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1st ODI: Breetzke, Bowlers Give South Africa A Winning Start Against Australia In Durban
Cricket World Cup: South Africa began their home season with a 67-run win over the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup champions Australia in the first of the three ODI matches at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday. The Temba Bavuma-led Proteas, the reigning World Test Champions, were right on the mark as they overcame Australia by 67 runs in the first meeting between the two sides in the format since the latter had defeated them in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Asked to bat first after Mitchell Marsh won the toss, South Africa lost an early wicket as Josh Hazlewood struck to give the tourists the advantage. Things became further difficult for the hosts as Nathan Ellis' first-ball special accounted for Quinton de Kock (18) in the eighth over. Matthew Breetzke walked out to bat at 29/2, and over the next three hours displayed positive intent mixed with an ability to find gaps, securing his second ODI hundred along the way. Despite starts for Temba Bavuma (30) and Ryan Rickelton (27), Australia kept themselves in the contest with regular breakthroughs. Things changed when Breetzke found an able partner in Marco Jansen, who smashed 75 off merely 59 to lift South Africa closer to 300. That they fell three runs short was due to the wily efforts of Ellis, who finished at 3-57. Adam Zampa was the second-best bowler with his 2-50. Australia's reply began in stark contrast to South Africa, with Mitchell Marsh unleashing havoc with the willow, racing to a 36-ball 60 before falling when the team score was 90 in the 10th over. He was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj, and soon enough Bavuma understood the pattern of the wicket and unleashed his tweakers to trouble the batters. Maharaj (4-20) and Bjorn Fortuin (2-34) shared six wickets between them, as despite efforts from Travis Head (36), Cooper Connolly (38) and Matt Renshaw (44), Australia's later batters failed to match up to the fireworks of Marsh. Australia's reply began in stark contrast to South Africa, with Mitchell Marsh unleashing havoc with the willow, racing to a 36-ball 60 before falling when the team score was 90 in the 10th over. He was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj, and soon enough Bavuma understood the pattern of the wicket and unleashed his tweakers to trouble the batters. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories South Africa 297/8 in 50 overs (Matthew Breetzke 112, Marco Jansen 75, Temba Bavuma 30; Nathan Ellis 3-57, Adam Zampa 2-50) beat Australia 230 all out in 31.2 overs (Mitchell Marsh 60, Matt Renshaw 44, Cooper Connolly 38, Travis Head 36; Keshav Maharaj 4-20, Corbin Bosch 2-67. Bjorn Fortuin 2-34) by 67 runs Article Source: IANS
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Weve Not Won A Series In India For 24 Years; Now Is A Great Opportunity: Sammy
The West Indies ODI: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes the upcoming three-match ODI series against India will provide his team with a valuable opportunity to test themselves against the worlds No. 1 side and end their 24-year wait to get the taste of success on Indian soil. The three ODIs will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, Guwahati on September 30, and New Chandigarh on October 3. Sammy acknowledged the significance of facing India in their own conditions, saying the series would offer a clear indication of where his side stands in world cricket. Playing in India is always a great series to take part in. India being the number one team, Sammy said in a clip shared by Cricket West Indies ahead of the ODI series against India. For us to come out here, its been 24 years; weve not won a series here in India. So its a great opportunity for us as a team to come out here and challenge ourselves and measure up to where we are in the world in one-day cricket, he added. West Indies have made progress during the ODI qualification cycle but fell six points short of automatic qualification. They will have to take part in the qualifiers next year. Sammy said the team had come a long way from being significantly behind in the standings. Starting from where we were back then, which was, I think, 19 or 20 points behind, and accumulating those points, I thought we made a lot of strides in making a claim to automatic qualification, he said. The India series will also allow West Indies to assess players ahead of the qualifiers, with Sammy stressing the importance of giving the squad opportunities to perform in different roles. Heading into the qualifiers in February, our number one focus is continuing to fine-tune the team so that when we go to the qualifiers, we put ourselves in a position to book our ticket to South Africa, he said. Sammy highlighted the progress made by the batting unit, with Shai Hope and Keacy Carty forming an important partnership, while other players have also contributed with hundreds. Our batting has come a long way during this period. Shai Hope is not the only one scoring hundreds. Weve gotten hundreds from different players, he said. The coach also pointed to the return of Alzarri Joseph, who was part of Antiguas CPL title-winning campaign, while young players including Jewel Andrew are set to get opportunities. Everybody will be getting an opportunity. Because after that, I think this is probably our last ODI series. It is our last ODI series of the year, Sammy said. The West Indies ODI squad, led by Hope, includes John Campbell, who returns after missing the final two ODIs against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Jewel Andrew replaces Ackeem Auguste, who is recovering after surgery, while Shimron Hetmyer has been rested from the ODI leg and will join the team for the T20Is. The coach also pointed to the return of Alzarri Joseph, who was part of Antiguas CPL title-winning campaign, while young players including Jewel Andrew are set to get opportunities. Everybody will be getting an opportunity. Because after that, I think this is probably our last ODI series. It is our last ODI series of the year, Sammy said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The West Indies squad departed the Caribbean on September 21 and arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23 ahead of the opening ODI. Article Source: IANS
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Padikkal, Kushagra Set Up Victory Push For India A, Bowlers Reduce Australia A To 55/2
