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“Nitish Kumar Reddy is a very fine prospect”: Sunil Gavaskar backs India star for bright future
India have won the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan after winning the second game of the series by 7 wickets. Shreyas Iyer’s side won the series in dominating fashion, winning the first two games. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the Player of the Match...
16.09.2026
Watch: Harry Tector turns Superman, pulls off brillant catch in ETPL
Ireland National Cricket Team batter Harry Tector took an exceptional catch in the ongoing ETPL T20 match, the clash between the Amsterdam Flames and Dublin Guardians. During a crucial point of the match in the first innings, Tector took a flying catch ju...
16.09.2026
Brook, Buttler, Baker star as Sri Lanka slump to 119-run rout
Captain and former captain combine to post 254 for 4, before fast bowler leads the line with three wickets
16.09.2026
Jos Buttler overtakes Rohit Sharma, closes in on Babar Azam’s T20I record after ENG vs SL 1st T20I
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has overtaken former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in men’s T20I history. Buttler reached the milestone during the first T20I of the ongoing three-match series against Sri Lanka...
16.09.2026
Mohammad Kaif questions Shreyas Iyer’s bowling tactics after India’s series win
India won two consecutive matches in the ongoing series against the Afghanistan cricket team with pure dominance. In the second match of the three-T20I series, the India National Cricket Team claimed the match in 14.5 overs, chasing a target of 160 runs.D...
16.09.2026
Aakash Chopra makes big Sanju Samson statement amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi competition
Sanju Samson finally answered all the critics with a stunning half-century in the second T20I as India won the game by seven wickets to seal the ongoing three-match T20I series against Afghanistan on Tuesday, September 15, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in D...
16.09.2026
IPL 2027 auction: BCCI set to bring event back to India after three overseas editions
The next players' auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held in India. For the past few years, players' auctions for the IPL seasons have been held in overseas venues.For the IPL 2027 auction, the organisers can consider bringing the...
16.09.2026
Asif Nazrul blamed for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup withdrawal after government investigation
A Bangladesh government investigation has held former sports adviser Asif Nazrul responsible for the team’s withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The three-member inquiry committee concluded that Nazrul bypassed the BCB and the players before deciding t...
16.09.2026
WPL 2027 auction date revealed as BCCI set to introduce new stadium
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is all set for an expected change in 2027, with Varanasi emerging as a possible new host city. The BCCI is working on the plans for the next season and is also looking at bringing WPL matches to a new part of the country.T...
16.09.2026
Pybus: 'Our dot-ball percentage is too high and our strike rate has got to improve'
The head coach also suggested the lack of power-hitting in Afghanistan cricket was a "talent pool" issue
16.09.2026
Maddinson and Shaw named New South Wales captains
Jack Edwards has stepped back from the role as the state looks to the start of Brad Haddin's first season in charge
16.09.2026
Mohammad Kaif wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in same XI
India won the second T20I against Afghanistan, and with that, they also won the three-match series after winning the first two games. In the second game, it was the rampage of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in a small run chase for the side. After that,...
16.09.2026
Usman Khawaja set for full BBL season after re-signing with Brisbane Heat
Usman Khawaja has re-signed with the Brisbane Heat for the upcoming BBL 2026-27 season. The 39-year-old opener has signed a new deal after his previous four-year contract expired and will now play a full Big Bash campaign following his retirement from int...
16.09.2026
Yuvraj Singh urges Team India to build settled squad ahead of 2027 World Cup
Former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh suggested that the Gautam Gambhir-led team management focus on building a set team in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. In recent times, the Indian cricket team management has made a lot of changes across al...
16.09.2026
Ben Stokes makes bold Harry Brook vs Kevin Pietersen comparison after T20I ton
Former England captain Ben Stokes has backed Harry Brook after the England white-ball captain smashed an unbeaten century against Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Southampton on Tuesday, September 15. Stokes praised Brook’s exceptional talent while calling...
16.09.2026
Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma make massive gains in latest ICC T20I rankings
India Women’s National Cricket Team’s recent historic Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai has brought another big reward for the team, with several players, including Deepti Sharma, making strong gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.The Harmanp...
16.09.2026
IPL 2027 auction: BCCI set to bring event back to India after three overseas editions
The next players' auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held in India. For the past few years, players' auctions for the IPL seasons have been held in overseas venues.For the IPL 2027 auction, the organisers can consider bringing the...
16.09.2026
Varanasi could become latest WPL venue as new stadium gets massive boost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, is set to host Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches early next year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning to include the under-construction stadium in...
16.09.2026
“We are a team”: Sanju Samson breaks silence on competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sanju Samson almost single-handedly gifted India the win against Afghanistan on September 15, scoring 57 runs from just 22 balls. After the match, the experienced opener faced competition within the team following the inclusion of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The...
16.09.2026
Ajit Agarkar’s future hangs in balance as BCCI keeps chief selector guessing
Ajit Agarkar’s future as India’s chief selector is in serious danger. The selection committee is meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 16, to pick ODI and T20I squads for India’s upcoming home series against West Indies. And this meeting could also...
West Indies 16.09.2026
Japan receives massive boost ahead of historic India T20I with SLC support
India will face Japan in a historic one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, with Sri Lanka Cricket assisting with the pitch preparations. Experienced groundsmen and specialised clay have been brought in to help prepare an in...
