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Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed a complete team effort after his side registered a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, saying the result was built on contributions from players across the XI. It was Bangladeshs first-ever Test win in Australia, coming in only their third match in the country. Their fast bowlers set the tone on the opening day before Tanzid Hasans maiden Test century, valuable lower-order runs and Mehidy

Senior Sri Lanka: Senior Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal admitted that his team's bowling unit was on and off on day one of the ongoing first Test against India, adding that disciplined execution from ball one is vital if the hosts are to harbour hopes of winning the crucial two-match series and stay alive in the race of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Sri Lanka struggled to maintain consistent pressure despite the pitch offering occasional sharp turn for the spinners at the Galle Int

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Australia batter Steve Smith admitted his side was simply outplayed by Bangladesh in all three departments after suffering a historic nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 in the first innings before posting 426 in reply. The hosts showed some resistance in their second innings, with Cameron Green scoring 104, but were eventually dismissed for 284, leaving Bangladesh with only 57

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh have managed to pull off a miraculous win over Australia in the first Test match of the ongoing two-game series. Najmul Hossain Shanto's team tamed a full-strength Australian side in Darwin on Sunday to achieve what will be remembered far from the boundary ropes and for ages to come. Captain Shanto called it he biggest win for Bangladesh in any format, and it reflects considering how big a mountain they have moved. Playing without their premier fast bowlers Nah

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Former players and experts have tore into Australia's performance on Sunday following their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test, with all of them being unanimous in saying that it is one of the biggest upsets in Australian cricket history and an unacceptable result for the top-ranked side. At the Marrara Stadium, Australia were on the backfoot from day one after being bowled out for 198 in their first innings, and with Bangladesh chasing down 57 on day fo

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud credited disciplined execution and complete dedication after being named Player of the Match following his sides historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the opening Test at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Mahmud was instrumental in Bangladesh securing their first-ever Test win on Australian soil, finishing with match figures of 9-111. His six-wicket haul in Australias first innings helped bowl the hosts out for 198 on the opening day,

TRT vs MSG,Approaching Milestones and Records :The sixth edition of the Hundred Men's Competition is approaching its conclusion, where two remaining teams will take on each other in the final. Trent Rockets lost the final of the last edition, losing to MI London. They missed the change to win their second title. But they have another chance here going forward into the final. Trent Rockets topped the league round and have made it to the final directly. But they are coming into this game after los

Galle International Stadium: Relentless and stop-start rain since Sunday morning has finally relented to pave the way for play to commence on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, with action now set to commence at 2:35pm at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday. Following a completely washed-out morning session and a delayed afternoon session, bright sunshine broke through the rain and clouds, allowing the ground staff to clear the covers and prepare the playing surfac

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Seam-bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana has returned to lead Pakistan in the upcoming Womens T20 Asia Cup and the Asian Games as the national selectors on Sunday announced two 15-member squads for the quadrenniel event. Fatima had missed the T20I leg of Pakistans recent tour of Sri Lanka to fulfill her commitments with Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, which made her the first female cricketer from Pakistan to play in the 100-ball competition. Also returning to

Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country's biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions. Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket thrashing inside four days in Darwin, marking their first ever Test victory on Australian soil and only second against their formidable opponents. This is, I think, the biggest achievement for Bangladesh cricket in Test matches, former captain Ak

Captain Pat Cummins admitted Australia were outplayed and refused to rule out making changes to the team after a shock nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday. Bangladesh pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Test cricket history when they beat Australia in the Northern Territory capital. The sides meet for the second Test in Mackay on August 22. Australia took a full-strength team into the match and were expected to win easily after Bangladesh lost their only warm-up match to a Cr

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Says Win In Australia Best Bangladesh Result EverCaptain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Bangladesh's stunning nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test in Darwin was the country's best result in history but warned it can't be a one-off. Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test win on Australian soil Sunday with a comprehensive victory over the world's top-ranked Test team. This is the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format, Najmul said. Going forward we

