Selaqui Strikers lift first-ever Dehradun T20 League after Vijay Sharma's unbeaten 31-ball 103
Selaqui Strikers became the first champions of the Dehradun T20 League after defeating Mussoorie Thunders by 39 runs in a rain-shortened final at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. The match was reduced to 16 overs...
Dinusha, Robinson, Mahmud Shortlisted For ICC Men's Player Of The Month For August
Galle International Stadium: Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha, England pacer Ollie Robinson and Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud were on Thursday nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2026. All three nominees produced match-defining performances as per various situations encountered in the longest format during the month. Left-handed batter Dinusha was in imperious form during Sri Lanka's two-match series against India, which they lost 1-0 at home. The youngster set the tone in the opening Test at Galle International Stadium with a fine century, before following it up with a fighting 84 in the second innings. He raised the bar further in the second Test at the SSC Ground in Colombo, striking 103 in the first essay and remaining unbeaten on 133 in the second to help Sri Lanka secure a hard-fought and epic draw. Dinusha finished the series as the leading run-getter on either side, accumulating 420 runs at a staggering average of 140 across the two matches. On the other hand, England seamer Robinson proved to be the wrecker-in-chief in his side's dominant start to the home Test series against Pakistan. The right-arm pacer delivered a career-best performance in the opening Test at Headingley with figures of 8-80. He raised the bar further in the second Test at the SSC Ground in Colombo, striking 103 in the first essay and remaining unbeaten on 133 in the second to help Sri Lanka secure a hard-fought and epic draw. Dinusha finished the series as the leading run-getter on either side, accumulating 420 runs at a staggering average of 140 across the two matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, Bangladesh fast bowler Mahmud came into the spotlight via being the architect of his country's landmark Test victory on Australian soil. The pacer produced a match-winning display during the Darwin Test triumph, picking up 6-55 in the first innings and 3-56 in the second essay to engineer a famous victory for Bangladesh. Hasan finished the two-match Test series in Australia, which ended in a 1-1 draw, with nine wickets at an average of 19.77. Article Source: IANS
'I Can Only Focus...': Arshdeep Singh Opens Up on Test Ambitions
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh discusses his aspirations for Test cricket, acknowledging his limited first-class appearances but asserting his readiness. He highlights the importance of understanding body mechanics, managing workload, and adapting to various pitch conditions. Arshdeep also touches upon the strong contingent of Punjab players in Indian cricket and his preparations for upcoming international assignments like the T20I series against Afghanistan and the Asian Games.
Sophie Ecclestone Returns To Adelaide Strikers For WBBL 12
Big Bash League: England's star Sophie Ecclestone will return to the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season after re-signing with the franchise for WBBL 12. The 27-year-old left-arm spinner made her Strikers debut last season and will once again add experience and quality to their bowling attack. Ecclestone is regarded as one of the leading bowlers in womens cricket and has spent significant periods as the ICCs No. 1 ranked bowler in both the womens T20I and ODI formats. She played a key role in Englands run at the 2022 Womens Cricket World Cup, claiming 21 wickets at an economy rate of 3.83, including career-best figures of 6/36 in the semi-final against South Africa. In 2023, Ecclestone took 10 wickets in a Test against Australia, becoming just the second-youngest woman to achieve the feat. She was also the leading wicket-taker at the 2025 Womens Cricket World Cup, finishing the tournament with 16 wickets. More recently, she claimed 10 wickets as England reached the final of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup. In July this year, Ecclestone became England's womens all-time leading wicket-taker across international cricket, surpassing Katherine Sciver-Brunts previous record during the one-off Test against India at Lords. I cant wait to get back around the group and continue building on what we achieved last season. Were determined to take the next step and put ourselves in a strong position to push for finals, Ecclestone said. Strikers coach Luke Williams said Ecclestones return would provide a major boost to the squad. I cant wait to get back around the group and continue building on what we achieved last season. Were determined to take the next step and put ourselves in a strong position to push for finals, Ecclestone said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The Strikers will begin their WBBL 12 campaign against Melbourne Stars at Karen Rolton Oval on October 31. Article Source: IANS
'This Pakistan Team Looks Dispirited'
Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has sharply criticised Pakistan's batting performance in the final Test against England, highlighting their woefully low confidence and dispirited state. The team was skittled out for just 133 runs, failing to cross 200 even once in the series, with key players like Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique struggling. Atherton attributes this decline partly to the controversial decision to send home seven players and two coaches. Despite the batting struggles, young pacer Razaullah offered a glimmer of hope with an impressive bowling display.
Md Kounain Quraishi: The East Zone injury replacement who stars in Duleep Trophy final
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Md Kounain Quraishi was hardly a familiar name in Indian domestic cricket when he walked out for East Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy semifinal. Two matches later, the 23-year-old Jharkhand all-rounder has a first-class century, seven wickets and a Duleep Trophy title to his name. Quraishis latest contribution came on Thursday in Chennai, where he remained unbeaten on 116 against South Zone. His hundred capped a breakthrough tournament in which he played a crucial role in East Zones title-winning campaign, despite entering the competition with no previous first-class experience. Quraishis entry into red-ball cricket was anything but conventional. He was drafted into the East Zone squad as an injury replacement for Shahbaz Ahmed ahead of the semifinal against Central Zone. Most domestic players make their way into the Duleep Trophy after establishing themselves in the Ranji Trophy. Quraishi had not even played a Ranji game for Jharkhand. Instead, his first-class debut came directly in the Duleep Trophy, and he wasted little time making an impression. In the semifinal, the off-spinning all-rounder picked up three wickets across the two innings. He dismissed Harsh Dubey and Saransh Jain in the first innings before removing Rinku Singh in the second, finishing with figures of 2/49 and 1/14. Quraishis selection did not come entirely out of the blue. Earlier this year, he had produced remarkable numbers for Jamshedpur Steelers in the Jharkhand Premier League. Used primarily as a finisher, he scored 203 runs in six innings while being dismissed only once. That gave him a remarkable average of 203 and a strike rate of 170. He also contributed six wickets during the tournament as Jamshedpur finished runners-up. Those performances helped earn him the opportunity to step into a much bigger arena. Quraishi showed his value again in the Duleep Trophy final. He scored 40 in East Zones mammoth first innings of 708 and then bowled close to 40 overs, claiming two wickets for 99 runs. His biggest moment arrived on the final day. Batting in East Zones second innings, Quraishi played a composed unbeaten knock of 116 from 190 balls to register his maiden first-class hundred. The innings helped East Zone extend their advantage before they declared at 388/7, securing the title on the basis of a first-innings lead. Quraishis unusual entry into first-class cricket places him alongside a select group of Indian cricketers, including Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Piyush Chawla and Bharath Reddy, who played Duleep Trophy cricket before featuring in the Ranji Trophy. His List A numbers remain modest, 43 runs and three wickets from four matches. But after his extraordinary JPL campaign and statement-making Duleep Trophy run, Quraishi has ensured that his name will no longer be an unfamiliar one in Indian domestic cricket.
