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BBL scraps overseas draft, opens door for bigger deals for Australian stars
Cricket Australia has announced major changes to the Big Bash League contracting system that could increase the earning potential of Australians. The board will scrap the overseas player draft and return the competition to a direct signing system, allowin...
26.08.2026
Suryakumar Yadav explains how Jainism helps him stay calm
Suryakumar Yadav, the former T20I captain of the India National Cricket Team, who was once regarded as one of the most lethal T20 batters across the world, said that Jainism helped him to calm down a lot. In a recent event in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Suryakuma...
26.08.2026
Arshdeep Singh shares Gautam Gambhir & Co.'s message on India Test recall
Arshdeep Singh has been a prominent figure in Indian cricket. The leading wicket-taker in the T20I format for the India National Cricket Team has been participating in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026/27 for the North Zone side. The left-arm seamer, after N...
26.08.2026
Abid Mushtaq spins North Zone past West Zone and into the semi-finals
The last day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final started with all results possible, but it took Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu just 6.3 overs to finish West Zone off
26.08.2026
Bombay HC’s “non-vegetarian tea” remark highlights MCA food safety issues
The Bombay High Court jokingly used the term "non-vegetarian tea", but the issue is serious for one of the most prominent cricket associations, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The Court mentioned non-vegetarian tea to address the food quality inside...
26.08.2026
CDK vs SDS Match Prediction Today: Central Delhi Kings vs South Delhi Superstarz, Qualifier 1, DPL 2026
Central Delhi Kings, led by Jonty Sidhu, will face South Delhi Superstarz, led by Tejasvi Dahiya, in Qualifier 1 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday (August 26) evening. The winner of the upcoming match will sec...
26.08.2026
HYD vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- North Australia Cup T20 2026, Match 20
Gardens Oval sets the stage for a key North Australia Cup T20 2026 clash as Hyderabad Kingsmen Academy battle Nepal A in the twentieth match on 27th August at 9:00 AM IST.Get the best HYD vs NEP-A Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket...
26.08.2026
PD vs ODW Match Prediction Today: Purani Dilli 6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors, Eliminator, DPL 2026
Purani Dilli 6 will take on Outer Delhi Warriors in the Eliminator of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday (August 27) evening. The winner will advance to Qualifier 2, while the losing team will be eliminated.Purani...
26.08.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara leaves out Mohammed Shami from India’s top 5 Test pacers
Former India National Cricket Team batter Cheteshwar Pujara ranked fast bowler Mohammed Siraj in the 'all-time top 20 India test quicks' for a brief video on Cricinfo. The rankings were distributed in top 20, top 10, top 5, and top 3 categories. Siraj got...
26.08.2026
Watch: Mohammed Siraj suffers injury, leaves field during 2nd Test vs SL
When everthying was going well in favour of the Indian National Cricket Team, a fresh injury scare caused concerns among the Indian cricket fans. The team's one of the team's main fast bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, has injured himself during the ongoing India...
26.08.2026
Moeen and James lead rout of Tridents to take Falcons back to the top
Moeen Ali's unbeaten half-century proved to be the difference as both sets of batters struggled to set the pace in North Sound
26.08.2026
Australia and overseas stars set for BBL payday under new contracting rules
After months of talks, the Big Bash contract embargo will lift of Thursday and herald a rush of signings
26.08.2026
Abid Mushtaq spins North Zone past West Zone and into the semi-finals
The last day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final started with all results possible, but it took Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu just 6.3 overs to finish West Zone off
26.08.2026
BCCI to consider Andaman and Nicobar associate membership at AGM
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will discuss associate membership for the Cricket Association of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at its 95th Annual General Meeting. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has informed member associations that the meeti...
26.08.2026
BCCI urges Orissa HC to order OCA elections, cites ‘designated sport’ issue
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) urged the Orissa High Court to direct the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) to hold its long-delayed elections. The board has also clarified that the National Sports Development Code does not currently apply...
26.08.2026
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: India Fixtures, Dates, Teams & Venue
The full schedule of Men's and Women's cricket for the upcoming Asian Games has been published. In the upcoming event, Men's and Women's cricket teams across the nation will take part in the title race. A total of 10 teams are named for the Men's category...
26.08.2026
“We weren’t expecting it to be this cold” - Umar Gul blames weather for Pakistan’s defeat in 1st Test vs England
Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul has blamed Yorkshire’s cold and rainy weather for the team’s heavy defeat in the first Test against England. Speaking at Lord’s, Gul said that Pakistan’s fast bowlers struggled to adjust after moving from the warmer conditi...
26.08.2026
Moeen and James lead rout of Tridents to take Falcons back to the top
Moeen Ali's unbeaten half-century proved to be the difference as both sets of batters struggled to set the pace in North Sound
26.08.2026
Sanjay Manjrekar calls for ICC action against Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called on the ICC and BCCI to take action after separate incidents involving Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The former India batter questioned whether allowing such behaviour to go unchecked could ha...
26.08.2026
Moeen and James lead rout of Tridents to take Falcons back to the top
Moeen Ali's unbeaten half-century proved to be the difference as both sets of batters struggled to set the pace in North Sound
26.08.2026
Ramiz Raja picks top 5 Pakistan cricketers, snubs Babar Azam and Younis Khan
Former Pakistan captain and cricket administrator Ramiz Raja has named his top 5 Pakistan cricketers of all time. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Ramiz selected a star-studded group of legends who played major roles in Pakistan’s cricket history...
25.08.2026
Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned by ICC after India Test incident
The India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test is going on at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. On Day 2 of the match, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who was sent in as a nightwatchman, was dismissed on the very last ball of the day, and...
