'Joyous Occasion For The Nation': PM Modi Praises Men's Cricket Team For Gold Medal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for defending their gold medal at the Asian Games after a strong 19-run win over Pakistan in the Aichi-Nagoya Games final at the Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Modi heaped praise on the team for their second straight gold, calling it a joyous occasion for the nation. The gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Mens Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. My best wishes to the team members for their future endeavours, a statement from the PMO India read. Earlier, ICC chairman Jay Shah also congratulated the men's team for the win. Nagoya and Japan have written a proud new chapter in crickets history. Congratulations to Team India on a campaign worthy of this moment, and heartfelt thanks to every competing nation, to the Olympic Council of Asia and organisers whose vision brought us here, and to the thousands of fans whose presence reminded us why cricket is so special anywhere in the world, Shah wrote on X. Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking 61 off 28, Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 and an all-round effort from Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India clinch back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in men's cricket as they beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final. India produced a brilliant, breathless and golden finish after posting 211/6, with Abhishek setting the tone with the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak and Dube provided a late surge. Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking 61 off 28, Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22 and an all-round effort from Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India clinch back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in men's cricket as they beat Pakistan by 19 runs in a thrilling final. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'Getting Asian Games Gold Medal Is A Different Feeling Entirely,' Says Tilak Varma
Getting Asian Games: Expressing immense pride after contributing to India's gold-medal-winning performance in the Asian Games final against arch-rivals Pakistan, left-handed batter Tilak Varma dedicated the victory to the nation and his parents, adding that holding the tricolour on the podium is a unique emotion that stands apart from ICC titles. India retained their Asian Games mens T20 gold medal with a hard-fought 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Obviously, very proud that we have added one more gold medal for our country and it's surreal feeling right now. Asian Games is something different - winning other tournaments like Champions Trophy or World Cup is completely different. There we'll get a World Cup or something different feeling. But this feeling is holding the flag and getting that gold medal, it's a different feeling which we can't express and I'm lucky that this is the second time of me getting it and I'm really grateful for it, Varma told IANS on Saturday at the conclusion of the game. Shedding light on how he navigated the high-pressure final after India lost quick wickets, Varma, who hit 51 not out off 22 balls, detailed how his crucial 62-run partnership with Shivam Dube, who smashed a vital 27, helped stabilise the Indian innings and helped them cross the 200-run mark. Obviously, it's a big stage, playing final against Pakistan, there will be nerves. But at the same time, we have enough experience how to handle the pressure. At the same moment, when you play the finals, you should be in the present moment and just thinking about the team. So at that moment, I was just thinking what I can do for the team and especially when you see that back-to-back wickets were down -like when (skipper Shreyas) Iyer got out, I was just thinking like I just want to rotate for first two overs, because we can't lose one more wicket there, then we can't accelerate later on. So I was thinking, I was talking with Dube as well - the same thing that you just play for one-two overs, after that anyways we'll accelerate and we have shots, whenever we wanted we can go for the sixes. But the thing is, we can't lose a wicket for the next two overs, that's what I planned with Dube and at the end of the day, you have seen, we have got enough runs on the board, he elaborated. So at that moment, I was just thinking what I can do for the team and especially when you see that back-to-back wickets were down -like when (skipper Shreyas) Iyer got out, I was just thinking like I just want to rotate for first two overs, because we can't lose one more wicket there, then we can't accelerate later on. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rain, no practice, then gold: Iyer hails 'champion' mindset
'We didn't complain, we didn't give any reason,' said Shreyas Iyer after India overcame a disrupted build-up to beat Pakistan and win Asian Games gold.
Asian Games gold reflection of teams champion mindset: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer said the squad chose to adapt rather than make excuses before going on to beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the final
Indias Asian Games Gold Shows White-ball Cricket Strength, Says BCCI Secretary Saikia
Korogi Sports Park: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Indias mens cricket team after their thrilling 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games final, saying the victory highlighted the countrys strength in white-ball cricket. It felt very good. A very delightful victory against Pakistan. It is always sweetest when we win the match against Pakistan, especially in all international tournaments. In the Asian Games, another gold came. So, I think India is a superpower in white-ball cricket nowadays, Saikia told IANS. India secured consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games in the men's cricket event after giving a high-quality performance and beating Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. After winning the toss, captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first and India scored a formidable 211 for 6, thanks to Abhishek Sharma's outstanding 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 22. Although India had lost Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) and Sanju Samson (4) early on, Abhishek stepped in during the Powerplay and hit seven sixes and three fours to reach his fifty in just 20 balls, which is the fastest fifty ever scored by an Indian player against Pakistan in T20 internationals. He finally scored 61 at a strike rate of 217.85, but Tilak and Shivam Dube made sure that India performed well at the end. They put on 62 runs for the sixth wicket, Tilak finishing the innings without being out on 51 and Dube scoring 27 from 15. The score came about with 18 runs scored in Sufyan Moqim's over and 23 in Saim Ayub's, before Dube was bowled off the very first ball of the last over. Even though the target was very high, Pakistan were never eliminated, mainly due to Hasan Nawaz, who scored 96 off 51 balls in a splendid counterattack. But in the later parts of the match India's spinners and all-rounders remained calm. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel kept Pakistan in check during the middle phase before Dube provided the deciding contribution by getting Nawaz out on the very last ball, thereby leaving Pakistan at 192 all out. Even though the target was very high, Pakistan were never eliminated, mainly due to Hasan Nawaz, who scored 96 off 51 balls in a splendid counterattack. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
De Zorzi out of SA's series opener against Australia with hamstring niggle
Ackerman could debut for SA in Durban with de Zorzi unavailable
Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for WBBL 2026-27
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Asian Games: India beat Pakistan in thriller to clinch gold
Abhishek Sharma's 61 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 powered India to 211/6 before Hasan Nawaz's 96 fell short as Pakistan lost by 19 runs.
India opt to bat against West Indies, Kamboj to make debut
India have handed an ODI debut to bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj, who was named as replacement for injured pacer Prasidh Krishna
India defended their Asian Games cricket gold medal in style after the men's team beat Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday
3rd ODI: Kamboj Handed Debut, Nitish, Siraj Included As India Elect To Bat First Against WI
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Anshul Kamboj has been handed an ODI debut while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj return to Indias playing eleven as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series and a win on Saturday will help them get a 3-0 series triumph. Kamboj had joined the team on Friday after being pulled out of India As second four-day game against Australia A in Puducherry, as Prasidh Krishna was ruled out due to a left hamstring injury sustained in Guwahati. Nitish and Siraj replace Ravindra Jadeja and Auqib Nabi in the playing eleven. Beautiful surface, going to be a good wicket to bat on. Our batting has been good, bowling has been a concern at times. We need to keep trying and be better. 15-20 runs make a huge difference. I think the more we play, it is better as our bowling is inexperienced. That will make a huge difference for us, said Gill, who won the toss for third straight time. West Indies captain Shai Hope said he hopes his team are more consistent with the bat here. The visitors have made three changes:- Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie come into the playing eleven in place of Keacy Carty, Roston Chase and Shamar Joseph. I just want to be consistent with the bat. I thought we've been playing some really good cricket in the batting side of things. It's just about being a little bit better with the ball and executing more on our plans. But just on that, you just got to look at the positives, got to make sure that we're building on that and then find ways to improve the weaknesses. Quizzed on the exposure and development of the young players in the team touring India for the first time, Hope said, It's really good. When you come to India, you want to play against the best teams in the world and they really embraced it. I can see that the effort they fight and it's good to see they're learning a lot in the short space of time. So hopefully they can continue to grow as strong cricketers. Playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Gurnoor Brar Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Abhishek, Tilak and spinners secure gold for India at Asian Games again
Silver for Pakistan in men's cricket, despite a fighting 96 from Nawaz in Nisshin
Indian Fans Turn Nagoya Blue for India Vs Pakistan Asian Games Cricket Final
Indian cricket fans travelled thousands of kilometres, paying exorbitant prices for tickets and travel, to witness the India-Pakistan men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a stadium back home.
India Outclass Pakistan In Men's Cricket Final, Makes It A Sweet Double At Asian Games
After the women's team, the men's team beat Pakistan in the gold medal clash by 19 runs at the ongoing Asian Games on Saturday, on the back of heroic efforts from Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Axar Patel.