Captain Devdutt Padikkal: Captain Devdutt Padikkal made a fluent 59 while in-form Kumar Kushagra chipped in with an unbeaten 46, before India A bowlers reduced Australia A to 55/2 at stumps on Day Three of the first four-day match here on Thursday. At stumps, Australia A require another 308 runs to win, with captain Peter Handscomb and Nathan McSweeney (23 not out) at the crease. India A, who had earned a massive 163-run first-innings lead after bundling out Australia A for 171 on day two, chose against enforcing the follow-on. Resuming their second innings, India A had to contend with a Siechem Ground pitch that started offering uneven bounce, with balls either shooting low at ankle height or rearing up sharply from a length. Despite the difficult conditions, captain Padikkal and his deputy B. Sai Sudharsan (39) added 68 runs for the second wicket to consolidate India A's position after opener Aman Mokhade (9) fell early to Brendan Doggett. Padikkal brought up his half-century off 72 balls and used his feet well against off-spinner Todd Murphy, while dispatching Liam Scott for back-to-back boundaries. His knock eventually ended when a short ball from Scott stayed low and trapped him LBW. Scott also removed Yash Rathod (12) to finish with figures of 2 for 22. Murphy proved to be Australia A's most successful bowler, taking 4-48 by relentlessly targeting the rough and attacking the stumps. Doggett picked up 2-21, including bowling a short ball that struck Kushagra on the chin. Kushagra, however, continued aggressively after receiving medical treatment by hitting two sixes off Murphy in his 59-ball 46 before running out of partners as India A were bowled out for 199. He did not take the field for wicketkeeping duties later in the evening, with substitute N Jagadeesan donning the gloves. Chasing 363, Australia A suffered an early blow when fast bowler Tushar Deshpande trapped opener Campbell Kellaway lbw for a duck with a sharp inswinger in the second over. Sam Konstas (20) and McSweeney added 47 runs for the second wicket to steady the chase briefly. But off-spinner Tanush Kotian broke the stand around 15 minutes before stumps by trapping Konstas LBW. With the pitch cracking up and offering increasingly unpredictable bounce, spinners Kotian and Shams Mulani are expected to play a key role on the final day as India A press for victory. Sam Konstas (20) and McSweeney added 47 runs for the second wicket to steady the chase briefly. But off-spinner Tanush Kotian broke the stand around 15 minutes before stumps by trapping Konstas LBW. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India A 334 & 199 (Devdutt Padikkal 59, Kumar Kushagra 46 not out; Todd Murphy 4-48, Brendan Doggett 2-21) lead Australia A 171 & 55/2 (Nathan McSweeney 23 not out, Tushar Deshpande 1-5, Tanush Kotian 1-8) by 308 runs Article Source: IANS
Babar Azam Plays First Domestic Red Ball Game After Six Years
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam on Thursday made his first appearance in the country's domestic first class competition after more than six years.
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Asian Games: India Are Benchmark In White-ball Cricket; Our Challenge Is To Catch Up, Says Hesson
T20 World Cup: Describing India as the benchmark in white-ball cricket, Pakistan men's head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday said his side's primary challenge is to bridge that gap in the mens T20 event at the Asian Games. At the Krogi Sports Park in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Pakistan will launch their campaign from the quarterfinal stage against a yet-to-be-decided opponent in the multi-sport event, which kicked off on Thursday. India, the reigning two-time ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions, are also directly seeded into the quarter-finals. While both teams are in separate halves of the draw, a potential high-voltage clash remains on the cards in the later stages. India are the benchmark in terms of white-ball cricket at the moment, and our challenge is to catch up to that. We are preparing as best as we can, and if we get an opportunity to play (India), we will certainly put them under pressure as we were able to do in the final of the Asia Cup. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and before being able to play the final for both sides, so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves, Hesson was quoted as saying by the ICC on Thursday. Pakistan's last outing in the shortest format was during the 2026 T20 World Cup, where a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka was not enough to secure them a semi-final berth. We were eighth in the world in T20 cricket when I came in and now have gone up to fifth (sixth). We have gone up 30 points, which has happened only by winning the series. We are preparing as best as we can, and if we get an opportunity to play (India), we will certainly put them under pressure as we were able to do in the final of the Asia Cup. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and before being able to play the final for both sides, so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves, Hesson was quoted as saying by the ICC on Thursday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So, we are struggling in Test cricket and in ODI cricket we are developing heading into the World Cup, and we have certainly improved our performance in the last 12 months, but we are by no means a finished product, added Hesson. Article Source: IANS
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Pooran To Lead Royal Desert Champions In Abu Dhabi T10; Robin Named Team Director
Royal Desert Champions: Former West Indies power-hitting batter Nicholas Pooran has been appointed as the captain and Icon player of the newly formed franchise Royal Desert Champions for the upcoming edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament. The tournament, which enters a new era under the stewardship of Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), will take place from November 7 to 20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Alongside Pooran, the new franchise has secured England opener Phil Salt and West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford as direct platinum picks ahead of the official player draft on September 30. Former India cricketer Robin Singh has been appointed as the Team Director. He comes into the franchise with extensive coaching experience, including a long stint with IPL franchise Mumbai Indians and past title-winning runs in T10 and ILT20 competitions, and will oversee the team's sporting operations. Having been closely associated with the Abu Dhabi tournament format over the years, I am delighted to continue my journey with the Royal Desert Champions. I look forward to building around our strong core a quality and competitive team capable of making an immediate impact in the Abu Dhabi T10, he said. Detailing the vision behind the new team, team owner and UAE-based fintech entrepreneur Amit Narang said, Royal Desert Champions is built on the belief that champions are revealed when conditions are toughest. The desert embodies the qualities we want this team to stand for - resilience, courage, adaptability, and ambition. As the first new founding team of this new Abu Dhabi T10 era, we have the opportunity to create something distinctive from the ground up - a team that the emirate can be proud of, a brand that connects with fans locally and globally, and a franchise with the ambition to build a lasting legacy. With Nicholas leading us, supported by outstanding players such as Phil and Sherfane, we have an exciting core around which to build. We are here to compete, to win and to create something that endures, Narang added. As the first new founding team of this new Abu Dhabi T10 era, we have the opportunity to create something distinctive from the ground up - a team that the emirate can be proud of, a brand that connects with fans locally and globally, and a franchise with the ambition to build a lasting legacy. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The new team ownership has set out a clear direction for the team, and they are already assembling an impressive combination of leadership, experience, and international talent. With Robin guiding the sporting operation and Nicholas, Phil and Sherfane providing such a solid early foundation on the field, it will be exciting to see how the Royal Desert Champions take shape ahead of November, he added. Article Source: IANS
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Laxmi Ratan Shukla: Former India all-rounder and current Bengal senior mens head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla has been appointed as the batting coach of the Rest of India (ROI) side for their upcoming Irani Cup clash with Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir. The match is scheduled to be played from October 1 to 5 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium. This marks Shukla's first coaching assignment with a BCCI team. Former India fast bowler and ex-national selector Debasish Mohanty will serve as the bowling coach for the game, while Milap Mewada has been named the fielding coach, a BCCI source confirmed to IANS on Thursday. Shukla, 46, played 3 ODIs for India in 1999 and represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He has been serving as Bengal's head coach for the past few seasons. Notably, Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign in the previous season ended with a semifinal defeat to eventual champions Jammu and Kashmir. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the 15-member Rest of India squad, with right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan named as his deputy. Jammu and Kashmir, having secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year, will be making their first-ever appearance in the prestigious Irani Cup on home turf. The ROI squad features fast bowler Akash Deep, who has been on the sidelines for the last seven months due to a lower back injury, though his participation remains subject to clearing a fitness test. India pacer Mukesh Kumar will spearhead the bowling attack alongside Mukesh Choudhary and Aryan Pandey. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the 15-member Rest of India squad, with right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan named as his deputy. Jammu and Kashmir, having secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year, will be making their first-ever appearance in the prestigious Irani Cup on home turf. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran, the leading run-scorer in last season's Ranji Trophy, is present alongside Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, and Ayush Doseja, while Aryan Juyal is the back-up wicketkeeper in the squad. Article Source: IANS
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'We Are In Great Position': Mushtaq Ahmed Backs Bangladesh's WTC Chances
Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has backed his team's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. Bangladesh are currently placed fourth in the WTC points table with a PCT of 55.56, behind table toppers Australia (80%), South Africa (75%) and New Zealand (72.22%) and ahead of India (55.56%). They were recently bolstered by their historic win over Australia in Darwin, but lost to the mighty 2023 champions in the second Test in Mackay. Ahmed, however, believes that his team has got 'all the right to go all the way' if they keep doing their work. Inshallah, why not? We are in a great position now. If we play good cricket and keep believing, we have the right to go all the way, said Mushtaq. The only way you can win matches at the international level is when you are not worried about losing. This is the mindset we, as coaches, have to change. Credit goes to all the players, selectors, and stakeholders because they are on the same page and believe we can challenge any team now, he added. Ahmed is currently at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium conducting a four-day spin camp for local bowlers. He also emphasised the need to build spin-bowling coaches to unearth spin talent in the nation. Bangladesh cricket structure with the spinners is very good. That's why I think those camps have to be regular. Every third month we should do that because I think they will get lots of benefits from it, he said. Not only spinners, but we can develop the spin bowling coaches also locally, so they can understand how to work with the basics and alignment and technical and tactical (stuff) Bangladesh cricket structure with the spinners is very good. That's why I think those camps have to be regular. Every third month we should do that because I think they will get lots of benefits from it, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The spin department is always about when to attack and when not to. Is this a situation to restrict runs or to take wickets? With the pitch spinning, what field positions do you need? What are the strengths of the batsman? You have to teach them all these things and then tell them that good overs will get you wickets, not just good balls, he added. Article Source: IANS
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The newly elected Associate Member representative of the ICC Chief Executives Committee (CEC), Abhiram Singh Yadav, on Thursday said he aims to support ICC Chairman Jay Shahs vision for a more inclusive, innovative, and truly global game and convert those ambitions into reality. Yadav, who serves as the chairman of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia, was elected to the influential committee by securing 71 per cent of the votes cast in the online election. Out of the total votes cast in the election, Yadav got 30 votes, while Jersey Cricket's Sarah Gomersall finished second with only nine votes, and Vignaesh Sankaran of Germany received just three votes. I am deeply humbled by the trust the Associate Members have placed in me. From this moment, my responsibility is not only to those who supported my candidature -- it is to every Associate Member. An election is decided by votes, but representation cannot be divided by them. Whatever a Members choice in this election, wherever they come from and whatever their