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APL 2026: Fifties By Nihar, Roshan Power Tezpur Titans To First Win Of Season
Assam Premier League: Tezpur Titans registered their first win of the season, chasing down 159 to beat Barak Legends by seven wickets in the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. A commanding 136-run stand between Nihar Deka and Roshan Topno powered the chase, with the pair putting the Legends bowling attack to the sword. Earlier, Bishal Saha's unbeaten 81-run knock had lifted Legends to a competitive total after a middle-order stumble. Deciding to field after winning the toss, Titans struck twice in the Power-play to reduce Barak Legends to 32/2, with Aman Singh and Subham Mandal both departing cheaply. Shraban Kumar Khound added 18 before falling, and skipper Sibsankar Roy contributed 21, but wickets continued to tumble at the other end. Through it all, Bishal Saha anchored the innings superbly, remaining unbeaten on 81 off 58 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Ayushman Malakar was the pick of the bowlers for Tezpur Titans with 2/33, while Wasim Akram Haque, Danish Ahmed, Abhinav Choudhury, Nihar Deka and Dharani Rabha shared the remaining wickets as Barak Legends posted 158/7 in their 20 overs. In response, Titans lost both openers cheaply, with Wasim Akram Haque out for a duck off the very first ball and Dibash Hazarika following soon after, leaving their side reeling at 6/2. Nihar and Roshan then came together and took the game away from Legends, putting on 136 runs for the third wicket. Nihar struck a scintillating 72 off 44 balls with five fours and five sixes before falling to Abdul Ajij Kuraishi, but Topno continued unabated, remaining unbeaten on 72 off 46 balls with seven fours and three sixes. He dominated proceedings as Tezpur Titans cruised to 159/3 in 17.5 overs to complete a comfortable seven-wicket win and open their account for the season. Brief scores: Barak Legends 158/7 in 20 overs (Bishal Saha 81*, Sibsankar Roy 21; Ayushman Malakar 2/33, Wasim Akram Haque 1/23, Nihar Deka 1/20). Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Tezpur Titans beat Barak Legends by 7 wickets. Article Source: IANS
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England Captain Joe Root Tells Players To Be 'Adults' As He Ditches Curfew
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain.Root will lead the England at his Headingley home ground on August 19 in their series opener against Pakistan for their first Test since former skipper Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach. McCullum, who remains in charge of England's white-ball teams, lost his job after a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand in June, which followed a disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia. One of the major controversies at the end of the 'Bazball' era was an incident at a London nightclub in June where Stokes and Gus Atkinson were out past a midnight curfew. The pair missed the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, with Root taking temporary charge of the team. England managing director Rob Key established the curfew, which came about after white-ball captain Harry Brook was fined for an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand last November. But Root told Sky Sports cricket podcast: There's not going to be a curfew. I don't think this needs to be a big deal, to be honest. My view on curfews is I don't think they work, and if you want guys to take responsibility on the field they've got to be able to feel they can be grown adults off it and make good strong decisions off it. That's for us as a team to manage well, and self-police well, for me and 'Flem' (new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming) to manage well in many ways but ultimately you're grown adults, you know what it takes to play for England, you know what your responsibilities are off the field and we need to make sure we don't find ourselves with any little situations off the field. Root, 35, holds the record for captaining England in the most Tests (65) and to the most wins (27). He skippered the team from 2017 to 2022. We should be known for how we play our cricket and what we do on the field, we should be on the back pages of the newspapers and people reading about that sort of stuff, said Root. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Be adults, look after yourselves, look after each other, create a good strong culture when you know when the right time is to celebrate and enjoy a win or to have a sensible beer or whatever, but remember you're playing for England.
Joe Root Scraps England's Midnight Curfew, Tells Players to Be Adults'
In his second spell as England's Test captain, Joe Root has done away with the midnight curfew imposed on his side and has urged players to behave like grown adults as they prepare for the upcoming series against Pakistan
Sachin Baby has unfinished business in KCL
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'No curfew': Joe Root reveals England's new approach
England captain Joe Root has announced there will be no team curfew for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, expressing trust in his players to act responsibly. This decision comes amidst recent scrutiny over the team's culture following several off-field incidents and player suspensions. Root, who returned to captaincy after Ben Stokes' retirement, believes players should be self-policing.
IPL 2027: Punjab Kings Kick Off Five-day Off-season Camp In New Chandigarh
New International Cricket Stadium: Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament. The camp, which started on August 11, is focused purely on skill development, providing players dedicated time to work on specific aspects of their game away from match-day pressure. The players attending the camp include wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, batting all-rounder Shashank Singh, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harpreet Brar, batting all-rounder Pyla Avinash, leg-spinner Praveen Dubey, and middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. This initial stint is the first in a series of off-season camps planned by the franchise management to keep the squad sharp and game-ready well in advance. More camps targeting different sets of players, with a dual focus on skill fine-tuning and fitness conditioning, will be rolled out over the coming months as the franchise looks to build a strong foundation for the next IPL season. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A couple of other franchises are also organising off-season camps for their players. 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals got some of their players to train at their High-Performance Centre in Talegaon, while 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad had a short skill and fitness camp in Chennai. IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals had a camp for its domestic players at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where trials also happened. Article Source: IANS
Gulf Giants Head Coach Simon: Gulf Giants on Wednesday signed South African stars David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen as the franchise picked players in pre-auction signings ahead of the ILT20 Season 5 in Dubai. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani will also return for the new season. The ILT20 Season 5 will be played from November 22 to December 20, 2026. The quartet brings proven international quality across batting, pace bowling and the all-round department as Gulf Giants, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise, pursue a second DP World ILT20 title, having won the tournament's inaugural edition in 2023. Speaking on the signings, Gulf Giants Head Coach Simon Helmot said, We are delighted to welcome David and Heinrich to the Gulf Giants family while bringing back Azmatullah and Blessing. They are world-class players and proven match-winners who add tremendous quality and depth to our squad. We've built a strong foundation, and the Player Auction gives us another opportunity to complete our squad as we prepare for Season 5. One of world cricket's most accomplished finishers, Miller brings a wealth of experience, having played 571 T20 matches and scored more than 12,000 runs across international and franchise cricket. He also played a pivotal role in the Gujarat Titans' Indian Premier League (IPL) title-winning campaign in 2022. Compatriot Klaasen arrives with an equally formidable reputation. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has amassed more than 6,900 runs in 294 T20 matches and will make his DP World ILT20 debut in Season 5. Omarzai impressed in his debut Gulf Giants campaign last season, scoring 233 runs and taking 12 wickets in 10 matches to earn his return for Season 5. Compatriot Klaasen arrives with an equally formidable reputation. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has amassed more than 6,900 runs in 294 T20 matches and will make his DP World ILT20 debut in Season 5. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gulf Giants will now turn their attention to the DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction, which is scheduled to be held in October, as they complete their squad for the new season. Article Source: IANS
No curfew for Pakistan series, Root tells England players to be 'adults'
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Joe Root scraps England team's midnight curfew: Details here
Joe Root, who recently returned as England's Test captain, has scrapped the controversial midnight curfew.
