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Big Bash League set for historic opening game in Chennai
57+ min ago (167+ words) Mathrubhumi English Chennai could soon create history by hosting the opening match of the Big Bash League this December. Cricket Australia officials visited the iconic Chepauk Stadium. Chennai is set to host the opening match of the Big Bash League…...
BCCI, CA, TNCA begin formal process for proposed BBL game at Chennai: Report
21+ min ago (375+ words) New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The possibility of a Big Bash League 2026-27 fixture being staged at Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in December this year has gained significant momentum, with discussions between Cricket Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in…...
Tributes to last two-sport international for England
just now (412+ words) Tributes have been paid to a sportsman who was the last to represent England at both cricket and rugby. Michael John Knight Smith OBE, known as MJK Smith, died on Sunday (May 17) aged 92. Born on 30 June 1933, he was a pupil…...
India name squad for Afghanistan series, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's inclusion subject to fitness clearance
54+ min ago (268+ words) Published - 19 May 2026, 16: 23 IST |Updated - 19 May 2026, 17: 28 IST KL Rahul has been made the new vice-captain of the Test team, while Rishabh Pant has been demoted to being the specialist wicketkeeper. Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) and Gurnoor Brar (Punjab) have been handed their…...
India vs Afghanistan series: Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad, loses Test vice-captaincy to Rahul
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (219+ words) Updated - May 19, 2026 04: 37 pm IST - Guwahati Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against…...
Rishabh Pant dropped from Indias ODI squad for Afghanistan series, loses Test vice-captaincy to Rahul
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (206+ words) Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against the same opponents. KL Rahul replaced…...
Rohit and Kohli return as BCCI names Test and ODI squads for Afghanistan series
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (398+ words) Published On: May 19, 2026 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the forthcoming Test match and three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan on May 19. India will play a one-off Test commencing on June…...
Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad, removed as Test Vice-Captain for Afghanistan series
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (257+ words) Guwahati, May 19 (PTI) Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against the same opponents....
IND Vs AFG: Rishabh Pant SACKED As Test Vice-Captain After LSG Flop Show; KL Rahul Named Shubman Gill's Deputy
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (280+ words) Rishabh Pant has paid price for Lucknow Super Giants' poor show in IPL 2026 after Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee sacked him from vice-captaincy for the IND vs AFG One-off test. Pant led India in Gill's absence in the humiliating…...
SLC rejects financial crisis claims, says operations continue without disruption
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (352+ words) Colombo, May 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket has strongly denied reports suggesting that the board is facing a financial crisis following the appointment of a Cricket Transformation Committee, calling such claims "entirely false and misleading." In a statement issued on Monday,…...