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Nathan Lyon: Veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon declared that he is set head and heart on playing every Test match for Australia ahead of their games against Bangladesh in Darwin happening this August, following a pretty traumatic hamstring injury requiring surgery. Lyon, who tore his hamstring during the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide last December, has resumed bowling at Cricket Central in Sydney after a demanding rehabilitation programme that included clocking more than 700km on a r

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she would prefer Radha Yadav in the sides playing eleven ahead of Bharti Fulmali, citing the leftarm spin bowling all-rounders versatility and fielding prowess can become key assets in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup At Edgbaston against Pakistan, Bharti was picked ahead of Yastika Bhatia, with Jemimah Rodrigues batting at her usual number three slot. But Bharti couldnt make a big impact, as she was foxed by flight from Sadia Iqbal and

T20 World Cup: Indias off-spin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil admitted there were a couple of missed chances in the field, but said Deepti Sharmas career-best figures of 5-10 compensated for it, as the side registered a commanding 64run victory over Pakistan in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston. In the match, Shreyanka had registered the figures of 0-17, including a tidy opening over where she got enough turn and bounce. She could have got the wicket of Muneeba Ali in t

T20 World Cup: A first win of the tournament will be on the line when New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in Group B, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing starts to their Women's T20 World Cup campaigns. Neither side managed to collect points in their opening fixture, making this encounter an important opportunity to revive their semi-final hopes before the group stage gathers momentum. New Zealand were left frustrated after a strong batting display against West Indies failed to t

T20 World Cup: Ireland will be aiming to recover from an opening defeat when they take on Group B leaders England in their Women's T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl, which pits one of the tournament's early strugglers against one of its most dominant teams so far. Ireland head into the fixture after a 40-run loss to Scotland. Chasing 162, they found themselves on the back foot after losing Alana Dalzell and captain Gaby Lewis inside the Powerplay. Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast br

T20 World Cup: Fresh from a record-setting start, England aim to strengthen their hold on Group B against Ireland, who are eager to bounce back from a setback in their campaign opener, as the two sides gear up for their ICC Womens T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl. England beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs, led by Danielle Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105 and Amy Jones' 53. England scored 219/1, surpassing Sri Lanka's reach. Freya Kemp took four wickets, sealing the win and topping the standings

T20 World Cup: New Zealand and Sri Lanka will both be desperate to open their account in Group B when they meet in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup encounter, with both sides coming into the contest on the back of defeats in their tournament openers. New Zealand currently sit fourth in the standings after suffering a seven-wicket loss to West Indies despite posting a competitive 162/6. Their batting effort was anchored by Isabella Gaze's 39 off 29 balls after early setbacks saw Georgia Plimmer an

T20 World Cup: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has shed light on the conversations that helped her side wrest control back from Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener, revealing that calmness and belief within the bowling group played a key role in scripting a dramatic turnaround. Deepti, who produced a match-winning five-wicket haul after Pakistan made a promising start to their chase, described the performance as one of the most memorable moments of her career. The spell came after Pak

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues lauded the team's resilience and collective spirit following their emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, using a dressing-room address to highlight contributions across the squad rather than focusing solely on the headline performers. In a video shared by the BCCI after the match, Jemimah praised the team for responding to pressure situations and backing each other throughout a contest that saw India recover from difficult mome

Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day match in Mirpur on Sunday. Bangladesh had already clinched the series by winning the first two matches, but Cooper's innings overshadowed a career-best 6-48 by left-arm pace bowler Shoriful Islam. Set 275 to win, Australia scraped home with three balls to spare when Adam Zampa hit a cover drive to the boundary off Taskin Ahmed. Bangladesh earlier

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: A rain-affected day at the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex saw the Jamshedpur Steelers claim two points with a hard-fought victory over the Ranchi Titans, while a persistent downpour forced Dhanbad Diamonds and Koylanchal Super Kings to split points on day five. In the opening encounter of the day, the Jamshedpur Steelers defeated the Ranchi Titans by three wickets with 13 balls to spare. Being put in to bat first, the Ran

