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India continued to dominate the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, despite rain and bad light bringing the third day's play to an early conclusion. Sri Lanka reached 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with the possibility of a follow-on still looming. Sonal Dinusha Keeps Sri Lanka Fighting Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, keeping alive his hopes of scoring a second century of the series. The Sri Lankan batter has

As the cricket world prepares for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan are using an unusual training method to prepare for the continental tournament — playing practice matches against a men’s domestic side. The tournament will take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan hoping to finally lift the trophy after finishing runners-up twice. Pakistan Turn to Men’s Team for Tough Preparation Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team has been playing against a men’s domestic side

Nepal is increasingly being viewed as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually follow the path of Afghanistan and earn a place among the sport’s Test-playing nations. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has developed a passionate cricket culture, a growing pool of elite players and an expanding domestic competition structure. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said Nepal has the potential to become

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday. Carse, who did not feature in England’s opening Test victory at Headingley, will be replaced by Sonny Baker as the investigation continues. ECB Confirms Cricket Regulator Investigation The ECB said it had referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been urged to find the right balance between aggression and composure following his on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Both Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday following the incident. Jaiswal-Fernando Clash Sparks Debate The incident occurred on the opening day of the second Test after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs in India's first innings.

Australia has begun a unique year of Test cricket by hosting Bangladesh in a two-match series in the country’s tropical north, marking Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia since 2003. The series is being played at Marrara Oval in Darwin, before moving to the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on August 22. The unusual winter schedule comes as Australia prepares for a packed international cricket calendar. Test Cricket Returns to Australia's Top End Darwin’s Marrara Oval is hosting its first Test since

A Rewarding Late Surge In Domestic First-Class Cricket Uncapped all-rounder Saransh Jain earned his first call-up to the Indian national squad. He joins the team for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Selectors drafted the 33-year-old after Washington Sundar sadly suffered a hamstring injury. Jain consistently delivers excellent performances for Madhya Pradesh and the India 'A' team. He provides a highly reliable off-spin option for the national squad. Jain boasts a truly remarkable record in long-format red-ball cricket. He claimed an

India began their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a convincing seven-wicket victory at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, thanks to a sensational half-century from 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines with Maiden T20I Fifty Chasing a modest target of 126, Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight by smashing his maiden T20 International half-century in just 18 balls. The young opener struck four sixes and four boundaries, helping India race to victory in only 13.2 overs. The 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer

On Sunday, England clinched a thrilling 27-run win over India in the third and final ODI at Lord's to take the series 2-1. It ran England's record against the world's number one-ranked side in ODIs to 10 wins from their last 11 attempts, and was their first bilateral ODI series victory against the world number one-ranked side since 2018. Chasing a record 387 runs - England's highest-ever ODI total at Lord's, secured on the back of Ben Duckett's century walk in a blistering

A senior BCCI official has hit back at critics over Sanju Samson's exclusion. The wicketkeeper batter was left out of India's squad for Zimbabwe. Samson's omission sparked immediate uproar among fans and cricket experts. He had starred as Player of the Tournament during India's T20 World Cup win. The official clarified that Samson was rested, not dropped from the team. Selectors reportedly felt he would not play a single match anyway. Carrying a senior player just to sit on the bench made little

Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38. He passed away one day before his 39th birthday after a long illness. Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, known as HLH. This rare disorder causes the immune system to attack the body itself. It leads to dangerous inflammation and can damage multiple organs. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday. Zadran's brother had stayed with him in Delhi throughout his treatment. Reports say Zadran first fell ill back

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great cricket fan,” saying their interactions largely revolved around developing cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad. According to Lalit Modi, the Prime Minister consistently showed enthusiasm for promoting and expanding the sport in Gujarat. “Mr. Modi was a great cricket fan. All the dealings I had with him were because he wanted cricket in Ahmedabad,” he said. Remarks Spark Debate Over Narendra Modi Stadium Lalit Modi’s comments come after his recent remarks

Virat Kohli's under-pressure masterclass helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket defeat of Gujarat Titans RCB made light work of a target of 156, as they chased it down in just 18 overs. Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in 42 balls with 3 sixes and 9 boundaries, as he recorded his fastest IPL fifty. Bengaluru raced to a commanding position in the match with some aggressive batting early on, as Venkatesh Iyer provided a solid foundation with

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) crown, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory marked RCB’s second consecutive IPL title, with Virat Kohli once again proving to be the team's biggest match-winner. Kohli Shines on the Biggest Stage Chasing a target of 156, Virat Kohli played a captain's knock, remaining unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls. Kohli's Match-Winning Innings: Kohli and Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer gave RCB a

With the T20 Indian Premier League playoffs commencing on Tuesday, veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be under the spotlight. Kohli, the captain of Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru who ended up topping the regular season standings, at 37 is just under two decades older than Sooryavanshi whose explosive batting has been one of the biggest stories this season. Key Playoff Matches Kohli and Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in the first qualifying playoff, with the winner booking

Wednesday's win saw the Kolkata Knight Riders pull off a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and assistant coach Shane Watson said the performance of 36-year-old Pandey underlined his value to the side. Pandey's 45 off 33 meant that Kolkata recovered from being at 54-3 in their chase of the target of 147 as his innings helped them to a win which oxygenated their chances of making the playoffs. Watson told reporters: "This is the best I've seen him

Bangladesh secured a 78-run win over Pakistan to clinch the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series whitewash despite Mohammad Rizwan's brave 94 in an unsuccessful chase. Pakistan were 358 all out in the morning session on day five after chasing 437 for victory to level the series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood and Salman Agha contributed 71 runs apiece but it was Rizwan's battling innings containing 10 fours that ensured Pakistan remained in the hunt

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed briskly made 93 to power his side to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Tuesday and keep their play-off hopes alive. Playing as an impact substitute, Sooryavanshi was the first target of Rajasthan's chase at their home in Jaipur and he hit his third half-century of the season, making 38-ball six with seven fours and 10 sixes to win Chhaima's run-scoring push the total of 221. Sooryavanshi, with the help of

Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding on Skipper Pat Cummins' fabulously-executed 3-28 and an aggressive leading performance by Ishan Kishan (70), on Monday qualified for the playoffs of the IPL with a laboured five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. The result at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai also guaranteed a place in the playoffs for Gujarat Titans. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the initial outfit to enter the playoffs. The tournament, which will have its final on May 31 in Ahmedabad, now has five

Mitchell Starc took 4-40 as Delhi Capitals waged defeat against Rajasthan Royals to keep their play-off hopes alive in the IPL on Sunday. Starc claimed three scalps in a four-ball burst, including the scalp of skipper Riyan Parag (51), to restrict Rajasthan to 193-8 at Delhi's home Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rajasthan has added 47 runs in their second innings till the end of day two. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) coming with a score of 46 off 21 balls, and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel (53), who