'Healthy competition is motivating youngsters': Kanpur Superstars owner Lalwani on transformative impact of the UPT20 League

IANS | August 8, 2026 11:20 PM

Kanpur, Aug 8 (IANS) The Kanpur Superstars are fully prepared to launch their bid for the title in the upcoming edition of the UP T20 League. The franchise will begin its campaign on August 15, squaring off against the Noida Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Jimmy Neesham joins Glasgow Cosmic for inaugural edition of ETPL

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:48 PM

Glasgow, Aug 8 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic have announced the signing of New Zealand international all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), strengthening their squad with a proven match-winner ahead of the tournament.

Pakistan cricketers return from unsanctioned Zambia league, face two-year PCB ban

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Kusal Mendis named inaugural president of Sri Lanka players' association

IANS | August 8, 2026 9:51 PM

Colombo, Aug 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan men's white-ball captain Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the inaugural president of the newly launched Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers' Association (SLPCA).

MCA installs Dilip Sardesai Gate on legendary player’s birth anniversary at Wankhede Stadium

IANS | August 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) To the birth anniversary of legendary Mumbai and India batter Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday formally installed the commemorative board in his name at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a major administrative shake-up ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has overhauled its senior men's coaching staff and named former left-arm seamer Amit Uniyal as the new head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma.

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Concerned by the mounting spate of injuries that has hit the India men’s team, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman in Bengaluru on Sunday to take stock of the rehabilitation programme at the Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Padikkal hits unbeaten 142, stakes claim for number three spot in the warm-up clash

IANS | August 8, 2026 6:58 PM

Colombo, Aug 8 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal pushed his case for a place in India’s playing eleven for the first Test with a fluent unbeaten 142 on day two of warm-up clash against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Half-centuries from Rohit and Sanjay power Guwahati Royals to eight-wicket win over Tezpur Titans

IANS | August 8, 2026 6:33 PM

Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) Guwahati Royals chased down 147 against Tezpur Titans to secure an eight-wicket win in Match 15 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday.

Hamstring injury rules Jemimah out of The Hundred, casts doubt over Asia Cup participation

IANS | August 8, 2026 4:11 PM

London, Aug 8 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred due to a hamstring injury, which also places her participation in the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup in serious jeopardy.

Cricket

'Healthy competition is motivating youngsters': Kanpur Superstars owner Lalwani on transformative impact of the UPT20 League

Jimmy Neesham joins Glasgow Cosmic for inaugural edition of ETPL

Pakistan cricketers return from unsanctioned Zambia league, face two-year PCB ban

Kusal Mendis named inaugural president of Sri Lanka players' association

MCA installs Dilip Sardesai Gate on legendary player’s birth anniversary at Wankhede Stadium

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

Padikkal hits unbeaten 142, stakes claim for number three spot in the warm-up clash

Half-centuries from Rohit and Sanjay power Guwahati Royals to eight-wicket win over Tezpur Titans

Hamstring injury rules Jemimah out of The Hundred, casts doubt over Asia Cup participation

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