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A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo.
04.10.2026
John Boyega and childhood friends reveal new testimony about his killing and its aftermath
05.10.2026
Kent "naturally disappointed" but say they respect director of cricket's decision to resign
05.10.2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been planning to introduce the World Club Championship. However, the apex body's plan has been blocked at least till the 2031 calendar year, with England, Australia, and India opposing the idea, as per The Guard...
05.10.2026
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team has improved in the last few months. They have done well in the Test format, first beating Pakistan and then Australia in Australia, and drawing the series. As per reports, Pakistan is planning to play the Bangla Tiger...
05.10.2026
Kent director of cricket Simon Cook and head of women's cricket Lucy Arman are both leaving the club.
05.10.2026
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
05.10.2026
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
05.10.2026
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has returned to the selectors’ red-ball plans after an impressive Duleep Trophy campaign. However, the left-handed batter is unlikely to feature in the India A matches in New Zealand, as the fixtures overlap wit...
05.10.2026
The Australia National Cricket Team is lined up for a two-match Test series against the South Africa National Cricket Team. This is a crucial series for both sides to maintain the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Ahead of the first Tes...
05.10.2026
England will play a 50-over warm-up match against a Western Australia XI at the WACA Ground in Perth on November 7. The fixture will give England valuable preparation before their three-match ODI series against Australia, which begins at Perth Stadium on...
05.10.2026
Gautam Gambhir has praised Shreyas Iyer for a rare leadership quality that he believes sets him apart as a captain. The India head coach stated that Iyer is willing to sacrifice his batting position for the team’s needs, calling his selflessness a major q...
05.10.2026
Vipers Academy duo Eve O’Neill and Shristi Patil have both earned their first professional contracts with Hampshire.
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05.10.2026
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to make his India return in a different format after being named captain of a strong Indian squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. The experienced fast bowler will lead a seven-member side at the tournament, which retur...
05.10.2026
While India were found four overs short in New Chandigarh, West Indies were deemed to be two short
05.10.2026
India's three-match ODI series against West Indies ended with a major surprise as Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 powered the visitors to a record chase in the third match in New Chandigarh. India had already secured the series 2-0 after winning the first two ga...
05.10.2026
Marnus Labuschagne strengthened his case for a place in Australia’s XI for the first Test against South Africa by scoring a quick century in the team’s only warm-up match. The 32-year-old hit 111 off 76 balls against the Cricket South Africa Invitational...
05.10.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been among the most talked-about young batters in world cricket, but his recent absence from the T20I playing XI has raised questions over India's selection plans. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has now revealed the conversation he had...
05.10.2026
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has reportedly asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow him to play for India A during the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Pant wants valuable red-ball game time to prepare for the challenging c...
05.10.2026
Anukul Roy has replaced Naman Dhir, who has been picked in India's T20I squad, while Australia A have brought in Riley Meredith and Will Sutherland as replacements
05.10.2026
Nick Kelly has replaced Michael Bracewell in central contracts list for New Zealand men
05.10.2026
Jewel Andrew picked up a finger injury during the third ODI against India; a fracture has been ruled out and he is being monitored by the West Indies medical team
05.10.2026
Mumbai have suffered a setback ahead of their 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign, with senior all-rounder Shardul Thakur set to miss the opening matches due to a hand injury. According to the Times of India (TOI), Thakur was struck by a ball driven back at him...
05.10.2026
Suryakumar Yadav has made himself available for Mumbai’s 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign, giving himself an opportunity to return to red-ball cricket. According to the Times of India, the batter has informed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinky...
05.10.2026
West Indies have added wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo to their T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India. According to Cricket West Indies, he has been included as cover for Jewel Andrew, who suffered a finger injury while taking a catc...
05.10.2026
Marnus Labuschagne has strengthened his case to retain his place at No. 3 for Australia's upcoming Test series against South Africa after producing a rapid century in the tour game against the CSA Invitation XI. His 111 came at a crucial time as questions...
05.10.2026
At Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, United States of America and United Arab Emirates will clash in the 129th match on 5th October at 8:30 PM IST.Get the best USA vs UAE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for t...
