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New Delhi: In a major blow, star India women’s batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred Women’s 2026. Representing Southern Brave in the tournament, it is worth noting that Rodrigues reportedly sustained a hamstring injury while playing.  It is worth noting that Southern Brave announced all-rounder Charlie Knott as their replacement for the remainder of the competition. It is interesting to note that Rodrigues had been a vital cog in Southern Brave's squad, scoring 143 runs in six innings.  With her being ruled out of the tournament, her participation in the upcoming edition of the Women’s Asia Cup…

New Delhi: Day 2 of the ongoing tour game between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI saw the Indian team come in to bat. The day began with the latter stages of Sri Lanka’s innings with the bat as the side declared on a score of 363 runs in the first innings, and the Indian team got off to a subpar start to their batting innings.  Opening the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, the visitors saw Jaiswal depart on a duck after facing just two deliveries, with Rahul scoring 40 runs to his name. With the subpar start…

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. Starting from August 15, ahead of the series, the side is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game. With the two-game series right around the corner, the Indian team has been hit with a major roadblock.  According to recent reports, star batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-game series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that Sudharsan had been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru and was also…

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured Rishabh Pant of government support after the India keeper-batter sought help in acquiring land in his native state. Dhami on Saturday clarified that the officials would speak to Pant and provide the necessary assistance.  Notably, Pant had earlier said he had been trying to purchase land in Uttarakhand for nearly three years as he looks to move his base from Delhi. He highlighted that on X, tagging the CM late at night, expressing his desire to be back in his homeland but has found difficulty in the process.  “Anyone who…

Colombo: India had a rough start with the bat in the practice game against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Ground in Colombo. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to make any sort of impact, scoring a two-ball duck ahead of the two-match Test series, starting August 15. Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando removed the India opener with the second ball of the innings.  Jaiswal offered a simple catch at gully after attempting to play a delivery outside the off-stump channel without moving his feet. It has been a constant issue for the Mumbai cricketer, who has faced difficulty in dealing…

New Delhi: Andrew Flintoff has left his position as England Lions head coach after almost two years in charge. The former England all-rounder is now preparing to take up his new role with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League later this year. Notably, Flintoff became Lions head coach in September 2024 and has now decided to end his tenure after working with England’s emerging players and coaches. “Unfortunately, I've made the decision to step away from my role with the Lions. Not only have I enjoyed my time having the opportunity to work with the best young cricketers in…

New Delhi: Star spinner Rashid Khan claimed six wickets as Afghanistan secured a comfortable 92-run win over Ireland in the second ODI of the five-match series at Bready Cricket Club. Notably, the first match of the series was called off due to rain and it affected the second contest as well.  The match was reduced to 47 overs per side after rain delayed the start. Returning from injury, Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to bowl first, while newly-appointed Afghanistan skipper Rahmat Shah wasn’t too unhappy. The idea behind choosing to bowl first was to use the overcast conditions…

New Delhi: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the national team will have to make difficult decisions over the participation of their Test players in next year’s IPL as the team prepares for an exceptionally demanding international schedule. Notably, Australia’s calendar from Thursday includes 20 Tests and 14 white-ball matches across 12 months, with a five-Test tour of India followed by a one-off 150th anniversary Test against England and a five-Test Ashes series in England. The IPL is expected to take place from mid-March to the end of May, before a potential World Test Championship final in June.…