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Following reports that the BCCI is mulling starting IPL 2027 earlier to beat the harsh summer heat, the board’s secretary, Devajit Saikia, also confirmed that there are no plans to expand the number of league games from 74 to 94 each season anytime soon due to a packed international calendar. Since increasing the number of teams from eight to 10 in 2022, the BCCI has planned to expand its window and, with that, the number of matches. &nbsp; As things stand, each IPL team faces a set of opponents twice and others just once under the current setup, but they had planned to introduce a full-scale round-robin format during 94 matches per season. However, this idea and its execution come with their own set of challenges, and understanding those, Saikia explained why it is not possible in the foreseeable future.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-eyes-march-10-start-for-ipl-2027-to-beat-harsh-summer-heat-and-monsoons-1781773675247">BCCI eyes March 10 start for IPL 2027 to beat harsh summer heat</a> &nbsp;"... [T]hat is not feasible right at this moment because we have to consider many other factors regarding various players coming from various nations.&nbsp; &nbsp;"With a lot of difficulties, we are getting this two-month window. &nbsp;"It will be very difficult to go beyond two months because other countries also have to play bilateral matches...So, at this moment, there is no discussion regarding increasing matches from 74 to 94. Not happening immediately," he said. &nbsp;Keeping interests of other boards and their players in forefront, Saikia noted, "In course of later years, I do not know what will be the position but right at this moment, I don't see any possibility of increasing it from 74 to 94 [matches] because for that it is not only India that is to be considered but also the interest of other cricketing nations of the ICC especially players from Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies. &nbsp;"We do not want to upset bilateral matches also, and other multi-country tournaments,” he added.<h3>BCCI ready to squeeze domestic schedule for IPL itinerary</h3>Saikia also revealed how the board is planning to squeeze the 7-8-month domestic season to ensure it ends early, and they could then start the upcoming IPL season earlier. &nbsp;"If you look at our domestic cricket, it is a robust system which is in place. We started sometime in the later part of August with the Irani Trophy and all the matches, and it goes up to the Ranji Trophy final, which happens in the month of March. &nbsp;"Already, we have about a 7-8 months long period of domestic cricket. We have to squeeze in some of the matches so that we finish our domestic cricket by the 10th of March, so that we can start it [the IPL] immediately,” Saikia concluded.

IPL expansion to 94 games is ruled out for now. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reveals why a packed ICC calendar keeps the league at 74 matches.

Following reports that the BCCI is mulling starting IPL 2027 earlier to beat the harsh summer heat, the board’s secretary, Devajit Saikia, also confirmed that there are no plans to expand the number of league games from 74 to 94 each season anytime soon due to a packed international calendar. Since increasing the number of teams from eight to 10 in 2022, the BCCI has planned to expand its window and, with that, the number of matches. As things stand, each IPL team faces a set of opponents twice and others just once under the current setup, but they had planned to introduce a full-scale round-robin format during 94 matches per season. However, this idea and its execution come with their own set of challenges, and understanding those, Saikia explained why it is not possible in the foreseeable future. Also read | BCCI eyes March 10 start for IPL 2027 to beat harsh summer heat "... [T]hat is not feasible right at this moment because we have to consider many other factors regarding various players coming from various nations. "With a lot of difficulties, we are getting this two-month window. "It will be very difficult to go beyond two months because other countries also have to play bilateral matches...So, at this moment, there is no discussion regarding increasing matches from 74 to 94. Not happening immediately," he said. Keeping interests of other boards and their players in forefront, Saikia noted, "In course of later years, I do not know what will be the position but right at this moment, I don't see any possibility of increasing it from 74 to 94 [matches] because for that it is not only India that is to be considered but also the interest of other cricketing nations of the ICC especially players from Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies. "We do not want to upset bilateral matches also, and other multi-country tournaments,” he added. BCCI ready to squeeze domestic schedule for IPL itinerary Saikia also revealed how the board is planning to squeeze the 7-8-month domestic season to ensure it ends early, and they could then start the upcoming IPL season earlier. "If you look at our domestic cricket, it is a robust system which is in place. We started sometime in the later part of August with the Irani Trophy and all the matches, and it goes up to the Ranji Trophy final, which happens in the month of March. "Already, we have about a 7-8 months long period of domestic cricket. We have to squeeze in some of the matches so that we finish our domestic cricket by the 10th of March, so that we can start it [the IPL] immediately,” Saikia concluded.

IPL expansion to 94 games is ruled out for now. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reveals why a packed ICC calendar keeps the league at 74 matches.

IPL unlikely to expand to 94 games a season anytime soon, says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) is mulling starting IPL 2027 as early as March 10 to avoid playing more matches during harsh summer heat. Usually, the IPL gets underway in late March and ends at the end of May or in early June, with the latest edition (IPL 2026) taking place from March 28 to May 31. The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, has revealed that the board is planning to host the next season from March 10 to May 15.&nbsp;In 2024, the IPL had shared tentative windows for the next three seasons, and IPL 2027 was pencilled in from March 14 to May 30.&nbsp;Considering that the end of the May window is the start of pre-monsoon in some states, and earlier, the searing heat bothers everyone, the Indian Cricket Board is seeking an earlier window to start the tournament.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-star-with-bat-as-india-crush-afghanistan-in-2nd-odi-to-win-series-1781715960524">Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan star with bat as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd ODI to win series</a>&nbsp;"This year, IPL started around March 29 [28], and it was over by May 31," Saikia said in a chat with PTI. "The only thing which we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament, after May 15...there is apprehension of having rainfall or the pre-monsoon season starting.&nbsp;"On the other hand, there is hot weather, which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds.&nbsp;"So therefore, there is a discussion going on in BCCI as well as in our IPL governing council regarding whether we can start the tournament a little bit earlier than the fag end of March.&nbsp;"From next year, we will make an effort, and I have already instructed our general manager (games development) [former India fast bowler Abey Kuruvilla] to look for the windows, whether we can start it by the 10th of March and conclude it by the 15th of May. So that there are no adverse weather conditions in the run-up to the playoffs and the finals of IPL 2027, which will be the 20th edition,” he continued.<h3>Player and Fan Welfare Triggers the Shift</h3>Revealing that he received complaints from players about playing in harsh conditions during Indian summers, Saikia decided to work on mending the window for the IPL 20th season.&nbsp;"I'm hearing a lot of complaints from the fans as well as from the players, because not all players are very well-equipped or well-acclimatised to play in such hot conditions," he said. "So, to provide a pleasant atmosphere for the tournament, we want to close it by the 15th of May.&nbsp;"That is our first goal now, and that is the prime area of concern for the next year's 20th edition of IPL, which will be a big event."

BCCI looks to pull IPL 2027 forward to March 10 to protect players and fans from harsh summer heat and monsoons. Read Devajit Saikia's update.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) is mulling starting IPL 2027 as early as March 10 to avoid playing more matches during harsh summer heat. Usually, the IPL gets underway in late March and ends at the end of May or in early June, with the latest edition (IPL 2026) taking place from March 28 to May 31. The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, has revealed that the board is planning to host the next season from March 10 to May 15. In 2024, the IPL had shared tentative windows for the next three seasons, and IPL 2027 was pencilled in from March 14 to May 30. Considering that the end of the May window is the start of pre-monsoon in some states, and earlier, the searing heat bothers everyone, the Indian Cricket Board is seeking an earlier window to start the tournament. Also read | Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan star with bat as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd ODI to win series "This year, IPL started around March 29 [28], and it was over by May 31," Saikia said in a chat with PTI. "The only thing which we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament, after May 15...there is apprehension of having rainfall or the pre-monsoon season starting. "On the other hand, there is hot weather, which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds. "So therefore, there is a discussion going on in BCCI as well as in our IPL governing council regarding whether we can start the tournament a little bit earlier than the fag end of March. "From next year, we will make an effort, and I have already instructed our general manager (games development) [former India fast bowler Abey Kuruvilla] to look for the windows, whether we can start it by the 10th of March and conclude it by the 15th of May. So that there are no adverse weather conditions in the run-up to the playoffs and the finals of IPL 2027, which will be the 20th edition,” he continued. Player and Fan Welfare Triggers the Shift Revealing that he received complaints from players about playing in harsh conditions during Indian summers, Saikia decided to work on mending the window for the IPL 20th season. "I'm hearing a lot of complaints from the fans as well as from the players, because not all players are very well-equipped or well-acclimatised to play in such hot conditions," he said. "So, to provide a pleasant atmosphere for the tournament, we want to close it by the 15th of May. "That is our first goal now, and that is the prime area of concern for the next year's 20th edition of IPL, which will be a big event."

BCCI looks to pull IPL 2027 forward to March 10 to protect players and fans from harsh summer heat and monsoons. Read Devajit Saikia's update.

BCCI eyes March 10 start for IPL 2027 to beat harsh summer heat

Smriti Mandhana has created T20I history by becoming the first player across men’s and women’s cricket to surpass the 600-four mark during the just-concluded Women's T20 World Cup fixture between India and the Netherlands. Helping the women's side make it two in a row during the ongoing competition, Mandhana struck yet another fifty in the first innings.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the second player behind her is former Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam, who, as of June 17, has 477 fours to his name.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-ned-w-smriti-mandhana-s-74-shree-charani-s-4-19-help-india-register-big-win-1781714353923">IND-W vs NED-W: Smriti Mandhana's 74, Shree Charani's 4/19 help India register big win</a> &nbsp;Not everyone likes to clear the ropes in T20Is, as some prefer to find gaps along the ground, and Mandhana is among those. Against the Dutch in India’s second match, the left-hander hit 11 boundaries and a six during her match-winning 74 off 47 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;She now has 604 fours in 168 T20I matches, making her an all-time great in women’s T20I cricket.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mandhana, along with her opening partner, Shafali Verma, added 115 for the first wicket inside 12 overs, putting the Netherlands’ bowlers on the back foot. Handy contributions from the rest of the batting order helped cross the 200-run-mark. The Women in Blue scored 209 for five in 20 overs, their highest team total in this tournament.<h3>Another day, another Indian spinner makes headlines</h3>Like how the seasoned Deepti Sharma broke Pakistan’s back with her five-for in the opener for India, the slow left-armer Shree Charani won the game for her team in this match. Following a decent start, the Dutch began losing wickets. While Verma was back among the wickets, picking three in this game, and Deepti also returned with one, the star of the day was Charani, who picked up four wickets for just 19 runs. &nbsp;Courtesy of an all-round bowling show, India wrapped up the Netherlands on 114 in 18 overs to win the match by 95 runs.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana creates cricket history, surpassing the 600-four mark in T20Is as India dominates the Netherlands at the Women's T20 World Cup. Read the match highlights and record details here.

