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DCCI Physical Disability Annual Awards 2025: Rajesh wins POTY

The Rajasthan Disabled Cricket Association (RDCA), under the guidance of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the Divyam Cricket Awards - DCCI Physical Disability Annual Awards 2025 at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur.

2025-09-19T16:16:39.791190+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to bat against Oman

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat against Oman in the final group stage fixture at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at the ongoing Asia Cup on Friday. Interestingly, both skippers forgot the changes that they made in their playing XI.

2025-09-19T14:27:34.385702+00:00 IST

Jurel, Padikkal Shine as first unofficial Test ends in draw

The two-match unofficial Test series between India and Australia A at the Ekana Cricket Stadium saw the first match end in a draw after rain washed out the final day's play.

2025-09-19T12:45:48.628484+00:00 IST

Kuldeep should be part of Test cricket: Anil Kumble

Decorated spinner Anil Kumble has advocated for left-arm ball tweaker Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the Test fold, who brings along an 'X-factor' with him that takes India a step closer to scything 20 wickets.

2025-09-19T12:41:12.381305+00:00 IST

I remember Harmanpreet shmashing our bowlers all over park: Gill

India Test captain Shubman Gill took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about watching women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur flaunting her power-hitting muscle with aggression during her visit to the academy when he was just a 10 or 11-year-old kid.

2025-09-19T11:17:14.576033+00:00 IST

Bangladesh hopes to make mark in upcoming Women's World Cup

Bangladesh's maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup campaign in 2022 saw them grab their first-ever win in the tournament against Pakistan.

2025-09-19T10:38:21.084093+00:00 IST

Sammy confident about West Indies' potential to scalp 20 wickets

The West Indies pace attack features Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales, along with all-rounder Justin Greaves.

2025-09-19T09:06:49.940180+00:00 IST

Rishikesh Falcons to kick off their Uttarakhand Premier League

Rishikesh Falcons are all set to open their Season 2 campaign of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) on September 27, when they take on Tehri Titans in the second match of the day at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, as per a release from UKPL.

2025-09-19T08:50:45.630847+00:00 IST

Australia women's team penalised for slow over-rate against India

The visitors, Australia have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against India in New Chandigarh on Tuesday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-19T08:30:36.766217+00:00 IST

Namibian all-rounder hits third-fastest T20I fifty

Namibian all-rounder Jan Frylinck has joined an exclusive club and sent a warning to rivals ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, smashing the equal-third-fastest half-century in men's T20I history during Namibia's 28-run win over Zimbabwe, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-19T06:30:43.217426+00:00 IST

Josh Inglis ruled out of New Zealand T20I series

Australia suffered yet another setback ahead of their three-match T20I series against New Zealand as wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis was ruled out with a right calf strain. Alex Carey has been called up as his replacement for the series beginning October 1 in Mount Maunganui, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-19T03:44:16.860799+00:00 IST

England batter Tammy Beaumont out for redemption at World Cup

England's Tammy Beaumont still has bad memories from her first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India back in 2013 and is keen to right those wrongs when the next edition of the tournament gets underway on the sub-continent on September 30, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-19T03:15:22.013599+00:00 IST

SL all-rounder Dunith Wellalage's father passes away

Wellalage, 22, learnt of his father's demise following the match, which SL won by six wickets to advance to Super Four stage undefeated. Soon after the conclusion of the match, he left for home, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-09-18T21:42:38.176484+00:00 IST

No rule for post-match handshakes: Anil Chaudhary

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary suggested that the PCB's recent controversies, including the Asia Cup boycott threat, issues with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, and the handshake row with Team India, were attempts to shift the narrative after Pakistan's loss to India in the tournament.

2025-09-18T21:18:55.892956+00:00 IST

Pycroft informed of 'no handshake' 4 mins before Ind-Pak toss

As per ESPNCricinfo, the match referee believed himself to be a conveyor of the message rather than an instructor. A complaint was lodged against Pycroft by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing him of violation of ICC's Code of Conduct and spirit of cricket after skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with Pakistani players. PCB also demanded that the referee be removed from officiating for the remainder of the tournament.

2025-09-18T20:14:53.894157+00:00 IST

SL skipper Asalanka happy with "almost perfect" game

Sri Lanka walked away from the group stage of the Asia Cup unschated with three wins in three matches, eliminating Afghanistan, who ended with a win and two losses following a six-wicket loss to Lankan Lions on Thursday. Bangladesh is the other team from Group B having made it to the Super Four stage, with two wins in three. From Group A, it is India and Pakistan who made the next round.

2025-09-18T19:53:36.574544+00:00 IST

Pooran sanctioned for level 1 offence in CPL Eliminator

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) confirms that Nicholas Pooran, representing the Trinbago Knight Riders, has been charged with a Level 1 offence under the CPL Code of Conduct.

2025-09-18T19:03:10.193123+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Mendis' well-paced half-century helps SL win over Afg

With this win, Sri Lanka has ended the group stage undefeated with three wins in three matches. Also, Bangladesh has qualified along with them to the Super Four stage, joining Group A's India and Pakistan, with two wins and a loss. Afghanistan, which started off the campaign with a massive win over Hong Kong, lost to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and had to settle for a first-round finish in the tournament.

2025-09-18T18:48:11.740764+00:00 IST

ICC to take action against PCB for breaching regulations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally addressed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) through a letter/e-mail, detailing a series of violations that the PCB has committed.

2025-09-18T18:35:59.307497+00:00 IST

Vinayak Shukla ahead of clash against India

India, already qualified for the Super Four stage of the tournament, will take on Oman, who is yet to win a game, in a dead-rubber at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Friday.

2025-09-18T18:25:59.774514+00:00 IST