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Injured Shan to miss Pakistan's second Test against West Indies

The top order batter smashed a first-innings hundred at the Brian Lara Stadium but also fractured the index finger

Published 31 Jul, 2026 04:56pm

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Pak- Sri Lanka women’s T20I series start today at Rangiri Dambulla

LAHORE: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to begin their three-match women’s T20I series from today at the Rangiri...

Published 31 Jul, 2026 05:44am

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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach

The 35-year-old is second behind India’s Sachin Tendulkar on the all-time Test scoring list, with more than 14,000 runs

Published 30 Jul, 2026 04:20pm

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IPL's business value soars above $20 billion, says report

Separately, in May, the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla said they would buy Rajasthan for $1.65 billion

Published 30 Jul, 2026 12:44pm

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Out-of-favour India batter Rahane quits international cricket

Rahane played the last of his 85 Tests in July 2023, before falling out of the side

Published 30 Jul, 2026 11:01am

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Litton replaces Miraz as Bangladesh ODI captain

Miraz’s captaincy exit comes after Bangladesh ODI series defeat against Zimbabwe earlier this month

Published 29 Jul, 2026 09:07pm

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Five-star Jayden helps seal West Indies win against Pakistan

After eking out a 29-run first-innings lead, West Indies made 181 in their second innings to set Pakistan a target of 211

Published 29 Jul, 2026 10:58am

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Jadeja returns to India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

India are fifth in the WTC standings, which are led by Australia, with Sri Lanka sixth

Published 28 Jul, 2026 12:43pm

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How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India

The 10-team IPL is now valued at around $20 billion, with the 2026 season drawing 1.2 billion viewers across platforms

Published 27 Jul, 2026 12:22pm

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Laxman hails Sooryavanshi's maturity after teen stars in Zimbabwe sweep

The 15-year-old, fast-tracked into international cricket following a breakthrough Indian Premier League season

Published 27 Jul, 2026 11:52am

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Sooryavanshi's 81 steers India to Zimbabwe T20 series sweep

Fifteen-year-old batter's 81-run performance propelled India to a commanding 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe

Published 26 Jul, 2026 08:18pm

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Pakistan announce two changes in Test squad for West Indies, England series

Changes come a day after Abdullah Fazal was ruled out with injury

Published 26 Jul, 2026 05:49pm

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Kishan, Varma hit half centuries as India win Zimbabwe T20 series

India clinched their T20I series against Zimbabwe, securing a 2-0 lead

Published 25 Jul, 2026 08:24pm

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Sameer reflects on cricketing journey, fearless approach

LAHORE: Pakistan’s emerging batter Sameer Minhas has credited street cricket, family support, structured age-group...

Published 25 Jul, 2026 06:06am

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Pakistan, India get direct quarter-final entry in Asian Games cricket

Competition will begin with preliminary round featuring Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Oman

Published 24 Jul, 2026 08:38pm

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Pakistan to tour England for five ODIs in 2027

LAHORE: Pakistan men’s cricket team will tour England next year to play a five-match ODI series from May 15 to 26,...

Published 24 Jul, 2026 07:35am

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Sooryavanshi smashes maiden half-century as India thump Zimbabwe

Sooryavanshi is at his destructive best as he hits four fours and four sixes on the large Harare Sports Club ground

Published 23 Jul, 2026 08:11pm

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No 2027 Ashes Tests in north of England

Headingley in Leeds and Manchester’s Old Trafford have both staged some of the most dramatic clashes in the long history of Ashes cricket

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:29pm

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Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's Test and ODI captain

The change in leadership comes after Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down

Published 22 Jul, 2026 06:00pm

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England's Bethell to miss The Hundred with knee injury

South African wicketkeeper Donovan Ferreira will replace him ⁠as the Birmingham skipper in the domestic 100-ball tournament

Published 22 Jul, 2026 12:33pm

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Zimbabwe call up wicketkeeper Tsiga for T20 series against India

Tsiga, 32, has played 10 Tests for Zimbabwe but never before featured in limited-overs international ⁠cricket

Published 22 Jul, 2026 12:25pm

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Australia welcome Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Tests

Hazlewood's recall means no place for Michael Neser despite the paceman's fine Ashes campaign

Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:39am

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McCullum confident he can work with new England Test coach

McCullum was dismissed as Test boss following England’s 2-1 defeat by New Zealand

Published 20 Jul, 2026 06:06pm

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Rohit brushes aside retirement talk, says focus remains on representing India

The hundred ends a lean run in which Sharma goes 11 ODIs without reaching three figures

Published 20 Jul, 2026 04:51pm

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Captain Gill wants India to improve fitness ahead of World Cup

England racked up 387-3 against India’s depleted attack, while the tourists managed 360-7 in reply

Published 20 Jul, 2026 11:48am

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Duckett's sublime century inspires England's series-clinching win over India

England’s 50-over total is the highest in ODI at Lord’s, surpassing the 334-4 on the opening day of the inaugural 1975 World Cup

Updated 20 Jul, 2026 12:29am

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India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale

Sundar injured his hamstring during second ODI in Cardiff

Published 18 Jul, 2026 09:15pm

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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

England’s victory in Cardiff followed a run of 16 defeats in their previous 20 ODIs

Published 18 Jul, 2026 07:18pm

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Tributes pour in for cricket great Sobers after death at 89

'A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers'

Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:39am

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Lord's ODI will not be Rohit's last, says BCCI secretary

Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for next year’s World Cup

Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:10am

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Garry Sobers dies at 89

PARIS: Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and...

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:03am

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Sri Lanka T20 team co-owner to be held in prison over match-fixing

Manjot Kalra is arrested at a hotel in the capital, Colombo, as he is allegedly "about to pay" a player 9.5 million rupees (US$28,700)

Published 17 Jul, 2026 08:05pm

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Flower rules himself out of contention as England test head coach

'I have spoken with Rob (Key) and the ECB on that topic. The bottom line for me is that I’m very happy in the work that I’m doing at the moment,' Flower tells

Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:05pm

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Mohammad Nawaz handed three-month ICC ban over anti-doping violation

ICC says sanction can be reduced to one month upon successful completion of rehabilitation programme

Published 17 Jul, 2026 04:26pm

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New Zealand batting coach Ronchi to quit after India series, join Melbourne Renegades

Luke Ronchi, who ended his international career with New Zealand in 2017, was appointed full-time batting coach in 2020,

Published 17 Jul, 2026 11:44am

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India back Rohit amid retirement speculation

The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series

Published 17 Jul, 2026 11:25am

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Root's 99 not out sees England to ODI series-levelling win over India

