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Womens Cricket In Delhi Is Growing From Strength To Strength, Says DDCA Prez Rohan Jaitley
DDCA President Rohan Jaitley: As the third season of the Womens Delhi Premier League (DPL) got underway on Thursday, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley said the most encouraging aspect for them is that womens cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength When the Womens DPL was introduced, around 80 players registered for the auction, with 78 players required to fill the four squads. Three seasons on, the landscape has expanded significantly, with Delhis domestic womens cricket structure now featuring 48 club teams and a database of more than 700 players, marking an important step in the growth of womens cricket in the capital. The most encouraging aspect for us is that the growth of womens cricket in Delhi is not limited to numbers. When we started the Womens DPL, we wanted to create a platform where players could play regular competitive cricket and showcase themselves. Today, we are seeing a much larger pool of players coming through the system, and that tells us that the pathway is working, Rohan Jaitley, President, Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), said on Thursday. DDCA also organises the DDCA Womens League, where players get an opportunity to perform and showcase their talent. Based on their performances, promising players are shortlisted for the DPL auction, allowing them to be picked by DPL teams and take the next step in their cricketing journey. The most important thing is that we are creating more opportunities for women cricketers to play competitive cricket and prove themselves. The journey from the DDCA Womens League to the DPL is giving players a clear pathway, and we are seeing more and more talented players come through that system. It is very encouraging to see how the league is helping strengthen the overall womens cricket ecosystem in Delhi, Shikha Kumar, Vice President, DDCA, said. The growth has also been reflected in the latest DPL auction, which saw a significantly larger pool of players putting their names forward, highlighting the increasing interest among women cricketers to compete at a higher level and use the league as a pathway to progress. The impact of the growing ecosystem is also being seen in performances on the field. Delhis senior women recently ended a 14-year wait for silverware by winning the 202526 Senior Womens One-Day Trophy, while the states younger players have also continued to make their presence felt, with Delhi finishing runners-up in the 202324 Womens Under-23 T20 Trophy. For us, this is the most important measure of progress. It is one thing to see more players registering and more teams participating, but the real success is when that increased participation starts to translate into quality and performance. Delhi winning the Senior Womens One-Day Trophy after 14 years was a very special moment, and the performances of our younger teams also show that there is considerable talent coming through, Jaitley added. The Womens DPL has played an important role in providing players with exposure to a competitive franchise environment, while also allowing emerging cricketers to perform alongside and against established names. The growth we are seeing in womens cricket is a result of creating the right platforms at the right stages. The DDCA Womens League allows players to perform, while the DPL gives them a bigger platform to showcase their ability. Our focus is to keep strengthening this pathway so that more players can progress and represent Delhi at the highest level, Ashok Sharma, Secretary, DDCA, said. The Womens DPL has played an important role in providing players with exposure to a competitive franchise environment, while also allowing emerging cricketers to perform alongside and against established names. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We are very encouraged by the journey so far. We have seen the numbers grow, we have seen the quality improve and, most importantly, we have started seeing the results. But we do not want to stop here. The objective is to continue expanding the ecosystem, provide more women cricketers with meaningful opportunities, and create an environment where the next generation of Delhi players can aspire to play at the highest level. Season 3 is another important step in that direction, Jaitley concluded. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh Premier League Cancelled Amid Credibility Concerns!
Bangladesh has shelved the BPL for a season amid corruption allegations, financial losses and organisational turmoil, with the cricket board promising a carefully rebuilt tournament.
APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors Edge Past Nagaon Rangers By One Run; Semis Line-up Confirmed
Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Dibrugarh Warriors held their nerve in a thrilling final game of the league stage to edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. Chasing 122 for victory in a rain-shortened 18-over contest, Nagaon Rangers fell agonisingly short, finishing on 120/9 as Dibrugarh secured a dramatic win. With this result, Dibrugarh Warriors finish third on the points table with 14 points from 10 matches. Guwahati Royals top the table with 14 points and a superior net run rate, while Barpeta Braves finish second, also on 14 points. Barak Legends take the fourth and final semi-final spot with 13 points. The semifinal line-up for the inaugural season is also now confirmed, with table-toppers Guwahati Royals set to face Barak Legends. At the same time, second-placed Barpeta Braves will take on third-placed Dibrugarh Warriors for a place in the final. Both matches will take place on Friday. Asked to bat first, Dibrugarh Warriors posted 121/8 in their allotted 18 overs. Ayush Agarwal anchored the innings with an impressive 52 off 38 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. Jay Borah contributed 12, while Ranjan Bikash Das and Anurag Phukan added valuable unbeaten cameos of four and six, respectively. Nagaon Rangers' Sunil Lachit was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4/23 from his four overs, while Bhargav Dutta picked up two wickets. In reply, Nagaon made a strong start but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Jitu Ali produced a stunning counter-attacking knock of 38 off just 21 balls, with five fours and a six, while Anurag Talukdar scored 33 off 37 deliveries. With the chase going down to the wire, Dibrugarh's bowlers held their nerve. Ranjan Bikash Das returned excellent figures of 3/23, while Rituraj Biswas claimed 2/9 from his four overs to help complete a thrilling one-run victory. With the champions set to receive 50 lakh and the runners-up 25 lakh, the stakes are high as the tournament enters its business end. Brief scores: Dibrugarh Warriors: 121/8 in 18 overs (Ayush Agarwal 52, Jay Borah 12; Sunil Lachit 4/23, Bhargav Dutta 2/24) Brief scores: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Result: Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 1 run Article Source: IANS
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Tamim Iqbal's Bombshell Update Leaves India's Bangladesh Tour In Limbo
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has hinted that India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh could be postponed again
India's tour of Bangladesh is very likely to be postponed again, BCB president Tamim Iqbal indicates
Indias tour of Bangladesh is set to be postponed again. It was scheduled to take place in September, but Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that the two boards are still discussing the...
