Pretorius and Gurbaz lead all-star Amazon Warriors to fifth win in a row
It was largely one-way traffic in the season's first game in Providence, with defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors strolling to an eight-wicket win
The ongoing Womens Asia Cup 2026 sees India take on Pakistan. The two arch-rivals will meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5, and both sides will aim to deliver their best performance....
England Drop Brydon Carse For Sri Lanka Series Despite Availability; ECB Explains Decision
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has opted not to select seamer Brydon Carse for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, despite him being available for selection.
BCCI Pick LSG Pacer As As Backup Option For Jasprit Bumrah: Report
While Jasprit Bumrah has been kept in the squads for the upcoming Afghanistan T20Is as well as the Asian Games 2026, his participation is subject to fitness.
Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-Ul-Haq Dropped Over Behaviour Issue? Report Makes Huge Claim
The PCB on Monday decided to send seven members, including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-Ul-Haq, of its touring Test squad home and replace them with a fresh set of players ahead of the third and final match against England.
PICS: Mbappe misses penalty; Real Madrid stunned by Betis
Real Madrid's flawless start to the LaLiga season concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis. Substitute Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal, and goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saved a late penalty from Kylian Mbappe, securing a significant victory for Betis. Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed pride in his team's performance despite the loss.
US Open PIX: Former champion Medvedev breezes into Round 4
Daniil Medvedev defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the US Open. The former champion overcame an early break in the first set to secure a dominant victory, extending his strong form and avenging a previous loss to Rinderknech. He now looks to make a deep run in the tournament.
Pretorius Makes History as South Africa Break Namibia Hoodoo
Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed a maiden T20I century off 53 balls, while Connor Esterhuizen added 88, powering South Africa to an 11-run win over Namibia and a final berth.
Mohammed Shami To Be Felicitated By Cricket Association Of Bengal On 100th First-Class Appearance
India's pace-bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday for reaching the milestone of 100 first-class appearances.
Blake, Surrey's unlikely hero, seizes his chance to shine
Availability crisis allows squad member to fell Yorkshire in one-wicket epic
Northants seize control as Procter does for Stokes
Durham lose three late in evening to set up tantalising final day in promotion battle
Punjab T20 League: Jalandhar Warriors registered a stunning seven-wicket win over Ludhiana Lions after captain Prabhsimran Singh once again produced a brilliant performance with the bat in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Friday. Ludhiana Lions posted 167/7 in their 20 overs, with Madhav Pathania playing a superb knock to help his side recover from an early collapse and put up a competitive total. Jalandhar Warriors made an excellent start with the ball and put the Lions under pressure from the beginning. Ludhiana lost wickets at regular intervals and were reduced to 40/4, leaving them in a difficult position. Abhijeet Garg and Arjun Rajput then tried to rebuild the innings and added 32 runs for the fifth wicket. Rajput scored 15 off 11 balls before being dismissed, while Garg continued to hold one end together. Garg eventually fell for a valuable 33 off 30 balls, leaving Ludhiana needing a strong finish to reach a competitive total. Madhav Pathania stepped up at the right time and changed the momentum with an attacking innings. He brought up his half-century in just 25 balls and continued to take on the Jalandhar bowlers in the final overs. Pathania remained aggressive throughout his stay and finished with an excellent 72 off just 32 balls. His knock gave the Lions the much-needed boost and helped them reach 167/7 in their 20 overs. Aryan Yadav was the pick of the Jalandhar bowlers, producing an impressive spell under pressure. He picked up three wickets while conceding just nine runs in his four overs. In reply, Jalandhar Warriors also had a few early setbacks and were reduced to 66/3 in the seventh over. With the chase in need of stability, captain Prabhsimran Singh joined hands with Aryan Yadav and took control of the innings. The pair first steadied the chase before shifting gears at the right time. Prabhsimran continued his excellent run of form and played some powerful shots to keep the required rate under control, while Aryan provided valuable support at the other end. Prabhsimran remained unbeaten on a brilliant 90 off 39 balls, continuing his impressive run with the bat in the tournament. Aryan also played an important role, finishing unbeaten on 32 off 27 balls as the duo guided Jalandhar comfortably over the line. The pair first steadied the chase before shifting gears at the right time. Prabhsimran continued his excellent run of form and played some powerful shots to keep the required rate under control, while Aryan provided valuable support at the other end. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Jalandhars chase was once again led by Prabhsimran, whose explosive unbeaten knock ensured that the Warriors completed a convincing seven-wicket victory despite Ludhianas strong fightback with the bat. Article Source: IANS
UAE keep semi-final hopes alive after convincing win over Indonesia
They now have to beat Bangladesh on September 8 and also hope other results go their way
Women's Asia Cup: India favourites against arch-foes Pakistan
Ahead of the game, both India openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma looked at the top of their game.
Ex-Pakistan Coach Slams Aaqib Javed, Says Players Are 'Playing With Fear'
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to look at himself in the mirror with the national team playing with fear.
Hull holds Leicestershire's fort with heroic 97 as Notts are frustrated
Pennington chips away with four wickets but time running out to force victory for title contenders
Price rises for Gloucestershire to leave Derbyshire hopes deflated
Part-time spinner takes career-best six-for to raise hopes of final-day victory push
Kent tighten grip as Northeast century leaves Worcestershire on the ropes
Visitors lose three wickets with a day to come, and need a further 296 for victory
England have named 16-player squads for their upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka , starting September 15 in Southampton. Jamie Overton, who has been out injured for long time now, will mark his return in both ODIs and T20Is. On the other hand, Aneurin Donald has received his first T20I call-up, while Henry Crocombe has been included in an England ODI squad for the first time.