England's Jofra Archer-led attack dismissed India for 233, setting up a vital chase to level the three-match series

Updated 17 Jul, 2026 08:29am

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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra Pakistan-India clash

A new World Cup structure could deliver an extra India-Pakistan clash, a fixture generating immense passion and revenue for cricket

Published 15 Jul, 2026 06:10pm

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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat

England have now lost 14 of their last 20 ODIs

Published 15 Jul, 2026 04:06pm

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India ease to six-wicket win over England in first ODI

Dawson departed for 68 off 83 balls, his highest score in international cricket, while Root battled on to 76 not out

Published 15 Jul, 2026 12:12pm

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India spark collapse before Root leads England to 258 in 1st ODI

England came into this match after a 4-0 Twenty20 series whitewash of India

Updated 14 Jul, 2026 07:32pm

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Sacked McCullum apologises for England's Test results

McCullum will remain head coach of England’s white-ball teams through 2027

Published 14 Jul, 2026 01:08pm

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India thrash England in inaugural women's Test at Lord's

Kranti Gaud, Yastika Bhatia, the first women to take five wickets and score a century respectively in a women’s Test at Lord’s

Published 13 Jul, 2026 05:09pm

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Fleming steps down as Chennai head coach after 18 years in charge

'From the earliest days of this journey, Fleming helped define not just how we played, but what we wanted to be as a franchise,' Viswanathan says

Published 13 Jul, 2026 12:12pm

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Misbah urges young cricketers to prioritise discipline

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has emphasised that discipline and consistency are essential for...

Published 13 Jul, 2026 04:58am

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McCullum to step down as England test coach after four years

ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould paid tribute to the former New Zealand captain’s work

Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:27pm

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India's Bhatia becomes first woman to score Lord's Test century

Bhatia has now joined the likes of such India men’s greats Vinoo Mankad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Mohammad Azharrudin, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid in scoring a Test century at the ‘Home of Cricket’

Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:14pm

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Traffic jam delay adds to India's woes ahead of 56-run T20 loss to England

They have since failed to win a game against England and lost 4-0 in the five-match T20 series after the opener ended in ‌a ⁠no result due to rain

Published 12 Jul, 2026 12:03pm

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Team Pakistan preparations for ICC Test Championship underway

LAHORE: Preparations of Team Pakistan for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against the West...

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am

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Australia's Big Bash League season-opener to be played in India

Wealthy IPL owners have bought franchises in England, South Africa, the US, West Indies and United Arab Emirates

Published 10 Jul, 2026 10:47am

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Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38

Shapoor made his one-day international (ODI) debut in 2009 and represented Afghanistan in 80 internationals across formats

Published 07 Jul, 2026 09:17pm

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Australia dominate England to win T20 World Cup

Sciver-Brunt and Kemp upped the ante but the modest target was insufficient to ⁠test Australia

Published 06 Jul, 2026 12:09pm

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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan Test captain for West Indies, England tours

The decision marks Babar's third stint as Pakistan's Test skipper

Published 05 Jul, 2026 01:02pm

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Bethell spoils Sooryavanshi's big day as England edge out India

The 22-year-old Bethell hit a thunderous unbeaten 76 from 46 balls, including five sixes

Published 05 Jul, 2026 10:59am

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List of youngest male cricketers to debut for India

Sooryavanshi was not given his debut against Ireland as India were dealt a shock 2-0 series defeat

Published 04 Jul, 2026 07:10pm

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Curran keen to step in as England all-rounder after Stokes' retirement

'When I’ve got a ball or bat in my hand I just try to do my best, so we’ll see what happens.'

Published 04 Jul, 2026 01:05pm

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England-India T20 abandoned because of rain

India, who again chose to delay a debut for their 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, had fought back well from a terrible start

Published 02 Jul, 2026 08:04am

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Duffy returns for New Zealand against West Indies

Duffy is New Zealand’s reigning player of the year and holder of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Published 01 Jul, 2026 11:37am

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England Test captaincy would be a privilege, says Brook

'I don’t think you can turn down being an England Test captain,' Brook tells

Published 01 Jul, 2026 11:10am

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New Zealand thrash England for series win as Stokes bows out

New Zealand won a three-match campaign 2-1

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:08pm

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Ireland coach Malan to leave role after T20 series win over India

Malan will be replaced by Gary Wilson, who represented Ireland 292 times as a player between 2005 and 2020

Published 29 Jun, 2026 06:59pm

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England Test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

*The 35-year-old, who made his international debut in 2011, has captained England’s test team since 2022

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:52pm

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Safeguarding rules bar 15-year-old Sooryavanshi from Indian dressing room

Safeguarding protocols mandated by the global cricket body ICC and the United Kingdom prohibit players under 16 from using adult dressing rooms

Published 24 Jun, 2026 08:59pm

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McCullum dismisses talk of rift with Stokes ahead of third New Zealand Test

In Stokes’ absence, ⁠England suffered a 253-run defeat at The Oval on Sunday as New Zealand levelled the series

Published 24 Jun, 2026 12:10pm

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England docked 12 WTC points for slow over-rate in Oval Test

New Zealand levelled the three-test series with a 253-run victory against England, who were found 12 overs short of the target

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:25am

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India hails Sooryavanshi after record 11-ball half-century

Sooryavanshi made 94 off just 29 deliveries

Published 21 Jun, 2026 08:20pm

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Gill to skipper India against England, Kohli to play if fit

Says Iyer will serve as vice-captain for the series

Published 21 Jun, 2026 05:37pm

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Krishna, Jaiswal power India to ODI sweep against Afghanistan

India dominated Afghanistan, sweeping the ODI series 3-0

Updated 20 Jun, 2026 08:59pm

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Vaughan urges ECB to make decision on Stokes' captaincy

England's leading batsman Joe Root is interim captain at The Oval but Vaughan says the situation must be resolved quickly

Published 19 Jun, 2026 12:17pm

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Fatima Sana will become first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred

The 24-year-old is currently playing for Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup in England

Published 18 Jun, 2026 09:27pm

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Gill, Kishan star as India thrash Afghanistan to clinch ODI series

India clinched the ODI series 2-0

Published 17 Jun, 2026 09:43pm

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Nicholls returns for New Zealand after Williamson retirement

Williamson departed as New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer at the age of 35

Published 17 Jun, 2026 07:57am

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McCullum worried about Stokes after nightclub incident

'You go from being bewildered, to angry, to gutted,' McCullum told reporters on Monday

Published 16 Jun, 2026 12:43pm

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Egypt are looking past Belgium in World Cup opener

Although Belgium are one of the strongest teams in the tournament, Egypt will also face much weaker opponents in Group G, Iran and New Zealand

