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AUS vs BAN 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh have landed in Australia for a Test series for the first time since 2003. These two sides will face each other in two tests, starting on August 13 (Thursday). The first test game will be held at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, starting at 6 AM IST. This is part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 and very important for both sides. Australia are currently at the top of the WTC table and need to win this series. That is why the hosts have announced

Assam Premier League: Tezpur Titans registered their first win of the season, chasing down 159 to beat Barak Legends by seven wickets in the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. A commanding 136-run stand between Nihar Deka and Roshan Topno powered the chase, with the pair putting the Legends bowling attack to the sword. Earlier, Bishal Saha's unbeaten 81-run knock had lifted Legends to a competitive total after a middle-order stumble. Deciding to field after wi

Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain.Root will lead the England at his Headingley home ground on August 19 in their series opener against Pakistan for their first Test since former skipper Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach. McCullum, who remains in charge of England's white-ball teams, lost his job after a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand in June, which followed a

New International Cricket Stadium: Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament. The camp, which started on August 11, is focused purely on skill development, providing players dedicated time to work on specific aspects of their game away from match-day pressure. The players

Gulf Giants Head Coach Simon: Gulf Giants on Wednesday signed South African stars David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen as the franchise picked players in pre-auction signings ahead of the ILT20 Season 5 in Dubai. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani will also return for the new season. The ILT20 Season 5 will be played from November 22 to December 20, 2026. The quartet brings proven international quality across batting, pace bowling and the all-rou

PCC Select XI: England opening batter Emilio Gay has been named in a 14-player Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI squad for a three-day warm-up fixture against the touring Pakistan side, starting at Beckenham on Thursday. It is followed by matches between the two teams at Lords (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) respectively. Left-handed batter Gay, 26, suffered an injury scare after retiring hurt with a shoulder issue while batting for Durham in their One-Day Cup match against

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: In his second spell as Englands Test captain, Joe Root has done away with the midnight curfew imposed on his side and has urged players to behave like grown adults as they prepare for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting at Headingley on August 19. The decision marks a clear departure from the ECB's player behaviour guidelines introduced in July following a string of off-field alcohol-related incidents -- like former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were

Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water: Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten half-century guided Dibrugarh Warriors to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Nagaon Rangers in Match 23 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday. Chasing 111, Warriors overcame an early setback to cruise home in 17.3 overs, with Pathak anchoring the innings from the outset. He found good support from Rituraj Biswas as the duo put together an 84-run partnership fo

Sai Krishnan Grounds: Following a disappointing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, where they managed just two victories in eight matches to finish at the bottom of the points table, UP Warriorz have kicked off their pre-season preparations with an ongoing four-day training camp at the serene-looking Sai Krishnan Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of the 2027 season. The short camp is being helmed by head coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach Saurabh Bandekar, mentor Lisa Sthalekar, and newly ap

The final stage of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers gets underway in Finland this week, with 10 nations set to compete from 1421 August for a place in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier in 2027. The teams will be split into two groups, with the group winners progressing to the Final. The eventual champion will secure the final available place at the Europe Qualifier next year and a shot at reaching the Global Qualifier for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2028 in Aust

Sony Sports Network: Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik believes the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka starting on Saturday will be crucial in establishing Indias next generation of spin bowlers, as veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his international career. With the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin retired, India's red-ball squad is navigating a major transition. Though Jadej

Danny Lamb: Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 30 after a serious neck injury brought his career to an untimely end. Lamb suffered a disc herniation in his neck earlier this season, leading to an injury to his spinal cord. Although surgery was performed last month, the right-arm bowler has continued to experience the consequences of the injury and has now decided to step away from the game following medical advice. The decision ends

Cricket World Cup: South Africas veteran middle-order batter David Miller has expressed his deep desire to finish his career by lifting the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027 on home soil, adding that he remains driven to secure the ultimate prize in familiar conditions. The tournament is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2027. South Africa are yet to win an ODI World Cup and South Africa reached the semi-finals in 2023, before losing to Au

Test World Test Championship: Pakistan's successful Caribbean campaign has translated into a significant boost in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar's rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Port of Spain to level the two-Test World Test Championship series. The right-hander played a decisive role in the win, scoring 88 in the fir