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With Hayden, Mott And Aaron In Tow, Glasgow Cosmic's Co-funder Takes The ETPL Plunge
European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic co-owner Vipul Agrawal said he aims to build a sustainable development pipeline for Scottish cricket through his European T20 Premier League (ETPL) franchise, as the inaugural season of the competition starts on August 26. For Agrawal, Chairman of the Mugafi Group, entering European cricket is rooted in his early experiences following the sport in India as a fan, ranging from the 2001 epic Test win over Australia in Kolkata to the 2011 Mens ODI World Cup triumph on home soil, and admiring Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Rahul Dravid, who is also the co-owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise. Basically, I've been into cricket for a fairly long time. One of my first startups, back in 2014-15, was in cricket, and I've been aware of the ecosystem. I have had a deep love for cricket and the sport itself while growing up. We have all watched a lot of players come, play for India, and be a great inspiration. I always wanted to find and merge my love for the sport into something which I can do on a day-to-day basis. I think that's been a larger reason when the opportunity came to me. I just jumped on it and tried my best to take it over, Agrawal told IANS in an exclusive conversation. To instil that same winning mentality and structural rigour within the Glasgow Cosmic franchise, Agrawal has assembled a high-profile leadership setup, bringing in legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden as the co-owner-cum-head coach, as well as Matthew Mott and Varun Aaron as assistant coach and bowling coach, respectively. Like me, it also came as an opportunity for all of them. They have been great warriors in cricket, I would say, and have been carrying this for their own countries, like Varun did it for India, the impact he had, or Matthew, he was back in Australia, the impact he had. Not just from batting or being on the ground, but also being a coach for multiple teams, franchises globally. I found it's the perfect time for him (Hayden) to have a role where he owns it and builds it from scratch. When we reached out, he was much more excited than we thought he would be. So, I think having him as a co-owner is a great source of pride for us. It puts us in a very good spot where we don't just have a coach who is gonna lead the team to great heights, but who is also gonna think of this like a family who knows that it belongs to him. For him, everything matters, like on-ground and off-ground things. Around him, having such a great coaching squad, from Matthew Mott to Varun Aaron, I think we can't be more proud of ourselves to have all of them together with us. As the squad intensifies its preparations ahead of its opening fixture, Agrawal acknowledged the relentless nature of competitive cricket. Have you ever been ready for a cricket match? I think there's always something that you think you can improve, and that's about sports, right? I think till the time the first ball is bowled, there's always one thing that we need to improve. So, like, you can't ever be ready at the same time. You always have to act as a team so that you can play the first match now. Like, we're as ready as we can go out and play the match today. But since we know it's the 27th, we're gonna play the first match. So there's always something else that we keep on improving, and we'll try to give our best on the field when we are there. Beyond the immediate pressures of the upcoming ETPL season, Agrawals core thesis centres on structural sustainability. He views franchise cricket not merely as entertainment, but as an essential nursery for Scottish and European talent to gain exposure at the highest level. I think that's the whole agenda of having franchise cricket, right? Why else are you doing it? Unless you have a local talent who can look up to you, who can find one more opportunity to be a part of the journey and maybe make it to the national team tomorrow. So I think the very important thing for us is not just to have these international players, but how these international players can pass on the experience to the players at the local grassroots level who are going to and are already playing for the country and who can make a large impact. Highlighting the current integration of local players, Agrawal pointed out that Glasgow Cosmic already serves as a vital platform for members of the Scotland national team. Like, starting from Scotland, we want to see that, like today, if you see, like, I think four to five of our players in our squad play in the Scotland cricket main team. Now, from there, having more and more such players who are going out and playing for the national team becomes more important for us. The kind of way these people are gonna perform and the kind of ways the new talent is gonna come and grow will define how Europe is gonna look at cricket as a sport for the next decade, and we are fairly excited to have that. Like, we already know that Europe and the UK are big sports-friendly countries, right? Where they support the game like anything. In Agrawals view, Europe possesses an untapped reservoir of sports fanaticism that rivals traditional cricket strongholds and requires only the right spark to propel cricket into the mainstream consciousness. After India, if you see the kind of passion, I think that's in European countries, where the passion is mad. The only thing we have to do is, among that passion, we have to make a space for cricket. Like going back to Scotland, this sport is anyway 200 years old, being played long back in the country. I keep saying this - the only thing that we need is that one shining light where the team performs so amazingly well that the entire next generation becomes much more inspired to be a part of the journey in the coming decades and going upwards, and that's what you want to do through the team that we own. Like teach people, inspire people, train as much grassroots talent as possible and eventually see Scotland, you know, reaching the highest stage at the national level or even in the World Cup. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be co-hosted in the region in 2030, Agrawal believes the next five years represent a defining operational window for the franchise and the region. It's a very big executional challenge. I think as an entrepreneur, that's what excites me most about this - how the next five years are gonna look, and the interesting part for us is that the 2030 World Cup is gonna happen in the same soil. We would love to have the highest impact in that World Cup for a Scotland team, and for a Glasgow team that can deliver the next set of players to the team itself. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be co-hosted in the region in 2030, Agrawal believes the next five years represent a defining operational window for the franchise and the region. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So that's the most important, like the every match we're gonna play, the most important piece of us is to like play the most competitive cricket possible and lifting a trophy is must like we want to and we have to, and that's how we're gonna enlighten a lot of the people locally and bring their supports, not just in this season, but the seasons going forward, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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UP T20 League: Choudhary's Last-over Heroics Lead Kings To Thrilling Win Over Lions
UP T20 League Governing Council: Anivesh Choudhary produced a sensational late blitz as Noida Kings pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in a high-scoring UP T20 League clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. Chasing a target of 186, Noida Kings were in dire straits -- requiring 18 runs off the final six deliveries. Choudhary, who remained unbeaten on an explosive 34 off just 15 balls, smashed two consecutive sixes, followed by taking two runs and hitting a boundary on the penultimate ball to seal a memorable win for his team with a ball to spare. Earlier, opting to bat first, Gaur Gorakhpur Lions rode on a strong start to post 185/9 in their 20 overs. Openers Abhay Pratap Singh and skipper Aryan Juyal stitched a solid 72-run partnership to set the foundation for a big total. Abhay eventually top-scored with a 41-ball 70, while Siddharth Yadav chipped in with a rapid 51 off 28 deliveries. For the Kings, Bobby Yadav was the star performer with the ball, picking up 4-48 to stem the run flow late in the innings. The match had earlier been inaugurated by Dr. Raj Shekhar (IAS), Managing Director of UP Jal Nigam (Rural), who performed the traditional Bell Ringing Ceremony in the presence of UP T20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, member Sanjeev Kumar Singh, and former India cricketer Manvinder Bisla. Abhay eventually top-scored with a 41-ball 70, while Siddharth Yadav chipped in with a rapid 51 off 28 deliveries. For the Kings, Bobby Yadav was the star performer with the ball, picking up 4-48 to stem the run flow late in the innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But a middle-order wobble left Noida needing 23 runs off the final two overs. After Abdul Rehman conceded just five runs in the 19th over, and Noida lost a wicket to a run-out on the first ball of the final over, Choudhary took charge to pull off a sensational victory out of nowhere. Article Source: IANS
Joe Root Draws Level With Sachin Tendulkar For Major Record In Test Cricket
England Test skipper Joe Root equalled Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most fifties in the longest format during the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday.
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Look Back On Ashes Shamefully, Should Have Won That First Game, Says Mark Wood
Mark Wood: Fast bowler Mark Wood said he looks back on his performance in England's dismal Ashes campaign in Australia with shame, adding that the tourists should have won the opening Test in Perth before their tour unravelled both on and off the field. Wood was battling a knee injury before the series and played in the opening match but was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the tour due to the same issue and has not featured in competitive cricket since then. In Perth, England lost nine wickets for 99 runs before Travis Head smashed a blistering 123 to chase down 205. I look back on it shamefully. We should have won that first game. The whole tour was different if we won in Perth. Australia were there for the taking. Then the game just seemed to be in fast-forward, which is why I feel shame, because the game was finished. At one point, Gus Atkinson was bowling; we were just bowling bouncers at Head, and he was smacking them, and I remember looking at the score and thinking, 'this game is finished'. I stopped the play and went to Gus to say, 'What are we actually doing here, because this is the last resort? If you don't change it now, we're finished, and the game is literally gone'. Head was so good that day, and then the momentum was with them. I just look back and think 'what a shame'. It's a total missed opportunity, said Wood to BBC TMS during the ongoing England-Pakistan Test. From a personal standpoint, Wood conceded that he was far from match-ready heading into the Perth game after suffering elbow, knee, and hamstring issues. I look back at it from a personal point of view that I was nowhere near ready. Coming to Perth, my knee probably wasn't right, and then my hamstring I've never had a hamstring problem in my whole career. I think the hamstring was over-compensating for my knee, protecting my knee, and that's why it got tight. I remember bowling in the nets in Perth, almost convincing myself I'm ready to go, then at the back of my mind thinking, 'I'm nowhere near', he said. England's campaign was further complicated by relentless media scrutiny, including reporters following players to golf courses, an aquarium, and an incident where Wood was photographed riding an e-scooter without a helmet in Brisbane. People can say what they want about when Australia comes here, but if they get followed as we got followed in Australia, I would be amazed. Me and Ben Stokes went for a walk, and this guy fell out of the bush with his camera. We had reporters running after us, asking us questions. A lot of the time we were doing interviews, saying outlandish things that probably didn't help the cause. It just felt like a huge pressure cooker, more so than normal. The scrutiny and pressure the team was under, even in the dressing room from a team that is usually quite relaxed, there were more heated discussions than I remembered in that team. This shouldn't be an excuse. The main problem is we didn't play well. Addressing the controversy over a mid-tour trip to Noosa, where players were criticised for drinking outside a roadside bar, Wood distanced himself from the situation while respecting his teammates' choices. I wouldn't have done that. If I were a drinker, I wouldn't have done that, but that's not to say what I think is right or wrong, that I'm righteous, or that I would have done the right thing. I wouldn't have done that because of what people might perceive me to be. Their choice is their own. They're grown men. If it is to their detriment and they don't play well, that's a detriment to your career, so that's up to you as an adult. My choice might have been different, but that is my choice, and I've made loads of bad choices in my career. I wouldn't have done that. If I were a drinker, I wouldn't have done that, but that's not to say what I think is right or wrong, that I'm righteous, or that I would have done the right thing. I wouldn't have done that because of what people might perceive me to be. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories You get away from the mental pressures of the tour, or at home. I see both points. The problem for me is how it's perceived by the public. That's the bit that looks wrong to me. I liked to get away and see where we were staying. You'd often fly into a place, see a hotel, or fly out. I'd often grab Mark Saxby, the masseur, or Chris Woakes, and we would go to a coffee shop or find somewhere. Article Source: IANS
Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Test cricket with half-century against Pakistan
Joe Root rediscovered his form in Englands first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds. After an underwhelming three-match series against New Zealand , Root responded strongly in his first outing as captain as he once again showed his class with the bat.
