'My job is to only take wickets': Nabi reflects on long wait for India selection

IANS | August 13, 2026 12:51 PM

Galle, Aug 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi admitted he had expectations of earning an India call-up after his sensational Ranji Trophy campaign but insisted he remained focused on performing rather than worrying about selection, a mindset that eventually helped him earn his maiden Test call-up.

Heinrich Malan returns to Central Stags as coach

IANS | August 13, 2026 11:59 AM

Christchurch, Aug 13 (IANS) Heinrich Malan returned to the Central Stags as coach on a three-year deal, starting this month, taking over the reins from former captain Greg Hay (last summer's Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy coach - achieving the national title in the latter) and another former Stags batter, Ben F. Smith (Super Smash).

Amy Satterthwaite appointed Canterbury Women’s head coach

IANS | August 13, 2026 10:40 AM

Christchurch, Aug 13 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite has been appointed head coach of Canterbury Women for the upcoming domestic season, becoming the only woman to lead a New Zealand domestic side this summer.

IPL 2027: Punjab Kings kick off five-day off-season camp in New Chandigarh

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:22 PM

New Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament.

Gay named in PCC Select XI for Pakistan warm-up game despite shoulder injury scare

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:45 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) England opening batter Emilio Gay has been named in a 14-player Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI squad for a three-day warm-up fixture against the touring Pakistan side, starting at Beckenham on Thursday. It is followed by matches between the two teams at Lord’s (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) respectively.