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The 2026-27 New Zealand domestic cricket season will begin on October 28 with the men’s Ford Trophy. Defending champions Central Districts will host Northern Districts at Saxton Oval in Nelson in the opening match of the domestic summer, marking the third...
17.08.2026
Team India captain Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed diving catch at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis during the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Monday, August 17. Kuldeep Yadav provided India with a crucial b...
17.08.2026
KL Rahul is in terrific form for the India National Cricket Team in the World Test Championship 2025-27 season. He played a fighting 82-run knock in the first innings of the ongoing Galle Test against Sri Lanka.While for most s career Rahul played as a mi...
17.08.2026
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has admitted that Marnus Labuschagne needs a big score after the defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Labuschagne scored 1 and 31 in the first Test, putting his place under scrutiny ahead of the second and final Test in Mac...
17.08.2026
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it also came down to the backroom staff to get the best out of players
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure complete financial transparency in Indian Premier League player trades. In his Mid-Day column, the legendary batter called for all financial details o...
17.08.2026
Digvesh Rathi pulled out his infamous notebook celebration as soon as he dismissed Priyansh Arya in the 29th match of the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL).Priyansh Arya, who is known for his stints with the Punjab Kings, has been struggling to score run...
17.08.2026
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar made an immediate impact by dismissing Dinesh Chandimal with the first ball of his spell during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant showed sharp reflexes behind the stumps, moving quickly to his...
17.08.2026
Team India captain Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed diving catch at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis during the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Monday, August 17. Kuldeep Yadav provided India with a crucial b...
17.08.2026
Hardik Pandya's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is still unclear, with a lot of questions. Where will he finally join ahead of IPL 2027? Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are currently emerging as the frontrunner to rope in the pace-bowling all-rounde...
17.08.2026
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
17.08.2026
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
17.08.2026
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it also came down to the backroom staff to get the best out of players
17.08.2026
Australia could make major changes to their top order for the second Test against Bangladesh after suffering a shock nine-wicket defeat in Darwin. Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald are reportedly in danger of losing their places in the playing XI aft...
17.08.2026
The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has placed all state-run T20 leagues under strict surveillance amid concerns over corruption-related activities. According to The Indian Express, the monitoring will cover players, organizers and team owners in...
17.08.2026
This is a dream-come-true moment for the Super Giants franchise. After years of waiting, they won their first-ever trophy in a T20 franchise league.Manchester Super Giants emerged as the winner of the Men's The Hundred competition. Sanjiv Goenka could not...
17.08.2026
A viral video from the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 has raised match-fixing concerns after a bizarre fielding error during a tense game between New Delhi Tigers and South Delhi Superstarz. Bowler Pradyuman Sanan's mistake allowed the batting side to co...
17.08.2026
The women's season will start with Northern Districts beginning their Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title defence against Central Hinds on November 14
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Mujeeb and Motie shared five wickets to derail Kings' chase of 178 in a match reduced to 18 overs a side
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West Delhi Lions will battle South Delhi Superstarz in the thirty-first match of the Delhi T20 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, with the game starting at 7:00 PM IST on 17th August.Get the best WDL vs SDS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, prob...
17.08.2026
The women's season will start with Northern Districts beginning their Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title defence against Central Hinds on November 14
17.08.2026
With The Hundred launching a joint trophy combining men's and women's points, BBC Sport assesses who would win silverware if this was applied to other competitions.
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Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.
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BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
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BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
16.08.2026
With The Hundred launching a joint trophy combining men's and women's points, BBC Sport assesses who would win silverware if this was applied to other competitions.
16.08.2026
Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.
16.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
16.08.2026
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
16.08.2026
Noor Ahmad stars with three wickets before Dawson closes out tense finale with match-winning six
16.08.2026
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.
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Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.
16.08.2026
Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.
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Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
16.08.2026
Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.
16.08.2026
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
16.08.2026
Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.
16.08.2026
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
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Legspinner takes three wickets then hits 83 not out to end Middlesex's long wait
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Foxes youngsters to the fore as Nottinghamshire miss chance to secure home final
16.08.2026
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is determined to turn a difficult spell into a valuable learning experience as he looks to rediscover his best form against Pakistan.
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16.08.2026
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar reckoned that there must be some issue with the Indian cricket team's training regime, as multiple cricketers are dealing with Injuries, including multiple hamstring issues.Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana,...
16.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is currently in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, as the first Test has already begun on Saturday at Galle. Amidst this, a former Pakistan National Cricket Team pacer has reignited the debate about the Greatest Batsman...
16.08.2026
St Lucia Kings will face Barbados Tridents in Match 9 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Monday, August 17. The Kings are currently at the top of the points table, while the Tridents will ente...
16.08.2026
The rise of Devdutt Padikkal could dent Sai Sudharsan's momentum with the India National Cricket Team, as former Team India captain Kris Srikkanth believed. Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the entire Test series against Sri Lanka because of a toe injury.In...
16.08.2026
Bangladesh has produced a massive shock in Darwin, as they created history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test. It was Bangladesh’s first-ever Test victory against Australia on Australian soil, and it came against a strong Australian...
16.08.2026
Trent Rockets will face Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16. The Rockets earned a direct spot in the final after finishing at the top of the points table, while Manchester Super Giants beat Sunri...
16.08.2026
Former South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has revealed that retiring from international cricket has given him more freedom to manage his career. Speaking on JioStar, the wicketkeeper-batter said that the decision allows him to recover, reset, and work...
16.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. During the first Test match in the first innings, Devdutt Padikkal scored a brilliant centu...
16.08.2026
Ravindra Jadeja has opened up about one of the toughest parts of his early India career. Ravindra Jadeja revealed that being pushed down the batting order many times affected his confidence and made him wonder whether the India National Cricket Team reall...
16.08.2026