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Rohit Sharma has given a tight slap to those who were writing him off with his stunning performances with the bat. Rohit Sharma might have missed out on a well-deserved century in the third and final ODI against the West Indies, but he won massive praise...
04.10.2026
The three-match ODI series is over, with India as the winner. Now the focus is on the 5-match T20I series between these two national cricket teams. The series for the shortest format of the game will start on October 6 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Groun...
04.10.2026
Wasim Jaffer has made a big call on India’s future ODI batting order, backing Tilak Varma as a possible successor to Virat Kohli at the crucial No. 3 position. Jaffer believes that India could benefit from having a left-handed batter in that role once Vir...
04.10.2026
Dwayne Bravo arguably takes the best catch of the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2026 tournament during the match between the West Indies Champions and South Africa Champions at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 4 (Sunday). Just a few yards ou...
04.10.2026
The Irani Cup 2026 has just come to an end with the Rest of India winning the trophy under the leadership of Rishabh Pant. The former vice-captain of the India National Cricket Team did not take part after he had been suffering from a fever. Now, reported...
04.10.2026
Hasan Nawaz's "I hate every Indian bowler" remarks resurface after Pakistan's Asian Games final loss
The India National Cricket Team just won the gold medal against their fiercest rival, the Pakistan National Cricket Team, in the Asian Games 2026. After Pakistan’s 19-run loss in the final, an old video of Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz has resurfaced in whi...
04.10.2026
Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has showered rich praise on KL Rahul after his stunning century in the third and final ODI against the West Indies on Saturday, October 3. Chopra has called KL Rahul one of the most versatile cricke...
04.10.2026
India A will face Australia A in a three-match unofficial ODI series at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry. The series will begin on October 6, followed by the second and third matches on October 9 and 11, respectively.The hos...
04.10.2026
Pakistan women’s national cricket team pacer Kainat Imtiaz has announced her retirement from international cricket. After representing Pakistan for 13 years at the highest level, Kainat Imtiaz is now ready to start a new journey as a match referee. Imtiaz...
04.10.2026
Warwickshire’s County Championship triumph and The Blaze’s remarkable domestic treble headline The Cricket Paper’s look back at a 2026 season that delivered plenty of success, debate and change across the domestic game.
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04.10.2026
Warwickshire produced a superb late-season surge to claim their first County Championship title since 2021, with Ethan Bamber and Sam Hain among the key figures behind the Bears’ Division One success.
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04.10.2026
Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped
04.10.2026
Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has replaced the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the three-match unofficial ODI series against Australia A in Puducherry. The 23-year-old has another opportunity to make an impression during the matches, w...
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
Pakistan women’s national cricket team pacer Kainat Imtiaz has announced her retirement from international cricket. After representing Pakistan for 13 years at the highest level, Kainat Imtiaz is now ready to start a new journey as a match referee. Pakist...
04.10.2026
Seven wickets fell in a manic hour post-lunch as Rest of India secured a 167-run win against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar
04.10.2026
Spin-bowling allrounder Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Wanindu Hasaranga
04.10.2026
She decided to follow in her mother Saleema Imtiaz's footsteps to become a match official
04.10.2026
India National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered an unexpected setback during the Irani Cup 2026 clash, as the Rest of India captain missed Day 4 against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar due to fever on Sund...
04.10.2026
The Irani Cup 2026/27 concluded on Sunday with the Rest of India defeating the reigning Ranji Trophy Champions, Jammu and Kashmir. After the match, two India National Cricket Team cricketers, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, who are best friends, were seen...
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
Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has replaced the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the three-match unofficial ODI series against Australia A in Puducherry. The 23-year-old has another opportunity to make an impression during the matches, w...
04.10.2026
India captain said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and when to defend with ball in hand
04.10.2026
Pakistan Champions have been ruled out of the third season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The decision came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused to issue NOCs to the players selected for the World Championship of Legends 2026.The te...
04.10.2026
Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has heaped praise on Hasan Nawaz for his sensational knock against India in the 2026 Asian Games final in Nisshin, Japan. At the same time, Shehzad questioned Saim Ayub’s controversial celebration after dismissing 15-y...
04.10.2026
Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana has suffered another setback in his recovery after developing a viral illness during his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The right-arm pacer is currently dealing with fever, a cold and a...
04.10.2026
The World Championship of Legends 2026 will continue with the fourth match between India Legends and England Legends at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 4th October at 9:00 PM IST.Get the best IND-L vs ENG-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, f...
04.10.2026
South Africa Legends will lock horns with West Indies Legends in the third match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 4th October at 5:00 PM IST as the World Championship of Legends 2026 continues.Get the best SA-L vs WI-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle...
04.10.2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 16-member ODI squad for the upcoming tri-nation series against Pakistan and England. Kusal Mendis will lead the side, while Avishka Fernando and Sahan Arachchige have earned recalls. Pathum Nissanka has also been in...
04.10.2026
India National Cricket Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has suffered another setback in his much-awaited return to the game. Hardik Pandya has developed discomfort in his right calf and has now been ruled out for at least three to four weeks after scans sho...