Coles keeps Sussex in command as he stars with bat and ball
Essex look to Critchley for final-day salvation as they resume needing an unlikely 131 more to win
Hesson keeps his head down as Pakistan try to pick up the pieces
Interim coach stresses he was not privy to squad upheaval, before being drafted in at short notice
Helm to the fore as Middlesex condemn Lancashire to three-day defeat
Seamer claims four second-innings wickets to wreck visitors' victory hopes after promising start
Lhuan-dre Pretorious set new record with century against Namibia, South Africa win by 11 runs
South Africa opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius set a new record with a charismatic century against Namibia in the ongoing tri-series that also features Zimbabwe . He reached the milestone in 52 deliveries and with that, Pretorius became the youngest player to score a T20I century among a full-member nation. He achieved the feat at the age of 20 years and 161 days and, with that, surpassed the previous record held by Afghanistans Hazratullah Zazai, who hit his maiden T20I century at the age of 20 years and 337 days.
'Absolute Legend...': Mohammed Shami Joins Elite 100-Game Club
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for completing 100 first-class matches. The felicitation will take place in Chennai ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, recognising his significant domestic career achievements and his ongoing efforts to return to the national team.
Pretorius 101, Esterhuizen 88 eliminate heartbroken Namibia
South Africa posted 228, and will meet Zimbabwe in the tri-series final after Namibia fell only 11 short
Suthar stars as Hampshire slump to innings rout
Warwickshire maintain their title challenge with clinical defeat of rock-bottom opponents
England call up new faces Donald and Crocombe for SL white-ball series
England white-ball regulars Salt (quadriceps), Bethell (knee) and Curran (groin) will miss the three T20Is and three ODIs
Somerset make their title statement with innings win over Glamorgan
Leach, Overton, Gregory claim three wickets each to heap pressure on rivals
Hat-Trick Hero Henry Crocombe Earns First England ODI Call-Up
Uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe has been called into England's squad for this month's one-day international series at home to Sri Lanka after taking hat-tricks in successive County Championship matches. The 24-year-old Sussex bowler ran through Somerset's tail at Hove last week as he took three wickets in as many balls. He then repeated the feat against Essex at Chelmsford on Thursday during a return of 5-39, collecting a second hat-trick in eight days. It has been a breakthrough season for Crocombe, who was briefly added to England's squad for June's second Test against New Zealand, when now retired former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped for disciplinary reasons. Uncapped Derbyshire batsman Aneurin Donald has been included in England's squad for a preceding T20 series against Sri Lanka. Donald, 29, scored 489 runs in 12 matches for Derbyshire in the T20 Blast this season. All-rounder Jacob Bethell continues his recovery from a right knee injury suffered during the white-ball series against India which saw him miss The Hundred, with an England spokesman saying Friday he remains on course in his rehabilitation. England management hope to see Bethell return during the white-ball series in Australia in November. Ben Duckett is back in the T20 squad after being left out earlier this year but fellow opener Phil Salt is unavailable due to a right quad problem. Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe are two promising players who have earned their places on the back of impressive performances in domestic cricket, said England men's national selector Marcus North. Aneurin has had an exceptional season for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and also with Trent Rockets in The Hundred while Henry is a player we have had an eye on all summer. A three-match T20 series starts at Southampton on September 15, with the first of three ODIs at Chester-le-Street on September 22. England T20I squad Harry Brook (capt), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler (wkt), James Coles, Jordan Cox, Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue England ODI squad Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Archer, Atkinson, Banton, Baker, Buttler (wkt), Cox, Henry Crocombe, Dawson, Duckett, Jacks, Overton, Rashid, Joe Root, Tongue
'How Is He Fit in Two Weeks?' Sundar's India Recall Questioned
Kris Srikkanth has questioned Washington Sundar's inclusion for India's Afghanistan T20Is, saying the all-rounder must prove match fitness through competitive cricket after recurring injuries.
KCL | Anands late-game heroics put Titans in final
The medium-pacer smashes 16 runs from three balls in the last over to leave Royals stunned
Mike Hesson believes Pakistan players 'used to chaos' after PCB shakes up squad for Edgbaston Test
Pakistans interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson has acknowledged the disruption surrounding the Test squad after seven of the players were released after the Lords Test. However, he believes the players have dealt with the upheaval positively and will compete hard in the third Test at Edgbaston.
'Virat the best-ever I've seen in ODIs'
Glenn Maxwell has named Virat Kohli the best-ever ODI batter, praising his exceptional timing, control and gap-finding ability while highlighting his remarkable record in successful run-chases.
Womens Asia Cup: Mandhana Reveals Pre-match Chat With Rodrigues Before Hitting Record Century
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana revealed details of a light-hearted pre-match conversation with injured teammate Jemimah Rodrigues that helped ease her nerves before she smashed a record-breaking century against Hong Kong in the 2026 Womens Asia Cup. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Smriti struck a brilliant 124 off 64 balls to power India to a massive 137-run victory over Hong Kong China, which also sealed their spot in the semi-finals. The innings made Smriti the leading century-maker in womens international cricket with 18 hundreds and go past Meg Lanning, while also surpassing Mithali Raj as the all-time leading run-scorer in the women's game. Speaking in a video published by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their social media accounts on Friday, Smriti was shown a supportive message posted by Jemimah on Instagram after she hit her epic century. Oh Jemi! We miss Jemi for sure, unfortunate for her to pick up that injury. I remember I was on a video call yesterday and she actually wished me all the best. She was like, This is going to be an extremely tough match. Knowing me and my batting, she was like, I know it's going to be an extremely tough match, let's see how much runs you get, recalled Smriti. The off-field camaraderie between Smriti and Jemimah, affectionately dubbed the Wrong Sisters by fans, has picked a mainstream cult despite the latter missing the ongoing continental event due to a hamstring injury picked while playing The Hundred in England. She was like, This is going to be an extremely tough match. Knowing me and my batting, she was like, I know it's going to be an extremely tough match, let's see how much runs you get, recalled Smriti. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Following her Player of the Match-winning performance, Smriti and India, the seven-time winners, will turn their attention to their final Group A against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday. Article Source: IANS
Aaqib Javed Faces Exit in PCB's Major 'Clean-Up' Drive
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly undertaking a major clean-up operation, which could see senior selector Aaqib Javed removed and a new selection committee formed. This follows the controversial return of players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha from England, with concerns raised over their form and behaviour. The PCB is also reviewing coaching staff and player conduct.
