Temba Bavuma's Historic Century Shatters Rohit Sharma's Huge WTC Record
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scripted history on Tuesday after scoring a century on Day 3 of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.
Ranji Trophy: Jalajs late strikes boost Keralas push for victory
Odisha ends the penultimate day at 102 for four after following on as bad weather forces an early close; the visiting side needs 78 more on an uneven wicket to make the home team bat again
Ranji Trophy: Bengal Defend 208 to Sink Services
Bengal secured a 60-run victory over Services in a Ranji Trophy Group C match, powered by Pradipta Pramanik's four-wicket haul. Elsewhere, Delhi established a significant lead against Gujarat, while Maharashtra built a massive first-innings advantage over Jharkhand with centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, and Digvijay Patil.
Sophies Molineux and Dunkley set maximum base price of 50 lakhs at WPL mini auction
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hingrajia leads Gujarats sturdy reply after Badonis double propels Delhi
The visitor reaches 363 for five at stumps on day three, thanks to the southpaws unbeaten ton; the host bowlers, with 285 runs still in the bag, have a task at hand
Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Ton Boosts Mumbai; Sai Spins TN to Victory
On Day Three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash, Sarfaraz Khan scored 154 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh, who are trailing by 244 runs. In another match, R Sai Kishore took a hat-trick, leading Tamil Nadu to an innings victory over Uttarakhand. Railways are also in action against Rajasthan, while Haryana secured a dominant win.
'Where Are The Fans In South Africa?': Warner Questions Empty Stands In Test Series
Natal Cricket Union: Former Australian cricketer David Warner questioned the lack of attendance in the ongoing Test series between South Africa and Australia, with large sections of the stands being empty. The stands remained largely empty during the first Test between the two teams at Kingsmead, Durban, and the fans did not turn up in numbers on the first two rain-marred days in the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha as well. The series is between the top two Test sides in the world, with Australia being No.1 and the Proteas No.2. It is also the first for Australia in South Africa since the 2018 Sandpapergate series. Meanwhile, it is also South Africa's first Test series as reigning Test champions at home, as they last played on home soil in January 2025 before this. However, the low turnout has been a surprising thing, as Warner came down hard on the issue. We keep hearing how important Test cricket is, but where are the fans in South Africa? Empty stands, no atmosphere, and were supposed to believe the format is thriving? Warner posted on X. You cant keep calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game if no one turns up to watch it. Harsh reality, but someone has to say it. Pathetic, he added. The first Test, which South Africa lost by 214 runs, was witnessed by just under 20,000 fans across the five days. This is less than a fifth of Kingsmead's capacity. Following the lower turnout in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU) had stated that they would conduct a horough internal review to find the reasons for the low turnout. A Test match of this quality, featuring the Proteas and Australia, deserved greater support in the stands, Heinrich Strydom, KZNCU CEO, said in a statement. While we recognise that supporters face competing demands on their time and finances, we must also understand better what influences their decisions to attend and what more we can do to make live cricket an attractive and worthwhile experience. Following the lower turnout in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU) had stated that they would conduct a horough internal review to find the reasons for the low turnout. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh explained why the senior players of the team were not affected despite MS Dhoni becoming captain over them.
Pradosh relieved to convert his start into a big score
The 25-year-old says the target was to play each ball on merit
India bat and bring in Prema Rawat as they eye clean sweep
Mandhana said the reason behind the decision was to give India's middle-order batters more game time
3rd T20I: Prema replaces Charani as India Women elect to bat vs Zimbabwe
Digital Desk | Raipur, Oct 20 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in the third Women's T20I of the series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday. India captain Smriti Mandhana said the team opted to bat first to give the middle order more time in the centre, with a target of scoring 180-plus. In T20 cricket, we have to play positively, and I dont have a number in mind, but we are looking at 180-plus, she said. Mandhana added that Sree Charani was rested for the match, with Prema Rawat coming into the side, and expected the team to hit more sixes with power-hitter Shafali Verma in the line-up. Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo said her team was keen to bat first and make the most of the powerplays, adding that the side would focus on rotating the strike and maintaining a positive approach. I dont think the conditions will change much and we are looking to do well in the powerplays. We are trying to rotate the strike more and play positively, she said. Nkomo stressed that consistent improvement required hard work and a willingness to learn from every game, adding that Zimbabwe were aiming to perform well across all formats. India Women have already sealed the three-match T20I series after winning the first two matches. They are now hoping to make a clean sweep by winning the third match. TheT20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series at Vadodara, with matches scheduled on October 23, 26 and 28. Playing XIs: India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (c), Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo (c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kudzai Chigora, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda
Ranji Trophy: Saurashtras tail wags to deny Karnataka the first innings lead
Parth Bhut and Jaydev Unadkat come together for a 40-run stand to take the visitor past the hosts tally, which now needs to go for an outright win after returning with just one point from its season opener against Andhra
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Ton-up Himateja leaves Andhra with a mountain to climb
The southpaw helps Hyderabad declare its second innings at 306 for seven; Andhra, chasing a mammoth 398, has already lost two wickets for seven runs
Shami not giving up hope of India recall
The veteran pacers absence from Bengals Ranji fixture against Services had prompted more theories surrounding his fitness
'What More Can I Do...' Selection Snub Fails to Dent Shami's Resolve
Mohammed Shami remains determined to reclaim his India place after another snub, prioritising a full domestic season, consistent performances and skill development ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ranji Trophy: Centurions Sarfaraz, Akashput Mumbai in command
The two add 210 for the fifth wicket as the away team gains a massive first-innings lead of 388; Himachal ends the penultimate day at 144 for three
We Also Have A Personal Life: Mohammed Shami Hits Out At Media Amid Controversy
Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami recently took a swipe at sections of the media, accusing journalists of repeatedly putting him in trouble with controversial reports.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: How M.S. Dhonis tip helped Sai Kishore upgrade his bowling
Ranji Trophy: Hat-trick hero Sai Kishore bowls TN to innings win
The 29-year-old claims six wickets while fellow left-arm spinner Ajith Ram scalps four as Uttarakhand gets bundled out for 113 shortly after lunch on the third day; the home team skipper finishes with career-best match figures of 10 for 74
Nawaz, Minhas fifties lead Pakistan to 302
Sonny Baker takes three but England sloppy in field as hosts recover from 81 for 4
Nandini Sharma, Kranti Gaud Rise In ICC T20I Rankings; Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry Make ODI Gains
India's Nandini Sharma and Kranti Gaud have climbed the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings following their side's series-winning performances against Zimbabwe.
