Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 92 mixed aggression with restraint, showing how quickly his red-ball game is maturing after becoming the youngest Duleep Trophy half-centurion.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 92 against Central Zone mixed aggression with restraint and grounded strokeplay. The 15-year-old hit seven fours and seven sixes, and the innings showed both his natural attacking instincts and an emerging defensive technique suited to first-class cricket.
He became the youngest Duleep Trophy half-centurion at 15 years and 157 days, breaking a 57-year-old record. He fell eight runs short of becoming the youngest Duleep Trophy centurion, a mark held by Sachin Tendulkar. East Zone matched Central Zone's first-innings total of 266.
The innings came on the same day Sooryavanshi served as stand-in captain after Ishan Kishan's finger injury, adding leadership responsibilities to his growing list of achievements at the highest domestic level.
Harsh Dubey claimed four wickets as Central Zone dismissed East Zone for 266 on day two of the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for 92 after trying to clear the deep midwicket boundary. The dismissal came against Dubey, who finished with the best figures of the innings.
Sooryavanshi had earlier become the youngest half-centurion in Duleep Trophy history. Abhimanyu Easwaran made 69 as the pair added 100 for the first wicket. Central Zone reached 45 for three in their second innings by stumps.
The match continues on day three with Central Zone holding a slight advantage. The winner advances to the Duleep Trophy final.
Report says Gambhir holds final call on selections; Gill's recommendations reportedly overruled.
A report in News18 claims that India head coach Gautam Gambhir holds final say on key selection decisions. The article states that Gill's input has been overruled on multiple occasions.
Gill led India to a 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka last month. The first Test at Galle was decided by 165 runs.
The report does not name specific instances or players affected by the reported disagreements.
Hardik Pandya's leg niggle puts his Afghanistan T20I return in doubt while Krunal Pandya enters selection frame for the left-arm spin role.
Hardik Pandya has been advised to pause bowling due to leg discomfort at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, putting his return for the Afghanistan T20I series in serious doubt. The 32-year-old remains under observation by the medical team. Reports indicate the leg niggle casts fresh doubt on his participation in the three-match series starting September 13.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has regained fitness and remains available for selection. The T20Is will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17 as preparation for the Asian Games cricket event in Japan. Krunal Pandya is under consideration for the left-arm spin all-rounder role following concerns over Axar Patel's recent form.
Jasprit Bumrah's recovery timeline remains uncertain for the series. The BCCI is expected to finalise the squad later this week.
Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are available for India's T20I series against Afghanistan while Washington Sundar nears clearance.
Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been cleared for selection ahead of India's three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Washington Sundar is closing in on fitness approvals and could make a swift return to the team.
Jasprit Bumrah's recovery is on track and he could feature in the Asian Games later in September. Krunal Pandya remains under consideration for the left-arm spin all-rounder role.
The selection committee is expected to finalise the squad this week for the series that forms part of India's preparation for the Asian Games cricket event in Japan.
AB de Villiers identified Dewald Brevis as the youngster he admires most following IPL 2026. The former South Africa captain worked with the Chennai Super Kings batter during the tournament and highlighted his technical improvements.
Brevis scored an unbeaten 75 off 32 balls in a recent tri-series match against Zimbabwe, demonstrating his ability to accelerate in the middle order. De Villiers noted the 22-year-old's capacity to adapt across different formats and conditions.
The endorsement positions Brevis as a potential long-term option for South Africa's middle order across all formats. De Villiers' assessment carries weight given his own experience as one of the modern game's most adaptable batters.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif criticised the PCB and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi, calling their administration the most ineffective in the last seventy years. He pointed to a notable decline in the team's performance, especially as they struggled to reach even 200 runs in their recent matches against England.
The comments come amid growing scrutiny of Pakistan's results on the ongoing tour. The team has failed to post competitive totals across multiple innings during the series.
The criticism comes as Pakistan face questions about their preparation and selection strategy ahead of the remaining Test match. Latif's remarks reflect broader concerns within former players about the current state of Pakistan cricket administration.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has called reports of MS Dhoni seeking an ownership stake in the franchise completely baseless. The clarification leaves the door open for Dhoni's return in IPL 2027.
The rumours emerged amid speculation about Dhoni's future role with the franchise beyond his playing career. Viswanathan's statement aims to put an end to the speculation.
Dhoni remains CSK's most successful captain, leading the team to five IPL titles. His future involvement with the franchise continues to be a topic of discussion among fans and media.
Zimbabwe held on to win by five runs against Namibia in a final-over thriller in the T20I tri-series on Monday. Namibia's seventh-wicket pair had dragged the chase close to the target before Zimbabwe's bowlers defended the total in the closing overs.
Namibia had earlier stunned South Africa in the tournament while Zimbabwe lost their opening match to the Proteas. Each side now has one win from two matches in the tri-series.
The result keeps Zimbabwe in contention for the title and sets up further encounters between the teams in the coming days.
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits fifty in 42 balls to set youngest Duleep fifty record in East Zone semi-final.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 92 from 81 balls to become the youngest player to register a fifty in Duleep Trophy history. The 15-year-old reached the milestone in 42 balls during East Zone's semi-final against Central Zone.