Spin or Balance? Sri Lanka Face Crucial Pitch Call for 2nd Test
Sri Lankan cricket officials are considering a balanced pitch for the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), moving away from a spin-friendly track. This decision aims to provide equal opportunities for both batters and bowlers, similar to the Galle pitch, and support their young batting lineup. The SSC pitch character has evolved over the years, with less home advantage since the retirement of legendary players.
Bangladesh Cricket Board suspends BPL for 2026-27 season, president Tamim Iqbal explains reason
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that the Bangladesh Premier Leagues 2026-27 season is uncertain amid issues concerning the financial and operational departments. Tamim said the BCB has suffered substantial losses from the...
Yorkshire CEO Believes International Match Allocation Has Been 'unfair' To Headingley
Yorkshire CEO Sanjay Patel: Yorkshire CEO Sanjay Patel believes the allocation of international matches for the 2027-2031 cycle by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been unfair to Headingley, as it leaves the iconic venue without a marquee Test match. The venue has missed out on hosting an Ashes Test in 2027 and will not host a Test against India in 2029, making it the only major English venue excluded from both lucrative and high-profile series. We're pretty disappointed with the allocation; we don't feel it's fair in terms of our cricketing history, the scale of the recreational game, and the club's finances. It's definitely something that we're going to have to navigate as a club in the next two or three years. We've got to make sure that when the next allocation comes up, we have the plans in place to make sure cricket is played at this ground in a meaningful way, that means we're going to have to raise external investment, have to raise our facilities and almost make sure we get the big Test matches here, because it's really important, Patel told BBC TMS during the ongoing Test between England and Pakistan. He also acknowledged the complexity of assigning fixtures across the country but argued the current distribution distorts the balance for cricket in the northern region. I think match allocations are always difficult because you're trying to keep a lot of people happy and you probably don't have enough Test matches and other content to go around. As long as it's done in a balanced way and a fair way, not just done through a financial lens, it's what's actually important for cricket in England and Wales, then that's ok. I'd argue that the current allocation probably doesn't get the balance right. Hopefully, moving forward, that balance will be addressed through to the next allocations. We'd hope that we would get our fair share of Test cricket, he said. The loss of top-tier fixtures carries substantial financial implications for Yorkshire, which means they need to make the most out of the games allotted to them. This is hugely important for our finances. The way our business works, we are reliant on Men's international cricket. If we don't have a Test match, we will probably lose a million and a half this year, so it's essential we make the most of this match financially. But it's not just about the finances. The Yorkshire public have got a very special affinity with Test cricket. It's important for the people of England and Wales that there's a lot of Test cricket being played here at Headingley to inspire the next generation of cricket. To improve its standing for future allocation rounds, Yorkshire plans to restructure its corporate setup to finance stadium upgrades. I'd like to think that we're in a slightly better position compared to where we were when the allocation got sent out. Financially, we're very stable; the club is moving forwards in the right way, and we've recently announced a ten-year strategy. ECB are aware of that strategy and are very supportive; I think we're reasonably well placed for the next allocation. We've got to get Headingley to be a world-class stadium. To improve its standing for future allocation rounds, Yorkshire plans to restructure its corporate setup to finance stadium upgrades. I'd like to think that we're in a slightly better position compared to where we were when the allocation got sent out. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We've got a full plan to redevelop the ground. We are a members' club, roughly around 8,000. We want to change it into a private company, then it allows us to bring investment into redeveloping Headingley. Hopefully this is by early 2027; there's a lot of work to be done though, concluded Patel. Article Source: IANS
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Inaugural APL Champions To Receive Rs 50 Lakh Prize Money, Runners-up To Get Rs 25 Lakh
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The champions of the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) will take home Rs 50 lakh, while the runners-up will receive Rs 25 lakh, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Secretary Sanatan Das announced on Thursday. The prize purse announcement adds significant financial incentive at a time when the state's marquee T20 tournament enters its decisive knockout phase. Guwahati Royals, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends, and Barpeta Braves have emerged as the top four teams after a fiercely contested league stage and will compete in the semi-finals on Friday. Jorhat Stallions, Tezpur Titans, Nagaon Rangers, and Charaideo Sunrisers have been eliminated from the competition after failing to enter the knockout phase. The two winning teams will advance to the grand final on August 23 to clash for the inaugural title. Organised by the ACA, the tournament features eight franchises competing across a 23-day schedule comprising 43 matches. As per the format, each team faces every other side once during the league stage, with major IPL franchise scouts keeping an eye on promising players whom they can pick via the auction to be held later this year. Designed to provide a high-profile platform for emerging talent across the region and widen the talent pool for Assams white ball tournaments and age-group sides, the league will crown its first-ever champions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday, after a break day on Saturday. Organised by the ACA, the tournament features eight franchises competing across a 23-day schedule comprising 43 matches. As per the format, each team faces every other side once during the league stage, with major IPL franchise scouts keeping an eye on promising players whom they can pick via the auction to be held later this year. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias batting all-rounder Riyan Parag, who hails from Guwahati, was not part of the inaugural edition of the competition due to his ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery after sustaining the injury while leading Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Article Source: IANS
Arnold Praises 'class' Padikkal And 'patient' Suthar For Being Architects Of India's Win In Galle
Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold has praised the class of Devdutt Padikkal and a patient Manav Suthar for being the primary architects of India's emphatic 165-run victory in the first Test at Galle International Stadium. Playing in his third Test, Padikkal was the calm aggressor at number three in B Sai Sudharsans absence and smashed a career-best 167 in the first innings, which ensured India held complete control of the match. A crucial second-innings 44 from the Karnataka batters willow helped India get a bigger lead over Sri Lanka. Padikkal seems to be in a great zone. He just seems to know exactly what he's about. He uses his strengths really well, and that's his reach and the way he uses his feet - playing on these slower conditions and pitches are an art, actually. It might seem easy, but everyone doesn't get runs. As you would have seen right throughout the test match, everyone else did struggle. Most others did struggle, and the fact that he's confident and he's been doing really well in all formats, I think this opportunity has come at the right time so that his form also does count. But he's shown a lot of class and quality, and I reckon he's one that India can expect a lot from, Arnold told IANS in a virtual interaction organised by Sony Sports Network on Thursday. If Padikkal laid the base for Indias victory with the bat, a classical Suthar, hailing from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, used his subtle changes in pace and variations to ensure Sri Lanka never recovered from the big strikes made by him. His match figures of 4-76 and 6-55 helped him outshine a star-studded spin attack featuring Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Arnold compared Suthar's methodical patience to Sri Lanka spin bowling great Rangana Herath. Suthar, on the other hand, is so simple, so good to watch, and I think that's his strength - being simple and being patient. On Sri Lankan pitches, we keep harping about the fact that you do get natural variations. Of course, certain spinners have a lot of skill. That was Murali, for example, or Warne. But others who have done really well have been by keeping it simple and staying patient. The best case in point is Rangana Herath, and Suthar seemed to be doing just that. Getting in there, just varying his pace and varying how he releases the ball. It was all there and thereabouts. So that was the good thing from those two. The patience of Suthar is what took him through, and that is hard to maintain, he added. With Ravichandran Ashwin retired and Jadeja entering the twilight of his career, alongside India's ongoing search for a long-term number three post Cheteshwar Pujaras departure, the emergence of Padikkal and Suthar comes as good news for the Test team. Getting in there, just varying his pace and varying how he releases the ball. It was all there and thereabouts. So that was the good thing from those two. The patience of Suthar is what took him through, and that is hard to maintain, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch Sri Lanka vs. India 2nd Test Day 1 on August 23, 2026, from 10 AM IST live on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) and Sony LIV. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh BPL Cricket League Suspended For Overhaul
Bangladesh's premier T20 competition, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), will not be held this year as the troubled tournament undergoes an overhaul, the national board chief said Thursday. The BPL will not happen this year, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal told reporters, saying some franchises had breached rules and regulations. The board was also dealing with unpaid dues and bank guarantee issues, with the BCB having suffered losses of around $3.3 million from the BPL over the past two years, according to Tamim. The BPL is a great product and there is a lot of interest in it. If we can do it properly, the interest will increase even more, Tamim said. BCB is supposed to make a profit from franchise cricket, not a loss. So until we fix this, holding a tournament at a loss is not important, he said. Our intention is 1,000 percent to host BPL. But I do not want to rush. I want to do it properly; if it takes six months or 12 months, I will take that time, he added. Tamim, who was recently appointed chairman of the International Cricket Council's newly formed Franchise League Committee, said Bangladesh's own experience with the BPL made the overhaul particularly important. If franchise cricket does not run properly in my country, then stopping it, and rebuilding it, will be a big message for my committee, he said. Tamim was speaking at the launch of the Game Development (GD) Trophy, a new tournament featuring Bangladesh's under-17, under-19 and under-23 teams. The board has started communicating with existing franchises and plans to complete the franchise process by April or May next year, giving it time to seek alternatives should a team default. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He also said the board was open to foreign franchises.
