Coppack five-for sets up Surrey rout of Warwickshire
Only one Bears batter manages double-figures as hosts wrap up bonus point win in short order
Kishan, Mohan hit fifties as East bat on with one hand on the Duleep Trophy
The fourth day's play ended with East Zone 584 runs in front and an outright win unlikely on a pitch offering little to bowlers
Hardik Pandya Is Living Life Kingsize!
Hardik Pandya, who has been sidelined from the Indian team for the last 7-8 months due to a quadriceps injury, has been enjoying recovery time with his loved one and away from the limelight.
Duleep Trophy Final: Ishan Kishan Plays Another Impressive Knock As East All But Seal Title
Ishan Kishan and South Zone skipper Tilak Varma underlined their red ball chops with 99 and 80 respectively, but former's half-century has more contextual value as it placed East Zone firmly on course for a Duleep Trophy triumph.
Lakshya Raichandani has been named India U19 captain for the upcoming series against Australia U19, starting September 18. A top-order batter who also bowls right-arm off-spin, Raichandani has risen through local developmental competitions to earn...
Babar Azam's Off-Stump Uprooted As Pakistan Top Order Collapses Inside 90 Minutes At Edgbaston
There seems to be no end to Pakistan's troubles, with the Babar Azam-led side left reeling by England in the morning session on Day 1 of the third and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Tilak Varma: Verbal Exchange Lights Up Duleep Trophy Final
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exchange with Tilak Varma became the sharpest on-field moment of Day 4 in the Duleep Trophy final, as East Zone moved closer to a commanding win over South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The East Zone
Can Bangladesh shock India in Asia Cup semifinal?
Seven-time champions India are strong favourites against Bangladesh in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final. The match carries an underlying political subtext, adding to the intensity. India's dominant form, led by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma in batting and Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh in bowling, contrasts with Bangladesh's more resilient path to the semi-finals.
BCCI, State Associations Grilled By Supreme Court Over New Sports Governance Law
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana observed this on Tuesday while hearing the applications filed by some cricket bodies in the BCCI matter.
'That Was Some Tennis': Tendulkar Hails Shelton-Alcaraz US Open Thriller
Alcaraz US Open: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed the thrilling US Open quarter-final between Ben Shelton and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, describing the five-set contest as 'some tennis' after the American pulled off a stunning upset. Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10/7) in a four-hour and 28-minute battle that went down to a deciding-set tiebreaker. That was some tennis! Every time it looked like one of them had the match, the other fought his way back. And then it came down to the final few points. Well played, Ben Shelton! Tough luck, Carlos. Coming back after an injury makes this one even tougher, Tendulkar posted on X. Shelton ended Alcarazs 18-match winning streak at the Grand Slams with the biggest victory of his career. The American sealed the contest with a 146-mph ace at 3:33 a.m. local time, making it the latest finish in US Open history. The previous record also involved Alcaraz, who two years ago saved a match point before overcoming Jannik Sinner in a five-set quarter-final that finished at 2:50 a.m. Alcaraz was playing his first tournament after a four-month injury layoff and had dropped just one set en route to the quarter-finals. He was aiming to become the first man since Roger Federer to successfully defend the US Open title. The Spaniard was also chasing his eighth Grand Slam crown after becoming the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam with his Australian Open triumph earlier this year. Shelton, who recently won his second ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal, has now returned to the US Open semi-finals for the first time since 2023. The American will face fellow compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the last four. Both players will be bidding to reach their first Grand Slam final. Shelton, who recently won his second ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal, has now returned to the US Open semi-finals for the first time since 2023. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the victory over Alcaraz, Shelton has emerged as one of the biggest stories of this years US Open. Article Source: IANS
'There Are Some Big Egos': Michael Vaughan Reacts To Kevin Pietersen's New England Role
Kevin Pietersen was named a 'specialist mentor' for the white-ball sides, which will see the South Africa-born work with the English team through to the World Cup in southern Africa.
Hardik Pandya included in India A squad for one-dayers against Australia A
The allrounder, who has been out of action since IPL 2026, has been picked pending a fitness clearance
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Seven-time champions India will aim for having batting stability, especially in the middle-order, when they face a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final, to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The winner of the clash will book their place in the title clash, to be played on Sunday. India have dominated Bangladesh in recent years by winning their last eight T20I meetings against them. But memories of the 2018 Asia Cup, where Bangladesh stunned India twice en route to a historic maiden title, including defeating them in the final, remain a clear reminder of their ability to disrupt the heavyweights. While India, the Group A toppers, enter the clash as firm favourites, their batting line-up has shown occasional vulnerability, something which Bangladesh, who finished second in Group B, will look to fully exploit. A collapse of eight wickets for 46 runs against Thailand earlier in the tournament showed that middle-order issues are yet to be resolved. It is a concern that previously proved costly for India during their recent T20 World Cup campaign, where they failed to enter the semi-finals. While Bangladesh have their own batting concerns to take care of, in-form pacer Marufa Akter has struck in her opening spell in every game of this tournament, and has an impressive economy rate of 3.27. Her ability to move the new ball will pose a direct threat to India's top order of in-form Smriti Mandhana, the explosive Shafali Verma, and Pratika Rawal. Pratika, filling in at number three for the injured Jemimah Rodrigues, has managed 36 runs across three innings at a strike rate of 109.09. The high-stakes semi-final presents her with a timely opportunity to make a defining contribution against Bangladesh. Smriti also needs 69 more runs to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women's T20Is, after having already become the top run-getter across in women's international cricket and centuries list via hitting a memorable 124 against Hong Kong. In Dubais spin-friendly conditions, India's own bowling attack has been exceptional through their spinners, who have taken 21 wickets at a tournament-best average of 4.42. Left-arm spinner N Sree Charani has been particularly effective by taking 21 wickets across her last eight T20Is. Teams batting first have won eight of the 12 matches played so far, and high evening temperatures exceeding 35 degrees celsius will add to the physical demands of the knockout clash, which will be decided by which batting order steps up to have a memorable day. When: Thursday, September 9, 8:00 PM IST Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on Sony LIV app and website. Squads Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on Sony LIV app and website. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Dilara Akter, Farjana Easmin, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, and Shanjida Akther Maghla Article Source: IANS
Unchanged England win toss, bowl as Pakistan name three debutants
Tourists make four changes with debuts for Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah as Saim Ayub comes in
Hardik Pandya Returns As BCCI Announces India A Squads For Australia Series
Hardik Pandya last featured in a one-day international for India in March 2025.
Pandya Included As Padikkal And Gaikwad To Captain India A Against Australia A
New Delhi: Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal and senior opener Ruturaj Gaikwad have been named captains of the India A multi-day and one-day squads, respectively, for the upcoming home series against Australia A, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been out of action since IPL 2026 due to injuries to his quad and leg, has been included in the 50-over games, though his selection is subject to fitness. India A will play two four-day matches, followed by a three-match one-day series. All five fixtures will be hosted in Puducherry, beginning on September 22. Padikkal, who was the player of the series in Indias 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka, amassing 328 runs at number three, will lead a 15-member multi-day side featuring prominent domestic performers. Left-handed top-order batter Sai Sudharsan, who missed the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a right toe injury, has been named as his vice-captain. The squad includes top-order options Aman Mokhade, Ayush Pandey, Yash Rathod, and Shaik Rasheed, alongside wicketkeeping options Kumar Kushagra, who hit a century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final against South Zone, and N Jagadeesan. The spin department for the red-ball leg will be led by Mumbai all-rounders Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, while the fast-bowling unit features Anshul Kamboj, Tushar Deshpande, Praful Hinge, Nachiket Bhute, and Vijaykumar Vyshak, whose inclusion remains subject to fitness clearance. For the limited-overs series, Gaikwad takes over captaincy, with Padikkal serving as his deputy. The 50-over squad boasts significant international experience, highlighted by the inclusion of Pandya, provided he passes the fitness assessment at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru. The one-day batting unit features explosive batters Priyansh Arya, two-time IPL-winning captain and India batter Rajat Patidar, and versatile Punjab batter Naman Dhir, who has set the stage on fire in the ongoing Sher-e-Punjab T20 league. Prabhsimran Singh joins Kushagra as a wicket-keeping option for the one-day series, while all-round support will be provided by Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshin Kulkarni, and Arshad Khan. The pace-bowling attack for the one-day games features Gurjapneet Singh and Yash Thakur, who made his T20I debut on the tour of Zimbabwe in July. The series gets underway with the first red-ball game, to be held in Puducherry from September 22 to 25, followed by the second match from September 29 to October 2. The action then shifts to the white-ball format, with the three one-day matches scheduled for October 6, October 9, and October 11. Prabhsimran Singh joins Kushagra as a wicket-keeping option for the one-day series, while all-round support will be provided by Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshin Kulkarni, and Arshad Khan. The pace-bowling attack for the one-day games features Gurjapneet Singh and Yash Thakur, who made his T20I debut on the tour of Zimbabwe in July. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India A One-Day squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Devdutt Padikkal (vice-captain), Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshin Kulkarni, Arshad Khan, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (subject to fitness), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Gurjapneet Singh, and Yash Thakur. Article Source: IANS
Hardik Pandya returns as India A announce squad for Australia A series in Puducherry
BCCI announce squad for the upcoming multi-day and One-Day series against Australia A, starting September 22. The Devdutt Padikkal-led side will play two red-ball matches before Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over the responsibility for the three-match series. All the matches will be played in Pondicherry.