stage of development, my door will be equally open to everyone, Yadav told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Bali, after the election results were announced. Yadav won the contest to fill the vacancy created after France's Gurumurthy Palani was elevated to the ICC Board during its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July this year. He will serve out the remaining 10 months of the two-year term alongside current Associate representatives Gurdeep Klair (Canada) and Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong). Yadav also praised ICC Chairman Jay Shahs leadership and global outlook, noting that his tenure has brought a strong sense of ambition to world cricket, alongside greater recognition for Associate nations. I have tremendous respect for the leadership, energy and ambition that Mr. Jay Shah has brought to global cricket. His belief that our game must continue to grow beyond its traditional boundaries, embrace new markets and new generations, accelerate the growth of womens cricket and create opportunities across the membership is enormously important for the future of our sport. For Associate Members in particular, it is meaningful to have an ICC Chairman who has publicly recognised the vital role Associates play in crickets global expansion. It gives emerging cricket nations confidence that we are not standing on the outside of the global game - we are part of building its future, he added. Yadav emerged victorious from a field that included candidates from European nations Jersey, the Netherlands and Germany. Under Yadav's chairmanship in Indonesia, the country qualified for the inaugural 2023 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup and made its debut at the 2026 Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. The country is also developing permanent turf wickets through the Bali International Oval project, and earned public endorsement from ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. Yadav further stressed that his readiness to translate that vision into tangible outcomes will come through his new role in the CEC. As a member of the CEC, I am ready to work alongside Mr. Shah, the ICC leadership, the Board, the CEC, ICC management and our Member countries in supporting that vision and helping turn those ambitions into meaningful progress for the game. The country is also developing permanent turf wickets through the Bali International Oval project, and earned public endorsement from ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. Yadav further stressed that his readiness to translate that vision into tangible outcomes will come through his new role in the CEC. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Associate Members should not simply be beneficiaries of crickets global growth. We should be active partners in helping deliver it. I want to contribute wherever I can towards a cricketing world that is modern, sustainable and inclusive, while protecting everything that makes our game special, concluded Yadav. Article Source: IANS
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Indonesia Chairman Abhiram Singh Yadav Elected To ICC Chief Executives Committee
Indonesia Chairman Abhiram Singh Yadav: Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Chairman Abhiram Singh Yadav has been elected as an Associate Member representative on the influential ICC Chief Executives Committee (CEC), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday. Yadav won the contest to fill the vacancy created after France's Gurumurthy Palani was elevated to the ICC Board during its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July this year. He will serve out the remaining 10 months of the two-year term alongside current Associate representatives Gurdeep Klair and Anuraag Bhatnagar. Mr Yadav will serve on the CEC until the next elections, which will be held at the ICC Annual Conference in June 2027, further said the statement from the ICC. The election of Yadav to the influential panel marks another significant milestone for cricket in Indonesia, a rapidly growing nation in the sport's global expansion roadmap. It is also likely to host the ICC's quarterly meetings in Bali in November. Yadav emerged victorious from a field that included candidates from European nations Jersey, the Netherlands and Germany. Speaking previously to IANS, Yadav had stated his collaborative, tailored approach to supporting emerging cricket nations across diverse regions. One member may be advanced in an area where another is only beginning, and somewhere else the position may be reversed. There is enormous knowledge within Associate cricket. We should be sharing it and helping each other to make progress in cricket. These are not six prescriptions that every country must follow in the same way. They are areas where I believe representation can make a practical difference. The priorities within them have to come from the Members themselves. Speaking previously to IANS, Yadav had stated his collaborative, tailored approach to supporting emerging cricket nations across diverse regions. One member may be advanced in an area where another is only beginning, and somewhere else the position may be reversed. There is enormous knowledge within Associate cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Under Yadav's chairmanship in Indonesia, the country qualified for the inaugural 2023 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup and made its debut at the 2026 Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. The nation is also developing permanent turf wickets through the Bali International Oval project, and earned public endorsement from ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. Article Source: IANS
Asian Games: Malaysia Steamroll Hong Kong, China To Start Group B On High Note
Korogi Sports Park: The Malaysian cricket team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a strong win over Hong Kong, China in the Group B opener at the Korogi Sports Park here on Thursday. Unbeaten knocks from Virandeep Singh (32) and Muhamad Syahadat (36) led Malaysia to chase down a meagre target of 82 against Hong Kong after Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir Azim took three-wicket hauls each for Malaysia in a strong eight-wicket victory. Hong Kong China had elected to bat first, but they were never really allowed to settle in with the bat. Left-arm spinners Pavandeep, Amir Azim and Virandeep shared seven wickets, while Malaysian skipper Syed Aziz Mubaraj and left-arm pacer Muhammad Wafiq took one wicket each to restrict Hong Kong to 81/9 in their 20 overs. For Hong Kong, China, Shiv Mathur put up a mostly lone fight with his 29 from 39 balls, while Hassan Khan Mohammad added 13 runs in the end and opener Nizakat Khan scored 19 at the start. Malaysia lost their openers early in the chase as right-arm pacer Nasrulla Rana removed both of them in his first over and the innings' second to put Malaysia under pressure. However, Virandeep and Syahadat dropped anchor to stabilise the innings. They put up an unbeaten stand of 70 for the third wicket to take the team home in the 12 overs with 48 balls to spare. The two teams will now face Oman in their last Group B matches before two of the three teams qualify for the quarterfinals. Earlier, Afghanistan had defeated Japan in the Group A opener. Afghanistan trounced an impressive Japanese side in the men's cricket opener at the Asian Games 2026 as they beat the hosts in a Group A clash by 48 runs. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Debutant leg-spinner Arab Gul Momand picked up four wickets, while left-arm finger spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti, pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Najibullah Zadran shared the other six wickets. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief scores: Malaysia 84/2 (Muhamad Syahadat 36* from 32 balls, Virandeep Singh 32* from 32 balls; Nasrulla Rana 2-23) beat Hong Kong 81/9 (Shiv Mathur 29 from 39 balls, Nizakat Khan 19 from 14 balls; Pavandeep Singh 3-11, Muhammad Amir Azim 3-12) by eight wickets Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup: Reflecting on his two-year stint at the helm of the India mens team, head coach Gautam Gambhir said he accepts his share of failures with both hands, while cherishing the success achieved across formats. Under Gambhirs tenure, which began in July 2024, India won the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, but also suffered Test series defeats to Australia in away conditions, as well as to New Zealand and South Africa at home. The two years didn't pass in the blink of an eye. I think I've had my own share of ups and downs. I've had my own failures and successes. But again, I've always believed that when you take up that kind of responsibility, there will always be ups and downs. So, whether it was Test cricket, whether it is one-day cricket or T20 cricket, yes, I've had success, which obviously I will always cherish, but I've had my share of failures as well. Which again, I accept with both hands, Gambhir told broadcasters JioStar. Addressing the ongoing transition in the Test side following the departures of senior match-winners like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, Gambhir stressed on the importance of building a strong core for the future under current captain Shubman Gill. After the white-ball games against West Indies at home, India are scheduled to play a multi-format series in New Zealand, before facing Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in white-ball matches at home and then host Australia for a five-game Test series. I think the best part is that we've played reasonably good Test cricket since England. I'm not saying that we're still not a work in progress because the amount of transition that has happened in Test cricket, especially with the likes of Rohit, Virat, Ashwin going, obviously it is very difficult to replace those kinds of players. After the white-ball games against West Indies at home, India are scheduled to play a multi-format series in New Zealand, before facing Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in white-ball matches at home and then host Australia for a five-game Test series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Because when youre getting the new guys in red-ball cricket, you look at their age and number of matches they have played, you try to make them feel how important Test cricket is, because Im a very big believer that a strong Test cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. So, red-ball still remains our priority, added Gambhir. Article Source: IANS
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Kumble Conducts Two-day Masterclass For Emerging Spinners At BCCI Centre Of Excellence
Team India Head: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble recently conducted a special two-day masterclass for targeted young spinners at the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) here. The session was designed to help the country's upcoming spinners refine their skills under the guidance of Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker in international cricket through 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps. Earlier this month, the Targeted and Emerging Spinners spent a 2-day masterclass at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with one of India's biggest match-winners with the ball - Mr. Anil Kumble. The attendees had the privilege of hearing from the legend on what it takes to succeed at the Elite Level and also working on specifics as Mr. Kumble enriched them on the finer aspects of their game, the BCCI posted on its official 'X' handle on Thursday. Also present during the masterclass was former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, who serves as the dedicated spin-bowling coach at the state-of-the-art high-performance facility in Bengaluru. Joshi is also a part of the Indian mens squad for the upcoming Asian Games mens T20 cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Meanwhile, the CoE is still seeking applicants for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the facility. The key role remains vacant following Nitin Patel's resignation in March 2025, with CoE head VVS Laxman and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously highlighting the ongoing challenges in identifying a suitable candidate for the crucial post. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The position will have a key focus on player welfare, injury prevention and rehabilitation, physical development, research, innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies and services. The selected candidate will be based out of the CoE in Bengaluru and will report directly to Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications by September 30. Article Source: IANS
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Faf's run-making spree, Gous' finale special among top 5 moments of inaugural ETPL
