The best way forward for me is to play as much as I can: Hazlewood

IANS | August 31, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is targeting a busy run of one-day cricket to maintain his bowling intensity and build towards October’s Test series in South Africa, saying he wants to play as much as possible after making a successful return to Test action against Bangladesh.

From Bali to Dubai, how Women’s Asia Cup debutants Indonesia built a team from scratch

Niharika Raina | August 31, 2026 10:05 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Twelve years ago, Indonesia had no Women's T20I status, no turf ground, and, the federation admits, barely a cricket structure outside expatriate clubs. On Monday, at Dubai International Stadium, the Indonesia senior women's team will walk out for their first-ever Women's Asia Cup match against Bangladesh. They will also take on defending champions Sri Lanka and hosts UAE.

Women’s Asia Cup: Shafali, Deepti star as India thrash Thailand by 94 runs

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:26 PM

Dubai, Aug 30 (IANS) India opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a thumping 94-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, with Shafali Verma's 19th T20I half-century setting up the win before the bowlers dismantled the Thai batting line-up.

UPT20 League: 'He has made a massive impact', says Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Ajeet Verma as Lucknow Falcons seal playoff berth

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:53 PM

Kanpur, Aug 30 (IANS) Lucknow Falcons have officially booked their place in the UP T20 League 2026 playoffs following a hard-fought 24-run victory over the Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in match 26. Played at Kanpur’s historic Green Park Stadium, a venue that has hosted 40 international matches, the result marks Lucknow's fifth win in nine games, making them the second franchise after the Meerut Mavericks to advance to the knockout stages.