NAM vs SA 6th T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
NAM vs SA 6th T20I, Cricket Tips: The T20I tri-series in Namibia has reached the end of the group stage. The last group match will be played between Namibia and South Africa. This contest will start at 5:30 PM IST on September 4 (Friday) at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. This is the rematch of the first group game. Namibia stunned South Africa for the second time in two meetings. Namibia won that game by 18 runs. South Africa have yet to beat Namibia in this format. Can the Proteas get a win? Namibia have not been at their best, but South Africa won't take them lightly. NAM vs SA: Match Details Date : September 04, 2026 (Friday) Time : 5:30 PM IST Venue : Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek NAM vs SA: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live stream of the NAM vs SA clash on the FanCode mobile app or website. NAM vs SA: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 2 Namibia : 2 South Africa : 0 No-result: 0 NAM vs SA: Ground Pitch Report The surface in Windhoek has been pretty good for batting. The last two matches have been good-scoring ones, with the first-inning score going over 175 on average. There is enough assistance for the fast bowlers with pace and bounce. Hence, batting second will be a good option here. NAM vs SA: Possible XIs Namibia : Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Alexander Volschenk, Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo South Africa: Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Eathan Bosch, Duan Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka NAM vs SA: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Dewald Brevis has been in top form with the scores of 75, 75, and 41 in three innings. The Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus scored an unbeaten 88 off 48 in the last game and is in top form. Probable Best Bowler Duan Jansen and Ruben Trumpelmann are in-form bowlers from either side. They can take wickets with the new ball. Today Match Prediction : South Africa have never beaten Namibia in T20Is, but their current form is good. Hence, we predict South Africa will win this game. NAM vs SA Match 6th T20I, Today Match NAM vs SA, NAM vs SA Prediction, NAM vs SA Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Namibia vs South Africa Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Womens Asia Cup: Jay Shah Congratulates Smriti Mandhana For Record-making 124 Vs Hong Kong
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday congratulated Smriti Mandhana for scoring a record-breaking century and being the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket as she helped India to a massive 137-run victory against Hong Kong-China in the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Mandhana hit a stroke-filled 124 off 64 balls and helped India post 193/5 after Hong Kong-China won the toss and elected to field first. The bowlers then ran through the opponent's batting line-up and bowled them out for 56 to secure a 137-run win. Heartiest congratulations to Smriti Mandhana on becoming the highest run-scorer (10,880*) and the leading century-maker (18) in Womens International Cricket, ICC Chairman Jay Shah wrote in his Instagram story on Thursday. Your journey is a testament to elegance, consistency and sheer hard work. You have not only rewritten the record books, but also redefined aspirations for millions of young girls and boys across India and the world, he wrote in his post. Earlier, opening the batting alongside Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana overcame a slow, low-paced surface in Dubai to register her second T20I century laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes, making her the first Indian womens batter to achieve this landmark. In doing so, she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's international career tally of 10,868 runs, while also claiming her 18th international hundred across formats - the most centuries hit by a batter in women's international cricket and took her past Meg Lanning in the list. Smriti found her rhythm in the second over by sweeping wrist-spinner Kary Chan for the innings' first boundary, before Shafali Verma exploded in the sixth over off Marina Lamplough, hitting two sixes and two fours in a 22-run over to push India to 60/0 at the end of the powerplay. The 50-run opening stand, their 29th fifty-plus stand in T20Is, ended in the eighth over when Shafali miscued a full toss from off-spinner Ruchitha Venkatesh to fall for 28. Pratika Rawal (10) fell in the 13th over by miscuing Joyleen Kaur to point. Smriti, however, accelerated through the back end of the innings. She reached her half-century off 41 balls with a six over deep backward square leg off Iqra in the 11th over. Adapting to the lack of pace on the pitch, she relied on backfoot placement and lofted shots, with the standout being advancing down the track to hit three consecutive sixes off Ruchitha in the 18th over. The 50-run opening stand, their 29th fifty-plus stand in T20Is, ended in the eighth over when Shafali miscued a full toss from off-spinner Ruchitha Venkatesh to fall for 28. Pratika Rawal (10) fell in the 13th over by miscuing Joyleen Kaur to point. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Her milestone-laden knock ended on the penultimate ball of the innings when she was run out after a mid-pitch mix-up with Bharti Fulmali. Richa Ghosh (11) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (10) made brief contributions as India set Hong Kong a target of 194, though India's middle order making only 34 runs means that department is still a worrisome point. Article Source: IANS
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Womens Asia Cup: Mandhanas Record-making 124, Fine Bowling Help India To Big Win Over Hong Kong
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: A fine bowling performance, after India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana hit a stroke-filled 124 off 64 balls, helped India thrash Hong Kong-China by 137 runs for their second win in a Group A match in the Women's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday. Mandhana's hundred, which also helped her become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket, helped India post 193/5 after Hong Kong-China won the toss and elected to field first. Chasing a massive total, Hong Kong-China were off to a poor start, losing their first wicket for 2 runs in the second over. They did not recover from that stumble and lost wickets at regular intervals, getting bowled out for 56 in 16.2 overs as the Indian bowlers produced a good effort. All-rounder Deepti Sharma led the Indian bowling effort with 3 wickets for nine runs in three overs. Fellow spinner N. Shree Charani (2-16), Nandani Sharma (2-6) and Prema Rawat (2-12) claimed a brace of wickets each as the Indians remained strong even though they were defending a big score. Only three Hong Kong batters -- skipper Natasha Miles (15), wicketkeeper-batter Yasmin Daswani (11) and Marina Lamplough (13) -- reached double figures as the ODI World Champions did not give the minnows many chances. Earlier, opening the batting alongside Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana overcame a slow, low-paced surface in Dubai to register her second T20I century laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes, making her the first Indian womens batter to achieve this landmark. In doing so, she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's international career tally of 10,868 runs, while also claiming her 18th international hundred across formats - the most centuries hit by a batter in women's international cricket and took her past Meg Lanning in the list. For Hong Kong China, it was a tough outing as they struggled to nail their lengths and put pressure on the batters. India began cautiously by taking five runs from Iqra Sahar's opening over. But Smriti found her rhythm in the second over by sweeping wrist-spinner Kary Chan for the innings' first boundary, before Shafali Verma exploded in the sixth over off Marina Lamplough, hitting two sixes and two fours