IND vs NZ ODI series: Devon Conway ruled out of remaining matches, Kelly called in
Devon Conway has been withdrawn from the remaining matches owing to the concussion he sustained during training on November 3, 2026
IPL 2027 Trade: Top Done Deals And Speculations
Some high-profile trade deals could unfold as the IPL 2027 retention deadline approaches.
Prithvi Shaw Not Giving Up On India Comeback Dream
The explosive opener has managed two half-centuries in seven innings this Ranji Trophy season, with his highest score of 70 coming against Delhi in Maharashtra's opening match. Since then, his returns have been 7, 21, 0, 17 and 12.
Rain threat hangs over second ODI in Wellington
Weather interruptions could feature for a second straight match as New Zealand look to come back from 1-0 down
Cristiano Ronaldo, who made his international debut in August 2003 as a substitute against Kazakhstan, announced the decision through a video message shared on Instagram, expressing pride and gratitude for representing Portugal throughout his 23-year-long career.
Big Blow For India As Rishabh Pant Set To Miss 3rd Unofficial Test vs New Zealand A
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to miss the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to begin in Lincoln on Saturday, as he continues to recover from a side strain.
Sourav Ganguly Reveals Delhi Capitals' Top IPL Auction Targets, Big Names In Sight
Delhi Capitals are going through a series of changes ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
Subjected To Hate When Shubman Gill Gets 100: RCB Star Shows Ugly Side Of IPL
KKR let Shubman Gill go, with the batter eventually joining Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 8 crore as one of the three players drafted by the franchise alongside Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan.
Ordinary Bowler, Confusing Trade: Kris Srikkanth Tears Into CSK's IPL 2027 Deal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday completed a four-player trade ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
IPL Players Quote Stunning Rs 40 Crore Retention Fee Ahead Of Mega Auction: Report
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Conway ruled out of ODI series with concussion, Kelly called in
Henry has been cleared of concussion following the training collision and is available for the second ODI against India in Wellington
Deepti in contention for ICC Player of the Month honour
In three T20Is that preceded the ODIs, Deepti batted only once, scoring 49 off 37 balls and chipped in with two scalps with her off-spin
Deepti's all-round show puts her in ICC award race
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award following her impressive performances in both batting and bowling against Zimbabwe. She scored an unbeaten 106 and took five wickets in the ODI series, and contributed with 49 runs and two wickets in the T20Is. Other nominees include Marco Jansen, Arafat Minhas, Shai Hope, Annabel Sutherland, and Sobhana Mostary.
Linette banks on Chennai memories to rediscover mojo
PCB's Demand For NOC Fee Forces Pakistan Players' Exodus From Abu Dhabi T10 League
The Pakistan Cricket Board is demanding a fee of USD 10,000 to give NOCs for participation in global franchise leagues, which has led to the country's players being forced out of the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Lynn revealed to have served one-month suspension for cocaine use
Batter failed anti-doping test after Northants' victory on T20 Finals Day
Paliwal, Dhull hit centuries in draw
Ranji Trophy Round-Up: Prithvi Shaw Shines As Maharashtra Humble Bengal By 10 Wickets
A relentless Mumbai eked out a 106-run victory over a resilient Railways to record their fourth outright win in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash and take their points tally to 27 in Mumbai on Thursday
A dream game for me, says Ajith Ram
Bhupathi, Sania set to be SOM in AITA executive committee
Delhi are hoping to have Virat Kohli back in their dressing room for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but coach Vijay Dahiya is not getting ahead of himself
Jangoo, Forde and Mangru earn maiden West Indies contracts
Board releases the 2026-27 list for both men's and women's cricket on Thursday
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'Important runs matter': Easwaran defends modest Ranji returns
Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran acknowledges his modest run-scoring this Ranji Trophy season but asserts the value of his contributions in crucial match situations. Despite a first-class average over 46, he has only one half-century this season. Easwaran, who was part of the 2025 England Test squad but later lost his India A place, remains optimistic about scoring big soon and stresses the need for Bengal's batting unit to take responsibility after a recent collapse.
559 runs not enough? Coach Dahiya's big challenge to Badoni
Delhi head coach Vijay Dahiya believes skipper Ayush Badoni has the ingredients for a big career but needs to raise his self-imposed standards. Badoni has responded to his India A omission with back-to-back double centuries in the Ranji Trophy. Dahiya advises Badoni to develop more patience at the crease and respect good bowling spells, rather than letting ego dictate his play.
Khajuria's 190 powers J and K to crucial Ranji points
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir secured three points each in their respective Ranji Trophy Group A matches against Baroda and Puducherry, both ending in draws. UP gained a first-innings lead over Baroda, while J and K did the same against Puducherry, impacting their group standings.
