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Terming Ajinkya Rahane: Terming Ajinkya Rahane's match-winning century against Australia in the 2020 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a character-defining moment, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised his long-time batting partner's leadership and generosity, following him announcing his retirement from international cricket. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, with his last international appearance coming in a Test match against the West Indies in July 2023. Rahane ma

World Test Championship: Buoyed by success in recent performances, West Indies skipper Roston Chase said his side wants to make their home conditions in the Caribbean a fortress, where visiting teams struggle to win, as they prepare for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting on Sunday. West Indies hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series following their 90-run victory in the opening Test at Tarouba last week, coming on the heels of a series win over Sri Lanka. We're very blessed and

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings all-rounder Keshav Dabas has been penalized 10 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for a Code of Conduct breach during his side's thrilling four-wicket win over Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Dabas was cited under Article 2.5 (Level 1) of the DPL Code of Conduct for making a sending-off gesture towards opposition batter Dev Lakra during the match held on Friday night. Keshav Dab

England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open for a dramatic international comeback by former Test captain Ben Stokes, who announced his shock retirement in late June. Key, the managing director of men's cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board, was speaking a day after the ECB confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the Test team. The appointment of the former New Zealand skipper, alongside a return to the Test captaincy for Joe Root, comes after a turbulent few weeks f

Cricket World Cup League: Scott Edwards has stepped down as captain of the Netherlands men's cricket team after leading the side in 56 One-Day Internationals over the last four years, with all-rounder Bas de Leede set to take charge for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign. After the League 2 matches in Utrecht had ended on Friday, Edwards told his teammates of his decision, stating that now was the right time to give up his position of leadership and instead concen

BPHvs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :Match no. 15 of the Hundred Men's 2026 will see a face-off between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. On Saturday, this contest will begin at 7 PM IST at Edgbaston in Birmingham. This is a must-win game for the Phoenix, as they are struggling at the bottom of the table. Two consecutive defeats have put them at the last in the race. The tournament is heading into the second half of the group stage, and every game will be important. In that situation,

LNS-W vs SOB-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The upcoming contest of The Hundred Women's 2026 will be played between London Spirit Women and Southern Brave Women. This is the second game scheduled to be played on Saturday. It will kick off at 7 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Stadium in London. Southern Brave have been brilliant this season. They are the only team that have been undefeated in this tournament. Southern Brave have played four games and have bagged four consecutive wins. They have b

BPH-W vs WEF-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix Women have not found form in the Hundred Women's 2026. They have slipped to the top of the points table and are still searching for their maiden win this season. They have played three games and have only two points. They lost two games, and one of their games was washed out. Can they end this losing streak? If they lose this game, they can be eliminated. Birmingham Phoenix will face Welsh Fire Women in match no. 15. This cont

LNSvs SOBMatch 16,Cricket Tips :London Spirit and Southern Brave are currently in the bottom three of the Hundred Men's 2026. Their chances of qualification are shrinking with every defeat. Southern Brave have played four games and have only one win. Those three defeats have hurt their qualification to a big extent. They need to win four out of the last four games. They will be taking on London Spirit on Saturday. This contest will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground at 10:30 PM IST. London Spirit

BPHvs WEFMatch 15,Cricket Tips :It has been a poor start to the Hundred Men's 2026 for Birmingham Phoenix. They have slipped to the bottom of the ladder with four points. Despite having a winning start to their campaign, the next two games ended against them. That has certainly hurt their chances. To improve their qualification chances, they need to win most of their remaining matches. Birmingham Phoenix will take on Welsh Fire. On Saturday, this contest will start at 7 PM IST at Edgbaston. Wel

LNS-W vs SOB-W Match 16,Cricket Tips :The first half of the group stage of the Hundred Women's 2026 is approaching its end, where teams have played half of their matches. Every game is important from this stage. The next game will be played between London Spirit Women and Southern Brave Women. This contest will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Saturday at 7 PM IST. London Spirit are currently placed fourth on the table with six points. Southern Brave Women are at the top of the tab

The Nagaland Cricket Association: Nagaland's presence in the North-East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27 received a major boost with Jonathan Rongsen, Imliwati Lemtur and Vino G. Zhimomi earning places in the team, while Hem Bahadur Chetri was named as a standby player. The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) has also named Mowalong Kichu, who is the physiotherapist for the state's senior men's team, as physiotherapist for the North East Zone squad. The Duleep Trophy will take pl