India defeated Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 to clinch the gold medal . They produced a dominant show with the bat, followed by some nervous time in the field, but the bowling unit did enough to clinch a 19-run win at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
India Clinch Gold After Thrilling 19-Run Win Over Pakistan in Asian Games Final
India clinched the men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games with a thrilling 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Nisshin, Japan. Batting first, India posted a formidable 211/6, powered by an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma and
Ayub dropped two catches during the match, with Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma among the Indian batters involved in the missed opportunities. The dropped catches proved particularly costly, as Abhishek Sharma went on to smash 61 runs off just 28 balls, providing India with a rapid-fire contribution.
Asian Games: Axar, Washington And Shivam Pick Two As India Beat Pakistan By 19 Runs To Clinch Gold
Korogi Sports Park: Lone warrior Hasan Nawaz kept Pakistan alive with his unbeaten 96 off 51 deliveries but it wasn't enough as India clinched a dominant 19 runs victory to defend their gold medal in the Asian Games mens cricket final match at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Spin duo of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel clinched two wickets each as Shivam Dube in the later part of the run chase clinched two dominant wicket too to help India beat Pakistan. Earlier, Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface to post 211/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek reached his fifty in just 20 deliveries, bettering his own 24-ball effort against Pakistan in Dubai in 2025, while Tilak followed with a 21-ball fifty as the duo took India through contrasting phases of the innings. Abhishek eventually made 61 off 28 balls, with three fours and seven sixes, while Tilak and Shivam Dube added 62 runs for the sixth wicket to give India a strong finish. Abhishek reached his fifty in just 20 deliveries, bettering his own 24-ball effort against Pakistan in Dubai in 2025, while Tilak followed with a 21-ball fifty as the duo took India through contrasting phases of the innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India vs West Indies LIVE Score, 3rd ODI Cricket Match Scorecard: India's under-fire bowling unit faces a stern test of redemption when they take on the West Indies in the third and final ODI
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'Pranavi Urs Has Created History': IGPL CEO Uttam Mundy Hails Asian Games 2026 Golf Gold
Pranavi Urs has made history. The 23-year-old golfer on Saturday became the first Indian woman golfer to win a gold medal at the Asian Games
IND vs WI 3rd ODI LIVE score: India opt to bat first, look to post massive total in first innings
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Kohli's Childhood Coach Rajkumar Sharma Appointed Delhi Cricket's State Mentor
Delhi Premier League Season: Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has been appointed as the state mentor of Delhi cricket by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as he is set to bring in his extensive coaching experience and deep understanding of the state's ecosystem into the mentorship role for the youngsters. Rajkumar is a recipient of the Dronacharya Award and coached Kohli during his formative days. However, his work with Delhi cricket extends well beyond one player. Rajkumar has trained several young cricketers. Recently, he was also the coach of New Delhi Tigers in Delhi Premier League Season 3, where his role revolved around guiding the emerging players, identifying potential and bridging the pathway between grassroots cricket and the competitive environment of the state franchise tournament. The renowned coach was also nominated as the Delhi & District Cricket Association's male representative nominee to the Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) Apex Body. Speaking on the appointment, Rajumar said he was honoured to be named to the position. I am honoured to take on this responsibility with the DDCA and grateful to President Rohan Jaitley for his trust. Having been closely associated with Delhi cricket for many years, I look forward to contributing to its next phase. Delhi has immense talent and has given India some great players over the years, including Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant, along with many promising players from the new generation. Our focus must be on identifying and nurturing this talent from the grassroots, with the right guidance, technology and facilities, he said. I want to be accessible to every playerboy or girl, from club to state levelwho dreams of representing India and provide them with the right advice and mentorship. We also need to build an ecosystem where selections are transparent, players genuine needs are addressed, and those who require financial or other support are given the backing to develop fully. In line with Rohan Jaitleys proactive vision, I hope we can create a strong and transparent pathway that prepares deserving players to represent Delhi and, ultimately, India at the highest level, Rajkumar added. Meanwhile, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley welcomed Rajkumar in the role and praised him for his experience. He has been closely associated with Delhi cricket and has played an important role in nurturing young talent. His experience and understanding of the game make him a valuable addition to our set-up. We look forward to his mentorship helping our young cricketers grow and take the next step in their journey, Jaitley said. In line with Rohan Jaitleys proactive vision, I hope we can create a strong and transparent pathway that prepares deserving players to represent Delhi and, ultimately, India at the highest level, Rajkumar added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Asian Games Cricket Final: Abhishek, Tilak Power India To 211 Against Pakistan
India posted a formidable total of 211 for six against Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games, driven by explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28 balls) and Tilak Varma (unbeaten 51 off 22 balls).
Sri Lanka Secures Bronze, Beating Bangladesh In Men's Cricket At Asian Games
Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026
Asian Games: Prez Murmu Congratulates Kumkum, Pranavi On Historic Gold Medals
Kasugai Country Club East Course: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated archery gold medallist Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs for their historic performances at the Asian Games 2026, highlighting their achievements as milestones for Indian women in sport. Congratulating Kumkum on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games individual recurve gold, the president said the 17-year-old had enjoyed an exceptional campaign at the Games and also contributed to Indias medal haul in the team events. Warmest congratulations to Kumkum Anil Mohod on scripting history as the first Indian to win the Gold Medal in the Recurve Womens Individual event at the Asian Games 2026, the President wrote on X. She also referred to the moment Indias national anthem was played at the archery venue following Kumkums gold-medal winning performance. The Asian Games venue resonated with our National Anthem after your gold medal winning performance, she wrote, adding that Kumkum had made a major contribution to the success of Indias women archers at the Games. The teenager secured the individual title after a dramatic final against South Koreas Yejin Oh. The contest was tied at 5-5 after five sets before Kumkum prevailed in the one-arrow shoot-off, responding to Ohs 8 with a 10. Her victory also secured an individual quota place for India for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The president said Kumkums performance could inspire young Indians, particularly girls, to pursue sporting excellence. Your performance and achievements will inspire countless youth, especially our girls to excel in their pursuits, she said. May you continue to hit the mark with your characteristic precision. The President also congratulated Pranavi Urs after the golfer became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games. Heartiest congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning the Gold Medal in the Womens Individual Stroke Play at the Asian Games 2026 and becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Golf Gold at the Asian Games, she wrote. Pranavi produced a 15-under 265 total over four rounds at Kasugai Country Club East Course to claim the title. She entered the final round with a three-stroke lead and recovered from a triple bogey on the third hole with birdies on the sixth, 10th and 13th before finishing the round at even-par 70. The president praised the golfers composure throughout the competition, writing, From the opening tee to the final putt, you held your ground and claimed your place in the history of Indian golf. Pranavis gold was accompanied by another historic achievement for India, as she helped the womens team secure silver the countrys first medal in the womens team golf event at the Asian Games. The president praised the golfers composure throughout the competition, writing, From the opening tee to the final putt, you held your ground and claimed your place in the history of Indian golf. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Abhishek Sharma
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Team India has set Pakistan a tough chase of 212 runs in the men's cricket gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games as they
Korogi Sports Park: Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface to post 211/6 in 20 overs in the Asian Games mens cricket gold-medal match against their arch-rivals at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Abhishek reached his fifty in just 20 deliveries, bettering his own 24-ball effort against Pakistan in Dubai in 2025, while Tilak followed with a 21-ball fifty as the duo took India through contrasting phases of the innings. Abhishek eventually made 61 off 28 balls, with three fours and seven sixes, while Tilak and Shivam Dube added 62 runs for the sixth wicket to give India a strong finish. Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first. India were asked to bat first, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided an explosive start before falling for 15 off 9 balls in the third over. The 15-year-old left-hander tried a funky shot against Saim Ayub but got the gloves of the custodian. Soon after, Sanju Samson followed. He attempted to take on Ahmed Daniyal but ended up holed out to mid-on for another low score. That brought Abhishek to the fore, and the southpaw immediately went on the offensive. He was ruthless against the Pakistan attack in a brilliant powerplay and reached his fifty off just 20 deliveries. Abhishek's knock ended in the eighth over when Arafat Minhas beat him, but by then he had put India firmly on top. The opener scored 61 off 28 balls with three fours and seven sixes, and Pakistan also missed a few chances in his whirlwind stay. But Pakistan did manage to choke them with spin for a while after Abhisheks dismissal, making it tough for Shreyas Iyer (21 off 24 balls) and Ishan Kishan (20 off 18 balls) to find the same fluency. Tilak and Dube, however, changed the complexion of the innings in the death overs. The pair shifted gears effortlessly and launched a series of attacking shots, taking 12 runs off Abrar Ahmed in the 17th over, 18 runs off Sufyan Moqim in the 18th and 23 runs off Saim Ayub in the 19th. Tilak reached his fifty from 21 balls, making it the second-fastest fifty for India against Pakistan in the format, behind only Abhisheks 20-ball effort earlier in the day. The 62-run stand between Tilak and Dube is the second-highest for the sixth wicket or lower in a 5-plus team T20I tournament final, only behind the 68* between Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Mathews against the same opponent in the T20 World Cup 2009 final at Lords. Indias total of 211/6 also marked the second instance of a full-member team scoring over 200 in a 5-plus team T20I tournament final, after India had posted 255/5 against New Zealand in the T20 WC 2026 final in Ahmedabad. Abhisheks assault also saw him join an elite list of Indian batters in T20I finals. His 7 sixes against Pakistan put him second on the list of most sixes for India in T20I finals, behind Sanju Samsons 8 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2026. Tilaks 4 sixes took him level with Virat Kohli, Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan among Indias leading six-hitters in T20I finals. Abhisheks assault also saw him join an elite list of Indian batters in T20I finals. His 7 sixes against Pakistan put him second on the list of most sixes for India in T20I finals, behind Sanju Samsons 8 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2026. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