Pat Cummins: Australia captain Pat Cummins has kept the door open for any changes to the team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, following their drubbing in Darwin on Sunday. Cummins heaped praise on Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil after the hosts set up a paltry total of 57 in the second innings, which the visitors chased down with nine wickets in hand. He also pointed out where it all went wrong while hinting that there might be changes in the team for the second

Najmul Hossain Shanto: A watershed moment arrived for Bangladesh in Test cricket in their 48-year-long cricketing odyssey when a Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side defeated the mighty Australian side on the latter's own soil. The victory marked Bangladesh's first-ever win on Australian soil, and it took just three matches for them to achieve it when the Asian side romped home in a nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday. Speaking after the win, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto calmly reflected o

Galle International Stadium: The start of the second session on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday. After persistent morning rain completely washed out the first session and forced an early lunch break, bright sunshine briefly emerged, and raised hopes of a restart. However, dark clouds quickly hovered back over the stadium, forcing groundsmen to roll tyres back onto the covers to keep them secured.

Aussies Down Under: Bangladesh achieved one of their greatest moments in international cricket when they stunned a full-strength Australian team in the latter's own backyard with a historic nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday. Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win against the Aussies Down Under, when they chased down a paltry total of 57 on Day 4 of the Test match here at the Marrara Cricket Ground. Following their famous win, Najmul Hossan Shanto's team has received a shot in its arm

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Former players and commentators united to applaud Bangladesh's landmark Test victory over Australia on Sunday, describing their nine-wicket thrashing of the hosts at the Marrara Stadium in Darwin as a momentous occasion. Social media exploded with reactions after Najmul Hossain Shantos side chased down 57 to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop hailed the win as a majo

A dominant Bangladesh stunned Australia to win the opening Test by a crushing nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday for a historic first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. After bowling Australia out for 284 and needing 57 to win, the visitors cruised past the total when Mominul Haque slashed Beau Webster to the backward point boundary. Unfancied Bangladesh dominated a full-strength Australia throughout and the margin of victory will send shock waves through the cricketing world. This is the bigge

Galle International Stadium: Persistent showers forced an early lunch break to be taken on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday, with not a single ball bowled in the opening session due to heavy rain. The second session is tentatively scheduled to begin at 12:20pm local time and IST, subject to weather conditions and outfield clearance. Rain hit the coastal city during the early morning hours, which led to the entire ground bei

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Bangladesh has completed one of the most stunning upsets in mens Test cricket history on Sunday by thrashing top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in the series opener at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 57 runs on day fours play, Mominul Haque (30 not out) cut Beau Webster through the square boundary on the off-side to seal a monumental victory for the visitors. Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 25 as Bangladesh comfortably completed the chase in the

Galle International Stadium: Indias veteran left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions for the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium, adding that while dry surfaces offering turn and bounce excite spinners, he personally prefers a slow turner over a rank turner as that aids him in contributing with the bat. On day ones play, left-hander Devdutt Padikkal hit a stroke-filled, unbeaten 131 off 178 balls and took India to a

Galle International Stadium: India batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed that sheer determination to battle extreme physical exhaustion and heat was the defining factor behind his commanding unbeaten century on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka here at the Galle International Stadium. Making his return to the Test side for the first time after November 2024, left-handed Padikkal struck a masterly 131 not out off 178 balls to place India in a position of strength by taking them to a comm

Galle International Stadium: Heavy rain has delayed the scheduled start of play on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday. The entire ground was brought under covers from early morning hours as persistent showers hit the coastal city. Play was originally slated to begin 15 minutes ahead of scheduled time to compensate for the overs lost to inclement weather on day one. Update from Galle. Start of play on Day 2 has been delayed du

Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourists beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international. Saturday's victory in Belfast saw Afghanistan complete a dominant 4-0 series win after the opening match was washed out. Shah, who finished on 143 not out, added 201 runs with Atal after Afghanistan slumped to 22-2 inside six overs, with Liam McCarthy removing both openers. Thei