BPH-W vs WEF-W Match 15,Cricket Tips :Birmingham Phoenix Women have had a horrible start to the Hundred Women's 2026. They have yet to win a game this season and are at the bottom of the points table. The Phoenix have played three games and are struggling badly in both departments. They will be in action for a home game, facing Welsh Fire in match 15. This contest will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday at 3:30 PM IST. Another defeat here will put the Phoenix under pressure of elimi

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Opener Tony de Zorzi believes the SA20 is a marathon, not a sprint, adding that while a strong opening game helps set the tone for having a great season, Durban's Super Giants will keep their eyes on the bigger picture as they target a maiden title in the 2027 edition of the competition. Having finished fifth in the six-team competition earlier this year, Durban's Super Giants will be keen to bounce back when they launch their Season 5 campaign against Season 4 runners-up

MD Rob Key: Rob Key, the Managing Director of England mens cricket team, said the door is still open for Ben Stokes to come out of international retirement and feature in next summer's high-stakes home Ashes series against Australia. Stokes, 35, stepped down as Test captain and walked away from international cricket in June following England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand, a decision that came on the heels of a disciplinary action where he was dropped for the second Test after breaching a mi

Sky Sports News: Rob Key, the Managing Director of England mens cricket team, said Stephen Fleming is the best person right now to take the Test team forward, adding that the former New Zealand skippers vast experience and tactical acumen make him the ideal candidate to guide a transitioning side. Fleming will take charge from Englands tour of South Africa, with Marcus Trescothick to be the interim head coach for the Tests against Pakistan, starting on August 19. Again, with the process, I was c

UPT20 League Governing Council Chairman: Gaur Gorakhpur Lions owner Vishesh Gaur believes that sharing a dressing room with seasoned international and IPL cricketers gives young players a big boost as it gives them the ideal environment to learn, build confidence, and grow. Sharing the dressing room with players who have represented India or played in the IPL is a huge source of inspiration for youngsters. They get the chance to closely observe how experienced professionals prepare, train and ha

ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani on Friday said hosting the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027 is a tremendous honour, adding that it also huge a vote of confidence in the country's ability to stage marquee global cricketing events. Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls were officially confirmed among the 12 host cities for the showpiece 50-over event, which Zimbabwe will co-host alongside South Africa and Namibia in October-November 2027. Match

MSGvs TRT,Approaching Milestones and Records :Match no. 14 of the Hundred Men's 2026 will be played between the top two teams on the points table. Manchester Super Giants will square off with Trent Rockets. On Friday, this contest will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester at 11 PM IST. Both teams have similar numbers on the ladder. Manchester Super Giants began their campaign with two consecutive wins. But they are coming off a defeat against Sunrisers Leeds. MSG failed to defend 181 r

Good Morning Jojo Sports Show: Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has hit back at West Indies head coach Daren Sammy for saying he declined selection for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan, calling the coach's remarks controversial, without context'. Addressing the public fallout surrounding his absence from the Test series, Joseph clarified that he opted out of the two-match series because his body was simply not ready for the rigours of playing Test cricket following him returning from a prolong

MSG-W vs TRT-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Manchester Super Giants Women are one of two teams that have yet to lose a game in the Hundred Women's 2026. They have played three matches and bagged two wins. One remaining game against Birmingham Phoenix Women was washed out completely, and they shared two points each. Manchester Super Giants will lock horns with Trent Rockets Women in match No. 14 in the Hundred Women's 2026. This contest will be held at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday at 7:

New Delhi: Former India batter Suresh Raina paid a glowing tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following the latters decision to draw the curtains on his international career, adding that the right-handed batters humility, determination, and immense contribution to Indian cricket. Rahane, who represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday. Known for his stoic technique and solid performances in overseas conditions, Raha

DDCA President Jaitley: Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley said the Delhi Premier League (DPL) has grown tremendously over the years, adding that cricket fans in the capital can look forward to another highly competitive and exciting edition starting Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The third season of the tournament will kick off with Central Delhi Kings taking on Purani Dilli 6 in the men's competition on Friday evening. It will be preceded by a star-studd

Wales Cricket Board: Fast bowler Ollie Robinson said he has heard good things about incoming head coach Stephen Fleming and is looking forward to an exciting new era for England's Test side following a turbulent time that saw skipper Ben Stokes retire from international cricket and Brendon McCullum get sacked from his coaching role. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Fleming, the former New Zealand captain who recently left as five-time champions Chennai Super Kin

Delhi Premier League: Wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat has expressed excitement over leading Purani Dilli 6 in Delhi Premier League (DPL) season three, starting on Friday, adding the side is eager to start their campaign on a winning note and that they have left no stone unturned in its preparations leading up to their tournament opener against Central Delhi Kings. Purani Dilli 6 will take on Central Delhi Kings in the opening match of the league at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday evening.