Published 15 Jun, 2026 12:33pm

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England's Robinson ruled out of second Test against New Zealand, reports say

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) did not immediately respond to a request for comment made outside normal UK business hours

Published 15 Jun, 2026 11:57am

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Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Bangladesh, missing regular captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz due to concussion

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:53pm

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Gurbaz's fiery ton goes in vain as Gill guides India to victory

Eight sixes and eight boundaries helped Gurbaz to complete his ninth ODI century in the 15th over, with Afghanistan at 135-3

Published 14 Jun, 2026 01:44pm

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Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges police assault

Nayeem Hasan says he is stopped by police in the city of Chattogram and physically abused

Published 13 Jun, 2026 01:49pm

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New Zealand's Williamson retires from internationals after stellar 16-year career

' It does feel the right time, I’ve given everything to this team, and it has given me a lot more in return,' Williamson tells

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08pm

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Bangladesh stun Australia to claim maiden ODI series win

Australia are without captain Mitchell Marsh, who is ruled out due to injury

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:51pm

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England captain Stokes left out of second test v New Zealand

Former captain Joe Root will lead the team at The Oval in the absence of Stokes

Published 10 Jun, 2026 08:00pm

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Stokes weighing England captaincy future after nightclub incident - reports

On Monday, the ECB said Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were under investigation

Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:19am

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Bangladesh seek ODI upset against depleted Australia

'Everyone is in good form… If we can perform at our best, we can get a result,' Mehidy says

Published 08 Jun, 2026 03:44pm

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India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in one-off Test

India bowls Afghanistan out for 112 in their second innings

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:49pm

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Australia lose captain Marsh, opener Head for Bangladesh ODI series

The ODI series begins on Tuesday, with all three matches taking place in Dhaka

Published 08 Jun, 2026 10:03am

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Tamim becomes Bangladesh's youngest cricket chief

A new government elected in February dissolved BCB over alleged “gross irregularities” and appointed an interim board

Published 07 Jun, 2026 10:05pm

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Debutant Suthar takes three wickets as India dominate Afghanistan Test

Afghanistan were 113-5 at stumps on 2nd day

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:06pm

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England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in first Test

New Zealand were bowled out for 138 before lunch on the fourth day

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 05:14pm

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India's Kohli out of Afghanistan series due to injury

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Kohli’s replacement

Published 06 Jun, 2026 05:42pm

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Teenage sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain

India play Ireland in two T20Is later this month, before a five-match series against England in July

Published 06 Jun, 2026 01:56pm

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Germany's Karl ruled out of World Cup with muscle tear

Karl enjoys a meteoric rise this season as he helps Bayern clinch the domestic double and reach the Champions League semi-finals

Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:24am

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Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Rahul made 100 off 165 balls and put on a second wicket partnership of 139 with Sai Sudharsan, who scored 81

Updated 06 Jun, 2026 05:27pm

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Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar played his first Test for India at 16 years and 205 days in 1989

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:56am

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Robinson leads England fightback after New Zealand's Jamieson humbles hosts

Earlier, Kyle Jamieson grabbed five wickets as England were dismissed for 140 in rain-interrupted conditions

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:32am

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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Shaheen grabbed 3-30 to bundle Australia out for 157 while Shadab added a fighting 29 not out to his two wickets

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 12:19am

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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side

The 31-year-old is now in Barbados and will not return to England until after the first Test

Published 03 Jun, 2026 05:56pm

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India set for bumper New Zealand tour later this year

India will open the tour with the T20s in late October and early November quickly followed by the ⁠ODI series

Published 03 Jun, 2026 01:19pm

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Pat Cummins might skip next IPL because of heavy Australia workload

Cummins played only the Adelaide Ashes test in the last home summer and skipped the T20 World Cup as he dealt with a nagging back injury

Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:11am

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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Australia's total of 231-9 in 50 overs had fighting half centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 02:06am

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Pakistan to host women's T20 World Cup 2028

Pakistan will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, a landmark decision for women's cricket, alongside key ICC rule changes including a 15-minute T20I innings break.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 08:11pm

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ICC to trial pink balls to counter bad light stoppages

AHMEDABAD: Cricket’s governing body said Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 06:56pm

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Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:55am

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Patidar credits coach Flower after Bengaluru clinch back-to-back IPL wins

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten ‌75 off 42 balls as Bengaluru chased down 156 to secure a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Sunday’s final

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:43am

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Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

Bengaluru, who ‌ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden IPL title last year, carried that momentum into this season and chased down 156 with ease in 18 overs

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:51am

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Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

Minhas finished with 5-32 as an under-strength Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs

Updated 30 May, 2026 11:28pm

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Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

Naomi Osaka wins her third-round match, marking her longest French Open run, feeling calmer and dazzling in her eye-catching gold attire.

Published 30 May, 2026 06:18pm

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Canada's squad announced, with recovering Davies and high-scoring David included as expected

'We really think this is our strongest group,' says coach Jesse Marsch

Published 30 May, 2026 01:03pm

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Captain Latham pleased with win as New Zealand down Ireland ahead of England tests

New Zealand finished their first innings on 490 for 8 declared before bowling Ireland out for 179 in their first stint at the crease

Published 30 May, 2026 12:55pm

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Sangakkara backs Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi for India call-up

'The guy, at 15 years old, he’s very mature, he reads the game really well, he reads situations well, and he’s got no fear,' Sangakkara tells

Published 30 May, 2026 12:33pm

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Abu Dhabi T10 eyes new franchises after governance overhaul, says CEO

'We’re currently in detailed conversations with some existing Abu Dhabi T10 teams regarding the future,' says Boucher

Published 29 May, 2026 05:25pm

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Injured England captain Sciver-Brunt on track to return for T20 World Cup

England face Australia and India in World Cup warm-up games before beginning their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12 in Birmingham

Published 29 May, 2026 11:21am

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Sooryavanshi a once-in-a-lifetime talent, says Hyderabad assistant Franklin

The 15-year-old also broke Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season, taking his tally to 65 in the match and surpassing the former West Indies captain's 59 set in 2012

Published 28 May, 2026 10:49am

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Teen Sooryavanshi stars as Rajasthan knock out Hyderabad to stay alive in IPL

Chasing 244, Hyderabad fumbled in front ‌of an incisive Rajasthan attack and were bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs at a sparsely filled New PCA Stadium, ending their campaign on a disappointing note

Published 28 May, 2026 10:36am

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Afghanistan's spin king Rashid to miss India Test

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan will miss a one-off Test against India next month but selectors on Tuesday included...