Assam Premier League: Tezpur Titans chased down a mammoth 201 in a thrilling run-fest, edging past Guwahati Royals by two wickets with just two balls to spare in match number 30 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Dibash Hazarika's blazing knock laid the platform for the chase, before skipper Ayushman Malakar produced a late cameo to see Titans home in a dramatic finish. Earlier, Sanjay Kumar Singh's unbeaten 81 propelled Guwahati Royals to 200. Hav

Galle International Stadium: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has pointed to the hard work done by batter Devdutt Padikkal, who returned to the side after a big gap and scored his maiden century in the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Saturday. Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Padikkal scored an unbeaten 134 as India dominated Sri Lanka to reach 288/2 in 73 overs when stumps were called early because of bad light on a rain-hit opening day at the Galle International

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Player of the Match Kartik Siddhu combined with Impact Player Bobby Yadav to orchestrate a sensational unbroken 78-run partnership, guiding the Noida Kings to a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Kanpur Superstars in Match 2 of the UP T20 League Season 4 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Reeling at a precarious 57/7 in pursuit of 135, the Kings appeared down and out before Yadav (44 not out off 28 balls) and Siddhu

Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Barak Legends moved to the top of the points table in the Assam Premier League 2026 (APL) after their clash against Charaideo Sunrisers was abandoned due to rain at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday. Both teams received one point each after persistent rain prevented further play. Legends now have 11 points from eight matches, while Sunrisers are fifth with seven points from the same number of games. After being asked to bat first, Barak Leg

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan: Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed his national team's downfall in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental cricket. Azhar, who has led Pakistan in nine Tests and 31 ODIs, called departmental cricket a ursery for Pakistan's national sides and felt that it's being pushed out. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently axed two departments -- WAPDA and Sahir Associates -- from the 2026-27 domestic season, calling them out for their inability to

TRT vs MO Match Final,Cricket Tips: Trent Rockets fell short by 26 runs in the final of the last season and finished runner-up. But they are ready to give it another shot at their second title. Trent Rockets are in the final, and they will face Manchester Super Giants in the final of the ongoing 2026 edition. The grand finale will be played on Sunday at 10:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The Super Giants have also played two finals but have failed to win both. Can they break this j

Galle International Stadium: Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Having opted to bat first after winning the toss in their 600th Test, India were given a fluent start by their opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal (32) and vice-captain K

Galle International Stadium: Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Having opted to bat first after winning the toss in their 600th Test, India were given a fluent start by their opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal (32) and vice-captain KL

Following Asia Cup: Top-order batter Pratika Rawal will miss her planned domestic stint with Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup in England after earning a maiden T20I call-up to Indias squad for the upcoming ACC Womens Asia Cup. Pratika was named by the Amita Sharma-led Womens Selection Committee as a replacement for star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, who has been ruled out of both the Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan due to a high-grade right hamstring tear. The maiden T20I call-up Pra

TRT-W vs SUL-W Match Final, Cricket Tips :The Hundred Women's 2026 has come to its end, and the grand final is scheduled to take place on Sunday. The defending champion Sunrisers Leeds have made it to the final. They will face Trent Rockets Women on Sunday at Lord's Cricket Ground in London at 6:45 PM IST. The Leeds will look to make it two in two and become only the second team to do so after Oval Invincibles. Trent Rockets have not made it to the final in five seasons, and this is their first

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood exuded confidence, saying Australia can still go on to win the first Test against Bangladesh despite the Asian side bossing things in Darwin on Saturday. Hazlewood stated that if the team can bat deep on Day 4, they can have the opportunity to take 10 wickets and still win the Test match, which looks far from their grasp as of now. Bangladesh ended the third day still on top of the hosts, who were 161/4 with a trail of 67 still upon them.