'UPT20 League Will Be No.1 In India After IPL': Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor
Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor: The UPT20 League Governing Council Chairman Sanjay Kapoor predicted that Uttar Pradesh's franchise T20 league - UPT20 League - will rise to the top in India across states and will be only behind the lucrative Indian Premier League in the next five years. The league, which is in its fourth season, has been one of the most popular state leagues in the country, with footfall from several Indian internationals and the IPL making it one to watch out for. Rinku Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohsin Khan, Sameer Rizvi, Prashant Veer and Swastik Chikara, among others, are part of the recently started season of the league. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Kapoor emphasised that the league is doing equivalent to what the IPL does. It's immaculate (the platform). You can say this platform is equivalent to the IPL (in terms of what it is doing). We are doing what is in the IPL. We broadcast on Jio, on Star Sports, Kapoor told IANS. The Governing Council Chairman further detailed that the league has already crossed the viewership of the past season and that it will only grow. We have 55 million (views) now right after eight league matches. So this year, in video coverage, views, Instagram, we are all in all the places on the positive side. Leaving interactivity aside, we will be No.1 in the country after IPL in positive cricket (in five years), Kapoor added. The league also provides the opportunity for budding cricketers to rub shoulders or share the dressing room with experienced cricketers like Rinku and Bhuvi. Kapoor highlighted that playing alongside such cricketers remains the dream of many of the players. When you share your dressing room with stalwarts, then your dreams come true in a way. You are sitting with them, talking to them, seeing their body language. When you follow them, see them, learn from them, you take their positives; you get to learn a lot. When you learn, you become a big player. And a platform like UPT20 League is being broadcast in 150 countries, he added. When you share your dressing room with stalwarts, then your dreams come true in a way. You are sitting with them, talking to them, seeing their body language. When you follow them, see them, learn from them, you take their positives; you get to learn a lot. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Kapoor also emphasised the eauty of this initiative. The beauty of this (initiative) is that we audition young fast bowlers for our league. We bring them to the auction, and they end up earning a heavy amount of money. From 2 lakhs, they can get up to Rs 21.5 lakh (Shubham Gautam). The beauty of this is that it allows us to pick talented youngsters from around the state. That was the vision of Rajiv Shukla ji, he further stated. Article Source: IANS
Nature Of Pitch Will Dictate If Saransh Jain Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In Colombo, Says Arnold
Sinhalese Sports Club: India's selection choice between off-spinner Saransh Jain and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka will hinge entirely on the state of the pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club, said former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold. At the same time, Arnold also suggested the Indian think-tank should make the decision of replacing Kuldeep with Jain once they have seen the pitch during their practice session on Friday. Kuldeep managed to pick just one wicket in Galle as India sealed a 165run win in the series opener. India currently lead the twomatch series 10 after their emphatic victory in Galle, which marked the teams 600th Test. The visitors will look to press home the advantage when the Colombo Test begins on Sunday. But if Kuldeep is replaced by Jain, it will give the Indore-based latter a Test debut, coming on the back of picking 181 first-class wickets alongside 2,223 runs with the bat. Well, it is the left-handers who did really well for Sri Lanka, and hence, it does make sense to have an off-spinner coming in. But again, that decision should be left till tomorrow, as when you look at the pitch, it will dictate that (toss-up). Its because if it looks like it is on the drier side and can turn early, in-line with the stumps, then Saransh Jain might be the option. But if it looks like it is on the flatter side and it can go deeper, then you will need Kuldeep and his guile to try and create the ruffles in the Sri Lankan betting line-up, Arnold said to IANS in a virtual interaction organised by Sony Sports Network on Thursday. Aside from India's selection dilemma, Sri Lanka are facing their own structural issues after early top-order collapses in Galle played a huge role in their defeat in Galle. In the first innings, Sri Lanka were reduced to 90/5 before reeling at 47/4 in the second innings. It didn't help Sri Lankas cause that the likes of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis were unavailable in Galle due to injuries, and they will now miss Dinesh Chandimal due to concussion in Colombo. For Sri Lanka, though, yes, this issue has been around for a while. Out of all the Test-playing nations, Sri Lanka's opening partnership over the last few years has been the worst. They really haven't got many (good) stats. Even though Pathum Nissanka has been there and has been one of the better players, his partners have been moving around. Nishan Madushka, who has now played about 12-13 Test matches, other than the 200, hasn't really kicked on. So I think it's an area they really need to look at, noted Arnold. He also highlighted that premature aggression against the new ball was behind the top orders meltdown in Galle. When it comes to the top order, when the ball is hard, it does tend to do a bit. It's not easy to play your shots. I think the Sri Lankan top order were guilty of playing those shots way too early. Even Kamindu Mendis, who's experienced and scored lots of runs, fell into that trap as well. So that's a case of the pressure building or trying to dominate the bowlers a little too early, rather than showing the patience that's needed in the pitches here in Sri Lanka. When the ball gets softer, of course, the game changes a wee bit, and hence, it plays more into the batter's hands. If you see the older ball after 30-40 overs, not many wickets were picked up. Hence, that change we see year in and year out, we always keep in mind that you have to seize moments - that is when a wicket falls or when you have that hard ball. Sri Lanka do have an issue at the top of the order. At this stage, with some of the main players missing, it's up to the personnel to put it right that means the personnel they have picked at the moment, elaborated Arnold. In terms of changes, Arnold suggested Sri Lanka might also reconfigure their bowling lineup and bring another spinner, off-spinner Ramesh Mendis, in place of fast bowler Lahiru Kumara. Well, for Sri Lanka to make changes, again, the pitch plays a part. The only change I can see is whether they go in with one seamer, leave Lahiru Kumara out, and bring Ramesh Mendis in so that the two spinners can bowl in shorter spells and stay fresh. Hence, that change we see year in and year out, we always keep in mind that you have to seize moments - that is when a wicket falls or when you have that hard ball. Sri Lanka do have an issue at the top of the order. At this stage, with some of the main players missing, it's up to the personnel to put it right that means the personnel they have picked at the moment, elaborated Arnold. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch Sri Lanka vs. India 2nd Test Day 1 on August 23, 2026, from 10 AM IST live on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) and Sony LIV. Article Source: IANS
'The Amount Of Control He Has Is Exceptional': Padikkal Praises Suthar After Galle Heroics
Galle International Stadium: Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal praised young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar for his exceptional control after India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka. Suthar, playing only his second Test, produced a match-winning performance on a sluggish surface, claiming 6-55 in Sri Lankas second innings to complete a ten-wicket haul in the match. His figures of 10-101 helped India bowl Sri Lanka out for 206 while defending 372. You can tell that he's meant for this level. I think the amount of control he has in his bowling is exceptional, and when you have something like that, who can just keep going at the same spot again and again, it's really, really special, Padikkal said in a video released by the BCCI on X. Im sure he'll continue to develop, and I think we have a really good left-hand spinner in our hands, he added. Suthars decisive spell came after Sri Lanka had threatened to frustrate India through Sonal Dinusha and Dhananjaya de Silva. Dinusha made 84 in the second innings after scoring a century in the first, while de Silva contributed 59. Padikkal said Indias patience and discipline were crucial on a surface that was not easy to bowl on. It wasn't the easiest of wickets to bowl on. I think we needed a lot of patience to just keep chipping away as long as possible because they were playing some really good cricket as well, he said. I think they batted really well, especially Sonal. I think in both innings he was exceptional, and when you have people playing at the highest level, it's important that we continue to keep working on our things. We did that really well. We kept plugging away, and I think eventually the patience showed in one over, he added. Padikkal also highlighted the importance of winning the toss and Indias first-innings batting effort in setting up the victory. He scored a magnificent 167 as India posted 462 and secured a 178-run first-innings lead. On the first day, I think winning the toss was really important. It has always been key when you're playing at Galle, and we started well with the bat. I think putting on a really big total was the most important part of this Test match. It set us up pretty well for the rest of the match for us, he said. The India batter also praised the way the team maintained its discipline with the ball throughout the Test. On the first day, I think winning the toss was really important. It has always been key when you're playing at Galle, and we started well with the bat. I think putting on a really big total was the most important part of this Test match. It set us up pretty well for the rest of the match for us, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias victory gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with the second Test scheduled to begin in Colombo on August 23. Article Source: IANS
Kuldeep's Test spot in doubt after forgettable Galle show
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British mezzo-soprano Laura Wright, who has gained fame for singing national anthems at major events, revealed how she learnt Urdu and Bengali in order to sing the Pakistani and Indian national anthems.