Senior Selector Set To Lose His Job As Pakistan Continues 'Clean-Up' Amid Test Horror Show: Report
Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to remove former Test cricketer and senior selector Aaqib Javed from the national selection committee as part of a wider clean-up operation being carried out behind the scenes, a source close to the board said.
India's batting depth faces Pakistan examination in Asia Cup fixture
Pakistan have beaten India only once in seven meetings at the T20 Asia Cup - in 2022
CAB pledges strict age verification protocols following two-year ban for Rohit Yadav
Duleep Trophy Final: Padikkal, Siraj Add Firepower to South Zone
Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have joined South Zone for the Duleep Trophy final, while Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan could feature before India's Afghanistan series.
RCB And KKR Stars Picked As Net Bowlers For Shreyas Iyer And Co. At Asian Games 2026: Report
The Indian men's and women's teams will aim to defend their gold medals when they start their Asian Games 2026 campaign later this month.
Indian men's cricket team will play Japan in T20 international match on 22 September to mark the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations. India is also going to compete in Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from 19 September to
CAB underlines commitment to age group regulations
Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Siraj To Play In Duleep Trophy Final For South Zone
India internationals Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj are set to play in the Duleep Trophy final after being named in the South Zone squad for the showdown against East Zone that begins on September 6.
Mandhana's Record-breaking Feats A Result Of 'relentless Discipline', Says RCB Coach Rangarajan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana becoming the leading run-scorer and century hitter in women's international cricket is the direct result of her relentless discipline and unwavering standards, said Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan on Friday. While playing a knock of 124 in the Womens Asia Cup game against Hong Kong China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Smriti surpassed former national captain Mithali Raj's career mark of 10,868 runs across all formats to become the leading run-getter in womens international cricket. She also went past Meg Lanning for the record for the most centuries hit in women's international cricket. Smriti, 30, also leads RCB in the Women's Premier League (WPL), having captained the franchise to two titles while scoring 1,023 runs in 35 innings. What stands out about Smriti isnt just the runs - its the sheer consistency of showing up, series after series, at the very top of her game for so many years. Ive watched her understanding of the sport deepen year on year; shes never stood still as a batter or as a leader. Reaching this milestone doesnt happen by accident - its the product of relentless discipline and the standards she holds herself to, day in and day out. Rangarajan said in a statement by the franchise. Teammates echoed Rangarajan's sentiment, pointing to Smriti's leadership and preparation as key factors behind her record-breaking achievement. Smriti has always been someone you can look up to, both as a player and as a captain. The way she prepares, the way she handles pressure and the confidence she gives everyone around her makes such a difference to the team. This record is a huge achievement, but for us, it is also a reflection of the person and leader we get to have in our dressing room, said Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy. Teammates echoed Rangarajan's sentiment, pointing to Smriti's leadership and preparation as key factors behind her record-breaking achievement. Smriti has always been someone you can look up to, both as a player and as a captain. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories She brings so much calmness and clarity to the team, and she leads by example with the way she approaches the game. To see her become the leading run-scorer in international cricket is a very proud moment for all of us at RCB and Indian cricket. Article Source: IANS
India and Japan to play historic men's T20I on September 22
The one-off game will launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations
India, Japan to Play Historic T20I in Togichi
India and Japan will play their first-ever men's T20 International cricket match on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, marking the 75th anniversary of India-Japan Diplomatic Relations.
Pakistan Cricket Board has changed six coaches in the last three years. Sarfaraz Ahmed, who went to England as head coach for the three-match Test series, was sacked after the Lords Test, with Mike Hesson...
Deepti Warns Pakistan as India Look to Extend Winning Edge
Senior Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma expressed confidence ahead of India's Women's Asia Cup match against Pakistan, highlighting India's consistent performance against their rivals. She emphasised the team's balanced batting and bowling units and their focus on playing good cricket. Deepti also praised young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat for their talent and contributions.
