Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces red-ball and leadership test as Duleep Trophy kicks off (Preview)

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India's teenage prodigy will be passing through the lens of several cricket fans over the next fortnight as he gears up for a red-ball and leadership challenge. The now 15-year-old was made the vice-captain of the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone side for the upcoming Duleep Trophy as the tournament kicks off India's domestic season.

DPL 2026: ‘Mayank Yadav gives invaluable motivation to the junior players,’ says Simarjeet Singh

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Captain Simarjeet Singh opened up about the team's refreshed mindset and lethal bowling partnership with Mayank Yadav after East Delhi Riders delivered a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 clash on Friday.

'We need players like him to play all formats': Dravid on Sooryavanshi

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the game needs players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop into all-format cricketers, while stressing the importance of giving the 15-year-old enough time and exposure to red-ball cricket.

2nd Test: India look for series sweep against SL as Kuldeep stays in focus (Preview)

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India returned to winning ways in the World Test Championship with their victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Just four days after their 165-run win, they will hit the ground running in Colombo for the second and final Test of their trip to the island nation, which begins on Sunday as focus remains on one of India's star bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav.

Starc pips Cummins to become leading wicket-taker in WTC history

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Mitchell Starc etched his name in the history books as the Australia pacer became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) history, producing a sensational spell against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay on Saturday.

DPL: East Delhi Riders cruise to 7-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors

IANS | August 22, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) An all-round performance helped East Delhi Riders register a comfortable seven-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 fixture.

Pakistan crumble for 135 to suffer innings defeat against England in first Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:34 PM

Headingley, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan's batting woes deepened as they were bowled out for just 135 in their second innings to suffer an innings and 103 runs defeat against England in the opening Test of the series, with the hosts wrapping up a comprehensive victory inside three days.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza to lead UAE, Chaiwai named Thailand skipper

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:05 PM

Dubai, Aug 21 (IANS) Experienced all-rounder Esha Oza will captain a 15-member UAE squad in the eight-team Women’s Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to begin at the Dubai International Stadium on August 28.

UPT20 2026: Kartik Tyagi's fiery spell guides Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:40 PM

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Fast bowler Kartik Tyagi bowled a blistering spell of express pace to help Meerut Mavericks defend a low total and secure a 23-run victory via the DLS method over Noida Kings in a rain-truncated UPT20 League match here on Friday.

Exclusion of northern venues for 2027 Ashes 'bizarre', says Mark Butcher

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:59 PM

Leeds, Aug 21 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher has labelled the decision to leave iconic grounds Headingley and Old Trafford, based in the northern part of the country, off the schedule for the 2027 men's Ashes series as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘bizarre.’

Cricket

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces red-ball and leadership test as Duleep Trophy kicks off (Preview)

DPL 2026: ‘Mayank Yadav gives invaluable motivation to the junior players,’ says Simarjeet Singh

'We need players like him to play all formats': Dravid on Sooryavanshi

2nd Test: India look for series sweep against SL as Kuldeep stays in focus (Preview)

Starc pips Cummins to become leading wicket-taker in WTC history

DPL: East Delhi Riders cruise to 7-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors

Pakistan crumble for 135 to suffer innings defeat against England in first Test

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza to lead UAE, Chaiwai named Thailand skipper

UPT20 2026: Kartik Tyagi's fiery spell guides Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings

Exclusion of northern venues for 2027 Ashes 'bizarre', says Mark Butcher

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