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Lucknow Super Giants: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seamless integration into the senior setup but insisted the management will not rush the 15-year-old into the playing XI, reaffirming its faith in established openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester. With Samson experiencing a tough time on the ongoing UK tourscoring 5, 0, and 1 in his last three inningsand Sooryavanshi waiting for hi

ODI World Cup: Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third Test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates, and everyone who supported him during his remarkable 15-year career. Stokes, regarded as one of England's greatest all-rounders and match-winners, reflected on the highs and lows of his journey in a heartfelt post on X, saying the decision to retire was one only he could make. It'

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Ritesh Bhatkals unbeaten 75 in 42 balls was the highlight of Mysore Warriors' three-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Friday. It was another thriller with Bhatkal holding things together to steer the Warriors home in 19.3 overs. Chasing 197, the 33-year-old dug deep into his reserves, pulled the team back from early hiccups (2/39) and remained unconquered with four fours and five sixes. He was aided by Manoj Bhandage (24

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Opener Gaurav Reddy carried his bat to guide Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a crucial eight-wicket win against Medak Falcons in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20s first match on Friday. The victory lifts the Knights to second on the points table. Chasing 181, Knights openers Gaurav and Jashwanth Mote (34 off 21) laid the platform for their side in the powerplay. The former went on to score his maiden century in the tournament, registeri

Emirates Old Trafford: England have recalled pace spearhead Jofra Archer and handed fast bowler Josh Tongue his T20I debut as the hosts made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. Archer replaces Saqib Mahmood, while Tongue comes in for left-arm seamer Luke Wood as England look to build momentum after the opening match of the three-game series at Chester-le-Street was washed out due to rain. The first T20I ended without a result af

ODI World Cup: Sussex all-rounder James Coles has earned his maiden England One-day International call-up after being named in a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India later this month, while fast bowler Josh Tongue also received his first ODI selection. England have also brought back Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood. Jofra Archer returns to the 50-over setup after being rested for the ODI series in Sri Lanka earlier this year. The inclusion of James Coles is one of the bigge

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match officials for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with experienced umpires Jacquline Williams and India's Vrinda Rathi set to take charge of the title clash between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. The final, set to start at 8:00 PM IST, will feature unbeaten hosts England facing six-time champions Australia. This match revisits one of the greatest rivalries in

ENG vs IND 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :The first T20I between England and India was called off due to rain. India scored 189/7 in the first innings, and there was no further play. The second T20I is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST on Saturday at Old Trafford in Manchester. These two sides will look to produce a thrilling encounter. Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube did well again, and captain Shreyas Iyer scored a much-needed fifty. But Samson, Tilak, Ishan, and Axar looked bad again. Vaibhav Suryava

T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments. South Africa's run ended at The Oval on Thursday after England secured a strong 40-run victory, earning a place in Sundays final against Australia. The Proteas started well by eliminating three England ba

Deepti Sharma: Indian women's cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has drawn an interesting comparison between former India captain MS Dhoni and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, saying both sporting icons possess the rare ability to remain calm and composed in the most challenging situations. Deepti, who is attending Wimbledon for the first time, shared her thoughts on how Dhoni, like Djokovic, handles pressure with calmness. When you talk about Djokovic, everyone speaks about his m

T20 World Cup: Nat Sciver-Brunt proved pivotal as all-round England eased South Africa by 40 runs in the semifinal here at The Oval to set up a date with Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final. Sciver-Brunt helped England rally from a shaky start and post 169/5. Despite a defiant fifty by Tazmin Brits, South Africa crumbled to 129/8 in their 20 overs. Sunday's final at the Lord's Cricket Ground pits the two unbeaten teams of the tournament, England and Australia. England will also be looki

Mangaluru Coastal Kings Mangaluru: Riding on a mammoth partnership between Aneesh KV and Smaran R, Shivamogga Yodhas surged to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Coastal Kings Mangaluru in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 on Thursday. The win helped the Yodhas climb to the second spot on the points table, while Coastal Kings Mangaluru slipped to third. Earlier in the day, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, and Dhanush Gowda all registered figures of 2/33 for the Yodhas to restrict the Coastal King

T20 World Cup: With the Indian team's campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup coming to an end, all-rounder Deepti Sharma visited Wimbledon, the world's most prestigious Grand Slam, and watched some of the top tennis players plying their trade at the All-England Club in London. One of the world's top all-rounders, Deepti, who did well for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup before their campaign came unstuck in the league stage against five-time champions Australia, was welcomed by the All-En

