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A major change is taking shape in Sri Lankan cricket as Kusal Mendis takes charge of a new players’ body. Find out what the WCA said.
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10.08.2026
Opener Emilio Gay is likely to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Test series after receiving a shoulder injury during a match for Durham. It is feared that the opener could miss the England vs Pakistan Test series because of the injury, but Daily Mail...
10.08.2026
Sarfaraz Khan has been replaced in the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27, just a day after receiving a recall to India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka.The right-handed batter has...
10.08.2026
Travis Head has clarified his stance on Australia's Test captaincy, saying he is not actively seeking the permanent role. The 32-year-old cricketer, who is currently Test co-vice-captain alongside Steve Smith under Pat Cummins, stated that he can contribu...
10.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the rehabilitation of cricketers and as a high-performance centre for Indian cricketers, whether domestic or international. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has sh...
10.08.2026
India. led by Shubman Gill, began their preparations with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up game at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on August 9. Chasing 207 runs, Mohammed Siraj sealed the victory in the fin...
10.08.2026
Will the Indian team management allow Kuldeep Yadav to face Sri Lanka in the upcoming two-match Test series? The question carries significant weight after the ODI series against England, where Kuldeep travelled with the team across the venues, but did not...
10.08.2026
India have made a late change to their Test squad ahead of the Sri Lanka series after an injury ruled out a key batter. Find out who has been called up.
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10.08.2026
The Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Kulwant Khejroliya has opened up about his time as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians, where he had an interaction with Rohit Sharma, and how the former India captain, then the captain of the five-time champions, guided him...
10.08.2026
Legendary Indian batter VVS Laxman has confirmed that the BCCI had approached him for the head coach position after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended in 2024, but he decided not to take the job.After Rahul Dravid's successful stint as head coach came to an end,...
10.08.2026
SKM Salem Spartans will look to end their losing run when they face Madurai Panthers in Match 11 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Monday. Madurai have won both their matches so far, while Salem are still searc...
10.08.2026
Ahead of the series against Bangladesh, Australia's National Cricket Team's dynamic batter Travis Head opened up about his batting role for the Tests. Australia will face Bangladesh for a couple of Tests in the series; ahead of that, Head's batting positi...
10.08.2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has finally settled its long-running legal dispute with former Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly paid USD 164,000, which is around Rs. 55 million, to close the case related to the termina...
10.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have named Sarfaraz Khan as the replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Sai Sudharsan was ruled out after suffering a right toe stress reaction, giv...
10.08.2026
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons had the chase of 188 in their grasp before losing the plot against spin in the middle overs
10.08.2026
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, sets the scene for the third ODI as Ireland take on Afghanistan on 10th 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 3rd ODI ma...
10.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team named the replacement for Sai Sudharsan on Sunday. They announced Sarfaraz Khan as the replacement for the Southpaw, who has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with the first Test scheduled to ta...
10.08.2026
West Delhi Lions will face East Delhi Riders in Match 20 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, August 10. The two teams meet again after their previous clash was abandoned on August 7 due to rain. West Delh...
10.08.2026
Shubman Gill is all set to play the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test, said India National Cricket Team spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule. After the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the NCC Ground in Colombo, the coach mentioned that the team mana...
10.08.2026
On 10th August at 7:30 PM IST, Trent Rockets Women will meet Southern Brave Women in the twenty-ninth match of the English Women’s 100 League 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.Get the best TRT-W vs SOB-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable p...
10.08.2026
Outer Delhi Warriors will look to strengthen their position near the top of the Delhi Premier League 2026 points table when they take on Purani Dilli 6 in Match 21 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, August 10. The Warriors will come into the contest a...
10.08.2026
The spate of injuries to India players has heightened the focus on the CoE's role even more because they continue to operate without a Head of Sports Science & Medicine
10.08.2026
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons had the chase of 188 in their grasp for the longest part before losing the plot against spin in the middle overs
10.08.2026
Mohammed Siraj produced a stunning finish as India chased down 207 against Sri Lanka XI. Shubman Gill's return also gave India a major boost ahead of the Galle Test. Read the full story.
The post Mohammed Siraj’s hat-trick of sixes seals India win over Sr...
10.08.2026
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
09.08.2026
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
09.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
09.08.2026
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
09.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
09.08.2026
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
09.08.2026
A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.
09.08.2026
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
09.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
09.08.2026
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
09.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
09.08.2026
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
09.08.2026
A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.
09.08.2026
Spirit captain adds 103 in partnership with Dewald Brevis to end Lord's losing streak
09.08.2026
Struggling Sussex fall well short after Ali Orr and Ben Mayes hit hundreds for Hampshire
09.08.2026
He posts 103 off 85, dominates second-wicket stand of 153 with Ollie Price, while Joe Phillips raises unbeaten 61
09.08.2026
Jake Libby century goes in vain as home skipper holds his nerve for last-ball victory over Worcestershire
09.08.2026
Bangladesh is designated to host the upcoming Asia Cup 2027. The timing of the tournament makes it more interesting, as only months later, in the same year, there will be the ODI World Cup. The ODI World Cup is likely to influence the Asia Cup as well.The...
09.08.2026
Sunrisers Leeds will face Welsh Fire in the twenty-seventh match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on 9th August at 7:00 PM IST.Get the best SUL vs WEF Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insig...
09.08.2026
Dindigul Dragons will take on Chepauk Super Gillies in Match 9 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday. Both teams will head into the contest after defeats in their previous matches.Dindigul have one win from...
09.08.2026
A positive update for the India National Cricket Team ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill, who injured his finger while batting in the nets and was uncertain for the first Test of the series, returns to practice.In...
09.08.2026
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, led by R Sai Kishore, will face Nellai Royal Kings, led by Sony Yadav, in Match 10 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday, August 9.Nellai Royal Kings are at the top of the p...
09.08.2026
West Indies have missed out on direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup for the third consecutive time. The two-time champions will now have to go through the qualification route to secure a place in the 50-over showpiece in South Africa, Zimbabwe...
09.08.2026
VVS Laxman has subtly put to rest the growing speculation linking him with either the India head coach or chief selector's position, reaffirming his commitment to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The former India batter has been at the centre of repor...
09.08.2026
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give Rohit Sharma complete clarity over his place in the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rahane said that a player of Rohit'...
09.08.2026
Amid the growing concerns around the Indian National Cricket Team for repeated injury crises, the head of BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, issued a few significant statements when the Indian cricket team was engaged in a practice match with...
09.08.2026