The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply.&nbsp;India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-t20i-abhishek-sharma-arshdeep-singh-delhi-win-1789321588972">Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I</a>&nbsp;"I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day."&nbsp;Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5).<h2>India crowned champions</h2>India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36.&nbsp;Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai.&nbsp;The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply. India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket. Also read| Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I "I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day." Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5). India crowned champions India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36. Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai. The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener in Delhi on Sunday (Sep 13). The left-hander Abhishek was on song at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing seven sixes and as many fours in his blistering 32-ball 82 during the chase, with Ishan Kishan smoking 42 off 33 balls to help India land the first punch. Earlier, seamer Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, picking up three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. India completed the 157-chase in 13.4 overs.&nbsp;Abhishek got his first runs with a six off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the opening over and there was no looking back for the swashbuckling left-handed batter. He lost opening partner Sanju Samson for 10 but kept up the charge with a flurry of fours and sixes to raise his fifty off 22 balls. Abhishek and Ishan Kishan, who made 42, put on 121 runs as the pair tore into the opposition attack to raise the noise of over 25,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sree-charani-india-beat-sri-lanka-womens-asia-cup-2026-final-1789322824899">Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026</a>&nbsp;"The shots Abhishek played were flawless, exemplary," said India captain Shreyas Iyer. "Kishan has been in great form. He's very relaxed, calm and knows his game."&nbsp;Abhishek fell to off-spinner Mohammad Nabi as Rashid Khan took a good catch in the deep.&nbsp;Nabi soon sent back Kishan before Tilak Varma (3) and Iyer (8) saw the team home.<h2>Arshdeep Shines in Delhi</h2>India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh set up victory with figures of 3-19 in his four overs as he helped restrict Afghanistan to 156-8. Put in to bat, Afghanistan slipped to 43-5 before Azmatullah Omarzai hit an unbeaten 64.&nbsp;Returning pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah started with a wide down the leg side for five extras but struck on the second legal delivery to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz, caught at first slip.&nbsp;Iyer praised Bumrah, calling the pace spearhead, who returned to the team after an injury in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16, a "great asset".&nbsp;Meanwhile, skipper Ibrahim Zadran attempted to hit back with two fours but was soon run out for 11 after a mix up with Sediqullah Atal to give India the upper hand.&nbsp;"I would say that run out was the turning point," said Zadran. "Ishan Kishan grabbed the ball and threw it to the bowler. They got the momentum."&nbsp;Wickets kept tumbling as spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy took one each as Afghanistan lost half their side in seven overs.&nbsp;Omarzai, who survived a dropped catch on 39, and Nabi (33) then combined to rebuild the innings with a partnership of 83. Arshdeep broke the stand as he bowled Nabi off a slower yorker.&nbsp;Omarzai stuck around until the end as Afghanistan got 21 runs off the last over from Shivam Dube but it was not enough against the reigning T20 world champions.&nbsp;Delhi will host the second T20I on Tuesday (Sep 15).&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 82 and Arshdeep Singh's 3-19 led India to a dominant 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at Delhi's Kotla ground.

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener in Delhi on Sunday (Sep 13). The left-hander Abhishek was on song at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing seven sixes and as many fours in his blistering 32-ball 82 during the chase, with Ishan Kishan smoking 42 off 33 balls to help India land the first punch. Earlier, seamer Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, picking up three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. India completed the 157-chase in 13.4 overs. Abhishek got his first runs with a six off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the opening over and there was no looking back for the swashbuckling left-handed batter. He lost opening partner Sanju Samson for 10 but kept up the charge with a flurry of fours and sixes to raise his fifty off 22 balls. Abhishek and Ishan Kishan, who made 42, put on 121 runs as the pair tore into the opposition attack to raise the noise of over 25,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Also read| Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026 "The shots Abhishek played were flawless, exemplary," said India captain Shreyas Iyer. "Kishan has been in great form. He's very relaxed, calm and knows his game." Abhishek fell to off-spinner Mohammad Nabi as Rashid Khan took a good catch in the deep. Nabi soon sent back Kishan before Tilak Varma (3) and Iyer (8) saw the team home. Arshdeep Shines in Delhi India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh set up victory with figures of 3-19 in his four overs as he helped restrict Afghanistan to 156-8. Put in to bat, Afghanistan slipped to 43-5 before Azmatullah Omarzai hit an unbeaten 64. Returning pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah started with a wide down the leg side for five extras but struck on the second legal delivery to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz, caught at first slip. Iyer praised Bumrah, calling the pace spearhead, who returned to the team after an injury in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16, a "great asset". Meanwhile, skipper Ibrahim Zadran attempted to hit back with two fours but was soon run out for 11 after a mix up with Sediqullah Atal to give India the upper hand. "I would say that run out was the turning point," said Zadran. "Ishan Kishan grabbed the ball and threw it to the bowler. They got the momentum." Wickets kept tumbling as spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy took one each as Afghanistan lost half their side in seven overs. Omarzai, who survived a dropped catch on 39, and Nabi (33) then combined to rebuild the innings with a partnership of 83. Arshdeep broke the stand as he bowled Nabi off a slower yorker. Omarzai stuck around until the end as Afghanistan got 21 runs off the last over from Shivam Dube but it was not enough against the reigning T20 world champions. Delhi will host the second T20I on Tuesday (Sep 15). (With inputs from AFP)

Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 82 and Arshdeep Singh's 3-19 led India to a dominant 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at Delhi's Kotla ground.

Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I

Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza will assume ODI captaincy for the three-match One-Day series against Australia, with regular captain and seamer Richard Ngarava ruled out with injury. The hosts have also recalled Brendan Taylor – amongst the oldest active international cricketers – for the marquee home series. The left-arm quick Ngarava missed the T20I series against Namibia with a lower-back problem, with his return unlikely for the ODI series starting in Harare on Tuesday (Sep 15).<h2>Zimbabwe squad for Australia ODIs -</h2>Sikandar Raza (captain), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Ernest Masuku, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere&nbsp;Zimbabwe has a busy schedule, with an ODI tri-series in the UAE in October also involving Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Zimbabwe will then play two Tests against Afghanistan to end the year.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bali-international-oval-cricket-indonesia-flagship-venue-1789286817192">Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Blessing Muzarabani will lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack against Australia, also including Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri. Tanaka Chivanga, another pace bowling option would miss the series with an Achilles concern.<h3>Taylor returns for Australia ODIs</h3>Having orchestrated Zimbabwe’s famous T20 World Cup win against the mighty Aussies 19 years ago, Taylor is back facing them in perhaps his final home ODI series against Australia. More than a year later, he returns to play a One-Day match and will share wicketkeeping duties with Tadiwanashe Marumani. Meanwhile, Taylor's inclusion, along with Craig Ervine in the middle-order, will be crucial for Zimbabwe, which has mostly relied on Brian Bennett.&nbsp;Not only Taylor, but also seasoned leg-spinner Graeme Cremer is back in the ODI squad for the first time in eight years. Cremer made his international return last year, as Zimbabwe sought to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, and is now available for selection across formats.&nbsp;Harare will host Australia for three One-Dayers on September 15, 18 and 20.

Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe against Australia in the upcoming ODI series, with Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer making high-profile squad returns.

Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza will assume ODI captaincy for the three-match One-Day series against Australia, with regular captain and seamer Richard Ngarava ruled out with injury. The hosts have also recalled Brendan Taylor – amongst the oldest active international cricketers – for the marquee home series. The left-arm quick Ngarava missed the T20I series against Namibia with a lower-back problem, with his return unlikely for the ODI series starting in Harare on Tuesday (Sep 15). Zimbabwe squad for Australia ODIs - Sikandar Raza (captain), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Ernest Masuku, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere Zimbabwe has a busy schedule, with an ODI tri-series in the UAE in October also involving Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Zimbabwe will then play two Tests against Afghanistan to end the year. Also read| Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue Meanwhile, Blessing Muzarabani will lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack against Australia, also including Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri. Tanaka Chivanga, another pace bowling option would miss the series with an Achilles concern. Taylor returns for Australia ODIs Having orchestrated Zimbabwe’s famous T20 World Cup win against the mighty Aussies 19 years ago, Taylor is back facing them in perhaps his final home ODI series against Australia. More than a year later, he returns to play a One-Day match and will share wicketkeeping duties with Tadiwanashe Marumani. Meanwhile, Taylor's inclusion, along with Craig Ervine in the middle-order, will be crucial for Zimbabwe, which has mostly relied on Brian Bennett. Not only Taylor, but also seasoned leg-spinner Graeme Cremer is back in the ODI squad for the first time in eight years. Cremer made his international return last year, as Zimbabwe sought to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, and is now available for selection across formats. Harare will host Australia for three One-Dayers on September 15, 18 and 20.

Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe against Australia in the upcoming ODI series, with Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer making high-profile squad returns.

Sikandar Raza named Zimbabwe captain for Australia ODIs; Brendan Taylor included

Former Pakistan captains and cricket veterans tore into their cricket board after Pakistan surrendered the three-Test series in the UK, with British media calling them the worst team to visit England in the last 50 years. 1992 World Cup winner Wasim Akram, former white-ball captain Shahid Afridi and legendary leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed showed no mercy while snapping at Pakistan Cricket following a record low. While Akram said he saw this coming five years ago, Afridi’s heart went out to the players, whom he feels were disrespected. Ahmed, however, reflected on the current situation, saying it will take a long time to fix this mess.&nbsp;Pakistan failed to cross 200 until the final innings of the third Test in Birmingham, with batters facing scrutiny for the miserable performance. Pakistan lost the first two Tests in Leeds and London by significant margins before it all fell apart for Babar Azam’s side. The PCB took harsh steps by releasing two main coaches, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven first-team squad members home.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-d-be-open-to-it-mike-hesson-expresses-interest-in-pakistan-test-coaching-role-1789278251514">'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role</a>&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha – who stood as the interim captain for the series opener in Babar’s absence - and Imam-ul-Haq were sent home after the Lord's Test. The selection committee picked seven replacements, five of whom were uncapped.Pakistan also recalled white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to replace Sarfaraz and Gul.&nbsp;In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, the Babar-led team made several changes, including three debutants, even though the result didn’t change as England won by eight wickets and inflicted a series whitewash.<h2>Who Said What?</h2>Bowling king Wasim Akram said, "It's a disappointing state, but I could see this coming for the last five years, and you can't blame one particular person and one factor because there are many.”&nbsp;"We need to realise that we lack talent in red-ball cricket. White-ball teams are okay. &nbsp;It's easy to blame the PCB chairman, but when we were sleeping and not addressing the overall flaws, then such a fall happens,” said Akram to AFP.&nbsp;Akram’s fellow former star Shahid Afridi described the situation at the helm as "bleak".&nbsp;"These are gloomy times in Pakistan cricket," Afridi told AFP. "You don't disrespect players like this, and your system is not strong."&nbsp;Mushtaq, on the other hand, said, "We had a great number of match-winners and a strong legacy, and that is why we produced results in the past. Now the decline is steep and will take time to fix."&nbsp;After losing to England, Pakistan sit at the bottom of the points table with seven losses and two wins in nine contested matches in the current WTC 2025/27 cycle.

Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, and Mushtaq Ahmed slam the PCB after Pakistan's 3-0 Test series collapse against England leaves them bottom of the WTC table.

