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Laxmi Ratan Shukla Named Rest Of India Batting Coach For Irani Cup Clash With J&K
Laxmi Ratan Shukla: Former India all-rounder and current Bengal senior mens head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla has been appointed as the batting coach of the Rest of India (ROI) side for their upcoming Irani Cup clash with Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir. The match is scheduled to be played from October 1 to 5 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium. This marks Shukla's first coaching assignment with a BCCI team. Former India fast bowler and ex-national selector Debasish Mohanty will serve as the bowling coach for the game, while Milap Mewada has been named the fielding coach, a BCCI source confirmed to IANS on Thursday. Shukla, 46, played 3 ODIs for India in 1999 and represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He has been serving as Bengal's head coach for the past few seasons. Notably, Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign in the previous season ended with a semifinal defeat to eventual champions Jammu and Kashmir. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the 15-member Rest of India squad, with right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan named as his deputy. Jammu and Kashmir, having secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year, will be making their first-ever appearance in the prestigious Irani Cup on home turf. The ROI squad features fast bowler Akash Deep, who has been on the sidelines for the last seven months due to a lower back injury, though his participation remains subject to clearing a fitness test. India pacer Mukesh Kumar will spearhead the bowling attack alongside Mukesh Choudhary and Aryan Pandey. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the 15-member Rest of India squad, with right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan named as his deputy. Jammu and Kashmir, having secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year, will be making their first-ever appearance in the prestigious Irani Cup on home turf. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran, the leading run-scorer in last season's Ranji Trophy, is present alongside Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, and Ayush Doseja, while Aryan Juyal is the back-up wicketkeeper in the squad. Article Source: IANS
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Odisha T20 League: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was his childhood idol, but Bhubaneswar Tigers pacer Rajesh Mohanty found his true calling with the ball. It reflected when Mohanty, the former India U19 speedster, produced a clinical spell in a rain-affected match against Kataka Panthers in the ongoing Odisha T20 League. Before we left the hotel, our meeting was very clear that the match would be a short-overs game. So, whatever we had planned for the batters and whatever the bowlers had planned, we came fully prepared for that. We had decided that we would play all the overs with full intent. As a senior player, if you come forward at such a time, the junior players also get some motivation. They also start playing well. My plan was that when their main batters came to bat, I would come to bowl. We played according to the plan and thankfully, we were successful, he said in a statement by the tournament on Thursday. Recalling his early days in cricket and how his coach Deepak Mangaraj guided his transition to pace bowling after being a top-order batter, Mohanty explained, I started playing cricket a little late in 2015. My mentor and coach Deepak Mangaraj helped me start bowling. When I came to him, I started fast bowling. I follow the whole process even today. The result is not in my hands. I don't think too much about the result. I focus on the process, whether it is training or bowling, and leave the result to God. I was a batter, but my coach saw something in me in fast bowling. He told me to focus on bowling, so I slowly started bowling more and stopped concentrating as much on batting. I started enjoying bowling and then felt that bowling could be my career. Explaining his connection with Ganguly and why he wears the number 99 jersey, Mohanty revealed how the former India skipper influenced his early aspirations. I started cricket after watching Sourav Ganguly. He used to bowl medium pace and bat left-handed. I used to play as an opener and also bowl with the new ball. There was a little more load on the body, but when I started training and bowling, I got used to it. Then I started enjoying bowling and playing regularly, and I thought bowling was my career. So, I decided to focus on it. Mohanty credited his stint at the prestigious MRF Pace Foundation with elevating his understanding of the game. When I went to MRF, I got to learn a lot. My bowling was perhaps 20-30 per cent good at that time, but after going there, I improved a lot. The coaching and the training helped me understand my bowling better. I got to learn more about how to bowl to good batsmen in domestic cricket. I got a lot of support from the people there, he said. Reflecting fondly on his India U19 days alongside teammates who have gone on to shine in the IPL and domestic circuits, Mohanty expressed pride in their collective achievements. We are still in touch. There are three or four boys whom we still speak to, including Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran (Singh) and Nehal Wadhera. It feels very good to see them playing in the IPL and doing well in domestic cricket. We used to play together and we won the Asia Cup. So, I feel very proud when I see them doing well. Picking his favourite memory from his junior days, he added, I had to defend six or seven runs in one over. I gave away two runs. We won the match. I think that was a turning point in my career. So, being in India U19 is my favourite memory. Staying grounded about his goals, Mohanty stressed the importance of process over results and praised his strength and conditioning coach, Shakti Swarup Mohapatra, for maintaining his physical fitness across all formats. The result is not in my hands. The process that is in my hands, whether it is training or bowling, I just focus on that. I have left the result to God. As long as I can play, I will focus on my process. He (S&C coach) has a very good training programme for me. He wants me to stay fit and play all three formats. Without an S&C coach, I feel it is very difficult to play. I give him a lot of credit, he said. The result is not in my hands. The process that is in my hands, whether it is training or bowling, I just focus on that. I have left the result to God. As long as I can play, I will focus on my process. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories New talent is coming from all over India and people are watching these matches. Scouts are also coming, so it is a good platform for new stars to emerge. Those who do well here can get an opportunity to play in the IPL, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
'We Are In Great Position': Mushtaq Ahmed Backs Bangladesh's WTC Chances
Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has backed his team's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. Bangladesh are currently placed fourth in the WTC points table with a PCT of 55.56, behind table toppers Australia (80%), South Africa (75%) and New Zealand (72.22%) and ahead of India (55.56%). They were recently bolstered by their historic win over Australia in Darwin, but lost to the mighty 2023 champions in the second Test in Mackay. Ahmed, however, believes that his team has got 'all the right to go all the way' if they keep doing their work. Inshallah, why not? We are in a great position now. If we play good cricket and keep believing, we have the right to go all the way, said Mushtaq. The only way you can win matches at the international level is when you are not worried about losing. This is the mindset we, as coaches, have to change. Credit goes to all the players, selectors, and stakeholders because they are on the same page and believe we can challenge any team now, he added. Ahmed is currently at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium conducting a four-day spin camp for local bowlers. He also emphasised the need to build spin-bowling coaches to unearth spin talent in the nation. Bangladesh cricket structure with the spinners is very good. That's why I think those camps have to be regular. Every third month we should do that because I think they will get lots of benefits from it, he said. Not only spinners, but we can develop the spin bowling coaches also locally, so they can understand how to work with the basics and alignment and technical and tactical (stuff) Bangladesh cricket structure with the spinners is very good. That's why I think those camps have to be regular. Every third month we should do that because I think they will get lots of benefits from it, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The spin department is always about when to attack and when not to. Is this a situation to restrict runs or to take wickets? With the pitch spinning, what field positions do you need? What are the strengths of the batsman? You have to teach them all these things and then tell them that good overs will get you wickets, not just good balls, he added. Article Source: IANS
