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FDA suspends food permits of Cricket Club of India and MIG in Mumbai

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), MIG Cricket Club in Bandra East, and three other clubs in the city for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms, officials said on Tuesday. The CCI's kitchen lacked segregation between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food preparation areas, and FDA inspectors also found a large number of cockroaches and flies near food handling and waste disposal areas, said an official statement. The FDA under its newly appointed commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has taken action against several famous eateries and food establishments in the city and elsewhere in the state over the last two months. At the CCI, water was found dripping on stored food inside cold storage, drains were clogged, cutting boards were unhygienic, rotten vegetables, overripe mushrooms and expired food items were stored, and FIFO/FEFO ('First In, First Out' and 'First Expired, First Out') practi

Doeschate, T Dilip contracts end; BCCI to appoint new fielding coach soon

The contracts of assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip have ended and the BCCI isn't handing them any further extensions, secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Tuesday. The BCCI will announce the name of a new fielding coach for the tour of Sri Lanka and while Saikia said that there are "two or three names being discussed", it is understood that former India women's and A team support staff Subhadeep Ghosh is tipped to take over from Dilip and Ten Doeschate. "Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeshchate's two-year contract with Indian men's team ended on June 10. Fielding coach T Dilip, who was given a one-year extension after his original term ended, also had his contract ending on June 8," BCCI secretary Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interaction. "The BCCI continued with the duo till the end of India's tour of United Kingdom. However, the BCCI is not giving them any extension. There is no question of accepting resignation as the contract has ended," the secretary .

India load up on spin for Sri Lanka Tests as WTC hopes face stern test

Four spinners give India variety for conditions expected to favour turn, but concerns remain over batting against spin, Bumrah's fitness and the side's demanding WTC qualification equation

Towhid Hridoy replaces Taskin Ahmed in Jaffna Kings squad for LPL 2026

The right-handed batter brings impressive T20 credentials to Jaffna Kings, having scored 4,057 runs in 168 T20 matches at an average of 30.73, including two T20 centuries

VVS Laxman hails Vaibhav's game awareness after six-month transformation

India's interim head coach VVS Laxman on Sunday said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game awareness has "skyrocketed" in the last six months, with the teenage batting sensation's growing maturity helping him handle pressure situations in the early stages of his international career. The 15-year-old silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, capping a memorable tour by winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards as India completed a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe with a 35-run victory in the final T20I on Sunday. "What is really impressive is the way he's evolved as a person. The maturity level, the understanding, and the awareness over the last six months has actually skyrocketed. And that's why he's been able to handle tough situations," said Laxman, during the post-match press conference. Sooryavanshi amassed 151 runs in three innings at an average of 50.33, with his sparkling 81 in the series finale laying the foundation for India's victory. This came after the teenager ..

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should open with Rohit in ODIs, says Farokh Engineer

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be drafted into the ODI side as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2027 World Cup, reckoned former India cricketer Farokh Engineer. The wicketkeeper batter of yesteryears opined that Shubman Gill, the other half of the current opening pair with Rohit, can bat at No. 4, giving more meat to the middle-order. "The ideal situation is Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Gill is a class player. Gill, I think, is the best batsman in the team now. So, Gill should come at four," Engineer told PTI. "Gill is not a guy who lifts the ball. So, a left-right combination would be ideal in ODIs. So, if Rohit is playing, and I think he should be playing, let him open with Sooryavanshi. "A batsman like him (Sooryavanshi) is much better at opening because he finds bigger gaps in the field. Virat Kohli can come third. Gill can come fourth and then we've got a solid batting line-up," he said. Sooryavanshi bagged the Player of the Series award in

Shreyas credits VVS Laxman after India's flawless series win vs Zimbabwe

Shreyas Iyer found VVS Laxman's mentorship inspiring, while Laxman marvelled at the young batter's infectious confidence as India's T20 captain and its interim head coach applauded each other's role in the 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe here. A relatively new-look India, which did not have several regular stars such as Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, hammered the home team and comfortably clinched the series, closing it with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I on Sunday. In a dressing room video released by BCCI, Laxman spoke at length about Iyer's tough mindset. "I would like to specially congratulate Shreyas because he had a rough start to his captaincy career but the way he came back, right from the first day when he joined us one day before the first game, he was very optimistic," Laxman said referring to the 0-4 loss to England earlier this month, which was Iyer's first as India's T20 captain. "It's a new group of players. We know that only four or five

ZIM vs IND: Sooryavanshi stars as India complete 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India's smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I here on Sunday. Along with the victory, India also completed a 3-0 sweep, a fine step-up after surrendering the previous two series to England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2). Zimbabwe had to bat out of their skin to chase down 193 on a rather sluggish pitch. But they did not have enough patience or nous for it, ending up at 157 for seven despite Ryan Burl making a fine unbeaten 54. Just like in the previous matches, Zimbabwe lost one too many wickets early as they could not properly use the Power Play segment. Pacer Yash Thakur (2/45) got rid of Dion Myers and skipper Sikandar Raza off successive balls in the fourth over as the hosts slipped to 34 for three. Earlier Mayank (3/29), who bowled with heaps of pace and accuracy, had ousted Brian Bennett in the first ball of the innings as Zimbabwe struggle

Zimbabwe vs India 3rd T20I Playing 11, live time (IST), live streaming

Zimbabwe will host India in the third and final T20I of the series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, with the visitors aiming to complete a 3-0 clean sweep after sealing the series.