Smriti Mandhana has created T20I history by becoming the first player across men’s and women’s cricket to surpass the 600-four mark during the just-concluded Women's T20 World Cup fixture between India and the Netherlands. Helping the women's side make it two in a row during the ongoing competition, Mandhana struck yet another fifty in the first innings. Meanwhile, the second player behind her is former Pakistan T20I captain Babar Azam, who, as of June 17, has 477 fours to his name. Also read | IND-W vs NED-W: Smriti Mandhana's 74, Shree Charani's 4/19 help India register big win Not everyone likes to clear the ropes in T20Is, as some prefer to find gaps along the ground, and Mandhana is among those. Against the Dutch in India’s second match, the left-hander hit 11 boundaries and a six during her match-winning 74 off 47 balls. She now has 604 fours in 168 T20I matches, making her an all-time great in women’s T20I cricket. Mandhana, along with her opening partner, Shafali Verma, added 115 for the first wicket inside 12 overs, putting the Netherlands’ bowlers on the back foot. Handy contributions from the rest of the batting order helped cross the 200-run-mark. The Women in Blue scored 209 for five in 20 overs, their highest team total in this tournament. Another day, another Indian spinner makes headlines Like how the seasoned Deepti Sharma broke Pakistan’s back with her five-for in the opener for India, the slow left-armer Shree Charani won the game for her team in this match. Following a decent start, the Dutch began losing wickets. While Verma was back among the wickets, picking three in this game, and Deepti also returned with one, the star of the day was Charani, who picked up four wickets for just 19 runs. Courtesy of an all-round bowling show, India wrapped up the Netherlands on 114 in 18 overs to win the match by 95 runs.

Smriti Mandhana creates cricket history, surpassing the 600-four mark in T20Is as India dominates the Netherlands at the Women's T20 World Cup. Read the match highlights and record details here.

Smriti Mandhana creates T20I history with most fours hit across men’s, women’s cricket

Team India ODI captain Shubman Gill and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan slammed respective hundreds as the hosts crushed Afghanistan by 170 runs to win the second One-Dayer in Lucknow and clinch the three-match series on Wednesday (Jun 17). India posted 402 batting first, with Gill top-scoring with a brilliant 154. Kishan, on the other hand, smashed 125 as the two added 224 for the third wicket.

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During the second innings, Indian quicks Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar picked three wickets each as India bundled out Afghanistan on 232 inside the 45th over. &nbsp;Meanwhile, searing temperatures forced the organisers to schedule three drink breaks per innings, with several players from both camps needing on-field treatment for cramps.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-aus-1st-t20i-cooper-connolly-adam-zampa-star-in-australia-4-wicket-win-1781704141434">BAN vs AUS 1st T20I: Cooper Connolly, spinners star in Australia’s 4-wicket win</a> &nbsp;Batting first with the sun baking down and the temperature reading above 40 degrees Celsius, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and veteran Rohit on 48 and 96, as Gill and Kishan took centre stage. Later, Gill reached his ninth ODI century with a four, adding to his unbeaten 84 in the series opener, and Kishan raced to a 71-ball hundred with a flurry of boundaries as Afghanistan's bowlers wilted in the heat. &nbsp;Left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote finally broke the marathon stand to get Kishan caught out. &nbsp;Gill battled cramps during his 110-ball knock, which included 22 fours and two sixes, before falling when his tired reverse sweep was caught at deep cover. &nbsp;Kharote struck again to remove KL Rahul for a golden duck but was denied a hat-trick by Washington Sundar. Rashid joined the late burst to pick up more Indian wickets as the innings lost momentum. &nbsp;India had looked set to surpass their ODI record total of 418 before a late collapse saw them lose seven wickets for 42 runs and be bowled out in 49.5 overs.<h3>Indian seamers keep AFG batters in check</h3>India's Gill did not take the field in the second innings with his deputy Shreyas Iyer standing in as skipper. &nbsp;In reply, Afghanistan lost an attacking Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 41, caught behind off Brar. Debutant Prince Yadav made his mark with a good catch in the deep to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran for 21 off Arshdeep and later bowled Kharote for his debut wicket. &nbsp;Rahmat Shah top-scored with 79, and Sediqullah Atal scored 42, but India struck regular blows to deflate Afghanistan.&nbsp; &nbsp;Debutant Darwish Rasooli left retired hurt on six and never came back in a forgettable first ODI outing as he was injured while fielding and stretchered off the field in India's innings. &nbsp;The two teams will face off in the third and final One-Dayer in Chennai on Saturday.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Shubman Gill (154) and Ishan Kishan (125) smash magnificent centuries as India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs in Lucknow to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0.

Team India ODI captain Shubman Gill and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan slammed respective hundreds as the hosts crushed Afghanistan by 170 runs to win the second One-Dayer in Lucknow and clinch the three-match series on Wednesday (Jun 17). India posted 402 batting first, with Gill top-scoring with a brilliant 154. Kishan, on the other hand, smashed 125 as the two added 224 for the third wicket.

Shubman Gill (154) and Ishan Kishan (125) smash magnificent centuries as India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs in Lucknow to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0.

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan star with bat as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd ODI to win series

Cooper Connolly carried his last game’s form into the T20I series opener against Bangladesh by smashing a quickfire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia home by four wickets in the first T20I on Wednesday (Jun 17) in Chattogram. The visitors chased 132 with 10 balls to spare, taking the 1-0 lead in this three-match series. The left-hander anchored the run chase following a shaky start, hitting four fours and three sixes before falling three runs short of his maiden T20I fifty.&nbsp;After Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman accounted for the two Aussie openers, leaving Australia reeling at 38 for two inside five overs, Connolly began hitting boundaries for fun. He added 40 runs for the third wicket with Tim David, who departed for 20 off Mehidy Hasan.&nbsp; &nbsp;Connolly, who enjoyed a breakout maiden IPL stint with Punjab Kings earlier in the year, was caught attempting a six off Bangladesh’s debutant Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-ishan-kishan-smashes-71-ball-ton-in-odi-comeback-gill-hits-ninth-odi-ton-1781694078803">IND vs AFG: Ishan Kishan smashes 71-ball ton in ODI comeback, Gill hits ninth ODI ton</a> &nbsp;Australia stumbled again as Matt Renshaw and debutant Nikhil Chaudhary both fell for 18, with Saqlain and Rishad Hossain striking to keep Bangladesh in the contest. But debutant Joel Davies and Xavier Bartlett saw the visitors home in 18.2 overs, finishing unbeaten on seven and four respectively. &nbsp;Davies said Australia's bowlers had adapted their plans to the venue's dimensions. &nbsp;"Here in Bangladesh, the grounds are a fair bit smaller than in Australia, so if there were any parts of the ground that were slightly bigger, I had to use that to my advantage," he said after the match. &nbsp;Saqlain returned 2-32, while Shoriful, Mustafizur, Mehidy and Rishad took one wicket each.<h3>Oz spinners keep hosts silent</h3>Earlier, Australia's spinners dominated as Bangladesh were bowled out for 131 after electing to bat. Adam Zampa (3-18) and Davies (3-17) led the attack, with Australia's spinners taking nine wickets, the most by Australian spin bowlers in a T20I innings. &nbsp;Bangladesh lost momentum after a brisk powerplay, finishing with only 131 despite reaching 52 in six overs. &nbsp;Mehidy top-scored with an unbeaten 29, while stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy, captain in place of the injured Litton Das, made eight. &nbsp;The two teams will meet again for the second T20I on Friday (Jun 19) in Chattogram.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Cooper Connolly smashes a quickfire 47, and Australia's spinners take a historic 9 wickets as the visitors secure a 4-wicket win over Bangladesh in the 1st T20I in Chattogram.

Cooper Connolly carried his last game’s form into the T20I series opener against Bangladesh by smashing a quickfire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia home by four wickets in the first T20I on Wednesday (Jun 17) in Chattogram. The visitors chased 132 with 10 balls to spare, taking the 1-0 lead in this three-match series. The left-hander anchored the run chase following a shaky start, hitting four fours and three sixes before falling three runs short of his maiden T20I fifty. After Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman accounted for the two Aussie openers, leaving Australia reeling at 38 for two inside five overs, Connolly began hitting boundaries for fun. He added 40 runs for the third wicket with Tim David, who departed for 20 off Mehidy Hasan. Connolly, who enjoyed a breakout maiden IPL stint with Punjab Kings earlier in the year, was caught attempting a six off Bangladesh’s debutant Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Also read | IND vs AFG: Ishan Kishan smashes 71-ball ton in ODI comeback, Gill hits ninth ODI ton Australia stumbled again as Matt Renshaw and debutant Nikhil Chaudhary both fell for 18, with Saqlain and Rishad Hossain striking to keep Bangladesh in the contest. But debutant Joel Davies and Xavier Bartlett saw the visitors home in 18.2 overs, finishing unbeaten on seven and four respectively. Davies said Australia's bowlers had adapted their plans to the venue's dimensions. "Here in Bangladesh, the grounds are a fair bit smaller than in Australia, so if there were any parts of the ground that were slightly bigger, I had to use that to my advantage," he said after the match. Saqlain returned 2-32, while Shoriful, Mustafizur, Mehidy and Rishad took one wicket each. Oz spinners keep hosts silent Earlier, Australia's spinners dominated as Bangladesh were bowled out for 131 after electing to bat. Adam Zampa (3-18) and Davies (3-17) led the attack, with Australia's spinners taking nine wickets, the most by Australian spin bowlers in a T20I innings. Bangladesh lost momentum after a brisk powerplay, finishing with only 131 despite reaching 52 in six overs. Mehidy top-scored with an unbeaten 29, while stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy, captain in place of the injured Litton Das, made eight. The two teams will meet again for the second T20I on Friday (Jun 19) in Chattogram. (With inputs from AFP)

Cooper Connolly smashes a quickfire 47, and Australia's spinners take a historic 9 wickets as the visitors secure a 4-wicket win over Bangladesh in the 1st T20I in Chattogram.

BAN vs AUS 1st T20I: Cooper Connolly, spinners star in Australia’s 4-wicket win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has reacted to teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's recent altercation during India A match and has asked him to 'focus on the game.' Sooryavanshi was involved in a shoving contest following a verbal altercation with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage during the onoing tri-series, also involving Afghanistan A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Monday (Jun 15).<h2>What did BCCI secretary Saikia said about Sooryavanshi's altercation in India A game?</h2>Speaking on the matter to news outlet Times of India, Saikia said: "India A is playing a major tournament, all the upcoming players who can stake their claim for the Indian senior team, they are in the midst of a very big tournament, a tri-nation series, so they should concentrate on their game rather than getting distracted from any collateral issues."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-a-misspoken-word-in-pre-game-speech-got-players-laughing-and-brazil-won-1994-final-on-penalties-1781687491915">FIFA World Cup | A misspoken word in pre-game speech got players laughing and Brazil won 1994 final on penalties</a>"They should not focus on that, they should concentrate on their game and they should give their best performance so that India can come out with a victory in the tri-nation series. That is our only concern now," he added.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fight-sri-lanka-a-player-after-super-over-loss-in-dambulla-india-a-1781537287471">What had happened in India A vs Sri Lanka A match?</a></h2>Chasing 266, Sri Lanka A could manage only 265/9 in 50 overs, leaving the match scores at tied. A Super Over followed which Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs. In reply, India A sent Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge to chase but scored only nine runs and lost the match by eight runs.After the match, a verbal altercation followed between Sooryavanshi and Halambage which ended up both players shoving each other before being separated by others.<h2>Has BCCI spoken to Sooryavanshi?</h2>The BCCI secreatry, however, made it clear that the board has not spoken to the player and said: "It is not our duty to speak to the players for any reason. The players are only concentrated with [sic.] their games and the support staff and the coaches who are present with them, nothing else. So nobody interferes in their game and their strategy and their preparation for that big series, which is presently going on."