T20 World Cup Group: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her sides 64run loss to India in their Womens T20 World Cup Group A game was really disappointing, but promised the team would learn quickly and bounce back in the remainder of the tournament. In the chase of 171, Pakistan were at 52/1 at the end of power-play, but collapsed from 75 for 3 to 106 all out in 17 overs and suffered a 64-run loss to India at Edgbaston. I think its really disappointing (on the batting side). We need to step up

T20 World Cup: After claiming the best bowling figures of her T20 World Cup career and earning the Player of the Match award, Deepti Sharma credited the blessings of Hanuman Ji for India's emphatic 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. All credit goes to the team and I am very grateful, Hanuman Ji is great, Deepti said after returning sensational figures of 5/10 as India began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign in dominant fashion. The experienced off-spinner delivered an ou

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the performances of Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh after her side registered a comprehensive 64run victory over Pakistan in their Womens T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. India had posted 170/6, as Smriti top-scored with 68, before Deepti Sharmas 510 and N Sree Charanis 321 bowled out Pakistan for 106 in 17 overs. With this, India pocketed two points and a healthy net run rate of 3.20 from the statement win over Paki

T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma produced a career-best spell of 5-10 as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs to begin their Womens T20 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston on Sunday. Deepti, the off-spin bowling all-rounder, was the star in weaving a vicious spin web as Pakistan collapsed from 75 for 3 to 106 all out in 17 overs. Smriti Mandhanas fluent 68 and Richa Ghoshs late assault of 34 had earlier carried India to 170/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Deepti, left-arm spinner N Sree Char

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey: Indian men's hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh on Saturday equalled former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey's national record of 412 international caps when he took the field in India's FIH Pro League 2025-26 match against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. The 33-year-old became only the second Indian men's hockey player to reach the landmark and is currently the only active player in the elite club of players with more than 400 s

T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhanas fluent 68 and Richa Ghoshs late blitz of 34 powered India to 170/6 against Pakistan in their Womens T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston on Sunday. On a used pitch, Smriti stabilised Indias innings by hitting 68 off 44 balls laced with nine fours and two sixes, with her lofted shots and precise footwork being the standout aspects. Richa then tore into the bowling through a blistering 17-ball cameo as the two overs yielded 38 runs. Pakistan had its moments, with Fatima

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous described her match-winning half-century against the Netherlands as a special moment after helping her side begin their ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Sunday. The 20-year-old opener was named Player of the Match after scoring a brilliant 50 off 33 balls, an innings that included seven fours and two sixes. Her aggressive knock laid the foundation for Bangladesh's successful chase of 140, which they

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana credited her bowlers for laying the foundation of her team's six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bangladesh restricted the Netherlands to 139/8 after electing to field first before chasing down the target in 19.1 overs. Opener Juairiya Ferdous starred with a fluent half-century, while Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter guided the side home after a brief middle-orde

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals continued their impressive run in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, registering a four-wicket victory over Indore Pink Panthers to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament at Daly College, Indore. The win marked their sixth consecutive triumph, keeping their 100 percent winning streak intact. The Ghariyals bowling unit delivered a disciplined performance to bundle out Indore Pink Panthers for 120 in 20 overs. The Panthers were ro

T20 World Cup Group: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, thus continuing a trend that has been present in the matches involving the arch rivals. It was the second successive ICC tournament where both captains avoided the customary gesture, after it first happened during the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After India won t

T20 World Cup: Netherlands captain Babette de Leede admitted her side fell short in all departments after suffering a six-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. The Dutch side posted 139/8 after batting first, with De Leede top-scoring with a fighting half-century. However, Bangladesh chased down the target in 19.1 overs thanks to a match-winning 50 from opener Juairiya Ferdous and an unbeaten partnership between Sharmin Ak

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season: Coastal Kings Mangaluru announced Karun Nair as captain ahead of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 during a press conference held in Mangaluru on Sunday. The franchise also unveiled its inaugural squad, announced its leadership group, launched the Coastal Kings Mangaluru anthem and unveiled the team's official jersey as it gears up for its maiden campaign in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. The event was attended by Dr. Srikanth Rai, Chairman, KSCA Mangalore Zon

