Amit Uniyal Appointed Punjab Mens Head Coach As PCA Overhauls Coaching Staff
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. Uniyal, who represented Punjab in 29 First-Class and 46 List A matches, represented Rajasthan Royals in 2009 IPL. He now becomes Punjab's fourth head coach in four seasons following short stints by Aavishkar Salvi, Wasim Jaffer, and Sandeep Sharma. The overhaul comes on the back of Punjab's persistent struggles in red-ball cricket. While the side lifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in 2023/24, their Ranji Trophy record has been dismal, securing just three wins against ten losses across the last three seasons. Since everyone wants to play in the IPL nowadays, they focus more on T20 cricket. But we have the potential, we have the talent, all we need is to play as a unit. We want to do better in red-ball cricket this time, and for that, you need bowlers who can take 20 wickets. So we will work towards that, Uniyal was quoted as saying by Cricinfo on Saturday. Since the end of his playing days, Uniyal has been part of various coaching set-ups and selection committees for Chandigarh. He was their assistant coach in the 2020/21 season and then chairman of selectors last season. Since everyone wants to play in the IPL nowadays, they focus more on T20 cricket. But we have the potential, we have the talent, all we need is to play as a unit. We want to do better in red-ball cricket this time, and for that, you need bowlers who can take 20 wickets. So we will work towards that, Uniyal was quoted as saying by Cricinfo on Saturday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I don't know what happened last season. But obviously when the team is not winning, the changes are more. I just want us to play tough cricket without any fear of losing one's spot. If someone gets picked, he will get a proper opportunity, he added. Article Source: IANS
Srinath stresses the importance of having a pace battery
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BCCI Secretary Saikia Likely To Meet VVS Laxman During Visit To CoE On Sunday
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 Sundar, and Akash Deep are undergoing rehab at the CoE for varied injuries. White-ball players like Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy are also currently recuperating at the high-performance facility in Bengaluru. The Sports Science team at the CoE has been working under immense pressure, especially without the presence of a permanent sports science head since the departure of Nitin Patel in early 2025. Secretary Saikia is already in Bengaluru and he will be taking stock of the situation around injuries by meeting with VVS Laxman. It is yet to be known whether head coach Gautam Gambhir or chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will join that meeting via video conferencing, said a source familiar with the matter to IANS on Saturday. White-ball players like Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy are also currently recuperating at the high-performance facility in Bengaluru. The Sports Science team at the CoE has been working under immense pressure, especially without the presence of a permanent sports science head since the departure of Nitin Patel in early 2025. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sundays high-level meeting could be aimed at deciding seamless recovery pathways for marquee players ahead of upcoming international commitments. It is also understood that a press conference could also be held at the CoE on Sunday to address concerns over recurring injuries in the mens set-up. Article Source: IANS
Ajinkya Rahane The eternal crisis-man with a penchant for the big stage
When the mood seized him, which wasnt too often but not rare as hens teeth either, Rahane cut a dashing picture at the crease, powerful off the backfoot and felicitous off the front. Lords and the MCG seemed to bring the best out of him, maybe because he is a strong student of history and knows the prestige attached with performing optimally there
Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy
India discard Karun Nair is also a part of the squad along with upcoming India A batter S.K. Rasheed
Devdutt Padikkal assured his spot in India's playing XI for the opening Test with a stylish century on the second day of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI
Andrew McDonald reflects on IPL's scheduling ahead of Australia's relentless run of matches
The Australian cricket team is all set for a hectic schedule; the side is all set to play 20 Test matches and 12 white-ball matches in the next 12 months. The side begins their run...
In the final over of Day 2 of the warm-up match, the Indian player, who bats left-handed, smashed Sri Lankan spinner Dilum Sudeera for four sixes in five deliveries.