Sooryavanshi was involved in an altercation with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage after India A lost the match in Super Over in the ongoing tri-series also involving Afghanistan A.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has reacted to teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's recent altercation during India A match and has asked him to 'focus on the game.' Sooryavanshi was involved in a shoving contest following a verbal altercation with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage during the onoing tri-series, also involving Afghanistan A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Monday (Jun 15). What did BCCI secretary Saikia said about Sooryavanshi's altercation in India A game? Speaking on the matter to news outlet Times of India, Saikia said: "India A is playing a major tournament, all the upcoming players who can stake their claim for the Indian senior team, they are in the midst of a very big tournament, a tri-nation series, so they should concentrate on their game rather than getting distracted from any collateral issues." Also Read - FIFA World Cup | A misspoken word in pre-game speech got players laughing and Brazil won 1994 final on penalties "They should not focus on that, they should concentrate on their game and they should give their best performance so that India can come out with a victory in the tri-nation series. That is our only concern now," he added. What had happened in India A vs Sri Lanka A match? Chasing 266, Sri Lanka A could manage only 265/9 in 50 overs, leaving the match scores at tied. A Super Over followed which Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs. In reply, India A sent Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge to chase but scored only nine runs and lost the match by eight runs. After the match, a verbal altercation followed between Sooryavanshi and Halambage which ended up both players shoving each other before being separated by others. Has BCCI spoken to Sooryavanshi? The BCCI secreatry, however, made it clear that the board has not spoken to the player and said: "It is not our duty to speak to the players for any reason. The players are only concentrated with [sic.] their games and the support staff and the coaches who are present with them, nothing else. So nobody interferes in their game and their strategy and their preparation for that big series, which is presently going on."

Sooryavanshi was involved in an altercation with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage after India A lost the match in Super Over in the ongoing tri-series also involving Afghanistan A.

'Concentrate on game:' BCCI secretary Saikia's advice to Sooryavanshi on altercation in Sri Lanka A game

Team India’s spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has blamed provocation from Sri Lanka A players for teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ‘uncalled-for’ reaction, including physical touch, during the recently concluded India A game in Dambulla. While he remained neutral in his assessment of who was largely wrong during that ‘unfortunate incident’, Bahutule urged the Sri Lankan coaches to school the A-team players and educate them on behaving properly. He, however, also echoed the same words and intentions for India-A opener Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;Following the super-over drama after the scores were tied in regular time, Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage were involved in an ugly spat, including pushing each other, with Sri Lankan keeper Niroshan Dickwella stepping in immediately. That episode made headlines worldwide for all the wrong reasons.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fight-sri-lanka-a-player-after-super-over-loss-in-dambulla-india-a-1781537287471">WATCH| IPL fame Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pushes Sri Lanka A player after super-over loss</a> &nbsp;Fresh details have emerged claiming that the Sri Lankan A player provoked Vaibhav, who, along with Suryansh Shedge, failed to chase 17 in the super over.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Match over…now you go home,” Halambage reportedly said to Sooryavanshi, as also quoted by the Times of India (TOI), triggering the India batter, who then furiously approached Halambage and pushed him, leading to an unpleasant sight. &nbsp;Speaking on the matter, Bahutule said, "It was an unfortunate incident, but we don't know how it was provoked. The way I know Vaibhav, he is a very composed boy." &nbsp;"It was unfortunate, but I'm sure there are experienced coaches there who will explain things to him. I think the Sri Lankan players should also be educated in terms of how we need to behave, and the same goes for us,” he continued. &nbsp;Bahutule backed the teen prodigy, saying Vaibhav has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders as he represents India, and that he must take this as a learning curve and avoid getting into such situations again. &nbsp;"We will make sure that information is given to him as to why that happened. He is a young kid with a lot of responsibilities and is representing India. I think there will be some understanding, and I'm sure he won't repeat it."&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think such incidents can be avoided,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India-A has lost two matches thus far and will face Afghanistan-A in their next game on Wednesday (Jun 17) in Dambulla.

India coach Sairaj Bahutule defends 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, blaming intense Sri Lankan provocation for the shocking post-match Super Over altercation in Dambulla.

Team India’s spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has blamed provocation from Sri Lanka A players for teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ‘uncalled-for’ reaction, including physical touch, during the recently concluded India A game in Dambulla. While he remained neutral in his assessment of who was largely wrong during that ‘unfortunate incident’, Bahutule urged the Sri Lankan coaches to school the A-team players and educate them on behaving properly. He, however, also echoed the same words and intentions for India-A opener Sooryavanshi. Following the super-over drama after the scores were tied in regular time, Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage were involved in an ugly spat, including pushing each other, with Sri Lankan keeper Niroshan Dickwella stepping in immediately. That episode made headlines worldwide for all the wrong reasons. Also read | WATCH| IPL fame Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pushes Sri Lanka A player after super-over loss Fresh details have emerged claiming that the Sri Lankan A player provoked Vaibhav, who, along with Suryansh Shedge, failed to chase 17 in the super over. “Match over…now you go home,” Halambage reportedly said to Sooryavanshi, as also quoted by the Times of India (TOI), triggering the India batter, who then furiously approached Halambage and pushed him, leading to an unpleasant sight. Speaking on the matter, Bahutule said, "It was an unfortunate incident, but we don't know how it was provoked. The way I know Vaibhav, he is a very composed boy." "It was unfortunate, but I'm sure there are experienced coaches there who will explain things to him. I think the Sri Lankan players should also be educated in terms of how we need to behave, and the same goes for us,” he continued. Bahutule backed the teen prodigy, saying Vaibhav has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders as he represents India, and that he must take this as a learning curve and avoid getting into such situations again. "We will make sure that information is given to him as to why that happened. He is a young kid with a lot of responsibilities and is representing India. I think there will be some understanding, and I'm sure he won't repeat it." "I think such incidents can be avoided,” he concluded. Meanwhile, India-A has lost two matches thus far and will face Afghanistan-A in their next game on Wednesday (Jun 17) in Dambulla.

India coach Sairaj Bahutule defends 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, blaming intense Sri Lankan provocation for the shocking post-match Super Over altercation in Dambulla.

India coach Bahutule blames provocation for teen sensation Sooryavanshi’s super-over shove

England veteran Joe Root said he will take the Test captaincy on a ‘game-by-game’ basis after replacing exiled all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against New Zealand, starting Wednesday (Jun 16) at The Oval. With the ECB selectors dropping Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson for breaching the midnight curfew following the Lord’s Test win, Root agreed to lead the Test side on an interim basis for the first time since 2022.&nbsp;After reports of Stokes and Atkinson getting involved in a brawl at a Chelsea pub made headlines, the second such instance since Harry Brook’s Wellington nightclub episode last year, the ECB is said to have stripped Stokes of the Test captaincy. The Durham all-rounder has also contemplated taking international retirement in the aftermath of this episode.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-oval-head-coach-brendon-mccullum-concerned-about-ben-stokes-wellbeing-after-nightclub-episode-gus-atkinson-1781539144621">England coach McCullum ‘concerned’ about Ben Stokes’ wellbeing after nightclub episode</a>&nbsp;In rather disbelief over leading England once again since being replaced by Stokes, Root said he is in a ‘different place’ now and is also confident in turning the mood in the dressing room following this turbulent period.&nbsp;"I never thought I'd be sat here talking to you guys as England captain again. Zero chance... 0.1 per cent," Root said on the eve of the match to reporters on Tuesday (Jun 16). "The only thinking that came to my mind is what is the best thing for this team, is it going to have a big effect on me and my personal life and which outweighed the other.&nbsp;"The fact is, it felt like it was the right thing to take this on, so I tried to make it as simple as that. I think I am in a very different place to when I finished.&nbsp;“To be captaining this group of players is a really exciting opportunity. It's a game-by-game basis, I think. Let's not look beyond this week.”<h3>Root on Stokes’ future</h3>Close pals with Stokes, with whom Root has played most of his decorated Test career, the right-hander could also lead England in the final Test, which starts just three days after the scheduled finish in London. Revealing his conversation with Stokes in the past week since that episode, Root shed light on how his old friend is feeling and what he must do before calling time on his career.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I've spoken to him a number of times over the last week or so," Root said of Stokes. "We're close friends, and I think they should stay as privileged conversations between me and him.&nbsp;"When it comes to how Ben's feeling, how he is, I think they're all questions that he should be answering himself. I'm sure, at the right time and when he's ready, he will."&nbsp;Meanwhile, England lead the three-match Test series 1-0.

Joe Root admits "disbelief" as he returns to lead England on a game-by-game basis for the 2nd Test against New Zealand after captain Ben Stokes is exiled over a late-night curfew breach. 

England veteran Joe Root said he will take the Test captaincy on a ‘game-by-game’ basis after replacing exiled all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against New Zealand, starting Wednesday (Jun 16) at The Oval. With the ECB selectors dropping Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson for breaching the midnight curfew following the Lord’s Test win, Root agreed to lead the Test side on an interim basis for the first time since 2022. After reports of Stokes and Atkinson getting involved in a brawl at a Chelsea pub made headlines, the second such instance since Harry Brook’s Wellington nightclub episode last year, the ECB is said to have stripped Stokes of the Test captaincy. The Durham all-rounder has also contemplated taking international retirement in the aftermath of this episode. Also read | England coach McCullum ‘concerned’ about Ben Stokes’ wellbeing after nightclub episode In rather disbelief over leading England once again since being replaced by Stokes, Root said he is in a ‘different place’ now and is also confident in turning the mood in the dressing room following this turbulent period. "I never thought I'd be sat here talking to you guys as England captain again. Zero chance... 0.1 per cent," Root said on the eve of the match to reporters on Tuesday (Jun 16). "The only thinking that came to my mind is what is the best thing for this team, is it going to have a big effect on me and my personal life and which outweighed the other. "The fact is, it felt like it was the right thing to take this on, so I tried to make it as simple as that. I think I am in a very different place to when I finished. “To be captaining this group of players is a really exciting opportunity. It's a game-by-game basis, I think. Let's not look beyond this week.” Root on Stokes’ future Close pals with Stokes, with whom Root has played most of his decorated Test career, the right-hander could also lead England in the final Test, which starts just three days after the scheduled finish in London. Revealing his conversation with Stokes in the past week since that episode, Root shed light on how his old friend is feeling and what he must do before calling time on his career. "I've spoken to him a number of times over the last week or so," Root said of Stokes. "We're close friends, and I think they should stay as privileged conversations between me and him. "When it comes to how Ben's feeling, how he is, I think they're all questions that he should be answering himself. I'm sure, at the right time and when he's ready, he will." Meanwhile, England lead the three-match Test series 1-0.