04.10.2026
MS Dhoni played an unexpected role in West Indies denying India a 3-0 ODI series sweep. West Indies captain Shai Hope revealed that a conversation with the former India captain helped him stay calm and trust his approach during the successful chase in the...
04.10.2026
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to ODI action during India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand. Following the conclusion of India’s home ODI series against the West Indies, the two senior batters are set to feature in a five-match ODI series beginning...
04.10.2026
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continued to underline their value to India during the recently concluded ODI series against West Indies. While Kohli made a match-winning unbeaten century in the opening ODI, Rohit followed it up with a hundred in the second...
04.10.2026
Ravindra Jadeja was left out of India's playing XI for the third ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh, with Anshul Kamboj making his international debut. The decision came despite Jadeja taking two wickets in the second ODI in Guwahati.With Axar Pate...
04.10.2026
Sunil Gavaskar has backed Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma to be considered for India’s Test squad following the Asian Games 2026 final against Pakistan. The captain praised the two young batters for their temperament under pressure and believes they have the...
04.10.2026
India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli might have failed with the bat in the third and final ODI against the West Indies, yet the former captain managed to entertain the fans and the players at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on...
04.10.2026
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli burst into laughter after a wild throw from Gurnoor Brar nearly struck Mohammed Siraj during the third and final ODI match in New Chandigarh on Saturday, October 3. Siraj had to quickly duck as the ball flew dangerously close...
04.10.2026
ENGLAND’S 16-MAN squad for the ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka represents another significant stage in the rebuilding of their white-ball side, with several players given an opportunity to press their claims for next year’s World Cup. The th...
04.10.2026
THE 2026 ECB Premier League season is in the bag and Premier League club cricketers are catching up on the plethora of jobs they’ve put off through the summer. Gardening is finally happening and shopping is being taken care of, or, in the case of more tha...
04.10.2026
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04.10.2026
Ground: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol Captain: Cameron Bancroft (CC), Jack Taylor (ODC/T20), Liv Daniels (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 8/8; ODC: 8/9 Group A; T20: quarter-finals Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: 6/9; T20L2: runners-up; KO: third round GLOUCEST...
04.10.2026
Ground: Emirates Old Trafford Captain: James Anderson (CC), George Balderson (ODC), Keaton Jennings (T20), Ellie Threlkeld (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 7/8; ODC: quarter-finals; T20: 3/6 North Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL1: 4/9; T20L1: 9/9; KO: quar...
04.10.2026
Ground: The County Ground Captain: Wayne Madsen (CC), Harry Came (ODC), Aneurin Donald (T20), Adrianna Darlow (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 6/8; ODC: 6/9 Group B; T20: 5/6 North Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: 9/9; T20L2: 9/9; KO: third round IN 2026...
04.10.2026
Ground: Visit Worcestershire New Road Captain: Brett D’Oliveira (all formats), Clare Boycott (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 5/8; ODC: 4/9 Group B; T20: 6/6 Central & West Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: 8/9; T20L2: 5/9; KO: third round THE PEARS challe...
04.10.2026
Ground: Lord’s Captain: Leus du Plooy (CC/T20), Ben Geddes (ODC), Saskia Horley/Finty Trussler (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 4/8; ODC: winners; T20: 5/6 South Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: winners; T20L2: 4/9; KO: third round MIDDLESEX’S SUMMER belo...
04.10.2026
Ground: County Ground, Northampton Captain: Luke Procter (CC), Nathan McSweeney (ODC), David Willey (T20), Anisha Patel (WODC), Gemma Marriott (WT20) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 3/8; ODC: 7/9 Group A; T20: winners Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: semi-finals; T2...
04.10.2026
Ground: The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury Captain: Daniel Bell-Drummond (CC/ODC), Sam Billings (T20), Megan Belt (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: 2/8; ODC: 6/9 Group A; T20: 4/6 South Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: semi-finals; T20L2: semi-finals; KO: fir...
04.10.2026
Ground: Seat Unique Riverside Captain: Alex Lees (all formats), Hollie Armitage (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC2: Winners; ODC: semi-finals; T20: 4/6 North Groups Women’s 2026 results: ODCL1: T20L1: runner’s up; KO: third round RELEGATED FROM Division One in...
04.10.2026
Ground: Utilita Bowl Captain: Ben Brown (CC), Nick Gubbins (ODC), James Vince (T20), Georgia Adams (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC1: 10/10; ODC: 5/9 Group B; T20: runners-up Women’s 2026 results: ODCL1: runners-up; T20L1: semi-finals; KO: quarter-finals HAMP...
04.10.2026
Ground: Uptonsteel County Ground Captain: Ian Holland (CC), Stephen Eskinazi (ODC), Ben Green (T20), Rebecca Brooker (Wom) Men’s 2026 results: CC1: 9/10; ODC: runners-up; T20: 7/9 North Group 6/6 North Group Women’s 2026 results: ODCL2: 7/9; T20L2: 7/9; K...
04.10.2026