Former Pakistan captains and cricket veterans tore into their cricket board after Pakistan surrendered the three-Test series in the UK, with British media calling them the worst team to visit England in the last 50 years. 1992 World Cup winner Wasim Akram, former white-ball captain Shahid Afridi and legendary leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed showed no mercy while snapping at Pakistan Cricket following a record low. While Akram said he saw this coming five years ago, Afridi’s heart went out to the players, whom he feels were disrespected. Ahmed, however, reflected on the current situation, saying it will take a long time to fix this mess. Pakistan failed to cross 200 until the final innings of the third Test in Birmingham, with batters facing scrutiny for the miserable performance. Pakistan lost the first two Tests in Leeds and London by significant margins before it all fell apart for Babar Azam’s side. The PCB took harsh steps by releasing two main coaches, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven first-team squad members home. Also read| 'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha – who stood as the interim captain for the series opener in Babar’s absence - and Imam-ul-Haq were sent home after the Lord's Test. The selection committee picked seven replacements, five of whom were uncapped. Pakistan also recalled white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to replace Sarfaraz and Gul. In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, the Babar-led team made several changes, including three debutants, even though the result didn’t change as England won by eight wickets and inflicted a series whitewash. Who Said What? Bowling king Wasim Akram said, "It's a disappointing state, but I could see this coming for the last five years, and you can't blame one particular person and one factor because there are many.” "We need to realise that we lack talent in red-ball cricket. White-ball teams are okay. It's easy to blame the PCB chairman, but when we were sleeping and not addressing the overall flaws, then such a fall happens,” said Akram to AFP. Akram’s fellow former star Shahid Afridi described the situation at the helm as "bleak". "These are gloomy times in Pakistan cricket," Afridi told AFP. "You don't disrespect players like this, and your system is not strong." Mushtaq, on the other hand, said, "We had a great number of match-winners and a strong legacy, and that is why we produced results in the past. Now the decline is steep and will take time to fix." After losing to England, Pakistan sit at the bottom of the points table with seven losses and two wins in nine contested matches in the current WTC 2025/27 cycle.

Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, and Mushtaq Ahmed slam the PCB after Pakistan's 3-0 Test series collapse against England leaves them bottom of the WTC table.

Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK

Cricket fever expands to Southeast Asia, with Indonesia becoming the latest to develop a high-performance centre and a cricket venue on its soil. Cricket Indonesia is developing the Bali International Oval (BIO) in North Bali – a two-oval complex – into the country’s cricketing hub and flagship venue. This project, involving two full-sized turf ovals, will be built as a year-round facility rather than a tournament-based one. &nbsp;The Garuda National Cricket Academy will operate as the high-performance centre within the complex. It will serve as a training base for the country’s senior and age-group teams and host visiting international teams, academies, coaches and curators. So far, the two oval footprints have been established, and the centre-wicket blocks are taking shape. The next phase of development will include surface refinement, drainage and irrigation work and wicket maturation, alongside installing specialist ground machinery and developing high-performance, team and broadcast facilities.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the country’s cricket apex body sees this BIO project as a potential high-performance hub for the Asia-Pacific region, collectively bringing training, sports science, coach education, athlete recovery and tournament operations all under one roof. &nbsp;Jay Shah, the current ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, was key in formally introducing Indonesia into the Asian Cricket Council’s family, which eventually inspired this project following the ACC’s general meeting in Bali in January 2024. &nbsp;“When the ACC came to Bali in 2024, the message I took away was bigger than membership. Inclusive leadership had opened a pathway for Indonesia. I felt our responsibility was to build the infrastructure that would allow our players to use that opportunity for generations,” said Abhiram Singh Yadav, chairman of Cricket Indonesia. &nbsp;BIO, however, is being developed as Indonesia wishes to be part of cricket’s global expansion, including the sport’s return to the Summer Games in LA28. Cricket Indonesia hopes to build a facility that could create an Olympic pathway for emerging Indonesian cricket players, while also attracting international cricket to their homeland. &nbsp;“The Olympic return changes the imagination of cricket. A young Indonesian should be able to dream not only of international cricket, but of an Olympic pathway. Our infrastructure must be ready for that era,” Yadav continued.&nbsp;

Cricket Indonesia is building the Bali International Oval—a flagship two-oval venue & high-performance center aimed at regional growth & LA28 Olympic goals.

Cricket fever expands to Southeast Asia, with Indonesia becoming the latest to develop a high-performance centre and a cricket venue on its soil. Cricket Indonesia is developing the Bali International Oval (BIO) in North Bali – a two-oval complex – into the country’s cricketing hub and flagship venue. This project, involving two full-sized turf ovals, will be built as a year-round facility rather than a tournament-based one. The Garuda National Cricket Academy will operate as the high-performance centre within the complex. It will serve as a training base for the country’s senior and age-group teams and host visiting international teams, academies, coaches and curators. So far, the two oval footprints have been established, and the centre-wicket blocks are taking shape. The next phase of development will include surface refinement, drainage and irrigation work and wicket maturation, alongside installing specialist ground machinery and developing high-performance, team and broadcast facilities. Also read| IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Meanwhile, the country’s cricket apex body sees this BIO project as a potential high-performance hub for the Asia-Pacific region, collectively bringing training, sports science, coach education, athlete recovery and tournament operations all under one roof. Jay Shah, the current ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, was key in formally introducing Indonesia into the Asian Cricket Council’s family, which eventually inspired this project following the ACC’s general meeting in Bali in January 2024. “When the ACC came to Bali in 2024, the message I took away was bigger than membership. Inclusive leadership had opened a pathway for Indonesia. I felt our responsibility was to build the infrastructure that would allow our players to use that opportunity for generations,” said Abhiram Singh Yadav, chairman of Cricket Indonesia. BIO, however, is being developed as Indonesia wishes to be part of cricket’s global expansion, including the sport’s return to the Summer Games in LA28. Cricket Indonesia hopes to build a facility that could create an Olympic pathway for emerging Indonesian cricket players, while also attracting international cricket to their homeland. “The Olympic return changes the imagination of cricket. A young Indonesian should be able to dream not only of international cricket, but of an Olympic pathway. Our infrastructure must be ready for that era,” Yadav continued.

Cricket Indonesia is building the Bali International Oval—a flagship two-oval venue &amp; high-performance center aimed at regional growth &amp; LA28 Olympic goals.

Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue

Delhi Capitals (DC) are continuing to make major changes to their coaching staff after parting ways with head coach Hemang Badani following another disappointing IPL campaign earlier this year. The franchise has reportedly appointed Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas as its new fast-bowling coach. Vaas has already joined DC’s preparatory camp in New Delhi.&nbsp;A member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ODI World Cup-winning team, Vaas is regarded as one of the best left-arm pacers in cricket history. He picked up 761 wickets across formats during his 15-year international career.&nbsp;According to The Times of India, DC had also spoken to India legends Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan about coaching roles, but neither deal could be completed.&nbsp;“Talks had progressed with Zaheer to advanced levels. The franchise had approached Kumble as well, but terms of appointment couldn’t be reached,” the publication quoted a source as saying.&nbsp;Vaas is the latest big name to join DC’s new backroom team. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to serve as the assistant coach, while Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named head coach. Former India spinner Amit Mishra is also reportedly set to be part of the setup.&nbsp;DC have not reached the playoffs since 2021, when they finished at the top of the points table. In IPL 2026, they ended the league stage in sixth place with seven wins and seven defeats.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a>&nbsp;Earlier this year, DC also brought back former captain Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, with leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-d-be-open-to-it-mike-hesson-expresses-interest-in-pakistan-test-coaching-role-1789278251514">'I'd be open...': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role</a>&nbsp;Pant’s return had raised questions over KL Rahul’s future, with Rahul having been DC’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. However, franchise co-owner Parth Jindal ended the speculation with a social media post earlier this month.&nbsp;“KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of the nicest guys I know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL,” Jindal wrote on X.&nbsp;Rahul replied to Jindal’s post, writing, “Thank you, can’t wait for the coming season.”

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are continuing to make major changes to their coaching staff after parting ways with head coach Hemang Badani following another disappointing IPL campaign earlier this year. The franchise has reportedly appointed Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas as its new fast-bowling coach. Vaas has already joined DC’s preparatory camp in New Delhi. A member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ODI World Cup-winning team, Vaas is regarded as one of the best left-arm pacers in cricket history. He picked up 761 wickets across formats during his 15-year international career. According to The Times of India, DC had also spoken to India legends Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan about coaching roles, but neither deal could be completed. “Talks had progressed with Zaheer to advanced levels. The franchise had approached Kumble as well, but terms of appointment couldn’t be reached,” the publication quoted a source as saying. Vaas is the latest big name to join DC’s new backroom team. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to serve as the assistant coach, while Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named head coach. Former India spinner Amit Mishra is also reportedly set to be part of the setup. DC have not reached the playoffs since 2021, when they finished at the top of the points table. In IPL 2026, they ended the league stage in sixth place with seven wins and seven defeats. Also Read - Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title Earlier this year, DC also brought back former captain Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, with leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction. Also Read - 'I'd be open...': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role Pant’s return had raised questions over KL Rahul’s future, with Rahul having been DC’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. However, franchise co-owner Parth Jindal ended the speculation with a social media post earlier this month. “KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of the nicest guys I know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL,” Jindal wrote on X. Rahul replied to Jindal’s post, writing, “Thank you, can’t wait for the coming season.”

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

Delhi Capitals set to appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach

From Mohammad Rizwan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is. This list also includes Babar Azam, Muhammad Waseem and Aaron Finch

From Mohammad Rizwan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is. This list also includes Babar Azam, Muhammad Waseem and Aaron Finch

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has said he would be open to taking charge of the Test team on a permanent basis while continuing his current white-ball duties.Hesson took temporary charge of Pakistan’s red-ball side and said he was willing to continue in the role after Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.&nbsp;“I’d be open to it, for sure,” Hesson said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by Cricinfo.&nbsp;Hesson was brought into the Test setup after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removed regular red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed following Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, which sealed the team’s series loss to England.&nbsp;While Hesson had earlier made it clear that his Test role was only temporary, his latest comments suggest he is now interested in taking up the position on a permanent basis.&nbsp;The New Zealand coach also praised the talent available in Pakistan’s Test setup and said the team could improve with the right guidance and development.&nbsp;“I love Test cricket, and there’s enough talent around the system in Pakistan that if we provide some good direction, we can make some strides going forward. It’s not going to happen in a game or two, but there’s some skill there I’d certainly be considering looking after,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a>&nbsp;However, the final decision will rest with the PCB. Hesson said he has not yet thought about a permanent offer as his immediate focus remains on Pakistan’s white-ball commitments.&nbsp;“I haven’t even contemplated [a job offer] at this stage. I’ve got the Asian Games coming a week after I get back. That’s my main focus in terms of the white ball. By the time that arrives, I’m sure we’ll have some discussions about the Test team going forward. That’s a discussion I’ll have with the selectors.”&nbsp;Pakistan were beaten 3-0 in the Test series, with England winning the third match at Edgbaston by eight wickets on Saturday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;England chased down a target of 130, finishing on 130/2. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox scored 59 not out.&nbsp;Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in their first innings before making a strong comeback with 449 in the second. Shan Masood scored 95, Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah contributed 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who scored 42.&nbsp;England had earlier made 453 in their first innings, taking a 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence hit 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson added 50.&nbsp;The result gave England a 3-0 series sweep after they also won the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has indicated that he is open to taking on the Test coaching role permanently while continuing with his existing white-ball responsibilities.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has said he would be open to taking charge of the Test team on a permanent basis while continuing his current white-ball duties. Hesson took temporary charge of Pakistan’s red-ball side and said he was willing to continue in the role after Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday. “I’d be open to it, for sure,” Hesson said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by Cricinfo. Hesson was brought into the Test setup after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removed regular red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed following Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, which sealed the team’s series loss to England. While Hesson had earlier made it clear that his Test role was only temporary, his latest comments suggest he is now interested in taking up the position on a permanent basis. The New Zealand coach also praised the talent available in Pakistan’s Test setup and said the team could improve with the right guidance and development. “I love Test cricket, and there’s enough talent around the system in Pakistan that if we provide some good direction, we can make some strides going forward. It’s not going to happen in a game or two, but there’s some skill there I’d certainly be considering looking after,” he said. Also Read - Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title However, the final decision will rest with the PCB. Hesson said he has not yet thought about a permanent offer as his immediate focus remains on Pakistan’s white-ball commitments. “I haven’t even contemplated [a job offer] at this stage. I’ve got the Asian Games coming a week after I get back. That’s my main focus in terms of the white ball. By the time that arrives, I’m sure we’ll have some discussions about the Test team going forward. That’s a discussion I’ll have with the selectors.” Pakistan were beaten 3-0 in the Test series, with England winning the third match at Edgbaston by eight wickets on Saturday. Also Read - IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India? England chased down a target of 130, finishing on 130/2. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox scored 59 not out. Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in their first innings before making a strong comeback with 449 in the second. Shan Masood scored 95, Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah contributed 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who scored 42. England had earlier made 453 in their first innings, taking a 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence hit 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson added 50. The result gave England a 3-0 series sweep after they also won the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has indicated that he is open to taking on the Test coaching role permanently while continuing with his existing white-ball responsibilities.