ICC Rankings: Esterhuizen, Pretorius Make Big Gains After Tri-series Heroics
T20I Batting Rankings: South Africa right-handed batter Connor Esterhuizen made a massive 65-place jump in the latest Mens T20I Batting Rankings, released on Wednesday, following his impressive performances in the recent tri-series against hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe. The 25-year-old opener scored 126 runs across five innings in the tri-series, with his best performance in the final group match against Namibia. Esterhuizen smashed a superb 88 in the match, helping him climb 65 places to 25th overall in the latest T20I batters rankings. South Africas youngster Lhuan-dre Pretorius also made significant gains after an impressive showing in the tri-series. The 20-year-old rose 61 places to equal 43rd after scoring 226 runs in four innings. Namibia, despite failing to reach the tri-series decider, also saw two batters make notable progress in the rankings. Captain Gerhard Erasmus moved up 16 places to 55th, while opener Louren Steenkamp climbed 32 places to equal 73rd, following their contributions with the bat in the tournament. Zimbabwe fast bowler Brad Evans was the standout among the gains in the T20I bowling rankings. The right-arm quick moved up four places to equal 22nd after an impressive tri-series campaign, in which he took 10 wickets at an average of 15.80. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza also climbed two places in the bowling rankings to 27th. The right-arm quick moved up four places to equal 22nd after an impressive tri-series campaign, in which he took 10 wickets at an average of 15.80. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Erasmus also received further recognition in the T20I all-rounders rankings. The Namibia skipper climbed four places to eighth overall and achieved a new career-high rating after scoring 149 runs and taking five wickets in the home tri-series. Article Source: IANS
Brisbane Heat Sign Ireland All-rounder Orla Prendergast For WBBL Season 12
Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat have secured the services of Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season. It also marks Orlas return to the tournament for the first time since 2024. A versatile right-arm pacer and top-order batter, Orla is the franchise's second overseas signing, following last week's announcement of England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn's return. Orla previously played for the Adelaide Strikers in WBBL season 10, scoring 110 runs and taking six wickets in nine appearances. Orlas signing by the Heat comes after she had an impressive campaign at the Womens T20 World Cup in England, where she scored 181 runs at a strike rate of 125.69 and took six wickets across five matches, earning a place in the Team of the Tournament, having done so in the 2023 edition of the competition. Orla is world-class you only had to marvel at her performances at the World Cup to know that, and we're thrilled she is coming to the Heat. She delivers great versatility for us, bowling up front in the Powerplay or later in the Power Surge, while her batting gives us another strong option in the upper or middle order, head coach Mark Sorell said in a statement. Orla was then called up by Welsh Fire in The Hundred as a replacement for the injured Sophie Devine and took 4-18 in just her second game of the competition. Under the revised WBBL rules, the overseas draft was scrapped in favour of direct player signings, and clubs were no longer required to fill three international slots. Orlas arrival adds firepower to a Heat pace battery that already includes Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, and Lily Bassingthwaite as they finalise their roster. Sorell further explained that international scheduling and injuries have dictated the franchise's recruitment strategy this season, leaving them with at most one overseas slot to fill. Orla was then called up by Welsh Fire in The Hundred as a replacement for the injured Sophie Devine and took 4-18 in just her second game of the competition. Under the revised WBBL rules, the overseas draft was scrapped in favour of direct player signings, and clubs were no longer required to fill three international slots. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We have looked to prioritise skill and availability for the whole tournament when it came to our prime targets. As well as being impressive individuals, Orla and Sarah Glenn will be with us for all games plus the finals, and we are excited by how we will utilise their skills and experience in our group, he added. Article Source: IANS
Dehradun T20 League 2026: Mussoorie Thunders, Selaqui Strikers Set For Title Clash In Grand Final
The Dehradun T20 League: The Dehradun T20 League 2026 has reached its much-awaited climax, with Mussoorie Thunders and Selaqui Strikers set to lock horns in the grand finale for the coveted title on Wednesday. Both teams secured their places in the final with impressive victories in their respective semi-finals and will now battle for the glittering trophy. The highly anticipated title clash will take place today, September 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM onwards at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. Mussoorie Thunders enter the final high on confidence after edging past Vikasnagar Dhamaka by four runs in the first semi-final. Captain Neeraj Singh Rathore led from the front with an impressive 62 off 48 balls, while Anshul Kumar delivered a match-winning bowling performance, claiming five wickets to help his side secure a place in the title clash. Selaqui Strikers, meanwhile, stormed into the final with a commanding seven-wicket win over Doiwala Kings in the second semi-final. Priyank Singh set the tone with a disciplined three-wicket spell before captain Piyush Joshi (64)* and Aryan Kapoor (43)* completed the chase in style with an unbeaten partnership. With both sides carrying strong momentum into the final, the stage is set for a thrilling contest at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. Mussoorie Thunders will aim to complete their campaign by securing the ultimate prize, while Selaqui Strikers will be determined to deliver one final dominant performance and lift the Dehradun T20 League trophy. With both sides carrying strong momentum into the final, the stage is set for a thrilling contest at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Fans can catch the live action from 7:00 PM on OTT and digital platforms. The final will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website, and fans can also watch the match on ABP Sports across television and digital platforms. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh bank on bowlers in bid to bring India down
Bangladesh will hope to test a shaky Indian middle order in sweltering conditions in Dubai
England vs Pakistan 3rd Test LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan enter the third Test under immense scrutiny after sacking seven players and two coaches ahead of the game.
New Zealand Women, Bangladesh To Play Warm-up Fixtures Ahead Of Australia Series
Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC: New Zealand and Bangladesh will have warm-up fixtures in Australia ahead of their respective white-ball series against the hosts in October, with Cricket Australia confirming the schedule for both visiting sides. New Zealands women will face a Governor-Generals XI at North Sydney Oval on October 15, three days before the opening T20I of their three-match series against Australia at the same venue. The fixture will be particularly significant for the White Ferns as they begin a new chapter following the retirements of Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu after the T20 World Cup in July. Amelia Kerr will lead the side into the series. The Governor-Generals XI squad will be announced closer to the match and is expected to bring together emerging players and experienced talent from across Australia. Being selected in the Governor-Generals XI is a special honour and an opportunity that players genuinely value, Cricket Australias Head of Performance and National Selector Shawn Flegler said in a statement. The match is an ideal opportunity for players to build valuable match practice ahead of the T20I series, while also giving emerging talent the chance to impress against quality international opposition. Were excited to work alongside the Governor-General to select a Governor-Generals XI that reflects the quality and significance of this match. The timing of the fixture will also provide an unusual opportunity for selectors. The match falls during the T20 Spring Challenge, which features all eight WBBL clubs along with the ACT, meaning a large pool of Australias contracted domestic players will be in Sydney. Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC will lead the XI for the third successive summer. Continuing a long-standing tradition, the squad will also include a player from the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Meera Hyderabad, a wicketkeeper-batter and Artillery Officer in the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, has been confirmed for the fixture. Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC will lead the XI for the third successive summer. Continuing a long-standing tradition, the squad will also include a player from the Australian Defence Force. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The warm-up fixtures will give both touring teams an opportunity to acclimatise and test combinations before their respective series against Australia get underway. Article Source: IANS
Sri Lanka set to lose $20 million after ICC snub
Sri Lanka Cricket is set to lose an estimated USD 20 million in revenue after the ICC stripped it of the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's Champions Trophy.