Half-centuries From Rohit And Sanjay Power Guwahati Royals To Eight-wicket Win Over Tezpur Titans
Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals chased down 147 against Tezpur Titans to secure an eight-wicket win in Match 15 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. The win leads them to second place on the points table. Half-centuries from Rohit Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh set up the chase for Royals, with the duo stitching together a stellar opening stand to see their side home comfortably. Earlier, Mrinmoy Dutta was the pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets to restrict Tezpur Titans after a blistering innings from Wasim Akram Haque. Having won the toss and opting to bat, Tezpur Titans got off to a stuttering start, losing Mohammad Kaif and Roshan Topno inside the powerplay. Wasim then anchored the innings with a sublime knock, striking 82 off just 54 balls studded with three fours and seven sixes. With that knock, he recorded the second highest individual score in the tournament so far. He combined for an 82-run stand for the third wicket with Nihar Deka to put the innings back on track. However, Titans lost their way in the closing stages after losing Haque, which triggered a collapse. Mrinmoy Dutta then struck twice in the space of three balls to remove Danish Ahmed and skipper Ayushman Malakar. Nipan Deka and Deepak Gohain also chipped in with a wicket apiece as the bowling side scalped their last five wickets for just 12 runs, restricting Titans to 146/8 after 20 overs. Having won the toss and opting to bat, Tezpur Titans got off to a stuttering start, losing Mohammad Kaif and Roshan Topno inside the powerplay. Wasim then anchored the innings with a sublime knock, striking 82 off just 54 balls studded with three fours and seven sixes. With that knock, he recorded the second highest individual score in the tournament so far. He combined for an 82-run stand for the third wicket with Nihar Deka to put the innings back on track. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Singh was equally severe on the bowlers, cracking six fours and three sixes in his knock of 65 off 39 deliveries. Danish Ahmed and Abir Chakraborty got the better of two openers, but the writing was already on the wall by then. Captain Rishiv Das scored an unbeaten 15 off 7 balls to lead his side over the line as they chased down 147 in 12.5 overs, winning the contest by 8 wickets. Article Source: IANS
Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets home after Bates applies stranglehold
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How Padikkal's childhood coach helped revive Test hopes
Devdutt Padikkal's childhood coach, Mohammad Naseeruddin, revealed the rigorous training regimen the cricketer underwent, including practising with Kookaburra balls on turning pitches, to prepare for the Sri Lankan spin attack ahead of the Test series.
Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo
Devdutt Padikkal hit an unbeaten 142 as India recovered from an early setback to reach 357/6 against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo.
Padikkal 142 headlines India's reply
Jadeja, meanwhile, warmed up with a half-century while the likes of Rahul and Suthar also made the most of their opportunities
Injured Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series
Sai Sudharsan's injury is the latest blow to India after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series last week
Young Aussie spinner Davies hopes to make the most of his Chennai trip
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Jemimah Rodrigues' Injury Sends Shockwaves Through India's Asia Cup Plans
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after sustaining a hamstring injury. Rodrigues, who joined Southern Brave as a direct signing for 60,000 (approximately US$80,000), has been one of the franchise's most consistent performers this season
Amit Uniyal named head coach as Punjab overhaul backroom staff
TP Singh has been named batting coach, Harmeet Singh bowling coach and Manish Sharma fielding coach
Concerned with the spate of injuries that has rocked the Indian team of late, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman on Sunday
In a major blow, star India womens batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred Womens 2026. Representing Southern Brave in the tournament, it is worth noting that Rodrigues reportedly sustained a hamstring injury while playing.
India's injury woes trigger BCCI review of CoE programme
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is set to meet Head Of Cricket VVS Laxman to review the rehabilitation management programme at the Centre of Excellence (COE) following a spate of injuries to key Indian players. The meeting aims to address concerns regarding player fitness and the effectiveness of the COE's injury management protocols.