'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will aim to win a record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title when they face Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (Sept 13). Shafali Verma has been India’s standout batter in the tournament, scoring 168 runs, including two fifties. She is also the tournament’s leading run-scorer and has handled the slow, spin-friendly conditions in Dubai confidently.&nbsp;&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana, who has scored 154 runs, has had an inconsistent campaign, with a century followed by two single-digit scores.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deepti Sharma has led India’s bowling attack and is joint-top on the wicket-takers’ list with Sri Lanka captain Athapaththu, with 11 wickets each.&nbsp;Both India and Sri Lanka enter the final unbeaten and full of confidence. However, India will be aware of the threat posed by a determined Sri Lankan side, which defeated them by eight wickets in the final of the 2024 edition.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-2026-sri-lanka-stun-pakistan-to-seal-final-against-india-1789196020203">Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India</a><h2>IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final : Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final be played?</h2>The final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be played on Sunday (Sept 13). The toss is scheduled for 7:30 pm IST.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/record-nine-sixes-on-test-debut-meet-pakistan-s-new-pace-hope-razaullah-1789199429563">Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final?</h2>The livestream of the final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy and Gunalan Kamalini&nbsp;Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya, Vishmi Gunaratne, Dewmi Vihanga, Kawya Kavindi and Chethana Vimukthi

As the crucial clash between India Women and Sri Lanka Women approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will aim to win a record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title when they face Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (Sept 13). Shafali Verma has been India’s standout batter in the tournament, scoring 168 runs, including two fifties. She is also the tournament’s leading run-scorer and has handled the slow, spin-friendly conditions in Dubai confidently. Smriti Mandhana, who has scored 154 runs, has had an inconsistent campaign, with a century followed by two single-digit scores. Deepti Sharma has led India’s bowling attack and is joint-top on the wicket-takers’ list with Sri Lanka captain Athapaththu, with 11 wickets each. Both India and Sri Lanka enter the final unbeaten and full of confidence. However, India will be aware of the threat posed by a determined Sri Lankan side, which defeated them by eight wickets in the final of the 2024 edition. Also Read - Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final : Match Details When will the IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final be played? The final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be played on Sunday (Sept 13). The toss is scheduled for 7:30 pm IST. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Also Read - Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final? The livestream of the final between India Women and Sri Lanka Women will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. Squads India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy and Gunalan Kamalini Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya, Vishmi Gunaratne, Dewmi Vihanga, Kawya Kavindi and Chethana Vimukthi

As the crucial clash between India Women and Sri Lanka Women approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

England captain Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most fifties in Test cricket during England’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Root finished unbeaten on 62 off 39 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.&nbsp;The half-century took Root’s tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, who had 68. Shivnarine Chanderpaul is next on the list with 66, while Allan Border and Rahul Dravid have 63 each. Ricky Ponting has 62.&nbsp;Root also created another milestone at Edgbaston by becoming the first batter to score more than 1,000 Test runs at the venue. It is the fourth ground where he has reached the mark, after Lord’s, Manchester and The Oval.&nbsp;The England batter has scored 2,203 Test runs at Lord’s, 1,128 in Manchester and 1,050 at The Oval. He is now only the third player after Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to score over 1,000 Test runs at four different venues.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-3rd-test-cox-root-shine-as-england-complete-whitewash-over-pakistan-1789217743695">ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cox, Root shine as England complete whitewash over Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Root’s record-breaking knock came on a memorable day for England, who completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan with another dominant performance at Edgbaston.&nbsp;England needed only 130 runs in their second innings and reached the target at 130/2. Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox finished not out on 59.&nbsp;Pakistan were dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but showed much more fight in the second, scoring 449. Shan Masood top-scored with 95, while Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah scored 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who contributed 42.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-frances-tiafoe-in-tears-after-losing-us-open-semi-final-to-ben-shelton-1789209406968">WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton</a>&nbsp;England had earlier scored 453 in their first inning s to take a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence added 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson contributed 50.&nbsp;The victory completed England’s 3-0 series sweep, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s.

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 62 off 69 balls against Pakistan on Saturday, guiding England to an eight-wicket victory in the third Test in Birmingham.

England captain Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most fifties in Test cricket during England’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Root finished unbeaten on 62 off 39 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan. The half-century took Root’s tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, who had 68. Shivnarine Chanderpaul is next on the list with 66, while Allan Border and Rahul Dravid have 63 each. Ricky Ponting has 62. Root also created another milestone at Edgbaston by becoming the first batter to score more than 1,000 Test runs at the venue. It is the fourth ground where he has reached the mark, after Lord’s, Manchester and The Oval. The England batter has scored 2,203 Test runs at Lord’s, 1,128 in Manchester and 1,050 at The Oval. He is now only the third player after Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to score over 1,000 Test runs at four different venues. Also Read - ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cox, Root shine as England complete whitewash over Pakistan Root’s record-breaking knock came on a memorable day for England, who completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan with another dominant performance at Edgbaston. England needed only 130 runs in their second innings and reached the target at 130/2. Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox finished not out on 59. Pakistan were dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but showed much more fight in the second, scoring 449. Shan Masood top-scored with 95, while Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah scored 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who contributed 42. Also Read - WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton England had earlier scored 453 in their first inning s to take a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence added 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson contributed 50. The victory completed England’s 3-0 series sweep, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s.

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 62 off 69 balls against Pakistan on Saturday, guiding England to an eight-wicket victory in the third Test in Birmingham.

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test fifties

England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after securing an eight-wicket win in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Chasing 130, England reached the target comfortably on the fourth morning, finishing on 130/2 in 24.2 overs. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 69 balls, while Jordan Cox was not out on 59 off 76 deliveries. The victory also saw England record their first home Test series whitewash against Pakistan.&nbsp;Pakistan had been dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but produced a strong fightback in the second. They were eventually bowled out for 449, giving England a target of 130.&nbsp;Captain Shan Masood led the recovery with 95, while Babar Azam scored 76 and Azan Awais added 59. However, the biggest contribution came from Test debutant Razaullah, who smashed 81 off only 63 balls, hitting nine sixes and four fours.&nbsp;Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas, who made 42, put together a crucial 121-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Their efforts helped Pakistan take a 129-run lead.&nbsp;Earlier, Pakistan’s first innings had lasted just 33.5 overs. Saud Shakeel was their top scorer with 43, while Abbas made 21. Tongue claimed 4/42, Ollie Robinson took 3/15 and Jofra Archer finished with 3/25.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-frances-tiafoe-in-tears-after-losing-us-open-semi-final-to-ben-shelton-1789209406968">WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton</a>&nbsp;England then piled up 453 in their first innings to gain a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook top-scored with 75, followed by Jamie Smith’s 69, Dan Lawrence’s 65 and Emilio Gay’s 60. Robinson also struck a quick 50. Razaullah was Pakistan’s best bowler, finishing with 4/148.&nbsp;Pakistan’s second innings got off to a poor start when Robinson dismissed Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique for ducks in the opening over. Masood and Awais then steadied the innings before Babar joined the captain and helped Pakistan recover.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rizwan-imam-ul-haq-questioned-by-pakistan-s-cybercrime-department-in-lahore-1789205208678">Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq questioned by Pakistan’s cybercrime department in Lahore</a>&nbsp;England had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead before the final Test. They won the first match at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before beating Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord’s. The Edgbaston victory completed a dominant 3-0 series win for Joe Root’s side.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 helped them secure an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, despite a brief scare during their 130-run chase.

England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after securing an eight-wicket win in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Chasing 130, England reached the target comfortably on the fourth morning, finishing on 130/2 in 24.2 overs. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 69 balls, while Jordan Cox was not out on 59 off 76 deliveries. The victory also saw England record their first home Test series whitewash against Pakistan. Pakistan had been dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but produced a strong fightback in the second. They were eventually bowled out for 449, giving England a target of 130. Captain Shan Masood led the recovery with 95, while Babar Azam scored 76 and Azan Awais added 59. However, the biggest contribution came from Test debutant Razaullah, who smashed 81 off only 63 balls, hitting nine sixes and four fours. Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas, who made 42, put together a crucial 121-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Their efforts helped Pakistan take a 129-run lead. Earlier, Pakistan’s first innings had lasted just 33.5 overs. Saud Shakeel was their top scorer with 43, while Abbas made 21. Tongue claimed 4/42, Ollie Robinson took 3/15 and Jofra Archer finished with 3/25. Also Read - WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton England then piled up 453 in their first innings to gain a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook top-scored with 75, followed by Jamie Smith’s 69, Dan Lawrence’s 65 and Emilio Gay’s 60. Robinson also struck a quick 50. Razaullah was Pakistan’s best bowler, finishing with 4/148. Pakistan’s second innings got off to a poor start when Robinson dismissed Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique for ducks in the opening over. Masood and Awais then steadied the innings before Babar joined the captain and helped Pakistan recover. Also Read - Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq questioned by Pakistan’s cybercrime department in Lahore England had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead before the final Test. They won the first match at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before beating Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord’s. The Edgbaston victory completed a dominant 3-0 series win for Joe Root’s side. With inputs from agencies

England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 helped them secure an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, despite a brief scare during their 130-run chase.

ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cox, Root shine as England complete whitewash over Pakistan

India will face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series in New Delhi from Sept 13 to 17, with several key players left out of the squad. Here’s a look at the top names missing from the Indian team.

India will face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series in New Delhi from Sept 13 to 17, with several key players left out of the squad. Here’s a look at the top names missing from the Indian team.

From Rinku Singh to Mayank Yadav, 5 players dropped from India’s squad for Afghanistan T20Is

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, according to ESPNcricinfo. The two players were among seven cricketers dropped from Pakistan’s squad during the ongoing Test series against England following a 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rizwan and Imam were then asked to appear before the NCCIA and visited its office on Thursday. According to the report, at least one of them spent several hours at the agency.&nbsp;The reason for the questioning has not been made public. It is also not known whether the NCCIA matter is linked to an internal inquiry launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this week.&nbsp;The PCB had not named any players when it announced the inquiry. The board said it had "initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally".&nbsp;Reports suggested that at least one of the players received a questionnaire from the NCCIA and is expected to submit the completed document next week.&nbsp;Rizwan had a poor run with the bat during the England tour, scoring 12, 41, 7 and 1 in his four innings. His struggles continued in the two Tests that followed in the Caribbean.&nbsp;Imam, meanwhile, suffered a Grade 1 tear in his left calf on the opening day at Lord’s and did not bat in either of Pakistan’s innings. On the final morning, he tried some light knockdowns during the warm-up but appeared to be uncomfortable.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-1st-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789201647350">IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Aaqib Javed, PCB chief selector and director of high performance, later questioned the seriousness of Imam’s injury and suggested that the matter could be investigated.&nbsp;Following the Lord’s defeat, the PCB released seven players from the squad - Rizwan, Imam, Salman Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. The result came after Pakistan had already suffered an innings and 103-run defeat against England in the series opener at Leeds.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/record-nine-sixes-on-test-debut-meet-pakistan-s-new-pace-hope-razaullah-1789199429563">Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah</a>&nbsp;Pakistan replaced them with five uncapped players, along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. The uncapped players added to the squad were Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah.&nbsp;The PCB also sent head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul back home after the Lord’s loss. Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke, who are part of Pakistan’s white-ball coaching set-up, were brought in as head coach and bowling coach respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency over alleged dressing-room leaks, adding to the team’s ongoing disciplinary issues.

