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Tamil Nadu Premier League: Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has spent much of his career carrying a name instantly recognisable across India, but despite the obvious connection to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batter has a different celebrity at the top of his wish list. Shahrukh, who recently led Kovai Kings to their third Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title, said he has not yet met the Bollywood superstar he was named after. If he could choose, the Tamil Nadu player w

Despite Sri Lanka: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes India should begin preparing for life beyond Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket, arguing after the teams recent two-Test series in Sri Lanka that the veteran all-rounder is no longer producing the same impact as a frontline spinner and that the management must develop its next generation of bowling options. Jadeja, 37, finished the Sri Lanka series with eight wickets across four innings, but Dasgupta felt Indias spin attack

Punjab T20 League: Ludhiana Lions achieved a convincing seven-wicket victory over Mohali Kings by chasing a target of 102 in only 8.3 overs during the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, powered by Punjab Kings at I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The Lions delivered a strong bowling effort, dismissing Mohali Kings for only 101 runs. Mohali faced early difficulties, continuously losing wickets, and were at 43/6, making it challenging for the lower order to reach a competitive total. Sohraab Dhaliwal maint

Big Bash League: England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has re-signed with Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season, thus becoming the first overseas player to secure a contract under the tournaments revamped direct signing system. Sarahs deal is the first to be finalised since the WBBL scrapped its overseas draft mechanism in favour of direct multi-year and single-year contracts for foreign players ahead of the new season set to run from October 29 to December 5. Were rapt t

The Rose Bowl: Hampshire has confirmed that New Zealands seam-bowling all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club in their remaining County Championship games following severe public and staff backlash over his signing in the ongoing season. The county side faced intense criticism after naming Kuggeleijn, 34, in their squad for their County Championship fixture against Warwickshire at The Rose Bowl, despite not having formally announced him as an overseas player. It was a move the c

European T20 Premier League: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes having someone of Rohit Sharma's vast experience in the Indian squad will be an invaluable asset for the two-time champions as they go further in their plans to prepare for the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup. Veteran right-handed opener Rohit has scored 11895 runs in 288 ODIs, including hitting 34 centuries and 62 fifties. He was the leading run-scorer in the 2019 ODI World Cup and led India to a runners-up finish in t

European T20 Premier League: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes said Indias ODI captain Shubman Gill must embrace support from senior stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli while staying true to his leadership style. Rhodes backed the youngster to thrive as a skipper despite the intense pressures of international captaincy. Since replacing Rohit as Indias ODI captain in October last year, Gill has won six games while losing as many matches, with a 50 per cent win percentage. The key

Captain Karan Sharma: Defending champions Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has expressed confidence in his side to carry their winning momentum into the playoffs of the UPT20 league 2026. Having finished third in the league stage with five wins and 10 points, Kashi Rudras will need to defeat Noida Super Kings in the Eliminator to keep their hopes of securing a consecutive title alive. Looking ahead to the playoffs, Captain Karan Sharma said, We know what is at stake now. There is no room for lo

Captain Tilak Varma: Captain Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten half-century to lead South Zone to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over North Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy semi-final and secure their place in the title clash, where they will take on East Zone. Set a target of 181 on the final day of the semi-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Ground 2, South Zone completed the chase of 181 with ease, anchored by Varmas unbeaten 51 off 79 balls. The skipper followed up his crucial first

T20 Asia Cup Group: Seven-time champions India will aim for a far more complete batting performance when they face Hong Kong China in their second 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup Group A fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Despite securing a comfortable 94-run victory over Thailand, India's batting frailties resurfaced in alarming fashion. Cruising at 101/2 at the halfway mark, thanks to opener Shafali Vermas explosive 36-ball 64, India lost seven wickets for just 29 runs i

ICC World Test Championship: England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have continued their impressive climb in the latest ICC Mens Test Bowling Rankings after playing key roles in Englands commanding 2-0 lead over Pakistan in their ICC World Test Championship series. Robinson, who was named Player of the Match in both Tests, produced another outstanding performance at Lords, taking four wickets in each innings to finish with match figures of eight for 35. The right-arm quick has jumpe

Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis set to lead the side in both the ODI and T20I series, starting from September 15. Sri Lanka will play three T20Is and three ODIs during the tour, with Charith Asalanka named vice-captain across both formats. Pathum Nissanka, who has enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent months in ODIs, will once again be expected to provide solidity at the top of the orde

