A privilege to take up CSK head coach role, big shoes to fill, says Zaheer Khan

IANS | September 25, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Newly appointed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Zaheer Khan said on Friday that being at the helm of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions is a privilege which comes with immense responsibility, adding that filling the shoes of outgoing coach Stephen Fleming will be an exciting yet challenging task for him.

Open to mentoring Test side ahead of Ashes, but full-time role unlikely: Kevin Pietersen

IANS | September 25, 2026 5:36 PM

Leeds, Sep 25 (IANS) Former captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that he is in talks with England Test coach Stephen Fleming regarding a potential mentoring role with the red-ball setup ahead of next year's Ashes, though a full-time commitment remains out of the question due to his ‘mad schedule'.

Open to mentoring Test side ahead of Ashes, but full-time role unlikely: Kevin Pietersen

IANS | September 25, 2026 5:33 PM

Leeds, Sep 25 (IANS) Former captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that he is in talks with England Test coach Stephen Fleming regarding a potential mentoring role with the red-ball setup ahead of next year's Ashes, though a full-time commitment remains out of the question due to his ‘mad schedule.’

Phoebe Brett, Maria Andrews named in England squad for U-19 T20 WC and India series

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:51 PM

London, Sep 25 (IANS) Warwickshire spinner Phoebe Brett and The Blaze all-rounder Maria Andrews have been named in a 15-player England squad for their upcoming tour of India and the subsequent ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Adaptability and partnerships key to success in Tests, says Prasidh Krishna

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Stressing that red-ball cricket is as much about effort put in tandem as compared to individual brilliance, India pacer Prasidh Krishna said the ability to adapt to varying conditions and bowl in partnerships has been central to establishing himself in the Test setup.

UPL: ‘We don’t give much pressure to anyone’, says Haridwar Elmas captain Yuvraj after third consecutive win

IANS | September 25, 2026 3:49 PM

Dehradun, Sep 25 (IANS) Haridwar Elmas produced a confident run chase to defeat Tehri Titans by four wickets in the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026, with captain Yuvraj Chaudhary leading from the front with a match-winning 79 off 46 balls.

Mulani, Deshpande help India A thump Australia A by 162 runs

IANS | September 25, 2026 2:47 PM

Puducherry, Sep 25 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani took three wickets in the second innings to return a match-haul of seven for 124 as India A recorded a thumping 162-run win over Australia A about half an hour after lunch on the concluding day of the first four-day fixture at the CAP-Siechem Stadium here on Friday.

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A privilege to take up CSK head coach role, big shoes to fill, says Zaheer Khan

Open to mentoring Test side ahead of Ashes, but full-time role unlikely: Kevin Pietersen

Open to mentoring Test side ahead of Ashes, but full-time role unlikely: Kevin Pietersen

Phoebe Brett, Maria Andrews named in England squad for U-19 T20 WC and India series

Adaptability and partnerships key to success in Tests, says Prasidh Krishna

UPL: ‘We don’t give much pressure to anyone’, says Haridwar Elmas captain Yuvraj after third consecutive win

Mulani, Deshpande help India A thump Australia A by 162 runs

‘Always exciting when Australia arrive’: Conrad relishes South Africa’s home Test series against Australia

Asian Games: Nepal stun Afghanistan in men's cricket event as Rohit, Bhurtel lead show

Dahiya returns as Delhi senior men's head coach; Bhaskar named chief selector

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