Indian batters aim to ace spin test in warm-up before Test series against SL
Some frontline batters like skipper Shubman Gill, K.L. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal had started preparations against spin individually at their home facilities before boarding the flight to Colombo
TNPL: Sachin to the fore as Kovai Kings win
APL 2026: Rishav Das's 60 Helps Guwahati Royals To Five-wicket Win Over Nagaon Rangers
Assam Premier League: Guwahati Royals secured a five-wicket win with nine balls to spare, overcoming Nagaon Rangers' total of 151/7 in the second match of the day at the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Thursday. Skipper Rishav Das led the chase with a fine 60 and was ably supported by Sanjay Kumar Singhs 31-ball 45. Deepak Gohain and Bastab Roy starred with the ball, scalping three wickets each to restrict Nagaon Rangers to 151/7. Batting first, Nagaon Rangers endured a difficult start, losing Ruhinandan Pegu in the first over. Deepak Gohain then ran through the middle order, dismissing Jitu Ali, Abhijot Singh Sidhu and Bishal Roy to finish with excellent figures of 3/19, while Bastab Roy also registered figures of 3/29. He got the prized scalp of Anurag Talukdar in the 7th over, which set their opponents back significantly. Rangers continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, and were soon reeling at 85/6 in the 12th over. The innings was rescued by a superb late charge from Bhargav Dutta, who smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 32 balls, including two fours and four sixes, in an important stand with Dhruv Raaj Borah, who chipped in with 23. Dutta's late flourish helped Nagaon Rangers add 51 runs in the final five overs to post a fighting total of 151/7. In response, Guwahati Royals lost opener Rohit Sen as he was trapped lbw by Rahul Singh in the second over. Sanjay Kumar Singh and skipper Rishav Das then put the chase back on track with a fluent stand, with Das striking the ball cleanly to race to 60 off just 33 balls, studded with eight fours and a six. Meanwhile, Singh made 45 off 31 deliveries as the two tailored a 97-run stand to keep the required run rate in check. However, the breakthrough triggered a flurry of wickets as Royals lost four wickets in a span of five overs. That briefly slowed the momentum, with Akshay Kumar Deka picking up three wickets in the middle overs to keep the Rangers in the contest. The middle-order of Royals ensured there were no further hiccups. A composed unbeaten 17 from Gunjan Jyoti Deka, along with Nipan Deka's unbeaten 11, saw Guwahati Royals coast home comfortably, finishing on 152/5 in 18.3 overs to complete a five-wicket victory. Brief scores: Nagaon Rangers 151/7 in 20 overs (Bhargav Dutta 42*, Dhruv Raaj Borah 23, Bishal Roy 21; Deepak Gohain 3/19, Bastab Roy 3/29, Mrinmoy Dutta 1/29). Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Guwahati Royals beat Nagaon Rangers by 5 wickets. Article Source: IANS
BPH vs SUL Match 24, The Hundred Mens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
BPHvs SULMatch 24, Cricket Tips :Birmingham Phoenix are knocking at the door of elimination of the Hundred Men's 2026. They started the tournament with a 10-run win, but that is the only success they had so far. The Phoenix have lost the next four games and have slipped at the bottom. They will lock horns with Sunrisers Leeds in match no. 24. This contest is scheduled to start at 11 PM IST on Friday at Headingley in Leeds. The Phoenix will be officially eliminated if they lose this game. On the other hand, Sunrisers Leeds have 12 points, and they can move into the top three with a win here. BPH vs SUL: Match Details Date : August 7, 2026 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds BPH vs SUL: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also enjoy the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. BPH vs SUL: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 5 Birmingham Phoenix : 2 Sunrisers Leeds: 3 No-result: 0 BPH vs SUL: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Leeds are excellent to bat on. In the previous game, both teams scored 200+, and Sunrisers Leeds scored 241, which is the highest score in this tournament. The average score here is between 170 and 180. BPH vs SUL: Possible XIs Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Donovan Ferreira (c), Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq Sunrisers Leeds: Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Zak Crawley (c), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed. BPH vs SUL: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Mitchell Marsh and Joe Clarke are two in-form batters. They are coming off some successful outings in the last matches. Probable Best Bowler Usman Tariq and Nathan Ellis are two specialists who have several variations to deceive the batters. Today Match Prediction : Birmingham Phoenix are having a tough time on the field, while Sunrisers Leeds are doing pretty well. Hence, we predict Sunrisers Leeds will win this game. BPH vs SUL Match 24, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, Today Match BPH vs SUL, BPH vs SUL Prediction, BPH vs SUL Predicted XIs, Injury Update for BPH-W vs SUL-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
India-Pakistan blockbuster gets women's Asia Cup date
The Asian Cricket Council has announced that India will play arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women's T20 Asia Cup on September 5 in Dubai. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will run from August 28 to September 13, with India being the most successful team in its history.
R Vinay Kumar set for big Karnataka coaching role
Former India and Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach for the Karnataka state cricket team, replacing Yere Goud. Kumar, who previously led Karnataka to multiple domestic titles, will aim to bring more silverware to the team, with Deepak Chougule and Mansur Ali Khan joining him in the coaching staff.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a scintillating knock against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin ahead of the Test series. He smacked an unbeaten century to guide his side out of trouble on the opening...
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BPH-W vs SUL-W Match 24, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
BPH-W vs SUL-W Match 24, Cricket Tips :Another season and yet another early elimination for Birmingham Phoenix from the race in the Hundred Women's competition. They have slipped down to the table after losing their previous game to Trent Rockets Women. Their next game is against Sunrisers Leeds Women. This contest will be live from Edgbaston in Birmingham on August 7 at 7:30 PM IST. Birmingham Phoenix have only themselves to blame. They have struggled with form and are looking rusty on the field. Sunrisers Leeds have 8 points, and they finally recorded a win in the last game against London Spirit. Can they carry on their form and record another win? BPH-W vs SUL-W: Match Details Date : August 7, 2026 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds BPH-W vs SUL-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the BPH-W vs SUL-W clash will be available on Star Sports Networks on Friday. The live stream will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. BPH-W vs SUL-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 5 Birmingham Phoenix: 2 Sunrisers Leeds : 3 No-result: 0 BPH-W vs SUL-W: Ground Pitch Report Headingley offers a good wicket to bat on. This is one of the best batting venues in England and has produced countless high-scoring games. The boundaries are not big enough, and it is an excellent wicket to chase. BPH-W vs SUL-W: Possible XIs Birmingham Phoenix Women: Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Ellyse Perry (c), Alice Capsey, Annerie Dercksen, Emma Lamb, Jemima Spence (wk), Fatima Sana, Alana King, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer Sunrisers Leeds Women : Bryony Smith, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Danielle Gibson (c), Darcey Carter, Deepti Sharma, Kate Cross, Cassidy McCarthy, Hannah Baker BPH-W vs SUL-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ellyse Perry and Phoebe Litchfield are two in-form batters who are coming off some good scores in recent matches. Probable Best Bowler Danielle Gibson and Alana King have already delivered some match-winning spells, and they will be ones to watch out for. Today Match Prediction : Birmingham Phoenix are struggling with form, and Sunrisers Leeds have recorded a good win. Hence, we will go with the form and predict Sunrisers Leeds will win this game. BPH-W vs SUL-W Match 24, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match BPH-W vs SUL-W, BPH-W vs SUL-W Prediction, BPH-W vs SUL-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for BPH-W vs SUL-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Why brands still can't get enough of Sachin Tendulkar
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar maintains his position among India's top five celebrity brands, with a valuation of USD 125.9 million, according to the Kroll India Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report. His enduring reputation, trust, and authenticity continue to make him highly attractive to various brands, solidifying his status as the only retired athlete consistently in the top 10.
Kerr rescues MI London from 64 for 8 to seal long-awaited first win
New Zealand captain's 69 not out leads revival before attack choke Spirit chase
England National Selector Reveals Why Joe Root Got Test Captaincy Over Harry Brook
England national selector Marcus North explained the committee's thinking behind handing the Test captaincy back to former skipper Joe Root rather than promoting white-ball captain Harry Brook following Ben Stokes' exit from international cricket
Sri Lanka's Big Injury Concern Before India Test Series?
The India vs Sri Lanka two-Test series will start on August 15. It is a crucial Test series for both India and Sri Lanka considering the World Test Championship final race
England National Selector Reveals Why Root Got Test Captaincy Over Harry Brook
Joe Root: England national selector Marcus North explained the committee's thinking behind handing the Test captaincy back to former skipper Joe Root rather than promoting white-ball captain Harry Brook, following Ben Stokes' exit from international cricket. The 35-year-old Joe Root had led England earlier and had a moderately successful first stint. Brook, 27, is currently leading the national ODI and T20I teams. But, according to media reports, the reason the selectors opted for Root was that they did not want to burden Brook with the pressure of all-format captaincy. North believes that captaining England across all three formats would be an enormous burden for any player to carry, which factored heavily into the board's decision to bring back a seasoned figure like Root for the Test side. He told local media on Thursday that Brook is doing excellent work as white-ball captain with an eye firmly on next year's World Cup, and juggling leadership responsibility across all three formats simultaneously was simply too demanding a task to hand to one captain right now. I think Harry Brook has obviously been a fantastic player for us across all three formats. He remains an incredibly important part of the team. I think his leadership in the white ball is maturing with every series. We've seen that through our T20 side getting to the No. 1 ranking in the world during the summer, North was quoted as saying by the English media. So, you know, doing a fantastic job there with an eye on the World Cup at the back end of next year, working with Brendan McCullum. You know, that's a key focus. And doing all three formats is a huge ask for any captain, he said. I think Harry Brook has obviously been a fantastic player for us across all three formats. He remains an incredibly important part of the team. I think his leadership in the white ball is maturing with every series. We've seen that through our T20 side getting to the No. 1 ranking in the world during the summer, North was quoted as saying by the English media. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Root first took charge of the side back in 2017 and went on to lead England in a record 64 Tests, overseeing 28 wins along the way before stepping aside in April 2022 after a heavy ten-wicket loss to West Indies. Article Source: IANS
Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir Slammed For Picking Auqib Nabi As Replacement For Sri Lanka Tests
Auqib Nabi was seen bowling in the nets ahead of India's three-day practice game in Colombo against Sri Lanka XI.
