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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team's all-round performance after they defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday.
India posted 145 for 6 and restricted Bangladesh to 105 for 8 in the rain-affected semifinal. Deepti Sharma took 3 for 18 while Radha Yadav claimed 2 for 15.
India will face the winner of the second semifinal in Tuesday's final.
England dominate third Test as Pakistan trail by 268 runs with two days remaining.
England are 268 runs ahead with eight wickets in hand after rain ended play early on day two of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in the first innings and reached 52 for 2 in their second innings when bad light and rain stopped play. Azan Awais and Shan Masood were the unbeaten batters.
A win would give England a 3-0 series whitewash.
Esterhuizen's century and Bosch's 83 powered South Africa to a 155-run win and an unassailable series lead.
Rivaldo Esterhuizen scored 119 as South Africa beat Namibia by 155 runs in the second ODI in Windhoek. The innings gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Corbin Bosch contributed 83 to the total before South Africa's bowlers restricted Namibia to 198. Esterhuizen was named player of the match for his innings.
South Africa will complete the series in the final ODI on Sunday. Namibia have now lost both completed matches by large margins.
Shafali Verma scored 64 and Deepti Sharma took 3 for 26 as India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the Women's Asia Cup final.
Shafali Verma scored 64 off 40 balls as India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India posted 149 for 6 after Shafali added a 50-run stand with Pratika Rawal following early wickets. Deepti Sharma took 3 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 109 for 7 in their chase.
Bangladesh never established momentum and fell well short of the target despite reaching double figures in the first 10 overs. India reached their tenth consecutive Asia Cup final and will face the winner of Pakistan versus Sri Lanka on September 13. The result extends India's unbeaten run in the tournament.
Both teams struggled with their fielding throughout the match. India dropped four chances during the semi-final but still prevailed comfortably over Bangladesh.
Pakistan set England a target of 130 runs on Day 3 of the third Test at Edgbaston. The visitors fought back after trailing by 268 runs at the end of Day 2. England had established a significant first-innings lead before Pakistan responded with the bat.
The match has been closely contested with both teams finding periods of dominance. Pakistan's second-innings total gave them a chance to defend a small target on the final day. England will need to bat carefully to chase down the runs.
The series-deciding Test continues with England needing 130 runs for victory. The result will determine the winner of the three-match series between the two sides.
Hasan Mahmud shortlisted alongside Ollie Robinson and Sonal Dinusha for ICC Men's Player of the Month for August 2026.
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2026 after a memorable tour of Australia. He joins England pacer Ollie Robinson and Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha on the shortlist.
The award recognises the best individual performances across international cricket during the month. Past winners have included players who delivered match-defining contributions in Test, ODI and T20I cricket.
The winner will be announced later this month.
Notts pace attack puts Hampshire on the brink of defeat at Trent Bridge.
Nottinghamshire are on the verge of victory against Hampshire after their pace bowlers dominated day three of the County Championship match at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Hampshire were dismissed for 187 in their first innings, with Brett Hutton taking 4 for 42. Nottinghamshire enforced the follow-on and reduced the visitors to 98 for 5 by stumps.
The result would keep Nottinghamshire at the top of Division One standings with two rounds left.
Rahul Dravid placed MS Dhoni above Virat Kohli and Imran Khan when ranking cricket's greatest captains.
Rahul Dravid ranked MS Dhoni as the best captain in cricket history when asked to pick the greatest international leader. The former India head coach placed Imran Khan ahead of Virat Kohli in his personal order. Dravid's verdict came during a recent interview where he assessed captains across eras.
MS Dhoni holds over one lakh shares in Chennai Super Kings, though the stake is worth between Rs 2.6 crore and Rs 3 crore. CSK clarified that Dhoni never asked for a larger ownership stake despite earlier speculation. The former captain remains a minority owner of the franchise.
Virat Kohli met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London to discuss sports infrastructure and government schemes. Shinde described Kohli as a down-to-earth personality during the meeting.
Pakistan's 21-year-old debutant Razaullah struck in his first over at Edgbaston. He trapped England captain Joe Root lbw for 8, and the review showed the ball was hitting the stumps.
That was Razaullah's first Test wicket. It puts him in a small group of debutants who've dismissed Root in this format. England still posted 453.
The pitch offered variable bounce, and Razaullah's early strike gave Pakistan a psychological lift even though they trailed the total.
The one-off India versus Japan T20I has sold out, the Japan Cricket Association said.
Japan Cricket Association confirmed that the one-off India versus Japan T20I has sold out. The match marks India's first bilateral engagement with Japan at senior level.
The fixture forms part of Japan's continued development push in the format. India have not faced Japan in any international match since the 2023 Asian Games encounter.
The venue and date for the match remain to be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
India's opening T20I against Afghanistan on September 13 awaits official confirmation.