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The newly elected Associate Member representative of the ICC Chief Executives Committee (CEC), Abhiram Singh Yadav, on Thursday said he aims to support ICC Chairman Jay Shahs vision for a more inclusive, innovative, and truly global game and convert those ambitions into reality. Yadav, who serves as the chairman of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia, was elected to the influential committee by securing 71 per cent of the votes cast in the online election. Out of the total votes cast in the election, Yadav got 30 votes, while Jersey Cricket's Sarah Gomersall finished second with only nine votes, and Vignaesh Sankaran of Germany received just three votes. I am deeply humbled by the trust the Associate Members have placed in me. From this moment, my responsibility is not only to those who supported my candidature -- it is to every Associate Member. An election is decided by votes, but representation cannot be divided by them. Whatever a Members choice in this election, wherever they come from and whatever their stage of development, my door will be equally open to everyone, Yadav told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Bali, after the election results were announced. Yadav won the contest to fill the vacancy created after France's Gurumurthy Palani was elevated to the ICC Board during its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July this year. He will serve out the remaining 10 months of the two-year term alongside current Associate representatives Gurdeep Klair (Canada) and Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong). Yadav also praised ICC Chairman Jay Shahs leadership and global outlook, noting that his tenure has brought a strong sense of ambition to world cricket, alongside greater recognition for Associate nations. I have tremendous respect for the leadership, energy and ambition that Mr. Jay Shah has brought to global cricket. His belief that our game must continue to grow beyond its traditional boundaries, embrace new markets and new generations, accelerate the growth of womens cricket and create opportunities across the membership is enormously important for the future of our sport. For Associate Members in particular, it is meaningful to have an ICC Chairman who has publicly recognised the vital role Associates play in crickets global expansion. It gives emerging cricket nations confidence that we are not standing on the outside of the global game - we are part of building its future, he added. Yadav emerged victorious from a field that included candidates from European nations Jersey, the Netherlands and Germany. Under Yadav's chairmanship in Indonesia, the country qualified for the inaugural 2023 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup and made its debut at the 2026 Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. The country is also developing permanent turf wickets through the Bali International Oval project, and earned public endorsement from ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. Yadav further stressed that his readiness to translate that vision into tangible outcomes will come through his new role in the CEC. As a member of the CEC, I am ready to work alongside Mr. Shah, the ICC leadership, the Board, the CEC, ICC management and our Member countries in supporting that vision and helping turn those ambitions into meaningful progress for the game. The country is also developing permanent turf wickets through the Bali International Oval project, and earned public endorsement from ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. Yadav further stressed that his readiness to translate that vision into tangible outcomes will come through his new role in the CEC. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Associate Members should not simply be beneficiaries of crickets global growth. We should be active partners in helping deliver it. I want to contribute wherever I can towards a cricketing world that is modern, sustainable and inclusive, while protecting everything that makes our game special, concluded Yadav. Article Source: IANS
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Asian Games: Malaysia Steamroll Hong Kong, China To Start Group B On High Note
Korogi Sports Park: The Malaysian cricket team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a strong win over Hong Kong, China in the Group B opener at the Korogi Sports Park here on Thursday. Unbeaten knocks from Virandeep Singh (32) and Muhamad Syahadat (36) led Malaysia to chase down a meagre target of 82 against Hong Kong after Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir Azim took three-wicket hauls each for Malaysia in a strong eight-wicket victory. Hong Kong China had elected to bat first, but they were never really allowed to settle in with the bat. Left-arm spinners Pavandeep, Amir Azim and Virandeep shared seven wickets, while Malaysian skipper Syed Aziz Mubaraj and left-arm pacer Muhammad Wafiq took one wicket each to restrict Hong Kong to 81/9 in their 20 overs. For Hong Kong, China, Shiv Mathur put up a mostly lone fight with his 29 from 39 balls, while Hassan Khan Mohammad added 13 runs in the end and opener Nizakat Khan scored 19 at the start. Malaysia lost their openers early in the chase as right-arm pacer Nasrulla Rana removed both of them in his first over and the innings' second to put Malaysia under pressure. However, Virandeep and Syahadat dropped anchor to stabilise the innings. They put up an unbeaten stand of 70 for the third wicket to take the team home in the 12 overs with 48 balls to spare. The two teams will now face Oman in their last Group B matches before two of the three teams qualify for the quarterfinals. Earlier, Afghanistan had defeated Japan in the Group A opener. Afghanistan trounced an impressive Japanese side in the men's cricket opener at the Asian Games 2026 as they beat the hosts in a Group A clash by 48 runs. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Debutant leg-spinner Arab Gul Momand picked up four wickets, while left-arm finger spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti, pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Najibullah Zadran shared the other six wickets. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief scores: Malaysia 84/2 (Muhamad Syahadat 36* from 32 balls, Virandeep Singh 32* from 32 balls; Nasrulla Rana 2-23) beat Hong Kong 81/9 (Shiv Mathur 29 from 39 balls, Nizakat Khan 19 from 14 balls; Pavandeep Singh 3-11, Muhammad Amir Azim 3-12) by eight wickets Article Source: IANS
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Cherished Success Across Formats, Accepted Failures With Both Hands: Gambhir
T20 World Cup: Reflecting on his two-year stint at the helm of the India mens team, head coach Gautam Gambhir said he accepts his share of failures with both hands, while cherishing the success achieved across formats. Under Gambhirs tenure, which began in July 2024, India won the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, but also suffered Test series defeats to Australia in away conditions, as well as to New Zealand and South Africa at home. The two years didn't pass in the blink of an eye. I think I've had my own share of ups and downs. I've had my own failures and successes. But again, I've always believed that when you take up that kind of responsibility, there will always be ups and downs. So, whether it was Test cricket, whether it is one-day cricket or T20 cricket, yes, I've had success, which obviously I will always cherish, but I've had my share of failures as well. Which again, I accept with both hands, Gambhir told broadcasters JioStar. Addressing the ongoing transition in the Test side following the departures of senior match-winners like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, Gambhir stressed on the importance of building a strong core for the future under current captain Shubman Gill. After the white-ball games against West Indies at home, India are scheduled to play a multi-format series in New Zealand, before facing Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in white-ball matches at home and then host Australia for a five-game Test series. I think the best part is that we've played reasonably good Test cricket since England. I'm not saying that we're still not a work in progress because the amount of transition that has happened in Test cricket, especially with the likes of Rohit, Virat, Ashwin going, obviously it is very difficult to replace those kinds of players. After the white-ball games against West Indies at home, India are scheduled to play a multi-format series in New Zealand, before facing Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in white-ball matches at home and then host Australia for a five-game Test series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Because when youre getting the new guys in red-ball cricket, you look at their age and number of matches they have played, you try to make them feel how important Test cricket is, because Im a very big believer that a strong Test cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. So, red-ball still remains our priority, added Gambhir. Article Source: IANS
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Kumble Conducts Two-day Masterclass For Emerging Spinners At BCCI Centre Of Excellence
Team India Head: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble recently conducted a special two-day masterclass for targeted young spinners at the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) here. The session was designed to help the country's upcoming spinners refine their skills under the guidance of Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker in international cricket through 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps. Earlier this month, the Targeted and Emerging Spinners spent a 2-day masterclass at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with one of India's biggest match-winners with the ball - Mr. Anil Kumble. The attendees had the privilege of hearing from the legend on what it takes to succeed at the Elite Level and also working on specifics as Mr. Kumble enriched them on the finer aspects of their game, the BCCI posted on its official 'X' handle on Thursday. Also present during the masterclass was former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, who serves as the dedicated spin-bowling coach at the state-of-the-art high-performance facility in Bengaluru. Joshi is also a part of the Indian mens squad for the upcoming Asian Games mens T20 cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Meanwhile, the CoE is still seeking applicants for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the facility. The key role remains vacant following Nitin Patel's resignation in March 2025, with CoE head VVS Laxman and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously highlighting the ongoing challenges in identifying a suitable candidate for the crucial post. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The position will have a key focus on player welfare, injury prevention and rehabilitation, physical development, research, innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies and services. The selected candidate will be based out of the CoE in Bengaluru and will report directly to Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications by September 30. Article Source: IANS
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Faf's run-making spree, Gous' finale special among top 5 moments of inaugural ETPL
Digital Desk | Malahide, Sep 24 (IANS) High-octane run chases, devastating bowling spells and individual brilliance underscored the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), which concluded with Edinburgh Castle Rockers lifting the maiden trophy. Here is a look at the five standout moments that defined the first season of the ETPL: Faf du Plessis sets the stage on fire Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis made an immediate impact for Rotterdam Dockers by anchoring their campaign right from the tournament opener. Du Plessis struck an unbeaten 83 off 55 balls against Amsterdam Flames to set up a comfortable chase with 11 balls to spare. The veteran opener maintained his form throughout and finished as the leagues highest run-getter with 449 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 56.13 and a strike rate of 139.44. His clinical consistency in the competition helped him bag the 'Player of the Series' award. Maxwell's qualifier masterclass fuels Belfast With a spot in the Grand Final on the line, Australias veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell turned in a classic match-winning performance for Belfast Wolves against Amsterdam Flames. Operating with the ball, Maxwell wrecked Amsterdams middle-order, picking up 4-18 in four overs, dismissing key dangerous hitters including Bas de Leede (3), Tim David (2), Curtis Campher (4) and Michael Bracewell (2). Later with the bat, when Belfast needed 38 runs off 27 balls, Maxwell walked in and slammed a blistering 21 off eight balls, packed with three sixes and wrapped up his chase with nine balls left to take his team to the summit clash. James Vince hits tournament's lone ton Dublin Guardians' James Vince registered the highest individual score of ETPL 2026 - scoring a brilliant unbeaten 106 off 61 balls against Rotterdam Dockers in the final league fixture. Chasing a daunting target of 189 at Malahide, Vinces knock, laced with 10 boundaries and five maximums, guided Dublin to 192/5 with six balls to spare. In that process, Vinces knock knocked Rotterdam out of playoffs contention, and it became the only century of the inaugural season. Andries Gous seals title with unbeaten 90 Chasing a 151-run target against Belfast Wolves in the Grand Final at Malahide, Edinburgh Castle Rockers required a calm hand to hunt it down, and top-order batter Andries Gous stepped up to the plate. Gous anchored the chase from start to finish with an unbeaten 90 off 61 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. Edinburgh reached 151/3 in 18.4 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory with eight balls remaining to become the inaugural ETPL champions. Gous was named 'Player of the Match' for his heroic effort. Five-wicket hauls galore for bowlers Despite heavy scoring throughout the tournament, bowlers made their presence felt with five different players recording a five-wicket haul. South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje posted figures of 5-11 for Rotterdam Dockers against Belfast Wolves, while off-spinner Michael Bracewell registered 5-12 for Amsterdam Flames. Bracewell finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker alongside Nortje with 19 scalps. The remaining 'fifers' of the season came from Mitchell Santner (5-16) for Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Craig Young (5-21) for Dublin Guardians, and Trent Boult (5-24) for Edinburgh against Glasgow Cosmic - a spell that holds the distinction of being the first five-wicket haul in ETPL history.
Luke Williams Replaces Lisa Keightley As Mumbai Indians Head Coach For WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role. Im really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. Im looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of, Williams said in a statement on Thursday. Lisa, the former Australia womens cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England womens head coach job. But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women's game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), where hes head coach of the Adelaide Strikers. We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the womens game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future, said MI owner Nita M. Ambani. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Action will then move to the WPL 2027 player auction, scheduled to be held on October 28 in Kochi. According to a BCCI statement, the tournament will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, though the host cities for the marquee five-team tournament are yet to be revealed. Article Source: IANS
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Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL
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Scott Boland 'can't Remember Anything' Of South Africa As He Prepares For Test Assignment
New South Wales: Australian fast bowler Scott Boland will return to South Africa after 10 years, since he played his last ODI in the African nation in 2016, as he gears up for the upcoming Test series against the Proteas. Boland is known for his Test cricket exploits, and hardly anyone remembers him playing ODIs and T20Is for Australia. He himself says he can't remember anything about his ODI tour of South Africa in 2016. I can't remember anything, Boland said on Thursday. To be fair, I know on field we didn't go that well. We had a really inexperienced bowling attack. But apart from that, I can't remember anything. I don't remember where we were. I don't know if I've just binned that memory because it didn't go well. But I feel like ten years ago was a long time. Boland played three ODIs in the five-match series in which the 2015 champions Australia lost 0-5 to the Proteas. The Aussies missed the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins as Boland played with John Hastings, Chris Tremain, Joe Mennie and Dan Worrall. He now returns to South Africa feeling far better than previously. I haven't changed too much in terms of what I do, in terms of like how I bowl, Boland said. But I think the biggest change is in preparing for games, knowing my body better, getting all those little things right. I think ten years ago, I probably over-trained and would go into games, especially the back-end of series, fatigued. And I think now, obviously being a bit older, wanting my career to go for as long as I can, sort of prioritising the way I train, how I train, and sort of mapping it out a bit better, so I can get to the end of series and still have a little bit of energy in the tank, and then I think I just know my game so much better. And I think a lot of guys say that as they get older, they wish they knew what they did. Same for me at 37, if I knew what I [do now] at 27, I probably would have performed better. I think ten years ago, I probably over-trained and would go into games, especially the back-end of series, fatigued. And I think now, obviously being a bit older, wanting my career to go for as long as I can, sort of prioritising the way I train, how I train, and sort of mapping it out a bit better, so I can get to the end of series and still have a little bit of energy in the tank, and then I think I just know my game so much better. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I was pretty keen to have two weeks of no bowling after that series, Boland said. I felt like I was bowling really well in the nets and centre wickets up there. So when that opportunity passed, and I focused on what my re-load looked like, I was going to be bowling around 10, 12 overs this time of the year before going on Sunday, so I think this game fit in really well, he added. Article Source: IANS
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Asian Games 2026: Afghanistan Men Outclass Japan In Men's Cricket Opener
Korogi Sports Park: Afghanistan trounced an impressive Japanese side in the mens cricket opener at the Asian Games 2026 as they beat the hosts in a Group A clash by 48 runs at the Korogi Sports Park on Thursday. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Debutant leg-spinner Arab Gul Momand picked up four wickets, while left-arm finger spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti, pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Najibullah Zadran shared the other six wickets. After being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed to put 129/6 on the board. Debutant opener Mohammad Akram scored 34 from 29 balls, while Hassan Eisakhil laboured to three from 10 deliveries. Afghanistan were reeling at 79/4 in 15.1 overs. Captain Darwish Rasooli and wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq put a strong 44-run stand in 25 balls to give the much-needed impetus in the final overs after they were kept at under six an over. While Rasooli made 29 from 27 balls, it was Ishaqs 17-ball 25 which took Afghanistan to 129/6 in their 20 overs. For Japan, off-spinner Ibrahim Takahashi was the pick of the bowlers for his 2-19, while Shoma Sugaya-Slater scalped 2-18. Japan lost opener Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake in the first over to Abdullah Ahmadzai for a duck, but Japan were not out of the chase as Reo Sakurano-Thomas (23), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (14) and Benjamin Ito-Davis (17) kept ticking the scoreboard as Japan were 53/1 in 7.3 overs and needed 77 in 75 balls however, left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti and Najibullah, playing his first international outing over two years, picked one wicket each before the debutant leg-spinner Gul wrecked havoc with four wickets. At 60/3, Japan lost their three wickets without scoring and were 63/8 as they completely lost their way, with Gul bowling two double-wicket maiden overs to bring the game in Afghanistans favour. The little fight ended soon when pacer Ahmadzai and spinner Kharoti took the final two wickets as Japan were bowled out for 81. At 60/3, Japan lost their three wickets without scoring and were 63/8 as they completely lost their way, with Gul bowling two double-wicket maiden overs to bring the game in Afghanistans favour. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief Scores: Afghanistan 129/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Akram (34 from 29 balls, Darwish Rasooli 29 from 27 balls; Ibrahim Takahashi 2-19, Shoma Sugaya-Slater 2-18) beat Japan (Reo Sakurano-Thomas 23 from 24 balls, Benjamin Ito-Davis 17 from 8 balls; Arab Gul Momand 4-8, Nangeyalia Kharoti 3-19) by 48 runs Article Source: IANS
Boland prepares to return to South Africa, a place he 'can't remember'
The quick played the last three of his 14 ODIs in South Africa in 2016 and is set to return with the Test squad next month
BCCI set to hold IPL 2027 auction in Goa in December; Check details
In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and revealed that the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 auction will be held in Goa in December. The BCCIs secretary, Devajit Saikia, came forward and announced the same on September 23. Ahead of the new season of the IPL, there have been many changes in the teams , and another change has come in the venue for the auction.