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England All-rounder Sam Curran Out For Rest Of Home Season After Groin Surgery
Sam Curran: Englands seam-bowling all-rounder Sam Curran's hopes of making a Test comeback have been dealt a significant blow after he was ruled out for the remainder of the home season due to groin surgery. Curran, 28, had been expected to join the national squad for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan and could have earned his first Test appearance since 2021. However, Curran was booked to undergo an operation on his groin following the conclusion of The Hundred, and that has brought his season to a premature end. Sam Curran has been assessed for a groin injury and will undergo surgery on Friday. He will not be available for the remainder of the home season, county side Surrey said in a statement. Englands newly-appointed chief selector Marcus North had previously hinted that Curran could be considered as an all-round option after the retirement of Ben Stokes following their 2-1 defeat to New Zealand in June. With the retirement of Ben Stokes, it's quite clear that he provided us with a certain balance in the team. Sam Curran is certainly a player of interest for us. He's someone our backroom staff and medical team will be working with in the coming weeks to make sure that he potentially becomes an option in the third Test. He's someone that we really value highly, and we see playing a role in the future for us as an all-rounder. The injury setback also coincides with fellow Surrey and England cricketer Will Jacks being ruled out of the Pakistan Test series after undergoing emergency surgery. Jacks, though, could yet feature for England in a white-ball series against Sri Lanka that concludes the mens international home season. With the retirement of Ben Stokes, it's quite clear that he provided us with a certain balance in the team. Sam Curran is certainly a player of interest for us. He's someone our backroom staff and medical team will be working with in the coming weeks to make sure that he potentially becomes an option in the third Test. He's someone that we really value highly, and we see playing a role in the future for us as an all-rounder. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories In Surreys ongoing County Championship game against Nottinghamshire at The Oval, uncapped Indian batting all-rounder Mahipal Lomror has been handed a debut and is filling in for Jacks, while his fellow countryman, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar, has missed out on the match due to a neck issue. Article Source: IANS
Why Manjrekar Calls IPL Generation's Test Success a 'Mystery'
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his bewilderment at how the current generation of cricketers, primarily raised on T20 cricket, has managed to seamlessly adapt to the rigorous demands of Test cricket. He compared their transition to pop singers mastering classical ragas, highlighting the significant technical and mental adjustments required. Manjrekar's comments come as young Indian players, many with IPL backgrounds, are actively participating in Test series, showcasing their versatility across formats.
Australia Will Come Harder In Second Test, Warns Bangladesh Head Coach Simmons
Great Barrier Reef Arena: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has warned his team to prepare for a fierce fightback from Australia in the second Test and urged his players to raise their game even higher, after securing a historic nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin. Simmons made it clear that while the win in Darwin was monumental, the job is far from complete as they prepare for the second Test to be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena. The only thing I had to say to them - and I will repeat it anyway - is that Australia is going to come harder. So we have to either keep that level of performance or get a little bit better. Even if we [have to] get 1% better in some areas, then we will have to make sure that that's there. But we know that they are going to change their game. They are going to come harder at us, Simmons told reporters on Thursday. Reflecting on the team's work ethic, Simmons said his faith in the group never wavered, despite bundled out for just 54 runs in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI prior to the game in Darwin. I've seen the practices, I've seen how we practiced before the three-day game, and I've seen how we practiced the three days before the Test match. So the work didn't change. Even though we made 54, an off day, the work rate didn't change. So it gives me that sort of confidence that the guys want this, and they want to do well. Bangladeshi people are emotional. I'm not the same, so it's easy for me to control that. It's difficult for them, but I think looking at them today the guys have settled back down a lot. We hope that tomorrow again there's a little more settling, so we start on the right footing on Saturday. Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam impressed in the nets after joining the main squad, but Simmons indicated he remains reluctant to make any changes to a winning lineup. He offers something different. But again, we just won a Test match. I'm one... who hardly likes to change winning teams. So it's a possibility, but I can't really say. I'm impressed with all the bowlers because I think everybody bowled to what we spoke about. They're good batsmen (in the Australia side), they're world-class batsmen. You try and be consistent in areas that will test them. And it worked this time. Another day, it might not work. But as long as we stick to what we planned and we make sure that they're under pressure all the time, (that) is what we ask for. Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam impressed in the nets after joining the main squad, but Simmons indicated he remains reluctant to make any changes to a winning lineup. He offers something different. But again, we just won a Test match. I'm one... who hardly likes to change winning teams. So it's a possibility, but I can't really say. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories For me, that's how I learned in Test cricket. You bat, you get a score. A big first-innings score is always good. Then you put the other team under pressure. That's what we're trying to do. Bat and get big scores in the first innings and make sure that the other team has to do a lot of work to get those scores. Article Source: IANS
Manav Suthar Shares Details Of His Practice After Demolishing Sri Lanka In 1st Test
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ICC Rescinds Demerit Point Imposed On Gaddafi Stadium After Pitch Rating Appeal
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) appeals panel on Thursday rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahores Gaddafi Stadium after reviewing an appeal against the 'Unsatisfactory' rating given to the venues pitch during the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June. The decision came after the panel reviewed match footage, the match referee's report and official comments from the captains involved in the fixture played on June 4. The pitch had initially been rated 'Unsatisfactory' under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, resulting in one demerit point being imposed on the venue. However, following the appeal submitted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the appeals panel determined that while the match referee had correctly followed the relevant guidelines, the playing surface did not display the characteristics required for an 'unsatisfactory' rating. The panel specifically noted that the pitch did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or excessive spin and subsequently rescinded the demerit point. As a result, Gaddafi Stadium now carries zero demerit points on its record. The ICC appeals panel also considered two appeals submitted by Cricket Canada concerning the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in King City, Toronto. The venue had received an 'Unsatisfactory' rating for the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 match between the United States and the Netherlands on June 8. The panel found that the surface was consistent with a satisfactory pitch and did not show excessive unevenness, seam movement or spin. The demerit point from that match was therefore withdrawn. The ICC appeals panel also considered two appeals submitted by Cricket Canada concerning the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in King City, Toronto. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Following the decisions, Gaddafi Stadium has no demerit points, while the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground has three demerit points on its record. Article Source: IANS
Injured Curran out of contention for English summer, Jacks undergoes appendix operation
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Grew Up Watching Manchester United, Really Admired Ronaldo: Riyan Parag
English Premier League: India batting all-rounder Riyan Parag has opened up about his deep passion for English Premier League giants Manchester United, revealing that the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo was the biggest influence behind his love for the club. When it comes to football, Manchester United is the team for me. I grew up watching them and admiring their players. I loved the red jersey, and I really admired Cristiano Ronaldo during his time there. So, that explains my choice, Parag told JioStar ahead of the 2026-27 season. Elaborating on his fascination with Ronaldo, Parag stated, I've always admired one player above all others, Cristiano Ronaldo. The way he came from Sporting CP as a young kid, and then what he did in the Premier League and how he elevated it. I don't think any other player comes close. Apart from United, Parag, who captains Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), signalled Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer as a player to watch out for in this season. In the Premier League, I want to see Palmer score the most goals. He is strong tactically, mentally, and technically. I think he needs to add more goals to his game, and that's what I want to see from him, he noted. Elaborating on his fascination with Ronaldo, Parag stated, I've always admired one player above all others, Cristiano Ronaldo. The way he came from Sporting CP as a young kid, and then what he did in the Premier League and how he elevated it. I don't think any other player comes close. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Haaland keeps himself incredibly fit and he's incredibly tall, so I think he would adapt very well to cricket if he ever tried it. And my Rajasthan Royals teammate Jofra Archer, he's really into football. He plays with me in the IPL for RR and he would surely be a great football player, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Check Out IPL's Highest Earning Coaches
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Ravindra Jadeja Reflects On Memories Of Galle Test 2017 Win
Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed deep gratitude for his ongoing decade-plus stint with the Indian team, adding that sustaining a long career at the highest level requires immense hard work and perseverance.