One final game remains, but the series has been decided. India and the West Indies return to the field for the third and final ODI on Saturday. The hosts lead the series 2-0 and the visitors are trying to prevent a
Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma Completes 400 T20 Sixes, Surpasses Gayle In Twin Records
Karogi Sports Park: India star opener Abhishek Sharma registered a couple of major milestones during his stroke-filled innings of 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal clash at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. Abhishek displayed a jaw-dropping performance during his 28-ball 61, which featured seven sixes and three fours. During his knock, the Southpaw completed his 400 T20 sixes as he went past legend Chris Gayle in a major record list. Abhishek became the second-fastest player to hit 400 maximums in the shortest international format (in terms of balls taken). The Indian star took only 3513 balls to reach the milestone, while Gayle was the previous second-quickest to the milestone when he hit his 400 maximums in 3557 deliveries. Meanwhile, Andre Russell (3027 balls) remains the quickest player to get to 400 maximums. Fastest to 400 T20 sixes (balls taken): 3027 A Russell 3513 Abhishek Sharma 3557 C Gayle 3803 T David 3944 K Pollard 4045 N Pooran 4072 E Lewis Abhishek registered another major record during his outing. He also completed 100 T20 sixes in 2026 and became the second fastest player to reach 100 maximums in a calendar year. The Indian opener took 651 balls to hit 100 maximums this year, going past the likes of Dewald Brevis and Chris Gayle. Russell is the fastest player in this list too. Fastest to 100 T20 sixes in a calendar year (balls taken): 589 A Russell (2019) 651 Abhishek Sharma (2026) 653 D Brevis (2025) 724 C Gayle (2016) 728 Karanbir Singh (2025) India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the cricket final. The Men in Blue went with an unchanged team for the gold medal clash as Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam remained on the bench. 728 Karanbir Singh (2025) Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
f the India vs Pakistan cricket final for an Asian Games 2026 gold medal needed a spark, Abhishek Sharma provided plenty of it
Who Is Pranavi Urs? 23-Year-Old Makes History With Asian Games Golf Gold
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history on Saturday when she became the first Indian lady golfer to clinch a gold medal in the individual golf category at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old maintained her composure on the final day to end
IND vs PAK: Abhishek Sharma Smashes 61 Off 28 Balls Before Stumping Ends His Assault
India's thrilling start to the men's cricket gold medal match against Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games was fueled by Abhishek Sharma's sensational knock of 61 off just 28 balls before being dismissed in the eighth over. India, who won the
India vs Pakistan LIVE Score, Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final: Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have opened the batting for India in the men's cricket final against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Asian Games.
Unchanged India bat in Asian Games gold medal contest against Pakistan
There were no handshakes between the players at the toss, in keeping with the recent trend in India vs Pakistan cricket matches
Asian Games 2026: Unchanged India Opt To Bat First Against Pakistan In Gold Medal Clash
Nagoya Asian Games: Shreyas Iyer-led Team India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the men's cricket final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. The Men in Blue went with an unchanged team for the gold medal clash as Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam remained on the bench. Eyes will turn towards the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah among others as India look to defend their title. Pakistan came into the final with one change as batting all-rounder Saad Masood got a game ahead of fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr. This is the first meeting between India and Pakistan in the Asian Games across men's and women's cricket. India started participating in the cricket event at the continental showpiece from the 2023 Hangzhou Games onwards and did not meet their arch rivals in the tournament until this point, where they meet them for the biggest prize. India made light work of a second-string Sri Lankan side on a challenging surface in the semifinal as they registered a stellar 124-run win with Ishan Kishan and bowlers leading the way. On the other hand, Pakistan chased a decent 112 against Bangladesh in the semifinal in a six-wicket win with nine balls to spare in a curtailed game. Both the teams saw their quarterfinals washed out due to rain in Nisshin, and the semifinals were their first outings at the Games. For India, Kishan scored a marvellous 80 from 46 balls with five sixes and four fours, while teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also gave a strong start of 38 from 21 balls as India made an over-par 169/7. The Indian bowlers also starred as they bowled Sri Lanka for 45 to win by a huge margin. The Pakistani bowlers spun a web to keep Bangladesh to 111/7. Ayub was in particular hard to deal with, as he gave only three runs in his two overs for a wicket. Pakistan were given a scare in the chase when Mahedi Hasan removed Sahibzada Farhan in the second over. Maaz Sadaqat (15 from 7 balls), Usman Khan (14 from 9 balls) and Saim Ayub (21 from 12 balls) kept the scoreboard ticking with their cameos. Pakistan were 76/4 and then got the over that they needed when Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz took 23 overs from Mustafizur Rahman's 10th over, with Samad hitting 22 of them. The Men in Green then needed 13 runs from 18 balls, and they had done the hard work. Nawaz hit the winning four in the 12th over to win the game. Playing XIs: India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of the India vs Pakistan Asian Games cricket final:
Asian Games: Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh To Clinch Mens Cricket Bronze
But Sahan Arachchige: Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in mens cricket at the Asian Games 2026, adding a third medal to the island nations tally at the Games. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka were in serious trouble early, slipping to 21/4 inside the first five overs. Bangladeshs spinners made the most of a surface offering turn and bounce, leaving the Sri Lankan innings in danger of collapsing. But Sahan Arachchige and Ashen Bandara steadied the innings before Tharindu Ratnayake changed the complexion of the contest. Ratnayake launched a spectacular counterattack, smashing 65 off just 32 balls with seven fours and five sixes. His aggressive strokeplay helped Sri Lanka recover from 51/4 at the halfway stage and eventually post 165/9. Arachchige provided crucial support with a composed 33 off 37 balls, while the pair added valuable runs during the middle overs. Ratnayakes assault included a 50 off 26 balls, as Sri Lanka collected 114 runs in the final 15 overs after their difficult start. Bangladeshs chase, however, unravelled almost immediately. Nuwan Thushara set the tone with a wicket-maiden in the opening over, dismissing Saif Hassan for a duck. Tharindu Ratnayake then struck with the wicket of Tanzid Hasan Tamim before Thushara removed Litton Das with a pinpoint yorker for another duck. Bangladesh were reduced to 18/4 by the end of the fourth over, and although Towhid Hridoy briefly offered resistance with 11 off six balls, he soon fell to Ratnayake. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Wanuja Sahan then tightened the screws with spin. Viyaskanth claimed two wickets in successive deliveries to remove Parvez Hossain Emon and Mahedi Hasan, while Sahan dismissed Rishad Hossain and Yasir Ali. Yasirs 21 off 16 and Rishads brisk 10 off five briefly threatened to revive Bangladesh, but the chase never truly recovered. Nasum Ahmed top-scored with 26 off 28, but his dismissal in the 18th over brought the contest to an end as Bangladesh were bowled out for 102 in 17.3 overs. Thushara finished with 2/18, while Sahan and Viyaskanth also took two wickets each. Ratnayakes 65 and his early breakthrough with the ball made him a central figure in Sri Lankas bronze-medal victory. The medal takes Sri Lankas Asian Games medal tally to three, following Rumesh Tharanga Pathirages mens javelin gold and the womens cricket teams silver. Thushara finished with 2/18, while Sahan and Viyaskanth also took two wickets each. Ratnayakes 65 and his early breakthrough with the ball made him a central figure in Sri Lankas bronze-medal victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ratnayake puts in all-round shift to lead Sri Lanka to bronze medal
Bangladesh collapsed with the bat after Tharindu Ratnayake had smashed 65 in 32 balls to take Sri Lanka to a solid 165 for 9
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England Pacer Brydon Carse Charged Over August Nightclub Incident
England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident. The charge, which follows an investigation by England's Cricket Regulator, refers to events that took place on August 23 when Carse was handcuffed by police officers after a celebratory night out in Derby with his Durham teammates. It was later confirmed he had been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before being de-arrested after agreeing to depart. Derbyshire Police had said they were investigating an alleged assault in connection with the incident but in September determined no further action would be taken. Following a Cricket Regulator investigation, Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching regulation 3.2 of the ECB professional conduct regulations, said a statement from the compliance body. In the aftermath of the incident Carse was withdrawn from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan and has not played international cricket since. I think he just needs time away from the international scene, England white-ball captain Harry Brook said last month. He's working on a few things behind the scenes and hopefully he'll be ready at some point in the future. Carse's misdemeanour was the latest in a series of alcohol-fuelled controversies that have dogged England since a disastrous tour of New Zealand and Australia at the end of last year. Test captain Joe Root said he had been hacked off that the Carse incident took attention away from his winning return as skipper against Pakistan. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories On Thursday, Carse was left out of the squad for the one-day tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka later this month.
Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said defending their World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in the UAE requires balancing off-field camaraderie with an uncompromising competitive drive, revealing that he urged his side to put friendships aside once they stepped onto the park. De Villiers will captain the South Africa Champions as the tournament runs from October 3 to 18 in Sharjah, with their campaign opening against the West Indies Champions in Sharjah on Sunday. The defending champions enter the event having claimed the title in 2025 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, anchored by an unbeaten 120 off 60 balls from De Villiers in the final. Yes, being part of the WCL last year, the main part of the decision was to rekindle some of the memories, to share a dressing room with old teammates again and that's definitely the part that stood out in that first season that I took part in. Obviously, I missed the very first season. I played in season two as captain and there were just so many great interactions with old teammates and also old opposition who became friends over the years. We stayed in the same hotel and there was lots of banter before and after games and a very casual feeling. But once again, being captain of the South African team or the South African champions came with a little bit of pressure. I just couldn't help but the minute I arrived at the ground to get that competitive mindset going again, I pulled the team in and I told them, we are here to win and we are not here to be friends with everyone. That can happen after the games and that's the way we played our cricket. We played fiercely and we gave it our absolute best on the park and it worked out really well for us, ending up winning that trophy was really a highlight that I didn't expect. One of the highlights of my cricketing life or career, even though I'm a retired cricket player, it really stood out as a tournament where we played the big moments incredibly well and we had a very positive and good mindset representing our country. But then again, I remember the evenings in the hotel and catching up with old teammates and friends from opposition teams. All of us, just a very happy feeling and that's the way sport should be played, de Villiers told IANS in a select chat facilitated by FanCode, the official broadcaster of World Championship of Legends. Former captain Faf du Plessis has joined the setup for his WCL debut and will reunite with de Villiers, alongside ex-Proteas regulars JP Duminy, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Richard Levi, and Colin Ingram, with fast-bowling legend Allan Donald serving as head coach. Addressing his personal preparation and physical conditioning for the title defence, De Villiers said, It was great to be part of WCL last year. Obviously, going on to win the tournament was extra enjoyable and cherry on the cake for us. I surprised myself with the way I batted. So, the muscle memory is still there, but physically it wasn't so easy. I did start preparing about two months prior to the tournament, hitting balls specifically just to get the muscles ready for action again. But other than that, fitness-wise, I am an active person. I love staying fit. I do a lot of fitness work and I'm in the gym at least four or five times a week. So, natural fitness was definitely there and it's still in tip-top condition. But hitting balls is not so easy anymore and obviously the fielding side of cricket is something you always have to stay in touch with. So, I've been actively working on that over the last while and ready to go again. Obviously, it's not as serious anymore post retirement, but once you step across that boundary representing your country, you try and win games of cricket and hopefully we can go out there in the WCL 2026 in the UAE to defend our title. So, natural fitness was definitely there and it's still in tip-top condition. But hitting balls is not so easy anymore and obviously the fielding side of cricket is something you always have to stay in touch with. So, I've been actively working on that over the last while and ready to go again. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming Asian Games Cricket Final Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
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2027 Mens ODI WC Will Inspire Next Generation, SA Will Be Good Hosts, Says De Villiers
Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expects the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup to inspire a new generation of cricketers from the country, and drew parallels to how the 2003 edition being hosted in the country shaped his own early journey as a 19-year-old aspiring to play international cricket. South Africa will co-host the 50-over mega event alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027 and mark the tournament's return to the region for the first time in 24 years. While South Africa and Zimbabwe were co-hosts for the 2003 Mens ODI World Cup alongside Kenya, Namibia will be hosting its maiden senior ICC tournament as a host nation. Yes, the ODI World Cup in 2027 is coming back to South Africa for the first time since 2003. The 2003 World Cup played a huge part in my career. It had a big influence and impact on me. I clearly remember a cricketing clinic Australian had at the University of Pretoria. That's where I played my cricket at that time, at the age of 19. I got to know Adam Gilchrist a bit better. He worked with my wicketkeeping skills that day. Obviously, he had no idea who I was at that time. But I very clearly recall having a very good moment with him. He told me to work on my left hand and said, All the best, youngster. Three years later, I played cricket against him in Test matches and ODIs. It had a huge impact on me and I'm pretty sure the 2027 World Cup will have the same impact on the youngsters of South Africa, hoping to represent their country one day. Obviously, from an economical point of view, great to have the World Cup here in South Africa, also co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe and I'm looking forward to the rest of the world to come and enjoy the great parts of South Africa and how welcoming we can be and we are really good hosts, de Villiers told IANS in a select chat facilitated by FanCode, the official broadcaster of the World Championship of Legends. All focus will also be on South Africa, who are yet to win the Mens ODI World Cup title and de Villiers backed the side to have a good time in the competition on home soil. So looking forward to that and I think the cricket is going to be magnificent, as it was in 2003 and hopefully the Proteas will perform better this time. As for 2003, from a performance point of view, it doesn't bring back great memories. But the team really looks strong now. Most of the team is still relatively unknown globally. But I know they have a lot of chemistry. There's a great culture there and lots of individuals who can win you games of cricket and we showcased it now against Australia, winning our sixth consecutive ODI series win against the Aussies. So really looking good for the guys and once the World Cup starts, there will be a lot of hype, a lot of attention from the media and the public and my message to the Proteas will be just to keep it in now, stay focused on what the goal is, and hopefully they'll have a really good World Cup, he added. Turning his attention to two-time champions India, de Villiers highlighted the role of Indian Premier League (IPL) in creating an unmatched pipeline of talent. Yes, the Indian youngsters are coming through and I think the IPL is an incredible platform and laid the foundation for Indian cricket to just have such a large depth of talent. That's also not going to change anytime soon. They have the ability to play around with different combinations in the batting and bowling departments, and from a leadership point of view. They can just really play around with a deep pool of talent, which is fantastic. Plenty of youngsters have impressed me and I'm very happy. I consider myself lucky that I'm not an Indian selector. It's a tough job with the amount of talent they have. There's just too many to mention, to be honest. Lots of individuals stand out. They're obviously still playing around with the balance of their squad going into that World Cup. India always comes with a strong spin contingent, so it will be interesting to see who they go for. Theres Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washi - so many spinners and players to pick from and plenty of talent in the batting department. That's probably the biggest headache - they really have about a group of 10 batters to pick from who are all match winners. It's really, really difficult and good luck to the Indian selectors, he added. Among India's emerging prodigies, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured widespread attention with his fearless hitting and has found himself in the India T20I team since his debut against England at Manchester in July. De Villiers expressed admiration for Sooryavanshis strokeplay and urged him to work on his game continuously to play across all formats and conditions. He's absolutely phenomenal to watch. I'm not surprised, to be honest. The next phase for him is to find a blueprint in different formats, in different conditions, realising that every game poses a different challenge, and playing the situation instead of just playing one way or being one-dimensional with his game. I would urge him to keep developing his game. I think he picked up a little bit on when he toured England, and realising that it's not always as easy. You can't just rock up and always hit through the line. Every game is a different situation. My message to him would be to assess every single match he plays, get a feel for what he's confronted with on the particular day, and to respect that whatever his decision is, whether it's a flat wicket and let's go for 60 of 20 balls, or realising, hold on, today is a day where maybe 30 of 20 balls will be okay and set it up for a bit later. He's absolutely phenomenal to watch. I'm not surprised, to be honest. The next phase for him is to find a blueprint in different formats, in different conditions, realising that every game poses a different challenge, and playing the situation instead of just playing one way or being one-dimensional with his game. I would urge him to keep developing his game. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Chris Gayle's Iconic 175-Run Record For RCB Broken By 20-Year Proteas Star
