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ODI World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla highlighted that the Indian think tank has been providing ample opportunities to the young crop of players during the ongoing assignments. Shukla was on his visit to the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh as he spoke to the reporters on the future assignments of the Men in Blue, including the upcoming crucial Test series against New Zealand and Australia. He also claimed that India will win the ODI World

Big Bash League: Australias fast bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has signed a two-year contract extension with Brisbane Heat, which commits him to the franchise until the end of the 17th edition of the Big Bash League, the club announced on Sunday. Neser, 36, has been a foundation player for the Heat since the inaugural 2011/12 season, and will now return for his seventh summer with the Brisbane-based side. The extension strengthens a formidable pace attack that includes his fellow national te

Salman Agha: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is doubtful to feature in the remainder of the ongoing second Test match against England at the Lord's after picking up a grade-1 tear in his left calf. The left-handed batter remained off the field after tea on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between England and Pakistan and subsequently went off the field. He did not bat in the first innings for Pakistan as the visitors were folded for just 110 in reply to England's 290. While he did not bat, Salman Agh

Former South Africa: South Africas premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the sides home Test series against Australia after suffering a grade-three tear to his right hamstring. Rabada, 31, is expected to be sidelined for up to two months after picking up the injury, which disrupted his winter conditioning programme. Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald, whos the bowling coach of Lions, Rabadas domestic team, said the medical assessment has totally ruled him out of the h

County Championship Division One: Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi is likely to turn out for English county side Surrey for a brief stint in the ongoing County Championship Division One season. Nabi, who finished as the leading wicket-taker in the last Ranji Trophy season with 60 wickets at an average of 12.56 to lead J&K to their maiden championship triumph, is expected to be available for Surreys upcoming fixture against Yorkshire, starting on September 2 at The Oval. It is followed by g

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led over 5,000 participants, including Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and representatives of BRICS partner nations, at the 88th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here. The special edition, organised as part of the BRICS Run & Ride 2026 initiative, was held across more than 25,000 locations nationwide and came a day after National Sports Day, adding a strong fi

SLC Transformation Committee Prakash Shaffter: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly stripped Sri Lanka of hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy. The decision came after the ICC decided it can't go ahead with Sri Lanka hosting the tournament while a government-appointed interim administration is running Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The women's Champions Trophy 2027 will be the first such tournament, featuring six teams in the event running from February 14 to 28.

Punjab T20 League: Led by Arshdeep Singh, Ludhiana Lions unveiled new colours that the team will don against Bathinda Royals on September 1 as they begin their championship campaign. The jersey was unveiled in an event held here along with the launch of Sher Singh, the official mascot and the team anthem. The mascot embodies the fearless courage which will reflect in the brand of cricket that Ludhiana Lions will be looking to play with in the upcoming season. Really excited for the inaugural sea

The East Zone: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got his first captaincy role in senior first-class cricket when he took over as the stand-in captain of the East Zone side for their Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone on Sunday. Sooryavanshi, the incumbent vice-captain of the East side, donned the captain's hat on Day 1 of the semifinal when regular skipper Ishan Kishan walked off the field. Kishan picked up a blow to his right thumb while keeping wickets during Central Zone's batt

South Delhi Superstarz: South Delhi Superstarz produced a dominant all-round performance to register a 71-run victory over East Delhi Riders in the Womens Delhi Premier League (DPL) fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Superstarz were powered by a spectacular century from opener Priya Punia, who delivered one of the standout batting performances of the tournament. The right-handed batter smashed 117 off 66 balls, with her innings featuring 13 fours and six sixes. Her sensational knock was th

Trinbago Knight Riders: Caribbean Premier League franchise Trinbago Knight Riders have retired iconic all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's No.47 jersey in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the team, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and cricket in Trinidad & Tobago. Bravo is currently serving as the head coach at the TKR and has been one of the most influential players in franchise cricket, including in the CPL. Dwayne Bravo's contribution to the Knight Riders and to the CPL is impossible

Impact Player Sameer Rizvi: Impact Player Sameer Rizvi delivered a masterclass in power-hitting, smashing an unbeaten 91 off just 39 balls to guide the Kanpur Superstars to a dominant eight-wicket win over the Noida Kings in Match 25 of the UP T20 League 2026. Played in front of an electric home crowd at the historic Green Park Stadium, a venue that has hosted 40 international matches, the victory keeps Kanpur's playoff aspirations firmly alive while handing Noida their second straight defeat. F

