Suryansh Shedge earns maiden India call-up as Nitish Reddy misses Ireland, England T20Is

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:16 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) India's preparations for the upcoming T20I assignments against Ireland and England have been dealt a setback after all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out due to injury. In his place, the national selectors have handed a maiden senior call-up to Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, rewarding the 23-year-old for his impressive performances in domestic cricket and for India A.

My mother sold her jewellery; I want to make her sacrifice count: Kranti Goud

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India pacer Kranti Gaud opened up on her early struggles and sacrifices made by her family, revealing that her mother sold her jewellery to buy a proper cricket kit for her, and she wanted to make their sacrifice count.

Team India departs for white-ball tour of Ireland and England

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:14 PM

Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team has departed for Ireland and England from Chennai International Airport for white-ball series, starting June 26. The men in blue are scheduled to play two T20Is against Ireland, followed by five T20Is and three ODIs against England, from June 26.

"Unite, inspire and empower": ICC chair Jay Shah pushes for sports-driven well-being on International Olympic Day

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Marking the occasion of International Olympic Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah backed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) global initiatives to "harness the power of sports for promoting health, well-being, and active community engagement."

'Couldn't stop smiling...': Sooryavanshi shares first emotional reaction on receiving India jersey

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:22 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflected on earning his maiden call-up to the senior team and opened about the emotional moment he got his hands on his India jersey, describing it as the ultimate fulfilment of why he first picked up a cricket bat.

Keightley signs 2-year extension with Sydney Thunder as WBBL head coach

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:19 AM

Sydney, June 23 (IANS) Lisa Keightley has resigned with Sydney Thunder, putting pen to paper to remain head coach for the next two seasons through to the end of WBBL 13.

Dominant Royals and Steelers storm into the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League final

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:31 AM

Ranchi, June 23 (IANS) The penultimate day of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 concluded with two contrasting semi-finals at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. While Jamshedpur Steelers stun the table-topper Koylanchal Super Kings, Chota Nagpur Royals successfully chased down a massive total to knock out the Ranchi Titans.

Women's Bengal T20 League: Howrah Warriors outclass Murshidabad Kueens to lift trophy

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:40 AM

Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) Adamas Howrah Warriors created history by lifting the title, defeating Murshidabad Kueens in the final of the Women's Bengal T20 League 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday night. The Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance and chased down the target of 96 with six wickets in hand to lift their first-ever Women's Bengal T20 League title.

TG20 Season 1: Tilak Varma’s century outshines Aman Rao’s onslaught, leads Medak Falcons to 3-wkt win

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:27 AM

Hyderabad, June 23 (IANS) Medak Falcons' captain Tilak Varma led from the front as his side pulled off a heist to chase down 259 against Warangal Warriors and clinch a three-wicket win in Match 3 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Centurion Nikin Jose, Karun Nair power Coastal Kings Mangaluru to emphatic win

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:16 AM

Mysuru, June 23 (IANS) Nikin Jose struck the first century of the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament, smashing an unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls, as Coastal Kings Mangaluru cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics on Monday.

Cricket

Suryansh Shedge earns maiden India call-up as Nitish Reddy misses Ireland, England T20Is

My mother sold her jewellery; I want to make her sacrifice count: Kranti Goud

Team India departs for white-ball tour of Ireland and England

"Unite, inspire and empower": ICC chair Jay Shah pushes for sports-driven well-being on International Olympic Day

'Couldn't stop smiling...': Sooryavanshi shares first emotional reaction on receiving India jersey

Keightley signs 2-year extension with Sydney Thunder as WBBL head coach

Dominant Royals and Steelers storm into the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League final

Women's Bengal T20 League: Howrah Warriors outclass Murshidabad Kueens to lift trophy

TG20 Season 1: Tilak Varma’s century outshines Aman Rao’s onslaught, leads Medak Falcons to 3-wkt win

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Centurion Nikin Jose, Karun Nair power Coastal Kings Mangaluru to emphatic win

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