in a 22-run over to push India to 60/0 at the end of the powerplay. The 50-run opening stand, their 29th fifty-plus stand in T20Is, ended in the eighth over when Shafali miscued a full toss from off-spinner Ruchitha Venkatesh to fall for 28. Pratika Rawal (10) fell in the 13th over by miscuing Joyleen Kaur to point. Smriti, however, accelerated through the back end of the innings. She reached her half-century off 41 balls with a six over deep backward square leg off Iqra in the 11th over. Adapting to the lack of pace on the pitch, she relied on backfoot placement and lofted shots, with the standout being advancing down the track to hit three consecutive sixes off Ruchitha in the 18th over. Mandhana reached her landmark century by cutting Marina through backward point in the 17th over to reach her century off 58 balls. Her 124 off 64 balls, featuring 14 fours and seven sixes, also marked the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024. Her milestone-laden knock ended on the penultimate ball of the innings when she was run out after a mid-pitch mix-up with Bharti Fulmali. Richa Ghosh (11) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (10) made brief contributions as India set Hong Kong a target of 194, though India's middle order making only 34 runs means that department is still a worrisome point. Mandhana reached her landmark century by cutting Marina through backward point in the 17th over to reach her century off 58 balls. Her 124 off 64 balls, featuring 14 fours and seven sixes, also marked the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India 193/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 124, Shafali Verma 28; Marina Lamplough 2-46, Joyleen Kaur 1-12) beat Hong Kong-China 56 all out in 16.2 overs (Natasha Miles 15, Deepti Sharma 3-9, Nandani Sharma 2-6, Shree Charani 2-16, Prema Rawat 2-12) by 137 runs Article Source: IANS
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Sher-e-Punjab T20: Prabhsimran's Ton Guides Jalandhar Warriors To Thrilling Win Over Bathinda Royals
Punjab T20 League: Prabhsimran Singh continued his great form and hit his second consecutive century as Jalandhar Warriors edged past Bathinda Royals by three runs in a thrilling last-ball finish in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. Coming to bat first, Jalandhar Warriors posted 205 in 19.3 overs, with captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran once again leading the way with the bat. Prabhsimran smashed his second consecutive century in the tournament, putting his team in a strong position. The Warriors did not get off to the best of starts and were reduced to 62/3. Prabhsimran then joined hands with Aryan Yadav to rebuild the innings. The two batters attacked the Bathinda bowlers and added 118 runs for the fourth wicket, giving Jalandhar much-needed momentum. Aryan played an aggressive knock of 39 off just 19 balls before being dismissed. Prabhsimran continued to dominate from the other end and brought up another brilliant century. However, he struggled to find enough support towards the end as Jalandhar kept losing wickets at regular intervals. For Bathinda, Ashwani Kumar was the standout bowler. He not only helped restrict Jalandhar from reaching an even bigger total but also created history by taking the first hat-trick of the tournament. Ashwani dismissed Sukhdeep Bajwa off the final ball of the 17th over before removing Prabhsimran and Randeep Singh with the first two deliveries of the 19th over. He finished with excellent figures of 4/35 from his four overs. Chasing 206, Bathinda Royals made a steady start as openers Rishabh Gupta and Harnoor Singh added 48 runs for the first wicket. Gurvinder Bhullar gave Jalandhar the first breakthrough by dismissing Rishabh for 17 off 17 balls. Harnoor then continued to keep the chase on track before he was dismissed for a well-made 44 off 29 balls. Captain Uday Saharan took charge from there and played a brilliant innings, bringing up his half-century and keeping Bathinda in the hunt. Saharan found good support from Shahbaz Sandhu, who played an attacking knock and kept the scoreboard moving. The pair put the Jalandhar bowlers under pressure, although the required run rate continued to rise. Jalandhar bowled an excellent penultimate over to bring the equation down to 18 runs from the final six balls. The Warriors were then put under further pressure when Sandhu was cleaned up by Randeep Singh off the very first ball of the last over. Sandhu scored 26 off 13 balls. However, Saharan refused to give up. He smashed a six and a four off consecutive deliveries, bringing the equation down to just six runs from the final two balls. Jalandhar bowled an excellent penultimate over to bring the equation down to 18 runs from the final six balls. The Warriors were then put under further pressure when Sandhu was cleaned up by Randeep Singh off the very first ball of the last over. Sandhu scored 26 off 13 balls. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Randeep bowled a wide, leaving Bathinda with one legal delivery to score five runs. Ashwini managed only two runs off the final ball, allowing the Jalandhar Warriors to hold their nerves and seal a dramatic three-run victory. Article Source: IANS
Womens Asia Cup: I Just Love Batting, And Im Happy That I Could Contribute, Says Smriti Mandhana
T20 Asia Cup: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana credited her sheer love for batting behind her making a record-breaking 124 in the ongoing Womens Asia Cup clash against Hong Kong-China, adding that she was thrilled to deliver a telling contribution for her side. Mandhanas 64-ball 124 powered India to 193/5, a knock which made her the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket as she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs. The left-handed opener also registered her 18th international hundred and moved ahead of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt for the most centuries across all formats in the women's game. Additionally, she became the first Indian woman batter to score multiple T20I centuries and set the new record for the highest individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is. Smriti also has the record for the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024. I didnt know all of this happened. It's really hard for me to play slower bowlers, but credit to them. They were really disciplined in the powerplay. They bowled pretty well, and the kind of energy they showed was something which we all can learn from. Having said that, I just love batting, and Im happy that I could contribute, said Smriti during the mid-innings break to the broadcasters. Despite a sluggish pitch in Dubai that offered little pace, Smriti demonstrated remarkable crease movement and backfoot precision, and manufactured shots when teammates struggled for momentum in India's innings, as the rest of the batters collectively made 62 runs off 56 deliveries. I didnt know all of this happened. It's really hard for me to play slower bowlers, but credit to them. They were really disciplined in the powerplay. They bowled pretty well, and the kind of energy they showed was something which we all can learn from. Having said that, I just love batting, and Im happy that I could contribute, said Smriti during the mid-innings break to the broadcasters. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Smriti noted that while the surface presented early technical challenges, she adjusted her approach once she adapted to the conditions on offer. It did keep a little low in the powerplay. I think once youve got your eyes set, it was a little easier to pick up length and just go under the ball a little more. Credit to them; Ill just keep talking about them because its the first time were playing them and its just a memorable occasion for them as well. Article Source: IANS
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Womens Asia Cup: Mandhanas Record-making 124 Helps India Post 193/5 Against Hong Kong China