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, according to ESPNcricinfo. The two players were among seven cricketers dropped from Pakistan’s squad during the ongoing Test series against England following a 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s. Rizwan and Imam were then asked to appear before the NCCIA and visited its office on Thursday. According to the report, at least one of them spent several hours at the agency. The reason for the questioning has not been made public. It is also not known whether the NCCIA matter is linked to an internal inquiry launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this week. The PCB had not named any players when it announced the inquiry. The board said it had "initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally". Reports suggested that at least one of the players received a questionnaire from the NCCIA and is expected to submit the completed document next week. Rizwan had a poor run with the bat during the England tour, scoring 12, 41, 7 and 1 in his four innings. His struggles continued in the two Tests that followed in the Caribbean. Imam, meanwhile, suffered a Grade 1 tear in his left calf on the opening day at Lord’s and did not bat in either of Pakistan’s innings. On the final morning, he tried some light knockdowns during the warm-up but appeared to be uncomfortable. Also Read - IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Aaqib Javed, PCB chief selector and director of high performance, later questioned the seriousness of Imam’s injury and suggested that the matter could be investigated. Following the Lord’s defeat, the PCB released seven players from the squad - Rizwan, Imam, Salman Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. The result came after Pakistan had already suffered an innings and 103-run defeat against England in the series opener at Leeds. Also Read - Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah Pakistan replaced them with five uncapped players, along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. The uncapped players added to the squad were Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah. The PCB also sent head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul back home after the Lord’s loss. Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke, who are part of Pakistan’s white-ball coaching set-up, were brought in as head coach and bowling coach respectively. With inputs from agencies

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency over alleged dressing-room leaks, adding to the team’s ongoing disciplinary issues.

Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq questioned by Pakistan’s cybercrime department in Lahore

Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the nets at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday gave India a boost ahead of their first T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday (Sept 13). The practice session was delayed by rain, but once it began, Bumrah bowled with good intensity and also enjoyed an exciting spell with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;However, the series is also significant for Afghanistan, who are taking another step forward in international cricket. India had earlier hosted several of Afghanistan’s home matches, including their first-ever Test against India in Bengaluru. This time, Afghanistan will officially host India in a bilateral series for the first time.&nbsp;The Afghan players are already well-versed with Indian conditions. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have all made an impact in the IPL, while Afghanistan produced one of their biggest World Cup wins when they defeated England in Delhi in 2023.&nbsp;Afghanistan enter the series as a strong T20 side under captain Ibrahim Zadran, with Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad expected to play key roles. India, meanwhile, have Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy back in the squad but still need to find the right combination at the top of the batting order.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-2026-sri-lanka-stun-pakistan-to-seal-final-against-india-1789196020203">Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India</a><h2>IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs AFG, 1st T20I be played?</h2>The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Sunday (Sept 13). The toss is scheduled for 7:00 pm IST.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/record-nine-sixes-on-test-debut-meet-pakistan-s-new-pace-hope-razaullah-1789199429563">Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 1st T20I?</h2>The livestream of the first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on the FanCode app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India:&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur&nbsp;Afghanistan:&nbsp;Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the nets at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday gave India a boost ahead of their first T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday (Sept 13). The practice session was delayed by rain, but once it began, Bumrah bowled with good intensity and also enjoyed an exciting spell with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. However, the series is also significant for Afghanistan, who are taking another step forward in international cricket. India had earlier hosted several of Afghanistan’s home matches, including their first-ever Test against India in Bengaluru. This time, Afghanistan will officially host India in a bilateral series for the first time. The Afghan players are already well-versed with Indian conditions. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have all made an impact in the IPL, while Afghanistan produced one of their biggest World Cup wins when they defeated England in Delhi in 2023. Afghanistan enter the series as a strong T20 side under captain Ibrahim Zadran, with Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad expected to play key roles. India, meanwhile, have Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy back in the squad but still need to find the right combination at the top of the batting order. Also Read - Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs AFG, 1st T20I be played? The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Sunday (Sept 13). The toss is scheduled for 7:00 pm IST. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Also Read - Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 1st T20I? The livestream of the first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Razaullah’s Test debut came at a difficult time for Pakistan, as the fast bowler was brought into the playing XI as one of seven changes for the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston. He had played only eight first-class matches before making his international debut. During the match, Razaullah quickly made his presence felt with the ball, bowling at good pace and dismissing England batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith. However, it was his batting that grabbed most of the attention.&nbsp;When Razaullah came to the crease, Pakistan were 312/7 and facing the threat of an innings defeat on Friday. What happened next saw the debutant become one of the biggest talking points of the Test.&nbsp;Razaullah played an attacking knock of 81 off just 63 balls, hitting nine sixes against an England pace attack that included Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue. His aggressive innings helped Pakistan escape a difficult situation and also earned him a place in the record books. His nine sixes equalled the record for the most sixes by a batter in a Test innings on debut.&nbsp;However, his stunning performance at Edgbaston was not completely unexpected, as the Mardan-born cricketer had already shown his batting ability in domestic cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;He made his first-class debut in Nov 2025 and scored a century for Peshawar in one of his early matches after opening the innings.&nbsp;Despite his batting skills, Razaullah’s main role remains that of a fast bowler.&nbsp;He gave an early indication of his ability with the ball at Edgbaston when he dismissed England great Joe Root with his fourth delivery in Test cricket. Although his bowling figures later became expensive, but the wicket showed why Pakistan had backed him during a period of major changes in the team.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-2026-sri-lanka-stun-pakistan-to-seal-final-against-india-1789196020203">Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India</a>&nbsp;After Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, the team went through a major overhaul, with seven players dropped and two coaches also removed. Razaullah was added to the XI at short notice and had very little time to prepare for international cricket.&nbsp;Instead of feeling overwhelmed, he embraced the opportunity.&nbsp;“I enjoyed the standing ovation,” Razaullah said with a smile at the press conference. “I like to enjoy life and I was relishing the moment.”&nbsp;His calm nature was also clear in his batting. Razaullah faced England’s pace attack without fear, trusting his own ability instead of worrying about his opponents.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I was being selective with which balls to slog, but they all seemed within range,” he said casually. “I wanted to take it as deep as possible. I wasn’t scared of pace. I wanted to punish the balls from Archer that landed on a hard length. There’s nothing to be scared of when you’re playing for your country. I was just enjoying myself.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beyond-the-scoreboard-former-aussie-batter-david-warner-on-fans-culture-and-life-after-cricket-1789120951406">'Beyond the Scoreboard': Ex-Aussie Warner on fans, culture, &amp; life after cricket</a>&nbsp;By the time Razaullah was dismissed for 81, Pakistan had turned the match around. Instead of facing an innings defeat, they had put England in a position where they needed to chase a target in the fourth innings.&nbsp;“I just believed in myself. I thought if I played 50 balls, I’d get a positive result. And thankfully that happened,” he said.

Pakistan were 312 for seven and in danger of an innings defeat against England when debutant Razaullah hit a brilliant 81, including nine sixes, to change the course of the match.

Razaullah’s Test debut came at a difficult time for Pakistan, as the fast bowler was brought into the playing XI as one of seven changes for the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston. He had played only eight first-class matches before making his international debut. During the match, Razaullah quickly made his presence felt with the ball, bowling at good pace and dismissing England batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith. However, it was his batting that grabbed most of the attention. When Razaullah came to the crease, Pakistan were 312/7 and facing the threat of an innings defeat on Friday. What happened next saw the debutant become one of the biggest talking points of the Test. Razaullah played an attacking knock of 81 off just 63 balls, hitting nine sixes against an England pace attack that included Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue. His aggressive innings helped Pakistan escape a difficult situation and also earned him a place in the record books. His nine sixes equalled the record for the most sixes by a batter in a Test innings on debut. However, his stunning performance at Edgbaston was not completely unexpected, as the Mardan-born cricketer had already shown his batting ability in domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut in Nov 2025 and scored a century for Peshawar in one of his early matches after opening the innings. Despite his batting skills, Razaullah’s main role remains that of a fast bowler. He gave an early indication of his ability with the ball at Edgbaston when he dismissed England great Joe Root with his fourth delivery in Test cricket. Although his bowling figures later became expensive, but the wicket showed why Pakistan had backed him during a period of major changes in the team. Also Read - Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India After Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, the team went through a major overhaul, with seven players dropped and two coaches also removed. Razaullah was added to the XI at short notice and had very little time to prepare for international cricket. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, he embraced the opportunity. “I enjoyed the standing ovation,” Razaullah said with a smile at the press conference. “I like to enjoy life and I was relishing the moment.” His calm nature was also clear in his batting. Razaullah faced England’s pace attack without fear, trusting his own ability instead of worrying about his opponents. “I was being selective with which balls to slog, but they all seemed within range,” he said casually. “I wanted to take it as deep as possible. I wasn’t scared of pace. I wanted to punish the balls from Archer that landed on a hard length. There’s nothing to be scared of when you’re playing for your country. I was just enjoying myself.” Also Read - 'Beyond the Scoreboard': Ex-Aussie Warner on fans, culture, & life after cricket By the time Razaullah was dismissed for 81, Pakistan had turned the match around. Instead of facing an innings defeat, they had put England in a position where they needed to chase a target in the fourth innings. “I just believed in myself. I thought if I played 50 balls, I’d get a positive result. And thankfully that happened,” he said.

Pakistan were 312 for seven and in danger of an innings defeat against England when debutant Razaullah hit a brilliant 81, including nine sixes, to change the course of the match.

