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Why is Hardik Pandya not picked for India's three-match T20I series vs Afghanistan?

Hardik Pandyas planned return to Indias T20I side has suffered another setback after the all-rounder developed a leg niggle during his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Pandya had been progressing well...

1 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
Ben Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers, becomes most expensive overseas signing in BBL history

Ben Stokes is set to become one of the biggest overseas signings in Big Bash League history after agreeing to join Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season. The former England captain has made himself available for the entire campaign. After penning a contract of around AU$500,000 (Rs 3.9 crore), according to 7News. That figure would put him above the previous top platinum draft band of AU$420,000.

1 Sep 2026 6:02 pm
India announce squad for Afghanistan series; Sanju Samson finds spot while Hardik Pandya misses out

India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Keeper-batter Sanju Samson, who was dropped from the Zimbabwe tour, made his return,...

1 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after squad drama amid England Test tour

Misbah-ul-Haq has offered to resign from Pakistans national selection committee following the Pakistan Cricket Boards sweeping changes to the Test set-up during the ongoing England tour. However, PCB has not yet accepted Misbahs resignation. Meanwhile,...

1 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Glenn Phillips grabs one-handed stunner in CPL, shocks himself too with the effort | WATCH

Glenn Phillips produced a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Sunil Narine as Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Trinidad & Tobago Knight Riders by nine runs in a rain-affected Caribbean Premier League match. The incident happened in...

1 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine honoured with renamed stand at Queen's Park Oval

Queens Park Cricket Club has renamed a stand at the Queens Park Oval after Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Sunil Narine. The ceremony took place on August 31 as Trinidad and Tobago marked its 64th...

1 Sep 2026 1:28 pm
What exactly happened as Pakistan drop seven players, sack coach in between England Test series?

After a 194-run defeat to England at Headingley, Pakistan have made an extraordinary mid-series overhaul . They have released seven players from the squad and also removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. Interestingly, five uncapped players have been called up, while Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal have also found a place. However, collectively, they have only 10 Test appearances between them.

1 Sep 2026 12:00 pm
Marnus Labuschagne dropped as Australia announce squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe series

Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of Australias ODI squad for the six-match tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. His poor showing in the Test series against Bangladesh and a difficult period in limited-overs cricket...

1 Sep 2026 10:58 am
WTC updated points table after England register dominant win over Pakistan in London to clinch series

England and Pakistan took on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two. The teams met at Lords Cricket Ground in London for the clash, and it was England who...

31 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
Joe Root surpasses Andrew Strauss in elite list after Test series victory against Pakistan

England performed brilliantly against Pakistan in the second Test of the ongoing three-game series between the two sides. It is worth noting that after a win in the first Test, England took on Pakistan in...

31 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 57-year-old record, scores magnificent 92 against Central Zone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put forth a brilliant performance in the first innings as Central Zone took on East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final. The two sides met at the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru, from August 30th, and the game saw Central Zone come in to bat first and post a total of 266 runs on the board.

31 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Shafali Verma stars as India get off to stellar start in Women's Asia Cup 2026, defeat Thailand by 94 runs

The Indian team kicked off their campaign in the ongoing Womens Asia Cup 2026. The side took on Thailand women in their first game of the tournament, and the two sides met at the Dubai...

31 Aug 2026 10:56 am
When and where to watch India vs Thailand, Women's Asia Cup 2026 live on TV and stream online in India?

The Indian team is all set to kick off its campaign in the Womens Asia Cup 2026. The side, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will take on Thailand in their first game of the tournament. The two sides are slated to meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 30th.

30 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
South Africa hit with major blow, Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful for Australia Tests due to hamstring injury

In a major blow to CSA ( Cricket South Africa), the sides star pacer Kagiso Rabada is out injured and is a doubt for the sides upcoming multi-format series against Australia. It is worth noting that starting from September 24, South Africa will take on Australia in a multi-format series.

30 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Former India cricketer opens up on Saransh Jain's performances after Test series against Sri Lanka

The Indian team performed brilliantly as they took on Sri Lanka across two Test matches recently. Winning the first Test, India went on to draw the second Test and won the series 1-0, putting forth...

30 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Auqib Nabi set to represent Surrey for brief County Championship stint ahead of NZ tour | Report

In a major development, star Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is reportedly set to represent English domestic side Surrey for a brief County Championship stint ahead of Indias upcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand....

30 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Sunil Gavaskar opens up on India's 'no-ball crisis', suggests way to curb the situation

The Indian team put forth a good showing in their recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. Winning the first Test of the series by 165 runs, India and Sri Lanka drew the second Test,...