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Gay Named In PCC Select XI For Pakistan Warm-up Game Despite Shoulder Injury Scare
PCC Select XI: England opening batter Emilio Gay has been named in a 14-player Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI squad for a three-day warm-up fixture against the touring Pakistan side, starting at Beckenham on Thursday. It is followed by matches between the two teams at Lords (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) respectively. Left-handed batter Gay, 26, suffered an injury scare after retiring hurt with a shoulder issue while batting for Durham in their One-Day Cup match against Middlesex. Gay felt discomfort in his right shoulder after hitting Toby Roland-Jones for four past mid-on, and immediately clutched the joint before signalling for the physio. Despite undergoing a scan, Gay is expected to prove his fitness during the Beckenham encounter ahead of England's three-match Test series against Pakistan, which is a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where the hosts are seventh in the standings and the visitors in eighth spot. Sussex all-rounder Tom Haines will captain the PCC Select XI, with former England international Mike Yardy stepping in as head coach. The squad features an exciting mix of young talent alongside international players, including Test players Shoaib Bashir, Matt Fisher, and James Rew, all eager to impress. Despite undergoing a scan, Gay is expected to prove his fitness during the Beckenham encounter ahead of England's three-match Test series against Pakistan, which is a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where the hosts are seventh in the standings and the visitors in eighth spot. Also Read: Live Cricket Score PCC Select XI squad: Tom Haines (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Luc Benkenstein, Caleb Falconer, Matt Fisher, Emilio Gay, Nathan Gilchrist, Josh Hull, Manny Lumsden, James Rew, James Sales, Charlie Tear, Noah Thain, Saif Zaib. Article Source: IANS
'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question
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Root lifts midnight curfew on England team
New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.
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Root Scraps Curfew For Test Series Against Pakistan, Urges England Players To 'be Adults'
Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: In his second spell as Englands Test captain, Joe Root has done away with the midnight curfew imposed on his side and has urged players to behave like grown adults as they prepare for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting at Headingley on August 19. The decision marks a clear departure from the ECB's player behaviour guidelines introduced in July following a string of off-field alcohol-related incidents -- like former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were out past a midnight curfew after England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lords. There's not going to be a curfew. I don't think this needs to be a big deal, to be honest. My view on the curfew is that the players are doing their work, and if you want guys to take responsibility on the field, they've got to feel like they can be grown adults and make good, strong decisions off it. That's for us as a team to manage well, and police well for me and (new head coach) Stephen Fleming. We should be known for how we play cricket and what we do on the field. We should be on the back page of papers, Root said in the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Underlining the need for a healthy team culture, Root added, Be adults, look after yourselves, look after each other. (We need to) create a good, strong culture where you know when the right time is to celebrate and enjoy a win or to have a sensible beer, but remember -- you've got to play for England. I don't want people to feel like they can't enjoy winning a Test match because they want to have a beer or, at the right time, let their hair down, and then that's absolutely fine. We're human beings at the end of the day. You know what your responsibilities are, you know how you need to prepare for a Test match and what it takes, and the effects that these things can have on you. So be smart, be sensible, and just be an adult. Addressing his relationship with the coaching setup, Root admitted he was disappointed by the departure of former Test coach Brendon McCullum, while expressing enthusiasm for working alongside incoming head coach Stephen Fleming. I'll be honest with you. I was gutted when I found out Brendon was no longer going to be the Test coach. He's someone that I feel has really got the best out of me personally. I love the way he sees the game, and the way that he's opened my eyes up to looking at it slightly differently. I feel like he's a brilliant coach. I'm very glad that we still get to work together in the white-ball stuff. He's someone that I owe a huge amount to, and that I've become pretty close with. I think they're doing brilliant stuff in white-ball teams. And I wish him all the very best in that. Welcoming Fleming to the Test fold, Root said, (Fleming and I) have crossed paths a bit over the last few years when he's coached different teams around the world. I have someone that I've always admired. He's someone that I really did admire as a player. The way that he's always held himself as a captain first and foremost. His record as a coach has been exceptional, albeit in T20 cricket. There's so much that I'm looking forward to in that respect. Reflecting on his first term in charge, Root acknowledged past tactical errors, especially regarding the insane workload of speedster Jofra Archer, and vowed to handle the fast bowler with greater care this time. I think at times maybe I did over-bowl him and over-use him. The attack that he works with now complements him really well. (Now) there are other people that can potentially play a role that I might have used Jofra for in the past. I believe he's a generational talent and someone who is going to produce wonderful things for England across the formats. In Test cricket, he's capable of doing some wonderful things. Clearly, as I said, I didn't get everything right the first time around. I made mistakes, but he's going to be a really important factor in what we do moving forward. I'm very excited to work with him again. Root also addressed the public perception surrounding his return to the leadership role. I think the hardest thing for me will be people's opinion of how I captained four years ago. I think it's very important to remember, and for me to remember more than anything, I'm a completely different player from what I was four years ago. As a player, I've always looked to evolve and move my game forward. In Test cricket, he's capable of doing some wonderful things. Clearly, as I said, I didn't get everything right the first time around. I made mistakes, but he's going to be a really important factor in what we do moving forward. I'm very excited to work with him again. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked whether he would welcome a potential Test return for former skipper Ben Stokes ahead of the 2027 Ashes, Root signed off by saying, I don't know -- let's get there first. Article Source: IANS
Joe Root scraps midnight curfew after return as England Test captain
Joe Root scraps midnight curfew after return as England Test captain
APL 2026: Pathak's Fifty Guides Dibrugarh Warriors To Eight-wicket Win Over Nagaon Rangers
Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water: Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten half-century guided Dibrugarh Warriors to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Nagaon Rangers in Match 23 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday. Chasing 111, Warriors overcame an early setback to cruise home in 17.3 overs, with Pathak anchoring the innings from the outset. He found good support from Rituraj Biswas as the duo put together an 84-run partnership for the second wicket. Pathak remained unbeaten on 64 off 58 balls, hitting nine fours, while Biswas contributed 33 off 34 balls before being run out in the 14th over. Earlier, Sidhartha Sankar Baruah was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/15 as Warriors restricted Rangers to 110 in their 20 overs despite a battling knock from Jitu Ali. Opting to field, Warriors got the ideal start as Ranjan Bikash Das dismissed Sumit Kashyap on the third ball of the match, with the Rangers yet to open their account. Jitu Ali then led the way for Rangers with a hard-fought 42 off 35 balls, striking six fours. Skipper Anurag Talukdar also chipped in with 26 off 30 balls. However, Rangers' innings fell away sharply in the closing stages, with only three batters managing to score in double digits. It was a procession of wickets towards the backend of the innings as Rangers lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs. Baruah finished with impressive figures of 3/15, while Ranjan Bikash Das, Doikho Das, Jitumoni Kalita and Roshan Alam picked up a wicket apiece. Warriors also had a shaky start to their chase, losing Jay Borah inside the first over after Sunil Lachit trapped him lbw. However, Pathak and Biswas ensured that the chase was never in serious doubt thereafter, keeping the scoreboard ticking through clever strike rotation and regular boundaries. Warriors also had a shaky start to their chase, losing Jay Borah inside the first over after Sunil Lachit trapped him lbw. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Nagaon Rangers 110/10 in 20 overs (Jitu Ali 42, Anurag Talukdar 26; Sidhartha Sankar Baruah 3/15, Roshan Alam 1/16) lost to Dibrugarh Warriors 114/2 in 17.3 overs (Diwiz Pathak 64*, Rituraj Biswas 33; Sunil Lachit 1/17) by 8 wickets. Article Source: IANS
India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: Official
India will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories instead of deep market access. India is also negotiating preferential trade agreements with Mercosur and exploring options with Mexico. The government emphasizes inclusive stakeholder consultations for all trade pacts. This consultative style contrasts with previous trade negotiation practices.
Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up
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Women Players Are Hungrier To Learn More Than Men; Their Energy Is Enriching, Says UPW Coach Nayar
Sai Krishnan Grounds: Following a disappointing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, where they managed just two victories in eight matches to finish at the bottom of the points table, UP Warriorz have kicked off their pre-season preparations with an ongoing four-day training camp at the serene-looking Sai Krishnan Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of the 2027 season. The short camp is being helmed by head coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach Saurabh Bandekar, mentor Lisa Sthalekar, and newly appointed chief scout, former India spinner and chief selector Neetu David. A key focus for UPW, if they are to excel in WPL 2027, will be fixing their unstable opening partnership, lack of batting contributions from Indian players, and inconsistent fielding. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Nayar spoke on the objective of the ongoing camp, Neetus signing as chief selector, lessons from his first year as a head coach in womens cricket, and more. Excerpts:- Q. What are some of the primary objectives of this camp which have been ticked off, especially with the likes of Shikha Pandey, Asha Shobhana, G Trisha and Kiran Navgire in attendance? A. I think part of it was that our goals were set at the end of last season, where we had a few discussions and gave our players giveaways on what we thought they could work on. So it's more about tapping into that and seeing how much progress has been made. Then there's also this thought process of having a trial, and we've got Neetu David on board. The kind of players that she's identified that we feel could make a difference to our setup this season - some young, good prospects and this is more an opportunity for us to identify and understand which are those players. One, who could make a difference, and two, for our own players, the kind of growth we've seen so that we can now give them something to take back and work on before the WPL. So they're in a better position, if I could say that, to perform and give ourselves an opportunity in this tournament. Q. With Neetu David joining as UPWs chief scout, how has working alongside her helped accelerate your own understanding of the talent pipeline in womens cricket across the country? A. See, I've just met her and spent very little time with her, so it's very hard for me to sort of say what I've learned so far. But what I can say is that when someone has been the fourth-highest wicket-taker in international womens cricket for India, it just tells you the kind of experience she has of playing the game. Her being in the system for so long provides a great opportunity for me over the next four or five days to gather as much information as I can, specifically to understand what sort of players and characters can step up and make a difference to our team. So that is something that I'm really looking forward to. I'm very keen on picking her brains and just understanding from the different perspectives as to what we can do as a team and what I can do as a coach to impact these girls in WPL. Q. What were the biggest lessons for you in coaching a womens cricket team for the first time via this years WPL? A. Well, I think a couple of things. Addressing a situation compared to mens cricket - it's slightly different for me. There are limitations in a lot of ways in the dressing room that you sometimes want to make sure that you can address in the camps, which is why camps like this are really important. When you come into a system, and you only get a week or 10 days, it's very hard to sort of make an impact for anyone. Then, using the whole year to have such camps where you're constantly touching base with our players makes things easier. To be honest, from a coaching standpoint, when you look at women's cricket, it's exciting because they're so eager to learn and take as much information on board as they can. It's very exciting because sometimes in men's cricket, you have to be very picky and choosy about what you say because they've heard so much. In women's cricket, you just know that everyone's very hungry. You have players who are really, if I could say so, not only aspiring to do well, but motivated to make a name for themselves and to take Indian women's cricket to another level. It's a very different feeling - it's like working with cricketers who are really looking to grab those opportunities. So it's fun, and I would say it's challenging for me personally, because you work so much in men's cricket, and when you come to women's cricket, the questions sometimes are so different. It's so much fun to work with them because it challenges you as well. It's been a very interesting one for me. The field changes are obviously different. The mindset and planning are different. But all in all, I think it's been thoroughly enjoyable for me. Q. You had done camps with UPW and even commented on women's cricket. What motivated you to be very involved in women's cricket now that it's becoming big in India? A. Honestly, I wanted to challenge myself. I've done men's cricket for a very long time, and after nine years with the IPL, I just felt that, from my individual standpoint, I wanted to challenge myself in a very different way. When this opportunity came my way, I obviously thought about it. I felt I should give myself at least a 34 year buffer period just to understand if I can make an impact and if, in those years, I can learn all the things that people have done for so many years in women's cricket. The difference is that when you've played men's cricket, and you coach in it, it's still relatively easier. But when you've not played women's cricket, and then you start watching women's cricket, you still need time to understand tactically how you can help someone become better. Technically, everything remains the same. But in a marquee tournament like that, under pressure, how you can create an environment where people can actually embrace that pressure and do well. So from that standpoint, it was more of a challenge for me. It was so enduring when I did those three-day, four-day camps for me, working with those cricketers. Because, like I said earlier, the enthusiasm and excitement to learn things and the energy of wanting to do more for me was, I think, truly enriching. So I really enjoyed that, and I just felt maybe, you know, give it a shot and see if we can help turn the fortunes of UP Warriorz. Not an easy task, but we're trying our best to do that. Q. From your observations so far, where do you see the quality of women's domestic cricket heading in the next three to five years? A. I think it's been amazing. Just from last year's trials and today, after watching the girls, I was just telling some of my support staff members that there's so much difference between some of the girls, and it's hard to recognise that these girls were the same ones we saw a year ago. There's been so much growth, even in our setup, via the likes of Asha and Shikha. Even now, we can see so much of an improvement in terms of fitness, trajectory, and pace. So it just tells you that, as I said before, the willingness to want to become better, the willingness to push themselves and get better, thanks to WPL, thanks to the exposure that all these girls are getting because of what they are trying to achieve as a team in the state leagues. I just think in years to come, you're going to see women's cricket hit bigger sixes, hit more reverse sweeps, hit different areas, and bowlers are going to bowl with unique actions and bowl a lot quicker than they are now. So I feel Indian cricket is heading in a great space when it comes to women's cricket, and you will see some really exciting talent going forward. Q. After this camp in Bengaluru, are there any more preparatory camps in place for UP Warriorz, and how much do you stay in touch with players in the off-season? A. I think we've stayed in touch. It's a very individual thing. Anyway, in my coaching mantra, I love to do that. So we obviously keep touching base, and you give them a certain roadmap, and you keep following up and seeing what they're doing because the other change in women's cricket is now they play a lot of cricket and they're constantly in camps, constantly playing matches. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. I think UP Warriorz, in that regard, have been terrific through the years, even before I was associated with them. Kshemal Waingankar, who was the COO for a while, has always had this ideology of trying to make an impact for the player, even if it doesn't benefit the team sometimes, but if it can benefit the player, then they go for it. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So the thought process is going to be simple. There will be follow-up camps and a lot of individual camps. Once the rain subsides in Mumbai, and whenever the girls are free, we'll get them to Mumbai for short camps based on their schedule. But the idea is continuity and to have a support system for the girls whenever they require it. Article Source: IANS
Gay picked for tour game against Pakistan after shoulder scare
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Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has commented on Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket, particularly concerning the 2027 World Cup. Hayden believes Sharma's decision will hinge on his continued hunger and energy, given his retirement from Tests and T20Is, and the demanding schedule of both IPL and ODI cricket. Despite age-related questions, Sharma has continued to deliver strong performances, notably a century against England.
