‘I don’t rate Nitish Reddy so high’: Badrinath questions Gambhir-backed T20I selections

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Former India batter S Badrinath has questioned the inclusion of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13 in Delhi, suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhir’s preferences may have played a role in the selections.

Sher-e-Punjab T20: Naman, Abhay help Abhishek Sharma-led Amritsar Soormas to first win

IANS | September 3, 2026 12:02 AM

SAS Nagar (Punjab), Sep 3 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas registered a stunning seven-wicket win over Fazilka Falcons to open their account in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Wednesday.

UP T20 League: How UPCA Speed Hunt changed the life of Barabanki's Shakti Verma

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:57 PM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) From working a private job for ₹7,000 a month to sharing a dressing room with established Indian Premier League (IPL) stars like Sameer Rizvi, Mohsin Khan, and Karn Sharma, Shakti Verma’s rise is one of the most compelling stories of Season 4 of the UP T20 League.

Women’s Asia Cup: Salvi plays down batting collapse against Thailand ahead of Hong Kong-China clash

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:13 PM

Dubai, Sep 2 (IANS) India women's bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi has brushed off concerns surrounding the team's late-order batting collapse against Thailand, describing it as a natural phase of T20 cricket as the side prepares to face Hong Kong China in a Group A clash on Thursday.

Shanto and Mahmud recalled as Bangladesh name Asian Games men’s T20 squad

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:42 PM

Dhaka, Sep 2 (IANS) Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto and fast bowler Hasan Mahmud to their T20I squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, while Litton Das returns to lead the 15-man side following a hamstring injury.

Brydon Carse left out of England’s squad for final Test against Pakistan

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:31 PM

Birmingham, Sep 2 (IANS) Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been left out of England's 15-man squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan, starting at Edgbaston on September 9, as he remains under police investigation following an arrest in Derby.

UPT20 League: Inspired by Jadeja and Pandya, young Kartik becomes a vital cog in Kashi Rudras’ playoffs push

Niharika Raina | September 2, 2026 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Channelling the all-round versatility of Ravindra Jadeja and the unwavering confidence of Hardik Pandya, the 19-year-old left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav has emerged as the defensive engine behind Kashi Rudras' bid for a historic third consecutive UP T20 League title.

India replaces Sri Lanka as hosts of inaugural 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

IANS | September 2, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India has replaced Sri Lanka as the hosts of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, to be played from February 14-28, 2027, as the island nation continues to deal with administrative reforms following government interference in its cricket board.

‘His mind is constantly running,’ says GT’s Shahrukh on Gill’s evolution as captain

Siddharth Sharma | September 2, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batter Shahrukh Khan has praised Shubman Gill’s evolution as a leader, describing the India Test and ODI captain as a highly tactical cricketer whose mind is always working on the game.

'I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than SRK’: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan

Siddharth Sharma | September 2, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has spent much of his career carrying a name instantly recognisable across India, but despite the obvious connection to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batter has a different celebrity at the top of his wish list.

Cricket

‘I don’t rate Nitish Reddy so high’: Badrinath questions Gambhir-backed T20I selections

Sher-e-Punjab T20: Naman, Abhay help Abhishek Sharma-led Amritsar Soormas to first win

UP T20 League: How UPCA Speed Hunt changed the life of Barabanki's Shakti Verma

Women’s Asia Cup: Salvi plays down batting collapse against Thailand ahead of Hong Kong-China clash

Shanto and Mahmud recalled as Bangladesh name Asian Games men’s T20 squad

Brydon Carse left out of England’s squad for final Test against Pakistan

UPT20 League: Inspired by Jadeja and Pandya, young Kartik becomes a vital cog in Kashi Rudras’ playoffs push

India replaces Sri Lanka as hosts of inaugural 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

‘His mind is constantly running,’ says GT’s Shahrukh on Gill’s evolution as captain

'I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than SRK’: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan

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