East Zone wins Duleep Trophy after 13 years
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Quraishi century headlines final day as East Zone secure Duleep Trophy
With the Duleep Trophy virtually theirs because of their first-innings lead, the Jharkhand allrounder brought up his maiden first-class century before East Zone declared
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Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma Admits To South Zone Being 'outplayed' By East Zone
Duleep Trophy: South Zone captain Tilak Varma conceded that his side was completely outplayed by East Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy final, admitting that conceding over 700 runs in the first innings virtually sealed the title clashs outcome at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Thursday. East Zone piled up a colossal first-innings total of 708, riding on skipper Ishan Kishan's double century, before bundling out South Zone for 325 and eventually secured their third Duleep Trophy crown on the basis of a massive first-innings lead. The result ended South Zone's bid for back-to-back Duleep Trophy titles, while East Zone lifted the prestigious silverware for the first time since the 2012/13 season. Honestly, it is disappointing for us, but there have been a lot of learnings in this game, and hopefully we'll come back stronger. If you have seen, honestly, the first day we could have done better, but they sealed the game when they scored 700. Everyone knows, like, it is slightly tough chasing 700. But again, credit goes to their batters, how they batted. But again, there were a few phases we could have captured, but we hadn't bowled that great, said Varma, who made 99 in South Zones lone innings with the bat, in the post-match presentation ceremony. The result ended South Zone's bid for back-to-back Duleep Trophy titles, while East Zone lifted the prestigious silverware for the first time since the 2012/13 season. Honestly, it is disappointing for us, but there have been a lot of learnings in this game, and hopefully we'll come back stronger. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But honestly, we were just thinking to just bat on for the next three days. We had tried our best. If we have played for three days, we never knew we could have scored 700 runs; otherwise the match would have been drawn. But we have tried our best, but again credit goes to them. They have totally outplayed us, added Varma, who also took the Player of the Series award. Article Source: IANS
Duleep Trophy: Kishan Credits Leadership, Team Unity After Leading East Zone To Title
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: East Zone captain Ishan Kishan on Thursday credited his team's collective effort and unity for their Duleep Trophy win after 13 years at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Kishan anchored East Zone's dominant time with a marathon 270 in the first innings, followed by hitting 80 in the second innings of the final against South Zone. Having a mammoth first-innings lead meant East Zone got their third Duleep Trophy title and their first since the 2012/13 domestic season. We won this title as a group. I think everyone was taking care of each other, which was the most important thing for me. I think I've been a good leader (offered a cheeky smile), but I think the journey doesn't end here. You need to keep getting better in all the departments. Whether you're fielding or batting, there are always some mistakes. So we just need to rectify that and get better day by day, Kishan said in the post-match presentation ceremony. The Duleep Trophy win is Kishans second title as captain after winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Jharkhand in the 2025/26 season. Reflecting on his approach and mindset during his time away from the national team, the wicketkeeper-batter highlighted how the period helped him mature both as a cricketer and as a captain. You need to keep getting better in all the departments. Whether you're fielding or batting, there are always some mistakes. So we just need to rectify that and get better day by day, Kishan said in the post-match presentation ceremony. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So I was just trying to help everyone and it's been a good transformation for me as well. I've been more calm, more aware of situations and more hunger is there. You want to perform for your team. You need to make your team win, and that is something which changed in me. Hundred percent, that is going to be there (on being that cheeky guy) till I turn ninety, he added. Article Source: IANS
East Zone lift Duleep Trophy title for first time in 13 years after dominant batting show
East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title after securing a decisive victory over South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Ishan Kishan-led side posted 708 runs on the...
Rohit Breaks Silence On 2027 World Cup Future
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has responded to speculation about his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that October 2027 is far away. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also dismissed concerns, highlighting Sharma's current form.
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Duleep Trophy: Kishan, Quraishi Shine As East Zone Clinch Title, End 13-year Wait
Md Kounain Quraishi: East Zone clinched the Duleep Trophy for the third time on Thursday after overcoming South Zone via first innings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. The triumph also meant East Zone ended a 13-year drought to win the prestigious title, its last win coming in the 201213 season. Resuming their second innings on the final day, East Zone rode on a maiden first-class century from Md Kounain Quraishi (116 not out off 190 balls) and a half-century from Anukul Roy (64) before declaring at 388/7 in 99.2 overs. Once the declaration was done, the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone set off into immediate celebrations over winning the title. The contest had tilted decisively in East Zone's favour after posting a mammoth 708 in their first innings, built around captain Ishan Kishans monumental 270 and 101 made by Kumar Kushagra. Kishan followed up his double century with 80 in the second innings, and took his match tally to 350 runs. Jharkhands emerging talents played a pivotal role in East Zones triumphant run. Apart from Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan produced an impressive 85 on his Duleep Trophy debut and continued the strong touch he has displayed in the last domestic season. The duo, along with Kishan, ensured that Jharkhands influence remained central to East Zones title victory. Earlier in the morning, Quraishi and Roy extended their seventh-wicket partnership to 150 runs, and pushed East Zones total beyond the 700-run mark. South Zone were penalised five runs in the 73rd over due to an unacceptably slow over-rate, following a prolonged discussion between the match officials and South Zone captain Tilak Varma. Quraishi eventually brought up his maiden first-class century in the 96th over by driving pacer CV Milind towards extra cover for two runs to reach the three-figure mark. The young batter removed his helmet and raised his arms to celebrate as his teammates lauded him with a standing ovation from the balcony. Quraishi capped his milestone in the following over by striking back-to-back sixes off spinner Tripurana Vijay over mid-wicket and long-on. From the other end, Roy completed a patient half-century by steering Shaik Rasheed through point for a single in the 89th over. Roys resistance ended when he was caught at slip by Devdutt Padikkal off MD Nidheesh for 64, after pushing loosely at a length delivery outside off-stump. After Quraishi chipped a delivery from Milind safely down to mid-on off the second ball of the 100th over, skipper Kishan officially signalled the declaration from the pavilion. The umpires immediately removed the bails to conclude the final, thus confirming East Zone as the new champions. Quraishi capped his milestone in the following over by striking back-to-back sixes off spinner Tripurana Vijay over mid-wicket and long-on. From the other end, Roy completed a patient half-century by steering Shaik Rasheed through point for a single in the 89th over. Roys resistance ended when he was caught at slip by Devdutt Padikkal off MD Nidheesh for 64, after pushing loosely at a length delivery outside off-stump. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief scores: East Zone 708 and 388/7 in 99.2 overs (Md Kounain Quraishi 116, Ishan Kishan 80; MD Nidheesh 2-28, CV Milind 1-27) draw with South Zone 336 (Tilak Varma 99; Mukesh Kumar 3-62) Article Source: IANS
Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On His World Cup 2027 Participation
The one-line response came on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai, a rare comment from the former captain amid swirling speculation around his participation in the mega-event
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Bumrah back! Harshit Rana out as Yash Thakur gets call
Yash Thakur replaces injured Harshit Rana in India's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series and Asian Games. Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar have been cleared for both assignments after recovering from injuries. India's T20I series against Afghanistan begins September 13, followed by the Asian Games campaign starting September 28.