England Pacer John Turner Retires From Professional Cricket At 25
John Turner Instagram: England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 25, bringing the curtain down on a promising career that was cut short by a succession of injuries. Turner, who represented England in two One-Day Internationals and two T20 Internationals against the West Indies during the 2024 white-ball tour, said a stress fracture and his long history of injuries had convinced him that it was the right time to step away from the game. Born in South Africa, Turner became eligible to represent England in 2024 and earned an international call-up shortly after impressing in domestic cricket with his pace and wicket-taking ability. It was always my dream to play professional and international cricket, and doing so for England has been nothing short of living out those childhood dreams, Turner said in a statement. I have decided to retire from the game, and this has been one of the hardest decisions I've had to make. The stress fracture, which has sidelined me for over a year, as well as my injury record, naturally made me think about my future both as a cricketer and away from the game, he added. Turner has not featured in competitive cricket since June 2025 after suffering a stress fracture. His final professional appearance came in a T20 match during the 2025 domestic season. The right-arm pacer finished his professional career with 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats, underlining the potential that had earned him an England call-up early in his career. He made his professional debut in the 2021 Royal London Cup, claiming former England captain Alastair Cook as his maiden wicket. Turner later enjoyed a strong start to his first-class career, picking up 16 wickets in six County Championship matches. The right-arm pacer finished his professional career with 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats, underlining the potential that had earned him an England call-up early in his career. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite his international breakthrough, persistent injury setbacks prevented Turner from building on his early promise, ultimately forcing the talented fast bowler to end his playing career far earlier than expected. He now turns his attention to the next chapter away from professional cricket. Article Source: IANS
Double blow! Shubman Gill's injury scare alarms India
India Test captain Shubman Gill sustained two painful blows to his right hand during a training session in Colombo, just before a warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI. Despite initial concerns, assessments suggest no serious damage, allowing Gill to continue preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship series.
Real Madrid Complete Club-Record Signing Of Ivory Coast Star Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande spent one season in the German top flight with Leipzig following a switch from Spanish side Leganes in 2025.
Outer Delhi Warriors: Outer Delhi Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to register a convincing 39-run victory over South Delhi Superstarz in a rain-curtailed 10-over contest in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Batting first, the Warriors piled up an imposing 132/2 in their 10 overs, courtesy of a sensational unbeaten knock from Yajas Sharma. The aggressive batter smashed 64 off just 29 balls, hammering five sixes and five fours, and anchored the innings brilliantly from start to finish. The Warriors got off to a brisk start with Yajas Sharma and Priyansh Arya adding 31 runs for the opening wicket in just 2.2 overs before Arya departed for 10 off 8 balls. Akshay Saini then kept the momentum going with a quickfire 20 off 10 deliveries, taking the attack to the opposition bowlers. Towards the end of the innings, Monu Shukla provided the perfect finishing touch with an unbeaten 21 off 13 balls. His partnership with Yajas ensured the Warriors crossed the 130-run mark and set a daunting target. Chasing 133 in just 10 overs, South Delhi Superstarz endured a disastrous start. The Warriors' bowlers struck early, reducing them to 5/2, and continued to pile on the pressure as the batting side slipped further to 16/4. Tejasvi Dahiya and Ekansh Dobal attempted to rebuild the innings with a 52-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Dahiya contributed 18 off 11 balls before he was dismissed by Akshay Saini. Chasing 133 in just 10 overs, South Delhi Superstarz endured a disastrous start. The Warriors' bowlers struck early, reducing them to 5/2, and continued to pile on the pressure as the batting side slipped further to 16/4. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Warriors wrapped up the innings for 93, sealing a comfortable 39-run victory. Navdeep Saini was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 9 runs in his two overs, while the rest of the bowling unit backed him up with disciplined performances to complete an emphatic win. Article Source: IANS
England pacer announces retirement at just 25 years, issues statement to confirm decision
England pacer John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket after a prolonged battle with a back injury. He represented the Three Lions in four white-ball internationals, claiming three wickets, during 2024, but hasnt featured in professional cricket since June 2025 because of a stress fracture in his back.
Developing Champions in Cricket book released
India vs Pakistan Clash To Headline Women's Asia Cup 2026. Full Schedule
India, the tournament's most successful side, have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter expected to be the marquee fixture of the league stage.
Ajit Agarkar became the BCCI chief selector in July 2023. Since then, India have reached the final of the ODI World Cup, won two T20 World Cups, and also won the Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy
Indian Batters Look To Tackle Spin Threat In Warm-Up Before Sri Lanka Tests
Indian batters will be keen to fine-tune their skills against spin during a three-day warm-up match against a local Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club on Friday as they gear up for a two-match Test series against the Islanders next week.
RCB Star Set To Bat At No. 3 For England vs Pakistan After Jacob Bethell Injury
The 16-man squad, announced on Thursday, is for the opening two Tests of the series beginning at Headingley on August 19.
John Turner, 25, announces shock retirement after back injuries
Four-cap England quick moves on from the game due to back stress fractuires
Women's Asia Cup starts August 28 in Dubai; India vs Pakistan on September 5
All matches in the tournament will be played under lights, with the final on September 13
APL 2026: Purkayastha's 99 Not Out Guides Jorhat Stallions To 8-wicket Win Over Barak Legends
Assam Premier League: Swarupam Purkayastha produced a sensational knock, scoring an unbeaten 99 to steer Jorhat Stallions to an eight-wicket victory over Barak Legends in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. Chasing 171, the Stallions skipper carried his bat to anchor the run chase, guiding his side home with 10 balls to spare. With this knock, Purkayastha now holds the record for the highest individual score by a batter in the tournament so far. Having won the toss and opted to bat, Barak Legends were given a flying start by Bishal Saha, who struck a fluent 71 off 60 balls studded with four boundaries and as many sixes. Skipper Sibsankar Roy chipped in with a quickfire 45 off just 26 deliveries, while Aman Singh's 29 kept the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs. The trio scored the bulk of the runs for Legends to ensure they kept scoring at a healthy rate. However, the Legends lost momentum in the closing stages, losing three wickets between the 17th and 20th overs, including both Saha and Roy, to be restricted to 170/4 at the end of 20 overs. Rajjak Uddin Ahmed, Rajdeep Handique and Bishal Newar picked up a wicket apiece for the Stallions, while Abhilash Gogoi returned impressive figures of 1/11 in his two overs at the death. In reply, Jorhat Stallions got off to a brisk start through wicketkeeper Erik Roy, who scored 41 off 26 balls with five fours and two sixes. Batting alongside his captain, the pair registered the highest total in the powerplay (61/0) in the competition so far. Roy eventually fell to Mohit Thakur in the eighth over. Purkayastha then took charge of the innings, finding the boundary regularly as he amassed a 58-ball 99, smashing 11 fours and four maximums. Rajveer Singh played second fiddle as the pair notched an 83-run stand before he was dismissed in the 18th over. Abhilash Gogoi contributed with an unbeaten 9 off just four balls to help finish the chase in style alongside his captain Purkayastha, who remained not out as Jorhat Stallions completed the chase in 18.2 overs. Brief scores: Barak Legends 170/4 in 20 overs (Bishal Saha 71, Sibsankar Roy 45, Aman Singh 29; Abhilash Gogoi 1/11, Rajdeep Handique 1/29, Bishal Newar 1/36) Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Jorhat Stallions beat Barak Legends by 8 wickets Article Source: IANS
India vs Pakistan on September 5, check full schedule as women's Asia Cup schedule announced
The forthcoming womens Asia Cup is set to begin on August 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong, China. India will open their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Meanwhile, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan will be played on September 5 in Dubai.
Shubman Gill Struck Twice During Practice On Eve Of Sri Lanka Warm-Up Game
India captain Shubman Gill reportedly copped multiple blows during the team's training session in Colombo on the eve of the three-day practice game against Sri Lanka XI.
How did an overweight player clear BCCI fitness test?
The BCCI's fitness monitoring system is under scrutiny after pacer Harshit Rana was found overweight despite being cleared for selection for the England tour. This incident, coupled with other player injuries, has prompted the board to introduce stricter, uniform fitness benchmarks, including a fixed Bronco Test standard, to address inconsistencies and improve player fitness assessment.
Ravi Shastri's 'Hatke' India World Cup 2027 Squad Gets 8/10 Rating
There is much intrigue surrounding how the Indian cricket squad will shape up for the 2027 World Cup. The marquee event will be held in Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia) in October-November
What Are Bronco And 2K Tests? BCCI's New Fitness Criteria Explained
Players will only be selected if they meet the minimum fitness benchmarks through standardised tests such as the Bronco and 2-km run.
Lancashire Sign Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali For Six Matches Of The County Championship
Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Lancashire have signed Pakistan's experienced spinner Noman Ali for the last six matches of the County Championship at the Old Trafford Stadium as they look to move up in the division before the season comes to an end. Since making his Test debut in 2021, he has taken over 100 wickets at an average of around 25, including a career-best 8 for 46 against England, and became the first Pakistan spinner to take a Test hat-trick, achieving the feat against West Indies in 2025. Last October, Ali was ranked No. 2 in the ICC Men's Test bowling rankings after his ten-wicket haul in the first Test against South Africa in Lahore. Noman is expected to make his debut for Lancashire as they take on Northamptonshire in the County Championship, starting on Thursday 20 August. The game is also the Club's Red Ball Celebration fixture at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. I am looking forward to playing for Lancashire and experiencing county cricket in England for the first time. The County Championship is a great competition, and I'm very excited to play at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Lancashire is one of the biggest clubs in the UK, with so much history and heritage. I am following in the footsteps of a Pakistan hero, Wasim Akram, who played for Lancashire for many years, Noman said in an official statement. I'm looking forward to joining up with my new teammates and will be doing all I can to make an impact on and off the field, he added. Mark Chilton, Lancashire's director of cricket, said: Noman is a hugely skilful and experienced spin bowler, and we're delighted to bring him to Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground for the County Championship run-in. I'm looking forward to joining up with my new teammates and will be doing all I can to make an impact on and off the field, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lancashire sit seventh in Division Two of the Championship, though retain an outside chance of promotion if they can string together a series of wins in their final six fixtures. Article Source: IANS
Brijesh Sharma Links Up With Jammu & Kashmir Team Ahead Of 2026/27 Domestic Season
Bengal Pro T20 League: Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma has joined the Jammu and Kashmir squad for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season. Brijesh hails from Mada town in Udhampur district and came into the limelight after making his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals earlier this year. Though Brijesh had registered as a Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) player for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, hes now all set to turn out for his home state Jammu and Kashmir, the current Ranji Trophy holders. Yes, Brijesh Sharma has linked up with the Jammu & Kashmir team for the Ranji Trophy. Hes with the team for the preparation camp and has been progressing well, said a well-placed source in the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to IANS on Thursday. Recently, Brijesh was named in J&Ks list of players who will play practice games against Uttarakhand from August 10-17 at the SK Stadium in Srinagar, with both teams set to report to the city on August 8. Brijesh played for J&K age-group teams before relocating to Delhi to train under coach Deepak Punia, who was a former pacer in the Ranji Trophy. He earned his IPL contract on the back of a strong showing in the 2025 Bengal Pro T20 League, where he took 11 wickets in seven games for Smashers Malda. In IPL 2026, Brijesh picked up 14 wickets in 13 games in his debut season for Rajasthan Royals (RR), who acquired him at a base price of Rs 30 lakh despite his not having played senior domestic cricket before the tournament. Brijesh played for J&K age-group teams before relocating to Delhi to train under coach Deepak Punia, who was a former pacer in the Ranji Trophy. He earned his IPL contract on the back of a strong showing in the 2025 Bengal Pro T20 League, where he took 11 wickets in seven games for Smashers Malda. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Former Delhi wicketkeeper-batter Punit Bisht, who was Jammu and Kashmir U23 mens head coach, could be promoted to the senior team coaching staff. A search for a suitable replacement for Krishnakumar, who has played an instrumental role in the side becoming a force to be reckoned with in the red-ball format and in the rise of pacer Auqib Nabi, is still on. Article Source: IANS
Mohammad Kaif Pinpoints Key Difference Between Gautam Gambhir And VVS Laxman's Coach Styles
Calls have been raised to sack Gautam Gambhir as India's head coach ever since the side lost the two-match T20I series to Ireland, followed by a white-ball humiliation at the hands of England, including a 4-0 T20I series defeat.
