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The fifth edition of the ILT20 will get under way on November 21 with the defending champions Desert Vipers taking on former winners MI Emirates, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The opening match will kick off at 6:30 pm at the Dubai International Stadium. In the second match of the season, Sharjah Warriorz will take on Season 1 winners Gulf Giants at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 22, Sunday. The second game of Super Sunday will see Dubai Capitals face Abu Dhabi Knight

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role on Tuesday. Mandhana, 30, takes over the leadership after Kaur's successful tenure, which included India's historic women's ODI World Cup triumph last year. Mandhana Takes Charge as India Captain Mandhana has been one of India's most important batters in recent years and played a key role in the team's Asian Games gold

International Test cricket is coming to Abu Dhabi as Afghanistan take on Bangladesh in a One-Off Test Match at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 October 2026. For cricket fans in the UAE, this is a chance to watch Afghanistan and Bangladesh compete in the traditional red-ball format from the stands. With the match scheduled across five days, the contest can develop session by session, with batting, bowling, fielding, and strategy all playing an important role. If you are planning to attend,

Pakistan have appointed Sahibzada Farhan as their new Twenty20 international captain, replacing Salman Agha ahead of the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan, who became Pakistan's fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, will lead the side in the three-match series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. No official reason was given for Agha's removal from the leadership role. Farhan Recently Led Pakistan at Asian Games Farhan previously captained a second-string Pakistan side at the Asian Games in

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. Her decision comes shortly after she guided India to the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, adding another major achievement to her captaincy career. One of her biggest accomplishments came in 2025, when she led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title. ‘The Decision Was Not Easy’ Harmanpreet described the decision to leave the captaincy as a difficult one, reflecting on years of memories,

West Indies captain Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a stunning century and guide his team to a memorable five-wicket victory over India in the third and final ODI on Saturday. India had already secured the three-match series after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, but West Indies finished strongly with a record chase of 352 in New Chandigarh. Hope Produces a Match-Winning Century Hope was forced to open the innings after Jewel Andrew suffered a finger injury while fielding. Despite appearing

Rohit Sharma achieved another major milestone in his ODI career during India's second match against the West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the seventh batter to score 12,000 runs in Men's One Day Internationals. The India opener reached the landmark with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, joining an exclusive group of ODI run-scorers. Rohit is only the third Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, to reach 12,000 ODI runs. Seventh Batter to Reach the Landmark Rohit has now joined

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against India in the second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket competition. With both teams aiming to secure a place in the final, India will begin their innings after being asked to bat first. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in India XI India have included young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their playing XI without leaving out either Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma. The three players will form India's top order, with Samson set

Captain Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 as India produced the second-highest successful chase in men's ODI cricket, defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati on Wednesday. West Indies posted 405-7, but India chased down the target with 39 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. South Africa hold the record for the highest successful ODI chase, having scored 438-9 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006. India's previous best chase was 362 against Australia in Jaipur

India will face the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati with an opportunity to seal the series. The hosts will enter the match with confidence after winning the opening game in convincing fashion. West Indies posted 295/7 in the first ODI, with Justin Greaves scoring a century. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict the visitors after they had appeared on course for a total closer to 350. India’s chase was powered by outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and captain

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam will be part of the upcoming DP World International League T20 (ILT20) season in the UAE, with the former Pakistan captain included in the list of players ahead of the tournament’s Player Auction. The announcement has added another major international name to the UAE’s IPL-style T20 competition, which features six teams. Global T20 Stars Included in Player List Babar Azam is among several internationally recognised T20 players included in the auction list. Other major names include: Their inclusion

India began their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a convincing eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill made 110 as India chased down 296 in just 41.4 overs. Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs Kohli produced a landmark performance, reaching 15,000 ODI runs during his innings. He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone in men's ODI cricket. The 37-year-old reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings,

India made a great start to their three-match ODI series against West Indies, recording an eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both hit centuries with the bat as India chased down West Indies' 295 for seven with ease. West Indies had earlier posted a decent 295 for seven after being put in. However, India's solid batting ensured there were no issues reaching the target with half an hour to spare in the match. West Indies Build Strong Opening

England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, with Will Jacks producing a match-winning all-round performance. Jacks claimed career-best bowling figures of 5-22 and also scored an unbeaten 46, helping England continue their strong recent form in the format. England Post 265 in Chester-le-Street After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the scoring with an impressive 67 from 69 balls, while

 A resolute captain's knock from Fatima Sana and a clinical spin-bowling display by off-spinner Umm-e-Hani steered Pakistan Women to a 31-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the third-place play-off at Korogi Sports Park. Defending a total of 145/8, Pakistan's bowling unit stifled the Bangladesh chase, restricting them to 114/7 in their 20 overs.  The triumph secures the bronze medal for Pakistan, marking a welcome return to the podium after missing out in the previous edition. First Innings: Pakistan Recover After Mid-Innings Wobble Opting

The fourth day of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan brought an intense morning of sports action for the Indian contingent.  With six medals already secured—four silver and two bronze—the primary goal remains unchanged: capturing that coveted first gold medal. From the shooting ranges to the badminton courts and the cricket pitch, India's top athletes faced fierce battles against world-class opposition. Big Match: Women’s Cricket Sets Sights on Continental Crown The centerpiece of the day's lineup is a blockbuster showdown between two familiar

India delivered a dominant performance against Bangladesh on Sunday, securing a 114-run victory in the Asian Games women's cricket semi-final. The win took India into the gold-medal match, where they will face Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Shafali Verma Hits Maiden T20I Century The biggest highlight of India's innings was Shafali Verma's maiden T20 international century. Verma remained unbeaten on 100 from 49 balls, smashing three fours and nine sixes. She reached the landmark from the final delivery of India's 20 overs and celebrated

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Japan ahead of their historic one-off T20I against Japan and the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared visuals of the team's arrival on Monday, showing players receiving a warm welcome from fans. Star Players Join the Japan Tour The arrival video featured several prominent Indian players, including Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi. Fans gathered to welcome the

India opener Abhishek Sharma produced a remarkable batting performance against Afghanistan, smashing a century in just 30 balls during the third T20 International in New Delhi.  His explosive innings helped him break Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian batter. The left-handed opener also became the fastest batter from a Test-playing nation to score a T20I century, marking a memorable moment in international cricket. Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record Abhishek Sharma reached his hundred in only 30 deliveries,

The cricket broadcasting industry is looking for more effective ways to determine the value of media rights as major tournaments prepare for their next round of commercial deals.  The Indian Premier League is expected to play an important role in this process, with its media rights tender set to take place before the next International Cricket Council broadcasting rights offering. The developments highlight the importance of cricket's media rights market, which remains a major source of revenue for governing bodies and broadcasters. IPL