30 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Will India women shake hands with Pakistan in upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026? Head coach answers

The stage is set for the India womens team to kick off their campaign in the Womens Asia Cup 2026. The marquee tournament began on August 28th, and India women will play their first game against Thailand women. The two teams will take on each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 30th.

29 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Former India cricketer reflects on India's squad selection after Test series win against Sri Lanka

The Indian team failed to register a win in the second Test of their recently concluded series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met across two Test matches; the first Test of the series saw...

29 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
'I was completely shocked': Suryakumar Yadav opens up on getting dropped from the Indian team after T20 WC win

Veteran India batter Suryakumar Yadav recently came forward and talked about his time after being dropped from Indias T20I side. It is worth noting that Suryakumar Yadav is widely revered as one of the best batters in world cricket when it comes to the shortest format of the game.

29 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
Sarfaraz Ahmed questions Pakistan's batting approach after subpar show against England in London

England and Pakistan are well into a Test series. The two sides are taking on each other in the second Test of the series at Lords Cricket Ground in London, and England are in a dominant position in the game, putting on a good show against the Babar Azam-led side.

29 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone's squad ahead of Duleep Trophy semi-final

In a major development, India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been added to North Zones squad for the sides upcoming Duleep Trophy semi-final against South Zone. The clash is slated to begin on August 30th at the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) CoE (Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru.

29 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
Akash Madhwal, J Suchith named among captains for inaugural edition of Dehradun T20 League

The inaugural Dehradun T20 League will begin on September 2 , with all six franchises confirming their captains ahead of the eight-day tournament at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. The tournament will run until September 9 and will feature 18 matches as six teams compete for the first-ever title. The league stage will follow a round-robin format, with each franchise playing five matches before the knockout phase.

29 Aug 2026 2:06 pm
Isle of Man cricketer breaks 96-year-old cricket record set by Australia's Bert Ironmonger

Joanne Hicks has rewritten the record books in international cricket after becoming the oldest bowler, male or female, to claim a five-wicket haul. The Isle of Man off-spinner achieved the feat at the age of...

29 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
Four Indian cricketers to feature in forthcoming WCPL 2026 as teams confirm overseas slots

The Womens Caribbean Premier League will enter its fifth edition with a new team and a strong overseas cast. Several established international names have shown their interest in featuring in the tournament and finally 19 of them have made the cut.

29 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Ravi Ashwin unhappy with Rishabh Pant's approach, asks team management not to give special treatment

Despite injury concerns, India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant played a vital knock of 65 runs in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Despite so, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin wasnt impressed and questioned Pants approach in the match. He analysed that the cricketer is now very experienced in the format and should utilise that experience to improve his game rather than follow the same template.

29 Aug 2026 10:55 am
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed unaware of PCB's Lord's Test boycott threat, says 'we were having lunch'

After Day 1 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Lords, news broke that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had raised an objection to a Sky Sports interview featuring the sons of Imran...

29 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Australia captain Pat Cummins extend support to Imran Khan, says 'should be treated with dignity'

Australian captain Pat Cummins has backed a group of former international cricket captains calling for medical care and continued family access for former Pakistan captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. The pacer expressed his support...

29 Aug 2026 7:44 am
Joe Root breaks Ricky Ponting's world record despite flop show in Lord's Test against Pakistan

England captain Joe Root has surpassed legendary Ricky Ponting to become the batter with the most home runs in Test cricket history. The 35-year-old has now accumulated 7,594 Test runs in England, moving past Pontings...

29 Aug 2026 6:55 am
Jofra Archer says England's pace depth could help him play Test cricket until 40

Jofra Archer believes Englands four-man pace attack could help extend his Test career after a dominant start to the series against Pakistan. The 31-year-old fast bowler has shared the England attack with Ollie Robinson, Josh...

29 Aug 2026 6:31 am
Imam-ul-Haq sustains calf strain, participation in remainder of Lord's Test remains doubtful

England and Pakistan are well into the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams met on Day 2 of the clash at the Lords Cricket Test in London, and before the start of the day, Pakistan were hit with a major roadblock as star batter Imam-ul-Haq sustained a calf strain.

28 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Former India cricketer hails Dhruv Jurel after latter's stellar show with the bat in SL series

The Indian team put forth a good showing in the recently concluded two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in the first Test in Galle, and for the second Test, the two sides met in Colombo. India registered a dominant 165-run win in the first Test of the series but ended up drawing the second game.