BPH vs ML,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix became the first team to be eliminated from the Hundred Men's 2026. They started the season with a win, but since then they have lost six consecutive matches. They are struggling to get over the line. That has eliminated them from the race. They will now be playing their last game of the season. Can they break the six-match losing streak? Birmingham Phoenix will lock horns with MI London on Wednesday at 11 PM IST at Edgbaston in Bi

The South African: Gulf Giants have strengthened their squad ahead of the ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction, securing the services of South African powerhouses David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen as pre-auction signings. The inaugural champions have also retained the services of Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, bringing four established international names into their squad for the upcoming season, which will run from November 22 to December 20, 2

After North Delhi Strikers: After North Delhi Strikers produced a strong all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Mayank Dagar, who was the standout bowler for his side, lauded North Delhi skipper Sarthak Ranjan, who continued his fine run with the bat. North Delhi Strikers produced a dominant performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Reflecting on the win, Ma

Professional County Club Select XI: Pakistan received a major boost ahead of the start of their World Test Championship campaign in England, with Shan Masood stepping back into batting practice after recovering from a finger injury. The left-hander joined his teammates at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday, taking part in the squad's training programme under the watch of Pakistan's medical staff. His return to the nets comes less than a fortnight before the opening Test against Eng

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his side is well prepared to deal with the extra bounce expected from Australias tall pace attack as the visitors prepare to return to Test cricket on Australian soil after more than two decades. Bangladesh will play their first Test in Australia since 2003 when they take on the hosts in Darwin. While their preparations were dented by a 54-run all-out collapse against a Cricket Australia XI, Shanto insisted that the result

Sony Pictures Networks India: Ajinkya Rahane is set to trade the crease for the commentary box as the former India captain embarks on the next chapter of his cricketing career during the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. He will make his Test commentary debut when Indias tour of Sri Lanka gets underway on August 15. The move comes shortly after Rahane ended a first-class career that spanned nearly 18 years. Having spent much of that time operating in the demanding environment of Test c

Cricket World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues believes Indias maiden ICC Womens Cricket World Cup triumph has only increased the teams hunger for success, with the experienced batter eager to replicate that feeling when India compete in the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy. Indias World Cup triumph on home soil last year was a landmark moment for the team and gave Rodrigues and her teammates a taste of what it takes to win an international title. The batter feels that achievement has further motivated t

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: Delhi is set to become the stage for another chapter in the growing India-Afghanistan cricket relationship, with the two boards confirming a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will be the host, despite all three matches being played in India. The arrangement continues Afghanistans recent practice of staging home fixtures outside the country, with India serving as one of its principal venues. The opening T20I will be

Bangladesh Test: Australia will begin their Test summer with Josh Hazlewood back in the XI, leaving Scott Boland as the notable omission for their series opener against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins confirmed the combination on the eve of Australia's first Test at the venue in 20 years, with Hazlewood joining Cummins and Mitchell Starc to restore a pace trio that has not played together for more than a year. Nathan Lyon also returned after recovering from the hamstring injury that curtailed his Ashes

North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers produced a dominant performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, West Delhi Lions were restricted to 146/7 in their 20 overs after a disciplined bowling effort from the Strikers. The Lions made a steady start, putting together 36 runs for the opening wicket. However, the dismissal of Ankit Kumar for 10 off 10 balls triggered a collapse. The Lions soon slipped to

BPH vs ML Match 32,Cricket Tips: The group stage in the Hundred Men's 2026 has come to its end, and there is still one spot left in the next round. The last group game will be a contest between Birmingham Phoenix and MI London. This contest is scheduled to start at 11 PM IST on Wednesday at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Both teams will enter this game with different motives. The host, Birmingham Phoenix, have been eliminated from the competition and are at the bottom of the points table. They will be

WEF vs LNS,Approaching Milestones and Records :London Spirit have not made it to the final of the Hundred Men's competition in any season, and this season there is nothing new. They have been eliminated from the competition and will be in action for the last time in the ongoing season. London Spirit are placed seventh on the ladder. They have only won two games so far. The Spirit will face Welsh Fire in match no. 31 on Wednesday. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST at Sophia Gardens in Cardif