Sarfarazs catch was outstanding, says Lad
The Mumbai captain also credits the teams fielding standards to the hard work put in during the off-season
Urvil warms up for Mushtaq Ali Trophy in style
The game-changing unbeaten 210 off just 227 balls was the cornerstone of Gujarats massive win over Kerala
India-Sri Lanka ODI moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam
If not for the renovation of the outfield at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a major issue with hosting the game in the national capital would have been the poor air quality in the month of December
All-round Rehan stars as Lions complete T20 sweep of West Indies A
James Rew and Calvin Harrison also impress as tourists seal 3-0 T20 series win
Kieron Pollard Set To Step Down As Coach Of MI London In The Hundred
Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard is set to step down as MI London's head coach after earning a promotion with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the same role
Ranji Trophy: Badoni Meant For Bigger Things But Sells Himself Very Cheap, Says Dahiya
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya believes captain Ayush Badoni is destined for bigger things, but feels the batting all-rounder sells himself short by not setting high enough standards. Badoni has been on a mission to bounce back from being dropped by India A by making big runs in the Ranji Trophy. He was a regular in the India A setup and had even led the side, apart from being in the senior team for the ODI series against New Zealand in January as a replacement for injured Washington Sundar. But after a poor IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, Badoni was left out of the India A series against Sri Lanka, Australia and the ongoing tour of New Zealand. With the first phase of the Ranji Trophy ending, Badoni sits as the second-highest run-scorer with 559 runs in four games coming at an average of 111.8, including hitting 210 not out and 217 against Gujarat and Jharkhand respectively. But Badoni managed only 7 and 17 in the drawn game against Services at Palam, with Delhi taking three points due to taking the first innings lead. Hes meant for bigger things, but he sells himself very cheap. He doesnt set the standard high enough for himself. Thats what I see in him, and Ive seen this in a lot of people who have gone on to achieve big things. Hes got all those traits too. When youre in an environment where your 100 becomes a daddy hundred, you need people to push you, Dahiya told reporters at the conclusion of the game on Thursday. Dahiya, who worked closely with Badoni at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), also felt the batting all-rounder tends to get caught up in battles with bowlers, which in turn leads to him being unsettled when facing good balls. Sometimes, he gets affected when somebody bowls a couple of good deliveries. He needs to understand that he has to give the bowler respect as well. The bowler is doing his job. If somebody challenges you and says, Ill keep you tight, you have to respond. Its almost like a boxer. If somebody punches you once, you punch back twice. Dahiyas advice to Badoni is very simple: stay at the crease longer and see out the tough spells before going after the bowlers. I told him that he needs to spend time in the middle. You can only score runs when youre in the middle. Thats where he needs to bite the bullet and say, For the next half an hour, maybe for a session, Ill stay there. Then Ill score. It should hurt when youve captained India A, and then youre not even being talked about. But on two difficult wickets, he has scored back-to-back hundreds and a double hundred. So hes on the right path, he added. Dahiyas advice to Badoni is very simple: stay at the crease longer and see out the tough spells before going after the bowlers. I told him that he needs to spend time in the middle. You can only score runs when youre in the middle. Thats where he needs to bite the bullet and say, For the next half an hour, maybe for a session, Ill stay there. Then Ill score. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ajith Rams seven-wicket haul helps TN wrap up facile win against Chandigarh
Wickham: Jangoo was telling me what Test cricket is all about
West Indies debutant praises his batting partner after they turned the tables on Bangladesh in Sylhet
Ranji Trophy: Priyansh curious to learn about Kohlis approach to chases: Dahiya
Delhi coach disappointed with the outcome as the team wanted the maximum out of Services game to stay alive
Taylor 131, Bennett's 71* give opening-day honours to Zimbabwe
The two added 137 for the third wicket to ensure Zimbabwe ended in a strong position despite Afghanistan taking three wickets in the final session
India-Sri Lanka ODI moved out of Delhi... Here's why
The ODI series opener between India and Sri Lanka on December 13, 2026, has been moved from Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla to Visakhapatnam. The shift was requested by the DDCA due to concerns over potential weather disruption, high air pollution, and ongoing renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Ranji Trophy: Tripura stun Saurashtra; Mumbai get fourth win, Hyderabad edge Chhattisgarh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy by defeating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs on the final day of their Elite Group B clash. Set 342 to win, Saurashtra were undone once again by off-spinner Sandip Sarkar. He followed his first-innings figures of 4-48 with 4-81, and finished with eight wickets in the match. Arpit Vasavada made 89, the only half-century of the second innings for Saurashtra, and was the last man to be dismissed after he was run out by Manisankar Murasingh to seal a famous win for Tripura in Agartala. Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for scores of 86 and 50. At the Brabourne Stadium, 42-time champions Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs to get their fourth straight outright win of the season. Mumbai had to wait until the final session to clinch the victory. Railways were 250/5 at the last drinks break and seemed set to escape with a draw. Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali had rebuilt the innings from 83/5 in the 31st over with a 167-run sixth-wicket stand. But on the very first ball after drinks, Goyal attempted a paddle sweep off Musheer Khan, and Musheers brother Sarfaraz, anticipating the shot from first slip, moved swiftly towards leg slip to take the catch. A couple of overs later, Musheer had Ali caught at long-off. Raj Choudhary and Himanshu Sangwan dug in for a while in an attempt to take Railways to a draw. But Tanush Kotian removed Choudhary, and Musheer came back to dismiss Sangwan and wrap up the win for Mumbai, as Railways lost their last five wickets for 15 runs. Elsewhere, Hyderabad scraped home by one wicket against Chhattisgarh in a nail-biting chase of 259 at the Gymkhana Ground. At 220/9, Hyderabad looked beaten, but a 39-run last-wicket stand off 104 balls turned the game, and Rakshann Readdi finished it with a six over long-off. The win also took Hyderabad to the top of the Group B table with 20 points. At the Eden Gardens, Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets in an Elite Group C clash. Bad light had cut into play on three days, but Maharashtra still had time to secure a bonus point. Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunj took four wickets each on day for as Bengal were bowled out for 186 in their second innings, leaving Maharashtra a target of 112 to chase. Openers Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaw knocked it off in just 19.4 overs. While Dhas was unbeaten on 61 off 68 balls with 10 fours, and reached his fifty in 43 deliveries, Shaw made an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes, and got his half-century in 47 balls. It was Maharashtras biggest win of the season and their second outright victory. The seven points took them to 19, past previous leaders Bengal, who suffered their first defeat of the season. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat crushed Kerala by an innings and 58 runs to get a bonus-point victory. Urvil Patels unbeaten 210 set up the win, while Arzan Nagwaswalla finished with match figures of 8-83, including 4-24 on the last day, as Kerala were bowled out for 197 after being made to follow on. Tamil Nadu needed three wickets on the final day, and Ajith Ram took them all, finishing with 7-48 to seal the win over Chandigarh. At the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Yash Dhulls first hundred of the season helped Delhi hold on for a draw against Services and take three points due to taking a first-innings lead. Chasing 320, Delhi slipped to 119/4 just before tea when Nitin Tanwar removed Ayush Doseja for 14. But Dhull stood firm and finished unbeaten on 104 off 104 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He reached his century off 102 deliveries, shortly before the teams shook hands with Delhi, ending on 168/4 after 38 overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal completed a century in each innings, while ex-Delhi player Mohit Ahlawat made 142 as Services declared their second innings at 397/9. Elsewhere, several games ended in draws. Uttar Pradesh made 492, built on Adarsh Singhs 162 and Madhav Kaushiks 137, and Prashant Veer took 3-42, but they could not get a win over Baroda in Kanpur. Jammu and Kashmir piled up 555/6 and took a 170-run first-innings lead over Pondicherry, who batted out the game thanks to Ankit Sharmas 62 in Srinagar. Andhra replied to Punjabs 592/9 with 505/8 to secure a draw. Shaik Rasheed made 176, while Karan Shinde fell four runs short of a hundred. Rain cost Jharkhand plenty of overs against Odisha, who reached 280/7 on the final day as the match was drawn. Pukhraj Manns unbeaten 153 on the final day saved the game for Himachal Pradesh against Rajasthan. All three Plate Group matches produced results. Satyajeet Bachhav followed his first-innings 6-50 with figures of 7-33 as Sikkim beat Manipur by 201 runs. Nagaland bowled out Meghalaya for 172 in the second innings to win by 122 runs. Mizoram beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 29 runs, with Chinmay Sutar making 175 and Bobby Zothansanga taking five wickets in the second innings. The Ranji Trophy will now take a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and resume in January.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai makes it four out of four despite Eshaan-Zubair fightback
Brothers Musheer and Sarfaraz combine to end the 167-run stand in the final session; Railways loses its last five wickets for just 15 runs inside 12 overs
How Mumbai pulled off a stunning Ranji Trophy win
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over a resilient Railways in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash. Despite centuries from Railways' Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali, Mumbai's exceptional fielding and crucial breakthroughs in the final hour, spearheaded by Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, ensured their fourth outright win, taking their points tally to 27.
