Sports

07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Emilio Gay suffers shoulder injury, remains doubtful for Pakistan Tests as England seek replacement options

London: England's preparations for the Test series against Pakistan have been hit by uncertainty after opener Emilio Gay suffered a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham in the One-Day Cup clash against Middlesex. His injury has now left the national selectors facing a possible search for backup at the top of the order. The youngster was forced to leave the field after aggravating the injury while batting. The southpaw initially experienced discomfort in the sixth over before the problem worsened when he played a straight drive against Toby Roland-Jones in the following over. A Durham medical staff member attended…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Pakistan bans young cricketer Hamza Nazar for two years for disciplinary regulations

New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended young all-rounder Hamza Nazar for two years after an inquiry found that he provided misleading information and failed to disclose important details during a visa application process. The ban prevents Hamza from taking part in all domestic and international cricket activities during the suspension period. Along with the two-year cricketing ban, the PCB has also imposed a fine of PKR one million on the player for violating its disciplinary regulations. Notably, the action followed an investigation into details submitted by Hamza in a visa application handled through the PCB. The board determined…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sri Lanka Cricket announces free tickets for marquee Test series against India

Galle: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free tickets to selected sections for the upcoming two-Test World Test Championship series against India. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, while the second is scheduled at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Free entry will be available only through Gate 4 at Galle and Gates 3, 4, 5 and 7 at the SSC, with access restricted to the grass embankment areas. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series between…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

When and where to watch CPL 2026 live on TV and stream online in India?

Antigua: The 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to begin on September 8, as per Indian Standard Time, with an expanded seven-team competition. The 14th edition of the tournament will run until September 20, featuring 39 matches across the Caribbean, which includes the playoffs and final in Barbados. The addition of Jamaica Kingsmen is the biggest structural change to the league. The franchise restores Jamaica's presence in the CPL after the country went without a team in the 2024 and 2025 editions following the exit of the Jamaica Tallawahs. The Kingsmen are the league's seventh franchise, expanding the tournament…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Ravi Ashwin explores Hardik Pandya’s possible move to KKR, asks Mumbai to demand two cricketers in return

Kolkata: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Mumbai Indians should seek a major return if they decide to trade captain Hardik Pandya. It is not being understood that three franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are heavily interested in the all-rounder, but the three-time champions could be slightly ahead in the negotiations.  Meanwhile, Pandya's future with Mumbai Indians has come under scrutiny after the franchise endured another disappointing IPL campaign in 2026. The five-time champions finished ninth in the 10-team standings, with the team reaching the playoffs only once in three seasons under Pandya's leadership.…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins training for Duleep Trophy; big red-ball test awaits him

New Delhi: India's teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shifted his attention to red-ball cricket ahead of the domestic season. The Rajasthan Royals youngster is currently undergoing an intensive preparation programme at the franchise's High Performance Centre in Talegaon near Nagpur before the Duleep Trophy campaign. The 15-year-old has been training at the facility since returning from India's tour of Zimbabwe last month. The Bihar cricketer is working under RR’s assistant coach and former India batting coach Vikram Rathour. The camp is designed to prepare players for the demands of multi-day cricket, with Sooryavanshi among those expected to feature in…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh’s ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The tournament will run from August 26 to September 20 and will be staged across Dublin, Ireland, and The Hague, Netherlands.  Meanwhile, after signing for the franchise, Rahane revealed that the opportunity arrived immediately after he announced his retirement from international cricket late last month and said a personal approach from Amsterdam Flames co-owner Steve Waugh convinced him to take up the…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Travis Head just beats Alex Carey to win Allan Border Medal, only fifth player to retain prestigious award

Brisbane: Australia all-rounder Travis Head claimed a second consecutive Allan Border Medal during Cricket Australia's delayed annual awards ceremony in Brisbane. The white-ball opener finished on 153 votes to secure Australian cricket's highest individual honour, just one vote ahead of teammate Alex Carey. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc ended a close third with 150 votes. Meanwhile, the result made Head only the fifth player to win back-to-back Allan Border Medals. Alongside Head's triumph, Starc was named Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year, Mitchell Marsh collected the ODI Player of the Year award and Tim David was recognised…

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Is Kolkata ready to host star-studded Brazil after Lionel Messi fiasco, which led to arrest of organiser?

Kolkata: Kolkata is set to host one of the most significant fixtures in Indian football history on October 3 after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) secured West Bengal government's backing for an international friendly between India and five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil. The match, scheduled at Salt Lake Stadium, will mark the first time India hosts a nation currently ranked among the world's top five in the FIFA rankings. In the meantime, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said the state government has committed administrative support required for an event of such scale after discussions with the West Bengal leadership. …

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07

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

AFA president opens up on Lionel Messi’s future with the national team after FIFA World Cup heartbreak

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in heartbreak for 2022 champions Argentina and their ace Lionel Messi. Throughout the tournament, Argentina survived several close calls but managed to make it to the final of the tournament through sheer perseverance and some brilliant performances by Lionel Messi.  However, the side failed to cross their final hurdle and lost the summit clash of the tournament to Spain, who defeated them 1-0 to lift the title for the second time in their history.  Messi was left in tears as he failed to propel Argentina to a second straight World Cup title.…

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