WEF vs LNS Match 31,Cricket Tips: The final day of the group stage in the Hundred Men's 2026 has come, and the tournament will be heading to its final stage. Two games are scheduled to be played on Wednesday, and the first match will be played between Welsh Fire and London Spirit. This contest will kick off at 7:30 PM IST at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. It has been yet another disappointing season for London Spirit. They have been eliminated from the competition. Welsh Fire are in a must-win situa

Saurav Mousum Dihingia: Barpeta Braves chased down 125 in a canter to prevail against Jorhat Stallions by eight wickets in match number 22 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday. The win lifts Barpeta Braves to fourth place on the points table. Saurav Mousum Dihingia's unbeaten knock anchored the chase from the outset, with useful support from Pranjal Paul as Braves cruised home. Earlier, Shubham Kumar Gupta was the standout performer with the ball, picki

IRE vs AFG 4th ODI, Cricket Tips: Afghanistan have produced two great performances and beaten the hosts in two consecutive matches. Rashid Khan has played crucial roles and won the MOTM awards to take his team to the 2027 ODI World Cup qualification. Afghanistan have also taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. The fourth ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan will take place on Wednesday at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast at 3:15 PM IST. The visitors will look to win the series as they h

Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals moved to the top of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 table after handing Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat in the tournament, with Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain once again leading the way with the ball. The result takes the Royals to 8 points from 5 matches, edging Warriors on Net Run Rate at the top of the standings, with both sides now on four wins apiece. Gohain himself sits at the top of the tournament's bowling charts with 12 wickets from 5 mat

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan and celebrated Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas are set to headline the grand opening ceremony of the UP T20 League Season 4 on August 14 at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The opening ceremony will herald the start of a 24-day cricketing extravaganza across Uttar Pradesh. Bridging the worlds of legendary Indian music, contemporary chart-busters, and high-octane entertainment, both

Central Delhi Kings: Yash Dhull and Siddharth Joon produced a stunning batting display as Central Delhi Kings registered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The rain-curtailed fixture was reduced to 18 overs per side, but Central Delhi Kings made light of the shortened contest, chasing down a target of 186 with nine wickets in hand and plenty of deliveries to spare. Batting first, Ne

Assam Premier League: Rohit Sen smashed a blistering 96 off just 38 balls as Guwahati Royals pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Charaideo Sunrisers in a record-breaking run chase in Match 21 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Sen's explosive knock, which included five fours and 10 sixes, helped Royals chase down 209 in 19.3 overs despite Sumit Ghadigaonkar's maiden century for Charaideo. Ghadigaonkar smashed 107 off 64 balls as Sunrisers posted

European T20 Premier League: Rotterdam Dockers on Tuesday unveiled their official jersey ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), with co-owners Jonty Rhodes and actor John Abraham attending the event in the city. The jersey unveiling marked another milestone ahead of the launch of the ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league, which will bring together players from Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland alongside established international stars. Rhodes, a former South Africa crickete

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Top T20 superstars David Miller, Finn Allen, Heinrich Klaasen and Marcus Stoinis will headline the star-studded pre-auction signings for the fifth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), with the six franchises strengthening their squads ahead of the player auction on October 1. New Zealand opener Finn Allen will join Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while South African batting duo Miller and Klaasen have been signed by Gulf Giants. Australian all-rounder Stoinis will re

Indian Premier League: While the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains the undisputed leader of T20 franchise cricket leagues financially, commercially, and game-wise, South Africas SA20 has firmly established its own footprint by consistently filling stadiums across the country. Scheduled during the peak summer months in the rainbow nation, the presence of stars like Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, and Tristan Stubbs has helped drive unprecedented attend

SP Kunwar Bhushan Singh: Cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for the Bengal cricket team and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was arrested in connection with a criminal case registered on the complaint of a medical student alleging rape, criminal intimidation and other serious offences, the police said on Tuesday. The Bengal cricketer was arrested by the Hooghly district police from Emami City under the Dum Dum police station, according to Hooghly Rural police SP Kunwar Bhushan

International Cricket Council: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been reprimanded and handed one demerit point for showing dissent at an umpires decision during the second ODI against Ireland in Bready, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Omarzai was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers dissent towards an umpires decision during an international match. The incident took place duri

