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Delhi Premier League Season: Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has been appointed as the state mentor of Delhi cricket by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as he is set to bring in his extensive coaching experience and deep understanding of the state's ecosystem into the mentorship role for the youngsters. Rajkumar is a recipient of the Dronacharya Award and coached Kohli during his formative days. However, his work with Delhi cricket extends well beyond one player. Ra

Kasugai Country Club East Course: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated archery gold medallist Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs for their historic performances at the Asian Games 2026, highlighting their achievements as milestones for Indian women in sport. Congratulating Kumkum on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games individual recurve gold, the president said the 17-year-old had enjoyed an exceptional campaign at the Games and also contributed to India

Karogi Sports Park: India star opener Abhishek Sharma registered a couple of major milestones during his stroke-filled innings of 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal clash at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. Abhishek displayed a jaw-dropping performance during his 28-ball 61, which featured seven sixes and three fours. During his knock, the Southpaw completed his 400 T20 sixes as he went past legend Chris Gayle in a major record list. Abhishek became the second-fastest play

Nagoya Asian Games: Shreyas Iyer-led Team India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the men's cricket final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. The Men in Blue went with an unchanged team for the gold medal clash as Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam remained on the bench. Eyes will turn towards the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah among others as India look to defend their title. Pakistan came into the f

ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli has reached a stage in his illustrious career where he is no longer overly intense about milestones, according to former South Africa captain AB de Villiers, who sees his long-time friend playing with a newfound sense of gratitude and freedom as he navigates the final stretch of his journey in international cricket. In eight ODI innings in 2026, Kohli has amassed 552 runs at an astonishing average of 78.85 and strike-rate of 118.20 making him the third leading run-get

But Sahan Arachchige: Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in mens cricket at the Asian Games 2026, adding a third medal to the island nations tally at the Games. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka were in serious trouble early, slipping to 21/4 inside the first five overs. Bangladeshs spinners made the most of a surface offering turn and bounce, leaving the Sri Lankan innings in danger of collapsing. But

England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident. The charge, which follows an investigation by England's Cricket Regulator, refers to events that took place on August 23 when Carse was handcuffed by police officers after a celebratory night out in Derby with his Durham teammates. It was later confirmed he had been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before being de-arrested

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said defending their World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in the UAE requires balancing off-field camaraderie with an uncompromising competitive drive, revealing that he urged his side to put friendships aside once they stepped onto the park. De Villiers will captain the South Africa Champions as the tournament runs from October 3 to 18 in Sharjah, with their campaign opening against the West Indies Champions in Sharjah on Sund

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expects the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup to inspire a new generation of cricketers from the country, and drew parallels to how the 2003 edition being hosted in the country shaped his own early journey as a 19-year-old aspiring to play international cricket. South Africa will co-host the 50-over mega event alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027 and mark the tournament's return to the region for the first time i

IND vs WI 3rd ODI , Approaching Milestones and Records : The Indian Cricket Team have produced two dominating performances with the bat and won the ongoing series against the West Indies cricket team. In two chases, Team India have reached 300 and 406. In the second ODI, India recorded the second-highest OCI chase ever. The Indian captain Shubman Gill had a record-breaking game, and he recorded the second-fastest double century in ODI cricket off 117 balls. Rohit Sharma also recorded his 35th OD

Los Angeles Olympics: India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its gold medal in Asian Games 2026 and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, describing the triumph as a proud moment for Indian sports. The Indian hockey team ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women's title after defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final on Friday. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, while captain Savita Puni

Cricket West Indies: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed his dismay over the proposed 25 percent pay cuts in central contracts by Cricket West Indies (CWI), adding that such off-field developments on the eve of a major series do little to boost the squad's morale. I mean, look, as a professional, thats not what you want to hear before a series. Before the pay cuts, I said, there is no better time to play India. You win against the best team, you get some leverage, not only for the West

ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator for bringing the game into disrepute following a late-night incident in Derby in August. Carse, 31, was arrested and subsequently de-arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23 while out with his county side Durham teammates. Later, a video circulating on social media showed him in handcuffs. While Derbyshire Police had launched an inquiry into

