Dehradun T20 League’s goal is to provide an environment that speeds up their growth: Mahim Verma

IANS | August 27, 2026 2:42 PM

Dehradun, Aug 27 (IANS) Former BCCI vice-president and former Cricket Association of Uttarakhand secretary Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 will provide a crucial platform for young cricketers in the state, offering them greater exposure and an opportunity to develop in a professional competitive environment.

I'm a Manchester City guy, like the way they play, says Rachin Ravindra

IANS | August 27, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has revealed his deep admiration for Premier League champions Manchester City, citing their controlling style of play as the main reason for his allegiance to the English football giants.

UAE batter Asif handed 15-month ban after testing positive for banned substance

IANS | August 27, 2026 1:34 PM

Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan has been handed a 15-month ban from all cricket activities after testing positive for a prohibited substance, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.

2nd Test: Dinusha, Nuwantha fight back for Sri Lanka in wicketless morning session

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sonal Dinusha (55 not out) and Keshara Nuwantha (46 not out) engineered a spectacular seventh-wicket rearguard partnership, batting through a wicketless morning session to steer Sri Lanka to 329/6 off 104 overs and swell the lead to 116 runs at lunch on day five of the second Test against India at the SSC Ground on Thursday.

Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked in India U-19 squad for series against Australia

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, have been named in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia U-19.

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India have landed in Dubai to begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup, with the eight-team T20I tournament set to get underway in the UAE on Friday.

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:32 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis said he remains confident that his side can pull off a dramatic turnaround in the ongoing second Test against India, provided they set a decent fourth-innings target on a turning five-time pitch.

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:16 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said adaptability has become key to thriving on a less supportive pitch in the ongoing second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), after conditions proved drastically different from the spin-friendly track in Galle.

India tour sparks record ticket rush for New Zealand summer

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:31 AM

Christchurch, Aug 27 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket's International summer of cricket has made a record-breaking start, with 26,000 tickets sold within the first 48 hours of the Cricket Nation members' pre-sale.

ETPL launches to a packed stadium in Rotterdam

IANS | August 26, 2026 11:47 PM

Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Aug 26 (IANS) The inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) got off to a spectacular start on Wednesday, with a packed stadium and an overwhelming response from fans at the League’s opening match at Voorburg Cricket Club in The Hague.

Cricket

Dehradun T20 League’s goal is to provide an environment that speeds up their growth: Mahim Verma

I'm a Manchester City guy, like the way they play, says Rachin Ravindra

UAE batter Asif handed 15-month ban after testing positive for banned substance

2nd Test: Dinusha, Nuwantha fight back for Sri Lanka in wicketless morning session

Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked in India U-19 squad for series against Australia

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

India tour sparks record ticket rush for New Zealand summer

ETPL launches to a packed stadium in Rotterdam

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