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01 Sep

Ben Stokes Set to Return to BBL, Joins Adelaide Strikers in Lucrative Deal

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Ben Stokes is all set to return to the Big Bash League after joining Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season. The former England Test captain has agreed to play the full BBL campaign and could become the highest-paid player in the history of the competition. Stokes is the first overseas player to sign with a BBL franchise since the league introduced its new contracting model. Under the revised system, franchises can negotiate directly with international players, replacing the earlier draft-based process and giving teams more freedom to manage their spending. The new structure has opened the door for Stokes’ big-money…

29 Aug

Ishan Kishan Thought He Was Taking a Risk, But Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turned the Tables

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to show that there is much more to his game than his batting. The 15-year-old once again proved his versatility during the Duleep Trophy, making a crucial contribution with the ball when East Zone needed wickets against North East Zone. With Ishan Kishan-led East Zone struggling to break through, Sooryavanshi was introduced as a left-arm spinner. The youngster made an immediate impact, picking up two wickets in the second innings. He ended his spell with impressive figures of 2/11 from three overs as East Zone strengthened its position in the match. Speaking a few days after East…

27 Aug

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Ravindra Jadeja Walks Off the Field, India Face a Big Setback

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Team India faced a major setback on Day 5 of the second Test against Sri Lanka as Ravindra Jadeja was forced to leave the field after experiencing discomfort in his right heel at the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo. Jadeja appeared to be in discomfort while walking and decided to walk off the field. Before leaving, he collected his cap from the umpire, while Prasidh Krishna completed the over. Sarfaraz Khan was brought onto the field as India’s substitute fielder. Sarfaraz had joined the squad as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement and has previously served as a substitute fielder for India, including…

22 Aug

AUS vs BAN: Starc Tears Through Bangladesh With 6/12, Aussies Skittle Them for 64

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Mitchell Starc produced a devastating spell in the second Test at Mackay, ripping through Bangladesh’s batting lineup with figures of 6/12. Australia bowled the visitors out for just 64 after Starc struck with the very first ball. Shadman Islam was dismissed for a duck, giving Starc his ninth Test in which he has taken a wicket in the opening over. He moved past James Anderson, who had achieved the feat eight times. Starc then continued his rampage, taking five wickets in his first seven overs. Bangladesh slumped to 12/5 before Pat Cummins added three wickets to reduce them to 39/9.…

15 Aug

Subhadeep Ghosh Becomes First Assam Coach In India Men’s Team, To Debut In Galle Test

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There was no grand announcement, lengthy speech or attempt to draw attention to himself. Instead, as Subhadeep Ghosh prepares to begin his first assignment as India’s national men’s fielding coach, the 57-year-old from Digboi in Upper Assam has summed up the occasion in typically understated fashion. “Another day, another opportunity to work with elite athletes and take the Indian fielding standard one level above,” Ghosh said ahead of his first assignment. Quiet and focused on his work, Ghosh is now preparing to begin a new chapter in a coaching career that has largely been built away from the spotlight. His…

12 Aug

IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested On Charges Of Sexual Assault After Marriage Promise

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Serious allegations of sexual assault have been raised against a young cricketer who has made a name for himself on the cricket field. On Tuesday, West Bengal Police arrested the Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batsman on charges of establishing physical relations after promising marriage, issuing criminal threats, and storing visuals of private moments. The arrested cricketer is Bengal’s wicketkeeper-batsman Abhishek Porel. According to police, the 23-year-old Porel was formally arrested after being interrogated. After a medical examination, the accused was produced in the Chinsurah court. As per the complaint filed at the Mogra police station, Porel had established physical relations with the…

11 Aug

Afghanistan Secure 2027 World Cup Spot, West Indies Forced Into Qualifiers

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Afghanistan have booked their place in the 2027 World Cup after securing automatic qualification with a victory over Ireland on Monday. The result has pushed the West Indies into the qualification route, meaning the two-time champions will have to play qualifiers for the third straight edition of the 50-over World Cup. Afghanistan had a strong showing in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where they finished sixth in the points table. They recorded four wins and five defeats and came close to making the semi-finals. Their victory in Belfast has now guaranteed that they will remain inside the top eight in…

10 Aug

From Silver Medal To National Pride: Lovlina’s Stand On Map Row Wins PM’s Appreciation

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Amid the celebrations of sporting success, Assamese boxer Lovlina Borgohain also showed awareness about the integrity of the country’s map. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Lovlina for protesting against a distorted map of India, with the North-East missing, at a restaurant in Glasgow.On Sunday, the Prime Minister interacted with Indian athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games at his residence. The Prime Minister’s Office released the video of the interaction on Monday. During the event, Modi also spoke with Lovlina, who won the silver medal in the women’s 75kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, about the incident.When…

10 Aug

Livingstone and Brevis shine with fifties as Spirit beat Phoenix

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London Spirit secured a convincing seven-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix after Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis produced explosive half-centuries in their 2026 Men's Hundred clash. Chasing 163 for victory, Spirit reached 166 for 3 in just 82 balls, completing the chase with 18 deliveries remaining. Livingstone led the charge with a blistering 66 off 30 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Brevis remained unbeaten on 55 from 31 deliveries, smashing five fours and three sixes. The victory marked Spirit's second win of the season, while Phoenix remained at the bottom of the table with just one victory from seven…

09 Aug

Jitumoni Kalita’s 2/16 In Vain As Warriors Chase 133 With 14 Balls To Spare

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Dibrugarh Warriors chased down 133 against Jorhat Stallions to secure a six-wicket win in match number 16 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. A blazing unbeaten half-century from skipper Saahil Jain set up the chase for Warriors, as the skipper guided his side home with 14 balls to spare. Earlier, Jitumoni Kalita was the pick of the bowlers, picking up two wickets to restrict Stallions to 132/8 after a middle-order rebuild from Dyutimoy Nath. Having won the toss and opting to field, Dibrugarh Warriors struck early, removing Erik…