Stephen Fleming's Strange Verdict On New Role: 'England Should Be Coached By Englishmen'
Stephen Fleming, who took over from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum on a four-year contract, wants to use his time in the role to groom homegrown coaches and create more opportunities for former England players and county-level coaching staff to work within the national set-up.
Mitchell Starc achieves another majestic feat in Test cricket after dismissing Wiaan Mulder
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became the first left-arm bowler to take 450 wickets in Test cricket. He recorded the feat on the third day of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha by dismissing...
Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence on India Return, Sends Message Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Mohammed Shami still has hopes of returning to the Indian cricket team despite not being a part of the set-up and not having a central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The pacer says he wants
Bhuvneshwar Kumar On Cusp Of Two Big Milestones Ahead Of New Zealand T20Is
As Team India makes a tour of New Zealand for five T20Is, all eyes will be on a returning Bhuvneshwar Kumar to complete two massive milestones that will help him establish his legacy as a modern-day great in world cricket.
Bavuma, Jansen Revive South Africa With Record Stand Vs Australia
Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen revived South Africa with a record unbeaten 106-run seventh-wicket stand, lifting them to 216 for six against Australia at lunch on day three.
Amid Litton Das' Injury, Bangladesh Coach Urges Batter To Seize Opportunity
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has urged his team's batters to view the possible absence of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das as an opportunity to step up and contribute to the side's success ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies.
T20I Rankings: Nandani, Kranti Make Big Strides
Indian pacers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud have made significant advancements in the ICC Women's T20 Rankings following India's 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe. Sharma climbed 26 places to 45th, while Gaud moved up nine spots to 43rd. Batters Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma also maintained or improved their positions.
Edwards and Abbott keep New South Wales in charge
Young allrounder Jake Scott made a rapid half-century to push the visitors to their declaration
Virat Kohli's Sister Clarifies After Modi-Critical Repost
Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, elder sister of cricket star Virat Kohli, clarified that a social media post critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was shared from her Instagram account by mistake and does not reflect her personal or political views.
Iyer's T20I form in focus as India commence NZ tour
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer's inconsistent T20I batting form will be under the spotlight as Team India commences its five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Bavuma and Jansen lead South Africa's fightback
Mitchell Starc gave Australia an early breakthrough but Australia were then put on the back foot
'England Should Be Coached By An Englishman,' Says Fleming
New Zealander Brendon McCullum: Englands newly appointed Test head coach Stephen Fleming has pledged to strengthen the countrys domestic coaching system, saying the national team should ideally be guided by an Englishman, even as he prepares to begin his tenure with the upcoming tour of South Africa. Fleming, who took over from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum on a four-year contract, wants to use his time in the role to groom homegrown coaches and create more opportunities for former England players and county-level coaching staff to work within the national set-up. One of my focus points is that I do believe that, primarily, the national team should be coached by a national representative, Fleming said in an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live. Im grateful for the opportunity, but there will be some development in terms of the coaching, and you can see by our staff that there are some really key people that have come back into the system, and Im really pleased about that, and I look forward to working with them, but the development of English coaches is a real focus, he added. Fleming said he also intended to involve county coaches and former international players in the national set-up whenever their schedules permitted. Its an ambition as well that you will also get county coaches who will be introduced at certain times, and you will get past players that will be asked to come back as well; its really inclusive and has a comfortable nature around using whats around but also driving what should be driven within the county game and the English game, he said. Fleming is scheduled to take charge of England for the first time during their tour of South Africa in December. The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach also suggested that England could continue without a specialist spinner in South Africa, relying instead on part-time options. Pitches are becoming a little bit more seamier-friendly in Test cricket; games are over in three and a half to four days, max. Youre not getting the deterioration in a lot of wickets that you used to see, with the advent of drop-ins, so its becoming a lot more challenging, he said. Fleming is scheduled to take charge of England for the first time during their tour of South Africa in December. The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach also suggested that England could continue without a specialist spinner in South Africa, relying instead on part-time options. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Nandni, Kranti Rise In ICC T20I Rankings; Schutt, Perry Make ODI Gains
