Padikkal: 'It's important that whenever I get the chance, I perform'
In Sai Sudharsan's absence, Padikkal made full use of the opportunity, scoring 167 and 44 in the first Test against Sri Lanka
Pakistan Court Orders Ex-PM Imran Khan Moved From Jail To Hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered authorities on Tuesday to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital for medical checks, after the popular politician's lawyers complained about his poor health. Imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges he deems politically motivated, Khan will be moved within the next two days to Shifa International Hospital in the capital Islamabad, the court said in its order. The three-bench court decided that the 73-year-old ex-cricket captain would also be allowed to meet with his family once a week and speak to his sons via telephone twice weekly. We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of persons in custody, the panel wrote. Khan's personal physician Faisal Sultan, and sister and medical doctor Uzma Khan, shall be permitted to remain associated with the prisoner's medical examination and treatment. A medical board including an eye specialist and experts in internal medicine and cardiology would be established for Khan's treatment, the order said. Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, who is also his spiritual guide, were both sentenced late last year to 17 years behind bars. The former prime minister received eye treatment at a hospital this year, with his family and lawyer saying at the time that he had lost most of the vision in his right eye. His lawyers had since petitioned the court, asking for proper treatment from a specialist at the hospital. Tuesday's ruling granting the petition was a major step, a major decision, a great blessing, said Salman Akram Raja, secretary-general of Khan's political party, in a video shared on Facebook from outside the court. He called on the supporters of Khan, who remains a dominant political personality, to abide by the party's agreement with the court that there must not be any crowding or commotion. The judges warned against public gatherings within the hospital grounds or the use of information about Khan's health for political gain, cautioning any breaches could lead to the order being reversed. The next hearing was set for September 16. Khan was prime minister from 2018 to 2022 before being removed in a no-confidence vote during a political crisis over tensions between his government and the powerful military establishment. He has since faced multiple legal cases on corruption and other charges, which Khan and the PTI maintain are politically motivated. His arrest triggered nationwide protests in May 2023, some of which turned violent and led to hundreds of arrests. Ending decades of political dominance by dynastic parties, Khan was voted in by millions of Pakistanis who grew up watching him play cricket, where he excelled as an all-rounder and led the nation to a World Cup victory in 1992. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party made little headway improving the country's finances, with galloping inflation, crippling debt and a feeble rupee undermining economic reform.
Joe Root Adamant England Don't Need 'Huge Change' To Bazball Style
England captain Joe Root is wary of ripping up their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. England head into their first Test since the exits of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum when they face Pakistan at Headingley in a match starting Wednesday. Then-captain Stokes dramatically announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June. McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach following the team's seventh red-ball loss in nine matches, although he remains in charge of the limited-overs sides. England's decision to return the captaincy to Root, who earned a reputation for cautious leadership during an initial five-year reign that ended unhappily in 2022, suggested they wanted to ditch some of the ultra-attacking tactics associated with Stokes's reign. But Root, speaking to reporters at Headingley on Tuesday, insisted: I don't think there's a huge amount we need to change. It's small things that will make a big difference. It's not about ripping it up, I think it's about keeping a lot of the good stuff we've been doing for a period of time, stuff that Ben and Baz (McCullum) built for a long while. I don't believe there is one way of playing Test cricket, the 35-year-old added. You've got to be adaptable and play the situation. It's never the same throughout five days, there's different challenges and you've got to adjust to the ebbs and flows throughout. Root was eventually ground down by the captaincy towards the end of his first spell in charge, saying it had sucked the life out of me. But he said Tuesday he was looking forward to leading England in the three-Test series against Pakistan. The landscape is different, he said. I'm a different player and person than I was when I (first) took over as captain. I'm in a very fortunate, unique position where I've got 60-odd games of experience to look back on. There are things I might want to change and do slightly differently. I had time to step away, play in a different environment, different coach, different captain, and see the game from a different lens. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In many ways I feel as ready as any other England captain that's been before, and to have that amount of experience is invaluable.
Test Cricket Is My Ultimate Goal, So I Model My Game Around Red Ball: Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his ultimate goal, and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Not So Easy For Batsman To Go And Easily Defend Every Ball: Ravindra Jadeja
The lethal deliveries on the Galle turner are those that are keeping straight, fooling the batters into playing for the turn, veteran Ravindra Jadeja observed after completion of 350 wickets in Test cricket during the opening game against Sri Lanka.
'Test Cricket is...' Galle Hero Padikkal Makes His Intent Clear
Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his ultimate goal, and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Mahipal Lomror Joins Surrey For Final Six County Championship Matches
Rothesay County Championship: Indian batter Mahipal Lomror has been signed by English club Surrey for the final six Rothesay County Championship matches of the 2026 season, with the county side bringing in the Rajasthan captain to bolster their batting and spin-bowling options for the run-in. The 26-year-old man, who has a great deal of first-class experience, is moving to Surrey as the team readies itself to play red-ball cricket again with Nottinghamshire's visit on Thursday. He has played 63 first-class matches and scored an average of 42.62 with the bat, in addition to taking 62 wickets with his left-arm off-spin. In November 2024, he achieved his highest score in his first-class career by scoring 300 not out for Rajasthan against Uttarakhand. He also played for the Mumbai Indians in the most recent version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This transfer will bring Lomror back into partnership with Rahul Chahar, his teammate from Rajasthan, and at the same time give the county extra depth during the busy phase of the season. Surrey are at the moment going to have no access to the spin-bowling all-rounders Will Jacks and Dan Lawrence. Jacks has been kept out because of an ankle injury which he suffered during a large part of the English summer, while Lawrence has been called back into the England Test team for the forthcoming series against Pakistan. Alec Stewart, who is the director of men's cricket for Surrey, stated that Lomror's versatility had made him an important addition to the squad. With the busy schedule of international, franchise and domestic cricket around the world, Im pleased to add Mahipal Lomror to our available squad of players, Stewart said. With the loss of Lawrence and Jacks ability to bowl spin, it was important to add a batter who can bowl some overs of spin when required for the final stage of the season. We look forward to welcoming him to the dressing room ahead of this weeks match with Nottinghamshire. Lomror said the opportunity to play County Championship cricket would provide him with a new challenge and valuable experience. With the loss of Lawrence and Jacks ability to bowl spin, it was important to add a batter who can bowl some overs of spin when required for the final stage of the season. We look forward to welcoming him to the dressing room ahead of this weeks match with Nottinghamshire. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Surrey will face Nottinghamshire in the 2026 Festival of Red Ball Cricket before hosting Yorkshire and Glamorgan in their remaining home fixtures. They will also travel to Essex, Sussex and Somerset as they enter the final stretch of the Championship season. Article Source: IANS
IPL Star Breaks Down After Scoring Half-Century, Pays Tribute To Late Mother - Watch
Nitish Rana broke down in tears after completing his half-century during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 match between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win: Padikkal
Padikkal, who has excelled in the IPL besides finding his groove in Tests, spoke about the adjustments between white and red-ball cricket
Keith Barker retires from professional cricket after 17-season career
Allrounder returned to Warwickshire this summer at age of 39, but succumbed to a knee complaint
India moved within six wickets of a hard-earned win over Sri Lanka after a gripping fourth day of the first Test in Galle, where Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking half-century and Manav Suthar's late strikes left the hosts under heavy pressure. Set 372
Babar Azam Ruled Out Of 1st Test Against England. Pakistan Announce New Captain
Pakistancaptain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Headingley starting Wednesday, with Salman Ali...