For Hong Kong China: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana hit a stroke-filled 124 off 64 balls, which also helped her become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket, as she guided India to post 193/5 against Hong Kong-China in the Women's T20 Asia Cup on Thursday. Opening the batting alongside Shafali Verma after Hong Kong China elected to bowl first, Smriti overcame a slow, low-paced surface in Dubai to register her second T20I century laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes, making her the first Indian womens batter to achieve this landmark. In doing so, she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's international career tally of 10,868 runs, while also claiming her 18th international hundred across formats - the most centuries hit by a batter in women's international cricket and took her past Meg Lanning in the list. For Hong Kong China, it was a tough outing as they struggled to nail their lengths and put pressure on the batters. India began cautiously by taking five runs from Iqra Sahar's opening over. But Smriti found her rhythm in the second over by sweeping wrist-spinner Kary Chan for the innings' first boundary, before Shafali Verma exploded in the sixth over off Marina Lamplough, hitting two sixes and two fours in a 22-run over to push India to 60/0 at the end of the powerplay. The 50-run opening stand, their 29th fifty-plus stand in T20Is, ended in the eighth over when Shafali miscued a full toss from off-spinner Ruchitha Venkatesh to fall for 28. Pratika Rawal (10) fell in the 13th over by miscuing Joyleen Kaur to point. Smriti, however, accelerated through the back end of the innings. She reached her half-century off 41 balls with a six over deep backward square leg off Iqra in the 11th over. Adapting to the lack of pace on the pitch, she relied on backfoot placement and lofted shots, with the standout being advancing down the track to hit three consecutive sixes off Ruchitha in the 18th over. Mandhana reached her landmark century by cutting Marina through backward point in the 17th over to reach her century off 58 balls. Her 124 off 64 balls, featuring 14 fours and seven sixes, also marked the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024. Her milestone-laden knock ended on the penultimate ball of the innings when she was run out after a mid-pitch mix-up with Bharti Fulmali. Richa Ghosh (11) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (10) made brief contributions as India set Hong Kong a target of 194, though India's middle order making only 34 runs means that department is still a worrisome point. Mandhana reached her landmark century by cutting Marina through backward point in the 17th over to reach her century off 58 balls. Her 124 off 64 balls, featuring 14 fours and seven sixes, also marked the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India 193/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 124, Shafali Verma 28; Marina Lamplough 2-46, Joyleen Kaur 1-12) against Hong Kong China Article Source: IANS
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Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup, leading India to a formidable total of 193 for five. Her innings included seven sixes and 14 boundaries, surpassing Meg Lanning's record for most international centuries in women's cricket and Mithali Raj in the leading run-scorers' chart.
'BCCI Is Always Ready,' Says Saikia After ICC Moves Women's Champions Trophy To India
Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is fully prepared to stage the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy at short notice after hosting rights were moved from Sri Lanka to India, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday. The six-team tournament, featuring Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, will run from February 14 to 28 next year across two venues: the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium. Yes, you should appreciate the BCCI that we are going to host the Women's Champions Trophy in February next year. So we have two venues - one is the CCI Brabourne, which is next to this one, Wankhede Stadium. The other one is Baroda, and we should appreciate, and we should thank ICC, including Jay Shah, that they have thought that BCCI is the right country that can host the tournament at such short notice, Saikia told reporters following a performance review meeting at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. The International Cricket Council (ICC) relocated the event to India after stripping Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of its hosting rights due to government interference in the national board's governance, following the appointment of a government-backed Transformation Committee. India was selected as the replacement host ahead of competing bids from Bangladesh and South Africa. Despite losing the staging rights, Sri Lanka retained their place in the tournament after securing automatic qualification based on their global T20I ranking at the July 6 cut-off date. The BCCI is always ready to host these kinds of international events, and for that, the BCCI should get some credit that we are ready to accommodate any international event at any point in time. At the last moment, now at the 11th hour, Sri Lanka could not host this tournament. BCCI offered four venues, out of which two venues were selected, and we are going to host it in a very good manner, added Saikia. The BCCI is always ready to host these kinds of international events, and for that, the BCCI should get some credit that we are ready to accommodate any international event at any point in time. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Vadodara has also emerged as a prominent venue after staging WPL fixtures in 2025 and 2026, apart from hosting India-West Indies womens ODI series in 2024. The debut tournament will feature a single round-robin format before concluding with the final on February 28. Article Source: IANS
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Womens Asia Cup: Hong Kong China Elect To Bowl First Against Unchanged India
Hong Kong China: Hong Kong-China have won the toss and elected to bowl first against an unchanged India in the 2026 Womens Asia Cup Group A encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Its also the first-ever Womens T20I clash between the two teams. Seven-time winners India are looking to build on their opening 94-run victory over Thailand. While a dominant top-order performance powered India's win, they will look to put up a better middle-order show after suffering a collapse against Thailands accurate bowlers. Hong Kong China enter the contest seeking redemption after an agonising six-run defeat to Thailand. We also wanted to bat first in these conditions. We don't have a target score in mind; we just want to go and play to our strengths. This pitch is tricky, and we don't know how it will play out. Hong Kong is playing well, and this is a good opportunity for us to play against them and gain some momentum, said India captain Harmanpreet Kaur. For Hong Kong, Alison Siu is set to play her 100th T20I game. She's been a spearhead for our attack for many years now. Always making 100 appearances for your country is an incredible achievement. So, congrats to Alison, and we're happy to have her on the side always and hope she has a great game, said skipper Natasha Miles. After missing out on the previous game, Natasha said she and Iqra Sahar have come into the playing eleven. We're going to have a bowl first. I think the conditions would suit that. Very confident with our batting lineup to come out here and chase down any score. So, let's make the most of these conditions. I think we've seen, as an average score, it's been about 120 -130. They're obviously a very accomplished side, so, looking at 140, 150, we've had a couple of chases like that this year. So, if we can keep them to 140, 150, it will be great. She also expressed excitement at playing against a formidable Indian team. It's obviously a very exciting occasion. We're playing one of the top teams in the world. They're an incredible side. Obviously, everyone's very excited to see how we can compete against such an incredible side. I mean, taking in the occasion and enjoying ourselves, and hopefully we come back to the Asia Cup in the future. Playing XIs: She also expressed excitement at playing against a formidable Indian team. It's obviously a very exciting occasion. We're playing one of the top teams in the world. They're an incredible side. Obviously, everyone's very excited to see how we can compete against such an incredible side. I mean, taking in the occasion and enjoying ourselves, and hopefully we come back to the Asia Cup in the future. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Hong Kong China: Natasha Miles (captain), Maryam Bibi, Mariko Hill, Joyleen Kaur, Marina Lamplough, Yasmin Daswani (wk), Shanzeen Shahzad, Kary Chan, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Iqra Sahar, and Alison Siu Article Source: IANS