India And Japan To Mark 75 Years Of Diplomatic Ties With Landmark Mens T20I Game
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: India and Japan will contest a special mens T20I game in Tochigi Prefecture later this month to inaugurate celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The match, dubbed the Suzuki Cup, is scheduled to be played on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The fixture serves as the flagship event launching Sport 75, a broader bilateral initiative originating from a summit agreement between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi designed to foster sporting exchanges and cooperation. The BCCI is delighted to be part of this historic occasion as the Indian and Japanese mens teams come together for a special T20 International in Japan. This is a significant moment for cricket, as it takes the Indian team to new territory and provides an opportunity to introduce the sport to a wider audience in Japan and East Asia. India and Japan share a strong and longstanding relationship and friendship, and we are pleased that cricket will be part of the celebrations marking 75 years of bilateral relations between the two countries, and we thank the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) for its efforts in making this fixture possible, said Devajit Saikia, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, said in a statement on Friday. Saikia added that the Indian board recognises its obligation to support global expansion efforts in non-traditional regions. The BCCI believes that the growth of cricket must extend beyond its traditional territories, and as the worlds largest cricket board, we recognise our responsibility to contribute to that growth. The BCCI will work closely with the JCA to further strengthen cricket in Japan and to build on this relationship in the years ahead. To accommodate the expected surge in fan interest, organisers plan to expand the Sano venue's capacity from its usual 500 spectators to potentially 2,000, with ticket sales expected to launch on official social media channels shortly. The India men's team is coming to Japan to play in the Asian Games mens event from September 24 to October 3. Japan Cricket Association Chief Executive Naoki Miyaji described the arrival of the reigning world champions as a transformative development for the sport locally. To be able to invite the reigning World Champions to the home of cricket in Japan is a landmark moment for our association. We thank the BCCI for working with us towards this goal and greatly look forward to welcoming the passion of Indian cricket fans, and we actively encourage any local Japanese people curious about cricket to come and cheer on our team in what will be a truly memorable occasion. Japan Cricket Association Chief Executive Naoki Miyaji described the arrival of the reigning world champions as a transformative development for the sport locally. To be able to invite the reigning World Champions to the home of cricket in Japan is a landmark moment for our association. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The trios progress has been closely monitored by CoE head of cricket VVS Laxman, whos also the head coach for the team in the Asian Games. But its going to be a good exposure for all three to bowl to Indian batters and experience being in a multi-sport event, said a BCCI source to IANS on Friday. Article Source: IANS
Namibia bowl with place in tri-series final on the line
South Africa made two changes: Jansen and Subrayen made way for Mokoena and Simelane
Van Der Merwe Eyes World Cup Swansong With Netherlands
At 41, Roelof van der Merwe aims to conclude his international cricket career at the upcoming ODI World Cup, ideally in Centurion, South Africa, representing the Netherlands. He discusses his dedication to national duty over franchise cricket, his fitness goals for future World Cups, and his continued impact as a left-arm spinner and fielder. He also highlights the potential of the European T20 Premier League to unearth new talent.
India To Face Japan In Historic T20I Clash - Everything You Need To Know
India are all set to face Japan in a T20 International match to launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations.
In a historic development, India are set to play a T20I against Japan on September 22 as part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The one-off T20I match has been branded as the Suzuki Cup and will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground, with the match also serving as the opening event of Sport 75.
Gillespie on Pakistan crisis: 'They are playing with fear'
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its constant upheaval, including the 'disrespectful' sacking of players and frequent changes in coaching staff, which he believes creates instability and fear among players.
Womens Asia Cup: 'We Are Always One Step Ahead': Deepti Dismisses Advantage Over Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma dismissed suggestions that past dominance grants her side an automatic psychological advantage over arch-rivals Pakistan ahead of their 2026 Women's Asia Cup Group A match on Saturday, adding that India are simply focusing on remaining one step ahead. Saturdays fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium marks the 18th T20I encounter between the two nations, a rivalry heavily tilted in India's favour with 14 victories from 17 meetings. The sides last met at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in Birmingham, where India claimed a 64-run victory, thanks to Smriti Mandhana's 68 and a five-wicket haul from Sharma. Look, there is no such advantage. The only thing is that whatever we have won against them, whether it is the Asia Cup or any other matches, we are always one step ahead of them and that's it. The more we can play good cricket as a team against them, that's all we want, Deepti told reporters in the pre-match press conference. Having already secured a spot in the semifinals, seven-time champions India enter the contest in commanding form via wins over Thailand and Hong Kong China, though Deepti stated that putting collective performance and maintaining winning momentum remain the squad's primary focus. Look, the whole team is performing well. If you look at the bowling unit or the batting unit, if I talk about this game against Hong Kong China, I think both things were balanced. The one who has a good day, she tries to do better and take the game further. Those around her, they try to tell them positive things so that they step up more in their game. Our team is also good and their bowlers are also good. We know that, but we focus more on the strengths we have. As I said, we want to play a good brand of cricket - that's what we are focusing on. India's top order enters the fixture in prime form following Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking century against Hong Kong China, though the middle order will look for extended time at the crease. Pakistan, meanwhile, remain under pressure to address top-order batting vulnerabilities despite their recent victory over Thailand. Asked about prospective playing eleven adjustments for the clash, Deepti felt selection decisions are best left to the management. Look, I can't tell you what the lineup and all will be. That's the call of the management. We just want to play good cricket. As a bowling and batting unit, the team has been compact with the way we played in the last two games and that's the mindset we wish to maintain. India's top order enters the fixture in prime form following Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking century against Hong Kong China, though the middle order will look for extended time at the crease. Pakistan, meanwhile, remain under pressure to address top-order batting vulnerabilities despite their recent victory over Thailand. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But whenever she gets a chance to bowl, she is always one step ahead and is always on the hunt to find breakthroughs for the team. I help them as much as I can in the ground and in the nets. I help them as much as I can and share my experiences with them. Being a senior player, I help them as much as I can. Article Source: IANS
Watch: Yuvraj Singh Makes Abhishek Sharma Do Sit-Ups In Funny Birthday Video
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Friday shared special wishes for his mentee Abhishek Sharma on his 26th birthday.
'Coach's Favourites': Badrinath's Dig at Gambhir's Choices
Former India batter S Badrinath has expressed concerns regarding India's T20I squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series, particularly questioning the consistent inclusion of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy. He suggested that some selections might be influenced by team management preferences. Badrinath also welcomed Jasprit Bumrah's potential return, calling it a significant boost for the team ahead of the Asian Games.