Former Australia Batter Leah Poulton Joins ECB As Managing Director Of England Women
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould: Former Australia batter Leah Poulton has been appointed Managing Director of England Women, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday, with the former international set to begin her role in November. Poulton, who represented Australia 90 times before retiring from international cricket in 2015, will oversee England Women, England Women A and England Women U19s, as well as the countrys womens high-performance system. The appointment comes at an important juncture for England, which reached the final of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. The team will also face Australia in the Womens Ashes on home soil next year. Poulton brings extensive experience in womens cricket administration and player development. She has spent the past six years as Head of Elite Female Cricket at Cricket New South Wales (NSW), overseeing cricket performance operations across two Womens Big Bash League franchises, womens state cricket, and a major talent pathway programme. Before joining Cricket NSW, Poulton spent three years at Cricket Australia as a high-performance coach. During that period, she played a key role in developing Australias womens high-performance pathway and was involved with the Australia A and Under-19 womens teams. After retiring from playing, Poulton worked as an assistant coach for the Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers in the Womens Big Bash League. She later served as Pathway Manager and Assistant Coach for NSW Breakers before joining Cricket Australia. At Cricket Australia, she coached the Australia A, Under-19 and Under-15 womens teams and helped oversee the introduction of the Under-19 and Australia A programmes, including their inaugural overseas tours. Poulton will work closely with England head coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to establish a unified vision to ensure sustained success on the international stage. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould welcomed the appointment and said that Poultons blend of international playing experience and administrative expertise would help England Women continue their progress. Im delighted to welcome Leah on board to help us build on this and take us to the next level, Gould said. Poulton succeeds Clare Connor, who announced earlier this year that she would leave the ECB after 18 years at the organisation. Im incredibly excited and honoured to be joining England and to have the opportunity to help shape our programmes and, most importantly, invest in our people, Poulton said in an official release. Poulton succeeds Clare Connor, who announced earlier this year that she would leave the ECB after 18 years at the organisation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I'd also like to acknowledge the incredible contribution Clare Connor has made to England and to cricket around the world. She has played such an important role in advancing the game, and I'm grateful to be taking on a role she has shaped so significantly, she added. Article Source: IANS
England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
England vs Pakistan Live Streaming, 3rd Test, Day 1: After losing the first couple of matches, Pakistan are keen to avoid a 0-3 sweep against England at Edgbaston.
India tour drives cricket rush in New Zealand, over 50K tickets sold for home summer
Digital Desk | Wellington, Sep 9 (IANS) The much-awaited return of India to New Zealand has created a huge buzz among cricket fans, with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirming that more than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming international home summer. According to NZC, ticket sales for the New Zealand summer season opened to the general public on Monday after a two-week pre-sale period for Cricket Nation members, Sky customers and ANZ customers. Several matches involving India are already heading towards a sell-out, with the second T20I in Christchurch having reached 75 per cent of ticket sales. India are set to tour New Zealand for the first time in six years, with the two teams scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests from October 22. The demand has been particularly strong for the T20I matches. At Eden Park, the level of interest has prompted NZC to open the stadiums sixth tier of seating for the first time since Indias 2019 tour of New Zealand. The additional seating will be available for the fourth T20I between the two sides on October 30. The sixth tier has only been opened on a handful of occasions in recent years, including during the 2015 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup and a mens T20I between New Zealand and Australia in 2018. The strong response is another indication of the excitement surrounding Indias return, particularly after the two teams faced each other in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup final earlier this year. NZC Head of Marketing Tim Ellis said the growing demand showed the anticipation surrounding the India tour. Being able to open up the top level of Eden Park for the first time in years is really exciting and speaks to the swell of excitement building around the tour, Ellis said in an official statement. He was also impressed by the response in Christchurch, where the second T20I has already crossed the 75 per cent mark in ticket sales. Matches at Hagley Oval have always been well attended, but to have one of them over three-quarters sold already is quite remarkable, he said. Ellis added that NZC was preparing several activities around the tour to make the matches more engaging for supporters. Were deep into planning for a number of events surrounding the tour and have some exciting at-game activations in the works that were confident will deliver a great experience for fans of all ages, he said. The India tour will kick off New Zealands international home summer before the Bangladesh womens team visits in December.
India's tour of New Zealand: 50,000 tickets sold in 14 days!
The marquee series against India starting late October has set the cash registers ringing at New Zealand Cricket headquarters as the parent body confirmed sale of more than 50,000 tickets since going on sale just over two weeks ago.
England Women appoint Leah Poulton as Managing Director
Former international batter has developed Australia's pathways and spent six years as NSW Head of Elite Female Cricket
IND-W vs BAN-W Semi-final 1 Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs BAN-W Semi-final 1, Cricket Tips: The four semifinalists of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 have been decided, and it is time for the knockout stages. Team India have been undefeated in the tournament and will be facing Bangladesh Women in the first semifinal. This contest will start at 8 PM IST on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India Women have recorded three massive wins and are in excellent form. Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma have been exceptional this season. India have a great record against Bangladesh Women and they will fancy their chances. Bangladesh have made it through after winning their last group game. But they have been pretty average on the field. IND-W vs BAN-W: Match Details Date : September 10, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 8:00 PM IST Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai IND-W vs BAN-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of the INDW vs BANW semifinal will be available on the Sony Sports Networks. The live stream option will be available on the Sony LIV app or website. IND-W vs BAN-W: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches: 24 India Women: 21 Bangladesh Women : 3 No-result : 0 IND-W vs BAN-W: Ground Pitch Report Dubai International Stadium has been a pretty decent wicket for a T20I match. There is good help for the bowlers early on. The wicket is slow, which will help the spinners also. The conditions are expected to get slower with time, which will make it difficult for the batting side in the second innings. IND-W vs BAN-W: Possible XIs India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pratika Rawal, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud Bangldesh Women: Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c) (wk), Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun IND-W vs BAN-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Smriti Mandhana is the leading scorer this edition, and she can be dangerous for Bangladesh. Sobhana Mostary is the in-form batter, and in the middle order, she will be key for Bangladesh. Probable Best Bowler Deepti Sharma and Marufa Akter are leading wicket-takers for their teams, and they are delivering wicket-taking spells. Today Match Prediction : India Women are superior in all three departments, and they will start this game as favorites. IND-W vs BAN-W Semi-final 1, Today Match IND-W vs BAN-W, IND-W vs BAN-W Prediction, IND-W vs BAN-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for India Women vs Bangladesh Women Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Namibia bowl; Duan Jansen one of three South Africa debutants
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'Underprepared Pitches In Japan Might Aid Spin,' Says Chakaravarthy Ahead Of Asian Games Challenge
Korogi Sports Park: Expecting underprepared tracks in Japan, India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy believes spinners could play a pivotal role in the team's upcoming Asian Games campaign, even as he cautioned that unpredictable weather conditions will ultimately dictate how the pitches behave during the tournament. Chakaravarthy has fully recovered from a Grade 2 left hamstring injury sustained during the T20I series against England, including doing rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. In the Asian Games mens T20 event, India, the gold medal winners in the last edition in Hangzhou, will begin their campaign from the quarter-final stage in Aichi-Nagoya. That's how it has been scheduled, so I don't have any say in that. But definitely every match and every tournament needs preparation, and that we have to do. So it's just like every other tournament we will prepare well and whatever comes our way, we will take it, Chakaravarthy said in an exclusive interaction with IANS, facilitated by ASICS India. Assessing the playing conditions at the Korogi Sports Park ahead of the marquee event, Chakaravarthy, who will also be in action for Indias T20Is against Afghanistan and the historic one-off clash against Japan, noted that adaptability will be key for the bowling unit. What I've seen is that the pitches might be a little bit underprepared. So it might help spin, but I don't know how the weather in Japan will play a role in the way pitches behave. It can have a big impact as well. We are just preparing for facing all kinds of conditions, and let's see how it goes, he added. Reflecting on the year so far, which saw him finish as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil, Chakaravarthy termed it as a rollercoaster. Its been lovely. I have no complaints at all. It's been a great journey till now and we won the World Cup this time, so everything is going well. I did have one hiccup with my injury, but I'm back. I feel fitter. I've done a lot of strength training and running. Credit goes to the CoE, where I trained a lot, he said. Chakaravarthy, who also picked up 11 wickets in IPL 2026 while battling