10 Teams TO Battle IN Finland FOR T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Spot, Check Schedule
The final stage of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers gets underway in Finland this week, with 10 nations set to compete from 1421 August for a place in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier in 2027. The teams will be split into two groups, with the group winners progressing to the Final. The eventual champion will secure the final available place at the Europe Qualifier next year and a shot at reaching the Global Qualifier for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia and New Zealand. Hosts Finland will be joined in Group 1 alongside Bulgaria, Isle of Man, Luxembourg and Spain. Group 2 consists of Czechia, Germany, Greece, Israel and Portugal. Finland ready for landmark, localised tournament For Finland, who first hosted an ICC Sub-Regional Qualifier in 2022, the tournament represents a major opportunity to showcase the growth of cricket in the country and welcome some of Europes leading emerging cricket nations. Those ambitions have been bolstered by the ICC providing Finnish commentary for each of Finland's matches, and for the very first time, on ICC.tv and YLE Areena, the online streaming and catch-up service of the Finnish Public Broadcaster. Those and all other matches from the tournament will be streamed live globally on ICC.tv. It makes Finnish the 10th commentary language added to the ICC portfolio, further strengthening the ICCs growing localisation strategy that is making cricket more accessible for fans around the world. On the pitch, both local and international eyes will be drawn to Moises Henriques first outing as Portugal captain, with the 39-year-old former Australia international set to debut for the country of his birth. One last chance to progress The Finland tournament completes a summer of Sub-Regional Qualifiers across Europe, following events in Cyprus in May and Denmark in July. Jersey secured the first qualification place after winning Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Cyprus, while Denmark claimed the second spot by winning Sub-Regional Qualifier B on home soil. The winner in Finland will compete at next years ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, with Scotland entering directly in recognition of the exceptional circumstances surrounding their participation in the 2026 tournament. Italy and the Netherlands, the remaining European sides who have not already secured qualification to the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2028, advance directly to the Global Qualifier. ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C | Fixtures Friday, 14 August 2026 Spain vs. Finland Kerava National Cricket | Ground | 11:00 EEST Portugal vs. Israel | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Isle of Man vs. Luxembourg | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Germany vs. Czechia | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Saturday, 15 August 2026 Czechia vs. Greece | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Spain vs. Isle of Man | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Germany vs. Portugal | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Finland vs. Bulgaria | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Monday, 17 August 2026 Israel vs. Germany | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Bulgaria vs. Isle of Man | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Greece vs. Portugal | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Luxembourg vs. Spain | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Tuesday, 18 August 2026 Greece vs. Germany | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Finland vs. Luxembourg | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Czechia vs. Israel | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Bulgaria vs. Spain | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Thursday, 20 August 2026 Luxembourg vs. Bulgaria | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Portugal vs. Czechia | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Isle of Man vs. Finland | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Israel vs. Greece | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST Friday, 21 August 2026 Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3rd Place Play-Off | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST 7th Place Play-Off | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 11:00 EEST Final | Kerava National Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST 5th Place Play-Off | Tikkurila Cricket Ground | 16:00 EEST
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'I Disagree': Matthew Hayden's Strong Verdict On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Future
Former Australian veteran opener Matthew Hayden believes India's young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to excel in both short and long formats
Babar Azam ends near two-year wait in ICC rankings after guiding Pakistan to win over West Indies
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam on Wednesday ended his near two-year wait for a place in the top 10 of the ICC Test batters' rankings. Babar has been rewarded for his recent performance in the...
What makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi special
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has lauded young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his courage, mental strength, and ability to perform under pressure. Hayden believes the 15-year-old has the potential to excel in both short and long formats of cricket, despite his recent T20I and IPL successes. Sooryavanshi's impressive performances, including a Player of the Series award in T20Is and a record-breaking IPL season, underscore his immense talent.
Sony Sports Network: Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik believes the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka starting on Saturday will be crucial in establishing Indias next generation of spin bowlers, as veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his international career. With the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin retired, India's red-ball squad is navigating a major transition. Though Jadeja is still around, Indias quest to reach the WTC final will also hinge on how the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and newbie Saransh Jain fare in Galle and Colombo. Firstly, it is a crucial tour, very important from the point of view of not just the spinners alone - also the WTC because if we are serious about Test cricket. At number five, our fortunes haven't been great in red ball cricket of late, which is well-documented and everyone knows it. From a spin point of view, yes, absolutely important because Ravindra Jadeja, as good as he has been for Indian cricket, he is in his, -in a sense, I would say, the twilight years of his career. From that point of view, Manav Suthar, the way he came in and bowled against Afghanistan was very heart-warming for any old-school spinner who has or knows Indian cricket, it was very important, Kartik told IANS in an interaction facilitated by Sony Sports Network on Wednesday. He further highlighted the pressing question surrounding Kuldeeps role as India seek a spin-bowling leader once Jadeja steps away. Kuldeep finds himself in a precarious situation - having spent years as an understudy to Ashwin and Jadeja, the left-arm wrist-spinner has been kept out by team combinations and injuries. Its evident from Test appearances standing at just 18 since his debut in 2017. Even after Ashwin's retirement, Kuldeep has played only five Tests and claimed one five-wicket haul, with Washington Sundar frequently preferred ahead of him. Now, Kuldeep faces fresh competition from young Suthar, who took a seven-wicket haul in the one-off game against Afghanistan in June. Look, Kuldeep Yadav has been a match-winner for India. But, unfortunately for him, it played out differently when he had Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid at the helm. Now, he has not got that kind of a run-in. When you think of what happened in England, everybody kept saying during the course of those five Test matches, Where is Kuldeep? Where is Kuldeep? And Kuldeep didn't play - he was sitting out. So, it's very important from that point of view as now that Ravindra Jadeja is in the twilight of his career, is he the leader? Or is it going to be someone else? Because it is, as you rightly said, very, very difficult. So, to get that in and also, as you pointed out, the spinners - look at the number of wickets those two guys have taken. After the likes of Anil and Harbhajan, Ashwin and Jadeja, depending on what the team management wanted, one of them was always playing. Those are very, very big shoes to fill. So, can Kuldeep Yadav be the leader? I think we will find out during the course of this series because it's very important, he explained. Kuldeep looked a little far from his best self against Afghanistan and lack of game time meant he turned out for Yorkshire in the one-day cup. Although Kuldeep showed encouraging signs in India's warm-up game win in Colombo, questions remain over whether the starting eleven opportunity will open up for him in Galle. Addressing the mental strain on specialist spinners like Kuldeep who face sporadic game time varied reasons, Kartik stressed on the need of proper man-management over batting ability. Look, I don't think he is not a rabbit with the bat. He is somebody who can definitely hold the bat and we have seen him bat as a night watchman. He has occupied the crease for long periods of time. Maybe he doesn't have the hitting ability or that kind of ability which you get from Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin. So, I wouldn't look at him from that point of view. You have to look at him solely as a spin bowler and he is a wonderful bowler. He is a match winner. We have seen him pick wickets in different countries. That is the hallmark of a good spinner. The key is that he needs to be handled well. We have seen Kuldeep Yadav have his share of injuries. He has come from a groin injury and tried to make his way back. Again, every time we talk about him playing, he has not featured. So, you want a bit of consistency for Kuldeep Yadav. As a bowler and as a spinner, you want to know that you are going to be a certainty, then you work very differently. When you are treated like you are the match winner, then that's the kind of stuff which you get from a bowler like that. It's about making any bowler, any player feel wanted and that's what I have always believed. You can get the best out of him. It's again human resources handling. Even for a player, it might be cricket, but it's still emotions. Humans are involved and you want to make them feel good. I just hope that if you handle Kuldeep Yadav really well, you are going to get the best out of him, he explained. Analysing the Sri Lankan line-up, Kartik warned the hosts could target Indias batters, especially with left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya in prime form. Look, Prabath Jayasuriya is a pretty good bowler. I think he has been one of their better bowlers off late. Having seen India bat against spin off late, every team might want to attack India. Can you think of an Indian team being attacked by spin? Nobody would have thought like that. But again, given the conditions too, if it's going to be pretty warm, you're not going to get huge spells or long spells from fast bowlers. And it will be interesting to see because the two venues are Galle and SSC, Colombo. So, SSC the last time around spun a bit more than the other place where Wriddhiman Saha kept brilliantly when India went. Analysing the Sri Lankan line-up, Kartik warned the hosts could target Indias batters, especially with left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya in prime form. Look, Prabath Jayasuriya is a pretty good bowler. I think he has been one of their better bowlers off late. Having seen India bat against spin off late, every team might want to attack India. Can you think of an Indian team being attacked by spin? Also Read: Live Cricket Score They've had a lot of reserve spinners in the touring party, helping the team out, and playing against them would be of immense help. I know match time is very different from nets time. But still, what you can do from your end is prepare well. So, I'm hoping that they're better prepared come these two Test matches, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Retirement Due To Neck Injury: English All-Rounder Danny Lamb Ends Career At 30
Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 30 after a serious neck injury brought his career to an untimely end.