Visakhapatnam replaces New Delhi as venue for first India-Sri Lanka mens ODI
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Visakhapatnam has replaced New Delhi as the venue for the first mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13, said the BCCI on Thursday. The series opener will now be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, with the date and start time unchanged. The venue change has been made following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), in view of the potential weather disruption and the proposed renovation work at the stadium, further said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in his statement. IANS had previously reported on September 25 that the game could be moved out of Indias national capital because of a planned major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. As part of the work, the stadiums soil-based outfield will be converted into a sand-based one, apart from the pitches being relaid and recultivation of grass in the outfield. The ongoing renovation work previously led to Delhi shifting its Ranji Trophy matches to the Air Force Ground in Palam, while its hosting of the league stage matches of the ongoing Senior Womens T20 Trophy was handed over to Surat. IANS also understands that the post-Diwali air pollution in New Delhi was also another cause of concern, especially with the Air Quality Index (AQI) going upwards of 350 in December, thus posing huge risk to well-being of the players. During the drawn India-Sri Lanka Test held in New Delhi in December 2017, play was repeatedly disrupted as several Sri Lankan players were seen vomiting on the field due to poor air quality. After the ODI series opener in Visakhapatnam, further matches will be played in Bengaluru on December 16 and Ahmedabad on December 19. It is followed by three T20Is taking place in Rajkot on December 22, Cuttack on December 24 and Pune on December 27. All three ODIs will begin at 2 pm, while the T20Is are scheduled to start at 7 pm.
India-Sri Lanka ODI Series Opener Shifted To Visakhapatnam From Delhi
Sri Lanka will tour India for three ODIs and as many T20Is starting December 13
Ranji Trophy: Nagwaswalla stars as Gujarat hands Kerala innings defeat
The left-arm medium pacer claims four while spinner Siddharth scalps two as the visiting side gets bundled out for 191 on the final day; Sachin and Vishnu offer some resistance
BCCI Shifts India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI From Delhi To Visakhapatnam. Here's The Reason
The ODI series opener between India and Sri Lanka on December 13 was on Thursday shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam
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India's first ODI vs Sri Lanka shifted from Delhi, BCCI announces new venue
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be hosted on December 13, has been rescheduled from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. BCCI has confirmed the development, stating that the Delhi and District Cricket Association...
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an illustrious career with the Portugal national team that spanned more than two decades. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner made the announcement through an emotional video message shared on his social media accounts.
Mooney, Devine, King power Scorchers past Thunder
Thunder were dismissed for 166 in their chase of 184
Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday on November 5, with wishes pouring in from fans, former cricketers, celebrities & the cricket fraternity. Social media is flooded with heartfelt messages celebrating the Indian batting star's incredible career and achievements.
Shaw still hopeful of a recall to the Indian team
Ex-England Womens Head Coach Robinson Returns To Sussex As Director Of Cricket
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy: Mark Robinson, who guided England to winning the 2017 Womens ODI World Cup title at home, has made a return to Sussex, the club he led to two County Championship crowns, as its new director of cricket. Robinson will take up the part-time role originally earmarked for Paul Farbrace, who left for the full-time director of cricket job at Lancashire a few weeks ago. Robinson was most recently head coach at Warwickshire, steering them to the County Championship and the Bob Willis Trophy wins in 2021, before leaving Edgbaston in early 2025. Since then, he has been director of cricket at the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA), and he will continue in that post alongside his role at Sussex. Im delighted to be back at Hove in a position where I can play my part in helping Sussex continue to be one of the most respected Clubs in the Country. We have taken some hits in the last year and, as a club, we still have some work to be done, and I am determined to contribute to ensure a bright future here at Sussex. I first joined this club in 1997, just after the revolution following the loss of most of its senior players and captain. I was just one small building block that helped build an era of unqualified success. Trophies won and England players and coaches produced. Work has already started to ensure that we do that again. This club has always been pioneering, starting as the first club to get permanent floodlights right up to the present day, with the Breaking Boundaries initiative which invests in State Schools cricket. Sussex is a special club, and Im delighted to be back, Robinson said in a statement on Thursday. Robinsons links with Sussex go back a long way. He first played for the club and later succeeded Peter Moores as head coach, a job he held from 2005 to 2015. He won back-to-back Championship titles in 2006 and 2007 before moving to the England womens set-up in 2015. The flexibility of my role also allows me to still be hands-on at BACA. So many of our cricket students come from all over the county and show such dedication, some leaving as early as 6.30 am, many catching two trains to get into school to follow their dreams. Its lovely, and means a lot to me, that I can continue to help influence the next generation of male and female