through hairline fractures in his left hand and toe, takes pride in his unconventional rise through the ranks. I started cricket very late. I started bowling when I was 26 and I played for India when I was 28 and a half. I'm a very late bloomer. It's been seven to eight years in cricket right now and I would say I'm in the first half of my career. There is a long way to go ahead and it's been an unconventional journey till now and I think it's going to be more like that, he reflected. Speaking on evolving his craft, Chakaravarthy revealed that while he continuously works on adding fresh variations behind the scenes, polishing his existing skill set remains his primary objective. Well, it's a combination of both. Obviously, polishing and mastering the skill is always the primary thing and bringing in other variations is always on the back of my mind. I'm also working on certain new variations. When I will be able to master it is a different question, but it's a mix of both. Asked how he guards his mystery balls from high-tech cameras and tactical analytics, Chakaravarthy stressed that execution under pressure overrides technology. As you mentioned, there are no secrets anymore because there are so many video analysts everywhere, and everything that you do is being recorded. The only thing is the human touch in cricket, where the batter won't know what I'm going to bowl to them. That has to be decided by me and I don't think any AI or video analyst can predict that. So, that's what we have to play with. Rather than plotting long-term milestones in a highly volatile sport, the Chennai-based Chakaravarthy prefers setting incremental targets. I set more short-term goals rather than long-term goals because I don't think I'll be able to plan for five years down the line, but I'll be able to plan what I want to do in the next six months. I'm that sort of a guy, so I focus more on short-term goals. The only thing is the human touch in cricket, where the batter won't know what I'm going to bowl to them. That has to be decided by me and I don't think any AI or video analyst can predict that. So, that's what we have to play with. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories That's when I started wearing them, and they were among the best I've ever worn out of all the brands out there. So when ASICS approached me, I was ready to cling on to it. It is one of the best performance brands out there, so no complaints. Article Source: IANS
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets UFC Star Puja Tomar, Calls Her Journey 'inspiring'
US Ambassador Sergio Gor: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian mixed martial artist Puja Tomar, praising her historic achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and calling her journey an inspiring example of how sports can connect people across nations. Sharing a picture of the meeting with the athlete on X, Gor lauded Tomar for breaking barriers on the global stage. Wonderful to meet Puja Tomar @pujatomar19, the first Indian woman to compete in the @UFC, and the first Indian fighter to win a UFC bout. Her journey is an incredible example of how sports can connect people and inspire the next generation! the US Ambassador posted. Hailing from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, Tomar scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to earn a UFC contract. She made further waves in the combat sports world by securing a victory on her UFC debut, becoming the first fighter representing India to register a win in the worlds premier MMA promotion. Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare have represented India in the UFC, and Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar has as well. However, women have not had their chance until Puja, a Wushu fighter with an 8-4 record, including six knockouts and a four-fight winning streak, now has the opportunity to pave the way for her fellow female fighters in India. Before entering the octagon, Tomar was a five-time national Wushu champion and competed in various international MMA events. Puja began training in Wushu at age 12, became a national champion multiple times by 17, and shifted to professional MMA to showcase India on the world combat stage. Anshul Jubli and Bharat Kandare have represented India in the UFC, and Canada-based Arjan Singh Bhullar has as well. However, women have not had their chance until Puja, a Wushu fighter with an 8-4 record, including six knockouts and a four-fight winning streak, now has the opportunity to pave the way for her fellow female fighters in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Currently based in Gurgaon, she trains full-time at Soma Fight Club in Bali with world-class coaches and sparring partners. Article Source: IANS
'We are disappointed': NSW warns over BBL privatisation
New South Wales (NSW) has strongly criticised Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to proceed with a self-determination model for Big Bash League (BBL) privatisation, warning of potential threats to investment in grassroots cricket and long-term implications for the sport. NSW, which operates two BBL clubs, expressed disappointment over the lack of alignment across Australian cricket and highlighted unfulfilled conditions for the sale process.
Zampa Lands Hurricanes Deal For BBL 16, Says He needs To Consider People To Be Around
Adam Zampa: Adam Zampa has found a new Big Bash home in Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming 16th edition, but it was not simply the cricketing opportunity that convinced the Australian leg-spinner to join the franchise. The 34-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Hurricanes, becoming the fifth BBL club of his career after his contract with Melbourne Renegades expired at the end of BBL 15. In doing so, Zampa will join an exclusive group of players to have represented five different franchises in the competition. Zampa revealed that the people within Hobarts squad played a significant role in his decision, with the Hurricanes boasting several players he already knows from his time with Australia. I think Im at a time now where I need to consider the people that I need to be around when Im playing my cricket, Zampa told cricket.com.au. The leg-spinner said conversations with captain Nathan Ellis helped him settle on Tasmania after considering offers from Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder. I basically approached him about it because I looked at the lists and the group of people that are in most of the lists that were teams that I could go to, and I reckon Hobart made the most sense. Theyre a really good list with good people its going to feel like Im going into the Australian team basically. Theres six or seven blokes in there that Ive played with before, so that was major in the decision, he added. Zampa also believes the Hurricanes bowling resources can help him flourish in his new surroundings, with Ellis and Riley Meredith providing pace in the attack. I think I made a decision going to a team where I think Ill probably get more success. We will go well and I think it will help me get wickets too. When you know youve got Riley Meredith bowling down one end, Nathan Ellis down the other it helps with your own personal success as well, he stated. Zampa also believes the Hurricanes bowling resources can help him flourish in his new surroundings, with Ellis and Riley Meredith providing pace in the attack. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Zampa has taken 138 wickets in 121 BBL matches, the sixth-most in the competitions history. His career has included spells with Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars and Renegades before the Hurricanes became his latest destination. Article Source: IANS
Vijay Hazares Historic Twin Centuries: The 1948 Test Feat Sonal Dinusha Just Matched
A Test century is difficult enough. To score another one after being forced to follow on, with your team collapsing around you, requires something far greater than technical ability. It demands extraordinary resilience. In 1948, India's Vijay Hazare produced precisely that kind of performance at Adelaide. Nearly eight decades later, Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha has joined an exclusive club after scoring 103 in the first innings against India and an unbeaten 133 in the second, helping his team secure an extraordinary draw after being forced to follow on. Dinusha became only the third batsman after Hazare and Zimbabwe's Andy Flower to score centuries in both innings of a Test after his team had been forced to follow on. He also became the first player to reach centuries in two different innings on consecutive days of the same Test, reaching his first hundred on Day 4 and his second on Day 5. India's former captain Vijay Hazare remains the only batsman to have scored centuries in successive days of a Test in the more literal sense. At Adelaide in January 1948, Hazare made 116 in India's first innings and 145 in the second, with the two centuries coming on consecutive days. He became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test and, remarkably, achieved the feat while India were following on. The circumstances were extraordinary. The Adelaide Test was the fourth of India's five-Test tour of Australia. Lala Amarnath's side had already lost the first two Tests, with Melbourne drawn. Australia were overwhelmingly dominant, but Hazare produced a performance that stood apart. Bradman was again irresistible, scoring 201, while Hassett fell only two runs short of another double century. Australia's 674 is still its highest total against India. India's reply began disastrously. They were 6 for two at the close of the second day. On the third, five wickets were down for 133, but Hazare held firm, and Phadkar helped him take the score to 299 for five, with Hazare unbeaten on 108 at the close of play. They were eventually separated after adding 188 runs, when Hazare was dismissed for 116, with 14 fours. India then collapsed, remained 293 runs behind and were forced to follow on. All this happened on the fourth day, and this time their start was even worse, with two wickets falling without a run on the board. With wickets tumbling around him, Hazare held firm as India ended the day on 188 for six, with Hazare unbeaten on 102. The following day, he went on to make 145. India were finally dismissed for 277 and lost by an innings and 16 runs. But the result has never diminished Hazare's achievement. His two centuries, reached on the third and fourth days, remain one of the defining individual performances of India's early Test history. Ray Lindwall claimed a career-best seven for 38, while Bradman, Hassett and Barnes had dominated with the bat. Yet Hazare's twin centuries became the lasting memory of the match. There was also a fascinating personal story behind Hazare's performance. Australian leg-spinner Clarrie Grimmett had encountered Hazare years earlier when he visited India to coach the Maharaja of Jath and his brother. The young Hazare came under Grimmett's influence, and the Australian recognised his batting talent. Years later, Grimmett watched his former pupil produce the greatest batting performance of his Test career at Adelaide. After the match, Grimmett invited Hazare to his home. Standing at the dinner table, he raised his glass and said: Vijay, a toast. You have made me a proud man today. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It was a fitting tribute from an old mentor who had recognised Hazare's talent when he was still a young cricketer.