International League T20: Sharjah Warriorz head coach Adrian Birrell said extensive late-night preparation and rapid tactical adjustments were key to building a well-balanced squad for Season 5 of the International League T20 (ILT20) at the player auction, despite missing out on some initial targets. In the auction held in Dubai on Thursday, the Warriorz secured the likes of Tom Banton, Logan van Beek, Craig Overton, James Rew and George Linde. Well, I'm not very experienced with auctions. I'm u

But Nachiket Bhute: Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani displayed nerves of steel under intense pressure as India A salvaged a dramatic draw against Australia A on day four of the second unofficial Test and sealed a 1-0 series win here on Friday. Chasing a mammoth fourth-innings target of 365, India A finished at 310/9 in 103 overs, just 55 runs shy of what would have been a record chase. But more importantly, the hosts survived a relentless barrage from Australia A's seamers to win the series, followi

Silver Jubilee Independence Cup: India stand on the brink of defending their Asian Games gold medal, but batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has brushed off the hype surrounding their high-stakes final against arch-rivals Pakistan, adding that the side views the contest strictly through a professional lens. An India-Pakistan clash naturally commands massive global attention, and it will be the same when the gold medal game happens at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. A lot of eyeballs will be th

Sudip Kumar Gharami: A last-minute inclusion who did not even have his own jersey when the Irani Cup began at the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, seam-bowling all-rounder Lone Nasir produced a sensational counter-attacking fifty to propel Jammu & Kashmir to a dramatic first-innings lead over the Rest of India on day twos play on Friday. By the time J&K were bowled out for 278 in 64.2 overs, with Nasir making 64, they had secured a precious 41-run lead. J&K pacers exploited the useful conditi

This Cricket World Cup: Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup could serve as the ultimate swan song for Indias batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while backing co-hosts South Africa as prime contenders for winning the title. The 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup will run from October 2 to November 21 next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. I think its also going to be a swan song for him (Rohit) and a couple of players. This Cricket Wo

ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka have named a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis leading the side. Sri Lanka will travel to Pakistan for a multi-format series, starting with T20Is in October. All the matches will take place in Rawalpindi. The T20Is are the first leg of a demanding tour that runs from October 9 to November 21. After the T20Is, the teams will play a five-match ODI tri-series that also involves England, followed by a two-match

Montreal Royal Tigers: Sikandar Razas rapid half-century, Nicholas Poorans 40 off 16 balls and Moeen Alis unbeaten 37 off 18 headlined the third day of Canada Super 60 Season 2, as Mississauga Masters, Toronto Sixers and Vancouver Anchors picked up victories at BC Place. Raza reached his 50 off 24 balls as Mississauga posted 125/2 and then held Montreal Royal Tigers to 123/4 for a two-run win. Pooran struck at 250 as Toronto chased down White Rock Warriors 128/6 with three balls remaining, while

ACC Chief Naqvi: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the high-stakes Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments. The ACC confirmed Naqvi's absence ahead of the marquee final, to be played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, as he extended his best wishes to the teams competing for the medals. Before the gold medal game, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face each other in th

New PCA Stadium: Indias under-fire bowling unit faces a stern test of redemption when they take on the West Indies in the third and final ODI at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. Although the hosts hold an unassailable 2-0 lead, thus making Saturdays game a dead rubber, the narrative surrounding the series has been dominated by excessively batter-friendly pitches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, where a whopping 811 runs were yielded. It prompted India head coach Gautam Gambhir to publicly ca

ODI World Cup: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes star fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be vital to maintaining the sides balance at the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in South Africa, adding that keeping him fit and match-ready will be head coach Gautam Gambhirs biggest off-field challenge leading into the marquee event. The ICC officially launched the schedule for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday and set the stage for the tournament to commence in South Africa

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday announced his retirement from first-class cricket, acknowledging that his long-cherished dream of earning a Test cap was no longer within reach, while adding that he remains committed to competing in white-ball formats. Chahal, who has represented India in 72 ODIs and 80 T20Is, never got the opportunity to don the Test whites despite a 17-year career in domestic and county circuits. His last international appearan

Cricket World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill said he feels extremely lucky to have the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli around him as India build towards the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup, calling the veteran duo invaluable to the team. I feel extremely lucky. Virat bhai is probably the best ODI batter, and Rohit bhai is the best ODI opener in the world. And then to be able to have these two players in the team and their experience, and the moments that they have shared together, i