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UPT20: Bhuvneshwar Takes Lucknow Falcons Into Final With 47-run Win Over Meerut Mavericks
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Womens Asia Cup: Pratika Rawal Cherishes 'privilege' Of Being A Multi-format Player For India
Dubai International Stadium: Right-handed batter Pratika Rawal said she is cherishing the privilege of being an all-format player for India, a dream she saw in her childhood, especially after making her T20I debut in the ongoing Womens Asia Cup. Pratika received her debut cap from team captain Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the fixture against Thailand on August 30 and made 22. She will be looking to get a bigger score when her turn to bat comes against Hong Kong-China at the Dubai International Stadium. It actually feels like a privilege to be able to stand here playing all three formats. This is what I've always wanted to do as a young kid, and to be able to stand here, getting my debut cap from the captain, it feels great. It feels like a privilege. It feels like a blessing, and I think back home people are happier than me, Rawal said to broadcasters before the match began. India's middle order came under scrutiny in their tournament opener after suffering a collapse in the last ten overs. Addressing strategies to prevent similar batting slumps, Pratika said the importance of preserving wickets will be key to getting dominant totals. I think just go with the flow, just assess the conditions, what are the various areas that we can score in. Definitely, we would love to play with a lot of wickets in hand and would love to go for a big total here. India's middle order came under scrutiny in their tournament opener after suffering a collapse in the last ten overs. Addressing strategies to prevent similar batting slumps, Pratika said the importance of preserving wickets will be key to getting dominant totals. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With international calendar demands rising, Pratika, who came into the squad as a replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues, stated her focus remains squarely on maximising every chance presented to establish herself across all three formats. I'm on my toes. I would love to get a lot of opportunities here. I would love to score a lot of runs here, and my prime focus is to contribute as much as I can for the team. Article Source: IANS
The Hundred set to permit fifth overseas squad member to cover for absences
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Rahul, Siraj, Padikkal set for Duleep Trophy final duty
Veteran Indian cricketers KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and Devdutt Padikkal have been asked to play in the Duleep Trophy final for South Zone against East Zone. The participation of other T20I players like Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Ishan Kishan depends on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's approval. Additionally, chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend the final, and the BCCI is arranging visas for net bowlers for the Asian Games.
Hong Kong opt to bowl against unchanged India
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Yuzvendra Chahal's peach bamboozles Ben Stokes in County Championship | WATCH
Star India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bamboozled Ben Stokes with a peach of a delivery in the ongoing County Championship . He broke through the former England captains defence during Durhams clash with Northamptonshire as Stokes was left shocked. The all-rounder managed only 14 runs before Chahal found the breakthrough in the 47th over.
BCCI Rules Out Logistical Concerns For Asian Games In Japan, Ready To Step In If Needed
U19 T20 World Cups: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled out any logistical concerns regarding player accommodations and facilities for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with Secretary Devajit Saikia stating that it is fully prepared to step in and provide its own infrastructure only if it's needed. Concerns over the teams accommodation in the multi-game event set to happen in Aichi-Nagoya emerged after several top Asian teams questioned the facilities and accommodation arrangements for the mens and womens T20 event, scheduled to run from September 19 to October 3. Naoki Alex Miyaji, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Japan Cricket Association (JCA), told IANS on Wednesday that participating teams in cricket are being offered hotel accommodation, while teams are free to arrange their own accommodation if they choose to do so. There is no such issue that we have discussed or which is on our agenda today or prior to today also. So we are not going to have any difficulties in Japan. If any kind of situation arises, we will take an appropriate call at the right time so that we ensure that our players and the support staff will get the best facilities in the Asian Games, whether it is from the organisers. If required, BCCI will have its own system in place to provide the best facilities to our players, Saikia told reporters after a review meeting happened at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. Turning to the development of teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Saikia stated the BCCI is taking a long-term approach with Sooryavanshi to ensure he grows with sustainable success in his playing career for the country rather than survive on short-lived breakthroughs. The BCCI can take pride that we are promoting a player of the age of 15 years who is already making his mark in the international scenario. We are very cautious that every right step he should take forward so that it should not be a one-series or one-year wonder. We want Vaibhav's relevance, or any player of his stature, to continue and serve as Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends. So we look at Vaibhav in a very serious manner. He is monitored at every angle and every step he is taking forward in his international career; BCCI is taking a very close look at his future, he added. Saikia further highlighted that Sooryavanshi is part of a broader developmental group supervised directly by the Centre of Excellence (CoE) head of cricket, former India batter VVS Laxman. That our selectors are looking, we have a huge number of upcoming players who are doing good. If you look at our U19 Indian team, they are becoming champions recently also. Similarly, in women's cricket also, we are world champions for the last two international U19 T20 World Cups. So we are looking at all the players, not only Vaibhav's relevance, but there are about 10-15 players who are in our targeted group. Those are named in our targeted group list, and they are constantly monitored by our COE head, VVS Laxman, who is taking keen interest in their future and their training and skill development. Saikia further highlighted that Sooryavanshi is part of a broader developmental group supervised directly by the Centre of Excellence (CoE) head of cricket, former India batter VVS Laxman. That our selectors are looking, we have a huge number of upcoming players who are doing good. If you look at our U19 Indian team, they are becoming champions recently also. Similarly, in women's cricket also, we are world champions for the last two international U19 T20 World Cups. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Sometimes it is a challenge because the wicket becomes very placid and no bowler is effective. So we have to think about all the things. If the spinner is not doing it, then Bumrah is doing it. So there is a balance, and the only thing is that we should win. Whether the spinner is doing it or the bowler is a pacer, that is not the sole criterion. The criteria should be that India should become world champion, which we have become this year only, Saikia concluded. Article Source: IANS