Joe Root admits "disbelief" as he returns to lead England on a game-by-game basis for the 2nd Test against New Zealand after captain Ben Stokes is exiled over a late-night curfew breach.&nbsp;

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Joe Root admits ‘disbelief’ at England captaincy return after chat with exiled Ben Stokes

India will face Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday (Jun 17). The hosts will be aiming to build on their winning start after securing a seven-wicket victory in the rain-affected opening ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will look to improve their bowling and fielding performances as they seek a comeback and hope to level the series.&nbsp;As the crucial ODI clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kane-williamson-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-1781258980691">Kane Williamson, ex-NZ captain, announces retirement from international cricket</a><h2>India vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI be played?</h2>The second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Wednesday (Jun 16, 2026). The toss will take place at 01:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-much-does-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-cost-in-2026-the-answer-may-surprise-you-1781271547454">How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.&nbsp;<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on Star Sports in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI?</h2>The livestream of the second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.<h2>IND vs AFG ODI Squad</h2>India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey&nbsp;Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

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

India will face Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday (Jun 17). The hosts will be aiming to build on their winning start after securing a seven-wicket victory in the rain-affected opening ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will look to improve their bowling and fielding performances as they seek a comeback and hope to level the series. As the crucial ODI clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - Kane Williamson, ex-NZ captain, announces retirement from international cricket India vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI: Match Details When will the IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI be played? The second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Wednesday (Jun 16, 2026). The toss will take place at 01:00 pm IST. Also Read - How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on Star Sports in India. Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI? The livestream of the second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. IND vs AFG ODI Squad India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

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

IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

England head coach Brendon McCullum sounded 'worried' about his Test mainstay and former captain, Ben Stokes, who missed out on selection for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson were involved in a nightclub incident following England’s win in the Lord’s Test, with the ECB launching a probe into the matter. The two breached the midnight curfew, thus facing temporary suspensions by the board.&nbsp;Even though several reports of Stokes contemplating quitting Test captaincy and international cricket altogether in the aftermath of the late-night incident, also involving Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa, made headlines, his future remains in limbo as England named the final XII for the second Test. &nbsp;Speaking to the media on Monday (Jun 15), McCullum revealed he experienced a range of emotions, from anger to concern, learning about Stokes’ episode in Chelsea.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-oval-england-name-jordan-cox-sonny-baker-in-final-xii-for-second-test-vs-new-zealand-joe-root-to-lead-ben-stokes-gus-atkinson-1781534691830">England name Cox, Baker in final XII for second Test vs New Zealand, Joe Root to lead</a> &nbsp;"When I first found out about it, I was slightly bewildered, if I'm being honest. Then you go through a range of emotions. You go from being bewildered, on to angry, on to kind of gutted," he told reporters on Monday. "But very quickly, my overall emotion turned to worry and concern for Ben in particular. &nbsp;"Since then, it has been about how we support these guys, whilst not overlooking the fact they have not lived up to the standards we have set for ourselves. &nbsp;"For me, it's very much about how we support these guys through the next stage, in particular Ben. That is very much where my mind is at, my worry for him." &nbsp;Meanwhile, McCullum refused to say whether he believes Stokes should remain as captain, after England were also criticised for their off-field behaviour during the tour to New Zealand and Australia. &nbsp;"What will be will be, down the line. Those decisions are not for now. The concern is making sure Ben is fine," he said. "We need to make sure we look after him, rally around him, and in time we'll get on to those sorts of decisions. &nbsp;"For me, I'm just making sure I'm checking in with him. That's where things sit at the moment." &nbsp;Stokes has trained with his English county, Durham, over recent days and could play against Northamptonshire on Friday (Jun 19). But McCullum took a deep breath before answering when quizzed on the wisdom of Stokes returning to action. &nbsp;"I'm worried about Ben. That's it," he said. "I'll leave it at that."&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

England coach Brendon McCullum admits he is deeply "worried" about Ben Stokes' wellbeing as the dropped captain's international future hangs in the balance.

England head coach Brendon McCullum sounded 'worried' about his Test mainstay and former captain, Ben Stokes, who missed out on selection for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson were involved in a nightclub incident following England’s win in the Lord’s Test, with the ECB launching a probe into the matter. The two breached the midnight curfew, thus facing temporary suspensions by the board. Even though several reports of Stokes contemplating quitting Test captaincy and international cricket altogether in the aftermath of the late-night incident, also involving Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa, made headlines, his future remains in limbo as England named the final XII for the second Test. Speaking to the media on Monday (Jun 15), McCullum revealed he experienced a range of emotions, from anger to concern, learning about Stokes’ episode in Chelsea. Also read | England name Cox, Baker in final XII for second Test vs New Zealand, Joe Root to lead "When I first found out about it, I was slightly bewildered, if I'm being honest. Then you go through a range of emotions. You go from being bewildered, on to angry, on to kind of gutted," he told reporters on Monday. "But very quickly, my overall emotion turned to worry and concern for Ben in particular. "Since then, it has been about how we support these guys, whilst not overlooking the fact they have not lived up to the standards we have set for ourselves. "For me, it's very much about how we support these guys through the next stage, in particular Ben. That is very much where my mind is at, my worry for him." Meanwhile, McCullum refused to say whether he believes Stokes should remain as captain, after England were also criticised for their off-field behaviour during the tour to New Zealand and Australia. "What will be will be, down the line. Those decisions are not for now. The concern is making sure Ben is fine," he said. "We need to make sure we look after him, rally around him, and in time we'll get on to those sorts of decisions. "For me, I'm just making sure I'm checking in with him. That's where things sit at the moment." Stokes has trained with his English county, Durham, over recent days and could play against Northamptonshire on Friday (Jun 19). But McCullum took a deep breath before answering when quizzed on the wisdom of Stokes returning to action. "I'm worried about Ben. That's it," he said. "I'll leave it at that." (With inputs from AFP)

England coach Brendon McCullum admits he is deeply "worried" about Ben Stokes' wellbeing as the dropped captain's international future hangs in the balance.

England coach McCullum ‘concerned’ about Ben Stokes’ wellbeing after nightclub episode

IPL fame and India-A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in an ugly spat with a Sri Lanka A player, Vishen Halambage, involving physical touch, after the hosts won the thrilling contest via a super over in Dambulla on Monday (Jun 15). Shortly after Sri Lanka A defended 17 off the super over, tensions arose between the two players, with Niroshan Dickwella intervening to defuse it. Blurry visuals in fading light showed Sooryavanshi and Halambage going at each other, and Dickwella separating the two.&nbsp;India’s batting prodigy walked back in anger, making hand gestures and expressing his frustration at being unable to help his team win the match. After the game was tied at the end of 50 overs, with Sri Lanka A scoring 265 for nine, the same as Team India’s first-inning total, a super over was needed to determine the winner. Per the rules, the hosts batted first and clobbered 16 runs in six deliveries. With Vaibhav and Suryansh Shedge, India-A fancied their chances, only to lose the game by seven runs, their second loss in three contested matches. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Meanwhile, the final hour of play was filled with drama. With Sri Lanka A needing just five to win with two wickets remaining, India-A left-arm quick Arshad Khan conceded only four runs, resulting in a tie.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, with the light fading away, the two on-field umpires seemed reluctant to take the super over. Given that the cut-off time was 5:30 PM local time, the officials had the option to extend play until they deemed natural light was enough for the action.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wanted-to-give-up-cricket-shreyanka-patil-reveals-struggle-with-depression-1781530641046">‘Wanted to give up cricket’: Shreyanka Patil reveals struggle with depression</a> &nbsp;Later, India-A captain Tilak Varma was involved in a long chat with the umpires, pushing them to take the super over, which eventually happened after Sri Lanka A also agreed to it. &nbsp;Not only this, but the super over also had plenty of action besides cricketing shots and boundaries. Arshad, bowling the super over, bowled a high full-toss to Avishka Fernando, who failed to clear the infield and was rather caught, only for the third umpire to rule it a no-ball for height. The Indian players were back in the pavilion by then, preparing for the chase before bad light caused any further disruption. Tilak, along with the team management, spoke with the reserve umpire and walked out with the team to bowl the final ball again.

WATCH: Ugly post-match scenes in Dambulla as 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoves Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage following a fiery Super Over defeat.

IPL fame and India-A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in an ugly spat with a Sri Lanka A player, Vishen Halambage, involving physical touch, after the hosts won the thrilling contest via a super over in Dambulla on Monday (Jun 15). Shortly after Sri Lanka A defended 17 off the super over, tensions arose between the two players, with Niroshan Dickwella intervening to defuse it. Blurry visuals in fading light showed Sooryavanshi and Halambage going at each other, and Dickwella separating the two. India’s batting prodigy walked back in anger, making hand gestures and expressing his frustration at being unable to help his team win the match. After the game was tied at the end of 50 overs, with Sri Lanka A scoring 265 for nine, the same as Team India’s first-inning total, a super over was needed to determine the winner. Per the rules, the hosts batted first and clobbered 16 runs in six deliveries. With Vaibhav and Suryansh Shedge, India-A fancied their chances, only to lose the game by seven runs, their second loss in three contested matches. WATCH VIDEO -

WATCH: Ugly post-match scenes in Dambulla as 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoves Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage following a fiery super-over defeat.

WATCH| IPL fame Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pushes Sri Lanka A player after super-over loss

England will hand Test debuts to keeper-batter Jordan Cox and seamer Sonny Baker for the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval in London. Days after the ECB launched a probe into the nightclub episode involving former captain Ben Stokes and quick Gus Atkinson, the hosts dropped them from the squad for the second Test, with veteran Joe Root named an interim captain. Another uncapped keeper, James Rew, could also make his debut in the second Test starting on Wednesday (Jun 17).&nbsp;Pace bowler Ollie Robinson, who returned to Test cricket for the first time in two years during the series opener at Lord’s, has also pulled out due to a knee injury. He picked seven wickets in the first Test, helping beat New Zealand and take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rew would step in if regular keeper Jamie Smith leaves on paternity leave in the next two days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-aus-3rd-odi-dhaka-australia-cooper-connolly-maiden-hundred-denies-bangladesh-historic-clean-sweep-1781446846462">BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly's maiden ton denies Bangladesh historic clean sweep</a> &nbsp;Cox will enter the fray for his potential debut on the back of scoring a brilliant 204 for Essex in his first County Championship match in 11 months. Cox has been drafted in place of Stokes. &nbsp;On the other hand, Baker bolsters the pace attack alongside Jofra Archer, who missed the first Test due to his Indian Premier League commitments with Rajasthan Royals. Fast bowler Matthew Fisher was also included for his second Test appearance -- his first in more than four years -- as spinner Shoaib Bashir dropped out.<h3>Root takes over Test reign</h3>Root got the nod to take over from Stokes temporarily instead of vice-captain Harry Brook. Brook was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub in Wellington before a one-day international against New Zealand in October. &nbsp;"It became pretty obvious that after talking to both Joe and Harry, that Joe was the right person to do it," England head coach Brendon McCullum said. "He's actually excited, because while he gave it everything he could last time around, he feels he's in a much better place now to be able to do that job. &nbsp;"There's been a few changes. Whilst there's been a bit of chaos and it's been difficult to navigate through the week, I look at that line-up we have this week, and it's super exciting. &nbsp;“I'm quietly confident we're going to see some exciting cricket.”<h3>England Final XII for the second Test -</h3>Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root (captain), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (or James Rew), Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher, Sonny Baker&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped amid an ECB nightclub probe as Joe Root takes over the Test captaincy. Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set for Test debuts in England's final XII vs New Zealand.