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IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 3rd ODI, India vs West Indies series 2026
IND vs WI 3rd ODI , Approaching Milestones and Records : The Indian Cricket Team have produced two dominating performances with the bat and won the ongoing series against the West Indies cricket team. In two chases, Team India have reached 300 and 406. In the second ODI, India recorded the second-highest OCI chase ever. The Indian captain Shubman Gill had a record-breaking game, and he recorded the second-fastest double century in ODI cricket off 117 balls. Rohit Sharma also recorded his 35th ODI hundred. Team India and Indian batters broke many batting records. Not just India, West Indies also had a brilliant game with the bat. They recorded their highest ODI total of 405 runs. But their bowling let them down once again. Team India have managed a 2-0 lead, and they will look to win the series 3-0. The final ODI will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Saturday at 2 PM IST. West Indies have struggled in two games and need an improved bowling display to stop the in-form Indian team. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs WI 3rd ODI at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium. IND vs WI: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs WI 3rd ODI at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium 72 - West Indian captain Shai Hope scored a century in the last game. He is in excellent form. Hope is 72 runs away from reaching 6500 runs in the ODI cricket. 28 - Shubman Gill has scored a double century and a century in two innings. He has 333 runs in two innings at an astonishing average of 333. Gill needs 28 more runs to have the most runs in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Babar Azam and he himself hold the joint record of 360 runs in three ODIs. 88 - KL Rahul has batted in two games. But he is approaching a milestone of 3500 runs and needs only 88 runs to do so. 95 - Ravindra Jadeja is 95 runs away from reaching 3000 ODI runs. He will enter the elite club of players with 3000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs. 6 - Hope has 130 ODI sixes, and six more will help him to surpass Brain Lara (135) and Kieron Pollard (133), and he will have the second-most ODI sixes for his country. 2 - Roston Chase needs two more wickets to reach 50 ODI wickets. 5 - Jayden Seales is just five wickets away from completing 50 ODI wickets. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 1 - One more hundred and Virat will become the first batter to have 11 ODI hundred against a nation.
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Asian Games: 'Proud Moment For Indian Sports', Says Harmanpreet Kaur After Women's Hockey Gold
Los Angeles Olympics: India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its gold medal in Asian Games 2026 and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, describing the triumph as a proud moment for Indian sports. The Indian hockey team ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women's title after defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final on Friday. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, while captain Savita Punia produced a crucial penalty-stroke save as India held on to secure the gold and the LA 2028 berth. Proud moment for Indian sports! Heartiest congratulations to our Indian Womens Hockey Team on winning Gold at the Asian Games and qualifying for the LA Olympics! Mazaaaa aa gaya kudiyo, Harmanpreet wrote in a post on Instagram. Your hard work, resilience, and determination continue to inspire millions. Wishing you all the very best for the journey ahead. Keep making India proud! Chak De India! she added. Harmanpreet's message came after the Indian women's cricket team themselves won gold at the ongoing Asian Games, adding another women's team title to India's campaign in Aichi-Nagoya. The cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to claim the gold medal, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 79 as India posted 216/3 before restricting Sri Lanka to 69/8. For the hockey team, the victory marked only their second Asian Games gold and their first since 1982, when the women's competition made its continental debut in New Delhi. India had topped Pool A with four wins before defeating Japan 7-2 in the semi-finals. They then produced a disciplined defensive display against China, with Lalremsiami's early strike proving decisive. Savita's penalty-stroke save emerged as another defining moment as India protected their narrow lead against sustained Chinese pressure. India had topped Pool A with four wins before defeating Japan 7-2 in the semi-finals. They then produced a disciplined defensive display against China, with Lalremsiami's early strike proving decisive. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Derby Night Out Lands England Pacer Carse in ECB Conduct Trouble
Brydon Carse has been charged over an alleged ECB conduct breach following a Derby nightclub incident, with the case referred to an independent panel amid heightened scrutiny of England players.
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England Pacer Brydon Carse Charged By Cricket Regulator For Nightclub Incident
ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator for bringing the game into disrepute following a late-night incident in Derby in August. Carse, 31, was arrested and subsequently de-arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23 while out with his county side Durham teammates. Later, a video circulating on social media showed him in handcuffs. While Derbyshire Police had launched an inquiry into an allegation of assault stemming from the same night, that investigation was closed last month without charges. But the game's domestic watchdog has now charged Carse with a breach of Regulation 3.2 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations. The matter will now be referred to the independent Cricket Discipline Panel for adjudication. As the process is ongoing, no further comment will be made, further said the Cricket Regulator in its statement on Friday. As per Regulation 3.2, it says, No Participant may conduct themself in a manner, do any act or make any omission at any time which is improper or which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the ECB, the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute. The incident led to Carse being immediately dropped from Englands squad for the second Test against Pakistan, and he has not featured for the national side since. Carse, who last played for England during the final Ashes Test against Australia in January, missed the early part of the English summer due to injury before returning to help Durham secure promotion to Division One in an unbeaten County Championship campaign. His absence was further extended on Thursday when he was omitted from England's squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan. Speaking on Carse's situation last month, England white-ball skipper Harry Brook said that the fast bowler required a break from the game. The incident led to Carse being immediately dropped from Englands squad for the second Test against Pakistan, and he has not featured for the national side since. Carse, who last played for England during the final Ashes Test against Australia in January, missed the early part of the English summer due to injury before returning to help Durham secure promotion to Division One in an unbeaten County Championship campaign. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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South Africas Malibongwe Maketa appointed as Bangladesh senior men's assistant coach
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 2 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday said it has appointed South Africas Malibongwe Maketa as the assistant coach of the national senior mens team on a two-year contract running from October 2026 to November 2028. Maketa, 46, replaces Mohammad Salahuddin, who was recently reassigned to head the BCBs High Performance Unit and is currently with the Bangladesh team, which will take on Sri Lanka in the Asian Games mens T20 bronze medal game at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday. Maketa, a Cricket South Africa (CSA) Level 4-qualified coach, will link up with the Bangladesh squad in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their upcoming assignment featuring a one-off Test against Afghanistan, followed by an ODI tri-series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. I am pleased to accept the position of assistant coach with the Bangladesh national team. I am truly grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and I look forward to contributing positively to the teams success, Maketa said in an official statement. Bringing over two decades of coaching experience across domestic, international, and high-performance cricket in South Africa, Maketa previously worked as the assistant coach of the Proteas men's team from 2017 to 2019, which included the 2019 ICC Mens ODI World Cup campaign in England. During his previous stint with the South Africa mens senior team, Maketa was part of the coaching setup that secured home Test series wins against Australia and India, alongside bilateral series victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. We have a young and exciting team, and I am looking forward to working alongside Phil (Simmons) and the rest of the coaching staff to help bring out the best in the players and support their continued development. Thank you once again for the opportunity. I am excited to begin this journey and contribute to the Bangladesh National Team, he added. Maketas input will also be crucial in Bangladesh making a future all-format bilateral tour of South Africa starting mid-November, and is followed by the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. In a lengthy coaching career in South Africa, Maketa has held key development positions, including head coach of South Africa A, South Africa U19, the National Academy, and the Warriors franchise. In his most recent roles, he guided the South Africa Emerging side to the CSA One-Day Cup Division 2 title in the 2023/24 season and coached the South Africa U19 team to the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Mens World Cup.
