Cricket
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T20 World Cup opening ceremony: Full list of performers and where to watch
Cricket | Jun 12, 2026, 01:09 PM ISTThe Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on June 12 at Edgbaston with England facing Sri Lanka. The opening ceremony will feature a live performance from the West End cast of Wicked, while more than 150,000 tickets have already been sold.
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Mehidy Hasan suffers concussion, admitted to hospital after second ODI vs Australia
Cricket | Jun 12, 2026, 09:22 AM ISTBangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was admitted to the hospital after suffering a concussion in the second ODI vs Australia when hit by a Riley Meredith bouncer. He continued batting to help secure Bangladesh’s maiden ODI series win before medical assessment.
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ECB unsure of Stokes' future, Rob Key reveals reasons behind Root’s appointment as captain
Cricket | Jun 12, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTEngland director of cricket Rob Key has refused to guarantee Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain. The ECB is investigating a nightclub incident involving Stokes and Gus Atkinson, with both players ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand. Joe Root to lead.
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History created! Bangladesh defeat Australia in first-ever ODI series, eye massive record
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 09:21 PM ISTBangladesh scripted history by clinching their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia, sealing the achievement with a five-wicket win (DLS method) in the second ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
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Prabhsimran Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma's half-centuries couldn't save India vs Afghanistan
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTPrabhsimran Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma struck fifties as India A posted 349/9 against Afghanistan A in Dambulla. However, rain altered the chase and Afghanistan A stayed ahead on DLS, securing a four-run victory in the tri-series clash.
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ODI World Cup 2027: ICC pinpoints opening and final dates, decision to be finalised in July AGM
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTThe ICC has provisionally scheduled the 2027 ODI World Cup from October 4 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will feature 14 teams, with final approval of dates and plans expected at the ICC AGM in July.
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Bangladesh announce T20I squad for Australia series, Towhid Hridoy added for Zimbabwe Test
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTBangladesh have recalled Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana for the T20I series against Australia after resting them vs New Zealand. Ripon Mondol and Mohammad Saifuddin miss out as selectors also name squads for a Zimbabwe Test, adding Towhid Hridoy.
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Riyan Parag shares crucial update about shoulder injury after being ruled out of India A tour
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTRiyan Parag has undergone successful shoulder surgery after a recurring injury ruled him out of India A duty. The Rajasthan Royals captain, who played through pain in IPL 2026, is now focused on rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces another dominant show, bats at 200 strike rate vs Afghanistan A
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his impressive run for India A with a brisk 44 against Afghanistan A in Dambulla. The 15-year-old batted at a strike rate of 200 before falling short of a half-century, while Prabhsimran Singh contributed 84.
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India-born all-rounder called up for Australia as Travis Head ruled out of T20Is vs Bangladesh
Cricket | Jun 11, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTAustralia have drafted Nikhil Chaudhary into their T20I squad after Travis Head was granted personal leave for the Bangladesh series. The Delhi-born all-rounder is now in line to become the first India-born man to play for Australia since 1964.
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Rohit Sharma steals spotlight in India nets; check how did the Hitman perform as ODI return beckons
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTRohit Sharma eases into the international fold after having missed a few IPL 2026 matches due to a hamstring issue. Rohit hogged the limelight in the India nets as the Men in Blue gear up for their ODI series against Afghanistan.
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Richa Ghosh puts up lone valiant effort but questions remain as India lose to England in warm-up
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 08:25 PM ISTRicha Ghosh played a heroic knock that almost powered India to an unlikely win over England in the warm-up fixture ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Ghosh scored a blistering 68 from 36 balls, but India lost out to the hosts by five runs in the end.
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Stokes, Atkinson punished for nightclub row, England name interim captain for 2nd New Zealand Test
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been excluded from the England squad for the second Test match against New Zealand in the aftermath of their nightclub incident. Meanwhile, England have named a new interim captain for the Oval Test.
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Dates for India's Test tour of Sri Lanka revealed, T20Is likely to be played too; check details
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 07:13 PM ISTIndia have a pretty busy international schedule lined up as they play nearly 60 matches in the eight months from now. India will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, with a possibility of a three-match T20I series too.
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Warning signs for India ahead of Women's T20 World Cup 2026? Mandhana, Shafali's dismissals hint so
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTIndia have been troubled by the tepid forms of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who have blown hot and cold in the buildup to the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The two were dismissed cheaply once again during the warm-up fixture against England.
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Pakistan cricket in turmoil again? Test captain and coach's future to be decided, new options emerge
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTShan Masood's captaincy is in danger after Pakistan's latest 2-0 drubbing against Bangladesh away from home. Masood and Test head coach Sarfaraz Khan can both lose their jobs as new options emerge for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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Manav Suthar pens new deal with English County club after stellar Test debut
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTManav Suthar was the hero for India in their win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test and was named the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance. Suthar has now penned a short-term deal with English County club Warwickshire.
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England's leader crowned new No.1 Test batter as Joe Root loses his crown, Shubman Gill moves up
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTJoe Root has lost his No.1 spot in the Test rankings after his rare failures during the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Root was dismissed for one and eight in the two innings and has now dropped two places from the top spot.
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Jemimah Rodrigues shares how Sachin Tendulkar helped 'reset mind' ahead of ODI World Cup 2025 final
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTJemimah Rodrigues has revealed Sachin Tendulkar’s advice helped her reset mentally before the ODI World Cup 2025 final after her 127 vs Australia. India went on to beat South Africa, while Shafali Verma credited her father’s voice note for motivation.
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Pakistan announce 15-member squad for Asian Games, T20 World Cup 2026 star to lead
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 11:17 AM ISTPakistan have named a 15-member squad for the Asian Games starting September 19, with Sahibzada Farhan appointed captain and Abdul Samad vice-captain. The squad blends youth and experience, with three uncapped players included for the tournament.