cricketers for both the school and at Sussex, added Robinson. The appointment comes in the same week Sussex named Beth Barrett-Wild, the tournament director of this years Womens T20 World Cup in England, as their new chief executive officer (CEO). She will take over from interim CEO Alex Paterson on January 1, as the club tries to rebuild its finances after being placed in special measures earlier this year. Matt Walker, Sussex mens head coach, said, Im absolutely delighted to welcome Mark back to Sussex as our new Director of Cricket. Mark brings a wealth of experience, outstanding knowledge of the game and a proven track record of developing players and building successful environments. He understands what it takes to be successful at the highest level, and Im really looking forward to working closely with him as we continue to drive the club forward, develop our talent and build a successful future for Sussex Cricket. Alex Paterson, Sussexs acting CEO, added, Mark knows Sussex Cricket inside out, having successfully played and coached here for more than 15 years, including winning the County Championship twice. He understands what it takes to be successful at the highest level, and Im really looking forward to working closely with him as we continue to drive the club forward, develop our talent and build a successful future for Sussex Cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
IPL 2027: Livingstone, Edwards Move To CSK As Khaleel, Ellis Head To SRH In Massive Trade
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have struck one of the biggest deals of the IPL 2027 trading window. As per the massive trade deal, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards will move to CSK, while India left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed and Australia pacer Nathan Ellis are set to join SRH. The trade is a reshuffle for both teams' combinations. CSK have added two overseas all-rounders to their ranks, while SRH strengthened their pace attack with a left-armer in Khaleel and a death-overs specialist in Ellis. The headline move is of Livingstone, who was bought by SRH for Rs 13 crore, and an official statement by the tournament says he now joins CSK at less than half that price Rs 6 crore. Livingstone didnt have a memorable IPL 2026 - scoring only 15 runs in two games before losing his spot in the playing eleven. Edwards follows him to Chennai on his existing fee of Rs 3 crore. The Australian all-rounder was picked up by SRH before he had played international cricket, but a foot injury kept him out of IPL 2026 altogether. SRH, in turn, welcome back an old face in Khaleel, who played for the franchise from 2018 to 2021. He returns to SRH on his current fee of Rs 4.8 crore. Khaleel was one of CSKs most reliable bowlers in IPL 2025, picking 15 wickets from 14 matches. His 2026 season was cut short after five games due to a right hamstring injury needing surgery. The deal is completed by Ellis, who joins SRH on his existing fee of Rs 2 crore after missing IPL 2026 due to aggravating an old hamstring injury. The Australian right-arm pacer is known for his variations and ability to hold his own in the death overs. His addition gives SRH another experienced T20 option in their pace bowling attack. Interestingly, Ellis was a member of the Sunrisers Leeds in this years The Hundred competition in England. The deal is completed by Ellis, who joins SRH on his existing fee of Rs 2 crore after missing IPL 2026 due to aggravating an old hamstring injury. The Australian right-arm pacer is known for his variations and ability to hold his own in the death overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra coasts to biggest win of the season against Bengal
The visitors united effort highlighted by Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunjs four-wicket hauls and Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaws unbeaten half-centuries earned it a comprehensive 10-wicket win over the host and also propelled it to the top of the table
India have defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the SAFF Championship 2026 opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka. The Naushad Moosa-coached side was forced to play with a second-string squad as several of the players couldnt...
Prithvi Shaw opens up on India return, poor form
Out-of-favour opener Prithvi Shaw admits an India comeback is always on his mind but stresses the importance of staying in the present. He reflected on his current Ranji Trophy season with Maharashtra, where he has struggled for consistency despite two half-centuries. Shaw also spoke about his comfort with the Maharashtra team and the challenge of facing veteran pacer Mohammed Shami.
Pant set to miss third India A fixture; Bumrah, Jadeja join squad
Pant continues to recover from a side strain, casting doubt over his availability for the two-Test series against New Zealand
'We can beat anybody': Tripura coach after Saurashtra win
Tripura's cricket coach Satrajit Lahiri discusses the team's recent Ranji Trophy victory against Saurashtra, highlighting the challenges faced due to inadequate pre-season training and infrastructure. He emphasizes the need for improved red-ball cricket standards, particularly in batting, and expresses high hopes for his bowlers and key players like Sandip Sarkar and skipper Manishankar Murasingh, looking ahead to upcoming white-ball tournaments.
Virat Kohli's Sister Bhawna's Emotional Post On Star Cricketer's 38th Birthday
Virat Kohli turned 38 on Thursday. Birthday wishes poured in for the Indian batting stalwart, with former teammates, fellow cricketers, the BCCI vice-president, and IPL franchises joining in to celebrate one of the most influential players of the modern era
'38 never looked this fit': Kohli gets birthday love
The Indian cricketing community, including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Dinesh Karthik, took to social media to extend warm birthday wishes to batting maestro Virat Kohli as he turned 38 on Thursday. The celebration comes as Kohli marked his birthday with a stellar 74-run knock in a recent ODI against New Zealand and enters his 19th year in international cricket.