Josh Blake To Leave Surrey At The End Of 2026 Season
One Day Cup: Josh Blake will leave Surrey at the end of the 2026 season after signing a multi-year contract with another county, the club said on Thursday. Blake, who signed his first professional contract with Surrey in 2022 at the age of 23, featured for Three Feathers 45 times. The wicket-keeper has been a mainstay of the One Day Cup side in recent years, with more than 1,000 runs in the competition. Blakes route to the professional game is a rare one, having dropped out of the Surrey pathway at U15s. Determined to succeed in the game, Blake continued playing for Sutton CC in the Surrey Championship. In the winters of 2017 and 2018, he worked in Australia and played for Sydney Shires to continue developing his game. He spent four years working as a community coach for the Surrey Cricket Foundation whilst continuing to play for Sutton. He earned an opportunity in the Surrey Second XI in 2021 before securing his contract to join the First XI squad. Blake said, It has been an honour to represent my boyhood Club for the last four years and Im hugely grateful to everyone at Surrey for giving me the opportunity to play professional cricket and prove myself in the county game. I never gave up on my dream of making a career out of playing the game and I have made some incredible memories that will stay with me for a long, long time. Whilst it is difficult to move on from the county that I first represented as a nine-year-old, I believe that this is the best opportunity for me to continue to progress my career and to develop as a cricketer. I remain totally committed to Surrey until the end of the season but I am excited about my future in the game. I never gave up on my dream of making a career out of playing the game and I have made some incredible memories that will stay with me for a long, long time. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I want to thank Josh for his time at the Club and wish him the very best for the future at his new county. Article Source: IANS
Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared to return to Indias T20I setup for the upcoming series against Afghanistan and theAsian Games 2026 . He has been out of action since the ODI series against England. He missed the Test series against Sri Lanka and was doubtful for the T20I series against Afghanistan and the Asian Games, but BCCI clarified that the pacer is ready to go.
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Finn Allen Joins Melbourne Stars For BBL 16
Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars have signed New Zealand power-hitter Finn Allen ahead of the 2026-27 Big Bash League season, with the 27-year-old set to add further firepower to an already strong batting line-up that includes Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. The 2026-27 Big Bash League season will begin on December 12, with Melbourne Renegades facing Perth Scorchers in the opening match. Allen was the top run-scorer in BBL 15, accumulating 466 runs with an average of 42.36 for the Perth Scorchers. He is set to move to Melbourne to join a formidable batting lineup. The Stars are a powerhouse team in this competition, so its going to be a lot of fun playing for them. Theyve already got a huge fanbase, and theyre only getting bigger, and I cant wait to be a part of that. I think all cricketers love playing at the MCG, so to be able to call that my home ground now is really exciting, Allen said on joining Melbourne Stars. Allen has enjoyed a prolific 2026, with several memorable innings across T20 cricket. He scored 101 off 53 balls for the Scorchers in the BBL earlier this year and later achieved the fastest century in World Cup history, reaching 100 off just 33 balls in New Zealands semi-final victory over South Africa. The explosive opener then continued his run of form in the Indian Premier League, scoring an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders. Allen, who has played 62 T20 internationals for New Zealand, most recently featured in Major League Cricket for San Francisco Unicorns, where he was coached by the new Melbourne Stars head coach, Cameron White. The New Zealand opener has a flexible, casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, enabling him to participate in international T20 franchise leagues while still being eligible for national team selection. Under the Big Bash Leagues updated player signing regulations, Melbourne Stars are permitted to directly select up to three international players, as the Overseas Player Draft is not scheduled for this year. The New Zealand opener has a flexible, casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, enabling him to participate in international T20 franchise leagues while still being eligible for national team selection. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Melbourne Stars contracted players: Finn Allen, Austin Anlezark, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Todd Murphy, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis and Mitch Swepson. Article Source: IANS
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Tim Seifert signs Sydney Sixers deal for BBL 16
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Hard-hitting New Zealand opener Tim Seifert has signed a one-year deal with the BBL franchise Sydney Sixers, moving from the Melbourne Renegades. Seifert, who was in stellar form for the Manchester Super Giants in the Hundred, will bolster the Sixers' opening firepower as Steve Smith is expected to miss the upcoming BBL 16 due to his international commitments. The move further casts Babar Azam's future with the club into limbo due to his horror outings for the Sixers last season, where he laboured to 202 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 103.06. Seifert is excited to be part of the Sixers with the famous SCG now being his home stadium. The Sixers are one of the most respected and successful clubs in the competition, so it's a privilege to be joining the group, Seifert said, as quoted by cricket.com.au. I've always loved playing cricket in Australia, and the Big Bash is a tournament I genuinely enjoy being part of. To now have the opportunity to wear the magenta and help contribute to the club's success is something I'm really excited about. Meanwhile, Sixers GM Rachael Haynes welcomed the New Zealander, emphasising the striking abilities that he brings to the table. Tim (Seifert) is one of the premier T20 batters in world cricket, and his recent player of the tournament performance in The Hundred is another example of the quality he brings, Haynes said. We've admired him for a long time, and his experience, attacking intent and match-winning ability make him a fantastic fit for the Sixers. We're thrilled to welcome him to the club, she added. With Seifert's addition, the Sixers will have two strong wicket-keeping options, including Josh Philippe, another franchise regular. Seifert made his Hundred debut in 2026 for Manchester Super Giants, helping them win the title with 394 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 168.37. He scored a match-winning 72 off 38 balls against Trent Rockets in the final. He was also the second-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 206, where he scored 326 runs and played a crucial role in New Zealand's runners-up finish.
Were making the same mistakes: Saud Shakeel rues Pakistans batting failures against England
Digital Desk | Birmingham, Sep 10 (IANS) Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel admitted his team had been repeating the same mistakes with the bat after another poor display left them in trouble against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan were bowled out for just 136 off 33.5 overs after being asked to bat first, with their top order once again failing to put up a fight. Shakeel, Pakistans leading run-scorer in the series, said the team needed to show greater patience and fight through difficult periods. Its depressing; were making the same mistake as a batting unit. We're getting out in bunches, and there were lots of soft dismissals today, Shakeel said, as quoted by Cricinfo. Were trying, but yes, its frustrating that we keep making the same mistakes. I dont think its a confidence issue. If you dont have the confidence to play at this level, then you dont deserve to play here. But in difficult conditions, poor form can be quite hard to break out of, he added. Shakeel has been the only Pakistani batter to consistently score runs in the series. He has scored 175 runs in four innings, while none of his teammates have reached the 100-run mark. Pakistan have already lost the first two Tests and are now in a difficult position in the ongoing third game at Edgbaston. Shakeel said Pakistan had an important opportunity to build a partnership after losing the toss and being asked to bat in overcast conditions. The pitch will improve as the Test goes on, but early on, there was juice in it. The toss isnt in our hands, but we lost it and batted first, and the overcast conditions favoured England there, he said. That was an opportunity to strike up a partnership because the pitch improved as the day went on. With the new ball, even Englands top order struggled, so it was important to see off the new ball, he added. Pakistans first five batters had a poor showing and failed to reach double figures, marking the first time their top five had failed to score 10 or more in a Test first innings in England. Shakeel once again demonstrated his ability to adapt to the conditions and situation. After scoring 140 runs across his last two innings, he said he had changed his approach as wickets continued to fall around him. I try to play according to the demands of any situation. With wickets falling around me, the best option for me was to make as many runs as I could. So I was batting quicker to adjust to the situation around me, he said. The left-hander also admitted that Pakistan had been surprised by the level of assistance available to the bowlers during the series. The conditions were challenging, especially at Lords. Over there, even someone like Joe Root struggled and has had a difficult series. I was surprised with the conditions here, Shakeel said. If you look at the New Zealand series and compare it to this one, there is a lot of lateral movement here. We are not used to that, perhaps. But we were trying our best. We accept our batting failures, but the conditions are also in favour of the bowlers, he added.