The first T20I between India and Afghanistan scheduled for September 13 remains subject to confirmation. Both boards have not issued an official statement on whether the fixture will proceed as planned.
Afghanistan recently played a T20I series against Sri Lanka, providing some match practice ahead of the India series. The schedule uncertainty affects preparation plans for both teams.
The BCCI typically announces bilateral series dates well in advance, making the current delay unusual for this fixture.
Ollie Robinson reached his 100th Test wicket as England took control of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket when he dismissed Pakistan opener Saim Ayub on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston. The England seamer removed two Pakistan batters in his first over of the innings and finished with strong figures.
England posted 453 in their first innings to establish a 320-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 133. Robinson contributed 50 with the bat and maintained pressure with the ball throughout the second day.
Pakistan reached 52 for two at stumps on day two and trail by 274 runs. England need seven wickets on the third morning to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
Ollie Robinson claimed two wickets in his opening over as England dominated Pakistan on day two of the third Test.
Ollie Robinson took two wickets in his first over on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Saturday. The seamer dismissed Saim Ayub and reached his 100th Test wicket as England posted 453 all out for a lead of 320 runs.
Five England batters scored half-centuries in the innings. Pakistan replied with 133 and ended day two at 52 for 2, still 268 runs behind.
Robinson has now taken 23 wickets in the three-Test series at an average of 12.4.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed that the three-match India-Afghanistan T20I series will go ahead at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as planned. Delhi Traffic Police had asked for a reschedule, but a BCCI official told Hindustan Times that Monday remains an option if arrangements cannot be sorted.
India named a 15-member squad with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Jasprit Bumrah included if fit. Afghanistan have already announced their squad for the tour.
The traffic police flagged concerns over match-day logistics in central Delhi. The DDCA assured authorities that crowd and transport arrangements around the venue will be handled.
Rodrigues injury leaves India without key middle-order batter for Asia Cup semifinal.
India will be without Jemimah Rodrigues for the Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Bangladesh after the batter was ruled out with an injury on Sunday.
Rodrigues sustained the injury during India's final group-stage match. She had scored 89 runs across three innings before the semifinal.
India reached the last four with three consecutive wins and will face the winner of the other semifinal in the title match on Tuesday.
Pakistan's cyber crime agency has summoned Imam-ul-Haq and Rizwan to examine phone data linked to alleged dressing-room leaks.
Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has issued summons to Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged team leaks. Three Pakistan cricketers have reportedly received notices.
The agency is examining data from mobile phones collected by the Pakistan Cricket Board during the recent England tour. The inquiry focuses on communications during Pakistan's Test series against England.
No charges have been filed. The investigation continues.
DDCA confirms the India versus Afghanistan T20I series will begin on September 13 despite BRICS Summit traffic concerns.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed on Thursday that the first India versus Afghanistan T20I will proceed on September 13. The match had faced potential postponement due to traffic restrictions linked to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Delhi Traffic Police had requested a date change to accommodate security arrangements for the summit. DDCA officials assessed the situation and determined the original schedule could be maintained without disruption to either event.
The three-match T20I series will begin in Delhi on September 13 before India travels to Japan for the Asian Games. Afghanistan have already named their squad for the series.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed security arrangements for the first T20I between India and Afghanistan on September 13. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Shreyas Iyer will lead the Indian team in the three-match series.
Afghanistan hold official host status for the series, which means India will use the visiting team dressing room at their home ground. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the venue arrangements earlier this week. Afghanistan are expected to field a spin-heavy attack led by Ibrahim Zadran.
The series comes after the BRICS Summit raised some security concerns about the fixture. Delhi officials have stated that all necessary security measures will be in place for the matches.
DDCA confirms the India versus Afghanistan T20I series will go ahead as scheduled despite earlier reports of a possible postponement.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed that India's three-match T20I series against Afghanistan will proceed on schedule from September 13. The confirmation follows reports of possible postponement linked to security arrangements around the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
DDCA officials stated that match preparations remain on track at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The series forms part of India's preparation schedule before the Asian Games later in the year.
Security protocols will be implemented as usual for international fixtures at the venue. The BCCI has not indicated any change to the original itinerary despite earlier speculation about alternative dates.
Sourav Ganguly declined to speculate on Mohammed Shami's chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying selectors have not neglected the pacer.
Sourav Ganguly said it is too early to predict whether Mohammed Shami will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The former India captain stated that selectors have not sidelined the pacer and made the comments when asked about Shami's international prospects after his Duleep Trophy performances.
Shami recently played his 100th first-class match and helped East Zone win the Duleep Trophy title. He has stressed the importance of self-motivation in domestic cricket and said hard work remains his foundation while nurturing younger players under tournament pressure.
Ganguly did not offer a timeline for any possible recall. Shami has not played an ODI since the 2023 World Cup and continues to compete in domestic competitions without any official indication of an international return.
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