India hold a 3-0 record against Thailand ahead of their Women's Asia Cup 2026 encounter on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India will face Thailand in their fourth Women's T20I meeting at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team holds a perfect 3-0 record against Thailand in previous encounters. Sportstar reported that the sides last met during the 2024 ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dambulla, where India secured victory.
Thailand enter the fixture after suffering a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup opener. Deepti Sharma has been a consistent performer for India in previous Asia Cup editions. The match marks India's opening fixture in Group A of the 2026 tournament.
Broadcast details include official BCCI digital platforms and designated linear partners. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted several high-scoring encounters in recent women's international cricket. Both teams have made adjustments to their playing XIs for the Group A fixture.
Central Zone play East Zone and South Zone face North Zone when the Duleep Trophy semis start on August 30 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Both matches are at the same venue.
Selectors are watching three fast bowlers closely, and the games give fringe players a last chance to catch the eye before the home season begins.
India's centrally-contracted players arrived at the same facility on Saturday for their fitness tests.
India open their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand seeking a fourth title.
India begin their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand on August 30 in Dubai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will also face Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan in the group stage.
India have won the title three times in five editions since 2016-17. The team enters the tournament after consecutive group-stage exits at the T20 World Cup.
Coach Amol Muzumdar said India will miss Jemimah Rodrigues's performances. The team aims to address consistency issues that surfaced during their most recent international campaign.
Early ticket sales for India's tour of New Zealand have broken previous records across multiple venues. Wellington has seen strong demand for the third T20I and second ODI.
The Basin Reserve will host the opening Test from November 19. Sales have exceeded expectations for all formats of the series.
The tour represents India's first visit to New Zealand since the previous bilateral series concluded.
India, Pakistan and other cricket boards have raised concerns over pitch and accommodation standards at the 2026 Asian Games venue in Aichi-Nagoya. The boards described the facilities as makeshift and expressed doubts about their suitability for international competition.
India's men's cricket team will open their campaign on September 28 at the Games. The draw means India are unlikely to face Pakistan before the final, setting up the possibility of a high-stakes showdown in the championship match.
India will play their Women's Asia Cup T20 campaign in Dubai from August 28 through September 13 before travelling to Japan. The tight turnaround between the two events raises questions about player recovery and pitch adaptation.
England look to seal the series against Pakistan at Lord's after a dominant innings victory at Headingley.
England head into the second Test at Lord's seeking a series win after Pakistan's troubling innings defeat at Headingley. The visitors' collapse does not augur well for a fightback.
Pakistan must regroup quickly to avoid a 2-0 series deficit. The match at Lord's begins with England holding the advantage.
The series continues with the second Test scheduled at the home of cricket.
Eight-team T20 league launches August 26 in Netherlands and Ireland with Indian broadcast coverage.
The inaugural European T20 Premier League will run from August 26 to September 20 across two venues. Matches will be played at Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands and Malahide Cricket Club in Ireland.
The competition features eight teams including Belfast Wolves and Dublin Guardians. The opening match between Rotterdam Dockers and Amsterdam Flames is scheduled for August 26 at 6:45 PM IST.
Live streaming rights in India have been secured by ETPL's official broadcast partner. The tournament marks the first franchise T20 league in continental Europe.
Sanju Samson is set to return to India’s T20I side for the Afghanistan series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
India are expected to name Sanju Samson in their squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek Sharma is likely to miss out after a dip in recent form.
Afghanistan have recalled Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib for the series. The 15-member squad was announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board earlier this week.
Selectors are finalising the remainder of the Indian group ahead of the BCCI annual general meeting on September 18. The series serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup later in the year.
India face a selection choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the Colombo Test after the wrist-spinner took one wicket in Galle.
India must choose between wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and off-spinner Saransh Jain for the second Test in Colombo. Kuldeep managed just one wicket in 25 overs across both innings in the Galle win.
Sri Lanka could add more left-handers to their batting order, which may tilt the decision. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Kuldeep still figures in the plans, even with limited chances so far.
Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja claimed 14 wickets between them in the first Test, while Kuldeep found little on a surface that turned.
Duleep Trophy quarterfinals begin Sunday in Bengaluru featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's red-ball debut and strong squads from recent Ranji champions.
The 2026-27 domestic season opens with the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals in Bengaluru starting Sunday. East Zone face North East Zone while North take on West in the other match.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his red-ball debut as East Zone vice-captain alongside experienced players including Mohammed Shami and Ruturaj Gaikwad. North Zone includes six Jammu and Kashmir players following their Ranji Trophy triumph.
The tournament will run at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with matches broadcast live on digital platforms.
Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot revealed the team's auction strategy and plans to balance experience with domestic talent ahead of the ILT20 season.
Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot laid out the franchise's recruitment plans ahead of the ILT20 auction. He wants a mix of international experience and domestic talent, and the aim is to defend the title.
Helmot said the team will hunt for players who can control the middle overs. They'll keep most of last season's core and add depth in the spin department. Key overseas signings will be decided after the auction.
The season starts in January 2027. Helmot wants players with proven T20 records in the subcontinent.
Ravichandran Ashwin said India should tell Sarfaraz Khan whether he is viewed as a sub-continent specialist so he can plan his career accordingly.