Mark Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricket
Two-time Championship-winning former head coach back at Hove in part-time role
Hundred: Pollard set to step down as MI London head coach
Cricinfo has learned that Kieron Pollard will step aside from his duties with MI London primarily to get some time off
'Pulling the length back helped:' Brar Reveals Secret Of His Success
India pacer Gurnoor Brar revealed that adjusting his length after conceding a six in his first over was crucial to his success against New Zealand in the first ODI.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year association with Portugal. The 41-year-old confirmed his decision through an emotional video posted on social media, reflecting on a journey that saw him become one
Jansen, Minhas, Hope Nominated For ICC Mens Player Of The Month For October
ICC Men: South Africas seam-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen, Pakistans young all-rounder Arafat Minhas and West Indies captain Shai Hope have been shortlisted for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for October 2026. Jansen was the driving force behind South Africas 2-1 comeback Test series win over Australia, where he finished with 198 runs and 13 wickets. His biggest impact, though, came in the second Test in Gqeberha. Jansen made 85 and returned figures of 5-33 and 1-34 as South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs to level the series. He then struck another fifty and took three wickets in the decider at Cape Town. Jansens stupendous performances took him to the top of both the bowlers and all-rounders lists in the ICC Test rankings. He is also the first South African to lead the Test bowling charts since Kagiso Rabada did so in 2024 and the first from his country to top the all-rounders table since Vernon Philander achieved it in August 2014. On the other hand, Arafat, 21, was named Player of the Series as Pakistan won the home ODI tri-series, also featuring Sri Lanka and England. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder made 149 runs from five matches at an average of 29.80 and a strike rate of 119.20. He also picked up nine wickets at 23.22, while conceding just 5.13 runs an over. He was named Player of the Match in the clash against England for scoring 59 before taking 6-40, the second-best ODI figures by a Pakistan bowler at home. In the final game against Sri Lanka in Lahore, his 61 off 31 balls helped Pakistan chase down 326 to win the tri-series. Hope, meanwhile, made three unbeaten centuries against India across both white-ball formats. The wicketkeeper-batter first hit an unbeaten 162 in the third ODI in New Chandigarh to hunt down 352, the highest successful run chase in their 50-over cricket history. He was named Player of the Match in the clash against England for scoring 59 before taking 6-40, the second-best ODI figures by a Pakistan bowler at home. In the final game against Sri Lanka in Lahore, his 61 off 31 balls helped Pakistan chase down 326 to win the tri-series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Deepti, Sutherland, Sobhana nominated for ICC Womens Player of the Month award
Digital Desk | Dubai, Nov 5 (IANS) Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary have been shortlisted for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for October 2026. Deepti makes a strong case to win the monthly honour after shining with both bat and ball as India got 3-0 ODI and T20I wins over Zimbabwe at home. The 29-year-olds standout show came in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. She struck an unbeaten 106, her second ODI hundred after she first hit one in 2017, and picked up three wickets as India won by 121 runs to seal the three-match series. It was the only time she batted in the series, and Deepti finished with five wickets at an economy rate of 3.42 as India completed a 3-0 sweep. In the T20Is in Raipur, that came before the ODIs, Deepti again batted just once. She made 49 off 37 balls in the series opener at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium and picked two wickets as India won that series too. On the other hand, Sobhana scripted history in Brisbane, where her 118 off 134 balls in the second ODI against Australia became the highest individual score by a Bangladesh woman in the 50-over format. She struck 18 boundaries in the knock, which took Bangladesh to 220/6 in their 50 overs. The effort was not enough to prevent a defeat, and Bangladesh went on to lose the series 3-0. Sobhana, however, ended with 129 runs at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 73.71. Meanwhile, Annabel was on the other side of that series and made a big contribution. In the series opener in Brisbane, she took 4-30 and then made an unbeaten 25 as Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win. The 25-year-old saved her best batting for the final game - hitting an unbeaten 74, and also picked up two wickets in that match. She finished the series with 99 runs at a strike rate of 132 and six wickets at an economy of 4.12. Annabel ended the month with 19 runs and a wicket in the T20Is against New Zealand.
Will Grab The Chance With Both Hands, Says Beardman On Potential ODI Debut Against England
Big Bash League: Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman said if he potentially gets an ODI debut against England in the upcoming white-ball series, he will grab the chance with both hands. Beardman is in the running for his first ODI cap in the series opener at Optus Stadium on November 13, in front of his home crowd. The selection is well above my head, so if that opportunity arrives, Ill try and grab it with both hands. I feel like Im ready to go out and play some good cricket again, Beardman told reporters on Thursday. He gets an early chance to stake his claim on Saturday, when Western Australia take on England in a one-day warm-up at the WACA. I think its just an awesome hit out. I think its a great chance to really get some insight into their top order and how they play. Its an opportunity to get a look at them earlier than the rest of the squad and pass some information on, added Beardman. The youngster has been around Australias squads for two years. His most memorable outing so far came in last seasons Big Bash League (BBL) finals, when he roughed up Steven Smith and came out on top in a gripping battle between generations. His only international game so far came in a T20I in Pakistan earlier this year. He removed Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi off successive balls at the death and finished with 2-33 from four overs. Shortly afterwards, a stress fracture in his lower back flared up again and brought an early end to his season. The timing of it was pretty rough. I feel like I was feeling quite nice at the back of the Big Bash. It was just one of those things... I think its understanding my body as Im growing and developing. It was extremely frustrating, but Im super fortunate to be able to come back. Spent a good four or five months in the gym and built my body up, said Beardman. He has since shown what he can do by tearing through a strong India A batting line-up on Australia As recent tour. I think the goal is as high as I can go. I dont think theres a number. I still feel like Ive got a decent way to go, said Beardman. He has also been working on the defensive side of his game, a skill he believes is essential in white-ball cricket. I think there are times where youre going to be ahead of the curve and theres going to be times where youre behind. So I think in T20 cricket or white-ball cricket, especially, thats something that you have to be ready for. Thats definitely something that weve worked on, and I feel like were ready for. While some have started talking up his Test cricket prospects, Beardman is taking a more measured view. It can be tough not to see things or read into stuff. Whether thats for WA or Australia, whatever it is, I think its just getting through each game and trying to build momentum off that. Its (red-ball cricket) still at the forefront of my mind. Its just prioritising getting back, playing cricket first, proving my fitness and that my body can handle it. Its a tough one to plan (Shield cricket). While some have started talking up his Test cricket prospects, Beardman is taking a more measured view. It can be tough not to see things or read into stuff. Whether thats for WA or Australia, whatever it is, I think its just getting through each game and trying to build momentum off that. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Gurnoor Brar Reveals Mid-Match Tweak That Helped Him Trouble New Zealand In 1st ODI
India pacer Gurnoor Brar has said pulling his length back after conceding a six in his first over helped him reap rich dividends against New Zealand.
