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T Dilip reveals Virat Kohli’s biggest impact on Team India beyond batting
Virat Kohli may have moved into the twilight of his international career, but his impact on Indian cricket continues to be felt strongly. Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip has revealed how Virat Kohli’s energy on the field can push the players around h...
11.08.2026
Moises Henriques named as Portugal captain, set to lead in T20 World Cup qualifying campaign
Moises Henriques has already announced his retirement from the Australia National Cricket Team. He called it an end to his time with the Aussie side last month. Now he has found a new destination in Europe, as he will represent the Portugal National Crick...
11.08.2026
Mohammad Kaif slams VVS Laxman amid India’s injury crisis, urges BCCI to find solution
Former India National Team cricketer Mohammad Kaif slammed the head of BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, amid the team's latest fitness-related issues. In the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup, multiple first-team players, including Jasprit B...
11.08.2026
Azmatullah Omarzai lands in trouble, receives one demerit point for ICC code breach
Afghanistan National Cricket Team all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been reprimanded and handed one demerit point for his behaviour against the on filed upmire during the second ODI match against the Ireland National Cricket Team. On Tuesday, August 11,...
11.08.2026
Abishek Porel arrested in case of alleged sexual assault
Wicketkeeper-batter has not played any competitive cricket since the end of IPL 2026
11.08.2026
VKK vs ITT Match Prediction Today: Vida Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, TNPL 2026
VKK vs ITT Match Prediction Today: Vida Kovai Kings (VKK) will lock horns against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) in Match 13 of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 (TNPL 2026) at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul, on Tuesday, August 11. The Shahruk...
11.08.2026
Mohammad Kaif questions Hardik Pandya’s repeated injuries, raises concerns over CoE
Hardik Pandya’s fitness issues have once again been raised by the former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif. Hardik Pandya has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence after sufferi...
11.08.2026
Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller and Finn Allen to light up ILT20 on debut
The South Africa National Cricket Team cricketers David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen have been one of the most feared names in T20 Cricket. They are the most destructive batters in the shorter format of the game. The two are set to make their debut in the...
11.08.2026
Wasim Jaffer urges Gautam Gambhir and co. to bring back Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri’s fitness standards
Amid Team India's growing concerns due to injuries and fitness concerns, former India National Cricket Team opener Wasim Jaffer joined the conversation with blunt remarks, comparing the current team with the team under Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri's leade...
11.08.2026
Hampshire all-rounder Andrew Neal makes plea to resurrect MCCU funding
Andrew Neal’s breakthrough at Hampshire has underlined the value of the MCCU pathway – and the 26-year-old fears English cricket could pay the price after funding for the university programme was cut. The post Hampshire all-rounder Andrew Neal makes plea...
09.08.2026
Richard Clarke: Joe Denly is one of a dying breed
With his arms folded, a matter-of-fact manner and sporting a physique much younger than his four decades, Joe Denly did not look like he was ending a successful 23-year association with Kent when he spoke to the Canterbury crowd at the close of play last...
09.08.2026
Gateway T20 League offers aspiring cricketers a route into the professional game
Featuring former county professionals, experienced player-coaches and emerging talent, the four-day competition aims to give players who have missed out on professional opportunities a platform to put themselves back in the spotlight. The post Gateway T20...
09.08.2026
Abishek Porel rape case: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter arrested in Hooghly
A major development involving Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel has emerged in Hooghly after a complaint led to his arrest and an ongoing police investigation. The post Abishek Porel rape case: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter arrested in Hooghly a...
11.08.2026
Shubman Gill’s big reverse swing plan revealed ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
The Shubman Gill-led India National Cricket Team is all set to return to ICC World Test Championship (WTC) action after almost nine months. They are all set to face Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series starting on August 15 at the Galle International Cr...
11.08.2026
Abishek Porel arrested after woman alleges rape, intimidation
Star cricketer of Bengal, Abishek Porel, who played for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), has been arrested by police in connection with a criminal offence.In the recent past, a medical student filed a complaint accusin...
11.08.2026
Mohammad Kaif picks Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel for Sri Lanka Tests, explains big reason
Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for Sai Sudharsan, who has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Ahead of the first Test match on August 15 at Galle, former India National Cricket Team batter Mohammad Kaif has back...
11.08.2026
Beau Webster makes big statement on Cameron Green ahead of Bangladesh Test
Cameron Green and Beau Webster, pace-bowling all-rounders, are ideal for a like-for-like substitution, but could play together side by side against Bangladesh in the upcoming Test in Darwin, starting this Thursday.The Australian team management has yet to...
11.08.2026
Babar Azam gets major advice from Rashid Latif ahead of England Tour
Pakistan National Cricket Team will be up against the England National Cricket Team for a three-match Test series which is scheduled to begin on August 19. Ahead of the Test series, Babar Azam has received a warning from the former Pakistan captain Rashid...
West Indies 11.08.2026
Lancashire appoint Kenyon as new chief executive
Lancashire appoint Richard Kenyon as the club's new chief executive after he decides to resign from a similar position at Nottinghamshire.
11.08.2026
Rogers signs short-term deal with Derbyshire
Left-arm seam bowler Will Rogers signs a short-term deal with Derbyshire until the end of the season.
11.08.2026
Bjorn Fortuin to captain South Africa on white-ball tour of Namibia
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, along with all but three members of South Africa's first-choice sides, have been rested from the tour
11.08.2026
Moises Henriques to captain Portugal in T20 World Cup qualification bid
The 39-year-old allrounder announced his retirement from Australian domestic cricket last month
11.08.2026
Notts 'disappointed' as chief executive Kenyon leaves for Lancashire
Kenyon confirms move to Old Trafford after less than a year at Trent Bridge
11.08.2026
Klaasen, Miller, Allen set to make ILT20 debuts
Marcus Stoinis returns to the tournament after three years and will play for Dubai Capitals
11.08.2026
Lancashire appoint Kenyon as new chief executive
Lancashire appoint Richard Kenyon as the club's new chief executive after he decides to resign from a similar position at Nottinghamshire.