ZIM vs IND: All-round display helps India clinch series 2-0 with 90-run win

Power-packed fifties by Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma worked well with bowlers' diligence as India trumped Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Saturday. Chasing 220 was never going to be easy for the Africans and the fate of the match was sealed when they lost five wickets inside 9 overs. Eventually they were bundled out for 129, well short of India's 219 for five, which was constructed around Kishans' 81 and Tilak's unbeaten 60. The series win will also give new T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer a big relief after losing two consecutive series against Ireland (0-2) and England (0-4). However, Zimbabwe started the hunt in earnest through Brian Bennett (32, 19b, 3x4, 3x6), who creamed debutant pacer Yash Thakur for a six and four in a row. But Thakur (2/30) extracted a quick revenge, as an attempted ramp did not go past wicketkeeper Kishan. Once the first blood was drawn, Indian bowlers did not let the Zimbabwe batters o

Zimbabwe vs India Live streaming: Where to watch 2nd T20 live today?

FanCode will stream the Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I match through its app and website

Former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan booked in Rs 15 lakh cheating case

An FIR has been registered against former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan for allegedly cheating a man of more than Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of offering him a transport contract with a steel company, police said on Saturday. The case was registered at Mohan Nagar police station on Friday on the directions of a local court under Section 316(2) (criminal breach of trust) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), said Station House Officer Keshav Kosale. "The matter is under investigation. Further action will be taken based on the findings," he said. In an order dated July 16, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Aishwarya Diwan allowed an application filed by complainant Dinkar Vishwamitra under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and directed Mohan Nagar police to conduct an investigation and submit a final report before the court. According to the application, Chauhan introduced himself to Vishwamitra as a former international cricketer with close links to

Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I Playing 11, live time (IST), live streaming

Shreyas Iyer, after a tough United Kingdom tour, will be hoping to secure his first series win as T20I skipper today in Harare

Asian Games: India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in cricket draw

Defending champions India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competition of this year's Asian Games. The Indian women's team will open its campaign against Japan, while the men's opponents will be decided after the preliminary stage. The women will be up against either Bangladesh or China in the semifinals. The men's cricket competition will start on September 24 and conclude on October 1. The men's team might face Pakistan in the semifinals. The women's event will be held from September 17 to 22. The potential of a clash with Pakistan is not ruled out in the women's final. The men's competition features 10 teams. The preliminary stage will feature Afghanistan, Japan, and Nepal in Group A and Hong Kong China, Malaysia and Oman in Group B. Both competitions will be played in the T20 format at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi prefecture. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian men's team, while Harmanpreet Kaur will capt

Here's why India got direct entry to Asian Games cricket knockout stage

Defending champions India receive quarterfinal byes in the men's event, while the women's tournament starts directly from the last eight

SA20 Season 5 fixtures out: Sunrisers to meet Pretoria Capitals in opener

The fifth season of SA20 will begin on January 17 with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season's final at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. Pretoria Capitals, under a new leadership group featuring former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Keshav Maharaj as captain, enjoyed an immediate turnaround by reaching the final after first-round exits in the previous two editions. Sunrisers Eastern Cape, meanwhile, maintained their dominance despite changes in personnel and captaincy, with head coach Adrian Birrell once again steering the franchise to the title, setting up a blockbuster curtain-raiser for the new season. The six-team tournament will feature Durban Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with all franchises wholly or partly owned by IPL team owners. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 in Paarl on February 16, followed by the Eliminat

Trent Bridge to stage first Test as England announces 2027 Ashes schedule

Trent Bridge in Nottingham will host the first 2027 men's Ashes Test between England and holder Australia. The five grounds had already been selected - including Southampton's Rose Bowl for the first time - and the dates were revealed on Thursday. The first Test is scheduled from June 18-22. England has won its last three Ashes tests at Trent Bridge, the most recent in 2015 after Australia was bowled out for 60. Lord's stages the second Test from June 30-July 4. There's a scheduled break of only four days to the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 8-12. The fourth Test marks Southampton's men's Ashes debut from July 21-25. It becomes the 10th British ground to host a men's Ashes Test. The series ends at The Oval from July 29-Aug. 2. There was contention that Nottingham was the most northerly venue in England in the 2027 Ashes after Old Trafford in Manchester and Headingley in Leeds were not selected. Both grounds have been chosen for the 2031 series but when the 202

Sooryavanshi, Mayank star as India outclass Zimbabwe in opening T20I

Wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed an 18-ball half century in his first innings of substance in international cricket as an all-round India outplayed Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20 of the three match series here on Thursday. Pacer Mayank Yadav made a successful return to international cricket as India restricted Zimbabwe to 125 for seven. India expectedly gunned down the target in 13.2 overs following a typical knock from Sooryavanshi (50 off 19) that included four boundaries and as many sixes. It was also India's first win under new captain Shreyas Iyer, who endured a run of six losses in his first assignment in Ireland and England. Sooryavanshi's much hyped international debut in England earlier this month did not go as per the script but made his familiarity with the venue count. In his return to the ground where he made a memorable 80-ball 175 in the U-19 World Cup final earlier this year, the youngest to play for India displayed his rare talent that has been ..

Couldn't have been happier with my first win, says skipper Shreyas Iyer

India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed his bowlers for making the most of the lively conditions here on Thursday and said the comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I would give his side the confidence it needs for the remainder of the series. Electing to bowl, India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 before completing a comfortable chase with 40 balls and seven wickets to spare, with Iyer describing the performance as a complete team effort despite acknowledging that batting was not entirely straightforward. "I think the boys were tremendous. Couldn't have been happier with my first win," Iyer said after the match. "There was bounce from good length and it was also variable. I felt it was there in both innings. The start Mayank gave was great." Shreyas came here after losing series against Ireland and England. The skipper said the convincing start would serve India well, with two more matches to be played at the same venue. "We are going to play two more matches here, so tod

Zimbabwe vs India Live streaming: Where to watch 1st T20 live today?

The live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.