Sooryavanshi was always meant to debut, India building for next T20 World Cup: Sitanshu Kotak

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:08 PM

Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has insisted that teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was always part of the team's plans and did not require any special preparation before becoming India's youngest international cricketer, while stressing that the management's larger focus remains on building a squad capable of defending the T20 World Cup in two years.

Oman appoints Vinayak Shukla as captain of men's cirkcet team

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 PM

Muscat, July 6 (IANS) Oman Cricket, the governing body for the sport in the country, has appointed Indian-origin wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla as captain of the men's national team, heralding it as the start of a new chapter in the country's sporting history.

TG20 Season 1: Himateja’s maiden ton seals playoff spot for Khammam Aces, defeat Medak Falcons by 19 runs

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:56 PM

Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) Anvita Khammam Aces confirmed their place in the top four of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 with a comfortable 19-run win against Medak Falcons in the first match on Monday.

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Charani, and Wyatt-Hodge feature in ICC Team of the Tournament

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:28 PM

Dubai, July 6 (IANS) Australia's dominant march to a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title was reflected in the ICC's Team of the Tournament, with champions Australia contributing five players to the star-studded XI, while England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Sri Lanka also earned representation after an action-packed tournament.

Shivam Dube replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for ODIs against England

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube has been drafted into India’s squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on July 14 in Birmingham.

Dubey, Thakur, Ashok, Prabhsimran earn maiden India call-ups, Samson left out for T20Is against Zimbabwe

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, seamers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma have earned their maiden call-ups to the Indian team for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 23.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Siddharth Akhil's unbeaten ton powers Coastal Kings to thrilling win over Hubli Tigers

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:22 PM

Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) Riding on an unbeaten century by Siddharth Akhil, the Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored an edge-of-the-seat three-wicket victory over the Hubli Tigers to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts alive in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday evening.

England name unchanged playing eleven for third T20I against India at Trent Bridge

IANS | July 6, 2026 6:03 PM

Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the crucial third T20I against India, scheduled to be played at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The hosts currently hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, following their clinical four-wicket victory over the visitors at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Saturday.

Under-fire India look to revamp bowling attack, add extra pacer for third T20I against England (Preview)

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:44 PM

Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) A struggling India will desperately hunt for its first win on the tour when they face an aggressive England in the third T20I at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The visitors have endured a forgettable start under new captain Shreyas Iyer, losing the game in Manchester and suffering a shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland.

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid hits 87 as India U19 post 285 against Sri Lanka

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:02 PM

Hambantota, July 6 (IANS) Promising wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of the legendary Rahul Dravid, smashed a brilliant 67-ball 87 to help India Under-19 post a competitive 285 against Sri Lanka Under-19 in the second youth ODI here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

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Sooryavanshi was always meant to debut, India building for next T20 World Cup: Sitanshu Kotak

Oman appoints Vinayak Shukla as captain of men's cirkcet team

TG20 Season 1: Himateja’s maiden ton seals playoff spot for Khammam Aces, defeat Medak Falcons by 19 runs

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Charani, and Wyatt-Hodge feature in ICC Team of the Tournament

Shivam Dube replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for ODIs against England

Dubey, Thakur, Ashok, Prabhsimran earn maiden India call-ups, Samson left out for T20Is against Zimbabwe

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Siddharth Akhil's unbeaten ton powers Coastal Kings to thrilling win over Hubli Tigers

England name unchanged playing eleven for third T20I against India at Trent Bridge

Under-fire India look to revamp bowling attack, add extra pacer for third T20I against England (Preview)

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid hits 87 as India U19 post 285 against Sri Lanka

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