Digital Desk | Malahide, Sep 24 (IANS) High-octane run chases, devastating bowling spells and individual brilliance underscored the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), which concluded with Edinburgh Castle Rockers lifting the maiden trophy. Here is a look at the five standout moments that defined the first season of the ETPL: Faf du Plessis sets the stage on fire Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis made an immediate impact for Rotterdam Dockers by anchoring their campaign right from the tournament opener. Du Plessis struck an unbeaten 83 off 55 balls against Amsterdam Flames to set up a comfortable chase with 11 balls to spare. The veteran opener maintained his form throughout and finished as the leagues highest run-getter with 449 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 56.13 and a strike rate of 139.44. His clinical consistency in the competition helped him bag the 'Player of the Series' award. Maxwell's qualifier masterclass fuels Belfast With a spot in the Grand Final on the line, Australias veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell turned in a classic match-winning performance for Belfast Wolves against Amsterdam Flames. Operating with the ball, Maxwell wrecked Amsterdams middle-order, picking up 4-18 in four overs, dismissing key dangerous hitters including Bas de Leede (3), Tim David (2), Curtis Campher (4) and Michael Bracewell (2). Later with the bat, when Belfast needed 38 runs off 27 balls, Maxwell walked in and slammed a blistering 21 off eight balls, packed with three sixes and wrapped up his chase with nine balls left to take his team to the summit clash. James Vince hits tournament's lone ton Dublin Guardians' James Vince registered the highest individual score of ETPL 2026 - scoring a brilliant unbeaten 106 off 61 balls against Rotterdam Dockers in the final league fixture. Chasing a daunting target of 189 at Malahide, Vinces knock, laced with 10 boundaries and five maximums, guided Dublin to 192/5 with six balls to spare. In that process, Vinces knock knocked Rotterdam out of playoffs contention, and it became the only century of the inaugural season. Andries Gous seals title with unbeaten 90 Chasing a 151-run target against Belfast Wolves in the Grand Final at Malahide, Edinburgh Castle Rockers required a calm hand to hunt it down, and top-order batter Andries Gous stepped up to the plate. Gous anchored the chase from start to finish with an unbeaten 90 off 61 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. Edinburgh reached 151/3 in 18.4 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory with eight balls remaining to become the inaugural ETPL champions. Gous was named 'Player of the Match' for his heroic effort. Five-wicket hauls galore for bowlers Despite heavy scoring throughout the tournament, bowlers made their presence felt with five different players recording a five-wicket haul. South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje posted figures of 5-11 for Rotterdam Dockers against Belfast Wolves, while off-spinner Michael Bracewell registered 5-12 for Amsterdam Flames. Bracewell finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker alongside Nortje with 19 scalps. The remaining 'fifers' of the season came from Mitchell Santner (5-16) for Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Craig Young (5-21) for Dublin Guardians, and Trent Boult (5-24) for Edinburgh against Glasgow Cosmic - a spell that holds the distinction of being the first five-wicket haul in ETPL history.
Luke Williams Replaces Lisa Keightley As Mumbai Indians Head Coach For WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role. Im really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. Im looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of, Williams said in a statement on Thursday. Lisa, the former Australia womens cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England womens head coach job. But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women's game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), where hes head coach of the Adelaide Strikers. We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the womens game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future, said MI owner Nita M. Ambani. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Action will then move to the WPL 2027 player auction, scheduled to be held on October 28 in Kochi. According to a BCCI statement, the tournament will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, though the host cities for the marquee five-team tournament are yet to be revealed. Article Source: IANS
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Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL
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Scott Boland 'can't Remember Anything' Of South Africa As He Prepares For Test Assignment
New South Wales: Australian fast bowler Scott Boland will return to South Africa after 10 years, since he played his last ODI in the African nation in 2016, as he gears up for the upcoming Test series against the Proteas. Boland is known for his Test cricket exploits, and hardly anyone remembers him playing ODIs and T20Is for Australia. He himself says he can't remember anything about his ODI tour of South Africa in 2016. I can't remember anything, Boland said on Thursday. To be fair, I know on field we didn't go that well. We had a really inexperienced bowling attack. But apart from that, I can't remember anything. I don't remember where we were. I don't know if I've just binned that memory because it didn't go well. But I feel like ten years ago was a long time. Boland played three ODIs in the five-match series in which the 2015 champions Australia lost 0-5 to the Proteas. The Aussies missed the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins as Boland played with John Hastings, Chris Tremain, Joe Mennie and Dan Worrall. He now returns to South Africa feeling far better than previously. I haven't changed too much in terms of what I do, in terms of like how I bowl, Boland said. But I think the biggest change is in preparing for games, knowing my body better, getting all those little things right. I think ten years ago, I probably over-trained and would go into games, especially the back-end of series, fatigued. And I think now, obviously being a bit older, wanting my career to go for as long as I can, sort of prioritising the way I train, how I train, and sort of mapping it out a bit better, so I can get to the end of series and still have a little bit of energy in the tank, and then I think I just know my game so much better. And I think a lot of guys say that as they get older, they wish they knew what they did. Same for me at 37, if I knew what I [do now] at 27, I probably would have performed better. I think ten years ago, I probably over-trained and would go into games, especially the back-end of series, fatigued. And I think now, obviously being a bit older, wanting my career to go for as long as I can, sort of prioritising the way I train, how I train, and sort of mapping it out a bit better, so I can get to the end of series and still have a little bit of energy in the tank, and then I think I just know my game so much better. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I was pretty keen to have two weeks of no bowling after that series, Boland said. I felt like I was bowling really well in the nets and centre wickets up there. So when that opportunity passed, and I focused on what my re-load looked like, I was going to be bowling around 10, 12 overs this time of the year before going on Sunday, so I think this game fit in really well, he added. Article Source: IANS
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Asian Games 2026: Afghanistan Men Outclass Japan In Men's Cricket Opener
