injured Vihanga In Sri Lanka Squad

T20 Asia Cup: Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow ahead of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 as their all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a right knee injury during a practice session. Vihanga, who was awaiting her senior international debut, has not travelled with the team to the UAE, according to Cricinfo. Sri Lanka have named Left-arm spinner Nimasha Meepage as her replacement in the 15-member squad. Seasoned batting all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu will le

25 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Melbourne Stars Appoint Yorkshires Richard Pyrah As WBBL Coach

The Melbourne Stars: The Melbourne Stars have turned to Yorkshire womens head coach Richard Pyrah to steer their WBBL side, with the 43-year-old Englishman set to take charge ahead of Weber WBBL 12 as the club reshapes its coaching structure. Pyrah arrives with experience spanning womens and mens cricket in both England and Australia. He is currently in his third season in charge of Yorkshires womens team and has also recently completed his first campaign as an assistant coach with Sunrisers Lee

25 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
'It'll Be Great Run If They Can Qualify From Here': Rahul Dravid On India's WTC Final Chances

World Test Championship: Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid broke down India's chances to qualify for the World Test Championship final as the Shubman Gill-led team looks to make a push for the top two spots. India are on a mission to book a place in next year's June final at The Oval and are in a mid-table battle with several stakeholders looking to stake their claim. Former India coach Dravid, who oversaw India's run to the final in 2023, hoped that the team could make it to the final. He was

25 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
2nd Test: Prasidh Strikes Twice As SL Reach 130/4 At Lunch In Colombo

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Prasidh Krishna produced two crucial breakthroughs to keep India in the contest as Sri Lanka reached 130/4 at lunch on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Tuesday, with the hosts showing greater resistance after losing two wickets late on the previous evening and Pasindu Sooriyabandara completing a maiden Test half-century. Resuming at 8/2, Sri Lanka initially found runs easier to come by as Sooriyabandara and Kamil Mishara settled into t

25 Aug 2026 12:22 pm
'It's Out Of My Comfort Zone And Exciting': Dravid On Being Co-owner In ETPL

European T20 Premier League: Former India cricketer and head coach Rahul Dravid has switched roles to be a co-owner of Dublin Guardians in the upcoming European T20 Premier League as he steps out of his comfort zone for something he finds exciting ahead. The inaugural edition of the ETPL kicks off on August 25 with significant Indian interest. Dravid is a franchise co-owner, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is a co-founder of the European city-based league, and Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Raha

25 Aug 2026 12:10 pm
2nd Test: Aggression Can Come Out In Different Ways, Says Prasidh As India Look To Press SL

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: India pacer Prasidh Krishna credited disciplined bowling, a sharp slip cordon and an attacking mindset for his sides early success against Sri Lanka after India reduced the hosts to 8/2 before bad light brought an early end to Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday. India had already posted a commanding 503/9 before declaring the innings, built around centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel, before their bowlers were given a

25 Aug 2026 11:10 am
Michael Vaughan Calls For Punishment That 'sends A Shiver Down England Team' After Latest Nightclub Incident

New Delhi: Former captain Michael Vaughan has called for a punishment that sends a shiver down the whole England cricket team after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy. A video emerged where Carse was seen handcuffed by police outside a nightclub, and was briefly placed under arrest on a night out with his Durham team-mates Ben Stokes and Matthew Potts, which prompted an investigation from the ECB. Carse was part of the England squad for two of the

25 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Vaughan Calls For Punishment That 'sends A Shiver Down England Team' After Latest Nightclub Incident

New Delhi: Former captain Michael Vaughan has called for a punishment that sends a shiver down the whole England cricket team after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy. A video emerged where Carse was seen handcuffed by police outside a nightclub, and was briefly placed under arrest on a night out with his Durham team-mates Ben Stokes and Matthew Potts, which prompted an investigation from the ECB. Carse was part of the England squad for two of the

25 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Kenya To Host Season 4 Of Fast-paced 90-ball Cricket In Nairobi

Jitendra Singh Gaur: The Super 90 League, the fast-paced 90-ball cricket competition featuring international cricket stars and franchise-based action, will make its debut in Kenya in November 2026, with Nairobi set to host Season 4 of the league. The league has entered into a three-season partnership with Cricket Kenya, under which Super 90 Seasons 4, 5 and 6 will be staged in Nairobi. The partnership will establish Kenya as a long-term international destination for Super 90 and marks a signific