Dinesh Karthik points out worrying signs for India despite dominant win in first Sri Lanka Test
The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between India and Sri Lanka. The first Test of the series was dominantly won by the Indian team as they registered a 165-run victory to take the lead in the series. For the second game, India will take on Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 23rd.
'Australia are going to come harder at us' - Simmons to high-flying Bangladesh
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England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2, Live Score Updates
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Pakistan Are A Poor Side: England Great Sparks Controversy With Brutal Verdict
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Australia's Cameron Green Says Back To Basics Helped End Century Drought
Australian allrounder Cameron Green said Thursday that going back to basics helped end a century drought at home after bringing up three figures in the first Test against Bangladesh. Green went into the clash at Darwin last week under pressure with his place in the side being questioned on the back of a lean streak. He answered his critics with 104 in the second innings of the shock nine-wicket loss, his first ton from 33 home Test innings since his debut against India in December 2020. Green -- a three-format player -- made a classy 136 for Western Australia in March this year and wrote down a few notes from what worked in that Shield game. I went back to how I used to play, keeping it really simple, he told reporters ahead of the second Test in Mackay starting on Saturday. Over the last few years I have tinkered a bit and tried to find something and force it a little bit. It was nice to go back to (Sheffield) Shield cricket for a game and I went back to what I used to do. It felt really good and I have just continued that on. Green said he got a bit of clarity after the Shield game around playing his way and not like opener Travis Head for instance. I think it was just going back to what actually feels really natural to me, he said. Obviously Travis Head is an unbelievable cricketer, and he seems to be a guy that can hit shots from ball one. That's never really been me. Australia head into the second Test with at least one change from Darwin after underperforming opener Jake Weatherald was axed and Matt Renshaw called up. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who will play his 50th Test in Mackay, said Australia was fired up to bounce back and level the two-Test series. We're a proud group of cricketers, and obviously last week didn't go to plan, he said. We've reflected, we've talked about it - we always have those conversations in real time as well, we didn't have to wait until after the game to have those conversations. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories If I can say anything, when this team's been challenged, we always find a way to bounce back in a big way. I'm looking forward to Saturday.
'Short Chapter, But A Meaningful One: Monty Desai Resigns As Canada Coach
Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play: Monty Desai has stepped down as head coach of the Canada mens cricket team, bringing an end to his second stint with the side after just over three months in charge. Desai was appointed to the position on May 1 and oversaw Canadas campaign in two ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series, including one on home soil and another in Scotland. Canada currently face an uphill battle in their bid to secure a direct route to the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027. With four matches remaining in their League 2 campaign, the team are six points adrift of the top-four positions and face the prospect of having to compete in the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off. The Qualifier Play-off will determine four teams that advance to the main ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier. Desai confirmed his departure in a statement shared on social media, describing his time with Canada as a short but meaningful chapter. A short chapter, but a meaningful one. Every environment leaves you with learnings. This experience further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance is built through time, trust, preparation, strong relationships and collective ownership, Desai said. Thank you to the players, support staff and everyone who shared this journey. I leave with gratitude for the relationships built, the lessons learned and the opportunity to contribute. The 58-year-olds departure marks the end of his second association with Canadian cricket. He had previously coached the side in 2019 during their World Cricket League 2 campaign in Namibia. Desai brought more than two decades of coaching experience to the role when he returned to Canada. His coaching career has included stints with Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal, where he played an important role in the teams rise on the international stage. He was part of Nepals successful run in Cricket World Cup League 2 and also worked with the team during their campaign at the 2024 ICC Mens T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. Desai brought more than two decades of coaching experience to the role when he returned to Canada. His coaching career has included stints with Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal, where he played an important role in the teams rise on the international stage. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories His departure now leaves Cricket Canada searching for a new head coach with the team entering a crucial phase of their qualification campaign for the 2027 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh eye historic series win after Australia shock
Australia is under pressure to secure a decisive victory in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay to level the two-match series, following an embarrassing nine-wicket loss in Darwin. The team has made personnel changes, including recalling Matt Renshaw, and is looking for a strong bounce-back performance. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, buoyed by their historic win and a successful shift to a pace-centred bowling attack, is confident of continuing their strong form and potentially sweeping the series.
Mohsin Naqvi On Dais Again? Women's Asia Cup Could Test BCCI's Stance
The Indian men's team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi last year owing to the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing military showdown between the two countries. Naqvi walked away with the trophy which has still not been handed over to the champions.