Ranga Reddy Risers: EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds secured their third win on the trot, registering a 58-run win against Ranga Reddy Risers in Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 on Thursday. The win propelled Diamonds to second place on the points table, while Risers dropped down to third spot. Rahul Radesh, the centurion from the Diamonds previous match, carried on his fine form with a 37-ball 72, including seven fours and four sixes. He was supported by Hrishikesh Sharma (60 off 38) as the

Skipper Sahan Arachchige: Skipper Sahan Arachchige led from the front with an unbeaten 83 to help Sri Lanka 'A' reach a commanding 288/5 on the opening day of the second four-day game against India 'A' on Thursday. For India, pacer Yash Thakur and off-spinner Saransh Jain were the standout bowlers with two scalps each. Earlier, India 'A' made three tactical alterations to their playing eleven drafting in Aman Mokhade, Zeeshan Ansari, and Gurnoor Brar in place of Ayush Pandey, Harsh Dubey, and A

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Abhinav Manohar's explosive 12-ball 46 lit up a rain-hit match between Hubli Tigers and Mysore Warriors before persistent rain forced the match to be abandoned in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Thursday. Both teams walked away with one point each. Reduced to an eight-overs-a-side contest, Hubli Tigers posted 91/6, thanks largely to Manohar's breathtaking late assault. The Tigers were in trouble at 27/2 after five overs when rain interrupted play. Kruthik Kri

The European T20 Premier League: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) completed its first-ever Player Draft in Dublin on Thursday, marking a major milestone ahead of the tournament's inaugural season. The league's six franchises selected 36 players, 12 each from Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB), to finalise their core squads, with Irish all-rounder Jai Moondra and veteran batter Paul Stirling among the headline picks. The draft saw an even distr

Delhi Premier League: Left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia emerged as the biggest buy at the Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 Womens Auction after being signed by East Delhi Riders for 14 lakh, as the four franchises assembled their squads for the third edition of the tournament. The auction witnessed intense bidding, strategic Right to Match (RTM) moves, and marquee signings, underlining the growing profile of the womens competition, which has established itself as one of Indias leading domestic T20

BJP State Spokesperson Pinkesh Jain: Rajasthan cricket over the past two-and-a-half years witnessed the rise and fall of the Rajasthan Cricket Associations (RCA) ad-hoc committee -- a body that was constituted as a temporary arrangement after the resignation of the associations elected president but gradually evolved into a prolonged administrative regime marked by repeated extensions, leadership changes and allegations of promoting parivarvad. Also, there were repeated extensions, changing conv

European T20 Premier League: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can become a significant catalyst in cricket's global expansion ahead of the sport's return to the Olympic Games. Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Wednesday, the Dublin Guardians captain and mentor said the league's primary objective should be to develop players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands by providing them with sustained exposure to high-level T20 cri

European T20 Premier League: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes T20 cricket has cemented its place as the format that will drive the sport's future, while expressing doubts over the long-term sustainability of One-Day Internationals. Speaking during a media interaction after the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft on Thursday, the Dublin Guardians captain and mentor said T20's shorter duration makes it the ideal vehicle for cricket's global expansion and its r

WI vs SL 2nd Test, Cricket Tips :Sri Lanka's tour of West Indies is coming to its end. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0, and West Indies bounced back with a 2-1 T20I series win. The hosts carried their good form in the test series also and beat the visitors with a massive margin of an innings and 217 runs in the first test. They have taken a 1-0 lead and will be aiming for the long-awaited series win in tests. It was their first win in the ongoing WTC cycle. Amir Jangroo scored 233 runs and wo

European T20 Premier League: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that Rahul Dravid has entrusted him with complete control over the cricketing affairs of Dublin Guardians in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), saying the former India head coach has deliberately chosen to stay away from on-field decision-making. Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Thursday, Ashwin said the responsibility for building the squad and shaping the team's strategy rests squa

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not only the cynosure of Indian fans, but also of the entire cricketing world, who is eagerly waiting to see him perform at the highest level, said former India selector and wicketkeeper Saba Karim. Sooryavanshi, who grabbed headlines by amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike-rate of 237.30 to bag the Player-of-the-Tournament honour in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals, is currently eyeing a much-anticipated international debu

European T20 Premier League: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes the gap between cricket's powerhouses and emerging nations is narrowing rapidly, saying the United States came close to upsetting India at the T20 World Cup and that the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can further accelerate the rise of developing teams. Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Thursday, the Belfast Wolves co-owner and captain said franchise leagues provide the exposure needed for Associate nations

LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground: ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the inauguration of the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as a significant step in crickets global expansion, describing it as 'a key milestone' in the sports return to the Olympic Games The state-of-the-art venue, developed by the Knight Riders Group, hosted its first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) match on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Knight Riders took on Washington Freedom, making the franchise the first global crick

The Los Angeles Knight Riders: Bollywood Superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan hailed the opening of the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as the realisation of a long-cherished dream after the venue hosted its first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) match, with the Knight Riders Group becoming the first global cricket franchise to establish an international-standard cricket stadium. The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) took on Washington Freedom in the inaugural fi

On World Sports Journalists Day: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Thursday extended their wishes to the sports media fraternity on the occasion of World Sports Journalists Day, recognising the invaluable contribution of journalists in promoting sport, celebrating athletes achievements and connecting millions of fans with sporting action across the globe. Observed annually on July 2, World Sports Journalists

European T20 Premier League: Australian great Steve Waugh said versatility was the defining factor behind Amsterdam Flames' selections in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft, explaining that the franchise deliberately prioritised multi-skilled cricketers over loading up on specialist batters. Amsterdam Flames entered the draft with an already formidable core featuring Australian T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith and Tim David, alongside Netherlands skipper S

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara addressed the discussion surrounding India's top order ahead of the second T20I against England, making it clear that he does not believe Sanju Samson should lose his place to accommodate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite growing calls for the teenage batter to be included in the playing XI. The veteran batter added that constant speculation over Samson's place in the side was unnecessary, insisting the wicketkeeper-batter deserves a longer run. I

New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel backed India's batting display after the rain-hit opening T20I against England in Durham ended without a result on Wednesday. India, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, posted 190 before persistent rain prevented the second innings from getting underway. Assessing the visitors' performance after play was called off, Patel said the innings showed India's willingness to adapt to English conditions and highlighted Abhishek Sharma's impac

T20 World Cup: New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies with an ankle injury, with Ben Lister being named as a replacement in the 16-man squad. NZC said Sears had experienced some ongoing pain in his ankle since the four-day Test against Ireland in May, which flared up during the final day of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge, so a precautionary decision has been made to send him home to New Zealand for further treatment

First T20I: The first T20I between India and England was abandoned without a result on Wednesday night as heavy rain came pouring down before the home side could start its reply to the visitors' 189/7 in 20 overs at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. The ground staff brought out the covers and applied them across the square as rain started soon around the time the players walked off the ground at the end of the 20th over of the Indian innings. The downpour became strong soon after and continued

Sai Krishna Reddy: Anvita Khammam Aces rode on a breathtaking unbeaten 80 from skipper Himateja Kodimela and a fluent half-century from G. Sai Krishna Reddy to post a daunting 211/2 in their 20 overs. Ved Reddy and Wafi Kachchhi then led a disciplined bowling effort as the Aces defeated Anurag Nalgonda Knights by 34 runs in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 in Wednesday's second match. The win moves them back into the playoff spot, above EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds to fourth on the p

Shreyas Iyer: Thanks to halfcenturies from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma, along with a late surge from Shivam Dube, India overcame slight drizzle and a gloomy evening to post 189/7 in 20 overs in the opening T20I against England at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. On a not-so-easy pitch, Iyer hit his first fifty as Indias T20I captain his knock of 68 came off 47 balls, laced with six fours and a six. Abhishek, meanwhile, hit 59 off 24 balls studded with six fours and four sixes. Du

Delhi Premier League T20: Tejasvi Dahiya emerged as the costliest player in the men's auction for Season 3 of the Delhi Premier League T20, which concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday, with all eight franchises completing their squads across multiple rounds. The auction opened with the Marquee round, in which eight players were sold across teams. Tejasvi Dahiya was the highest-sold player of the auction at Rs 40 lakh, with South Delhi Superstarz using their RTM card to secure him. New Delhi Tigers

Mumbai Cricket Association: Indias seam bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur has said he was underutilised during last years AndersonTendulkar Trophy in England, adding that he remains determined to play international cricket again. Thakur, 34, appeared in the Tests in Leeds and Old Trafford, scoring 1, 4, and 41 runs while bowling just 27 overs across the two matches and taking two scalps. I 100 per cent desire to play for India again. At the back of my mind, it's always there. Even if you're drop

Harry Brook: Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has listed Harry Brook as the frontrunner to take over the Test captaincy following Ben Stokes retirement, adding that he would look to get a different white-ball skipper if the right-handed batter is handed the top role. Brook is currently Englands white-ball captain and was the vice-captain in Tests when the side lost the recent three-game series to New Zealand by 2-1. I think you can coach all three formats of the game. We've seen it with India,

