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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.

Shubman Gill says India need time to adapt before Sri Lanka Tests

Pratika Rawal replaces Jemimah Rodrigues in Asia Cup squad

Rodrigues sustained the injury on August 3 and will miss both the Asia Cup starting later this month and the Asian Games in September.

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 remains in judicial custody after the court rejected his bail plea in the ongoing case.

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.

Cricket Australia and ACA remain apart on BBL pay deal

CA chief executive Todd Greenberg says pay negotiations with the ACA and privatisation talks with NSW and Queensland 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.

Auqib Nabi replaces injured Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests

Auqib Nabi earned a surprise India Test debut as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement while former batter Badrinath blamed management for the pacer's knee injury.

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.

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.

Sony, Fancode win India-Afghanistan T20I media rights for $6 million

Sony and Fancode secured the rights deal for the three-match series, with the ACB set to receive around $2 million per match in combined revenue.

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

Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal centuries powered Afghanistan to their highest ODI score and an unassailable 3-0 series lead over Ireland.

198 — Australia all out, record lowest Test score versus Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6 for 55 to lead Bangladesh's attack in Darwin.

Sri Lankan coach dies after altercation with players during match

Badrinath shifts accountability for Bumrah's injury from the CoE to the captain, coach and selectors.

Harry Brook says captaining England leaves him exhausted