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Lakshya Raichandani to lead India Under-19s in the one-dayers, and Yashbardhan Chauhan in the multi-day matches
27.08.2026
AB de Villiers was forced to refresh his comments on Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar after a severe backlash from cricket fans on social media platforms. De Villiers, the former South Africa National Team cricketer who played alongside Virat Kohli for th...
27.08.2026
United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan has been handed a 15-month period of ineligibility as he has failed a doping test conducted outside of a tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on August 27, through an official press release, infor...
27.08.2026
Lakshya Raichandani to lead India Under-19s in the one-dayers, and Yashbardhan Chauhan in the multi-day matches
27.08.2026
K Deeban Lingesh produced a remarkable start for the VIDA Kovai Kings in Qualifier 2 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026, taking three wickets from the first three balls of Trichy Grand Cholas' chase. The right-arm pacer removed K Rajkumar, S Shyam Sund...
27.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Salman Ali Agha’s wife has spoken about the safety of children in Pakistan, saying that raising children in the country has become a major concern. Salman Ali Agha’s wife's remarks came amid fresh data highlighting t...
27.08.2026
Kieron Pollard has reclaimed the top spot on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts, overtaking Jos Buttler during Trinbago Knight Riders’ Caribbean Premier League 2026 clash against St Lucia Kings. The veteran allrounder produced a stunning late effort in C...
27.08.2026
Only a few hours ago, full fixtures for cricket in the Asian Games 2026 were published, and red lights from several cricket governing bodies have been blinking ahead of the event opener. National cricket governing bodies across Asia have raised their conc...
27.08.2026
Rajeev Shukla has heaped praise on Sri Lanka's emerging batting star Sonal Dinusha after his impressive run in the ongoing Test series against India. The BCCI vice-president compared the 25-year-old left-hander with legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulka...
27.08.2026
On the morning of August 27, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India Under-19 squad for the Australia U19 Men’s Tour of India. The India vs Australia series will be played through three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtur...
27.08.2026
MS Dhoni is likely to purchase stakes in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - for the past few days, that has probably been one of the most hyped stories to circulate across social media platforms. But that might be wrong. In a recent group discussion, a journ...
27.08.2026
Stephen Fleming will begin his England Test coaching tenure only after the ongoing Pakistan series, with the New Zealander set to arrive in the country in September. Fleming was appointed as Brendon McCullum's successor last month, but Marcus Trescothick...
27.08.2026
St Lucia Kings hit 211 for 4, only the second 200-plus total of the season, and it was never really threatened except when Kieron Pollard smashed a 26-ball 65
27.08.2026
England National Cricket Team pacer Brydon Carse's recent off-field incident has taken another turn after Derbyshire police confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault in Derby city centre. The England fast bowler was briefly arrested on susp...
27.08.2026
The second Test brings England and Pakistan together at Lord’s, London, on 27th August at 3:30 PM IST. Get the best ENG vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Test match of the Pakistan Tour of...
27.08.2026
The third match of the Euro Cup T20 2026 will see Edinburgh Castle Rockers go head-to-head with Glasgow Cosmics at Voorburg Cricket Club, The Hague, on 27th August at 6:45 PM IST. Get the best ECR vs GLC Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy...
27.08.2026
Seamer takes five wickets before Dean and Holland marshal run-chase
26.08.2026
The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
26.08.2026
The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
26.08.2026
England will take on Pakistan in the second Test of their 3-match series at Lord's Cricket Ground in London from Thursday, August 27, 2026. With important ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points at stake, the second Test carries plenty of significance....
26.08.2026
Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s future remains uncertain, with his current tenure set to end in September unless the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gives him another extension. Ajit Agarkar is currently in Sri Lanka with the India natio...
26.08.2026
Trichy Grand Cholas, led by Jayaraman Suresh Kumar, will face Vida Kovai Kings, led by Shahrukh Khan, in Qualifier 2 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday (August 26) evening.Trichy Grand Cho...