NSW Hits Out At Big Bash League Privatisation Plan, Says It 'threatens' The Sport
The Cricket NSW Board: Cricket NSW has strongly opposed Cricket Australias decision to proceed with private investment in the Big Bash Leagues, warning that the move could weaken the games financial capacity and have long-term consequences for grassroots cricket. CAs board on Tuesday approved a self-determination model under which individual states will decide whether to retain full ownership of their Big Bash clubs or bring in private investors. NSW, which operates the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, has consistently rejected privatisation and questioned the financial assumptions behind the proposal. Cricket NSW is disappointed by Cricket Australias decision to proceed with introducing private investment into the Big Bash Leagues without alignment across Australian cricket. This decision risks leaving cricket in NSW and Australia strategically and financially worse off, with direct consequences for our ability to invest in grassroots cricket, it said in a statement. We are proud to be part of an Australian cricket system that is the envy of the world. Yesterdays announcement threatens this system. The redistribution of profits to external investors reduces our ability to invest in community cricket, creating long-term impacts at all levels. NSW also criticised the process followed by CA, saying concerns raised by the state and an alternative proposal to strengthen the Big Bash had not been adequately addressed. The Cricket NSW Board is also disappointed by the process leading to this decision. We have raised concerns directly with Cricket Australia, proposed an alternative pathway to strengthen the Big Bash, and highlighted significant risks within the proposal, informed by high-quality external advice, it said. NSW further maintained that four conditions agreed by the state chairs in June for any sale process had not been fulfilled. Additionally, the four pre-conditions for a sale process, unanimously agreed by all state chairs in June, have not been met, it added. CA chief executive Todd Greenberg defended the decision, arguing that private investment could provide a stronger financial base for the sport. As I said at yesterdays announcement, I am very confident private investment in the Big Bash Leagues will provide enormous long-term benefits for all levels of Australian Cricket. CA shares CNSWs pride in the Australian cricket system and the brilliant players and thousands of participants and fans it continues to produce. We believe that investing a significant proportion of the proceeds from the sale of Big Bash club licences in a future fund will provide the best and most reliable source of funding for grassroots cricket, elite pathways and high performance systems across the game for generations to come. As I said at yesterdays announcement, I am very confident private investment in the Big Bash Leagues will provide enormous long-term benefits for all levels of Australian Cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories NSW, meanwhile, stressed that the Sixers and Thunder remain successful and healthy clubs, with their profits reinvested into participation and cricket development. Article Source: IANS
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CPL 2026: Guyana Warriors Winning Run Ends As Falcons Secure Stunning 65-Run Victory
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons became the first side to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors this season, claiming a stunning 65-run victory at Providence Stadium in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Pacer Alzarri Joseph and leg-spinner Shadab Khan led the charge for the Falcons, powering the visitors to a bold win that brought their league campaign to a spectacular close and secured their place in the top two. Sent in to bat, the Falcons made a promising start, with Karima Gore and Evin Lewis both getting off the mark in the Power Play. Gore punched Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shepherd around the ground in the opening overs before Khary Pierre finally made the breakthrough, ensuring Gore was still unable to get past 30 this season. Lewis then took up the mantle, but was trapped in front by the ever-reliable Imran Tahir. Tahir is so often the man who sucks the life out of a batting side, and against the Falcons it was no different. His bowling had all the characteristics of a boa constrictor lurking in the Guyana jungle, slowly squeezing the life out of the opposition. At the other end, veteran partner Mohammad Nabi applied pressure of his own as the Warriors spinners worked in tandem to stifle Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz. The Falcons were forced to bide their time and see off the spin, knowing that the pace attack offered opportunities later in the innings. When the opportunity came, they took full advantage. A late surge transformed their total from modest to highly competitive, with the Falcons smashing 72 runs from the final five overs. Shadab Khan was at the heart of the assault, using the express pace of Shamar Joseph and Romario Shepherd to his advantage. His unbeaten 30 from just nine balls provided the final fireworks and catapulted the Falcons to 182/5. The Warriors came out swinging, looking to make the most of the Power Play. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mavendra Dindyal appeared to be building a solid start after the first two overs, but everything changed in the third. Alzarri Joseph struck twice in the over, sending both Gurbaz and Shai Hope back to the pavilion. The setbacks did little to deter the Warriors attacking approach, however, as they raced along at more than 11 an over during the Power Play. But the Falcons had a counterpunch for everything the Warriors threw at them. By the end of the Power Play, Providence Stadium was stunned as the Warriors slumped to 71/4. Joseph claimed another wicket when he removed Dindyal, before Joshua James produced the moment of the innings, dismissing the big-hitting Shimron Hetmyer with his very first ball. It was now time for the Warriors to consolidate and dig in, but the Falcons sensed blood. Player of the Match, Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim continued to turn the screw, combining for four wickets in the next four overs and leaving the Warriors staring down the barrel of a shock defeat. It suddenly looked like a night for spin pairings, with Imran Tahir and Mohammad Nabi taking on their counterparts from the Falcons. The veteran duo briefly steadied the innings and managed to see off the dangerous spinners, but Joseph returned to end Tahirs resistance with a beautiful yorker. Joseph finished with outstanding figures of 4/41 before taking his place in the field, leaving the Warriors lower order with an enormous task. That task was left to Joshua James to complete, and he needed just two balls to put the final bow on an emphatic Falcons victory. For the first time this season the Warriors lost more than five wickets as they were bundled out for 117 inside the 15th. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Revenge was served for the Falcons after their defeat to the Warriors at home earlier in the competition. They closed out their group campaign in spectacular fashion, while the Warriors, who have already secured their place in the playoffs, now turn their attention to the St Lucia Kings on Wednesday.
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Tuesday he had no input into the dramatic reshaping of his squad ahead of this week's third and final Test against England, adding the raft of changes was news to me. Heavy defeats in the first two Tests, at Headingley and Lord's, prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to send seven players home before the tour was finished, with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling chief Umar Gul sacked from their posts as well. Seven players -- including five with no Test experience -- were added to the squad, with Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson and assistant Ashley Noffke summoned to take charge of the team at Edgbaston this week. It was news to me, Azam said at a press conference ahead of Wednesday's start of the third Test. I found out after. The PCB decided it, so they will be able to explain better. The PCB's decision must have been taken after some thought process. It's better if you ask them why. It's an opportunity for us as a group and a team. The series is lost but we have nothing to lose. We should play freely and believe in ourselves as a team. It is nearly four years since Azam last scored a Test century, with Pakistan yet to reach 200 as a team in four innings this series. But the 31-year-old urged the new members of his squad to seize their chance. It's an opportunity for the new boys and a chance to showcase their talent, he said. Any young player who comes in is excited, and that excitement is visible. I believe that will be visible in the match, too. I firmly believe you need to grab opportunities and perform in difficult conditions. That's why we play cricket, because we have to perform and dominate in difficult conditions. We need to forget about past failures and shift focus to the future. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Azam had little to say about the PCB inquiry announced Monday into the Pakistan squad's discipline and conduct while on tour, adding: No, I don't know. I have no idea about it.
