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“I didn't get any complaints…”: IOA President PT Usha on Indian cricketers’ Asian Games stay

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has said she had not received any complaints regarding cricketers’ accommodation in Japan ahead of the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya.... read..

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ETPL sets the benchmark, says World Cricketers’ Association 

The inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has been recognised by the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) for setting a strong benchmark in player engagement and professional standards, as per a release. ... read..

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Babar Azam turns to domestic cricket after 7 years amid prolonged Test form struggles

Pakistan Test skipper Babar Azam’s dip in form has seen him turn to domestic cricket.... read..

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Yusuf Pathan inaugurates the 39th center of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Alwar (Rajasthan)

PNN... read..

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"Proud moment for Indian cricket": PM Modi, President Murmu hail women’s Asia Cup champions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, praising their confidence, consistency and remarkable performance throughout the tournament.... read..

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ACA Cricket Academy has one of the biggest indoor facilities available in country: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Lon Saikia on Friday described the newly inaugurated indoor cricket facility at the ACA Cricket Academy in North Guwahati as one of the biggest such facilities in the country, saying its comprehensive infrastructure will allow Assam... read..

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Shaheen Afridi eyes Test comeback, says red-ball cricket always "priority"

Shaheen Shah Afridi has made it clear that reclaiming his place in Pakistan’s Test side remains a priority, as he featured in the President’s Trophy on Saturday, marking his first competitive red-ball appearance in domestic cricket since 2019.... read..

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ACA Cricket Academy unveils one of India’s largest indoor cricket facilities

One of India’s largest indoor cricket facilities was inaugurated on Friday at the ACA Cricket Academy, Fulung, North Guwahati, in Assam's Kamrup district, further strengthening the state’s cricketing infrastructure and providing players with a modern sett... read..

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Cricket Association of Bengal has transparent age-verification rules, will verify players every year: Sourav Ganguly

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly defended the association's age-verification process, saying it has a transparent system in place and will continue to scrutinise players every year amid the recent action against Rohit Yadav and... read..

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PCB to reintroduce Kookaburra balls in first-class cricket from 2026-27

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reintroduce Kookaburra balls in the country's first-class cricket system from the 2026-27 domestic season, replacing Dukes balls used in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and President's Trophy over the last two seasons, ... read..

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Harry Brook becomes fastest English cricketer to reach 1,000 runs against Pakistan

England batter Harry Brook became the fourth batter from his country and the fastest to reach the 1,000-run mark against Pakistan, as he registered an unbeaten fifty to end the first day of the final Test against the Asian side at Edgbaston on Wednesday. ... read..

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Former Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva terms Rajnath Singh's visit crucial moment for bilateral ties

Former Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva on Wednesday extended a welcome to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s for his ongoing official visit to Sri Lanka, calling the bilateral relationship pivotal for the island nation and characterising India a... read..

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"Threatens system": NSW opposes Cricket Australia's BBL privatisation move

New South Wales (NSW) criticised Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to proceed with privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), warning that the move could threaten the game's ability to invest and have long-term implications for Australian cricket, accord... read..

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