Galle International Stadium: Indias vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Right-handed batter Rahul, who had batted patiently for 162 balls to put India in a commanding position, walked out to resume his innings alongside Devdutt Padikkal (85 not out) following the tea break. Before the interval, Rahul even re

Galle International Stadium: Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Following an extended lunch break due to rain, which led to a loss of 80 minutes of play, Padikkal and Rahul brought out dazzling shots to stitch an unbroken 150-run stand for the second wicket in a wicketless s

Cricket Australia XI: Lancashire coach Steven Croft spoke on rising English star Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Croft admitted that the 18-year-old would be burdened with the pressure of being the son of such an iconic cricketer, but emphasised that he has done well so far. Rocky scored his maiden first senior century on Tuesday against Somerset in the One-Day Cup for Lancashire before his team's tournament came to a close with the defeat to Durham in

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic upset. At stumps Australia trailed by 67 runs in their second innings, with Cameron Green on 43 and Alex Carey 19. After being dismissed for 426 shortly after lunch, Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud stunned Australia when he claimed both openers cheaply. Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings

UPT20 League Chairman Dr Sanjay: UPT20 League Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor has said the tournament could be hosted in Varanasi, Gorakhpur and other cities of Uttar Pradesh in the future, as the league looks to expand its reach and provide a bigger platform to emerging talent across the state. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony of the fourth season of the UPT20 League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Kapoor highlighted Uttar Pradesh's vast cricketing potential

Main Pal Do Pal Ka: At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career. There was no farewell press conference, no long speech and no grand announcement. Dhoni chose his own way. Through a social media post, the former India captain shared a collection of photographs from his cr

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win. At the close Australia trailed the visitors by 67 runs in their second innings, with Cameron Green on 43 and Alex Carey 19. After being dismissed for 426 shortly after lunch, Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud stunned Australia when he claimed both openers cheaply. Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the

Galle International Stadium: Day ones play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka will resume at 2pm local time on Saturday following a rain delay during the lunch break at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. On-field umpires Rod Tucker and Sharfuddoula Saikat carried out an inspection at 1:35pm after the ground staff removed the covers and worked to clear the outfield following the rain stoppage, which has cost 80 minutes of play. Match officials confirmed a revised schedule t

Australia Test: With some of Australian batters' troubles continuing in the first Test match against Bangladesh, former Aussie cricketers chalked up their long-term contenders to solve the batting jigsaw, putting their weight behind the return of the likes of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw in the Test side. Australia's 20 Test odyssey till next year is off to an underwhelming start after their batters failed to find the mojo, with the struggles continuing for Jake Weatherald, Cam

Happy Independence Day: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day. Pietersen, who has enjoyed a long association with Indian cricket both as a player and commentator, used the occasion to express his fondness for the country and its people. His message centred on his personal connection with India, particular

Galle International Stadium: India reached 101/1 in 27 overs at lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday, with Devdutt Padikkal (35 not out) and KL Rahul (32 not out) rebuilding the innings following a freakish run-out that cut short Yashasvi Jaiswals knock at 32. Having opted to bat first after winning the toss in their 600th Test, India were given a fluent start by their opening pair of Jaiswal and Rahul. Jaiswal appeared in sublime to

SA20 League Commissioner: SA20 League Commissioner and former South African cricketer Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to Indians across the world on the countrys 80th Independence Day on Saturday, reflecting on his personal association with India and highlighting the role of cricket in strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and South Africa. Smith, who played international cricket for South Africa, recalled his experiences of visiting India as a player and said the count

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Josh Hazlewoods return to Test cricket reached another landmark on Saturday as the Australia fast bowler entered the 300-wicket club during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, prompting teammates Scott Boland, Travis Head and skipper Pat Cummins to praise the qualities that have made him one of the most reliable quicks of his generation. Hazlewood became only the ninth Australian bowler to claim 300 Test wickets when Bangladesh batter Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged behind

North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia lauded his teams fighting spirit and resilience after the side staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Friday. The win was particularly significant for Purani Dilli 6 as they were staring at a difficult chase after losing four wickets for just 53 runs while pursuing North Delhi Strikers imposing total of 186/6 in 20 overs. However, the team he

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the countrys sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes and reflect on the values of freedom, unity, sacrifice and national pride. Leading the wishes were ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former India captain Virat Kohli, who shared messages highlighting the values that continue to unite the country. The year also marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, which played a significant r