'Castles to build': India stars hail Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana's explosive 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women's T20 Asia Cup saw her surpass Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning to become the leading run-scorer and century-maker in women's international cricket, drawing widespread praise from the cricket community.
Jay Shah, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina Lead Wishes As India Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami
Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Manu Bhaker and Jay Shah extended their wishes to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer questioned the BCCI selection committee's decision to drop Rinku Singh and Kuldeep Yadav from the nation's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series.
Ex-Pakistan Head Coach Jason Gillespie Slams Javed Over Wholesale Changes In Pakistan Test Team
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has launched a scathing attack on chief selector Aaqib Javed following a dramatic squad overhaul on their ongoing Test tour of England, saying that the remaining players in the national team are playing out of fear. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul earlier this week while sending seven players home, including Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, after heavy defeats in the first two Tests to England at Headingley and Lords. Gillespie, who coached Pakistan in 2024, including to a 2-1 series win over England, said the sudden dismissals demonstrated a complete lack of strategic direction within the selection committee led by Javed. I feel for the players, this is these guys livelihoods. From the outside, it looks like they are playing with fear. Salman Ali Agha goes from captaining the team in the first Test against England to being out of the team for the second Test and on the plane home before the third Test. How does that work? It's pretty clear they don't have a selection strategy at all, particularly under Aaqib Javed. They change their mind like they change their pants - daily, Gillespie, the former Australia fast bowler, was quoted as saying by The Australian on Friday. He also expressed anger over how Javed still continues to blame him and Gary Kirsten, especially with them not having involvement with Pakistan cricket anymore. Aaqib Javed came out recently and blamed Gary Kirsten and myself for everything that is going on. Aaqib has been chairman of selectors for the past two years. We haven't even been there. Somehow he claims it is our fault. Make sense out of that. I think Javed needs to look at himself in the mirror. He also expressed anger over how Javed still continues to blame him and Gary Kirsten, especially with them not having involvement with Pakistan cricket anymore. Aaqib Javed came out recently and blamed Gary Kirsten and myself for everything that is going on. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories New Zealands Mike Hesson, whos the white-ball coach of Pakistan, and Australias Ashley Noffke have assumed coaching responsibilities for the third and final Test beginning at Edgbaston on September 9. Article Source: IANS
IND-W vs PAK-W Match 9 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs PAK-W Match 9, Cricket Tips: The much-awaited clash of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 will be played in Group A. India Women are scheduled to take on Pakistan Women on Saturday. This contest will kick off at 8 PM IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have started the tournament with a win. India have won two consecutive matches and qualified for the semifinal. Smriti Mandhana recorded a century in the last game and registered the records of most runs and most centuries in women's cricket. Pakistan Women have also won their opening game, but beating India will be a massive challenge. IND-W vs PAK-W: Match Details Date : September 05, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 8:00 PM IST Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai IND-W vs PAK-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the INDW vs PAKW game will be available on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game on the Sony LIV app or website. IND-W vs PAK-W: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 17 India Women : 14 Pakistan Women: 3 No-result : 0 IND-W vs PAK-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Dubai is pretty even. The new ball will swing and move; spinners will get grip and turn from the wicket. Batters can score quickly when they are set. Batting second will be tough for me because of the slowness of the wicket. IND-W vs PAK-W: Possible XIs India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pratika Rawal, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud Pakistan Women : Shawaal Zulfiqar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal IND-W vs PAK-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Smriti Mandhana is coming off a century and is in blistering form. She will be the one to watch out for. For Pakistan, Muneeba Ali will be the key at the top. Probable Best Bowler Deepti Sharma and Sadia Iqbal are two experienced bowlers for their teams, who are expected to bowl well here. Today Match Prediction : India Women are in better form, and they are expected to win this game. IND-W vs PAK-W Match 9, Today Match IND-W vs PAK-W, IND-W vs PAK-W Prediction, IND-W vs PAK-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for India Women vs Pakistan Women Match 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. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories
Dasun Shanaka slams fastest century in CPL history as St Kitts and Nevis register their biggest win
Sri Lanka international Dasun Shanakas record-setting assault powered St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their largest-ever win by runs in the Caribbean Premier League . While batting first against Saint Lucia Kings, the hosts were reduced to 89/2 and thats when the all-rounder took over the business and smacked unbeaten 121 runs off 43 deliveries and etched his name in history books.
