‘Good headache to have’: Mandhana welcomes selection dilemma as fringe players shine in T20 WC warm-up

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:02 PM

Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) India's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup were reinforced when several squad members capitalised on their chances in a strong warm-up win against the West Indies and stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana expressed satisfaction with the increasing competition within the team while also stating that the fringe players finding their mojo was a positive sign.

‘It brings out the best talent,’ says DDCA chief Jaitley as Hot Weather Cricket Tournament gets underway

IANS | June 9, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The latest edition of the Delhi & District Cricket Association's (DDCA) prestigious Hot Weather Tournament got underway on Tuesday, with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley underlining the competition's significance as a platform for the capital's best-performing club cricketers.

'This place is home': Kohli pens heartfelt note after RCB's title defence

IANS | June 9, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting star Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on social media as he reflected on the franchise’s successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, which ended with a second successive title.

I was practising with the red ball during IPL': Suthar reveals how he prepared for Test debut

IANS | June 9, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar opened up about the emotions of receiving his debut cap and revealed that when his name came up for one-off Test he started practising with the red ball during the IPL.

Johan Botha steps down as Brisbane Heat and Queensland head coach

IANS | June 9, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Former South Africa white-ball skipper Johan Botha has brought his stint with Queensland and Brisbane Heat to an early end after stepping down from both coaching positions despite having one season remaining on his contract.

Alzarri rested as Auguste, Andrew and Springer recalled to WI squad for SL T20Is

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:05 AM

St, Johns (Antigua), June 9 (IANS) Young batters Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, have been called up to the West Indies' T20I squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested as a part of workload management.

Women's T20 World Cup: Vintage Perry guides Australia to warm-up win over England

IANS | June 9, 2026 12:43 AM

Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) Ellyse Perry’s masterful 64 helped Australia secure a five-wicket warm-up win over ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England. The six-time champions chased down 158 with an impressive performance ahead of their opening game against South Africa on Saturday.

Bengal T20 League: All-rounders Shahbaz, Karan impress as Rarh Tigers, Siliguri Strikers win (Ld)

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:29 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026: Goswami's century powers Bundelkhand Bulls to thrilling win, Chambal Ghariyals hold nerves to continue winning streak

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:06 PM

Indore, June 8 (IANS) A magnificent unbeaten century from Parth Goswami helped Bundelkhand Bulls chase down the target and register a six-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Daly College Ground, Indore, on Monday.

T20 Mumbai League: Arjun Tendulkar’s all-round heroics, Musheer’s fifty guide Arcs Andheri to emphatic nine-wicket win

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:50 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Cricket

‘Good headache to have’: Mandhana welcomes selection dilemma as fringe players shine in T20 WC warm-up

‘It brings out the best talent,’ says DDCA chief Jaitley as Hot Weather Cricket Tournament gets underway

'This place is home': Kohli pens heartfelt note after RCB's title defence

I was practising with the red ball during IPL': Suthar reveals how he prepared for Test debut

Johan Botha steps down as Brisbane Heat and Queensland head coach

Alzarri rested as Auguste, Andrew and Springer recalled to WI squad for SL T20Is

Women's T20 World Cup: Vintage Perry guides Australia to warm-up win over England

Bengal T20 League: All-rounders Shahbaz, Karan impress as Rarh Tigers, Siliguri Strikers win (Ld)

MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026: Goswami's century powers Bundelkhand Bulls to thrilling win, Chambal Ghariyals hold nerves to continue winning streak

T20 Mumbai League: Arjun Tendulkar’s all-round heroics, Musheer’s fifty guide Arcs Andheri to emphatic nine-wicket win

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