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How the WBBL and BBL squads for 2026-27 stack up
Catch up on the current lists and keep track of signings ahead of WBBL|12 and BBL|16
01.09.2026
Pakistan team changes draw ‘PCB is culprit’ verdict from 1983 winner
Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after it sent seven players home midway through the ongoing Test series in England. Lal defended the players and said the board must take responsib...
01.09.2026
Mohammed Shami takes jaw-dropping catch off his own bowling to dismiss Harsh Dubey in Duleep Trophy
Mohammed Shami made a sensational moment that stunned everyone during the first semi-final of the Duleep Trophy 2026 between East Zone and Central Zone on Tuesday, September 1, in Bengaluru’s BCCI Center of Excellence Ground.Shami has been impressive with...
01.09.2026
Queen's Park Oval names a stand after Bravo, Pollard and Narine
Formerly known as the Trini Posse Stand, it was renamed on Monday as part of Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day celebrations
01.09.2026
"Absolutely ridiculous" - Mickey Arthur slams PCB over ‘chop and change’ culture amid England Tests
Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for making major changes during the ongoing Test series in England. Arthur called the board’s decision to drop seven players and remove the red-ball coaching staff “a...
01.09.2026
Glenn Phillips pulls off amazing one-handed catch in CPL 2026 clash
Glenn Phillips might have failed with the bat, but he made sure his presence on the field would make a big impact for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) clash against the Trinbago Knight Riders on Monday, August 3...
West Indies 01.09.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara names all-time India XI, ignores MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane
Former India No. 3 Cheteshwar Pujara has picked his all-time playing XI featuring only his former teammates. In a recent video for Cricinfo, Pujara ignored several big names, including legendary captain MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rohit Sharma, while se...
01.09.2026
Mohammed Shami takes jaw-dropping catch off his own bowling to dismiss Harsh Dubey in Duleep Trophy
Mohammed Shami made a sensational moment that stunned everyone during the first semi-final of the Duleep Trophy 2026 between East Zone and Central Zone on Tuesday, September 1, in Bengaluru’s BCCI Center of Excellence Ground.The Central Zone were trying t...
01.09.2026
Hetmyer 111* keeps Amazon Warriors' unbeaten run going
It took them to second spot on the points table after Mohammad Nabi took 3 for 20 to restrict Trinbago Knight Riders in the rain-hit game
01.09.2026
Australia selectors focus on 'important' stepping stone to ODI World Cup defence
The upcoming Tests remain a priority for multi-format players, but the ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa carry some significance
01.09.2026
Hardik Pandya suffers fresh injury, doubtful for Afghanistan T20Is
The star all-rounder of the India National Cricket Team, Hardik Pandya, has suffered a fresh setback ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting on September 13.Pandya was perfectly training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence...
01.09.2026
Nahid Rana ruled out of Asian Games 2026; Bangladesh Pacer targets Afghanistan series for comeback
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan as he continues his recovery from a side strain. The pacer has resumed bowling in the nets after a six-week layoff and is now targeting a return during Banglade...
01.09.2026
Peter Handscomb included in Australia A squad ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Peter Handscomb has been included in Australia A’s four-day squad for the upcoming multi-format tour against India A later this month. The 35-year-old batter is on the selection radar for a five-match Test series against India in away conditions during th...
01.09.2026
GLG vs RTD Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- European T20 Cup 2026, Match 9
Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg, will host the ninth match of the European T20 Cup 2026, where Glasgow Cosmics will meet Rotterdam Dockers on 1st September at 6:45 PM IST.Get the best GLG vs RTD Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing X...
01.09.2026
New Zealand Cricket announces 101st Plunket Shield schedule
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the schedule for the 101st season of the Plunket Shield, with 24 first-class matches set to be played across nine venues this summer.The 101st Plunket Shield season is set to add even more red-ball action to a packe...
01.09.2026
PCB's annual panic cycle hits a whole new dysfunctional low
The Pakistan side has become the PCB's instrument of administrative rage, mirror of its own impotence, and plaything for its sadistic cruelty
01.09.2026
Australia announce 17-member ODI squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa; Marnus Labuschagne dropped
Australia have announced a 17-member One Day International (ODI) squad for back-to-back ODI series against Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month. Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of the touring squad, falling out of Australia's plans for their Wo...
01.09.2026
Siddhesh Lad to replace Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for Ranji Trophy 2026-27
Seasoned batter Siddhesh Lad is set to lead Mumbai in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, replacing all-rounder Shardul Thakur as captain. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) senior selection committee has backed Lad to lead the 42-time Ranji Trophy champio...
01.09.2026
Hardik Pandya suffers fresh injury, doubtful for Afghanistan T20Is
The star all-rounder of the India National Cricket Team, Hardik Pandya, has suffered a fresh setback ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting on September 13. Pandya was perfectly training at the BCCI Centre of Excellenc...
01.09.2026
Handscomb given Australia A call-up with eye on India series
McSweeney and Konstas are part of four-day and one-day squads, while Jhye Richardson and Doggett are included for red-ball portion
01.09.2026
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg
01.09.2026
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 4
The Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 serves up a compelling fourth match, with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on 1st September at 5:30 PM IST.Get the best ZIM vs SA Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy crick...
01.09.2026
PAK-W vs THAI-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026, Match 5
Pakistan Women will meet Thailand Women in the fifth match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at Dubai International Stadium, with the contest beginning at 8:00 PM IST on 1st September. Get the best PAK-W vs THAI-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction,...
