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TRT vs SOBMatch 29, Cricket Tips: Trent Rockets have become the first team to qualify for the next round of the Hundred Men's 2026. They are at the top of the ladder with 24 points and are very close to making their second consecutive final. But for that they need to win their final group game. Trent Rockets will lock horns with Southern Brave in match 29 on Monday. This contest will start at 11 PM IST at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Southern Brave have been eliminated from the competition, and t

IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: Afghanistan produced a dominating performance in the second ODI against Ireland to record a 92-run win over the hosts. Rashid Khan produced another masterclass with the ball and took 6/34 to dismantle the Irish batters. Ibrahim Zadran also played a key role and scored 84 off 97 balls. Ireland didn't have an answer, and only Cade Carmichael looked good on the crease for his 62 off 66. The hosts can rely on one or two individuals to win games. They need a complete

PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet: All rounder Sanvir Singh emerged as the highest pick in the first half of the auction for the upcoming season of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with Fazilka Falcons securing the talented player for Rs 13.20 lakh. Sanvir will now have the opportunity to represent Fazilka Falcons alongside marquee player and Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill. The president of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Amarjit Singh Mehta said, We have worked very hard alongside ou

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings pulled off a high-octane run-chase to defeat South Delhi Superstarz by four wickets with two balls to spare in match 19 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a steep target of 221, Central Delhi Kings reached 222/6 in 19.4 overs, driven by Yugal Saini's explosive half-century. Opting to field after winning the toss, Central Delhi Kings struggled to contain the South Delhi Superstarz batters. South Delhi Superstarz

Assam Premier League: Nagaon Rangers registered their first win of the tournament courtesy a commanding batting display to beat Charaideo Sunrisers by ten wickets in match number 18 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Sunday. Soumyadeep Das and Sumit Kashyap put on an exquisite batting performance to see their side home and also register the tournament's first ten-wicket win. With the ball, Bhargav Dutta led a disciplined effort with three wickets to restrict Sunrise

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hit a major roadblock in its attempt to appoint a Head of Sports Science and Medicine (SSM) at its Centre of Excellence (CoE), with multiple high-profile international candidates backing out after nearing agreement. Speaking to reporters at the high-performance facility, CoE head VVS Laxman disclosed that despite extensive global recruitment drives, top choices, including a leading Australian expert and the forme

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Indias spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that captain Shubman Gills absence from the first two days of the warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was purely a precautionary measure and added that the right-handed batter is fully fit and ready for the first Test in Galle starting on August 15. Gill, who opted to sit out of the first two days due to an impact injury on his right ring finger during a practice session on Thursday, returned to open the batting i

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Indias spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed satisfaction with the teams preparation following the conclusion of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets, adding that the spin unit made full use of the outing to adapt to local conditions ahead of the upcoming Test series. The first Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka starts in Galle on August 15. In the warm-up game at the NCC Ground, Ravindra Ja

The BCCI Medical Team: Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for injured left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan in Indias squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter, who has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru, has made significant progress in his recovery from the right toe stress reaction and is recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team is

Ladies European Tour Order: Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok remained inside the Top-20 after the third round of the $2 million PIF London Championship at Centurion Club on Saturday, while Pranavi Urs slipped down the leaderboard following a difficult outing. Diksha, a carded a 1-over 72 to move up three places from tied-22nd to tied-19th. She stands at 1-under 215 after 54 holes, having opened the tournament with rounds of 75 and 70. Aditi, meanwhile, followed her opening rounds of 71 and 73 with a

North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers secured a comfortable seven-wicket win against New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a captain's solid innings from Sarthak Ranjan and an organised, all-round bowling effort. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, North Delhi Strikers limited New Delhi Tigers to 161/8 in their 20 overs. Opener Atulya Pandey provided a strong start with 32 off 21 balls, hitting six bound