Record nine sixes on Test debut! Meet Pakistan’s new pace hope Razaullah

Defending champions Sri Lanka edged past Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling second semi-final to set up a Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final against unbeaten India on Sunday. Chasing 131, Sri Lanka were in deep trouble after losing two wickets for five runs and then slipping to 33/4, however, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari brought their team back into the game with a crucial 67-run partnership.&nbsp;&nbsp;Samarawickrama scored 36 off 31 balls, while Dilhari made 33 off 33 as the duo helped Sri Lanka move closer to the target.&nbsp;Pakistan captain Fatima Sana kept her team in the contest by removing both set batters in her second spell and finished with excellent figures of 4/36.&nbsp;Earlier, Sana had played a key role with the bat as well. After Pakistan were reduced to 52/4, she scored 47 off 36 balls to help her side post 130/5.&nbsp;Sana played an aggressive knock, striking several boundaries and a six to help Pakistan add 78 runs in the final 10 overs after Sri Lanka’s spinners had kept them under pressure early on.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu made a huge impact with the ball, taking two wickets in her first two overs. She dismissed Shawaal Zulfiqar and Ayesha Zafar, while Sugandika Kumari removed Muneeba Ali to leave Pakistan struggling.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beyond-the-scoreboard-former-aussie-batter-david-warner-on-fans-culture-and-life-after-cricket-1789120951406">'Beyond the Scoreboard': Former Aussie batter David Warner on fans, culture, and life after cricket</a>&nbsp;Seventeen-year-old left-arm spinner Chamudi Prabodha then added to Pakistan’s problems by having Sadaf Shamas stumped in the 10th over. Pakistan were reduced to 52/4 at that stage.&nbsp;Sana then took charge of the innings. After not scoring from her first six balls, she began attacking the Sri Lankan bowlers and guided Pakistan to a competitive total.&nbsp;Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a poor start, with Sana dismissing two of their top three batters, including Athapaththu, during her opening spell.&nbsp;Samarawickrama and Dilhari then rebuilt the innings with a 67-run stand, but Sana returned towards the end and dismissed both batters, giving Pakistan renewed hope; however, Sri Lanka’s lower order remained calm under pressure.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-pacer-siraj-says-his-body-doesn-t-handle-long-breaks-well-1789114286876">India pacer Siraj says his body 'doesn't handle long breaks well'</a>&nbsp;Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana took Sri Lanka closer to the target. Nuthyangana then hit a six to leave Sri Lanka needing just five runs from 11 balls.&nbsp;Sri Lanka completed the chase with eight balls remaining. Nilakshika hit Sana for the winning boundary to seal a four-wicket victory.&nbsp;The win sent Sri Lanka into their second straight Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, where they will meet India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side had beaten Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final.&nbsp;India have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and had also defeated Sri Lanka in the league stage. However, the defending champions will take plenty of confidence into Sunday’s final after recovering from another difficult position against Pakistan.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India will face defending champions Sri Lanka in a repeat of the previous edition’s final in the Women’s Asia Cup summit clash in Dubai on Sunday, after Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket win over Pakistan on Friday.

Defending champions Sri Lanka edged past Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling second semi-final to set up a Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final against unbeaten India on Sunday. Chasing 131, Sri Lanka were in deep trouble after losing two wickets for five runs and then slipping to 33/4, however, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari brought their team back into the game with a crucial 67-run partnership. Samarawickrama scored 36 off 31 balls, while Dilhari made 33 off 33 as the duo helped Sri Lanka move closer to the target. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana kept her team in the contest by removing both set batters in her second spell and finished with excellent figures of 4/36. Earlier, Sana had played a key role with the bat as well. After Pakistan were reduced to 52/4, she scored 47 off 36 balls to help her side post 130/5. Sana played an aggressive knock, striking several boundaries and a six to help Pakistan add 78 runs in the final 10 overs after Sri Lanka’s spinners had kept them under pressure early on. For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu made a huge impact with the ball, taking two wickets in her first two overs. She dismissed Shawaal Zulfiqar and Ayesha Zafar, while Sugandika Kumari removed Muneeba Ali to leave Pakistan struggling. Also Read - 'Beyond the Scoreboard': Former Aussie batter David Warner on fans, culture, and life after cricket Seventeen-year-old left-arm spinner Chamudi Prabodha then added to Pakistan’s problems by having Sadaf Shamas stumped in the 10th over. Pakistan were reduced to 52/4 at that stage. Sana then took charge of the innings. After not scoring from her first six balls, she began attacking the Sri Lankan bowlers and guided Pakistan to a competitive total. Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a poor start, with Sana dismissing two of their top three batters, including Athapaththu, during her opening spell. Samarawickrama and Dilhari then rebuilt the innings with a 67-run stand, but Sana returned towards the end and dismissed both batters, giving Pakistan renewed hope; however, Sri Lanka’s lower order remained calm under pressure. Also Read - India pacer Siraj says his body 'doesn't handle long breaks well' Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana took Sri Lanka closer to the target. Nuthyangana then hit a six to leave Sri Lanka needing just five runs from 11 balls. Sri Lanka completed the chase with eight balls remaining. Nilakshika hit Sana for the winning boundary to seal a four-wicket victory. The win sent Sri Lanka into their second straight Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, where they will meet India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side had beaten Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final. India have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and had also defeated Sri Lanka in the league stage. However, the defending champions will take plenty of confidence into Sunday’s final after recovering from another difficult position against Pakistan. With inputs from agencies

India will face defending champions Sri Lanka in a repeat of the previous edition’s final in the Women’s Asia Cup summit clash in Dubai on Sunday, after Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket win over Pakistan on Friday.

Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to seal final against India

David Warner is one of the best opening batters the world has ever seen. The former Aussie played 112 Tests donning the famous Baggy Green and scored 8,786 runs. In ODIs, he wore the yellow jersey 161 times and scored 6,932 runs and retired from international cricket in 2024. The Aussie has also long been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which he has played since 2009 and represented two teams - SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals - entertaining millions of fans.In a recent interview with Parimatch Sports, the Aussie talked about evolution of cricket fandom, his special connection with Indian fans and what it takes to create moments that truly resonate with people.Q1: You've played cricket all over the world. How has the relationship between athletes and fans changed since you started your career? David Warner: When I started, most of your interaction with fans happened at the ground. You'd play the match, maybe sign a few autographs afterwards, and that was pretty much it. Today, it's completely different. Fans follow your journey every day through social media, interviews, short videos and everything happening away from the game. That also means athletes have a chance to show more of who they are. People still care about performances, but they also want to understand the person behind them. An honest connection can last much longer than any result on the scoreboard.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-pacer-siraj-says-his-body-doesn-t-handle-long-breaks-well-1789114286876">India pacer Siraj says his body 'doesn't handle long breaks well'</a> Q2: You have a special relationship with Indian fans that extends well beyond your performances on the pitch. What do you think helped build that connection? David Warner: I think the biggest thing was showing respect for the culture and not being afraid to have some fun. Cricket means so much in India, but so does entertainment. The music, the films and the humour are all part of everyday life. When I started making those videos and joining in with trends, it wasn't because someone told me to do it. I genuinely enjoyed it. Fans can tell when something feels natural, and I think that's why they connected with it. Whether it's through cricket, a funny video or simply sharing a moment with fans. Q3: You've created many memorable moments for fans both on and off the field. What do you think makes a moment something people remember? David Warner: The best sports moments create an emotional connection. Sometimes it's a great story, sometimes it's humour, sometimes it's something completely unexpected. If people are still talking about it or sharing it a week later, that's usually a sign you've done something right. Q4: You've taken part in many projects outside the game. What makes you decide which ones feel right for you? David Warner: For me, it's pretty simple. I want it to feel authentic and enjoyable. If it feels like something fans will genuinely have fun with, I'm interested. I don't want to be standing in front of a camera just holding a product. I'd rather be part of something with a bit of personality. One example was the recent limited-edition T-shirt with Parimatch Sports. When I first saw the design, I immediately connected with it. It brought together lotus flowers, sacred animals and a cricketer, all woven into one illustration. I loved how it captured the culture and passion around cricket in India in a way that felt personal to me. It represented the connection between cricket, India and the fans. Q5: How important has life outside cricket become for you as your career has evolved? David Warner: I think it has become really important. When you're playing cricket all the time, you can get caught up in the game and everything that comes with it. Having time away from cricket gave me the chance to spend more time with my family and focus on myself as a person. For me, it's about getting the best out of myself in every part of life. Cricket is a huge part of who I am, but it's not the only part.

David Warner shared how fan interactions shifted to digital spaces, his genuine love for Indian culture built a strong bond, and balancing life outside cricket keeps him grounded.

David Warner is one of the best opening batters the world has ever seen. The former Aussie played 112 Tests donning the famous Baggy Green and scored 8,786 runs. In ODIs, he wore the yellow jersey 161 times and scored 6,932 runs and retired from international cricket in 2024. The Aussie has also long been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which he has played since 2009 and represented two teams - SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals - entertaining millions of fans. In a recent interview with Parimatch Sports, the Aussie talked about evolution of cricket fandom, his special connection with Indian fans and what it takes to create moments that truly resonate with people. Q1: You've played cricket all over the world. How has the relationship between athletes and fans changed since you started your career? David Warner: When I started, most of your interaction with fans happened at the ground. You'd play the match, maybe sign a few autographs afterwards, and that was pretty much it. Today, it's completely different. Fans follow your journey every day through social media, interviews, short videos and everything happening away from the game. That also means athletes have a chance to show more of who they are. People still care about performances, but they also want to understand the person behind them. An honest connection can last much longer than any result on the scoreboard. Also Read - India pacer Siraj says his body 'doesn't handle long breaks well' Q2: You have a special relationship with Indian fans that extends well beyond your performances on the pitch. What do you think helped build that connection? David Warner: I think the biggest thing was showing respect for the culture and not being afraid to have some fun. Cricket means so much in India, but so does entertainment. The music, the films and the humour are all part of everyday life. When I started making those videos and joining in with trends, it wasn't because someone told me to do it. I genuinely enjoyed it. Fans can tell when something feels natural, and I think that's why they connected with it. Whether it's through cricket, a funny video or simply sharing a moment with fans. Q3: You've created many memorable moments for fans both on and off the field. What do you think makes a moment something people remember? David Warner: The best sports moments create an emotional connection. Sometimes it's a great story, sometimes it's humour, sometimes it's something completely unexpected. If people are still talking about it or sharing it a week later, that's usually a sign you've done something right. Q4: You've taken part in many projects outside the game. What makes you decide which ones feel right for you? David Warner: For me, it's pretty simple. I want it to feel authentic and enjoyable. If it feels like something fans will genuinely have fun with, I'm interested. I don't want to be standing in front of a camera just holding a product. I'd rather be part of something with a bit of personality. One example was the recent limited-edition T-shirt with Parimatch Sports. When I first saw the design, I immediately connected with it. It brought together lotus flowers, sacred animals and a cricketer, all woven into one illustration. I loved how it captured the culture and passion around cricket in India in a way that felt personal to me. It represented the connection between cricket, India and the fans. Q5: How important has life outside cricket become for you as your career has evolved? David Warner: I think it has become really important. When you're playing cricket all the time, you can get caught up in the game and everything that comes with it. Having time away from cricket gave me the chance to spend more time with my family and focus on myself as a person. For me, it's about getting the best out of myself in every part of life. Cricket is a huge part of who I am, but it's not the only part.

David Warner shared how fan interactions shifted to digital spaces, his genuine love for Indian culture built a strong bond, and balancing life outside cricket keeps him grounded.

'Beyond the Scoreboard': Former Aussie batter David Warner on fans, culture, and life after cricket

Mohammed Siraj is one of India's premier fast bowlers now, and he was leading the pace attack on the recent Test tour of Sri Lanka. The pacer, however, was out of sync for the most part and said it was because of the two-month break he got before the series. Siraj's trouble with rhythm continued in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final, in which he turned up for South Zone against East Zone, conceding 140 runs in 25 overs at 5.60 per over as East Zone piled up a match-winning 708 runs.<h2>Siraj says long break messed up rhythm</h2>At a time when frequent injuries to Indian players have brought workload management into the spotlight, Siraj's comments about 'getting too much break' are a bit interesting."I'm purely a rhythm bowler. If I'm not in sync, I simply can't explode through the crease. That was the struggle in Sri Lanka—my run-up felt disjointed. Some strides were too short, others were too long, and that broke my flow and cost me pace," said the pacer after the final day of the Duleep Trophy final in sweltering Chennai.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/duleep-trophy-final-kishan-leads-east-zone-to-first-title-in-13-years-with-350-runs-vs-south-zone-1789037623806">Duleep Trophy Final: Kishan leads East Zone to first title in 13 years</a>"Every bowler's body is different, but mine doesn't handle long breaks well. A short breather is fine, but in my 10-year career, I had never taken two full months off. I was working out in the gym and bowling occasionally, but no amount of practice can replicate match intensity. It was a new experience, but a valuable learning curve for me going forward," he added.<h2>What's next for India and Siraj?</h2>India next play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan from September 13 in New Delhi, with the next two matches scheduled for Sep 15 and 17. The Men in Blue will then go to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games while hosting West Indies for an ODI series at home during the same period. Siraj isn't part of India's squad for either the Afghanistan series or the Asian Games.

