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GCL Season 4: Grandmasters reach final despite loss to Alaskan Knights; Pipers’ fate hangs in balance

IANS | September 12, 2026 9:09 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS) Ganges Grandmasters advanced to the final of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Saturday, despite losing to PBG Alaskan Knights, while Alpine APL Pipers will have to wait for the result of the last league match to know their fate after the defending champions went down against Triveni Continental Knights.

‘We need to sit down and analyse our mistakes’: Babar after Pakistan’s 3-0 Test whitewash

IANS | September 12, 2026 8:40 PM

Birmingham, Sep 12 (IANS) Pakistan captain Babar Azam said the team needs to sit down, assess their mistakes and decide on their best playing XI after England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep with an eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Have made plans for countering Bumrah; hopefully we play better cricket against him, says Zadran

IANS | September 12, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said his team has devised specific tactical plans to counter returning fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and hopes to handle him effectively in Sunday's opening T20I game, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Sher-E-Punjab T20: Amritsar Soormas storm into the final with a 7-wicket win over Mohali Kings

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:48 PM

Mohali, Sep 12 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas marched into the final of the inaugural Sher-E-Punjab T20 League after registering a commanding seven-wicket win over Mohali Kings at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Saturday.

England close in on India in WTC standings after Birmingham win, Pakistan suffer more

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:36 PM

Birmingham, Sep 12 (IANS) England moved further away from Sri Lanka, and a little closer to India in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after beating Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, which saw them sweep Pakistan at home.

'Continuation of stuff happened before': Root credits McCullum, Stokes after 3-0 sweep

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:28 PM

Birmingham, Sep 12 (IANS) England captain Joe Root credited former coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes for laying the foundation for the team’s success after England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Gambhir has got a very aggressive mindset; I definitely know how his mind works, says Iyer

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer said he hopes his strong working relationship with head coach Gautam Gambhir will drive clear communication and an aggressive approach in the shortest format in the coming times, starting with Sunday's T20I match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

La Liga: Hansi Flick confirms squad rotations as Barcelona prepare to visit Levante

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:07 PM

Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Manager Hansi Flick confirmed squad rotations as FC Barcelona returns to Valencia on Sunday to face Levante, a week after its 5-0 win at Mestalla Stadium, which sent his side top of La Liga with a 100 per cent record and 17 goals from its first four matches.

Bumrah needs game time to build confidence on return from knee injury, says Iyer

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India skipper Shreyas Iyer said returning fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's focus is entirely on match readiness and winning championships as he prepares to return to international action in Sunday's T20I opener against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Abundance of top-order options a luxury for India ahead of opening game against Afghanistan, says Iyer

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer faces a tight selection decision in the make-up of the top order ahead of Sunday's first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, adding that the depth of talent is more of a luxury for him rather than a headache.

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GCL Season 4: Grandmasters reach final despite loss to Alaskan Knights; Pipers’ fate hangs in balance

‘We need to sit down and analyse our mistakes’: Babar after Pakistan’s 3-0 Test whitewash

Have made plans for countering Bumrah; hopefully we play better cricket against him, says Zadran

Sher-E-Punjab T20: Amritsar Soormas storm into the final with a 7-wicket win over Mohali Kings

England close in on India in WTC standings after Birmingham win, Pakistan suffer more

'Continuation of stuff happened before': Root credits McCullum, Stokes after 3-0 sweep

Gambhir has got a very aggressive mindset; I definitely know how his mind works, says Iyer

La Liga: Hansi Flick confirms squad rotations as Barcelona prepare to visit Levante

Bumrah needs game time to build confidence on return from knee injury, says Iyer

Abundance of top-order options a luxury for India ahead of opening game against Afghanistan, says Iyer

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