India women cricket team's South Africa tour expanded with three T20Is
Cricket South Africa has added a T20I series to India Women's tour. The revised itinerary now includes all three international cricket formats. This expansion provides valuable match practice for upcoming tournaments. The tour will conclude with T20 matches played during the festive period. Both teams will compete across formats before the Champions Trophy.
India Women's Tour to South Africa Expanded with T20Is
Cricket South Africa has revised the India women's team tour schedule to include three T20Is, a Test, and three ODIs, extending the tour until December 30.
India Star Was Overweight At 97kg But Got Picked For England Tour, Communication Gap In BCCI Exposed
Fitness is back in sharp focus in the BCCI corridors. After poor results in England and Ireland, the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) is working on setting a baseline parameter for fitness, according to a report
India captain Shubman Gill suffered a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , slated to begin on August 15. The 26-year-old was struck by a delivery from one of the pacers during training and Gill was visibly in a lot of pain. He immediately received treatment from the team physio. According to Revsportz, the injury was not serious, as Gill resumed his batting session shortly afterwards.
Big blow! Markram leaves The Hundred mid-season
South Africa's T20 captain Aiden Markram has withdrawn from The Hundred competition's Manchester Super Giants due to unspecified personal reasons. Jos Buttler will take over as captain, and Michael Bracewell will join as a replacement player.
'Still Has Cricket Left': BCCI Selectors Sent Blunt 'Mohammed Shami' Message
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has not played for the Indian cricket team since the Champions Trophy in 2025.
Noman Ali signs six-match deal with Lancashire
Noman will be in the UK and available to fill in if Pakistan need spin-bowling cover for their Test series against England
England Recall Lawrence For First Two Tests Against Pakistan, Cox To Bat At No.3
Pakistan Tests: Jordan Cox is set to bat at the crucial number three position, while batting all-rounder Dan Lawrence has earned a Test recall after two years after being named in Englands 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, starting on August 19 at Headingley. Cox steps into the top order to replace Jacob Bethell, who has been ruled out of the entire three-match series after failing to recover from a right knee injury sustained during the recent 2-1 ODI series win over India. Lawrence has been rewarded for an outstanding County Championship season with Surrey where he leads Division One with five centuries and 788 runs. He will slot in at number six, while his off-spin bowling will also help fill the all-rounder void following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket. The series will also mark Joe Root's first official assignment in his second stint as Englands Test captain since stepping down in 2022. The squad selection involved newly appointed head coach Stephen Fleming along with Marcus Trescothick, who will oversee the team as interim head coach for this series before the former assumes full charge. Wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope and pacer Brydon Carse make their returns to the Test setup for the first time since last winter's Ashes series, while seamer Sam Cook and fast bowler Ollie Robinson have also been included. We have selected a squad for the first two Tests that balances rising talent with the experience needed against a quality Pakistan team. Dan Lawrence returns following an exceptional season so far with Surrey and we believe he has the right level of experience, maturity and skill to complement our middle order. Wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope and pacer Brydon Carse make their returns to the Test setup for the first time since last winter's Ashes series, while seamer Sam Cook and fast bowler Ollie Robinson have also been included. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England squad for first two Tests against Pakistan: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, and Josh Tongue Article Source: IANS
Three T20Is added to India Women's tour of South Africa
The tour originally comprised a tour game, one Test and three ODIs
Three-match T20I Series Added To India Women's Tour Of SA
CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced that a three-match T20I series has been added to the schedule for the Indian women's cricket teams multi-format tour of South Africa, set to happen in December 2026. As per CSA, the addition of T20I series in the itinerary comes with an eye to prepare for next year's inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, to be played in Sri Lanka in February 2027. India had toured South Africa for a five-time T20I series in April this year as part of preparation for the Womens T20 World Cup, but they lost by 4-1. The tour, scheduled to run from December 9 to 30, will now conclude with the newly added T20I series. A festive Boxing Day T20I encounter will take place on December 26 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The final two T20Is will be played at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on December 29 and 30 respectively. The multi-format tour will kick off with a one-off Test match at St Georges Park in Gqeberha from December 9 to 12. Following the red-ball fixture, the two sides will compete in a three-match ICC Women's Championship (IWC) ODI series across Paarl, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein between December 16 and 22. Welcoming the revised itinerary, CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said, We are delighted to confirm the revised schedule for Indias tour of South Africa, with the addition of the T20 International series over the festive period, ensuring our Proteas Women have the best possible preparation ahead of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka early next year. India remain one of the strongest teams in world cricket, and the opportunity to compete against them across all three formats will provide invaluable competition as we continue building towards another major ICC event. Revised India Women's Tour of South Africa schedule: Only Test: Dec 9-12, Gqeberha (10am local time) 1st ODI: Dec 16, Paarl (10am local time) 2nd ODI: Dec 19, Cape Town (2pm local time) 3rd ODI: Dec 22, Bloemfontein (2pm local time) 1st T20I: Dec 26, Benoni (6 pm local time) 3rd ODI: Dec 22, Bloemfontein (2pm local time) Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3rd T20I: Dec 30, Potchefstroom (6pm local time) Article Source: IANS
Labuschagne's 'longest break' leaves him feeling confident
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Sonal Dinusha To Lead SLC XI In Three-day Warm-up Fixture Against India
Sri Lanka Cricket: Young bowling all-rounder Sonal Dinusha has been named captain of a 15-member Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI squad for the upcoming three-day warm-up match against India, scheduled to begin at the NCC Grounds here on Friday. The practice match, which starts at 10am local time, serves as the lone warm-up fixture for the Shubman Gill-led Indian team before the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka gets underway at Galle on August 15. The SLC XI features a strong core of seven Test team contenders - apart from Dinusha, pacers Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando, off-spinner Ramesh Mendis, as well as Nishan Madushka, Pavan Rathnayake, and Anjala Bandara are present. The squad also includes promising performers like left-arm spinner Dilum Sudeera, who previously impressed with a 10-wicket match haul against India A, and bowler Kesara Nuwantha, who bagged a five-wicket haul against the same opposition. Dinusha made his Test debut against Bangladesh last year, and has three appearances so far. With several first-team regulars currently featuring in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), the warm-up fixture presents a vital opportunity for the selected players to push their case for selection ahead of SLC naming its final squad for the two-game Test series. For India, the three-day fixture will provide crucial match practice ahead of facing turning pitches in the island nation. Senior left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is expected to feature in his first competitive outing since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, while newly called-up uncapped players Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi are also set to get game time. Dinusha made his Test debut against Bangladesh last year, and has three appearances so far. With several first-team regulars currently featuring in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), the warm-up fixture presents a vital opportunity for the selected players to push their case for selection ahead of SLC naming its final squad for the two-game Test series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score SLC XI squad: Nishan Madushka, Ravindu Rashantha, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha (captain), Anjala Bandara (wk), Nipun Dananjaya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asanka Manoj, Isitha Wijesundara, Ramesh Mendis, Kesara Nuwantha and Dilum Sudeera Article Source: IANS
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'Became Greedy In Searching For Runs': Labuschagne Opens Up On Lean Patch Ahead Of Bangladesh Series
Marnus Labuschagne: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne admitted that a desperate search for runs made him greedy at the crease during his recent lean patch in Tests. At the same time, he expressed confidence that an unprecedented eight-week hiatus has allowed him to reset his technique ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Labuschagne, 32, has failed to reach three figures in his last 22 matches for Australia since his ton during the 2023 Ashes. Despite this pressure and Australia set to begin a rigorous 12-month schedule, Labuschagne is expected to retain his number three spot in the first Test starting in Darwin next Thursday. Sitting here now after eight weeks, being able to go back to my fundamentals and spending hours and hours on my game and the simple things. Its something that I definitely needed, when youre on the road playing for the last seven or eight years straight. This is the longest break Ive had. Its hard to find long-term solutions in such a short time frame when youve only got three weeks between tours and things like that, Labuschagne told reporters at the teams ongoing training camp on Thursday. Reflecting on his prolonged slump, the former world number one Test batter admitted that anxiety over a lack of runs often compounded his problems on the field. When youve missed out a few times, you get a little greedy and start searching for runs instead of letting the game come to you. This is the longest break Ive had. Its hard to find long-term solutions in such a short time frame when youve only got three weeks between tours and things like that, Labuschagne told reporters at the teams ongoing training camp on Thursday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The preparation for the past five weeks here with Australia has been great for that and hopefully we can see the results off the back of all the hard work, he added. Article Source: IANS
WI Could've Made Room For An Extra Spinner, Admits Roston Chase After Loss To Pakistan
