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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed reports suggesting that the opening One-Day International (ODI) of India's upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka will be shifted from Delhi to Ahmedabad. BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that the match, scheduled for December 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, will take place in the national capital as planned. BCCI Confirms Delhi as Venue for Series Opener Saikia clarified that reports about a possible change of venue

India and Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan was fit to resume playing after an injury scare on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan in Jaipur on Monday. However, his return to the crease was short-lived, as he was dismissed for three runs. Sudharsan Returns to the Field After Lunch Sudharsan took throwdowns during the lunch break before opening the batting for Tamil Nadu alongside N. Jagadeesan. His return came after he had left the field earlier in the day

India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I in Indore, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69 off 30 balls set up India's total of 223, while Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul and disciplined spin bowling helped restrict the visitors to 209 for seven. Naman Dhir also played a crucial role, dismissing Kamil Pooran after the West Indies batter had hit him for three sixes in the same over. Naman Dhir's 'Six and Out' Moment

India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul helped India secure the victory despite a late batting collapse. India posted 223 all out before restricting the West Indies to 209 for seven. Abhishek Sharma Powers India's Batting Abhishek Sharma led India's innings with a brilliant 69 off just 30 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours. His aggressive approach helped

Australia could face a race against time to turn their strong position into victory in the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, with fading light continuing to disrupt play. Cloud cover and haze have forced the players to leave the field early on each day, resulting in around 45 overs being lost so far. If the conditions persist, the teams could have significantly fewer overs than scheduled to produce a result. Australia Hold 139-Run Lead at the End of Day

The fifth edition of the ILT20 will get under way on November 21 with the defending champions Desert Vipers taking on former winners MI Emirates, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The opening match will kick off at 6:30 pm at the Dubai International Stadium. In the second match of the season, Sharjah Warriorz will take on Season 1 winners Gulf Giants at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 22, Sunday. The second game of Super Sunday will see Dubai Capitals face Abu Dhabi Knight

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role on Tuesday. Mandhana, 30, takes over the leadership after Kaur's successful tenure, which included India's historic women's ODI World Cup triumph last year. Mandhana Takes Charge as India Captain Mandhana has been one of India's most important batters in recent years and played a key role in the team's Asian Games gold

International Test cricket is coming to Abu Dhabi as Afghanistan take on Bangladesh in a One-Off Test Match at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 October 2026. For cricket fans in the UAE, this is a chance to watch Afghanistan and Bangladesh compete in the traditional red-ball format from the stands. With the match scheduled across five days, the contest can develop session by session, with batting, bowling, fielding, and strategy all playing an important role. If you are planning to attend,

Pakistan have appointed Sahibzada Farhan as their new Twenty20 international captain, replacing Salman Agha ahead of the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan, who became Pakistan's fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, will lead the side in the three-match series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. No official reason was given for Agha's removal from the leadership role. Farhan Recently Led Pakistan at Asian Games Farhan previously captained a second-string Pakistan side at the Asian Games in

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. Her decision comes shortly after she guided India to the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, adding another major achievement to her captaincy career. One of her biggest accomplishments came in 2025, when she led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title. ‘The Decision Was Not Easy’ Harmanpreet described the decision to leave the captaincy as a difficult one, reflecting on years of memories,

West Indies captain Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a stunning century and guide his team to a memorable five-wicket victory over India in the third and final ODI on Saturday. India had already secured the three-match series after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, but West Indies finished strongly with a record chase of 352 in New Chandigarh. Hope Produces a Match-Winning Century Hope was forced to open the innings after Jewel Andrew suffered a finger injury while fielding. Despite appearing

Rohit Sharma achieved another major milestone in his ODI career during India's second match against the West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the seventh batter to score 12,000 runs in Men's One Day Internationals. The India opener reached the landmark with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, joining an exclusive group of ODI run-scorers. Rohit is only the third Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, to reach 12,000 ODI runs. Seventh Batter to Reach the Landmark Rohit has now joined

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against India in the second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket competition. With both teams aiming to secure a place in the final, India will begin their innings after being asked to bat first. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in India XI India have included young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their playing XI without leaving out either Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma. The three players will form India's top order, with Samson set

Captain Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 as India produced the second-highest successful chase in men's ODI cricket, defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati on Wednesday. West Indies posted 405-7, but India chased down the target with 39 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. South Africa hold the record for the highest successful ODI chase, having scored 438-9 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006. India's previous best chase was 362 against Australia in Jaipur

India will face the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati with an opportunity to seal the series. The hosts will enter the match with confidence after winning the opening game in convincing fashion. West Indies posted 295/7 in the first ODI, with Justin Greaves scoring a century. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict the visitors after they had appeared on course for a total closer to 350. India’s chase was powered by outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and captain

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam will be part of the upcoming DP World International League T20 (ILT20) season in the UAE, with the former Pakistan captain included in the list of players ahead of the tournament’s Player Auction. The announcement has added another major international name to the UAE’s IPL-style T20 competition, which features six teams. Global T20 Stars Included in Player List Babar Azam is among several internationally recognised T20 players included in the auction list. Other major names include: Their inclusion

India began their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a convincing eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill made 110 as India chased down 296 in just 41.4 overs. Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs Kohli produced a landmark performance, reaching 15,000 ODI runs during his innings. He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone in men's ODI cricket. The 37-year-old reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings,

India made a great start to their three-match ODI series against West Indies, recording an eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both hit centuries with the bat as India chased down West Indies' 295 for seven with ease. West Indies had earlier posted a decent 295 for seven after being put in. However, India's solid batting ensured there were no issues reaching the target with half an hour to spare in the match. West Indies Build Strong Opening

England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, with Will Jacks producing a match-winning all-round performance. Jacks claimed career-best bowling figures of 5-22 and also scored an unbeaten 46, helping England continue their strong recent form in the format. England Post 265 in Chester-le-Street After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the scoring with an impressive 67 from 69 balls, while

 A resolute captain's knock from Fatima Sana and a clinical spin-bowling display by off-spinner Umm-e-Hani steered Pakistan Women to a 31-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the third-place play-off at Korogi Sports Park. Defending a total of 145/8, Pakistan's bowling unit stifled the Bangladesh chase, restricting them to 114/7 in their 20 overs.  The triumph secures the bronze medal for Pakistan, marking a welcome return to the podium after missing out in the previous edition. First Innings: Pakistan Recover After Mid-Innings Wobble Opting