Wales Cricket Board: A bizarre chapter unfolded outside a Portsmouth hotel, where the Pakistan Under-19 team was based during their multi-format tour of England, when a group of masked anti-immigrant protesters mistook the team for asylum seekers. According to a report in The Guardian, a group of masked protesters gathered outside a four-star hotel in Portsmouth after reports that a group of asylum seekers had been taken there. George Madgwick, a Reform councillor who was called to the hotel to mediate between staff and the assembled crowd, said it was a massively unfortunate incident. The incident followed a clash between hundreds of people, many wearing balaclavas, and police in Portsmouth on Sunday evening, after a small boat carrying asylum seekers reached the UK coastline from France. Madgwick said the group gathered outside the hotel after reports that about 40 men who did not appear to be English had arrived at the hotel, and that the coach which took them was from the same company, which moved the asylum seekers who had come by boat. The massively unfortunate incident was brought under control when Madgwick spoke to the hotel manager, who explained that the hotel was hosting members of an under-21 cricket team from Pakistan touring the south coast and using the Marriott as their base. I also spoke to the coach of the team, who was very understanding, Madgwick was quoted in the report. I went out to the protesters and told them, Youve got it wrong guys, its a cricket club. They left within a couple of minutes. The massively unfortunate incident was brought under control when Madgwick spoke to the hotel manager, who explained that the hotel was hosting members of an under-21 cricket team from Pakistan touring the south coast and using the Marriott as their base. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The team played England Under-19s in a four-day Test last week, losing by 10 runs, and will play a one-day game against the same opponents on Wednesday at Arundel. A final one-day game is scheduled for Saturday in Guildford. Article Source: IANS
It hurried one of the greatest batters: Nasser Hussain lauds Razaullah's spell
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Pakistans 21-year-old fast bowler Razaullah for bringing pace and a point of difference to the attack during Day 1 of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, after the debutant claimed two wickets on a difficult opening day for the visitors. Pakistan have been calling out for something different from their bowlers for a long while, Hussain told Sky Sports. Razaullah, one of seven additions to Pakistans squad after their heavy defeat at Lords, made an immediate impression despite having only eight first-class appearances before being handed his Test debut. Hussain was particularly impressed by the young pacers ability to generate speed and bounce, qualities that offered Pakistan a different dimension with the ball after their first-innings total of 133. It is nice to watch that spell from Razaullah that had something, that had a point of difference, had some pace, Hussain said. The right-armers most notable breakthrough came when he dismissed Joe Root, Englands captain and one of the most accomplished batters of his generation. Razaullah also accounted for opener Emilio Gay as England closed the day on 156/4, giving Pakistan a rare positive from an otherwise difficult opening day. It hurried one of the greatest batters there has ever been in Joe Root, and got him out. Razaullahs spell came after Englands pace attack had dismantled Pakistan for a modest first-innings score. Josh Tongue led the hosts bowling effort with four wickets, while Englands other quicks also made early inroads. With the hosts holding the advantage at stumps, Tongue said England had put themselves in a strong position to push for a series sweep. Really pleased with the day. Coming here this morning, winning the toss, putting Pakistan in to bat, bowling them out for 130-odd - were in a really strong position, Tongue said at stumps. For Pakistan, however, Razaullahs debut offered a glimpse of a potential answer to their search for greater variety in their pace attack. His ability to hurry batters and extract bounce provided the most encouraging feature of an otherwise challenging day in Birmingham.
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AI has taken Indian sports stars back to the 1980s, and the results are getting plenty of attention online. From retro hairstyles to colourful outfits, cricketers and athletes are enjoying the viral trend and sharing their vintage avatars with fans.
Representing India brings unique pressure; tennis will keep delivering results: Rohit Rajpal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Playing for the country in marquee events like the Asian Games and Davis Cup brings a distinct level of responsibility compared to when playing individual events all around the year, said Rohit Rajpal, the non-playing captain for India in the Davis Cup. Rajpal, a bronze medallist in tennis in the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, further expressed confidence in tennis continuing its strong medal-winning tradition at the upcoming multi-sport event, to be played in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The event will happen right after India takes on hosts South Korea in the Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers Round 2 in Seoul on September 18 and 19. No, it's just completely different. I mean, there, you're playing for yourself and your career. You do what you want. Here, you do have a responsibility because you're playing for your country. So, it's a different kind of pressure that playing for your country and your flag brings to you when in Davis Cup or playing in Asian Games, Rajpal told IANS in an exclusive conversation, facilitated by subscription-free OTT platform VETO. Though Indias tennis contingent was shockingly slashed from 12 to seven, leaving them with no womens singles representation, Rajpal expressed optimism of a good performance coming out from Japan. But from my times, I was saying earlier as well, I'm an Asian Games medallist. So, even before me, we have always contributed to the medals tally. Tennis has always contributed and we've done well for India. Even in the last Asian Games, we had three or four medals (one silver and one bronze in mixed doubles and mens doubles in Hangzhou), if I can recollect. So, we will definitely be contributing this time too. Rajpal also shed light on the perennial challenge Indian players face when transitioning from dominant junior careers on the ITF circuit to established professionals on the ATP tour. He attributed part of the lag to cultural and developmental factors, while noting that modern training methods and support systems are rapidly closing the physical gap. So, the transition traditionally has been a very difficult task because genetically, Indians mature later than, for example, Europeans or Americans. We've seen that they mature later - their bodies and mind matures later. That is because of how we are brought up - our family values, etc. We still treat them as children when they are 17 and 18. Over there, you need to leave your home and start working and fending for yourself at that age. Once you're done and you're expected to build your own life from there. So, all those things really come into play as your personality development, etc and that kind of reflects on the court as well or in sport, any sport that you play. But that is changing as we go along because the game has gotten much more physical. He further added that bridging the physical and mental gulf requires structured support as players step up to face seasoned competitors on tour who are often years older. Then we have good physios and the boys are really, really focused on bridging that gap. Also, what happens is that when you're suddenly playing juniors and you cross that 18 mark and you start playing or even earlier, feature in the men's game, you're suddenly playing against players who are 10 years older to you - stronger and more mature. So, you need to match up to them and that's where the problems start coming - that if you're not physically or mentally not strong enough to match them. So, these are transitional issues that every player faces. But we are getting better and better at that now. I think more and more effort will be needed so that the transition period you spend in the same ecosystem where everybody else is transitioning - that it's a level playing field for everybody, he concluded.
Amid Harshit Rana's Injury Blow, India Get Two Massive Boosts Ahead Of Afghanistan T20Is
Both the players have been deemed fit for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning on September 13. The duo are set to join the team in the national capital on Thursday.
80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has gone viral with his hilarious and candid reactions to AI-generated 1980s makeovers of fellow cricketers Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan, showcasing the popular social media trend.
