‘The start of a truly special journey’: Kumble marks 36 years since India debut

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler.

England opener Emilio Gay set to be fit for Pakistan Test series: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 5:03 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) England have received a big boost ahead of their test series against Pakistan starting on August 19, as their opener Emilio Gay, who suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham against Middlesex on Friday, is expected to be fit for the first test match at Headingley.

Rigid RTP benchmarks and technology key to player recovery at CoE, says VVS Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:48 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst the list of injured players of the senior men’s team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, it’s head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and complete two Return To Play (RTP) matches before being cleared to rejoin national or domestic teams.

Barabati Stadium set to host Odisha T20 League from Sep 18

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:35 PM

Cuttack, Aug 9 (IANS) The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will bring together some of the state’s leading cricketers alongside emerging talent, offering young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their skills on a bigger platform.

CoE not just a rehab centre; injuries part and parcel of modern-day cricket: Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:21 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Stating injuries are an inevitable part of modern-day elite sport, BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman said on Sunday the facility carries a broader mandate than just rehabilitating injured players while asserting that seamless coordination exists between support staff, selectors, and team management.