Park Oval: Following their eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the second Test at the Queens Park Oval, West Indies captain Roston Chase admitted that his team got their bowling balance wrong and could have played another spinner on a pitch where the slower bowlers dominated. On a pitch where spinners accounted for 20 of the 28 wickets to fall, West Indies fielded only left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican. Chase, who usually bowls off-spin, was hampered by an ongoing finger injury that limited his bowling capabilities. West Indies had another spinner in Joshua Bishop, but they didnt make him play. I don't want to say we misread the pitch, but we didn't think that it was going to spin as much from so early. So I think that that is where the problem came in. And also my injury, I think that we thought I would have been able to bowl a lot more, but rushing back from the injury a bit too quickly, and I was still in some pain in terms of bowling. So I think that was a bit of a dilemma for us. Captaining the side, I would never leave myself out to play anyone else. If I am outright injured and can't play, then I would sit out. But once I can still play as a batsman, I will always play. But I do think that we could have made room for an extra spinner, but it wouldn't have been (instead of) myself at all, said Chase to reporters at the conclusion of the series. Reflecting on the match, Chase felt the fast bowlers failed to adjust quickly enough to the conditions, allowing Pakistan to build a dominant position early in their first innings. I think that we took a bit too long to adapt to the conditions. The wicket wasn't one that was assisting the fast bowlers as much like (the) Brian Lara (Stadium in Tarouba, which hosted the first Test). So I think it's a case where we needed to be more patient and just try to defend one side of the wicket and just try to squeeze them as much as possible into making a mistake, but we still tried to blast them out per se, and I think that gave them too many runs before we really locked it down and stuck to the plan and were a bit more disciplined. West Indies were also pegged back by a leg injury to all-rounder Justin Greaves while batting, which ruled him out of bowling during the match. It was a big miss for me because when things tend to start straying away, Justin is a guy that I can always call on to come and pull it back. He's that guy that he's more of a holding bowler, but he holds so well that it creates so much pressure that he tends to get wickets as well, by batsmen making mistakes, and we saw it in the last game - once he gets going, he's really hard to stop. So, it was a big miss for us as well with that injury. So I just hope that he can get back to full fitness as quick as possible, he stated. West Indies were also pegged back by a leg injury to all-rounder Justin Greaves while batting, which ruled him out of bowling during the match. It was a big miss for me because when things tend to start straying away, Justin is a guy that I can always call on to come and pull it back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I thought he really stuck to the task and just put the ball in front of the batsman, put the ball in front of the batsman and allowed the pitch to work for him, and he finally reaped the reward. So I want to say congrats to Jomel Warrican and especially for a guy who hasn't been playing as many matches given that we tend to go with the pacers more often than not. Article Source: IANS
'Jadejas Experience On Turning Tracks Will Be Vital In Sri Lanka': Deep Dasgupta
Sinhalese Sports Club: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes senior left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadejas vast experience of bowling on spin-friendly tracks will be crucial for the team during the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, starting on August 15. With many players in the current squad currently on their first Test tour of Sri Lanka, Jadeja and KL Rahul are the only players who have played red-ball cricket before in the island nation. Rahul was here on tours of 2015 and 2017, while Jadeja played here in the 2017 trip, where India won 3-0. If we talk about experience, this is the first Test series for many players in Sri Lanka. I think Jadeja is a player who has played before. Even on spin-friendly pitches, it's not like you come and hit the ball, and you get the wicket. Instead, for excelling there, a need for varying speed, line, and length is needed. Like we have seen in fast bowling, if you see a green pitch, a lot of the guys get carried away and bowl short balls. There is lateral movement, but the batter doesn't get out. Even on spin-friendly pitches, it's an art to know the right line and length to bowl, which then offers turn. Jadeja knows how to use his experience. He has played in pitches like this before, and in Sri Lanka as well. I think it will be important for him to share his experience, to pass on to other new and young players, said Dasgupta on his YouTube channel on Thursday. After Thursdays practice session takes place at Colombos NCC Ground, India are scheduled to play a three-day practice match at the same venue from August 7-9. Following this, the visitors will head to Galle for the series opener on August 15. The second and final Test is scheduled to be played at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) from August 23 to 27. Commenting on wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who recently enjoyed a successful stint in English domestic cricket with Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup, Dasgupta suggested that a light workload during early practice sessions, where he didnt bowl and instead worked on his batting, would help manage him easing into Sri Lankan conditions. He played five matches for Yorkshire. You can't bowl more than 10 over in a county 50-over game. But he played a lot of back-to-back matches. I think he played five matches in two weeks. I think he bowled a lot. His performance was good. I think he has 10 (nine) wickets in five matches and he didnt concede too many runs. I think he bowled a lot and must be a little tired. That's why they are giving him a break. We all know that batting is very important. I'm sure you'll see him bowling after a couple of days, but it is good, he added. He also welcomed head coach Gautam Gambhirs hands-on approach during Indias extended practice session on Wednesday. Gautam himself was a very good player against spin. If you add up the last 10-15 years, or if we talk about this century, Gautam was one of the better players of spin. It's a good time for him to spend time with the players. He will be able to share their experiences and techniques. Instead of practice sessions, I will call it a preparation camp. I'm sure Gautam must be enjoying it. As a coach, this is what you want. You can do actual coaching. On match days, you are not coaching you are managing players. I'm really happy and glad that the team has reached earlier as they have got time to prepare for this series, he added. It's a good time for him to spend time with the players. He will be able to share their experiences and techniques. Instead of practice sessions, I will call it a preparation camp. I'm sure Gautam must be enjoying it. As a coach, this is what you want. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The idea is to take one Test at a time. Look at preparation. How are you preparing the team for the future? Obviously, you want to win every game or series. But if you want to keep something as a priority, then how can you improve? Especially on spinning tracks, we know how it is at home. That is an area of development and needs a lot of work. I'm glad that they are doing it, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
How Tom Blundell's Old School Tactic Ended England's 'Bazball' Era
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the Bazball era -- was a case of New Zealand shelving their egos for the good of the team. Blundell's heroic efforts in fearlessly standing close behind the stumps to his fast bowlers enabled New Zealand to fight back from 1-0 down and win the series 2-1 in June. England captain Ben Stokes retired during the third Test and, soon after, coach Brendon Baz McCullum was sacked, bringing down the curtain on the pair's attacking style of Test cricket, widely dubbed Bazball. Blundell managed to avoid serious injury from fielding so close to New Zealand's speed merchants, a tactic that is fraught with danger, but described how he woke every morning with swollen and aching hands. It was just a constant sort of barrage, but I was fortunate not to get hit on the end of a finger or anything, Blundell told AFP. Blundell began standing up in 2023 in Wellington to keep England's attacking batsmen quiet during a home series, after a request by seam bowler Matt Henry. We were the first ones to try it out, Blundell said. We used it for Ollie Pope initially. He was getting a long way out of the crease, and it happened quite organically. Matt Henry was the one to ask me to come up. I was quite reluctant at the time. Usually a fast bowler doesn't want you to come up, it hurts the ego a little bit, but Matt Henry is such a team guy, he'll do anything for the team. The players noticed the move kept England's batsmen stuck in the crease and slowed the scoring rate. It led to the run-out of danger man Harry Brook for a duck in the second innings of the second Test -- a match New Zealand won by a single run. Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey employed a similar strategy for Australia in their 4-1 Ashes series win in 2025-26. Blundell said he was surprised, when he tried it again in June, that England's batsmen still struggled to adjust. - 'It was so bizarre' - Even Harry Brook, who dances down the wicket so well, he's a totally different player when the keeper's up, said Blundell. I thought he would run at it, and I was just waiting. But it never happened. He never did. I was surprised. I remember he snicked off to first slip, and that's just not him. That's not how Harry Brook gets out. For all of England's talk of a new ultra-positive style of Test cricket, it was an old-school tactic that finally killed off Bazball. That and what Blundell said was the way that Stokes announced his retirement during play in the third Test. It was just bizarre, he said of the fourth day at Trent Bridge, when New Zealand effectively sealed the series as Stokes tried to finish his career in a blaze of glory, only to suffer a rapid defeat. We saw on TV that Ben Stokes had retired, and we were like: 'What's going on here?', he said of the retirement bombshell that dropped just before tea. Then when we declare and (Stokes) comes running out to open the batting. They actually got a great start but then they just kept coming so hard. We had the whole field out, they could have worked it around, surely that's what you want, but they kept picking fielders out. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra was heard asking, What are they doing?, as England collapsed to 212 all out to hand New Zealand a 160-run win and the series. Blundell described it as a laugh-off, rather than a traditional send-off for Stokes. It was just so bizarre, honestly. McCullum has been replaced with another former New Zealand captain, Stephen Fleming, as England turn a new page with Joe Root reinstalled as captain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As for Blundell, he said he may be back up to the stumps when New Zealand play Tests against India and Australia later this year.
Facing Bangladesh In Unfamiliar Darwin A 'refreshing' Challenge: Josh Hazlewood
Facing Bangladesh: Senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes Australia's upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin presents a refreshing challenge, as they prepare to face them in conditions which are unfamiliar to them. The series opener at Marrara Stadium on August 13 marks Australia's return to Test cricket at the venue after a 22-year hiatus. For Hazlewood, who has over 400 professional matches to his name, but has faced Bangladesh just nine times in his 15-year international career, the unique setup forces the team to think on their feet. There's a lot of unknowns going in. You've got the ground, that's an unknown. The wicket in particular, (and) the opposition in these conditions. So there are a lot of unknowns, but I think it's exciting. There's definitely footage and we can find some trends against these batters, but it might be a case of summing it up out there and coming up with plans on the run as well, which is always refreshing, he said on the Unplayable Podcast on Thursday. Former Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson warned that the drop-in surface in Darwin, baked under the dry winter sun, is unlikely to offer traditional Australian pace and bounce. He instead pointed to low-bounce conditions reminiscent of the subcontinent. I'm not sure what to expect (regarding the conditions). It's not going to be Perth Stadium, day one, or the Gabba. I don't think it will be that typical Australian Test pitch where the quicks are super effective in terms of seam movement and swing and bounce, but it could be more similar to what Bangladeshi conditions are, in terms of low bounce. Hazlewood, who currently sits on 295 Test wickets, acknowledged that while conditions and opposition might require mid-game adjustments, his overarching strategy remains focused on basic discipline over long spells. I'm not sure what to expect (regarding the conditions). It's not going to be Perth Stadium, day one, or the Gabba. I don't think it will be that typical Australian Test pitch where the quicks are super effective in terms of seam movement and swing and bounce, but it could be more similar to what Bangladeshi conditions are, in terms of low bounce. Also Read: Live Cricket Score You have time to adapt out there. You might be halfway through your first spell and think, 'Oh, let's try this, let's try that'. In T20, you don't have that time if you're a touch off, it's six, he added. Article Source: IANS