11.08.2026
Lancashire appoint Kenyon as new chief executive
Lancashire appoint Richard Kenyon as the club's new chief executive after he decides to resign from a similar position at Nottinghamshire.
11.08.2026
West Indies suffer major blow ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup, face another qualifier battle
A major setback for the two-time ODI World Cup champions. West Indies face another difficult qualification battle to make the 2027 World Cup. The post West Indies suffer major blow ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup, face another qualifier battle appeared first...
West Indies 11.08.2026
10-team BBL on cards as Cricket Australia considers expansion
Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of expanding the Big Bash League (BBL) from eight teams to 10, with the idea emerging as the governing body pushes ahead with a revised model for private investment in the competition.The expansion is not con...
11.08.2026
South Africa squad for Namibia tour announced, Dewald Brevis IN, Bjorn Fortuin named captain
The South Africa National Cricket Team will be up against Namibia and Zimbabwe for the white-ball tour to Namibia later this month. Ahead of the three-match ODI series, they have announced the squad. South Africa’s men’s selection panel has today announce...
11.08.2026
MSG vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- The Hundred 2026, Match 30
Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds will lock horns in the thirtieth match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on 11th August at 11:00 PM IST.Get the best Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable pl...
11.08.2026
Abishek Porel arrested after woman alleges rape, intimidation
Star cricketer of Bengal, Abishek Porel, who played for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), has been arrested by police in connection with a criminal offence. In the recent past, a medical student filed a complaint accusi...
11.08.2026
With World Cup in their sights, Afghanistan push for series win
At 2-0 down, Ireland will hope their batters can do better against the spin threat of Rashid and Ghazanfar
11.08.2026
Bjorn Fortuin to captain South Africa on white-ball tour of Namibia
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, along with all but three members of South Africa's first-choice sides, have been rested from the tour
11.08.2026
All you need to know about the 2026 Hundred finals
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain all of the key details ahead of the finals of the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
11.08.2026
All you need to know about the 2026 Hundred finals
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain all of the key details ahead of the finals of the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
11.08.2026
T Dilip warns India about one crucial fielding detail ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
T Dilip highlights the importance of precise slip positioning against pace and spin as India prepare for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The post T Dilip warns India about one crucial fielding detail ahead of Sri Lanka Tests appeared first o...
11.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brand endorsements: Full list of brands backing 15-year-old
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkable rise in cricket has quickly turned into a commercial success story as well. At just 15, the left-handed batter has already become one of the most talked-about young cricketers in India, with his extraordinary IPL 2026 cam...
11.08.2026
Virat Kohli effect on Indian cricket? Report claims players turning to weight-loss drugs
Indian cricket is facing a new and unexpected fitness concern after a report claimed that some cricketers are using weight-loss injections to get a slimmer and more athletic body. The trend is being seen reportedly among some players, including both young...
11.08.2026
Rohit Sharma show: Is this entertainment show hinting at ODI retirement?
Rohit Sharma is set to enter the world of television with his own entertainment show on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. The former India captain has already begun building anticipation around the project, with a new promo showing him preparing...
11.08.2026
WDL vs NDS Match Prediction Today: West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers, DPL 2026
West Delhi Lions (WDL) will face the North Delhi Strikers (NDS) in Match 23 of the ongoing Delhi Premier League 2026 (DPL 2026) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, August 11. The Ayush Doseja-led WDL team has won three of their five matches, and one e...
11.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 22
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11.08.2026
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11.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 22
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11.08.2026
All our Hundred Who Am I? quizzes in one place
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11.08.2026
Bangladesh bowled out for 54, but Taskin Ahmed sends strong message ahead of Australia Test
Bangladesh suffered a shocking 54 all-out collapse before their Australia Test series. But Taskin Ahmed has now delivered a confident message ahead of the opening Test. The post Bangladesh bowled out for 54, but Taskin Ahmed sends strong message ahead of...
11.08.2026
CSK desperately want Ben Stokes back in IPL: Report
Chennai Super Kings are reportedly keen to bring Ben Stokes back to the Indian Premier League after his retirement from international cricket. Stokes has not featured in the IPL since the 2023 season, when CSK secured his services for INR 16.25 crore.Howe...
11.08.2026
Shaheen Afridi responds to Babar Azam's return as Pakistan all-format captain
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to surprise everyone as Babar Azam is reportedly being considered for the all-format captaincy, leaving Shaheen Afridi’s position as ODI captain uncertain.Actually, Pakistan has been making several changes becau...
11.08.2026
Big blow for Ashutosh Sharma as injury rules him out from this match
Ashutosh Sharma has suffered an injury setback during Hampshire’s One-Day Cup campaign. The county has now revealed his status ahead of the Derbyshire clash. The post Big blow for Ashutosh Sharma as injury rules him out from this match appeared first on C...
11.08.2026
2027 World Cup qualified teams: Full list and qualification details
The 2027 Cricket World Cup is beginning to take shape, with 10 of the 14 places now finalized. South Africa and Zimbabwe qualified automatically as Full Member hosts, while Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri...
11.08.2026
Sandeep Lamichhane replaces Rohit Paudel as Nepal ODI captain: Why it matters
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has brought Sandeep Lamichhane back as Nepal's ODI captain, replacing Rohit Paudel ahead of the ACC Men's Premier Cup. Lamichhane will begin his second stint as ODI captain when Nepal take part in the tournament in M...
11.08.2026