August 2026

TNPL player fined ₹1 lakh and barred after mobile phone found in PMOA

The ACSU imposed the fine and TNPL ban after the player was caught with an undeclared phone inside the restricted area during a match in Dindigul.

Middlesex and Leicestershire reach One-Day Cup final

Middlesex and Leicestershire advance to the One-Day Cup final after respective semi-final victories over Durham and Nottinghamshire.

Priyansh Arya posts strike rate of 211 in IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya has struck at 211 in IPL 2026 and says he is unconcerned by competition for India's opening spots.

Pratika Rawal replaces injured Jemimah Rodrigues in Asian Games squad

Shubman Gill leads India in 600th Test as WTC qualification window narrows

India play their 600th Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day. The team sits fifth in the World Test Championship table and needs consistent wins to reach the final.

Shubman Gill says Bumrah absence offers chance for other India bowlers

Gill said Bumrah’s knee injury leaves a gap but gives other bowlers the chance to make their mark in Galle.

Harbhajan Singh says current batters lack patience for long innings

Harbhajan argued that modern batters lack the patience to build big Test innings and that IPL incentives have accelerated the shift.

Abishek Porel denied bail, remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Porel was arrested on August 11 following a Calcutta High Court directive and remains in judicial custody.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi returns from finger surgery for Mumbai

Raghuvanshi returns after surgery while Mhatre continues rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Melbourne Renegades appoint Twining as WBBL coach

Twining takes charge of Renegades while maintaining his Australia assistant coach duties.

Galle pitch offers gradual turn as India weigh three-spinner option

The Galle pitch is expected to offer gradual turn rather than sharp spin from day one, prompting India to consider three spinners.

Why is KL Rahul central to India's plans in Sri Lanka?

Morne Morkel says India will rely on KL Rahul's experience from the 2017 Sri Lanka tour to navigate conditions in Galle.

Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 as Australia bowled out for 198

Hasan Mahmud's 6-55 dismantles Australia for 198 on day one in Darwin, while Bangladesh reach 96-1 and trail by just 102.

Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir for ODI World Cup success

Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir to deliver another ICC title at the 2027 ODI World Cup based on his previous successes.

Cricket Australia and ACA remain apart on BBL pay deal

CA chief executive says pay talks with players and privatisation discussions with states remain unresolved.

Farokh Engineer still waiting for 1973 Padma Shri after 53 years

Farokh Engineer says he has never received the Padma Shri announced for him in 1973 and is still seeking official confirmation 53 years later.

India-Afghanistan T20I series rights sold for $2 million per match

The value is lower than BCCI bilateral rates but still lucrative for Afghanistan.

Murali Kartik says Jurel should start ahead of Sarfaraz in Galle

Murali Kartik has backed Dhruv Jurel to keep his place at No.

Dhananjaya de Silva says Sri Lanka have upper hand against India in Galle

Dhananjaya de Silva believes Sri Lanka's experience on turning pitches at Galle gives them an advantage over India.

Mohammed Kaif questions why experts are declining BCCI CoE contracts

Mohammed Kaif has asked why top experts are turning down BCCI sports science roles despite the board's resources and the team's injury problems.

Chaminda Vaas says Shubman Gill will be key for India in Galle

Chaminda Vaas has backed Shubman Gill to be India's most important batter in the first Test at Galle.

Afghanistan post record 343 for 9 to beat Ireland by 42 runs and seal series

Centuries from Zadran and Atal powered Afghanistan to their highest ODI total and an unassailable 3-0 lead over Ireland.

KL Rahul wants to convert Test centuries into bigger scores

KL Rahul aims to extend his Test centuries beyond 100 as his conversion rate trails other top openers.

Amit Mishra defends Gautam Gambhir's position as India Test coach

Amit Mishra says Gautam Gambhir deserves more time as India Test coach amid recent struggles.