24 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
UPT20 2026: Mohammad Saif's 89 Secure 14-run DLS Win For Lucknow Falcons Over Kashi Rudras

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The Lucknow Falcons secured their second consecutive victory of the UP T20 League Season 4, defeating defending champions Kashi Rudras by 14 runs via the DLS method in Match 17 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. Kashi Rudras skipper Karan Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, the decision was immediately challenged by the Lucknow openers, Mohammad Saif and Himanshu Singh. The pair dominated th

24 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Womens DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz Edge Central Delhi Queens By 11 Runs

South Delhi Superstarz: South Delhi Superstarz produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens by 11 runs in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Batting first, South Delhi Superstarz posted 68/6 in eight overs(rain curtailed the match), with captain Shweta Sehrawat leading the way with a composed 26 off 21 balls. She struck three boundaries and anchored the innings through the middle overs. Priya Punia provided an ear

24 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Carse Out Of England Squad For Second Pakistan Test, Cricket Regulator To Probe Nightclub Incident

Brydon Carse: England fast bowler Brydon Carse was on Monday withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan as the Cricket Regulator will conduct an investigation into a nightclub incident allegedly involving him. The ECB confirmed that the speedster will no longer be available for selection for the second game at Lord's. He will be replaced by Hampshire right-arm pacer Sonny Baker in the squad, the ECB further confirmed. This came in the aftermath of a recent nightclub episode in

24 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
2nd Test: Pant Got Hurt In The Shoulder, Says Jurel As He Keeps Wickets On Day 2 In Colombo

Sinhalese Sports Club: India batter Dhruv Jurel stated that wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant picked up pain in his right shoulder during the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club as he kept wickets at the end of Day 2 in Colombo on Monday. Pant was absent from the field as India came out to bowl in the dying stages of Day 2 after posting a mammoth 503/9d in Colombo. He had earlier scored a stroke-filled 63 but had copped a blow to his shoulder following a hit on his l

24 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Namibia Announce Experienced Squad For Tri-series Against South Africa, Zimbabwe

Cricket World Cup League: Namibia have named an experienced squad for a home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe, which starts later this week. Gerhard Erasmus will be leading the squad, which features the likes of veterans Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz. Opening batter Michael van Lingen is also in the squad. He retired in 2024 but featured in the Cricket World Cup League 2 series on his comeback last month. He has not played a

24 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
2nd Test: Jurels Ton, Pants Fifty, Bowlers Help India Seize Control Against SL (ld)

Sinhalese Sports Club: Dhruv Jurel hit an unbeaten 115 while Rishabh Pant smashed a rollicking 63 before Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar struck late in fading light as India asserted total dominance over Sri Lanka on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Monday. Having declared their first innings at 503/9 after a rain delay of two hours and ten minutes in the final session, Sri Lanka were reduced to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs. India crossi

24 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
2nd Test: India Land Early Blows As Krishna, Suthar Strike In Fading Light

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took a wicket each as India reduced Sri Lanka to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs before bad light brought early stumps on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday. Having declared their first innings at 503/9 after a rain delay of two hours and ten minutes in the final session, thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting an unbeaten and rock-solid 115 his second Test century and

24 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
2nd Test: India Declares First Innings On 503/9 After Dhruv Jurel Hits Unbeaten 115

Sinhalese Sports Club: India declared their first innings at 503/9 in 138 overs after wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reached his second Test century on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, an innings featuring nine fours, two sixes and several key partnerships with the lower order, including a 112-run stand with Rishabh Pant, who made 63. Pacer Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's most successf

24 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Naveen-ul-Haq Returns To Afghanistans Squad For Upcoming T20Is Against India

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to the Afghanistan squad after recovering from a shoulder injury for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against India, scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17. The series will also mark Ibrahim Zadran's first assignment as Afghanistan's full-time T20I skipper after taking over from Rashid Khan. Naveen's return bolsters the pace attack after he recovered from a s

24 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
Want To Support A Friend Whom We Played With And Admired: Kapil Dev Backs Imran Khan, Calls For Humane Treatment

