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Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb: Sanika Chalke produced a batting masterclass as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb stormed into the final of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Thane Sky Risers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 114, the Tigers cruised to victory with five overs to spare, thanks largely to Sanikas unbeaten 74 off 51 deliveries. The opener anchored the chase brilliantly, striking 11 fours and two s

T20 World Cup: Former India allrounder Abhishek Nayar has warned Shubman Gill and his side not to make the mistake of taking Afghanistan lightly in the upcoming three-game ODI series, adding that the oppositions white-ball players armed with global franchise cricket playing experience can pose a serious challenge. India will play its first ODI against Afghanistan on June 13 in Dharamshala, and is followed by matches in Lucknow and Chennai. Afghanistan will be a much tougher challenge in this ODI

ODI World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar asked her coach to convey a simple but powerful message ahead of the 2025 ICC Womens World Cup final to keep her epic semi-final knock aside and start from zero in the title clash. India, who eventually won the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup, are now aiming to win another ICC title on the trot when the Womens T20 World Cup begins in England on June 12, with Lords scheduled to host the final on July 5. Sac

ICC World Test Championship: England batter Harry Brook leapfrogged teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, while India captain Shubman Gill has climbed two places to eighth spot after hitting a century in the recent one-off clash against Afghanistan, which the side won by an innings and 300 runs. Brook returned to the number one spot following his halfcentury in the opening innings of Englands 115run victory over New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship game a

Warwickshire Performance Director James Thomas: Fresh from a dream introduction to Test cricket, Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar is set to begin a new challenge in English conditions after Warwickshire secured his services for the next two rounds of the County Championship. The 23-year-old arrives at Edgbaston with his reputation soaring following a memorable international debut last week. Playing his first Test for India in the one-off match against Afghanistan, Suthar produced a performan

T20 World Cup: India spinner Radha Yadav said representing the country remains the biggest feeling in cricket and admitted that winning the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 is the goal that drives her as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the global showpiece. Returning to the national side after missing the series against Australia and South Africa, Radha said she was overwhelmed when she received the call-up. First, I thanked God because people dont get so many opportunities. When you play

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has welcomed a timely reality check ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, insisting her side will need sharper plans and greater execution if they are to overcome Australia in their tournament opener on Saturday. The Proteas head into the marquee Group 1 clash after concluding their warm-up campaign with a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Loughborough. While the result denied South Africa a perfect build-up, Wolvaardt believes it exposed

T20 World Cup: As Bangladesh fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has identified emerging opener Juairiya Ferdous as a player capable of making a significant impact when the tournament begins. The 20-year-old batter has quickly established herself as one of Bangladesh's brightest prospects since breaking into the senior side earlier this year. Her performances in the team's warm-up fixtures have further strengthened expectations that she coul

ODI World Cup: In what comes as a huge blow to the Indian team, seambowling allrounder Hardik Pandya likely to miss Indias upcoming threematch ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a niggle in his leg. Pandya, who missed a few games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 due to back spasms, was present at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru since June 2 and was believed to be on track for getting a fitness clearance for the ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on June 13 in Dh

Pakistan Cricket Board: Sahibzada Farhan will captain the Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan as the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-man squad on Wednesday. Farhan, 30, has appeared in 46 T20Is for Pakistan, accumulating 1,305 runs with two centuries and 10 half-centuries. Abdul Samad, with five T20I appearances for Pakistan, has been appointed vice-captain of the team. Of the 15 players in the squad, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz

The ECB selected Londons Waterloo Bridge for an event to announce the arrival of the Womens T20 World Cup on home soil and transformed it into a cricket pitch for the day on Sunday, 7th June. The skippers of the 12 competing nations took part in the event and shoot out and Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England captain, hoped to inspire a fresh generation of future stars. She voiced her hopes of establishing a new legacy. Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in Lond

Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player. Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team curfew rules on Monday morning following England's win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. The pair were also reported to have become involved in what became a physical c

The Bengal T20 League: Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by six wickets in the men's section of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Batting first, Servotech Siliguri Strikers posted 128/7 in their 20 overs, with Pramod Chandila top-scoring with an unbeaten 52 off 35 deliveries. For Malda, Mukesh Kumar, and Prayas Ray Barman picked up two wickets each. In reply, Malda went over the line comfortably, scoring 129/4 in 17.3 overs. Akhi

