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Auqib Nabi: Uncapped Indian fast-bowler Auqib Nabi has joined the English County side Surrey to participate in three matches in the County Championship after his recent India call-up. The 29-year-old has been one of the emerging stars in Indian domestic cricket after his stellar Ranji Trophy campaign, during which he picked 60 wickets and helped Jammu and Kashmir lift their maiden title. Nabi will now be in action for Surrey in their upcoming three matches against Yorkshire, Sussex and Glamorgan

Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh: All six franchises in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 have confirmed their squads for the upcoming tournament, which kicks off on September 2. The tournament will feature some players from the IPL and domestic circuit, as the Uttarakhand youngsters get a chance to impress. Speaking on the upcoming league, which will run from September 2 to 9 with matches played at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal hig

Pakistan Cricket Board: Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation as selector of Pakistan's men's selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to the squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against England. Misbah was part of the four-member selection committee, which also includes Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq and was formed in March earlier this year. However, according to a Cricinfo report, the former Pakistan captain has offered to res

Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed in the wake of successive Test defeats to England, sources told AFP Tuesday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Monday that Ahmed was being replaced by white-ball coach Mike Hesson, from New Zealand, for the last Test starting in Birmingham on September 9. The board also sent seven players home from the England tour and replaced bowling coach Umar Gul with Aus

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed that they will host India A for preparatory four-day matches, starting in October, before the two sides lock horns in a two-match Test series. India will be touring New Zealand for a multi-format series from late October to early December, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches lined up. The tour will also feature three four-day games against India 'A', as confirmed by NZC in a release while announcing the schedule for

The Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad remains confident of forcing his way back into the Indian team, saying his focus is on maintaining his run-scoring form and being ready when another opportunity comes his way. The Chennai Super Kings skipper, who has been working his way back into contention through domestic cricket, was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Coimbatore on Tuesday when he was asked about his prospects of returning to the national side. Very much confident.

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi emphasised that the growth of state T20 leagues is a positive development for Indian cricket that can help identify talent at local levels, but cautioned that very close monitoring should be carried out by the state cricket associations to keep them free from any possible corrupt approaches. The rise of state T20 leagues has helped unleash a new generation of cricketers, with several players making the most of the opportunities and

Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy: Indian trap shooter Manisha Keer is preparing for another major international challenge, but her journey to representing the country began with an unlikely discovery. Growing up in a modest family in a village near Bhopal, Manisha knew little about shooting until her elder sister introduced her to the sport that would eventually shape her career. I didnt even know what shooting was. I only knew cricket, volleyball and football. I didnt even know about shoot

The Guyana Amazon Warriors remain unbeaten as they upset the Independence Day party at the Queens Park Oval, beating the Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs via DLS in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Shimron Hetmyer equalled the CPL record fastest ever century, as he smashed 111 not out off 43 deliveries after rain reduced the game down to 16 overs per side. The Knight Riders showed why they are one of the best PowerPlay bowling units in the tournament as they put the Warriors immediately on th

Punjab T20 League: Bathinda Royals kicked off their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 with a win, beating Mohali Kings by seven wickets at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Monday. The Royals chose to bowl first and quickly made an impact, causing Mohali Kings to fall to 34/3 by the seventh over. Gourav Choudhary took the initial breakthrough, getting Gurmehar Sara out for a duck on the very first ball. Sumit Sharma then dismissed Manpreet Johal for 11 off 19 balls, followed by Anmolpreet Singh, w

Young South African: Young South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka said he is ready to step up and lead the national pace bowling attack in the upcoming Test series against Australia if injured spearhead Kagiso Rabada fails to recover in time. Maphaka has played only two Tests and could take on a prominent role during a packed international schedule featuring eight Tests, 12 ODIs, and multiple Twenty20 matches. Rabada was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia after injuring his right ham

Narendra Modi Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it has completed a series of targeted training camps for under-19 mens cricketers at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru ahead of upcoming domestic and international fixtures. The specialised sessions catered to distinct player disciplines, bringing together emerging wicketkeepers, spinners, and fast bowlers from across the country to work alongside elite coaching staff. Camps and training stints for th

Watching South Delhi Superstarz: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated the South Delhi Superstarz after the franchise clinched the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, describing the triumph as a moment that reinforced his belief in the impact and power of sport. Dhawan, Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz through Da One Sports. The former India opener was present at the Ar

