'We just want to play good cricket': Shanto not thinking about history ahead of Mackay Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:56 PM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) History books will look to add another chapter of glory when Bangladesh take on Australia in the second Test of the series on Saturday as the Asian team can complete their first Test series win Down Under. However, amid talk of creating history, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is focusing only on playing good Test cricket and not on the result.

“We picked good team at auction, players putting in extra effort: Jalandhar Warriors’ Prabhsimran ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 20 (IANS) As the stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh is excited about the tournament and believes his team has prepared well for the challenge.

India High Commissioner hosts Team India ahead of Colombo Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:44 AM

Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has hosted the Indian team here at India House ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Renshaw to open for second Test against Bangladesh, Lyon holds spot in XI

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:11 AM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed recalled batter Matthew Renshaw will open in his return to the Test arena for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has kept his spot in Australia's XI for the second Test after the skipper said an all-pace attack was under consideration in a bid to level the series in Mackay.

Women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength, says DDCA prez Rohan Jaitley

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) As the third season of the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) got underway on Thursday, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley said the most encouraging aspect for them is that women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength

APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run; semis line-up confirmed

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:19 AM

Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) Dibrugarh Warriors held their nerve in a thrilling final game of the league stage to edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday.

Women’s DPL 2026: Nishika Singh, Tanisha star as South Delhi Superstarz begin title defence in style

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz began their title defence in style, registering a convincing 29-run win over Central Delhi Queens in the opening match of the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

With Hayden, Mott and Aaron in tow, Glasgow Cosmic's co-funder takes the ETPL plunge

Niharika Raina | August 20, 2026 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic co-owner Vipul Agrawal said he aims to build a sustainable development pipeline for Scottish cricket through his European T20 Premier League (ETPL) franchise, as the inaugural season of the competition starts on August 26.

UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over heroics lead Kings to thrilling win over Lions

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:43 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Anivesh Choudhary produced a sensational late blitz as Noida Kings pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in a high-scoring UP T20 League clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

Look back on Ashes shamefully, should have won that first game, says Mark Wood

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:20 PM

Leeds, Aug 20 (IANS) Fast bowler Mark Wood said he looks back on his performance in England's dismal Ashes campaign in Australia with ‘shame,’ adding that the tourists should have won the opening Test in Perth before their tour unravelled both on and off the field.

Cricket

'We just want to play good cricket': Shanto not thinking about history ahead of Mackay Test

“We picked good team at auction, players putting in extra effort: Jalandhar Warriors’ Prabhsimran ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

India High Commissioner hosts Team India ahead of Colombo Test

Renshaw to open for second Test against Bangladesh, Lyon holds spot in XI

Women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength, says DDCA prez Rohan Jaitley

APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run; semis line-up confirmed

Women’s DPL 2026: Nishika Singh, Tanisha star as South Delhi Superstarz begin title defence in style

With Hayden, Mott and Aaron in tow, Glasgow Cosmic's co-funder takes the ETPL plunge

UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over heroics lead Kings to thrilling win over Lions

Look back on Ashes shamefully, should have won that first game, says Mark Wood

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