England enter post-Bazball era against forever-in-turmoil Pakistan
Joe Root will start his second innings as captain while Pakistan will be without Babar Azam
Former Indian cricket team batter Ajinkya Rahane shared a hilarious story about his ex-teammate Cheteshwar Pujara from their playing days.
David Warner Convicted And Handed Hefty Punishment Over Drink-Driving Incident
Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to use an alcohol interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted of mid-range drink driving by a Sydney court.
Rishabh Pant, Bowlers Place India On Verge Of Big Win Over Sri Lanka in 1st Test
Backed by Rishabh Pant's quintessential 66, India's bowlers displayed ruthless efficiency to reduce Sri Lanka to 84 for four at stumps on the fourth day as the visitors positioned themselves for a massive victory in the first Test.
Mahipal Lomror signs six-match deal with Surrey
Surrey have brought Lomror in with both Will Jacks and Dan Lawrence unavailable for the upcoming Championship fixtures
How Clinical India Left Sri Lanka Fighting for Survival in Galle
India set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 372 before reducing the hosts to 84-4 on day four of the opening Test in Galle on Tuesday, remaining firmly on course for victory.
1st Test: Suthar, Prasidh Star With Ball As India Sense Victory In Galle
Galle International Stadium: Bowlers put up a highly disciplined performance to keep India in command in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on Tuesday. Manav Suthar struck twice, while Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took one wicket apiece as the visitors kept their stranglehold on the Galle Test by sending Sri Lanka reeling to 84/4 at the end of Day 4, needing 288 runs more for an improbable win. The Indian bowlers began the defence of 371 after the batters had put 193 in the first innings. Mohammed Siraj and Manav Suthar started things for the visitors with the ball, and both struck in the seventh and eighth over before Prasidh Krishna joined the party as well with a brilliant spell, during which he picked up a wicket. Sri Lanka were reeling at 21/3 after losing Nishan Madushka (6 off 27 balls), Pasindu Sooriyabandara (0 off 1) and Kamindu Mendis (2 off 12) before a mini-stand of 26 runs for the fourth wicket between Lahiru Udara (16 off 58 balls) and Dhananjaya de Silva. Suthar returned and scalped another wicket -- that of Udara before captain Dhananjaya de Silva (31* off 73 balls) and Sonal Dinusha (25* off 36) fought their way to stumps with an unbeaten stand of 37 for the fifth wicket. The innings began with Siraj and Suthar testing the Sri Lankan openers Madushka and Udara. Siraj gave India the first breakthrough in the seventh over when he bounced off Madushka, caught at deep fine leg, before Suthar removed the concussion substitute and debutant Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who came in as a substitute for the injured Dinesh Chandimal after the latter suffered a neck and shoulder injury. Sooriyabandara fell victim to Suthar's flighted delivery that did not spin but thudded into the back leg. The umpire did not rule it out initially, but India got the call overturned on review. The visitors kept probing the hosts with hard lengths from the pacers and mingy spells from the spinners, with an odd one spinning and outfoxing the batters. Prasidh Krishna was superb with the ball in his first spell as he unleashed brilliant hard-length balls. In his first five overs, the tall speedster gave just nine runs with two maidens and scalped a wicket in his first over itself. Prasidh removed Kamindu Mendis in the 11th over with a back-of-a-length ball as the batter looked clueless as to whether to play it with a vertical or a horizontal bat and edged it behind for KL Rahul to grab an easy one. Ravindra Jadeja was equally difficult to deal with; however, he would be kicking himself for having bowled a no-ball when he had got de Silva caught at slips in the 16th over. Suthar came for his second spell and ended Udara's resistance in the 22nd over, although the catch raised a few eyebrows. Udara edged one fuller one as Dhruv Jurel dived in front to palm the dying ball. He caught it, but it seemed to the eye that the ball may have grassed a bit, but the third umpire deemed it out, calling, I can see fingers underneath. There was a mini-scare for India when Dhruv Jurel was hit on his ankle while trying to evade a flick from Dinusha. He was seen in pain and walked off as Sarfaraz Khan turned up for him. The visitors brought in Kuldeep Yadav very late in the innings, giving the chinaman his first over in the 29th over and testing the hosts with his loopy deliveries, but to no harm. The lights faded as the day was called to a close with Sri Lanka well and truly away from the 372 set by India. The day started with India batting for two sessions. They were positive in their play. Rishabh Pant threw caution to the wind in his stroke-filled 66 from 69 balls. KL Rahul (35) and Devdutt Padikkal (44) also forged a good partnership of 65 for the second wicket as India managed to post 193 in the first innings. There was a mini-scare for India when Dhruv Jurel was hit on his ankle while trying to evade a flick from Dinusha. He was seen in pain and walked off as Sarfaraz Khan turned up for him. The visitors brought in Kuldeep Yadav very late in the innings, giving the chinaman his first over in the 29th over and testing the hosts with his loopy deliveries, but to no harm. The lights faded as the day was called to a close with Sri Lanka well and truly away from the 372 set by India. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India 462 & 193 (Rishabh Pant 66, Devdutt Padikkal 44; Asitha Fernando 4-31, Prabath Jayasuriya 3-43) lead Sri Lanka 284 & 84/4 in 34 overs (Dhananjaya de Silva 31 not out, Sonal Dinusha 25 not out; Manav Suthar 2-30, Prasidh Krishna 1-13) by 288 runs Article Source: IANS
Pant, bowlers put India on victory path
Pant's 66 off 69 put India in command before Sri Lanka lost their top four
Babar Azam ruled out of first Test vs England, Pakistan announce new captain
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England, owing to an injury to his right hand which he suffered during the warm-up clash against Professional County Club Select XI...
Babar ruled out of first Test against England; Salman Agha to lead
He has been unable to shake off an injury to his right hand after being struck during warm-up game
'Not good enough': Ian Chappell Slams Australia's Selectors
Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell has strongly criticised Australian selectors following their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at Darwin, demanding significant changes to the team's selection process and personnel.