The Fit India Movement: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday called the governments Fit India initiative a movement rather than merely an event, stressing that a fitter India would be stronger and more self-reliant. Gambhir was speaking on the sidelines of the Sunday on Cycle with BRICS Run and Ride event in Delhi, where he joined Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya and actress Madhurima Tuli for the cycling initiative. This Fit India event organised by the government is such a

The Jamaica Kingsmen recorded their fourth win of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a 7-run win via DLS over the Trinbago Knight Riders, as the rain halted play just shy of 15 overs into the Kingsmens chase. It was an unfortunate end to a match that was set for a thrilling conclusion as the Queens Park Oval provided plenty of runs for the crowd to enjoy. Vitel Lawes might have bowled the over of the tournament with a three-wicket maiden that eventually helped his side to stay the right sid

Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord's. Only 24.5 overs were possible on a third day cut short by several rain delays and finally finished off by bad light, despite the floodlights shining under increasingly sunny skies. England still reached stumps on 177-7 in their second innings -- a huge overall lead of 357 runs -- with Lawrence exactly 50 not out to fol

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state government is committed to taking the state's sports infrastructure to international standards while providing better training, facilities and financial assistance to talented sportspersons. The Chief Minister also added on Saturday that the state government is laying special emphasis on promoting sports to help build a healthy, disciplined and drug-free society. Chief Minister Saha said this while addre

Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer: IPL franchise Punjab Kings has extended its support to the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, backing the tournament as it looks to provide a strong platform for emerging cricketers from across Punjab to showcase their talent and take their first steps towards the professional game. Punjab Kings support for the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League underlines the franchises commitment to the growth of cricket in Punjab and its efforts to strengthen the states talent pathway. For Punjab Kings

PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet: Punjabs rich culture and cricketing spirit took centre stage at Homeland Regalia as Fazilka Falcons, led by Indian captain Shubman Gill, unveiled their official jersey for the upcoming Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026. The jersey was unveiled by PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and Homeland Group MD Umang Jindal. The jersey launch brought together the excitement of the upcoming tournament and the vibrant cultural identity of Punjab. Adding a special touch to

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has joined the growing chorus of voices expressing grave concern over the deteriorating health of 1992 ODI World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, urging the government and jail authorities to ensure the 73-year-old receives immediate and proper medical care. Moin, a key member of the side that lifted the ODI World Cup under Imran's leadership, released an impassioned video message on his X account on Saturday an

Rising Stars Asia Cup: India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Saturday brushed aside queries regarding the handshake protocol for their scheduled clash against Pakistan on September 5, asserting that the team's entire focus is locked on doing well in their Women's Asia Cup opener against Thailand on Sunday. Look, we try to play the best cricket on the ground and off the field stuff, we don't focus on it. We try to play the best cricket that we know on that particular day and we will speak about this

Dewald Brevis scored 75 runs for the second successive day as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Saturday in a Twenty20 tri-series match in Windhoek. On Friday, his half century could not prevent hosts Namibia pulling off a surprise 18-run win in the opening match of six before the top two teams meet in the final. Full Scorecard But with Brevis once again starring, an experimental side South Africa atoned with a convincing victory over fellow top-tier nation Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe won th

Asia Cup Group: Despite the absence of star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Saturday backed his hungry for success squad to set the tone for the next six months in the shortest format, as they prepare to open their Women's Asia Cup Group A campaign against Thailand on Sunday evening. Look, speaking about Jemimah, I have always maintained that she is a clutch player for us. She will definitely be missed. But then, having said that, her recovery is very important for us

New Delhi: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has reflected on the sides 2-1 Test series triumph in England earlier this summer, adding that they had figured out moments where the hosts vulnerabilities could be exposed by them. The series defeat ultimately marked the end of the aggressive era for England, leading to Brendon McCullum's exit as Test head coach and Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket. Honestly, I thought they did some great things. They put you under pressure and mov

Glasgow Cosmic secured their first victory of the ETPL with a commanding 33-run win over Dublin Guardians at Sportpark Westvliet, responding strongly after a defeat in their opening match. Dublin won the toss and elected to field, giving Glasgow the opportunity to set the target. The Cosmic batting unit made full use of that opportunity, posting 183 for five from their 20 overs. Jason Roy provided the early momentum, striking a powerful 60 from 37 balls, with eight fours and a six. But the innin