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Sachin Tendulkar Wasn't As Strong As Virat Kohli: AB De Villiers Triggers Fresh Debate
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Wayne Bentley: Traditionally, after claiming a five-wicket haul, a bowler will pocket the cricket ball, but what happens if two bowlers take five-wicket hauls in the same innings? England pacers came up with a creative solution by cutting the bowl in half. Robinson and Tongue returned with five-wicket hauls to bundle out Pakistan for 171 after the visitors were asked to bat first. Tongue (5-46) and Robinson's (5-51) fiery spell ensured them their fourth and fifth five-fors in Test cricket as Pakistan lost all 10 wickets for 171. We were walking off and I was like, to Tonguey, I think we should split it, Robinson said in the press conference after the stumps. He said it, and I said, 'I think we should do that, it'd be quite cool.' It's one of those things; you don't have too many half-cricket-balls, so it would be something we never forget. It's not very often two guys get five-for in the same innings, so a nice gesture and something to remember. It was the first time since 2006 that two England bowlers have each taken five-wicket hauls in the same innings and the pair shared the spoils by agreeing to split the ball that was used. The duo England off the field at Headingley hand in hand, hatching their plan to make one ball into two halves. Wayne Bentley, the team manager, took it down to the groundstaff, said Robinson. I said: 'Do you reckon they will be able to do it?' Within five minutes he brought it back up and it was done. It's really nice. Tongue (5-46) and Robinson's (5-51) fiery spell ensured them their fourth and fifth five-fors in Test cricket as Pakistan lost all 10 wickets for 171. In response, England reached 112/2 at stumps. Ben Duckett (15) and Emilio Gay (33) showed signs of holding fort but Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali struck to remove the opening pair off successive overs. But skipper Joe Root (37*) and Jordan Cox (23*) proceeded to steady the ship with an unbeaten 64-run stand for the third wicket as England trail by 59 runs in the first innings. In response, England reached 112/2 at stumps. Ben Duckett (15) and Emilio Gay (33) showed signs of holding fort but Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali struck to remove the opening pair off successive overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Really special week, having another baby, it almost makes today even sweeter, when you leave them after they're born and you come and put a performance in, it meant a lot to do that. I know they're not here, they're at home, but I was thinking of them the whole time, he added. Article Source: IANS
Green Eyes Repeat Of Australias Successful 2023 As Gruelling Schedule Looms
ODI World Cup: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green believes the team can draw inspiration from their historic 2023 campaign as they prepare for a demanding international schedule featuring challenging Test tours of South Africa, India and England, followed by the 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia resumed their World Test Championship campaign with a disappointing nine-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin, but will have an immediate opportunity to bounce back when the two sides meet in the second and final Test in Mackay from Saturday. Green feels the upcoming schedule bears similarities to the one Australia successfully navigated in 2023, when they won their maiden World Test Championship title and followed it by lifting the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time. It's going to be a really tough 12 months. Weve got the three hardest away tours, South Africa, India and England coming up as well as a World Cup, so its reasonably daunting, but also exciting for this group. We had a pretty similar schedule in 2023 and had a really successful year, so were hoping for the same, Green said in Mackay on Thursday. Green played an important role in Australias 2023 WTC triumph and has recently rediscovered his best form in Test cricket. The 27-year-old scored a century in the first Test against Bangladesh, strengthening his position in Australias preferred XI. However, Green acknowledged that maintaining consistency becomes more difficult during lengthy overseas assignments. (Away tours) can be really exhausting, so its just taking it game by game, not looking too far ahead and just enjoying it. They can be really long tours, and hopefully, you can drag your family across and just enjoy the moment, he said. No one really enjoys being away from home for that long, so its kind of like bringing your family on the road and making that your new home, he added. Green has also been working on becoming more patient with the bat, aiming to build longer innings rather than trying to force quick runs. No one really enjoys being away from home for that long, so its kind of like bringing your family on the road and making that your new home, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories When you feel like youre forcing it, youre trying to rush it too quickly, so trying to get into that tempo that does work, he added. Article Source: IANS
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'I Practised With Kookaburra Ball At My Home': Suthar Reveals Secret Behind Galle Masterclass
Galle International Stadium: India's young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar revealed that he practised with the Kookaburra ball at home before the Sri Lanka series to adapt quickly to the conditions, and his preparation paid off in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Suthar produced a match-winning performance in only his second Test, claiming 10 wickets as India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test on Wednesday. The spinner returned figures of 6-55 in Sri Lankas second innings to finish with match figures of 10-101 and help India take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Speaking in a video released by the BCCI, Suthar said he had focused on adapting to the Kookaburra ball following Indias game against Afghanistan and had spent considerable time practising with it both at home and in the nets. I take cricket very seriously. My focus is to improve day to day when I go to practice. I practice as much as I can. My focus after the Afghanistan game was to adapt as soon as possible. I practised a lot with the Kookaburra ball. I practised in nets and at home. I was focusing on in-house games. It was very important, Suthar said. Suthar also credited Indias arrival in Sri Lanka 10 days before the Test for giving him valuable time to understand the conditions and get comfortable with the Kookaburra ball. We came to Sri Lanka ten days ago, and it helped a lot in adapting to the environment and how to play with the Kookaburra ball. I get time to adapt. It has helped me a lot, he said. The 22-year-old said patience was another important factor on a Galle pitch that offered assistance to the bowlers. He revealed that he, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav discussed the need to remain patient, knowing that new batters could find it difficult to settle. We were talking about how patiently we can play. We knew that it would be difficult for the new batsmen to play on this wicket, Suthar said. Reflecting on the victory, Suthar said contributing to the teams win was more important to him than his individual performance. The most important thing is that we won the match. That is the most important thing. I am very happy about that. I am very happy that I was able to perform in the teams victory. Winning is the best thing, he said. Suthar added that starting the series with a victory had given India valuable momentum and a positive rhythm as a team. The most important thing is that we won the match. That is the most important thing. I am very happy about that. I am very happy that I was able to perform in the teams victory. Winning is the best thing, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, Suthar will look to continue his form when India take on Sri Lanka in the second Test from August 23. Article Source: IANS
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After Aryan Gaur: After Aryan Gaur produced a match-winning 75 off 42 balls to help Purani Dilli 6 defeat North Delhi Strikers by 20 runs, the batter revealed his approach and said he believes in sticking to the basics, trusting his game and making the most of the opportunities coming his way. Aryan's 75-run knock came at a crucial stage of the innings. After Samarth Seth and Aryan provided Purani Dilli 6 with a brisk start, Aryan joined hands with Dev Lakra to completely shift the momentum in his teams favour. The pair added 109 runs for the second wicket, with Lakra scoring 66 off 40 balls as Purani Dilli 6 posted an imposing 211/6. I am feeling very good. I am performing as expected. I am not trying to do anything extra and just following the basics, Aryan said after the game. For Gaur, the opportunity to perform at one of Indias iconic cricket venues has been an important part of his DPL experience. The batter said he has been enjoying the competition and making the most of the chances presented to him. I am enjoying playing in DPL. I am enjoying playing on such an international ground. I am getting a lot of opportunities, he added. North Delhi Strikers, however, mounted a strong response. Yash Dabas smashed 37 off 17 balls before captain Sarthak Ranjan took charge of the chase. Ranjan scored a superb 78 off 51 balls and, along with Yash Bhatia, kept the Strikers firmly in the contest. With Sarthak batting deep into the innings, Purani Dilli 6 came under pressure, but Gaur backed his bowling unit to deliver in the decisive moments. Obviously, there was a lot of pressure on the team when Sarthak was batting, but we had trust on our bowlers that they will execute in the match, he said. The bowlers responded brilliantly in the closing stages. Rajneesh Dadar conceded just two runs in the 18th over, while Ajay Ahlawat gave away only 10 in the 19th, leaving North Delhi Strikers needing 24 from the final over. They eventually finished on 191/4. Gaur also stitched his partnership with Dev Lakra, with the duos century stand laying the foundation for the victory. Yeah, Dev Lakra and I back each other a lot during the game. Yes, it was very good, he said. Gaur also stitched his partnership with Dev Lakra, with the duos century stand laying the foundation for the victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Our next game is against East Delhi Riders. We will focus on that. We will not focus on other things, he said. Article Source: IANS