Greaves, Matthews Complete Rare Double For WI In ICC Player Of The Month Award For July
ICC World Test Championship: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews have been named the ICC Player of the Month Award for July following their outstanding performances in Test cricket and the womens award for exceptional efforts in ODIs, giving the West Indies a rare double. This was the first time players from the West Indies won both awards and only the fifth such instance since the inception of the awards in January 2021. Indias Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana (June 2024), Sri Lankas Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama (August 2024), Indias Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana (September 2025), and South Africas Senuran Muthusami and Laura Wolvaardt (October 2025) have achieved the feat in the past. I have had a memorable month playing at home, and to have contributed with both bat and ball against Sri Lanka and Pakistan has been particularly special for me. Having impactful performances in Test cricket is always something I will cherish, especially when they come in front of our home fans. I am pleased to have played my part in some important performances for the team, and I hope I can continue to make meaningful contributions. I thank my teammates and team staff for their support and look forward to building on this momentum in the coming months, said Greaves in an ICC release. Greaves, who excelled in home Test matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, won ahead of England captain Harry Brook and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan. Greaves helped save the second Test against Sri Lanka in North Sound with a solid 180 after the visiting side had amassed 549 for nine, ensuring a 1-0 win in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series. In the first of two Tests against Pakistan in Trinidad, he grabbed five for 27 and two for 12 in a 90-run win to put his side ahead. For Hayley Matthews, who was shortlisted along with England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama, a Player of the Series performance in away ICC Womens Championship matches against Ireland helped her edge out the other two for a record fifth award. Mathews struck centuries in the first two matches and finished with an aggregate of 265 runs at an average of 132.50 and a strike rate of 117.25 as the West Indies won the series 3-0. She also finished with seven wickets at an average of 17.57 and an economy rate of 4.10, taking at least two wickets in all three matches. For Hayley Matthews, who was shortlisted along with England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama, a Player of the Series performance in away ICC Womens Championship matches against Ireland helped her edge out the other two for a record fifth award. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It is an exciting time for womens cricket, with more attention and interest than ever before. I am proud to contribute to its growth through my performances and thank the ICC for its continued support of the womens game, said Matthews. Article Source: IANS
India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday
ENG vs PAK 1st Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ENG vs PAK 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Pakistan are all set to lock horns with England in a three-match Test series. The first test between these sides will begin at 3:30 PM IST on August 19 (Wednesday) at Headingley in Leeds. Babar Azam was hit on his right hand during the practice match against England Select XI, and his availablity is a concern for the visitors. If he is not fit, Pakistan will be under immense pressure, because Babar played a key role in West Indies. For England, it is the start of the new era under captain Joe Root and head coach Stephen Fleming. This is the first assignment for this duo, and they would like to start with a win. ENG vs PAK: Match Details Date : August 19-23, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds ENG vs PAK: Live Streaming Details The live action of the upcoming ENG vs PAK test series will be available on the Sony Sports Networks, whereas the live stream of the game will be available on the Sony LIV app or website. ENG vs PAK: Head-to-Head in Tests Total Matches : 92 England : 30 Pakistan : 23 Drawn : 39 ENG vs PAK: Ground Pitch Report The wicket at Headingley is good for fast bowling. This surface has good covering of grass, making it ideal for the fast bowlers. The forecast also shows overcast conditions, making it more impactful for the bowling side. It will be difficult to chase here, and both captains might look to bat first. ENG vs PAK: Possible XIs England : Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (C), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Dan Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir Pakistan : Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Md. Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan, Md. Abbas, Mohammad Ali ENG vs PAK: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ben Duckett has great numbers in Leeds, and he is coming off a successful season of the Hundred Men's 2026. For Pakistan, captain Babar Azam will be key. But if he doesn't play, Shan Masood will have a big role because of his county experience. Probable Best Bowler Jofra Archer likes bowling fast, and he will trouble Pakistan in these conditions. For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas will be the one to watch out for, because he plays a lot in English county cricket. Today Match Prediction: England have the conditions on their side, and we predict them to win this game. ENG vs PAK Match 1st Test, Today Match ENG vs PAK, ENG vs PAK Prediction, ENG vs PAK Predicted XIs, Injury Update for England vs Pakistan Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Devdutt Padikkal becomes third Indian cricketer to record major feat in Test cricket
Devdutt Padikkal was expected to be Sai Sudharsans backup in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. However, the Tamil Nadu cricketer was ruled out with a hand injury, allowing Padikkal to play only...
How Padikkal Narrowly Missed Rahul Dravid's Mark
Devdutt Padikkal's match aggregate of 211 runs is the second-highest by an Indian No. 3 in a Test against Sri Lanka. Dravid holds the record with 215 runs in the 2009 Ahmedabad Test, where he made 177 and 38.
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports: Ahmedabad must use the 2030 Commonwealth Games to build a sporting and urban legacy for India rather than allow the event itself to dictate what the country builds, according to Dr Utsav Chaware, Director of the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Chaware said the centenary Commonwealth Games should become a practical test of India's ability to host major sporting events sustainably and could provide important lessons for the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. India must use the Games strategically. As a nation, a city and a state, we need to leverage the opportunities they create. The Games themselves are not the most important thing; what matters is how our cities, states and country use and benefit from them, he said. The remark comes as Ahmedabad prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games after the city was formally awarded the event at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow in November 2025. The Games will mark 100 years of the Commonwealth sporting movement. India is also pursuing its 2036 Olympic ambition, with the Indian Olympic Association's bid currently in the International Olympic Committee's Continuous Dialogue phase with its Future Host Commission. Chaware, who heads India's first IOC-recognised Olympic Studies Centre, said the central question for Ahmedabad should not simply be whether it can stage the Games, but what the city and country want to achieve through them. We should not prepare ourselves merely for the Games; rather, we should use the Games to advance our own broader objectives, he said. He questioned, How do we want to come up as a country on the global map? How do we want to project Ahmedabad on the global map as a city and Gujarat as a state on the global map? His comments come against the backdrop of a fundamental change in the way major sporting events are being designed. Commonwealth Sport's Games reset framework explicitly calls for lower hosting costs, greater use of existing venues, host-specific Games, mixed public and commercial funding and legacy planning. It says hosting costs should be reduced by at least 60 per cent from historic Commonwealth Games levels and that governments should no longer be expected to provide an unlimited financial guarantee. Chaware said India should learn from countries that have hosted the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, studying their experiences and adapting successful models to suit Indias own needs. He pointed to Barcelona 1992 Olympics as an example of a city using a major sporting event to transform itself rather than developing infrastructure solely for the event. Barcelonas 1992 Olympics is a strong example, where the Games were used to accelerate urban regeneration, improve infrastructure, transform the waterfront and create new public spaces. Similarly, India should plan the Games not just as a sporting event, but as a catalyst for long-term city development and improved quality of life. he said, adding that India should set the terms instead of becoming entirely following organising bodies. That approach, he argued, is particularly important because Ahmedabad is already developing substantial sporting infrastructure. Existing facilities such as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex and Karai facilities could provide a foundation, but he said the Games should be viewed as an ecosystem rather than a collection of competition venues, specailly for the society. It is not just the venue where the competition happens. Around the venue, there are many avenues that we should be ready to attend- accommodation, hospitality, transport, training and acclimatization centers, gyms, medical facilities and commercial spaces. Countries often look for suitable locations to establish training bases and acclimatize their athletes before competition. This also brings additional footfall through athletes, officials, spectators, media and tourists, creating demand for hotels, restaurants, retail and local transport. So all these facilities and the wider economic activity have to be planned in tandem as part of the city, he told IANS. Ahmedabad's preparations already include major sporting infrastructure projects. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is being developed as a key part of the city's sporting plans, while the Gujarat Police Academy area at Karai is being developed into a sports hub. But Chaware warned against assuming that every facility required for the Games must be permanent. One lesson India should draw from recent Olympic hosting, he said, is the greater use of temporary and makeshift venues. Paris 2024 demonstrated how temporary structures could allow existing urban spaces and landmarks to become part of the Games without creating a permanent stock of facilities that may struggle to find a post-event purpose. Paris has showcased that instead of building any new venue for the Games, we have been working on the temporary venues, he said. India would still need permanent infrastructure where it serves longer-term sporting needs, he added, but temporary facilities could allow Ahmedabad to experiment with a more flexible model. These makeshift arrangements, these temporary venues can be one of the highlights of how India presents itself.. how do we bring that culture of having temporary venues, using the existing venues in scaled form, in some forms, which represent our own unique innovative ideas?, he emphasised. Chaware cautioned, however, that temporary does not automatically mean cheaper. Temporary venues can also be more costly than the permanent venues, he said. That is where he believes India's preparation should differ from the troubled legacy associated with the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, which faced questions over expenditure, governance and the eventual use of infrastructure. Chaware said Ahmedabad should be prepared from the outset for independent scrutiny of what the Games deliver. He backed the idea of an independent economic and legacy assessment mechanism that would examine the Games after they are over, including infrastructure utilisation, employment, tourism, transport, accommodation, broadcasting, logistics and sporting participation. We can have an independent organisation; we can have someone else to scrutinise these Games and pull out some of the challenges and to pull out some of the loose angles, he said. Such assessments, he said, should not be limited to a government-generated legacy report. If we simply say everything is good, we risk overlooking the gaps and challenges that come with organising the Games, he said. He added, It is important to critically assess what works, where the shortcomings are and what needs to improve, so that the experience can inform better planning and delivery in the future. He proposed that the problems, challenges and gaps identified during major sporting events should be shared with research institutions, universities, organising bodies and management firms. This would allow experts to assess these issues, identify existing solutions and develop India-specific approaches where required, particularly in areas such as accommodation, transportation, traffic management, hospitality, logistics, broadcasting and viewership. The approach would be particularly relevant for India because Ahmedabad is not being prepared for only one major event. The city and Gujarat are expected to gain experience through a succession of international competitions before 2030, including the World Police and Fire Games in 2029. The Commonwealth bid itself has been presented as part of a wider effort to build experience and infrastructure ahead of India's Olympic ambition. For Chaware, the sporting legacy should also be measured in athletes and participation rather than only in buildings. He said Ahmedabad has traditionally been known more for commerce and business than for sport, and the Games should change that. Legacy is what happens after the Games. Every school, every college, every university should be so packed enough maybe by the end of 2030 that every university might be having an Olympian or an international athlete, he said. The question of what sports India should prioritise in 2030 is another area where Chaware believes the host should exercise greater influence. He supports bringing shooting, wrestling, hockey, archery back into the Commonwealth Games programme, along with retaining India's strengths in wrestling and boxing. Shooting has been absent from the Commonwealth Games since Gold Coast 2018, while India has traditionally been a strong performer in the discipline. India is very explicitly performing in shooting. Maybe Glasgow was not our home, but India is, Ahmedabad is. So that is one area, he said. He also suggested that yoga could be considered, subject to the formal requirements for recognising a sporting event, while arguing that cricket should not be excluded from the conversation. With cricket, why not? It will give all the viewership, attendance, sponsorship and it could mold the game how India wants to fashion the game, he said. The sports programme, he said, should ultimately be used strategically rather than simply expanded for the sake of scale. Commonwealth Sport's Games Reset already envisages a flexible, host-specific sports programme developed jointly with the host, while maintaining integrated para-sport. We should invite global sponsors, but again, marketing ourselves as a nation, it has to be the cycle economy, he said. At the same time, he cautioned against assuming that government funding alone should carry the Games. The experience of previous mega-events shows how quickly costs can escalate. We need to identify potential gaps and financial risks in advance, test different scenarios and put contingency plans in place so that we are prepared to manage the scale and economical complexity of a mega sporting event, he said. India, he argued, should combine public funding with partnership and commercial models rather than reducing the scale of the Games simply because of financial concerns. India should bring some models which are borrowed from international standards, but also create internal models where we fund, yes, the government funds because we want to achieve it, but also the other global and local or regional partners should fund, he said. Another area he believes requires attention is athlete safeguarding. BCORE has made Safe Sport and athlete safeguarding a major part of its work, with a national programme planned for the 2026-27 academic session at Rashtriya Raksha University. The programme is intended to bring together athletes, coaches, administrators, safeguarding professionals and researchers and examine issues ranging from risk assessment and safe coaching to reporting mechanisms and the Indian legal framework. BCORE was established in 2024 and is recognised by the IOC as an Olympic Studies Centre. Chaware said safeguarding cannot begin only when athletes arrive at a competition venue. Why don't we make Safe Sport an integral part of the training ecosystem, as an integral part of the coaching ecosystem? he said. He noted that the IOC framework identifies physical, psychological, neglect and sexual abuse as areas of concern, and argued that safeguarding should apply not only to athletes but also to coaches and support staff. While national sports governance provisions provide for safeguarding officers and policies within federations, he said the critical question is how effectively those mechanisms are implemented. We have to see that we prepare a Safe Sport that is value-based and it is there in the institution throughout the year, throughout the training session, he said. Anti-doping is another area where Chaware believes India needs to strengthen its systems as it prepares for both 2030 and 2036. He said India's sporting performance itself is not the primary concern. Performance is not a matter, he said, pointing to India's ability to win medals even at the reduced Glasgow programme, where several of its traditional medal sports were absent. Instead, he identified anti-doping as one of the three areas that India must strengthen, alongside broader participation and its global presentation of the Games. India needs more technologically advanced solutions, stronger research and education in anti-doping, and better compliance mechanisms, he noted. Anti-doping is another area where Chaware believes India needs to strengthen its systems as it prepares for both 2030 and 2036. He said India's sporting performance itself is not the primary concern. Performance is not a matter, he said, pointing to India's ability to win medals even at the reduced Glasgow programme, where several of its traditional medal sports were absent. Instead, he identified anti-doping as one of the three areas that India must strengthen, alongside broader participation and its global presentation of the Games. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The third priority is India's global narrative. He said, Ahmedabad 2030 should give India an opportunity to tell a story about how a major sporting event can be economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. Article Source: IANS
Faster than Don Bradman: Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India
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1st Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara Replaces Injured Chandimal, Makes Debut As Concussion Sub
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board: Right-handed batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara on Tuesday was named concussion substitute for the injured batter Dinesh Chandimal for the remainder of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Chandimal suffered an injury to his neck and shoulder while trying to save a ball in the first session on Day 4 of the match. He was taken for scans to a hospital. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) confirmed that the precautionary scan on Chandimal was clear and there were o signs of internal injury. The match referee approved the change, it added. Meanwhile, Sooriyabandara has made his debut and has become just the fifth player in Test cricket's history to win his maiden Test cap as a substitute. The previous five before him were Brian Mudzinganyama of Zimbabwe (Concussion), Khaya Zondo of South Africa (Covid), Matt Parkinson of England (Concussion) and Bahir Shah of Afghanistan (Concussion). The 26-year-old has a decent record in first-class cricket. Sooriyabandara has scored 4893 runs in 102 FC innings at an average of 54.36. He has scored 14 centuries and 23 half-tons to his name. He was also part of the tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI and scored 35 and four runs across the two innings in the game, which India won by six wickets after chasing 207. Meanwhile, Sooriyabandara has made his debut and has become just the fifth player in Test cricket's history to win his maiden Test cap as a substitute. The previous five before him were Brian Mudzinganyama of Zimbabwe (Concussion), Khaya Zondo of South Africa (Covid), Matt Parkinson of England (Concussion) and Bahir Shah of Afghanistan (Concussion). Also Read: Live Cricket Score For India, Rishabh Pant was the star with the bat as he made a stroke-filled 66 from 69 balls. Pant got to his 20th half-century while KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal also put in strong hands with 35 and 44, respectively. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando starred with four wickets as he tested the Indian batters with his shortish deliveries. Prabath Jayasuriya also picked three, while Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwantha scalped two and one, respectively. Article Source: IANS
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Sri Lanka's Chandimal ruled out of Galle Test with concussion
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the ongoing first Test against India in Galle due to concussion, sustained while fielding on day four. Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been approved as his concussion substitute.