25.08.2026
Rajat Patidar leaves Rohit Sharma out of all-time IPL XI, picks MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has named his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) XI after the 2026 season. The RCB skipper surprisingly left out Rohit Sharma, despite the former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain’s five IPL titles and o...
25.08.2026
'India have fallen behind': Rahul Dravid’s verdict on WTC Final hopes
Legendary Indian batter and former head coach Rahul Dravid believes that the Shubman Gill-led team has fallen slightly behind in the race to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, although their strong start against Sri Lanka has given them fresh ho...
25.08.2026
Shoriful Islam denied NOC by BCB to play County cricket
Bangladesh National Cricket Team fast bowler Shoriful Islam is unlikely to play county cricket for Kent after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided against issuing him the No-Objection Certificate.Shoriful had received an offer from Kent earlier this...
25.08.2026
Why Harmanpreet Kaur sees India-Pakistan as a different pressure game
The India vs Pakistan match is always high pressure, whether in men’s cricket or women’s Cricket. Though in recent times the rivalry have been one-sided in favour of India. Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India Women’s National Cricket Team will...
25.08.2026
“You are just wasting time” - Sarfaraz Khan’s sledging before Dhananjaya de Silva’s dismissal in Colombo Test
Team India substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan engaged in a verbal exchange with Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva on Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo. Sarfaraz, fielding at short leg in place of injured wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, tried to unsettle th...
25.08.2026
Rishabh Pant injury update: India’s bowling coach provides good news
Day 3 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo has come to an early end due to rain coming in towards the back end. The home side still needs 238 runs with just two wickets in hand. After the ma...
25.08.2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad ends 10-year first-class record with rare run-out in Duleep Trophy
Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered a rare dismissal in the ongoing second quarter-final of the Duleep Trophy 2026 as the West Zone captain was run out for the first time in his first-class career against North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Benga...
25.08.2026
ADS vs HH-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- North Australia Cup T20 2026, Match 17
On 26th August at 10:30 AM IST, Adelaide Strikers Academy will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes Academy in the seventeenth match of the North Australia Cup T20 2026 at DXC Arena No 2, Darwin. Get the best ADS vs HH-A Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Predic...
25.08.2026
ROD vs AMF Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Euro Cup T20 2026, Match 1
The Euro Cup T20 2026 begins with Rotterdam Dockers taking on Amsterdam Flames at Voorburg Cricket Club, The Hague, on 26th August at 6:45 PM IST.Get the best ROD vs AMF Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI,...
25.08.2026
Anaya Bangar gets green light to play women’s community cricket in Australia
Anaya Bangar has received a breakthrough in her cricket journey after Cricket Australia (CA) cleared her to play women’s community cricket in Australia.The 25-year-old is now allowed to take part in female community-level cricket as she works towards maki...
25.08.2026
Ishan Kishan sets sights on India Test return after Duleep Trophy triumph
India National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has made his Test ambitions clear after leading East Zone to a massive innings-and-210-run win over North-East Zone in the first quarterfinal of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026 at the BCCI Centre...
West Indies 25.08.2026
Sunil Gavaskar takes swipe at Australia and ICC after Mackay Test
Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has once again raised a big question about the way Test pitches are judged around the world, as he launched a scathing attack on Australia and the International Cricket Council (ICC).Gavaskar’s criticism came after t...
25.08.2026
Joe Root warns England players after Brydon Carse nightclub controversy
The England National Cricket Team players have been under the scanner for their indisciplined attitude off the field. Recently, pacer Brydon Carse was handcuffed by police after an altercation on Saturday at a nightclub in Derbyshire. Ahead of the second...
25.08.2026
Morne Morkel reveals secret behind Prasidh Krishna’s impressive turnaround
India National Cricket Team fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has showered rich praise on Prasidh Krishna for his excellent bowling on Day 3 of the ongoing second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo.Morkel believes that Kri...
25.08.2026
GL vs KS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026, Match 21
Another Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 contest awaits at Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Gorakhpur will meet Kanpur in Lucknow on 26th August at 3:00 PM IST.Get the best GL vs KS Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playin...
25.08.2026
Lancs' kids can benefit from struggles - Bohannon
Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
25.08.2026
Lancs' kids can benefit from struggles - Bohannon
Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
25.08.2026
Lancs' kids can benefit from struggles - Bohannon
Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
25.08.2026
Gul blames Yorkshire weather for Headingley shortcomings
Tourists caught on the hop by cold snap after heatwave, says bowling coach
25.08.2026
Morkel doesn't rule out India enforcing follow-on as rain looms in Colombo
India bowling coach also hopes Pant is fit to keep wicket on day four after getting hit on the shoulder while batting
25.08.2026
Prasidh and Suthar share six to keep India in driver's seat
Sonal Dinusha fought a lone battle as the hosts still trailed India by 238 runs going into day four
25.08.2026
Joe Root 'hacked off' after Carse incident mars Lord's Test build-up
England captain frustrated that team-mates "keep making stupid mistakes" following Derby nightclub arrest
25.08.2026
Gul blames Yorkshire weather for Headingley shortcomings
Tourists caught on the hop by cold snap after heatwave, says bowling coach
25.08.2026
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19.08.2026
Gloucestershire sign Hayes, Langridge and Killeen
Gloucestershire announce the loan signings of fast bowlers James Hayes, JT Langridge and Mitchell Killeen.
25.08.2026
Gloucestershire sign Hayes, Langridge and Killeen
Gloucestershire announce the loan signings of fast bowlers James Hayes, JT Langridge and Mitchell Killeen.
25.08.2026
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19.08.2026
Gloucestershire sign Hayes, Langridge and Killeen
Gloucestershire announce the loan signings of fast bowlers James Hayes, JT Langridge and Mitchell Killeen.
25.08.2026