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"I came to know [about the captaincy change] when the board announced it," he says
19.09.2026
For only the third time in CPL history, the final will be played without either Guyana Amazon Warriors or Trinbago Knight Riders
19.09.2026
Zimbabwe were 102 for 2 chasing 165 but couldn't see the game through with Hlubi and Nini finishing with three wickets each
19.09.2026
Allrounder Chinelle Henry returns to the squad following an injury during the T20 World Cup
19.09.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains a sensation across the cricketing nations even after being dropped from all three matches in the recently played three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Since making his IPL debut in 2025, the emerging opener often finds...
19.09.2026
For only the third time in CPL history, the final will be played without either Guyana Amazon Warriors or Trinbago Knight Riders
19.09.2026
"I came to know [about the captaincy change] when the board announced it," he says
19.09.2026
While most of the Indian cricket fans want to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in action again for the India National Cricket Team, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan presented a different opinion. Instead of backing the veterans, Pathan wished...
19.09.2026
Ajit Agarkar’s exit as India’s chief selector has reportedly been linked to growing differences with the BCCI, with the future of former captain Rohit Sharma becoming one of the biggest reasons. The situation reportedly became challenging because of diffe...
19.09.2026
The wicketkeeper's career was under threat when he suffered a blood clot three years ago
19.09.2026
Sri Lanka make one change, with Thushara coming into the XI for Chameera
19.09.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to have a new junior selection panel, and the former Team India spinner Ramesh Powar is likely to become chairman of the panel, as it is claimed in recently published media reports. The Mumbai off-sp...
19.09.2026
The BCCI is preparing for some big changes in India’s selection setup as Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector is almost over. While Agarkar reportedly wanted to continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup, the BCCI did not discuss an extension with him, and...
19.09.2026
In a recent YouTube podcast, Afghanistan National Cricket Team legend Rashid Khan picked the best finishers among MS Dhoni, Heinrich Klaasen, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube. Khan's YouTube appearance came shortly after Afghanistan's latest T20I series aga...
19.09.2026
Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth has raised strong questions over Yash Thakur’s selection in the third and final T20I between the India National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 1...
19.09.2026
Former Pakistan off-spinner and national selector Tauseef Ahmed has triggered a fresh controversy after making serious favouritism allegations against the former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Tauseef claimed that Saqlain had tried to influence selection decisi...
19.09.2026
Former India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is set to part ways with sports management agency RISE Worldwide, according to News 24 Deputy Sports Editor Vaibhav Bhola. RISE Worldwide has ties to Reliance Industries, which also owns the Mumbai Indians (MI) f...
19.09.2026
Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as Bangladesh National Cricket Team captain as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, which will be played in the UAE from October 9, 2026.The squad...
19.09.2026
Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.
18.09.2026
Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.
18.09.2026
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have an even T20I record, with both teams winning 12 of their 25 meetings
19.09.2026
India are the pre-eminent team in Asia and go into the Asian Games semi-finals just a week after winning the Asia Cup for a record eighth time
19.09.2026
Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed were not available due to fitness and workload management issues
19.09.2026
The Indian National Cricket Team is facing a unique challenge before flying to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games. The women's cricket matches have already started, while the men's contest is yet to begin after the women's segment concludes.Ahead of the tourn...
19.09.2026
The second semi-final of the Asian Games Women’s T20 2026 will bring Bangladesh Women and India Women together at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin on 20th September at 10:30 AM IST.Get the best BAN-W vs IND-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy...
19.09.2026
England can reclaim the outright No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings by defeating Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, September 19. After taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead, Harry Brook’...
19.09.2026
“I’m a little surprised” - Ex-India opener questions Auqib Nabi’s selection for IND vs WI ODI series
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Auqib Nabi’s chances of featuring in India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments came after the Jammu and Kashmir pacer earned his maiden ODI call-up for India’s three-match home series against th...