T20I Bowling Rankings: Indias Nandni Sharma and Kranti Gaud have climbed the ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings following their sides series-winning performances against Zimbabwe, while Australias Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have made progress in the ODI rankings after the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh. Nandni has made the biggest leap among the Indian bowlers, rising 26 places to 45th after claiming three wickets across the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. The right-arm seamer took two for 11 in the opening match and has reached a career-best 507 rating points. Kranti, meanwhile, has moved up nine places to 43rd after taking a wicket in each of the first two matches. Indias batting rankings have also seen movement, with Shafali Verma retaining fourth place after smashing 55 off 25 deliveries in the second T20I. Deepti Sharma has gained one position to move to joint-37th following her 49 off 37 balls in the series opener. Zimbabwes batters have also benefited from their performances despite falling behind in the series. Kelis Ndhlovu has risen three places to 64th, while Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano has gained seven spots to 73rd and Josephine Nkomo has advanced to 91st. Sharne Meyers has returned to the top 100, climbing 19 places to 96th after scoring an unbeaten 43 off 33 balls in the first match. Elsewhere, New Zealands Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green have improved their positions in the T20I batting rankings following a strong partnership against Australia in North Sydney. Plimmer struck an unbeaten 85, her highest score in the format, while Green remained not out as the pair added 127 runs for the third wicket. Despite their effort helping New Zealand post 162 for two, Australia edged the contest by two wickets. Plimmer has climbed 13 places to 48th, while Green has moved up three positions to 34th, reaching a career-best 528 rating points. Australias Perry, who scored 52 off 30 balls during the chase, remains 16th among T20I batters but has achieved a personal-best rating of 633 points. New Zealand also recorded gains in the bowling rankings. Jess Kerr has risen five places to 17th after taking three wickets for 25 runs, while Bree Illing has climbed six spots to a career-best 23rd. Nensi Patel has advanced five places to reach a personal-best 35th. In the ODI rankings, Schutt has been rewarded for a decisive contribution to Australias clean sweep of Bangladesh. The seamer claimed four for 16, including five maiden overs, in the third ODI as Bangladesh were restricted to 45 for four during their innings. She finished the series with 10 wickets and has moved up to fourth in the Womens ODI Bowling Rankings. Australias batting performances in the final ODI have also translated into ranking gains. Sutherland, who scored an unbeaten half-century, has climbed four places to a career-best 13th with 642 rating points. Perry has moved up one position to ninth among ODI batters and gained 14 places to reach joint 25th in the all-rounders rankings. In the ODI rankings, Schutt has been rewarded for a decisive contribution to Australias clean sweep of Bangladesh. The seamer claimed four for 16, including five maiden overs, in the third ODI as Bangladesh were restricted to 45 for four during their innings. She finished the series with 10 wickets and has moved up to fourth in the Womens ODI Bowling Rankings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'I'm half Indian, half South African': Jonty Rhodes says he 'loves' coming to India
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) South African legend Jonty Rhodes reiterated his love for India, calling himself half Indian and half South African. The former Proteas star, who has set near-unmatched benchmarks in fielding, has a well-known love for India. He has been visiting the nation for decades now and has been associated with several teams in the Indian Premier League. Rhodes' two children were also born in India, and his daughter is named 'India Jeanne Jonty Rhodes'. He has also been bonded with the Indian tradition and spirituality in the nation. The South African was in India for the inauguration of the Solar Experience Centre in Chennai, where he reiterated his love for the nation. I'm half Indian, half South African. I spend a lot of time in Chennai, down the coast of Mahabalipuram. And half a year, we actually spend in Goa as a family. So two children were born in Mumbai during IPL 2015-2017. And my wife and I love coming back to India, Rhodes told reporters. Rhodes was present at the inauguration of the new solar experience centre, which was launched by Evolve Energy Group. The group is a subsidiary of Evolve Green Energies, and Rhodes is the brand ambassador of the company. He also spoke about the importance of renewable energy in today's world while also stating that he wants to nurture the IPL players to become better fielders than he was. I've obviously been involved with different products and brands in India, but never with renewable energy. And it's great here to be associated and a brand ambassador and a partner with Evolve Energy, because we want to make a difference. And I think that's the important thing. You know, as a fielder, everyone said, oh, your legacy was running out, Inzamam-ul-Haq in 1992. But my legacy is trying to make the kids in the IPL better fielders than I ever was, he added. He also stressed the need for renewable energy to safeguard the future of the next generation. So it's not about me and what I used to do. And with the legacy of renewable energy, it's about what the future is for our children. And that is something we can all make a decision and actually take action on. Because, as I said, a lot of people talk about renewable energy, but not much action is taken. And it's great to see what Evolve is doing, especially with this newly opened (Solar Experience Centre), because I'm the same. I have one little solar panel in my house for hot water because I'm too scared. I don't understand it enough. But I've never been down to an experience centre where you got experts explaining the whole process and just saying, 'don't worry, we will look after you'. So I think from that perspective, it's so important to have the whole system backwardly integrated. And it excites me to be a part of that, he added.