Punjab T20 League: Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience. Speaking on the sidelines of the player auction for the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Chandigarh on Sunday, Ramandeep said the league would help bridge the gap between emerging players at the grassroots level and the wider cricketing audience. E

ICC Cricket Hall: Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler. Kumble, who received his India Test cap as player number 192, used the anniversary to reflect on the significance of that first appearance and the career that foll

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 61 while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj showcased his power-hitting capabilities by blasting a hat-trick of sixes to propel India to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI on the third and final day of their warm-up fixture at the NCC Ground on Sunday. Chasing a target of 207 after Sri Lanka XI declared their second innings at 200/6, India required 23 runs off the final two overs in a race against time. Siraj, who finished unbe

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Amidst the list of injured players of the senior mens team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, its head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and complete two Return To Play (RTP) matches before being cleared to rejoin national or domestic teams. Addressing reporters at the CoE facility here, Laxman detailed the multi-layered diagnostic and recovery setup that connects the BCCI with wo

Daily Mail Sport: England have received a big boost ahead of their test series against Pakistan starting on August 19, as their opener Emilio Gay, who suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham against Middlesex on Friday, is expected to be fit for the first test match at Headingley. Gay made his debut against New Zealand earlier this year and started off his career scoring two half-centuries in the three-match series. Although he missed a hundred and was inconsistent, his partnership w

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India and Lucknow Falcons pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar refused to look too far ahead when asked about his chances of making the ODI World Cup squad, insisting that his immediate focus remains on playing and performing rather than predicting what the future may hold. I have to play, I am playing. I can't predict what will happen after that, Bhuvneshwar told IANS when asked if his recent performances in white-ball cricket, including the IPL and domestic competitions, coul

ODI World Cup: Reflecting on his tenure at the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday cited the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women's team's historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph as the ultimate highlights of his stint. Laxman, one of the few players to have played 100 Test matches, has been the CoEs head of cricket since December 2021. Under him, the high-performance facility moved f

The Odisha Cricket Association: The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will bring together some of the states leading cricketers alongside emerging talent, offering young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their skills on a bigger platform. The tournament will also highlight Odishas regional cricketing culture, with franchises representing different p

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: Stating injuries are an inevitable part of modern-day elite sport, BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman said on Sunday the facility carries a broader mandate than just rehabilitating injured players while asserting that seamless coordination exists between support staff, selectors, and team management. Amidst mounting injury concerns hurting the senior mens and womens teams at various junctures, Laxman addressed a press conference alongside BCCI President

LNS vs BPH,Approaching Milestones and Records :The second game of the double header on Sunday in the Hundred Men's 2026 will be played between London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix. These two teams have been eliminated from the competition, and nothing can save them from it. Both teams are sitting at the bottom of the points table at the moment. Birmingham Phoenix are placed at the bottom of the table with only one win. That win came at the start of the campaign against Trent Rockets. But since t

Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals skipper Rishav Das said he is banking on strong home support for his side aims to hand table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 season when the clash takes place at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium on Monday. Unbeaten Warriors currently lead the standings with four wins from as many matches, while the Royals, who recently chased down 147 against Tezpur Titans, occupy the second spot with six points

ICC Cricket World Cup: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes playing the ICC Cricket World Cup on home soil next year will not bring additional pressure on the Proteas; instead, it will prove to be an opportunity to 'defend this fortress' and clinch their first 50-over World Cup title. South Africa will co-host the 14th edition of the 50-over World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027, with expectations high following the teams impressive performances across formats in recent years. The Pro

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann: Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar have been announced as the marquee players of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. The league will be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, with more than 450 Punjab players set to enter the auction on Sunday, giving emerging talen

SUL vs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :The clock is ticking with every passing game in the Hundred Men's 2026. Already two teams have been eliminated from the competition, and the next few matches will eliminate a few more. Match no. 27 of the ongoing season will be played between Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire on Sunday afternoon. This contest will be held at Headingley in Leeds, starting at 7 PM IST. Sunrisers Leeds have moved to the second spot on the points table with a 45-run win ov