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Top Indian cricketers, including T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, and veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, have completed their pre-season testing at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility. The screening and testing routines were conducted to evaluate player fitness levels and establish baseline physical metrics ahead of an intense, packed international and domestic

UPCA Media Committee Chairman Mohammed: Kashi Rudras player Abhishek Goswami has been handed a one-match suspension, while two other players were penalized with fines after being found guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct during the UP T20 League clash against Noida Kings at the Green Park Stadium. All of the incidents are related to match 23 of the competition, where Rudras beat Kings by 67 runs, thanks to skipper Karan Sharmas blistering 102 off 51 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and five s

While South Delhi Superstarz: The stage is set for a thrilling finale of the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, with Central Delhi Kings set to take on South Delhi Superstarz in the summit clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With the title at stake, both teams are preparing for a high-pressure contest. While South Delhi Superstarz booked their place in the final after defeating the Kings in Qualifier 1, the latter bounced back strongly to beat Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 to secure

Prime Minister Balendra Shah: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed deep sorrow over the massive floods in Nepal, describing the natural disaster as devastating while offering his thoughts and prayers to the victims and survivors. Du Plessis spent time in the Himalayan nation last year while playing for Biratnagar Kings in the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL), and recalled the warmth of the local people as the country grapples with one of its worst natural calamities. I was luc

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad came out in support of imprisoned former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for his release. Miandad can be said to be the first high-profile Pakistani cricketer to comment on Imran's imprisonment publicly. In an interview on the Narratives podcast, Miandad reminded that Imran has given Pakistan so much and called for his elease. There's so much respect in the world for Imran. He has given Pakis

Bangladesh Mackay Test: Former England cricketer Michael Atherton opined on the shortened Test matches in this decade. Several Test matches have been finished in 2-3 days in the last few years, with a recent Australia-Bangladesh Mackay Test, which was completed in two days. Atherton analysed the growing quick finishes in Test cricket, attributing it to several factors. Speaking on Sky Sports during the rain-delayed start to Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, the former English opener sta

Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy: The proliferation of cricket leagues such as the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) across India and the world will help unearth a new generation of talent from every corner, West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle said on Saturday. The Universe Boss,' who received a tumultuous welcome on his arrival in the state capital, said Kerala and India were already blessed with considerable cricketing talent and that the growing number of leagues would provide aspiring play

Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has revealed that star right-handed batter Harry Brook failed to get in touch with him after he offered to help him refine his concentration in Test match cricket, despite possessing the potential to rival legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. His uncle came to me last year and he said, 'Would you have a word with him?' Well, he asked me what I thought of him. I told him exactly this. He said, 'Really?' I said, '

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings captain Jonty Sidhu said he was glad his match-winning performance arrived when his team needed it the most, as he smashed an unbeaten 106 off 46 balls to lead his side into the final of the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL). After that sensational batting performance, Sidhu also picked 3-25 to help his team get a 72-run victory over Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and take them into Sunday's summit clash against South Delhi Supers

BCCI CoE Ground: North Zone top-order batter Yash Dhull is likely to miss their Duleep Trophy semi-final clash against South Zone, starting on Sunday at the BCCI CoE Ground, after sustaining a hamstring injury. Dhulls injury means a vacancy at the top can be filled by specialist opener Sanat Sangwan, who can partner with Qamran Iqbal at the top. Former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan is understood to have been called up as Dhull's replacement in the squad. Though he was training today, Yash

North East Zone: Eyes will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again when he takes the field in the Duleep Trophy semifinal for East Zone against Rajat Patidar's defending champions, Central Zone, while South Zone will face North Zone in the other semifinal. Both matches are set for Sunday. East Zone won their quarter-final against North East Zone, as all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed starred with both bat and ball to lead the side to an innings-and-210-run win. Shahbaz (167) forged a stro

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday, joining hundreds of participants in sporting activities as part of the nationwide Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein initiative. The celebrations marked the 121st birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and focused on encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to dedicate time to sports, fitness a

Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The excitement for the debut Dehradun T20 League 2026 is at its highest, with all six franchise teams announcing their captains before the tournament starts on September 2 at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. The eight-day tournament, set from September 2 to 9, will feature IPL experience, domestic cricket excellence, and emerging local talent, as six franchises compete for the first-ever title. Doiwala Kings will be led by TNR Mohit, and Mussoorie Thund

