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United Arab Emirates defeated Qatar by 92 runs in the 3rd match of Group B at the ACC Men's Premier Cup.  Match Summary The United Arab Emirates made a strong start to their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign with a convincing 92-run victory over Qatar in their Group B match at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, August 31. UAE won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted an impressive 263/9 in 50 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Adeeb Usmani playing a key

Oman started their 2026 Men's Asia Cup campaign with a massive 131-run victory over Singapore at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. Match Highlights Oman began their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Singapore by 131 runs in their opening Group B match at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. The victory was built on a strong recovery with the bat and an excellent bowling performance. After losing early wickets, Oman showed great character to post a big total of 316/9 in

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.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation following a reported incident in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday. The investigation comes as England prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s next week. ECB Confirms Investigation An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the governing body was aware of the reported incident and had begun investigating the circumstances. “We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night

Pakistan's spin attack put the visitors in a commanding position on Day 3 of the second and final Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving the hosts reeling at 103 for 6 in their second innings with a lead of just 60 runs. Abdullah Shafique Anchors Pakistan Innings Opener Abdullah Shafique produced a superb unbeaten 160, guiding Pakistan to a first-innings total of 387. His marathon knock lasted more than seven-and-a-half hours, during which he faced 323 balls, striking 15 fours and

Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana met England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham during Birmingham Phoenix's The Hundred fixture at Edgbaston on 1 August 2026. Bellingham was present at the venue in his role as a minority part-owner and investor in Birmingham Phoenix. Instagram Post Goes Viral Fatima Sana shared a carousel of photos from the day on Instagram, including a picture with the Real Madrid midfielder, who has recently gone viral online following the popular "Jude aura" trend. She captioned the

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka later this month, with the BCCI medical team reportedly advising him to extend his recovery from a left-knee issue. According to reports, no replacement has been named yet. Recovery Continues After England Tour Bumrah has not bowled since the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was ruled out of the final ODI at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury while fielding during

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the 12 venues that will host the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, marking the tournament's long-awaited return to Africa after more than two decades. Co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the 50-over World Cup will feature 14 teams competing across October and November 2027. Africa to Host ODI World Cup After More Than 20 Years The 2027 edition will be the first ODI World Cup held in Africa since the 2003 tournament, bringing world-class

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the schedule for the 2027 men's and women's Ashes series, with Southampton's Utilita Bowl set to host a men's Ashes Test for the first time. The two series will once again run concurrently, following the successful format introduced in 2023. Southampton to Make Ashes History For the first time, Southampton's Utilita Bowl (Rose Bowl) will stage a men's Ashes Test when the fourth Test begins on July 21, 2027. The venue previously hosted Test

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced that Stephen Fleming has stepped down as the team's head coach, ending one of the most successful coaching tenures in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The decision was made following a series of mutual discussions between Fleming and the CSK management, with both sides expressing gratitude and respect for the remarkable journey they shared. End of an Era at CSK Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player during the inaugural

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

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

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

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a much-needed 23-run victory against Punjab Kings on Sunday to reach the playoffs and veteran pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was delighted. Superstar Virat Kohli and middle-order batter Venkatesh Iyer scored sparkling half-centuries as Kumar produced a devastating new-ball spell to send defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL playoffs here on Sunday. Fresh from his ninth hundred in the IPL, Kohli scored a wonderful 58 off 37 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes), Iyer followed with a

It was Jasprit Bumrah's first game as MI captain on Thursday and he led from the front as Tilak Varma's 75 not out off just 33 balls helped MI beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in IPL. Mumbai chased down 206 under lights at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with Varma again top-scoring for them from No. 4 — giving a world-class score to their rarefied batting line-up after slumping to 88-3: within points of being floored by another strong attack despite playing

Left-handed opener Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh stretched their lead to 179 runs on a rain-hit fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday. They were 152-3 in their second innings at the close on Sunday, Shanto having made an unbeaten 58 as he batted alongside Mushfiqur Rahim who was on 16 in the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh resumed on their overnight score 7-0 only to lost openers early, Mahmudul Hasan Joy trapped leg

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque dug in to take Bangladesh to 101-2 at lunch on the first day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Friday. After Pakistan put the home side to bat, Shanto and Mominul added 70 runs for the unbroken third wicket, putting Bangladesh on track toward a daunting score. Shanto was 39 not out off 50 balls and Mominul was on 31, at lunch. The tall, lanky fast bowler also appeared to be a thorn in