Published 26 May, 2026 09:07pm

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis leads white ball teams to West Indies

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors named Kusal Mendis on Monday as the new captain of both the one-day...

Published 25 May, 2026 11:05pm

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Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

The players clashed during the T20 match between Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Published 25 May, 2026 01:30pm

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Virat Kohli, 37, and Sooryavanshi, 15, set to take IPL playoff spotlight

The winner will face the loser of Tuesday’s qualifying playoff in the final eliminator on Friday in Chandigarh

Published 25 May, 2026 01:09pm

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Punjab's Haddin delighted as captain Iyer makes the difference in key win over Lucknow

Iyer's unbeaten knock of 101, featuring 11 fours and five sixes, guided his team over the finish line in their final league stage match on Saturday

Published 24 May, 2026 10:52am

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Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

The two exchange heated words when Virat Kohli opens for Bengaluru, looking to chase down a daunting target of 256

Published 23 May, 2026 02:34pm

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'Captain's dream': Hyderabad's Cummins hails fellow quicks after Bengaluru win

'They’ve been fantastic. I’ve actually learned a lot of from those guys as well,' Cummins says

Published 23 May, 2026 10:52am

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Gujarat still have room to improve despite top-two finish, says Rashid

Gujarat, who won the title in their 2022 debut season

Published 22 May, 2026 01:24pm

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Veteran Pandey adding value to Kolkata's IPL campaign, says Watson

Kolkata, who are sixth in the standings, play Delhi Capitals in their final league-stage game ⁠on Sunday

Published 21 May, 2026 01:32pm

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Pandya docked match fees as Mumbai woes persist

Kolkata kept their ⁠playoff hopes alive by moving up to sixth on the points table, with Mumbai languishing ⁠in ninth

Published 21 May, 2026 01:28pm

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Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi's best yet to come: Langer

Sooryavanshi's 93 off 38 balls helped Rajasthan overwhelm Lucknow's 220-5 with five balls to spare

Published 20 May, 2026 02:18pm

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Bangladesh sweep series v Pakistan despite Rizwan defiance

Chasing 437 for a series-levelling victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 358 in the morning session on the final day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Published 20 May, 2026 12:36pm

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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan

SYLHET: Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took...

Published 19 May, 2026 07:41pm

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India rest Bumrah and Jadeja for one-off Afghanistan test

'We are trying to give opportunities to other players. It’s for this test that we have not picked him,' Ajit Agarkar tells

Published 19 May, 2026 06:00pm

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Chennai set to host Big Bash League opener in December: reports

'We are exploring the potential of Chennai in partnership with the Australian Government to deepen the India-Australia relationship,' CA

Published 19 May, 2026 05:35pm

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Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination

Bengaluru won their first IPL title last year and were the first to book their place in the playoffs this season

Published 19 May, 2026 10:25am

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Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

SYLHET: Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427...

Published 18 May, 2026 08:27pm

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Delhi stay alive with win over Rajasthan as Bengaluru thrash Punjab to enter playoffs

Fifth-placed Rajasthan and Chennai Super Kings, tied in points with Delhi, ⁠have two games each

Published 18 May, 2026 12:43pm

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Delhi Capitals coach Badani lauds role model Starc

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the playoffs where three more teams will join them

Published 18 May, 2026 10:26am

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Bowlers, Joy put Bangladesh on top in second Pakistan Test

Strong bowling and Joy's crucial half-century have given Bangladesh firm control of the second Test against Pakistan.

Published 17 May, 2026 07:07pm

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Allen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata

Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls - including four fours and 10 sixes - as Kolkata posted a mammoth target of 248 for the opposition

Published 17 May, 2026 10:11am

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Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test

SYLHET: Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their...

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:27pm

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Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value

Virat Kohli says he remains ready to represent India but will not pursue selection unless convinced he can add value

Published 16 May, 2026 10:58am

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Former England women's stumper Taylor named men's fielding coach for NZ series

Sarah Taylor has coaching stints with county side Sussex and the England Lions since her retirementre

Published 14 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Kohli keeps putting up the numbers but it's love of the game that motivates him

'I just give my heart and soul out there on the field, whether I'm fielding or batting,' says Kohli

Published 14 May, 2026 11:29am

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Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win v Pakistan in Mirpur test

DHAKA: Seamer Nahid Rana claimed 5-40 on an eventful final day to bowl Bangladesh to a 104-run victory in the...

Published 12 May, 2026 09:16pm

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India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league

'Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth,' says Dravid

Published 12 May, 2026 12:32pm

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Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss the playoffs

'The core group is quite valuable for us. You can’t just keep changing,' says Jayawardene

Published 11 May, 2026 02:12pm

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Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh

Mitchell Marsh captains all squads, with Australia set to play three ODIs against Pakistan

Published 11 May, 2026 01:00pm

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets

Mehidy Miraz's five wickets and Azan Awais's debut 103 defined a rain-hit day, giving Bangladesh a 34-run lead.

Published 10 May, 2026 09:21pm

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Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test

Opener Azan Awais hit an unbeaten 85 and Abdullah Fazal, also playing in his first Test, was 37 not out

Updated 09 May, 2026 10:50pm

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Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton

Cameron Green acknowledges he slows his own scoring

Published 09 May, 2026 10:40am

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Pakistan field in first Bangladesh Test as Babar Azam ruled out

The visitors were without batsman Babar Azam, ruled out with a left knee injury

Published 08 May, 2026 11:31am

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Bangladesh cricket board charges four in betting probe

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket authorities have charged four people with corruption linked to the country’s premier T20...

Published 07 May, 2026 11:02pm

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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh due to knee injury

Babar Azam's left-knee injury sidelines him from Pakistan's first Test against Bangladesh, affecting their World Test Championship hopes

Published 07 May, 2026 10:54pm

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Pakistan, Bangladesh renew rivalry in first Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:47pm

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England captain Stokes '100% to bowl' on return to cricket

LONDON: Ben Stokes is expected to bat and bowl for county side Durham as he returns to action for the first time...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:05pm

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Punjab slip from top spot after loss to Hyderabad

Punjab managed only 202 ⁠in reply, though captain Shreyas Iyer said they should have been shooting for a much lower target

Published 07 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Ahmedabad to host IPL final after Bengaluru switch

Chandigarh will host the Eliminator on May 27 between the third and fourth-placed teams

Published 06 May, 2026 01:51pm

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England's Sciver-Brunt ruled out of NZ series ahead of T20 World Cup

Vice-captain Charlie Dean will captain the team ⁠during the ODI series, starting on May 10

Published 05 May, 2026 01:10pm

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Rohit returns in style, Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Rohit, back after missing five matches with a hamstring injury, was ably supported by Rickelton