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1st Test: Rishabh Pant Stars With Quick 66 As India Set 372-run Target For Sri Lanka At Tea
Galle International Stadium: India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday. Rishabh Pant scored a fiery half-century as his 69-ball 66 helped India put up 193, setting up a 372-run target for the hosts, with tea being taken nearly 20 minutes earlier than the scheduled time on Day 4. Pant scored 66, while KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal also put in strong hands with 35 and 44, respectively, as the visitors looked for quick runs in an attempt to seek a result. Meanwhile, Asitha Fernando starred for Sri Lanka with his lethal shortish deliveries taking wickets of several of the Indian batters, while Prabath Jayasuriya picked three, Lahiru Kumara two, and Keshara Nuwantha one. India started their second innings batting on Day 4 with a lead of 178 already in the bag. Being more than a foot ahead of the hosts in Galle, they played with strong intent and did not sit back idle in the second innings. Pant was the anchor in chief of the innings as he scored his 20th Test half-century and, in the process, also completed 100 sixes in Test cricket, which makes him the first Indian to get to the milestone. Rahul and Padikkal put up a crucial partnership of 65 for the second wicket after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in the first over by Asitha Fernando. Rahul treaded with caution before cutting loose to hit two sixes and as many fours in a decent outing. Padikkal was nearly impressive and backed his 167 in the first innings with a fine 44, laced with six fours as he held one end up and looked good. The strong association was broken when Prabath Jayasuriya got his first wicket of the innings, removing Rahul, caught at deep mid-off. Captain Shubman Gill came but did not survive long enough, falling to Jayasuriya LBW at eight after he hit a four. Pant was measured in his approach in the first session and did not try anything fancy as the visitors ended the opening session 116/4, with a lead of 294. But the stylish wicketkeeper-batter, Pant, threw caution to the wind in the second innings. He unleashed his aggressive avatar and also remained cautious in shot selection, not taking unnecessary risks after lunch. He left short balls and did not go down the ground to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha, who had dismissed him in the first innings. Instead, Pant chose sweeps and reverse sweeps to counter the turn of the impressive spinner. He hit a couple of sixes in his innings, both to Lahiru Kumar, with the second one helping him get to 100 Test sixes and also bringing up his fifty. However, he was dismissed a little later on a bouncer from the same bowler. He shuffled for a pull but ended up top-edging it to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella. The Sri Lankan fast bowlers used the short ball ploy well, and Kumara later dismissed Ravindra Jadeja with a similar ball as he tried pulling one to deep backward square leg but miscued it to be caught by sub Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who later came in on as a concussion substitute for the injured Dinesh Chandimal. Manav Suthar was joined by Kuldeep Yadav, and the left-handed all-rounder belted one four off Keshara Nuwantha, but he too fell to a short delivery; this time, Asitha Fernando found an edge on a short one before Dickwella palmed it. He hit a couple of sixes in his innings, both to Lahiru Kumar, with the second one helping him get to 100 Test sixes and also bringing up his fifty. However, he was dismissed a little later on a bouncer from the same bowler. He shuffled for a pull but ended up top-edging it to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief scores: India 462 & 193 (Rishabh Pant 66, Devdutt Padikkal 44; Asitha Fernando 4-31, Prabath Jayasuriya 3-43) lead Sri Lanka 284 (Sonal Dinusha 100, Niroshan Dickwella 80; Manav Suthar 4-76, Ravindra Jadeja 3-57) by 371 runs. Article Source: IANS
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Pant Becomes First Indian Player To Hit 100 Sixes In Test Cricket
Galle International Stadium: Rishabh Pant has etched his name into the history books as he has become the first-ever Indian cricketer to have hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. The star wicketkeeper-batter achieved the milestone during Day 4 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday. Coming into the match, Pant had 97 sixes to his name and needed three to reach the elusive milestone. He had smashed one in the first innings when he hit 39 from 62 balls, an innings which had four fours as well. The Southpaw hit a couple of maximums in the second innings to reach the milestone. He smashed Lahiru Kumara for a maximum straight and out of the ground in the first session. Pant had to wait for quite some time in the second session as he was tested by bouncers from Asitha Fernando and some good bowling from Keshara Nuwantha. He played smart to find regular boundaries before tonking a six off Lahiru Kumara over deep fine leg to get to his 100th six. The shot also brought up his fifty off 53 balls. While Pant is the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in the longest international format, he is also just the fourth one to bring up a century of maximums. The list is led by recently retired Ben Stokes (138), with former England Test coach and New Zealand batter Brendon McCullum (107) in second. With his 100th six, Pant tied former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist, who was the first cricketer to hit 100 sixes, and he ended his career at exactly that number. Pant made impressive shot selections in the innings. He regularly left the short balls targeted to trouble him as Lahiru and Asitha tested his patience. However, he was smart enough to avoid unnecessary risks and left several of those balls. Impressive off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha also stayed in attack for a long period as he had got him out in the first innings. While Pant is the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in the longest international format, he is also just the fourth one to bring up a century of maximums. The list is led by recently retired Ben Stokes (138), with former England Test coach and New Zealand batter Brendon McCullum (107) in second. With his 100th six, Pant tied former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist, who was the first cricketer to hit 100 sixes, and he ended his career at exactly that number. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India had a strong lead of 294 as they went to the break at 116/4. KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal provided a strong fight after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Fernando in the first over of the second innings. For Sri Lanka, Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya and Fernando were impressive. Fernando and Jayasuriya took two each, while Nuwantha scalped one wicket at the time of writing this piece. Article Source: IANS
Rishabh Pant has reached a peak unlike any Indian batter before him. With a six off Lahiru Kumara in the second session on Day 4 of the first India vs Sri Lanka Test in Galle, the wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian and fourth overall player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.