Riverside Ground: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the T20I series opener at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. India will be aiming to get a winning start in England after suffering a shocking 2-0 series loss to Ireland. After winning the toss, India captain Shreyas Iyer said they are going with three spinners, with wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy returning after missing the matches against Ireland due to recovery from a foot injury. India are playing three

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the side head into their Womens T20 World Cup semifinal against England, to be played in front of a packed crowd at The Oval on Thursday, buoyed by past knockout wins over the hosts, as they chase a third successive final appearance. We've been able to beat England twice in knockout phases in World Cups, so it's not foreign territory for us. We can beat anyone on the day. So, trying to think back to those tournaments, what we did well in t

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament: Rohan Patil and Praveen Dubey struck half-centuries while Nischith Rao bagged three wickets as Bengaluru Blasters withstood a spirited fightback from Hubli Tigers to register a thrilling two-run victory in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Hubballi on Wednesday. Chasing 204 for victory, Hubli Tigers were buoyed by crucial contributions from Aneeshwar Gautam (34 off 23), Shivkumar Rakshith (41 off 30), and a blistering 60 off just 22 balls from Manvan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Bangladesh have appointed Towhid Hridoy as captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe after regular skipper Litton Das, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud were ruled out due to their Lanka Premier League commitments. It will be Hridoys second time captaining Bangladesh in T20Is, having led the team in the three-match home series against Australia last month when Litton was unavailable due to a calf injury. Lit

ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani: Legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh has been appointed as bowling coach of Zimbabwes senior mens team, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. Walsh, who served as bowling consultant during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, where Zimbabwe reached the Super Eights after topping Group B, now takes charge of the role fulltime as part of the support staff, which has been retained. Walsh had worked as Bangladeshs bowling coach from S

Hyderabad Cricket Association: Skipper Abhirath Reddy and district player Ganesh Gadugu led the charge for Hyderabad E-Champions as they continued their unbeaten run with a six-wicket win against Warangal Warriors in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20s first match on Wednesday. With this win, the E-Champions have qualified for the Playoffs. After narrowly missing out on a couple of occasions, Abhirath registered his maiden ton in the TG20. The Orange Cap holder continued to pile on the run

ACA President Kesineni Sivanath: Former Andhra pacer Doddapaneni Kalyankrishna has been appointed as the states Director of Cricket Operations, said the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Wednesday. Kalyan Krishna, who played 51 first-class games, 42 List A matches and 16 T20 games and picked 217 scalps overall, will be leading the charge of strengthening cricket operations and driving future growth in the states cricketing ecosystem. The appointment was confirmed by ACA at its Annual General M

T20 World Cup: England cricket team has been handed a big boost ahead of their crucial Women's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa as their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been passed fit to return from injury for Thursday's match at Kennington Oval. Sciver-Brunt got retired hurt during England's clash against Ireland in Southampton. That was a recurrence of an injury she suffered while playing domestic cricket in late April, due to which the all-rounder was out of the crucial prepa

T20 World Cup: South Africa aims to continue their impressive run as they face unbeaten hosts England in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at The Kennington Oval on Thursday. A spot in Sunday's final against Australia is on the line. The Proteas head into this knockout match with strong confidence after bouncing back from an early loss to Australia. They won four of their next five games. Their campaign peaked against India, where Marizanne Kapp delivered a standout performa

ENG-W vs SA-W Semi-final 2, Cricket Tips :Two games are left in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and a new champion will be crowned. Australia Women are into the final with a win over West Indies. Now, England and South Africa will compete for the second spot in the final. This contest will kick off on Wednesday at Kennington Oval in London at 11 PM IST. These two sides are in for a hard-fought battle, where a small mistake can cost big. South Africa have shown good recent form, but their r

T20 World Cup: Unbeaten England take on a confident South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at The Kennington Oval, with the winner earning the right to face six-time champions Australia in Sunday's final at Lord's. Australia secured the first spot in the final with a convincing eight-wicket win over West Indies, successfully chasing 126 with 42 balls left. Now, England and South Africa are set to compete for the last spot in what promises to be a tight match in th

Ranga Reddy Risers: Aaron George has shared a dressing room with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at various stages in the India U19 team, including in this years World Cup win in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Now, watching his former team-mate go from the age-group set-up to the senior India side currently on T20I tour of England has left a deep impression on George, whos turning out for Ranga Reddy Risers in the ongoing TG20 tournament. He's been doing a great job ever since he's been playing for the under-19 and