Rahul doesn’t want to be involved, has left cricketing decisions to me at Dublin Guardians: R Ashwin

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that Rahul Dravid has entrusted him with complete control over the cricketing affairs of Dublin Guardians in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), saying the former India head coach has deliberately chosen to stay away from on-field decision-making.

India to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series from August 15-27

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:21 PM

Colombo, July 2 (IANS) India has been confirmed to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, which will be part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Thursday.

Entire world waiting to see Sooryavanshi play, will feature in all three formats soon, says Karim

IANS | July 2, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not only the cynosure of Indian fans, but also of the entire cricketing world, who is eagerly waiting to see him perform at the highest level, said former India selector and wicketkeeper Saba Karim.

USA could have upset India at T20 WC; ETPL can help European teams close the gap: Belfast captain Maxwell

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes the gap between cricket's powerhouses and emerging nations is narrowing rapidly, saying the United States came close to upsetting India at the T20 World Cup and that the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can further accelerate the rise of developing teams.

ICC chair Jay Shah hails news LA Knight Riders Stadium as 'key milestone' for cricket's Olympic return

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:24 PM

Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the inauguration of the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as a significant step in cricket’s global expansion, describing it as 'a key milestone' in the sport’s return to the Olympic Games

Taking inspiration from IPL, SA20 to grow ETPL's talent pool: Rotterdam Dockers co-owner Jonty Rhodes

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Drawing on his experiences with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and South Africa's SA20, former South Africa cricketer and Rotterdam Dockers co-owner Jonty Rhodes believes the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can play a transformative role in developing cricket across the continent.

'What started as a dream has become a reality': Shah Rukh Khan on Knight Riders’ international cricket stadium in LA

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:53 PM

Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) Bollywood Superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan hailed the opening of the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as the realisation of a long-cherished dream after the venue hosted its first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) match, with the Knight Riders Group becoming the first global cricket franchise to establish an international-standard cricket stadium.

Amsterdam Flames prioritised 'adaptable players' in ETPL draft: Co-owner Steve Waugh

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Australian great Steve Waugh said versatility was the defining factor behind Amsterdam Flames' selections in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft, explaining that the franchise deliberately prioritised multi-skilled cricketers over loading up on specialist batters.

If Vaibhav needs to play, he should, but not at the expense of dropping someone: Pujara

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara addressed the discussion surrounding India's top order ahead of the second T20I against England, making it clear that he does not believe Sanju Samson should lose his place to accommodate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite growing calls for the teenage batter to be included in the playing XI.

'Had enough runs to defend': Parthiv backs India’s batting efforts in washed-out T20I vs ENG

IANS | July 2, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel backed India's batting display after the rain-hit opening T20I against England in Durham ended without a result on Wednesday.

Cricket

Rahul doesn’t want to be involved, has left cricketing decisions to me at Dublin Guardians: R Ashwin

India to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series from August 15-27

Entire world waiting to see Sooryavanshi play, will feature in all three formats soon, says Karim

USA could have upset India at T20 WC; ETPL can help European teams close the gap: Belfast captain Maxwell

ICC chair Jay Shah hails news LA Knight Riders Stadium as 'key milestone' for cricket's Olympic return

Taking inspiration from IPL, SA20 to grow ETPL's talent pool: Rotterdam Dockers co-owner Jonty Rhodes

'What started as a dream has become a reality': Shah Rukh Khan on Knight Riders’ international cricket stadium in LA

Amsterdam Flames prioritised 'adaptable players' in ETPL draft: Co-owner Steve Waugh

If Vaibhav needs to play, he should, but not at the expense of dropping someone: Pujara

'Had enough runs to defend': Parthiv backs India’s batting efforts in washed-out T20I vs ENG

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