Jemimah ruled out of Hundred with hamstring injury; Asia Cup participation in doubt
We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, weve signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred, posted Southern Brave
Hamstring Injury Rules Jemimah Out Of The Hundred, Casts Doubt Over Asia Cup Participation
T20 Asia Cup Group: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred due to a hamstring injury, which also places her participation in the upcoming Womens T20 Asia Cup in serious jeopardy. Playing for Southern Brave in the 100-ball competition, Jemimah made 143 runs in six innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 131.19, before the hamstring injury cut short her time in the competition. The franchise has now signed Australian all-rounder Charli Knott as her replacement for the rest of the tournament. We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jemi, the franchise announced in an official statement on Saturday. The side is in second spot in the competition with 20 points and just behind table-toppers Trent Rockets. With the Womens T20 Asia Cup set to happen from August 28 to September 13 in Dubai, Jemimahs availability for the continental event will depend entirely on how quickly she responds to treatment for her hamstring. We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jemi, the franchise announced in an official statement on Saturday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score All matches of the competition will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. India have been the most successful team in the competitions history with four ODI and three T20I format triumphs. If Jemimah is not fit in time, then wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia might get a call-up to the Indian team as her replacement. Article Source: IANS
Rodrigues Injured, Asia Cup Participation In Doubt
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred tournament due to a hamstring injury. This injury puts her participation in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup in doubt, as she has less than three weeks to recover.
SOB vs MSG: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 26, The Hundred Mens 2026
SOB vs MSG,Approaching Milestones and Records :London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix have been eliminated from the race to the next round in the Hundred Men's 2026. Now, the axe is hanging over Southern Brave, who are sitting at no. 6 of the points table. They have only 8 points or two wins in six matches played so far in the group stage. In the remaining two matches, Southern Brave need to earn points. If they lose one of them, they will be out officially. Southern Brave will take on Manchester Super Giants in the upcoming contest. This match will start at 10:30 PM IST on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Not just for the Brave, this is also the must-win contest for the Super Giants. Aiden Markram and co. have 12 points, and they need to win the remaining two games to stand a chance in this tournament. So, whoever loses this game will have to pack their bags and go home. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the SOB vs MSG Match 26 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. SOB vs MSG: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the SOB vs MSGMatch 26 atRose Bowl in Southampton 2 - All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has hit 348 sixes in T20 cricket. He needs two more to reach the 350 T20 sixes. Four more fours will take him to 650 boundaries in T20 cricket. He needs six boundaries (fours or sixes) to complete 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. 20 - David Miller has scored 12241 runs in 574 T20 matches. He needs 20 more runs to surpass Colin Munro (12260) in the run-scoring chart. 9 - Moeen Ali needs nine sixes to complete 450 T20 sixes in his career. With the ball, he needs 8 more wickets to complete 300 T20 wickets. 3 - Luke Wood needs three more wickets to surpass Mitchell Starc (228) in the wicket-taking chart in T20s. 2 - Jos Buttler became the highest-scorer in T20 cricket in the last game. Now, he can reach 1350 fours with two more boundaries in this innings. With two more boundaries, he will become only the third batter with 2000 boundaries (fours and sixes) in T20 cricket. 3 - Tim Seifert is just three runs away from completing 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 87 - Heinrich Klaasen is just 87 runs away from completing 7000 T20 runs.
The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. Starting from August 15, ahead of the series, the side is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a...
Sudharsan Ruled Out Of India's Test Series vs Sri Lanka. Report Reveals Reason
Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of India's Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from foot injury, according to reports.
Day 2 of the ongoing tour game between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI saw the Indian team come in to bat. The day began with the latter stages of Sri Lankas innings with the bat as the side declared on a score of 363 runs in the first innings, and the Indian team got off to a subpar start to their batting innings.
Sudharsan Misses Sri Lanka Tests Due To Injury
Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a big toe injury. The injury, sustained during the India A tour last month, requires further healing time, leading to his withdrawal from the squad.