Craig Youngs Five-Wicket Haul Powers Dublin Guardians to First ETPL Win in Malahide
After 17 matches in Voorburg, the ETPL has crossed the Irish Sea for the second chapter of its inaugural season. The opening leg produced unforgettable performances, fierce rivalries and plenty of history, and now the action has moved to Malahide, where the Irish phase began with another chapter in the Dublin Guardians-Belfast Wolves rivalry. For Dublin, this was a landmark night. Having gone through the opening leg without a victory, the Guardians finally had their breakthrough, and they did it on Irish soil, in front of a home crowd at Malahide. At the centre of it all was one of Ireland's own. Craig Young, the local seamer, produced a sensational five-wicket haul to lead Dublin's bowling attack and deliver the standout performance on a night that will be remembered as the moment the Guardians opened their account in the ETPL. His 5 for 21 helped bowl Belfast out for 107 and gave Dublin the perfect platform to secure their first win of the campaign on home soil. Young's three wickets in the 10th over proved particularly important, breaking Belfast's momentum just as the Wolves were looking to build their innings. Reflecting on the impact of the win, he said the Guardians now had the opportunity to build on what they had been doing throughout the campaign. It would be great for us now that we've got that first win out of the way. Hopefully, that will push us on, showing that what we have been doing has been good enough, but just not quite good enough to get the wins. With the Malahide leg now underway, Young believes the Guardians have everything they need to carry that momentum forward. Again, just keep doing what we're doing. It's a nice place to be now. We've got a fresh changing room, fresh hotel, fresh pitching ground. So, nothing but good memories so far here, he added. Young's three wickets in the 10th over proved particularly important, breaking Belfast's momentum just as the Wolves were looking to build their innings. Reflecting on the moment, he explained that Dublin had already planned for Belfast's key batters at the back end and that removing them quickly had a major impact on the game. For David Willey, the victory was also a reflection of the spirit within the Guardians camp, and he was pleased with the morale in the group after finally getting their first win. He spoke about the importance of enjoying the game, particularly when results are not going your way, saying, when we first started playing the game, it was enjoyment. And generally, you play your best cricket and you're having fun as well. Willey acknowledged that it can be easy to get in a bit of a rut when you're not winning, but praised the atmosphere within the group, adding that the team spirit is really good and that the players were enjoying each other's success out there today. With that positive energy now carrying through the camp, the Guardians will hope the win can be the beginning of a strong run in Malahide. On the field, Dublin's bowling attack set the tone. Young struck repeatedly to finish with 5 for 21, while Belfast were restricted to 107 in 19.4 overs. The Wolves struggled to build sustained partnerships as Dublin kept finding breakthroughs at crucial moments. The chase was then handled with confidence. David Willey top-scored with 44 from 25 balls, while Daryl Mitchell finished unbeaten on 35 as Dublin reached 111 for 2 in 14.3 overs, sealing an eight-wicket victory with 33 balls remaining. It was more than two points for the Guardians. It was the first win of their ETPL campaign, their first victory in the Irish leg, and a performance delivered on home soil by a local hero. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories For Dublin, Malahide has already provided a fresh beginning and after this result, the Guardians have every reason to believe their Irish chapter can be something special.
Selaqui Strikers crowned champions of Dehradun T20 League 2026
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 10 (IANS) Selaqui Strikers defeated Mussoorie Thunders by 39 runs in the final of the Dehradun T20 League 2026 at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy to clinch the inaugural title after a dominant all-round performance. Due to rain, the final was reduced to 16 overs per side. After losing the toss, Selaqui Strikers were asked to bat first and got off to a steady start. However, wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Sharma then took complete control of the innings, producing a spectacular display of power-hitting as Selaqui Strikers went on to post a huge total. Vijay Sharma smashed an explosive unbeaten 103 off just 31 balls, including five fours and 12 sixes. His sensational knock provided the foundation for Selaqui Strikers to put up a formidable 192/3 in 16 overs. Captain Piyush Joshi contributed 27 runs, while Sanskar Rawat scored 28. For Mussoorie Thunders, Anmol Shah, Shubham Naithani and Anshul Kumar picked up one wicket each. Chasing 193 for victory, Mussoorie Thunders endured a disastrous start, losing both their opening batters with just nine runs on the scoreboard. However, Anmol Shah (28), captain Akhil Singh Rawat (32) and Jonty (29) played attacking knocks to revive Mussoories hopes. Despite their efforts, Selaqui Strikers bowlers continued to strike at regular intervals and never allowed Mussoorie to build a sustained partnership. Nishu Patel and Siddharth Gupta were the standout performers with the ball, claiming three wickets each, while Priyank Singh and Abhay Kshetri picked up one wicket apiece. Mussoorie Thunders were eventually bowled out for 153 in 14.4 overs, giving Selaqui Strikers a convincing 39-run victory and making them the champions of the first season of the Dehradun T20 League. Following the successful conclusion of the tournament, outstanding performers were recognised with individual awards. Vijay Sharma of Selaqui Strikers was named Player of the Match for his breathtaking unbeaten 103 off 31 balls in the final. Piyush Joshi, who scored 193 runs in five innings during the tournament, was awarded the Best Batter title. Priyank Singh was named Best Bowler after taking 13 wickets in six innings. Mussoorie Thunders Anshul Kumar, who claimed eight wickets in three innings, was declared the Emerging Player of the Tournament. Priyank Singh was also named Player of the Tournament for his impressive all-round contribution, having scored 24 runs and taken 13 wickets during the competition. With Selaqui Strikers lifting the inaugural trophy, the Dehradun T20 League concluded its first season on a high, with several impressive individual performances and an exciting final (like we see in international tournaments) bringing the league to a memorable close.
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Duleep Final: East Zone's massive lead leaves South in trouble
East Zone moved closer to winning the Duleep Trophy as the final entered its fifth and last day in Chennai on Thursday. They resumed their second innings on 213/5 with a massive 584-run lead over South Zone.