BCCI's Clear Mandate On Rohit Sharma And His Future With A Year To Go For World Cup 2027
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday quashed speculation regarding veteran opener Rohit Sharma's ODI future
BCCI Targets Solving Mounting Injury Issues With Better FTP And Rehab Protocols
Future Tours Programme: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it will seek better scheduling in the upcoming Future Tours Programme (FTP) and strengthen player rehab protocols to combat rising injuries caused by a heavy workload of international and franchise games, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday. Injury management remains a central concern after several high-profile players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and B. Sai Sudharsan missed recent tours despite initial conditional selections due to varied injuries. With the likes of Bumrah, Sundar, Reddy and Harshit Rana named in the upcoming 15-man T20I squad against Afghanistan with the asterisk of subject to fitness, scrutiny on the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has intensified, although Saikia and head of cricket, former India batter VVS Laxman, previously clarified that the high-performance centre is more than just a rehabilitation facility. Individual players are having injuries because they have to play a lot of matches. If you look at their schedule, in England, we had a 15-player team go for the ODIs, and out of that, three or four players got injured during the match. We have to think that they had played two months of IPL before that. So all this takes a toll on the health of the players. To avoid those kinds of situations under the present window and FTPs, we are trying to find out some ways to tackle it, Saikia told reporters after a review meeting happened at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. The high-level meetings, attended by Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill and T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, evaluated existing return-to-play guidelines to ensure players undergo thorough clearance before resuming international duty. We have a protocol in place for how a player can come back to the matches again in international matches. So when a player is injured, he goes to his own physio, or he comes to the rehab programme in CoE, and before allowing him to be a part of the Indian team, there are certain measures they have to take and certain hurdles they have to cross. So those kinds of things, we have revisited today, and whatever is the best way we can take forward the players to have no injury in the international matches. We have discussed these issues, and we will further discuss this topic in our next meetings, added Saikia. He further clarified that the discussions focused purely on systemic policy rather than specific individual selection or fitness cases. There was no discussion on any individual player. Today's discussion was totally general in nature, and what policies and protocols we have to maintain regarding maintaining the fitness level of every player, not about any individual, and what is in the best interest of the team, we have considered that only. We have taken the feedback from the captains and the head coach, who are the right persons to give us the information, so that we chalk up a proper strategy to avoid all these kinds of unwanted situations during any international or bilateral matches. Saikia also rejected suggestions of differences between national team management and CoE staff. We don't see that kind of situation in us, and there is no such situation that there is a communication breakdown or there is no integrity among the CoE or the Team India staff or technical persons. There is no such situation - the only thing is that what is troubling us is the injuries of some players, which is happening frequently and to avoid that, we have to do certain things. We have to take up some measures so that the players do not suffer injuries frequently, he said. Addressing the long-standing vacancy for the head of sports science at the CoE, Saikia assured that ongoing operations remain fully functional while the board searches globally for a qualified specialist. I would like to reiterate once more that the vacant position of the head of sports science is not a deterrent to our activities in CoE. That post is required, but that is a very high-level post for which the properly qualified person should be positioned. Not any person who has only a qualification is fit for that. In that aspect, we have about 16 persons in place to maintain the fitness level or the rehab or the prehab facilities in CoE. But to supervise that, one important person is required, and for that person who will be in that position, he must be qualified up to a different level. That kind of person is very short in number in India as well as in the whole world. So we are trying to find that kind of person at the earliest possible time. Once again, we will start the exercise to find a person who can fit into that position of the head of sports science medicine in CoE. But without him also, it is running in the right manner. Saikia signed off by saying that overall operational harmony remains intact across all arms of the board, with clear directions given for upcoming global scheduling talks for both mens and womens team matches. Everybody is on the same page. BCCI is working like a well-oiled engine. There is proper coordination amongst all the wings of BCCI, whether it is women's team committees or their technical staff or their coaches vis-a-vis the COE, vis-a-vis the Indian men's teams, coaching staff and the head coach. Saikia signed off by saying that overall operational harmony remains intact across all arms of the board, with clear directions given for upcoming global scheduling talks for both mens and womens team matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We have instructed our FTP personnel, who will be meeting very soon in various international forums, that our FTP should be scheduled in such a way that it should be scheduled that there is proper rest for the players as well as some kind of acclimatisation through friendly matches before any major series in SENA countries. Article Source: IANS
Saikia On Rohit: Don't want to give fodder for speculators
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed recent speculations regarding Rohit Sharma's future, chief selector Ajit Agarkar's contract extension, and VVS Laxman's potential appointment as director of cricket, dismissing all rumours after a review meeting.
Siddharth attributes TNPL success to confidence and learnings from IPL
The left-arm spinner finished second on the wickets chart with 16 scalps and recorded the tournaments best economy rate (5.08)
BCCI Breaks Silence On Ajit Agarkar's Tenure As Chief Selector After He Misses Review Meeting
The BCCI on Thursday conducted a very important meeting where India captains Shubman Gill (ODIs and Tests) and Shreyas Iyer (T20Is), along with India coach Gautam Gambhir, were present
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed reports of Rohit Sharmas possible international retirement . Since the Australia series last year, there have been plenty of reports of the Mumbai cricketer possibly calling his time and that he is no longer in the scheme of things. The talks only intensified after he flopped in the first two ODIs against England, but in the third match at Lords, he silenced the critics with an incredible century.
Saikia: 'Team India playing too many matches in a year'
The BCCI is committed to improving player preparation for major series in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA countries) by ensuring adequate rest, acclimatisation, and practice matches, according to secretary Devajit Saikia.