England will hand Test debuts to keeper-batter Jordan Cox and seamer Sonny Baker for the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval in London. Days after the ECB launched a probe into the nightclub episode involving former captain Ben Stokes and quick Gus Atkinson, the hosts dropped them from the squad for the second Test, with veteran Joe Root named an interim captain. Another uncapped keeper, James Rew, could also make his debut in the second Test starting on Wednesday (Jun 17). Pace bowler Ollie Robinson, who returned to Test cricket for the first time in two years during the series opener at Lord’s, has also pulled out due to a knee injury. He picked seven wickets in the first Test, helping beat New Zealand and take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series. Meanwhile, Rew would step in if regular keeper Jamie Smith leaves on paternity leave in the next two days. Also read | BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly's maiden ton denies Bangladesh historic clean sweep Cox will enter the fray for his potential debut on the back of scoring a brilliant 204 for Essex in his first County Championship match in 11 months. Cox has been drafted in place of Stokes. On the other hand, Baker bolsters the pace attack alongside Jofra Archer, who missed the first Test due to his Indian Premier League commitments with Rajasthan Royals. Fast bowler Matthew Fisher was also included for his second Test appearance -- his first in more than four years -- as spinner Shoaib Bashir dropped out. Root takes over Test reign Root got the nod to take over from Stokes temporarily instead of vice-captain Harry Brook. Brook was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub in Wellington before a one-day international against New Zealand in October. "It became pretty obvious that after talking to both Joe and Harry, that Joe was the right person to do it," England head coach Brendon McCullum said. "He's actually excited, because while he gave it everything he could last time around, he feels he's in a much better place now to be able to do that job. "There's been a few changes. Whilst there's been a bit of chaos and it's been difficult to navigate through the week, I look at that line-up we have this week, and it's super exciting. “I'm quietly confident we're going to see some exciting cricket.” England Final XII for the second Test - Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root (captain), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (or James Rew), Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher, Sonny Baker (With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped amid an ECB nightclub probe as Joe Root takes over the Test captaincy. Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set for Test debuts in England's final XII vs New Zealand.

England name Cox, Baker in final XII for second Test vs New Zealand, Joe Root to lead

Indian off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during a prolonged injury layoff, admitting that the difficult period left her battling depression and questioning whether she should continue playing cricket. Patil’s troubles began with a finger fracture sustained during an Women’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan in Jul 2024. The setback was followed by serious shin injuries in both legs and a fractured left thumb, ruling her out of action for more than a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a result, she missed the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), halting her rise as one of India’s leading white-ball spinners.&nbsp;The 22-year-old eventually returned to competitive cricket with the Barbados Royals in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League in Sep 2025. She later marked her international comeback with an economical spell of 0/17 as India secured a 64-run victory over Pakistan.&nbsp;“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t depressed or that I didn’t think about giving up cricket. That’s how I felt initially during the injury phase. But there was a voice inside me saying, ‘No matter what, I love playing this sport. I’m here only because I love playing it’," Shreyanka told JioStar.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-5-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1781512157574">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 5 live streaming: When and where to watch in India?</a>&nbsp;She also credited her family, particularly her father, along with her close support system for helping her navigate the most difficult phase of her career.&nbsp;&nbsp;“My dad kept talking to me, and my family supported me throughout. I was always surrounded by great people. That kept me going," she said, adding, “I love being back on the field now, and I won’t let that feeling go."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2026-uruguay-slams-fifa-over-chaotic-travel-delays-ahead-of-opener-against-saudi-arabia-in-miami-flight-paperwork-mexico-1781523682349">Uruguay slams FIFA over chaotic travel delays ahead of World Cup opener in Miami</a>&nbsp;Now back in action after making her return through the WPL earlier this year, Patil said she enjoys the challenge of bowling in the powerplay, even with fielding restrictions heavily favouring batters.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve always enjoyed bowling in the powerplay. It’s amazing to bowl under pressure because that’s what I love doing," she said.&nbsp;Despite India’s impressive start to the tournament, Patil urged her teammates to remain grounded and emphasised that major challenges still lie ahead against strong opponents such as South Africa and Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s a World Cup, and you never know; anything can happen. You have to be at your best on the given day," she said.

Shreyanka Patil revealed that she struggled with depression and even thought about quitting cricket during her 14-month injury layoff.

Indian off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during a prolonged injury layoff, admitting that the difficult period left her battling depression and questioning whether she should continue playing cricket. Patil’s troubles began with a finger fracture sustained during an Women’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan in Jul 2024. The setback was followed by serious shin injuries in both legs and a fractured left thumb, ruling her out of action for more than a year. As a result, she missed the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), halting her rise as one of India’s leading white-ball spinners. The 22-year-old eventually returned to competitive cricket with the Barbados Royals in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League in Sep 2025. She later marked her international comeback with an economical spell of 0/17 as India secured a 64-run victory over Pakistan. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t depressed or that I didn’t think about giving up cricket. That’s how I felt initially during the injury phase. But there was a voice inside me saying, ‘No matter what, I love playing this sport. I’m here only because I love playing it’," Shreyanka told JioStar. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 5 live streaming: When and where to watch in India? She also credited her family, particularly her father, along with her close support system for helping her navigate the most difficult phase of her career. “My dad kept talking to me, and my family supported me throughout. I was always surrounded by great people. That kept me going," she said, adding, “I love being back on the field now, and I won’t let that feeling go." Also Read - Uruguay slams FIFA over chaotic travel delays ahead of World Cup opener in Miami Now back in action after making her return through the WPL earlier this year, Patil said she enjoys the challenge of bowling in the powerplay, even with fielding restrictions heavily favouring batters. “I’ve always enjoyed bowling in the powerplay. It’s amazing to bowl under pressure because that’s what I love doing," she said. Despite India’s impressive start to the tournament, Patil urged her teammates to remain grounded and emphasised that major challenges still lie ahead against strong opponents such as South Africa and Australia. “It’s a World Cup, and you never know; anything can happen. You have to be at your best on the given day," she said.

Shreyanka Patil revealed that she struggled with depression and even thought about quitting cricket during her 14-month injury layoff.

‘Wanted to give up cricket’: Shreyanka Patil reveals struggle with depression

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

Top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 – check who’s on top

India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a record-breaking performance, claiming a sensational five-wicket haul to guide India to a commanding 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The 28-year-old off-spinner produced career-best figures of 5/10 from her four overs, the finest bowling performance by an Indian woman in Women’s T20 World Cup history.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this spell, Deepti also became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals, moving to 166 wickets in 145 matches and surpassing Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, who previously held the record with 165 scalps.&nbsp;Her five-wicket haul placed her among an elite group of Indian bowlers to achieve the feat in a Women’s T20 World Cup, joining Priyanka Roy (5/16 vs Pakistan in 2009) and Renuka Singh Thakur (5/15 vs England in 2023).<h2>Most wickets in Women’s T20 Internationals</h2><ul><li>166 - Deepti Sharma (India)</li><li>165 - Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)</li><li>160 - Henriette Ishimwe (Rwanda)</li><li>152 - Megan Schutt (Australia)</li><li>148 - Onnicha Kamchomphu (Thailand)</li></ul><h3>Deepti spins a web around Pakistan</h3>Set a target of 171, Pakistan struggled throughout the chase against India’s disciplined spin attack. Despite a brilliant 41 off 35 balls from Muneeba Ali, the batting unit found it difficult to handle the turn and changing pace offered by the surface.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-5-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1781512157574">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 5 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?</a>&nbsp;Deepti took full advantage of the conditions, mixing her speeds effectively and consistently targeting the stumps. Her exceptional spell dismantled Pakistan’s middle and lower order, ending with remarkable figures of 5/10.&nbsp;Shree Charani provided excellent support with figures of 3/21, while Shafali Verma chipped in with a wicket.<h2>Five-wicket hauls for India in Women’s T20 World Cups</h2><ul><li>5/10 – Deepti Sharma vs Pakistan, Birmingham (2026)*</li><li>5/15 – Renuka Singh Thakur vs England, Gqeberha (2023)</li><li>5/16 – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan, Taunton (2009)</li></ul>Earlier, a classy 68 from 44 deliveries by Smriti Mandhana anchored India’s innings after an early slip at 18/2. She combined with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (36) in a crucial 91-run partnership that rebuilt the innings and laid the foundation for a competitive total.&nbsp;The finishing touch came from Richa Ghosh, whose explosive 34 off 17 balls propelled India to 170/6.&nbsp;India then completed a dominant all-round display by bowling Pakistan out for 106 in 17 overs, kicking off their World Cup campaign in style.

Deepti's five-wicket haul placed her among an elite group of Indian bowlers to achieve the feat in a Women’s T20 World Cup, joining Priyanka Roy (5/16 vs Pakistan in 2009) and Renuka Singh Thakur (5/15 vs England in 2023).

India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a record-breaking performance, claiming a sensational five-wicket haul to guide India to a commanding 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The 28-year-old off-spinner produced career-best figures of 5/10 from her four overs, the finest bowling performance by an Indian woman in Women’s T20 World Cup history. With this spell, Deepti also became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals, moving to 166 wickets in 145 matches and surpassing Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, who previously held the record with 165 scalps. Her five-wicket haul placed her among an elite group of Indian bowlers to achieve the feat in a Women’s T20 World Cup, joining Priyanka Roy (5/16 vs Pakistan in 2009) and Renuka Singh Thakur (5/15 vs England in 2023). Most wickets in Women’s T20 Internationals 166 - Deepti Sharma (India) 165 - Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand) 160 - Henriette Ishimwe (Rwanda) 152 - Megan Schutt (Australia) 148 - Onnicha Kamchomphu (Thailand) Deepti spins a web around Pakistan Set a target of 171, Pakistan struggled throughout the chase against India’s disciplined spin attack. Despite a brilliant 41 off 35 balls from Muneeba Ali, the batting unit found it difficult to handle the turn and changing pace offered by the surface. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 5 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India? Deepti took full advantage of the conditions, mixing her speeds effectively and consistently targeting the stumps. Her exceptional spell dismantled Pakistan’s middle and lower order, ending with remarkable figures of 5/10. Shree Charani provided excellent support with figures of 3/21, while Shafali Verma chipped in with a wicket. Five-wicket hauls for India in Women’s T20 World Cups 5/10 – Deepti Sharma vs Pakistan, Birmingham (2026)* 5/15 – Renuka Singh Thakur vs England, Gqeberha (2023) 5/16 – Priyanka Roy vs Pakistan, Taunton (2009) Earlier, a classy 68 from 44 deliveries by Smriti Mandhana anchored India’s innings after an early slip at 18/2. She combined with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (36) in a crucial 91-run partnership that rebuilt the innings and laid the foundation for a competitive total. The finishing touch came from Richa Ghosh, whose explosive 34 off 17 balls propelled India to 170/6. India then completed a dominant all-round display by bowling Pakistan out for 106 in 17 overs, kicking off their World Cup campaign in style.

