NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) president Javid Ahmed Kitab has been suspended with immediate effect after the association’s Apex Council passed a unanimous resolution in favor of the move.The decision was finalized on June 25 and approved by an 8-0 majority vote. According to the notification, the resolution was circulated among the…
While India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had to wait for his international debut, Ireland handed a maiden T20I cap to Indian left-arm pacer Jai Moondra in the series opener at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first. India went with three specialist fast…
Shreyas Iyer began his stint as India’s T20I captain with a record already to his name. When he went for the toss in the T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, he became the player with the cap in most T20s before making his captaincy debut for India in the format.When he went out…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic India debut will continue after new captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the 15-year-old batting sensation was not included in the playing XI for the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday.Sooryavanshi had been widely tipped to make her international debut after a…
England’s Ben Stokes appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand as he joined one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, second left, celebrates with his teammates after the dismissal (File photo) The former Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir started a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport through his…
India’s Tilak Varma (AP/PTI Photo) ( Tilak Varma may have earned one of the biggest promotions of his career, but the former India batsman Mohammad Kaif reminded the youngster that vice-captaincy comes without guarantees in the current set-up of the Indian team.The 23-year-old left-hander was recently named India’s new T20I vice-captain after a significant leadership…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise through the ranks of Indian cricket it’s been quick, and the 15-year-old is now on the brink of another milestone. India is expected to make his debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which would make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and…
Marcus Stoinis (Image: X) Marcus Stoinis unleashed a stunning display of power during the 17th over, smashing five sixes off Washington Freedom catcher Ian Holland to swing the game decisively in favor of the Seattle Orcas in their 2026 MLC clash at the Oakland Coliseum.The Australian all-rounder had made a slow start, managing just 4…
NEW DELHI: India’s first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his much-awaited international…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is about to create history. If India give him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old if he takes the field. Tendulkar…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is all set to make his senior men’s international debut, and at just 15, the former Indian spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin I believe that the feeling of the teenager should simply enjoy the experience of representing his country.Sooryavanshi took the cricket world by storm with a series of record breaking…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with fans eagerly waiting to see if he will make…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have separate dressing room facilities during India’s T20I series in Ireland and England due to UK child safeguarding rules.The 15-year-old is in line to make his India debut during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, which begins on Friday at Stormont in Belfast. If he…
NEW DELHI: South Africa boosted their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an 88-run win over Holland in Bristol on Thursday.Opening batsman Tazmin Brits produced the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 114 from 69 balls as South Africa posted a tournament-best 208/1 before restricting the Netherlands…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may be on the verge of becoming India’s youngest international cricketer, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made it clear that the teenager’s opportunity should not come at the cost of a player who has already made it.India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland on Friday, and if…
Shafali Verma (Image Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her red-hot run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, hitting a fluent 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh to not only lead India to a five-wicket win but also cement her place among the country’s most decorated performers in the tournament’s history.With her…
Shafali Verma (Image Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India kept their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a convincing five-wicket win over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming another disappointing fielding display to register a crucial Group A victory.Chasing a modest target of 137, India rode on a blistering knock from Shafali Verma,…
New Zealand’s Tom Latham, right, celebrates reaching a century during day three of the third Test against England. (AP Photo) Tom Latham and Devon Conway produced one of the greatest opening partnerships in New Zealand’s Test history, rewriting the record books with a monumental 317-run stand against England on Day 1 of the series-deciding third…
NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Shree Charani continued her dream run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament.The newly-crowned World T20I bowler reached the milestone during India’s Group A clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford,…
BENGALURU: In a blow to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration, the BCCI ombudsman has disqualified secretary Santosh Menon on the grounds that he had completed a cumulative tenure of nine years.Based on a complaint filed by Dolphin Cricketers, an institutional member of KSCA, the ombudsman said that Menon, after completing the nine-year term,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the India A Tri-nation series in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. (PTI photo) In Belfast this week, men with measuring tapes solved a small architectural problem. India needed a second dressing room. It is not the usual communal affair where grown professionals peel their bearings and discuss their hamstrings, but a separate one, because…
Juairiya Ferdous of Bangladesh bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Bangladesh at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. India’s fielding woes continued in the crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Thursday, with the team taking four catches in the…
Gull Feroza, Pakistani batsman (Photo Credit: ICC) Pakistan batsman Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and given a demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Captain Ireland Lorcan Tucker was left in awe of the anticipation surrounding 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the upcoming T20I series, calling his growth “quite incredible” for the modern professional era.“It’s pretty incredible for them to have a 15-year-old on their team,” Tucker said in the…
Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A stamped their authority on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, finishing in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle on Thursday.Opting to bat first, the visitors were fueled by a fluent century from Sai Sudharsan, who created a composite 132…
The rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket in recent months. He has scored runs in age cricket, domestic cricket, India A matches and IPL. Now, the 15-year-old is on the verge of another milestone – becoming India’s youngest international cricketer.India are expected to give Sooryavanshi his…
India vs Ireland live streaming (Image: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi/X) India’s white-ball tour of Ireland begins tomorrow, Friday, June 26, with a two-match T20I series at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast. The contest marks the start of a new chapter for the Indian side, with Shreyas Iyer to lead the team in T20Is for…
Injury blow for New Zealand for 3rd Test (Image: X) New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat first in the decisive third Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday. However, the visitors were treated to a significant setback ahead of the winner-takes-all contest, with two key players ruled…