Mangaluru Dragons crowned champions of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, overcome Hubli Tigers in rain-hit final

IANS | August 28, 2025 11:05 PM

Mysore, August 28 (IANS) The Mangaluru Dragons have been crowned champions of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 as they won by 15 runs (rpt 15 runs) via the VJD method against the Hubli Tigers, in the final, at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium. The Mangaluru Dragons, who were 85/2 in 10.4 overs when rain halted the match, had eight wickets in hand and were 15 runs ahead of the par score during their chase of 155.

Multiple points in focus as SA20 season four player auction set to happen on September 9

IANS | August 28, 2025 9:22 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 28 (IANS) The player auction for Season 4 of SA20, South Africa's domestic T20 league, is set to take place on September 9, and a total purse of 7.37 million USD will be splurged to fill 84 slots across the six franchises' remaining squad positions.

Oval Invincibles sign Zampa as replacement for Rashid for final of The Hundred

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:33 PM

London, Aug 28 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been signed by Oval Invincibles for The Hundred final, to be held at Lord's on Sunday. Zampa comes in as a replacement for fellow leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who is unavailable due to international commitments with Afghanistan.

T20I Tri-Series: UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan eye dress rehearsal before Asia Cup

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:34 PM

Sharjah, Aug 28 (IANS) The T20I Tri-Series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and host United Arab Emirates (UAE), kicks off on Friday as a perfect dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup 2025, bringing together three ambitious nations at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The three teams will battle in a double round-robin format from August 29 to September 7, with the top two teams advancing to the final just two days before the continental showpiece begins.

Sanju Samson continues strong Asia Cup preparation with another fifty in KCL

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IANS) Amidst chatter on whether Sanju Samson will retain his place in India’s playing eleven for the upcoming Asia Cup, the wicketkeeper-batter has continued his prolific preparation for the multi-nation event by hitting a quickfire fifty in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League (KCL).

Duleep Trophy: Malewar and Patidar centuries put Central Zone in driver's seat

IANS | August 28, 2025 6:30 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) Centuries from Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar have placed Central Zone firmly in control on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy clash against North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday.

Zimbabwe reveal 14-member squad for 2025 Women’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier

IANS | August 28, 2025 6:25 PM

Harare, Aug 28 (IANS) Zimbabwe have named a strong 14-player squad set to participate in the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, to be held in Namibia from August 31 to September 6.

Duleep Trophy: Badoni’s fifty takes North Zone to 308/6 despite Manishi’s three-fer

IANS | August 28, 2025 6:06 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) Ayush Badoni struck a rapid half-century as North Zone reached 308/6 in 75.2 overs, despite East Zone left-arm spinner Manishi claiming 3-63 on day one of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence on Thursday.

‘Does it mean other Indian players can also go to play in other leagues?’ asks Chopra on Ashwin’s IPL retirement

IANS | August 28, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised questions about the broader implications of Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from the Indian Premier League, asking whether the move made by him could pave the way for other Indian cricketers to participate in overseas T20 leagues.

Injured Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name squad for Zimbabwe T20Is

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:23 PM

Colombo, Aug 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka have named a squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga missing out on the 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match series in Harare.

Cricket

Mangaluru Dragons crowned champions of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, overcome Hubli Tigers in rain-hit final

Multiple points in focus as SA20 season four player auction set to happen on September 9

Oval Invincibles sign Zampa as replacement for Rashid for final of The Hundred

T20I Tri-Series: UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan eye dress rehearsal before Asia Cup

Sanju Samson continues strong Asia Cup preparation with another fifty in KCL

Duleep Trophy: Malewar and Patidar centuries put Central Zone in driver's seat

Zimbabwe reveal 14-member squad for 2025 Women’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier

Duleep Trophy: Badoni’s fifty takes North Zone to 308/6 despite Manishi’s three-fer

‘Does it mean other Indian players can also go to play in other leagues?’ asks Chopra on Ashwin’s IPL retirement

Injured Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name squad for Zimbabwe T20Is

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