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International League T20: Sharjah Warriorz head coach Adrian Birrell said extensive late-night preparation and rapid tactical adjustments were key to building a well-balanced squad for Season 5 of the International League T20 (ILT20) at the player auction, despite missing out on some initial targets. In the auction held in Dubai on Thursday, the Warriorz secured the likes of Tom Banton, Logan van Beek, Craig Overton, James Rew and George Linde. Well, I'm not very experienced with auctions. I'm usually sort of coaching somewhere and I'm on the end of the phone. So I haven't done very many -- I've done one recently, but I really enjoyed the process. We've had some very, very late nights and kept on thinking about many scenarios of if we got this player, we go in that direction, and got that player, we go in that direction. I think we had five teams that we had planned to get, and we were happy with any one of those teams, and I don't think we landed any of those five teams, but we did land a hybrid of them. But I'm actually delighted with what we've got because I think our strength with all-rounders was better than I was anticipating. There was a lot of knowledge - we had all our coaches spending many, many hours on the phone, Zoom calls and the coaches here and the staff here put in a proper shift over the last few days to come up with a tool to get the players, Birrell told IANS in an exclusive chat at the end of the auction. The meticulous planning allowed the Warriorz to pivot quickly when early targets slipped away, ensuring the franchise bolstered its all-round depth and got match-winners too. Well, I didn't anticipate that we'd get so many all-rounders. We missed out on one or two in the auction, and then we were able to rectify it at the end with some very good picks, I think. So, yes, we needed to get quite a few players into our squad, and I think we ended very well. We got Tom Banton, who has been a real star for England of late. We got Logan van Beek, who gives us an all-round associate option, and we got Craig Overton, another overseas player. So, those were three very good buys, I think, said Birrell. Speaking about drafting Rew again after he was a part of the side in the previous season, Birrell said, Yes, very well, and we needed the backup keeper. We also needed the left-handed option because we got George Linde as a left-handed batting option. Obviously, his batting is a massive factor for us. But then we got Paul Walter up front as a left-hander, who will bat in the top three. So, we got that option to have another left-hander in the middle with James Rew, he said. A key focus of the late-night strategy was strengthening the pace attack across different phases of the innings, leading to the recruitment of English fast bowler Richard Gleeson alongside Craig Overton and direct signing Adam Milne. We needed that death option that he does so well, and he's got high pace. I was very keen on getting him myself, but all of us were very keen because he's a top performer. He, together with Milne, is a formidable seam bowling attack, I think, because both are highly skilled. Then in addition to that, Overton, who is more of an up-front bowler, gives us another option, and I think that was also a very good pick. He's been in great form of late in England. But I'm thrilled with getting Richard Gleeson. He's a top-class performer, added Birrell. With pitch conditions in the UAE requiring extensive spin-bowling options, Birrell stated that securing multi-dimensional spin depth was paramount. Yes, absolutely. He (Adil Rashid) is not available for the full tournament. So we needed to have the variety available to us. But we got two wrist spin options. We then got two finger-spin and off-spin options. We got the left-arm spin option. We've also got some backups in our Afghanistan and UAE bowling as well. So I think we've got good depth in bowling, but especially the spin bowling department, he said. One of the biggest rewards of their tactical patience was securing South African left-arm spin bowling all-rounder George Linde at base price. Well, we wanted left-arm spin bowling because the stats show that they are highly successful in Sharjah, and we're preparing to try and win our home games. Then, the left-handed batting option with him is such a valuable asset, because he's got power. For him to bat at 5, 6, 7, he's very adaptable, but he gives us that left-handed power that we need in the tournament. So I'm thrilled to get him because I know him as well and what he can do. I was flabbergasted that he went at base price. I thought we'd have a bidding war for him, but I'm really pleased that we got him, said Birrell. To complete their roster, the franchise targeted three U-19 United Arab Emirates players: Nabeel Aziz, Ali Aamer Naseer and Tanish Suri, apart from pacer Junaid Siddique. Well, we went for UAE sort of backup bowlers so that we had to get in. Bowlers are more likely to go down, and so they will be backup bowlers for us. So we were delighted to get them. We sort of targeted the bowling aspect of the UAE players, said Birrell. Ahead of his debut coaching stint in the ILT20, Birrell expressed enthusiasm for the overall quality of players associated with the league. I'm very excited to be part of it. I haven't been part of the ILT20 tournaments at all. This is my first time. I've been in other leagues quite a lot. But I'm really looking forward to it. I'm surprised by the quality of players. I think all the teams are really strong, and there are some very, very good players that will be on show, and I'm really looking forward to the tournament, especially staying in one hotel for the full duration. Ahead of his debut coaching stint in the ILT20, Birrell expressed enthusiasm for the overall quality of players associated with the league. I'm very excited to be part of it. I haven't been part of the ILT20 tournaments at all. This is my first time. I've been in other leagues quite a lot. But I'm really looking forward to it. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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India Women End 44-Year Wait For Asian Games Hockey Gold, Beat China 1-0, Qualify For 2028 Olympics
India's Women hockey team has ended 44 years drought after beating China by 1-0 in Asian Games final to win gold medal. This nail biting thriller not just got India another gold medal after 1982 but also secured a direct entry
But Nachiket Bhute: Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani displayed nerves of steel under intense pressure as India A salvaged a dramatic draw against Australia A on day four of the second unofficial Test and sealed a 1-0 series win here on Friday. Chasing a mammoth fourth-innings target of 365, India A finished at 310/9 in 103 overs, just 55 runs shy of what would have been a record chase. But more importantly, the hosts survived a relentless barrage from Australia A's seamers to win the series, following their 162-run victory in the first game. The foundation of the brave second-innings escape was laid by two gritty half-centuries from nightwatchman Tushar Deshpande (52) and Rathod (80), alongside a marathon, match-saving blockathon by player of the series Mulani (26 off 131 balls). Starting day four under immediate strain, India A received an early boost through Deshpande, who stonewalled the Australia A bowling attack for 180 minutes. The Mumbai pacer struck his second first-class fifty and forged a vital 60-run stand with skipper Devdutt Padikkal (26). But medium-pacer Liam Scott (5-52) swung the momentum in Australia A's favour after lunch by producing a devastating spell on a wearing pitch that offered variable bounce. He removed Padikkal courtesy of a sharp catch grabbed by keeper Josh Philippe, before Liam Hatcher accounted for Deshpande. When Scott dismissed first-match centurion Kumar Kushagra, and off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli dismissed Kotian, India A were left tottering at 199/7 in 60.2 overs, with just over a session remaining. It was then that Rathod and Mulani joined forces to pull off a remarkable rear-guard effort, as they consumed 131 deliveries to add 85 crucial runs for the eighth wicket. Just as the match seemed to be heading toward a safe draw, Scott injected late drama into the contest by trapping Rathod lbw. Two overs later, he beat Mulani's outside edge to trap him lbw and leave India A nine down with three overs to go. With substitute batter Praful Hinge coming in at number eleven after Anshul Kamboj was called up to Indias squad for the third ODI against the West Indies, tension was at its peak. But Nachiket Bhute (20 not out off 21 balls) stood alongside Hinge (0 not out off 6 balls) and survived the final overs to ensure India A escaped with a draw. Brief scores: With substitute batter Praful Hinge coming in at number eleven after Anshul Kamboj was called up to Indias squad for the third ODI against the West Indies, tension was at its peak. But Nachiket Bhute (20 not out off 21 balls) stood alongside Hinge (0 not out off 6 balls) and survived the final overs to ensure India A escaped with a draw. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rathod, Mulani Heroics Seal India A's Thrilling Draw Vs Australia A
India A secured a thrilling draw against Australia A in the second four-day match, thanks to resilient batting from Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani. This draw ensured India A won the two-match series 1-0.