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former India captain Kapil Dev has reiterated his support for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for humane treatment and adequate facilities for his long-time friend after 21 former international cricketers wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeking better conditions for the imprisoned former leader. Kapil, who shared the field with Imran during an era when the two were among the leading all-rounders in world crick

24 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
2nd Test: Day Twos Play Between India And Sri Lanka To Resume After Rain Break

Sinhalese Sports Club: Day twos play in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka is set to resume at 4:25 pm local time following a lengthy weather disruption that forced an early tea break at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday. Threatening dark skies and the initial droplets of rain prompted the umpires to call for an early tea with India positioned strongly at 475/8 in 131.2 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel unbeaten on 95 and five runs short of completing his second

24 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Olly Stone Signs Two-year Contract Extension With Nottinghamshire

Olly Stone: England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire that will see him stay at Trent Bridge for two more years. This came two days after he powered his County side to a 145-run win over Surrey in three days with a match haul of 10 wickets. Stone, who has played five Tests for England, arrived at Trent Bridge ahead of the 2023 season. He has been a cornerstone in helping the Green and Golds consolidate their lead in the ongoin

24 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant Scripts History, Breaks Dhonis Away Test Runs Record

Sinhalese Sports Club: India star batter Rishabh Pant shattered MS Dhoni's record for most Test runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper away from home. The swashbuckling batter Pant went past Dhoni's feat during Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Monday. Pant scored a stroke-filled 63 in the first innings of the Test to go past the former skipper. Coming into the Test, the 28-year-old Roorkee man had scored 2471 runs in Tests away from home and at

24 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando Penalised After On-field Altercation In Colombo

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation on the first day of the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. The International body has handed a fine of 25 per cent of the match fees to both Jaiswal and Fernando for their spat, during which the players banged heads. The two have also been handed a demerit point each, the IC

24 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
2nd Test: Jurel Shines With Unbeaten 95 As Rain Halts India's Push Against Sri Lanka

With Mohammed Siraj: Dhruv Jurel produced a flawless display of risk-free batting to reach 95 not out before heavy rain brought an early end to the second session on day twos play against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground on Monday. By the time early tea was taken, India reached 475/8 in 131.2 overs. High winds and darkening skies forced the umpires to halt play, leading to an early tea break. Rain intensified shortly after, prompting the groundstaff to bring the entire playing area under heavy covers

24 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Jason Smith Ruled Out Of SAs T20I Tri-series In Namibia Due To Adductor Strain

OR Tambo International Airport: South Africa all-rounder Jason Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to an adductor strain, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday. Smith, 31, has sustained a right adductor strain, which is a big blow to the Proteas' plans for the short format leg of the tour. The team management has decided against naming an immediate replacement in the squad for the tri-series, which will be played in Windhoek. Hollywoodbet

24 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Assam Premier League Strengthens Regional Cricket Ecosystem With Focus On Local Talent

The Assam Premier League: The Assam Premier League (APL) on Sunday concluded its inaugural edition with Barpeta Braves being crowned champions after a five-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals in the Final on Sunday, bringing the tournament, to a close following a season that saw several impressive performances from both established and emerging players. The inaugural edition also emerged as a strong launchpad for emerging talent. Denish Das earned a place in the Duleep Trophy squad, signing off

24 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
BCCI Invites Applications For Five Positions On Junior Mens Selection Committee

Harvinder Singh Sodhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday that it is inviting applications for five positions on its junior mens selection committee, with an aim to reconstitute the panel responsible for shaping the age-group pathway and building bench strength. According to a statement issued by the board, the application window will remain open until 5pm on September 5, 2026. The incoming panel will replace the current committee headed by former Tamil Nadu crickete

24 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Their Journey Stands As A Powerful Testament To Resilience: BCCI Prez Manhas On Meeting Differently-abled Team

Union Home Minister Amit Shah: BCCI president Mithun Manhas on Monday praised Indias differently-abled cricketers for their inspiring campaign in the United Kingdom, describing the teams journey as a reflection of resilience, determination and an unwavering passion for the sport after meeting the players. Manhas met the Indian Mixed Disability Mens Cricket Team in the national capital alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The interaction followed Indias succe

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm