WEF-W vs SOB-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 19, The Hundred Womens 2026
WEF-W vs SOB-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Southern Brave Women have displayed great form in the Hundred Women's 2026. They are the only team that has yet to lose a game in this ongoing season. Southern Brave have played five games and won five matches in a row. Another win will give them assurance to qualify for the playoffs. They are at the top of the points table. Southern Brave will lock horns with Welsh Fire Women in match no. 19. On Monday, this contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. This is a do-or-die game for Welsh Fire. They have slipped to sixth place on the points table with only four points. They have already suffered a defeat against Southern Brave this season. Additionally, their form is also not good. They will be under immense pressure, because a small mistake can eliminate them from the competition. So, Southern Brave Women have an edge, and they will fancy their chances. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the WEF-W vs SOB-W Match 19 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. WEF-W vs SOB-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the WEF-W vs SOB-WMatch 19 atSophia Gardens in Cardiff 17 - Freya Kemp is just 17 runs away from completing 1500 runs in her T20 career. 87 - Veteran Sophia Devine is approaching a massive milestone. She has scored 11413 runs in 433 matches and is the leading scorer in women's T20 cricket. She needs 87 runs to become the first woman cricketer to reach 11500 T20 runs. 4 - Georgia Wareham needs four more sixes to complete 50 T20 sixes. 42 - Heather Graham is just 42 runs away from completing 2500 T20 runs. 6 - Emily Arlott just needs six more wickets to complete 100 T20 wickets. 2 - Maia Bouchier is two sixes away from completing 50 T20 sixes.72 - Laura Wolvaardt needs 72 more runs to complete 7000 runs in women's T20 cricket. 3 - Emily Arlott needs three more wickets to become the fifth bowler with 50 wickets in the Hundred Women's League, and she will be the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the league. 15 - Maia Bouchier needs 15 more runs to become the fifth highest scorer in the Hundred Women's league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 6 - Sarah Glenn is just six wickets away from completing 50 wickets in this league.
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WEF vs SOB Match 19, The Hundred Mens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
WEFvs SOBMatch 19,Cricket Tips: Welsh Fire are one of those teams that have never won the Hundred Men's competition in the first five seasons. But they have started the ongoing edition pretty well. Welsh Fire have bagged three wins in four matches and are currently placed with the second-most points on the board. They will be facing Southern Brave next on Monday. This contest will start at 11 PM IST at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. It is the second contest between two sides, and Welsh Fire won the previous match by six wickets. Can they do it again? Meanwhile, Southern Brave need this win to survive in this competition. WEF vs SOB: Match Details Date : August 3, 2026 (Monday) Time : 11 PM IST Venue : Sophia Gardens, Cardiff WEF vs SOB: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action of WEF vs SOB on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can enjoy the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. WEF vs SOB: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 11 Welsh Fire : 2 Southern Brave: 8 No-result : 1 WEF vs SOB: Ground Pitch Report Sophia Gardens is a good venue for the bowlers. It offers extra bounce with good pace, where the new ball swings and moves. It is the second consecutive game at this venue, so the wicket is expected to get better. That will help the chasing side. WEF vs SOB: Possible XIs Welsh Fire: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Phil Salt (c & wk), Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Ben Kellaway, Asa Tribe, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook Southern Brave : Ben McKinney, Jamie Smith (wk), David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan (c), Luke Wood, Adil Rashid WEF vs SOB: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Rachin Ravindra has been the top scorer for Welsh Fire, and he is in the top clash. Jamie Smith is giving good starts to the Brave and will have a key role in this game. Probable Best Bowler Jofra Archer is coming off a match-winning spell in the previous game, and he will be looking to deliver another good spell here. Marco Jansen has been very consistent and is bowling well. Today Match Prediction : Welsh Fire have been in good form, and Southern Brave have struggled with their bat. That is why Welsh Fire are expected to win this game. WEF vs SOB Match 19, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, Today Match WEF vs SOB, WEF vs SOB Prediction, WEF vs SOB Predicted XIs, Injury Update for WEF vs SOB Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
Subhadeep Ghosh appointed India men's fielding coach
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ACA Congratulates Subhadeep Ghosh On India Fielding Coach Appointment
The Assam Cricket Association: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday congratulated former Assam cricketer and coach Subhadeep Ghosh on his appointment as the Fielding Coach of the Indian senior men's cricket team, describing it as a proud moment for the state's cricketing fraternity. Extending its congratulations, the ACA said, The Assam Cricket Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Subhadeep Ghosh on his appointment as the Fielding Coach of the Indian Senior Men's Cricket Team. Ghosh, who represented both Assam and Railways during his domestic playing career, has steadily built an impressive coaching rsum over the years. He also served as the coach of the Assam senior men's team, playing a key role in the development of cricket in the state. The association highlighted that Ghosh has worked with several Indian teams across different age groups, earning recognition for his commitment, technical expertise and contribution to player development. His first assignment with the Indian senior men's side will be the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka later this month. Calling the appointment a landmark achievement, the ACA added, Assam Cricket Association takes immense pride in this significant achievement by one of Assam's own. His appointment is a moment of great honour for the state's cricketing fraternity and serves as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers and coaches across the region. Ghosh's elevation to the national team setup marks another milestone for Assam cricket, with the experienced coach now set to take charge of India's fielding unit as the team begins its Test campaign against Sri Lanka. Calling the appointment a landmark achievement, the ACA added, Assam Cricket Association takes immense pride in this significant achievement by one of Assam's own. His appointment is a moment of great honour for the state's cricketing fraternity and serves as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers and coaches across the region. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ryan ten Doeschate has ended his stint as the Indian team's assistant coach following the conclusion of the white-ball tour of England and informed the BCCI of his decision while the team was still in the United Kingdom, shortly after India suffered defeats in both the T20I and ODI series against England. Article Source: IANS
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Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings maintained their unbeaten start to the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, registering their second consecutive victory with a thrilling four-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors in a rain-curtailed 10-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 131, the Kings completed the chase in just 9.5 overs, finishing on 133/6 to make it two wins from two matches and strengthen their position at the top of the standings. Earlier, Outer Delhi Warriors posted a competitive 130/5 in their allotted 10 overs after being put into bat. Yajas Sharma led the charge with a blistering 39 off just 16 balls, while Mohit Panwar smashed 37 from 18 deliveries. Akshay Saini also chipped in with a quickfire 31 off 15 balls as the Warriors maintained an aggressive scoring rate throughout the innings. Keshav Dabas was the standout bowler for Central Delhi Kings, claiming 2/14, while Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka and Gavnish Khurana picked up a wicket each. In reply, Central Delhi Kings got off to a flying start through skipper Yash Dhull, who hammered 35 off only 16 deliveries with two fours and three sixes. Jonty Sidhu continued the momentum with an explosive 25 off 12 balls before the innings was brilliantly anchored by Vansh Bedi. Keshav Dabas was the standout bowler for Central Delhi Kings, claiming 2/14, while Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka and Gavnish Khurana picked up a wicket each. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For the Warriors, Pratham Saluja and Aman Chaudhary claimed two wickets each, but they were unable to halt the Kings' powerful batting lineup. Article Source: IANS
2nd T20I: Athapaththu, Kavindi Power Sri Lanka To Series-clinching Win Over Pakistan
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: Sri Lanka produced a clinical batting display led by debutant Sanjana Kavindi and skipper Chamari Athapaththu to defeat Pakistan by six wickets in the second women's T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a challenging target of 176, Sri Lanka lost Imesha Dulani (5) early when Waheeda Akhtar struck in the second over. However, captain Athapaththu launched a stunning counterattack, smashing 40 off just 15 deliveries with five fours and three sixes to wrest the momentum back in the hosts' favour. Although Umm-e-Hani removed Athapaththu and later dismissed Vishmi Gunaratne (31) to finish with figures of 2-28, Pakistan were unable to contain Sri Lanka's aggressive batting. Making her T20I debut, Sanjana Kavindi played a match-winning knock of 46 from only 24 balls, while Harshitha Samarawickrama anchored the chase with an unbeaten 37 off 22 deliveries. Kavisha Dilhari remained unbeaten on 14 as Sri Lanka reached 178 for four in 17.4 overs to seal the series with one match remaining. Earlier, after electing to bat first, Pakistan got off to a flying start through captain Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar, who stitched together a 90-run opening partnership in 9.5 overs. The visitors raced to 68 without loss in the powerplay, with Muneeba striking 45 from 30 balls, including six fours and a six, while Shawaal top-scored with 48 off 35 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries. Sri Lanka hit back by dismissing both openers in quick succession, but Pakistan continued to score freely. Eman Naseer made 21 from 21 balls, and Saira Jabeen chipped in with a brisk 16 off nine deliveries. Eyman Fatima provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls, an innings featuring three fours and two sixes, as Pakistan added 46 runs in the final five overs to finish on 175 for five. Umm-e-Hani remained unbeaten on two. Chamudi Praboda was Sri Lanka's most successful bowler with figures of 2-27. Eyman Fatima provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls, an innings featuring three fours and two sixes, as Pakistan added 46 runs in the final five overs to finish on 175 for five. Umm-e-Hani remained unbeaten on two. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: PAK W 175-5 in 20 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 48, Muneeba Ali 45, Eyman Fatima 30*; Chamudi Praboda 2-27) lost to SL W 178-4 in 17.4 overs (Sanjana Kavindi 46, Chamari Athapaththu 40, Harshitha Samarawickrama 37*; Umm-e-Hani 2-28) by six wickets. Article Source: IANS
PCA International Cricket Stadium: The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League was officially launched at the PCA International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, ushering in a new domestic T20 competition aimed at providing a platform for Punjab's emerging cricketers. Aaruthran (Kartkrew Motorsports), a gold medalist at the FIA-Asia Pacific Motorsports Championship in Sri Lanka last year, topped the official practice, Heat, Super Heat and the Finals race in his class to finish his campaign this weekend on a high. Equally impressive was Chennais Rehan Khan Rasheed (Momentum Motorsports) who dominated the Junior class, winning the Super Heat and the Finals after having been the quickest through the weekend that saw Rounds 3 and 4 being conducted. The only time Rehan looked vulnerable was when he trailed team-mate Adithya Pratap in the Final but he recovered well to move into the lead towards the latter part of the race to score a good win. In the Mini class, UK-based Rudra Gokulnath (NKRA with Momentum) pulled off a fine win in the Finals race, upstaging Super Heat winner and Round 3 hero Shiv Neel, the son of Indias first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan. Rudra displayed impressive pace to not only avenge his defeat in the Super Heat but also underline his talent. In the Senior class, Chennais Kairav Roberson (MSPORT) was unstoppable as he took the honours in the Super Heat and the Finals, outpacing his arch-rival Armaan Dhawan from Delhi (Leap Frog Racing). Undoubtedly, the competition in the Mini and Under-10 categories highlighted Sundays programme. Rudra Gokulnath and Aaruthran Prabhu provided thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles racing in the combined grid and quite fittingly, were rewarded for their fearless but fair performances. In the Super Heat, Aaruthran Prabhu displayed his ability to absorb pressure while winning a very close race. On his part, Shiv Neel moved up the combined grid to snatch a creditable second overall, but first in the Mini class. In the Finals, Rudra Gokulnath played an impressive waiting game to pip leader Aaruthran Prabhu with a deft pass on the last lap of the 12-lap race for a notable victory. Aaruthran had done well to defend his position but left the door open on the last lap for Rudra to lunge into the lead. However, Aaruthran topped the Under-10 class that was run concurrently with the Mini category which Rudra won. In the Super Heat, Aaruthran Prabhu displayed his ability to absorb pressure while winning a very close race. On his part, Shiv Neel moved up the combined grid to snatch a creditable second overall, but first in the Mini class. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The five-round India Series concludes on August 31 at the Meco Kartopia circuit in Bengaluru. Article Source: IANS
Sher-e-Punjab T20 League Unveiled; Gill, Arshdeep Among Marquee Attractions
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh: The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League was officially launched at the PCA International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, ushering in a new domestic T20 competition aimed at providing a platform for Punjab's emerging cricketers. The inaugural edition of the tournament will be held from August 30 to September 13 and will feature six franchises competing in 27 matches in a round-robin format. The league is set to showcase several of Punjab's leading cricketers, including India captain Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Prabhsimran Singh and Ramandeep Singh. The league was launched by Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and president Amarjeet Singh Mehta in the presence of Gill and Arshdeep. The official logo of the tournament was also unveiled during the ceremony. Speaking at the launch, Gill described the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League as an ideal platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and progress towards representing Punjab and India. Punjab has always produced outstanding cricketers, and I believe this league will help discover many more. I congratulate the Punjab Cricket Association for this wonderful initiative and wish the league great success, Gill said. Meet Hayer said Punjab has consistently been one of India's biggest contributors to cricket, producing legends such as Lala Amarnath and Yuvraj Singh, along with current international stars including Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur. The depth of talent in Punjab is unmatched, and that is why we believe the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will become one of the country's premier domestic T20 competitions, he said. Describing the league as a visionary initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Meet Hayer said the tournament aims to provide a professional platform for emerging cricketers from the state to showcase their talent and take the next step in their careers. This league will provide young cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent alongside international stars. We are grateful to all the players, the Punjab Cricket Association and everyone associated with this initiative. We are confident the league will be a grand success, he added. PCA president Amarjeet Singh Mehta said the competition would allow aspiring cricketers to share the dressing room with international stars while showcasing their abilities on a bigger stage. The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will play an important role in shaping and further cementing the future of Punjab cricket, Mehta said. During the launch ceremony, PCA secretary Meet Hayer, president Amarjeet Mehta, vice-president Deepak Bali, treasurer Sunil Gupta and joint secretary Sidhant Sharma also felicitated the franchise owners and players. The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will play an important role in shaping and further cementing the future of Punjab cricket, Mehta said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Each franchise will have a salary purse of Rs 45 lakh. The marquee player will be valued at Rs 10 lakh, while the base price for an icon player has been fixed at Rs 1.5 lakh. The base prices for Punjab first-class, U-23, U-19 and district players have been set at Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75,000, Rs 50,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Each franchise can have a maximum squad size of 20 players. Article Source: IANS
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WEF-W vs SOB-W Match 19, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
WEF-W vs SOB-WMatch 19 ,Cricket Tips: Southern Brave Women won the third season of the Hundred Women's competition and were very close to winning their second title last season. But they lost the final to Northern Superchargers. Southern Brave have carried on the form, and they are leading the points in the ongoing season. They are undefeated and have bagged five consecutive wins. One more win will assure a place in the next round. They will face Welsh Fire Women in match no. 19. This contest will start at 7:30 PM IST on Monday at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Welsh Fire have four points in four games, and to stay in contention, they need to win all four remaining matches. WEF-W vs SOB-W: Match Details Date : August 3, 2026 (Monday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Sophia Gardens, Cardiff WEF-W vs SOB-W: Live Streaming Details In India, the live telecast of the WEF-W vs SOB-W clash will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can catch the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. WEF-W vs SOB-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 10 Welsh Fire: 3 Southern Brave : 7 No-result: 0 WEF-W vs SOB-W: Ground Pitch Report Sophia Gardens is expected to provide a balanced surface. Fast bowlers will get good help initially, and the consistent bounce will make it difficult to hit. They can bowl at the hard length and make it difficult. However, as the ball gets old, the conditions will improve for batting. WEF-W vs SOB-W: Possible XIs Welsh Fire Women : Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts Southern Brave Women : Maia Bouchier, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux (c), Jodi Grewcock, Naomi Dattani, Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman WEF-W vs SOB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Georgia Voll and Laura Wolvaardt are batters from each team who have produced consistent performances in this tournament. Probable Best Bowler Lauren Bell and Emily Arlott have been lethal with the new ball and have taken wickets regulalry. Today Match Prediction: Welsh Fire Women have been average, whereas Southern Brave have been excellent in each game. Hence, we predict Southern Brave Women to win this game. WEF-W vs SOB-W Match 19, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match WEF-W vs SOB-W, WEF-W vs SOB-W Prediction, WEF-W vs SOB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for WEF-W vs SOB-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
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PGTI Tees Off Second Half Of 2026 Season With Fifth Edition Of J&K Open In Picturesque Srinagar
DP World Professional Golf Tour: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir through Jammu & Kashmir Tourism together with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of mens professional golf in India, on Sunday jointly announced the fifth edition of the J&K Open. The tournament will be staged at the majestic Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar, from August 4 to 7 with a field featuring leading Indian professionals including Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya and Angad Cheema, to name a few. The total prize purse for the event has been raised from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The second half of the 2026 DP World PGTI season officially began with the unveiling of the DP World India Championship Lotus Trophy in Srinagar on Sunday, in the esteemed presence of Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir; Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager Subcontinent (India), DPWorld; Amandeep Johl, CEO, DPWorldPGTI; Renowned Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Auqib Nabi, (popularly known as the Baramulla Express), a right-arm medium-fast bowler and handy lower-order batsman from Jammu & Kashmir and leading Indian professional golfer and DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar. Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, said, We are delighted to welcome the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India back to the magnificent Royal Springs Golf Course for the fifth edition of the J&K Open. This tournament is much more than a sporting eventit is a celebration of Jammu & Kashmir's unmatched natural beauty, warm hospitality and growing stature as one of India's premier golf tourism destinations. Through this partnership with the DP World PGTI, we are committed to showcasing Jammu & Kashmir's world-class golfing infrastructure to players, visitors and audiences from across the country and beyond. We are confident that the J&K Open 2026 will further strengthen the region's appeal as a year-round destination for golf, adventure and leisure tourism while creating valuable opportunities for the local tourism and hospitality sectors. The second half of the 2026 DP World PGTI season officially began with the unveiling of the DP World India Championship Lotus Trophy in Srinagar on Sunday, in the esteemed presence of Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir; Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager Subcontinent (India), DPWorld; Amandeep Johl, CEO, DPWorldPGTI; Renowned Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Auqib Nabi, (popularly known as the Baramulla Express), a right-arm medium-fast bowler and handy lower-order batsman from Jammu & Kashmir and leading Indian professional golfer and DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The tournament field will also feature leading professionals from Jammu & Kashmir including Arindam Sudan, Fayaz Ahmed Langoo, Adnan Mubarik Rah and Pawan Parihar. Article Source: IANS
Kavindi, Athapaththu star as all-round SL canter to series win
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Bumrah Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Tests Due To Left Knee Discomfort
Sri Lanka Tests: Ace Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle, due to discomfort in his left knee. Bumrah had missed Indias ODI series decider against England at Lords on July 19, after suffering an impact injury on his left knee and picked up reactive swelling while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. The day certain reports said Bumrah passed his fitness test for the Sri Lanka tour, the reality was that he hadnt started bowling yet at that time. He hasnt bowled a ball while being at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru this week, where the medical team felt he needs more time to recover as he could aggravate the knee injury Bumrah plays straightaway. His total recovery is a priority and it means hes likely to miss out on the trip to Sri Lanka, said a source to IANS on Sunday. Bumrah was initially named in the Shubman Gill-led Test squad subject to him getting the fitness clearance. Now, the Ajit Agarkar-headed senior selection committee is expected to name a replacement. Jammu & Kashmir seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi has emerged as the front-runner to join the squad as Bumrahs replacement. Nabi, who picked 60 wickets in Jammu & Kashmir winning the Ranji Trophy earlier this year, recently picked six wickets in two matches on the India A tour of Sri Lanka in June-July and also trained with the national side prior to the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh in June. Bumrah was initially named in the Shubman Gill-led Test squad subject to him getting the fitness clearance. Now, the Ajit Agarkar-headed senior selection committee is expected to name a replacement. Jammu & Kashmir seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi has emerged as the front-runner to join the squad as Bumrahs replacement. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After featuring in a three-day practice match at the NCC in Colombo from August 7-9, the Indian team will travel to Galle where the first Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium starting on August 15. It is followed by the second Test to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club from August 23-27. Article Source: IANS
Bumrah ruled out of Test series in Sri Lanka
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Cricketer Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers at Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Goes Bald
Hardik Pandya's visit to the Tirumala temple has become the latest talking point among cricket fans, but it wasn't just because of his presence. The India all-rounder surprised many by appearing with a clean-shaven head while offering prayers at the famous
TRT vs SUL: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 17, The Hundred Mens 2026
TRTvs SUL,Approaching Milestones and Records :Fans will be treated to a thrilling double header on Sunday in the Hundred Men's 2026. The first game of the day will be played between Trent Rockets and Sunrisers Leeds. This is match no. 17, which will start at 7 PM IST at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Trent Rockets have done a pretty decent job so far. They are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive wins, and those wins came by pretty good margins. That has helped them to stay at the top of the points table. They have the best chance to become the first team to qualify for the next round by winning this game. On the other hand, Sunrisers Leeds have slipped to fifth place. They are one of four teams to have 8 points on the points table. So, it is important for them to get four points from a win and stay ahead in the race. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the TRTvs SULMatch 17 at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham TRTvs SUL: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the TRTvs SULMatch 17 atTrent Bridge in Nottingham 4 - Tom Banton is just four boundaries away from completing 600 fours in his T20 career. 54 - The Kiwi opener Finn Allen is just 54 runs away from completing 6000 runs in T20 cricket. 2 - Two more boundaries and Sam Billings will be one of few English batters with 700 fours in T20 cricket. 37 - Harry Brook needs 37 more runs to complete 4500 runs in T20 cricket. 78 - Tom Banton is just 78 runs away from becoming only the ninth batter to complete 1000 runs in the Hundred Men's competition. He is just five fours away from completing 100 fours also. 53 - Ben Duckett is one of the leading scorers in this league. He needs 53 more runs to become the highest scorer in the Hundred men's league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 45 - Harry Brook is just 45 runs away from completing 1000 runs in this league. He is also four sixes away from completing 50 sixes in this tournament.
Glasgow restaurant sparks fury after leaving out Northeast from India map on its napkins
An Indian restaurant in Glasgow sparked controversy after boxer Lovlina Borgohain noticed its napkins featured an incomplete map of India, allegedly omitting the North East. Every part of India is important, she said. BFI President Ajay Singh backed her, claiming Kashmir was also inaccurately depicted, and urged the restaurant to correct the map following India's CWG campaign immediately.
Tilak Varma To Lead South Zone In Duleep Trophy; Ricky Bhui Named Vice-captain
Former Andhra Ranji Trophy: Indias T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma was on Sunday named captain of a 15-member South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, scheduled to be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10. Andhra batter Ricky Bhui will serve as the vice-captain of the side, while MN Vikram Varma, an experienced Level 2 coach from Andhra, has been appointed as the sides head coach. Tilak was recently a part of the India T20I team beating Zimbabwe 3-0. The selection committee meeting was convened by Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) secretary Sana Satish Babu. Former Andhra Ranji Trophy player RV Chandramouli Prasad chaired the selection panel, which comprised representatives from all seven Southern state units like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Hyderabad, Goa, Pondicherry, and Kerala were present in the meeting. The squad features veteran batter Karun Nair alongside promising players like Karnataka's R Smaran, who was 2025/26 Ranji Trophy leading run-getter with 950 runs, and Hyderabad's K Himateja. Shaik Rasheed, who was a part of India A team beating Sri Lanka A 1-0, is included in the team, so as Goa batter Abhinav Tejrana. Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan, who was also in India A team on Sri Lanka tour, will handle the wicketkeeping duties. By virtue of reaching the final in the previous edition, where they lost to eventual champions Central Zone, South Zone have received a direct entry into the semifinals. They will open their campaign on August 30 at the BCCI COE Ground 2 against the winner of Quarterfinal 2. Shaik Rasheed, who was a part of India A team beating Sri Lanka A 1-0, is included in the team, so as Goa batter Abhinav Tejrana. Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan, who was also in India A team on Sri Lanka tour, will handle the wicketkeeping duties. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Zone squad: N Tilak Varma (captain), Ricky Bhui (vice-captain), Abhinav Tejrana, Shaik Rasheed, K M Himateja, R Smaran, N Jagadeesan (wk), Karun Nair, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shreyas Gopal, K Sai Teja, T Vijay, Vidvath Kaverappa, H Aman Khan, and M D Nideesh Article Source: IANS
Have Already Played For India, Thats Not Something I Have To Achieve Now: Bhuvneshwar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar said a national recall is no longer the primary driving force for him, adding that he has made peace with his life outside the Indian team and continues to play purely out of passion for the game. Bhuvneshwar, 36, last played for India came in late 2022. So far, he has played 21 Tests, 121 ODIs and 87 T20Is and the right-arm pacer, who was a member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side winning IPL 2026, noted that having already fulfilled his dream of representing the country, he feels no lingering pressure to prove himself. Im playing the IPL and domestic cricket because I love the game. When you're young and playing for India, you say you love the game. But honestly, things like 'control the controllables', 'don't overthink', or 'playing for the passion of the game' - I can actually feel those things now. Ive already played for India. Thats not something I have to achieve now. If I get another opportunity, thats great, but Ive been there. Everything Im doing now is because of my love for the game. I know I have to stay disciplined. I play domestic cricket, I play the UP T20 League. I make sure I play enough cricket to stay in touch, while also giving myself enough breaks to recover and stay refreshed, Bhuvneshwar said on the RCB Podcast episode on Sunday. Reflecting on his life away from playing international cricket, the right-arm bowler credited his family environment for helping him move forward without any sense of regret or bitterness. I am absolutely at peace, and I give credit to my family. At home, we never talk about cricket. We never talk about whether Ill get back into the Indian team, why I wasnt selected, or what went wrong. That played a big role, and there is no regret. When youre a core member of a team, everyone says: 'Team comes first.' But when youre no longer in the team, naturally you feel: 'Maybe I should still be there.' I understand that transitions are a part of sport. I understand that generations change. Im not the first player to experience this, and I certainly wont be the last. That is part of the game. Family plays a big role. I am happy being where I am, he added. Bhuvneshwar, who finished IPL 2026 with 28 wickets in 16 matches, pointed to the T20 league and the forward-thinking approach of former captain Virat Kohli and ex-coach Ravi Shastri as catalyst for fast bowling evolution in the country. The IPL deserves a lot of credit because it exposed so many talented fast bowlers to high-level cricket. You bring them to the setup, and they mature over time. Traditionally, Indian pitches favoured spin, while overseas conditions suited fast bowling. But during that period, a lot of credit goes to Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. They had a clear vision. I remember we had important overseas tours coming up. Before those tours, even our home Test matches were played on pitches that helped fast bowlers, simply to prepare us. That showed their vision: they were about building a pace attack. Small decisions like that matter a lot, he noted. The IPL deserves a lot of credit because it exposed so many talented fast bowlers to high-level cricket. You bring them to the setup, and they mature over time. Traditionally, Indian pitches favoured spin, while overseas conditions suited fast bowling. But during that period, a lot of credit goes to Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. They had a clear vision. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Our bowling styles were naturally very similar. When I was younger, I was too shy to keep asking him questions. Instead, I simply observed him. Not just him my coaches and senior players too. Looking back, I realise how lucky I was. The guidance I received during those years built the strong bowling fundamentals that I still rely on today, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WI vs PAK 2nd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
WI vs PAK 2nd Test , Cricket Tips :West Indies produced a spirited performance in the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan in Trinidad. They beat the visitors by 90 runs to take a 1-0 unassailable lead in the series. Justin Greaves took seven wickets and won the Man of the Match award. Pakistan had some good moments, but a couple of batting collapses in the match cost them the game. The second will now start at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday at Port of Spain in Trinidad. West Indies have a chance to beat Pakistan in a bilateral series for the first time in 23 years, and Pakistan have already suffered a lot of criticism. They need a strong performance to win this game. WI vs PAK: Match Details Date : August 2-6, 2026 (Sunday-Thursday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad WI vs PAK: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can only watch the second test through the FanCode mobile app or website. WI vs PAK: Head-to-Head in Test Total Matches: 57 West Indies : 19 Pakistan : 22 No-result : 15 WI vs PAK: Ground Pitch Report Port of Spain is known for assisting the bowling team. Just like the first test, we might see another pacer-dominant pitch for the second game. West Indies have an excellent pace attack, and they will look to use it well. Batting first will be a good option because batting last can be difficult. WI vs PAK: Possible XIs West Indies: Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope (wk), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (c), Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales Pakistan : Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas WI vs PAK: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shai Hope has been the best West Indian batter in the first game, while Babar Azam scored runs for Pakistan. These two will be crucial in this game. Probable Best Bowler Mohammad Abbas and Jayden Seales picked up fifers in the first game and bowled with good intensity. Today Match Prediction: Shan Masood has been ruled out, and it will be a big miss for Pakistan. Hence, we back West Indies to win the second Test. WI vs PAK Match 2nd Test, Today Match WI vs PAK, WI vs PAK Prediction, WI vs PAK Predicted XIs, Injury Update for West Indies vs Pakitan Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
ML-W vs MSG-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 18, The Hundred Womens 2026
ML-W vs MSG-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :MI London Women are on the verge of elimination, and only a miracle can save them from getting knocked out. They are the only team with no wins on the points table. As a result, they are at the bottom of the points table with only two points. One more defeat will end their campaign, and every game is a must-win for them. MI London will face Manchester Super Giants Women in match no. 18. This contest is scheduled to start at 7 PM IST on Sunday at Kennington Oval in London. MI London need points from this game. On the other hand, Manchester Super Giants Women have ten points currently. They are placed third on the table. But they are coming off a defeat in their last game and will be under pressure. But one thing is sure: whoever loses here will be put near elimination. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the ML-W vs MSG-W Match 18 at the Kennington Oval in London. ML-W vs MSG-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the ML-W vs MSG-WMatch 18 atKennington Oval in London 1 - Hayley Matthews is just one wicket away from becoming the fifth bowler to reach the landmark of 350 wickets in women's T20 cricket. 1 - Amelia Kerr currently has the joint most four-wicket hauls in women's T20 cricket. If she can take one more, she will surpass Jess Jonassen (12). 7 - Nicola Carey is just seven wickets away from completing 200 wickets in women's cricket. 94 - Veteran Australian star Meg Lanning is just 94 runs away from completing 9500 runs, and she will be only the fourth woman to do so. One more four will help her reach 1150 fours. Only Beth Mooney and Suzie Bates have achieved this. 74 - Paige Scholfield is just 74 runs away from completing 1500 T20 runs. 1 - Richa Ghosh is just one six away from reaching the milestone of 100 T20 sixes. 3 - Sophia Ecclestone needs three more wickets to complete 350 wickets in women's cricket. 48 - Smriti Mandhana needs 48 more runs to enter the top ten scorers in the Hundred Women's competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3 - Hayley Matthews needs three more wickets to complete 50 wickets in the Hundred Women's competition.
TRT-W vs SUL-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 17, The Hundred Womens 2026
TRT-W vs SUL-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Despite a defeat, Trent Rockets Women have managed pretty good form in the ongoing The Hundred Women's 2026. They have won three of their four games and are sitting in second spot on the points table with 12 points. They have a chance to get four more points as they are ready to face Sunrisers Leeds in the next game. This is match no. 17, which will kick off at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With two consecutive wins, Trent Rockets Women will look to make a hat trick of wins. Sunrisers Leeds Women have played three games and have one win. They are coming off two consecutive defeats and will be looking to break the losing momentum. Can they do it in this game? They have no choice left, because if they lose, it can be all over for them, and all the hard work they have put in in preparation can go in vain. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the TRT-W vs SUL-W Match 17 at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham TRT-W vs SUL-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the TRT-W vs SUL-WMatch 17 atTrent Bridge in Nottingham 2 - Sophia Dunckley has scored 4018 runs in 200 T20s so far. She is just two fours away from completing 500 fours in T20 cricket. 11 - Beth Mooney has scored 11164 runs in 347 T20 games, and she is the third-highest scorer in women's T20s. Mooney needs 11 more runs to surpass Suzie Bates (11174) and become the second-highest scorer in women's T20 cricket. She is also four boundaries away from completing 1400 T20 fours. None of the women cricketers have done it ever. 7 - Bess Heath has 1493 runs in 120 T20s. She needs seven more runs to complete 1500 runs. 37 - Georgia Elwiss is just 37 runs away from completing 200 runs in T20 cricket. 5 - Samantha Bates needs five more wickets to complete 1500 T20 wickets. 5 - Bryony Smith needs five more sixes to complete 50 T20 sixes. 83 - Jess Jonassen needs 83 more runs to complete 4000 T20 runs. With the ball, she needs one more four-wicket haul to surpass Amelia Kerr (12), and she will have the most in women's T20 cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 2 - Annabel Sutherland is just two wickets away from completing 200 T20 wickets.
ML vs MSG Match 18, The Hundred Mens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
MLvs MSGMatch 18,Cricket Tips: MI London entered the Hundred Men's 2026 to win a fourth consecutive title. But their performance has been a little inconsistent. They have only bagged two wins in the first half and have slipped to fifth place. Captain Sam Curran missed the last game, and they lost the match. He will come back and will lead MI London against Manchester Super Giants in match no. 18. This game will be held at Kennington Oval on Sunday at 10:30 PM IST. Both teams have 8 points on the board, and a win here will provide four important points. But a defeat can hurt the campaign to maximum effect. ML vs MSG: Match Details Date : August 2, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 10:30 PM IST Venue : Kennington Oval, London ML vs MSG: Live Streaming Details The ML vs MSG contest will be televised on the Star Sports networks in India. Fans can also opt to watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. ML vs MSG: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 6 MI London : 5 Manchester Super Giants : 1 No-result : 0 ML vs MSG: Ground Pitch Report The wicket at Kennington Oval offers a good surface for the batters. With consistent bounce and pace, the batters have found it easier to bat here. Teams have preferred to bat second here because of the playing conditions. ML vs MSG: Possible XIs MI London : Jason Roy, Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sam Curran (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson Manchester Super Giants : Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Tim Seifert, Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Liam Dawson, Tom Moores, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker ML vs MSG: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Will Jacks and Jos Buttler are in excellent form, and they are coming into this game on the back of good performances. Probable Best Bowler Gus Atkinson and Trent Boult are the strike bowlers for two teams, and they will be hard to face. Today Match Prediction: MI London will see the return of Sam Curran, and it will boost their chances. Hence, we predict MI London to win this game. ML vs MSG Match 18, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, Today Match ML vs MSG, ML vs MSG Prediction, ML vs MSG Predicted XIs, Injury Update for ML vs MSG Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
ML-W vs MSG-W Match 18, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ML-W vs MSG-W Match 18,Cricket Tips: The first half of the group stage in the Hundred Women's 2026 has not gone well for MI London Women. They have played four games and have not won a single game. With only two points, they are at the bottom of the table and need a miracle to qualify from this position. MI London Women will face Manchester Super Giants Women on Sunday at 7 PM IST at Kennington Oval in London. MSG-W are placed third on the table with ten points. A win will give them four important points, and they can get into the top two position. That is what they will be looking for. ML-W vs MSG-W: Match Details Date : August 2, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 7 PM IST Venue : Kennington Oval, London ML-W vs MSG-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the ML-W vs MSG-W clash will be available on the Star Sports Networks, while the live stream will be available on the JioHotstar app or website. ML-W vs MSG-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches: 5 MI London : 4 Manchester Super Giants: 1 No-result: 0 ML-W vs MSG-W: Ground Pitch Report Kennington Oval has hosted four games in the men's and women's leagues this season, and three matches have been chased down and one has been tied. Teams have scored good scores here, and batting first is a little difficult here because of the conditions. ML-W vs MSG-W: Possible XIs MI London Women : Hayley Matthews, Alice Davidson-Richards, Hollie Armitage (c), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Kira Chathli (wk), Alice Monaghan, Tara Norris, Danielle Gregory, Kirstie Gordon Manchester Super Giants Women: Meg Lanning (c), Smriti Mandhana, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kathryn Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Joanne Gardner, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Ballinger ML-W vs MSG-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Hayley Matthews and Smriti Mandhana have been scoring runs in recent matches and are key batters at the top. Probable Best Bowler Sophia Ecclestone and Amelia Kerr are two spinners who can contain the batters and also take wickets. Today Match Prediction : MI London have not performed to their potential, and they are struggling. Hence, we predict Manchester Super Giants Women to win this game. ML-W vs MSG-W Match 18, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match ML-W vs MSG-W, ML-W vs MSG-W Prediction, ML-W vs MSG-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for ML-W vs MSG-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
TRT-W vs SUL-W Match 17, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
TRT-W vs SUL-W Match 17,Cricket Tips: Southern Brave Women are very close to qualifying for the next round, and only two spots are up for grabs. Trent Rockets Women are spotted second on the table with 12 points. They are scheduled to take on Sunrisers Leeds Women in match 17 on Sunday afternoon. This contest will be held at Trent Bridge in Nottingham at 3:30 PM IST. Trent Rockets are coming into this game with two consecutive wins and will aim for a third win in a row. Sunrisers Leeds are sixth on the table. They have only four points and they are not in a situation to afford a defeat. TRT-W vs SUL-W: Match Details Date : August 2, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Trent Bridge, Nottingham TRT-W vs SUL-W: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the TRT-W vs SUL-W clash on the Star Sports Networks, and the live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. TRT-W vs SUL-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 4 Trent Rockets: 1 Sunrisers Leeds : 3 No-result: 0 TRT-W vs SUL-W: Ground Pitch Report Trent Bridge has always offered a batting-friendly track with good bounce and pace. It is a high-scoring venue, and we might see a good score here also. The average first-inning score here is between 135 and 145, and the chasing team has won more often than not. TRT-W vs SUL-W: Possible XIs Trent Rockets Women: Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Luff, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bess Heath, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Samantha Bates Sunrisers Leeds Women: Bryony Smith, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Danielle Gibson (c), Deepti Sharma, Darcey Carter, Kate Cross, Cassidy McCarthy, Hannah Baker TRT-W vs SUL-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield are two batters who have the match-winning ability, and they have done it more often than not in pressure situations. Probable Best Bowler Kim Garth and Kate Cross are two inexperienced pacers who know how to take wickets with the new ball. Today Match Prediction: Sunrisers Leeds are struggling with the form, and Trent Rockets are in good form. Hence, we predict Trent Rockets to win this game. TRT-W vs SUL-W Match 17, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match TRT-W vs SUL-W, TRT-W vs SUL-W Prediction, TRT-W vs SUL-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for TRT-W vs SUL-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
India To Play Three-day Warm-up Games Instead Of Four-day In Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a change in the fixtures for India's tour of the country for a two-Test series, reducing by one day the duration of the warm-up match in the build-up to the start of the series. The warm-up match has been reduced to three days instead of the originally scheduled four-day fixture. Team India will play a 3-day warm-up game instead of the originally scheduled four-day fixture. The warm-up fixture will commence on August 7 at the NCC Grounds, Colombo, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the Indian team is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka on August 4. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS) from August 15 to 19, while the second match will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo, from August 23 to 27, the statement confirmed. The statement did not give the reason why the duration of the match was reduced by one day or which of the two boards proposed this change. Earlier, offspin all-rounder Saransh Jain was handed a maiden Test call-up and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returned to the red-ball set-up for the first time since November 2025 as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also made a return to the Test squad after the home series against South Africa last November, but the BCCI said his availability depends on fitness clearance after picking up an injury during the recent three-match ODI series in England. Earlier, offspin all-rounder Saransh Jain was handed a maiden Test call-up and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returned to the red-ball set-up for the first time since November 2025 as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias squad for Tests against Sri Lanka: Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah*, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain Article Source: IANS
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Litton Returns From Calf Injury For Bangladesh's Opening Test Against Australia
ICC World Test Championship: Bangladesh have received a timely boost ahead of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against Australia with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das returning to the squad for the opening Test in Darwin after recovering from a left calf muscle injury. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday that the newly appointed ODI captain has successfully completed his rehabilitation programme and has been declared fit for selection. Litton, who has been out of action since June because of the injury, is scheduled to travel to Darwin on Sunday to link up with the squad ahead of the first Test, beginning on August 13. The 31-year-old's return strengthens Bangladesh's batting line-up as they prepare for a challenging two-match away series against the reigning World Test Championship holders. However, Bangladesh continue to grapple with injury concerns in their pace attack. Fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have been ruled out of the series, while the fitness of Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman remains under assessment, leaving the visitors with limited options in the bowling department. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz serving as vice-captain. The batting unit also includes experienced campaigners Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Soumya Sarkar and the returning Litton, while Taskin Ahmed is expected to spearhead the pace attack. Bangladesh head into the series placed fourth in the current World Test Championship standings with a points percentage of 58.33 and will be aiming to strengthen their position against Australia. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz serving as vice-captain. The batting unit also includes experienced campaigners Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Soumya Sarkar and the returning Litton, while Taskin Ahmed is expected to spearhead the pace attack. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Bangladesh squad for first Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan, Litton Das. Article Source: IANS
DPL 2026: Anshuman Hooda's Fifer Helps South Delhi Superstarz Beat East Delhi Riders
Although East Delhi Riders: Anshuman Hooda produced a sensational bowling performance before South Delhi Superstarz chased down a competitive target to defeat East Delhi Riders by four wickets in Match 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. After opting to bowl first, South Delhi Superstarz restricted East Delhi Riders to 165 all out in 18.1 overs, thanks largely to Hooda's outstanding spell of 5 for 24 in 3.1 overs. The right-arm pacer turned the match on its head with a brilliant burst at the death, removing Deepak Punia, Simarjeet Singh, Suryansh Raina, Mayank Rawat and Dhruv Kaushik to trigger a dramatic collapse. Earlier, Arpit Rana led the Riders' batting with a blistering 66 off 39 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes. Kavya Gupta chipped in with an aggressive 37 off 22 deliveries, while Dhruv Kaushik contributed 20. At one stage, East Delhi appeared set for a much bigger total before Hooda's incisive spell ensured they were bowled out with 11 balls remaining. Ayush Badoni claimed two wickets, while Aman Bharti and Ankit Dabas picked up one each. In reply, South Delhi Superstarz recovered from an early setback through a fluent innings from Anmol Sharma, who top-scored with 64 off just 36 balls, striking eight boundaries and two sixes. Pranav Pant added a quickfire 24 off 14, while skipper Ayush Badoni injected momentum with a 23-run cameo from only 11 deliveries. Although East Delhi Riders fought back through Ashish Meena (2/24) and Rounak Waghela (2/54), Karan Garg held his nerve with an unbeaten 27 off 28 balls. Supported by Pranshu Vijayran's 17 and Ankit Dabas' unbeaten 6, South Delhi reached 169/6 in 18.1 overs, sealing victory with 11 balls to spare. Although East Delhi Riders fought back through Ashish Meena (2/24) and Rounak Waghela (2/54), Karan Garg held his nerve with an unbeaten 27 off 28 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Dabas was cited under Article 2.5 (Level 1) of the DPL Code of Conduct for making a sending-off gesture towards opposition batter Dev Lakra during the match held on Friday night. Keshav Dabas admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee - Manu Nayar, said an official statement from the league on Saturday. Article Source: IANS
APL 2026: Pradyun Saikia's Fifty Powers Charaideo Sunrisers To Thrilling Four-wicket Win In Opener
Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water: Pradyun Saikia etched his name into the history books by scoring the first half-century of the Assam Premier League (APL), anchoring Charaideo Sunrisers to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Barpeta Braves in the opening match of the inaugural edition of the league at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. After opting to field, Charaideo Sunrisers produced a clinical chase to overhaul Barpeta Braves' 156/5 with five balls to spare, thanks to a composed innings from Pradyun Saikia, who was helped by a fearless finish from the lower order. Earlier, Barpeta Braves recovered admirably after an early collapse. Kabir Hassan Desmukh (9 off 7) fell cheaply before Saurav Mousum Dihingia counter-attacked with 28 off 22 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. Himanshu Saraswat then swung the momentum in Charaideo's favour with two quick wickets, dismissing Dihingia and captain Denish Das (0 off 3) to leave the Braves reeling at 42/3 inside six overs. Abhilash Maurya steadied the innings with a fluent 43 off 31 deliveries, adding a crucial 64-run partnership with wicketkeeper-batter Gaurav Thakuria (25 off 27) to rebuild the innings. Once the pair departed, Arun Sonar provided the late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 37 off just 19 balls, including two fours and three sixes. His unbroken 50-run stand with Bikiran Das (12*) lifted Barpeta to a competitive 156/5. Chasing 157, Charaideo's innings revolved around Pradyun Saikia, who paced the chase superbly despite wickets tumbling around him. The opener brought up the league's first-ever half-century in just 42 balls before finishing unbeaten on 68 from 46 deliveries, an innings studded with five fours and three sixes. The Sunrisers, however, found themselves in deep trouble at 76/5 at the end of the 14th over after Barpeta's bowlers kept striking at regular intervals. Shubham Kumar Gupta (1/15), Saifikul Islam (1/36), Bikiran Das (1/31), Kunal Sarma (1/29) and Abhilash Maurya (1/8) all chipped in to leave the chase delicately poised. With 81 runs needed from the final six overs, Pradyun found an able ally in Amlan Jyoti Das, whose brisk 34 off 22 balls shifted the momentum with a 39-run partnership. After Amlan's departure, Mayukh Hazarika smashed an unbeaten 17 off just eight deliveries, including two towering sixes, as he and Pradyun stitched together an unbroken 58-run stand to seal victory emphatically. Charaideo plundered the required runs in the final five overs to complete a memorable four-wicket win and begin the inaugural Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League campaign on a winning note. Brief scores: Barpeta Braves 156/5 in 20 overs (Abhilash Maurya 43, Arun Sonar 37*; Saurav Mousum Dihingia 28; Himanshu Saraswat 2/25, Abinash Phukan 1/42) Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Results: Charaideo Sunrisers beat Barpeta Braves by four wickets Article Source: IANS
Ellyse Perry seals dramatic chase for Birmingham Phoenix's first win
Phoenix captain hits six and four to down Welsh Fire with ball to spare
'Kuldeep Has To Be There': Dasgupta Backs Wrist-spinner To Play Tests Against Sri Lanka
Kuldeep Yadsav: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta firmly backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the sides playing eleven for the upcoming two-game Test series against Sri Lanka, adding that the wrist-spinner is a vital asset for conditions requiring a heavy spin bowling attack. Kuldeep is currently playing one-day camp games for Yorkshire in England, after being unused in the 2-1 ODI series defeat there. In 18 Tests, Kuldeep has picked 79 scalps, and will be a part of the spin-bowling attack alongside a returning Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain when the series in Sri Lanka happens from August 15-29. Kuldeep has to be there. I am talking about four spinners, and you will definitely play with three spinners. So, I agree. Yes, I saw him in England, and a lot of people saw him too. Unfortunately, the folks who make a team didn't see him, and that's a different issue, said Dasgupta on his YouTube channel on Saturday. He further noted that the squads selection was along the expected lines, especially with Washington Sundar ruled out of the first game due to a hamstring injury. I think it is a good squad. According to the conditions, seamers are fewer and spinners are more. I think there might be an opportunity where you can play with four spinners. This can also happen and has happened in the past in Tests in Sri Lanka. So, having that extra spinner in the squad was important. I think it was on expected lines, to be fair. Ideally, Washi would have been there as the tour's first-choice spinner. But, due to injury, he is not there, and I think it is on expected lines. I can't think of a name that should have been there, and it is not there in the squad, he added. Shifting his focus to the ongoing transition in the Test side, Dasgupta urged the team to shift its priority away from the immediate pressure of qualifying for the WTC final. As of now, India are in the fifth spot in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 48.15. Although you gave Sai a chance, you have given him a long rope, which is absolutely fine. But I want to see a little development. Are we improving? Let's assume that he has the inexperience and transition -- everything is fine. But it is important to see that improvement. In fact, I am going to say something today which people might not like. I feel that at this time, we should leave the WTC qualification behind for some time being. It is better if we don't talk about it now. The thing that I should pay attention to, according to me, is - how do you bring this Indian test team back to the 2020-2021 team? he added. Those 4-5 years outside the country and obviously, at home, we were winning series and all. How do you reach that place? So, if you keep thinking about this WTC, then there are chances you might be looking to take shortcuts. Like how to win this series? How to win this one match? Which is important. Again, don't get me wrong. But, somewhere, you can also look at it in the other way. Let's keep WTC aside. In the next cycle, we need to dominate. So, either we can walk with a band-aid on, or we can take a rest with a stitch, focus on the injury, and then we can walk with 100% fitness. What I want to say is - can both come together? Yes, they can. For all you know, the cut is not that deep. Band-aids will fix it. Stitches are not needed, and this can also happen, he elaborated. Concluding his assessment, Dasgupta felt that the variety of conditions awaiting India in the ongoing WTC cycle provides an ideal platform to groom a formidable unit for future cycles. What I want to say is - can both come together? Yes, they can. For all you know, the cut is not that deep. Band-aids will fix it. Stitches are not needed, and this can also happen, he elaborated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Then, you might not get a better variety than this, and I would look at it from that point of view and not worry too much about it. WTC of this cycle. How can I dominate the next 2-3 cycles? I will think more about that, and this is my opinion, he added. Article Source: IANS
Won't Say I Am Afraid, But I Am Concerned About Indias Batting In Sri Lanka, Says Deep Dasgupta
World Test Championship: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has expressed strong concerns over the sides batting on turning pitches in the upcoming two-game Test series against Sri Lanka, adding that navigating spin-friendly conditions will be the biggest challenge for the side rather than its bowling department. Indias batters have struggled heavily against spinners in their defeats to New Zealand and South Africa at home. Facing the Sri Lankan spinners on turning pitches in Galle and Colombo will further test their batting skills from August 15-29 as they aim to rise in the World Test Championship (WTC) table. If there are bowling-friendly pitches, then automatically there are good bowlers. Saransh has also come, who is a good off-spinner and a person who has been playing first-class cricket for a long time. He can also bat well. In fact, in a Test match, he may not need it that much, and hopefully not. But you have those options in the absence of Washington. Saransh has also got the option of off-spin. You have left-arm spinners and Kuldeep too. I am not as much concerned about bowling as I am about batting. If we talk about batting, if we look at the South Africa and New Zealand series. We have seen a new batting order in South Africa. If we look at it from there, I will not say it is fear, but it is a concern. How will they be able to play in those conditions? Because there will be spinning conditions. There will be turning conditions because their strength is spin bowling. In those conditions, how does India play? How do Indian batters handle it? That is going to be the biggest challenge, according to me, said Dasgupta on his YouTube channel on Saturday. Highlighting the difficult away assignments this year as per the current WTC cycle, Dasgupta warned against taking any opposition lightly. Well, firstly, there is no easy Test series, and especially right now, looking at the Indian Test side, which is going through a transition, the thing is that there is not one easy Test match no matter what happens. Especially in Sri Lanka, again, Sri Lanka, I mean, it has been very, very difficult in the past and especially in these conditions right now. So, I think it's going to be interesting when looking at the WTC. I think there are nine test matches left. Five with Australia, two with Sri Lanka, and two with New Zealand, and if I'm not wrong, roughly speaking, I think seven out of nine will have to be won to qualify for the WTC finals. So, that in itself is a difficult task. On top of that, you add Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, New Zealand in New Zealand. These are difficult assignments. On top of that, as it has been, if we look at it, if we count series after series, if we don't count Afghanistan's one-off test, then in the last three series at home, we have lost two to New Zealand and South Africa. So, that is one thing, obviously, that's why you can't take any series, and opposition at this time and in any condition, lightly at all, he elaborated. Addressing the mounting pressure on skipper Shubman Gill and the team management led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, Dasgupta stressed the need to see tangible progress and a clear direction during this transition phase for the red-ball side. One thing is fair: questions will be asked of him (Gambhir). When the team does not play properly, they will be asked questions individually. Obviously, the team's coach, team's captain, everyone who is involved with the team will be asked questions because, if you look at it, we lost at home -- after 2011--12, we lost the series in New Zealand, and we lost continuously. Addressing the mounting pressure on skipper Shubman Gill and the team management led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, Dasgupta stressed the need to see tangible progress and a clear direction during this transition phase for the red-ball side. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Because they are saying transition, it is very important to see a direction in the transition period. The transition started, let's say, after the New Zealand Test series, then came the England series and all of that; it started from there onwards. Somewhere, I feel that it is important to see a direction, and I am a little confused as to which direction we are going, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Root: Fleming a 'big reason' I wanted captaincy again
Joe Root returns to full-time Test captaincy after four years, and his first assignment is a three-match series against Pakistan
Patidar to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy
Recent India debutants Harsh Dubey and Yash Thakur are also in the side, and so is Saransh Jain, also picked for the Sri Lanka Tests
Confident West Indies look to sweep nervy Pakistan 2-0
While there's not much to separate the two batting line-ups, West Indies' more potent seam attack could be the point of difference once again
The Central Zone: India batter Rajat Patidar has been retained as the captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which starts on August 23 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. With Patidar again leading defending champions Central Zone, left-handed batter Rinku Singh has been appointed as the vice-captain. Defending champions Central Zone, who secured their seventh title after defeating South Zone by six wickets in the previous edition's final in Bengaluru, have announced a strong 15-member squad aimed at retaining the crown. In the batting line-up, Patidar, the leading run-getter in last years Duleep Trophy and a two-time IPL-winning skipper, will have the likes of Rinku, Aman Mokhade, Kunal Chandela, Ayush Pandey, Aryan Juyal and Yash Rathod, Player of the Match in last years final with a majestic 194, to outclass opposition bowlers. The bowling unit boasts a blend of pace and spin, led by seamers Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan, Aryan Pandey, and Nachiket Bhute. The spin department will be spearheaded by off-spinner Saransh Jain, who was the leading wicket-taker in last years competition with 16 scalps, and left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, along with leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. IANS understands that Jain, whos in Indias squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, has been kept in the line-up with an expectation that he could make it to Central Zones game, which will be the semi-final clash against the winner of quarter-final 1 from August 30 to September 2. The Central Zone selection committee has also named a six-member stand-by players list featuring Amandeep Khare, Mayank Mishra, Saurabh Rawat, Bhargav Merai, Kunal Yadav, and Kumar Kartikeya to cover for any potential injuries to any main squad members during the tournament. Ex-Rajasthan player Nikhil Doru has been named as the sides head coach, with Manish Jha appointed as the assistant coach. Zuffri Zakeria has been appointed as the team manager while Chandrashekhar Rao is named the video analyst. The medical and physical conditioning team includes physio Deshraj Chouhan, trainer Mayank Agarwal, and masseur Mohit Kumar. The Central Zone selection committee has also named a six-member stand-by players list featuring Amandeep Khare, Mayank Mishra, Saurabh Rawat, Bhargav Merai, Kunal Yadav, and Kumar Kartikeya to cover for any potential injuries to any main squad members during the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Stand-by players: Amandeep Khare, Mayank Mishra, Saurabh Rawat, Bhargav Merai, Kunal Yadav and Kumar Kartikeya Article Source: IANS
CWG 2026: Preeti clinches women's 54kg boxing gold with dominant unanimous victory
Preeti Pawar sealed her first ever Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 54kg final in Glasgow on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who hails from Bhiwani, defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 to seal a dominant win. Pawar is a Nayab Subedar in the Indian Army and adds a CWG medal to her 2022 Asian Games bronze.
Litton Das added to Bangladesh Test squad for series against Australia
Batter has recovered from calf injury that sidelined him from Bangladesh's fixtures in July
Fit-Again Litton Das Boosts Bangladesh Squad For Australia Tests
Bangladesh received a boost Saturday as experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das joined the squad for two Tests in Australia after recovering from a calf injury. Litton was added to the squad for the first Test in Darwin on August 13-17, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said. The 31-year-old had been sidelined since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. His return provides timely reinforcement for Bangladesh, who have been hit by injury ahead of their first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. Fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the series with a side strain, while left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam was not selected for the opening Test because of a hamstring injury. Bangladesh will warm up for the Tests with match against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin from August 6-8. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The second and final Test will be played in Mackay from August 22-26.
Joe Root: Reappointed as England's Test captain, veteran batter Joe Root has stated that he will not completely rip apart the fearless approach built by the side over the last four years, but plans to sharpen certain areas to turn the team into a more formidable unit starting with the upcoming series against Pakistan. For the series against Pakistan starting on August 19, Root will team up with interim head coach Marcus Trescothick, with newly appointed Test coach Stephen Fleming to join from the series against South Africa, set to happen later this year. I've spoken briefly (with him). If I'm being really honest, there was a big reason why I wanted to do it. I'm very excited by the way he sees the game, where he sees us sit as a team and the work that we have to do to get to where we want to get to. All of that got me very excited about taking this role on. So I'm very much looking forward to working with him. He's obviously got a wealth of experience and done some amazing things within the game as a player and as a coach. I'm very much looking forward to the next little while and us trying to build something pretty special together, Root said in a video posted on the official ECB website on Saturday. Addressing the team's tactical direction, Root made it clear that while he won't abandon the foundational principles established during the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era, subtle adjustments will be made. In terms of environments and stuff, there's clearly things that you're always looking to add and to improve. But I think the wrong thing to do would be to completely rip everything up that we've done over the last four years. There's so much good stuff that Ben and Brendon did and changed the way that we look at the game, changed how we see the game. I've benefited hugely from that as a player. So to sort of think we've got to start all over again would be wrong, but there's certain areas that we want to just maybe sharpen up a little bit and become a little bit sterner with. So over time, hopefully we can implement that and you can see that in the way that we play our cricket out on the field, he added. Reflecting fondly on the previous four years, Root acknowledged how much the environment transformed his own outlook on cricket. The last four years have been the most fun I've had in professional cricket and a big part of that was down to the way that they got me to see the game, how I fit into that side, and the experiences that we managed to create on and off the field. Clearly the last little while is probably what's fresh in everyone's mind, but you're looking at a four-year period where we did a lot of amazing things. So I've, throughout that, taken a lot from it and I feel that will be a big part of how I want to approach things moving forward as the leader of this team, he added. Highlighting the core strength of England's recent brand of cricket, Root pointed to the elimination of fear as the key driver of success, provided it is balanced with situational awareness. I think the thing that stands out the most for me is the shift in mindset that was created around how we want to play the game, trying to strip the fear away from things, make sure guys feel that they can really just allow their talent to come out as frequently as possible and in big moments in games. The more that that can happen the better and if we can do that alongside recognising when the right time is to put pressure back on teams or when the right time is to soak it up and to maybe play situations slightly differently, become a little bit smarter in certain areas, then I think it would be a very formidable team and a very difficult team to break down and to beat, he added. Looking ahead to the series against Pakistan, Root stated that clarity of roles will be vital, especially with many players set to come into red-ball cricket after playing The Hundred. It will always be a huge honour to turn up at the start of a Test series and to get your teeth into what will be a really good contest against a good team in Pakistan. So I'll be very much looking forward to it and getting all the guys in. It's going to be slightly different. The more that that can happen the better and if we can do that alongside recognising when the right time is to put pressure back on teams or when the right time is to soak it up and to maybe play situations slightly differently, become a little bit smarter in certain areas, then I think it would be a very formidable team and a very difficult team to break down and to beat, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Clearly it would be great to leave the summer with a Test series win. But ultimately it's understanding what's going to be expected from them for the next little while and how we're going to get to where we want to get to. With the players and the skill that we have available to us, if we live by that and we have complete buy-in from everyone on that, then I believe that the success will follow, Root concluded. Article Source: IANS
Very Excited By The Challenge That Lies Ahead Root On Returning As Englands Test Captain
Joe Root: Returning to lead England's Test team in a second stint, veteran batter Joe Root on Saturday said he feels very excited for embracing the challenges that lie ahead, adding that hes better equipped for the role as compared to his previous tenure. Root, who stepped down as Test captain in 2022 after a challenging five-year reign, has been handed the reins of the side once again following the retirement of Ben Stokes. In his first spell as captain, Root led England to a record 27 Test wins in 65 matches. He will take charge from the Test series against Pakistan, starting on August 19. Very much the same, to be honest. I don't think that will ever change. Whenever you get the opportunity to lead your country, it's all of those things. I guess, the unique and nice position that I find myself in this time is I've got a wealth of experience in terms of knowing what it takes, knowing what it looks like, having seen success with it and seeing some hard times as well. I've got a lot to fall back on and look at and help me and the team moving forward into this next little while. So, I don't think many captains get that opportunity and certainly not with the amount of games that I have behind me and the experiences that I've had in between now and that period there. So, I'm very much looking forward to it, very excited by the challenge that lies ahead and all the great cricket that we have coming up, said Root in a video on the official ECB website. Reflecting on his personal evolution since he first took up the captaincy in 2017, Root acknowledged that he is a very different person now. Hugely different. I mean, I think anyone that says in, what would it be, nearly eight-year period, that they're the same person they were is probably lying. So, whether it be within the game, away from it, all of the experiences you have along the way throughout that period, you're going to be shaped into a slightly different person, he added. He added that his intention was to build upon the progress England made under Stokes rather than reverting to old ways. I think that will be very similar in terms of how I want to take this team forward, moving into the next little while. So, I think you mentioned the last little period since 2022 - we've done some amazing things. I think more than anything it'll be trying to continue a lot of the good stuff that we've done over that period and not finding ourselves back to where we were before. But as Ben took over and sort of evolving and tweaking things to get us to where we want to be and really competing against the top nations consistently for a long period of time. Recalling the gruelling conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic when players were confined to bio-secure bubbles, Root admitted the period took a heavy toll on him as the sides leader. Everyone knows how hard it was from a personal aspect, but when you're trying to live a professional lifestyle in the professional cricket world where it's very much results-based, you haven't got a consistent team. You're trying to play all three formats, guys dipping in and out of the sides at different times, teams taking different priorities. Again, just spending a vast amount of time away from your families and loved ones. You see the rest of the world go back to normality around you and you're still living in those bubbles. It takes its toll on you and I think as a team we spent 22-23 games in that environment and over a two-year period, if you're consistent within that, it's going to weigh heavily on you. So to try and manage all that and compete with the two best sides in the world at home and away in India and Australia, it made it very difficult for us, he added. You're trying to play all three formats, guys dipping in and out of the sides at different times, teams taking different priorities. Again, just spending a vast amount of time away from your families and loved ones. You see the rest of the world go back to normality around you and you're still living in those bubbles. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Clearly we could have been better and we could have performed better, but it got to a point where that got a little bit too much for me and that it's time to step away. As we sit here right now, the world's very different. I'm in a very different place and I feel very energised and excited about the opportunity that lies ahead. Article Source: IANS
LNS vs SOB: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 16, The Hundred Mens 2026
LNSvs SOB,Approaching Milestones and Records :One team will play 8 group matches. and the top side will make it to the final, while the next two will play in the eliminator. Most of the teams have played half of their group matches, and the table is looking very tight. Southern Brave have also played four group games, but they have only one win. That means they have to win all four remaining games to stand a chance to make it through. That will not be easy as they have been below-average this season. But they are coming off a win in the previous game and will be confident after that. Southern Brave will face London Spirit on Saturday. This contest will start at 10:30 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground. If Southern Brave lose this game, it will be hard for them to come back in the race. London Spirit also have one win, but they have played three games. So, they have a better chance if they win this game. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the LNS vs SOBMatch 16 at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. LNSvs SOB: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the LNSvs SOBMatch 16 atLord's Cricket Ground in London 4 - David Willey has been a veteran star in the shorter format who has played cricket all around the world. He has 387 wickets in T20 cricket. Willey needs four more to surpass legendary Lasith Malinga in the all-time list. 2 - Adam Zampa has 422 wickets in 340 T20 matches and is the tenth-highest wicket-taker in this format. He needs two more wickets to surpass Adil Rashid and become the ninth-highest wicket-taker ever. 3 - Marcus Stoinis is another superstar with vast experience. He needs three sixes to complete 350 T20 sixes. 80 - David Miller has 12181 runs in T20 cricket in 572 matches. He needs 80 more runs to surpass Colin Munro and become the 13th highest scorer ever in T20 cricket. He needs 12 more sixes to surpass Rohit Sharma (568) on the list of batters with most sixes. 21 - Tom Abell is just 21 runs away from completing 4000 runs in T20 cricket. 85 - Liam Livingstone has been the top scorer in the Hundred men's competition. He needs 85 more runs to surpass Will Jacks and become the leading scorer in this league. 4 - Adam Milne needs four more wickets to become the fourth-highest wicket-taker in this league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 2 - Two wickets more for Adil Rashid, and he will be the leading wicket-taker in the Hundred men's competition.
Incredible And Proud Day For Sri Lanka Sangakkara Praises Pathirage For CWG Javelin Gold
Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage winning a historic gold medal in mens Javelin Throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games here has led to an incredible and proud day for his nation to rejoice. Pathirage, 23, became only the fifth Sri Lankan to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, after landing a decisive throw of 89.75 metres on his second attempt at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. Despite registering five fouls across the final, that single legal throw proved sufficient for Pathirage to clinch the gold medal ahead of Indias star javelin thrower and Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra, claimed the silver medal with a best effort of 85.83m, while Indias Yash Vir Singh secured bronze medal with a personal-best 85.41m. Incredible and proud day for Sri Lanka, Sangakkara wrote on his X account on Saturday. Pathirage, a former fast bowler who once clocked 134 kph at the Under-18 level, switched to athletics under coach Tony Prasanna, whom he credits for his transformation. Pathirage's gold ended a 20-year wait for Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games, marking the nation's first gold medal since weightlifter Chinthana Vidanage topped the podium at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Incredible and proud day for Sri Lanka, Sangakkara wrote on his X account on Saturday. Pathirage, a former fast bowler who once clocked 134 kph at the Under-18 level, switched to athletics under coach Tony Prasanna, whom he credits for his transformation. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Though he fell short of the automatic qualification mark of 84m during the qualifiers on Thursday, Pathirage still topped the field with a best throw of 82.84m. Now, one can truly say that Sri Lankan crickets loss has clearly turned out to be athletics' gain, and a moment of immense national pride for the island nation. Article Source: IANS
Terming Ajinkya Rahane: Terming Ajinkya Rahane's match-winning century against Australia in the 2020 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a character-defining moment, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised his long-time batting partner's leadership and generosity, following him announcing his retirement from international cricket. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, with his last international appearance coming in a Test match against the West Indies in July 2023. Rahane made 5077 runs in Tests at an average of 38.46 with 12 centuries, while amassing 2962 ODI runs at average of 35.26 with three hundreds. He also made 375 T20I runs at a strike rate of 113.29. He led India in six Tests, of which they won four and drew two, apart from being in 2015 ODI World Cup and 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups. Reflecting on Rahane's stellar career and their memorable partnerships, Pujara hailed his ability to stay calm under pressure and lead without an ego, particularly during India's historic 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph after the debacle of 36 all out in Adelaide. If you want to understand Ajinkya Rahane, the person, the player, the character, the leader and the team man, watch his century against Australia in the Boxing Day Test in 2020. That century by Ajju, as I call him, was a character-defining innings. It was the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, after India collapsed to 36 all out in Adelaide the previous week. Ajju was leading the side in Melbourne after Virat (Kohli) had to head back to India for the birth of his child. There was pressure but Ajju didn't let it get to him while batting. He just kept playing his game. We were losing wickets but he stood his ground and eventually got his century. For me that was one of the best innings under pressure - leading as a captain and showing the team how to bat in those conditions, Pujara wrote in his column for Cricinfo on Saturday. Highlighting Rahanes inclusive leadership style in the absence of key players, Pujara noted how the Mumbai-based right-handed batter empowered senior players to mentor the younger members of the side. Ajju told us to feel free to communicate with the younger players in whatever way we wanted, to give them whatever inputs we had. What such a thing does is create an environment where everyone's voice is heard, and although you are not in a leadership role, you're still contributing. His strength as a captain was to keep things very simple. There was no ego about who was the best in the team. Everything was about ensuring you got the best out of all the players, he added. Recalling their crucial 118-run partnership during the 2017 Bengaluru Test against Australia, Pujara shared an anecdote illustrating Rahane's composure under aggressive opposition banter. At one point in the first innings in Bengaluru, we were in trouble, and when we were walking off at one point, Australia were in such a commanding position that they were almost celebrating a win. From there we had a massive partnership - adding 118 together in the second innings - which turned out to be a series-defining contribution. As we were walking off the field at tea on day three, I was getting a little provoked by the Aussies trying to sledge us, and I started talking back to them, telling them that the game was not over yet and that we'd see what happened. Ajju said to me: Don't get affected. Let's focus on the partnership and our bats will do the talking. And eventually that's what happened, Pujara recalled. Pujara also addressed the challenges both batters faced towards the end of their international careers, including being dropped from the side for good in 2023. Dealing with disappointments and frustrations like being dropped or not being selected, which was the case for both Ajju and myself towards the end of our international careers, is part of the journey. Naturally, we both spoke a lot about this but one thing we reminded each other about is that there will be outside noise and that is something you can't control. We both felt that the sad part is that even when you have contributed for the country for a long time, sometimes when you're going through a tough time as a batter, you don't get enough backing from the team management, he said. Pujara also addressed the challenges both batters faced towards the end of their international careers, including being dropped from the side for good in 2023. Dealing with disappointments and frustrations like being dropped or not being selected, which was the case for both Ajju and myself towards the end of our international careers, is part of the journey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Because every single day when you woke up, you were always thinking of training, running, gym sessions. So try and relax, enjoy this phase of life and forget about what happened in the past. It's important for every cricketer to move on from the game. Don't hold onto the past. Article Source: IANS
West Indies Aim To Turn Home Conditions Into 'fortress', Says Captain Roston Chase
World Test Championship: Buoyed by success in recent performances, West Indies skipper Roston Chase said his side wants to make their home conditions in the Caribbean a fortress, where visiting teams struggle to win, as they prepare for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting on Sunday. West Indies hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series following their 90-run victory in the opening Test at Tarouba last week, coming on the heels of a series win over Sri Lanka. We're very blessed and very happy for the results that we've been having at home so far. But I want to make home our fortress, where we make it very difficult for teams to come to the Caribbean and beat us. Because it's our own conditions, we know them inside out, and better than the opposition. So I think we want to really make home advantage count, and we've been doing that well so far. So, as I said, we're lucky to continue in the vein of form that we've been in, and to take victory in this second game, Chase told reporters. A victory in the upcoming clash at the Queen's Park Oval will help West Indies overtake England and be at seventh spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. After having the year last year, we sat down with the plan and said that this is where we want to be. And as I said, we're exactly where we want to be. We want to level up. We want to just come into this second Test, not take anything for granted, just go through the processes that we've sat down and talked about. We want to come and execute them to the best of our ability. And look to get that second victory, added Chase. West Indies' confidence is further bolstered by Pakistan's ongoing struggles in overseas conditions, with the visitors suffering eight consecutive Test defeats away from home in Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, and now in the Caribbean. However, the Port of Spain pitch is expected to offer more assistance to spin bowlers compared to the seam-friendly conditions in Tarouba. We want to just come into this second Test, not take anything for granted, just go through the processes that we've sat down and talked about. We want to come and execute them to the best of our ability. And look to get that second victory, added Chase. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It's getting better. Hopefully, I think I'll be ready to bowl by Sunday. I bowled two overs today. It still has a bit of pain. But I think by Sunday, I should be able to at least bowl probably four to five overs consistently, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
'I want to make home our fortress' - Chase thinks big ahead of second Test
We want to really make home advantage count, and we've been doing that well so far, Roston Chase says after leading West Indies to two wins in three Tests
England Cricket Chief Key Refuses To Rule Out Ben Stokes Return
England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open for a dramatic international comeback by former Test captain Ben Stokes, who announced his shock retirement in late June. Key, the managing director of men's cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board, was speaking a day after the ECB confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the Test team. The appointment of the former New Zealand skipper, alongside a return to the Test captaincy for Joe Root, comes after a turbulent few weeks for England. First, Stokes announced he was quitting international cricket during play in the third Test against New Zealand -- the visitors won the match to clinch the series 2-1. The Durham all-rounder, 35, had been dropped for the second Test after breaking a team curfew at a London nightclub, the latest in a series of off-field incidents involving England players. Two weeks later coach Brendon McCullum was axed as the red-ball coach, bringing the curtain down on the Bazball era of ultra-attacking Test cricket he had led alongside Stokes. McCullum, another former New Zealand captain, remains in charge of England's white-ball teams. Speaking at Lord's on Friday, Key said he would not rule out a headline-grabbing return for Stokes, with a home Ashes series against Australia looming in 2027. Asked if Fleming had floated the idea, he said: We haven't got round to that at the moment, but it would be a great story. Pressed on Stokes giving any indication of a change of heart, Key added: No, he hasn't but I wouldn't be surprised. Anything's possible with Ben. No (bridges have been burned)... not at all. Not as far as I'm concerned. Fleming will not arrive in Britain until September, meaning he will not take charge of the three-match Test series against Pakistan, that starts in August. But Key played down concerns over Fleming's delayed start. My job is to get the best person, he said. It wasn't a stipulation for any of the candidates that you had to be there for Pakistan. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Had that been the case, that would have limited the field drastically.
Scott Edwards Steps Down As Netherlands Captain, Bas De Leede Takes Over
Cricket World Cup League: Scott Edwards has stepped down as captain of the Netherlands men's cricket team after leading the side in 56 One-Day Internationals over the last four years, with all-rounder Bas de Leede set to take charge for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign. After the League 2 matches in Utrecht had ended on Friday, Edwards told his teammates of his decision, stating that now was the right time to give up his position of leadership and instead concentrate on playing a greater role as a player. I'm sorry for coming to this with you guys somewhat suddenly, but I'm actually going to be giving up my position as captain from here on, Edwards said to his teammates in a video put out by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association. I believe it's a matter that Cookie (Ryan Cook) and I have been talking about and that I've also had conversations with a number of other people regarding, and now seems to be the appropriate time for me. I think that I have a lot more to contribute as a player and that's definitely my aim for the future, guys. I believe this is such a special team. The world is open to us and I'm really looking forward to what's ahead. I didn't want having that interfere with the series, but that's as far as I go and I can't thank you all enough for the effort you've invested in me and in the team over the past four years. It has been a great honour to me and I really enjoy wearing the orange and can't wait to have many more years ahead of us. Edwards became captain of the Dutch team following the first ODI of England's tour of the Netherlands in June 2022, taking the position from Pieter Seelaar. While he was in charge, the Netherlands won 24 of their 56 ODIs, securing notable victories against South Africa in Dharamsala and against Bangladesh in Kolkata during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He also led the team in 50 T20 matches, achieving celebrated wins versus Zimbabwe and South Africa at the 2022 T20 World Cup, the latter result causing the Proteas to be eliminated from the tournament. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-and-batter is now passing the responsibility on to the 26-year-old fast bowler and all-rounder Bas de Leede, who rendered an emotional tribute to his predecessor. De Leede said that if he could speak on behalf of the players then they had indeed undergone some really cool battles over the years and he just wanted to thank you for having believed in them. Even if a portion of us had not believed in ourselves or in the team, the fact that you were able to explain to us each and every game, day after day, what the plan was and how it would be carried out was something special and it caused me, as a player, to believe in my own abilities to a greater extent than I had ever done before. It doesn't only put the team in a position to succeed but also places each individual in a position to succeed. I believe we should all be very grateful for that, considering it takes a great deal of selflessness on a player's part to place others in the best possible position to perform. That's quite special. Even if a portion of us had not believed in ourselves or in the team, the fact that you were able to explain to us each and every game, day after day, what the plan was and how it would be carried out was something special and it caused me, as a player, to believe in my own abilities to a greater extent than I had ever done before. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Netherlands are at present in second place in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, behind the United States. Since the top four teams qualify for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier, De Leede's first duty as captain will be to lead the Dutch team through the rest of the campaign before they finish up their League 2 matches this year against Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Article Source: IANS
Edwards steps down, de Leede takes over as Netherlands captain
Scott Edwards made me believe in my own ability more than I ever did before, new captain Bas de Leede says
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BPH vs WEF: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 15, The Hundred Mens 2026
BPHvs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :Match no. 15 of the Hundred Men's 2026 will see a face-off between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. On Saturday, this contest will begin at 7 PM IST at Edgbaston in Birmingham. This is a must-win game for the Phoenix, as they are struggling at the bottom of the table. Two consecutive defeats have put them at the last in the race. The tournament is heading into the second half of the group stage, and every game will be important. In that situation, a small mistake can cost big. Birmingham Phoenix are not in a situation of losing this game. Welsh Fire have improved their stats with two wins. But they need to keep winning to stay in the competition. Only three teams out of 8 will make it through. If Welsh Fire can win this game, it will put them in the second spot on the points table. That can give them a big boost going forward. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the BPHvs WEFMatch 15 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. BPHvs WEF: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the BPHvs WEFMatch 15 atEmirates Edgbaston in Birmingham 42 - Will Smeed needs 42 more runs to complete 4000 runs in T20 cricket. He has scored 3958 runs in 149 games, and the coming game will be his 150th T20. 49 - Joe Clarke is also nearing a big record. He needs 49 more runs to complete 6500 T20 runs. 6 - Laurie Evans needs six sixes away from completing 300 T20 sixes. 3 - Matthew Short is just three sixes away from completing 200 T20 sixes. 1 - Phil Salt needs one more fifty to equal Brendon McCullum with 62 50+ scores in T20 cricket. Salt also needs 49 runs to surpass Shane Watson (8821) in the run-scoring list in T20 cricket. 3 - Salt has played 46 matches and scored 1196 runs in The Hundred Men's competition. He needs 4 runs to complete 1200 runs and also become the highest scorer in this tournament. 4 - Jordan Cox is just four runs away from completing 1000 runs in this league. He needs seven more sixes to complete 50 T20 sixes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3 - Sam Cook needs three more wickets to enter the list of top five wicket-takers in the Hundred Men's competition.
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LNS-W vs SOB-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 16, The Hundred Womens 2026
LNS-W vs SOB-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The upcoming contest of The Hundred Women's 2026 will be played between London Spirit Women and Southern Brave Women. This is the second game scheduled to be played on Saturday. It will kick off at 7 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Stadium in London. Southern Brave have been brilliant this season. They are the only team that have been undefeated in this tournament. Southern Brave have played four games and have bagged four consecutive wins. They have beaten Welsh Fire, Sunrisers Leeds, MI London, and Birmingham Phoenix, respectively. Another win here will put them as front-runners for a place in the playoffs. But if they keep winning, they have a chance to make it to the final. London Spirit Women had a defeat to start their campaign. But they did well in their second game and beat Trent Rockets Women. Their third game against MI London was tied. But they need an improved performance to challenge the in-form Southern Brave. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the LNS-W vs SOB-W Match 16 at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. LNS-W vs SOB-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the LNS-W vs SOB-WMatch 16 atLord's Cricket Ground in London 82 - All-rounder Marizanne Kapp needs 82 more runs to complete 5000 runs in women's cricket. 6 - Not just with the bat, Kapp is also approaching a massive milestone in women's cricket. Currently, Kapp has 358 wickets, and six more wickets will help her surpass Jess Jonassen (363) and become the third-highest wicket-taker in women's cricket. 85 - Laura Wolvaardt has been a run machine across formats. She is just 85 runs away from completing 7000 runs in women's cricket. She also needs five sixes to complete 100 T20 sixes. 3 - Maia Bouchier needs three sixes to complete 50 T20 sixes.48 - Marizanne Kapp is just 48 runs away from surpassing Hayley Matthews (888) to become the fifth-highest scorer in the Hundred Women's competition.1 - Kapp is also just one four-wicket haul from having the most four-wicket hauls in this league. 78 - Laura Wolvaardt needs 78 more runs to surpass Sophia Dunkley (1203) and become the third-highest scorer in this league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 5 - Sarah Glenn is just five wickets away from entering the top five wicket-takers in the Hundred Women's competition.
BPH-W vs WEF-W: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 15, The Hundred Womens 2026
BPH-W vs WEF-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix Women have not found form in the Hundred Women's 2026. They have slipped to the top of the points table and are still searching for their maiden win this season. They have played three games and have only two points. They lost two games, and one of their games was washed out. Can they end this losing streak? If they lose this game, they can be eliminated. Birmingham Phoenix will face Welsh Fire Women in match no. 15. This contest will begin at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday at Edgbaston in Birmingham Phoenix. The Phoenix are in a must-win situation, and they need to find the best contribution from their players. On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women are also not in a better situation. They have only one win in three matches. They are coming off a big defeat by 8 wickets. If they lose this game, they will slip down on the points table. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the BPH-W vs WEF-W Match 15 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. BPH-W vs WEF-W: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the BPH-W vs WEF-WMatch 15 atEmirates Edgbaston in Birmingham 12 - Ellyse Perry is just 12 sixes away from completing 200 sixes in T20 cricket. 20 - Freya Kemp is just 20 runs away from completing 1500 runs in women's T20 cricket.13 - Sophie Devine is just 13 sixes away from becoming the first woman cricketer to have 450 T20 sixes. 4 - Georgia Wareham is just four sixes away from completing 50 sixes.42 - Heather Graham is just 42 runs away from reaching 2500 T20 runs in her career. 6 - Emily Arlott needs six more wickets to reach 100 T20 wickets in women's cricket.42 - Tammy Beaumont needs 42 more runs to surpass Hayley Matthews (888) and become the fifth-highest scorer in the Hundred women's competition. 3 - Linsey Smith needs three wickets to surpass Kirstie Gordon (44) and become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in the league. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3 - Only four bowlers have taken 50 or more wickets in the Hundred Women's competition. Em Arlott needs three more wickets to reach that milestone.
LNS vs SOB Match 16, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
LNSvs SOBMatch 16,Cricket Tips :London Spirit and Southern Brave are currently in the bottom three of the Hundred Men's 2026. Their chances of qualification are shrinking with every defeat. Southern Brave have played four games and have only one win. Those three defeats have hurt their qualification to a big extent. They need to win four out of the last four games. They will be taking on London Spirit on Saturday. This contest will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground at 10:30 PM IST. London Spirit also have four points, but they have played one less game. If they win this game, their chances will increase. That is what they need to focus on. LNS vs SOB: Match Details Date : August 1, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 10:30 PM IST Venue : Lord's Cricket Ground, London LNS vs SOB: Live Streaming Details The LNS vs SOB clash will be televised on the Star Sports Networks, whereas fans can watch the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. LNS vs SOB: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches: 5 London Spirit: 2 Southern Brave: 2 No-result: 1 LNS vs SOB: Ground Pitch Report Lord's Cricket Ground has been a good wicket for fast bowlers. But in recent matches, the wicket has played well for the batters. In the third ODI between India and England, both teams scored 360 or more. So, the surface here will play well for batters. LNS vs SOB: Possible XIs London Spirit: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Liam Livingstone (c), James Rew, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, James Coles, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa Southern Brave : Jamie Smith (wk), Ben McKinney, Tristan Stubbs, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tom Abell, Saif Zaib, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan (c), Luke Wood, Jofra Archer LNS vs SOB: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a match-winning knock and has shown great form at the top. Jamie Smith has been the key batter for Southern Brave. Probable Best Bowler Adam Zampa and Jofra Archer are two key bowlers who can be deadly with their variations. Today Match Prediction: Both teams are coming off wins, but Southern Brave have struggled with consistency. Hence, we predict London Spirit will win this game. LNS vs SOB Match 16, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, Today Match LNS vs SOB, LNS vs SOB Prediction, LNS vs SOB Predicted XIs, Injury Update for LNS vs SOB Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
BPH vs WEF Match 15, The Hundred Mns 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
BPHvs WEFMatch 15,Cricket Tips :It has been a poor start to the Hundred Men's 2026 for Birmingham Phoenix. They have slipped to the bottom of the ladder with four points. Despite having a winning start to their campaign, the next two games ended against them. That has certainly hurt their chances. To improve their qualification chances, they need to win most of their remaining matches. Birmingham Phoenix will take on Welsh Fire. On Saturday, this contest will start at 7 PM IST at Edgbaston. Welsh Fire have done well with two wins in three games. They have a good chance to beat underconfident Birmingham Phoenix. BPH vs WEF: Match Details Date : August 1, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 7 PM IST Venue : Edgbaston, Birmingham BPH vs WEF: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the BPH vs WEF contest live on the Star Sports Networks, while the live stream will be available on Jio Hotstar app or website. BPH vs WEF: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 5 Birmingham Phoenix : 3 Welsh Fire : 2 No-result: 0 BPH vs WEF: Ground Pitch Report The wicket at Edgbaston offers a flat wicket, which is high-scoring. The wicket will have good bounce, and square boundaries are shorter. It also has a fast outfield. The toss will be important because the chasing team has won more games here. BPH vs WEF: Possible XIs Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Joe Clarke (wk), Laurie Evans, Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira (c), Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Dickson, Scott Currie, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq Welsh Fire: Philip Salt (c & wk), Matthew Short, Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Asa Tribe, Chris Woakes, Ben Kellaway, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook BPH vs WEF: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Joe Clarke has been the top scorer for the Phoenix, and he has been scoring well. For Welsh Fire, Phil Salt has shown good form, and he will be a big wicket in this game. Probable Best Bowler Lockie Ferguson and Ben Dwarshuis are two international bowlers who have shown good wicket-taking skills with the new ball. Today Match Prediction : Welsh Fire have been the better side than Birmingham Phoenix. They are in good form, and we predict them to win this contest. BPH vs WEF Match 15, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match BPH vs WEF, BPH vs WEF Prediction, BPH vs WEF Predicted XIs, Injury Update for BPH vs WEF Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
LNS-W vs SOB-W Match 16, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