Former Pacer Wasim Akram Urges 'Fair Treatment' For Jailed Imran Khan
Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, fair treatment. Khan, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. During lunch on the first day of the recent second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, Sky Sports broadcast an interview conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton with Khan's sons Kasim and Sulaiman. During the interview, they criticised their father's treatment by Pakistani authorities in stark terms. Some reports suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board were so angered by the broadcast they considered refusing to let their team take the field after the interval. No boycott ensued, however, and the match -- which Pakistan eventually lost by 194 runs to go 2-0 down in a three-match series -- continued as scheduled. In August, Atherton was one of a group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, pleading for Khan to be treated humanely and with basic human consideration by Pakistani authorities. Akram, told the 'Old Boys, New Balls' podcast co-hosted by another ex-England captain in Ian Botham: We would like to thank all the captains that recently signed a petition for Imran. I feel for skipper, I miss him as a friend, I miss him as a mentor, we miss him as a leader. We haven't seen his picture for three years, added outstanding left-arm fast bowler Akram, a key member of the Pakistan team led by Khan that won the 1992 World Cup. What we want from this government is to give him the fair treatment, like other politicians had before. Fingers are crossed, inshallah (God willing) the whole nation is behind him and he'll be out (soon). Following his retirement from cricket, Khan went into politics and was prime minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022. But he was removed in a no-confidence vote during a political crisis over tensions between his government and Pakistan's powerful military establishment. He has since faced multiple legal cases on corruption and other charges. Khan and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, maintain the cases against him are politically motivated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories His arrest triggered nationwide protests in May 2023, some of which turned violent and led to hundreds of arrests.
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Punjab T20 League: Jalandhar Warriors held their nerves to steal a win against Ludhiana Lions by seven runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The Warriors posted 169/8 in 20 overs after Ludhiana's bowlers put up a strong show. Jalandhar got off to a poor start and were reduced to 16/3 in just the second over. However, Prabhsimran Singh and Gourav Makan joined hands to steady the innings. The two batters played carefully at first before finding their rhythm and adding valuable runs. Prabhsimran scored 39 off 30 balls before being dismissed, leaving Jalandhar in another difficult position. Gourav continued his good form and scored a crucial half-century. He made 52 off 43 balls before losing his wicket, but his knock gave Jalandhar a strong base for the final overs. Aryan Yadav then took charge and provided the late push Jalandhar needed. He remained unbeaten on 35 off 26 balls to help the Warriors reach 169/8. For Ludhiana Lions, Krish Bhagat was the best bowler. He picked up four wickets for 37 runs in four overs, while Kartik Chadha finished with 1/21 in his four overs. Ludhiana made a steady start to the chase, with openers Abhijeet Garg and Bikramjeet Singh adding 49 runs for the first wicket. However, the Lions then lost a few quick wickets and were reduced to 79/3. Arjun Rajput and Salil Arora then gave Ludhiana hope by putting together a 54-run partnership. Rajput scored 45 off 33 balls before being dismissed, while Salil made 26 off 24 balls. The Lions needed 19 runs from the final two overs to win. Krish Bhagat kept the chase alive by hitting a six off the final ball of the 19th over, reducing the target to 10 runs from six balls. Randeep Singh bowled the final over and made an immediate impact, dismissing Aseem Kohli for 11 off seven balls off the first delivery. He then removed Havneet for a duck off the next two balls, leaving Ludhiana in deep trouble. The Lions needed 19 runs from the final two overs to win. Krish Bhagat kept the chase alive by hitting a six off the final ball of the 19th over, reducing the target to 10 runs from six balls. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As a result, Jalandhar Warriors secured a thrilling seven-run victory, while Ludhiana Lions fell just short despite a late fightback and were restricted to 162/8 in 20 overs. Article Source: IANS
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ENG vs PAK 3rd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ENG vs PAK 3rd Test, Cricket Tips: The tour of England has been disastrous for Pakistan cricket team. They have been humiliated both on and off the field, and they have only themselves to blame. After losing the second test, the PCB sacked head coach Sarfarz Khan and dropped seven players from the team. Mike Hesson will take the charge, and a bunch of new players, including Saim Ayub, have joined the team. Can this help them to win the final game? The third test will kick off at 3:30 PM IST on September 9 at Edgbaston. England have added Shoaib Basher to the squad, but their pacers are bowling brilliantly, and they might need him for this game. ENG vs PAK: Match Details Date : September 9-13, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Edgbaston, Birmingham ENG vs PAK: Live Streaming Details The live action of the third test will be available on the Sony Sports Networks, and the fans can watch the live stream on the Sony LIV app or website. ENG vs PAK: Head-to-Head in Tests Total Matches: 94 England : 32 Pakistan : 23 Drawn : 39 ENG vs PAK: Ground Pitch Report Edgbaston is a better place for the batters. The wicket is expected to get better for batting with time. Early on, fast bowlers will have great conditions, and the overhead conditions will also help them trouble the batters. Overall, the team that bats long will have a better chance of winning. ENG vs PAK: Possible XIs England : Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Joe Root (c), Jordan Cox, Harry Brook, Daniel Lawrence, Jamie Smith (wk), Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue Pakistan : Azan Awais, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Ghazi Gori (wk), Sajid Khan, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Abbas, Md. Ali ENG vs PAK: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Harry Brook has been the leading scorer in the series and has played crucial knocks in both matches. For Pakistan, Saud Shakeel was brilliant in the last game and is the leading scorer for Pakistan. Probable Best Bowler Ollie Robinson has bagged consecutive MOTM awards. In fact, he has won MOTM in the last three games he has played. For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas has looked good and taken wickets consistently. Today Match Prediction : England are very strong, and we predict them to beat this inexperienced Pakistan side. ENG vs PAK Match 3rd Test, Today Match ENG vs PAK, ENG vs PAK Prediction, ENG vs PAK Predicted XIs, Injury Update for England vs Pakistan Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Bollywood Movie Shooting Blamed For Pitch Trouble At English County
English county Leicestershire is facing an intriguing allegation. It is fighting to avoid relegation from Division One of the County Championship, but the outcome may depend on a Cricket Discipline Panel decision regarding their pitch
Joe Root Wants Kevin Pietersen To Pull No Punches On England Return
Joe Root has insisted Kevin Pietersen should continue to be outspoken when his former England team-mate joins the national side's white-ball coaching staff. Test captain Root is the last remaining link to the England side whitewashed 5-0 during the 2013/14 Ashes in Australia, with Pietersen -- himself a former England skipper -- effectively sent into international exile after that series following several fall-outs with fellow players and team management. But on Monday, the 46-year-old Pietersen -- one of the most talented batsmen of his generation -- was announced as a specialist mentor in England's limited-overs coaching team in the run-up to next year's 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Pietersen, who since the end of his playing days has become a forthright pundit, criticised England's approach to training during their white-ball tour of India last year. But Root, also still a key batsman in England's one-day international team, believes the side will benefit from Pietersen's direct approach. I think it'll be fine, Root told a pre-match press conference on the eve of England's bid for a series whitewash in the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. You want people to give their honest opinion. Why would you get him (Pietersen) involved if you didn't want him to tell you what he thinks and to give his insight into the game? The world is a very different place to what it was in 2014, and the England team is in a very different place to that as well. The group of players are very fortunate to get the chance to tap into his knowledge and experience. He's got a very good understanding of batting, in particular, and he's got a huge amount of energy. I think he'll be great for the group and I'm really looking forward to working with him. - 'Batting buddy' - While Pietersen was a divisive personality during his time as a cricketer, there were few doubts about the talent that made the South Africa-born shotmaker one of England's greatest batsmen. He scored over 8,000 runs in 104 Tests, including 23 hundreds, at an average of over 47, with Pietersen also named player of the tournament in England's 2010 T20 World Cup triumph -- their first major global limited-overs success. Pietersen was also Root's partner in the middle when the now 35-year-old first walked out to bat for England in a Test against India in Nagpur in December 2012. I learnt a huge amount from him, said Root. He was someone I'd be shadowing all the time. That first tour of India, in particular, I would try and buddy up with him in the nets. He was really open, really honest, very helpful in terms of how to get the best out of my game against spin. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories If he can offer that kind of stuff in a coaching capacity as he did as a senior player, then I think it's really going to benefit us as a group.