Irani Cup: Mukesh, Akash Lead RoI's Recovery vs J and K
Mukesh Choudhary's impressive 5/78 helped Rest of India restrict Jammu and Kashmir to 278 on day two of the Irani Cup. Despite a strong fightback from J and K's Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Lone Nasir Muzaffar, RoI ended the day 17 runs in arrears in their second innings, having lost an early wicket. The match has been dominated by fast bowlers, with RoI looking to build a lead on day three.
From Hockey To Wrestling: India Claims 6 Golds And 10 Medals On Day 13 Of Asian Games 2026
Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026 was indeed memorable for India, which bagged ten medals, with six golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Some record-making incidents happened during the day, with India's women's hockey team breaking their 44-year-long streak without
Bhute-Hinge stand stonewalls Australia-As bid to level series
Silver Jubilee Independence Cup: India stand on the brink of defending their Asian Games gold medal, but batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has brushed off the hype surrounding their high-stakes final against arch-rivals Pakistan, adding that the side views the contest strictly through a professional lens. An India-Pakistan clash naturally commands massive global attention, and it will be the same when the gold medal game happens at the Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. A lot of eyeballs will be there, but for the players, to be frank with you, it's facing a bowler or bowling to a batter. So that's what it comes down to, and that's what professionals do, so that's what we'll be focused on, Kanitkar told reporters on the eve of the match. The former India batter, famous for hitting the match-winning boundary against Pakistan in the 1998 Independence Cup final in Dhaka, dismissed suggestions that recent Indian results across other sports a win over Pakistan in the mens hockey semi-final and a defeat to them in the mens volleyball quarter-final would add extra pressure to his side. No, it doesn't. Frankly, like I said earlier, international games, every match is pressure. So we need to be in our zone, we need to be at our best, and that's what we focus on. So shutting out all the other noise is part of professional cricket or sport - that's what we'll look to do, he said. Having advanced to the title clash through a commanding semi-final win over Sri Lanka, Kanitkar noted that the squad remains in high spirits despite weather-disrupted training sessions. The team's done well. We just got one game to play, and it was a good outing for the players, and we are confident; the team is confident. So our preparation has been good enough with the weather and everything. But still it's been very good, so we are happy with the place we are in. Rather than getting caught up in rivalry narratives, the Indian team is driven by the prospect of contributing to the nation's overall medal tally, said Kanitkar. It is extremely special because it goes into the medal tally for the country, and like the other Indian athletes, they work a lot to get that gold, silver, bronze, whatever it may be, and it's not easy. So we are really looking forward to this game, really looking forward to doing very well and winning it so that it can add to the tally of the country's medals and that's really high on our list, and it will be a proud moment for us. Decisions regarding conditions and team composition will be finalised on Saturday morning after inspecting the pitch. It looks okay; it was covered, so we'll have to come tomorrow again and have a look at how it will play and then decide, bat or bowl, whatever. So it's been covered today, so we'll see tomorrow, added Kanitkar. Reflecting on his famous Dhaka heroics against Pakistan in 1998, where he hit a match-winning boundary to give India the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup triumph, Kanitkar signed off by saying that big-match temperament and handling crunch situations remain paramount. So it was more than 20 years ago, but I'll take that. No, it's very important - the moments are what matter in big games. Who wins those crucial moments? Our players have done it in the past at various levels, and we're confident we'll do it again. But to answer your question, it's very important to win those crucial moments. Reflecting on his famous Dhaka heroics against Pakistan in 1998, where he hit a match-winning boundary to give India the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup triumph, Kanitkar signed off by saying that big-match temperament and handling crunch situations remain paramount. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Irani Cup: Nasir's Counterattacking Fifty Hands J&K A Slender Lead Over Rest Of India
Sudip Kumar Gharami: A last-minute inclusion who did not even have his own jersey when the Irani Cup began at the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, seam-bowling all-rounder Lone Nasir produced a sensational counter-attacking fifty to propel Jammu & Kashmir to a dramatic first-innings lead over the Rest of India on day twos play on Friday. By the time J&K were bowled out for 278 in 64.2 overs, with Nasir making 64, they had secured a precious 41-run lead. J&K pacers exploited the useful conditions once again late in the day, with left-arm pacer Sunil Kumar dismissing opener Shikhar Mohan cheaply, as their score read 24/1 at stumps and they still trailed J&K by 17 runs. When J&K's dugout erupted in celebration at 2:46 pm as Nasir pulled a short ball over deep midwicket and put them in the lead, it felt like a match-winning moment for the current Ranji Trophy winners. Just an hour earlier, taking the lead seemed nearly impossible for them. A post-lunch middle-order collapse had seen J&K slip precipitously from 138/4 to 166/8, and trailing the Rest of India by 71 runs. Joining veteran J&K captain Paras Dogra, who was waging a lone battle, the Bandipora-based Nasir turned the contest on its head with a display of fearless hitting. Having only made the playing eleven after first-choice pacers Auqib Nabi and Yudhvir Singh were unavailable, Nasir began cautiously before launching a calculated assault on RoI's star-studded pace attack. He fetched left-arm spinner Manav Suthar from outside off to sweep him to deep midwicket and lofted him over extra cover in the same over. Even after Dogra fell with J&K still seven runs behind, Nasir refused to retreat. Unfazed by the short-pitched barrage from Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, Nasir smashed Mukesh for a sequence of a four and two sixes to race to a sensational 48-ball half-century. His 58-ball 64, laced with eight fours and three sixes, ended when Akash Deep trapped him lbw with a reverse-swinging delivery, and an enterprising 48-run last-wicket stand with Sunil Kumar ensured J&K reached 278 and got that crucial psychological edge. Before Nasirs blitz, J&K's response had been anchored by a crucial 101-run partnership between Dogra (75 off 143 balls) and Abdul Samad (57 off 88 balls). Resuming day two from 21/2, J&K found themselves in severe trouble at 37/4 as Mukesh Choudhary breathed fire on a green-tinged pitch to remove Shubham Khajuria and Qamran Iqbal in quick succession. Choudhary eventually finished with a well-deserved 5-78, but Dogra and Samad absorbed the pressure to rebuild the innings. Samad mixed caution with enterprise to reach his fifty off 80 balls before falling shortly after the lunch break to Mukesh. When Choudhary and Akash Deep (3-43) ripped through the lower middle-order to leave J&K reeling at 166/8, Dogra showed immense grit. Despite looking uncomfortable against high pace, Dogra persevered to reach his half-century off 113 balls, adding 64 vital runs with Nasir for the ninth wicket before top-edging a bumper to fine leg. But then Nasir came out all guns blazing with the bat to make it a memorable day of red-ball cricket for J&K. Brief scores: When Choudhary and Akash Deep (3-43) ripped through the lower middle-order to leave J&K reeling at 166/8, Dogra showed immense grit. Despite looking uncomfortable against high pace, Dogra persevered to reach his half-century off 113 balls, adding 64 vital runs with Nasir for the ninth wicket before top-edging a bumper to fine leg. But then Nasir came out all guns blazing with the bat to make it a memorable day of red-ball cricket for J&K. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Athishs manifestation comes true in some style
The Tamil Nadu under-23 batter scores a superb 137 against ROI u-23 at the MAC Stadium on Friday
Pay cuts did not help West Indies cause: Sammy
I mean, look, as a professional, thats not what you want to hear before a series, says Sammy
Rathod, Mulani help India A salvage thrilling draw
Liam Scott picked five wickets, leaving India A nine wickets down, but India A saw the final few overs out to win the series 1-0
Will new PCA stadium in Mullanpur be batter's paradise again as it's set to host maiden ODI game?
The second ODI between India and West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati set multiple new records, but it also highlighted the poor bowling conditions for the bowlers. Batting first, West Indies posted 405...
Craig Miles, Gloucestershire seamer, retires aged 32 to prioritise mental health
Claimed more than 500 wickets across formats in 16-year career that included County Championship win
IND vs WI 3rd ODI | Will Gill & Co. test bench strength in final ODI?