AGF vs BAN 3rd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
AGF vs BAN 3rdODI, Cricket Tips: The first two games of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Abu Dhabi have been pretty one-sided. Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in the first game but surrendered against Afghanistan in the second match. Now, the third game of the tri-series will feature a clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday at 5 PM IST. Afghnaistan are coming off a massive win by 158 runs over Zimbabwe. Sediq Atal slammed a brilliant century, and bowlers set the tone. Bangladesh had a poor first game, and they lost it by 99 runs. These two teams have a fierce rivalry, and we are set for an electrifying contest. AFG vs BAN: Match Details Date : October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) Time : 5:30 PM IST Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi AFG vs BAN: Live Streaming Details To watch the upcoming contest, Indian fans can switch to the FanCode app or website. AFG vs BAN: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 19 Bangladesh : 11 Afghanistan : 8 No-result: 0 AFG vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report As seen in the first two matches, the wicket is pretty good for batting. The ball has come nicely onto the bat, and batters have done pretty well. There is limited assistance for the fast bowlers, while spinners will get grip and turn from the wicket when the ball gets old. AFG vs BAN: Possible XIs Bangladesh : Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy (c), Saif Hassan, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman Afghanistan : Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Najmul Hossain Shanto and Ibrahim Zadran are two experienced batters on each side who are also consistent at the top. Probable Best Bowler Rashid Khan and Taskin Ahmed had a great first game, and they showed good bowling form. Today Match Prediction : Afghanistan are coming off a massive win, but Bangladesh lost their last game. Litton Das is a big miss for Bangladesh, and their batting is looking thin. Hence, we predict Afghanistan to win the next game. AFG vs BAN Match 3rd ODI, Today Match AFG vs BAN, AFG vs BAN Prediction, AFG vs BAN Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 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.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shahbaz Ahmed inspire Bengal's Ranji Trophy win over Services in Palam
Bengal defeated Services by 60 runs in their second Ranji Trophy 2026 clash at the Airforce Palam Stadium in New Delhi. Captain Abhimanyu Easwaran and the team management were quick to identify the sluggish nature...
K'taka govt congratulates Soumya, Radha Venkatesh on Asian Para Games medals
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara praised Soumya, 16, from Chamarajanagar, who won gold with a time of 5:12.39, and acknowledged her inspiring journey despite losing both her parents. He also congratulated silver medallist Radha Venkatesh.
'There's still plenty of time': Boland confident of Australia pushing for win in Gqeberha
Digital Desk | Gqeberha, Oct 20 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Scott Boland is confident of Australia pushing for a win against South Africa in the second Test here at the St George's Park despite rain eating up the majority of the first two days. Only 12.2 overs were possible on the opening day of the Test, and another 30.4 were sent down on Day 2 as rain kept action at bay in Gqeberha. The Proteas were in trouble when they began the day at 97/5 with captain Temba Bavuma (41) and Wiaan Mulder (2) in the middle. Aussie speedster Boland, who took four wickets on the first two days, was confident that there still remains plenty of time for the visitors to push for a series win before they head to Newlands for the third match. Yeah, that's still going to be close to 300 overs in the game that's left. So I think there's still plenty of time. We're in a decent position so far, but everyone always says never judge a wicket till both teams have batted. So hopefully we can get batting, and our batters can get in and get a decent total, Boland said before the start of the third day. Meanwhile, Australia legend Mark Waugh was also confident of the visitors pulling out a win with a handful of time at bay. I think (Australia) can (win). I mean, if South Africa are bowled out for 180 and Australia make 300, which is possible, but it depends on these last five wickets and how long South Africa hang around. They've got a bit of batting to come...but I think there's time and there's enough in this pitch for some wickets to fall quickly, Kayo expert Waugh said as quoted by cricket.com.au. Meanwhile, former Australia all-rounder Kerry O'Keeffe stated that the result would be dependent on how the pitch plays out from here. How much is left in this pitch? That's the big question. It's been under the covers for a couple of days. Nathan Lyon would be interested in finding out if there's a lot for the quicker men. But South Africa, if they can get around 180 to 200-plus, that's a par on this deck if it's going to nibble as much as it has on days one and two, he said.
Chinmay Sutar's 400: From Mumbai Struggle to Ranji History
Chinmay Sutar, representing Mizoram, achieved a historic 400 not out in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century. This monumental innings came after years of struggle and near misses, fulfilling his dream of playing red-ball cricket.
2nd Test: Mitchell Starc becomes second Australian pacer to complete 450 wickets
Digital Desk | Gqeberha, Oct 20 (IANS) Australia great Mitchell Starc added another feather to his illustrious cap when he became the second Australian fast bowler to complete 450 wickets in the longest format during the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park here on Tuesday. Starc achieved the feat during the first innings of the second Test when he bounced off Wiaan Mulder early on Day 3. Starc bowled a snorter that surprised the batter as Mulder could not do much but to just have his hands up in front with the ball as a faint glove was nicked behind for Alex Carey to pouch it. The umpire did not hear the nick as the Aussies got their man on review. The wicket brought the 450th Test scalp for Starc as he became the second Aussie speedster alongside Glenn McGrath and fourth Australian overall to get to the milestone. Most Test wickets for Australia: 708 - Shane Warne 573 - Nathan Lyon 563 - Glenn McGrath 450* - Mitchell Starc 355 - Dennis Lillee Meanwhile, Starc took only 109 matches to reach 450 Test wickets, which is the third fewest matches by any Australian bowler and sixth fewest overall. Fewest matches to 450 Test wickets: 80 - M Muralitharan 89 - R Ashwin 93 - Anil Kumble 100 - Glenn McGrath 101 - Shane Warne 109 - Mitchell Starc* Australia came into Day 3 with their tails up. Scott Boland's four-wicket haul on the rain-hit opening two days and Starc's scalp of Matthew Breetzke had sent the hosts to 97/5 at the end of the second day. Australia are already 1-0 up in the series and are fancying their chances of a series win as early as in Gqeberha. The Aussies have not won a Test in Gqeberha since 1997.
