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Afghanistan suffer a blow as Naveen-ul-Haq is ruled out of the West Indies T20Is and next month’s T20 World Cup due to injury. Rashid Khan has left MI Cape Town for national duty, with Kieron Pollard joining the SA20 side. New Delhi: Afghanistan’s preparations for a busy T20 calendar have been disrupted by the loss of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been ruled out of both the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies and the men’s T20 World Cup starting next month. As per reports, Naveen is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month, though the Afghanistan Cricket Board…

Manchester Originals have rebranded as Manchester Super Giants for the 2026 Hundred, retaining Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. Backed by RPSG Group, the franchise added Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning for the Women's Hundred. MANCHESTER: Manchester Originals have officially been rebranded as Manchester Super Giants ahead of the 2026 Hundred season, with the franchise confirming the retention of England internationals Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. The squad also includes Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad and former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen. Former Australia captain Meg Lanning, India’s World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana, and England spinner Liam Dawson complete the key signings…

Loh Kean Yew defeated HS Prannoy 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 at the India Open. After the match, he highlighted Delhi’s poor air quality and cold weather. Meanwhile, bird droppings caused match interruptions, while BAI defended the tournament’s facilities amid criticism from players. New Delhi: Days after the world number 2 Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open Super 750, citing Delhi pollution, former world champion Loh Kean joined the conversation. On Thursday, he displayed his trademark resilience on court, which resulted in a three-game victory over India’s HS Prannoy. After the game, Loh spoke openly about the difficulties posed by the…

MI vs UP WPL 2026 Live Cricket Score: UP Warriorz seek their first WPL 2026 win against in-form Mumbai Indians. UP struggled with middle-order and bowling consistency, while MI, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aim to extend their winning momentum after two victories from three games. Navi Mumbai: UP Warriorz continue to struggle in the WPL 2026 as they prepare to face Mumbai Indians tonight, still seeking their first win. After three matches, the team has shown glimpses of promise but has lacked the consistency needed to convert strong positions into victories. A faltering middle order and an inconsistent bowling attack…

KSCA awaits government clearance to host IPL matches at Chinnaswamy. With RCB identifying Mumbai and Raipur as backup venues, the association intends to host other IPL teams if RCB decide to move matches out of Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Uncertainty continues to surround the hosting of IPL matches in Bengaluru as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) awaits clearance from the state government to stage games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.  Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already identified alternative locations should approval not be granted in time. DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur have…