BCCI Quashes Speculation On Rohits ODI Future, Dismisses Rumours On Director Of Cricket Role
Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday quashed speculation regarding veteran opener Rohit Sharma's ODI future, insisting his form remains top-class following a high-level performance review meeting conducted at its headquarters in Mumbai. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the former captain's spot remains secure after the board convened to analyse recent overseas tours and map out strategies leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Indias T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman attended the crucial review meeting. They were joined by top BCCI officials - President Mithun Manhas, Secretary Saikia, Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia and interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hemang Amin. The long-pending review meeting was initially supposed to happen in July to address Indias T20I series defeats in England and Ireland, along with the ODI series loss to England. But it was pushed back and finally happened on Thursday due to Indias T20I tour of Zimbabwe and Test tour of Sri Lanka, where they won 3-0 and 1-0, respectively. He is playing superbly in all matches. So what more do you want? In the last match, he scored 138-148 runs. So why is there a speculation? So, I do not want to give fodder for the speculators, Saikia told reporters at the conclusion of the meeting. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar was unable to attend the important meeting due to short notice and connectivity constraints while being out of Mumbai. Today, we did not have any selection meeting. We had a routine meeting, like we have frequent meetings after an interval of 2-3 months. So, we had a meeting today with the head coach, the CoE head of cricket, as well as two of the captains - T20 skipper Shreyas, as well as the Test and ODI captain, Shubman. Today he (Agarkar) was out of station, so he could not be a part of the meeting. Because this meeting was called at very short notice and our head of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, was not in town, he could not join it, and he was in such an area that he could not join online also, despite our best efforts, added Saikia. The review focused heavily on addressing setbacks on tours of England and Ireland, as the senior mens team prepares for a grueling upcoming schedule that includes T20Is against Afghanistan, white-ball games against the West Indies, Asian Games T20 trip in Japan, multi-format tour of New Zealand, ODIs against Zimbabwe, and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at home, before the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup takes centrestage. So, we had discussions, and we basically discussed how our team performed in England and Ireland, and also we are thinking about what we are going to do over the next one year. The roadmap has been prepared, and we will be doing some exercises so that we have a very good performance in the 2027 World Cup. Yes, we did not do well; you all know that we lost matches in Ireland and also in England in those T20Is and ODIs; we lost by 2-1. So we wanted to know what the reasons were, and we have to do certain soul-searching about that, and in the future, what we will be doing before going to any of the SENA countries, we have chalked out some strategies, added Saikia. He also dismissed rumours regarding Agarkars tenure ending or changes to the senior mens selection committee, as well as hiring a director of cricket for the mens setup. There was no such discussion on this in today's meeting. I do not comment on new rumours. We did not have any such discussions, nor did we have such intentions. Yes, we did not do well; you all know that we lost matches in Ireland and also in England in those T20Is and ODIs; we lost by 2-1. So we wanted to know what the reasons were, and we have to do certain soul-searching about that, and in the future, what we will be doing before going to any of the SENA countries, we have chalked out some strategies, added Saikia. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We have not discussed all these things regarding the team selection, team combination, who will be playing in what format. For that, selectors will take a call. Today, the selectors were not part of the discussion. So when the selectors meet to select the team for the West Indies series, as well as thereafter for the New Zealand series, they will consider whatever parameters are to be considered by them, concluded Saikia. Article Source: IANS
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Rohit Sharma's TV Debut: A New Role For The Hitman
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is set to make his television debut as the host of the upcoming game show 'Family Full House'. The show, premiering on September 19, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv, will see Sharma transition from the cricket field to the entertainment world, showcasing a new side of his personality.
Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy Slams 350* In South Africa, Surpasses India Legend's 13-Year-Old Record
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Auqib Nabi's First Wicket In County Championship 2026 Is His India Teammate. Watch
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'Just Make Aaqib Javed Non-Playing Captain'
Former Pakistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has sarcastically suggested that senior selector Aaqib Javed be made the non-playing captain for all formats, following Javed's public criticism of the team's captain, coaches, and player selections. Khan expressed anguish over the current state of Pakistan cricket and questioned the PCB chairman's actions regarding player morale.
From Cricket Pitch To Host's Chair: Rohit Sharma Begins New Innings
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England bowl first again in second ODI at Derby
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Mohsin Naqvi on Pakistan's changes: No option if players don't perform
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Zimbabwe opt to bowl against Namibia; Muzarabani returns
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Tilak Varma wants to play Test cricket for India, says 'my strength is red-ball cricket'
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Injured Jafta Out Of South Africa's Maiden T20I Tour Of Zimbabwe, Filander Named Replacement
South Africa Emerging Women: Wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of South Africas upcoming five-match womens T20I series in Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour physical testing, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. Western Province wicketkeeper-batter Jae-Leigh Filander, previously in the Proteas Under-19 team, has earned her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement. Proteas Women wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour testing. SA U19 Women and Western Province starlet Jae-Leigh Filander has received her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement and will join the Proteas Women squad in Tshwane ahead of the teams departure for Bulawayo on Monday, 07 September, CSA said in its statement. Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the tour, which is South Africa's first T20I series against their neighbours. The squad includes many newcomers, while several senior players, including Marizanne Kapp, Dan van Niekerk, Sun Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tazmin Brits, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, and Shabnim Ismail, have been rested. The Proteas travelling party includes three uncapped prospects: 21-year-old seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 pacer Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The trio delivered impressive performances for the South Africa Emerging Womens team during the recent games against the Bangladesh Emerging team. They join returning players Faye Tunnicliffe, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, and Mian Smit, all of whom missed out on the ICC Womens T20 World Cup in England. Wicketkeeper Karabo Meso, along with all-rounders Kayla Reyneke and Annerie Dercksen, round out the squad. The Proteas travelling party includes three uncapped prospects: 21-year-old seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 pacer Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The trio delivered impressive performances for the South Africa Emerging Womens team during the recent games against the Bangladesh Emerging team. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories South Africas updated squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Jae-Leigh Filander (wk), Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nthabiseng Nini, Nondumiso Shangase, Mian Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, and Caitlin Wyngaard. Article Source: IANS
Injured Jafta out of Zimbabwe tour; Filander earns maiden SA call-up
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Axed Pakistan Players Summoned For Charles Meet
Pakistan's axed players were summoned to attend a meeting with King Charles amid PCB fears over a low turnout.
Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games
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Birthday Boy Shami Eyes Test Comeback
Mohammed Shami, despite being out of international contention since 2025, is making a strong case for a Test team comeback through his exceptional performances in domestic cricket.