Sri Lanka Cricket XI: In a significant blow to Indias batting plans, left-handed batter B. Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle, due to a right big toe injury. At the same time, there are severe doubts over the availability of Sudharsan, who has been doing his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, for the second and final match of the series, to be played in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Sai has been definitely ruled out of the first Test as he needs more time to fully recover from the pain in his right big toe. The medical team is monitoring his progress closely, and a decision on his inclusion for the second Test will be taken later, though hes more of a touch-and-go for it, said a source familiar with the matter to IANS on Saturday. IANS understands that Sudharsan has been progressing well in recovering from a stress reaction on his right foot and began batting as well as fielding and conditioning exercises. But the pain in the metatarsal of the big toe on his right foot after doing his skill work and exercises has been a cause of concern for the medical team. In seven Tests, Sudharsan has scored 383 runs at an average of 31.91. In his absence, left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal can be a straight like-for-like replacement after slamming a century on Day Two of the ongoing warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the NCC Ground in Colombo. IANS understands that Sudharsan has been progressing well in recovering from a stress reaction on his right foot and began batting as well as fielding and conditioning exercises. But the pain in the metatarsal of the big toe on his right foot after doing his skill work and exercises has been a cause of concern for the medical team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gaikwad was in Sri Lanka in June-July as vice-captain of the India A team, winning a 50-over tri-series before making scores of 22, 1 and 13 not out in the red-ball games in Galle. Previously, ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the two-game series due to a left knee injury, with Auqib Nabi named as his replacement. Article Source: IANS
Sai Sudharsan Ruled Out Of India's Test Series Against Sri Lanka. This Is The Reason
Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of India's Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from foot injury, according to PTI.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Root - purveyor of all-round excellence
The talismanic player has found a second wind in ODIs by leading the scoring charts since the start of 2025. As England tries to reset its one-day game in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, the 35-year-olds role as the nations batting lynchpin has never been more pronounced
Travis Head's sole focus is winning Ashes, BGT
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APL 2026: Everything Clicked At Right Time, Says Denish Das After Leading Barpeta Braves Comeback
Assam Premier League: Captain Denish Das has expressed his happiness over how things have clicked for Barpeta Braves after his unbeaten 72 off just 45 balls set the tone for their 70-run win over Nagaon Rangers in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026. The result continued the side's turnaround after a slow start to the campaign, and Das is satisfied with playing a role in the change in their fortunes. Having lost their opening two fixtures, Barpeta Braves have now strung together back-to-back victories, with the bowlers making light work of the chase on the day - Bikiran Das (4/13) and Shubham Kumar Gupta (3/8) sharing seven wickets to bowl Nagaon Rangers out for 100. For Das, the result was as much about the collective effort as his own innings. The Barpeta Braves captain was quick to credit his side's temperament through what had been a difficult opening phase of the tournament. The team is feeling very relaxed after getting the first win of the tournament. Hats off to the boys because they remained really positive throughout these days and I'm very happy for them, he said after Friday's match. Reflecting on his own innings, which included four boundaries and sixes, he said it was built on a method he leans on match after match. Rather than overthinking the situation, Das trusted his natural game. Normally, I believe in myself and back my instinct. That's what I tell myself every day, and today everything clicked at the right time, he mentioned. Beyond the result, Das was equally reflective on what the tournament represents for players across Assam. Das reckoned, Obviously, it is a huge platform, and we want to thank the ACA for giving us such a huge opportunity. Scouts are coming to these matches, and people are also watching us on television, so it provides us with a great chance to progress in our career. Reflecting on his own innings, which included four boundaries and sixes, he said it was built on a method he leans on match after match. Rather than overthinking the situation, Das trusted his natural game. Normally, I believe in myself and back my instinct. That's what I tell myself every day, and today everything clicked at the right time, he mentioned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, his side Barpeta Braves sit third on the table with 4 points from four matches, and Denish Das's blend of calm and instinct at the crease is proving central to their revival in the tournament. Article Source: IANS
Women's Team Star Ashleigh Gardner's Ex-Wife Blasts Cricket Australia Over Cheating Scandal
Australia women's cricket team vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner's estranged wife, Monica Wright, criticised Cricket Australia (CA) for not taking any action over the cricketer's alleged affair with teammate Georgia Voll.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle against left-arm pacers continues; Devdutt Padikkal manages half-century
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'It wasn't nice' - worries increase for Simmons after tour-game collapse
Taijul Islam, who had picked up an injury while batting in the tour game and did not bowl at all, is expected to be fit in time for the first Test
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami welcomes Rishabh Pant's request, promises help with land purchase
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured Rishabh Pant of government support after the India keeper-batter sought help in acquiring land in his native state. Dhami on Saturday clarified that the officials would speak to Pant and provide the necessary assistance.
Shubman Gill Unlikely To Bat In Warm-Up Match Against Sri Lanka XI. Report Makes Stunning Claim
Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo, according to a report.