Published 05 May, 2026 01:07pm

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Pant not feeling the price tag pressure in IPL, says coach Langer

Lucknow secured the stumper-batsman for an eye-watering $3.21 million in 2024 and retained him for the current season, which has unfolded poorly

Published 05 May, 2026 01:02pm

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Indian steel magnate leads $1.65bn IPL Rajasthan Royals deal

NEW DELHI: Indian steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal and family, alongside vaccine billionaire Adar Poonawalla, have...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:59pm

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Sri Lanka to tour West Indies after five years

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies for the first time in five years for two Tests, three one-day...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:21pm

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Peshawar Zalmi clinch PSL 11 title with thrilling win over Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chase 130-run target with five wickets and 28 balls to spare

Updated 04 May, 2026 12:22am

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Kartik comeback brightens Chennai's youth push in IPL

Sixth-placed Chennai will next play Delhi Capitals on Tuesday

Published 03 May, 2026 10:58am

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New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

DHAKA: Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:41pm

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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

MUMBAI: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women’s T20 World Cup, selectors said...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:40pm

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Rahul savours runs as Delhi snap losing streak in IPL

KL Rahul is Delhi’s most consistent performer this season

Published 02 May, 2026 11:29am

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New Zealand's Santner out for a month with shoulder injury

Santner sustained the injury while fielding for the Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) defeat ⁠to Chennai Super Kings by 103 runs last week

Published 01 May, 2026 02:45pm

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Holder brings 'sprinkling of stardust' as Gujarat beat RCB

Holder took two wickets and three catches, before scoring 12 runs as Gujarat chased down 155 in Thursday’s match

Published 01 May, 2026 11:07am

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IPL sanctions Rajasthan captain Parag over vaping

Vaping is banned in India, including the sale, production, import and advertising of e-cigarettes

Published 30 Apr, 2026 03:08pm

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De Plessis, Rhodes and Klaasen buy Rotterdam franchise in European T20 league

Former Proteas skipper ‌Du Plessis will also lead the side in the inaugural season of the six-team European T20 Premier League

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:07pm

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Hardik Pandya shields bowlers as Mumbai's struggles continue

Five-times champions Mumbai are enduring a wretched season and are ninth in the 10-team standings with just two wins from eight matches

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:30am

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Sri Lanka govt 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s government took control of the island’s cricket board on Wednesday and appointed a nine-member...

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:18pm

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IPL leaders Punjab hit with reality check after first loss of season

The six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals was Punjab’s first defeat in eight matches, though they continue to lead the 10-team league on 13 points

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:54am

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Babar Azam becomes joint-leading centurion in PSL history

Usman Khan is the other batter to have scored four centuries in PSL

Published 28 Apr, 2026 10:04pm

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Sri Lanka cricket board quits at government's request: officials

Sri Lanka Cricket is the country’s richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:31pm

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Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL's bat-ball balance

Delhi captain Axar Patel said they struggled against two world-class bowlers

Published 28 Apr, 2026 12:20pm

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PM Shehbaz approves public attendance for PSL playoffs with key condition

Encourages fans to use pubic transport to save fuel consumption

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:06pm

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Kolkata beat Lucknow in IPL's shortest Super Over

The result moved Kolkata up to eighth in the standings while Lucknow are bottom with two wins from eight games

Published 27 Apr, 2026 01:30pm

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Narine nails IPL Super Over as Kolkata climb off the bottom

Narine was handed the responsibility of bowling the mini-innings after Lucknow’s Mohammed Shami hit a last-ball six

Published 27 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Hyderabad's Cummins relishes IPL's big-chase 'challenge'

In the second match of the double-header, a Cummins-led ⁠Hyderabad accomplished a 229-run chase with nine balls to go

Published 26 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Sooryavanshi fastest to reach 1,000 runs in T20s as teenager smashes 36-ball ton in IPL

The previous record was held by Australia’s Mitchell Owen, who completed ⁠1,000 runs in 533 balls

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:47am

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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton in IPL

Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer was left searching for words after his team chased down a record 265-run target with ⁠seven balls to spare

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:35am

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'Stable' Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury

Ngidi lay on the ground clutching his head and barely moving after his brief interaction with the team physio

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:27am

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Kohli leads Bengaluru chase in IPL as Sudharsan's ton goes in vain

Kohli, fondly known as the ‘chase master’, lived up to ⁠his reputation after opening alongside Jacob Bethell, who departed early

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:23am

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New Zealand great Bates to end international career after T20 World Cup

The record-breaking 38-year-old ‌confirmed on Friday she will retire after 20 years at the highest level

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

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Clear mind does the trick for Chennai's red-hot Samson

After single-digit scores in his first three IPL knocks, Samson smashed his second hundred of the season against Mumbai Indians

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

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Shanto, Rahman fire as Bangladesh seal 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand

'We knew early wickets would bring us momentum,' Mehidy Hasan Miraz says

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:57pm

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New coach Kirsten faces ‘a lot of learning’ to rebuild Sri Lanka

Kirsten was India coach from 2008 to 2011, taking them to World Cup glory, then coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:19pm

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Starc cleared to play in IPL by Cricket Australia

The left-arm quick had been recovering from elbow and shoulder injuries but will now belatedly join his Delhi Capitals team

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:14pm

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Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games

The venue will also ⁠host three Major League Cricket (MLC) matches between July 1 to ⁠5 this year, the ICC said

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:03pm

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Rajasthan’s Jadeja pleased with middle order’s response under pressure

Openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who are among the Indian Premier League’s top-six scorers this season so far

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:00pm

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Marsh seeks IPL redemption after disappointing T20 World Cup

Marsh delivered a stellar performance in the IPL last year, scoring 627 runs at an average of 48.23

Published 22 Apr, 2026 12:48pm

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Abhishek Sharma the entertainer helps Hyderabad to win over Capitals

The 25-year-old struck 10 fours and 10 sixes in an unbeaten 135 from 68 balls, the fifth-highest individual score ⁠in the tournament’s history

Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:30am

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Varma’s hundred injects fresh life into Mumbai’s stuttering IPL campaign

Varma’s previous best this season was 20 and the 23-year-old said he had struck form at ⁠just the right time

Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:32am

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Sri Lanka’s Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal

Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the PSL

Published 20 Apr, 2026 09:11pm

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Chakravarthy overcomes surface tension to end Kolkata’s losing streak

The ⁠leg-spinner began his campaign with three wicketless outings before claiming 2-34 in a loss to Gujarat Titans on Friday

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

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Mhatre’s hamstring blow deepens Chennai’s IPL crisis