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Padikkal, Siraj To Play In Duleep Trophy Final For South Zone
Duleep Trophy: India internationals Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj are set to play in the Duleep Trophy final after being named in the South Zone squad for the showdown against East Zone that begins on September 6. The two were recently in action in the two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, which India won 1-0. Padikkal was the Player of the Series, having been India's star batter with 328 runs in three innings as he scored two centuries. Siraj also bent his back in the two contests in Galle and Colombo and scalped four wickets in the series, as spinners dominated the proceedings mostly. While the two have been named in the squad for the final, it is not clear whom they have replaced. As per Cricinfo, T20I regulars Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are also likely to play the final despite the Duleep Trophy game ending on September 10, three days before the start of India's T20I away series in New Delhi against Afghanistan. Tilak had recently scored a stellar hundred for South in the semifinal against North and had expressed his desire to feature in the red-ball tournament's final. I would love to play the final, Tilak had said on Thursday. This match has just finished, but I think the Afghanistan game is on the 13th. I am ready to play the final. After that we have two days of break in between, and if I report on the 11th also, I can practise for a day and from there I can go and play the match. Meanwhile, if the team management decides the three to not play the game, they might end up not featuring in the final at all. While Tilak captained South, Ishan and Sooryavanshi are captains and vice-captains, respectively, for the East Zone side. I would love to play the final, Tilak had said on Thursday. This match has just finished, but I think the Afghanistan game is on the 13th. I am ready to play the final. After that we have two days of break in between, and if I report on the 11th also, I can practise for a day and from there I can go and play the match. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories South defeated North in the semifinal after chasing down 181, with Tilak scoring a 51 after his 116 in the first innings. Meanwhile, East Zone defeated defending champions Central Zone in the other semifinal after hunting down 159. Article Source: IANS
Mumbai Cricket Team Web Series to Document Ranji Season
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'Love The Person You Have Become': Yuvraj's Wishes For 'Sir Abhishek' On His Birthday
T20 World Cup: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Friday shared special wishes to his mentee Abhishek Sharma on his 26th birthday. Yuvraj has been a mentor to Abhishek, helping in his rise to international cricket as he became the No.1 T20I batter and reinvented the T20I batting template for India. Sharing a cheeky video, Yuvraj wished Abhishek in the caption on his cakeday. Sir Abhishek, it's your birthday. What an auspicious day. Love the person you have become - sharing and caring for those around you, and a leader! Always learning from your failures and willing to put in more hard work each time! Wishing you a year of runs and tons! Lots of love always, Yuvraj wrote on Instagram. He shared a humorous video with Abhishek, where he can be seen asking the youngster not to play rash shots and making him do sit-ups for his errors. Bol mai pehli ball te lappa nahi maaranga, Yuvraj can be heard saying as Abhishek holds his ears in sit-ups. Mai pehli ball te lift nahi maranga, Abhishek replied. The video further pictured the close bond between the two, with some light-hearted digs from Yuvraj. It also films Yuvraj, Abhishek and Sanju Samson attending the Wimbledon event from the stands. Kya chahiye aapko? Yuvraj asked Abhishek in the video shared as the trio watched the SW19. Aapka Aashirwaad, Abhishek said, as Yuvi replied, Always. Abhishek has tasted success at the international level and has become a fearsome T20I batter. He has two centuries with 11 half-tons to his name in 55 innings. Abhishek holds the second-fastest century in T20Is for India, having smacked a ton in just 37 balls last year against England. He is only behind former skipper Rohit Sharma in this list, with the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain having hit a hundred in 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017. Abhishek has tasted success at the international level and has become a fearsome T20I batter. He has two centuries with 11 half-tons to his name in 55 innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The Southpaw has only one fifty in the last 10 innings and has been dismissed in single digits in the last four innings. Article Source: IANS
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Womens Asia Cup 2026: India Stars Share Knowledge, Swap Jerseys With Hong Kong China Players
Hong Kong China: The Indian women's cricket team spent time sharing tactical insights, signing memorabilia, and exchanging playing jerseys with their Hong Kong China counterparts at the conclusion of their 2026 Womens Asia Cup encounter, which offered a rare glimpse of international camaraderie beyond the competitive arena. Following the match, which India won by 137 runs to enter the semi-finals and was highlighted by a stunning 124 from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who now holds records for most runs and centuries in womens international cricket. After the game was over, members of the Hong Kong China team were invited into the Indian dressing room to interact with the Asian heavyweights. A memorable post-match catch-up in the dressing room with a lot of smiles, learnings and pictures, wrote the BCCI on its social media accounts on Friday, while sharing a video glimpse of the meeting. The post-match interaction allowed players from the associate cricketing nation to seek technical advice and guidance from the Indian team. After Smriti addressed all of them in a light-hearted huddle outside the dressing room, off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma was seen signing playing jerseys while discussing bowling variations and practice strategies with the opposition spinners. Elsewhere in the room, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, along with Bharti Fulmali, Nandni Sharma, Pratika Rawal, Sree Charani, Prema Rawat, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Shafali Verma, engaged in extended discussions regarding preparation routines and international competition demands. The post-match interaction allowed players from the associate cricketing nation to seek technical advice and guidance from the Indian team. After Smriti addressed all of them in a light-hearted huddle outside the dressing room, off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma was seen signing playing jerseys while discussing bowling variations and practice strategies with the opposition spinners. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Both squads subsequently gathered for a joint group photograph to mark the occasion before wrapping up the post-game gathering. India will next take on arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, while Hong Kong China will meet the Fatima Sana-led side on Monday. Article Source: IANS
Dasun Shanaka creates CPL history with stunning ton
Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history, an unbeaten 121 off just 43 balls, leading St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a record 137-run victory over St Lucia Kings. This dominant performance significantly boosted the Patriots' net run rate and kept their playoff hopes alive, while Jeremiah Louis secured a maiden five-wicket haul.
