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India Women vs Hong Kong Women; Asia Cup 2026 Highlights: India women defeated Hong Kong women by 137 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 opener, headlined by Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking 124-run century and a stellar bowling spell by Deepti Sharma. The post India Women vs Hong Kong Women; Asia Cup 2026 Highlights: Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Century Powers India to Massive 137-Run Win appeared first on The Sunday Guardian .

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a crucial role in East Zone's Duleep Trophy qualification after 13 long years. The 15-year-old scored 92 and 40 as East Zone defeated Central Zone in the semifinal in Bengaluru.

A viral social media post claiming Indian cricketer Shubman Gill hired his lookalike as a personal driver has been debunked. The passenger seen beside Gill in a viral car video is his manager Sebastian Shaji, whose similar appearance sparked widespread confusion and online jokes. The post Fact Check: Did Shubman Gill Hire His Lookalike as His Driver? Viral Video Sparks Rumours, Here’s The Truth appeared first on The Sunday Guardian .

BCCI meeting leaves uncertainty around Rohit Sharma's ODI future despite his recent excellent form and public reassurances.

Recent speculation regarding Rohit Sharma's fitness and future in Indian cricket has been dispelled following a significant BCCI meeting in Mumbai.

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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia backs Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, pointing to his 138 against England amid speculation over his place in India’s 2027 World Cup plans.

Vadodara: The Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, aka Kotambi Stadium, will host matches of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027, with the six-team tournament scheduled to be played in India from February 14 to 28 next year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the tournament will be held across two venues, the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium and the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai. The six participating teams are Australia, England, India, ...

Gautam Gambhir will not travel with the Indian men's cricket team for the 2026 Asian Games to Japan. The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) confirmed

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of South Africa’s upcoming five-match women’s T20I series in Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour physical testing, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. Western Province wicketkeeper-batter Jae-Leigh Filander, previously in the Proteas Under-19 team, has earned her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement. “Proteas Women wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour testing. “SA U19 Women and Western Province starlet Jae-Leigh Filander has received her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement and will join the Proteas Women squad in Tshwane ahead of the team’s departure for Bulawayo on Monday, 07 September,” CSA said in its statement. Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the tour, which is South Africa's first T20I series against their neighbours. The squad includes many newcomers, while several senior players, including Marizanne Kapp, Dané van Niekerk, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tazmin Brits, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, and Shabnim Ismail, have been rested.  The Proteas’ travelling party includes three uncapped prospects: 21-year-old seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 pacer Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The trio delivered impressive performances for the South Africa Emerging Women’s team during the recent games against the Bangladesh Emerging team. They join returning players Faye Tunnicliffe, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, and Miané Smit, all of whom missed out on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Wicketkeeper Karabo Meso, along with all-rounders Kayla Reyneke and Annerie Dercksen, round out the squad. The landmark bilateral series will see all five matches played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with the opening T20I on September 11, followed by fixtures on September 13, 15, and 17, and the final game on September 19. South Africa’s updated squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Jae-Leigh Filander (wk), Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nthabiseng Nini, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, and Caitlin Wyngaard. --IANS nr/vi