Debutant pacer Razaullah returned with figures of 2/42 in 9 overs in the third England vs Pakistan Test
Jordan Hermann Hits 150 on ODI Debut as South Africa Beat Namibia by 99 Runs
Jordan Hermann scored 150 on Wednesday in his one-day international debut for South Africa, who beat Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-shortened first ODI between the countries. Opener Hermann and Tony de Zorzi put on 190 for the second wicket in Windhoek and the visitors posted 348-6 off 50 overs after being put in to bat. Rain forced two interruptions to the Namibia reply and, set 262 in 31 overs to win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, they could only reach 162-8. It has been a memorable four days for left-hand batter Hermann, whose career-best Twenty20 knock of 53 on Sunday helped South Africa win a tri-series final against Zimbabwe in Namibia. After fellow opener Connor Esterhuizen fell for 10, Hermann and De Zorzi tormented the Namibian bowlers at one of the venues for the 2027 ODI Men's Cricket World Cup. Hermann faced 126 deliveries and hit three sixes and 17 fours. The 72 runs of De Zorzi included a six and seven fours. A soft, lofted shot by Hermann off South Africa-born quick Ruben Trumpelmann proved his undoing as Louren Steenkamp took a catch at extra cover. De Zorzi was trapped leg before by Gerhard Erasmus after a long appeal and an even longer wait before the umpire raised his finger. After a 51-run first wicket stand between Malan Kruger (34) and Alexander Busing-Volschenk (15), Namibia battled with spinner Prenelan Subrayen (4-29) inflicting most damage. Brief scores South Africa 348-6 in 50 overs (J. Hermann 150, T. de Zorzi 72;R. Trumpelmann 4-68) v Namibia 162-8 in 31 overs (M. Kruger 34, J.J. Smit 31; P. Subrayen 4-29, K. Maphaka 2-32) Result: South Africa won by 99 runs under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Toss: Namibia
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England vs Pakistan: Historic Batting Collapse as Hosts Take Control in 3rd Tes
England inflicted a historic batting collapse on Pakistan before fifties from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the hosts ended the opening day of the third Test in a strong position. Pakistan, already 2-0 down in the three-match series,were dismissed for a meagre 133 on Wednesday after England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to field in overcast conditions at Edgbaston. Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Scorecard A much-changed Pakistan line-up again had few answers to the England new-ball pair of Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25), with the tourists all out in a mere 33.5 overs. Fellow paceman Josh Tongue got in on the act with 4-42, with Pakistan still to reach 200 in five innings this series. Pakistan created an unwanted piece of history after their top five were all dismissed in a rapid decline to 48-5. This was the first time in Test cricket that a team's top five had all been out for single figures in the first innings of a match. Fast bowler Razaullah gave Pakistan hope with two wickets on his debut, including the key scalp of Root for just eight, with England faltering at 39-3. But Gay (60) and Brook (52 not out) shared a fourth-wicket stand of 104 before England reached stumps on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs. Gay's 114-ball innings ended when he played on to the fiery Razaullah, the 21-year-old taking 2-42 in nine overs. Brook reined in his attacking instincts while compiling a 70-ball half-century. Coming here this morning, winning the toss, putting Pakistan in to bat, bowling them out for 130 odd -- we're in a really strong position, Tongue told Sky Sports. Pakistan banished seven players and sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul after a heavy 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord's before making four changes to their side in Birmingham. - 'Soft dismissals' - But only Saud Shakeel, fresh from his 97 at Lord's, offered any resistance by a specialist batsman with 43. I thought early on the pitch had some moisture in it and overcast conditions were helping the bowlers as well, but at the same time we got some soft dismissals and we couldn't get back from there, said Shakeel. We started good with the bowling. If we get them (England) out early in the morning there is a good chance we can get back in the game. Pakistan's latest slump started when recalled opener Saim Ayub was out for a duck, lbw to Robinson as the 32-year-old took his 100th Test wicket. Pakistan captain Babar Azam, without a Test century in nearly four years, was clean bowled for just seven by Tongue. Razaullah fell shortly after the interval and Shakeel was bowled by Tongue. England also lost early wickets as Ben Duckett and Jordan Cox were dismissed. Root has repeatedly got England out of trouble in his long career, but newcomer Razaullah pinned him in front of his stumps as he fell lbw for the 10th time in 13 innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Averaging a lowly 23.44 from his first nine Test innings, Gay completed a watchful fifty, his third in Tests and first of this series, with an elegant cut to the boundary.
'ODI World Cup Approaching, Give Him A Lot Of Opportunities': Ex-India Star On Rising Pacer
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Santner resists BBL temptation to put New Zealand first
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Watch: England Pacer, Dropped For Pakistan Tests, Involved In Bizarre Dismissal In County Cricket
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It's A Big Challenge: India Star's Honest Take On Afghanistan T20I Series
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'It's depressing' - Shakeel laments Pakistan's batting woes
As the visitors were bundled out for 133, Shakeel said the team had to find a way to get through challenging periods
PIX: Khachanov in US Open semi-finals after Blockx retires
Karen Khachanov has advanced to the U.S. Open semi-finals after his opponent, Alexander Blockx, retired due to injury. Blockx, who was already battling a rib injury, was visibly hampered by further physical issues during the match. Khachanov expressed his happiness at reaching the semi-finals and wished Blockx a speedy recovery. This marks Khachanov's first Grand Slam semi-final appearance since the 2023 Australian Open.
Champions League PIX: PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool start well
The UEFA Champions League group stage commenced with thrilling matches as holders Paris St Germain, Arsenal, and Liverpool all secured victories. Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick for PSG in their dominant 6-1 win, while Martin Odegaard's late strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 triumph over Napoli. Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, and Barcelona also started strong with a 5-1 win against Feyenoord.
US Open PIX: Rybakina makes US Open semis, takes No. 1 spot
Second seed Elena Rybakina ended Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen's stirring US Open run with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory on Wednesday, advancing to the semi-finals and securing the world number one ranking for the first time.
Will Williams runs through Lancashire
Gloucestershire seamer claims six as wickets tumble and batting issues are exposed on both sides
Protesters mistake Pakistan's U-19 team for asylum seekers in Portsmouth
The situation became tense when a crowd gathered outside the Marriott hotel after reports that about 40 men who did not seem to be English had arrived at the hotel
Saif Zaib century puts Northants in control
Harry Conway burst rips through Worcestershire top order
Kuldeep, Bess ease Yorkshire's relegation fears
Essex in trouble after batting collapse on second afternoon
Somerset take control after running through Leicestershire
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Ben Aitchison continues banner season to check Kent charge
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Carse five-for, McKinney hundred put Durham in control
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Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Mohali Kings Defeat Bathinda Royals By Five Wickets, Seal Semi-final Berth
Punjab T20 League: Mohali Kings produced a strong performance to register a five-wicket win over Bathinda Royals and book their place in the semi-finals of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Batting first, Bathinda Royals recovered well from an early collapse to post a competitive 184/6 in 20 overs. The Royals were in trouble early in their innings after slipping to 17/2, with opener Uday Saharan among the wickets to fall. With Mohali Kings keeping the pressure on, Bathinda needed a partnership to rebuild their innings. Harnoor Singh and Gourav Choudhary stepped up at the right time, putting together a crucial 74-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo played with patience and kept the scoreboard moving before bringing Bathinda back into the game. Mohali, however, managed to break the partnership and put Bathinda under pressure once again. Harnoor was dismissed for a well-made 43 off 36 balls, while Gourav followed soon after for 35 off 22 deliveries. Their wickets left Bathinda at 93/4 and in need of a strong finish. Ridham Satyawan then played an important cameo, scoring 31 off 19 balls, before Shahbaz Sandhu provided the late fireworks. Sandhu attacked the bowlers in the final overs and remained unbeaten on 38 off 23 balls, helping Bathinda finish on 184/6. For Mohali Kings, Ayush Goyal was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 2/27 in four overs. The target of 185, however, was not enough to stop Mohali Kings, who began their chase on the back foot after being reduced to 4/2. Anmolpreet Singh and Ramandeep Singh then took charge and steadied the innings with a valuable 52-run partnership for the third wicket. Anmolpreet played an aggressive knock of 49 off 28 balls, but fell just short of his half-century. Mohali lost a few more wickets at regular intervals, giving Bathinda hope of making a comeback. However, Ramandeep Singh held his nerves and continued to score freely at the other end at the I.S. Bindra Stadium that has hosted international matches in the past. Anmolpreet Singh and Ramandeep Singh then took charge and steadied the innings with a valuable 52-run partnership for the third wicket. Anmolpreet played an aggressive knock of 49 off 28 balls, but fell just short of his half-century. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The duo ensured there were no further setbacks for Mohali Kings as they completed the chase. Article Source: IANS
Tear goes near as Sussex make the running
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Hermann: 'You don't just get a hundred, you try to push it further and further'
The South Africa batter made 150, the joint-highest score on men's ODI debut, against Namibia
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Yorkshire fall narrowly short in tense finish despite all-round efforts of Ami Campbell
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Barnard wrecks Glamorgan a second time for two-day Warwickshire win
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Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy Likely To Play Upcoming T20Is Against Afghanistan
Sano International Cricket Ground: Off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar and seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy have been deemed fit for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning on September 13. The duo are set to join the team in the national capital on Thursday. Both Sundar and Reddy became fully fit sometime ago. The duo have cleared their fitness tests and match stimulations at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, a source tracking the developments told IANS on Wednesday. Sundar had missed the recent two-game Test series in Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury picked during the second ODI against England in Cardiff in July. Reddy last featured for India during the home ODI series against Afghanistan in June before aggravating a left quadriceps injury, which led to him missing out on trips to Ireland, England and Sri Lanka. There is no definitive word yet on Jasprit Bumrah joining the team for the three-game series after a knee injury sustained while fielding in the second ODI against England has kept him out of action. Theres also suspense over the participation of seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana, who has been recovering from the hamstring injury picked up during the England tour in July. If either of the two dont link up with the national team, India pacer and local lad Prince Yadav shapes as an option for last-minute inclusion into the squad. The three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, also the first-ever bilateral series against the Ibrahim Zadran-led side in the shortest format, serves as the primary preparatory window for the Shreyas Iyer-led squad before they depart for Japan. Theres also suspense over the participation of seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana, who has been recovering from the hamstring injury picked up during the England tour in July. If either of the two dont link up with the national team, India pacer and local lad Prince Yadav shapes as an option for last-minute inclusion into the squad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma will link up with the Indian team in New Delhi once they are done with their ongoing Duleep Trophy final commitments in Chennai. IANS understands that the trios arrival in the national capital depends on when a drawn result is called in the final at Chepauk. Article Source: IANS
Rana Struggling To Regain Fitness For Afghanistan Series
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Hermann's 150 on ODI debut, Subrayen's career-best four-for crush Namibia
South Africa racked up 348 for 6, with Namibia coming nowhere close in a chase that was interrupted by rain twice
Hermann's record-equalling debut ton helps SA down Namibia
South Africa opener Jordan Hermann equalled the record for the most runs on a One Day International debut, scoring a blistering 150 to help his side defeat hosts Namibia by 99 runs (DLS method) in the first match of their three-match series.