Sri Lanka Pledges Support For Women's Champions Trophy After Losing Hosting Rights
The Sri Lanka Cricket: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday said it has pledged full support for the upcoming ICC Women's Champions Trophy and accepted the global governing body's decision to relocate the inaugural tournament to India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) stripped Sri Lanka of its hosting rights due to government interference in the SLCs governance and handed the staging rights of the inaugural six-team competition to India. The tournament, featuring Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to run from February 14 to 28 next year, with games to be staged in Mumbai and Vadodara. Despite the administrative setback of losing its second major ICC tournament in two years, the island nation's board confirmed it will focus entirely on supporting its squad following their qualification based on global rankings. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) notes the International Cricket Councils decision regarding the hosting of the upcoming ICC Womens Champions Trophy 2027, the board said in a statement on Thursday. While Sri Lanka will not host the tournament, the Sri Lanka womens national team has secured automatic qualification for the competition based on its standing in the current qualification process. SLC welcomes the qualification of the Sri Lanka womens national team and remains committed to providing the team with the necessary support in its preparation for the tournament. Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to work closely with the ICC, the host nation of the ICC Womens Champions Trophy, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful conduct of the inaugural tournament, the SLC said in its statement on Thursday. SLC welcomes the qualification of the Sri Lanka womens national team and remains committed to providing the team with the necessary support in its preparation for the tournament. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Despite this, the side retained its entry to the competition based on its standing at the July 6 cut-off date. The six participating teams will compete in a single round-robin format during the event, with the top two sides progressing to the final on February 28. Article Source: IANS
The ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027 will mark an exciting new chapter for women's cricket as the tournament is set to be hosted in India across two venues, Vadodara and Mumbai in February
We Went Out There With One Mindset, And We Got The Win: Sawal On Amritsar Soormas Turnaround
Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas head coach Sandeep Sawal has credited a renewed sense of unity and belief within the squad for the teams first victory of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, as the side prepares to face Bathinda Royals at the I.S. Bindra Stadium on Thursday. The Soormas enter the contest after opening their campaign with two defeats before responding with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Fazilka Falcons. The result earned Amritsar their first points of the tournament and has given the team an opportunity to build momentum as the league moves forward. Sawal revealed that the coaching staff and players had addressed the difficult start directly, with the group making a collective commitment before taking the field against Fazilka. After losing our first two matches, it was important for the players to come together, believe in themselves and be clear about what we wanted to achieve on the field. So, we wrote We will win on the board and asked everyone who believed in it to stand together. Every player agreed, and that belief translated onto the field. We went out there with one mindset, and we got the win. The response was emphatic. Chasing against Fazilka, Amritsar were led by Naman Dhirs unbeaten 88 off 48 balls, while Abhay Choudhary remained not out on 58 from 35 deliveries as the Soormas completed a seven-wicket win. Dhirs performances have made him the player to watch in the Amritsar line-up. The batter currently leads the Orange Cap race with 252 runs from three matches and will once again be central to the teams hopes against Bathinda. Captain Abhishek Sharma will be expected to provide his usual attacking intent at the top, while Choudhary will look to carry forward the confidence gained from his match-winning contribution in the previous outing. Amritsar also have Sahaj Dhawan, Jashanpreet Singh Sidhu and Mayank Markande among the players capable of influencing the contest as they seek a second successive victory. Bathinda Royals, meanwhile, will present another significant challenge, with Uday Saharan, Gurnoor Brar, Harnoor Singh, Gourav Choudhary and Ashwani Kumar forming part of a competitive unit. For the Soormas, though, the immediate objective is straightforward: ensure that their breakthrough victory does not remain an isolated result. Bathinda Royals, meanwhile, will present another significant challenge, with Uday Saharan, Gurnoor Brar, Harnoor Singh, Gourav Choudhary and Ashwani Kumar forming part of a competitive unit. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories IANS Article Source: IANS
Discarded Pakistan player refuses to meet King Charles in protest of being dropped from squad
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V V S Laxman to coach India men's team at Asian Games
VVS Laxman, BCCI's Centre of Excellence chief, will coach the Indian men's cricket team at the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He will be assisted by Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, and Subhadeep Ghosh. Gautam Gambhir, the regular head coach, will be with the senior team for the West Indies ODI series. Amol Muzumdar will continue as the head coach for the Indian women's team, who will also defend their title.
Pakistan Star, Who Was Dropped After 2nd Test, Snubs King Charles Meeting: Report
A Pakistan cricket team player refused to attend the team's meeting with King Charles III at Clarence House despite being instructed to attend the event ahead of the third Test against England, according to a report.
Vadodara Hosting 2027 Womens Champions Trophy Games Is Well Deserved, Says BCA CEO Parikh
Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: The selection of Vadodara as a venue for the inaugural 2027 ICC Womens Champions Trophy matches is well deserved, given the venue's proven track record of staging high-profile domestic and international fixtures in recent times, said Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Snehal Parikh. His comments followed the International Cricket Council (ICC) naming Vadodara International Cricket Stadium and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium as co-hosts of the inaugural six-team competition, to be held from February 14 to 28 next year. We can say that we are lucky. But we can always say its well deserved because we've been hosting so many matches, tournaments and I think the response has been good. People have appreciated and the BCCI has appreciated as well. Various officials, India players, and international masters league players like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and everyone have appreciated the grounds, facilities, wickets, and outfield. So, yes, we are lucky there, Parikh told IANS on Thursday. The tournament was moved to India following a global assessment by the ICC, which evaluated alternative bids from India, Bangladesh, and South Africa after Sri Lanka was stripped of its hosting rights due to government interference in its boards administration. The competition will feature the top six womens T20I sides as of July 6 - Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Located roughly 30 kilometres outside Vadodara, just off the Harod-Halol-Vadodara highway, the stadium, also known as Kotambi International Stadium, hosted its first international cricket match during the India-West Indies women's ODI series in December 2024, before staging a men's ODI between India and New Zealand in January this year. The tournament was moved to India following a global assessment by the ICC, which evaluated alternative bids from India, Bangladesh, and South Africa after Sri Lanka was stripped of its hosting rights due to government interference in its boards administration. The competition will feature the top six womens T20I sides as of July 6 - Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The venue is scheduled to host a three-match womens ODI series between India and Zimbabwe on 23, 25, and 28 October. It will also host India womens Under-19 T20 games against the England women's Under-19 team on 26 and 28 November. Article Source: IANS
BCCI Review Meeting Live Updates: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's spot in the ODI World Cup 2027 squad remains a major focus at the BCCI review meeting on Thursday.
India All-rounder Deepak Hooda Returns To Baroda Domestic Team After Five-year Absence
BCA Chief Executive Officer Snehal: Batting all-rounder Deepak Hooda is set to play again for his home state, Baroda, in the ongoing domestic season, five years after leaving the team following a feud with skipper Krunal Pandya, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder. Hooda, 31, had left Baroda and moved to Rajasthan after being suspended by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for indiscipline, following a storm-out from the team hotel and bio-bubble on the eve of Barodas first game in the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, during which he alleged verbal abuse and bullying by Pandya in a practice session. BCA Chief Executive Officer Snehal Parikh confirmed on Thursday that all past grievances between Hooda, Pandya and the association. Yes, Deepak is going to play for Baroda again in domestic cricket. He got everything from Baroda and is now back to play for us once again. I would say there were no issues. But if there were issues, I believe they have been sorted now, he said to IANS. Hooda, who also bowls handy off-spin, has represented India in 10 ODIs and 21 T20Is, bringing significant experience back to the Baroda side. In the IPL, Hooda has played for Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings. So far, Hooda has scored 4,267 first-class runs at an average of 45.39, including 14 centuries, alongside nearly 3,972 runs in T20 cricket and 3340 runs in List A cricket. The best thing is, our local boy is coming back home. We are very happy for the home coming of our own boy and glad to have him back. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for us and hes the second player after me to score a century in the first game, added Parikh. He also confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma will continue to represent Baroda as a guest player, but only in white-ball games, while pacer Rasikh Salam will continue to play in all formats. The best thing is, our local boy is coming back home. We are very happy for the home coming of our own boy and glad to have him back. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for us and hes the second player after me to score a century in the first game, added Parikh. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The BCA is also bringing in ex-India pacer Munaf Patel, a member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, to its backroom staff. Patel served as bowling coach for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 and 2026. We are also getting Munaf Patel as our mentor and pace bowling coach for the association, concluded Parikh. Article Source: IANS
Ajit Agarkar Was Clueless On Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness, Hardik Pandya A Big Headache: Report
The BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Bumrah included, subject to clearance from the CoE. Hardik, on the other hand, did not find a place in the team.
