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Women's Cricket

England Set to Clash with Sri Lanka in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Opener

The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will begin with an exciting game between England and Sri Lanka, and as the tournament-opener, there will be plenty of early fireworks and high stakes in the match as it showcases two competitive sides. It's not just about a strong start for each of the teams, it's about a strong start for a massive tournament. This fixture is expected to set the pace for the anticipated World Cup adventure.

By |45787|3 min read

#Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 #England Women #Sri Lanka Women

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Harshit Rana during practice session in Indian Test kit.

Squad Update

India Adds Young Pacer Harshit Rana to Squad for Headingley Test

In a late but tactical move, India called up promising young fast bowler Harshit Rana to their squad for the Headingley Test match. With some raw pace and aggression, Rana's addition to the squad suggests India's desire to strengthen their pace attack in England. With Hunter injured and cricketers having to manage their workload, Rana's arrival could offer India the much-needed depth and stamina in the third Test match of the series.

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#Harshit Rana #India vs England #Headingley Test #Indian Cricket Team,

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Kagiso Rabada celebrating during the WTC Final with teammates.

Cricket News

Kagiso Rabada Reflects Emotionally on South Africa’s WTC Triumph

Stock markets worldwide have responded positively to new economic data suggesting that inflation pressures are beginning to subside after months of concern.

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#Kagiso Rabada #WTC 2025, South Africa Cricket #WTC Final Win

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Sophie Devine walking off the field in New Zealand’s ODI jersey.

Retirement News

Sophie Devine Announces ODI Retirement Plans Post 2025 World Cup

New Zealand’s white-ball superstar Sophie Devine has revealed her intention to retire after the 2025 Women’s World Cup from One Day Internationals. Devine is not only consistently one of the destructive performers in world cricket, but her decision also marks the end of an era. She still intends to give her best for one last ODI campaign, with hopes of taking the White Ferns to World Cup triumph and exiting the format with a bang.

By |45784|3 min read

#Sophie Devine #New Zealand Women #ODI Retirement #2025 World Cup

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Ravichandran Ashwin in team jersey during a TNPL match.

Cricket Controversy

Ashwin-Led Side Cleared of Ball-Tampering Allegations in TNPL

Ravichandran Ashwin's team in the TNPL has been cleared of any ball-tampering allegations by the league authorities. The issue was there for a short time and has now been settled by the authorities. Footage from the game and player statements reveal foul play was not an option, and everyone can breath a sigh of relief. This issue instills confidence in the TNPL as a league committed to fair play and trust in their processes for investigation.

By |45783|3 min read

#Ball-Tampering #Cricket News #Tamil Nadu Premier League #Cricket Integrity,

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz during a match in Bangladesh ODI jersey, looking focused.

Injury Updates

Fitness Woes for Bangladesh as Mehidy Hasan Miraz Faces Injury Concerns

Bangladesh Cricket Team is facing pressure with Mehidy Hasan Miraz confronting a fitness scare ahead of the matches. He is a valuable all-rounder for the Tigers and his absence, if required, could hinder team balance in the spin and middle-order departments. With important matches ahead, the team management is optimistic for his swift recovery as the medical staff continues to review his health status.

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#Mehidy Hasan Miraz #Bangladesh Cricket #Injury Update

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Security personnel control crowds during a chaotic IPL celebration event in Bengaluru.

Sports Managment

BCCI Plans Safety Guidelines After Bengaluru Tragedy During IPL Festivities

The recent stampede after the RCB post IPL celebration has given rise to serious questions about crowd safety with large sporting events. In this regard, the BCCI will impose structured guidelines in the future for safer celebrations. The new rules will include crowd management, planning for venues and preparedness for emergencies. This will be an important change towards responsible post-match fan engagement while allowing the IPL to remain celebratory and festival-oriented.

By Danish Siddiqui|45784|3 min

Morne Morkel and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session or in conversation during a match.

India Cricket Team

Morkel Praises Bumrah’s Fitness: A Key Asset for India’s Bowling Attack

Morne Morkel, a former South African pacer, has provided praise over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness levels at the moment. Morkel, who was known for his deadly pace and accuracy, is concerned about his injuries. Morkel's opinion comes as India look to their important matches, and a fully fit Bumrah would be a welcomed sight for India particularly in the bowling department if he stays fit.

By Akash Pandey|45783|4 min

Tilak Varma posing with a Hampshire jersey at a cricket ground.