Ravichandran Ashwin said India must communicate clearly with Sarfaraz Khan about his role in the side, especially if selectors view him as a specialist for sub-continental conditions. Sarfaraz returned to the Test squad last week as a replacement for injured batter Sai Sudharsan ahead of the series in Sri Lanka. He is in contention for a middle-order spot alongside Dhruv Jurel for the first Test in Galle.
Ashwin noted that New Zealand's Ajaz Patel and South Africa's Simon Harmer play defined roles in specific conditions. Sarfaraz has played six Tests, scoring 371 runs at 37.10 with one century. Ashwin argued that clear messaging would allow Sarfaraz to focus on his strengths without uncertainty over selection.
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Murali Kartik has backed Dhruv Jurel to keep his place at No.
Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Dhruv Jurel should start ahead of Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Jurel has been part of the team's planning for over a year, captaining India A in Sri Lanka last month and scoring a century and half-century in the red-ball tour games. Sarfaraz returns to the squad after more than a year out following the injury to Sai Sudharsan.
Kartik said it is important for the team to show consistency in selection and messaging so that players feel secure about their places. He noted that Jurel is also a capable wicket-keeper if needed. The decision will set the template for how India handle similar middle-order choices in the remainder of the World Test Championship cycle.
Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added replacements for multiple injuries.
Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India in Galle on Saturday with Dhananjaya de Silva as captain and Kamindu Mendis as deputy. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka were ruled out due to injuries, prompting the recall of 33-year-old wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella after three years out of the side. Uncapped off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha earned selection alongside left-arm pacers Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
India named a 15-member squad that includes replacements Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan for injured Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan. India sit fifth in the World Test Championship table after nine matches while Sri Lanka occupy sixth place after four games in the 2025-27 cycle. The second Test begins in Colombo on August 23.
Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan to cover multiple injuries.
Sri Lanka named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India in Galle on Saturday with Dhananjaya de Silva as captain and Kamindu Mendis as deputy. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka were ruled out due to injuries, prompting the recall of 33-year-old wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella after three years out of the side. Uncapped off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha earned selection alongside left-arm pacers Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
India named a 15-member squad that includes replacements Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan for injured Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan. India sit fifth in the World Test Championship table after nine matches while Sri Lanka occupy sixth place after four games in the 2025-27 cycle. The second Test begins in Colombo on August 23.
Stuart Broad admitted Jadeja's sword celebration irritated him while Buttler called the all-rounder a nightmare to face in home conditions.
Former England pacer Stuart Broad said Ravindra Jadeja's sword celebration used to annoy him during their on-field encounters. Broad recalled telling Jadeja that batters averaging 50 do not celebrate half-centuries with such flair and suggested the gesture should be reserved for hundreds. Jadeja averages over 40 against England with three centuries and 11 fifties in the format.
England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler described Jadeja as a nightmare to face in India and praised his ability to stand up when his team needed runs. Broad added that Jadeja's numbers made selection between him and Ravichandran Ashwin difficult for England tours. Jadeja, 37, returns to action on Saturday in India's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Murali Kartik believes India must start identifying Ravindra Jadeja's successor in the Test side.
Former India spinner Murali Kartik has said the team must begin planning for life without Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket. Kartik described Jadeja as being on the wrong side of thirty and in the twilight of his career.
Jadeja, 37, remains part of India's squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, but Kartik believes Manav Suthar has the skill set to take over the senior spinner's role. Suthar took seven wickets on his Test debut against Afghanistan and showed promise in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI.
Kartik said Jadeja's experience cannot be replaced overnight and that the transition needs to be managed carefully over the next year.
Sri Lanka have recalled 33-year-old Niroshan Dickwella as wicket-keeper for the first Test against India after three years out of the side. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka were ruled out of the Galle Test beginning August 15.
Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the side with Kamindu Mendis as his deputy. The squad includes uncapped off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha and left-arm pacers Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
India have named a 15-member squad that includes replacements Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan for injured Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan. India are fifth in the World Test Championship table after nine matches while Sri Lanka sit sixth after four games in the 2025-27 cycle.
Farveez Maharoof believes Manav Suthar could make his Test debut ahead of Saransh Jain for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes India could opt for three spinners in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar potentially getting the nod ahead of uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain. India will be without the retired Ravichandran Ashwin and injured Washington Sundar for the first Test, leaving Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav as the likely first-choice spinners.
Maharoof said Suthar's ability to extract bounce from the surface could outweigh the benefit of having an off-spinner for variation. Suthar claimed seven wickets on his debut against Afghanistan, while Jain picked up seven wickets during India A's tour of Sri Lanka. Maharoof expects India to go into the Test with a balanced attack comprising three spinners and two seamers.
Maharoof also warned that Rishabh Pant remains a major threat for Sri Lanka despite modest returns in the warm-up match. He said Pant can transform a game within half an hour and will be difficult to contain with his unorthodox approach against spin.
Deep Dasgupta has called on Gautam Gambhir to give Rishabh Pant the freedom to play his natural attacking game in the Sri Lanka Test series.
Former India batter Deep Dasgupta has urged the team management to give Rishabh Pant the freedom to attack in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Pant struggled in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, scoring 2 in the first innings and 28 in the second. Dasgupta said Pant should bat exactly the way he usually does and that the word responsibility is complicated when it comes to attacking batters. Pant has never played a Test on Sri Lankan soil, and the Galle match would be his first Test in the country. The first Test of the two-match series will begin on Saturday, August 15.
