Irani Cup: Srinagar ready to host historic clash as big-ticket cricket returns to Sher-i-Kashmir

Niharika Raina | September 30, 2026 10:51 PM

Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) It’s hard to ignore the sheer buzz around the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium. Located in Srinagar’s Sonwar Bagh area, the ground is nestled in an environmentally rich area – by the side of the Jhelum River, tall chinar trees, serene hills and the Shankaracharya temple atop make for a picture-perfect view. Add to it the cool breeze that comes in brings a setting that makes cricket feel at home.

2nd ODI: Gill’s unbeaten 223, Rohit’s century sets up India’s record chase of 406

IANS | September 30, 2026 10:37 PM

Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) Skippers usually ask for the heavy roller after enduring 50 overs of absolute leather-hunting in humid conditions as a matter of routine, but Shubman Gill asked for it and clearly knew what was coming. What followed over the next three-and-a-half hours at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati was an absolute, unmitigated carnage of historical proportions.

Irani Cup: After stress fracture recovery, Akash Deep raring to hit the ground running

Niharika Raina | September 30, 2026 8:45 PM

Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) Akash Deep has spent more of the past seven months in gyms, physio rooms and walking on an anti-gravity treadmill than bowling his heart out on a cricket field. When he had his first look at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, surrounded by the Shankaracharya Temple, hills and chinar trees, this week for practice with the Rest of India team, it was a moment to savour.

Super 90 season four to be staged in Kenya from December 3 to 12

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:04 PM

Nairobi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Super 90 League on Wednesday announced that its fourth season will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3 to December 12, 2026, marking the league’s debut in the country and bringing its unique 90-ball franchise cricket format to Kenyan audiences.

Todd Murphy helps Australia A hold upper hand as India trail by 236 runs

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:22 PM

Puducherry, Sep 30 (IANS) Off-spinners Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli accounted for three crucial wickets to push India A onto the back foot and hand Australia A the upper hand on day two of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday.

Irani Cup: 'Whatever is in front of me, I will give my best,' says Rishabh Pant

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:03 PM

Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) Unburdened by recent non-selection in India white-ball teams, Rest of India (RoI) skipper Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said his intent to make the most of every opportunity coming his way as he fine-tunes his red-ball rhythm ahead of the Irani Cup clash against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir starting on Thursday.