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Sarfaraz Khans Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs rode on a disciplined all-round performance to register a clinical 66-run victory over Shreyas Iyers SOBO Mumbai Falcons in a league match of the ongoing T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Banking on blistering half-centuries from Jay Bista and Ajit Yadav, the Tigers first piled up a massive 227/6 in their 20 overs before Shashank Attarde and Shams Mulani led the demolition

European T20 Premier League: Former Australian cricket star Matthew Hayden has joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and head coach ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a significant addition to the franchises leadership team. A World Cup winner and one of the most successful opening batters in cricket history, Hayden said the franchises vision and ambition were key factors behind his decision to come on board. What attracted me most was the vision behind the project. G

Bangla National Stadium: Mosaddek Hossain marked his return to international cricket in style with an unbeaten 86, while pacer Nahid Rana ripped through the Australian batting line-up with 4 for 41 as Bangladesh stunned Australia by 86 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the opening ODI in Dhaka on Tuesday, securing their first 50-over victory over the six-time world champions since the famous Cardiff triumph in 2005. For a long time, Cardiff 2005 was the key moment in Bangladesh'

JU Salt Lake Stadium: The Women's Bengal T20 League witnessed another power-packed action day on Tuesday as Murshidabad Kueens and Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards picked up important victories at the JU Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Kashish Agarwal top-scored with 43, while captain Tanushree Sarkar played a crucial knock of 39, and Jahanbi Raj Paswaan added a valuable 24. The finishing touches were provided by Prativa Rana, whose unbeaten cameo of 21 came at a blistering strike rate and helped Murs

The Bengal T20 League: Leading from the front, Shakir Habib Gandhi scored an unbeaten 52 off 32 balls, while Sujit Kumar Yadav starred with the ball, returning figures of 3/20, as Adamas Howrah Warriors defeated Kolkata Royal Tigers by seven wickets via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Batting first, Kolkata Royal Tigers found themselves in trouble at 75/7 before Ronit Ghosh produced a superb counter-attacking knock. His unbeaten 71 off 3

APL Governing Council Sujay Krishna: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has issued a stern advisory to all its registered cricketers, warning them against participating in unauthorized tournaments and private matches without prior approval, even as preparations gather pace for the fifth edition of the Andhra Premier League (APL). In a statement, the ACA reminded players that participation in unapproved events could invite disciplinary action. An Important Advisory for all ACA Registered Player

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: A magnificent century from Ruturaj Gaikwad and a composed effort from the bowlers helped India A begin the Tri-Nation A Series with a hard-fought 8-run victory over Sri Lanka A at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. Gaikwad rescued India A from a precarious position before the visitors defended 277 to emerge victorious in a nail-biting contest that went deep into the chase. Asked to bat first, India A were rocked early as they slipped to 16/

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has handed one demerit point each to Lord's in London and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore after pitches used in recent international fixtures were rated Unsatisfactory under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. The sanction follows assessments submitted by match referees after the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle between England and New Zealand at Lord's and the third ODI between Pakis

Madhya Pradesh Premier League T20: Chambal Ghariyals womens team coach Mohnish Mishra believes the presence of Indian national team cricketers in the Womens Madhya Pradesh Premier League T20 is playing a major role in motivating young players and accelerating their development. Speaking about the impact of experienced players such as India all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar, Mishra said sharing the dressing room and the field with established stars gives young cricketers valuable exposure and confidenc

Met Virat Kohli: Even as one of India's most experienced all-rounders and a regular presence in the national setup, Pooja Vastrakar isn't immune to feeling starstruck. The Indian woman cricketer, currently captaining Chambal Ghariyals in the Women's MPL T20, recalled a chance meeting with Virat Kohli in South Africa and admitted that nerves got the better of her, preventing her from striking up a conversation with one of Indian cricket's biggest icons. I met Virat in South Africa. But I didn't t

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: The inaugural Jharkhand T20 Cricket League, being organised on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will begin at the JSCA International Stadium complex in Ranchi on Wednesday, officials said. The tournament is being conducted by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) in accordance with BCCI guidelines. A total of 27 matches will be played among six franchise teams. Preparations for the event are in the final stages. Indian cricket legend and Jharkh

