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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

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul in the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, joining an elite group that includes three of his current teammates. Hazlewood reached the landmark in his 26th over when Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged behind while attempting to drive on the up. The 35-year-old then completed his fourth Test six-wicket haul, and his first in nine years, when Ebadot Hossain was

Galle International Stadium: The Indian mens cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The occasion carries extra significance for the visitors, as India has become the first Asian team and only the third side overall, after England and Australia, to play 600 Test matches. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and s

Independence Day: Calling it a massive honour to be part of Indias milestone 600th Test match, star left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday said the team has had ample time to adapt to local conditions and get used to the Kookaburra ball ahead of the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Firstly, it's a massive honour to be part of India's 600th Test match on Independence Day. To be part of the 600, it's a big feeling and very happy about that. Look, it was very important, firstly, to get

Galle International Cricket Stadium: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match. India is also playing its 600th Test match on the day the country marks its 80th Independence Day. After winning the toss, India confirmed that they have picked Devdutt Padikkal at number three in place of B Sai Sud

Future Tours Programme: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has backed the ICCs push to give bilateral ODI cricket greater context and meaning, but warned that removing the format entirely from the Future Tours Programme could have significant financial consequences for cricket boards. Speaking in Darwin on Thursday during Australias first Test against Bangladesh, Greenberg revealed that Gupta had made similar comments during a recent visit to Melbourne and said he agreed with the u

IRE vs AFG 5th ODI, Cricket Tips: It has been one-way traffic in the ongoing five-match ODI series in Ireland. Afghanistan have been unstoppable and have already won the series with three consecutive wins. Can they make it four in a row and record a series whitewash? The final ODI will be held at Civil Service Cricket Club on Saturday at 3:15 PM IST. Ibrahim Zadran and Sediq Atal scored centuries in the last game. Rashid Khan carried his form and took three wickets, while Yamin Ahmadzai took fou

SL vs IND 1st Test,Approaching Milestones and Records :Team India will be in action in the longest format, as they are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in two tests. The first test will be held at Galle International Stadium between August 15 and 19, starting at 10 AM IST. Shubman Gill will lead the visitors in this series. This is an important series for the Men in Blue because their position in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 table is a little worrisome. They lost the last test series a

Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Captain Sibsankar Roy produced a sensational all-round performance as Barak Legends registered a comprehensive 76-run victory over Dibrugarh Warriors in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. The win lifted Barak Legends to second place in the points table with 10 points from seven matches, as Dibrugarh Warriors fell to third and Guwahati Royals moved back on top by virtue of a better net run rate. Op

Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday. Inspired by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh lead the hosts by 153 runs with four wickets in hand. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was not-out 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green on the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on

The Marylebone Cricket Club: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodians of the cricket laws, on Friday clarified the dead-ball rule after the law was applied in two different ways by the umpires in the ongoing 'The Hundred' in England. The MCC, which is authorised to make, change and interpret cricket laws, defined what 'attempting to play the ball' means while adjudging dead-ball decisions by the umpires during two different games in the 100-ball competition. The first instance occurred

World Test Championship: A new milestone beckons Shubman Gill's Indian cricket team as the Men in Blue are set to turn up for their 600th Test match, becoming just the third Test-playing nation to have ever achieved the mark. The upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle from Saturday onwards is not just a game crucial for India's World Test Championship chances, but a match that will enable them to join Australia and England in an elite list of nations that have won 600 or more Test matche

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Noida Kings have appointed experienced Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, as the franchise looks to mount a strong challenge for the title in the upcoming season. Madhav, who joined Noida Kings from the 2024 Meerut Mavericks, brings with him considerable experience in the UP T20 League as well as Uttar Pradeshs domestic cricket structure. His appointment also gives the Kings a leader who has already han

SL vs IND 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Team India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka in two tests starting on August 15. The first game has a scheduled start of 10 AM IST at Galle International Stadium. India will miss the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar. Sri Lanka will also miss their top two scorers in 2026, Kusal Mendis and Patthum Nissanka. Hence, India have a chance to get a winning start. Notably, India have not lost a test series against Sri L