LNS-W vs SOB-W Match 16,Cricket Tips :The first half of the group stage of the Hundred Women's 2026 is approaching its end, where teams have played half of their matches. Every game is important from this stage. The next game will be played between London Spirit Women and Southern Brave Women. This contest will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Saturday at 7 PM IST. London Spirit are currently placed fourth on the table with six points. Southern Brave Women are at the top of the table. This game will be crucial for both sides, because a win can surely boost their chances for qualification. LNS-W vs SOB-W: Match Details Date : August 1, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 7 PM IST Venue : Lord's Cricket Ground, London LNS-W vs SOB-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the LNS-W vs SOB-W clash will be available on Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game, which will be on the Jio Hotstar app or website. LNS-W vs SOB-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches : 5 London Spirit : 1 Southern Brave : 4 No-result : 0 LNS-W vs SOB-W: Ground Pitch Report Lord's Cricket Ground has an even wicket to offer in the shorter format. The new ball will move and swing early on. The batting conditions will improve with time, which will add assistance for the team batting second. LNS-W vs SOB-W: Possible XIs London Spirit Women : Grace Harris, Amy Jones (wk), Marie Kelly, Marizanne Kapp, Sterre Kalis, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Charis Pavely, Charlotte Dean (c), Katie George, Trudy Johnson Southern Brave Women: Lizelle Lee (wk), Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux (c), Jodi Grewcock, Naomi Dattani, Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman LNS-W vs SOB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Amy Jones and Laura Wolvaardt are two batters who can take the game away at the top in the power play. Probable Best Bowler Lauren Bell and Marizanne Kapp have the ability to take wickets with the new ball, and they are very lethal at the top.Today Match Prediction: Southern Brave Women are in excellent form, and we predict them to win this game. LNS-W vs SOB-W Match 16, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match LNS-W vs SOB-W, LNS-W vs SOB-W Prediction, LNS-W vs SOB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for LNS-W vs SOB-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
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Asmita Dey became the first ever Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games as she produced a spirited comeback to clinch the women's -48kg title, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic golden score contest here on
Nagaland Quartet Earn North-East Zone Call-up For Duleep Trophy
The Nagaland Cricket Association: Nagaland's presence in the North-East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27 received a major boost with Jonathan Rongsen, Imliwati Lemtur and Vino G. Zhimomi earning places in the team, while Hem Bahadur Chetri was named as a standby player. The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) has also named Mowalong Kichu, who is the physiotherapist for the state's senior men's team, as physiotherapist for the North East Zone squad. The Duleep Trophy will take place from 23 August to 10 September at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Another important development is that the Nagaland Cricket Association will run the North East Zone's pre-tournament preparatory camp from August 8th to 19th as the team prepares for one of India's top domestic first-class competitions. Congratulating the selected players and support staff, the Nagaland Cricket Association said: We would like to congratulate Jonathan Rongsen, Imliwati Lemtur, Vino G. Zhimomi, Hem Bahadur Chetri and Mowalong Kichu on their selection and appointment, and we are also giving our best wishes to the whole North East Zone squad for a successful campaign in the Duleep Trophy 202627. The fact that three players from Nagaland have been chosen for the main squad shows that the state is making an ever-greater contribution to cricket in the North East, and Chetri's presence among the standby players also shows that more talent is increasingly coming from the area. Congratulating the selected players and support staff, the Nagaland Cricket Association said: We would like to congratulate Jonathan Rongsen, Imliwati Lemtur, Vino G. Zhimomi, Hem Bahadur Chetri and Mowalong Kichu on their selection and appointment, and we are also giving our best wishes to the whole North East Zone squad for a successful campaign in the Duleep Trophy 202627. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 15-member squad includes Techi Neri, Robin Limboo, Ashish Thapa, Bishworjit Singh Konthoujam, Priyojit K, Ronald Meitei, Jotin Singh Pheiroijam, Imliwati Lemtur, Vino G. Zhimomi, Jonathan Rongsen, Kishan Lyndoh, Arpit Subhas, Akash Kumar Choudhary, Joseph Lal Thankhuma, and Lalrempuia Article Source: IANS
BPH-W vs WEF-W Match 15, The Hundred Womens 2026 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
BPH-W vs WEF-W Match 15,Cricket Tips :Birmingham Phoenix Women have had a horrible start to the Hundred Women's 2026. They have yet to win a game this season and are at the bottom of the points table. The Phoenix have played three games and are struggling badly in both departments. They will be in action for a home game, facing Welsh Fire in match 15. This contest will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday at 3:30 PM IST. Another defeat here will put the Phoenix under pressure of elimination. Welsh Fire have one win and they also need points from this game to stay in the competition. BPH-W vs WEF-W: Match Details Date : August 1, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Edgbaston, Birmingham BPH-W vs WEF-W: Live Streaming Details The BPH-W vs WEF-W will be live on the Star Sports networks. The live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. BPH-W vs WEF-W: Head-to-Head in The Hundred Total Matches: 5 Birmingham Phoenix : 3 Welsh Fire: 2 No-result: 0 BPH-W vs WEF-W: Ground Pitch Report Edgbaston is a good venue for the batters. It has consistent bounce and pace, where teams have scored high scores. The average score here is around 145-155, and the chasing team will have a better chance of winning. BPH-W vs WEF-W: Possible XIs Birmingham Phoenix Women : Davina Perrin, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry (c), Annerie Dercksen, Jemima Spence (wk), Fatima Sana, Alana King, Eva Gray, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer Welsh Fire Women : Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (wk), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts BPH-W vs WEF-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll are two batters who are currently in good form and have scored runs in previous games. Probable Best Bowler Lauren Filer and Emily Arlott are two bowlers to watch out for who have delivered good spells. Today Match Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix have been poor so far. They have failed to deliver consistent performances. Hence, we predict Welsh Fire to win this game. BPH-W vs WEF-W Match 15, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026, Today Match BPH-W vs WEF-W, BPH-W vs WEF-W Prediction, BPH-W vs WEF-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for BPH-W vs WEF-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score 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.
Key defends Flintoff from 'disrespectful' criticism
Men's managing director calls England Lions coach unsung hero, says ECB is fortunate to have him
In the Commonwealth Games 2026, India's boxing campaign received another boost on Friday as Ankush Panghal advanced to the final of the men's 80kg event with a dominant victory over Canada's Joshua Ofori. The Indian boxer won the semifinal
SA20 Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint, Says De Zorzi As Durban's Super Giants Eye Fresh Start
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Opener Tony de Zorzi believes the SA20 is a marathon, not a sprint, adding that while a strong opening game helps set the tone for having a great season, Durban's Super Giants will keep their eyes on the bigger picture as they target a maiden title in the 2027 edition of the competition. Having finished fifth in the six-team competition earlier this year, Durban's Super Giants will be keen to bounce back when they launch their Season 5 campaign against Season 4 runners-up Pretoria Capitals at Centurion on January 19, 2027. The first game allows you to set a foundation and give yourself some momentum. But it is a long tournament, and as you have seen through the years, it's a bit more of a marathon than a sprint, de Zorzi was quoted as saying by the tournament on Friday. De Zorzi recently switched allegiance to the Super Giants after playing a match-winning knock of 78 for eventual champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the qualifier 2 in the previous season. He also noted that the Super Giants will rely heavily on the local expertise and formidable record of captain Aiden Markram. The first game allows you to set a foundation and give yourself some momentum. But it is a long tournament, and as you have seen through the years, it's a bit more of a marathon than a sprint, de Zorzi was quoted as saying by the tournament on Friday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In addition to Markram, the Super Giants boast powerful middle-order engine through the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler and Devon Conway. The deadline for all six franchises to finalize their list of retained and pre-signed players is Friday, July 31, ahead of the upcoming Player Auction. Article Source: IANS
Door Open For Ben Stokes To Return For 2027 Ashes, Says England Mens MD Rob Key
MD Rob Key: Rob Key, the Managing Director of England mens cricket team, said the door is still open for Ben Stokes to come out of international retirement and feature in next summer's high-stakes home Ashes series against Australia. Stokes, 35, stepped down as Test captain and walked away from international cricket in June following England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand, a decision that came on the heels of a disciplinary action where he was dropped for the second Test after breaching a midnight curfew after the first Test win at Lords. Key, however, insisted that there is no animosity between the team management and the former skipper, hinting that a fairytale return for the 2027 Ashes remains within the realm of possibility. It would be a brilliant story if he does, said Key to Sky Sports News on Friday. Quizzed on whether Stokes had indicated any desire to make a comeback, Key remarked, No, he hasn't but I wouldn't be surprised. Anything's possible with Ben. Key also dismissed suggestions that the relationship between the ECB and Stokes had frayed beyond repair following the disciplinary episode that preceded his retirement. No, not at all. Not as far as I'm concerned. Speaking about the decision to appoint Joe Root as Englands new Test captain after former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was appointed as the sides new red-ball coach, Key stated, Again, I was very clear the process had to be you get the coach in and the coach then has to have a decision on who he wants to work with as a captain. Myself and Stephen, along with other candidates, we were always asking their opinion of what they think the right thing to do is. Stephen and I have spoken at length about that and we both feel that Joe Root is by far away the best person to do this job. Last time he did it, I came into this job and then you realise what Joe had gone through. It's only then when you see behind the curtain do you realise what Joe Root had to put up with. His batting was outstanding and I feel I'm so excited to see Joe have the chance to captain the team without all of the distractions that happened last time he did it. Quizzed on why Harry Brook, the Test vice-captain and white-ball skipper, didnt get the red-ball captaincy job, Key explained that the decision makers werent convinced about him taking over from Stokes. I just don't feel like this is the right time for Harry Brook to be the Test captain. That was the reason for that decision. It's only then when you see behind the curtain do you realise what Joe Root had to put up with. His batting was outstanding and I feel I'm so excited to see Joe have the chance to captain the team without all of the distractions that happened last time he did it. Also Read: Live Cricket Score They've just beaten the world champions in 50 over cricket. Again, that's now a new generation. That's a year and a half into a project with him and Brendan McCullum that is really going on that direction. We've got three formats now, I think, where I'm so optimistic about what they can do. Article Source: IANS
Stephen Fleming The Best Person To Take England Test Cricket Forward, Says Rob Key
Sky Sports News: Rob Key, the Managing Director of England mens cricket team, said Stephen Fleming is the best person right now to take the Test team forward, adding that the former New Zealand skippers vast experience and tactical acumen make him the ideal candidate to guide a transitioning side. Fleming will take charge from Englands tour of South Africa, with Marcus Trescothick to be the interim head coach for the Tests against Pakistan, starting on August 19. Again, with the process, I was clear that one of the stipulations wasn't going to be that he had to be in for that Pakistan series because that would have narrowed the field. My job was to go out there and get the very best person we could and I felt that was Stephen Fleming. A month ago, this probably wasn't on his radar, so a lot has happened in a very short space of time. He's got a lot of life events and things going on at the moment and going into the next little bit, but he'll be over at some stage this summer and we'll start planning and working out the intricacies, the ins and outs of everything we're going to do to try and have a sustained period of success, said Key to Sky Sports News on Friday. Asked on the decision to appoint Fleming, whos coming off coaching Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, as Englands Test coach and take over from Brendon McCullum, Key stated, I think, what, it feels like, what was it, a month ago, where we decided that we needed to go and try and find another test coach, so it was really about, the first thing was trying to work out, what do I think this Test team needs? What do I think this Test team needs to go forward? I felt it was really important that it wasn't a pivot all the way to the other side. Brendon McCollum and Ben Stokes, when they came in four years ago, I said we needed to change the mentality of English cricket after a really tough time. They did that brilliantly. Clearly, over the last few months, it didn't quite go to plan, so it was all about just trying to find someone who was along the same lines of what they'd been doing, all the good stuff that Ben and Brendan had done, not too far the other way, and I feel that Stephen Fleming is exactly that. Dismissing concerns over Fleming's lack of red-ball coaching experience, especially having primarily coached Chennai Super Kings in the IPL for 18 years, Key insisted that his pedigree as an ex-international captain and strategist remains unmatched. I think he's one of the most experienced coaches amongst international cricketers now for the last 18 years. You think about that job that he's done in the IPL, and you do not forget Test cricket, how to go about it, how to play it with the career that he had as a player, and more importantly, as a captain as well. It's not like for the last 18 years, whilst he's been in the IPL, he's not been across test cricket. We've had dealings in the past when our players have gone to Chennai, and they've all spoken so highly. I've not met anyone that hasn't spoken highly about Stephen Fleming as a coach, so I think he's hugely experienced not only in the franchise world, but also in dealing with international cricketers, and dealing with Test cricket in particular. Key also backed Fleming to nurture England's young and developing bowling attack, which is undergoing a major transition after losing veterans like James Anderson and Stuart Broad. I think he will be able to get the best out of the players that we have, so they can go out there and make good, right decisions, adapt to the conditions, go out there, play a Test innings, that is required for you to go and win that Test match. It's not like for the last 18 years, whilst he's been in the IPL, he's not been across test cricket. We've had dealings in the past when our players have gone to Chennai, and they've all spoken so highly. I've not met anyone that hasn't spoken highly about Stephen Fleming as a coach, so I think he's hugely experienced not only in the franchise world, but also in dealing with international cricketers, and dealing with Test cricket in particular. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I believe Stephen Fleming is the best person to get the basics bowlers running in consistently hitting a line and length with all of that potential, all the attributes that they have. I think it's so exciting on what he can bring to the team, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Key on Stokes Ashes return: 'Anything is possible'
England Men's MD refuses to rule out possibility of comeback for recently retired allrounder