Chennai Super Kings Rs: Shiva Singh wreaked havoc in Noida Kings' must-win clash against Meerut Mavericks in the UPT20 League with a sensational hat-trick that powered his side into the UPT20 League playoffs in a rain-shortened game. Coming into their final league stage match of the fourth season of the UPT20 League on Sunday, Noida needed a win to qualify for the playoffs and were up against an unbeaten Meerut side that exuded confidence left, right and centre. The fixture was truncated to a fi

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The UP T20 League has relocated its playoff matches and final from Kanpur to Lucknow following continuous heavy rainfall in the city, the tournament's governing council announced on Monday. The knockout fixtures of the fourth season of the competition will now take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the match dates retained as per the original schedule. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played on Septembe

T20 World Cup: Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry has credited targeted strategic shifts and strong leadership from Sophie Molineux for the sides recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup win in England, which she described as one of the most consistent campaigns of her career. Australia went undefeated throughout the tournament and capped off their dominant run with a decisive victory over hosts England in the final at Lords in July. The triumph marked a successful turnaround for the side

Duleep Trophy: South Zone captain Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten century, while Shreyas Gopal made a strong 88, as the team ended Day 2 of their Duleep Trophy semifinal against North Zone in the ascendancy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 here. Tilak, India's T20I vice-captain, went to stumps unbeaten on 106 off 225 balls, with a composed innings and an innings-saving 175-run partnership with Gopal, which helped South close the day at 285/9, having a 90-run lead in response to North's

County Championship Division Two: India opener Mayank Agarwal has signed a four-game contract with Durham for the final phase of the ongoing County Championship Division Two season, the English county club announced on Monday. Agarwal, 35, joins head coach Ryan Campbell's squad to bolster their promotion push in Division Two, starting with their upcoming fixture against Northamptonshire at the cinch County Ground. Agarwal replaces South Africa batter David Bedingham, who has returned home to pre

County Championship Division Two: India opener Mayank Agarwal has signed a four-game contract with Durham for the final phase of the ongoing County Championship Division Two season, the English county club announced on Monday. Agarwal, 35, joins head coach Ryan Campbell's squad to bolster their promotion push in Division Two, starting with their upcoming fixture against Northamptonshire at the cinch County Ground. Agarwal replaces South Africa batter David Bedingham, who has returned home to pre

Marcus Trescothick: England interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has said he sees similarities between his current pace attack and the famed four-man seam quartet that secured the iconic 2005 Ashes victory over Australia on home soil. Dominant victories over Pakistan at Headingley and Lord's have prompted observers to draw parallels between the current lineup and the 2005 attack. Ollie Robinson has stepped into Matthew Hoggard's swing-bowling role, Jofra Archer provides the express pace of Stev

T20 World Cup: Star seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland believes she has now achieved optimal balance in her T20 game, as she looks to carry her good form into Australia's upcoming domestic and international summer. Annabel, 24, was named player of the tournament during the recently concluded The Hundred womens competition, where she topped the run-scoring charts with 315 runs at an average of 63 and claimed 11 wickets for Sunrisers Leeds, who finished runners-up in the competition. Her

UP T20 League: Lucknow Falcons have officially booked their place in the UP T20 League 2026 playoffs following a hard-fought 24-run victory over the Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in match 26. Played at Kanpurs historic Green Park Stadium, a venue that has hosted 40 international matches, the result marks Lucknow's fifth win in nine games, making them the second franchise after the Meerut Mavericks to advance to the knockout stages. It was a very important win for us to qualify. The first aim of the team

The Kashi Rudras: Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma revealed that stepping out of his comfort zone to train under veteran batting coach and former India batter Pravin Amre in Mumbai brought noticeable improvements to his power-hitting and timing, though he admitted that altering years of batting habits was a tough mental and physical challenge. Sharma, who routinely relies on childhood coach Rajan Sachdeva to fine-tune his game, spent ten days with Amre prior to the season to work on subtle tech

Pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa: Pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa picked a disciplined four-wicket haul to help South Zone bowl out North Zone for a modest 195 on the day one of their Duleep Trophy semi-final clash at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Sunday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, a strategy similar to their quarter-final victory against West Zone, North Zone failed to build substantial partnerships as South Zones disciplined attack kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Openin

Mohammad Yousuf: Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has lambasted the so-called coaches for not allowing Babar Azam to fix his flaws amidst the continued failures of the Test skipper. Babar Azam's lean run of form continues as he is yet to score a Test century since December 2022, although he has come close to a three-figure mark on a few occasions recently. While the triple-digit mark has eluded Babar, his similar dismissals have hit him with more criticism. The reinstated Pakistan Test