Since the middle and lower order havent had much to do, India should also consider challenging itself by posting a total and defending it now that the series is in the bag
2027 Mens ODI World Cup Could Be 'swan Song' For Rohit And Kohli, Says Shaun Pollock
This Cricket World Cup: Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup could serve as the ultimate swan song for Indias batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while backing co-hosts South Africa as prime contenders for winning the title. The 2027 ICC Mens ODI World Cup will run from October 2 to November 21 next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. I think its also going to be a swan song for him (Rohit) and a couple of players. This Cricket World Cup could be their last swan song, players like Virat Kohli, Mitchell Starc, who have been unbelievable servants for One-Day International games. So thats the excitement, as this is a stage for those guys for the last time to show how good they are, Pollock was quoted as saying by the ICC on Friday. Former West Indies captain Brian Lara backed the Proteas to make a strong run on home turf after 24 years, while praising the revamped 14-team format. South Africa hosting after 24 years, I fancy them this time around. I think they are going to be my No.1 team. Its a great format. I believe getting as many teams as possible is good. Lara, however, warned against writing off two-time champions West Indies as they prepare to navigate the main event qualification pathway. Dont rule out the West Indies rolling through the qualifiers, getting in there and causing some chaos. Examining the fixture list, Pollock noted a touch of irony in South Africas opening match against New Zealand. I like some matchups initially. Australia against India first up and then from a South African perspective, first game against New Zealand after what they did to us at the T20 World Cup. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch reflected on the electric atmosphere surrounding the marquee India-Pakistan fixture, to be played on October 10 in Johannesburg. Its just a great rivalry, and I love looking at that contest. The excitement, the energy, its been a one-sided contest over the last couple of years, but that is something else to experience in person. Examining the fixture list, Pollock noted a touch of irony in South Africas opening match against New Zealand. I like some matchups initially. Australia against India first up and then from a South African perspective, first game against New Zealand after what they did to us at the T20 World Cup. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Madhava Prasad and Athish hit centuries, put TN under-23 in a position of strength
The 250-run stand between Madhava Prasad and Athish deflated the hopes of the Rest of India bowlers
How Jadeja's Advice is Shaping Naman Dhir's Bowling
India all-rounder Naman Dhir discusses his bowling development, crediting veteran Ravindra Jadeja's advice and training at the Mumbai Indians camp. Despite not yet taking a wicket in his two ODIs, Dhir maintains a good economy rate and is working on his all-round game, including his batting, ahead of the third ODI.
'Bowlers leaked runs, could have had better plans,' says Dhir ahead of third ODI against WI
Digital Desk | New Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) Indias bowlers have leaked runs due to poor execution of plans, and young batting all-rounder Naman Dhir said the side is working on better plans ahead of the third and final ODI against the West Indies, to be played at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. While Indias top-order batters have flourished, their new-ball bowling attack has floundered, with the side taking only one scalp in the opening 10 overs of the first two matches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati while conceding 177 runs in the mandatory power-play phase. In Guwahati, on a placid pitch, India gave away 405 runs, thus raising concerns over the performances of back-up pacers in the run-up to the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. As a bowling unit, yes, we would like to do better and try to stop the West Indies to a lower total. If you see, that wicket was also good, and the grounds dimensions on one side were small. Yes, we leaked more runs and could have gone with better plans. But bounce will be more in South Africa, and it will help the fast bowlers there, said Dhir in the pre-match press conference. Dhir is set for a memorable homecoming on Saturday, as New Chandigarh is set to host its maiden mens ODI. Addressing media queries regarding his specific role within the playing XI, Dhir revealed that the team management has given him complete clarity on his responsibilities. The communication was very simple - I will be batting at number six and seven, where I have played in IPL. Another crucial role of mine is also to be the fifth and sixth bowler, so that the team could utilise me there, and thats been the communication so far, he said. On adjusting to batting in the lower-middle order, Dhir pointed out that the transition is primarily a mental adjustment rather than a technical overhaul. I guess there are not many technical changes. You can make mental changes, as theres less time to bat at number six or seven. But I have had the experience of playing in the IPL at number seven last season. It is not new for me & it is not difficult for me. I am suitable there or at the top with my technique, Dhir explained. Dispelling perceptions that he is a part-time option with the ball, Dhir clarified that the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League had previously led to him not getting any overs to roll his arm over. I had been bowling from the start. My bowling hasnt been seen much due to the Impact Player rule in the IPL. I am not required there that much, but I do bowl regularly for my state. But since I have come into the IPL, I have worked a little more on my bowling, especially while being in the Mumbai Indians camp, as they have helped me a lot, he stated. Reflecting on the opportunity to represent the country on his home ground, Dhir expressed gratitude for this occasion in his life. I had no idea that I would be picked in the Indian team and would play a match at my home ground. I have played a lot here and know it well. After the Sher-e-Punjab tournament, I had no idea about getting a call-up to the Indian team. It is a great feeling full of gratitude, and I always want to give my best. Dhir also provided an early assessment of the surface at the venue. I will keep it simple. I will think that I have extra pressure and responsibility to do well here. I will do what I have been doing. I haven't seen the wicket yet, and we cant assess and prepare accordingly. If it's prepared as per what I know, it will be a good total of 290-300. Asked about his batting approach during pressure situations, Dhir stressed the importance of remaining adaptable. The plan is simple - I will not go in with a fixed plan if I get a chance to bat. It depends on the situation and the demand of the team. So, as per that, I will plan my batting innings in the game. Dhir also highlighted the valuable bowling inputs he has received from senior teammate Ravindra Jadeja. I have spoken to Jaddu bhai. He has given me simple plans to bowl according to the batsman. Like, I can bowl in an attacking manner if I have to get wickets, or if I have to contain the batsman, then I can have simple lines to bowl to them. The batting is always in my mind, irrespective of what the game is. It was good that we won the match by chasing a huge total. As far as bowling is concerned, I had a big side while bowling to the right-hander, so I was using that. I was trying to bowl with simple plans and see what it would yield and not try to do anything on my own, he concluded.
The second ODI between India and West Indies produced a run fest, where the hosts recorded their highest-ever successful run chase in ODI cricket . Batting first, three of West Indies batters scored a century each and, based on that, the visiting team posted 405 runs on the board. In reply, senior India batter Rohit Sharma smacked a blistering ton, while India captain Shubman Gill led from the front, scoring the fastest-ever double century in ODI cricket.
Kusal Mendis To Lead 15-member Sri Lanka Squad For Pakistan T20Is
ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka have named a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis leading the side. Sri Lanka will travel to Pakistan for a multi-format series, starting with T20Is in October. All the matches will take place in Rawalpindi. The T20Is are the first leg of a demanding tour that runs from October 9 to November 21. After the T20Is, the teams will play a five-match ODI tri-series that also involves England, followed by a two-match Test series against Pakistan. The Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Mendis heads a batting group that includes Mishara, Jayawardena, Udara, Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis and Shanaka, with Wickramasinghe adding depth. The skipper was in fine form in Sri Lanka's recent tour of England, as he amassed 198 runs in three outings with a best score of 121 in the second ODI. Sahan Arachchige, Sineth Jayawardena and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth are part of the Asian Games contingent for Sri Lanka and will contest for a bronze medal against Sri Lanka on October 3. Wellalage, Theekshana and Viyaskanth make up the spin options, while Chameera, Fernando, Thushara and Malinga form the pace attack. Asitha Fernando was the top wicket-taker in Sri Lanka's ODI series against England with seven scalps. The island nation will be without Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga as both have been ruled out due to injuries, but will be looking to make their returns for the ODI tri-series, subject to fitness clearances. Sri Lanka T20I squad v Pakistan: Kusal Mendis (captain), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga. Sri Lanka v Pakistan T20I schedule: First ODI: October 9 Second ODI: October 11 First ODI: October 9 Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Dogra and Nasir earn a first-innings lead for Jammu
They were 166 for 8 trailing Rest of India's 237 but then came the rearguard
Gave My Instagram To Cousin: CSK Star's Masterplan To Earn Maiden India Cap
India clinched the U19 World Cup 2026 title in February this year. Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, India lifted the trophy for a record-extending sixth time.
