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Love for Tests is in my blood: India's T20 vice-captain Tilak eyes traditional format initiation

Tilak Varma scored unbeaten knocks for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket for India. Varma stated his strength lies in red ball cricket despite white ball format appearances. He hopes to play the Duleep Trophy final before joining the Afghanistan series.…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Asian Games cricket teams to get hotels amid facility concerns

Cricket players at the Asian Games will receive hotel accommodation, unlike other athletes. This decision comes after concerns were raised by Sri Lankan officials regarding facilities. Organizers are using a mix of accommodations, including a cruise ship and containers. Japanese cricket officials stated they had limited preparation time for the…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Michael Hussey rejects England Test role to sign part-time deal with Australia

Stephen Fleming is still seeking a Test batting coach after Michael Hussey rejected the offer, while Misbah-ul-Haq has quit Pakistan’s selection committee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Bigg Boss Bangla returns after a decade with Sourav Ganguly in charge: Meet all 15 confirmed contestants

Bigg Boss Bangla has returned after nearly a decade with its third season on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar. Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly hosts the Bengali reality show, which features 15 contestants including Monami Ghosh, Bharat Kaul, Durnibar Saha, Dipendu Biswas, Alexandra Taylor, Srijla Guha and Sonamoni Saha, alongside…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

The captain cricket won’t let go

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Newslaundry · Aug 31

Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa

Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.

AAP · Aug 31

England seal series with dominant Lord’s victory in fitting finish to Pakistan’s decade of decline

Joe Root’s side wrapped up another dominant success at Lord’s as Pakistan again showed how far they have fallen

The Independent UK · Aug 30

England beat Pakistan by 194 runs: second men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Ollie Robinson picks up eight wickets in the match at Lord’s and England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Durham finish off Gloucestershire on sixth ball of day; Surrey frustrate Essex: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Durham completed a 10-wicket win over Gloucestershire to cement their place at the top of Division Two

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Kumar Sangakkara lives in a 120-year-old heritage mansion inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with three courtyards, rooftop pool facing Indian Ocean, lighthouse view, coral walls and modern interiors

Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort home combines heritage and luxury. The 120-year-old villa sits inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and features three courtyards, coral walls, four bedrooms and a rooftop swimming pool with views of the Indian Ocean and Galle Lighthouse.

The Economic Times · Aug 30