Thane Sky Risers: Thane Sky Risers registered their first win of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League with a commanding 33-run victory over SOBO Mumbai Falcons at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Powered by opener Mansi Patils fluent half-century, the Risers posted a competitive 159/7 before producing a disciplined bowling display to restrict the table-toppers to 126/9, inflicting the Falcons first defeat of the season. The defeat, however, wont make much of a difference to the Falco

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association: Virat Singh led, Chota Nagpur Royals will take on Rajandeep Singhs Ranchi Titans in the opening match of the Jharkhand T20 League starting from June 10 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. The opener will be followed the opening ceremony for the Jharkhand T20 League which will be attended by the pride of Jharkhand, MS. Dhoni, one of the most internationally respected cricketers India has produced. The second match of the day will be played between K

Cricket World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph last year has transformed the outlook of the side, as the players prepare for another shot at global glory at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. After years of near misses and heartbreak on the biggest stages, India finally broke through by securing their maiden senior women's ICC title with a 50-over World Cup win. As India gear up for the T20 World Cup, skipper Harmanp

Cricket World Cup: India head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the team's sustained success over the last few years has helped create a winning culture within the squad, as the reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions prepare for another shot at global silverware at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India enter the tournament carrying the tag of world champions after ending their long wait for a senior women's ICC title by lifting the 50-over World Cup last year. The achievement has elevat

BCCI Medical Team: Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, with the selection committee naming Prasidh Krishna as his replacement. BCCI said Siraj has been advised a period of rest following discussions between the medical team and the management. The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the right-arm pacer gets adequate recovery time ahead of a long international season. Followi

Bangladesh Skipper Nigar Sultana: New Zealand star Melie Kerr dethroned West Indies skipper Healy Matthews to regain the top spot in the T20I all-rounders chart as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the updated women's rankings on Tuesday. Kerr returns to the top position just days before the start of the T20 World Cup, with West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews dropping back to the No.2 slot after she sat out her side's final fixture of the recent tri-series in Ireland. Despite New

Indore Pink Panthers: The Holkar Stadium witnessed a batting spectacle as the Indore Pink Panthers etched their first win in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, beating the Malwa Stallions by 31 runs. After posting a massive 229/5, Pink Panthers restricted the Malwa Stallions at 198/9 to secure a 31-run win. The Panthers suffered an early setback when opener Siddharth Patidar was dismissed for just 2 off 10 balls. However, wicketkeeper-batter Atharv Joshi and Karan Tahliyani st

New Delhi: Former Australian great Glenn McGrath has urged the Australian young pacers to make the best use of the opportunities they get as the legendary trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc move into later stages of their career. McGrath believes that Australia has a promising crop of young fast bowlers waiting in the wings, but stressed that the next generation will need to seize the opportunities that come their way. Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins are all in their mid-to-late

T20 World Cup: As the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, fans across the globe are preparing for more than just a battle for the trophy. For several of the games most celebrated names, the tournament will mark the final chapter of remarkable international careers that have inspired a generation of cricketers. With the competition set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales, a number of experienced stars are expected to take the field one last time on the global stage. Here are five playe

T20 World Cup: India batter Bharti Fulmali believes the team is building momentum at the right time ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with early preparation and valuable match exposure helping the squad settle into English conditions. Fulmali's comments came after India registered a convincing 26-run victory over the West Indies in a tournament warm-up fixture in Cardiff. The middle-order batter played a crucial role in the win, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 40 deliveries as India posted a

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been almost declared fit by the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) to participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting on Sunday in Dharamsala. Pandya was battling back spasms, which forced him to miss a few games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. As a result, he was sent to the CoE in Bangalore for his fitness regime. He was named in the 15-member squad for the Afghanistan ODIs; however, his availability

T20 World Cup: India's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup were reinforced when several squad members capitalised on their chances in a strong warm-up win against the West Indies and stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana expressed satisfaction with the increasing competition within the team while also stating that the fringe players finding their mojo was a positive sign. With regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur absent from the fixture, Mandhana led the team and played a key role at the top o

Hot Weather Cricket Tournament: The latest edition of the Delhi & District Cricket Association's (DDCA) prestigious Hot Weather Tournament got underway on Tuesday, with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley underlining the competition's significance as a platform for the capital's best-performing club cricketers. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent club cricket competitions in the region, the tournament brings together the top teams emerging from DDCA's annual Open League structure and has long