England Skipper Joe Root Says It's Wrong To Accuse Pakistan Of Lacking Fight
Joe Root has insisted it's disrespectful to accuse Pakistan of showing no fight with the tourists on the brink of suffering a Test series whitewash by his England side. England head into the third Test at Edgbaston starting Wednesday with an unbeatable 2-0 up in a three-match series after mammoth wins at Headingley and Lord's. Last week, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the extraordinary step of sending seven players home after the second Test and sacking Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, with white-ball boss Mike Hesson replacing him. Seven players have been added to the Pakistan squad, five of whom have yet to make their Test debuts ahead of the series finale in Birmingham. The team has been labelled one of the worst Pakistan cricket sides in decades. Root, during his pre-match press conference at Edgbaston on Tuesday, was asked what it was like to face opponents offering no fight, with Pakistan yet to make 200 in four innings so far this series against a revamped England pace quartet of Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson. England captain Root took issue with the question, saying it was disrespectful to both sides. Absolutely we have found (Pakistan) a challenge, Root said, even though England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, before inflicting a 194-run defeat upon the tourists at Lord's. I think that's a bit disrespectful to both Pakistan as a team and to us as a team, added Root, in his second spell as full-time England skipper following the shock international retirement of Ben Stokes. I don't think we've allowed them to get into games because of how well we've played as well and how quickly we've read the situations and the surfaces that we've had. I think it's very easy to say one team is excellent and one team is poor. Normally it's somewhere in the middle. If one team has been outstanding then the other team can't have been poor and vice-versa. I think it's important to live in that middle area somewhere and understand that that's not how it is. Regardless of what's happened over the last two games, this week it's a completely different proposition for us. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories There's a very talented group of players in that dressing room and you've got to be ready for it, so we'll make sure that we are.
Captain Leus Du Plooy Ineligible For Middlesex Over South Africa Declaration
Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy will miss the remainder of the English domestic cricket season because he declared his ambition to represent South Africa. The 31-year-old batsman joined Derbyshire in 2019 on a special deal which allows certain foreign players in domestic English county cricket to be registered as locals rather than as overseas players. Du Plooy had been registered as a local player since qualifying on residency grounds and he moved to Middlesex two years ago. But having recently stated his desire to play for South Africa, he would need to be reclassified as an overseas player to continue representing Middlesex. The club, however, were unaware that Du Plooy's declaration automatically made him ineligible to continue playing as a local. And they did not realise their mistake until after Sunday's deadline to register overseas players had passed. The deadline for the registration of overseas players for the 2026 season was Sunday, 6 September, meaning that it is now not possible for the club to register Leus and select him for the remainder of the season, Middlesex said in a statement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Du Plooy will miss the crucial end of the season this month as Middlesex prepare for the One-Day Cup final against Leicestershire next week and bid for promotion from the Second Division.
Maha Cabinet approves revised 5 pc quota policy for meritorious sports persons
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) In a major decision aimed at streamlining and unifying job recruitment for athletes across the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, approved a revised policy governing the 5 per cent reservation for meritorious sportspersons in government and semi-government sectors. Under the updated policy, all eligible athletes must complete the verification of their sports certificate validity within a three-month deadline. The revised policy aims to provide socio-economic security and encourage athletes who have made their mark at national and international levels. This 5 per cent parallel reservation will apply to direct recruitment across Group A, B, C, and D positions in all state government departments, district councils (Zilla Parishads), Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats, municipal corporations, public sector undertakings, boards, corporations, universities, government-aided educational institutions, Ashram schools, cooperatives (such as banks and sugar factories), and any grant-in-aid voluntary organizations receiving state funding. To qualify for reservation, sports included in at least three consecutive Summer Olympic Games after 2005 are eligible. Additionally, to promote regional sports, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Chess, Mallakhamb, and Cricket have been included. The requirement of specific sports eligibility will not restrict major multi-sport events like the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Para Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games -- any sports featured during the respective year of these events will automatically qualify. Furthermore, medalists from senior, youth, and junior age groups organized by recognised associations, School Games (Under-19), Khelo India Games (Youth, University, Para), and All India Inter-University championships are eligible. To eliminate fraudulent certificates, the revised policy introduces a digital Sports E-Certificate Automation System. Tournament organisers are now mandated to upload results with digital signatures within 7 days of the event's completion. The system utilises blockchain technology to permanently store data, rendering it tamper-proof and enabling instant verification through automated cryptographic hashing. With the introduction of this consolidated policy, all previous government resolutions (GRs) on this subject stand canceled. A fresh, comprehensive GR will be issued shortly. Candidates who were eligible under prior GRs are also required to verify their certificates within three months from the issuance date of the new GR. The list of recognised sports includes Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cricket, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Mallakhamb, Rowing, Rugby, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Volleyball, Modern Pentathlon, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Skateboarding, Surfing, Sport Climbing, Golf, Chess, Equestrian, Sailing, and Tennis.
BCCI Nets Giant Windfall From Campa, SBI Life, ChatGPT Deals
The BCCI has announced new associate partnerships with Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT for India's home cricket matches. These deals are valued at over Rs 130 crore for two seasons, marking a 44% increase over the previous cycle and extending until March 2028. The partnerships highlight the growing commercial appeal and versatility of Indian cricket.
Ponting: ODI cricket will be played 'less' amid T20 boom
He however remains convinced that Test cricket will continue to thrive as long as major cricketing nations remain invested in it
Asian Games: No Five-Star Hotels for Indian Cricketers
BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla has confirmed that Indian cricketers participating in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will stay in designated accommodation provided by the Organising Committee, which, while comfortable, will not be five-star hotels due to scarcity in Nagoya. Both BCCI and IOA have addressed the arrangements, ensuring player comfort and suitable facilities.
Joe Root endorses Kevin Pietersen, backs Emilio Gay
Test captain says
After Fatima Sana, Another Pakistan Star Punished By ICC Over Women's Asia Cup Outburst
Gul Feroza was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Cricket contingent is fully prepared: BCCI VP Shukla confident of Team India completing Asiad double
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has backed both the Indian mens and womens cricket teams to successfully defend their Asian Games titles at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, expressing complete confidence in Indias chances of securing gold medals in both events. We are fully prepared for the Asian Games. The cricket continent is going there fully prepared. There will be a good show. We will win for sure and get the gold medal, both men and women. There is no doubt about it, Shukla told IANS at the Asian Games send-off ceremony here in Delhi. India head into the continental tournament as defending champions in both mens and womens cricket, having won gold in both events at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. The womens competition will get underway with India entering directly at the quarter-final stage on September 18. The semi-finals are scheduled for September 20, with the medal matches to be played on September 22. The mens team will also begin its campaign in the quarter-finals, with their match scheduled for September 28. The semi-finals will take place on October 1, followed by the medal matches on October 3. The BCCI has also finalised the coaching arrangements for the two teams. VVS Laxman, Head of the Centre of Excellence, will take charge of the mens side for the continental event. Regular head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to take a break ahead of Indias white-ball series against the West Indies, which begins on September 27. Laxman will be assisted by former India spinner Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Subhadeep Ghosh, while Amol Muzumdar will coach the womens team. The Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. India will compete across multiple disciplines, with a strong contingent featuring several Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists. With cricket returning as one of the key team sports at the continental showpiece, India will look to retain its dominance in the discipline and build on the success achieved in Hangzhou.
