UPT20 2026: Bobby Yadav, Kartik Siddhu script sensational rescue for Noida Kings

IANS | August 15, 2026 11:09 PM

Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) Player of the Match Kartik Siddhu combined with Impact Player Bobby Yadav to orchestrate a sensational unbroken 78-run partnership, guiding the Noida Kings to a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Kanpur Superstars in Match 2 of the UP T20 League Season 4 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

APL 2026: Barak Legends go top after rain washes out clash with Charaideo Sunrisers

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:54 PM

Guwahati, Aug 15 (IANS) Barak Legends moved to the top of the points table in the Assam Premier League 2026 (APL) after their clash against Charaideo Sunrisers was abandoned due to rain at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday.

Azhar Ali points to domestic cricket's shutdown as a key reason for Pakistan's Test downfall

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed his national team's downfall in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental cricket. Azhar, who has led Pakistan in nine Tests and 31 ODIs, called departmental cricket a "nursery" for Pakistan's national sides and felt that "it's being pushed out."

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings at Galle (ld)

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:16 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings against Sri Lanka

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

Following Asia Cup call-up, Pratika Rawal to miss One-Day Cup stint with Warwickshire

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:13 PM

Birmingham, Aug 15 (IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal will miss her planned domestic stint with Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup in England after earning a maiden T20I call-up to India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup.

'Win is definitely in our mind': Josh Hazlewood claims despite Bangladesh bossing Darwin Test

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood exuded confidence, saying Australia can still go on to win the first Test against Bangladesh despite the Asian side bossing things in Darwin on Saturday.

1st Test: India vice-captain KL Rahul retires hurt due to severe cramps in Galle

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:37 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

1st Test: Padikkal and Rahul hit unbeaten fifties as India dominate SL, reach 197/1 at tea

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:29 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

'Pressure will follow him, but he has been up to the task': Steven Croft on Rocky Flintoff

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Lancashire coach Steven Croft spoke on rising English star Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Croft admitted that the 18-year-old would be burdened with the pressure of being the son of such an iconic cricketer, but emphasised that he has done well so far.

Cricket

UPT20 2026: Bobby Yadav, Kartik Siddhu script sensational rescue for Noida Kings

APL 2026: Barak Legends go top after rain washes out clash with Charaideo Sunrisers

Azhar Ali points to domestic cricket's shutdown as a key reason for Pakistan's Test downfall

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings at Galle (ld)

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings against Sri Lanka

Following Asia Cup call-up, Pratika Rawal to miss One-Day Cup stint with Warwickshire

'Win is definitely in our mind': Josh Hazlewood claims despite Bangladesh bossing Darwin Test

1st Test: India vice-captain KL Rahul retires hurt due to severe cramps in Galle

1st Test: Padikkal and Rahul hit unbeaten fifties as India dominate SL, reach 197/1 at tea

'Pressure will follow him, but he has been up to the task': Steven Croft on Rocky Flintoff

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