T20 World Cup: India have included Bharti Fulmali while Yastika Bhatia has been left out as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their first Group A clash of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. Just like the previous meetings between the two teams, no handshake happened between the captains at the toss. India arrives in the 12-team tournament after winning the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup on home soil, though their recent T20I form has

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh began their ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note as opener Juairiya Ferdous struck a brilliant half-century to guide her side to a six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston on Sunday. Chasing a target of 140, Bangladesh made a cautious start with both openers focusing on preserving their wickets against disciplined Dutch bowling. The side managed only eight runs from the first two overs as the Netherlands bowlers kept things tight. Juairiy

T20 World Cup: Captain Babette de Leede produced a composed half-century to guide the Netherlands to 139/8 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. After electing to bat first, the Netherlands got off to a cautious start, managing only four runs in the opening over. Opener Phebe Molkenboer looked to accelerate the scoring by striking two consecutive boundaries at the start of the second over, but her promising innings was

T20 World Cup: As India gear up to begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign, the team has received support from across the cricketing fraternity, with former India captain and current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) VVS Laxman sharing a message of encouragement ahead of the tournament opener against Pakistan. India enter the competition carrying high expectations after their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year and will now be aiming to add a maiden T20 World Cup title to t

Most Sharmin Akter Supta: Tournament debutants Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bangladesh enters the game with a stable squad centred around a powerful spin attack. Rabeya Khan has been consistently taking wickets and is expected to be crucial, while Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter will provide reliable batting support. For the Netherlands, focus will be on Sterre Kalis and B

Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh: History will be made at Atlanta Stadium as Cabo Verde play in a FIFA World Cup match for the first time when they take on reigning European champions Spain at Atlanta Stadium on Monday (IST). This will be the pair's first meeting at the senior international level. Cabo Verde are the third-least populous nation to reach the tournament behind Curacao and Iceland. Spain are preparing for their 17th FIFA World Cup (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994,

T20 World Cup: As India chase a maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in England, much of the spotlight will naturally fall on established stars. But Abhishek Nayar believes that India's campaign could hinge on a combination of proven match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and emerging performers who are capable of shaping games across different phases. For years, Mandhana has been the face of India's batting unit across formats, combining elegance with remarkable consistency. Nayar believes her abilit

T20 World Cup: As India get ready to start their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in England, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar emphasises that the team should not only focus on winning matches. Given the unpredictable English weather, which can quickly change the course of a tournament, Nayar suggested India should aim for commanding early victories to prevent problems later in the group stage. The Women in Blue enter the competition as one of the favourites after their historic ODI Wor

The NECO Master Blaster Women: The NECO Master Blaster Womens team secured their spot in the Vidarbha Womens Premier League (VPL) 2026 final with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Orange Tigresses in the Eliminator at VCA Civil Lines Ground. Batting first, Orange Tigresses posted a competitive 144/4 in 20 overs, highlighted by captain Disha Kasats 69 off 54 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Riddhima Maradwar supported with a steady 48 off 43 balls, helping t

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals women clinched Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, narrowly beating Gwalior Shernis by two runs in a tense, last-ball finish that included a dramatic free hit in the final moments at Holkar Stadium. Batting first, Chambal Ghariyals scored a competitive 146/4 in their 20 overs, driven mainly by a half-century from in-form opener Kanishka Thakur. Thakur and Jincy George provided a strong start, adding 51 runs for the opening wicket in 7.1 overs

T20 World Cup: As the Indian women's team gears up for their highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, members of the Indian men's team have come forward with heartfelt messages of encouragement and support. Fresh off their historic triumph in the Women's ODI World Cup last year, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team enter the tournament carrying the hopes of millions. Having already established themselves as one of the strongest teams in world cricket, I

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: In a wholesome gesture that quickly won the hearts of cricket fans across social media, young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly paused his post-match press conference to answer a phone call from his mother. The incident occurred following India's convincing seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here. While Reddy was addressing questions from media persons a