SA20 Launches Season 5 Campaign
The SA20 launched its Season 5 campaign on Thursday with the milestone edition of South Africa's premier T20 league set to take place from January 17 to February 21, 2027
'Toxic And Uneducated': Azam Khan Hits Out At Babar Azam's Fanbase
Backward Point Cricket Podcast: Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan has criticised the social media behaviour of the Pakistan fans, describing the abuse he received on the internet after a match. Speaking on the Backward Point Cricket Podcast, Azam spoke on the backlash he received from Babar Azam's fans after an international match against Ireland. One of Babar's fans, I was batting with him (Babar) in Ireland; he was at 75 or something. We needed 40 runs. Somebody commented on my Instagram picture that if you stop Babars century, 'your mom will die and your dad will get cancer.' Something like that, Azam said. Our cricketers have uneducated fanbases. Theres nothing wrong with Babar and his game. But his fanbase is very toxic. When you see those things, why would you even say that? he added. Meanwhile, he also opened up about the backlash he received regarding his fitness following Pakistan's loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2024. In the 2024 World Cup, everything was blamed on me. Dude, I played only one game and faced just one ball. How can you blame me for the entire World Cup? Azam said. All your fittest players didn't do anything either. You couldn't even chase 120 runs, yet you're talking about fitness and skills? he added. Pakistan failed to chase 120 against India in the T20 World Cup 2024 league stage and had a disastrous tournament, where they suffered a group-stage exit after losing to the USA too. Meanwhile, Azam has not played for Pakistan since the 2024 World Cup. His last game was against the USA, which the Men in Green lost in a Super Over. Since then, he has had to warm the benches or remain away from the team. Pakistan failed to chase 120 against India in the T20 World Cup 2024 league stage and had a disastrous tournament, where they suffered a group-stage exit after losing to the USA too. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Charli Knott's 61-ball 104 ends Brisbane Heat's 706-day winless streak in the WBBL
Adelaide Strikers went down by 14 runs to Brisbane Heat in their WBBL game despite half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Madeline Penna
Womens ODI World Cup Win Turned Us Into Household Names, Says Smriti Mandhana
ODI World Cup: India captain Smriti Mandhana said the biggest change since the teams 2025 Womens World Cup triumph on home soil has been the respect womens cricket commands now, and the way its players have become household names in the country. Not a lot of things have changed in a way, but the respect womens cricket has got in the last one year after the World Cup, and to see people really being involved a lot more, I think thats something which has been a really pleasing change for me. To just see everyone kind of becoming a household name is a very pleasing sight, Smriti told JioStar. Looking back on the day of the final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Smriti remembered the send-off the side got from fans at their hotel, even as the rain poured down. A very good sight was that, even though it was raining, there were around 1,000 people outside our bus, outside the hotel, actually seeing us off. It was a very good sight for us, and it gave us a lot of positivity. Even in the rain, people were standing there, getting wet, but trying to give us all their best wishes. Opener Shafali Verma, who became the Player of the Match in the World Cup-winning final for her knock of 87 and picking two scalps, spoke about her partnership with Smriti at the top of the order, adding that the duo now understand each other so well that they barely need words to communicate. A very good sight was that, even though it was raining, there were around 1,000 people outside our bus, outside the hotel, actually seeing us off. It was a very good sight for us, and it gave us a lot of positivity. Even in the rain, people were standing there, getting wet, but trying to give us all their best wishes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ram Takes 7/48 As Tamil Nadu Crush Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy
Ajith Ram delivered an exceptional all-round performance, scoring an unbeaten 115 and claiming 7/48, to lead Tamil Nadu to a commanding innings and 259-run victory over Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash.
'Once A King, Always A King': Wishes Pour In From Cricket Fraternity As Virat Kohli Turns 38
ODI World Cup: Birthday wishes poured in for Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli as he turned 38 on Thursday, with former teammates, fellow cricketers, BCCI vice president and IPL franchises joining in to celebrate one of the most influential players of the modern era. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was among the first to extend his wishes to Kohli, highlighting the batting stalwarts passion and hunger for the game. Happy Birthday, Virat Kohli! Your passion, hunger and love for the game continue to inspire millions. Have a fantastic year ahead, bro! Dhawan wrote on X. Former India batter Suresh Raina also wished Kohli, referring to him as the King while recalling the memorable moments he has given cricket fans over the years. Happy Birthday, King Kohli! From breathtaking cover drives to unforgettable run chases, youve given cricket fans countless memories and emotions. Your passion, fighting spirit and hunger to win make you truly special. For me, watching you bat is pure joy. Keep inspiring, keep conquering and keep making India proud! Once a King, Always a King! Raina posted on X. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who shared the dressing room with Kohli at both international and franchise levels, also extended his greetings. Same fire, every single year. 38 never looked this fit. Happy birthday, Virat, Karthik wrote. India pacer Mohammed Shami also took to Instagram to wish the batting stalwart, extending wishes for many, many happy returns of the day. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised Kohlis remarkable achievements and commitment to the sport, saying his contributions had set new benchmarks for aspiring sportspersons. Your remarkable achievements, fighting spirit and commitment to the game have set new benchmarks and continue to motivate generations of aspiring sportspersons. May you continue to scale greater heights, create many more memorable moments and inspire the nation with your brilliance both on and off the field. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, filled with good health, happiness and continued success, Shukla wrote on X. While the BCCI posted a creative poster showcasing Kohli sitting on the chair wearing his Test jersey, with his iconic photos hanging in frames on the wall. 566 Intl. Matches & Counting, 28601 Intl. Runs & Counting, 86 Intl. Centuries & Counting. Winner of ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013 & 2025, and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Happy Birthday to one of the finest to ever grace the game, Virat Kohli, BCCI wrote on X. Kohlis IPL franchise RCB also joined the celebrations, describing him as the defining cricketer of the current era and acknowledging the emotions he has brought to fans through his performances. Every era produces one player who defines it. For this era of cricket Virat Kohli is HIM. The numbers will live in the history books, and the world already knows his class. But what well hold on to is how he made us feel throughout. Happy birthday, KING KOHLI! RCB posted on X. Kohli, who retired from Test and T20I cricket to focus on the 50-over format, remains one of the most prolific batters in international cricket. He is the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 runs in ODI cricket. Every era produces one player who defines it. For this era of cricket Virat Kohli is HIM. The numbers will live in the history books, and the world already knows his class. But what well hold on to is how he made us feel throughout. Happy birthday, KING KOHLI! RCB posted on X. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich deal until 2029
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad agree to four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027 auction
Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joins CSK while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis move to SRH
CSK trade Khaleel and Ellis to SRH for Livingstone and Edwards
Liam Livingstone will join CSK at a reduced fee of INR 6 crore after he was acquired by SRH for INR 13 crore at the 2026 auction
Will Take ODI World Cup-winning Belief Into Champions Trophy, Says Amol Muzumdar