Rishabh Pant tweets to CM Dhami: Help me buy land in Uttarakhand, I want to come home
The Chief Minister responded to the cricketers appeal, saying that instructions were being issued to concerned officials, who would soon contact Pant to extend all possible cooperation in accordance with the rules
Bangladesh Crash To Heavy Defeat Ahead Of Australia Tests
Bangladesh folded for just 54 Saturday to lose their only warm-up game ahead of a two-Test series against top-ranked Australia by an innings and 38 runs.
I Am Very Comfortable: Travis Head Backs Himself As Australia Test Opener
Travis Head, who was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Allan Border Medal as Australia's cricketer of the year, had previously opened only in conditions-specific situations in India and Sri Lanka and has been a mainstay at the top of Australia's white-ball sides.
'Im Very Comfortable With Where My Games At': Head Backs Himself As Australia's Test Opener
Allan Border Medal: Australias dynamic left-handed batter Travis Head has admitted that opening the batting does not come naturally to him in the traditional sense, but said he is comfortable continuing at the top of the Test order after his remarkable success in the Ashes last year. Head, who was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Allan Border Medal as Australia's cricketer of the year, had previously opened only in conditions-specific situations in India and Sri Lanka and has been a mainstay at the top of Australias white-ball sides. However, his promotion to open in place of the injured Usman Khawaja in the second innings of the Perth Test last November changed the course of his Test career. The left-hander produced a stunning 123 off 83 balls at Perth, helping Australia secure a two-day victory over England. He followed it with centuries in Adelaide and Sydney, finishing the Ashes series with 629 runs. The impact of his performances has now extended well beyond that series, with Head appearing set to retain his place as Australia's Test opener during an intense upcoming schedule that could see the team play 20 Tests, or 21 if it reaches the World Test Championship final. Reflecting on his role at the top of the order, Head acknowledged that his first-class career does not fit the traditional profile of an opening batter in Australian cricket. I don't know exact stats, but what have I played: 170, 180 first-class games. I might have opened in ten of them. I think it would suggest that I'm not an opening batter, a true opening batter, in terms of what Australian cricket is known for, I guess. Guys that have come through the grades opening the batting and played state cricket opening batting, and played Test cricket as opening batters, Head told Cricinfo. I think my game is conducive to playing well. I feel like I can do a role at the top. I'm at the top, but it's not that true opening batter, if that makes sense. I know that I've still got to work continuously hard at the new ball. I know I'm going to make mistakes. That's okay. I'm very comfortable with where my game's at, he added. Head's success at the top also formed a major part of a memorable 2025/26 international season, in which he scored 1,437 runs across 30 matches in all three formats. I think my game is conducive to playing well. I feel like I can do a role at the top. I'm at the top, but it's not that true opening batter, if that makes sense. I know that I've still got to work continuously hard at the new ball. I know I'm going to make mistakes. That's okay. I'm very comfortable with where my game's at, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With his second consecutive Allan Border Medal, Head has joined an elite group of players as the sixth cricketer to win the award multiple times, alongside Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Shane Watson, Steven Smith and David Warner. Article Source: IANS
Rishabh Pant Seeks Land in Uttarakhand, CM Assures Help
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for assistance in acquiring land to build a home and shift his base from Delhi to his native state. CM Dhami has assured Pant of all possible help, stating that the matter has been referred to concerned officials.
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Andrew Flintoff resigns from England Lions, set for next chapter in Australia
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IPL Can Fit Into Australia's Cramped Schedule: McDonald
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald discusses how the Indian Premier League (IPL) can be integrated into the national team's demanding international schedule, emphasising the need for workload management, especially for fast bowlers. He highlights the IPL's benefits for player development while acknowledging the challenges of a packed calendar including major Test series and ICC events.
Women's Asia Cup likely in UAE, but ACC yet to formally announce
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India's Injury Concerns Revealed As Report Provides Update On Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
The Indian cricket team has been dealing with an injury crisis recently and right now, 13 players who are either part of India's current setup or may be considered for future selection are undergoing rehabilitation.
India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-up Match Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal are currently unbeaten at the crease after Sri Lanka XI declared their innings at 363/8.