Gul, Kharote spin Afghanistan to victory over Japan in Asian Games opener
Chasing a modest 130 in Nisshin, Japan were all out for 81 in the opening match of the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games
On Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup Chances, Rinku Singh's Remarks Win Internet
Rinku Singh expressed his desire to see ODI-exclusive stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lift the 2027 ODI World Cup title. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that leaving out Sanju Samson for teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the T20I series in England left him awake all night.
Ravichandran Ashwin Questions System As BCCI Centre Of Excellence Comes Under Scrutiny
The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons
Shubman Gill Fortunate To Have Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Admission
Gautam Gambhir explained how Gill has been fortunate to have both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to guide him on and off the field.
Marsh retains Australia captaincy for SA ODI series opener
Mitch Marsh will captain Australia in the first ODI against South Africa, despite Pat Cummins' arrival. Cummins is focusing on the upcoming Test series, allowing Marsh to continue leading the ODI side after a successful series in Zimbabwe. Cummins might return for later matches in the series, which serves as preparation for next year's World Cup.
IPL 2027 auction in Goa in mid December
We have finalised Goa.; the likely dates are December 15 to 16, said IPL chairman Arun Dhumal
Why Sri Lanka Were Fined 15% Of Match Fee After England ODI Loss
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, meaning there was no requirement for a formal hearing.
Ajit Agarkar's Tenure Ending Soon, BCCI Reveals When Decision Will Be Taken
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday said the board has sufficient time till October 4, when the contract of the incumbent chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, ends, and any decision on it would be taken after that.
Gill fortunate to have these senior batters helping him
India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill is fortunate to have the guidance of former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gambhir highlighted Gill's tough job as a young captain in team selection and expressed confidence in Gill's ability to turn around his one-day cricket performance ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board will decide on the next chairman of the selection committee after Ajit Agarkar's contract ends on October 4. Agarkar has informed the BCCI he does not wish for an extension. Saikia also expressed hope for the Indian men's team to win gold at the Asian Games, following the women's team's success.
Sri Lanka fined 15 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate in first ODI against England
Digital Desk | London, Sep 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against England in Chester-le-Street, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka were found to be three overs short of the required rate after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match at the Riverside Ground on Tuesday. Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences. The provision states that players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the stipulated time. As Sri Lanka were three overs behind the required rate, the players were fined 15 per cent. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, meaning there was no requirement for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Wayne Knights and Graham Lloyd, along with third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth official James Middlebrook. The sanction came after Sri Lanka suffered an 89-run defeat to England in the opening ODI of the three-match series. England, batting first, posted 265, with Harry Brook making a team-high 67 and Will Jacks contributing an unbeaten 46. Jacks then produced a decisive spell with the ball, claiming five wickets for 22 runs as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 176. Janith Wellalage scored 45, and Mendis made 42 for Sri Lanka, while debutant Sachindu Colombage and Asitha Fernando took three wickets each for the visitors. The second ODI of the series will be played on September 24.
Naseem Shah joins SNGPL for the ongoing President's Trophy
Abdullah Shafique and Farhan Yousaf have also linked up with the side ahead of the third round
UPL 2026: Unbeaten Mussoorie Queens to face Dehradun Warriors in womens final
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 23 (IANS) Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors booked their places in the womens final of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 after finishing as the top two teams in the league stage. Mussoorie Queens topped the standings with a perfect record, winning all their league matches, while Dehradun Warriors finished second with two victories from three games. The two teams will now face each other in the summit clash of the third edition of the UPL on Thursday. Both teams secured victories in their respective matches on Wednesday to confirm their places in the final. In the first match of the day, the Dehradun Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl against Bageshwar Aerial. Bageshwar struggled to build momentum throughout their innings and were restricted to 98/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Dehradun Warriors, chasing 99 for victory, also lost wickets at regular intervals but remained composed during the chase. Neelam Bharadwaj anchored the innings with a valuable 48 off 39 balls and guided her side towards the target. The Warriors eventually reached 99/6 in 18.1 overs to complete a four-wicket victory and secure two crucial points. Bharadwajs match-winning contribution earned her the Player of the Match award. The result kept the Dehradun Warriors firmly in the race for the final, and they eventually finished second in the league standings with two wins from three matches. In the second womens match, Mussoorie Queens faced Pithoragarh Hurricanes after winning the toss and opting to bat first. The Queens found it difficult to score freely against the Hurricanes' bowling attack and finished their 20 overs at 88/9. Despite posting a modest total, Mussoorie produced a disciplined bowling display to keep themselves unbeaten. Pithoragarh struggled throughout their chase and were restricted to 65/9 in 20 overs, handing Mussoorie Queens a 23-run victory. With another win added to their perfect league-stage record, the Mussoorie Queens finished at the top of the table and will now look to complete an unbeaten campaign by lifting the womens title. Dehradun Warriors, meanwhile, will aim to end the Queens winning run when the two sides meet in Thursdays final.