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host a long-standing review meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday, where all office bearers along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman are expected to be in attendance. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had told IANS on July 10 that a detailed review meeting was to happen after Indias tour of England would end on July 19. The mee

Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: Uttarakhands biggest franchise cricket tournament, the Dehradun T20 League 2026, will get underway on Wednesday with a grand opening ceremony here at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM, with the tournament's opening match set to follow at 7:00 PM. Former BCCI Vice President and former Secretary of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), Mahim Verma, will attend the Opening Ceremony as the Chief Guest. Dehradun T20 L

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has questioned the recent turmoil in Pakistan cricket, suggesting that the significant changes during the ongoing England Test tour are part of a recurring cycle of internal chaos and disagreements, rather than being purely performance-driven. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) implemented a significant overhaul after the team fell to a 0-2 deficit in the three-Test series against England, sending seven players and two coaching sta

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has questioned the latest sweeping changes made during the ongoing England Test tour and said the move reflects a familiar cycle of internal chaos and differences of opinion rather than being driven by performance. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a dramatic overhaul after the team slipped to an unassailable 0-2 deficit in the three-Test series against England, sending seven players and two members of the coaching staff hom

Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine has revealed the club moved swiftly and aggressively to secure England Test captain Ben Stokes on a one-year deal for the upcoming Big Bash League season, with the all-rounder expected to open the batting and play a major role with both ball and leadership duties in Adelaide. Stokes signing, confirmed on Tuesday, gives the Strikers one of world crickets most high-profile all-rounders for the entire BBL campaign. Paine said the club identified th

Rotterdam Dockers held their nerve in a dramatic finish to defeat Glasgow Cosmic by five wickets, chasing down 141 with just one ball remaining in Match 9 of the ETPL at Sportpark Westvliet. Having won the toss, Rotterdam elected to bowl first, and their decision was rewarded with regular breakthroughs as Glasgow struggled to build sustained partnerships. The Cosmic lost four wickets for just 43 runs inside eight overs, leaving them in danger of being restricted to a modest total. Liam Livingsto

Lhuan-dre Pretorius top scored with 94 as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Windhoek on Tuesday to reach the final of a Twenty20 tri-series which also includes Namibia. South Africa won the toss and posted 185-7 at one of the venues for the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup. Zimbabwe were all out for 142 in 17.2 overs. Hosts Namibia meet Zimbabwe on Thursday in the next match, which will decide the other finalists with both teams currently having two points. Left-hand opener Pretorius fell just

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Muneeba Ali scored her fourth T20I half-century while Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets as Pakistan women defeated Thailand women by 35 runs in their opening match of the ACC Womens T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Tuesday. Electing to bat first in the eight-team tournament, Pakistan posted a modest total of 119/9, with Muneeba Ali scoring 54 off 52 balls, while Sadaf Shamas contributed a run-a-ball 20 in the low-scoring encou

Punjab T20 League: Jalandhar Warriors produced a stunning eight-wicket win over Amritsar Soormas after successfully chasing down a mammoth target of 265 in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday. It was a memorable run-fest, with more than 500 runs scored in the match. The spectators were treated to some outstanding batting as Naman Dhir and Prabhsimran Singh both scored brilliant centuries, while three other batters also made important contributions. Am

Punjab T20 League: Ludhiana Lions produced a superb all-round performance to edge past Bathinda Royals by three wickets in a thrilling contest of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday. Arjun Rajput was the star of the evening, making a decisive impact with both bat and ball. After claiming an impressive four wickets for 27 runs in four overs, Rajput returned with the bat to play a match-winning 82 off 45 balls, helping Ludhiana chase down 166 with just

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The defending champions, Kashi Rudras, delivered a statement performance in a must-win encounter, defeating the table-topping Meerut Mavericks by 56 runs in Match 29 of the UP T20 League 2026 on Tuesday. Played at Kanpurs historic Green Park Stadium, a venue boasting a legacy of 40 international matches, the result finalises the playoff picture for the season. The Meerut Mavericks retain the top spot with 15 points, followed by the Lucknow Falcons in second with 13

Auqib Nabi: Uncapped Indian fast-bowler Auqib Nabi has joined the English County side Surrey to participate in three matches in the County Championship after his recent India call-up. The 29-year-old has been one of the emerging stars in Indian domestic cricket after his stellar Ranji Trophy campaign, during which he picked 60 wickets and helped Jammu and Kashmir lift their maiden title. Nabi will now be in action for Surrey in their upcoming three matches against Yorkshire, Sussex and Glamorgan

Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh: All six franchises in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 have confirmed their squads for the upcoming tournament, which kicks off on September 2. The tournament will feature some players from the IPL and domestic circuit, as the Uttarakhand youngsters get a chance to impress. Speaking on the upcoming league, which will run from September 2 to 9 with matches played at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal hig

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for the fourth season of 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan -- 2026', which will commence on September 5 in Bathinda with the participation of nearly 10 lakh players. Chairing a meeting to review preparations, the Chief Minister said Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan is the best platform to identify, promote and nurture hidden sporting talent from every village, town and city of

Nishant Sindhu: All-rounders Nishant Sindhu and Anshul Kamboj arrested the slide for North Zone as South Zone bowlers threatened to run away with the game on the third day of the second semifinal of the Duleep Trophy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. North Zone were going strong with opener Sanat Sangwan (76) and Ayush Doesja (52) having put up a 104-run stand for the second wicket, and Ayush Badoni (32) also scoring a crucial 31. But South bowlers Shreyas Gopal and MD Nidh

Afghanistan T20Is: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from September 13. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana and all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been picked, but the participation of all four players is subject to fitness clearance, the BCCI confirmed. Shreyas Iyer will keep leading the Men in Blue,

Sudip Kumar Gharami: Ishan Kishan's stroke-filled unbeaten knock of 39 after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fiery 43 helped East Zone beat Central Zone and march into the final of the Duleep Trophy on Tuesday. Sooryavanshi dazzled his way to a 43-ball 40, while Kishan carried the innings with a 41-ball 39 as East chased down the 159-run target with four wickets in hand to knock the defending champions out of the event. The East side were reeling in the chase as Harsh Dubey took four wickets, while Yash

Pakistan Cricket Board: Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation as selector of Pakistan's men's selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to the squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against England. Misbah was part of the four-member selection committee, which also includes Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq and was formed in March earlier this year. However, according to a Cricinfo report, the former Pakistan captain has offered to res

Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed in the wake of successive Test defeats to England, sources told AFP Tuesday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Monday that Ahmed was being replaced by white-ball coach Mike Hesson, from New Zealand, for the last Test starting in Birmingham on September 9. The board also sent seven players home from the England tour and replaced bowling coach Umar Gul with Aus

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed that they will host India A for preparatory four-day matches, starting in October, before the two sides lock horns in a two-match Test series. India will be touring New Zealand for a multi-format series from late October to early December, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches lined up. The tour will also feature three four-day games against India 'A', as confirmed by NZC in a release while announcing the schedule for

The Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad remains confident of forcing his way back into the Indian team, saying his focus is on maintaining his run-scoring form and being ready when another opportunity comes his way. The Chennai Super Kings skipper, who has been working his way back into contention through domestic cricket, was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Coimbatore on Tuesday when he was asked about his prospects of returning to the national side. Very much confident.

T20I Player Rankings: Chamari Athapaththu has reached career-best rating points in all three categories of the ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings after leading Sri Lanka to a commanding start in their Womens Asia Cup title defence in the United Arab Emirates. The Sri Lanka captain produced an all-round performance against the UAE, scoring an unbeaten 48 off 25 balls before returning to claim a wicket for 10 runs in three overs as her side completed a nine-wicket victory. The result has lifted Athap

New Delhi: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen took a cheeky dig at Pakistans dramatic squad reshuffle ahead of the third Test against England, joking that the sheer number of changes could mean the toss needs to begin a night earlier. Pakistan have made seven changes to their squad for the Birmingham Test after losing the opening two matches of the series. The sweeping rejig has once again put the spotlight on the uncertainty surrounding the Pakistan side, with Pietersen choosing to focus on

International Cricket Council: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated Lionel Messi on his international journey on Tuesday, following the Argentine legend's retirement. Shah took to social media to hail the Argentine World Cup winner, reflecting on their meeting when Messi came to India last year with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. An era-defining international journey comes to an end. Reflecting on our meeting during your historic visit to India, your profound hum

The Womens Asia Cup has begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some fine performances on the opening weekend have resulted in notable movements in the ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu leads the gains this week thanks to an unbeaten 25-ball 48 and one for 10 in three overs in her teams nine-wicket victory over the UAE. Her performance has helped her remain strong in sixth place in the ICC Womens T20I Batting Rankings, advancing three slots to 33rd in the