Fleming: Englishman should coach England
New Zealander vows to make development of English coaches a cornerstone of his tenure as England Test coach
Afghanistan stand in Bangladesh's way for spot in final
Following their defeat in the opening game to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh are in a position where they must win, and win big
Shafali Reprimanded For Code Of Conduct Breach During Zimbabwe T20I
Emirates ICC International Panel: India batter Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second Womens T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Sunday. The incident took place in the 12th over of Zimbabwe's innings when Shafali dropped Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off off the bowling of Sree Charani. Frustrated by the missed opportunity, the Indian batter threw the ball into the ground, prompting the match officials to charge her with a Level 1 offence. Shafali was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures and fittings during an international match. The 22-year-old has also received one demerit point on her disciplinary record. This is her first offence within a 24-month period. Shafali admitted the breach and accepted the sanction proposed by G.S. Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan, third umpire Anna Harris and fourth umpire Janani Narayanan levelled the charge. Under the ICCs regulations, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum sanction of 50 per cent of a players match fee, along with one or two demerit points. The disciplinary action comes after an impressive outing with the bat for Shafali in the same match. She struck a rapid 55 off just 25 deliveries as India secured a series lead with a dominant victory over Zimbabwe, chasing down the visitors total of 102/8 inside nine overs. Under the ICCs regulations, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum sanction of 50 per cent of a players match fee, along with one or two demerit points. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Wickets tumble in Hobart to leave contest evenly poised
Tasmania were 4 for 14 in their second innings after Victoria had also subsided
NZ opt to bowl; Litchfield returns
Bartlett stars to give Queensland control
Queensland had earned a narrow lead which looked far more significant later in the day
England bowl, Rashid and Curran in; Pakistan unchanged
Harry Brook reckoned dew would be a factor as he opted to chase in Rawalpindi
Shafali Verma reprimanded for on-field conduct
India vice-captain Shafali Verma received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.
Josh Hazlewood Returns To Field On Day 3 Of Gqeberha Test After Missing Day 2 With Illness
Gqeberha Test: In a boost for Australia on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park here, Josh Hazlewood was back for the visitors on the moving day after missing the curtailed Day 2 due to illness. Hazlewood was off the field for Day 2 when 30.4 overs were bowled due to consistent rain in the city as South Africa went to stumps at 97/5. Scott Boland ripped through the hosts' batting order with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc took one too. Hazlewood's return now gives a boost to the visitors, but he won't be able to bowl until he spends the time on the field that he was off. This could mean a little more than one session. Going by the laws of cricket, Hazlewood's absence was not related to an external blow, and hence he needed to spend time before resuming his bowling duties. As per Law 24.3, a nominated players absence will not incur Penalty time if, - 24.3.1 the player has suffered an external blow during the match and, as a result, has justifiably left the field or is unable to take the field. - 24.3.2 in the opinion of the umpires, the player has been absent or has left the field for other wholly acceptable reasons, which shall not include illness or internal injury. - 24.3.1 the player has suffered an external blow during the match and, as a result, has justifiably left the field or is unable to take the field. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India, Australia Umpires to Officiate in Domestic Cricket Exchange
Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while India's Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture as part of an exchange programme between Cricket Australia and the BCCI.
Shafali receives demerit point for breaching Level 1 of ICC code of conduct
Shafali threw the ball into the ground in frustration after dropping a catch which led to an official reprimand
Duffy says NZ have plans in place for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
New Zealand paceman Jacob Duffy has acknowledged India's 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'incredible talent' but expects home conditions to challenge the power-hitter in the upcoming Twenty20 series.
Pakistan vs England LIVE Score, ODI Tri-Series Match 2 LIVE Updates
Pakistan vs England LIVE Score Updates, Tri-Series: Pakistan take on England in the highly-awaited second match of the ODI tri-series.
Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has reignited the debate surrounding the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. He made a shocking claim that Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft bore the consequences of a practice he...
Sanju Samson books entire theatre for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2'
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, a self-proclaimed ardent fan of Rajinikanth, has booked an entire cinema hall for the superstar's latest release, 'Jailer 2', to watch with his family, friends, and several Tamil-speaking Indian teammates and support staff.
