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Ajit Agarkar’s future as the chairman of India’s selection committee has come under the scanner. Ajit Agarkar was earlier expected to get an extension and continue with the job until the 2027 ODI World Cup, especially after India’s strong results in recen...
15.08.2026
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist had never seen such things before in his entire career. Travis Head, who was bowled out by the Bangladesh National Cricket Team fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, took a few moments on the crease, turned around to fix the b...
15.08.2026
Australia National Cricket Team fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has added another huge milestone to his already successful Test career. Josh Hazlewood has joined an elite group of players after reaching the 300-wicket mark during the ongoing first Test against...
15.08.2026
After Ajinkya Rahane, another retired Indian cricketer, Vijay Shankar, is confirmed to play in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). Shankar joins the Dublin Guardians squad, as confirmed by Cricinfo on August 14.Shankar is the...
15.08.2026
Team India opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in a bizarre run-out against Sri Lanka during the ongoing Test match. A terrible mix-up with KL Rahul, following a mid-pitch collision with bowler Keshara Nuwantha, ended Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promisin...
15.08.2026
A horrifying scene coming fresh out of the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka Test match in Galle. Nishan Fernando, who was standing at the short leg area, got a blow on his head. KL Rahul was then the batter on strike, who went for a sweep shot. The connection...
15.08.2026
Falcons managed just 98 in 19 overs, and reduced Kings to 33 for 7 in their chase of 52 in eight overs before Kings took control
15.08.2026
Josh Hazlewood got 6 for 89 for Australia, and on the way went past the 300-wicket mark in Tests
15.08.2026
Stranded in the middle of the table, both teams need a 2-0 win to stay in realistic contention of making the WTC final
15.08.2026
Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback after three years, while Kuldeep Yadav has been picked as one of the three frontline spinners by India
15.08.2026
India's key batters got some good time in the middle in Colombo practice game
15.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.
15.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.
15.08.2026
On 15th July at 7:30 PM IST, Vida Kovai Kings will lock horns with Trichy Grand Cholas in the twentieth Tamil Nadu T20 2026 match at NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Get the best LKK vs TGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and m...
15.08.2026
New Delhi Tigers, led by Himmat Singh, will face South Delhi Superstarz, led by Ayush Badoni, in Match 27 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (August 15) evening.South Delhi Superstarz will head into the game after a n...
15.08.2026
The 80th Independence Day became a special occasion for the India National Cricket Team as the entire squad came together in Galle to celebrate the day of the nation's liberation from British rule before the crucial two-match Test series opener against Sr...
15.08.2026
Unbelievable scenes at Darwin. Australia dropped two catches in a single over against Bangladesh in the ongoing Test match. Steve Smith, probably the best fielder of the team, dropped the easiest of chances in the outfield. In the same over, Travis Head,...
15.08.2026
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly has broken his silence over the death threats he and his wife, Dona Ganguly, recently received. Sourav confirmed that the phone number linked to the threats originated from Kolkata and said he has involved the loca...
15.08.2026
Josh Hazlewood picked up all four Bangladesh wickets to fall on the third day, becoming the ninth Australia bowler to the 300-wicket mark in Tests in the process
15.08.2026
Only Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins and Dennis Lillee have taken more Test wickets for Australia at a better average than Hazlewood
15.08.2026
Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback after three years, while Kuldeep Yadav has been picked as one of the three frontline spinners by India
15.08.2026
Falcons managed just 98 in 19 overs, and reduced Kings to 33 for 7 in their chase of 52 in eight overs before Kings took control
15.08.2026
Belfast will host the fifth ODI as Ireland prepare to face Afghanistan at Civil Service Cricket Club on 15th August at 3:15 PM IST.Get the best IRE vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th ODI ma...
15.08.2026
On 15th July at 7:30 PM IST, Vida Kovai Kings will lock horns with Trichy Grand Cholas in the twentieth Tamil Nadu T20 2026 match at NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Get the best LKK vs TGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and m...
15.08.2026
Josh Hazlewood has picked up two wickets on the third day, but it has largely been frustrating for Australia, two dropped catches compounding their misery
15.08.2026
CA CEO Todd Greenberg says there needs to be more meaning in bilateral ODIs but is concerned by the financial cost if they are removed from the schedule
15.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.
13.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.
13.08.2026
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
14.08.2026
Paul Walter hits 80 off 46 balls to help Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator at The Oval, to book their place in the men's Hundred final - where they will face the Trent Rockets.
14.08.2026
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
14.08.2026
Paul Walter hits 80 off 46 balls to help Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator at The Oval, to book their place in the men's Hundred final - where they will face the Trent Rockets.
14.08.2026
Brook and Rickelton fight for SRL, but target of 187 proves to be out of reach
14.08.2026
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
14.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
14.08.2026
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
14.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
14.08.2026
Deepti Sharma takes Sunrisers home after Brave scrape up to 114
14.08.2026
Paul Walter hits eight sixes as he hits 80, to help Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.
14.08.2026
Paul Walter hits eight sixes as he hits 80, to help Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.
14.08.2026
The upcoming two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will be important in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. Notably, the first Test match will begin in Galle on August 15, with both teams looking to collect crucial points and...
14.08.2026
The former Indian spinner and commentator Harbhajan Singh has shown interest in taking up a big role in Indian cricket in the future. Harbhajan Singh has openly said that he is ready to work as the head coach or chief selector if he gets an opportunity.Th...
14.08.2026
Retiring from the India National Cricket Team in December 2024 and from the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, Ravichandran Ashwin has been working as a cricket pundit. While he occasionally features with the broadcasters during the matches, he is now a...
14.08.2026
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crowned as champions once again. With the players and focus returning to international cricket, there have been talks and trades ongoing during the off-seas...
14.08.2026
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a big statement about Sarfaraz Khan ahead of the two-match Test series opener against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle. Sarfaraz Khan was recalled to India’s Test squad after Sai Sudharsan was ru...
14.08.2026
The England National Cricket Team is set to host the Pakistan National Cricket Team for a three-match Test series starting from August 19. Ahead of the first Test, former England vice-captain Ollie Pope has shared the abuse and trolls he faced from the En...
14.08.2026
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team captain Dhananjaya de Silva has warned the India National Cricket Team against taking the hosts lightly in the two-match Test series. With the first Test set to begin in Galle on August 15, the hosts are preparing for a tou...
14.08.2026
Cricket over the years have changed, and there have been new laws that have been introduced over a period of time. The rule makers, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), have shed light on Law 20.4.2.5, which states that when the batter is not ready when the...
14.08.2026
Abishek Porel, a Bengal and Delhi Capitals keeper-batter, will have to be in judicial custody for 14 days as the Chinsurah Court denied to provide the star cricketer a bail in connection with a case accusing him of rape, physical assault, criminal intimid...
14.08.2026
Jake Weatherald has hogged the spotlight during the ongoing two-match Test series opener between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin. Jake Weatherald surprised everyone with his unusual way of fielding at short leg while Nathan Lyon was bowling.The Darwin-...
14.08.2026