Salman Agha: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is doubtful to feature in the remainder of the ongoing second Test match against England at the Lord's after picking up a grade-1 tear in his left calf. The left-handed batter remained off the field after tea on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between England and Pakistan and subsequently went off the field. He did not bat in the first innings for Pakistan as the visitors were folded for just 110 in reply to England's 290. While he did not bat, Salman Agh

PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet: Punjabs rich culture and cricketing spirit took centre stage at Homeland Regalia as Fazilka Falcons, led by Indian captain Shubman Gill, unveiled their official jersey for the upcoming Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026. The jersey was unveiled by PCA Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and Homeland Group MD Umang Jindal. The jersey launch brought together the excitement of the upcoming tournament and the vibrant cultural identity of Punjab. Adding a special touch to

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has joined the growing chorus of voices expressing grave concern over the deteriorating health of 1992 ODI World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, urging the government and jail authorities to ensure the 73-year-old receives immediate and proper medical care. Moin, a key member of the side that lifted the ODI World Cup under Imran's leadership, released an impassioned video message on his X account on Saturday an

Rising Stars Asia Cup: India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Saturday brushed aside queries regarding the handshake protocol for their scheduled clash against Pakistan on September 5, asserting that the team's entire focus is locked on doing well in their Women's Asia Cup opener against Thailand on Sunday. Look, we try to play the best cricket on the ground and off the field stuff, we don't focus on it. We try to play the best cricket that we know on that particular day and we will speak about this

Dewald Brevis scored 75 runs for the second successive day as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Saturday in a Twenty20 tri-series match in Windhoek. On Friday, his half century could not prevent hosts Namibia pulling off a surprise 18-run win in the opening match of six before the top two teams meet in the final. Full Scorecard But with Brevis once again starring, an experimental side South Africa atoned with a convincing victory over fellow top-tier nation Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe won th

Asia Cup Group: Despite the absence of star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Saturday backed his hungry for success squad to set the tone for the next six months in the shortest format, as they prepare to open their Women's Asia Cup Group A campaign against Thailand on Sunday evening. Look, speaking about Jemimah, I have always maintained that she is a clutch player for us. She will definitely be missed. But then, having said that, her recovery is very important for us

New Delhi: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has reflected on the sides 2-1 Test series triumph in England earlier this summer, adding that they had figured out moments where the hosts vulnerabilities could be exposed by them. The series defeat ultimately marked the end of the aggressive era for England, leading to Brendon McCullum's exit as Test head coach and Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket. Honestly, I thought they did some great things. They put you under pressure and mov

Glasgow Cosmic secured their first victory of the ETPL with a commanding 33-run win over Dublin Guardians at Sportpark Westvliet, responding strongly after a defeat in their opening match. Dublin won the toss and elected to field, giving Glasgow the opportunity to set the target. The Cosmic batting unit made full use of that opportunity, posting 183 for five from their 20 overs. Jason Roy provided the early momentum, striking a powerful 60 from 37 balls, with eight fours and a six. But the innin

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Top Indian cricketers, including T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, and veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, have completed their pre-season testing at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility. The screening and testing routines were conducted to evaluate player fitness levels and establish baseline physical metrics ahead of an intense, packed international and domestic

UPCA Media Committee Chairman Mohammed: Kashi Rudras player Abhishek Goswami has been handed a one-match suspension, while two other players were penalized with fines after being found guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct during the UP T20 League clash against Noida Kings at the Green Park Stadium. All of the incidents are related to match 23 of the competition, where Rudras beat Kings by 67 runs, thanks to skipper Karan Sharmas blistering 102 off 51 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and five s

While South Delhi Superstarz: The stage is set for a thrilling finale of the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, with Central Delhi Kings set to take on South Delhi Superstarz in the summit clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With the title at stake, both teams are preparing for a high-pressure contest. While South Delhi Superstarz booked their place in the final after defeating the Kings in Qualifier 1, the latter bounced back strongly to beat Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 to secure

Prime Minister Balendra Shah: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed deep sorrow over the massive floods in Nepal, describing the natural disaster as devastating while offering his thoughts and prayers to the victims and survivors. Du Plessis spent time in the Himalayan nation last year while playing for Biratnagar Kings in the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL), and recalled the warmth of the local people as the country grapples with one of its worst natural calamities. I was luc