Scott Boland Eyes Every Australia Test in Next 12 Months After Stellar South Africa Show
Fast bowler Scott Boland wants to feature in every Test match that Australia play in the next 12 months as he keeps pushing his case with stellar performances whenever he gets the chances. Boland, 37, is Australia's oldest specialist Test pacer since Ray Lindwall in 1960. With Australia blessed with the likes of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and spin great Nathan Lyon, Boland has had to wait for his chances more often than not. Since making a breathtaking debut in the 2021 Ashes, he has played only 19 Test matches for the Aussies. He carried the drinks in the first Test of the ongoing series against South Africa but was chosen over Lyon for the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha with rain around. He had an hour-long spell with the ball three days before the second Test as he looks to stay in rhythm for whenever he gets a chance. I'm not like, 25 (years old), so I know that time's probably running out a little bit, Boland said after Day 2 of the second Test. But we've got so many Tests over the next 12 months that I knew I was going to play a part somewhere, so (I) back that preparation. I want to play every Test, but I probably know that's not 100% realistic, so I just want to be ready for whenever I get an opportunity and then try to get back into the game straight away, he added. He has been the major difference between the two sides until the end of Day 2. With rain washing out more than 100 overs across the two days, Boland's 4-31 has kept South Africa at 97/5 in the first innings and given Australia a chance to win the match. He took two wickets on Day 1 when he made the ball talk with the scalps of Aiden Markram and David Bedingham on back-to-back balls. The speedster then got another couple on the second day as he removed debutant opener Marques Ackerman and wicketkeeper batter Ryan Rickelton. It probably felt like, from the end I started, (there) was probably a little bit less bounce. I felt like the stumps were really in the game, Boland said. My game-plan is pretty simple, I'm just trying to put the pressure on the batter as much as I can, get as many repeat balls in a good area, making them make tough decisions. South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince heaped praise on Boland, saying that the Aussie speedster reminds him of Vernon Philander. Scott reminds me a little bit of someone like Vernon Philander, Prince said. He doesn't miss his spot often. And because of his height, slightly shorter, (but) not a lot shorter than the other guys, his balls are always in and around the top of the stump ... against taller guys, you can leave a lot more balls on length. It probably felt like, from the end I started, (there) was probably a little bit less bounce. I felt like the stumps were really in the game, Boland said. My game-plan is pretty simple, I'm just trying to put the pressure on the batter as much as I can, get as many repeat balls in a good area, making them make tough decisions. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fleming to Develop English Coaches During England Tenure
Stephen Fleming, the new head coach of England's Test team, has expressed his desire for future national teams to be led by English coaches, committing to developing home-grown talent during his tenure.
BCCI And Cricket Australia Expand Umpire Exchange Programme Across Domestic Competitions
New South Wales Cricket Umpires: Australian official Ben Treloar and Indias Parashar Joshi will gain experience in each others domestic cricket structures as the BCCI and Cricket Australia continue their umpire exchange programme, with assignments spanning the Ranji Trophy, Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup. The arrangement will see Treloar officiate in two Ranji Trophy fixtures in India, while Joshi will take charge of two Sheffield Shield matches and a One Day Cup game during his stint in Australia. Treloars Indian assignments include Delhis encounter against Gujarat, scheduled from October 18 to 21, followed by Mumbais meeting with Haryana from October 26 to 29. Both matches will be played in their respective home cities. The Australian umpire brings considerable experience across formats, with 30 First-Class matches, 20 List A games and 39 Big Bash League appearances to his name. His officiating record also includes two Womens One Day Internationals and four Womens T20 Internationals. Beyond his on-field responsibilities, Treloar serves as Cricket New South Wales Umpire Education Officer, a role focused on developing emerging match officials. His work in this area has earned him the George Borwick Memorial Award on four occasions from the New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association. Joshi, meanwhile, will have opportunities to officiate in some of Australias prominent domestic fixtures after building an extensive record in Indian cricket. He has worked across 19 First-Class matches in the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy, 32 List A games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Deodhar Trophy, and 40 T20 matches. His experience includes appointments in the Indian Premier League and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Indian umpires Australian schedule begins at the Gabba, where Queensland will face Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield fixture from November 11 to 14. The same teams will meet in a One Day Cup match at the venue on November 16, with Joshi set to officiate that contest as well. His exchange programme will conclude in Sydney, where New South Wales take on Queensland in a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground from November 22 to 25. The Indian umpires Australian schedule begins at the Gabba, where Queensland will face Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield fixture from November 11 to 14. The same teams will meet in a One Day Cup match at the venue on November 16, with Joshi set to officiate that contest as well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Pakistan vs England LIVE Streaming, ODI Tri-Series LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Pakistan vs England LIVE Streaming, ODI Tri-Series LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch PAK vs ENG
South Africa vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates
South Africa vs Australia LIVE Score Updates: South Africa will resume from 97/5 on Day 3 of the second Test in Gqeberha, with Australia on the front foot and aiming to clinch a series win.
WPL 2026 auction to feature 146 players; several marquee cricketers opt out
The Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini auction will feature 146 players competing for 27 vacancies when franchises assemble in Kochi on October 28. England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux headline the...
Australian Umpire Officiates Ranji Trophy Game. Cricket Australia's Exchange Program Explained
Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate two Ranji Trophy matches in India as part of a Cricket Australia and BCCI exchange program with Indian umpire Parashar Joshi.
Age is just a number as Scott Boland torments South Africa
Veteran Australian pace bowler Scott Boland delivered a stellar performance in his first Test since January, taking 4-31 against South Africa in Gqeberha, leaving the hosts struggling at 97 for 5 and giving Australia a strong advantage in the series.
Sarfaraz Khan Sends Fiery Message To BCCI, Smashes 154 In Ranji Trophy
Sarfaraz Khan brought up 154 for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh, sending the BCCI a loud selection message.
Daren Sammy Says West Indies' Swagger Is Back
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed immense satisfaction with his team's performance against India, stating that the 'swagger is back' after they held the T20 World Cup champions to a 2-2 series draw. He highlighted the team's renewed confidence and willingness to win as key factors.