05.10.2026
Ali Khan bowled a wild bouncer to Kieron Pollard during the Canada Super60 semi-final, with the ball sailing over the batter and reaching the boundary without making contact with the bat. The umpire called it a Wide, leaving fans puzzled over why the deli...
05.10.2026
Mohammed Shami's Bengal teammate Mukesh Kumar has emerged as a strong contender for India’s Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour after an impressive performance in the Irani Cup. The 32-year-old Bengal pacer has caught the attention of head coach...
05.10.2026
Dinesh Karthik has advised the Indian selectors against bringing Mohammed Shami back into the team for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The former India wicketkeeper-batter believes the management has already moved beyond the experienced pacer despite Shami contin...
05.10.2026
Star all-rounder Michael Bracewell has opted to move to a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for the 2026-27 season after choosing to pursue an opportunity in the Big Bash League (BBL).Bracewell's move will not keep him away from New Zealand d...
05.10.2026
Hardik Pandya has received strong backing for a place in India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup despite another injury setback. Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes the all-rounder remains a key part of the team’s plans because of the balance he p...
05.10.2026
Dinesh Karthik has backed Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs but remains doubtful about Virat Kohli reaching the landmark of 100 international centuries. The former India wicketkeeper-batter shared his views on the two modern b...
05.10.2026
Nick Kelly has replaced Michael Bracewell in central contracts list for New Zealand men
05.10.2026
"There have been plenty of highs and lows, but I knew what I signed up for - injuries are an inevitable part of professional sport," Angkrish Raghuvanshi says
05.10.2026
Jewel Andrew picked up a finger injury during the third ODI against India; a fracture has been ruled out and he is being monitored by the West Indies medical team
05.10.2026
On 5th October at 11:30 AM IST, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur will host Kuwait against Qatar for the third match of the T20 WC Asia Qualifier 2026.Get the best KUW vs QAT Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI,...
05.10.2026
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah will stage the fourth match on 5th October at 9:00 PM IST, where Bangladesh Legends will compete against England Legends.Get the best BAN-L vs ENG-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable...
05.10.2026
Zimbabwe Women will take on West Indies Women in the second T20I match at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare on 5th October at 4:30 PM IST.Get the best ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and mat...
05.10.2026
England to face a Western Australia XI at the WACA ground in Perth on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia starting at Perth Stadium
05.10.2026
England to face a Western Australia XI at the WACA ground in Perth on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia starting at Perth Stadium
05.10.2026
Nottinghamshire’s 2026 season review looks back on a commendable Championship title defence and two semi-final runs in white-ball cricket, while The Blaze swept the lot in the women’s domestic competitions.
The post County by County 2026 Season Review – D...
04.10.2026
Sussex’s 2026 season review looks back on a hugely impressive County Championship campaign amid upheaval behind the scenes, in contrast to a year to forget in white-ball cricket.
The post County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Sussex appeare...
04.10.2026
Glamorgan’s 2026 season review looks back on a strong return to Division One, despite a late wobble, with significant contributions spread around the squad.
The post County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Glamorgan appeared first on The Cric...
04.10.2026
Yorkshire’s 2026 season review looks back on a positive year across all formats, spearheaded by the performances of George Hill, with a late flurry offering cause for optimism that further progress can be made in 2027.
The post County by County 2026 Seaso...
04.10.2026
Leicestershire’s 2026 season review looks back on a disappointing campaign for the Foxes, culminating in One Day Cup final defeat and a controversial relegation from the top flight.
The post County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Leicestersh...
04.10.2026
Essex’s 2026 season review looks back on a challenging Championship campaign where form since the August resumption saw relegation only narrowly avoided due to events elsewhere.
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04.10.2026
Surrey’s 2026 season review looks back on an unexpected battle for a previously dominant force in red-ball cricket to retain their Division One status.
The post County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Surrey appeared first on The Cricket Pape...
04.10.2026
Shreyas Iyer has opened up about his interactions with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The India captain, who has closely watched the 15-year-old left-hander over the last three months, stated that he can dominate at the highest level when he gets a re...
04.10.2026
The India National Cricket Team has recently won the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026. They defeated their arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the tournament by 19 runs to defend their gold medal. After the match, former India captain Kris Srikkanth to...
04.10.2026