ODI World Cup: India womens head coach Amol Mazumdar said he wants his side to carry the strong belief that won them the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup into the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played next year. The six-team tournament is scheduled to be played from February 14 to 28, 2027, with Vadodara and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium being the hosts. The inaugural edition of the competition will begin a week after the Womens Premier League (WPL) final is held at the Brabourne Stadium on February 7. I think we learned a lot in that tournament. The pendulum swung one way initially, before shifting in our favour. So, I think it was a combination of the amazing talent these girls have, the preparation we put in, and a collective effort. Apart from these three, the fourth one I would like to add is the strong belief we had in that competition that culminated in winning the World Cup. I think I would like to take that into 2027, Muzumdar told JioStar. He also revealed that he had absolutely no idea what he would tell his players in the team huddle before the ODI World Cup final took place against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which India won by 52 runs to claim the title for the first time. Eventually, Muzumdar said he ended up simply speaking from the heart, especially when a rain-affected morning at the ground had left his mind racing. Generally, I know what Im going to speak. Even in team meetings, sometimes, I know exactly what Im going to say. That day, I had no clue what I was going to say because it was so busy in the morning. As I said, I had to go to the ground, and it was raining. My mind was working overtime. So, I had no clue. Even when we went to the ground, it was raining, so I was trying to feel the pitch and assess the conditions to decide whether to bat or bowl first. There were a lot of things on my mind. Suddenly, somebody, Harsha, I think our trainer, came up and said, Its huddle time. I got a little nervous and thought, What am I going to speak? Then I just looked at the crowd and said, Let me speak what I feel like at that moment. As I said, I had to go to the ground, and it was raining. My mind was working overtime. So, I had no clue. Even when we went to the ground, it was raining, so I was trying to feel the pitch and assess the conditions to decide whether to bat or bowl first. There were a lot of things on my mind. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Brisbane Heat End 706-day Wait For WBBL Win As Charli Knott's Hundred Powers Team Home
Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat ended their long wait for a WBBL win after Charli Knott's stellar hundred powered the team home with a strong victory over Adelaide Strikers at the Drummoyne Oval here on Thursday. Heat registered their first win in the Women's Big Bash League after 706 days by defeating the Strikers by 14 runs. They were winless in the last edition of the tournament and also lost both of their opening two matches this season before a much-relieved win for the former two-time champions. Heat's last win in the WBBL came on 29th November 2024, when they reached the WBBL 10 final. Opener Knott played a knock of her life as she scored 104 from 61 balls with 12 fours and four sixes to power her team to 184/4. Grace Harris made 22 from 18 balls at the top, while Annie O'Neil's unbeaten 13 from seven deliveries and Orla Prendergast's 16 from six balls helped the team finish well in the end. For Strikers, Sophie Ecclestone kept things tight with 1-18 in her four overs, while the likes of Eleanor Larosa (1-48 from 4) and Tahlia McGrath (0-28 from 2) were meted out punishing treatments. In reply, Adelaide Strikers were very much in the chase, with opener Laura Wolvaardt (75) and Madeline Penna (68) keeping the team alive. The two had put up a 77-run partnership from 47 balls for the third wicket. Penna smashed Sianna Ginger for 27 runs in the 14th over as the Strikers were alive in the game, needing 56 from the final six overs. For Strikers, Sophie Ecclestone kept things tight with 1-18 in her four overs, while the likes of Eleanor Larosa (1-48 from 4) and Tahlia McGrath (0-28 from 2) were meted out punishing treatments. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
SRH Star Takes Rs 7 Crore Pay Cut To Join CSK In Trade Deal Involving 4 Players
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed a trade deal involving four players, ahead of IPL 2027 auction.
Liam Livingstone moves to CSK, as five-time champions engage in 4 trades with SRH
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards moving to CSK. On the other hand. Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis join SRH....
CSK, SRH Announce Four-Player Trade Ahead of IPL 2027
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027, seeing Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards move to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis join SRH.
If Hardik Wants To Stay At MI, He Should Not Be The Captain: Rayudu
Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Hardik Pandya should relinquish the Mumbai Indians captaincy, suggesting the all-rounder would benefit from concentrating on his performances rather than carrying leadership responsibilities, amid speculation over his future at the franchise ahead of the next IPL season. Rayudu reflected on the difficulties Pandya has experienced in his stint as MI captain, suggesting that the environment around him may have contributed to the challenges he faced. He felt the all-rounder appeared to be under pressure, which could have affected his approach within the dressing room. In Mumbai, I just thought that Hardik felt as if he was cornered. And once you feel youre cornered, youre always looking over your shoulder. Once that happens in a dressing room, you tend to come out in ways that you wouldnt want to. A lot of things didnt go well for Hardik. It might be Hardiks fault as well as something else, Rayudu said on Cricbuzz. The former Chennai Super Kings batter believes a change in responsibility could help Pandya rediscover his best cricket. Even if the 31-year-old continues with Mumbai Indians, Rayudu feels the franchise should consider appointing a different captain and allow Pandya to operate purely as a match-winning all-rounder. From now on, if he wants to stay at MI, I dont think he should be the captain. He should just play his game, enjoy his time, and be a match-winner for MI. But if he goes out, definitely not a captain again, at least for one season, Rayudu said. Rayudu also discussed potential destinations should Pandya move away from Mumbai, identifying Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings as two franchises where the all-rounder could find a more suitable cricketing environment. However, he was firm that Pandya should not immediately take up another leadership assignment. From now on, if he wants to stay at MI, I dont think he should be the captain. He should just play his game, enjoy his time, and be a match-winner for MI. But if he goes out, definitely not a captain again, at least for one season, Rayudu said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
DDCA Names Delhi Women's U23 Squad For T20 Trophy
District Cricket Association: The Delhi & District Cricket Association has announced the Delhi Women's U23 squad for the T20 Trophy 202627, as Shivi Sharma has been named the captain of the side. The DDCA has named a 16-member squad for the tournament that begins on November 14 in Haryana. Shivi will be leading the side, with Parunika Sisodia named vice-captain. The squad has a blend of emerging talent as the players gear up to represent the state team in the tournament. It was finalised after the DDCA Senior Womens Selection Committee held a meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Ms Reema Malhotra (Chairperson), Ms Swarn Chadha (Selector), Ms Rani Ojha (Selector), Ms. Anjali Sharma (Member, CACDDCA), Ms. Latika Kumari (Chief Coach) and Mr. Ashok Sharma (Secretary). Shivi will be leading the young side as she continues to represent the state team. She was also named in Delhi's squad for the Senior Women's T20 trophy, in which Soni Yadav will be leading the team with Shewta Sehrawat as her deputy. Shivi was part of North Delhi Strikers in the Women's Delhi Premier League, which concluded in early September. The team won the DPL title after beating South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Shivi made 211 runs in the Women's DPL at an average of 42.20, including two half-centuries in the season. Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Parunika was the top buy in the DPL 2026 Women's Auction after being roped in by East Delhi Riders for Rs 14 lakh. However, her team finished last in the latest DPL with one win and five losses in the six matches played. Shivi made 211 runs in the Women's DPL at an average of 42.20, including two half-centuries in the season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Tripura Stun Former Champions Saurashtra By 133 Runs In Ranji Trophy
Unfancied Tripura pulled off a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra with off-spinner Sandip Sarkar and pacer Abhijit Sarkar sharing seven wickets between them in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Agartala on Thursday.