Mohammed Siraj admitted a 2-month break disrupted his rhythm, leading to struggles in Sri Lanka and 0/140 in the Duleep Trophy final. He is rested for India's upcoming T20I series vs Afghanistan.

Mohammed Siraj is one of India's premier fast bowlers now, and he was leading the pace attack on the recent Test tour of Sri Lanka. The pacer, however, was out of sync for the most part and said it was because of the two-month break he got before the series. Siraj's trouble with rhythm continued in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final, in which he turned up for South Zone against East Zone, conceding 140 runs in 25 overs at 5.60 per over as East Zone piled up a match-winning 708 runs. Siraj says long break messed up rhythm At a time when frequent injuries to Indian players have brought workload management into the spotlight, Siraj's comments about 'getting too much break' are a bit interesting. "I'm purely a rhythm bowler. If I'm not in sync, I simply can't explode through the crease. That was the struggle in Sri Lanka—my run-up felt disjointed. Some strides were too short, others were too long, and that broke my flow and cost me pace," said the pacer after the final day of the Duleep Trophy final in sweltering Chennai. Also Read - Duleep Trophy Final: Kishan leads East Zone to first title in 13 years "Every bowler's body is different, but mine doesn't handle long breaks well. A short breather is fine, but in my 10-year career, I had never taken two full months off. I was working out in the gym and bowling occasionally, but no amount of practice can replicate match intensity. It was a new experience, but a valuable learning curve for me going forward," he added. What's next for India and Siraj? India next play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan from September 13 in New Delhi, with the next two matches scheduled for Sep 15 and 17. The Men in Blue will then go to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games while hosting West Indies for an ODI series at home during the same period. Siraj isn't part of India's squad for either the Afghanistan series or the Asian Games.

Mohammed Siraj admitted a 2-month break disrupted his rhythm, leading to struggles in Sri Lanka and 0/140 in the Duleep Trophy final. He is rested for India's upcoming T20I series vs Afghanistan.

India pacer Siraj says his body 'doesn't handle long breaks well'

India pacer Mohammed Shami may be past 36, but the bowler—who last played for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final and last played red-ball cricket in the WTC 2023 finalisn't letting go of his motivation. In his 100th first-class game, he helped East Zone win the Duleep Trophy after 13 years, taking 2/42 in the only innings East Zone bowled, dismissing Shaik Rasheed and R Smaran. It is not completely unlikely that Shami will feature for India again, but the road ahead seems difficult, and the bowler isn't shy of the challenge.<h2>Shami reveals what keeps him motivated</h2>After the final day of the Duleep Trophy final (Sep 10), held at Chepauk in Chennai, Shami revealed what keeps him motivated, saying: "There are plenty of reasons to stay motivated if you look for them. At this level, if you aren't self-motivated, your approach is wrong. No matter what stage you're playing at, your eyes must always be set on the next level.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-t20-2026-india-march-into-final-with-40-run-win-over-bangladesh-1789094522508">Women's Asia Cup T20 2026: India march into final with 40-run win over Bangladesh</a>"When you wear that crest on your chest, the level of cricket doesn't matter. If you play for the badge, that hunger will naturally show. Your willingness to fight only grows when you play with that pride. My mindset is simple: whichever level I get an opportunity to play, I want to make it count and fulfil my responsibility toward the team," he added.<h2>Shami's career in numbers</h2>Shami has played 64 Tests for India after making his debut in 2013 and has taken 229 wickets - the sixth-most for an Indian pacer behind Kapil Dev (434), Ishant Sharma (311), Zaheer Khan (311), Javagal Srinath (236), and Jasprit Bumrah (234). In ODIs, he made his debut in 2013 against Pakistan in New Delhi and has played 108 matches for 206 wickets - the fifth-most for an Indian pacer behind Srinath (315), Ajit Agarkar (288), Zaheer (269), and Kapil (253). In T20Is, Shami has donned the Indian jersey 25 times and has taken 27 wickets.

Mohammed Shami took 2/42 in his 100th First-Class match to help East Zone win the Duleep Trophy. The 36-year-old pacer (229 Test, 206 ODI wickets) remains motivated to play for India again.

India pacer Mohammed Shami may be past 36, but the bowler—who last played for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final and last played red-ball cricket in the WTC 2023 finalisn't letting go of his motivation. In his 100th first-class game, he helped East Zone win the Duleep Trophy after 13 years, taking 2/42 in the only innings East Zone bowled, dismissing Shaik Rasheed and R Smaran. It is not completely unlikely that Shami will feature for India again, but the road ahead seems difficult, and the bowler isn't shy of the challenge. Shami reveals what keeps him motivated After the final day of the Duleep Trophy final (Sep 10), held at Chepauk in Chennai, Shami revealed what keeps him motivated, saying: "There are plenty of reasons to stay motivated if you look for them. At this level, if you aren't self-motivated, your approach is wrong. No matter what stage you're playing at, your eyes must always be set on the next level. Also Read - Women's Asia Cup T20 2026: India march into final with 40-run win over Bangladesh "When you wear that crest on your chest, the level of cricket doesn't matter. If you play for the badge, that hunger will naturally show. Your willingness to fight only grows when you play with that pride. My mindset is simple: whichever level I get an opportunity to play, I want to make it count and fulfil my responsibility toward the team," he added. Shami's career in numbers Shami has played 64 Tests for India after making his debut in 2013 and has taken 229 wickets - the sixth-most for an Indian pacer behind Kapil Dev (434), Ishant Sharma (311), Zaheer Khan (311), Javagal Srinath (236), and Jasprit Bumrah (234). In ODIs, he made his debut in 2013 against Pakistan in New Delhi and has played 108 matches for 206 wickets - the fifth-most for an Indian pacer behind Srinath (315), Ajit Agarkar (288), Zaheer (269), and Kapil (253). In T20Is, Shami has donned the Indian jersey 25 times and has taken 27 wickets.

Mohammed Shami took 2/42 in his 100th First-Class match to help East Zone win the Duleep Trophy. The 36-year-old pacer (229 Test, 206 ODI wickets) remains motivated to play for India again.

India pacer Shami, 36, reveals what keeps him motivated to continue to play

India Women marched into the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup final on Thursday (Sep 10) after beating Bangladesh Women by 40 runs in the first semi-final in Dubai, UAE. India, who have won the Women's Asia Cup seven times, will now face the winner of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in the final on Sunday (Sep 13). India's opener Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match (POTM) for her 40-ball 64 as India posted 149/6 in 20 overs. Deepti Sharma then led the charge in bowling with 3/26 as India restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in 20 overs.<h2>India march into Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final</h2>Batting first after losing the toss, India lost dashing opener Smriti Mandhana (2) at the completion of the second over. Pratika Rawal (20) then added 50 runs for the second wicket with Shafali. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was next and added 23 runs for the third wicket before Verma was finally out after being given a life four times (on 6, 11, 50, and 56). Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh (21 off 16) then added 36 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Harmanpreet, and Deepti played a handy knock of 13 off 6 as India posted 149, with Kaur remaining 24 not out.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/duleep-trophy-final-kishan-leads-east-zone-to-first-title-in-13-years-with-350-runs-vs-south-zone-1789037623806">Duleep Trophy Final: Kishan leads East Zone to first title in 13 years</a>Bangladesh had a cautious start, adding 66 runs for the first two wickets in 13.3 overs. They lost their next three wickets for 17 runs in 2.2 overs. Bangladesh eventually managed just 109 runs and lost by 40 runs to bow out of the tournament.<h2>What captains said after the match?</h2>India skipper Kaur praised the all-round performance and said at the post-match presentation: "Happy with the way things are going. Happy with the way our batting and bowling is going. There was a value to the good balls. If you were giving revvs, then you were giving value to the balls. Spinners from both teams bowled well today, batters had it hard, spinners used the pitch really well."Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana, however, acknowledged not bowling well and said: "We didn't bowl well, unlike the last three games. We fielded well in other games, but not today; we put down chances. That was the pressure, I guess, just a bad day for the whole team. We really wanted to restrict them to a total we could chase; our batting powerplay was not good either."

India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 40 runs in the T20 Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. Shafali Verma's 64 (40) and Deepti Sharma's 3/26 powered India to 149/6 before restricting Bangladesh to 109/7.

India Women marched into the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup final on Thursday (Sep 10) after beating Bangladesh Women by 40 runs in the first semi-final in Dubai, UAE. India, who have won the Women's Asia Cup seven times, will now face the winner of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in the final on Sunday (Sep 13). India's opener Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match (POTM) for her 40-ball 64 as India posted 149/6 in 20 overs. Deepti Sharma then led the charge in bowling with 3/26 as India restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in 20 overs. India march into Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final Batting first after losing the toss, India lost dashing opener Smriti Mandhana (2) at the completion of the second over. Pratika Rawal (20) then added 50 runs for the second wicket with Shafali. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was next and added 23 runs for the third wicket before Verma was finally out after being given a life four times (on 6, 11, 50, and 56). Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh (21 off 16) then added 36 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Harmanpreet, and Deepti played a handy knock of 13 off 6 as India posted 149, with Kaur remaining 24 not out. Also Read - Duleep Trophy Final: Kishan leads East Zone to first title in 13 years Bangladesh had a cautious start, adding 66 runs for the first two wickets in 13.3 overs. They lost their next three wickets for 17 runs in 2.2 overs. Bangladesh eventually managed just 109 runs and lost by 40 runs to bow out of the tournament. What captains said after the match? India skipper Kaur praised the all-round performance and said at the post-match presentation: "Happy with the way things are going. Happy with the way our batting and bowling is going. There was a value to the good balls. If you were giving revvs, then you were giving value to the balls. Spinners from both teams bowled well today, batters had it hard, spinners used the pitch really well." Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana, however, acknowledged not bowling well and said: "We didn't bowl well, unlike the last three games. We fielded well in other games, but not today; we put down chances. That was the pressure, I guess, just a bad day for the whole team. We really wanted to restrict them to a total we could chase; our batting powerplay was not good either."

India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 40 runs in the T20 Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. Shafali Verma's 64 (40) and Deepti Sharma's 3/26 powered India to 149/6 before restricting Bangladesh to 109/7.

Women's Asia Cup T20 2026: India march into final with 40-run win over Bangladesh

East Zone finally won their first Duleep Trophy title in 13 years (the premier red-ball tournament in Indian domestic cricket), beating South Zone on the basis of a first-innings lead. The final, which ended in a draw on Day 5 (Sep 10), saw more than 1,300 runs scored at Chepauk in Chennai, more than 1,000 of which were scored by East Zone. Ishan Kishan, the winning captain, was named Player of the Match for his 270 in the first innings. South Zone captain Tilak Varma was named Player of the Series for his 266 runs in three innings across two matches at an average of 266.00, including two fifties (one of which was 99) and a hundred.<h2>East Zone dominates from start to finish</h2>After piling up 708 runs in the first innings, East Zone declared their second innings at 388/7, which resulted in a draw as both teams shook hands. For East Zone, MD Kounain Quraishi remained 116 not out in the second innings, while skipper Kishan added 80 to take his match total to 350. Apart from them, Anukul Roy (64) and Shikhar Mohan (52) also contributed fifties, while Kumar Kushagra chipped in with 46.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/don-t-deserve-to-play-shakeel-calls-out-pak-batting-after-another-sorry-display-in-england-1789025396312">'Don't deserve to play': Shakeel on Pak batting after another sorry display</a>South Zone, which managed 336 runs in the first innings on the back of captain Tilak Varma's 99, was never in the hunt to overtake East Zone's 708, as Varma acknowledged in his post-match comments."The first day we were doing better, but when they scored 708, it was slightly tough chasing that. Props to their batters. We didn't bowl that great, honestly. Honestly, we were just thinking of batting on for three days, and we tried our best to score 700... Credit goes to East Zone, they have totally outplayed us," he said.Kishan, on the other hand, was chuffed with his team's performance as well as his own, saying: "To be honest, it's more about being one unit. We did that as a group, we won this title as a group, and everyone was taking care of each other. [On my role as captain], I think I've been a good leader, but the journey doesn't end here; when you lead a side, there are always mistakes happening... I think it was more about reading the situation, taking care of each other, and getting into the zone where I was. It's a good transformation for me: I've been calmer, I've had more hunger, and you want to lead the team from the front."