Babar Ecstatic As Pakistan Jump To Eighth Spot In WTC Standings With Win Over WI
World Test Championship: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was very delighted after leading his team to a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Trinidad, a win that ended a three-year away Test drought and helped them jump to the eighth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Chasing a modest target of 75 early on day four of the second Test, Babar fittingly sealed the victory by launching spinner Jomel Warrican for back-to-back sixes, and help Pakistan draw the two-match series 1-1 at the Queens Park Oval. The triumph marks Pakistan's first Test win on foreign soil since July 2023. More importantly, the points earned from the win allowed the visitors to leapfrog the West Indies on the WTC points table ahead of their upcoming Test assignment against England. Pakistans victory was set up by Abdullah Shafique's magnificent, unbeaten first-innings century, and supported by Babar's own solid contribution with the bat. The management's tactical decision to drop senior quick Mohammad Abbas for an extra spinner also proved decisive, as Ali Usman and Sajid Khan bagged four wickets each in the West Indies' second innings. When we saw the pitch it looked more similar to how they are in Pakistan. We decided to play an additional spinner and it had an impact on our combinations because of which we had to leave out our senior players. Obviously you are satisfied when you win, but most important for us was the way we executed our plans. The way Abdullah (Shafique) played in the first innings and the way the spinners bowled in the second innings really made the difference, Babar was quoted as saying by ICC at the end of the series. Player of the Match Shafique, who was only added to the touring party as a late replacement for the injured Abdullah Fazal, expressed his joy at seizing the opportunity with both hands. Obviously you are satisfied when you win, but most important for us was the way we executed our plans. The way Abdullah (Shafique) played in the first innings and the way the spinners bowled in the second innings really made the difference, Babar was quoted as saying by ICC at the end of the series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pakistan will next travel to England for a three-match Test series, starting at Headingley on August 19, and is followed by matches at Lords (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13). Article Source: IANS
Chase: 'We could have made room for an extra spinner'
On a pitch where spinners took 20 of the 30 bowler wickets that fell in the match, West Indies picked only one frontline spinner
Be Ready With Every Answer From Day One, Gambhir Tells Team India Ahead Of SL Tests
Sinhalese Sports Club: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be mentally and physically prepared to tackle any challenge right from the opening day of the upcoming two-game series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. The Indian team began its practice session at Colombo's NCC ground on Wednesday morning, and are scheduled to play a three-day practice match at the same venue from August 7-9. Following this, the visitors will head to Galle for the series opener on August 15. The second and final Test is scheduled to be played at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) from August 23 to 27. Guys, we know what's in front of us. We know what we are playing for. We can do the volume, we can push our limits, we can tick all the boxes. Come 15th morning, whether we are batting first, or whether we are bowling first, we're absolutely ready with every answer, every question that's thrown at us and every answer we're ready to give. So make sure we tick all the boxes from now on, said Gambhir in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their official social media handles on Thursday. India's current standing in the World Test Championship (WTC) is at fifth with a points percentage (PCT) of 48.150, while Sri Lanka is at sixth spot with 41.67 PCT. Gambhir also took the opportunity to officially welcome newcomers, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain and pacer Auqib Nabi to the Test setup, alongside the newly appointed fielding coach, Subhadeep Ghosh. Guys, welcome everyone. We've got a couple of new guys in. To start with, Saransh, congratulations, you've worked extremely hard to be here. Make sure that you make your family and country proud whenever you get that opportunity. India's current standing in the World Test Championship (WTC) is at fifth with a points percentage (PCT) of 48.150, while Sri Lanka is at sixth spot with 41.67 PCT. Gambhir also took the opportunity to officially welcome newcomers, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain and pacer Auqib Nabi to the Test setup, alongside the newly appointed fielding coach, Subhadeep Ghosh. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He's worked with so many teams for so many years. I'm sure his passion, his commitment will carry this team forward and make sure that his energy levels will help everyone achieve the target, which we want to do, added Gambhir. Article Source: IANS
New Zealand A to play in Top End T20 Series and one-dayers in Australia
The squad of 16 features 13 internationally capped players
NZ 'A' Men To Tour Australias Northern Territories For T20 Series
NT Top End T20 Series: New Zealand 'A' squad, featuring 13 international players, tours Australias Northern Territories (NT) for the Top End T20 Series, between August 20-30 in Darwin. The T20 squad will compete for the first time in the NT Top End T20 Series, a tournament comprising nine teams scheduled to play six regular-round matches before finals. Top End began in 2022 and is a tournament that provides an international pathway for high-potential talent and has built its identity around national teams, high performance teams and T20 franchises. Following the conclusion of Top End, the 50-over squad will play three matches against South Australia, Tasmania, and Nepal. Thirteen NZ A squad members have international experience including Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Jayden Lennox, and Ben Lister, who featured in New Zealands five-match ODI series win in the West Indies last month. Left-arm orthodox Lennox, who was named the Player of the Series in the West Indies and claimed his maiden ODI five-wicket haul (5-19), will lead the NZ A spin contingent alongside leg-spinner Adi Ashok, with allrounder Foxcroft another spin option. The pace bowling unit will be made up of Kristian Clarke, Fisher, Lister, Zak Gibson, and allrounders Muhammad Abbas and Josh Clarkson. Gibson earned his maiden NZ A call-up off the back of a successful summer for Northern Brave who claimed their third Super Smash title in five years. The squad boasts a destructive batting line-up, including openers Tim Robinson and Katene Clarke, the former who notched his maiden international century with a blistering unbeaten 106 from 66 balls in the first T20I against Australia at Bay Oval last summer. Middle-order weapons include Bevon Jacobs, Matt Boyle, Abbas, Clarkson, and Foxcroft, alongside keeper-batters Max Chu and Hay who will share the gloves. Rhys Mariu, who made his New Zealand debut in 2025 and already has an ODI half-century to his name, has been selected for the 50-over matches. NZCs Head of High Performance Development Pete Sanford said the visit to Darwin balanced out the NZ A mens programme, as historically A tour prioritised only four-day and 50-over cricket. From a high-performance perspective, we see the Top End as a fantastic opportunity for players who are deeper in the succession plan to experience a high level of T20 cricket, said Sanford. Top End will give our next best cricketers game time against high-level opponents in a tournament structure, supporting our pinnacle event planning. This tour also provides valuable time on grass wickets during New Zealands winter so these players can prepare for the home summer starting in just a couple of months' time, he added. From a high-performance perspective, we see the Top End as a fantastic opportunity for players who are deeper in the succession plan to experience a high level of T20 cricket, said Sanford. Also Read: Live Cricket Score New Zealand A squad: Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Matt Boyle, Max Chu, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Zak Gibson, Mitch Hay, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister, Rhys Mariu, Tim Robinson Article Source: IANS
DPL 2026: Sarthak's 95 Powers North Delhi Strikers To Easy Win Over East Delhi
For North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers produced another impressive batting performance to defeat East Delhi Riders by six wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Earlier, East Delhi Riders posted a competitive 171/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a superb unbeaten knock from Sujal Singh. The left-handed batter anchored the innings brilliantly, scoring 82 off just 50 balls, including six fours and four sixes. The Riders struggled to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. However, Sujal held one end firmly, paced his innings well and ensured the scoreboard kept moving. He accelerated in the latter half of the innings to help his side finish with a fighting total. For North Delhi Strikers, Vikas Dixit was the standout bowler. He bowled with excellent control and returned impressive figures of 1/19 from his four overs, while the rest of the bowling attack kept things tight despite Sujal's lone battle. The Riders struggled to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. However, Sujal held one end firmly, paced his innings well and ensured the scoreboard kept moving. He accelerated in the latter half of the innings to help his side finish with a fighting total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ranjan led from the front with a breathtaking knock of 95 off just 50 balls. The right-hander dominated the bowling attack, smashing eight sixes and seven fours. He took the game away from the Riders in the 14th over, hammering Simarjeet Singh for 29 runs in a single over. Although he narrowly missed out on a deserved century, he had already put his team in complete control before being caught by Vaibhav Baisla off Ashish Meena. Article Source: IANS
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LNS-W vs ML-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 23, The Hundred Womens 2026
LNS-W vs ML-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The two-time champion MI London Women failed to qualify for the playoff last season, and this season also they are almost eliminated from the race. They are at the bottom and have played five games without a win. They will lock horns with London Spirit on Thursday. This contest will commence at 7:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground. MI London need a miracle to qualify, but it looks almost impossible. But they can spoil the party of London Spirit. The Spirit need this win to survive in the competition. MI London have only four points, and they will still be in the bottom two even if they win. On the other hand, London Spirit will move into the first half of the points table with a win. But they need to focus on their batting, which has been a little inconsistent. They are coming into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats and are searching for form. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the LNS-W vs ML-W Match 23 at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. LNS-W vs ML-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the LNS-W vs ML-WMatch 23 atLord's Cricket Ground in London 36 - South African star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp is approaching a big milestone. She has scored 4964 runs in 371 matches. She needs 36 more runs to complete 500 runs in women's T20s. 5 - Not with the bat, Marizanne Kapp is also near a big bowling record. With 360 wickets, she is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in women's T20s. She needs five more wickets to become the third-highest wicket-taker in this format. 1 - Only five bowlers in history have taken 350 or more wickets in women's T20s. Hayley Matthews can be the next one. She needs one more wicket to join this elite club. 7 - Nicola Carey needs seven wickets to complete 200 wickets in women's T20 cricket. With the bat, she needs four boundaries to complete 300 fours in T20 cricket. 6 - Hayley Matthews has scored 888 runs in the Hundred Women's competition. She needs six more runs to become the fifth highest scorer in this league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3 - Hayley Matthews has been one of the best all-rounders in this league. She is just three wickets away from completing 50 wickets in this tournament.