Brian Lara Cricket Academy: In a major setback for Pakistan, experienced batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies, starting on Sunday, after sustaining a left finger fracture during the series opener in Tarouba. Masood suffered the injury when he was struck on his left index finger by a sharp delivery from West Indies pacer Jayden Seales in the first innings of the opening Test in Trinidad, which Pakistan lost by 90 runs. The injury has not only sidelined Maso

MSGvs TRTMatch 14,Cricket Tips :Two teams who are at the top of the Hundred Men's 2026 will face each other in the upcoming contest. Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets will lock horns on Friday at 11 PM IST at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester in match no. 14. MSG are placed at the top, while Trent Rockets are currently second on the table. Both sides have 8 points with two wins in three games. That will add more spice to this contest. A win here will set up the way to make it a qualif

MSG-W vs TRT-W Match 14,Cricket Tips :Manchester Super Giants Women and Trent Rockets Women are currently in the top three of the points table in the Hundred Women's 2026. These two sides will now face each other in match no. 14. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Friday at Emirates Old Trafford. MSG-W are currently placed second on the points table with ten points. They have played three games and won two matches. One game of their games was washed out. In that way, they are undefeated

Tunya International Cricket Stadium: Twelve venues across co-hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, including iconic stadiums like the Wanderers Stadium, Newlands Cricket Ground, Kingsmead Cricket Ground and Boland Park, will host the matches during next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. The 50-over mega spectacle, which will have 14 teams participating in a new three-stage format that will deliver more competitive cricket, will feature 57 matches offering greater context, competitiveness and

Arun Jaitley Stadium: A day before Ajinkya Rahane formally announced his retirement from international and all forms of cricket, he called his long-time coach Pravin Amre to inform him about it. The two have known each other since Amre began coaching a teenage Rahane, when he was trying to make his way out of Mumbai's domestic circuit and aspired to play at the highest level. I personally feel it's definitely a sad moment, simply because, coaching-wise, for 18 years, we were together and saw so

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his teams bowling attack has enough quality to trouble Australia in the upcoming two-Test series, despite the absence of fast bowler Nahid Rana. Bangladesh are set to begin their first Test tour of Australia in more than two decades when the opening match gets underway in Darwin on August 13. The second Test will be played in Mackay. Ranas absence is a setback for Bangladesh, but Shanto remains confident that the visitors h

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Former India captain Virat Kohli hailed Ajinkya Rahane as the 'safest pair of hands in the slips' and his favourite Test batting partner while congratulating the veteran batter on a 'great career' following his retirement from international cricket. Rahane, who famously led India to a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy series triumph in Australia in 2020-21, announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a care

Sachin Tendulkar: Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ajinkya Rahane for his remarkable career, highlighting the former India captain's composure and ability to put the team's interests ahead of his own after the 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, who famously led India to a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy series triumph in Australia in 2020-21, announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, bringing t

Joburg Super Kings: Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed as the new head coach of Joburg Super Kings ahead of the upcoming season of the SA20. He steps into the top role after Stephen Fleming left the Super Kings franchise earlier this month and will take charge as Englands Test cricket coach. Morkel represented South Africa in one Test, 58 ODIs, and 50 T20Is from 2004 to 2015. Over a prolific T20 career spanning 319 matches, he scored more than 4,000 runs and claimed

T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) held their nerve in a dramatic finish to defeat hosts Malaysia by just one run in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier and seal their place at the global event, to be held in 2027. The nail-biting victory at the Bayuemas Oval capped an outstanding, unbeaten campaign for the UAE, who emerged from the eight-team regional qualifier that began on July 23 to claim the sole qualification spot. The main tournament wil

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Asserting that their goal is to finish the tour on a high with a series victory, stand-in captain Muneeba Ali said a revamped Pakistan team is ready to compete fiercely against hosts Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting on Friday. All matches of the series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. In head-to-head records, Pakistan hold a slight advantage over Sri Lanka, having won 11 of the 21 T20I encounter