Cricket News

Tilak Varma Joins Hampshire: A Promising Indian Talent Steps into County Cricket

Hampshire has officially signed young Indian batter Tilak Varma for a short county stint that brings explosive potential to their squad. Varma has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has batted with composure, making it a thrilling foray into county cricket for Varma as he has the opportunity to develop this new phase of his cricket career. This is viewed as win-win, Hampshire have a dynamic player and Varma will get good experience of English conditions before potentially larger international roles.

By Shruti Gupta|45782|3 min

Mehidy Hasan Miraz wearing Bangladesh jersey, holding a ball, standing on the field as captain.

Bangladesh Cricket

Mehidy Hasan Appointed Bangladesh ODI Captain in Sudden Leadership Shift

In a shocking twist of fate, Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new ODI captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. This is ahead of an important ODI series and has raised eyebrows on the cricketing stage. Mehidy is an all-rounder with a steady performance and calm captaincy. Overall, Bangladesh looks to refresh its limited-overs game with young, calm leadership as it shift strategies.

By Jatin Prakash|45781|3 min

Najmul Hossain Shanto batting during a Test match for Bangladesh.

Test Cricket

Najmul Hossain Shanto Reflects on Bangladesh’s Growing Confidence in Test Cricket

Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto is convinced that the team has matured into a more competitive and confident Test side. His comments prompt recent performances which included the application shown by the squad in red ball cricket, the discipline and patience, can be taken as an indicator. Bangladesh has unveiled a new era of Test maturity, which relies on young players stepping up, greater mental strength and a stronger sense of organization and ownership of direction.

By Aman Tomar|45780|3 min

Police and crowd gathered at the site of the stampede in Bengaluru during RCB celebration.

Public Safety

Legal Relief Amid Chaos: RCB Staffer Gets Interim Bail After Bengaluru Stampede

One of the RCB workers put in charge of the event to celebrate the IPL in Bengaluru has been given interim bail after a stampede occurred that led to several fatalities and injuries. The court ruling follows an inquiry on the planning of the event. As many people are outraged and you have to imagine some power at be questioning crowd control, this is a small relief for the worker while authorities investigate responsibility.

By Angelina Morrison|45784|3 min

Young uncapped cricketers training in the USA ahead of Major League Cricket.

MLC 2025

Eye on USA: 4 Uncapped players aiming to turn heads in MLC

As Major League Cricket (MLC) continues to take hold of the baseball obsessed USA, lots of uncapped players are ready to shine. These young players, while still uncapped, have demonstrated talent over the years. Playing on a global stage will elevate some of these aspiring cricketers' profile and make it possible for them to catch the eyes of selectors and national teams as the MLC assists in paving the way for redefining some of their careers.

By Shubham Mehra|45783|3 min

Nicholas Pooran in MI New York jersey during a T20 match.

Player Updates

Nicholas Pooran Takes the Helm as MI New York Captain for MLC 2025

The appointments of Nicholas Pooran the high-octane West Indies wicketkeeper-batter as MI New York's captain for the MLC 2025 season have been made. Known for his aggressive batting and shrewd captaincy instincts, Pooran will inject energy and gravitas into the American franchise. MI New York is intent on making a statement after a waning campaign last year, and Pooran's appointment indicates they will bring physicality with a touch of taj as they aim for stare at the championship.

By Piyush Sharma|45782|3 min

Shai Hope celebrates a half-century in West Indies Test colors.

Test Series

West Indies Recall Shai Hope for Australia Tests as Roach Misses Out

Shai Hope has been brought back into the West Indies Test squad for the tour of Australia, offering some balance to the batting. The shock omission was Kemar Roach, despite being a 33-year-old veteran fast bowler, due to both form and workload management. The selections indicate a route the Windies want to travel toward with an eye on their focus down under and a commitment to youth and recent red-ball success.

By Suchita Pandey|45781|3 min

Royal Challengers Bangalore team celebrating during an IPL match.

Cricket Business

Diageo Quashes Rumors of RCB Sale, Calls Speculation Unfounded

Diageo, the global beverage company, has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that the news reports regarding the sale of its IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are speculative in nature. Following rampant speculation, and fan worries, Diageo updated stakeholders to confirm that no decisions had been made to sell RCB and the clarification was meant to eliminate any uncertainty in the marketplace and reestablish Diageo's position as the owner of RCB.

By Ayush Dhyani|45787|3 min