Sri Lanka Cricket: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria heaped praise on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and highlighted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also needs to work on a similar path of building a team after their recent failures against England. Kaneria spoke on the ongoing decline of Pakistan cricket and highlighted how a suitable coach can help them come out of the slump. The former speedster highlighted how players in Sri Lanka are feeding off from the coaching setup as he hailed th

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi emphasised that the growth of state T20 leagues is a positive development for Indian cricket that can help identify talent at local levels, but cautioned that very close monitoring should be carried out by the state cricket associations to keep them free from any possible corrupt approaches. The rise of state T20 leagues has helped unleash a new generation of cricketers, with several players making the most of the opportunities and

And Babar Azam: Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has launched a blistering attack on the country's cricketing system after Pakistan slipped to a 0-2 Test series defeat against England, questioning everything from player selection and coaching to the domestic structure and the administration's accountability. Pakistan's latest setback at Lord's, where England secured a 194-run victory to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series, has been followed by sweeping changes ahead of

Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy: Indian trap shooter Manisha Keer is preparing for another major international challenge, but her journey to representing the country began with an unlikely discovery. Growing up in a modest family in a village near Bhopal, Manisha knew little about shooting until her elder sister introduced her to the sport that would eventually shape her career. I didnt even know what shooting was. I only knew cricket, volleyball and football. I didnt even know about shoot

The Guyana Amazon Warriors remain unbeaten as they upset the Independence Day party at the Queens Park Oval, beating the Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs via DLS in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Shimron Hetmyer equalled the CPL record fastest ever century, as he smashed 111 not out off 43 deliveries after rain reduced the game down to 16 overs per side. The Knight Riders showed why they are one of the best PowerPlay bowling units in the tournament as they put the Warriors immediately on th

Wicketkeeper Sam Harper: Peter Handscomb has been handed another opportunity to revive his Test career after being named in Australia As squad for their upcoming tour of India, with Brendan Doggett and Jhye Richardson adding pace and experience to the red-ball group. Australia A will travel to Puducherry later this month for the four-day leg of the tour before playing three 50-over matches, with several players set to audition for places ahead of Australias next Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign.

Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia's one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake and Joel Davies made the cut. The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, paid the price for poor recent form with his future as a Test player also on the line. Australia play three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa this month, before a three-Test series against the Proteas in Durban, Gqeberha and C

ICC World Test Championship: Australia have strengthened their one-day plans ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, recalling several senior players for a six-match tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month. The reigning world champions will begin with three ODIs against Zimbabwe in Harare from September 15 before travelling to South Africa for another three-match series, starting in Durban on September 24. With the 2027 World Cup set to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbab

Impact Player Sameer Rizvi: Lucknow Falcons signed off from the league stage with a 13-run victory over Kanpur Superstars via the DLS method in Match 28 of the UP T20 League 2026 at the Green Park Stadium, eliminating Kanpur from the playoff race and moving into second place on the points table. With six wins from 10 matches, Lucknow finished the league stage on 13 points and will now turn their attention to Qualifier 1 against Meerut Mavericks. Having already secured their place in the playoffs

New Delhi: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma reflected on an emotional record-breaking outing in the Womens Asia Cup 2026 opener against Thailand, saying she remains determined to continue contributing to the team after becoming the leading wicket-taker in Womens T20I cricket. Deepti entered the match in Dubai level with Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong on 170 wickets and needed just one dismissal to claim the record outright. The milestone came in spectacular fashion as the off-spinner returned ex

Punjab T20 League: Bathinda Royals kicked off their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 with a win, beating Mohali Kings by seven wickets at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Monday. The Royals chose to bowl first and quickly made an impact, causing Mohali Kings to fall to 34/3 by the seventh over. Gourav Choudhary took the initial breakthrough, getting Gurmehar Sara out for a duck on the very first ball. Sumit Sharma then dismissed Manpreet Johal for 11 off 19 balls, followed by Anmolpreet Singh, w

Young South African: Young South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka said he is ready to step up and lead the national pace bowling attack in the upcoming Test series against Australia if injured spearhead Kagiso Rabada fails to recover in time. Maphaka has played only two Tests and could take on a prominent role during a packed international schedule featuring eight Tests, 12 ODIs, and multiple Twenty20 matches. Rabada was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia after injuring his right ham

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday. London, Aug 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday. Th