LNS vs ML Match 23, The Hundred Mens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
LNSvs MLMatch 23, Cricket Tips :The defending champion MI London have found some form at the right time in the ongoing Hundred Men's 2026. They beat Manchester Super Giants in the last game by 45 runs. That win should give them enough confidence going into the next round. They will face London Spirit in match 23. This contest is scheduled to kick off at 11 PM IST on August 6 (Thursday) at Lord's Cricket Ground. Another win will help them to inch closer to the next round. Meanwhile, London Spirit are in desperate need of a win. They are in the bottom two, and their qualification is almost impossible from here. LNS vs ML: Match Details Date : August 6, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 11 PM IST Venue : Lord's Cricket Ground, London LNS vs ML: Live Streaming Details The LNS vs ML clash will be live on the Star Sports Networks on the cable TVs. The live stream of this game will be on the FanCode mobile app or website. LNS vs ML: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 11 London Spirit : 2 MI London : 8 No-result: 1 LNS vs ML: Ground Pitch Report This is the second consecutive game at this venue. It is expected to offer good movement and swing early on. The bounce is good, and the surface will allow fast bowlers to trouble the batters. The record suggests that batting second will be key here. LNS vs ML: Possible XIs London Spirit : Jonny Bairstow (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Liam Livingstone (C), James Rew, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Andrew Tye, David Willey, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa MI London: Will Jacks, James Vince, Sam Curran (C), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Ollie Pope, Rashid Khan, Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Nathan Sowter, Richard Gleeson LNS vs ML: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Liam Livingstone and Nicholas Pooran are two batters with attacking natures, and they can change the game on their own. Probable Best Bowler Rashid Khan and David Willey are coming off good performances in the last game. They will be confident going into this game.Today Match Prediction: MI London have been the better side, and they will start this game as favorites. LNS vs ML Match 23, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, Today Match LNS vs ML, LNS vs ML Prediction, LNS vs ML Predicted XIs, Injury Update for LNS vs ML Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
LNS-W vs ML-W Match 23, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
LNS-W vs ML-W Match 23, Cricket Tips :MI London Women are the only team that has not won a single game in the ongoing Hundred Women's 2026. They are at the bottom of the points table and are virtually knocked out. They have played five games and have yet to win a single match. MI London Women will face London Spirit Women in the next game. This contest will start at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday at Lord's Cricket Ground. The situation of London Spirit is not good either. They have six points and three games left to play. They need to win three remaining games to survive in the competition. LNS-W vs ML-W: Match Details Date : August 6, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Lord's Cricket Ground, London LNS-W vs ML-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the LNS-W vs ML-W clash will be televised on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. LNS-W vs ML-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 7 London Spirit : 2 MI London: 4 No-result: 1 LNS-W vs ML-W: Ground Pitch Report Lord's Cricket Ground has a good wicket to bowl. The fast bowlers will get a good amount of swing and movement. The consistent bounce will allow these bowlers to trouble the batters. These batting conditions will get a little better, and chasing will be ideal in these conditions. LNS-W vs ML-W: Possible XIs London Spirit Women : Amy Jones (wk), Grace Harris, Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Charis Pavely, Deandra Dottin, Katie George, Charlotte Dean (c), Trudy Johnson, Hannah Rainey MI London Women: Alice Davidson-Richards, Hayley Matthews, Hollie Armitage (c), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Alice Monaghan, Kira Chathli (wk), Tara Norris, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon LNS-W vs ML-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Grace Harris is the leading scorer for London Spirit and will be key for them. For MI London, Hayley Matthews is someone who can score runs at any stage and change the game. Probable Best Bowler Charli Dean and Kirstie Gordon are two in-form bowlers and will have an important role in this game. Today Match Prediction: MI London are struggling with their form, which is why London Spirit are expected to win this game. LNS-W vs ML-W Match 23, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match LNS-W vs ML-W, LNS-W vs ML-W Prediction, LNS-W vs ML-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update forLNS-W vs ML-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Lumsden, Abbott run through Glamorgan to keep Hampshire in contention
Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown hit fifties in comfortable win for home side
Patel drives Surrey before Lawes four-for sinks Kent
Dom Sibley and Tommy Ealham also impress to maintain Surrey's bid for knockouts
Shafique, spinners give Pakistan rare overseas win
Pakistan made short work of West Indies on the fourth morning to register their first away Test win in three years
Buttler takes T20 runs record as Super Giants snap losing streak
Buttler surpasses Kieron Pollard's benchmark with 20-ball 51* against Welsh Fire
Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Kings produced a complete team performance, with Money Grewal leading the way with the ball before Yash Dhull stole the show with a sensational unbeaten century during the chase. Reflecting on the victory, Grewal praised Dhulls match-winning knock. Yash is the kind of player who takes responsibility and wins matches for the team. As long as he is at the crease, we always believe we are in the game, regardless of the target. He has been in outstanding form, he said. Speaking about his own bowling performance, Grewal added, Our plan at that stage was to keep attacking and bowl in the right areas during the death overs. We knew that if we could pick up a few more wickets and expose the new batters, it would become difficult for them to score freely. I just focused on executing my plans, and thankfully it worked for us. Asked to bat first, Purani Dilli 6 were rocked early as Money Grewal dismantled the top order. Central Delhi Kings reduced them to 55/5 in the ninth over, putting them under immense pressure. With the innings in trouble, Rohan Rathi and Ashwini Chillar came to the rescue with a valuable 85-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Rathi played an aggressive knock of 46 off just 21 balls, while Chillar anchored the innings with a composed 38 off 29 deliveries. Their partnership helped Purani Dilli 6 recover and post a competitive 140/7 in their 15 overs. Asked to bat first, Purani Dilli 6 were rocked early as Money Grewal dismantled the top order. Central Delhi Kings reduced them to 55/5 in the ninth over, putting them under immense pressure. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In reply, Central Delhi Kings made light work of the chase. Yash Dhull led from the front with a breathtaking unbeaten century, reaching the milestone in just 47 balls. His flawless innings, filled with elegant strokeplay and powerful hitting, ensured there were no hiccups during the chase. Article Source: IANS
DPL 2026: Dhull's Century Powers Central Delhi To Dominant Win Over Purani Dilli
Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, riding on a sensational unbeaten century from captain Yash Dhull. Asked to bat first, Purani Dilli 6 endured a difficult start as Central Delhi Kings' pace attack struck early. Money Grewal was the chief destroyer, dismantling the top order with a disciplined spell that left the batting side struggling at 55/5 in the ninth over. His incisive bowling ensured Purani Dilli 6 remained under pressure for the majority of the innings. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Rohan Rathi and Ashwini Chillar steadied the innings with an important sixth-wicket partnership. The pair added 85 runs to revive the innings after the early collapse and gave their side a fighting chance. Rathi took the aggressive approach, smashing 46 runs from just 21 deliveries with a series of attacking strokes that shifted the momentum briefly in Purani Dilli 6's favour. Chillar played the supporting role to perfection, remaining composed throughout his 38-run knock off 29 balls and ensuring the partnership flourished. Thanks to their rescue act, Purani Dilli 6 recovered to post a competitive total of 140/7 from their allotted 15 overs. Money Grewal finished as the standout bowler for Central Delhi Kings, returning impressive figures of 3/22 from his three overs. Gavnish Khurana also played a key role in restricting the opposition, claiming 2/22 while maintaining pressure during the middle overs. Chasing a target of 141, Central Delhi Kings produced a batting display of the highest quality. Opening the innings, Yash Dhull dominated the Purani Dilli 6 bowling attack from the outset and never allowed the required run rate to become an issue. Money Grewal finished as the standout bowler for Central Delhi Kings, returning impressive figures of 3/22 from his three overs. Gavnish Khurana also played a key role in restricting the opposition, claiming 2/22 while maintaining pressure during the middle overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Supported by his batting partner, Dhull guided Central Delhi Kings to the target with remarkable ease as they sealed a comprehensive nine-wicket victory well inside the allotted overs. Article Source: IANS
Ireland to play Qualifier for 2027 ODI World Cup
A washout in the first ODI against Afghanistan ended Ireland's chances of securing direct entry into the World Cup
Prendergast stars as Fire boost qualification hopes
Manchester Super Giants manage just 85 but make Fire work hard for points
APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors Overcome Early Jitters To Beat Charaideo Sunrisers By Five Wickets
Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Dibrugarh Warriors shrugged off a disastrous start to register a composed five-wicket victory over Charaideo Sunrisers in Match 8 of the Assam Premier League (APL) at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 121, the Warriors recovered from 3/3 to seal the contest with 13 balls to spare. Opting to field first, Dibrugarh Warriors made early inroads through Doikho Das, who removed Pradyun Saikia and Kirti Azad before adding the wicket of Reshabh Dipak to leave the Sunrisers reeling. Hrishikesh Tamuli (22) and skipper Sumit Ghadigaonkar (17) attempted to rebuild, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Soumya Kanti Paul provided the lone bright spark with a counter-attacking 46 off just 29 balls, striking three fours and three sixes to lift Charaideo to 120 in 19.1 overs. Doikho Das starred with 4/33, while Roshan Alam returned excellent figures of 3/16. In reply, Dibrugarh endured a nightmare start as Ronit Akhtar, Parvej Musaraf and Diwiz Pathak were dismissed with only three runs on the board. Ayush Agarwal then steadied the innings with a patient 45 off 44 balls before combining with Rituraj Biswas in a crucial 88-run partnership. Biswas matched Agarwal's contribution with a well-crafted 45 off 44 deliveries, ensuring the chase stayed on course despite the early collapse. Although the Sunrisers struck twice in the closing stages through Mayukh Hazarika and Reshabh Dipak, captain Saahil Jain finished unbeaten on a brisk 18 off eight balls, while Sidhartha Sankar Baruah's unbeaten 8 ensured Dibrugarh Warriors crossed the finish line at 121/5 in 17.5 overs to complete a hard-earned five-wicket win. Brief scores: Charaideo Sunrisers 120 all out in 19.1 overs (Soumya Kanti Paul 46, Hrishikesh Tamuli 22; Doikho Das 4/33, Roshan Alam 3/16, Jitumoni Kalita 1/15) Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Dibrugarh Warriors beat Charaideo Sunrisers by 5 wickets Article Source: IANS
2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier Set To Be Held From February 22 To March 23: Report
ODI World Cup Qualifier: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly finalised the window for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, with the 10-team tournament set to be held from February 22 to March 23 next year, marking the final pathway to cricket's showpiece 50-over event. While the dates have now been locked in, the host nation for the tournament is yet to be confirmed. The Qualifier will determine the final teams advancing to the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 4 to November 21. As reported by Cricinfo, the ICC has completed the scheduling of the tournament but is still finalising the venue. The qualification pathway follows the revamped format announced by the governing body in July, introducing a new structure for the expanded 14-team World Cup. Under the revised system, the winner of the Qualifier will progress directly to the 12-team main stage of the World Cup. The teams finishing second, third and fourth will advance to the newly introduced Super Series, the opening phase of the tournament, where they will compete for the final place in the main group stage. The Qualifier will feature 10 teams comprising the two lowest-ranked Full Member nations in the ICC ODI rankings, excluding hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, as of September 30, 2026. They will be joined by the top four teams from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 and four teams emerging from the World Cup Qualifier Playoff. Under the revised system, the winner of the Qualifier will progress directly to the 12-team main stage of the World Cup. The teams finishing second, third and fourth will advance to the newly introduced Super Series, the opening phase of the tournament, where they will compete for the final place in the main group stage. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Their hopes of avoiding the Qualifier will also depend on the outcome of Afghanistan's upcoming ODI series against Ireland, with ranking permutations likely to determine the final automatic entrants. Article Source: IANS
New England Test Coach Stephen Fleming Approaches Hussey For Batting Coach Role: Report