Deepti's five-wicket haul placed her among an elite group of Indian bowlers to achieve the feat in a Women’s T20 World Cup, joining Priyanka Roy (5/16 vs Pakistan in 2009) and Renuka Singh Thakur (5/15 vs England in 2023).

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Deepti Sharma sets world record with historic five-for against Pakistan

The Indian women’s cricket team has beaten Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener by 64 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday (Jun 14). The tournament favourites pulled off an incredible show to crush their arch-rivals in a lop-sided contest. Deepti Sharma put on a clinical show, picking up five wickets for just 10 runs in her overs to help India defend 171 in their tournament opener. India dismissed Pakistan for 106 in 17 overs.&nbsp;In front of the highest attendance recorded in a Women’s T20 World Cup league game (18,814), Deepti ran through Pakistan’s batting unit to hand them an embarrassing defeat in their tournament opener.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I am very thrilled, very grateful, and I like these kinds of wickets. All credit goes to the team. Hanuman Ji is great. I like the ICC tournaments; I started here, and today I am here as well. It was turning a bit, so I just bowled slower in the air and just believed in myself. I just bowled in the right areas,” the Player of the Match, Deepti, said after her record performance. &nbsp;Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first in this high-octane clash. After losing both openers for just 18 runs inside the fourth over, the Women in Blue found themselves in a tricky spot. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet then bailed the team out of trouble with a 91-run stand for the third wicket before Mandhana departed on a well-made 68. &nbsp;Bharti Fulmali was the next to depart on just one. Pakistani captain Fatima Sana dismissed her counterpart on an almost run-a-ball 36. However, the turning point came when keeper-batter Richa Ghosh played a superb cameo of 34 in 17 balls, hitting a six and five fours, helping India put on a fighting 170 for six in the first innings. &nbsp;Pakistan began strongly, with opener Muneeba Ali stitching a 38-run stand for the first wicket. Gull Feroza’s wicket started the turmoil for the Women in Green as they were folded for 106 after being at 75 for three at one stage. &nbsp;Deepti ran through Pakistan’s middle and lower order, despite Aliya Riaz’s gritty 18 off just 17 balls. The off-spinner broke the opponent’s back with a brilliant spell and single-handedly won this significant match for her team in Group B.&nbsp;

Deepti Sharma delivered a historic, masterclass spell of 5 for 10 as India dismantled arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs at Edgbaston to kick off their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in style.

The Indian women’s cricket team has beaten Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener by 64 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday (Jun 14). The tournament favourites pulled off an incredible show to crush their arch-rivals in a lop-sided contest. Deepti Sharma put on a clinical show, picking up five wickets for just 10 runs in her overs to help India defend 171 in their tournament opener. India dismissed Pakistan for 106 in 17 overs. In front of the highest attendance recorded in a Women’s T20 World Cup league game (18,814), Deepti ran through Pakistan’s batting unit to hand them an embarrassing defeat in their tournament opener. “I am very thrilled, very grateful, and I like these kinds of wickets. All credit goes to the team. Hanuman Ji is great. I like the ICC tournaments; I started here, and today I am here as well. It was turning a bit, so I just bowled slower in the air and just believed in myself. I just bowled in the right areas,” the Player of the Match, Deepti, said after her record performance. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first in this high-octane clash. After losing both openers for just 18 runs inside the fourth over, the Women in Blue found themselves in a tricky spot. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet then bailed the team out of trouble with a 91-run stand for the third wicket before Mandhana departed on a well-made 68. Bharti Fulmali was the next to depart on just one. Pakistani captain Fatima Sana dismissed her counterpart on an almost run-a-ball 36. However, the turning point came when keeper-batter Richa Ghosh played a superb cameo of 34 in 17 balls, hitting a six and five fours, helping India put on a fighting 170 for six in the first innings. Pakistan began strongly, with opener Muneeba Ali stitching a 38-run stand for the first wicket. Gull Feroza’s wicket started the turmoil for the Women in Green as they were folded for 106 after being at 75 for three at one stage. Deepti ran through Pakistan’s middle and lower order, despite Aliya Riaz’s gritty 18 off just 17 balls. The off-spinner broke the opponent’s back with a brilliant spell and single-handedly won this significant match for her team in Group B.

Deepti Sharma delivered a historic, masterclass spell of 5 for 10 as India dismantled arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs at Edgbaston to kick off their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in style.

Deepti Sharma picks historic five-for as India crush Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup

Bangladesh was denied a historic clean sweep over Australia in ODIs after Cooper Connolly’s maiden hundred saw the visitors conclude the One-Day series with a close win. The left-hander came good in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday (Jun 14), smashing a brilliant 149 to help Australia complete a narrow one-wicket win inside the 50th over. Trailing 0-2 in the lead-up to the final game, Australia needed a heroic effort to avoid a whitewash, and it came through the newbie Connolly, who has further cemented his place in the white-ball side.&nbsp;Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. The two openers, Tanzid and Sarkar, departed inside the Powerplay, followed by captain Shanto. Australia had Bangladesh’s back against the wall before seasoned campaigner Litton Das and in-form batter Towhid Hridoy added 185 runs for the fourth wicket to revive the hosts.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-the-system-isn-t-as-potent-shane-watson-s-big-warning-about-australian-cricket-s-future-1781432377533">WION Exclusive | 'The system isn't as potent': Shane Watson's big warning about Australian cricket's future</a> &nbsp;First game hero Mosaddek Hossain scored his second fifty of the series, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 51 balls, hitting five fours and a six, with Bangladesh putting up 274 for five in the first innings.<h3>Connolly's heroics save Australia from historic embarrassment</h3>Without most of their A-listers, Australia had enough firepower to put the past results behind and go for the win once again. Two successive losses couldn’t hold them back as they came all guns blazing during the run chase. &nbsp;Seamer Shoriful Islam picked up two wickets in his first over, removing captain Josh Inglis and Matthew Renshaw. Taskin Ahmed then accounted for Alex Carey, reducing Australia to 70 for three in 12 overs. Marnus Labuschagne and Connolly saved Australia’s sinking ship with a 64-run stand. Shoriful bagged the big fish in Labuschagne on 29.&nbsp; &nbsp;Connolly held one end and kept scoring regularly, adding 68 for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. He also completed his maiden One-Day hundred in the meantime, putting Australia closer to their target. Green’s dismissal brought Oliver Peake to the crease, who initially struggled against the left-armer Mustafizur Rahman. &nbsp;However, a late twist awaited, as Shoriful removed Peake and the two quicks (Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis) before Mustafizur dismissed Connolly on 149 to give themselves little chance of doing the unthinkable.&nbsp; &nbsp;With three needed off the last over with just one wicket remaining, Bangladesh fancied their chances only for Adam Zampa to find a boundary and escape an embarrassing series loss. &nbsp;Australia won by one wicket but lost the three-match series 1-2.&nbsp; &nbsp;The two teams will next face off on Wednesday (Jun 17) in the first of the three T20Is.&nbsp;

Cooper Connolly smashed a magnificent 149 to rescue a short-handed Australia, guiding them to a thrilling one-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dhaka to prevent a historic ODI series whitewash.

Bangladesh was denied a historic clean sweep over Australia in ODIs after Cooper Connolly’s maiden hundred saw the visitors conclude the One-Day series with a close win. The left-hander came good in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday (Jun 14), smashing a brilliant 149 to help Australia complete a narrow one-wicket win inside the 50th over. Trailing 0-2 in the lead-up to the final game, Australia needed a heroic effort to avoid a whitewash, and it came through the newbie Connolly, who has further cemented his place in the white-ball side. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. The two openers, Tanzid and Sarkar, departed inside the Powerplay, followed by captain Shanto. Australia had Bangladesh’s back against the wall before seasoned campaigner Litton Das and in-form batter Towhid Hridoy added 185 runs for the fourth wicket to revive the hosts. Also read | WION Exclusive | 'The system isn't as potent': Shane Watson's big warning about Australian cricket's future First game hero Mosaddek Hossain scored his second fifty of the series, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 51 balls, hitting five fours and a six, with Bangladesh putting up 274 for five in the first innings. Connolly's heroics save Australia from historic embarrassment Without most of their A-listers, Australia had enough firepower to put the past results behind and go for the win once again. Two successive losses couldn’t hold them back as they came all guns blazing during the run chase. Seamer Shoriful Islam picked up two wickets in his first over, removing captain Josh Inglis and Matthew Renshaw. Taskin Ahmed then accounted for Alex Carey, reducing Australia to 70 for three in 12 overs. Marnus Labuschagne and Connolly saved Australia’s sinking ship with a 64-run stand. Shoriful bagged the big fish in Labuschagne on 29. Connolly held one end and kept scoring regularly, adding 68 for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. He also completed his maiden One-Day hundred in the meantime, putting Australia closer to their target. Green’s dismissal brought Oliver Peake to the crease, who initially struggled against the left-armer Mustafizur Rahman. However, a late twist awaited, as Shoriful removed Peake and the two quicks (Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis) before Mustafizur dismissed Connolly on 149 to give themselves little chance of doing the unthinkable. With three needed off the last over with just one wicket remaining, Bangladesh fancied their chances only for Adam Zampa to find a boundary and escape an embarrassing series loss. Australia won by one wicket but lost the three-match series 1-2. The two teams will next face off on Wednesday (Jun 17) in the first of the three T20Is.

Cooper Connolly smashed a magnificent 149 to rescue a short-handed Australia, guiding them to a thrilling one-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dhaka to prevent a historic ODI series whitewash.

BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly's maiden ton denies Bangladesh historic clean sweep

American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, ‘Winning is a habit,’ and Indian women’s cricket team star Jemimah Rodrigues resonates with it. After her heroics led to India winning its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup in November last year, the batting mainstay said the taste of the trophy feels addictive. Her words came just on the cusp of India’s T20 World Cup opener in Group B against its arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday evening at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jemimah said winning the ODI trophy makes the team want more.&nbsp;“What has happened with that World Cup win is that it has empowered us to be motivated to do even better. When you win one, and it may sound like a negative word, it is almost like an addiction; you want to win another one. It pushes you even more,” she said on Jiostar ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-rohit-sharma-gautam-gambhir-shubman-gill-rally-behind-women-in-blue-1781429563683">IND vs PAK, Women’s T20 World Cup: Rohit, Gambhir, Gill rally behind Women in Blue</a>&nbsp;While India is not among the title contenders this time, their November 2 win against the Proteas in the final of the home ODI World Cup proves why they should not be underestimated. Speaking of adapting to the needs of a new format and how a change in mindset sets the tone for a banger of a tournament, she said, “As a batter, it is just a shift in mindset. In T20 cricket, compared to other formats, you have to take calculated risks. For me, it is about being smart with when to take those risks and how to put the bowlers and the opposition under pressure. That will be my mindset.”<h3>Harmanpreet on ‘importance of middle overs’</h3>While acknowledging how crucial the Powerplay and the death overs remain, the women’s team captain Harmanpreet noted the&nbsp;importance of making the most of the middle overs.&nbsp;“In terms of tactics, there is a lot of attention on the Powerplay and the last few overs, but I feel it is the middle overs that control the entire game. So, how you fare in that phase is critical. That’s why you need to identify your best players, those who can handle pressure in that period, and prepare accordingly,” she said in a chat with Jiostar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harmanpreet’s deputy and fellow batting star, Smriti Mandhana, pointed out her weakness and addressed it, saying, “For me, the biggest change has been making better use of the Powerplay and understanding what I can do between overs 6 and 10, then pacing my innings accordingly, whether we are chasing or batting first.”