Indian Premier League: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that the countrys leading Test cricketers could face difficult calls over their participation in next years Indian Premier League (IPL) as the team prepares for one of the most demanding periods in its international calendar. Australia are scheduled to play 20 Tests and 14 white-ball internationals over the next 12 months, including a five-Test tour of India, a one-off Test against England to mark the 150th anniversary of the format and a five-Test Ashes series in England. The IPL, expected to run from around mid-March until the end of May, falls into the only significant window without international cricket for Australia before a possible World Test Championship (WTC) final in June. McDonald, however, stressed that the IPL remains an important part of Australias player management strategy and believes exposure to the competition can benefit the teams leading cricketers. Ive said this before, the IPL is part of our management plan for a lot of our players, and to expose our best players in what I believe is the best competition in terms of T20 cricket has its performance benefits as well. Youve just got to balance that out, McDonald told Cricinfo. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green and Travis Head are among the Australian players currently associated with IPL franchises, while Josh Inglis is also part of Lucknow Super Giants squad. Any decision by Australias Test regulars to skip the tournament or limit their availability could have implications for franchise planning, particularly when it comes to player retention. Australias pace attack is likely to be at the centre of the workload discussion, with McDonald emphasising the need to give the fast bowlers sufficient time to recover before another packed international cycle. The Ashes and the ODI World Cup are among the major targets on Australias horizon, making player fitness and workload management particularly important. I know that people say, country versus franchise and all that, but the important part of this period is that were allowing our fast bowlers to reset their body, get everything in order to give themselves the best opportunity across the 20 or 21 games that everyone talks about, McDonald said. The Ashes and the ODI World Cup are among the major targets on Australias horizon, making player fitness and workload management particularly important. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The starting point is that you can do it all, and I think if you start from that point, then you can make decisions according to that. The starting point is that the IPL can fit, and if it doesnt fit, then you know these players, along with the management, have been willing to make those decisions, McDonald added. Article Source: IANS
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Responds To Rishabh Pant's Plea For Help In Buying Land In State
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reacted to a plea by cricketer Rishanh Pantfor help in purchasing land to build a house in his home state and has issued instructions to officials concerned to tackle the issue as per the rules and assist the India wicketkeeper-batter. Pant made his plea in a social media post around midnight, tagging CM Dhami, seeking help in buying land in the hills to build his first house as he wants to shift his base from Delhi. Dear Rishabh, you are the pride of Uttarakhand. Through your magnificent sporting performance and achievements, you have brought glory to 'Devbhoomi' on both the national and global stages. Your love for your homeland and your desire to return and contribute here are truly commendable, Chief Minister Dhami said in a reply to Pant's post. Instructions are being issued to the concerned officials regarding the matter you raised. They will contact you shortly to ensure all possible assistance in accordance with the rules, CM Dhami added. The social media post late in the night tagging the Chief Minister has surprised many, as Rishabh Pant's family already has a house in Rourkee in the state and can easily get in touch with property dealers in the city he prefers and buy available land. But Pant seems to have taken an unusual route to seek help to buy land in the hills for his 'first house', making a social media post from Sri Lanka, where he is on tour with the Indian cricket team. In his post tagging Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Pant wrote, Hello sir, hows you ??? (sic) Its a long time for me, especially being local from Uttarakhand. I have been trying to buy land to shift my base from Delhi to Uttarakhand, and I couldnt find anything facilitating and big to live here. I love my Uttarakhand. My humble request. He then followed it up with another post in which he made it clear that he is not seeking the last parcel as a gift from the state but would rather like to buy land for his base. A gift would be lovely for representing our state at the highest level internationally, but if you allow me, I wanna buy it from Government and on their rates; at least I can have my first house built in my own state and our state. Please be helpful. Seriously, I didnt know how to do it, Pant said in his post at midnight on Friday. He then followed it up with another post in which he made it clear that he is not seeking the last parcel as a gift from the state but would rather like to buy land for his base. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pant hails from Uttarakhand but has played most of his cricket for Delhi and District Cricket Association at the domestic level. Article Source: IANS