While Australian David Saker: Newly-appointed England red-ball head coach Stephen Fleming has approached former Australian batter Michael Hussey to join his support staff as the team's batting coach, said a report by 7News Australia on Wednesday. Fleming, who was handed the reins of the Test side recently after the sacking of Brendon McCullum, reached out to Hussey, 51, to gauge his interest in taking up the role. The report also said although no formal contract has been offered yet by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Hussey remains Fleming's primary choice for the position. Hussey is currently coaching Welsh Fire in 'The Hundred' and is yet to make a decision regarding his availability for the assignment. He also serves as the batting coach of five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where Fleming had been the head coach since 2009. The potential appointment would see a remarkable Ashes reunion 14 years after Hussey last played for Australia in 2013. Fleming and Hussey share a long-standing professional relationship spanning over 15 years, having first played together for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, before working together as coach and assistant coach at the franchise. Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, is scheduled to officially take charge of the England side during their three-match Test tour of South Africa in December. Former England batter Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim head coach for the upcoming three-Match Test series against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley. The potential appointment would see a remarkable Ashes reunion 14 years after Hussey last played for Australia in 2013. Fleming and Hussey share a long-standing professional relationship spanning over 15 years, having first played together for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, before working together as coach and assistant coach at the franchise. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As of now, Simmons is a bowling consultant at CSK and had been Indias bowling coach when they won the 2011 Mens ODI World Cup and even worked in the South Africa set-up. Article Source: IANS
Aiden Markram Leaves The Hundred Midway; Buttler Named Manchester Captain
Manchester Super Giants: Manchester Super Giants have been dealt a blow amid the ongoing season of The Hundred, as their captain, Aiden Markram, has left the tournament and returned home due to personal reasons at a crucial stage of the competition. Manchester Super Giants have announced the signing of Michael Bracewell as Markram's replacement. The team has handed the leadership baton to former England skipper Jos Buttler. As reported by Cricinfo, Aiden Markram will miss the remainder of The Hundred 2026 as he returned home to South Africa for personal reasons in the middle of the tournament in England. Manchester Super Giants can confirm that men's captain Aiden Markram has returned to South Africa due to personal reasons. Everyone at the Super Giants would like to extend our very best wishes to Aiden at this time, and thank him for his contribution to the team during this year's competition, the franchise said in a social media post on Wednesday. Markram, who is part of all three teams of the Super Giants franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), SA20 and The Hundred, played five matches in the ongoing 100-ball tournament and scored 117 runs. He scored a brilliant half-century in the last match against MI London at the Oval. Buttler is looking in great touch in the ongoing season. The wicketkeeper batter has scored 226 runs in just five matches at a brilliant average of 112 and would look to continue his momentum when he takes on the leadership role for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025. Markram, who is part of all three teams of the Super Giants franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), SA20 and The Hundred, played five matches in the ongoing 100-ball tournament and scored 117 runs. He scored a brilliant half-century in the last match against MI London at the Oval. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The team is currently sixth in the points table and will have to make a strong comeback in the remaining matches to have any chance of making it to the knockouts. Article Source: IANS
TRT vs BPH: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 22, The Hundred Mens 2026
TRTvs BPH,Approaching Milestones and Records :Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix are on opposite sides of the points table in the ongoing Hundred Men's 2026. This is the evening match to be played on Wednesday, which will kick off at 11 PM IST at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. These teams will enter into this contest with contrasting motives. Trent Rockets have a chance to get close to a place in the next round. They have 16 points on the board, and 20 or more points ensure a place in the next round. Trent Rockets have been very good with the bat, and their bowlers are ensuring a good platform for the team. Contrastingly, Birmingham Phoenix have failed to find form. Captain Jacob Bethell was ruled out ahead of the season's start. It has hurt the combination of the team badly, and they are struggling with the bat. Their bowling unit has also not done enough, and they are left with no choice but to win this game. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the TRTvs BPHMatch 22 at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. TRTvs BPH: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the TRTvs BPHMatch 22 atTrent Bridge in Nottingham 52 - Finn Allen has shown great form in the ongoing edition. He is also very close to reaching 6000 T20 runs and needs 52 more runs to achieve that feat. Finn will be only the ninth Kiwi to achieve this milestone. 1 - Sam Billings has hit 699 fours in his T20 career and needs one more to touch the figure of 700. 14 - Joe Clarke has scored 6486 runs in 268 T20 games. He needs 14 more runs to complete 6500 runs. 37 - Will Smeed is also approaching a T20 feat. He is just 37 runs away from completing 4000 T20 runs in his career. 5 - Laurie Evans has scored 7624 runs in 368 T20 matches. He needs five more runs to surpass MS Dhoni in the all-timer list. With six more sixes, he will complete 300 T20 sixes also. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 17 - Ben Duckett has been in red-hot form in this competition. He needs 17 more runs to become the leading run scorer in this tournament.
Namibia cricket chair urges Associates to look at 'bigger picture' in ODI World Cup restructuring
If you look at viewership numbers or if you look at popularity for ODI cricket, we don't really know where it is going, van Vuuren said at the launch of the 2027 World Cup
Public Works Department: In a modern cricketing landscape obsessed with speed guns, former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh believes true quality lies in the ability to move the ball off the pitch, a trait he identified in fellow fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi. Nabis sensational rise has earned him a maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, thus making him the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to get a call-up to the national red-ball side. Beigh, who also works as an assistant engineer in the Public Works Department in Srinagar, spoke exclusively to IANS about the all-rounder, the physical and mental endurance essential in unearthing relentless seamers in the valley, and how overcoming adversity makes players from smaller states uniquely tenacious. Excerpts- Q. Back in 2022, you mentioned somewhere that Auqib Nabi is someone to watch out for. Now that he has been called up to the Indian Test team as Jasprit Bumrahs replacement, how does it feel to see that prediction become a reality? A. Yes, back in 2022, I held a two-month coaching camp for the senior Ranji team at the JKCA ground in Srinagar. I could see raw talent in him, wherein he could move the ball off the pitch from the same spot without any major change in action. Having played at higher level myself as a fast-bowling all-rounder, I immediately spotted that this trait is extremely rare in the cricketing world, and this lad could go places if groomed properly. In that camp, we worked on a few things without tinkering with his natural abilities. Q. Nabi's teammates call him Hacker because of hitting the exact same spot relentlessly without overcomplicating things. How crucial can this specific brand of discipline be in international cricket compared to the sheer raw pace of someone like Umran Malik? A. In modern-day cricket, raw pace means nothing unless it is backed up with the ability to deviate the ball off the pitch. Umran Malik is a glaring example of a bowler with raw pace only, which is why he is struggling to get into the state team. Auqib has magic in his wrists, and the cricketing world will be really surprised to see his skill set in slightly helpful conditions, though Sri Lanka may not necessarily be the place for his ideal debut. Q. The dry, sluggish pitches in Sri Lanka historically reward seamers who plug away at disciplined lengths and extract subtle movement. Given Nabi's success on flat decks and in stifling humidity in the Ranji Trophy, how well-equipped do you think he is to succeed in Galle or Colombo? A. Galle as well as Colombo are historically non-ideal for pacers; they are either very flat or square turners. Any fast bowler would hate to make his debut in such conditions. But Auqib, being a rare commodity, will definitely provide lots of control to the team if given a chance, and he will surely make the new ball talk at least for a few overs. Q. You have spoken previously about how you would carry drinks for the zonal team despite being amongst the wickets as players from traditional powerhouse states were mainly in the playing eleven. With Auqib in the Test team and six J&K players recently making the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, do you feel that systemic bias has finally been dismantled? A. No, systemic bias takes a lot to overcome it is an inherent bias. Although live broadcasts and J&K creating history by winning the Ranji Trophy have helped, I believe the mindset of selectors and people who matter has still not overcome that block regarding selecting players from J&K. If that were not the case, Auqib should have been selected for the tours of England, the West Indies, or Afghanistan, or at least in the first-choice squad for the Sri Lanka series. Q. Coach Ajay Sharma mentioned that J&K cricketers used to be picked for the Duleep Trophy merely as quota players. As a former player, what does it mean to you to see J&K players now single-handedly pulling their team into winning the Ranji Trophy and commanding spots in the Duleep Trophy on merit? A. This statement by coach Ajay Sharma exactly highlights that the bias towards cricketers from this part of the country hasn't gone away. There was never a quota system. If that were so, I recall at least two instances where I was not picked for the North Zone squad despite being the highest wicket-taker in the league round of the Ranji Trophy. Simply put, the selectors wouldn't take our performances seriously, and I think not much has changed. Q: Former J&K players Abdul Qayoom and Mohammed Mudhasir have spoken a lot about the fast bowling talent in J&K. What exactly is it about the J&K cricketing environment that breeds fast bowlers with such relentless stamina? A. Fast bowling is about genes and passion. Here, we are naturally well-built and very passionate about fast bowling from a very young age. Plus, our diet and climate help build the stamina and strength needed for a fast bowler to survive the test of time and longevity. Most of our good fast bowlers have served for a decade or so. For instance, Abid Nabi and I played for about 16 to 17 years for the senior J&K Ranji team. Q. A few years ago, you stated that for J&K to truly capitalize on its gold mine of fast bowlers, the BCCI and JKCA needed to appoint a permanent fast-bowling coach and trainer. With the rise of first Umran and now Auqib, is that need fulfilled, or are the players still relying mostly on raw talent and short-term mentorship? A. Yes, the JKCA has to appoint a full-time, all-weather bowling consultant for J&K fast bowlers, and not just for one season. Fast bowling is about preparing in off-season and pre-season camps, when J&K currently has no coach available to train and groom fast bowlers across various age groups. The J&K Cricket Association would do well to think along those lines. Q. What immediate impact do you think Nabi sharing a dressing room with Mohammed Siraj and the Indian support staff will have on the young fast bowlers currently training back in Baramulla, Srinagar and various parts of J&K? A. Yes, the JKCA has to appoint a full-time, all-weather bowling consultant for J&K fast bowlers, and not just for one season. Fast bowling is about preparing in off-season and pre-season camps, when J&K currently has no coach available to train and groom fast bowlers across various age groups. The J&K Cricket Association would do well to think along those lines. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Everything we achieve now feels like a bonus because, given the adversity we have seen, not many expect us to reach those levels. And when we do, we don't look back. I am sure Auqib will do wonders in the days to come. Article Source: IANS
Marsh, Root, Curran Among Major Signings For SA20 Season Five, Faf, Tahir Released