"It is almost like an addiction." Indian batting star Jemimah Rodrigues, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana break down their tactical mindset and World Cup hunger ahead of the blockbuster IND vs PAK clash at Edgbaston.

American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, ‘Winning is a habit,’ and Indian women’s cricket team star Jemimah Rodrigues resonates with it. After her heroics led to India winning its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup in November last year, the batting mainstay said the taste of the trophy feels addictive. Her words came just on the cusp of India’s T20 World Cup opener in Group B against its arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday evening at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jemimah said winning the ODI trophy makes the team want more. “What has happened with that World Cup win is that it has empowered us to be motivated to do even better. When you win one, and it may sound like a negative word, it is almost like an addiction; you want to win another one. It pushes you even more,” she said on Jiostar ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match. Also read | IND vs PAK, Women’s T20 World Cup: Rohit, Gambhir, Gill rally behind Women in Blue While India is not among the title contenders this time, their November 2 win against the Proteas in the final of the home ODI World Cup proves why they should not be underestimated. Speaking of adapting to the needs of a new format and how a change in mindset sets the tone for a banger of a tournament, she said, “As a batter, it is just a shift in mindset. In T20 cricket, compared to other formats, you have to take calculated risks. For me, it is about being smart with when to take those risks and how to put the bowlers and the opposition under pressure. That will be my mindset.” Harmanpreet on ‘importance of middle overs’ While acknowledging how crucial the Powerplay and the death overs remain, the women’s team captain Harmanpreet noted the importance of making the most of the middle overs. “In terms of tactics, there is a lot of attention on the Powerplay and the last few overs, but I feel it is the middle overs that control the entire game. So, how you fare in that phase is critical. That’s why you need to identify your best players, those who can handle pressure in that period, and prepare accordingly,” she said in a chat with Jiostar. Harmanpreet’s deputy and fellow batting star, Smriti Mandhana, pointed out her weakness and addressed it, saying, “For me, the biggest change has been making better use of the Powerplay and understanding what I can do between overs 6 and 10, then pacing my innings accordingly, whether we are chasing or batting first.”

"It is almost like an addiction." Indian batting star Jemimah Rodrigues, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana break down their tactical mindset and World Cup hunger ahead of the blockbuster IND vs PAK clash at Edgbaston.

‘It’s like an addiction’: Jemimah Rodrigues warns Pakistan as India chase T20 World Cup crown

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Jun 14) at Edgbaston. While India have enjoyed the better record in this rivalry, matches between the two teams always attract huge attention both on and off the field. Ahead of the game, one of the main talking points has been whether the players will take part in the traditional pre- or post-match handshake.&nbsp;Since the Men’s Asia Cup last year, Indian and Pakistani players across both men’s and women’s teams have generally avoided from exchanging handshakes. Similar scenes were witnessed during several major events, including the Women’s World Cup, U19 World Cup, Rising Stars Asia Cup and Men’s T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-rohit-sharma-gautam-gambhir-shubman-gill-rally-behind-women-in-blue-1781429563683">IND vs PAK, Women’s T20 World Cup: Rohit, Gambhir, Gill rally behind Women in Blue</a>&nbsp;Speaking before the match, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was questioned about the possibility of a handshake and whether the BCCI had provided any guidance on the matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Well, I think we are here for cricket, and we only talk about cricket; except for cricket, we don’t talk about anything, and I don’t even think about anything except cricket. Cricket has been our dream from day one, and we only talk about it. For tomorrow’s game, we are thinking of it as just another game we are going to play," Harmanpreet told reporters.&nbsp;“Definitely pressure is going to be there, which I earlier agreed to that, whenever we play against Pakistan, pressure will be there, but at the same time it’s only about how we are going to enjoy that pressure because in any International game, pressure is going to be there; it’s only about giving your 100% in that game and enjoying every moment," she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-lionel-messi-trains-hard-ahead-of-argentina-s-tournament-opener-1781423577506">FIFA 2026: Lionel Messi trains hard ahead of Argentina's tournament opener</a>&nbsp;On the field, India enter the game as strong favourites, supported by a strong record and a commanding head-to-head advantage. They have won 13 of the 16 T20Is played against Pakistan and hold a 6-2 edge in Women’s T20 World Cup meetings. Even so, Harmanpreet admitted that matches between the two nations comes with added expectations and pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I won’t say there’s no pressure; there is pressure. Since I started watching cricket as a supporter, I have felt that pressure, and now that we play, it’s even more. But at the same time, we always say that the more we enjoy this game, the better it is for us, because we are the lucky ones who are picked for this big occasion, and we just want to enjoy ourselves on the field," said Harmanpreet.

The question of whether India and Pakistan players will shake hands has become a major talking point ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Jun 14) at Edgbaston. While India have enjoyed the better record in this rivalry, matches between the two teams always attract huge attention both on and off the field. Ahead of the game, one of the main talking points has been whether the players will take part in the traditional pre- or post-match handshake. Since the Men’s Asia Cup last year, Indian and Pakistani players across both men’s and women’s teams have generally avoided from exchanging handshakes. Similar scenes were witnessed during several major events, including the Women’s World Cup, U19 World Cup, Rising Stars Asia Cup and Men’s T20 World Cup. Also Read - IND vs PAK, Women’s T20 World Cup: Rohit, Gambhir, Gill rally behind Women in Blue Speaking before the match, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was questioned about the possibility of a handshake and whether the BCCI had provided any guidance on the matter. “Well, I think we are here for cricket, and we only talk about cricket; except for cricket, we don’t talk about anything, and I don’t even think about anything except cricket. Cricket has been our dream from day one, and we only talk about it. For tomorrow’s game, we are thinking of it as just another game we are going to play," Harmanpreet told reporters. “Definitely pressure is going to be there, which I earlier agreed to that, whenever we play against Pakistan, pressure will be there, but at the same time it’s only about how we are going to enjoy that pressure because in any International game, pressure is going to be there; it’s only about giving your 100% in that game and enjoying every moment," she added. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Lionel Messi trains hard ahead of Argentina's tournament opener On the field, India enter the game as strong favourites, supported by a strong record and a commanding head-to-head advantage. They have won 13 of the 16 T20Is played against Pakistan and hold a 6-2 edge in Women’s T20 World Cup meetings. Even so, Harmanpreet admitted that matches between the two nations comes with added expectations and pressure. “I won’t say there’s no pressure; there is pressure. Since I started watching cricket as a supporter, I have felt that pressure, and now that we play, it’s even more. But at the same time, we always say that the more we enjoy this game, the better it is for us, because we are the lucky ones who are picked for this big occasion, and we just want to enjoy ourselves on the field," said Harmanpreet.

The question of whether India and Pakistan players will shake hands has become a major talking point ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter.

Women's T20 World Cup: Will Harmanpreet Kaur's team India shake hands with Pakistan? Here's what she said

Team India ODI captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir and veteran Rohit Sharma rallied behind the women’s team as they prepare for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday evening. The defending ODI champions, the Indian women’s team, will open its campaign in Group B, with all eyes on this mouth-watering contest. It is the first time the two neighbours are facing off on a cricket field since the February 14 men’s T20 World Cup match in Colombo, which India won convincingly.&nbsp;The star of that game for India, Ishan Kishan, shared towering words for the women’s side, which aims to do a double of ICC trophies in less than a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-can-win-two-more-world-cups-in-the-next-five-years-sayali-satghare-on-women-s-cricket-boom-1780856079820">'India can win two more World Cups in the next five years': Sayali Satghare on women's cricket boom</a> &nbsp;"You all have been playing amazing cricket. Just keep it simple and trust what you have done throughout the year. We are all very proud of you and hope we win this trophy," Kishan said in his message.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortly after the men’s team opened its account against the touring Afghanistan side in the ODI series opener in Dharamsala the other night, Rohit said, "They've been playing really good cricket for the past few years now. I know in T20 cricket they've come very close, but I want this time around to go all the way. Everyone's rooting for them. They have a solid team, very well-balanced team. And they'll enjoy playing in England. Best wishes from all of us here in Men's Team India.” &nbsp;Head coach Gambhir echoed the same words, saying, "I'm sure that you're going to make 140 crore Indians proud. Not many people get the opportunity to represent the country on the world stage. Don't be scared of making a mistake. Every time you're in doubt, take the positive route. Good luck, bring the cup home.” &nbsp;Looking ahead to his own leadership ambitions down the line, One-Day skipper Gill noted, "You guys have won it before, and you'll do it again. Our full wishes to you and all the best for the World Cup.” &nbsp;The newly appointed men’s T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, also joined in, urging them to be fearless and play ruthless cricket. &nbsp;"Here's wishing all the very best to the Indian women's cricket team. Be fearless, be ruthless and play to win," Iyer said. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO –

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Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women’s team against Pakistan.

Team India stars Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill rally behind the Women in Blue ahead of their high-octane T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston. Read their inspiring messages.

Team India ODI captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir and veteran Rohit Sharma rallied behind the women’s team as they prepare for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday evening. The defending ODI champions, the Indian women’s team, will open its campaign in Group B, with all eyes on this mouth-watering contest. It is the first time the two neighbours are facing off on a cricket field since the February 14 men’s T20 World Cup match in Colombo, which India won convincingly. The star of that game for India, Ishan Kishan, shared towering words for the women’s side, which aims to do a double of ICC trophies in less than a year. Also read | 'India can win two more World Cups in the next five years': Sayali Satghare on women's cricket boom "You all have been playing amazing cricket. Just keep it simple and trust what you have done throughout the year. We are all very proud of you and hope we win this trophy," Kishan said in his message. Shortly after the men’s team opened its account against the touring Afghanistan side in the ODI series opener in Dharamsala the other night, Rohit said, "They've been playing really good cricket for the past few years now. I know in T20 cricket they've come very close, but I want this time around to go all the way. Everyone's rooting for them. They have a solid team, very well-balanced team. And they'll enjoy playing in England. Best wishes from all of us here in Men's Team India.” Head coach Gambhir echoed the same words, saying, "I'm sure that you're going to make 140 crore Indians proud. Not many people get the opportunity to represent the country on the world stage. Don't be scared of making a mistake. Every time you're in doubt, take the positive route. Good luck, bring the cup home.” Looking ahead to his own leadership ambitions down the line, One-Day skipper Gill noted, "You guys have won it before, and you'll do it again. Our full wishes to you and all the best for the World Cup.” The newly appointed men’s T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, also joined in, urging them to be fearless and play ruthless cricket. "Here's wishing all the very best to the Indian women's cricket team. Be fearless, be ruthless and play to win," Iyer said. WATCH VIDEO –

Team India stars Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill rally behind the Women in Blue ahead of their high-octane T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston. Read their inspiring messages.