26.08.2026
Cricket action moves to The Hague as Belfast Wolves meet Dublin Guardians in the second Euro Cup T20 2026 match at Voorburg Cricket Club on 27th August at 3:00 PM IST.Get the best BEW vs DUG Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips,...
26.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the subject of a viral social media post claiming that the Indian cricketer targeted cricketer-turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar over his recent criticism. However, a fact-check revealed that the post came from a fake fan...
26.08.2026
Legendary Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that Rohit Sharma still has enough talent and experience to play in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, but his place in India’s squad will depend on his commitment and preparation.Rohit is now 39 and has alread...
26.08.2026
Like Sanjay Manjrekar, another former Team India cricketer, Dodda Ganesh also suggests that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bar the cricketers from overreacting in matches. The recent incident involved Yashasvi Jaiswal, who went too close...
26.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing Sri Lanka at Colombo in the second Test match. Yashasvi Jaiswal is a part of the team and has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons after an altercation with Asitha Fernando in the match. Amidst t...
26.08.2026
Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar has been impressed by Sri Lanka’s young batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara and even said that his batting reminded him of Virat Kohli during the ongoing second and final Test in Colombo.Pasindu Sooriyabandara had a disappo...
26.08.2026
Former Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait expressed that Nahid Rana will get a chance to play in the Big Bash League or any top-tier league after his relentless spells for the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The tall fast bowler has so far played...
26.08.2026
Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh wants to see young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Test cricket for India in the future. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has established himself as arguably the best hitter in modern-day white-ball cricket. In the last couple...
26.08.2026
Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Manav Suthar and captain Shubman Gill had already planned the dismissal of Sri Lankan batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara on the fourth day of the ongoing second and final Test in Colombo.P...
26.08.2026
The former South Africa National Cricket Team captain Dean Elgar has decided to hang up his cricket kit at the end of the season. He retired from international cricket back in 2024 and continued to play domestic cricket and county cricket. Now, at the end...
26.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team has been contesting against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the 2nd Test match at Colombo. In the Test match for the Men in Blue, Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal scored centuries respectively. After their innings, f...
26.08.2026
In a major development for the India National Cricket Team, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to get his fitness clearance very soon from the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.Nitish has been out of action since June after suffering a...
26.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Babar Azam has dropped a major update on his fitness ahead of the second Test against the England National Cricket Team, starting on August 27 at Lord’s.The right-handed batter already missed the first Test against E...
26.08.2026
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has landed in a major controversy after videos of New Delhi Tigers all-rounder Dev Chaudhary went viral on social media.The videos showed Chaudhary struggling badly with both batting and fielding during the ongoing Delhi Pre...
26.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. The Men in Blue have a strong hold after the end of day 4’s play. After the early end due to heavy r...
26.08.2026
England fast bowler Josh Tongue has reacted to the latest off-field controversy involving Brydon Carse, saying the team must learn from what happened and move forward. Carse was left out of England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, s...
26.08.2026
India women’s national cricket team star Shreyanka Patil has opened up about the trolling she faced after sharing a dance video on social media. Shreyanka Patil faced massive backlash online after sharing a video of herself dancing to the popular song Bab...
26.08.2026
The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
26.08.2026
Hampshire could have guaranteed a spot in at least the Eliminator, but will have to wait
26.08.2026
Seamer takes five wickets before Dean and Holland marshal run-chase
26.08.2026
Hallowed ground has seen three landmark moments for hosts in two men's Tests this summer - none of them on the field
26.08.2026
Issy Wong five-for in vain as Warwickshire remain in congested pack chasing qualification
26.08.2026
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
26.08.2026
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
26.08.2026
England fast bowler Josh Tongue has reacted to the latest off-field controversy involving Brydon Carse, saying the team must learn from what happened and move forward. Carse was left out of England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, s...
26.08.2026
Yorkshire pay price for batting collapse in low-scoring contest at Ampleforth
26.08.2026
Hallowed ground has seen three landmark moments for hosts in two men's Tests this summer - none of them on the field
26.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team has been contesting against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the 2nd Test match at Colombo. In the Test match for the Men in Blue, Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal scored centuries respectively. After their innings, f...
26.08.2026