'Dhoni told me that he won't play as Impact Player in IPL 2027'
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'First Target To Is Play 2027 World Cup For Australia': Nikhil Chaudhary Eyes ODI Debut
ODI World Cup: India-born Australian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary has set his sights on the upcoming ODI World Cup as he aims to make his ODI debut for Australia. Chaudhary, who hails from Delhi, is the first India-born male cricketer to represent Australia in the past six decades, having made his T20I debut in June against Bangladesh. The spin all-rounder will be in action soon for Australia A against India A in an unofficial one-day series and is eyeing an Australia ODI cap and the 2027 World Cup in future. I want to play 50-over cricket and, if I get a chance, Tests too, Chaudhary said as quoted by Cricinfo. My first target is the 2027 ODI World Cup, and then the T20 World Cup the following year. I want to represent Australia for as long as I can. Chaudhary settled in Australia after being stranded there because of COVID. Having made his List A and T20 debuts for Punjab, he pursued his cricket career in Australia and has now been playing across domestic formats Down Under. The all-rounder made his T20I debut in Bangladesh, where he played in three T20Is and took three wickets in limited opportunities. On not being able to play for India and instead plying his trade for Australia, Chaudhary sounded more practical, saying that all he wants is to play cricket. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Chaudhary has played across all formats in the domestic circuit and has also been a regular in franchise cricket. The all-rounder made his BBL debut in 2023 for Hobart Hurricanes and his first-class debut in 2025 for Tasmania. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories My plan has always been the same: work hard, give your best, and try to make your team win. Whatever opportunity you get, you try to perform, he said. Article Source: IANS
He Keeps Tweeting Against Pakistan: Wasim Akram's Big Remark On Ex-India Star
Recently, Wasim Akram opened up about his relationship with Irfan Pathan, revealing that he first met him in 2004 and was impressed by his approach and attitude.
Dehradun T20 League: Rishikesh Dragons Crush Herbertpur Knightriders By 134 Runs In Opener
Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The Dehradun T20 League 2026, Uttarakhands biggest franchise cricket tournament, got underway in grand fashion with Rishikesh Dragons registering a commanding 134-run victory over Herbertpur Knightriders in the opening match at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. The tournament was officially inaugurated through a vibrant opening ceremony attended by former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) chief patron P. C. Verma, Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra and Cricket Association of Dehradun (CAD) secretary Peeyoosh Kumar Raghubanshi, among other dignitaries. The guests declared the tournament open and extended their encouragement to the players ahead of the competition. The action that followed saw Rishikesh Dragons produce a dominant all-round display. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, the Dragons piled up a formidable 239/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Yuvraj Chaudhary set the tone with a superb 70 off 40 deliveries, striking four fours and six sixes. Ishgra Jagoori continued the assault with a quickfire 59 off 32 balls, an innings featuring seven sixes. Kamaldeep Singh then provided the finishing flourish, smashing 64 off just 25 deliveries. His explosive knock included two fours and eight sixes, while Sachin Chauhan remained unbeaten on 22 off nine balls to push the total close to the 240-run mark. For Herbertpur Knightriders, Devendra S. Bora was the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 2/18 from his four overs. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Kunal V. Singh top-scored with 22, while captain Ashar Khan made 17 and Nikhil Pundir contributed 14. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The comprehensive 134-run triumph gave Rishikesh Dragons an ideal start to their Dehradun T20 League 2026 campaign and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting edition of Uttarakhands premier franchise cricket tournament. Article Source: IANS
IND-W vs HK-W Match 7 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs HK-W Match 7, Cricket Tips: India Women started the Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a good win in their opening game against Thailand Women by 94 runs. Shafali Verma, Nandni Sharma, and Deepti Sharma played key roles for India in the win. India will face Hong Kong Women in their second game of their campaign. This contest will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday at 8 PM IST. India have a chance to make it two in two and stay at the top of the points table. Hong Kong Women lost their opening game and will be hoping for a better show. IND-W vs HK-W: Match Details Date : September 03, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 8:00 PM IST Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai IND-W vs HK-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the game will be available on the Sony Sports Networks, and the live stream will be on the Sony Live app or website. IND-W vs HK-W: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 0 India Women : 0 Hong Kong Women : 0 No-result: 0 IND-W vs HK-W: Ground Pitch Report Dubai International Stadium has a slow and low deck. It is a tough place to bat on. The new ball will swing and move, whereas spinners will get more out of the surface in the lateral stages. The toss will be important because bowling second will be a good option here. IND-W vs HK-W: Possible XIs India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma Hong Kong Women: Mariko Hill, Maryam Bibi (c), Yasmin Daswani (wk), Marina Lamplough, Kary Chan, Shanzeen Shahzad, Joyleen Kaur, Shing Chan Dorothea, Alison Siu, Charlotte Chan, Ruchitha Venkatesh IND-W vs HK-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shafali Verma and Yasmin Daswani are two batters who are coming off good knocks in their opening matches. Probable Best Bowler Deepti Sharma and Shing Chan Dorothea produced good spells in the first game and are two good bowlers. They will be tough to face for the batters. Today Match Prediction: There is no comparison between these two teams, and India Women are expected to win this game. IND-W vs HK-W Match 7, Today Match IND-W vs HK-W, IND-W vs HK-W Prediction, IND-W vs HK-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for India Women vs Hong Kong Women Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Japan Cricket Chief Breaks Silence On Concerns Over Asian Games 2026 Accommodation
A Sri Lankan official said this week that some of Asia's top teams had raised doubts over facilities and accommodation at the Games, which are taking place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September 19.
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Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the U.S. Open
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