Proteas T20I Player: Australias T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, alongside England stars Joe Root, Sam Curran, and Phil Salt, are leading a galaxy of international marquee signings announced by the six SA20 franchises ahead of the upcoming season five player auction. The six teams unveiled their retained and pre-signed players on Wednesday ahead of the auction on October 7, which will feature only 19 available slots. T20 World Cup winner Marsh is set to make his SA20 debut for triple champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where he will pair up with 2026 Player of the Season Quinton de Kock and Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossein. His presence promises an explosive opening match when the Sunrisers host Pretoria Capitals at St George's Park. His Australian team-mate Matthew Short will also feature in the tournament for the first time after being signed by Pretoria Capitals, who are welcoming back Salt. The duo will feature alongside Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brevis, and newly crowned Proteas T20I Player of the Year Lungi Ngidi. Meanwhile, Durbans Super Giants and Paarl Royals have already completed their full 19-player rosters ahead of the auction. England Test captain Joe Root returns to the Royals for a second stint, and will reunite with Ottneil Baartman, David Miller, and young sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Royals have also signed Afghanistans seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. Durbans Super Giants have been bolstered by entry of Curran, who joins a star-studded group featuring Proteas T20I skipper Aiden Markram, his England team-mate Jos Buttler, West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine, and ex-South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen. MI Cape Town have pre-signed destructive England all-rounder Will Jacks, who spent three seasons at Capitals. Jacks joins a strong outfit featuring Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Nicholas Pooran. The move completes MI franchise trilogy for Jacks, who has represented Mumbai Indians, MI Emirates and MI London. West Indies flavour remains strong as Jason Holder moves to Joburg Super Kings to team up with countryman Akeal Hosein, alongside James Vince, Donovan Ferreira, and Dian Forrester at the Wanderers. League Commissioner Graeme Smith highlighted the competition's growing global appeal following the roster announcements. Season 5 is shaping up to be our strongest yet. Bringing in a player of Mitchell Marsh's calibre alongside the class of Joe Root, Sam Curran and Phil Salt shows the growing pull of our league on the global stage. What excites me most is seeing that quality sit alongside the prime of South Africa's international and domestic stars. At the same time, notable releases have also been recorded. Pretoria Capitals have released Shai Hope, Jamie Overton, Tymal Mills, and Will Smeed. Joburg Super Kings decided against retaining former skipper Faf du Plessis, who led them in first four seasons, as well as all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, pacer Nandre Burger, and Daniel Worrall, while leg-spinner Imran Tahir has also parted ways with the franchise. Triple champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape have parted ways with Beyers Swanepoel and England veteran Jonny Bairstow, as well as Tharindu Rathnayake, AM Ghazanfar, Chris Wood and Chris Green. MI Cape Town have released top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen, veterans Trent Boult and Kieron Pollard. Paarl Royals parted company with leg-spinner Nqaba Peter, West Indies power-hitter Rovman Powell, Sri Lanka pacer Eshan Malinga and young Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka. Durbans Super Giants have released Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, all-rounder David Wiese, and Dayyaan Galiem. Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town will be the most active franchises at the auction, each needing six players, including one Under-23 cricketer. Pretoria Capitals have five vacant spots, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape have two remaining. Paarl Royals parted company with leg-spinner Nqaba Peter, West Indies power-hitter Rovman Powell, Sri Lanka pacer Eshan Malinga and young Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka. Durbans Super Giants have released Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, all-rounder David Wiese, and Dayyaan Galiem. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Season 5 of SA20 gets underway on January 17, 2027, at St Georges Park in Gqeberha, and will culminate with the final at Newlands in Cape Town on February 21. Article Source: IANS
ICC Rankings: Edwards, Van Der Merwe Lead Netherlands Surge In ODI Charts
Cricket World Cup League: Netherlands players were rewarded for their recent performances in the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 as several members of the Dutch side made significant gains in the latest ICC Mens ODI rankings released on Wednesday. The Netherlands have been in impressive form during the ongoing League 2 competition and recently registered a 57-run victory over Nepal in Utrecht to strengthen their position inside the top four of the standings, keeping themselves on course for a place in the ICC World Cup Qualifier. Captain Scott Edwards was among the biggest beneficiaries of the latest rankings update after his match-winning knock of 57 against Nepal. The right-handed batter climbed four places to joint 34th in the ODI batting rankings. The Dutch bowlers also enjoyed notable gains following the win over Nepal. Veteran left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe moved up 11 places to joint 63rd in the ODI bowling rankings after claiming two wickets in the contest. Fast bowler Logan van Beek also progressed, rising three spots to 76th after taking two wickets in the same match. Nepal players were also rewarded for their performances during the tri-series involving the Netherlands and Namibia. Wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh climbed two places to 76th in the ODI batting rankings. Among the bowlers, Lalit Rajbanshi improved by one position to reach 45th, while pace-bowling all-rounder Karan KC made one of the biggest jumps for Nepal, rising seven places to joint 83rd in the ODI bowling rankings. Namibia, who also featured in the League 2 tri-series, had four players register gains across the batting, bowling and all-rounder rankings. Jan Frylinck made the biggest leap among Namibias batters, climbing 16 places to joint 90th in the ODI batting rankings. Namibia, who also featured in the League 2 tri-series, had four players register gains across the batting, bowling and all-rounder rankings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Scholtz moved up one position to joint 34th in the ODI all-rounders rankings, while Smit climbed three places to joint 47th, capping a productive rankings update for the Namibian contingent following their League 2 campaign. Article Source: IANS
Aiden Markram to miss remainder of the Hundred due to personal reasons
Jos Buttler will take over the Manchester Super Giants captaincy for rest of season
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Mitch Marsh; Salt returns to Pretoria, Root to Royals
Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have completed their 19-player squads before the mini-auction on October 7
Sri Lanka Cricket To Host Annual Awards Ceremony In Colombo On Friday
Sri Lanka Cricket Awards: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that it will host the annual awards ceremony in Colombo on Friday, where they will honour the finest male and female cricketers for their outstanding performances during the 2025 season. The prestigious event will recognize 42 outstanding performers across both international and first-class domestic cricket. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the highly coveted Mens Cricketer of the Year and Womens Cricketer of the Year awards. Other major international accolades across formats include awards for the Best Batter, Best Bowler, Best All-Rounder, as well as the Mens Emerging Player of the Year and Womens Emerging Player of the Year. We are delighted to stage the annual Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025, which serve as a fitting tribute to the exceptional performances of our players during the 2025 season, said Ashley De Silva, Chief Executive Officer of SLC, in a statement. On the domestic circuit, top performers in first-class cricket will be recognized with trophies for Best Batter, Best Bowler, Best All-Rounder, and Most Valuable Player (MVP). The champion teams of the Major Club Three-Day Tournament, Major Club Mens 50-Over Tournament, Major Club Womens 50-Over Tournament, and Major Club T20 Tournament will also be felicitated during the function. In addition, SLC will present four Lifetime Achievement Awards, honouring two cricketing stalwarts alongside two distinguished media personalities for their long-standing contribution to the sport. On the domestic circuit, top performers in first-class cricket will be recognized with trophies for Best Batter, Best Bowler, Best All-Rounder, and Most Valuable Player (MVP). The champion teams of the Major Club Three-Day Tournament, Major Club Mens 50-Over Tournament, Major Club Womens 50-Over Tournament, and Major Club T20 Tournament will also be felicitated during the function. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As of now, Lanka Premier League (LPL) is on in the country, even as the Test team will start its preparations for the upcoming two-game World Test Championship (WTC) series against India, starting on August 15 in Galle. Article Source: IANS
Viv Richards Urges Joseph And Sammy To Resolve Differences, Rebuild Mutual Respect
Legendary West Indies: Legendary West Indies batter Sir Vivian Richards has urged fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and head coach Daren Sammy to resolve their differences and rebuild respect for each other following a public disagreement over the pacer's decision to skip the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. Joseph opted out of the two-match Test series, citing personal reasons, leading Sammy to remark that he had 'declined selection' - a comment the fast bowler later criticised as controversial, without context. West Indies are currently 1-0 up in the series, with the second game still underway at Queen's Park Oval. This sometimes hampers guys professional careers, you know. Such statements, if its not true and stuff like that, a lot of things linger. The two had a great relationship when he was with the St Lucia franchise, so Im not quite so certain why relations have gone a bit south. The relationship, I know, is much bigger than what we hear on the air so it would be of importance to try and rekindle that. We sometimes misstep at times and so long as we have a heart at times, knowing that sometimes the mistakes that we make, we can always put things together and get these guys going again, said Richards to Antigua Observer on Wednesday. This sometimes hampers guys professional careers, you know. Such statements, if its not true and stuff like that, a lot of things linger. The two had a great relationship when he was with the St Lucia franchise, so Im not quite so certain why relations have gone a bit south. Also Read: Live Cricket Score To get the coach saying and to me it looks like he (was saying) he (Alzarri) refused selection, and thats pushing it in my opinion, its pushing it in a very big way. Id like to think that Alzarri would have gone about it in the professional way, and so that at least the statement from coach Sammy wasnt really necessary in my opinion, noted Richards. Article Source: IANS
World Cup 2027 Qualifier set to be played from February 21 to March 23
The venue for the tournament is yet to be finalised
MSG vs WEF: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 21, The Hundred Mens 2026
MSGvs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :Welsh Fire are very close to making it to the next round of the Hundred Men's 2026. But still, their qualification needs a couple of good wins. Welsh Fire are currently sitting in second spot with 16 points. They have won four of the five matches played so far this season. They are coming off two good chases and are looking in good form. They will be in action on Wednesday against Manchester Super Giants. This contest is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The Super Giants have slipped to sixth place on the table with 8 points. They will enter this game with some poor form and a losing streak of three matches. Aiden Markram and co. need to break this streak before it gets too late for them. Other teams are surpassing them in the qualification race and only a win here can give them a push. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the MSGvs WEFMatch 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. MSGvs WEF: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the MSGvs WEFMatch 21 atEmirates Old Trafford in Manchester 65 - Tim Seifert has scored 7935 runs in 334 T20 matches. He is just 65 runs away from completing 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Only three kiwi batters have achieved this feat before him. 22 - Jos Buttler is near to a world record in T20 cricket. He has 14782 runs in 521 matches in the shorter format. He needs 22 more runs to surpass Kieron Pollard and become the leading scorer in this format. Adding to that, Buttler also needs 10 boundaries (fours + sixes) to complete 2000 boundaries in T20s. Only Chris Gayle has achieved this feat so far. 87 - Heinrich Klaasen is 87 runs away from completing 7000 runs in T20 cricket. 58 - All-rounder Matthew Short needs 58 more runs to complete 4500 runs in T20 cricket. He is also one six away from completing 200 T20 sixes. 15 - Phil Salt needs 15 more runs to become the leading scorer in the Hundred Men's competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 2 - Sam Cook needs two more wickets to enter the top five wicket-takers in the Hundred Men's competition.
'6-fer Against Pakistan Felt Extremely Special, Says WI Spinner Jomel Warrican
But West Indies: West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican said picking a six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ongoing game at the Queens Park Ova; as extremely special, adding that stepping up to carry the bowling workload in the absence of injured captain Roston Chase made the performance even more gratifying. With Chase nursing an index finger injury that restricted him to just seven overs, Warrican shouldered the bulk of the bowling duties, by sending down 46 overs. His figures of 6-112 helped West Indies trigger a Pakistani collapse on day three, thus restricting the visitors lead to just 43 runs after they lost eight wickets for 106 runs. I think that's probably the (performance) I'll cherish the most, because the team was down and the skipper was struggling with his finger, and I had to take up the mantle of working hard and bowling all those extra overs to help out the team. In terms of workload and to get rewarded for bowling so many overs, it felt extremely special, Warrican said at the end of day threes play. It was Warrican's third five-wicket haul in Test cricket and first on home soil. I always wanted a five-for at home. That's something that I will cherish, because watching the highlights when it's showing old clips, it's always home series, and I always wanted to be in the dressing room watching an old clip of me getting a five-for, and it happened in this game, so I'm really happy about that, he added. I think that's probably the (performance) I'll cherish the most, because the team was down and the skipper was struggling with his finger, and I had to take up the mantle of working hard and bowling all those extra overs to help out the team. In terms of workload and to get rewarded for bowling so many overs, it felt extremely special, Warrican said at the end of day threes play. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As a team we've got to get close to 150-175 to be comfortable and have a game. So we've got to have a plan on how we're going to get it, and execute it when we get to bat tomorrow. Article Source: IANS