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BCCI Cracks Down on 62 Cricketers Over Age Discrepancies, U-19 Cricketer Gets 2-Year Ban
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India U19 Leg-spinner Rohit Yadav Banned For 2 Years Due To Age Discrepancy
U19 World Cup: India Under-19 mens leg-spinner Rohit Yadav has been handed a ban for two years following the discovery of significant age discrepancies in his birth documents by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Yadav was in Indias Under-19 mens squad for the tour of Sri Lanka in July, including picking six wickets in the Youth Test. But he has now been barred from playing all forms of the game after documentation checks revealed significant birth-record irregularities. It has also led to his immediate removal from the squad scheduled to play Australia Under-19 in five 50-over and two multi-day games later this month in Rajkot and Ahmedabad. Yes, he has been withdrawn from the squads, after this was alerted to us by CAB. A word on who will be his replacement in the two squads will be known later, said a BCCI source to IANS on Friday. The investigation by CAB has discovered multiple conflicting records for Yadav, including three separate birth certificates listing different years of birth - 2006, 2007, and 2009 in various updates to his Aadhaar card records from 2014 to 2021. It is understood to have created an official age discrepancy of 27 months in Yadavs case. In the action taken by CAB, in all, 65 players have been barred from registration or transfers across the 202627 and 202728 domestic seasons due to age discrepancies and documentation irregularities. The investigation by CAB has discovered multiple conflicting records for Yadav, including three separate birth certificates listing different years of birth - 2006, 2007, and 2009 in various updates to his Aadhaar card records from 2014 to 2021. It is understood to have created an official age discrepancy of 27 months in Yadavs case. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But official CAB records listed Ravi with a 45-month age discrepancy, which means all age-group participation records from the 2021/22 season through the 2025/26 campaign across junior and senior levels will be deemed invalid. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vishal Bhatti, who has made three first-class and two List A appearances for Bengal, has also been flagged for the same charges. Article Source: IANS
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Lisa Keightley Named CA Development Lead, WPL Role With MI In Doubt
Lisa Keightley: Former Australian cricketer Lisa Keightley has been named as Cricket Australia's national development lead and will be responsible for the development of the women's game. Keightley has previously been Australia and England's head coach, serving in the role for the Australian women's side from June 2007 to May 2008. She worked with the England women's team as the head coach from January 2020 to August 2022. However, her appointment to the CA development role puts her future with the Mumbai Indians at the Women's Premier League in doubt. The former Aussie cricketer is currently serving as the head coach of Sydney Thunder in the WBBL, MI in the WPL and MI London in the Women's Hundred. As per Cricinfo, she is set to continue as head coach of the Thunder side, but is likely to step down from her role with the MI franchise in the WPL. Moreover, her job in the Hundred is yet to be determined. Keightley took over as the head coach of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side in September 2025, taking over from Charlotte Edwards, who went on to become the England head coach. Under Edwards, MI won both of their WPL titles in 2023 and 2025. On taking over as the CA development lead, Keightley highlighted that she was excited to be named in the job. I'm really excited to take on this role and contribute to the future of Australian cricket, Keightley said. I've been fortunate to work with players and coaches at all levels of the game, and one thing I've learned is how important strong pathways and guidance are in helping talent grow and thrive. Keightley took over as the head coach of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side in September 2025, taking over from Charlotte Edwards, who went on to become the England head coach. Under Edwards, MI won both of their WPL titles in 2023 and 2025. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, head of national development at the CA, Sonya Thompson, welcomed Keightley in the role. We're delighted to welcome Lisa back to Australian cricket Lisa brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked across international, domestic and pathway programs throughout her coaching career. She's passionate about developing people and helping players reach their potential, and that makes her a great fit for this role, she said. Article Source: IANS
Womens Asia Cup: India Seek To Refine T20 Approach Against Arch-rivals Pakistan (preview)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: With a semi-final spot in the 2026 Womens Asia Cup already sealed, seven-time champions will seek to refine their approach of playing T20Is when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. While high-profile encounters between the two nations frequently generate immense off-field anticipation, especially happening only during multi-nation events, recent fixtures have rarely produced tight and gripping contests. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India enter the clash as clear favourites to win over Pakistan, despite their middle-order not performing upto the mark, an aspect which has come under scrutiny due to associate teams exposing those weaknesses yet again on Dubais slow pitches. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and her opening partner Shafali Verma come into the match in prime form, after having hit 124 and 64 against Hong Kong China and Thailand respectively. Smriti, in particular, is arriving after creating a slew of records on Thursday night where she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's record of most runs in international womens cricket. She also registered her 18th international hundred, and moved ahead of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt to get the new record for most centuries across all formats in the women's game. One would expect Smriti to get another big knock against Pakistan, considering she did hit a match-winning fifty against them in this years T20 World Cup clash in Edgbaston. In the bowling department, pacer Nandani Sharma has been an encouraging watch alongside Kranti Gaud to get breakthroughs, while Deepti Sharma has continued to pick wickets aplenty. Meanwhile, Pakistan remain in contention for the semi-finals following an opening victory against Thailand, but their persistent batting vulnerabilities remain a primary concern. The side found themselves at 25/3 during the powerplay before successfully defending a target of 119 against their lower-ranked opponents. Pakistan continues to depend heavily on top-order wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali and captain Fatima Sana to set up the tempo. But Pakistan will need drastic improvement in their batting to compete against a much formidable Indian team. When: Saturday, September 5, 8:00 PM IST Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on Sony LIV app and website. Squads Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on Sony LIV app and website. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar. Article Source: IANS
Age fraud scandal: BCCI bans India U-19 spinner
The BCCI has banned Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for two years due to age misrepresentation, following discrepancies found in his birth certificates and Aadhaar records. This ban comes after he had already represented India's U-19 team. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has also declared 62 other players, including former U-19 World Cup winner Ravi Kumar, ineligible for similar age-related issues, highlighting a wider crackdown on age fraud in junior cricket.
In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and banned U19 legspinner Rohit Yadav for two years due to age fraud. It is worth noting that Rohit...