Sanju Samson Books Entire Theatre For Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, Select India Teammates To Attend
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has booked the entire theatre for Rajinikanth's new movie Jailer 2.
Atal and Rashid seal Afghanistan's comprehensive win
Zimbabwe would've qualified for the final if they had made 196, but were bowled out for 136 in a chase of 295
Star Cricketer Assaults Spectator At Srinagar Stadium, Video Goes Viral
Popular Kashmiri cricketer Jehangir Lone has courted controversy after a video of him assaulting a spectator at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, went viral, sparking widespread outrage.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Team India had a dominating win in the second T20I against Zimbabwe Women, and they have taken a 2-0 unbeatable lead in the series. Smriti Mandhana have recorded a series win in her first attempt in the shorter format. It was none other than Shafali Verma, who won the game. The Indian opener recorded a partnership of 96 runs in 7.5 overs and took India to the fastest ever T20I chase in women's cricket. Now, India will take on Zimbabwe Women in the final game on Tuesday. This contest will kick off at 7 PM IST at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Match Details Date : October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) Time : 7:00 PM IST Venue : Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur IND-W vs ZIM-W: Live Streaming Details In India, the live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Networks, and the live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in T20I Total Matches : 2 Zimbabwe Women : 0 India Women: 2 No Result: 0 IND-W vs ZIM-W: Ground Pitch Report The surface in Raipur has bounce and pace. Fast bowlers can use it when the ball is new and swinging to trouble the batters. As the game goes on, spinners will get into the game. Batting conditions will remain similar in both innings. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Possible XIs India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud Zimbabwe Women: Beloved Biza, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Josephine Nkomo (c), Olinder Chare, Tendai Makusha IND-W vs ZIM-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shafali Verma and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano did well with the bat in the second game. They will be the ones to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Nandani Sharma and Nyasha Gwanzura have taken joint-most wickets in the series so far. They have found ways to trouble the batters. Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe are no way near Team India in any aspects. Hence, we back India Women to win this game. IND-W vs ZIM-W Match 3rd T20I, Today Match IND-W vs ZIM-W, IND-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, IND-W vs ZIM-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND-W vs ZIM-W 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.
Pakistan And Sri Lanka Fined Over Slow Over-Rates In ODI Tri-Series
Pakistan and Sri Lanka were fined for slow over-rates during the opening tri-series match in Rawalpindi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The ICC said match referee Jeff Crowe fined Pakistan 10 percent of their fee from Sunday's opening match, while Sri Lanka were docked five percent. Pakistan were ruled to be two overs short and Sri Lanka one short during the time allotted. Under the ICC code of conduct for players, the players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time, an ICC release said. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs and now meet England on Tuesday, also in Rawalpindi. The teams will play each other twice before the final in Lahore on October 31. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The series is being played as a build-up for next year's 50-over World Cup to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Scott Boland Sets Pace As South Africa Struggle
Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St Georges Park on Monday. Boland took four for 31 as South Africa limped to 97 for five at the close. Captain Temba Bavuma stood firm for the hosts, scoring 41 not out. Boland came into the team when Australia opted for an all-pace bowling attack, and he followed up his two wickets on the rain-ruined first day by striking in the third over on Monday and again shortly before the close. Only five runs were added to the overnight 20 for two before Boland struck in his second over of the day. New cap Marques Ackerman was caught behind by wicketkeeper Alex Carey for six, with the left-hander edging a ball bowled from around the wicket which seamed away off the pitch. Matthew Breetzke, who together with Ackerman was brought into the side to strengthen the batting, made only four before he provided Carey with a third catch when he played a loose shot against Mitchell Starc. South Africa seemed to be clawing their way back into the contest as Ryan Rickelton (31) added 52 for the fifth wicket with Bavuma but Rickelton fell to a sensational one-handed catch at first slip by Matt Renshaw when Boland was brought back into the attack shortly before the close. Play started six hours after the scheduled start on Monday after more than 60mm of rain fell overnight and into the morning. The sun was shining brightly by the time the outfield had dried enough for play to start and batting conditions were expected to ease. But Bolands relentless accuracy left world Test champions South Africa in a precarious position as they sought to play their way back into the three-match series after losing the first Test in Durban by 214 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood did not take the field on Tuesday because of illness but was expected to be available on Tuesday.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test Day: Scott Boland Sets Pace As Proteas Slump To 97/5
Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Monday.
Bavuma fights but Boland's four puts Australia in complete control
A total of 146 overs have been lost in the Test so far, but with minimal more rain forecast in Gqeberha, Australia will believe they have enough time to make it 2-0
Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai on top; Haryana beat Chandigarh
Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.
Atal ton, Zadran 90 put Afghanistan on course before Zimbabwe fightback
Afghanistan lost five wickets in the last five overs to be bowled out for 294
Not Somebody Beating His Chest: Ex-India Star's Big Praise For Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar initially earned a recall for India's five-match T20I series in New Zealand starting on October 22. But he was then drafted into the rained-out fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru
Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell On Yashasvi Jaiswal's ODI World Cup Chances
Such is the combination of India's ODI and T20I teams that Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to wait for his chance despite impressive performances.
