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Namibia Cricket Ground: Namibia pulled off a stunning 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, restricting the Proteas to 145 for 9 while defending a target of 164. Namibia now has a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head meetings, Ruben Trumpelmann and JJ Smit each taking three wickets to play key parts in the victory. Bjorn Fortuin, captain of the South African side, won the toss and chose to field, but his

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The stage is set for the opening clash of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, with Amritsar Soormas taking on Mohali Kings at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on August 30. Organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), the tournament will bring together some of Punjabs established names and promising young cricketers. As the two teams prepare for the opening game, both coaches believe the contest will come down to execution and handling pressure on the big day. Amrit

Josh Tongue shone with both bat and ball to put England on top of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on Friday.The fast bowler dismissed Abdullah Shafique on the stroke of lunch to leave Pakistan 16-2 on the second day, 274 runs behind England's first-innings 290. Tongue has yet to concede a run, with figures of one for none in 2.1 overs. SCORECARD The No 11 batsman had earlier made 30 not out, his highest Test score, while sharing a last-wicket stand of 47 with fellow paceman Gus Atkins

For East Delhi Riders: South Delhi Superstarz batter Tanisha Singh revealed that her side's tactical focus was on building long partnerships and staying at the crease as long as possible after they crushed East Delhi Riders by 60 runs in the 2026 Womens Delhi Premier League (DPL) clash. Led by an explosive unbeaten 75 off 36 balls from Shweta Sehrawat, who got included in India A squad for the upcoming T20 games against Australia A, South Delhi Superstarz posted a tournament-high total of 179/6

South Delhi Superstarz Women: South Delhi Superstarz Women produced a dominant all-round performance to register a comprehensive 60-run victory over East Delhi Riders Women in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026. Batting first, South Delhi Superstarz posted an imposing 179/6 in 20 overs which is also the highest total in this edition, powered by a sensational unbeaten knock from captain Shweta Sehrawat. The left-handed batter took the East Delhi bowling attack apart, smashing 7

Performance Analyst Hari Prasad Mohan: Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was awarded the 'Impact Player of the Series' following India's 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka. On getting the honour, Krishna lauded the reserve players and support staff for their relentless efforts behind the scenes. Thank you very much, guys. Nothing would be possible without each one of you. I think everybody, the ones that are playing obviously worth the credit that they put you but everybody around. I think it takes a lot f

Wales Cricket Board: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Richard Thompson has said that the scheduling issues caused by The Hundred are a price worth paying. The short turnaround between The Hundred and international cricket leaves England players with very little time to regroup and, at times, adjust to the different formats. The Hundred 2026 ended on August 16, just three days before the start of the first Test match against Pakistan on August 19. The scheduling has come under scrut

Duleep Trophy: Tall fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has linked up with the North Zone squad for their upcoming Duleep Trophy semi-final, while fellow pacer Auqib Nabi is likely to head to England for a short-term County Championship stint ahead of Indias Test tour of New Zealand in November this year. Both Brar and Nabi were part of Indias squad in the recent 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka, but did not feature in the playing eleven. Brar, whos played six ODIs so far, is set to come in for Jammu & Kashmi

Sports Games Federation: Noted sports administrator and Minister of Electronics, IT, AI and Cultural Affairs in the Maharashtra Government, Adv. Ashish Shelar, will head the E Sports Games Federation (ESGF), the body set up as a rival to Esports Federation of India. Shelar, who is also a cricket administrator and is currently a board member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), was elected president at the ESGF Board Meeting held in New Delhi on Friday. His name was proposed by ESGF founder and ac

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Australias Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins on Friday threw his weight behind a petition led by former international captains, including ex-Australia player Greg Chappell, which demands dignified treatment and proper court-directed medical care for jailed former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. In the petition raised by Chappell and addressed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which includes signatures from Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev

For North Delhi Strikers: After helping Central Delhi Queens to their first win in the Womens Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, top batter Monika said the team just needs to maintain the momentum in the competition. Monika helped Central Delhi Queens edge North Delhi Strikers by three runs in a thrilling contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Reflecting on the teams first win after three consecutive defeats, Central Delhi batter Monika, who scored 47 off 42 balls, said, It

South Africas seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has voiced strong opposition to Cricket Australia's decision to clear transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar to compete in the countrys community cricket circuit and potentially pursue a pathway to featuring in the elite Womens Big Bash League (WBBL). Marizanne has represented South Africa in four Tests, 162 ODIs and 126 T20Is so far, and expressed her displeasure on her Instagram account. Sharing a screenshot of a news article detailing the clea

For North Delhi Strikers: Central Delhi Queens batter Monika has called on her team to carry forward the momentum from their thrilling maiden victory in the ongoing 2026 Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL) and strive to seal playoff qualification by winning their remaining fixtures. Central Delhi Queens registered their first win of the tournament on Thursday evening after edging North Delhi Strikers by three runs in a nail-biting encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, breaking a run of three con

Sri Lanka: India captain Shubman Gill reflected on the recently concluded 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka, saying that despite the drawn second Test, the short tour comprising two matches yielded numerous positives, particularly the standout performances of young players Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar. Padikkal enjoyed a standout tour by amassing 328 runs, including hitting two centuries, at number three in the absence of B. Sai Sudharsan. I think it's been a great series for us. A lot of posit

World Test Championship: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has acknowledged the pressure of defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title as the team prepares for a busy season that includes home series against Australia, Bangladesh and England. South Africa, who won the WTC final against Australia at Lord's in June 2025 to claim their maiden title in the competition, will be starting their campaign to retain the title with a Test series against Australia starting at Kingsmead in Durban on