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Shafali confident middle order will fire in Asia Cup semis
India opener Shafali Verma has expressed confidence in the team's middle-order ahead of their Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash against Bangladesh, dismissing concerns over recent low scores.
Jammu and Kashmir's para-archery star Sheetal Devi clinched her maiden individual World Archery Para Series title in Ahmedabad, defeating Kazakhstan's Aizada Seidan in a dramatic shoot-off. The reigning world champion held her nerve to fire an inner 10 after the final ended 144-144, continuing her remarkable rise as one of India's brightest para-sport stars.
Duleep Trophy: Having played white-ball games for India, left-handed batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday expressed a strong desire to play Test cricket for the national side, calling the longest format as his favourite format to play the sport. Tilak has been in sparkling red-ball form for South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, via making 116 not out, 51 not out, and now hitting 99 in the ongoing final against East Zone at Chepauk on Wednesday. Playing red-ball cricket for India is my biggest goal because I love red-ball cricket. I thought as a kid, I'll be playing Test cricket first and after that only white-ball cricket. I'm really keen to play red-ball cricket and let's see how it goes. I wouldn't necessarily say it cricket comes naturally. But I began my professional journey in red-ball cricket and played for many years with the red ball. Over the past few seasons, I've played a lot of white-ball cricket, but red ball remains my favourite format - it's my A game, Tilak told reporters at the end of day fours play. Tilak suffered a heartbreaking dismissal when he was caught and bowled on 99 off 211 balls, leading to him missing out on a well-deserved ninth first-class century as South Zone were bowled out for 336 in response to East Zone's massive first-innings total of 708. Despite the personal disappointment, Tilak remained pragmatic. The result has gone in their favour, so scoring a hundred or being not out doesnt matter to me. A hundred might have been something for working hard, but cricket is a funny game. You never know what is in the coming games. It's an important knock for me, but at the same point, I was only focused on what the team needed. I could have taken more chances before itself, but the plan was simply to take it session-by-session. Cricket is a funny game - if you can bat out a session and if some other batsman stays with me, I was confident we could take it session-by-session and push for a draw. Unfortunately, we lost wickets, and the result went in their favour, he added. Currently serving as South Zone captain after previously leading India A, Tilak noted that leadership responsibility has accelerated his growth as a cricketer. There has been a lot of learnings. If you see, there are youngsters and also India A, we're a young side as well. One game we lost there and again we got back. You have great talent in the team and when you have that talent and eagerness to win, then it's easier as a captain to win tournaments. So, captaining India A, domestic and again here, there are many and I'm growing as a captain and enjoying it. Sometimes, conditions won't always be in your favour, so it's about how you use your players as a captain. One of the lessons I've learned is the importance of understanding your players off the field. When you spend time with your team-mates and know how they think, you can know who can be your player under pressure, he elaborated. You have great talent in the team and when you have that talent and eagerness to win, then it's easier as a captain to win tournaments. So, captaining India A, domestic and again here, there are many and I'm growing as a captain and enjoying it. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I wouldnt say that easy, but we have got a couple of days to practice. When you have practiced enough, changing from domestic to international, red-ball to white-ball, you can change your mindset. Im confident that two days of practice is enough. Article Source: IANS
Womens Asia Cup: Shafali Backs Middle-order To Fire In Semi-final Against Bangladesh
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Unfazed by the recent lack of runs from Indias middle-order, dynamic opener Shafali Verma on Wednesday threw her weight behind them ahead of their Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash against Bangladesh, adding that the lack of runs from them is a temporary phase. While Indias openers, Shafali and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana have carried much of the run-scoring burden in the continental event, rest of the batters have struggled for consistency. A collapse of eight wickets for 46 runs against Thailand earlier in the tournament showed that Indias middle-order batting issues are yet to be resolved. But Shafali expressed full confidence in her batting colleagues to deliver when it matters most in the knockout stage at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Well, I would say there are a bit of bad days. But they all are very good players. They all are very good batters. Just talking about Bharti and Richa, they all are very good finishers and even do great things in the middle order as well. So, I am pretty sure they will do well for our team, Shafali told reporters during the pre-match press conference. Seven-time champions India enter the semi-finals following a brief rest period after beating Pakistan by seven wickets in their last Group A game. Its a breather that Shafali believes came at the right time for the squad to recharge and refine their plans. We had good preparation. We got four days of break and on those days, we recovered well and did practice as well. So, we all are ready for the semis, she said. On a personal front, Shafali has enjoyed a solid run with the bat by scoring 104 runs in three games. But Shafali insisted that she treats every new match as a fresh start rather than relying on past performances. As a batter, whenever I go to bat, I just start from zero. But what came from that innings, it's just confidence. So, I will take that confidence and just start from zero again, she remarked. Addressing the playing conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Shafali noted that the slow and spin-friendly pitches in Dubai closely resemble those back home in India, giving the team a familiar environment to adapt to. As a batter, whenever I go to bat, I just start from zero. But what came from that innings, it's just confidence. So, I will take that confidence and just start from zero again, she remarked. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories When asked about potential changes to the playing eleven for the crucial semi-final, Shafali was quick to point out that team selection remains strictly under the captain's purview. I am not a captain. So, the captain will decide this. I just try to play my best. Article Source: IANS
Connor Esterhuizen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius Among Big Movers In Latest ICC T20I Rankings
South Africa right-hander Connor Esterhuizen has made a massive leap in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 65 places to break into the top 25.