16.09.2026
Bangladesh committee names Asif Nazrul as sole decision-maker of pulling out of T20 World Cup
The three-member committee concluded that the BCB at the time lacked "independent strategic leadership, crisis diplomacy capability and long-term planning"
16.09.2026
Renshaw adjusting to his varied all-format lifestyle
A little more than a year ago the left hander wasn't in any of Australia's teams, now he's part of all three
16.09.2026
Samson, Abhishek and Reddy power India to series win
Samson scored 57, and Abhishek hit 39 to set up the win in just 14.5 overs after Reddy's three wickets
16.09.2026
Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare?
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
15.09.2026
T20 Cricket
England begin their World Cup build-up as the series starts in Southampton
15.09.2026
Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare?
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
15.09.2026
T20 Cricket
England begin their World Cup build-up as the series starts in Southampton
15.09.2026
Brook, Buttler, Baker star as Sri Lanka slump to 119-run rout
Captain and former captain combine to post 254 for 4, before fast bowler leads the line with three wickets
15.09.2026
Katya Witney: Du Plooy farce the latest own goal as county calamities continue
Katya Witney on the administrative failings and inept decision-making from higher powers that continues to plague the domestic game. The post Katya Witney: Du Plooy farce the latest own goal as county calamities continue appeared first on The Cricket Pape...
13.09.2026
Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.
15.09.2026
Brook evokes Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
15.09.2026
Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.
15.09.2026
Brook evokes Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
15.09.2026
'What an innings' - Brook hits century against Sri Lanka
Watch the best of Harry Brook's sensational century against Sri Lanka from just 42 balls, the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
15.09.2026
'What an innings' - Brook hits century against Sri Lanka
Watch the best of Harry Brook's sensational century against Sri Lanka from just 42 balls, the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
15.09.2026
Zak Crawley resists as wickets tumble
Promotion hopefuls Kent skittle Lancashire for 161 then lurch to 151 for 7
15.09.2026
Yuvraj: India must avoid 'massive changes' ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup
The former allrounder asked India to take a leaf out of their T20 World Cup wins and build a consistent squad in the lead up to the 50-over World Cup
15.09.2026
Brad Evans exposes Travis Head’s big weakness as Australia star falls for 4 in 1st ODI
The Australia National Cricket Team suffered an early setback as the dangerous opener Travis Head was dismissed for just 4 runs off 5 balls in the first ODI against the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team on Tuesday, September 15, in Harare.Brad Evans produced...
15.09.2026
Brendan Taylor breaks Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record during match vs Australia
As soon as the Zimbabwe national cricket team steps onto the ground to take on Australia in Harare, Brendan Taylor will etch history in Men's ODI cricket history. The Zimbabwe batter is now officially the player with the longest career in the One Day Inte...
15.09.2026
DUG vs BEW Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Euro Cup T20 2026, Match 18
The Euro Cup T20 2026 action will move to Voorburg Cricket Club, The Hague for its eighteenth match on 9th September at 6:45 PM IST, where Dublin Guardians will lock horns with Belfast Wolves.Get the best DUG vs BEW Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Predicti...
15.09.2026
Nigar Sultana set to step down as Bangladesh T20I captain after Asian Games 2026
The Bangladesh women’s national cricket team is all set for a major leadership change after the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Nigar Sultana has reportedly decided to step down as the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team’s T20I captain following...
15.09.2026
Aakash Chopra demands solution after India Women miss out on Asia Cup trophy
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 has concluded, with the India Women’s National Cricket Team winning the match against the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team by 72 runs last Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. However, after the match, they we...
15.09.2026
Stephen Fleming gets special role with England that Brendon McCullum never had
Stephen Fleming has officially begun his term as England’s Test head coach, but this will come with an interesting arrangement. Actually, Stephen Fleming will continue his television commentary work even while serving as England’s red-ball coach.Fleming w...
15.09.2026
“I’m not over-trying”: Ishan Kishan opens up on his current batting mindset
India National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has opened up about the big change in his batting mindset ahead of the second T20I against the Afghanistan National Cricket Team on Tuesday, September 15, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delh...
15.09.2026
Jasprit Bumrah achieves unique T20I milestone with maiden over against Afghanistan
The India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Shreyas Iyer’s side has already taken a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first match last Sunday at the same venue. During the match’s first over of the firs...
15.09.2026
“Definitely, you feel bad”: Kuldeep Yadav breaks silence on Test snub
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing the Afghanistan National Cricket Team in the second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. However, Kuldeep Yadav, who is not part of the T20I squad, has recently shared his insights on playing in cou...
15.09.2026
Shreyas Iyer creates T20I history with amazing toss record in 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan
Shreyas Iyer has made a big captaincy record during the second T20I between the India National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.Leading India in the second match of the ongoing three-match T20...
15.09.2026
Varun Chakravarthy injury update: BCCI provides an official update on team India spinner
The India National Cricket Team has suffered a big blow ahead of the second T20I against Afghanistan as Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing three-match T20I series. Varun’s fitness problems have become a growing concern f...
15.09.2026
"All about trusting": Nitish Kumar Reddy reveals secret behind amazing comeback after injury layoff
Nitish Kumar Reddy was elated after producing a sensational bowling performance for India in the second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, September 15. India chased down the target inside 15 overs with seven wickets...
15.09.2026