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1st Test: Padikkal, Rahul's Stand Helps India's Lead Swell To 294 Runs At Lunch On Day 4
Galle International Stadium: Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul put up a crucial stand of 65 runs for the second wicket in second innings of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, while Prabath Jayasuriya threatened as the visitors went to lunch 116/4 on Day 4 at the Galle International Stadium. Padikkal, the first-innings centurion, looked to belt another big knock but was dismissed by the left-arm spinner Jayasuriya a little before the break. Rishabh Pant (21) and Dhruv Jurel (5) remained unscathed with the former having shown a bit of his aggressive glimpse as he hit one six and a four in his 22 balls at the crease, while Jurel was new at the crease, and hit a four in the last over off Jayasuriya as India took their lead to 294 at lunch. India started Day 4 after bowling the hosts out for 284 with a lead of 178. Sri Lanka got off to a brilliant start when Asitha Fernando removed Yashasvi Jaiswal caught behind. Jaiswal looked to cut the good length ball but the new ball bounced more and it took the top edge for Niroshan Dickwella to grab it behind. KL Rahul was joined by previous innings' centurion Padikkal as the two forged a strong stand. Rahul started carefully before letting loose, while Padikkal, the man in form, was right on the money from the word go. The Southpaw hit Fernando for a four on the second ball he faced, a drive through to extra cover before punishing off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha for another boundary in the second over of the innings. The hosts suffered an injury blow to their star batter Dinesh Chandimal in the fourth over when he injured his neck and shoulder while trying to save a four from a Rahul sweep. He walked off the field and was taken to a hospital for scans, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed. Meanwhile, the two Indian batters took their time in between as the hosts brought spin from both the end with Prabath Jayasuriya partnering Nuwantha. Rahul cut loose when he hit a couple of sixes off Jayasuriya, who then nearly had him out LBW with the batter not confident for a review. However, Padikkal suggested him to go upstairs and it turned out that the ball was missing the stumps on height as Rahul survived. His life-line wasn't for long as although, the wicketkeeper batter used sweeps to good effect, he was dismissed by Jayasuriya when looked to go over mid-on but the ball turned a little as he mistimed it to deepish mid-off. The 65-run stand was ended with Rahul dismissed on 35 as captain Shubman Gill joined Padikkal. Gill started the second innings positively with a four on the sixth ball he faced, a classic flick towards mid-wicket off Nuwantha and bided his time in the middle. But his stay didn't last long as he was trapped in front by Jayasuriya on eight. The skipper went for a review and it did not give him joy as the visitors lost a review. Rishabh Pant followed next up and he took his time a bit before hitting Nuwantha for a four and when Lahiru Kumara came for his first over of the day, launched him for a six on the first ball down the ground. Gill started the second innings positively with a four on the sixth ball he faced, a classic flick towards mid-wicket off Nuwantha and bided his time in the middle. But his stay didn't last long as he was trapped in front by Jayasuriya on eight. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 462 in 116.4 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 167, KL Rahul 82; Prabath Jayasuriya 4-109, Keshara Nuwantha 3-175) and 116/4 (Padikkal 44, Pant 21*; Prabath Jayasuriya 2/42, Keshara Nuwantha 1/54) lead Sri Lanka 284 in 79.4 overs (Sonal Dinusha 100, Niroshan Dickwella 80; Manav Suthar 4-76, Ravindra Jadeja 3-57) by 294 runs Article Source: IANS
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India Extend Lead To 294 In First Sri Lanka Test
India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday. With six wickets in hand on a pitch increasingly assisting spin with turn and bounce, the tourists are strongly placed to force a result and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. At lunch Rishabh Pant was batting on 21 off 22 balls with a four and six, alongside Dhruv Jurel, who was on five. Devdutt Padikkal, who posted a maiden hundred in the first innings, walked in to bat in the first over of the second innings after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a third-ball duck. Padikkal, 26, impressed again during his 44-run knock before being dismissed minutes before the lunch break. Together with K.L. Rahul, Padikkal added 65 runs for the second wicket before Prabath Jayasuriya provided the breakthrough by dismissing Rahul for 35. The left-arm spinner also sent back Indian captain Shubman Gill (8) when he was trapped leg before wicket. Dinesh Chandimal hurt himself while fielding when his head hit the ground. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He was examined by the physiotherapist before being taken to hospital for precautionary scans.
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Scotland Are In A Good Place To Qualify For 2027 WC: Head Coach Dawkins
Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Scotland coach Owen Dawkins has expressed confidence his side is well placed to break a 12-year drought and qualify for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, saying the qualification for global showpiece would represent the pinnacle for the team. The Scots have only featured in three previous editions of the 50-over World Cup and 2015 was the last time they made it through to the ODI World Cup when they went winless across six matches in Australia and New Zealand. Dawkins' team has already booked a place at next year's Cricket World Cup Qualifier event after strong efforts in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament. They are now just one step away from featuring in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. Scotland require a top four finish at the Qualifier event at the start of 2027 to book their place at the World Cup and Dawkins, who only took over as the head coach at the end of last year - sees no reason why his team won't feature. We are in a good place just now, Dawkins told Cricket Scotland. This series has demonstrated the character and quality within this Scotland side. Securing qualification for the Global Qualifier is a significant achievement, and everyone involved can be proud of the progress we've made. ODI cricket remains a hugely important format for the global game, and it would be a magnificent achievement if we reached the World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. It would represent the pinnacle for us as a group. This is a format that we need and world cricket need to continue investing in to help our players develop and to enable our sport to grow, strengthen and thrive, he said. George Munsey, all-rounder Brandon McMullen and skipper Richie Berrington made a strong contributions with the bat as the Scotland moved to the top of the standings during a recent tri-series at home against Canada and the UAE. It means there is now stiff competition for spots within Scotland's best XI and Dawkins welcomes the selection headaches that await him in the lead-up to the Qualifier tournament next year. There were some outstanding individual performances over the last fortnight. Fin McCreath scored his maiden international century, Richie Berrington produced a fantastic hundred in the final match, while Lyle Robertson enjoyed an amazing debut, with the fourth-best bowling figures in ODI cricket history, Dawkins said. It means there is now stiff competition for spots within Scotland's best XI and Dawkins welcomes the selection headaches that await him in the lead-up to the Qualifier tournament next year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That success is not down to luck, but from the skill levels within the squad, backed up by hard work, commitment and dedication shown by everyone involved. It's also a reflection of the excellent work done by the coaching and support staff, helping the players become clearer in their plans, fitter, more robust and better able to stay the distance and win those tight games, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Sri Lanak Cricket: Sri Lanka suffered an injury blow on Day 4 of the first Test against India as batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for scans after he injured his shoulder and neck while fielding. Chandimal sustained an injury to his right shoulder and neck while diving to prevent a boundary while fielding during the first session on Tuesday. He was assessed by the team physiotherapist and doctor on the ground and has been taken to the hospital for a precautionary scan, Sri Lanak Cricket said, adding that further updates will be provided once the scan results are available. India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul went for the sweep towards deep backward square leg, where Chandimal moved across from the left and slide to keep it to two runs. He stopped the ball and then seemed to tumble over completely, with his entire body weight landing on his neck. Chandimal was seen holding the back of his neck. The physio came to have a look before he was forced off the field. The 36-year-old batter, who bats at number three, scored four runs from 16 balls in the first innings before falling to Manav Suthar, who impressed everyone with his turn and bounce to pick 4-76 and be Indias standout bowler on Day 3 as Sri Lanka were out for 284 at stumps, conceding a big 178-run lead to India. Chandimal was seen holding the back of his neck. The physio came to have a look before he was forced off the field. Also Read: Live Cricket Score While writing this report, India were 84/3 in the first session of Day 4, leading Sri Lanka by 262 runs, with Devdutt Padikkal (41*) and Rishabh Pant (4*) batting. Article Source: IANS