Gulf Giants Appoint CP Rizwan As Assistant Batting Coach
Batting Coach Michael Klinger: The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have appointed former United Arab Emirates (UAE) international cricketer CP Rizwan as their Assistant Batting Coach ahead of the fifth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled to run from November 21 to December 20, 2026. Rizwan was part of the Giants title-winning squad in 2023 and moved into coaching after retiring from international cricket. He recently led the franchises development team to victory in the ILT20 Development Tournament, building on the efforts of assistant coach Nael and the wider coaching staff in supporting the teams progress. He will work with Batting Coach Michael Klinger, Head Coach Simon Helmot and the wider coaching staff to prepare the batting unit for the new season. His appointment also creates opportunities for former players to continue contributing to the sport, in line with Adani Sportslines focus on developing sporting talent. Rizwan said, The Gulf Giants have been an important part of my cricketing journey, first as a player and now as a coach. Winning the inaugural ILT20 title in 2023 and then leading the development team to a championship has made this association even more special. I thank Adani Sportsline and the Giants for this opportunity and look forward to working with Simon, Michael and the rest of the staff as we prepare for the season. Helmot said, CP (Rizwan) knows the team well and brings valuable international experience and a sound understanding of UAE cricket. Having played for the Giants and worked with the development side, he understands our ambitions. He will be a valuable addition to the coaching group as we prepare for the new season. Rizwan said, The Gulf Giants have been an important part of my cricketing journey, first as a player and now as a coach. Winning the inaugural ILT20 title in 2023 and then leading the development team to a championship has made this association even more special. I thank Adani Sportsline and the Giants for this opportunity and look forward to working with Simon, Michael and the rest of the staff as we prepare for the season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Badoni walks the talk with his second double ton for Delhi
On day two of Delhis second Ranji game, against Gujarat, Badoni amassed a career-best 217 off just 246 deliveries
Manvanth's Maiden First-Class Ton Puts Karnataka in Command
Manvanth Kumar's brilliant maiden first-class hundred, a composed 135 off 214 balls, enabled Karnataka to post 342 all out before their bowlers rattled Saurashtra's top-order, reducing them to 164 for four at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Molineux, Dunkley enter WPL 2027 auction with top base price of INR 50 lakh
A total of 146 players will be competing for 27 available slots in the WPL mini auction on October 28 in Kochi
WPL 2027: Dunkley, Molineux At Highest Base Price As 146 Players Enter Auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have registered themselves at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 to be held in Kochi on October 28. Indian wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini, who was released by two-time winners Mumbai Indians, and batter Kiran Navgire, let go by the UP Warriorz, along with Australian duo Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, are in the next bracket with a base price of Rs 40 lakh. Another 30 players have registered at a base price of Rs 30 lakh. In all, 146 players will go under the hammer for 27 available slots at the auction, which will begin at 5:30 pm at the Grand Hyatt hotel. The pool includes 119 Indians - 22 of them capped and 97 uncapped - competing for 20 slots. The overseas contingent comprises 27 players -- 14 capped and 13 uncapped, vying for the remaining seven spots. Six players from Associate nations are also on the list. UP Warriorz will head into the auction with the biggest purse of Rs 3.65 crore and have seven slots to fill, including two for overseas players. MI also have seven vacancies, one of them for an overseas player, but have the smallest purse of Rs 1 crore. Defending champions and two-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore to fill five slots, including two overseas spots, while four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals have Rs 1.1 crore for five slots, one of which is for an overseas player. Gujarat Giants have the fewest slots to fill, with Rs 1.25 crore available for three players, including one for an overseas cricketer. Australia have the largest overseas presence in the auction pool, with Grace Harris, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tess Flintoff, Charli Knott, Samantha Bates, Maitlan Brown, Maddie Penna and Milly Illingworth registering alongside Sophie, Heather and Jess, who have been a part of the WPL previously. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and young pacer Mithali Ayodya are also in the pool, along with South Africa's quartet of Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke and Chloe Tryon, and Ireland's seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast. Scotland lead the Associate contingent, with sisters Sarah and Kathryn Bryce, who have played in the WPL previously, as well as Darcey Carter and Kirstie Gordon in the fray. Babette de Leede and Esha Oza, captains of the Netherlands and UAE respectively, complete the list. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and young pacer Mithali Ayodya are also in the pool, along with South Africa's quartet of Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke and Chloe Tryon, and Ireland's seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Molineux At Highest Base Price; WPL 2027 Auction To Be Held On This Day
England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have registered themselves at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 to be held in Kochi.
WPL Auction: Kamalini, Rana, Molineux in Shortlist
Indian batters G Kamalini and Sneh Rana, Australian captain Sophie Molineux, and Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu are among 146 players shortlisted for the Women's Premier League auction in Kochi on October 28, competing for 27 available slots.
Ranji Trophy: Pradoshs ton puts Tamil Nadu in the drivers seat
At stumps, Uttarakhand was 9 for one in its second innings after Sai Kishore dismissed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over
Mohammed Shami has been unable to return to the national team despite performing consistently at the domestic level and in IPL 2026.
Ranji Trophy: Bengal, Services Locked in Spin Battle as 15 Wickets Fall
Fifteen wickets fell as Bengal gained a narrow edge over Services in the Ranji Trophy, while Delhi piled up 648/6 against Gujarat with Ayush Badoni scoring 217.
Ranji trophy: Hyderabad leads by 169 runs at stumps on Day-2
If Andhra had grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck in the second session on Day 1, it was Hyderabads turn to do the same on Day 2, with Tanay once again at the heart of it, as he had been against Tripura in the previous round.