Edinburgh Castle Rockers made a statement in the first Scottish derby of the European T20 Premier League, chasing down 116 in just 11.3 overs to defeat Glasgow Cosmic by seven wickets at Sportpark Westvliet. Having won the toss, Edinburgh captain Mitchell Santner elected to bowl first, putting Glasgow under early pressure and backing his attack to make the most of the conditions. The decision quickly paid dividends as Glasgow struggled to build momentum, eventually bowled out for 115 in 20 overs

The European T20 Premier Leagues second match delivered a contest shaped by power, pressure and a decisive middle-overs surge, as Belfast Wolves opened their campaign with a convincing 52-run victory over Dublin Guardians at Sportpark Westvliet. After a rain-affected start to the afternoon, Dublin Guardians won the toss and elected to bowl, handing Belfast the opportunity to set the first significant total of the match. With light rain around the venue and the surface expected to offer good pace

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's. Veteran paceman Mohammad Abbas took three wickets for four runs in 16 balls, including the prize scalp of England captain Joe Root for four, as the hosts slumped to 36-3, after Pakistan won the toss in helpful conditions for seam bowling. But Smith's 61 and 55 from number three Cox -- his second fif

NAM vs SA 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Namibia are all set to host South Africa and Zimbabwe for an exciting T20I tri-series. All three teams will play four group games, and the top two sides will make it to the final. The first game of the tri-series will be played between Namibia and South Africa. This contest will kick off at 5:30 PM IST on Friday at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. Gerhard Erasmus will lead the hosts. They have a star-studded lineup with several experienced sides. They have

Central Delhi Kings: Purani Dilli 6 have their sights firmly set on a place in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 final after storming into Qualifier 2 with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. The franchise, which has shown remarkable improvement this season, will now face Central Delhi Kings in Qualifier 2 on Friday. A win will take Purani Dilli 6 into the final, where South Delhi Superstarz are al

For Hong Kong China: For Hong Kong China left-arm wrist-spinner Kary Chan, a brief hospital stay due to diarrhoea was merely a minor speed bump on the road to a dream of featuring in this years Womens Asia Cup. Known as Ka Ying Chan on the team sheet, Kary is one of only seven bowlers in history to surpass 150 Womens T20I wickets. But on the eve of the side opening their campaign against Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Kary can barely process the reality awaiting her team at

World Test Championship: Indias hopes of upping their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings took a hit on Thursday as a resilient day five rearguard act by Sri Lanka forced the second Test at the SSC Ground to end in a draw. Having registered a comprehensive 165-run victory in the series opener at Galle, India looked firmly on course to sweep the two-match series 2-0. However, Sonal Dinushas heroic second-innings century of 133 not out ensured Sri Lanka salvaged a draw, leaving

Dehradun T20 League: As Uttarakhand prepares for its biggest franchise cricket showcase, a senior cricket administrator has hailed the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 as a transformative milestone that will reshape the pathway for grassroots cricketers across the state. Speaking about the vision behind the league and its impact on the regions youth, former Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former secretary of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand Mahim Ve

World Test Championship: India captain Shubman Gill insisted his team gave everything it had on the field and expressed no regrets over his tactical decisions after Sri Lanka mounted a heroic rearguard effort to secure a draw in the second and final Test at the SSC Ground on Thursday. India needed to take out four wickets quickly and chase a small total to get a 2-0 series win. But they were left frustrated by a marathon unbeaten 133 from Sonal Dinusha, as the hosts comfortably kept India at bay

Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said India had, for the first time, begun viewing sports as a national priority rather than merely an activity, while highlighting the government's wider efforts to provide young people with opportunities, mentorship and a greater role in the country's development and policymaking. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Khelo India Dialogue, Mandaviya said the government

Sri Lanka: Sonal Dinusha continued his exceptional display of composure and technical resilience by guiding Sri Lanka into a position of relative security with a gritty, unbeaten 98 off 195 balls, as the hosts reached 383/8 in 133 overs at tea on day fives play at the SSC Ground on Thursday, holding an overall lead of 170 runs. India took only two wickets across two sessions on the final day as Sri Lanka added 54 crucial runs before tea. Battling to keep India at bay, Dinusha walked off to his s

Dehradun T20 League: Former BCCI vice-president and former Cricket Association of Uttarakhand secretary Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 will provide a crucial platform for young cricketers in the state, offering them greater exposure and an opportunity to develop in a professional competitive environment. The six-team franchise tournament will be held from September 2 to 9 at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun, featuring Rishikesh Dragons, Doiwala Kings, Mussoo

United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan has been handed a 15-month ban from all cricket activities after testing positive for a prohibited substance, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday. Asif, 36, admitted to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code after an out-of-competition test on September 8, 2025, detected a metabolite of mesterolone. Article 2.1 specifies that an anti-doping violation occurs when a prohibited substance, its meta

With Sri Lanka: Sonal Dinusha (55 not out) and Keshara Nuwantha (46 not out) engineered a spectacular seventh-wicket rearguard partnership, batting through a wicketless morning session to steer Sri Lanka to 329/6 off 104 overs and swell the lead to 116 runs at lunch on day five of the second Test against India at the SSC Ground on Thursday. Resuming with a precarious 16-run lead on a pitch offering little help to the bowlers, Sri Lanka added 100 unbroken runs in 31.2 overs and left India clueles

England captain Joe Root has laid down the law over the standards of behaviour he expects from his side as they deal with yet another off-field embarrassment, according to fast bowler Josh Tongue. Brydon Carse was dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's starting Thursday. The 31-year-old was referred to the Cricket Regulator after videos on social media appeared to show the seamer being led away by police in handcuffs following an incident at a nightclub in Derby la