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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: In a gripping, low-scoring thriller, the Lucknow Falcons held their nerve to beat the Noida Kings by three wickets in Match 6 of the UP T20 League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. While the Falcons walked away with the points, the evening belonged to a remarkable success story from the UPCA's grassroots development program. Despite Noida's narrow defeat, young pacer Shubham Gautam, scouted entirely through the UPCA 'Speed Hunt' initiative and secured for a massive 21.5 lakhs in the auction, justified his price tag with a scintillating spell of fast bowling. Hitting the deck hard, Gautam showcased immense temperament to pick up crucial breakthroughs, finishing with exceptional figures of 3/22 in his four overs and proving the incredible value of the state's talent-scouting vision. The match was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture Industries, Handloom, and Textiles for the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Rakesh Sachan. The Honorable Minister conducted the toss and set the game in motion by performing the traditional Bell Ringing Ceremony. He was joined by esteemed dignitaries, including UP T20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, Governing Council Member Sanjeev Kumar Singh, and Organizing Committee members Mohanlal Agrawal and Faisal Sherwani. After Lucknow Falcons skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar won the toss and opted to bowl first, the Noida Kings initially found a steady rhythm, registering a 34-run opening stand. However, the introduction of Navneet Kumar triggered a monumental collapse when he dismissed Shoaib Siddiqui in the fourth over. The turning point arrived in a chaotic fifth over bowled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Abhinandan Singh. The over yielded three wickets as Abhinandan cleaned up the stumps twice, and Priyam Garg executed a brilliant direct-hit run-out, leaving Noida reeling at 48/5. Shiva Singh attempted a fierce counter-attack for the Kings, smashing three consecutive sixes off Delhi Capitals' Vipraj Nigam in the eighth over. However, his cameo was cut short in the very next over by Navneet, who claimed his third wicket of the night. A gritty 49-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Bobby Yadav and Kartik Siddhu brought some respectability to the total before India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Siddhu in the penultimate over. Abhinandan Singh then returned to wrap up the tail, claiming two wickets in the final over as Noida was bundled out for 136. Abhinandan finished with phenomenal figures of 4/30, rightfully earning the Player of the Match award. Defending a modest 136, Noida Kings needed early wickets and they got exactly that, reducing the Falcons to 41/2. Speed Hunt sensation Shubham Gautam announced his arrival by claiming his first wicket of the season, sending back Mohammad Saif. Wicketkeeper-batter Aaradhya Yadav anchored the tricky chase brilliantly, striking a composed half-century (51 off 42 balls) to keep the Falcons on track. However, Shubham Gautam swung the momentum back in Noida's favor with a sensational 16th over. He struck twice in quick succession, dismissing the well-set Aaradhya and removing Impact Player Ali Zafir Mohsin for a duck, leaving the Falcons in a tense spot at 108/6 with 29 runs required off 24 deliveries. Wicketkeeper-batter Aaradhya Yadav anchored the tricky chase brilliantly, striking a composed half-century (51 off 42 balls) to keep the Falcons on track. However, Shubham Gautam swung the momentum back in Noida's favor with a sensational 16th over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores- Lucknow Falcons: 137/7 in 19.2 overs (Aaradhya Yadav 51, Sameer Choudhary 28 not out; Shubham Gautam 3-22) beat Noida Kings: 136 All Out in 20 overs (Abhinandan Singh 4-30, Navneet Kumar 3-33) Article Source: IANS
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Akash Lal: The Forgotten Selector Behind Sachins First India Call
Akash Lal, who died in New Delhi on August 10 at the age of 85, belonged to a generation of Indian cricketers for whom playing for the country was the ultimate ambition, but whose contribution to Indian cricket eventually extended far beyond their own playing careers. A prolific Delhi opener, North Zone captain, national selector and an influential voice in the selection room, Lal left his mark on Indian cricket in more ways than one. His most enduring contribution, however, was his role in backing a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar for the 1989 tour of Pakistan. Lals death also revived questions about his relationship with the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), an organisation with which he had been associated for decades. His connection with Delhi cricket was not merely administrative. He was one of the prominent players of the citys golden domestic era, captained Delhi and North Zone, and remained a respected figure in Delhis cricketing circles long after his playing days ended. Born in 1940, Lal was a right-handed opening batsman whose first-class career stretched from 1957-58 to 1975-76. He represented Patiala, Delhi and Punjab and played 94 first-class matches, scoring 5,622 runs at an average of 41.64, with 15 centuries and 26 fifties. His highest score was an unbeaten 209 against Jammu and Kashmir in 1964-65. His breakthrough came during the 1963-64 season, when he scored 672 runs at 48.00, including his first two hundreds. He followed that with 631 runs at 57.36 in 1964-65, beginning a remarkable period in which he averaged more than 40 in eight of nine seasons. His 209 not out against Jammu and Kashmir established him as one of the most consistent opening batsmen in Indian domestic cricket. By the middle of the 1960s, Lal was being discussed as a possible India opener. His opportunity to impress the national selectors came in 1966, when he was selected for the Prime Ministers XI against Garry Sobers West Indies in Delhi. He scored 82 in the match, but his hopes of playing Test cricket ultimately disappeared. Despite a substantial domestic record and his performance against the West Indies, he never won an India cap. He served on the Indian selection committee during 1989-90 and 1990-91 as the North Zone representative. In 1989, when the selectors were discussing Indias squad for the Pakistan tour, Sachin Tendulkar was only 16, but Lal believed the youngster had enough ability and temperament to play international cricket. Lal was among those who backed him. In 2013, ahead of Tendulkars final Test appearances, Lal publicly expressed his hurt after he was not given a ticket to the Eden Gardens Test. He felt that the BCCI and Cricket Association of Bengal had forgotten the selectors who had played a part in choosing Tendulkar for Pakistan. He also strongly supported left-handed batsman Vinod Kambli. During one of the selection meetings, he objected when Kamblis background was allegedly brought into the discussion. The selection committee chief Naren Tamhane is reported to have commented, Akash, why are you supporting a man from the chawls? Lal insisted that selection should be based on cricketing ability rather than where a player lived or came from. The confrontation became so heated that he refused to allow the meeting to continue until the issue was addressed. Kambli was eventually selected alongside Tendulkar. His nephew Arun Lal was a successful international cricketer, playing 16 Tests and 13 ODIs for India. During Akash Lals tenure as a selector, Arun produced extraordinary domestic numbers 828 runs at 118.28 in 1989-90 and 798 at 88.66 in 1990-91. Yet Akash Lal admitted that he could not persuade the selection committee to bring his nephew back into the Indian side. His family itself had an extraordinary cricketing history. His father, Dhir Muni Lal, and uncle Dhir Jagdish Lal were first-class cricketers, while Arun Lal later represented India. For 62 consecutive years, at least one member of the family was involved in first-class cricket. For all his achievements, Lals final association with the DDCA was marked by disappointment. When he died, questions were raised about the associations representation at his cremation. Former India player Kirti Azad also wrote to the DDCA seeking a prayer meeting for Lal and Bishan Singh Bedi. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lals own Test dream remained unfulfilled. His place in Indian cricket history, however, was secured in another way in the selection room, where he had the conviction to back talent when it mattered most.
Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul. This India Star's Help Is The Secret To Manav Suthar's Test Success
Manav Suthar on Monday gave another glimpse of his exceptional talent with a four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the first Test here, but the seeds of the left-arm spinner's success was sown in a pre-series stint at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
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Awkward Moment On Air As Ex-India Star Mocks Sanjay Manjrekar. See His Reply
Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik were involved in an on-air spat during Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
'Can End Up On Losing Side': Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir Receive Big Advice On 1st Sri Lanka Test
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APL 2026: Dihingia, Maurya Guide Barpeta Braves To Seven-wicket Win And Top Spot
Assam Cricket Association Stadium: Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Abhilash Maurya struck unbeaten half-centuries as Barpeta Braves defeated Barak Legends by seven wickets in the Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. The victory took Barpeta to the top of the points table with 12 points and also made them the second team to qualify for the next stage of the competition. Put into bat, Barak Legends were restricted to 120/8 in their 20 overs. Abdul Ajij Kuraishi provided the late impetus with an unbeaten 50 off just 26 balls, including a four fours and four sixes. Bishal Saha contributed 20 off 27 balls, while Shraban Kumar Khound added 11. Barpeta's bowlers kept the scoring under control throughout the innings. Rajesh Prasad was the pick of the attack with 3/26, while Abhilash Maurya and Arun Sonar claimed two wickets apiece. Maurya was particularly economical, conceding just 14 runs from his four overs. In reply, Barpeta lost Hrishikesh Das and Pranjal Paul early before captain Denish Das was dismissed for a duck, leaving the Braves at 30/3 in the sixth over. However, Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Abhilash Maurya produced a superb recovery. Dihingia remained unbeaten on 56 off 51 balls, striking three fours and two sixes, while Maurya finished unbeaten on 41 off 38 deliveries, with three fours and two sixes. The pair's unbroken partnership carried Barpeta to 124/3 in 18.3 overs and secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory. The result marks another significant milestone for Barpeta Braves in the inaugural league. With 12 points from nine matches, they have moved to the top of the table and become the second team to seal qualification for the next stage. Brief scores: Barak Legends: 120/8 in 20 overs (Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 50*, Bishal Saha 20, Sibsankar Roy 12; Rajesh Prasad 3/26, Abhilash Maurya 2/14, Arun Sonar 2/14) Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Result: Barpeta Braves beat Barak Legends by 7 wickets Article Source: IANS
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Babar Out Of First Test On England Tour, Uncertainty Over Pakistan Captaincy
Professional County Club Select XI: Pakistan suffered a huge setback before the start of their Test series with England and will be without their skipper Babar Azam, who suffered an injury to his hand, in the first Test starting in Leeds on Wednesday. Babar's unavailability for the first Test has left a question mark on who will captain the side, Telecom Asia Sport said in a news report on Monday. Babar was hit on his right hand by a delivery from pacer Manny Lumsden while batting against a Professional County Club Select XI tour match on Saturday, a source told www.telecomasia.net. He retired hurt for five runs as a precautionary measure, raising doubts for the upcoming Test series opener against England. Babar has only batted remotely with throwdowns and not in the nets. Babar has complained of pain in the hand. So its highly unlikely that he will take the field on Wednesday. In his absence, either Shan Masood or Salman Agha will captain the side, but a final decision will be taken only by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the source was quoted as saying in the report. Agha is Pakistans T20I captain but has no experience of leading the team in the longer format, so it is likely that Masood will get the nod, the report said. History and Englands recent form at Headingley are both against Pakistan, who have only won one of their ten Tests against the hosts with six defeats. Agha is Pakistans T20I captain but has no experience of leading the team in the longer format, so it is likely that Masood will get the nod, the report said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hosts England have won the last six Tests at the ground, with their last defeat at this venue being against the West Indies in 2017, the report said. Article Source: IANS
'Sab Talvaar Chalayenge': Rishabh Pant's Hilarious 'Ravindra Jadeja' Banter Caught On Stump Mic
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan left everyone in splits with their hilarious conversation, which was caught on the stump mic during Day 3 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka.
We got the results in the end: Manav Suthar
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Babar Azam Out Of 1st England Test ? Report Reveals Possible Pakistan Captaincy Picks
Pakistan suffered a huge setback before the start of their Test series with England and will be without their skipper Babar Azam, who suffered an injury to his hand, in the first Test starting in Leeds.
Suthar's Galle Magic Built on 10 Days of Targeted Training!
Manav Suthar, a left-arm spinner, delivered an exceptional four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the first Test, attributing his success to a pre-series training stint at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. His performance, including dismissing Dinesh Chandimal with his first ball, was crucial in keeping the Lankans in check despite a strong partnership. Suthar also highlighted the learning experience from bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
DPL 2026: All-round East Delhi Riders Beat New Delhi Tigers By 36 Runs
For New Delhi Tigers: East Delhi Riders secured a 36-run win over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted a strong 192/7 in 20 overs, with Vansh Mehra, Arpit Rana, Mayank Rawat and Suryansh Raina making valuable contributions. The Riders made a fast start as Mehra and Rana added 62 runs for the first wicket in just 5.4 overs. Mehra scored 35 off 21 balls before being dismissed, while Rana contributed 33 off 22. After the openers departed, Mayank Rawat and Suryansh Raina kept the pressure on the Tigers' bowlers. Rawat smashed 40 off 23 balls, including four sixes, while Raina scored 33 off 21 to help the Riders finish with a competitive total. For New Delhi Tigers, Rishabh Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with 3/34 in four overs, while Laxman took 2/31. Chasing 193, New Delhi Tigers started positively but soon lost wickets at regular intervals. They slipped to 94/4 in 10.2 overs, putting themselves under pressure. Captain Himmat Singh and Lakshay Thareja then tried to rebuild the innings, adding 48 runs for the fifth wicket. However, Mayank Rawat broke the partnership by dismissing Himmat for 31 off 20 balls. The Tigers struggled to recover after that and eventually lost all their wickets for 156, falling 36 runs short of the target at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which will host the international fixtures between India and Afghanistan. Captain Himmat Singh and Lakshay Thareja then tried to rebuild the innings, adding 48 runs for the fifth wicket. However, Mayank Rawat broke the partnership by dismissing Himmat for 31 off 20 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Riders' strong batting effort, followed by disciplined bowling, helped them secure a convincing victory. Article Source: IANS
Ravindra Jadeja Scripts History With 350 Test Wickets
Ravindra Jadeja added another remarkable achievement to his Test career after becoming the latest Indian to enter the 350-wicket club during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Jadeja reached the milestone on Day 3 after dismissing Keshara Nuwantha for
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