The 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:02pm

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Rahul and Stubbs steer Delhi past Bengaluru in thrilling IPL contest

Bengaluru openers Salt and Virat Kohli began briskly, but the tempo dipped when Lungi Ngidi struck in his opening over to dismiss Kohli for 19 off ⁠13 balls

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:40am

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Hyderabad’s bowling depth, Delhi’s late calm lift IPL tempo

Reduced to 18-3, Delhi were steadied by a composed partnership between KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, before David Miller closed the game with ⁠a late flourish

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:31am

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Gujarat sink Kolkata with adaptable bowling in IPL, says Rabada

'Extra bounce has probably been my ally throughout my entire career,' Rabada

Published 18 Apr, 2026 12:29pm

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Sarfaraz named Pakistan’s Test coach for Bangladesh series

Sarfaraz’s former teammate Umar Gul will join him in the setup as the bowling coach

Updated 19 Apr, 2026 10:35am

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Mumbai’s IPL campaign fizzles amid Bumrah’s barren run

Former Sri Lanka captain Jayawardene said Mumbai have not been clinical enough at key moments

Published 17 Apr, 2026 12:21pm

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Rise of Dar, return of Hazlewood boosts Bengaluru’s bowling unit

Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets to draw level on eight points with Rajasthan Royals, edging ahead on net run-rate

Published 16 Apr, 2026 12:01pm

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Kohli and Dar shine as Bengaluru ease past Lucknow in IPL

Kohli anchored the 147-run chase with authority alongside captain Rajat Patidar as Bengaluru sealed victory in front of a packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in only 15.1 overs

Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:11am

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Green still off-colour for winless Kolkata

Green, who cost Kolkata a record $2.77 million, was recruited to drive their push ⁠for a third title but he has yet to catch fire

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:15pm

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Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch

The 29-year-old, who went unsold in the IPL and PSL auctions, was signed by Islamabad but he chose to play for Kolkata instead

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:45pm

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Wisden laments India’s ‘Orwellian’ control of world cricket

In its 163rd annual edition, to be published Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted what he sees as an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:35pm

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Stokes says talk of McCullum rift ‘massive overstatement’

Stokes and McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, have been in a close alliance since joining forces in 2022

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:27pm

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Women’s T20 World Cup to have $8.8 million prize pool

The 12-team competition will be held in England and Wales from June 12, with New Zealand set to defend the maiden title they won in 2024

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:11pm

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IPL debutant Hinge claims record three wickets in opening over as Sunrisers beat Royals

The victory was Sunrisers’ second in five ⁠games and lifted them to fourth in the standings

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:07pm

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Back to the drawing board for Mumbai after third straight IPL defeat, Pandya says

The lack of early wickets and limited support for Bumrah has raised concerns about the bowling attack

Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:31am

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Sooryavanshi’s hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB

Sooryavanshi and Jurel set the tone with a rapid start, racing to 97-1 in the ⁠powerplay before spinner Krunal Pandya stalled the momentum

Published 12 Apr, 2026 11:06am

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Samson rediscovers form with match-winning century for Chennai in IPL

Chennai posted 212-2 in their 20 overs, with Delhi managing only 189 in reply

Published 12 Apr, 2026 10:20am

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Bangladesh retain squad for first New Zealand ODIs

Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team

Published 11 Apr, 2026 02:38pm

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Green’s return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata

Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday

Published 10 Apr, 2026 12:49pm

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Gopinath, last survivor from India’s first Test-winning team, dies at 96

Chingleput Gopinath, the last surviving member of the first India team to win a Test match, has died at the age of...

Published 10 Apr, 2026 02:56am

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Gujarat survive final-over chaos as Miller’s gamble backfires

Rahul's half-century arrived in 29 balls, punctuated by ⁠back-to-back sixes off Prasidh Krishna

Published 09 Apr, 2026 01:16pm

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Jos Buttler gets his IPL mojo back with a fifty in Gujarat’s first win

Buttler smashed 52 off 27 balls, including five sweetly timed sixes

Published 09 Apr, 2026 11:19am

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Warner charged for alleged drunk driving

He is currently captaining Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League

Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:44pm

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Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as ‘amazing, fearless’ after acing Bumrah test

Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya said it had been "fascinating" to see Sooryavanshi take on one of the world's best bowlers

Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:31pm

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Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal to lead interim cricket board

DHAKA: Bangladesh has dissolved its cricket board citing “gross irregularities” in an election last year, and...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 09:59pm

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Bengaluru’s six-hitting machine David hits the roof

The 30-year-old Australian clobbered eight sixes in his unbeaten 70 off 25 balls as Bengaluru scored a 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make it two wins from two

Published 06 Apr, 2026 12:46pm

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Fixing length does the trick for Rajasthan spinner Bishnoi

The 25-year-old went through a hard grind to fix his length and claimed 4-41 to set up Rajasthan's six-wicket victory against Gujarat

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:36am

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Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks Mumbai

Rizvi smacked seven sixes and as many fours in his 51-ball blitz which consigned Mumbai to their first defeat of the season

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:26am

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Australia to play three ODIs in Zimbabwe in September

All three ODI fixtures will be played at the Harare Sports Club between September 15-20

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door

The ⁠31-year-old is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Big Bash League with 164

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

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PSL committee rejects Fakhar’s appeal, upholds two‑match ban

Fakhar will miss Lahore's matches against Multan Sultans ⁠on Friday and Islamabad United on April 9

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

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England’s Brook, Bethell let off with warning over NZ nightclub altercation

The Regulator said on Wednesday that both Brook and Bethell had accepted they had breached the ⁠professional conduct regulations

Published 02 Apr, 2026 08:15am

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Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes

LONDON: Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite...