Durban's Super Giants launch new look for next season
Digital Desk | Durban (South Africa), Sep 23 (IANS) SA20 franchise Durban's Super Giants (DSG) on Wednesday unveiled a new logo and a bold new identity, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the next edition of South Africa's domestic T20 franchise league. The evolution brings Durban's Super Giants closer to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred, creating a stronger and more recognisable Super Giants identity across three of the world's leading cricket markets. At the base of the new look is a redesigned DSG logo and a striking red, blue and gold colour palette. Together, they represent a franchise that is ambitious about its future and proud of the city it calls home. Since its debut in the SA20, DSG has set out to build more than a competitive cricket team. It has sought to create a franchise that Durban can call its own, one that reflects the city's energy, diversity and passion for sport. The new identity builds on that ambition. Red represents the energy and passion of the team and its supporters. Blue brings strength and confidence, while gold represents ambition and the pursuit of excellence. The new look will be introduced across DSG's playing and training kits, Kingsmead, digital platforms, merchandise and fan experiences ahead of the new SA20 season. While the franchises will share a common visual language, each will remain firmly rooted in its own city, culture and supporters. For DSG, that means building a global brand with an unmistakably Durban heart. Dr Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RPSG Group, said: Durban is a city with extraordinary energy, warmth and sporting passion. We want Durban's Super Giants to reflect that spirit and to build something the city can truly be proud of. This new identity represents our ambition for DSG. We want to compete at the highest level, create memorable experiences for our supporters and build a franchise that becomes an enduring part of Durban. Shashwat Goenka, Vice Chairman, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, said: We now have the Super Giants represented in three great cricketing cities across three countries. There is a real opportunity to build a strong global sporting brand while ensuring that each team remains deeply connected to its home. For DSG, that balance is important. Our identity may be new and our ambition global, but our heart will always be Durban. Durban's Super Giants have established itself as a major presence in the SA20, reaching the final in Season 2 and building a passionate following at its home, Kingsmead.
Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Eyes Up India Clash At Asian Games
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson admitted Wednesday that his team has some catching up to do if they are to challenge arch-rivals India at the Asian Games. India's men have won back-to-back World Cups and are also defending champions at the Asian Games. Since Hesson took over in May last year Pakistan lost to India three times in the Asia Cup 2025 and once in this year's Twenty20 World Cup. India are the benchmark in terms of white ball cricket at the moment and our challenge is to catch up to that, said Hesson in Karachi ahead of the team's departure. The men's cricket at the Asian Games in Japan starts on Thursday. Pakistan and India have never met at the Games but are likely to face off in the semi-finals on October 1 in Nagoya. We are certainly preparing as best we can and if we get an opportunity to play (India) we will certainly put them under pressure like we did in the final of the Asia Cup, Hesson said of last year's final in Dubai. Pakistan will first meet the winners of Pool B -- comprising Hong Kong, Oman and Malaysia -- in the quarter-final on September 28. Hesson said Pakistan need to start well. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and being able to play in the semi-final for both sides (Pakistan and India), so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves, Hesson said. Pakistan have never won a medal in the Asian Games cricket, losing the bronze medal match in 2010 and 2023 while they did not compete in 2014. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories While India has sent a full-strength team for the Asian Games, Pakistan's side is a combination of youth and experience, captained by opener Sahibzada Farhan.
Rs 106.88 Crore For One Team: India's Major T20 League Welcomes Ninth Franchise
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday expanded its flagship T20 Mumbai League for its upcoming season by adding a ninth franchise.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Mussoorie Queens captain Nandini Kashyap lauded the Indian womens cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, describing their success as a proud moment for the entire nation. The Indian womens team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, to secure their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in womens cricket. Speaking during the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 womens competition in Dehradun, Kashyap said seeing the Indian flag being raised and the national anthem being played after a major victory evokes a special feeling. As an Indian, whenever we see our flag going up and our team winning, it is a completely different feeling. The Indian womens team has been performing tremendously for the last two Asian Games, and they are continuing that form. It is a proud moment for all of us, and I am sure we will see them continue to win in the upcoming series and matches, Kashyap said. The Indian teams triumph follows their gold-medal-winning campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, held in 2023, and further underlines the teams strong performances on the continental stage. As an Indian, whenever we see our flag going up and our team winning, it is a completely different feeling. The Indian womens team has been performing tremendously for the last two Asian Games, and they are continuing that form. It is a proud moment for all of us, and I am sure we will see them continue to win in the upcoming series and matches, Kashyap said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The third edition of UPL 2026 is being held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun from September 21 to October 1. The womens competition features four teams Mussoorie Queens, Bageshwar Aerial, Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Dehradun Warriors highlighting the growing prominence of womens cricket in the state. Article Source: IANS
Captain Lakshya Raichandani Hits Century In India U19's Dominant Win Over Australia
Skipper Lakshya Raichandani struck an unbeaten 110 to power India U-19's commanding six-wicket victory in the third and final Youth ODI against Australia, with the home team completing a 3-0 sweep on Wednesday.
MCA Expands T20 Mumbai League With Ninth Franchise For 106.88 Cr
T20 Mumbai League Governing Council: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday expanded its flagship T20 Mumbai League for its upcoming season by adding a ninth franchise, which will represent the Navi Mumbai region. The franchise operating rights have been awarded to Aspects Sports for 106.88 crore over six years, with 12.21 crore for its first season, marking a significant step in the leagues expansion and long-term growth. The addition of the Navi Mumbai franchise will further widen the leagues footprint, bringing more players from the region into the competitive ecosystem while giving emerging talent greater visibility and a platform to showcase their skills at a high level. Commenting on the announcement, Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association, said, The expansion of the T20 Mumbai League to Navi Mumbai is a significant milestone in our vision to take the game closer to every corner of the Mumbai cricketing ecosystem. The addition of a ninth franchise will not only broaden the leagues reach but also create greater opportunities for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent on a competitive platform. We are delighted to welcome Aspects Sports and look forward to working together to further strengthen the league and nurture the next generation of cricketing talent. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman, T20 Mumbai League Governing Council, said, The addition of a ninth franchise marks an important new chapter in the evolution of the T20 Mumbai League. As we look ahead, expanding our franchise base will enable the league to build a stronger and more sustainable ecosystem, while creating more opportunities for players to grow. It will also allow the league to create greater value for our stakeholders and deepen its engagement with audiences across the region. The entry of Aspects Sports and the expansion into Navi Mumbai further strengthens our foundation as we look to build the league into a larger and enduring sporting property, he added. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman, T20 Mumbai League Governing Council, said, The addition of a ninth franchise marks an important new chapter in the evolution of the T20 Mumbai League. As we look ahead, expanding our franchise base will enable the league to build a stronger and more sustainable ecosystem, while creating more opportunities for players to grow. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the addition of the ninth franchise, the T20 Mumbai League will continue to expand its reach while providing a stronger platform for emerging cricketing talent across Mumbai and its surrounding regions. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2027 Auction Date And Venue: BCCI Gives First Official Update
The IPL auction is returning to India after the previous three editions were conducted overseas
IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December
The previous three auctions were held outside India, and this will be the last mini-auction of the current cycle
Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Schedule: Complete Details Of India's And Other Teams' Matches
After the women's cricket team successfully defended its gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, Shreyas Iyer and Co. will be eager to repeat the glory in the men's event as well.
T20 Mumbai League | Aspect Sports gets operating rights of new Navi Mumbai franchise
The addition of the ninth franchise is expected to expand the leagues footprint beyond its traditional Mumbai base and provide cricketers from the region with a pathway into the competition
'India Are The Benchmark': Pakistan Coach Big Admission Ahead Of Asian Games
India have won their last six games against Pakistan in the shortest format of the game, including three at last year's Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
R Ashwin's Big CSK Coach Bombshell: This 2011 World Cup Winner Was In Frame Along With Zaheer Khan
Ahead of IPL 2027, Zaheer Khan replaced Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons and played an instrumental role in making CSK one of the most successful teams in the world's biggest T20 league
Pak Coach Hesson's Big Statement: 'India is Benchmark in...'
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson acknowledges India as the benchmark in white-ball cricket but expresses confidence in his team's ability to challenge them at the Asian Games. He also defended Pakistan's T20 performance, highlighting their improved ranking and series wins, while downplaying captaincy speculation for Sahibzada Farhan.