Korogi Sports Park: Afghanistan trounced an impressive Japanese side in the mens cricket opener at the Asian Games 2026 as they beat the hosts in a Group A clash by 48 runs at the Korogi Sports Park on Thursday. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Debutant leg-spinner Arab Gul Momand picked up four wickets, while left-arm finger spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti, pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Najibullah Zadran shared the other six wickets. After being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed to put 129/6 on the board. Debutant opener Mohammad Akram scored 34 from 29 balls, while Hassan Eisakhil laboured to three from 10 deliveries. Afghanistan were reeling at 79/4 in 15.1 overs. Captain Darwish Rasooli and wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq put a strong 44-run stand in 25 balls to give the much-needed impetus in the final overs after they were kept at under six an over. While Rasooli made 29 from 27 balls, it was Ishaqs 17-ball 25 which took Afghanistan to 129/6 in their 20 overs. For Japan, off-spinner Ibrahim Takahashi was the pick of the bowlers for his 2-19, while Shoma Sugaya-Slater scalped 2-18. Japan lost opener Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake in the first over to Abdullah Ahmadzai for a duck, but Japan were not out of the chase as Reo Sakurano-Thomas (23), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (14) and Benjamin Ito-Davis (17) kept ticking the scoreboard as Japan were 53/1 in 7.3 overs and needed 77 in 75 balls however, left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti and Najibullah, playing his first international outing over two years, picked one wicket each before the debutant leg-spinner Gul wrecked havoc with four wickets. At 60/3, Japan lost their three wickets without scoring and were 63/8 as they completely lost their way, with Gul bowling two double-wicket maiden overs to bring the game in Afghanistans favour. The little fight ended soon when pacer Ahmadzai and spinner Kharoti took the final two wickets as Japan were bowled out for 81. At 60/3, Japan lost their three wickets without scoring and were 63/8 as they completely lost their way, with Gul bowling two double-wicket maiden overs to bring the game in Afghanistans favour. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief Scores: Afghanistan 129/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Akram (34 from 29 balls, Darwish Rasooli 29 from 27 balls; Ibrahim Takahashi 2-19, Shoma Sugaya-Slater 2-18) beat Japan (Reo Sakurano-Thomas 23 from 24 balls, Benjamin Ito-Davis 17 from 8 balls; Arab Gul Momand 4-8, Nangeyalia Kharoti 3-19) by 48 runs Article Source: IANS
BCCI set to hold IPL 2027 auction in Goa in December; Check details
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Gul, Kharote spin Afghanistan to victory over Japan in Asian Games opener
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'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'
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Sri Lanka fined 15 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate in first ODI against England
Digital Desk | London, Sep 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against England in Chester-le-Street, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka were found to be three overs short of the required rate after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match at the Riverside Ground on Tuesday. Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences. The provision states that players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the stipulated time. As Sri Lanka were three overs behind the required rate, the players were fined 15 per cent. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, meaning there was no requirement for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Wayne Knights and Graham Lloyd, along with third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth official James Middlebrook. The sanction came after Sri Lanka suffered an 89-run defeat to England in the opening ODI of the three-match series. England, batting first, posted 265, with Harry Brook making a team-high 67 and Will Jacks contributing an unbeaten 46. Jacks then produced a decisive spell with the ball, claiming five wickets for 22 runs as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 176. Janith Wellalage scored 45, and Mendis made 42 for Sri Lanka, while debutant Sachindu Colombage and Asitha Fernando took three wickets each for the visitors. The second ODI of the series will be played on September 24.
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UPL 2026: Unbeaten Mussoorie Queens to face Dehradun Warriors in womens final
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 23 (IANS) Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors booked their places in the womens final of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 after finishing as the top two teams in the league stage. Mussoorie Queens topped the standings with a perfect record, winning all their league matches, while Dehradun Warriors finished second with two victories from three games. The two teams will now face each other in the summit clash of the third edition of the UPL on Thursday. Both teams secured victories in their respective matches on Wednesday to confirm their places in the final. In the first match of the day, the Dehradun Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl against Bageshwar Aerial. Bageshwar struggled to build momentum throughout their innings and were restricted to 98/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Dehradun Warriors, chasing 99 for victory, also lost wickets at regular intervals but remained composed during the chase. Neelam Bharadwaj anchored the innings with a valuable 48 off 39 balls and guided her side towards the target. The Warriors eventually reached 99/6 in 18.1 overs to complete a four-wicket victory and secure two crucial points. Bharadwajs match-winning contribution earned her the Player of the Match award. The result kept the Dehradun Warriors firmly in the race for the final, and they eventually finished second in the league standings with two wins from three matches. In the second womens match, Mussoorie Queens faced Pithoragarh Hurricanes after winning the toss and opting to bat first. The Queens found it difficult to score freely against the Hurricanes' bowling attack and finished their 20 overs at 88/9. Despite posting a modest total, Mussoorie produced a disciplined bowling display to keep themselves unbeaten. Pithoragarh struggled throughout their chase and were restricted to 65/9 in 20 overs, handing Mussoorie Queens a 23-run victory. With another win added to their perfect league-stage record, the Mussoorie Queens finished at the top of the table and will now look to complete an unbeaten campaign by lifting the womens title. Dehradun Warriors, meanwhile, will aim to end the Queens winning run when the two sides meet in Thursdays final.
Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Eyes Up India Clash At Asian Games
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson admitted Wednesday that his team has some catching up to do if they are to challenge arch-rivals India at the Asian Games. India's men have won back-to-back World Cups and are also defending champions at the Asian Games. Since Hesson took over in May last year Pakistan lost to India three times in the Asia Cup 2025 and once in this year's Twenty20 World Cup. India are the benchmark in terms of white ball cricket at the moment and our challenge is to catch up to that, said Hesson in Karachi ahead of the team's departure. The men's cricket at the Asian Games in Japan starts on Thursday. Pakistan and India have never met at the Games but are likely to face off in the semi-finals on October 1 in Nagoya. We are certainly preparing as best we can and if we get an opportunity to play (India) we will certainly put them under pressure like we did in the final of the Asia Cup, Hesson said of last year's final in Dubai. Pakistan will first meet the winners of Pool B -- comprising Hong Kong, Oman and Malaysia -- in the quarter-final on September 28. Hesson said Pakistan need to start well. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and being able to play in the semi-final for both sides (Pakistan and India), so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves, Hesson said. Pakistan have never won a medal in the Asian Games cricket, losing the bronze medal match in 2010 and 2023 while they did not compete in 2014. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories While India has sent a full-strength team for the Asian Games, Pakistan's side is a combination of youth and experience, captained by opener Sahibzada Farhan.
Rs 106.88 Crore For One Team: India's Major T20 League Welcomes Ninth Franchise
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday expanded its flagship T20 Mumbai League for its upcoming season by adding a ninth franchise.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Mussoorie Queens captain Nandini Kashyap lauded the Indian womens cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, describing their success as a proud moment for the entire nation. The Indian womens team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, to secure their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in womens cricket. Speaking during the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 womens competition in Dehradun, Kashyap said seeing the Indian flag being raised and the national anthem being played after a major victory evokes a special feeling. As an Indian, whenever we see our flag going up and our team winning, it is a completely different feeling. The Indian womens team has been performing tremendously for the last two Asian Games, and they are continuing that form. It is a proud moment for all of us, and I am sure we will see them continue to win in the upcoming series and matches, Kashyap said. The Indian teams triumph follows their gold-medal-winning campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, held in 2023, and further underlines the teams strong performances on the continental stage. As an Indian, whenever we see our flag going up and our team winning, it is a completely different feeling. The Indian womens team has been performing tremendously for the last two Asian Games, and they are continuing that form. It is a proud moment for all of us, and I am sure we will see them continue to win in the upcoming series and matches, Kashyap said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The third edition of UPL 2026 is being held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun from September 21 to October 1. The womens competition features four teams Mussoorie Queens, Bageshwar Aerial, Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Dehradun Warriors highlighting the growing prominence of womens cricket in the state. Article Source: IANS
Captain Lakshya Raichandani Hits Century In India U19's Dominant Win Over Australia
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MCA Expands T20 Mumbai League With Ninth Franchise For 106.88 Cr
T20 Mumbai League Governing Council: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday expanded its flagship T20 Mumbai League for its upcoming season by adding a ninth franchise, which will represent the Navi Mumbai region. The franchise operating rights have been awarded to Aspects Sports for 106.88 crore over six years, with 12.21 crore for its first season, marking a significant step in the leagues expansion and long-term growth. The addition of the Navi Mumbai franchise will further widen the leagues footprint, bringing more players from the region into the competitive ecosystem while giving emerging talent greater visibility and a platform to showcase their skills at a high level. Commenting on the announcement, Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association, said, The expansion of the T20 Mumbai League to Navi Mumbai is a significant milestone in our vision to take the game closer to every corner of the Mumbai cricketing ecosystem. The addition of a ninth franchise will not only broaden the leagues reach but also create greater opportunities for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent on a competitive platform. We are delighted to welcome Aspects Sports and look forward to working together to further strengthen the league and nurture the next generation of cricketing talent. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman, T20 Mumbai League Governing Council, said, The addition of a ninth franchise marks an important new chapter in the evolution of the T20 Mumbai League. As we look ahead, expanding our franchise base will enable the league to build a stronger and more sustainable ecosystem, while creating more opportunities for players to grow. It will also allow the league to create greater value for our stakeholders and deepen its engagement with audiences across the region. The entry of Aspects Sports and the expansion into Navi Mumbai further strengthens our foundation as we look to build the league into a larger and enduring sporting property, he added. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman, T20 Mumbai League Governing Council, said, The addition of a ninth franchise marks an important new chapter in the evolution of the T20 Mumbai League. As we look ahead, expanding our franchise base will enable the league to build a stronger and more sustainable ecosystem, while creating more opportunities for players to grow. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the addition of the ninth franchise, the T20 Mumbai League will continue to expand its reach while providing a stronger platform for emerging cricketing talent across Mumbai and its surrounding regions. Article Source: IANS
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T20 Mumbai League | Aspect Sports gets operating rights of new Navi Mumbai franchise
The addition of the ninth franchise is expected to expand the leagues footprint beyond its traditional Mumbai base and provide cricketers from the region with a pathway into the competition
'India Are The Benchmark': Pakistan Coach Big Admission Ahead Of Asian Games
India have won their last six games against Pakistan in the shortest format of the game, including three at last year's Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
R Ashwin's Big CSK Coach Bombshell: This 2011 World Cup Winner Was In Frame Along With Zaheer Khan
Ahead of IPL 2027, Zaheer Khan replaced Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons and played an instrumental role in making CSK one of the most successful teams in the world's biggest T20 league
