'I got into a rabbit hole': Brook opens up on his backlash in IPL 2023

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on the criticism he faced during his underwhelming and only Indian Premier League season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was being criticised for his innings prior to his century against Kolkata Knight Riders and said he felt glad to "shut up" the supporters who were "slagging me off".

Smriti's skill, Harmanpreet's tenacity makes them exceptional competitors: Perry

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:46 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Legendary Australia seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry has lauded the skillsets of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, describing the latter’s mind and skill as ‘incredible’ while highlighting the former’s fierce competitive spirit.

'Decision to make Root captain right': Brook speaks up ahead of England's new era

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As England enter a new era following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, Harry Brook has put his weight behind reinstating Joe Root as the skipper of the red-ball side. England gear up to face Pakistan for a three-match Test series, starting from August 19 as Root takes the charge back.

1st Test: Spinners on roll as India reduce Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:37 PM

Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s spinners ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order with a devastating display of spin bowling as the visitors reduced the hosts to 99/5 in 28 overs at lunch on day three of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Monday.

USA win Americas qualifiers, seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:48 AM

Cayman Islands, Aug 17 (IANS) A dominant USA secured their third consecutive appearance in the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup by comprehensively winning the 2026 Americas Qualifier in the Cayman Islands over the weekend.

We've got a huge role to play in developing cricket across Europe: Maxwell on ETPL

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:25 AM

Edinburgh, Aug 17 (IANS) Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin and Scott Edwards have expressed optimism about the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), with the trio stating that the tournament holds the potential to significantly boost the growth of the sport in the continent.

UPT20: Learnt from Kohli to give 100 per cent in practice,' says Swastik Chikara after match-winning 82

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:18 AM

Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) Fresh off a breathtaking 82-run knock that powered the Meerut Mavericks to a 36-run victory over the Gaur Gorakhpur Lions, opener Swastik Chikara revealed that sharing a dressing room with modern-day great Virat Kohli has shaped his approach to the game.

DPL 2026: 'I give equal importance to batting, bowling,' says Outer Delhi Warriors' Harsh Tyagi

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) After his vital lower-order cameo and disciplined late-overs bowling spell proved decisive as Outer Delhi Warriors secured a 21-run victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a high-scoring 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) fixture, all-rounder Harsh Tyagi said he has always given equal importance to batting and bowling contributions.

1st Test: Sri Lanka bowled out for 462 on Day 3

IANS | August 17, 2026 10:06 AM

Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka needed just four deliveries on day three to wrap up India’s first innings for 462, as pacer Asitha Fernando swiftly removed tailender Prasidh Krishna in the opening over at the Galle International Stadium on Monday.

1st Test: ‘Seen him come through the ranks’, Rahul praises 'very special' knock from Padikkal

IANS | August 17, 2026 9:47 AM

Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Having watched Devdutt Padikkal rise through the ranks in the Karnataka set-up, India vice-captain KL Rahul expressed immense pride at the young left-handed batter hitting his 167 – his maiden Test century coming against Sri Lanka, something which he called ‘very special’.

Cricket

'I got into a rabbit hole': Brook opens up on his backlash in IPL 2023

Smriti's skill, Harmanpreet's tenacity makes them exceptional competitors: Perry

'Decision to make Root captain right': Brook speaks up ahead of England's new era

1st Test: Spinners on roll as India reduce Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch

USA win Americas qualifiers, seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot

We've got a huge role to play in developing cricket across Europe: Maxwell on ETPL

UPT20: Learnt from Kohli to give 100 per cent in practice,' says Swastik Chikara after match-winning 82

DPL 2026: 'I give equal importance to batting, bowling,' says Outer Delhi Warriors' Harsh Tyagi

1st Test: Sri Lanka bowled out for 462 on Day 3

1st Test: ‘Seen him come through the ranks’, Rahul praises 'very special' knock from Padikkal

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