Litton: 'Playing Asian Games is a rare occurence'
The Bangladesh captain is excited for his first Asiad, and said they aim to add to their gold-medal tally this time
Yastika Dazzles but India Women's A Go Down to Australia
The Indian Women's A team lost a close encounter to their Australian counterparts in the second unofficial ODI, despite a magnificent century from Yastika Bhatia. Australia successfully chased down a formidable target of 339, levelling the series 1-1.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Reveals IPL 2027 Auction Venue In India
The IPL auction was held at three international venues Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the previous three years
DDCA Director Vikas Katyal Appointed Team India Manager For West Indies Series
District Cricket Association: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Vikas Katyal has been appointed as the manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, the state association announced on Wednesday. India and West Indies will face each other in three ODIs and five T20Is, with the series beginning on September 27. The ODI series will open in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 before moving to Guwahati and New Chandigarh. The five-match T20I series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also part of the squad. Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I side, which includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are among the players named in the squad. The DDCA congratulated Katyal on his appointment and described it as a moment of pride for the association and the wider Delhi cricket fraternity. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. The appointment comes ahead of a series in which India will look to maintain its strong record against the West Indies. In ODIs, India have won 67 of the 142 matches between the two teams, while West Indies have 63 victories. Two matches have ended in ties, and four produced no result. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The two teams last met in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, with India defeating the West Indies by five wickets at Eden Gardens on March 1. Article Source: IANS
Raichandani Ton Seals India U-19's Clean Sweep Over Australia U-19
India U-19 secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with an unbeaten 110, while Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan starred with the ball. The teams will now prepare for a two-match Youth Test series.
Kushagra completes ton; Mulanis four-for puts India A on top
Digital Desk | Puducherry, Sep 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed four for 67 to help India A take a commanding 163-run first-inning lead after Kumar Kushagra completed his century against Australia A on Day Two of the opening four-day game at the CAP-Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday. Wicketkeeper-batter Kushagra, who retired hurt on 82 overnight, made 113 for his seventh first-class century and second on-the-trot following the hundred in the Duleep Trophy final, as India A finished at 334 at lunch after resuming at 257/5. A strong and varied India A bowling attack struck regularly to reduce the visitors to 85/5 before middle-order batter Jason Sanghas counter-attacking 46 with five fours and a six helped lift Australia A. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 171. All five India A bowlers to operate returned with a wicket each, with medium-pacer Tushar Deshpande and off-spinner Tanush Kotian taking two apiece. Deshpande dismissed opener Sam Konstas (25) and Mulani clean-bowled captain and veteran batter Peter Handscomb for eight to put the brakes on Australia A early. Sangha put on 41 for the sixth wicket with Liam Scott (26) before Mulani had the latter caught behind. The Maharashtra spinner struck again in his following over to dismiss Sangha, caught at backward point while attempting a reverse hit. Mulani took the ninth wicket to fall, that of Todd Murphy, and the visitors were bowled out just before close. Earlier, off-spinners Corey Rocchiccioli and Todd Murphy finished with seven scalps combined as India A lost their last five wickets for the addition of just 77 runs. Brief scores: India A 334 all out in 117.3 overs (Sai Sudharsan 57, Kumar Kushagra 113, Tanush Kotian 69; Corey Rocchiccioli 4-95, Todd Murphy 3-77) lead Australia A 171 all out in 55.3 overs (Jason Sangha 46; Shams Mulani 4-67) by 163 runs
IND-A vs AUS-A Test | Kushagra gets his ton before Mulani runs through Australia-A
Kushagra Ton, Mulani 4-Fer Put India A in Command Vs Australia A
Kumar Kushagra's composed century and Shams Mulani's four-wicket haul propelled India A to a commanding 163-run lead over Australia A on day two of their four-day match in Puducherry. Kushagra scored 113, helping India A reach 334, while Mulani's spell dismantled Australia A's batting, bowling them out for 171.
Durban's Super Giants Unveil New Look
Durban's Super Giants (DSG) on Wednesday unveiled a new look
Raichandani's Unbeaten Ton Powers India U-19 To 3-0 Series Win Over Australia U-19
Niranjan Shah Stadium: Captain Lakshya Raichandani hit a splendid, unbeaten 110 as India Under-19 registered a comfortable six-wicket victory over Australia Under-19 to clinch a 3-0 series win in the third and final Youth ODI series held here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 255, the Indian skipper anchored the innings masterfully, scoring an unbeaten 110 off 106 balls, laced with nine fours and three sixes as the hosts crossed the finish line with more than eight overs to spare. Raichandani, who had failed to convert his starts in the opening two games, showcased composure and control to steer the chase. He forged a 58-run opening partnership with Aaryavir Sehwag, who provided a brisk launch before falling for a well-struck 33 (including hitting five boundaries) off the bowling of Jacob Pietz. Though V.K. Vineeth was dismissed cheaply, Raichandani joined hands with Kushagra Ojha to build an 85-run partnership for the third wicket to put India firmly in command of the game. Following Ojha's departure, Rajat Baghel, who replaced Anvay Dravid in the playing eleven, scored a quickfire 44 off 34 balls, laced with five fours and two sixes, to accelerate the run-chase. Earlier, opting to bat first on a favourable surface, Australia got off to a promising start with Zed Hollick top-scoring with a stroke-filled 87 off 88 balls, including hitting 12 boundaries. Hollick added 62 runs for the second wicket alongside Neel Patel, who made a 71-ball 51. The partnership was broken when local debutant Aryan Savsani dismissed Hollick, triggering a collapse in the Australian middle order. Pacers Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan capitalised on the opening, picking up three wickets apiece as Australia lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 254. Having already secured the series title in the previous fixture, India U-19 made tactical rotations to their side, with the revamped bowling attack restricting the visitors before Raichandani completed the emphatic victory. It will now be followed by India U-19 taking on Australia U-19 in the first red-ball game to be played in Rajkot from September 27. The partnership was broken when local debutant Aryan Savsani dismissed Hollick, triggering a collapse in the Australian middle order. Pacers Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan capitalised on the opening, picking up three wickets apiece as Australia lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 254. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Australia U-19 254 all out in 48.4 overs (Zed Hollick 87, Neel Patel 51; Mohit Ulva 3-42, Manal Chauhan 3-48) lost to India U-19 258/4 in 41.5 overs (Lakshya Raichandani 110 not out, Rajat Baghel 44 not out; Jacob Pietz 1-41) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
CSK Planning Course Of Action Amid Team Leaks, Match-Fixing Allegations: Report
A recent sting operation by Tehelka alleged that a CSK player was providing inside information to a former domestic player, who sold the details to London-based bookmakers for Rs 60 lakh.
Raichandani's 110* helps India U-19 whitewash Australia U-19 3-0
Earlier, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva bagged three wickets each to bowl out Australia for 254
Hesson: India the benchmark and Pakistan's challenge is to catch up to that
Pakistan's head coach stressed that the team is consistently improving in T20s, and insisted that performances in each format be looked at separately
Why South Africa's Weather Has Starc Guessing Ahead of Tests
Mitchell Starc expects rain, humidity and unusual early-season conditions in South Africa to create unpredictable Test surfaces, potentially challenging Australia's traditional expectations of dry pitches and reverse swing.
Party in South Africa as World Cup holders Australia come calling
With four fast bowlers already lost to injury, the hosts will have to balance playing their strongest team and keeping players fit
Not 5 Sixes, Rinku Singh Reveals What He Really Wants To Be Remembered For
Rinku Singh has also expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy.
ENG vs SL 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ENG vs SL 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: Another game and another humiliation for Sri Lanka in the ongoing England tour. They lost the T20I series 0-3 and failed to even compete. And now, they have started the ODI series with another poor outing with the bat. They suffered an 89-run defeat in the first ODI. Will Jacks made the difference with his all-round display. He scored an unbeaten 46 off 47 balls and took 5/22 with the ball. England were once again too good for the visitors, recording another easy win. The second ODI is scheduled to start at 5 PM IST on Thursday at Headingley in Leeds. Can Sri Lanka bounce back after four consecutive defeats on this tour? ENG vs SL: Match Details Date : September 24, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 5:00 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds ENG vs SL: Live Streaming Details The second ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be live on Sony Sports Networks in India. The live stream will be available on the Sony LIV app or website. ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 83 England : 41 Sri Lanka : 38 No-result: 4 ENG vs SL: Ground Pitch Report Headingley is an excellent venue, which has assistance for all aspects. There is enough zip for the fast bowlers early on, which will allow them to trouble the batters. But the conditions will ease out in the lateral stages. Spinners will be more effective with the old ball. ENG vs SL: Possible XIs England : Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, View match performance View profile Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka ENG vs SL: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Harry Brook and Kusal Mendis are two in-form batters who also scored runs in the first game. Probable Best Bowler Asitha Fernando and Jamie Overton are two bowlers who like bowling hard lengths, and they can be effective in Leeds. Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka have not been able to bat in these conditions and are struggling. As a result, we predict England to win the Leeds ODI. ENG vs SL Match 2nd ODI, Today Match ENG vs SL, ENG vs SL Prediction, ENG vs SL Predicted XIs, Injury Update for England vs Sri Lanka Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Kwena Maphaka Ruled Out Of South Africa's ODIs Against Australia, Lizaad Williams Given Call-Up
South Africa's fast-bowling injury troubles worsened on the eve of the start of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with young pacer Kwena Maphaka ruled out due to a right hamstring strain.
Pakistan Coaching Staff Hit By Major Exit As Ashley Noffke Takes Over Netherlands
Former Australia international Ashley Noffke has left his role as bowling coach of Pakistan's cricket team to take over as Netherlands head coach.
Brook Reaches Career-best Fourth Spot In T20I Rankings; Ahmed Becomes Top-ranked Bowler
T20I Batting Rankings: England skipper Harry Brook has achieved a career-best fourth position in the ICC Mens T20I Batting Rankings following a stellar home series against Sri Lanka, while Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed surged to the top of the T20I bowling charts in the latest update to the rankings announced on Wednesday. Brook, who holds the top spot in Test batting rankings, climbed five places in the T20I rankings led by India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan after accumulating 170 runs in Englands 3-0 series sweep, including an unbeaten 114 in Southampton that earned him the Player of the Series award. Brook, 27, also moved up three places to 12th spot in the ODI rankings, which puts him on the verge of entering the top 10 across all three international formats. Meanwhile, Ahmed attained the number one ranking among T20I bowlers for the first time in his career. The change happened after Afghanistans premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan dropped one rating point to be behind Abrar's tally of 736 points following an ordinary outing in Afghanistan's last match against India in New Delhi, which ended his six-month stint at the summit. Abrar becomes the fifth Pakistan bowler to claim the top T20I bowling spot after Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Imad Wasim, and Shahid Afridi. In other notable T20I batting movements, Brook's teammate, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler rose two places to fifth position after scoring 172 runs in the Sri Lanka series. India captain Shreyas Iyer gained seven slots to reach joint-22nd, while England's Tom Banton jumped 30 places to 60th. Among T20I bowlers, England's Jamie Overton made a significant leap of 47 places to reach a career-best sixth position after taking five wickets against Sri Lanka. Fellow countryman Liam Dawson climbed 12 places to 11th, while India spinners Axar Patel (up 12 places to 15th) and Ravi Bishnoi (up five places to 35th) also made notable progress. Afghanistans seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai moved up three spots to 49th, while England's off-spin bowling all-rounder Will Jacks advanced to 58th in the bowling list while claiming the third position among all-rounders rankings in the shortest format. Among T20I bowlers, England's Jamie Overton made a significant leap of 47 places to reach a career-best sixth position after taking five wickets against Sri Lanka. Fellow countryman Liam Dawson climbed 12 places to 11th, while India spinners Axar Patel (up 12 places to 15th) and Ravi Bishnoi (up five places to 35th) also made notable progress. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Australia pacer Nathan Ellis climbed three places to a career-best 17th spot after taking nine wickets in the Zimbabwe series, while Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando progressed from 39th to 30th following his three-wicket haul against England in Chester-le-Street. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh Recall Towhid Hridoy, Rest Taskin Ahmed For Afghanistan Test
Bangladesh recalled on Wednesday Towhid Hridoy and rested fast bowler Taskin Ahmed for next month's one-off Test against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Mental Toughness Key To Facing Australia's Experienced Bowling Attack, Says Gambhir
Star Sports Network: India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes mental toughness and the ability to absorb pressure will hold the key for India's young batting lineup when they go up against Australia's formidable bowling attack in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, to be played from January 21 to March 3, 2027. Australia's marquee bowling group comprising Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon will take a stern examination of the Indian batters when the games take place in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. India last won the series at home in 2023 by 2-1. Looking forward to it. That is probably one thing which I'm absolutely looking forward to, because playing against Australia at home, and obviously it wasn't the best when we went to Australia. And for me, I think it is going to be India versus Australia, but before that, it is New Zealand. But the other challenge against Australia will be their experienced bowling attack. They've got the likes of obviously Starc, Nathan Lyon, Cummins, and Hazlewood. Obviously they've got so much experience of playing Test cricket against our young batting lineup. So it's going to be a great experience for these guys. More importantly, in Test cricket, it's about the skill, but it's about how mentally strong and how much pressure you can absorb. The more pressure you absorb, and the more pressure you embrace, it's going to give yourself the best chance, said Gambhir to JioStar ahead of the start of India's home season via three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. Reflecting on India's preparation for the tough test at home, Gambhir pointed to their recent tour of Sri Lanka as proof that adequate lead time and targeted preparation for facing spinners will produce clear results on the field. But you could see that in Sri Lanka, we played two Test matches, and we got more than 400 runs in both the innings. And the reason was that we prepared extremely well. We went 10 days before the Test match, we could prepare playing spin, and then you could see the results as well. The thing is, I'm not going to give any excuses, but that's the reality. When we played the Test series against South Africa, we were coming after playing a T20 series from Australia. And we had two days before the first Test match. I remember coming from Brisbane, and then we reached Calcutta. We had two practice sessions, and we were straightaway into the Test match against South Africa. Against the West Indies, obviously we did manage to win that series, but we came after winning the Asia Cup, and we had two days of practice sessions in Ahmedabad, and we were right straight into the Test match and now you could see the difference. When we went to Sri Lanka early, you could see the way guys played spin, because Sri Lanka isn't easy conditions. In their own backyard, the weather, their spinners, their experienced spinners against our batting lineup. If you can get 400-plus in both the innings in both the Test matches, that just shows that there is a lot of improvement happening. So we will have to prepare well before New Zealand and before Australia, and obviously the focus is on spin, yes, that how well can we manage and how well can we negate spin, he explained. Gambhir also stated that young cricketers making their mark in the national setup must prioritize red-ball cricket above short-format monetary gains, citing Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar as example. Extremely important, because both of them are young, both of them are hungry, both of them value Test cricket. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also, how much value a young generation or the new guys coming in gives that red-ball cricket is going to be key. That's why I said, a strong Test-cricketing nation is going to be a strong cricketing nation. When it comes to Manav and Dev, I think they value Test cricket, they're disciplined, hungry, and prepare really well. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch the three-match ODI Series of the West Indies tour of India, from September 27 to October 3, 2 PM onwards, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network Article Source: IANS
3 Days, 2 Formats: Gambhir Hints at ODI Rest for Test Stars
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir indicated that top batters might be rested from white-ball cricket to prepare for Tests during the upcoming New Zealand tour. He emphasised the importance of Test cricket, the challenge of multi-format players, and discussed preparations for the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the crucial roles of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, and praising Shubman Gill's captaincy.