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy on a first-innings lead after a drawn final vs South Zone. Ishan Kishan (270 & 80) was Player of the Match, while South Zone skipper Tilak Varma was Player of the Series.

East Zone finally won their first Duleep Trophy title in 13 years (the premier red-ball tournament in Indian domestic cricket), beating South Zone on the basis of a first-innings lead. The final, which ended in a draw on Day 5 (Sep 10), saw more than 1,300 runs scored at Chepauk in Chennai, more than 1,000 of which were scored by East Zone. Ishan Kishan, the winning captain, was named Player of the Match for his 270 in the first innings. South Zone captain Tilak Varma was named Player of the Series for his 266 runs in three innings across two matches at an average of 266.00, including two fifties (one of which was 99) and a hundred. East Zone dominates from start to finish After piling up 708 runs in the first innings, East Zone declared their second innings at 388/7, which resulted in a draw as both teams shook hands. For East Zone, MD Kounain Quraishi remained 116 not out in the second innings, while skipper Kishan added 80 to take his match total to 350. Apart from them, Anukul Roy (64) and Shikhar Mohan (52) also contributed fifties, while Kumar Kushagra chipped in with 46. Also Read - 'Don't deserve to play': Shakeel on Pak batting after another sorry display South Zone, which managed 336 runs in the first innings on the back of captain Tilak Varma's 99, was never in the hunt to overtake East Zone's 708, as Varma acknowledged in his post-match comments. "The first day we were doing better, but when they scored 708, it was slightly tough chasing that. Props to their batters. We didn't bowl that great, honestly. Honestly, we were just thinking of batting on for three days, and we tried our best to score 700... Credit goes to East Zone, they have totally outplayed us," he said. Kishan, on the other hand, was chuffed with his team's performance as well as his own, saying: "To be honest, it's more about being one unit. We did that as a group, we won this title as a group, and everyone was taking care of each other. [On my role as captain], I think I've been a good leader, but the journey doesn't end here; when you lead a side, there are always mistakes happening... I think it was more about reading the situation, taking care of each other, and getting into the zone where I was. It's a good transformation for me: I've been calmer, I've had more hunger, and you want to lead the team from the front."

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy on a first-innings lead after a drawn final vs South Zone. Ishan Kishan (270 &amp; 80) was Player of the Match, while South Zone skipper Tilak Varma was Player of the Series.

Duleep Trophy Final: Kishan leads East Zone to first title in 13 years with 350 runs vs South Zone

Pakistan made seven changes to the squad after the 194-run loss at Lord's against England and four changes to their playing XI for the third and final Test at Edgbaston in a series they were already trailing 0-2. The changes, however, didn't pay off for Pakistan as the visitors were bowled out for 133 in the first innings - their second lowest team total on the tour. Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel, who top-scored with 43 off 47, called the performance 'depressing' as the batters continued to make the same mistakes and failed to build partnerships. After Shakeel, bowler Mohammad Abbas, who came in at No. 10, was the second-highest scorer with 21 - one more than England's 20 extras.<h2>Shakeel calls out Pak batting after another failure</h2>It was never going to be easy for Pakistan under the overcast Birmingham sky after they lost the toss and were asked to bat first. They were 26/4 inside 10 overs, and by the time the team score reached 100 at lunch, seven Pakistani batters were already out. The highest partnership of 26 runs came for the 10th wicket - highlighting their top-order struggles.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-batter-jordan-hermann-hits-highest-individual-score-on-odi-debut-1789019503936">SA batter Hermann hits highest individual score on ODI debut</a>"The toss isn't in our hands, but we lost it and batted first, and the overcast conditions favoured England there. That was an opportunity to strike up a partnership because the pitch improved as the day went on. With the new ball, even England's top order struggled, so it was important to see off the new ball," Shakeel said after the day's play."It's depressing, we're making the same mistakes as a batting unit. We're getting out in bunches and there were lots of soft dismissals today. We're trying, but yes it's frustrating that we keep making the same mistakes. I don't think it's a confidence issue. If you don't have the confidence to play at this level, then you don't deserve to play here. But in difficult conditions, poor form can be quite hard to break out of."<h2>England get ahead on 14-wicket Day 1 at Edgbaston</h2>After bowling Pakistan out, England faced early troubles as well, with their first three wickets adding just 39 runs. Emilio Gay (60) and Harry Brook (52 not out) then added 104 runs for the fourth wicket to take England into the lead. Before the end of play, England had scored 156/4, with Brook still batting alongside Dan Lawrence (5).

Pakistan were bowled out for 133 on Day 1 of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 43, calling the performance "depressing." England ended the day at 156/4.

Pakistan made seven changes to the squad after the 194-run loss at Lord's against England and four changes to their playing XI for the third and final Test at Edgbaston in a series they were already trailing 0-2. The changes, however, didn't pay off for Pakistan as the visitors were bowled out for 133 in the first innings - their second lowest team total on the tour. Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel, who top-scored with 43 off 47, called the performance 'depressing' as the batters continued to make the same mistakes and failed to build partnerships. After Shakeel, bowler Mohammad Abbas, who came in at No. 10, was the second-highest scorer with 21 - one more than England's 20 extras. Shakeel calls out Pak batting after another failure It was never going to be easy for Pakistan under the overcast Birmingham sky after they lost the toss and were asked to bat first. They were 26/4 inside 10 overs, and by the time the team score reached 100 at lunch, seven Pakistani batters were already out. The highest partnership of 26 runs came for the 10th wicket - highlighting their top-order struggles. Also Read - SA batter Hermann hits highest individual score on ODI debut "The toss isn't in our hands, but we lost it and batted first, and the overcast conditions favoured England there. That was an opportunity to strike up a partnership because the pitch improved as the day went on. With the new ball, even England's top order struggled, so it was important to see off the new ball," Shakeel said after the day's play. "It's depressing, we're making the same mistakes as a batting unit. We're getting out in bunches and there were lots of soft dismissals today. We're trying, but yes it's frustrating that we keep making the same mistakes. I don't think it's a confidence issue. If you don't have the confidence to play at this level, then you don't deserve to play here. But in difficult conditions, poor form can be quite hard to break out of." England get ahead on 14-wicket Day 1 at Edgbaston After bowling Pakistan out, England faced early troubles as well, with their first three wickets adding just 39 runs. Emilio Gay (60) and Harry Brook (52 not out) then added 104 runs for the fourth wicket to take England into the lead. Before the end of play, England had scored 156/4, with Brook still batting alongside Dan Lawrence (5).

Pakistan were bowled out for 133 on Day 1 of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 43, calling the performance "depressing." England ended the day at 156/4.

'Don't deserve to play': Shakeel calls out Pak batting after another sorry display in England

South Africa batter Jordan Hermann made his ODI debut on Wednesday (Sep 9) against Namibia in Windhoek and instantly got his name into the history books. Opening the batting, Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes in his marathon innings as South Africa posted 348/6 in 50 overs. Hermann's 150 is the joint-highest score for a player on ODI debut, equaling the record set by Matthew Breetzke, also from South Africa, who scored 150 against New Zealand in Lahore in Feb 2025. Hermann is the fifth South African batter to score a ton on ODI debut.<h2>SA batter Hermann enters record books on ODI debut</h2>Hermann had a bit of luck on his side as well. He was on 30 runs when a direct hit at the non-striker's end should have ended his innings. The match, however, had no run-out referral technology / third umpire and he was given not out. The batter then went on to score an additional 120 runs to achieve the joint-highest score on ODI debut. He added 190 runs for the second wicket with Tony de Zorzi (72), and South Africa were 275/3 when he got out in the 42nd over. The match was interrupted by rain, and Namibia, who were set a revised target of 262 runs in 31 overs, could only manage 162/8, losing the match by 99 runs—essentially the runs that came after Hermann got a reprieve.Before Hermann, the South African batters who had scored a ton on ODI debut were: Breetzke (150 vs NZ in 2025), Colin Ingram (124 vs Zimbabwe in 2010), Temba Bavuma (113 vs Ireland in 2016), and Reeza Hendricks (102 vs Sri Lanka in 2018). Only 20 players have scored a ton on ODI debut in the history of 50-over cricket, and Hermann sits at the top of that list alongside Breetzke.The only Indian player on the list is KL Rahul, who scored an exact 100 on his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016.<h2>What did Hermann say after scoring the joint-most runs on ODI debut?</h2>"It's incredibly special," Hermann said about his innings after the match. "I've been taught my whole life that you don't just get a hundred, you try to push it further and further. I think that was also what the conditions were asking, so not just get a hundred but push on a bit. I was trying to kill all sense of any bad patches of play that they can capitalise on. [I'm] chuffed that I could do that and get us in a winning position."

South Africa's Jordan Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls against Namibia, equaling teammate Matthew Breetzke's record for the highest score on ODI debut. SA posted 348/6 and won by 99 runs via DLS.

South Africa batter Jordan Hermann made his ODI debut on Wednesday (Sep 9) against Namibia in Windhoek and instantly got his name into the history books. Opening the batting, Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes in his marathon innings as South Africa posted 348/6 in 50 overs. Hermann's 150 is the joint-highest score for a player on ODI debut, equaling the record set by Matthew Breetzke, also from South Africa, who scored 150 against New Zealand in Lahore in Feb 2025. Hermann is the fifth South African batter to score a ton on ODI debut. SA batter Hermann enters record books on ODI debut Hermann had a bit of luck on his side as well. He was on 30 runs when a direct hit at the non-striker's end should have ended his innings. The match, however, had no run-out referral technology / third umpire and he was given not out. The batter then went on to score an additional 120 runs to achieve the joint-highest score on ODI debut. He added 190 runs for the second wicket with Tony de Zorzi (72), and South Africa were 275/3 when he got out in the 42nd over. The match was interrupted by rain, and Namibia, who were set a revised target of 262 runs in 31 overs, could only manage 162/8, losing the match by 99 runs—essentially the runs that came after Hermann got a reprieve. Before Hermann, the South African batters who had scored a ton on ODI debut were: Breetzke (150 vs NZ in 2025), Colin Ingram (124 vs Zimbabwe in 2010), Temba Bavuma (113 vs Ireland in 2016), and Reeza Hendricks (102 vs Sri Lanka in 2018). Only 20 players have scored a ton on ODI debut in the history of 50-over cricket, and Hermann sits at the top of that list alongside Breetzke. The only Indian player on the list is KL Rahul, who scored an exact 100 on his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016. What did Hermann say after scoring the joint-most runs on ODI debut? "It's incredibly special," Hermann said about his innings after the match. "I've been taught my whole life that you don't just get a hundred, you try to push it further and further. I think that was also what the conditions were asking, so not just get a hundred but push on a bit. I was trying to kill all sense of any bad patches of play that they can capitalise on. [I'm] chuffed that I could do that and get us in a winning position."

South Africa's Jordan Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls against Namibia, equaling teammate Matthew Breetzke's record for the highest score on ODI debut. SA posted 348/6 and won by 99 runs via DLS.