19.09.2026
India has no right to prevent Mohsin Naqvi from presenting the medals to the winners of the men's and women's cricket events at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Japan if he is selected for the particular role, as it is clearly said by the Indian Olympic As...
19.09.2026
For CPL debutants Jamaica Kingsmen, Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty also played important innings as they got to their 207 target in the last over
19.09.2026
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 player auction is scheduled to take place in the second week of December 2026, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) exploring venues in India to host the event. It will be the final mini-auction of the...
19.09.2026
Mohammad Rizwan seeks clarity from the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly launched an internal probe into their experienced wicketkeeper-batter, accusing him of involvement with illegal b...
19.09.2026
The India women’s national cricket team made a flying start to their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a commanding eight-wicket win over hosts Japan. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women’s national cricket team wrapped up the match in just five overs agains...
19.09.2026
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has made four important requests to the Board of Control for Cricket in India at its Annual General Meeting held on Friday, September 18, in Mumbai. The Mumbai Cricket Association has asked for a new Under-17 national...
19.09.2026
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have an even T20I record, with both teams winning 12 of their 25 meetings
19.09.2026
The selection of Washington Sundar for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan has attracted a lot of debate in the Indian cricket circle, as media reports have claimed a clash of views between the head coach Gautam Gambhir and the head of the BCCI's Cente...
19.09.2026
The India National Cricket Team is already planning their pace attack for the upcoming three-match Test series in New Zealand, and everything is revolving around Akash Deep. Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s biggest match-winner with the ball, but Akash Deep...
19.09.2026
The landscape of women’s cricket in India is expanding rapidly, with state associations investing in dedicated tournaments to provide more opportunities for female cricketers. The growth of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has also encouraged state boards...
19.09.2026
Rovman Powell shared his Player-of-the-Match award with Shimron Hetmyer, whose 45-ball 102 not out wasn't enough to win the game for Guyana Amazon Warriors
19.09.2026
Australia were in charge from start to finish in the second match against Zimbabwe despite having to go deep into their bowling resources
19.09.2026
Team India all-rounder Shivam Dube has picked Rohit Sharma over Virat Kohli as his preferred captain in an interview with SportsNext. When asked to choose between the two former India captains, Dube backed Rohit and later retained his choice when Suryakum...
19.09.2026
Left-arm spinner Nahida Akhter and all-rounder Sobhana Mostary have emerged as the frontrunners to replace Nigar Sultana as Bangladesh's next T20I captain. Nigar informed about her decision to step down as the T20I captain via an email.Her decision came s...
19.09.2026
Cricketers are used to dealing with injuries during matches and training sessions, but sometimes, injuries happen in the most unexpected situations. Over the years, several famous cricketers have suffered injuries while doing things that had nothing to do...
19.09.2026
Guyana Amazon Warriors batter Mavendra Dindyal survived a bizarre run-out during Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 against Jamaica Kingsmen. Keemo Paul’s direct hit struck the stumps while Dindyal was short of his crease, but the bail...
19.09.2026
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face criminal charges after Derbyshire Police closed their investigation into an alleged assault in Derby city centre last month. He was arrested during a night out with his Durham teammates before being released,...
19.09.2026
In another fresh comment, Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, assured that the due Asia Cup trophies will "come and land up" at the board's head office in Mumbai. Saikia's comments came a few days after the Women's Asia...
19.09.2026
Australian captain Pat Cummins has picked former batter Cheteshwar Pujara as the toughest Indian opponent he has faced, overlooking Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking to Prime Video Sport AUNZ, Cummins named his most difficult opponents from seven maj...
19.09.2026
Initial assessments cleared major structural damage but Rachin Ravindra's return would be determined by his progress during his rehab
19.09.2026
For CPL debutants Jamaica Kingsmen, Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty also played important innings as they got to their 207 target in the last over
19.09.2026
Fast bowler is currently in India with the Australia A team and will be back in December to play the BBL opener in Chennai
19.09.2026
Henry Thornton had taken four wickets before WA debutant Kieran Elliott rescued the home side, although it was the weather that had the final say
19.09.2026