Duleep Trophy: Patidar named captain of defending champions Central Zone, Rinku appointed vice-captain

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India batter Rajat Patidar has been retained as the captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which starts on August 23 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. With Patidar again leading defending champions Central Zone, left-handed batter Rinku Singh has been appointed as the vice-captain.

'Scott has done a great job': De Leede pays tribute to Edwards after taking over as Dutch captain

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:44 PM

Amsterdam, Aug 1 (IANS) Incoming Netherlands captain Bas de Leede showered high praise on outgoing skipper Scott Edwards for his excellent leadership over the past four years, saying that he did a great job and expressed delight at the veteran wicketkeeper-batter continuing to serve the national team as a player.

'No need to rip everything up' - Root eager to blend Bazball mindset with tactical smarts in second stint

IANS | August 1, 2026 3:30 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Reappointed as England's Test captain, veteran batter Joe Root has stated that he will not completely rip apart the fearless approach built by the side over the last four years, but plans to sharpen certain areas to turn the team into a more ‘formidable’ unit starting with the upcoming series against Pakistan.

‘Very excited by the challenge that lies ahead’ – Root on returning as England’s Test captain

IANS | August 1, 2026 3:22 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Returning to lead England's Test team in a second stint, veteran batter Joe Root on Saturday said he feels very excited for embracing the challenges that lie ahead, adding that he’s better equipped for the role as compared to his previous tenure.

Century in Melbourne defined Rahane's character, says Pujara in glowing tribute to former teammate

IANS | August 1, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Terming Ajinkya Rahane's match-winning century against Australia in the 2020 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a ‘character-defining’ moment, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised his long-time batting partner's leadership and generosity, following him announcing his retirement from international cricket.

West Indies aim to turn home conditions into 'fortress', says captain Roston Chase

IANS | August 1, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Buoyed by success in recent performances, West Indies skipper Roston Chase said his side wants to make their home conditions in the Caribbean a ‘fortress,’ where visiting teams struggle to win, as they prepare for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting on Sunday.

DPL 2026: Keshav Dabas penalized after Central Delhi Kings edge Purani Dilli 6 in thriller

IANS | August 1, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Central Delhi Kings all-rounder Keshav Dabas has been penalized 10 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for a Code of Conduct breach during his side's thrilling four-wicket win over Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Scott Edwards steps down as Netherlands captain, Bas de Leede takes over

IANS | August 1, 2026 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Scott Edwards has stepped down as captain of the Netherlands men's cricket team after leading the side in 56 One-Day Internationals over the last four years, with all-rounder Bas de Leede set to take charge for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.

Nagaland quartet earn North-East Zone call-up for Duleep Trophy

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Nagaland's presence in the North-East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27 received a major boost with Jonathan Rongsen, Imliwati Lemtur and Vino G. Zhimomi earning places in the team, while Hem Bahadur Chetri was named as a standby player.

SA20 is a marathon, not a sprint, says de Zorzi as Durban's Super Giants eye fresh start

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:35 PM

Johannesburg, July 31 (IANS) Opener Tony de Zorzi believes the SA20 is a ‘marathon, not a sprint,’ adding that while a strong opening game helps set the tone for having a great season, Durban's Super Giants will keep their eyes on the bigger picture as they target a maiden title in the 2027 edition of the competition.

Cricket

Duleep Trophy: Patidar named captain of defending champions Central Zone, Rinku appointed vice-captain

'Scott has done a great job': De Leede pays tribute to Edwards after taking over as Dutch captain

'No need to rip everything up' - Root eager to blend Bazball mindset with tactical smarts in second stint

‘Very excited by the challenge that lies ahead’ – Root on returning as England’s Test captain

Century in Melbourne defined Rahane's character, says Pujara in glowing tribute to former teammate

West Indies aim to turn home conditions into 'fortress', says captain Roston Chase

DPL 2026: Keshav Dabas penalized after Central Delhi Kings edge Purani Dilli 6 in thriller

Scott Edwards steps down as Netherlands captain, Bas de Leede takes over

Nagaland quartet earn North-East Zone call-up for Duleep Trophy

SA20 is a marathon, not a sprint, says de Zorzi as Durban's Super Giants eye fresh start

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