Cricket World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill has described the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup as unfinished business, saying players do not get too many opportunities to represent their country at the marquee tournament, and he is grateful to have another chance to do so. The 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup will kick off on October 2, with the final scheduled for November 21. Two-time champions India will open their 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia in

Karogi Sports Park: India and Pakistan will be meeting each other in the Asian Games for the first time, and the clash will be for the biggest prize as the two men's teams battle it out for the gold medal on Saturday at the Karogi Sports Park here. Defending champions India are into only their second Asian Games in the cricket event and have not met their arch-rivals Pakistan in the five games they have played since the Hangzhou 2023 Games. And this remains the case in the women's cricket event

Rowe Australia T20Is: New Zealand women have named a 15-strong squad that features returning players in off-spinner Eden Carson, pace bowlers Molly Penfold and Hannah Rowe, and batter Bella James to face Australia in the three-match T20I series later this month. The series, starting from October 18, will be the New Zealand women's first international assignment of the 2026-27 season and forms an important part of the team's preparations for the inaugural 2027 ICC Womens Champion Trophy in India

IND vs WI 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The first two games between India and West Indies have been record-breaking, and the hosts have clinched the series with one game left to play. India went on to chase the second-biggest ODI target of 406 runs, led by captain Shubman Gill, who scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls. Rohit Sharma supported him well with 101 off 75 balls. John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114) also scored centuries for West Indies and took their team to their high

IND vs PAK Final, Cricket Tips: The semifinal stage of the Asian Games 2026 saw two contrasting matches. The first semifinal saw Pakistan edging past Bangladesh in a tense chase and produced a 6-wicket win. That win helped Pakistan make it to their maiden Asian Games final. Meanwhile, Team India humiliated Sri Lanka in the second semifinal. India recorded a record win by 124 runs to book a place in the final. Now these two sides will take on each other in the final. On Saturday, the final will b

Raizal Nadir Nather Shah: MI Emirates have completed their squad for the fifth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), following the Season 5 Player Auction held in Dubai on Thursday. The franchise has added Sri Lanka international Kusal Perera for USD 40,000. England international Chris Jordan was also signed for USD 170,000, adding considerable international and T20 experience, while England batter Jonny Bairstow was the franchises final pick of the auction at USD 80,000. They join a t

Zia Ur Rahman Akbar: Afghanistan have announced their squads for a busy multi-format schedule against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, with Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran set to lead the side across different formats. Afghanistan will begin their campaign with a one-off Test against Bangladesh on October 9, followed by an ODI tri-nation series involving Zimbabwe. They will then face Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series and a two-match Test series. Rahmat Shah will continue to captain Afghanistan in t

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: Two-time champions India will open their 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7 in a high-voltage blockbuster clash to kickstart their group-stage fixtures. The marquee clash offers Shubman Gill and his team an immediate rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, where Australia beat India in Ahmedabad, as their opening assignment of the 14-team mega event to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Three d

Tunya International Cricket Stadium: Archrivals India and Pakistan have been drawn together in Group A alongside reigning champions Australia for next year's ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on its social media accounts on Thursday. The group distribution for the 14-team marquee tournament was officially revealed during a gala schedule launch event at Cape Town's Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). Group A features a heavyweight lineup

ICC World Test Championship: Australia have added wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper and left-handed batter Nic Maddinson to their squad for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban, with the duo brought in as cover after Josh Inglis was ruled out with a fractured right index finger. Inglis suffered the injury ahead of the three-match series and will miss the first Test, while his availability for the second match in Gqeberha will be determined based on his recovery. Harper earned his call-up

IS Bindra Stadium: Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and batting all-rounder Niki Prasad delivered stellar performances as India A registered a resounding 281-run victory over Australia A on Day Three of the unofficial Test match at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday. Chasing an improbable target of 446, Australia A were bundled out for 164 in 76 overs late in the final session. Player of the Match Niki was the star with the ball in the second innings, picking up 5-50. Her five-wicket h

Joburg Super Kings: 95 South African cricketers and 61 overseas stars are set to go under the hammer at the October 7 auction for 19 remaining slots ahead of the milestone in Season 5 of the SA20, South Africa's franchise-based domestic T20 competition. A total of 789 players had registered for the auction, which has now grown into one of the most anticipated events on the South African sporting calendar, before the list was trimmed down to 156 players. It will be a smaller auction compared to l