Travis Head Wins Australian Cricketer Of The Year Gong
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ML vs TRT,Approaching Milestones and Records :MI London have won the last three seasons of the Hundred Men's competition. They entered the ongoing 2026 edition as top contenders, and they are performing like a champion team. They are dominating the points table and are placed second on the table. MI London are all set to take on Trent Rockets in match No. 25. On Saturday, the action will begin at 7 PM IST at Kennington Oval in London. This contest is all about dominating the points table. Trent Rockets have 20 points on the board, and another win will give them four more points. That will be enough to take them into the next round. It will also strengthen their chance to qualify for the final directly. On the other hand, MI London are placed second on the table. If they win this game, they will move to the table. Both teams are in excellent form, and it will be a great battle between two top sides. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the ML vs TRTMatch 25 at the Kennington Oval in London. ML vs TRT: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the ML vs TRTMatch 25 atKennington Oval in London 90 - English all-rounder Will Jacks is on the verge of a big milestone. He has scored 6910 runs in 274 matches. He needs 90 more runs to complete 7000 T20 runs. He needs two more fours to complete 650 T20 boundaries. 54 - Nicholas Pooran scored a match-winning fifty in the last game. He needs 54 more runs to surpass Jason Roy (11253) in the run-scoring chart in T20 cricket. 33 - English all-rounder Sam Curran is just 33 runs away from completing 6000 runs in T20 cricket. 1 - One more six and Sherfane Rutherford will be among those batters who have hit 300 sixes in T20 cricket. 2 - Sikandar Raza is two sixes away from completing 350 T20 sixes. 4 - Nathan Sowter has taken 196 wickets in the shorter format. He needs four wickets to complete 200 T20 wickets. 24 - Kiwi opener Finn Allen has scored 5976 runs and needs 24 more runs to complete 6000 T20 runs. 22 - Will Jacks is just 22 runs away from becoming the highest scorer in the Hundred Men's competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 97 - Sam Curran is just 97 runs away from reaching 1000 runs in the Hundred Men's Competition.
SOB vs MO Match 26, The Hundred Mens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
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APL 2026: Sibsankar Roy, Barunjyoti Malakar Guide Barak Legends To Emphatic Eight-wicket Win
Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Barak Legends produced a clinical all-round display to cruise to an eight-wicket victory over Charaideo Sunrisers in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. After a disciplined bowling effort restricted Charaideo Sunrisers to 124, an unbeaten partnership between captain Sibsankar Roy and Barunjyoti Malakar ensured Barak Legends chased down the target with eight balls to spare. Opting to field first, Barak Legends struck early and never allowed Charaideo Sunrisers to build any momentum. Pradyun Saikia fought back with an aggressive 33 off 22 balls, while Himanshu Saraswat remained unbeaten on 31 to help the Sunrisers post 124 all out in their 20 overs. Mohit Thakur led the bowling attack brilliantly with figures of 3/13, while Harsh Kumar and Abdul Ajij Kuraishi claimed two wickets apiece to keep the batting side under constant pressure. Barak Legends lost Aman Singh in the opening over, but Bishal Saha then gave the innings an early push with a brisk 34 off 29 deliveries. Bishal's dismissal brought together Sibsankar Roy and Barunjyoti Malakar, who combined to put the chase beyond Charaideo's reach. Roy struck an unbeaten 42 off 32 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes, while Malakar anchored the innings with a composed 37 not out from 47 deliveries. The pair stitched together an unbroken 74-run partnership for the third wicket, taking Barak Legends to 125/2 in 18.4 overs and sealing a convincing eight-wicket victory to strengthen their campaign in the tournament. Earlier, Barpeta Braves produced a commanding all-round display to register a comprehensive 70-run victory over Nagaon Rangers 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 skipper Denish Das took control of the innings with a superb unbeaten 72 off 45 deliveries, smashing four boundaries and as many sixes. Brief scores: Charaideo Sunrisers 124 all out in 20 overs (Pradyun Saikia 33, Himanshu Saraswat 31*; Mohit Thakur 3/13, Harsh Kumar 2/25, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 2/19) Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Barak Legends beat Charaideo Sunrisers by 8 wickets Article Source: IANS
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