Akash Madhwal, Lakshya Raichandani To Lead Mussoorie Thunder In Inaugural Dehradun T20 League
The Dehradun T20 League: IPL star Akash Madhwal and India U-19 vice-captain Lakshya Raichandani will lead Mussoorie Thunder in the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 as the league unveiled its player pre-signings. The inaugural edition will be played from September 2 to September 9, 2026, at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun, as six franchises battle for supremacy while providing a platform for the next generation of Uttarakhand cricketers to make their mark. Player pre-signings are bringing together an exciting mix of IPL stars, India U-19 talent, Duleep Trophy and Ranji Trophy performers, Board Trophy players and emerging cricketers from Uttarakhand across its six franchises. Madhwal, who has represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL, brings valuable experience from the highest level of T20 cricket, while Raichandani adds the promise and leadership of Indias youth cricket setup. The duo will be joined by Neeraj Rathore and Aryan Garg, both of whom have featured in the Ranji Trophy for Uttarakhand, and Board Trophy performer Poorvansh Dhruv. The pre-signing list also highlights the depth of talent across the other five franchises. Rishikesh Dragons have secured IPL player Yuvraj Chaudhary, alongside Ranji Trophy performers Saurabh Rawat, Ravinder Negi and Aarav Mahajan, and Board Trophy player Aviral Mishra. Vikasnagar Dhamaka will feature Duleep Trophy player Kunal Chandela, along with Ranji Trophy performer Shashwat Dangwal, Board Trophy players Vishal Kashyap and Rohit Danu, and uncapped cricketer Vinay Aswal. Herbertpur Knight Riders have added IPL experience in the form of Jagadeesha Suchith, with Devendra Bora, Ashar Khan, Sangam Bajpai and Ayush Deshwal completing their pre-signed core. Selakui Strikers have assembled a group featuring Ranji Trophy players Nishchal Dega, Vijay Sharma, Aryan Sharma and Piyush Joshi, along with uncapped player Siddharth Gupta. Meanwhile, Doiwala Kings will be led by Ranji Trophy performer Avneesh Sudha, alongside Board Trophy player Aashman Gulati and emerging talents Divyanshu Yadav, TNR Mohit and Sarang Rawat. Speaking about the league, Mahim Verma, former Vice President, BCCI and former Secretary, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), said, The Dehradun T20 League is a progressive and commendable initiative for the development of cricket in Uttarakhand. A league of this nature will provide young and emerging cricketers with valuable exposure to competitive T20 cricket, while giving them an opportunity to showcase their talent alongside experienced players. I am confident that the Dehradun T20 League will play an important role in strengthening the cricketing ecosystem of Uttarakhand and creating a pathway for the next generation of talented cricketers. Meanwhile, Doiwala Kings will be led by Ranji Trophy performer Avneesh Sudha, alongside Board Trophy player Aashman Gulati and emerging talents Divyanshu Yadav, TNR Mohit and Sarang Rawat. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The pre-signings reflect our vision of building a competitive and credible T20 platform that brings together established performers and the next generation of Uttarakhand cricket. The presence of IPL stars, India U-19 talent, Duleep Trophy and Ranji Trophy players gives the league tremendous quality and excitement. With Akash Madhwal and Lakshya Raichandani joining Mussoorie Thunder, we expect the energy around the league to reach another level. Our message to cricket fans is simple this is just the beginning. Dehradun is ready for a new cricketing spectacle. Article Source: IANS
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Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue Five-Wicket Hauls Put England in Command Against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday. Recalled seamer Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England on his way to 5-51 in 18 overs -- a return all the more impressive for including four frontline batsmen. England vs Pakistan 1st Test Scorecard Paceman Tongue finished with 5-46 in 9.1 overs as Pakistan crumbled on a rain-marred opening day of a three-Test series. England were 112-2 at stumps -- a deficit of just 59 runs. Joe Root, at the start of his second stint as full-time England captain, was 37 not out on his Yorkshire home ground. He shared an unbroken partnership of 64 with Jordan Cox (23 not out), replacing the injured Jacob Bethell at number three. - 'Exceptional' Robinson - Ollie Robinson was excellent, Tongue told Sky Sports. He's an exceptional bowler when he hits his lines and lengths and he showed that today. Earlier, Imam-ul-Haq (42) and Abdullah Shafique (61), who've both played at Headingley for Yorkshire, offered the only meaningful resistance for Pakistan -- without a series win in England in 30 years. But from 117-3, Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for 54 runs, with the tourists bowled out inside 49 overs. They (England) played some good cricket today but we will try to take early wickets tomorrow, the wickets of Root and (Harry) Brook are key, said Shafique. Root explained his decision to field first after winning the toss by saying: We feel there's some overheads to work with, and a bit of top moisture that our lads can exploit. But even Root could not have forecast what came next as Robinson had opener Azan Awais lbw for a golden duck. It was a memorable way for the 32-year-old -- recalled in place of off-spinner Shoaib Bashir -- to take his 500th first-class wicket at an impressively low average of 21. Shan Masood (five) also fell lbw to Robinson. England were playing their first Test following the exits of former captain Ben Stokes, who has retired from international duty, and Brendon McCullum, sacked as red-ball coach after the recent series defeat by New Zealand. The hosts have won just two of their last 10 Tests but England showed no signs of being affected by those departures as Pakistan were put to the sword. Imam was well caught low at second slip by Brook following a loose drive off Tongue. Shafique completed a fine 82-ball fifty, including seven fours. But Saud Shakeel fell for just five when he was lbw to Robinson following the bowler's prolonged appeal. Umpire Allahuddien Paleker took an age to raise his finger and Shakeel was then ruled to have taken too long to review the South African umpire's decision. To make matters worse for Pakistan, replays indicated the ball would have missed leg stump. There was no doubt, however, as 117-4 became 118-5 when, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith standing up to the stumps, Robinson clean bowled Shafique with an excellent nip-back delivery. Stand-in Pakistan captain Salman Agha (21), deputising for injured skipper Babar Azam, fell to Tongue, who had Ali Usman lbw next ball. That left the fast bowler on a hat-trick at tea. Khurram Shahzad denied Tongue that prize by driving the first ball after tea for four. But Tongue soon had Mohammad Rizwan lbw. Robinson completed his fifth five-wicket haul in just 22 Tests when Shahzad holed out. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Tongue put an exclamation point on England's dominant display when he bowled Mohammad Abbas for his fifth wicket.
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APL 2026: Denish Das Hits League's Fastest Ton To Power Barpeta Braves To 12-run Win
Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Denish Das smashed the tournament's fastest hundred off just 40 balls as Barpeta Braves secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Jorhat Stallions in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Put into bat after Jorhat Stallions won the toss and opted to field, Barpeta Braves piled up a formidable total of 196/7 in their 20 overs. Opener Hrishikesh Das laid a solid foundation with a well-made 53 off 40 balls, hitting two fours and five sixes. Denish Das then tore into the bowling attack with an extraordinary exhibition of power-hitting, racing to a sensational 40-ball century before eventually falling for 105 off 42 deliveries at a strike rate of 250.00, laced with five fours and ten sixes. For Jorhat Stallions, Mantu Yadav was the pick among the wickets with 2/40, while Vedant Pandey delivered an economical spell of 1/24 in his four overs. Rajjak Uddin Ahmed and Dyutimoy Nath claimed one wicket each. In reply, Jorhat Stallions mounted a spirited chase led by captain Swarupam Purkayastha, who compiled a composed 56 off 40 balls with five boundaries and a six. Dyutimoy Nath kept the momentum going with a quick 29 off 20 deliveries, before Rajjak Uddin Ahmed provided late fireworks with a blistering 39 off just 17 balls, hammering three fours and three sixes. Sanjib Barman (10 not out off 7) and Abhilash Gogoi (9* off 8) fought hard towards the end, but the Stallions were ultimately restricted to 184/6 in their 20 overs. Barpeta's bowling attack held their nerve under pressure, led by Bikiran Das, who delivered a match-defining spell of 2/24 in four overs. Shubham Kumar Gupta also impressed with 2/33, while Rajesh Prasad and Arun Sonar chipped in with a wicket each to seal the victory for Barpeta Braves. Dyutimoy Nath kept the momentum going with a quick 29 off 20 deliveries, before Rajjak Uddin Ahmed provided late fireworks with a blistering 39 off just 17 balls, hammering three fours and three sixes. Sanjib Barman (10 not out off 7) and Abhilash Gogoi (9* off 8) fought hard towards the end, but the Stallions were ultimately restricted to 184/6 in their 20 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Barpeta Braves 196/7 in 20 overs (Denish Das 105, Hrishikesh Das 53, Saurav Mousum Dihingia 18; Mantu Yadav 2-40, Vedant Pandey 1-24, Dyutimoy Nath 1-27) beat Jorhat Stallions: 184/6 in 20 overs (Swarupam Purkayastha 56, Rajjak Uddin Ahmed 39, Dyutimoy Nath 29; Bikiran Das 2-24, Shubham Kumar Gupta 2-33, Arun Sonar 1-19) by 12 runs Article Source: IANS
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