Cricket West Indies Appoints Bob Carter As Batting Consultant On One-year Contract
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday appointed veteran New Zealand coach Bob Carter as its batting consultant on an initial one-year contract. The appointment is aimed at elevating technical standards across the region ahead of crucial global tournaments. Carter, who officially assumed his duties on September 1, will oversee CWIs mens, womens, and age-group development programmes. His immediate assignment includes a high-priority regional tour later this month across all six first-class territories - Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Leeward Islands, and the Windward Islands - where he will engage directly with players and local coaches. The appointment comes at a critical juncture as West Indies prepare for a congested international calendar, including the Mens ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier scheduled to be played in February and March 2027. West Indies cricket has a proud tradition of producing outstanding batsmen, and my job is to help build the base to produce future generations of world-class players. My focus has always been on supporting players and coaches to reach their full potential, and I am looking forward to working alongside the regional and high-performance coaches to help achieve that, said Carter in a statement, after taking up the role. Carter, who played 60 first-class games and 50 List A appearances, brings three decades of elite coaching expertise to the Caribbean - having served as High-Performance Coach with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) from 2012 to 2025. His extensive resume also includes leading the New Zealand womens team as head coach from 2019 to 2022, two stints as Blackcaps assistant coach, and senior administrative roles in county cricket with Northamptonshire in England. Highlighting the long-term vision behind the move, CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe stated that the initiative behind roping in Carter focuses heavily on strengthening the regional coaching framework alongside individual player development. His extensive resume also includes leading the New Zealand womens team as head coach from 2019 to 2022, two stints as Blackcaps assistant coach, and senior administrative roles in county cricket with Northamptonshire in England. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But the measure of this appointment is not what our top six look like in twelve months. It is whether the coaches he works with come out of it better at teaching batting than they went in, and whether that reaches the coaching education modules the rest of the region is taught from. That is what lasts, he added. Article Source: IANS
Strategically And Financially Worse Off: Cricket NSW Criticises BBL Sale Model
New South Wales (NSW) criticised Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to proceed with privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), warning that the move could threaten the game's ability to invest and have long-term implications for Australian cricket.
Wasim Akram's Blunt Verdict on Pakistan Cricket Crisis
Wasim Akram explains why Pakistan continues to struggle, highlighting problems in batting, bowling, fielding and the domestic first-class structure.
Pratika Rawal replaces injured Jemimah Rodrigues in India's squad for Asian Games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal has been included in the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, to be played in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as a replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues. Jemimah, a key pillar in India's middle order, continues to nurse a hamstring injury that she suffered during her stint with Southern Brave in The Hundred early last month. The injury had previously ruled Jemimah out of the ongoing Womens Asia Cup in Dubai as well. When Pratika was announced as Jemimahs replacement in the Asia Cup squad, there was no word on her replacement for the subsequent Asian Games. Pratika will be travelling to Japan for the Asian Games as Jemimahs replacement. Her name is there in the 15-member squad submitted for the Asian Games, a source in the BCCI confirmed to IANS on Wednesday. Pratika made her T20I debut in the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai and has been slotted into the crucial number three position by the Indian team management. In the league stage of the competition, Pratika has registered scores of 22, 10, and 4. Her sudden call-up to the India T20I side for the Asia Cup came when she was preparing for a stint with Warwickshire in the One Day Cup in England. Before her recent T20I debut, Pratika had not played a competitive T20 game since November 2024, especially after a long ankle injury sustained during the match against Bangladesh at the Womens ODI World Cup in 2025 keeping her on the sidelines for a long time. That injury layoff also meant Pratika couldnt play 2026 edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL) for the UP Warriorz, who picked her for Rs 50 lakh at the player auction held in New Delhi last year. The Indian team management will be hoping Rawal finds her rhythm quickly in the middle order as India take on Bangladesh in the semi-final to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The women's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games is scheduled to run from September 17 to 22. Defending champions India, who claimed the gold medal in the previous edition with a 19-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final, will compete alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and China in the eight-team event. Indias squad for Asian Games: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, N Sree Charani, and Nandni Sharma
Ollie Robinson Creates History, Achieves Remarkable Test Bowling Feat Against Pakistan
England pacer Ollie Robinson has emerged as the standout figure in Test bowling, boasting the best bowling average among bowlers with 100-plus wickets since the First World War, with an impressive mark of 19.10.
The Ollie Robinson Record That Has Stood Since World War I
Ollie Robinson reached 100 Test wickets in just 24 matches and now boasts the best bowling average among 100-wicket bowlers since World War I.
South Africa's Hermann Equals Record On ODI Debut
South African opener Jordan Hermann smashed an unbeaten 150 runs off just 126 balls on his One Day International (ODI) debut against Namibia, equalling the world record for the highest score by a batter on ODI debut.
South Africa's Jordan Hermann matches world record on ODI debut against Namibia
South Africa opener Jordan Hermann matched the world record for most runs scored in an innings on ODI debut. The 24-year-old slammed 150 runs against Namibia in the first of the three-match series in Windhoek....
'He Is Our Family': Prabhsimran Dedicates Jalandhar Warriors Win To Anmol Malhotras Family
Punjab T20 League Powered: Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh dedicated his teams seven-run victory over Ludhiana Lions to the family of teammate Anmol Malhotra, whose mother passed away three days ago. Jalandhar Warriors defeated Ludhiana Lions in the Mankind Pharma Sher-E-Punjab T20 League Powered by Punjab Kings at the I.S. Bindra Stadium here, producing a strong all-round effort to secure the closely fought win. The Warriors had visited Anmols residence ahead of the match and spent time with him and his family during a difficult period. Despite the personal loss, Anmol remained connected with the team, and Prabhsimran said the players wanted to stand by their teammate and dedicate the victory to him and his family. We had a meeting yesterday. We went to Anmols house and spent time with him. We are very thankful to Anmol for contributing to our team in such a tough time, Prabhsimran said after the match. The Jalandhar captain acknowledged the emotional difficulty Anmol was facing and said the entire team had assured him that he would not have to go through the difficult period alone. We are with him in this tough time. Obviously, its sad. He is our family, and we are there for him whenever he needs us, he added. The Warriors victory came after they were tested at different stages of the contest. Their batting unit struggled to build sustained momentum, but the bowling and fielding departments stepped up when it mattered to secure the seven-run win. For Prabhsimran, however, the significance of the result extended beyond the cricketing contest. The Warriors victory came after they were tested at different stages of the contest. Their batting unit struggled to build sustained momentum, but the bowling and fielding departments stepped up when it mattered to secure the seven-run win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The Warriors players also sought to ensure that Anmol continued to feel part of the team despite the circumstances, with the victory serving as a tribute to his mother and an expression of support for their teammate. Article Source: IANS
Duleep Trophy final | Individual milestones dont matter as much as the result: Tilak
The South Zone skipper stands tall in the summit clash with a valiant 99 against East Zone
From Red Ball to T20s: Tilak Varma Reveals His Next Target
Tilak Varma has set his sights on winning India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan after the Duleep Trophy, where he led South Zone.
