August 2026

Vinay Kumar set to take charge as Karnataka head coach

Vinay Kumar will become Karnataka's new head coach when the present term concludes.

Debutant Nirankar takes three for 21 as Dindigul Dragons win TNPL opener

Nirankar Sharma impressed with three for 21 on his TNPL debut for Dindigul Dragons despite the absence of key spinners Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy.

India to face Pakistan on September 5 in Women's Asia Cup

India begin three-day warm-up against Sri Lanka XI on Friday

Henry Pryor, inventor of Merlyn bowling machine, dies aged 92

India focus on sweep shots and footwork ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India's batting preparations for the Sri Lanka Tests have focused on using sweep shots and footwork against spin after recent failures on turning pitches at home.

Jordan Cox reflects on missed centuries as England lead Pakistan

Jordan Cox's 73 on debut helped England secure a commanding first-innings lead against Pakistan at Headingley.

'Very rarely do I get chance to play red-ball cricket' — Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh and Abid Mushtaq gave North Zone a 64-run first-innings lead against West Zone.

Campbell Thompson takes 8 for 25 as Bangladesh collapse for 54 in Darwin warm-up

Hazlewood said the Darwin pitch and Bangladesh's approach in Australian conditions remain unknowns for the series.

England recall Pope, Lawrence, Cook for Pakistan Tests with Root leading

Pope, Lawrence and Cook return as England name a 16-man squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan under Joe Root's captaincy.

Jemimah Rodrigues tops Indian returns in the Hundred group stage

Rodrigues leads Indian performers in The Hundred with consistent batting and fielding contributions for Southern Brave.

Jacob Bethell ruled out of Pakistan Test series with knee injury

Bethell's knee injury rules him out of the Pakistan series, with Cox, Pope and Carse recalled to the 16-man squad.

Jaydev Unadkat returns to Sussex for County Championship season

Unadkat heads back to Sussex for six County Championship matches as he prepares for the Indian domestic season.

BCCI orders overhaul of Bengaluru Centre of Excellence fitness programme

Harshit Rana was flagged as overweight by four kilograms after returning from England, while Mohammed Siraj was caught off guard by revised fitness benchmarks upon arriving at the CoE before India's tour of Sri Lanka.

Michael Neser ruled out of Bangladesh Tests with calf strain

Neser suffers calf strain in training and will miss the Bangladesh Tests but remains hopeful of selection for South Africa tour.

Islamabad High Court stays PIC order on PCB audit disclosure

Islamabad High Court suspends Pakistan Information Commission order requiring PCB to disclose financial records until September 22.

Why has BCCI standardised Bronco and 2K fitness tests after England tour?

BCCI introduces uniform fitness benchmarks after injury concerns and inconsistent testing standards during England tour.

Will Rishad Hossain play in SA20 2027?

Bangladesh Cricket Board hasn't cleared Rishad Hossain for SA20 2027 with Sunrisers Eastern Cape — a fixture clash with the domestic league is holding up the decision.

Hazlewood reaches 300 Test wickets in Darwin

Josh Hazlewood reached 300 Test wickets with a six-wicket haul against Bangladesh in Darwin.

Stephen Fleming approaches Michael Hussey for England Test batting coach role

Fleming has approached Hussey about becoming England's Test batting coach after their 15-year association at CSK.

Ajinkya Rahane credits Kohli and Shastri for toughening Indian Test cricket

Rahane said Kohli and Shastri transformed India's overseas mindset after Dhoni.

Mel Hussain eyes over-60s World Cup win for family bragging rights

Mel Hussain aims to win the Over-60s World Cup and gain bragging rights over brother Nasser who exited both senior World Cups in the group stage.

Ajinkya Rahane says Kohli's aggression complemented his calm approach

Rahane recalled how Kohli's aggressive nature complemented his calm approach during their 67 Tests together where they shared 3,661 runs.

Robin Uthappa and Mohammad Kaif warn on Sooryavanshi management

Uthappa and Kaif said Sooryavanshi needs careful handling and an earlier debut opportunity to avoid the fate of earlier prodigies.