MSC Maratha Royals: After helping MSC Maratha Royals successfully defend the T20 Mumbai League title with his match-winning 2-22, India pacer Tushar Deshpande outlined his roadmap for a return to the national setup and stated that he will head back to the drawing board to fine-tune his skills ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. For his exceptional bowling show throughout the T20 Mumbai League, claiming 12 wickets at an economy of 6.6, Deshpande was adjudged the Purple Cap winner. Desh

Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya: Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their T20 Mumbai League title, edging past ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium. Powered by Chinmay Sutars gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande, the Royals held their nerve to seal back-to-back titles. The presentation ceremony was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik, League Governi

West Indies Women: Shemaine Campbelle produced one of the finest innings of her T20I career, smashing an unbeaten 90 to guide West Indies Women to a memorable seven-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. West Indies chased down a challenging target with just one ball to spare, registering the second-highest successful run chase in Womens T20 World Cup history. Campbelle was the star of the show, hammering seven fours and three sixes in

The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League produced back-to-back thrillers on day four at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, here on Saturday. Koylanchal Super Kings and Chota Nagpur Royals held their nerves in the right moments with close finishes for each team, helping them secure two crucial points each. In the first match of the day, Koylanchal Super Kings posted 142/3 in 16.4 overs before heavy rain interrupted play. Sharandeep Singh Bhatia anchored the innings

IN-W vs PAK-W Match 6, Cricket Tips :India and Pakistan are ready to collide in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This mega event will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday at 7 PM IST. These two teams are in Group A and will start their campaign with this encounter. Harmanpreet Kaur and her women have done well against Pakistan Women in this format. But the Women in Green have beaten India Women twice in the T20 World Cup. So, it will be an interesting contest where both heav

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised her side's ability to recover from a difficult start and hailed Phoebe Litchfield's growing confidence after the six-time champions opened their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. Australia were rocked early after being sent in to bat, losing Georgia Voll for a duck and Beth Mooney for seven against the new-ball pace of Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Isma

Bengal T20 League Season: A fine all-round performance powered Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a convincing 61-run victory over Novus Royals Purulia in the men's competition of Bengal T20 League Season 3 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Batting first, Siliguri Strikers posted a competitive 173/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of an explosive 68 off 35 deliveries from Snehashish Saha and a steady 44 off 41 balls from Karan Lal. For the Royals, Purulia, Pritam Chakraborty, and Mithilesh Das

BANW vs NEDW Match 5 , Cricket Tips :Day 3 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will bring two matches for the fans. The first game to be played on Sunday will take place in Group A. Bangladesh Women and Netherlands Women will lock horns at Edgbaston in Birmingham, starting at 3 PM IST. These two sides will kick off their journey in this tournament with this game. Netherlands will compete in their maiden T20 World Cup, and it will be a memorable day for them. Can they make it special by winnin

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted Australia were the better side on the day after the Proteas suffered a 65-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After restricting Australia to 172/8 despite a blistering 51 from Phoebe Litchfield, South Africa struggled in the chase and were bowled out for 107 in 16.4 overs, with Wolvaardt top-scoring with 44. Reflecting on the defeat, the South African skipper fel

BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :It has been an excellent and record-breaking month for Bangladesh, as they have beaten Australia for the first time in the bilateral ODI series. They have dominated Australia in the first two matches and didn't let them score 200 runs in an inning. But can they record a series clean sweep? The third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Australia will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday at 10:30 AM IST. Australia have been horrible wi

WI vs SL 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips :After losing the ODI series, West Indies bounced back with a good win to start the three-match T20I series. Jason Holder bowled a brilliant spell of 3/18 to break the backbone of the Sri Lankan batting unit. Kamindu Mendis scored a half-century, but it ended in vain. Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 65 off 54 balls to take his team over the line. With a 1-0 lead, West Indies will take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I. This contest will start at 6 AM IST on

T20 World Cup: Player of the Match Georgia Wareham praised Australia's fearless batting approach and strong bowling unit after the six-time champions opened their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. Wareham played a key role in the win, scoring a valuable 32 runs before returning figures of 3-13 as Australia defended 172 and bowled South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs. Wareham played a key role in

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece to help India bowl out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain, as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill pu

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield's explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on the back of Litchfield's 51 off 24 balls, Australia's bowlers struck regularly to bowl South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs, with only ca