South Africa batter Jordan Hermann hits highest individual score on ODI debut

Anti-immigration demonstrators in southern England massed outside a hotel where Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team were staying after mistaking them for asylum seekers, British media reported Wednesday. The incident Tuesday evening in a northern suburb of Portsmouth occurred some 48 hours after protesters disrupted the disembarkation of scores of migrants near the port city and confronted police in widely condemned scenes. Immigration and the arrival of tens of thousands of asylum seekers annually on small boats from mainland Europe has become a politically toxic issue in Britain, sparking numerous protests in recent years, some turning violent.&nbsp;Tuesday's incident came after reports online about a coach with young Asian men on board being seen at a Marriott Hotel in the Portsmouth suburb of Cosham drew protestors to the venue, according to media reports.&nbsp;A councilor from anti-immigration party Reform UK went to the scene and helped disperse the crowd after confirming the men were in fact members of Pakistan's teenage cricket team, The Guardian newspaper said.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ask-them-why-pak-skipper-babar-azam-on-pcb-s-wholesale-changes-after-lord-s-defeat-1788926295318">'Ask them why': Pak skipper Babar Azam on PCB's wholesale changes after Lord's defeat</a>&nbsp;The senior Pakistan men's side are currently involved in the third Test against England at Birmingham's Edgbaston ground.&nbsp;A spokesman for Hampshire Police -- which is responsible for the region -- said the force "were notified that a group of people were starting to congregate" near the hotel Tuesday evening.&nbsp;"Officers subsequently attended and spoke to members of the public that had gathered who were expressing concerns about a coach that had been seen in the area," the spokesman added. "The officers explained that their concerns were not correct," the spokesman said, without confirming the Pakistani cricketers were the mistaken target.&nbsp;He noted the crowd of around 30 people dispersed a short time later and no offences were identified.&nbsp;Michael Bradley, a national organiser from the Stand Up To Racism organisation, condemned the incident as showing "where the scapegoating of refugees and migrants can lead".&nbsp;"When a Pakistan U-19's team is faced by protests because it 'might' in fact be a group of migrants it means that effectively any group of black or Asian people coming into the city are being seen by the far right as a potential target," he said. "It's obvious where all this is going to end -- racist attacks and more violence."

Anti-migrant protesters gathered at a Portsmouth hotel after mistaking the Pakistan U-19 cricket team for asylum seekers. Read full details on the incident.

Anti-immigration demonstrators in southern England massed outside a hotel where Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team were staying after mistaking them for asylum seekers, British media reported Wednesday. The incident Tuesday evening in a northern suburb of Portsmouth occurred some 48 hours after protesters disrupted the disembarkation of scores of migrants near the port city and confronted police in widely condemned scenes. Immigration and the arrival of tens of thousands of asylum seekers annually on small boats from mainland Europe has become a politically toxic issue in Britain, sparking numerous protests in recent years, some turning violent. Tuesday's incident came after reports online about a coach with young Asian men on board being seen at a Marriott Hotel in the Portsmouth suburb of Cosham drew protestors to the venue, according to media reports. A councilor from anti-immigration party Reform UK went to the scene and helped disperse the crowd after confirming the men were in fact members of Pakistan's teenage cricket team, The Guardian newspaper said. Also read| 'Ask them why': Pak skipper Babar Azam on PCB's wholesale changes after Lord's defeat The senior Pakistan men's side are currently involved in the third Test against England at Birmingham's Edgbaston ground. A spokesman for Hampshire Police -- which is responsible for the region -- said the force "were notified that a group of people were starting to congregate" near the hotel Tuesday evening. "Officers subsequently attended and spoke to members of the public that had gathered who were expressing concerns about a coach that had been seen in the area," the spokesman added. "The officers explained that their concerns were not correct," the spokesman said, without confirming the Pakistani cricketers were the mistaken target. He noted the crowd of around 30 people dispersed a short time later and no offences were identified. Michael Bradley, a national organiser from the Stand Up To Racism organisation, condemned the incident as showing "where the scapegoating of refugees and migrants can lead". "When a Pakistan U-19's team is faced by protests because it 'might' in fact be a group of migrants it means that effectively any group of black or Asian people coming into the city are being seen by the far right as a potential target," he said. "It's obvious where all this is going to end -- racist attacks and more violence."

Anti-migrant protesters gathered at a Portsmouth hotel after mistaking the Pakistan U-19 cricket team for asylum seekers. Read full details on the incident.

Anti-migrant crowd mistakes Pakistan U-19 squad for asylum seekers at UK hotel

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has opened an unused sixth-tier seating area at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in six years for the 4th T20I against India, having last been used during a match against the Men in Blue in 2019. A surge in ticket demand for India’s tour of New Zealand later this winter forced the home board to tap the unused seating space for the crowd. &nbsp;“High demand at Eden Park has required the stadium’s sixth tier of seating to open for the first time since the 2019 India tour of New Zealand, with the upper level available for the fourth T20I against India on Friday, October 30,” said NZC in a statement. &nbsp;“The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2015 and a men’s T20I against Australia in 2018 are the only other times in recent history that the sixth tier has opened up, signalling huge anticipation for the rematch between this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup finalists.”&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-surpasses-waugh-ponting-third-most-capped-test-player-1788955580781">Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player</a> &nbsp;Over 50,000 tickets have been sold in the first week of tickets going live for the public. The NZC opened tickets for the fans on Monday after a two-week pre-sale window ‘for Cricket Nation members, Sky customers, and ANZ customers, with several matches on track to sell out, including the second T20I against India in Christchurch which sits at 75% sold out.’ &nbsp;Considering India will tour New Zealand for a full tour, including white-ball matches (ODIs and T20Is) and two Tests, NZC’s Head of Marketing Tim Ellis said that the board is ‘deep into planning for a number of events surrounding the tour and have some exciting at-game activations in the works.’ &nbsp;“Being able to open up the top level of Eden Park for the first time in years is really exciting and speaks to the swell of excitement building around the tour,” he said. “Matches at Hagley Oval (which will host the first two T20Is and the second Test) have always been well attended, but to have one of them over three-quarters sold already is quite remarkable.”

NZC opens Eden Park's sixth tier for the 4th T20I against India as ticket sales surge past 50,000 in the first week for the 2026 tour.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has opened an unused sixth-tier seating area at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in six years for the 4th T20I against India, having last been used during a match against the Men in Blue in 2019. A surge in ticket demand for India’s tour of New Zealand later this winter forced the home board to tap the unused seating space for the crowd. “High demand at Eden Park has required the stadium’s sixth tier of seating to open for the first time since the 2019 India tour of New Zealand, with the upper level available for the fourth T20I against India on Friday, October 30,” said NZC in a statement. “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2015 and a men’s T20I against Australia in 2018 are the only other times in recent history that the sixth tier has opened up, signalling huge anticipation for the rematch between this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup finalists.” Also read| Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player Over 50,000 tickets have been sold in the first week of tickets going live for the public. The NZC opened tickets for the fans on Monday after a two-week pre-sale window ‘for Cricket Nation members, Sky customers, and ANZ customers, with several matches on track to sell out, including the second T20I against India in Christchurch which sits at 75% sold out.’ Considering India will tour New Zealand for a full tour, including white-ball matches (ODIs and T20Is) and two Tests, NZC’s Head of Marketing Tim Ellis said that the board is ‘deep into planning for a number of events surrounding the tour and have some exciting at-game activations in the works.’ “Being able to open up the top level of Eden Park for the first time in years is really exciting and speaks to the swell of excitement building around the tour,” he said. “Matches at Hagley Oval (which will host the first two T20Is and the second Test) have always been well attended, but to have one of them over three-quarters sold already is quite remarkable.”

NZC opens Eden Park's sixth tier for the 4th T20I against India as ticket sales surge past 50,000 in the first week for the 2026 tour.

NZC opens Auckland’s unused seating tier for India T20I amid surge in ticket demand

Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapsed to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan made several changes, naming three debutants in their playing XI for this Test, but failed to alter their fate. Beyond the fresh faces and recalled players, including opener Saim Ayub, who departed for a 10-ball duck, batting mainstays like Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique and even captain Babar Azam departed cheaply. Lord’s Test hero for Pakistan, Saud Shakeel, however, remains the only seasoned batter to hold onto his wicket at lunch on day one. &nbsp;For the third time in this series, Robinson provided an early breakthrough with the new ball. Coming from around the wicket to the left-handers, the right-arm seamer set up Ayub before trapping him in front of the wickets for a duck. Jofra Archer removed his opening partner Azan Awais, caught at mid-wicket for nine, before Robinson claimed Shafique’s wicket for just three. Archer’s extra pace caught Masood off guard, as he top-edged one for five, with Pakistan’s scorecard reading 26/4 inside 10 overs.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-surpasses-waugh-ponting-third-most-capped-test-player-1788955580781">Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player</a> &nbsp;Captain Babar and Shakeel tried reviving Pakistan’s batting with a brief 22-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Josh Tongue to clean up Babar’s off stump for seven. His dismissal saw Pakistan register an unwanted record of becoming the first Test side to have its top five batters get out without entering double digits in the first innings of a Test match in England.&nbsp;WATCH Babar Azam's Wicket -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Josh Tongue on target 🎯 Follow every ball live 👉 <a href="https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2">https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2</a> <a href="https://t.co/uzGWAoT65y">pic.twitter.com/uzGWAoT65y</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://x.com/englandcricket/status/2097648645944345063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Shakeel was, however, impressive with his clean stroke-making but failed to get any assistance from the other end as wickets kept tumbling. By lunchtime, Pakistan had lost seven wickets for 100, with Robinson returning and Archer picking up two, and Tongue grabbing three.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New stump please... Click here to follow the action 📲 <a href="https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2">https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2</a> <a href="https://t.co/3mhb78TFhh">pic.twitter.com/3mhb78TFhh</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://x.com/englandcricket/status/2097655611559198910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Soon after play resumed, Robinson picked his third and Tongue his fourth by breaking Shakeel’s stumps as Pakistan’s batting continued to struggle.&nbsp;WATCH Shakeel's Dismissal -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Josh Tongue with his fourth of the day 🤝 Click here to follow the action 📲 <a href="https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2">https://t.co/VUdUehsgT2</a> <a href="https://t.co/8jnSQI08gW">pic.twitter.com/8jnSQI08gW</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://x.com/englandcricket/status/2097673641009787206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ollie Robinson claims his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston. 

Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapsed to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan made several changes, naming three debutants in their playing XI for this Test, but failed to alter their fate. Beyond the fresh faces and recalled players, including opener Saim Ayub, who departed for a 10-ball duck, batting mainstays like Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique and even captain Babar Azam departed cheaply. Lord’s Test hero for Pakistan, Saud Shakeel, however, remains the only seasoned batter to hold onto his wicket at lunch on day one. For the third time in this series, Robinson provided an early breakthrough with the new ball. Coming from around the wicket to the left-handers, the right-arm seamer set up Ayub before trapping him in front of the wickets for a duck. Jofra Archer removed his opening partner Azan Awais, caught at mid-wicket for nine, before Robinson claimed Shafique’s wicket for just three. Archer’s extra pace caught Masood off guard, as he top-edged one for five, with Pakistan’s scorecard reading 26/4 inside 10 overs. Also read| Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player Captain Babar and Shakeel tried reviving Pakistan’s batting with a brief 22-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Josh Tongue to clean up Babar’s off stump for seven. His dismissal saw Pakistan register an unwanted record of becoming the first Test side to have its top five batters get out without entering double digits in the first innings of a Test match in England. WATCH Babar Azam's Wicket -

Ollie Robinson claims his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

Robinson reaches 100 Test wickets as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in opening session at Edgbaston

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Day 1: Robinson reaches 100 Test wickets as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 at lunch