David Miller eyes fairytale ODI World Cup farewell
South African batting stalwart David Miller has expressed his strong desire to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa. He aims to finish his career on a high note by lifting the trophy in front of home fans. Miller also reflected on his career as a middle-order finisher and highlighted his most memorable innings.
Sussex All-rounder Danny Lamb Calls Time On Career At 30 After Neck Injury
Danny Lamb: Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 30 after a serious neck injury brought his career to an untimely end. Lamb suffered a disc herniation in his neck earlier this season, leading to an injury to his spinal cord. Although surgery was performed last month, the right-arm bowler has continued to experience the consequences of the injury and has now decided to step away from the game following medical advice. The decision ends a professional career spanning more than a decade, during which Lamb represented both Lancashire and Sussex and became a valuable contributor across formats. It is incredibly difficult to have my career end through injury. After taking medical advice I know it is the right decision for my long-term health. It has been a privilege to spend over a decade in the professional game, and I am extremely grateful to have represented both Lancashire and Sussex. I was never the most naturally gifted player, but I always tried to give everything for the team and do whatever was required to help us win, and I have been fortunate to experience some incredible moments that will stay with me forever, Lamb was quoted by BBC Sport. Lamb's career included 93 appearances for Lancashire across all formats before his move to Sussex in 2023. His first-class record included eight wickets at an average of 33.13, while he registered a career-best score of 134. His final months as a professional were disrupted by the injury. Lamb has not played for Sussex since early June, when the Sharks recorded the only home victory of their T20 Blast campaign, against Kent. At Sussex, Lamb played an important role in the club's recent progress, contributing to their promotion to Division One of the County Championship and their run to Finals Day in the Blast. His final months as a professional were disrupted by the injury. Lamb has not played for Sussex since early June, when the Sharks recorded the only home victory of their T20 Blast campaign, against Kent. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It is always a sad day when any professional athlete has to retire from the sport they love; it's even harder when it is because of injury. Danny sadly is not able to continue his career and I would like to thank him for his high level of commitment and skill that he has dedicated to his time at Hove. Danny played a leading role in our promotion to Division One in the County Championship and us getting to Finals Day in the Blast. Article Source: IANS
ODI cricket's future hinges on this major ICC plan
The era of 'randomly' scheduling bilateral series is over, but the ODI format can continue to survive and thrive with its place 'inextricably' linked to the World Cup, said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta in an interview to PTI.
Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation of India: Here's What Happened
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Wednesday. The Ministry cited serious governance related concerns. It directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up
The era of andomly scheduling bilateral series is over but the much-debated ODI format can continue to survive and thrive with its place inextricably linked to the World Cup, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta has asserted.
Bangladesh Get Litton Das Fitness Boost For Daunting Australia Task
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Winning 2027 WC Is A Goal; I'd Love To Finish Off My Career With A Trophy: Miller
Cricket World Cup: South Africas veteran middle-order batter David Miller has expressed his deep desire to finish his career by lifting the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027 on home soil, adding that he remains driven to secure the ultimate prize in familiar conditions. The tournament is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2027. South Africa are yet to win an ODI World Cup and South Africa reached the semi-finals in 2023, before losing to Australia in the semi-final in Kolkata. Yeah, I am really looking forward to it. For me, its a goal that I want to achieve. I would love to finish off late in my career with a trophy. So, for me, its a goal that I would love to be a part of that World Cup team. Its something that is never guaranteed, and Ill definitely, from now until then, be focused on aiming to make that team and to contribute the best I can. Obviously, it will be very special, being at home in front of our fans and in a place that Ive played for so many years. So, it would be fantastic to be a part of that team, Miller told JioStar. Miller, who scored 166 runs in eight matches for Southern Brave in The Hundred 2026, opened up about his longevity and the art of finishing matches with aplomb. Probably the fact that Ive made a career by batting in the middle order and finishing games; that would be something Im most proud of. Its something that takes a long time to kind of conquer and master. Im still learning all the time, but at least Ive had a long career in that department, and Ive really enjoyed going about chasing innings, especially. Having spent over a decade in the IPL, Miller singled out his title-winning run with Gujarat Titans in 2022 as his best moment of being in the competition. My favourite moment in the IPL... there have been many, but we obviously play to win, so definitely winning the IPL for Gujarat Titans would be that. Its something that takes a long time to kind of conquer and master. Im still learning all the time, but at least Ive had a long career in that department, and Ive really enjoyed going about chasing innings, especially. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think there was a lot at stake there, and it kind of set my career up if I look back at it now. Then there was another knock that Ill always remember as well, the one in Durban against Australia. We chased down a score there as well and I scored a hundred, 118 not out or something. So, those two knocks under pressure, scoring hundreds, theyll always kind of stand out, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Mohammed Siraj Turns Barber For Returning Sarfaraz Khan, Video Goes Viral
Mohammed Siraj is seen approaching Sarfaraz Khan and offering him a haircut. However, the batter doesn't seem very interested and appears doubtful of his teammate's skills.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad for the first Test of the two-match series against India, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.
Sri Lanka Recall Dickwella, Madushanka For First Test Against India
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, featuring the return of wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella.
Rahul, Pant And The Boys Chill In Galle
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Sarfaraz Khan vs Dhruv Jurel Debate Settled, Murali Kartik Names His Clear Pick For Sri Lanka Tests
Sarfaraz Khan has been backed by many to make it to India's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. But Murali Kartik feels it would not be fair for the management to leave out Dhruv Jurel.