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting star Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on social media as he reflected on the franchises successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, which ended with a second successive title. RCB retained the IPL trophy after defeating the Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. With the victory, Bengaluru became only the third franchise in IPL history to successfully de

Indian Premier League: Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar opened up about the emotions of receiving his debut cap and revealed that when his name came up for one-off Test he started practising with the red ball during the IPL. India added Suthar to the XI for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Suthar, who played for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 under Indias red-ball skipper Shubman Gills leadership, earned his first cap from senior spinner Kuldeep, becomi

Former South Africa: Former South Africa white-ball skipper Johan Botha has brought his stint with Queensland and Brisbane Heat to an early end after stepping down from both coaching positions despite having one season remaining on his contract. Queensland Cricket said on Tuesday that they had accepted Botha's resignation, ending a two-year association in which he oversaw the state's Sheffield Shield, One-Day Cup and Big Bash League campaigns. Queensland Cricket has today accepted the resignatio

Head Coach Daren Sammy: Young batters Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, have been called up to the West Indies' T20I squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested as a part of workload management. Shamar Joseph, who returned home ahead of the third ODI against the Sri Lankans due to personal reasons, is expected to return ahead of the series on June 9. Exciting young batting talents Ackeem August

Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team rules in the early hours of Monday morning following England's win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. It is the latest controversy concerning the England team following a tour

BAN vs AUS 1st ODI , Cricket Tips : Bangladesh are all set to host Australia for six white-ball matches. These two teams will be in action against each other in the first ODI on Tuesday. This contest will begin at 10:30 AM at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh have been dominant at home across formats. They recently beat Pakistan in two Tests. Bangladesh have not lost a home ODI series since 2024 and will be looking to add another series win. Australia have been struggling in the

T20 World Cup: Ellyse Perrys masterful 64 helped Australia secure a five-wicket warm-up win over ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England. The six-time champions chased down 158 with an impressive performance ahead of their opening game against South Africa on Saturday. After choosing to bowl, Australia decimated Englands opening order with the returning Nat Sciver-Brunt departing for three runs to leave her side 19 for three in the fifth over. Alice Capsey and Heather Knight steadied England

Bengal T20 League Season: Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. In the day's first match, Shahbaz (4/15 and 31 off 18) helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclass Sobisco Smashers Malda by five wickets. In the day's second match, Karan (53 off 29 and 4/12) powered Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a stunning 90-run victory over Murshidabad K

Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh: A magnificent unbeaten century from Parth Goswami helped Bundelkhand Bulls chase down the target and register a six-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Daly College Ground, Indore, on Monday. Batting first, Bhopal Leopards posted 197/3 in 20 overs. After early setbacks, Himanshu Shinde and captain Aniket Verma stitched together a partnership. Shinde remained unbeaten on 57 off 37 balls, while Verma

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. The all-rounder first picked up 3/11 in three overs, including a maiden, to help restrict Bandra Blasters to 144/9 before returning to score an unbeaten half-century in a dominant chase. Chasing 145, Arcs Andheri lost Divyaansh Sksena (26) early, but Arjun and Mu

WI vs SL 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips : Sri Lanka had a dominating win to start the tour of West Indies. They won the first game by a 41-run margin in the first ODI over the West Indies in Jamaica. They outplayed the hosts with bat and ball both and had a good game. The second ODI saw rain playing the spoiler. The game was washed out, without a ball being bowled. The final match will kick off on Tuesday at 1 AM IST at Sabina Park. West Indies need an all-round display to level the series. Sri Lanka hav

Graham Pybus: Afghanistan head coach Graham Pybus conceded his side's shortcomings after their humiliating innings-and-300-run defeat to India in New Chandigarh, admitting the team looked usty and aive in only their 13th Test match since gaining Test status nearly nine years ago. Just over half an hour into the third session of Monday's play, India sealed their one-off Test victory, bowling Afghanistan out for 152 and 112 following a massive 564/8 declared of their own. It was the second time

Triumph Knights MNE: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with an unbeaten half-century after Sylvester Dsouza produced the first five-wicket haul of the season to power Triumph Knights MNE to a six-wicket victory over MSC Maratha Royals in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. The result marked Triumph Knights' first win in four matches this season, while the Royals suffered their second defeat. Dsouzas spell was also only the fifth five-wicket haul in t