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad came out in support of imprisoned former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for his release. Miandad can be said to be the first high-profile Pakistani cricketer to comment on Imran's imprisonment publicly. In an interview on the Narratives podcast, Miandad reminded that Imran has given Pakistan so much and called for his elease. There's so much respect in the world for Imran. He has given Pakis

Bangladesh Mackay Test: Former England cricketer Michael Atherton opined on the shortened Test matches in this decade. Several Test matches have been finished in 2-3 days in the last few years, with a recent Australia-Bangladesh Mackay Test, which was completed in two days. Atherton analysed the growing quick finishes in Test cricket, attributing it to several factors. Speaking on Sky Sports during the rain-delayed start to Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, the former English opener sta

Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy: The proliferation of cricket leagues such as the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) across India and the world will help unearth a new generation of talent from every corner, West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle said on Saturday. The Universe Boss,' who received a tumultuous welcome on his arrival in the state capital, said Kerala and India were already blessed with considerable cricketing talent and that the growing number of leagues would provide aspiring play

Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has revealed that star right-handed batter Harry Brook failed to get in touch with him after he offered to help him refine his concentration in Test match cricket, despite possessing the potential to rival legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. His uncle came to me last year and he said, 'Would you have a word with him?' Well, he asked me what I thought of him. I told him exactly this. He said, 'Really?' I said, '

Central Delhi Kings: Central Delhi Kings captain Jonty Sidhu said he was glad his match-winning performance arrived when his team needed it the most, as he smashed an unbeaten 106 off 46 balls to lead his side into the final of the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL). After that sensational batting performance, Sidhu also picked 3-25 to help his team get a 72-run victory over Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and take them into Sunday's summit clash against South Delhi Supers

BCCI CoE Ground: North Zone top-order batter Yash Dhull is likely to miss their Duleep Trophy semi-final clash against South Zone, starting on Sunday at the BCCI CoE Ground, after sustaining a hamstring injury. Dhulls injury means a vacancy at the top can be filled by specialist opener Sanat Sangwan, who can partner with Qamran Iqbal at the top. Former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan is understood to have been called up as Dhull's replacement in the squad. Though he was training today, Yash

North East Zone: Eyes will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again when he takes the field in the Duleep Trophy semifinal for East Zone against Rajat Patidar's defending champions, Central Zone, while South Zone will face North Zone in the other semifinal. Both matches are set for Sunday. East Zone won their quarter-final against North East Zone, as all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed starred with both bat and ball to lead the side to an innings-and-210-run win. Shahbaz (167) forged a stro

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday, joining hundreds of participants in sporting activities as part of the nationwide Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein initiative. The celebrations marked the 121st birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and focused on encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to dedicate time to sports, fitness a

Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The excitement for the debut Dehradun T20 League 2026 is at its highest, with all six franchise teams announcing their captains before the tournament starts on September 2 at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. The eight-day tournament, set from September 2 to 9, will feature IPL experience, domestic cricket excellence, and emerging local talent, as six franchises compete for the first-ever title. Doiwala Kings will be led by TNR Mohit, and Mussoorie Thund

SA vs ZIM 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: Namibia made history and beat South Africa in the first game of the T20I tri-series. The hosts used the home conditions pretty well and recorded an 18-run win. Though South Africa have an inexperienced side, but they still have a pretty good squad. Now, South Afirca will be in action. They will face Zimbabwe in the second game of the tri-series. This contest will be held at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on Saturday at 5:30 PM IST. Zimbabwe have a strong squa

Jofra Archer said he might play until I'm 40 thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look fast-bowling quartet. The ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan represents the first time Archer, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson have all featured in the same England side. Initial results have been impressive, with Pakistan dismissed for 171 and 135 in an innings defeat at Headingley last week before being skittled out for just 110 inside 38 overs on Friday's second day

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team will aim to put 2024's complacency behind them and show their muscle in a battle for Asia Cup glory. The continental showpiece, hosted in the UAE, kicked off on Friday with Thailand beating Hong Kong China in the opener, but the most successful side in the competition's history, India, will take the field on Sunday against Thailand. India enter the Asia Cup on the back of their second consecutive group-stage exit a

North East Zone: 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened up about his recent bowling burst in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026 for East Zone after the tormenting batter switched to a bowling role with perfection, taking two wickets in a three-over spell against North East Zone. The teenage sensation discussed his switch of hats during the match and shared how he felt when bowling and taking two wickets in the second innings of the game, which his team won by an innings and 2