Babar returns to ICC top 10, Masood returns to training ahead of England series
Sri Lanka finally announce squad for first Test vs India, starting August 15
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ICC Rankings: Babar Back In Test Top 10 As Pakistan Stars Surge After WI Win
Test World Test Championship: Pakistan's successful Caribbean campaign has translated into a significant boost in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar's rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Port of Spain to level the two-Test World Test Championship series. The right-hander played a decisive role in the win, scoring 88 in the first innings before remaining unbeaten on 24 in the chase. The performance lifted Babar five places to 10th among Test batters, marking his return to the elite group for the first time since September 2024. He had previously spent five consecutive years inside the top 10, reaching a career-high second position in December 2022. The biggest leap among Pakistan's batters, however, came from Abdullah Shafique. The recalled No.3 was named Player of the Match after an unbeaten 160 in the first innings and 24 not out in the second. His outstanding performance propelled him 25 places to 32nd. Sajid Khan also benefited from Pakistan's victory, moving five places to 30th in the Test bowling rankings after another influential outing with his off-spin. Mohammad Ali climbed eight places to 85th, while left-arm spinner Ali Usman made one of the biggest jumps of the update, rising 58 spots to 97th. West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph moved up one place to 19th following his three-wicket match haul. Brandon King, despite being unable to bat in the second innings because of a back injury, climbed to a joint-69th position after making 46 from 50 deliveries. At the top of the Test rankings, Australia's Travis Head continues to lead the batting charts, while India's premier pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah remains No.1 among Test bowlers. Ravindra Jadeja retains the top spot in the all-rounders' rankings. The latest ODI rankings have also seen movement following Afghanistan's series against Ireland. Rahmanullah Gurbaz climbed three places to 11th after scores of 32 and 71, while Hashmatullah Shahidi moved up four places to 50th. At the top of the Test rankings, Australia's Travis Head continues to lead the batting charts, while India's premier pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah remains No.1 among Test bowlers. Ravindra Jadeja retains the top spot in the all-rounders' rankings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite Pakistan's revival, both Pakistan and the West Indies remain at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. Australia lead the table with 87.50 percentage points, followed by South Africa on 75.00 and New Zealand on 72.22. Article Source: IANS
Mendis, Nissanka ruled out of first Test against India, Nuwantha earns maiden call-up
Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been ruled out of Sri Lankas first Test against India, starting on August 15 in Galle, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad led by all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Mendis sustained a right hamstring injury while taking a run []
BPH vs ML: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Match 32, The Hundred Mens 2026
BPH vs ML,Approaching Milestones and Records :Birmingham Phoenix became the first team to be eliminated from the Hundred Men's 2026. They started the season with a win, but since then they have lost six consecutive matches. They are struggling to get over the line. That has eliminated them from the race. They will now be playing their last game of the season. Can they break the six-match losing streak? Birmingham Phoenix will lock horns with MI London on Wednesday at 11 PM IST at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Phoenix will look to end the season with a win. On the other hand, MI London need this win to keep their hopes alive. The biggest positive for them is that they will play last and they will know all scenarios to qualify. That is where they can plan well and execute. But one thing is sure: they need a big win to improve their NRR, which is not good as compared to other teams in the race. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in theBPH vs ML Match 32 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. BPH vs ML: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the BPH vs MLMatch 32 atEdgbaston in Birmingham 5 - Laurie Evans needs five more sixes to reach the landmark of 300 T20 sixes. 5 - Jordan Thompson has been a pretty good all-rounder in the shorter format. He is just five wickets away from reaching 150 T20 wickets. 51 - Will Jacks has been in good form with the bat. He needs 51 more runs to complete 7000 T20 runs in his career. 53 - Nicholas Pooran has scored 11201 runs in T20 cricket. He needs 53 more runs to surpass Jason Roy and become the 16th highest scorer in T20 overall. 1 - Sikandar Raza needs one more six to complete 350 sixes in T20 cricket. 4 - Nathan Sowter has 196 wickets in his T20 cricket and needs four more to touch the milestone of 200 T20 wickets. 7 - Joe Clarke needs 7 more runs to complete 1000 runs in the Hundred Men's League. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 4 - Will Jacks needs four more runs to surpass Ben Duckett and become the leading scorer in the Hundred Men's League. Two more boundaries for him will make him the first batter to smash 200 boundaries in this league.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma is moving into television, with Sony Entertainment Television preparing to launch The Rohit Sharma Show. The programme will also be available on Sony LIV, although the broadcaster has not disclosed its format beyond listing it as a reality show.
Rare home winter Tests for Australia as they clash against Bangladesh
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India Warned About 'King Of Galle' As Sri Lanka Tests Loom
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Ireland vs Afghanistan 4th ODI LIVE Score Updates
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Aus Captain Cummins Wants Green To Be Aggressive Against Bangladesh
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Gulf Giants Add Miller, Klaasen; Omarzai, Muzarabani Return Ahead Of ILT20 Season 5
The South African: Gulf Giants have strengthened their squad ahead of the ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction, securing the services of South African powerhouses David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen as pre-auction signings. The inaugural champions have also retained the services of Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, bringing four established international names into their squad for the upcoming season, which will run from November 22 to December 20, 2026. The signings give Gulf Giants considerable firepower across departments as they look to reclaim the title they won in the tournament's inaugural edition in 2023. Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot welcomed the additions, saying, We are delighted to welcome David and Heinrich to the Gulf Giants family while bringing back Azmatullah and Blessing. They are world-class players and proven match-winners who add tremendous quality and depth to our squad. We've built a strong foundation, and the Player Auction gives us another opportunity to complete our squad as we prepare for Season 5. Miller brings extensive experience to the Giants' batting unit. The South African has featured in 571 T20 matches and accumulated more than 12,000 runs across international and franchise cricket. His rsum also includes a key contribution to Gujarat Titans' IPL title triumph in 2022. Klaasen, meanwhile, adds another explosive option to the middle order while also providing wicketkeeping cover. The South African wicketkeeper-batter has scored more than 6,900 runs in 294 T20 appearances and is set to make his first ILT20 appearance in the upcoming season. Omarzai's return follows an impressive debut campaign with the franchise. The Afghanistan all-rounder contributed 233 runs and 12 wickets in 10 matches last season, establishing himself as an important two-way option for the Giants. Muzarabani is also back after injury ruled him out of the previous campaign. The Zimbabwe quick has taken 22 wickets in 17 matches for Gulf Giants since joining the franchise in 2023. His most productive season came in 2024-25, when he claimed 16 wickets in 10 games. Omarzai's return follows an impressive debut campaign with the franchise. The Afghanistan all-rounder contributed 233 runs and 12 wickets in 10 matches last season, establishing himself as an important two-way option for the Giants. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The franchise will be aiming to build on its status as the competition's inaugural champions when the fifth edition of the ILT20 gets underway on November 22. Article Source: IANS
How SA20 is reshaping South Africas talent hunt, from schools to the big stage
After North Delhi Strikers: After North Delhi Strikers produced a strong all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Mayank Dagar, who was the standout bowler for his side, lauded North Delhi skipper Sarthak Ranjan, who continued his fine run with the bat. North Delhi Strikers produced a dominant performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Reflecting on the win, Mayank Dagar said, It was a very dominant win for us. We restricted them with the ball and then finished the chase comfortably. Our combination is very good. Everyone knows their role, and that is the most important thing in a team. The coordination between all of us has been going really well. If you look at our batting, our middle order and lower middle order havent even had a chance to bat yet. That is a very good sign because our top order is taking responsibility and performing, he added. Praising captain Sarthak, he said, Touch wood, the way our captain is playing has been fantastic. We have played a lot of cricket together, from Under-16 and Under-19 levels, so I have seen him grow as a player and as a person. He truly deserves this opportunity. Dagar, who finished with impressive figures of 2-14 in four overs, also revealed the inspiration behind his special wicket celebration. It was actually inspired by Paul Pogba. When I first started watching football, I saw him doing that celebration, and I really liked it. So, I decided to do the same today. Batting first, West Delhi Lions were restricted to 146/7 in their 20 overs after a disciplined bowling effort from the Strikers. The Lions made a steady start, adding 36 runs for the opening wicket, but the dismissal of Ankit Kumar for 10 off 10 balls triggered a collapse. The Lions soon slipped to 59/5 as the Strikers continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals. Mayank Gusain and Sombir Sheokand then put together a 68-run partnership for the sixth wicket to help their team recover. Sheokand scored 34 off 24 balls before being dismissed, while Gusain remained unbeaten on 42 off 28 balls to take the Lions to 146/7. Dagar was the pick of the Strikers' bowlers, returning excellent figures of 2/14 from his four overs. Chasing 147, North Delhi Strikers got off to a flying start. Captain Sarthak and Vaibhav Kandpal added 106 runs for the opening wicket, putting the chase firmly in control. Dagar was the pick of the Strikers' bowlers, returning excellent figures of 2/14 from his four overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score North Delhi Strikers reached the target with eight wickets in hand, completing a convincing victory and continuing their strong run in the tournament. Article Source: IANS
