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Babar, Rizwan downgraded as PCB finds no player fit for top contract

PCB central contracts 2025-26: Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan downgraded to Category B, no player in Category A, 12 new faces added to 30-player pool.

Asia Cup 2025: Agarkar defends Jasprit Bumrah's workload management

Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion marks a significant return, with this being his first T20 tournament since last year's World Cup.

Maharaj's 5-33 Sparks 98-Run Win for South Africa over Australia

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj dismantled Australia with a career-best 5-33 as South Africa romped to a 98-run victory in the first one-day international on Tuesday. Maharaj made full use of spin-friendly conditions to help dismiss Australia for 198 with more than nine overs to spare after South Africa had earlier posted 296-8 -- the highest ODI total at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh made 88 off 96 balls and Ben Dwarshuis scored 33, but Maharaj had done enough damage in his unchanged spell of 10 overs to give the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Travis Head (27) gave Australia an explosive start of 60-0 in the first seven overs when the left-hander smashed fast bowler Nandre Burger for five boundaries in one over. But in a dramatic turnaround, the home team lost six wickets five to Maharaj for the addition of only 29 runs as Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma turned to his slow bowlers inside the batting power play. Australia went from 60-0

Not our fault: Agarkar on Shreyas Iyer's omission from Asia Cup 2025 squad

While addressing the media, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said that it not of his or captain Suryakumar Yadav's fault that Shreyas is not in the India squad for the Asia Cup.

Samson vs Gill: Shubman's rise leaves Sanju staring at uncertain future

Shubman Gill's return as T20 vice-captain signals his rise as India's all-format leader, while Sanju Samson's future looks bleak with Pant's comeback looming.

India Asia Cup squad announced: Shubman Gill named Surya's deputy

Gill's appointment signals his growing leadership role, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar noting that the 25-year-old had already been earmarked for the position after the last World Cup

Asia Cup 2025: Five big names who missed India's flight to UAE

Asia Cup 2025: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj miss out from India's 15-member squad

Analysis: India squad for Asia Cup 2025 - Know about the 15-member squad

India's 15-member Asia Cup 2025 squad named: Suryakumar captain, Axar deputy; Samson, Abhishek, Tilak make cut, Shubman Gill misses out.

India women's ODI World Cup 2025 squad announced; Shafali Verma misses out

While Renuka Thakur has been named in the squad, Shafali verma misses out from the squad for the quadrennial event.

India Asia Cup squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: 15-man squad announced; Gill named vice-captain

India squad announcement for Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav and Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-man squad with Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal not part of it.

West Indies women Cricketers begin their training at the CSK Academy

Fifteen of the most promising West Indian women cricketers, under head coach Merissa Aguilleira, have assembled at the Chennai Super Kings Academy here for a specialised training camp as part of Cricket West Indies' (CWI) ongoing India development programme. Apart from Aguilleira, the squad is accompanied by assistant coaches Ryan Hinds and Tremayne Smartt and team manager Yasmine St Ange. The contingent left Barbados for India on August 12 for the two-week programme, which runs from August 13 to 30. During this period, the players will feature in a series of practice matches and skill-specific sessions aimed at improving their performance against spin in overseas conditions, with a focus on technical refinement, mental conditioning and cultural adaptation. The players will also work with the same world-class coaching staff that oversaw the men's training camp last December, including Academy Director Sriram Krishnamurthy and his team of specialists, while benefitting from Chennai'

DPL: New Delhi Tigers Crush North Delhi Strikers with 8-wicket win

New Delhi Tigers produced a scintillating all-round performance to register a comprehensive 8-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers in their Delhi Premier League (DPL). Batting first, the Strikers struggled right from the start as they lost wickets in quick succession, slipping to 54/6 inside 12 overs. But Vaibhav Kandpal and Arjun Rapria came to the rescue with a fighting 58-run stand for the seventh wicket. Rapria's innings of 29 (24) kept the scoreboard ticking, while Kandpal played a spirited knock of 45 (32), but their efforts only managed to take the side to 124/9 in 20 overs. For the Tigers, Yashjeet was the star of the show, delivering a dream spell of 4/15 in his four overs. He was ably supported by Pankaj Jaswal (2/28) and Pradyuman Sanan (2/22), who kept the pressure on from both ends. Chasing 125, the Tigers had a shaky start as Shivam Gupta fell on the very first ball of the innings, dismissed by skipper Harshit Rana. However, the setback didn't deter them as skip

India's Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement today: Who is in, who is out?

India's Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement on Aug 19: Likely openers, middle-order picks, all-rounders, pacers, spinners, and key exclusions explained

Ishan Kishan, Akash Deep ruled out of East Zone's Duleep Trophy opener

Though not considered a serious injury, the decision to sideline Kishan is precautionary, keeping in mind his possible selection for the India A squad next month.

In T20s, bowlers must add new variations every two years: Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy says T20 bowlers must evolve with fresh variations every two years as he prepares to lead India's spin attack at Asia Cup 2025.

India face key calls as Women's World Cup squad takes final shape

The selection committee, led by Neetu David, will name the final 15 on Tuesday, ahead of the tournament starting September 30.

Ashwin clarifies Brevis comments, Calls CSK signing a masterstroke

Ashwin's previous comments, made during a video on his YouTube channel, had stirred controversy after he hinted that CSK were willing to pay extra to secure Brevis during IPL 2025.

Short run to single ball rule: BCCI announces key domestic rule changes

According to the new clause, if a deliberate short run is identified, the captain of the fielding team will choose which of the two batters remains on strike for the following delivery.

USA cricket team qualify for U19 Men's Cricket World Cup next year

The United States team, led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, has become the 16th and final side to secure a place in the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. The team locked their spot in the global event with a game in hand by emphatically beating Canada, Bermuda and Argentina in the double round-robin Qualifier played in Rydal, Georgia. USA set the tone with a 65-run win over Canada, followed by big victories against Bermuda and Argentina putting them in the driver's seat at the halfway stage of the competition. Their bowlers then came up with some more dominating performances to beat Bermuda and Argentina in the return leg to garner 10 points, which was enough to seal them the World Cup berth. Top-order batter Amrinder Singh Gill scored 199 runs in three innings, while the spin-bowling duo of Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia grabbed seven scalps each. USA will play their last game against Canada later on Saturday. The top-10 teams fr

Irfan Pathan clears the air on rumoured rivalry with Hardik Pandya

Speaking in a recent interview with Lallantop, Pathan revealed that he had recommended Pandya to VVS Laxman for a spot in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad back in 2012.