Ashwin hails Ireland’s series win over India as 'huge positive' as cricket set to feature in the Olympics

IANS | August 13, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) scheduled to get underway on August 26, Dublin Guardians captain and mentor Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed Ireland’s recent 2-0 series victory over India, pointing to the result and the nature of the pitches as encouraging signs for cricket’s global expansion.

Gardner requests for privacy amid personal controversy, as CA retains her as vice-captain

IANS | August 13, 2026 3:09 PM

London, Aug 13 (IANS) Australia women's team vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner on Thursday broke her silence regarding her ongoing personal controversy and urged the public to respect her privacy, while confirming that Cricket Australia (CA) has retained her as the vice-captain.

Ayodhya, Vihanga and Vimukthi return to Sri Lanka’s squad for Women’s Asia Cup

IANS | August 13, 2026 2:38 PM

Colombo, Aug 13 (IANS) Pacers Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi and off-spin bowling all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga have made a return to Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, to be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13.

Starc surpasses Rangana Herath to become leading left-arm bowler in Tests

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:27 PM

Darwin, Aug 13 (IANS) Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc surpassed Sri Lanka great Rangana Herath to become the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of Test cricket.

'My job is to only take wickets': Nabi reflects on long wait for India selection

IANS | August 13, 2026 12:51 PM

Galle, Aug 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi admitted he had expectations of earning an India call-up after his sensational Ranji Trophy campaign but insisted he remained focused on performing rather than worrying about selection, a mindset that eventually helped him earn his maiden Test call-up.

'You have to be patient in Test Cricket': Saransh Jain on decade-long wait for India call-up

IANS | August 13, 2026 12:04 PM

Galle, Aug 13 (IANS) Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said patience have been central to his journey as he finally earned his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka.

Heinrich Malan returns to Central Stags as coach

IANS | August 13, 2026 11:59 AM

Christchurch, Aug 13 (IANS) Heinrich Malan returned to the Central Stags as coach on a three-year deal, starting this month, taking over the reins from former captain Greg Hay (last summer's Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy coach - achieving the national title in the latter) and another former Stags batter, Ben F. Smith (Super Smash).

Cricket

Ashwin hails Ireland’s series win over India as 'huge positive' as cricket set to feature in the Olympics

Gardner requests for privacy amid personal controversy, as CA retains her as vice-captain

Ayodhya, Vihanga and Vimukthi return to Sri Lanka’s squad for Women’s Asia Cup

Starc surpasses Rangana Herath to become leading left-arm bowler in Tests

'My job is to only take wickets': Nabi reflects on long wait for India selection

'You have to be patient in Test Cricket': Saransh Jain on decade-long wait for India call-up

Heinrich Malan returns to Central Stags as coach

Amy Satterthwaite appointed Canterbury Women’s head coach

DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz register comfortable win over East Delhi Riders

APL 2026: Fifties by Nihar, Roshan power Tezpur Titans to first win of season

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