Pakistan Opener Shan Masood Returns To Training Ahead Of England Tests
Professional County Club Select XI: Pakistan received a major boost ahead of the start of their World Test Championship campaign in England, with Shan Masood stepping back into batting practice after recovering from a finger injury. The left-hander joined his teammates at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday, taking part in the squad's training programme under the watch of Pakistan's medical staff. His return to the nets comes less than a fortnight before the opening Test against England in Leeds, beginning on August 19. Masood was forced out of Pakistan's recent Caribbean campaign after damaging his finger during the first Test against the West Indies. He subsequently missed the second match, although Pakistan went on to secure a significant away victory, their first on foreign soil since 2023, to complete a positive turnaround in the series. His participation in batting practice now gives Pakistan hope that their experienced top-order option will be available when the three-Test series against England gets underway. The national Test squad took part in a practice session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham. The players participated in batting and bowling net practice during the session. Injured batter Shan Masood also took part in the practice session. Under the supervision of the medical team, he carried out batting practice, Pakistan stated, as quoted by ICC. Masood's fitness will be closely monitored over the coming days as Pakistan prepare for their first WTC fixture of the 2025-27 cycle against England. The visitors currently occupy eighth position in the championship table and will be looking to build on the momentum generated by their Caribbean success. The national Test squad took part in a practice session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham. The players participated in batting and bowling net practice during the session. Injured batter Shan Masood also took part in the practice session. Under the supervision of the medical team, he carried out batting practice, Pakistan stated, as quoted by ICC. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The fixture is expected to provide valuable preparation time for the squad before the Test series begins. Article Source: IANS
'We've Prepared Ourselves Pretty Well': Shanto Unfazed By 54 All Out Ahead Of Darwin Test
Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his side is well prepared to deal with the extra bounce expected from Australias tall pace attack as the visitors prepare to return to Test cricket on Australian soil after more than two decades. Bangladesh will play their first Test in Australia since 2003 when they take on the hosts in Darwin. While their preparations were dented by a 54-run all-out collapse against a Cricket Australia XI, Shanto insisted that the result would not define his teams readiness for the Test. The Bangladesh skipper said his side had deliberately worked on bouncy surfaces at home in recent months and had also benefited from spending nearly two weeks in Australia before the Test. Tackling the bounce is the key, but we have been preparing on bouncy wickets at home in the last few months. That gives us a little bit more of an idea. Here, there will be bounce, and we are well prepared having arrived 10 or 12 days before the Test. It gives us more of an idea regarding the bounce. They have a world-class bowling attack, but as a team, it is a good opportunity to challenge them, Shanto said ahead of the match as quoted by Cricinfo. Shanto also downplayed the significance of the poor practice match performance, noting that Bangladesh had experienced difficult outings during past preparation. We have had [poor outings] in practice matches before. This came in the preparation phase. We can have a bad day, but I think we have prepared ourselves pretty well, he said. The captain acknowledged that batting would be Bangladeshs biggest challenge, particularly when facing the new ball against an attack featuring Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. We are confident that we will play some good cricket. As a batting unit, there will be a lot of challenges, and we have been trying to do a lot of work, Shanto said. I think the challenge will be greater against the new ball. I think everyone will play their natural game, try to score runs. We are playing against a top bowling attack. It is important how much consistency and focus we can have. We have to try to bat for longer periods. Bangladesh have also received a boost with Litton Das declared fit for the Test. His return provides additional stability to a middle order that could come under considerable pressure against Australias four-pronged attack. Litton gives us batting depth. He is consistent. We are hopeful of our batting unit doing well in the Test match, Shanto said. The Bangladesh captain also indicated that the team could opt for two frontline spinners in Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, alongside three fast bowlers. Litton gives us batting depth. He is consistent. We are hopeful of our batting unit doing well in the Test match, Shanto said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It looks like a pretty good wicket. We havent had a chance to play on a drop-in wicket, but as professional cricketers, we have to adapt to those challenges. As I mentioned, the preparation is there, so I hope we can adjust to this condition. Theres grass on the wicket, but its a good wicket where both batters and bowlers will find help. Maybe the bowlers will get us good results, Shanto said. Article Source: IANS
Is Litton Das fit to play Bangladesh's first Test vs Australia in Darwin? Najmul Shanto answers
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has confirmed that keeper-batter Litton Das is available for selection for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. The 31-year-old is cleared just in time for the first Test after...
Rahane To Make Test Commentary Debut During India Tour Of SL
Sony Pictures Networks India: Ajinkya Rahane is set to trade the crease for the commentary box as the former India captain embarks on the next chapter of his cricketing career during the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. He will make his Test commentary debut when Indias tour of Sri Lanka gets underway on August 15. The move comes shortly after Rahane ended a first-class career that spanned nearly 18 years. Having spent much of that time operating in the demanding environment of Test cricket, the 37-year-old will now offer his perspective from the other side of the boundary, analysing the tactical decisions and defining moments that shape a five-day contest. Rahane leaves behind an impressive Test record. Across 85 matches for India, he scored 5,077 runs, with 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. His experience of playing in varied conditions and handling pressure at the highest level is expected to bring an insider's perspective to the broadcast. Rahane said the transition will give him an opportunity to view the format from an entirely different vantage point. Rahane leaves behind an impressive Test record. Across 85 matches for India, he scored 5,077 runs, with 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. His experience of playing in varied conditions and handling pressure at the highest level is expected to bring an insider's perspective to the broadcast. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, Ajinkya Rahane has always stood out for his composure, resilience and astute reading of the game. As he makes his Test commentary debut on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV, viewers will get to hear his perspective on the format he knows so well. We are delighted to have him as part of our commentary panel for Indias tour of Sri Lanka and look forward to the experience and insight he will bring to our coverage. Article Source: IANS
'The More You Taste Success, The More You Want To Be There': Jemimah Eyes Champions Trophy Glory
Cricket World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues believes Indias maiden ICC Womens Cricket World Cup triumph has only increased the teams hunger for success, with the experienced batter eager to replicate that feeling when India compete in the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy. Indias World Cup triumph on home soil last year was a landmark moment for the team and gave Rodrigues and her teammates a taste of what it takes to win an international title. The batter feels that achievement has further motivated the side to compete for more silverware. Weve tasted success once, and we know what it feels like to be at the top. The more you taste it, the more you want to be there, Rodrigues said on Jio Star. Our team is working towards that, and yes, the Champions Trophy is going to be very special. Its happening for the first time ever in womens cricket, and Ill be a part of it for the first time as well, so itll be pretty special, and Im really looking forward to it, she said. I think mindset-wise, nothing changes. At the end of the day, its about the team and how to make the team win, and that always stays, she added. Before shifting their complete focus to the Champions Trophy, India will face a challenging multi-format tour of South Africa in December. The seven-match assignment will begin with a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 9, followed by a three-match ODI series from December 16 and three T20Is from December 26. Jemimah is looking forward to another series against South Africa, whom India defeated to clinch their maiden Womens Cricket World Cup title. Its going to be a really exciting series for sure. Both teams have been doing really well. Weve had a lot of rivalry lately and played a lot of matches against South Africa. I think its going to be great, with two of the top teams in the world facing each other in South Africa. Its going to be a great challenge, and were really looking forward to it, she said. Jemimah is looking forward to another series against South Africa, whom India defeated to clinch their maiden Womens Cricket World Cup title. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She produced two Player of the Match performances during the campaign before a hamstring injury brought her stint to an early end. Article Source: IANS
Afghanistan to host India for T20I series in Delhi
This will be the first time a team will host India on Indian soil
Rahane Set For Test Commentary Debut In India-Sri Lanka Series
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane is set to begin his Test commentary career with the Sony Sports Network during India's upcoming two-match series in Sri Lanka.