The Commonwealth Championship: Fourteen years after picking up a fencing weapon and beginning a journey that has taken her through years of training, Olympic qualification and service in the Indian Navy, Taniksha Khatri has added a Commonwealth Championship gold to her growing list of achievements, defeating compatriot Khushi Dabhade 15-7 in the senior womens pe final in Nigeria. For Taniksha, the triumph is less about one successful bout and more about the countless hours spent preparing for mo

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof feels that despite Indias batting vulnerabilities in facing spinners, the Shubman Gill-led side enters the upcoming two-game Test series far better prepared than the hosts. The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka kicks off in Galle on Saturday, with 24 crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line for both teams to boost their chances of entering the final in June 2027. India arrive on the back of beatin

One Day Cup Player: South Africa have opted for a blend of experience and domestic form for their upcoming white-ball assignment in Namibia, with spinner Bjorn Fortuin named captain of a 15-member squad that will contest a T20I tri-series and a historic ODI series later this month. The Proteas will first meet Namibia and Zimbabwe in the T20I tri-series, scheduled from August 28 to September 6 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The squad will then remain in the Namibian capital for three

Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof believes the absence of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a massive factor for India in the upcoming two-game Test series starting in Galle on Saturday. At the same time, Maharoof suggested that a spin troika of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar could form the ideal spin-bowling combination for India in the island nation. In two recent marquee series at home against New Zealand in 2024 and South Africa i

T20I Player Rankings: Pakistans consolation victory in the final T20I against Sri Lanka has translated into significant movement in the latest ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings, with Nashra Sandhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Tuba Hassan among those making notable gains despite Sri Lanka claiming the three-match series 2-1. Sandhu emerged as Pakistans biggest mover among the bowlers, climbing one place to eighth after returning figures of 1/17 in the third T20I. The left-arm spinner was one of Pakistans

Assam Premier League: Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain credited his experience for adapting to different conditions after his heroics with the ball helped Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors and reach the top of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 Points table on Monday. Gohain has been one of the standout performers with the ball in the tournament and currently leads the bowling charts with 12 wickets from five matches. The left-arm spinner has an economy rate of exactly 5.00 and an average

Sri Lanka: As India prepare for their upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, former fielding coach T Dilip has identified precision in slip positioning as one of the key areas that could influence Indias catching efficiency, particularly with the contrasting demands posed by fast bowlers and spinners. Dilip, who recently completed a nearly five-year stint with the Indian team, stressed that slip fielding cannot rely simply on reflexes. The distance between the wicketkeeper and the slip cordon, as well

With Virat Kohli: Former India fielding coach T Dilip has underlined Virat Kohlis consistency in the field, saying the veteran batter carries the same intensity into matches that he displays during training and, in the process, pushes those around him to raise their own standards. Dilip, who recently completed nearly five years with the Indian teams coaching set-up following the England tour, believes Kohlis influence is not limited to the moments when the ball comes his way. Instead, his consta

The International Olympic Committee: The historic G.V. Raja Stadium in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, could be headed for a Rs 100-crore makeover to bring it up to international standards and make it capable of hosting Olympic events, with Union Minister of State for Tourism, Suresh Gopi, taking the initiative forward after discussions with the top brass of Kerala University. Speaking to IANS, Gopi said an interaction with the university authorities had been held and that steps would now b

T20 World Cup: Former India fielding coach T Dilip has identified the aftermath of Indias 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados as the defining memory of his nearly five-year stint with the national team, saying the emotions inside the dressing room captured the weight of the journey that had preceded the title. Dilip, whose tenure with the Indian side came to an end following the recent tour of England, looked beyond the trophy itself when reflecting on the high point of his time with the team

European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic on Tuesday announced the signing of England international opener Jason Roy for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), strengthening their squad with one of the most explosive batters in world cricket. Known for his aggressive stroke play at the top of the order, Roy is expected to play a pivotal role in the Cosmic campaign. The 36-year-old was a central figure in England's white-ball triumphs but has not featured for his countr

The first womens ODI (60-over) at Lords in 1976 was much more than a cricket match. It was a breakthrough against decades of resistance and a defining moment in the journey of womens cricket. Fifty years ago, on 4 August 1976, England and Australia created history at Lords. For the first time, women cricketers walked onto the Main Ground at the Home of Cricket. For Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Englands captain and one of the great pioneers of womens cricket, it was another barrier conquered. The fixtur