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Thursday he had complete faith in his injury-hit squad ahead of a two-Test series in Australia, saying those selected have the ability to compete. Several key players, including fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, are recovering from injuries. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is also yet to recover from a calf injury sustained during the home one-day series against Australia in June. Nahid Rana, Shoriful and Litton Das are obviously important p

BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia: Describing Ajinkya Rahane's career as a fine example of what it means to put the team first, BCCI President Mithun Manhas on Thursday paid rich tributes to the former India captain, who announced his retirement from international cricket. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, with his last international appearance coming in a Test match against the West Indies in July 2023. Rahane made 5077 runs in Tests at an average of 38.46 with 12 cen

SOBvs BPH,Approaching Milestones and Records :Match no. 13 of the Hundred Men's 2026 will be played between two teams that are at the bottom of the points table. Southern Brave will lock horns with Birmingham Phoenix on Thursday at 11 PM IST at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Southern Brave have slipped to the bottom of the table. They have played three games and have lost all three. They have lost to Welsh Fire, Sunrisers Leeds, and MI London. Their qualification is under the scanner, and if they

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Mens Test head coach, with Joe Root returning as captain as the team prepares to enter a new era under the experienced coach. Fleming will take over the reins from his former teammate Brendon McCullum, who resigned from his role after the 2-1 loss against New Zealand in the home Test series. Root, meanwhile, has been reinstated as Englands Test captain. The right-handed batter previously led England between

Saransh Jain: Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said age is merely a number and that he never lost faith in his ability to earn a maiden India Test call-up, which he got by being included in the squad for the upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka. I was heading towards the temple and was driving. That's when I checked my phone and saw around 10 to 12 missed calls and messages. One of my friends who plays cricket called me and cong

New Delhi: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara paid an emotional tribute to long-time teammate Ajinkya Rahane after the latter announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, describing it as a privilege to have shared the dressing room and built unforgettable memories alongside one of India's most dependable Test cricketers. Rahane called time on a 12-year international career that featured 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, leaving behind a legacy defined by ove

Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj: Amid a controversy over the hockey teams new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 World Cup, Opposition leaders on Thursday hit out at the ruling BJP-led NDA, cautioning that politicisation of colours should not lead to divisions among people. Speaking to IANS within the Parliament premises, Azad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad said: If the government has taken this decision, perhaps it is trying to bring things associated with the majori

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, praising his composure, resilience and ability to deliver in the toughest conditions. Rahane, who brought the curtain down on a distinguished 12-year international career, leaves the game after representing India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, with several overseas match-winning performances def

Queensland Cricket General Manager: Australias premier white-ball leg-spinner Adam Zampa has signed up with Queensland for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season after Cricket Australia formally approved his switch in state from New South Wales (NSW). Zampa, 34, lives near Byron Bay on the northern coast of NSW, made the move to allow himself greater flexibility and proximity for training, especially with Queenslands facilities in Brisbane just two hours away. Queensland will mark the third state

SOB-W vs BPH-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix Women are at the bottom of the points table. They have played two games and have not recorded a win yet. In their first game, they recorded the second-lowest total in the Hundred Women's competition and were all out for 64 runs. Their second game was washed out due to rain. Their NRR is the worst this season, and they need to win consecutive games to improve their stats on the table. They will be in action in match no. 13. Bir

MCA President Naik: Describing former India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of Mumbai cricket's finest ambassadors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik on Thursday said the veteran batter's legacy will inspire generations to come following his decision to retire from international and all formats of cricket. Through a video on his Instagram account, Rahane announced that he was bringing down the curtains on his playing career. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for In

National Cricket Centre: Standing just five wickets away from the coveted milestone of 300 Test wickets, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said his primary focus remains on team success rather than personal glory as the side prepares for a bumper schedule of 21 Test matches over the next 12 months. Hazlewood missed the victorious home Ashes series last summer due to a hamstring injury and subsequent calf issue. He is all set to end a 13-month absence from Test cricket when Australia take on B

T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has reaffirmed her determination to continue contributing as an all-rounder despite an ongoing calf injury, saying she intends to return to bowling after completing rehabilitation following The Hundred. Speaking while representing Trent Rockets in England's The Hundred, Sciver-Brunt outlined her recovery plan, revealed she is targeting a bowling comeback for September's ODI series against Ireland, and also backed the next generation of players to p

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing a curtain on a career that saw him featured in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India while also turning out in 212 IPL games for six teams. Rahane, who famously led the side to a spectacular Border Gavaskar Trophy series win in Australia in 2020-21, last played for India in the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies. He announced his retirement by sharing a video