28 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
'Fielded for about 250 overs, did everything we can' - Shubman Gill analyses Colombo Test draw

After the draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo, India captain Shubman Gill said there was little more his team could have done. Sonal Dinushas unbeaten 133 frustrated India, who eventually settled for a draw after the hosts declared later on Day 5 at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday.

27 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Dean Elgar set to retire from professional cricket after conclusion of ongoing season

In a major development, one of South Africa cricket s biggest names, Dean Elgar, came forward and announced that he will be retiring from professional cricket at the end of the ongoing season. He revealed that he will be hanging up his boots when the 2026 County Championship season comes to an end.

27 Aug 2026 7:11 am
Joe Root's message in the dressing room was clear, says Josh Tongue after Brydon Carse incident

England fast bowler Josh Tongue said Joe Roots dressing-room warning over off-field conduct has been accepted by the squad, as the team prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lords from Thursday. Notably, Root spoke...

26 Aug 2026 5:53 pm
India continue dominant show in Colombo, produce exceptional performances to keep SL at bay on Day 2

The Indian team continued their second Test of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. Day 2 of the clash began with India on a score of 300/5, and the side began the day with Dhruv...

24 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Dhruv Jurel smashes second Test ton, shows off signature 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo to celebrate

India and Sri Lanka took on each other on day 2 of the ongoing second Test, and the clash saw India continue to showcase their batting prowess. Beginning the day on a score of 300/5, it was the performances of Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant that stood out. While Pant departed on a score of 63 runs, Jurel went on to complete his century, hitting his second Test ton, achieving the milestone in 171 deliveries.

24 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
ICC announce sanctions for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando after on-field altercation in second Test

In a major development, the ICC (International Cricket Council) has come forward and announced sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankas Asitha Fernando after the duo were involved in an altercation with each other on day 1 of the ongoing second Test.

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
India get off to stellar start to second Test, Devdutt Padikkal's century keeps SL on their toes on day 1

The Indian team kicked off the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from August 23rd, and the game began with India coming in to bat first after the toss. The side hoped to get off to a good start to the game.

23 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE SCORE: India opt to bat first in Colombo, hope for good start in crucial clash

India and Sri Lanka take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams meet at theSinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, for the clash, and the game has begun on a positive note for India as the side has opted to bat first after winning the toss. Having won the first Test of the series, India will hope to put in a good showing, and it could be interesting to see what the first day of the second Test holds in store for the fans.

23 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians after spending 16 years with Rajasthan Royals in IPL

After a successful 16-year stint with Rajasthan Royals, Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as director of performance. He was associated with Rajasthan since the inaugural season and played a pivotal role in developing talents such as Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and more recently, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi .

22 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Kuldeep Yadav's form is concerning? India coach Sairaj Bahutule backs star spinner ahead of Colombo Test

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The star spinner struggled to live up to expectations in the Galle Test, after which some of...

21 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Matt Renshaw returns as Australia name playing XI for second Bangladesh Test in Mackay

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay,...

21 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Former India cricketer backs Devdutt Padikkal to put his best foot forward ahead of gruelling New Zealand tour

The Indian team got off to a good start to their ongoing two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. Taking on the side in the first Test in Galle, India managed to register a 165-run victory...

21 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Test cricket with half-century against Pakistan

Joe Root rediscovered his form in Englands first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds. After an underwhelming three-match series against New Zealand , Root responded strongly in his first outing as captain as he once again showed his class with the bat.

20 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Pulwama welcomes return of Royal Premier League, fans gather in numbers to witness season opener

The second edition of the RPL (Royal Premier League) made its return to Pulwama. The tournament kicked off on August 19th, and the conflict-affected area was quick to turn into a celebration of cricket as...

20 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Ollie Robinson makes English cricket history, also matches Kapil Dev's 43-year-old feat

Ollie Robinson made an immediate impact on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley . He struck on the first delivery itself, sending Azan Awais packing and, with that, set a new record in English cricket history. Awais was trapped in front of the stumps, but the batter wasnt satisfied with the umpires decision as he opted for DRS. The technology, however, confirmed the original call with three reds.

19 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
IND vs SL weather report: How will weather in Galle fare on day 1 of the first Test?

India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the first Test of the upcoming two-game Test series. The teams will take on each other at the Galle International Stadium for...

15 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test live on TV and stream online?

The stage is set for the beginning of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka. The two sides will take on each other across two Test matches, with the first one kicking off at...

15 Aug 2026 7:15 am
Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games; BCCI announce ODI World Cup star as replacement

Star India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup, starting Friday, August 28. The Mumbai-born picked up a hamstring injury during The Hundred in England, which subsequently ruled her out...

14 Aug 2026 7:21 pm