SA vs ZIM 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: Namibia made history and beat South Africa in the first game of the T20I tri-series. The hosts used the home conditions pretty well and recorded an 18-run win. Though South Africa have an inexperienced side, but they still have a pretty good squad. Now, South Afirca will be in action. They will face Zimbabwe in the second game of the tri-series. This contest will be held at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on Saturday at 5:30 PM IST. Zimbabwe have a strong squa

Jofra Archer said he might play until I'm 40 thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look fast-bowling quartet. The ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan represents the first time Archer, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson have all featured in the same England side. Initial results have been impressive, with Pakistan dismissed for 171 and 135 in an innings defeat at Headingley last week before being skittled out for just 110 inside 38 overs on Friday's second day

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team will aim to put 2024's complacency behind them and show their muscle in a battle for Asia Cup glory. The continental showpiece, hosted in the UAE, kicked off on Friday with Thailand beating Hong Kong China in the opener, but the most successful side in the competition's history, India, will take the field on Sunday against Thailand. India enter the Asia Cup on the back of their second consecutive group-stage exit a

North East Zone: 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened up about his recent bowling burst in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026 for East Zone after the tormenting batter switched to a bowling role with perfection, taking two wickets in a three-over spell against North East Zone. The teenage sensation discussed his switch of hats during the match and shared how he felt when bowling and taking two wickets in the second innings of the game, which his team won by an innings and 2

India T20I: India T20I star Suryakumar Yadav has urged cricketers to use their influence to promote other sporting disciplines, stressing that the countrys athletes across sports are part of the same national sporting ecosystem. Speaking to IANS on National Sports Day, Suryakumar said the day is a reminder of the values that sport teaches and of the responsibility that comes with representing India. I feel National Sports Day is all about what sport teaches you. From a cricketing point of view,

BBC Test Match Special: Hitting out at Pakistan for their meek surrender in the second Test against England, former English cricketer Michael Vaughan called their batting attack easiest to bowl to, dubbing their attack as 'second division county cricket.' Pakistan suffered another batting collapse when they were bowled out for just 110 in the first innings of the Lord's Test. Barring opener Azan Awais, none of their batters managed to reach 20 as they were shot down in a little over one session

Former India T20I: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has a simple message for young cricketers waiting for their big break: keep scoring runs, trust your preparation, and let your bat do the talking, because the selectors will eventually find you. Speaking about the importance of patience in a young cricketers journey, Suryakumar urged youngsters not to compare their careers with others, stressing that every player has a unique story and timeline. I would tell youngsters not to compare

Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis strong push for sports with the significant transformation in the countrys sporting ecosystem, saying the change is now massive and visible on the ground. Speaking exclusively to IANS on National Sports Day, SKY said India has seen a major shift in sporting infrastructure, opportunities, and, most importantly, the mindset towards pursuing sport as a career. Our Prime Minister Narendra

Trinbago Knight Riders secured a very comfortable seven wicket victory against the Barbados Tridents at the Queens Park Oval in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Sunil Narine starred with bat and ball as the defending champions dominated the Tridents. A ruthless bowling performance from the Knight Riders set up a comfortable chase as home conditions prevailed in Trinidad. Putting the Tridents into bat first, Nicholas Pooran opted to stay away from pace in the early stages, trusting his spin op

Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi: From carrying his kit bag on bus and train journeys in the domestic circuit to leading India to T20 World Cup glory, Suryakumar Yadavs journey is a reminder that sporting careers are not defined by a deadline. Now a two-time T20 World Cup winner, including Indias 2026 triumph under his captaincy, the flamboyant batter is keen to ensure his journey sends a broader message age is not a deadline; your preparation is. Speaking exclusively to IANS on National Sports

Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday. But on a day when 13 wickets fell in total, England then slumped to 13-2 in their second innings on a pitch still offering significant seam movement. England, however, had recovered to 81-3 -- an overall lead of 261 runs -- when bad light forced an early close to the second day. The hosts are seeking an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. Robi

Namibia Cricket Ground: Namibia pulled off a stunning 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, restricting the Proteas to 145 for 9 while defending a target of 164. Namibia now has a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head meetings, Ruben Trumpelmann and JJ Smit each taking three wickets to play key parts in the victory. Bjorn Fortuin, captain of the South African side, won the toss and chose to field, but his

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The stage is set for the opening clash of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, with Amritsar Soormas taking on Mohali Kings at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on August 30. Organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), the tournament will bring together some of Punjabs established names and promising young cricketers. As the two teams prepare for the opening game, both coaches believe the contest will come down to execution and handling pressure on the big day. Amrit