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Power hitters David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen set for ILT20 debuts

The fifth season of the International League T20 (ILT20) is set to be a blockbuster one, with a few international stars set to make their tournament debuts and a number of familiar faces returning to the tournament. The new season will begin on November 22, and franchises have already made big decisions ahead of the player auction. The season 5 player auction will be held in Dubai on October 1. The most notable additions are South African batters David…

Aug 12, 2026

India to play three T20Is against Afghanistan in September in Delhi

India are set to lock horns with Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series in September, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming the assignment. The series will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and the first T20I will be played on September 13. The second and third matches will take place on September 15 and 17, respectively. Notably, India and Afghanistan last faced each other in a T20I bilateral series in January 2024.

Aug 12, 2026

Australia reveal playing XI for opening Test against Bangladesh, Scott Boland misses out

Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh , with the trio of Pat Cummins , Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc making their return to the side. The comeback is hugely significant for Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who return to action after missing a large part of Ashes due to back and leg setbacks, respectively. Veteran pacer Scott Boland has not been named in the squad, while…

Aug 12, 2026

South Africa name new-look squad for Namibia tour, Fortuin handed leadership

South Africa have named a new-look squad for their upcoming tour of Namibia, with youngster Bjorn Fortuin set to lead the side. During the tour, South Africa will play a T20I tri-series, featuring hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe. And later South Africa will turn their attention to the three-match ODI series against the hosts (Namibia). One of the most notable inclusions is all-rounder Duan Jansen, who has received his first South Africa call-up after performing…

Aug 12, 2026

The Hundred Men's tournament 2026: Manchester Super Giants face-off against Sunrisers Leeds in thrilling clash

Manchester Super Giants are gearing up to take on Sunrisers Leeds in the 30th match of the Hundred Men's tournament on Tuesday in Manchester. Largely, both teams have done well in their campaigns; however, they are in a very perplexing situation going into this match. Manchester Super Giants are currently perched third in the points table with four wins and three defeats from seven games. Following three defeats in a row, they came back…

Aug 11, 2026

Ex-Indian fielding coach T Dilip highlights Kohli’s incredible qualities

Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip has highlighted the qualities that make Indian batting legend Virat Kohli a standout player on the field. T Dilip’s comments have vindicated the view long held by many who have lauded Kohli’s agility and work ethic. According to Dilip, Kohli’s intensity continues to be his supreme quality that also inspires others to raise their standards. "When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is non-negotiable. You have…

Aug 11, 2026

Sandeep Lamichhane returns as Nepal ODI captain ahead of ACC Men's Premier Cup

Nepal have made a notable change to their leadership setup ahead of the ACC Men's Premier Cup , with leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane taking over as the team's new ODI captain from Rohit Paudel. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed a 14-player squad for the tournament, which will be hosted by Malaysia from August 30 to September 12. Lamichhane returns to the leadership role enduring a period of turbulence. This is his second spell as…

Aug 11, 2026

CPL 2026, 4th match: Jamaica Kingsmen to face Barbados Tridents in high-voltage clash

Barbados Royals are gearing up to kick off their campaign at Caribbean Premier League 2026 by facing Jamaica Kingsmen in the fourth match of the tournament on Wednesday at Sabina Park. The new season has brought new opportunities for Barbados Royals, who are looking to leave the disappointing campaign at the CPL 2025 behind and find a new rhythm. During the last season, Barbados Royals endured a frustrating run of defeats…

Aug 10, 2026

“I think it was just a precaution more than anything else”: Indian coach on Shubman Gill’s injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test

India have received a big boost ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , with skipper Shubman Gill showing no signs of discomfort after returning from a finger injury during the final day of the team's warm-up game against Sri Lanka XI. Gill remained out of action for the first two days of the practice match after copping a blow to his finger during a training session. However, his return to the middle on…

Aug 10, 2026

VVS Laxman defends BCCI’s CoE amid India’s growing injury list

India’s growing injury concerns have put the spotlight on the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with a few experienced players set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. VVS Laxman , who heads cricket operations at the Centre of Excellence, has pushed back against the reports that communication between the three key stakeholders has broken down. The concerns have gained momentum over the past few days with India entering the Sri…

Aug 10, 2026

LPL 2026: Asalanka and Malinga guide Galle Gallants to maiden title

Galle Gallants clinched their maiden Lanka Premier League (LPL) title, defeating Jaffna Kings by five wickets in a one-sided final at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. The historic victory came on the back of amazing performances from Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga, who both combined to claim six wickets to dismantle Jaffna's batting order and bowled the four-time champions out for 123 in 19.3 overs.

Aug 9, 2026

"I feel like I can do a role": Travis Head on his role as opener following Ashes heroics

Australian batter Travis Head lived to the level of consistency after being suddenly asked to take to open the innings for Australia following an injury to Usman Khawaja , who was ruled out during the second innings of the Perth Test last November. Head is naturally a destructive middle-order batter in Test cricket, however when he was asked to take up the challenge in the highly competitive Ashes he completely flipped the script of the Ashes…

Aug 8, 2026