Early Summer Conditions In New Zealand Will Challenge Young Indian Test Side: Gambhir
World Test Championship: India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he expects early summer conditions in New Zealand to present a stern examination for his developing Test side, but insists the Shubman Gill-led team has the quality to take 20 wickets in any part of the world and qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, to be held in 2027. India are scheduled to play a two-match Test series in New Zealand from November 19 to December 1 in Wellington and Christchurch. India are placed fifth in the WTC standing and will also face current table-toppers Australia, but at home, for five Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests in January-February 2027. India needs to win their remaining WTC fixtures if they are to enter the final. Before this, India A will play three four-day matches against New Zealand A from October 24 to November 10 in Lincoln, Christchurch and Lincoln. That's not true that we need to win six games, because we can manage with five as well. But again, because Australia is playing South Africa, then South Africa is playing England, and New Zealand is playing Australia. But more importantly, it's about every Test match that you want to go out there and win - as simple as it can get. It's about winning both the series. If we can go on to win both the series which are going to be in front of us, we will give ourselves the best chance to qualify for the World Test Championship. Till the time we've got that opportunity and chance of reaching the World Test Championship final, we will always be optimistic. That's the kind of person I am, that even if you've got the slimmest of chance, we've got to go out there and give our everything possible, said Gambhir to JioStar ahead of the start of India's home season via three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. Detailing the historical significance of the tour, Gambhir noted that a series win in New Zealand would mark a monumental achievement for the young team. India last won a Test series in New Zealand in 2008/09, where Gambhir himself played a match-saving 137 in a 643-minute marathon knock in Napier. More importantly, I think we've got two massive series coming up. If we can go on to win both the series, it's going to be a massive feather in the cap. If a young side like this can go and do that, it's going to be a huge, huge achievement and then Australia at home for five Test matches is never easy. So I know we've got our task cut out, but I'm sure we're going to go out there and probably prepare to the best of our ability and try and give everything possible. What better achievement than that? he added. Addressing the unique challenge posed by the scheduling of the New Zealand multi-format tour, Gambhir pointed how weather and pitch behaviour will test India's top order. Before that against Australia, it's New Zealand, because the conditions are going to challenge us. And this probably is the first time when we are going to New Zealand in October, November. Normally we go December, January, or January, February, which probably is late summer. This is going to be early summer, so the conditions are going to be completely different to what normally we've experienced in New Zealand. So that's going to be a massive challenge, he added. On the composition of the Test side, Gambhir stated that India are nearing a settled batting lineup and possess a potent bowling group capable of dismantling opposition batting line-up. I think we are getting there, that now we are getting into that settled batting lineup. Whether it is at home, whether it is away, we've got two openers who are pretty much settled. We've got obviously Dev (Devdutt Padikkal) who has done phenomenally well in Sri Lanka, then we've got a settled number four and five, and then we've got Dhruv (Jurel) getting 100. So more or less we are getting there, because sometimes, I know people will talk about it, but the reality is that when you go through a transition, sometimes in T20 and one-day formats, it's far easier to have a settled batting lineup. But in Test cricket, to identify the right players for different conditions and giving them a longer rope, first and foremost, they need to have the technique to adapt to different conditions. Because you don't want to keep chopping and changing, looking at New Zealand or Indian conditions. You might make one change here and there, but the more settled your batting lineup in Test cricket is, the better chance you've got to succeed. Then obviously we've got pretty much settled bowling line-up. If all our seamers are fit, we've got an attack who can take 20 wickets, which again is a massive, massive positive for any side because most of the time what you're thinking is, what kind of attack can you have that will take 20 wickets for you? We are very fortunate that when we go to New Zealand, if all those guys are fit and firing, we can take those 20 wickets. So the responsibility and probably the accountability will be on the batting lineup to put runs on the board. Then obviously we've got pretty much settled bowling line-up. If all our seamers are fit, we've got an attack who can take 20 wickets, which again is a massive, massive positive for any side because most of the time what you're thinking is, what kind of attack can you have that will take 20 wickets for you? Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch the three-match ODI Series of the West Indies tour of India, from September 27 to October 3, 2 PM onwards, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network Article Source: IANS
Weatherald fires as SA win epic over Tasmania
Weatherald made 92, Gilkes 97* and Fraser-McGurk blasted 88 from 47 as SA posted 383 to hold off Tasmania who fell seven runs short after Silk's career-best 142
From the outside, Gautam Gambhir looks like a person who is assured of his decisions. But even he can have sleepless nights over selection matters
'I'm very keen to come back and play' - Tahir eyes CPL 2027 at 48
Tahir wants to finish his career
Brook attains career-best fourth in T20I batting rankings; Rashid loses top spot among bowlers
Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza is now second in the ODI allrounder rankings
SA vs AUS 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
SA vs AUS 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Since the sandpaper gate incident in 2017-18, Australia will tour South Africa for the first time for a test series. These two teams will play three tests and three ODIs. The tour will begin on Thursday, September 24, with the first ODI. It will kick off at 1:30 PM IST at Kingsmead in Durban. Australia have all their key players back for the series. However, captain Pat Cummins will rest from the first game, and Mitchell Marsh will lead the side. Meanwhile, South Africa will miss the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, and Kwena Maphaka due to injuries. Aiden Markram will miss the first game due to personal reasons. So, the hosts will be without some of their key faces. SA vs AUS: Match Details Date : September 24, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Kingsmead, Durban SA vs AUS: Live Streaming Details In India, the available option to watch the SA vs AUS ODI series is through the FanCode mobile app or website. SA vs AUS: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches: 113 South Africa : 57 Australia : 50 No-result : 4 SA vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report Kingsmead is known for offering a bouncy surface, which is an excellent deck for the fast bowlers. There will be enough assistance early on with the new ball, whereas the batting conditions will improve as the match goes forward. SA vs AUS: Possible XIs South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj. Australia : Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa SA vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Quinton de Kock and Mitchell Marsh are among the best openers going around in this format. They are big match players. Probable Best Bowler Marco Jansen and Josh Hazlewood are tall pacers, who will get extra bounce from this wicket. They can be difficult to face at times. Today Match Prediction: South Africa have dealt with several injuries and are missing half of their side. Hence, we predict Australia to win the first ODI. SA vs AUS Match 1st ODI, Today Match SA vs AUS, SA vs AUS Prediction, SA vs AUS Predicted XIs, Injury Update for South Africa vs Australia Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Billy Root retires from professional cricket, aged 34
Younger brother of Test captain Joe says he 'wouldn't change a thing' after 14-year career