Beardman: 'I'm ready to go out and play some good cricket again'
Beardman is keeping his Test ambitions in sight but is taking his comeback one game at a time
Scotland Name Kathryn Bryce-led Squad For ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy
Seven Districts Sports Club: Scotland have named their squad for the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, as all-rounder Kathryn Bryce will be leading the squad for the tournament that will be played in the UAE from November 12 onwards. Bryce recently led Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year, where her team finished fifth out of six teams in Group B. She has been named captain for the 10-team Emerging Nations Trophy, now with the squad having a blend of experience and youth. Darcey Carter, Sarah Bryce and Katherine Fraser are among the ones who have had the taste of international cricket before, while Gabriella Fontenla, Pippa Sproul and uncapped teenager Isabella Watson are among the youth members in the group. Fontenla and Sproul were seen in action during the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, while Watson, 18, can play in the next U19 World Cup in 2027. Scotland are put in Group A alongside Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and the UAE. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka also announced their squad for the tournament, as Harshitha Samarawickrama has been named the skipper. The top-order batter leads the side in the absence of Chamari Athapaththu. The squad featured the returns of Vishmi Gunarathne and Nilakshika Silva too. Talking about Scotland's schedule, they will open their campaign against PNG on November 12 at the Seven Districts Sports Club in Ajman before their next contest against Sri Lanka on November 13. Scotland will be up against the UAE for their third match of the league stage on November 15 before wrapping up their group stage with a clash against Ireland on November 18. Talking about Scotland's schedule, they will open their campaign against PNG on November 12 at the Seven Districts Sports Club in Ajman before their next contest against Sri Lanka on November 13. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Unfancied Tripura shock former champions Saurashtra in massive Ranji Trophy upset
Unfancied Tripura secured a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, marking their first win of the season and a historic moment for the team.
Luke Williams effect already showing: Abhinav Mukund hails MIs revamped squad ahead of WPL 2027
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes Mumbai Indians have addressed some of the shortcomings that affected their team composition last season, crediting new head coach Luke Williams familiarity with several recruits for helping the two-time champions put together a more balanced squad for the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL). Williams, who previously worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has brought a fresh perspective to MIs recruitment, with Mukund highlighting how the Australians previous associations with players have influenced the franchises auction and trading decisions. I feel like this MI side has a much better balance to it from last season, and I also like the fact that their new head coach, Luke Williams, who was previously with RCB, has picked players that he feels will add value and strengthen this squad. They picked up Disha Kasat, who worked closely with him at RCB, and the trade move for Tara Norris as well is quite impressive. Tara was working with Luke in the inaugural edition of the Womens Hundred. So, the Luke Williams effect is already showing in their squad, Mukund told JioStar. Among the acquisitions that caught Mukunds attention was the arrival of Norris, whose inclusion could give MI greater flexibility in deciding their overseas combination. The former cricketer believes the left-arm pacers associate-nation status could be particularly valuable, allowing the franchise to field an additional overseas player under the WPLs playing conditions. Taras recruitment also addresses a selection dilemma that had restricted MIs options during the previous edition, particularly when it came to accommodating Shabnim Ismail alongside their other overseas stars. Taras addition has given MI the option of not being forced to play Shabnim Ismail in the playing XI. That was a big problem for them last year, where they could not figure out their four overseas options. Tara is an associate player, which gives the two-time champions the opportunity to field five overseas players, which is a win-win situation for them as a team. And this squad they have built for WPL 2027 is a huge upgrade from last year, he added.
Chance To Learn From The Best: Veda Backs Shweta Sehrawats Move To MI
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy believes Shweta Sehrawats switch from UP Warriorz to Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season could provide the young batter with an opportunity to rediscover her natural game, saying the expectations and frequent changes in responsibilities at her previous franchise placed undue pressure on her development. Shweta, who entered the inaugural WPL season on the back of Indias Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup triumph, was initially expected to make an impact after being picked by UP Warriorz. However, her stint with the franchise saw her being deployed in different batting positions and eventually handed wicketkeeping responsibilities, something Veda believes complicated her progress. I am really happy about Shweta Sehrawat joining Mumbai Indians because its a team that will give her the freedom to play her natural game. In her previous team, the responsibility of scoring runs was entirely on her shoulders, and the batters around her were not contributing much, which put more pressure on Shweta and affected her game. Now that shes with Mumbai, she will get the chance to learn from the best and develop properly as a youngster, Veda told JioStar. Veda felt that Shwetas early achievements had raised expectations considerably, leaving little room for the youngster to settle into her role and develop at her own pace. The former India international also questioned the decision to repeatedly alter Shwetas responsibilities, pointing out that her primary strength as a batter lies at the top of the order rather than in the finishing role. Shweta has been on the receiving end of criticism over the last few years. A lot was expected of her. She came into the first season of the WPL as a U19 World Cup winner and the top scorer for the Indian side and was picked by UP Warriorz. She was tried in different positions in the batting order there. She is technically an opener, and UP management used her as a finisher. Then she was made a wicketkeeper overnight and expected to do magic. I felt that was too much to ask of a youngster, she added. The former India international also questioned the decision to repeatedly alter Shwetas responsibilities, pointing out that her primary strength as a batter lies at the top of the order rather than in the finishing role. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Virat Kohli equals Ricky Ponting's world record in first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland
Virat Kohli once again delivered a match-winning performance as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the opening match of their five-game series at Eden Park, Auckland. Chasing a revised target of 143 under...