Long wait over for Bangladesh and Darwin as Australia start their long run
For the home side this is the start of a massive 12 months in Test cricket and they won't want to slip up early on
Delhi To Host Afghanistan's 'home' T20I Series Against India In September
Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: Delhi is set to become the stage for another chapter in the growing India-Afghanistan cricket relationship, with the two boards confirming a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will be the host, despite all three matches being played in India. The arrangement continues Afghanistans recent practice of staging home fixtures outside the country, with India serving as one of its principal venues. The opening T20I will be played on September 13, followed by matches on September 15 and 17. All three encounters will be held at the same venue. For Afghanistan, the series represents another opportunity to test itself against one of the leading sides in world cricket while further strengthening its association with the BCCI. The fixtures form part of Afghanistans Future Tours Program. The BCCI remains committed to supporting the growth of cricket in Afghanistan and providing its players with opportunities to compete at the highest level. Bilateral cricket is an important part of this, as it allows teams to play regularly against quality opposition and gain valuable experience. We welcome the Afghanistan Cricket Board to India for this series and look forward to working closely with them to make it a successful one. We believe there is scope to do more together and will continue to support Afghanistan cricket while strengthening the relationship between the two cricketing nations, BCCI President Mithun Manhas. The series will also complete a three-format cycle between the teams in 2026. India and Afghanistan met in a Test and ODI series in June, following their previous three-match T20I contest in January 2024. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, The India-Afghanistan cricketing rivalry has produced some thrilling encounters over the years, with both teams boasting quality cricketers. Afghanistans players are also quite popular among fans in India, which is a reflection of the strong bond that has developed between the two cricketing nations. India hosting Afghanistan for their historic first Test in 2018 was another significant milestone in this journey, and since then, we have continued to see regular bilateral engagements between the two teams. We recently hosted Afghanistan for a Test and ODI series in June, and this T20I series will mean the two teams have now competed against each other across all three formats. We look forward to welcoming the Afghanistan team to Delhi and are confident that this will be an exciting and memorable series. For Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf, the series carries significance beyond the cricket itself. This series holds great significance for Afghanistan cricket and represents another important step in the development of our longstanding relationship with the BCCI. Hosting India for a bilateral series in India is a significant milestone for us, and we highly value the cooperation and support of the BCCI in making this event possible. We have hosted our home fixtures in both India and the UAE in recent years, and given the importance and scale of this series, we believe India provides an excellent setting for the event. We are confident that the series will create valuable opportunities across commercial, technical, and cricketing areas, while adding a new dimension to our bilateral engagement. We look forward to a successful series and to further strengthening our partnership with the BCCI, Ashraf said. DDCA President Rohan Jaitley also welcomed the decision to bring the series to the capital, saying, We are delighted to welcome both teams to the Arun Jaitley Stadium for what promises to be an exciting T20I series. We look forward to hosting the teams and providing them with the best possible facilities and a memorable experience. I am confident that the three matches will give fans in Delhi an opportunity to enjoy some exciting cricket and further add to the rich history of international cricket at this iconic venue. The three-match series will begin on September 13, with Delhi hosting all three Afghanistan home fixtures. 1st T20I- September 13 The three-match series will begin on September 13, with Delhi hosting all three Afghanistan home fixtures. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 3rd T20I- September 17 Article Source: IANS
Australia's Fab Four Reunite For Bangladesh Test
Josh Hazlewood's return completes Australia's 'Fab Four' bowling attack for the first Test against Bangladesh, marking their first reunion in over a year and setting the stage for a significant home series.
Afghanistan set to host India in three-match T20I series in Delhi; check details
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The series will kick off on September 13, with the second and third matches being played on September 15 and 17, respectively. Delhis Arun Jaitley Stadium will host all three matches of the series.
'Bounce is the key' as Bangladesh look to rebound from 54 all out, says Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto hinted that Bangladesh might field two spinners in Darwin despite the fast and bouncy conditions
Hazlewood Edges Boland As Australia Reunite 'big Three' For 1st Bangladesh Test
Bangladesh Test: Australia will begin their Test summer with Josh Hazlewood back in the XI, leaving Scott Boland as the notable omission for their series opener against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins confirmed the combination on the eve of Australia's first Test at the venue in 20 years, with Hazlewood joining Cummins and Mitchell Starc to restore a pace trio that has not played together for more than a year. Nathan Lyon also returned after recovering from the hamstring injury that curtailed his Ashes campaign. Boland's absence is a harsh reward for a bowler who was one of Australia's most dependable performers last summer. He played every Test of the Ashes as injuries disrupted Australia's bowling group, but the competition for places has intensified with Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon now fit. They're both pretty class, aren't they? We were pretty certain we wanted 'Lyono' in the side, so (it came down to) working out what the make-up of the quicks were. It's always a pretty tight call. It's one of those ones where there's not much you can say to Scotty other than obviously there's a lot of cricket coming up. But he knows his worth and how good he is. I'm sure he'll be out there at some point pretty soon, Cummins said on the selection between Hazlewood and Boland, as quoted by cricket.com.au. The selection also signals a shift in Australia's batting order. Cameron Green moves up to No. 5, while wicketkeeper Alex Carey remains at No.6 and Beau Webster occupies the No.7 allrounder's position. Carey had been considered for a promotion following Usman Khawaja's retirement, but Australia have opted to preserve a combination that worked during the Ashes. 'Kez' has won a few games for us at number six. We like that combination of him and Webster at six, seven. We feel like Greeny's a good number five you can try and get funky, but we thought that's kind of how the team will function the best. Pretty good problem to have when someone like Kez could bat even higher than he is, the Aussie skipper added. The Darwin surface remains something of an unknown, with limited first-class cricket played at Marrara Stadium. Australia A's match against Sri Lanka A last year is the only first-class fixture there in two decades, while pace bowlers found considerably more success than spinners. Australia will therefore head into the opening Test without a clear blueprint for conditions. Bangladesh are expected to have two experienced spinners in Mahedi Hasan and Taijul Islam, who together bring more than 500 Test wickets. The Darwin surface remains something of an unknown, with limited first-class cricket played at Marrara Stadium. Australia A's match against Sri Lanka A last year is the only first-class fixture there in two decades, while pace bowlers found considerably more success than spinners. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australia XI: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. Article Source: IANS
What Shubman Gill Said When Gujarat Titans Asked About Hardik Pandya's Return
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