Bihar Cricket Association officials congratulated Sooryavanshi after the innings at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. East Zone won by four wickets to advance to the final.
Sooryavanshi lofted off-spinner Saransh Jain for six to complete his half-century.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 92 helped East Zone match Central Zone's 266 as the Duleep Trophy semifinal remains evenly poised after day two.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 92 as East Zone matched Central Zone's first-innings total of 266 in their Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The 15-year-old reached his fifty off 42 balls before falling eight runs short of a first-class century. He also served as stand-in captain after Ishan Kishan suffered a finger injury on day one.
Central Zone finished day two at 29 for two in their second innings. East Zone's bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Shami, had dismissed Central Zone for 266 on day one.
Josh Hazlewood wants to play regular ODI cricket against Zimbabwe and South Africa to maintain his bowling intensity before the Test series.
Josh Hazlewood said he wants to play as much ODI cricket as possible ahead of Australia's three-Test series in South Africa later this year. Australia's ODI squads for the Zimbabwe and South Africa series will be named this week. Hazlewood took seven wickets in his first Test in over a year against Bangladesh. He plans to feature in two matches in each three-game ODI series to maintain his bowling intensity. He added that the team will not be unsettled by hostile crowds during its first Test visit to South Africa since the 2018 tour.
Dhruv Jurel selected for India A squad touring Sri Lanka for two unofficial Tests after consistent domestic form.
Dhruv Jurel has been included in India's A squad for the shadow tour of Sri Lanka, where the team will play two unofficial Tests. The selection follows his consistent performances in domestic and India A cricket.
Jurel has been part of the selection committee's plans despite limited opportunities in the senior side. His inclusion in the A team provides another opportunity to press his case for Test selection.
The shadow tour serves as preparation for India's upcoming commitments and gives emerging players exposure to overseas conditions.
Tamim Iqbal confirms the India-Bangladesh series remains on after the August schedule shifted to September 2026.
Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that Bangladesh's tour of India remains scheduled despite the original August dates being deferred to September 2026. Both cricket boards continue to negotiate a mutually convenient window for the bilateral series.
The former Bangladesh captain stated that the postponement has not affected either side's commitment to complete the tour. The series was initially planned for last August before the delay was announced.
The rescheduled dates would place the tour during India's home season that already includes multiple international commitments across formats.
via Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Daily Star BD
Joe Root urged England's bowlers to carve out their own legacy following the series victory against Pakistan at Lord's. England won the second Test by 194 runs to take a 2-0 lead with one match remaining.
Ollie Robinson took key wickets to finish with match figures of 8 for 104. The win marked Root's second stint as Test captain.
England face Pakistan in the final Test at The Oval starting on Friday. A clean sweep would give Root's side their first series win in the format since 2021.
Asian Games organisers insisted all arrangements are on track after the BCCI raised accommodation concerns ahead of the event.
Asian Games organisers said everything is on track and the event would be a mega success after the BCCI flagged accommodation issues. The organisers did not provide further details on the specific concerns raised by the Indian board.
The BCCI had raised the matter with the organising committee in recent days. No timeline was given for when the issues would be fully addressed.
India are expected to send a full-strength squad to the multi-sport event. The cricket competition forms part of the wider Asian Games programme.
Brydon Carse has been removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan following a nightclub incident under police investigation.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's from Thursday. Derbyshire Police are investigating allegations of assault following an incident outside a Derby nightclub over the weekend. The Cricket Regulator is also examining the matter.
Carse was handcuffed outside the nightspot and the investigation is ongoing. England have not confirmed whether the withdrawal is temporary or permanent. The incident comes at a time when the team has faced scrutiny over off-field behaviour.
Joe Root has previously urged his players to celebrate wins in a sensible manner. The team is currently leading the series 1-0 against Pakistan.
Stuart Broad accused Imam-ul-Haq of putting on an injury show for the cameras during the Lord's Test.
Stuart Broad tore into Imam-ul-Haq after the Pakistan opener's reaction to a blow during the second Test at Lord's. The former England quick said the batsman was playing it up for the cameras.
Imam had looked in trouble after getting hit in the field. Broad's remarks landed after Pakistan folded on the fourth day, handing England a 194-run win.
Broad played 167 Tests before calling it a day in 2024.
The BCCI has sought feedback from all 10 IPL franchises on the Impact Player rule, with teams given until Monday, August 31, to submit their views. The rule, introduced in 2023, allows teams to substitute one player from a pre-decided list of five substitutes at any stage of the game.
The rule has contributed to astronomical run rates and a surge in 200-plus and 250-plus totals. Critics argue it has tilted the contest too heavily towards batting.
A post-season review could lead to the rule being scrapped ahead of the 2027 season.
JioStar is the only serious bidder for IPL media rights, raising concerns about value and competition.
JioStar is the only serious bidder left for the IPL media rights as the BCCI heads into the next auction cycle.
Indian cricket could leave money on the table without more bidders. Past cycles had multiple platforms fighting each other, but this time the field is thin.
The BCCI hasn't said what happens if the numbers don't come through. The silence leaves open the question of whether they have a backup plan or will have to accept what's offered.