Assam Premier League: Prachurya Kataki produced the best bowling figures of the tournament so far by picking a sensational five-wicket haul. But his effort went in vain as Nagaon Rangers edged out Tezpur Titans by three runs in a low-scoring thriller in the inaugural Assam Premier League here at the ACA Stadium on Friday. Katakis extraordinary spell of 5-19 dismantled the Nagaon middle and lower order, but the Rangers held their nerve with the ball to bowl out the Titans for 120 in 20 overs. Ear

High Performance Manager Subir Shrestha: Scotland will host Netherlands for a three-match womens ODI series across two venues. The opening match of the series will take place at Titwood, home of Clydesdale Cricket Club, on August 28. The action will then shift to Stirling for the remaining two fixtures on August 30 and September 1. The series comes at a vital juncture for both sides as they look to build squad depth and offer international cricket exposure to emerging talent. Were really pleased

Cricket World Cup League: Canadas batting all-rounder Harsh Thaker has been docked 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture against Scotland here on Friday. Thaker was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an Umpires decision during an International Match. Additionally, two demerit points have also been added

Galle International Cricket Stadium: When India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark Indias landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue. While the historical numbers add considerable interest to the fixture starting on Indias Independence Day, skipper Shubman Gill made it clear that his primary focus remains firmly fixed on securing a berth in the upcoming World Test Championship (WT

Galle International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has strongly defended giving wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella a recall for the upcoming first Test against India by stating that superior glovework is the primary prerequisite for selection due to the tricky nature of the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The selection of Dickwella, who averages 31 with the bat after 96 Test innings, has triggered considerable outrage in the island nation, with criti

MO vs SUL,Approaching Milestones and Records :The ongoing Hundred Men's 2026 have two matches left to play. The current champion, MI London, were eliminated from the competition despite having the joint second-most points on the table. Their NRR wasn't great, which ended their season. Trent Rockets finished the league stage at the top and made it to the final directly. Manchester Super Giants finished second, and Sunrisers Leeds finished third. These two teams will now face each other in the Eli

North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 batter Ashwini Chillar revealed that the team decided to take the match deep and remain in the competition after they pulled off a stunning last-over victory against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Friday, recovering from a precarious position to snatch a thrilling four-wicket win. Reflecting on the memorable victory and his crucial contribution with the bat, Ashwini Chillar expressed his delight at getting the team over the lin

Assam Premier League: Standing at the top of the batting charts in the inaugural Assam Premier League, Barak Legends opener Bishal Saha said his primary focus remains on sustaining his fine individual form to lead his franchise in clinching the trophy. The left-handed batter has emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament by amassing 279 runs from six innings at an impressive average of 55.8 and a strike rate of 122.91. For Saha, holding the Orange Cap is the culmination of targe

MO vs SUL Match Eliminator,Cricket Tips: The defending champion MI London have been eliminated from the Hundred Men's 2026, and a new team will lift the title this season. Trent Rockets are in the final after finishing the league stage at the top. Meanwhile, the second finalist will be decided after the Eliminator game on Friday. This contest will be played between Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds at Kennington Oval in London at 10:30 PM IST. This is the second consecutive game betwee

An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan are all out injured for the visitors, who have eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. India suffered a 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with their opponents sixth. Sh

World Test Championship: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit out at the hosts' batters following a dismal day one performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test, adding that their early season rustiness meant they were outplayed and outwitted by the visitors' bowling line-up. Australia were bowled out for a paltry 198 after opting to bat first, with Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud tearing through the lineup with figures of 6-55. Now with Bangladeshs lead crossing 150, it meant

New South Wales Cricket: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has admitted that the ongoing contract delays in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) should have been resolved earlier, as negotiations with the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) are still in a deadlock over revenue-sharing models. With barely two months remaining before the WBBL season kicks off, franchises are unable to finalise their squads due to an embargo triggered by the delay in signin

ODI World Cup: India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said she is utilising her ongoing stint with Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred womens competition to sharpen her game across all departments ahead of the crucial Womens Asia Cup starting on August 28 in Dubai. Turning out for Sunrisers Leeds, Deepti is the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the competition with 12 scalps. There is still some time left for the Women's Champions Trophy, which will be played in February 2027. So right

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: A high-stakes trial by spin amidst sweltering humidity awaits Shubman Gill-led India when they take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two Tests at the iconic Galle International Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match. However, beneath that backdrop lies a desperate scramble for World Test Championship (WTC) survival for both sub-continental teams. Standing at fifth spot in the WTC standin