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:33pm

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Multan Sultans hunt down 226 as Farhan’s ton sinks Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chasing 226, the Sultans reach 227/4 in 18.4 overs, with eight balls to spare

Published 01 Apr, 2026 10:50pm

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Zampa snubs IPL for PSL, hails Afridi as all-time favourite

Says tournament features high-quality bowling attacks, which make even straightforward matches highly competitive

Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:57pm

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Maxwell, Konstas dropped from Australia’s contracted players list

Maxwell’s ‌omission follows his decision to retire from one-day internationals last year and with little prospect of reviving his test career at the age of 37

Published 01 Apr, 2026 01:03pm

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Connolly hits reset button and fires Punjab to victory on IPL debut

At the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, he played in two games as Australia crashed out in the group stage, scoring three and 11

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:50am

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Fakhar Zaman banned for two HBL PSL matches over Code of Conduct breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 04:59pm

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India’s JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows

“The agreement stands terminated with immediate effect,” JioStar said in a letter dated February 17 to Bangladesh broadcaster TSports

Published 31 Mar, 2026 12:30pm

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Mohammad Kaif and Chawla back Sooryavanshi for fast-track to India T20 squad

Sooryavanshi had a sensational debut season in the IPL last year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:59am

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Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in Test squad

Green tallied 171 runs in five Tests at an average of 24.42 and took four wickets as Australia triumphed 4-1 against England earlier this year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:31am

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Naseem Shah fined Rs20 million for breaching PCB central contract

Board says the player has tendered an unconditional apology

Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:53pm

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Pakistan board charges Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering in PSL match

The incident occurred in the final over with Karachi needing 14 runs to win

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:43am

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After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold in IPL

Rohit, who turns 39 next month, led Mumbai to five Indian Premier League titles before Hardik Pandya replaced him as captain ahead of the 2024 season

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:37am

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Kohli and Duffy star as defending IPL champions RCB overpower Hyderabad

Kohli stamped ‌his authority early in the 202-run chase alongside local favourite Devdutt Padikkal as the duo kept the scoring rate firmly under control

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:36am

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Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start

*The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India's 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:29am

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PSL 11: Multan Sultans defeat Islamabad United by five wickets

Josh Philippe scores a match-winning fifty for Multan Sultans
Momin Qamar receives Player of the Match award for his brilliant spell

Published 28 Mar, 2026 11:33pm

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Ashwin becomes first India international to join US Major League

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first India international to appear in US-based Major League...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:28pm

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England skipper Stokes sidelined after gruesome facial injury

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for the first month of the county season as he recovers...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

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Peshawar Zalmi chase 215 to defeat RawalPindiz in PSL 11 opener

Zalmi reach the total on the first ball of the final over

Published 28 Mar, 2026 06:40pm

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Chennai’s Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain

MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain

Published 28 Mar, 2026 01:57pm

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Moeen, Hasan power Karachi Kings to 14-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Moeen Ali receives Player of the Match award for his all-round effort

Published 27 Mar, 2026 11:19pm

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Vintage Kohli, teenager Sooryavanshi headline new IPL season

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday

Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

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Lahore Qalandars thrash Kingsmen Hyderabad by 69 runs in PSL 2026 opener

Lahore's Fakhar Zaman remains the top run getter with a 39-ball 53

Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:16pm

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IPL 2026: dates, format, fixtures and team details

The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31

Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:43pm

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Lahore Qalandars face Kingsmen as PSL 11 opens in empty stadiums

Under revised schedule, tournament will be played in Lahore, Karachi

Published 26 Mar, 2026 06:26pm

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India snub traditional venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India’s home season will begin with eight limited-overs matches against West Indies in September-October

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:39pm

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Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

Connor Esterhuizen’s knock of 75 off just 33 balls helped South Africa secure a 33-run win over New Zealand on...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:34pm

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Duckett pulls out of IPL to focus on England career, risks two-season ban

The 31-year-old, who scored 202 runs at an average of 20.20 during the Ashes,

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:08pm

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Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78bn

A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:06pm

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Bairstow joins Livingstone in criticising level of care in England set-up

All-rounder Livingstone recently said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:32am

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‘Where is the accountability?’ - Boycott slams England’s Ashes review

The “incompetent” Key and McCullum had “sabotaged” England’s Ashes campaign

Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:32pm

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Australia board to keep hands off pitches despite Ashes debacle

While the Perth wicket was rated highly by the International Cricket Council’s match referee

Published 24 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

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Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach, says ECB

England suffered a 4-1 defeat in Australia this year and the criticism included their casual preparations for the marquee series

Published 24 Mar, 2026 10:53am

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Sahibzada Farhan named ICC Men’s Player of the Month

Hard-hitting right hander had a superb run at the global event

Published 23 Mar, 2026 09:37pm

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New Zealand endorses new private T20 league, wants more focus on women

The new league's backers have proposed a six-team league of privately owned franchises and hope to launch the first tournament by January 2027

Published 23 Mar, 2026 12:29pm

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Rajasthan keen to shield teenager Sooryavanshi from the media glare

Rajasthan begin their new Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against five-time champions Chennai in Guwahati on March 30 and all eyes will be on Sooryavanshi

Published 20 Mar, 2026 11:04am

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IPL lags Hundred, SA20 in player welfare, rights assessment: WCA

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) rankings released on Thursday put the IPL (62.6) third of 10 leagues, behind England's The Hundred (75.2) and South Africa's SA20 (68)

Published 19 Mar, 2026 01:08pm

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Buttler ready to continue England career despite ‘poor’ T20 World Cup

LONDON: Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a “poor tournament” at...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:17am

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England batter Pope hopeful of test recall after Ashes axe

Getting dropped is tough. I didn’t want to get dropped of course, but it was the right decision at the time

Published 18 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

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Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

The 32-year-old has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year

Published 17 Mar, 2026 10:55am

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India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

India’s unbeaten campaign in that home World Cup ended in defeat by Australia in the final in Ahmedabad

Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:35am

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Champions Trophy winning skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed retires aged 38

Sarfaraz led Pakistan to Champions Trophy glory in 2017 when they beat India by 180 runs in the final

Published 15 Mar, 2026 05:17pm

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Bangladesh clinch thrilling 11-run victory despite Salman Agha’s fighting century

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat, along with star batter Muhammad Rizwan, all fell cheaply

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 11:06pm

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ICC reprimands Pakistan’s Agha over reaction to controversial run-out

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz circled around behind Agha to collect the ball and threw down the stumps

Published 15 Mar, 2026 10:51am

Cricket

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI

Young Maaz Sadaqat receives Player of the Match award

Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:20pm

Cricket

IPL-linked Sunrisers sign Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed for Hundred franchise

LONDON: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds – a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 10:42pm

Cricket

Last South Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays

International air travel was thrown into chaos after airlines cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:40pm

Cricket

Champions Bengaluru to host Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener

RCB are slated to ⁠play five home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur during this year’s IPL.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:18pm

Cricket

New Zealand’s Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn

Williamson said a ball from South Africa’s feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the “Cover” brand he had co-founded

Published 12 Mar, 2026 12:21pm

Cricket

India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:24pm

Cricket

Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

MIRPUR: Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:19pm

Cricket

Bat-ball balance hit for six at T20 World Cup

780 sixes were hit in this year’s tournament, 50.87% jump from 517 hammered in 2024 edition in West Indies and United States

Published 11 Mar, 2026 06:19pm

Cricket

Cricket body rejects bias claims over post-World Cup travel delays

Airlines have cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East, throwing international travel into chaos

Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:53pm

Cricket

India’s Arshdeep Singh fined for throwing ball at NZ’s Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

Mitchell was livid and advanced on Arshdeep, who turned around and walked back without apologising, forcing the umpire to step in

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:14pm

Cricket

West Indies players leave India on commercial flights after charter cancelled

Some players and staff have departed and others are scheduled to leave on different flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, CWI said in a statement

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:11pm

Cricket

PSL 11 schedule unveiled; eight teams to compete across six venues

The tournament runs from March 26 to May 3

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45pm

Cricket

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time

Published 10 Mar, 2026 01:56pm

Cricket

Hayden named Gujarat Titans’ batting coach ahead of IPL 2026

Hayden, a two-times World Cup-winning batter, represented Australia across 273 international matches across formats

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:42pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka name Kirsten as head coach with 2027 World Cup in focus

Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they begin...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:32pm

Cricket

‘Virtually unbeatable’ India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India become first team to retain the trophy, first to win it on home soil, first to claim third world T20 crown

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 11:37pm

Cricket

Kiwi cricketer makes history with five wickets in five balls

Randell also became the first bowler to claim six wickets in eight deliveries

Published 08 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Cricket

Pietersen says he is open to England coaching role

The former Ashes and T20 World Cup winner said England needed a more measured approach in Tests

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:52pm

Cricket

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad as they attempt to become the first team to retain the trophy

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:25pm

Cricket

Ticket prices and hotel tariffs skyrocket ahead of T20 World Cup final

Some tickets with a face value of 3,500 Indian rupees were selling at 54,000 when Reuters checked on the eve of the match

Published 07 Mar, 2026 10:52pm

Cricket

New Zealand want to ‘break a few hearts’ in World Cup final

New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:31pm

Cricket

No pressure, no fun for India captain ahead of T20 World Cup final

India bidding to become first team to retain T20 World Cup title

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

Cricket

India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

Cricket

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges

McCullum, 44, ‌took charge of England’s test setup in 2022 and added the white‑ball responsibilities in January 2025 under a contract running through 2027

Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:51pm

Cricket

Axar’s semi-final masterclass helps India move past fielding woes

Axar caught the ball after a dash towards the ropes, but realising that his momentum would take him over

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:10am

Cricket

India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final

After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 11:13pm

Cricket

Ibrahim Zadran replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan T20I skipper for Sri Lanka series

ACB says, Zadran’s appointment is in alignment for future build-up

Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:44pm

Cricket

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry’s whirlwind journey

Henry’s bowling effort was special after he rejoined the team late on the eve of the match

Published 05 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

Cricket

South Africa coach Conrad says New Zealand defeat was a ‘walloping’ not a ‘choke’

Shukri Conrad denied they “choked” in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Published 05 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Cricket

Allen’s record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:47pm

Cricket

India eye special performance to conquer ‘street-smart’ England

MUMBAI: India will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their T20 World Cup semi-final...

Published 04 Mar, 2026 09:07pm

Cricket

England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook

I don’t believe that we need a perfect game to win the competition, Brook says

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:34pm

Cricket

India need cool heads to cope with England power game in semi-final, says Morkel

The way they (England) approach a T20 game, trying to take the game on, will make them a dangerous side

Published 04 Mar, 2026 05:26pm

Cricket

Babar, Saim dropped as PCB names squad for Bangladesh ODI series

Series begins on March 11, with allstches scheduled at Shere Bangla National Stadium

Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:37pm

Cricket

NZ captain Santner wants ‘perfect game’ to halt unbeaten S Africa

South Africa remain the tournament’s only unbeaten team and their seven wins in a row include a seven-wicket thumping of New Zealand in the group stage

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:23am

Cricket

Bengaluru to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL games after safety improvements

Bengaluru will also play ⁠two of their seven home games in the IPL’s league phase in Raipur

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

Unbeaten South Africa face ‘fresh start’ in semi-final: Markram

KOLKATA: South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Tuesday said his team’s win over New Zealand in the group phase will...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:38pm

Cricket

England ‘not fearing anything’ against India, says Curran

England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 09:30pm

Cricket

South Africa juggernaut faces knockout test against New Zealand

India face England in the other semi-final on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:43am

Cricket

West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India

Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:34am

Cricket

India coach Gambhir hails Samson’s match-winning knock

Samson’s unbeaten knock of 97 guided India to a crucial chase of 196 against the West Indies

Published 02 Mar, 2026 10:18am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 30	278.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 30	277.81
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 31	160.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 31	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 31	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 31	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 30	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 30	7,437.63
Nasdaq / Jul 30	25,122.18
Dow Jones / Jul 30	52,208.06
India Sensex / Jul 31	77,976.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 31	64,572.25
Hang Seng / Jul 31	25,812.60
FTSE 100 / Jul 31	10,970.86
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 31	25,860.54
France CAC40 / Jul 31	8,567.09

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 30	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 30	366,457
Petrol/Litre / Jul 31	335.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 31	81.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 31	4,081.14
Diesel/Litre / Jul 31	390.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 31	81.07

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	7.92 ▲ 1 (14.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 31 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jul 31 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	5.99 ▲ 0.57 (10.52%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 31 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	13.41 ▲ 1.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Jul 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	38.38 ▲ 3.49 (10%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 31 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	24.19 ▲ 2.2 (10%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 31 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	1,151.46 ▲ 104.68 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	191.79 ▲ 17.44 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 31 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	38.75 ▲ 3.52 (9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	38.96 ▲ 3.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.40 ▼ -2.27 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 31 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	147.85 ▼ -16.43 (-10%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	25.24 ▼ -2.8 (-9.99%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 31 Imperial Limited(IML)	21.16 ▼ -1.82 (-7.92%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	24.09 ▼ -1.77 (-6.84%)
Suraj Cotton / Jul 31 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	156.99 ▼ -10.01 (-5.99%)
Premier Sugar / Jul 31 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	480.50 ▼ -30.22 (-5.92%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 31 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	214 ▼ -13.17 (-5.8%)
JS Investments / Jul 31 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	43.21 ▼ -2.62 (-5.72%)
Intermarket Securities / Jul 31 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	27 ▼ -1.61 (-5.63%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	176,475,627 ▲ 0.08
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	81,714,527 ▼ -2.27
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	49,907,894 ▲ 0.19
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	48,385,428 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Jul 31 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,449,206 ▲ 0.87
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	31,354,104 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,303,449 ▲ 0.01
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 31 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	27,587,009 ▲ 1.22
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	21,691,861 ▲ 0.78
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,498,836 ▲ 3.77