LNS vs BPHMatch 28, Cricket Tips :London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix are two teams that have suffered early elimination from the Hundred Men's 2026. There is nothing left for these two teams in this tournament. The upcoming contest will kick off on Sunday at 10:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground. Birmingham Phoenix are at the bottom of the table with four points. They are struggling to break the losing streak, which has stretched to five matches now. London Spirit have also lost three games in

SUL vs WEF Match 27, Cricket Tips :The race to finish in the top three of the group stage of The Hundred Men's 2026 has intensified. There will be two exciting matches lined up for this Sunday. The first game will be played between Sunrisers Leeds and Welsh Fire at 7 PM IST, taking place at Headingley in Leeds. Sunrisers Leeds are placed second on the table, whereas Welsh Fire are currently sitting in fourth place. Both sides have four wins each in six matches. These sides have shown good form,

Indian Cricket Team Captain Shubman: Punjab is set to get its own IPL-style T20 league, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday unveiling the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, featuring six franchise teams and star Punjab cricketers, comprising Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh. The league will be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, with more than 450 Punjab players set to enter the auction on August 9, giving emerging talent a major platf

The European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic have announced the signing of New Zealand international all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), strengthening their squad with a proven match-winner ahead of the tournament. Neesham, known for his explosive batting and handy medium pace, brings significant international experience to the franchise, having represented New Zealand across formats and featured in major global tournaments including

The Lusaka T20 League: A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The players went to Lusaka in order to take part in the Asian Legends League, a tournament that was promoted last month and which included among its featured names the former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez, wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: To the birth anniversary of legendary Mumbai and India batter Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday formally installed the commemorative board in his name at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The official installation of Dilip Sardesai Gate Gate No. 3 at the stadium took place in the presence of members of the MCA Apex Council, along with family members, friends, and well-wishers of the late cricketer, as they honoured his vast contribution to I

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: In a major administrative shake-up ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has overhauled its senior men's coaching staff and named former left-arm seamer Amit Uniyal as the new head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma. Alongside Uniyal, the PCA appointed TP Singh as the batting coach, Harmeet Singh as the bowling coach, and Manish Sharma as the fielding coach. They replace Uday Kaul, Gagandeep Singh, and Sandeep Sanwal, respectively.

Cricket VVS Laxman: Concerned by the mounting spate of injuries that has hit the India mens team, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman in Bengaluru on Sunday to take stock of the rehabilitation programme at the Centre of Excellence (CoE). India will be missing key players like pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (left knee swelling) on their two-game Test tour of Sri Lanka and left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan (right big toe). Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal pushed his case for a place in Indias playing eleven for the first Test with a fluent unbeaten 142 on day two of warm-up clash against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Ground here on Saturday. With regular top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan ruled out of the opening Test and remaining a major doubtful starter for the second Test due to a right big toe injury, Padikkal made full use of the opportunity. He dominated the hosts b

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Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Barpeta Braves produced a commanding all-round display to register a comprehensive 70-run victory over Nagaon Rangers in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday. Powered by a captain's knock from Denish Das before a clinical bowling performance, the Braves defended 170 with ease by bowling out Nagaon Rangers for 100 in 18.2 overs Asked to bat first, Barpeta Braves made a steady start before skip

Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Indian spin attack of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each as Sri Lanka Cricket XI reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on Day 1 of their three-day warm-up fixture at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground here on Friday. With KL Rahul leading the charge in the absence of regular captain Shubman Gill due to him suffering a right ring finger injury, the troika of Jadeja (2-64), Suthar (2-48) and Kuldeep (2-76) extracted substantial turn from a

For Sahil Jadhav: On the face of it, archery and cricket have very little in common, but inspiration can come to anyone from anywhere. So, it may not come as a surprise that a former Australian all-rounder has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for one of the rising stars of Indian archery. For Sahil Jadhav, it was a book by star cricketer Shane Watson that provided the spark of inspiration as he gears up to take on the continental elite at the Asian Games 2026. I started reading a book called T

ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 20252027 cycle. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series between Sri Lanka and India will be free of charge thus providing cricket fans with an excellent

Allan Border Medallist Travis Head: Australia's dynamic left-handed opener Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for a second consecutive year following an outstanding 2025/26 international season. At a Cricket Australia awards function held on Friday, Head took the top honour after scoring 1,437 runs across 30 matches in all three formats. His dominant season featured a match-winning 123 off 83 balls in the Ashes series opener in Perth and a high score of 170 in the Adelaide Te

BPHvs SUL,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix are scheduled to face Sunrisers Leeds in match 24 of the Hundred Men's 2026. This match will be contested on Friday at Edgbaston in Birmingham at 11 PM IST. This is a must-win contest for Birmingham Phoenix, who are struggling at the bottom of the points table at the moment. The Phoenix kick off their campaign with a close win over Trent Rockets. But they failed to adapt to the conditions and requirements of the competition. They h

Best T20I Bowler: Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025. The awards ceremony celebrated achievements across Test, ODI, and T20I formats; recognised contributions in domestic cricket; and bestowed Lifetime Achievement Awards upon four stalwarts of the game in the island nation. Nissanka earned the top men's

No Objection Certificates: Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that Australias mens T20I captain Mitchell Marsh and batting all-rounder Matthew Short will be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the SA20 only after completing their respective Big Bash League (BBL) commitments. Marsh and Short were announced as marquee signings for the upcoming season of SA20 by joining Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals respectively. The SA20 is scheduled to get underway on Janua

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Tristan Stubbs believes a strong start will be crucial as the three-time champions begin their SA20 title defence, saying his side must be at its best from the opening game against Pretoria Capitals in Gqeberha on January 17. The defending champions, who have lifted the SA20 trophy three times in four editions in 2023, 2024 and 2026, will once again start as one of the favourites after strengthening their squad with Australia all-rounder Mit

European T20 Premier League: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed with the Amsterdam Flames as the franchise's marquee player for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), set to begin on August 26. On July 30, Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats. Rahane represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, while his final international appearance came against the West Indies in a two-game Test series in July 2023.

Assam Premier League: Tezpur Titans captain Ayushman Malakar believes patience and faith in the process will eventually help his side turn around its fortunes in the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL), despite opening the tournament with three consecutive defeats. At just 20 years old, the young all-rounder has shouldered the responsibility of leading the Titans in the states premier T20 competition. While results have not gone in his teams favour so far, Malakar insists the focus remains on s

New Delhi Tigers: Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia hailed his side's resilience after they bounced back from defeat with a convincing 27-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, saying the response reflected the character within the squad. After suffering a setback against Central Delhi Kings, Purani Dilli 6 returned to winning ways with a clinical all-round display at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday to register their second victory of the season. This was

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that a cricketer can build a lasting legacy only by staying with a single IPL franchise, though he acknowledged that retention rules and auction dynamics often leave players with little control over their long-term association. Pathans comments come at a time when rumours around Hardik Pandyas future in Mumbai Indians (MI) have been subject to immense speculation. If you want to create a legacy as a playe

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara revealed a light-hearted moment involving Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood during their time together at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), recalling how the quick jokingly refused to bowl to him in the nets after battling him endlessly in Test cricket. Having spent hours facing Hazlewood during India's memorable Border-Gavaskar Trophy series victories in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21, Pujara shared the humorous exchange with Hazlewood d

With Jordan Cox: England batter Ollie Pope has admitted his return to the Test squad for the first two games against Pakistan came as a surprise, but at the same time, he is determined to make the most of another opportunity to re-establish himself in the red-ball setup. Pope earned a recall nine months after being dropped during the Ashes where he averaged just 20.83 across six innings in Australia before being replaced by Jacob Bethell. A strong County Championship campaign and a shift in Engl