Duleep Trophy 2026: Shami, Mukesh Shine As East Zone Take Control Of Final Against South
MA Chidambaram Stadium: India internationals Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball as East Zone ended Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ascendancy. Both Shami and Mukesh took two wickets each as the Tilak Varma-led South were restricted to 242/6 in the first innings and ended the day trailing by 466. Devdutt Padikkal (62) and Tilak Varma (56*) scored half-centuries, but the South Zone batters would regret their dismissals, even though Tilak remains unbeaten and the sole hope for an improbable comeback. The South batters had poor shot selection, and the East bowlers found some spice with even the older ball, using reverse swing to trouble the South batters, who got starts but not as much as the East batters, especially Ishan Kishan, who scored 270. Ricky Bhui was the first one to be dismissed when he edged one behind for stand-in wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra to palm it. East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi insisted on a review to overturn the umpire's not-out call for Bhui's caught-behind appeal, which was later given out on DRS. Narayan Jagadeesan fell victim to poor shot selection, slicing Shikhar Mohan to point as South went to lunch at 115/2. The East bowlers continued to do a good job in the second session too, and the seamers found reverse swing. They kept the lid on the batters as Shami dismissed Shaik Rasheed for his first. The Indian veteran pacer bowled short spells and was seen to be troubled by a neck issue soon after lunch. Padikkal made a strong fifty but holed Mukesh Kumar out to deep square leg. Sooryavanshi took the captain's armband for a brief period in the later part of the second session as Ishan Kishan was off the field. He brought in Shami for a brief spell, and the pacer got the highest Ranji Trophy scorer from the previous season, Smaran Ravichandran. This time Kushagra insisted for the review to Sooryavanshi after the umpire did not pick the edge. They kept the lid on the batters as Shami dismissed Shaik Rasheed for his first. The Indian veteran pacer bowled short spells and was seen to be troubled by a neck issue soon after lunch. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief scores: East Zone 708 in 163 overs (Ishan Kishan 270, Kumar Kushagra 101; Tripurana Vijay 4-180, Chama Milind 2-88) lead South Zone 242/6 (Tilak Varma 56*, Devdutt Padikkal 62; Mohammed Shami 2-17, Mukesh Kumar 2-36) by 466 runs Article Source: IANS
BCCI Unveils Three Powerful New Partners, One Name Stands Out
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the appointment of three Associate Partners for India Home Cricket for a two-season period. One of them is ChatGPT
UAE bowl against Bangladesh in must-win game
UAE made one change while Bangladesh made two
Punjab T20 League: Amritsar Soormas Naman Dhir produced a breathtaking batting display against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday, smashing a record-breaking 173 off 64 deliveries. Reflecting on his sensational knock, Dhir said, I was thinking from the first ball that I just had to play the merit of the ball. So, I didnt pay attention to my score. Whatever I did after reaching 150, I was still thinking that I should play every shot on the merit of the ball. Dhir played a key role in helping Amritsar post a mammoth 279/7 in 20 overs. He smashed 16 fours and 12 sixes during his stunning innings and took the attack to the Mohali bowlers from the start. The Soormas were 63/2 in the fifth over when Dhir joined hands with Jashanpreet Singh. The duo added 120 runs for the third wicket, with Jashanpreet contributing a quick 41 off 25 balls. Speaking about their partnership, Dhir said, I think he batted really well as soon as he came in. He didnt put any pressure on me. We were looking to put up the maximum possible total. He played some great shots and supported me really well. Dhir continued his assault even after Jashanpreets dismissal, while Abhishek Sharma scored 13 off four and Abhay Choudhary made 20 off 10 to help the Soormas finish with a huge total. Mohali Kings, chasing 280, struggled to keep up with the required rate and lost wickets at regular intervals. Jaskaranvir Paul fought hard with a 76 off 41, but lacked enough support as Mohali were restricted to 212/9 in 20 overs. Shubham Rana was the pick of the bowlers for Amritsar, returning figures of 4/30 in four overs, while Ayush Goyal took four wickets for Mohali but conceded 43 runs at the I.S. Bindra Stadium that has hosted international matches in the past. Mohali Kings, chasing 280, struggled to keep up with the required rate and lost wickets at regular intervals. Jaskaranvir Paul fought hard with a 76 off 41, but lacked enough support as Mohali were restricted to 212/9 in 20 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Dhirs extraordinary 173 remained the highlight of the contest as Amritsar Soormas completed a 67-run victory. Article Source: IANS
BCCI Breaks Silence On Team India's Asian Games Accommodation Controversy
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said the issue on the accommodation of the hotels for the cricketers had arisen due to the scarcity of top-rated hotels in Nagoya.
Hard lengths make life easy for Mukesh, Shami
Mukesh said attacking stumps also benefited the East Zone attack, as they reduced South Zone to 242 for 6
Womens Asia Cup 2026: Pakistans Gull Feroza Fined For Code Of Conduct Breach
Emirates ICC International Panel: Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during her sides Womens Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Feroza was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers showing dissent at an umpires decision during an international match. The incident occurred in the fifth over of Pakistans innings after Feroza was adjudged leg-before-wicket. The batter expressed her disagreement with the decision by gesturing towards her bat to indicate that she had edged the delivery. The sanction is Ferozas second disciplinary offence within a 24-month period. The latest punishment takes her tally to two demerit points during that period. She had received her first demerit point for an incident during Pakistans Womens T20 World Cup league match against Australia on June 23. Feroza admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Rabab Ahsan and Rokeya Sultana, third umpire Shivani Mishra and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir. Feroza admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding the need for a formal hearing. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Under the ICC disciplinary system, four or more demerit points accumulated within a 24-month period are converted into suspension points. Two suspension points result in a ban from one Test, two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever comes first for the player. Demerit points remain on a players disciplinary record for 24 months from the date they are imposed. Article Source: IANS
Womens Asia Cup: Pakistans Gull Feroza fined for code of conduct breach
Digital Desk | Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during her sides Womens Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Feroza was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers showing dissent at an umpires decision during an international match. The incident occurred in the fifth over of Pakistans innings after Feroza was adjudged leg-before-wicket. The batter expressed her disagreement with the decision by gesturing towards her bat to indicate that she had edged the delivery. The sanction is Ferozas second disciplinary offence within a 24-month period. The latest punishment takes her tally to two demerit points during that period. She had received her first demerit point for an incident during Pakistans Womens T20 World Cup league match against Australia on June 23. Feroza admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Rabab Ahsan and Rokeya Sultana, third umpire Shivani Mishra and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir. Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum sanction of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a players match fee, along with one or two demerit points. Under the ICC disciplinary system, four or more demerit points accumulated within a 24-month period are converted into suspension points. Two suspension points result in a ban from one Test, two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever comes first for the player. Demerit points remain on a players disciplinary record for 24 months from the date they are imposed.
Bangladesh Announce Schedule For Crucial West Indies Test Series
ICC World Test Championship: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies on Tuesday, with the hosts aiming to build on their encouraging 1-1 series draw against Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from October 28 to November 1, with the second and final Test taking place in Sylhet from November 5 to 9. The series is significant for both teams as they aim to improve their positions in the WTC standings. Bangladesh are currently fourth in the nine-team table after three wins, two defeats and a draw from their six matches in the ongoing cycle. Bangladeshs recent Test campaign received a boost after they secured a 1-1 draw with Australia away from home. They had earlier suffered a 1-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka and completed a 2-0 home series sweep over Pakistan. The West Indies, meanwhile, occupy eighth place in the standings, just above Pakistan. They have recorded two wins, eight defeats and two draws in 12 Tests in the current WTC cycle. The Caribbean side endured a difficult start to the championship cycle, losing their first five Tests. Their early setbacks included a 3-0 home series defeat by Australia and a 2-0 away loss to India. The West Indies eventually registered their first victory of the cycle against Sri Lanka, winning their two-match home series 1-0. They then drew their most recent WTC assignment 1-1 with Pakistan. The visitors will arrive in Bangladesh with some preparation time, as they are scheduled to play a three-day warm-up match from October 22 before the Test series begins. With both teams aiming to climb the WTC standings, the two Tests are expected to be particularly significant as the championship cycle progresses. Series schedule: With both teams aiming to climb the WTC standings, the two Tests are expected to be particularly significant as the championship cycle progresses. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories November 5-9: Second Test, Sylhet Article Source: IANS
Babar: Pakistan's wholesale squad changes were 'news to me'
Captain admits he was left in the dark by the PCB's upending of the Test squad, post-Lord's
Babar Azam's Admission Makes Pakistan Cricket Row Over 7 Mid-Series Sacking Murkier
Pakistan Cricket Board's shocking decision to sack seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, and send two coaches home before the series against England ended sent shockwaves
