Some rivalries take years to build. Others appear almost out of nowhere and quickly become the part of an event that fans talk about most. That is what makes a surprise rivalry so exciting. A new contest can add a different kind of energy to a major event. Fans may arrive focused on the biggest…
Kevin Pietersen is back with England in a new role. The former England captain has joined the national white-ball team as a mentor ahead of the T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka. England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum wants Pietersen to bring new ideas to the team. He also hopes the former batter can help…
Japan is set for a special cricket match against India on September 22. The T20 game will be more than a contest between two teams. It will also show how sport can help build closer ties between two countries. For Japan, the match is a major moment for cricket. India is one of the strongest…
India have reached the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 after a strong 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai. The first semi-final saw India post 149/6 in 20 overs, before they held Bangladesh to 109/7 from their 20 overs. The result keeps India unbeaten in the tournament and gives them another chance to lift…
India have suffered a fresh blow before their upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games. Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of both events after he suffered another hamstring injury. The news comes at an important time for India. The team has several major matches ahead, with the Afghanistan series…
The Big Bash League is set for a major change after Cricket Australia approved a plan that could bring private investment into the competition. The move marks a new phase for one of Australia’s most popular domestic cricket leagues. Under the plan, private investors can buy stakes in Big Bash League teams. The process will…
Smriti Mandhana created a special moment for women’s cricket with a superb 124 against Hong Kong in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. Her innings did more than help India win the match. It took her past Mithali Raj as the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. Mandhana reached 10,880 international runs across all three formats….
Bangladesh A batter Towhid Hridoy produced a huge score of 350 not out against South Africa A in an unofficial Test match. His remarkable knock came on September 3, 2026, and gave Bangladesh A a major moment in the match. Hridoy’s score was not just a personal milestone. His 350* also broke a long-standing Indian…
VVS Laxman will take charge of the Indian men’s cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named the former India batter as the head coach for the men’s side at the major event. The news came on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after the…
India have announced their 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The squad brings back some key names, with Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah set to return to the T20I setup. At the same time, Hardik Pandya remains out as he has not yet received full fitness clearance. The series will take place…