01.09.2026
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg
01.09.2026
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg
01.09.2026
Handscomb given Australia A call-up with eye on India series
McSweeney and Konstas part of four-day and one-day squads, while Richardson and Doggett included for red-ball portion
01.09.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash.
31.08.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash.
31.08.2026
Handscomb given Australia A call-up with eye on India series
McSweeney and Konstas part of four-day and one-day squads, while Richardson and Doggett included for red-ball portion
31.08.2026
Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included
Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg
31.08.2026
Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.
31.08.2026
Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.
31.08.2026
Pakistan send seven players home and bring in Hesson to coach Test side
Five uncapped players have been added to the squad in England along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal
31.08.2026
"Pagal ho": Tanvir Ahmed reacts to Stuart Broad’s criticism of Imam-ul-Haq's 'fake injury'
England vs Pakistan 2nd Test match has concluded, and the Three Lions won the match by 194 runs, sealing the three-match series after taking a 2-0 lead at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. Ahead of day 4’s play, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq came out to th...
31.08.2026
Michael Vaughan trolls Pakistan again, names 3 County teams better than them
From years of experience, former England captain Michael Vaughan said even some of England's County cricket teams are better than the present Pakistan National Cricket Team, which suffered a 194-run defeat against the England National Cricket Team at Lord...
31.08.2026
Faf du Plessis says Sandpaper Gate punishments for Steve Smith & Co. went too far
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has now shared his side of the story on the Sandpaper Gate scandal involving Australia. Faf du Plessis revealed that he felt particularly sorry for Cameron Bancroft after the ball-tampering incident during the 20...
31.08.2026
"Things have changed a lot" - Josh Hazlewood reveals why batting averages have dropped in Test cricket
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has defended modern Test batters, saying that an average of 35 today could be comparable to an average of 45 a decade ago. Hazlewood called the tougher batting conditions, especially against the new Kookaburra ball, a...
31.08.2026
Josh Hazlewood happy to see Kagiso Rabada injured before SA-AUS series
Australia's National Cricket Team pacer Josh Hazlewood has revealed to have seen South Africa National Team fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the entire ODI series against Australia because of a hamstring injury, which keeps him uncertain for the Thr...
31.08.2026
Imam-ul-Haq nearly got banned by PCB over fake injury: Full details
England vs Pakistan 2nd Test match is already over, and the Men in Green were handed yet another humiliating defeat by 194 runs in the second Test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. The Three Lions have now sealed the three-match series as they l...
31.08.2026
MM vs KASHI Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026, Match 29
Kanpur prepares for a key Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 fixture as Meerut take on Kashi at Green Park on 1st September at 3:00 PM IST.Get the best MM vs KASHI Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match...
31.08.2026
Tilak Varma silences critics with an amazing Duleep Trophy hundred
Captain's knock by Tilak Varma. He flicked the ball on the leg side off Gurnoor Brar for a boundary and completed his hundred in the semi-finals of the ongoing Duleep Trophy. Varma completed his hundred as the number eleven batter on the other end of the...
31.08.2026
BCCI and Telangana government join hands for biggest cricket stadium, set to surpass Narendra Modi Stadium
India could soon have a new cricket stadium that takes the title of the country's biggest venue away from Ahmedabad. Actually, the Telangana government is planning a massive cricket stadium at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad, and the BCCI will help them to...
31.08.2026
Sri Lanka launch reforms to save Women’s Champions Trophy hosting rights
The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy is scheduled to start on February 14, 2027, and run until February 28, 2027. However, it has been hit with a roadblock after the International Cricket Council (ICC) took away the hosting rights from Sri Lanka on Sund...
31.08.2026
Salman Ali Agha dropped from Pakistan Test squad after England series loss
Salman Ali Agha has reportedly been released from Pakistan's Test team amid their poor form against England in a three-match Test series. The decision to drop Agha from the team came after Pakistan's embarrassing 194-run defeat against the England Nationa...
31.08.2026
Marnus Labuschagne set to keep no.3 spot for South Africa series despite poor form
Marnus Labuschagne has been struggling with poor form in recent times. The Australia National Cricket Team batter has failed to score a half-century in his last five matches in the traditional format of the game and thus has been criticised by former cric...
31.08.2026
Pakistan make massive changes, call-up new stars for Edgbaston Test
In a major shakeup, amid the poor performance in England, the Pakistan team management has reportedly dropped three of their first three players from their Test squad ahead of the third of the three-match Test series against England. Experienced cricketer...
31.08.2026
Ricky Ponting says Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career is finished at 32
Marnus Labuschagne has reached a certain point in his career from which it cannot continue as it could have if he could revive his form, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said about the Australia National Cricket Team batter ahead of their upcoming a...
31.08.2026
Pakistan make big squad change ahead of Edgbaston Test, seven players dropped
For the remaining Test match against the England National Cricket Team at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the Pakistan National Cricket Team has announced a fresh squad on August 31, with Babar Azam as the captain of the team. The team management has reshaped thei...
31.08.2026
Mayank Agarwal joins Ben Stokes' Durham side for remaining County matches
The County Championship Division Two is nearing its end, and Durham have already qualified for Division One for the forthcoming season. Now, after securing their win over Gloucestershire, they have acquired the services of the India National Cricket Team...
31.08.2026
Scotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series
Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.
31.08.2026