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Afghanistan to host India for 3-match T20I series before Asian Games 2026

The series is part of Afghanistan's Future Tours Programme and will be hosted in India, where the ACB has staged its home fixtures in recent years.

IND vs SL: Will Sarfaraz get direct entry to India Playing 11 in 1st Test?

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar's arrival in Colombo has added to the significance of the selection discussions, with India's World Test Championship campaign also at stake.

Hardik Pandya trade talks: Why GT don't want him as captain; What's next?

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are among the teams reportedly involved in discussions with Mumbai, although no deal has been finalised.

Virat's intensity inspires others to stretch limits when fielding: T Dilip

Dilip's tenure as India's fielding coach included the team's triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados, which he described as the best moment of his stint.

Gurnoor could be India's X-Factor in Jasprit Bumrah's absence: Maharoof

Under pressure following home series defeat to South Africa, fifth-placed India will be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah when they resume.

Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel arrested by Bengal Police in rape case

The 23-year-old cricketer was taken into custody in Hooghly on Tuesday and was subsequently arrested after being questioned by investigators.

Cricket Scotland, KNCB criticise ICC's changes to ODI World Cup format

While the 2027 ODI World Cup will have a total of 14 countries, the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th will face off in a qualifying round from which only one team will progress to join the final.

BCCI Centre of Excellence: How 40 acres of idle land became cricketing hub

As the Centre of Excellence approaches its second anniversary, those involved in its creation have recalled how the project moved from an idea to a functioning high-performance facility.

Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sudharsan in India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan on Sunday replaced injured Sai Sudharsan in the Indian squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

India's injury crisis: VVS Laxman reveals why BCCI wants more than rehab

With Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy among the players currently unavailable for India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, questions regarding rehab are being raised.

IPL can fit Into AUS's busy schedule, workload management key: McDonald

Beginning with a two-Test home series against Bangladesh on Thursday, Australia are set to play 20 Tests and 14 white-ball matches across next 12 months.

IND vs SL: Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series with injury

Sudharsan, who scored two tons in two 'A' Test matches, was hit during the second game against Sri Lanka 'A' and since then has been in rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Jemimah Rodrigues injury raises doubt over India's Asia Cup preparation

Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues has been replaced by Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott for the remainder of the tournament.

Rishabh Pant seeks Dhami's help to buy land in Uttarakhand, CM assures help

Pant made the request to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami in a late-night post on X, formerly Twitter, at 12:46 am on Saturday.

Rahane joins Amsterdam Flames for inaugural European T20 Premier League

The tournament is scheduled to be played between August 26 to September 20 across Dublin, Ireland, and the Hague, Netherlands.

Sachin Tendulkar's brand power endures, ranks 4th in Kroll's 2025 list

The former India batter has finished fourth in Kroll's India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025, with an estimated brand value of $125.9 million.

India's Test debut factory keeps growing, but careers remain hard to build

India introduced 68 Test debutants between 2006 and 2026, but only a handful became long-term pillars as fierce competition reshaped the national side

Women's Asia Cup begins on Aug 28; IND vs PAK clash on September 5

India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee clash of the Women's T20 Asia Cup on September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Thursday.

India vs Sri Lanka XI live streaming: Where to watch warm-up match today?

Gill suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger during Thursday's practice session and will sit out the opening day as a precautionary measure.

England vs Pakistan Test series full schedule, squad and live streaming

Root, who captained England between 2017 and 2022, returns to lead the side after Stokes' retirement from Test cricket.