Cricket World Cup: Outlining his long-term ambition to feature in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, senior India opener Rohit Sharma says his strategy revolves around staying strictly in the present, keeping fit, and performing consistently in every immediate assignment rather than looking too far ahead. Rohit made a vintage 101 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, as India chased down a massive 406 against the West Indies. He also shared an opening stand of 255 runs with captain Shubman Gill, wh

Renuka Singh Thakur: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger is placing his faith in intensive off-season camps and a broad scouting network to build squad depth in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini-auction to be held in Kochi on October 28. Unlike previous editions in which the players' auction took place after the women's domestic season began, this year's WPL auction happens just two days after the start of the 2026/27 Indian womens domestic season on October 26. GG, who have m

The Toronto Sixers Women: Josh Brown smashed 88 off 33 balls while Tom Kohler-Cadmore struck 54 off 22 as the Vancouver Anchors, Brampton Blitz and Mississauga Masters secured wins on the second day of the Canada Super 60 Season 2 men's competition at BC Place. The Toronto Sixers Women also opened their campaign with a 21-run win over Vancouver Anchors Women. Brampton Blitz began the men's action with a four-wicket win over Toronto Sixers, chasing down 157 with one ball to spare. Toronto posted

Siechem Stadium: Australia A took a firm grip on the second and final four-day game against India A, setting the hosts a daunting 365-run target after a productive third day at the Siechem Stadium in Puducherry on Thursday. Having secured a 191-run first-innings advantage, Australia A opted for an aggressive declaration at 173/4, leaving India A with a little over an hour to negotiate before stumps. The hosts finished the day at 28/1, with Aayush Pandey unbeaten on 11 alongside nightwatchman Tus

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir: India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir said that exposing fast bowlers Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar to demanding, high-stakes match scenarios rather than making them play in low-intensity matches is vital for the team's long-term preparation ahead of the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. In Guwahati, that plan didnt pan out in the desired manner as on a placid pitch, Gurnoor conceded 96 runs in his ten overs, while picking two wickets. Nabi, who got his ODI debut cap and replaced

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has been called up to replace the injured Prasidh Krishna for the third and final ODI against the West Indies, set to take place in New Chandigarh on Saturday. Prasidh sustained a left hamstring injury during Indias second ODI match in Guwahati, which they won by eight wickets, and has subsequently been ruled out. Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the India A match against Australia A in Puducherry, will join the squad in Chandigarh ahead of the fin

But Jos Buttler: Leg-spinner Mason Crane earned a surprise international recall after eight years via being named in Englands squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, which features Sri Lanka as the third side. Crane, 29, last played for England came the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney in January 2018. Crane, who also featured in two T20Is in 2017, replaces Rehan Ahmed in the squad following an impressive domestic summer with Glamorgan. England have also handed call-ups to uncapped duo o

Korogi Sports Park: Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan admitted that representing the country at the Asian Games brings a unique kind of pressure that is different from playing regular international fixtures, adding that the quest of clinching a medal creates a distinct, heart-felt emotion in the entire squad. At the Korogi Sports Park, Kishan hit a magnificent 80 that propelled India to post 169 and clinch a convincing victory by bundling out Sri Lanka for just 45 in the semi-finals. To b

Abu Dhabi T10 Player Draft: Several international stars were picked in the Abu Dhabi T10 League player draft on Wednesday as teams completed their squads ahead of the upcoming season, which gets underway from November 7. Naseem Shah (Royal Desert Champions), Noor Ahmad (Emirates Eagles), Muhammad Amir (UAE Bulls), Alzarri Joseph (Arabian Aces), Dasun Shanaka (Yas Lions), Shadab Khan (UAE Bulls), Kusal Perera (Emirates Eagles) and Chris Jordan (Royal Desert Champions), among others, headlined the

ODI World Cup: Expressing disappointment over the stark imbalance between bat and ball during Indias record-breaking run chase of 406 against the West Indies, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted that the pitch at the ACA Stadium practically offered no assistance to the bowling unit. India chased down a massive 406 with 39 balls to spare in the second ODI on Wednesday, in a match that saw five centuries, including a double century from skipper Shubman Gill, and 811 runs being scored in all. The

Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in th

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

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