How AI And A Smartphone Could Change Cricket Coaching
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'Good Things Happen When You Work Hard': Issy Wong On Maiden 5-wicket Haul
Issy Wong: England fast bowler Issy Wong believes she is growing in confidence after producing the best performance of her short international career with a maiden five-wicket haul in the second ODI against Ireland. Wong returned figures of 5-33 at the County Ground in Derby on Thursday to earn the Player of the Match award as England defeated Ireland by six wickets and sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. For the 24-year-old, the performance was a significant milestone after a difficult start to her international career. Wong made her England debut in 2022 but had to spend long periods waiting for opportunities, with Thursdays match only her sixth ODI appearance. Reflecting on her breakthrough performance, Wong said the hard work behind the scenes was finally beginning to show. The journeys quite short, I guess, but it feels like behind the scenes theres a lot of that and a lot of work, so its really pleasing, Wong said. I feel like Ive come on a lot, and it feels like Ive worked quite hard, and I guess when you work hard, then good things happen. Wong also admitted that representing England and producing a match-winning performance made the occasion particularly special. Any time you get to represent England is a really proud feeling, and any time you do well in a cricket match is also a proud feeling, so to put the two together probably for the first time in my international career, if Im being honest with myself, is really nice, she said. Wong has been given an extended opportunity in the series, with first-choice seamer Lauren Bell rested, while England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remains sidelined with a calf problem. However, Wong credited Bell for playing an important role in her recent development. The two pacers recently played together for Southern Brave during The Hundred, while Wong has also worked closely with Lauren Filer and Ryana MacDonald-Gay. It feels like weve worked together quite a lot in various different places, and its been really cool for us to go out and showcase how far it feels like weve come, Wong said. Lauren Bell has been brilliant at really passing on her knowledge. Shes obviously played a lot more games than the three of us, and certainly for me and Filer to be able to spend the international summer working really closely, it feels like the three of us got to know each other really well, she added. Wong said her time alongside Bell at Southern Brave had further helped her development. Lauren Bell has been brilliant at really passing on her knowledge. Shes obviously played a lot more games than the three of us, and certainly for me and Filer to be able to spend the international summer working really closely, it feels like the three of us got to know each other really well, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories England will look to complete a series sweep when the teams meet in the third and final ODI in Worcester on September 6. Article Source: IANS
Sri Lanka Skipper Kusal Mendis Out Of T20I Series Against England
Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Kusal Mendis will not play in the away T20 series against England because of injury, the cricket board said Friday. The 31-year-old will be replaced as skipper by deputy Charith Asalanka for the three-match series, which will be followed by three ODIs. Sri Lanka did not say whether wicketkeeper-batsman Mendis would be available for the ODIs. Fast bowler Binura Fernando is also undergoing rehabilitation for injury. Mendis suffered a right hamstring injury while Fernando sustained a back injury, SLC said in a statement. Batsman Pavan Rathnayake and fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka replace them. The first T20 is on September 15 at Southampton, with the second two days later in Cardiff. The final T20 is on September 19 at Manchester. The ODI series begins on September 22 at Chester-le-Street, followed by matches at Headingley on September 24 and The Oval on September 27. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Revised T20 squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Tharindu Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara, Pavan Rathnayake and Dilshan Madushanka.
MCA Plans Behind-the-scenes Docuseries On Senior Men's Team
The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has planned to film a fly-on-the-wall documentary series following the 42-time champion senior mens team through their upcoming domestic season and have asked for the permission of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to go ahead with it. The project, which would be the first of its kind for a domestic cricket team in India, aims to chronicle Mumbai's campaign across the Ranji Trophy, as well as their participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. It is understood that Patrick Graham will be the director of the docuseries. We have requested a few permissions from the BCCI as we want to document the entire season of the Mumbai senior team. Whether it takes the form of a web series or a documentary will be decided as we progress, but the idea is to give fans a unique look at what goes on behind the scenes with the Mumbai team throughout the season, said MCA President Ajinkya Naik to IANS on Friday. Sporting documentaries have gained significant traction globally in recent years through hit docuseries such as Prime Video's The Test, which followed the Australian men's national side, along with similar behind-the-scenes productions in football and tennis. However, Indian cricket has rarely opened its doors to cameras, with Netflix's 2019 series on five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians being a rare exception. Naik stated the docuseries project aims to bridge the domestic team's storied history with its current campaign as they chase further silverware in the 2026/27 domestic cricket season. We want to capture the journey from Day 1 of our senior teams preparations for the Ranji Trophy right through to the final match of the season. At the same time, we want to showcase Mumbais remarkable journey and the legacy behind its 42 Ranji Trophy titles. Mumbai cricket has such a rich heritage, and we felt - why not showcase it to the world? Let people see the preparation, discipline, hard work and culture that have made Mumbai the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history, he added. Naik stated the docuseries project aims to bridge the domestic team's storied history with its current campaign as they chase further silverware in the 2026/27 domestic cricket season. We want to capture the journey from Day 1 of our senior teams preparations for the Ranji Trophy right through to the final match of the season. At the same time, we want to showcase Mumbais remarkable journey and the legacy behind its 42 Ranji Trophy titles. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Mumbai, who will be led by Siddhesh Lad in first-class cricket games, open their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Chandigarh. Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and current T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer are expected to feature during the white-ball legs of the domestic cricket season for Mumbai. Article Source: IANS
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BCCI Wants Sooryavanshi to Follow Sachin
'He's monitored from every angle and every step he is taking forward in his international career.'
Mandhana: 'Never Imagined Breaking Mithali's Record'
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana expressed her disbelief and happiness after surpassing legendary batter Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer in Women's Internationals, a feat she 'never imagined' achieving.
BCCI hands Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav 2-year ban for age fraud, CAB crackdown on 62 cricketers
The BCCI has banned Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for two years for allegedly misrepresenting his age. The action comes weeks after he was selected for Indias Under-19 squad for the upcoming Australia series.
Alexander Zverev goes distance again to reach U.S. Open third round
Top seed Zverev battles through another five-set match to reach the U.S. Open third round, defeating Quentin Halys