IND vs PAK, Women’s T20 World Cup: Rohit, Gambhir, Gill rally behind Women in Blue

A brilliant unbeaten 90 from Shemaine Campbelle and a four-wicket haul by Aaliyah Alleyne powered the West Indies to a seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Southampton on Saturday. Chasing 163, the West Indies were guided home by Campbelle’s calm and match-winning innings, which included seven boundaries and three sixes. Earlier, Alleyne’s impressive 4/27 helped restrict New Zealand to 162/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;After electing to field, West Indies struck early through Alleyne, who removed Georgia Plimmer for eight to break an opening stand of 49 runs. She then dealt further blows by dismissing Amelia Kerr (5) and Isabella Gaze, who made 39 from 29 balls with eight fours, reducing New Zealand to 56/3 in the eighth over.&nbsp;A 45-run partnership between captain Sophie Devine (22 off 15) and Brooke Halliday helped rebuild the innings and take the score beyond 100. Halliday contributed 40 from 32 balls, while Maddy Green remained unbeaten on 35 off 22 deliveries, helping the defending champions post a competitive total.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-and-satwik-chirag-headline-india-s-asian-games-2026-squad-1781364621276">PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag headline India's Asian Games 2026 squad</a>&nbsp;West Indies’ chase began with an early setback when Qiana Joseph was run out for just two, however, skipper Hayley Matthews counterattacked quickly and added a 74-run partnership with Shemaine Campbelle. Matthews struck 48 off 37 balls, including six fours and a six, before departing just short of a half-century.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-brazil-fans-take-over-new-york-s-times-square-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-clash-against-morocco-1781363516539">WATCH | Brazil fans take over Times Square ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco</a>&nbsp;Campbelle then took control of the chase, accelerating in the closing overs with a series of powerful strokes. The Guyanese batter reached her maiden T20I fifty in style and held her composure in a tense finish, steering West Indies to victory with one ball remaining.&nbsp;For New Zealand, Jess Kerr was the standout bowler, claiming 2/17 from her four overs.&nbsp;The result also served as sweet revenge for West Indies, who overturned the disappointment of their semi-final loss to New Zealand at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Shemaine Campbelle played a superb unbeaten knock of 90 off 62 balls to guide the West Indies to a successful chase of 163 in 19.5 overs.

A brilliant unbeaten 90 from Shemaine Campbelle and a four-wicket haul by Aaliyah Alleyne powered the West Indies to a seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Southampton on Saturday. Chasing 163, the West Indies were guided home by Campbelle’s calm and match-winning innings, which included seven boundaries and three sixes. Earlier, Alleyne’s impressive 4/27 helped restrict New Zealand to 162/6 in their 20 overs. After electing to field, West Indies struck early through Alleyne, who removed Georgia Plimmer for eight to break an opening stand of 49 runs. She then dealt further blows by dismissing Amelia Kerr (5) and Isabella Gaze, who made 39 from 29 balls with eight fours, reducing New Zealand to 56/3 in the eighth over. A 45-run partnership between captain Sophie Devine (22 off 15) and Brooke Halliday helped rebuild the innings and take the score beyond 100. Halliday contributed 40 from 32 balls, while Maddy Green remained unbeaten on 35 off 22 deliveries, helping the defending champions post a competitive total. Also Read - PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag headline India's Asian Games 2026 squad West Indies’ chase began with an early setback when Qiana Joseph was run out for just two, however, skipper Hayley Matthews counterattacked quickly and added a 74-run partnership with Shemaine Campbelle. Matthews struck 48 off 37 balls, including six fours and a six, before departing just short of a half-century. Also Read - WATCH | Brazil fans take over Times Square ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco Campbelle then took control of the chase, accelerating in the closing overs with a series of powerful strokes. The Guyanese batter reached her maiden T20I fifty in style and held her composure in a tense finish, steering West Indies to victory with one ball remaining. For New Zealand, Jess Kerr was the standout bowler, claiming 2/17 from her four overs. The result also served as sweet revenge for West Indies, who overturned the disappointment of their semi-final loss to New Zealand at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Shemaine Campbelle played a superb unbeaten knock of 90 off 62 balls to guide the West Indies to a successful chase of 163 in 19.5 overs.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies begin campaign with seven-wicket victory over New Zealand

Debutant Gurnoor Brar returned with three wickets, and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-hit ODI series opener in Dharamsala on Saturday (Jun 13). India completed a clinical chase, scoring 195 inside 23 overs to take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series.&nbsp;Rahmanullah Gurbaz created history with the quickest ODI hundred for Afghanistan, scoring a brilliant 102 off 51 balls, smashing eight sixes and as many fours. After India sent Afghanistan out to bat first, they took advantage of the conditions by reducing the visitors to 26 for three at one stage. Even with chips down, Gurbaz played his natural game, keeping IPL heroes, including Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar, in check with wild shots all across.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-women-s-t20-world-cup-2026-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1781342947686">IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;Another debutant, Harsh Dubey, also suffered an early wrath, but made a comeback with three wickets for 47 runs. Brar, who was economical at the start, also returned with as many scalps but at an improved economy of 5.6. India wrapped up Afghanistan’s first innings on 194.<h3>Gill continues his superb run</h3>Fresh off a 12th Test hundred against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, the ODI captain Gill continued from where he had left. Misunderstanding led to Rohit Sharma’s run-out inside the sixth over, with Ishan Kishan joining Gill in the middle. The two added 70 runs for the second wicket in 43 balls before Rashid Khan cleaned up the attacking left-hander. &nbsp;Gill completed his fifty in the meantime, with the newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer also contributing a bit with the bat. His early dismissal brought KL Rahul to the crease, who scored over 200 (strike rate) to help India complete the run chase. Rahul scored an unbeaten 39 off just 19 balls, clobbering three maximums and four fours, while Gill remained unbeaten at the other end, having hit two sixes and 11 beautiful boundaries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lucknow will host the second ODI on Wednesday (Jun 17).&nbsp;

Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and debutant Gurnoor Brar's 3-wicket haul guided India to a clinical 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-hit 1st ODI at Dharamsala.

Debutant Gurnoor Brar returned with three wickets, and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-hit ODI series opener in Dharamsala on Saturday (Jun 13). India completed a clinical chase, scoring 195 inside 23 overs to take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series. Rahmanullah Gurbaz created history with the quickest ODI hundred for Afghanistan, scoring a brilliant 102 off 51 balls, smashing eight sixes and as many fours. After India sent Afghanistan out to bat first, they took advantage of the conditions by reducing the visitors to 26 for three at one stage. Even with chips down, Gurbaz played his natural game, keeping IPL heroes, including Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar, in check with wild shots all across. Also read | IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Another debutant, Harsh Dubey, also suffered an early wrath, but made a comeback with three wickets for 47 runs. Brar, who was economical at the start, also returned with as many scalps but at an improved economy of 5.6. India wrapped up Afghanistan’s first innings on 194. Gill continues his superb run Fresh off a 12th Test hundred against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, the ODI captain Gill continued from where he had left. Misunderstanding led to Rohit Sharma’s run-out inside the sixth over, with Ishan Kishan joining Gill in the middle. The two added 70 runs for the second wicket in 43 balls before Rashid Khan cleaned up the attacking left-hander. Gill completed his fifty in the meantime, with the newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer also contributing a bit with the bat. His early dismissal brought KL Rahul to the crease, who scored over 200 (strike rate) to help India complete the run chase. Rahul scored an unbeaten 39 off just 19 balls, clobbering three maximums and four fours, while Gill remained unbeaten at the other end, having hit two sixes and 11 beautiful boundaries. Lucknow will host the second ODI on Wednesday (Jun 17).

Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and debutant Gurnoor Brar's 3-wicket haul guided India to a clinical 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-hit 1st ODI at Dharamsala.

IND vs AFG 1st ODI: Debutant Gurnoor, captain Gill star as India crush Afghanistan in rain-hit opener

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will begin their T20 World Cup journey with a high-profile clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Jun 14) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The match is expected to be a key opening fixture for the reigning ODI World Cup champions. India have historically dominated this rivalry in T20Is, winning 13 of the 16 meetings between the two sides and their latest encounter came during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai, where India cruised to a six-wicket victory.&nbsp;Since then, India have strengthened their reputation as one of the most reliable white-ball teams in the world, a status reinforced by their ODI World Cup triumph. With the majority of that title-winning squad still available, the team will be eager to convert its success into a maiden T20 World Cup crown.&nbsp;A strong start from opening pair Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma could prove vital against a Pakistan attack spearheaded by captain Fatima Sana.&nbsp;Sana has enjoyed an impressive run of form over the past year, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has averaged more than 50 with the bat while maintaining a bowling average below 25.&nbsp;She is expected to be a major threat, particularly against an Indian bowling unit that will be missing injured duo Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam.&nbsp;As the crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-vs-morocco-group-c-fifa-world-cup-2026-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1781334860220">BRA vs MAR, Group C, FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a><h2>India vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?</h2>The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Jun 14, 2026). The toss will take place at 06:30 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-much-does-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-cost-in-2026-the-answer-may-surprise-you-1781271547454">How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be available on Star Sports in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026?</h2>The livestream of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.<h2>IND vs PAK Squad</h2>India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav Pakistan: Fatima Sana (C), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig and Tasmia Rubab

As the crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will begin their T20 World Cup journey with a high-profile clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Jun 14) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The match is expected to be a key opening fixture for the reigning ODI World Cup champions. India have historically dominated this rivalry in T20Is, winning 13 of the 16 meetings between the two sides and their latest encounter came during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai, where India cruised to a six-wicket victory. Since then, India have strengthened their reputation as one of the most reliable white-ball teams in the world, a status reinforced by their ODI World Cup triumph. With the majority of that title-winning squad still available, the team will be eager to convert its success into a maiden T20 World Cup crown. A strong start from opening pair Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma could prove vital against a Pakistan attack spearheaded by captain Fatima Sana. Sana has enjoyed an impressive run of form over the past year, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has averaged more than 50 with the bat while maintaining a bowling average below 25. She is expected to be a major threat, particularly against an Indian bowling unit that will be missing injured duo Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam. As the crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - BRA vs MAR, Group C, FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live streaming in India? India vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details When will the IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match be played? The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday (Jun 14, 2026). The toss will take place at 06:30 pm IST. Also Read - How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be available on Star Sports in India. Where to livestream IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026? The livestream of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. IND vs PAK Squad India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav Pakistan: Fatima Sana (C), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig and Tasmia Rubab

As the crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

A brilliant unbeaten century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, along with contributions from Amy Jones and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, powered England to a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Birmingham on Saturday (Jun 12).&nbsp;After being invited to bat first, England posted a record-breaking 219/1 in their allotted 20 overs, the highest team total in their women’s T20I history. Wyatt-Hodge anchored the innings with a magnificent 105 not out off 62 deliveries, striking 15 boundaries and a six to register her third T20I hundred for England.&nbsp;&nbsp;She shared a record 135-run opening partnership with wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, who scored 53 from 38 balls, including four fours and a six. The stand became England’s highest opening-wicket partnership in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-1st-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1781271767949">IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt added further momentum with an unbeaten 46 off just 22 balls, smashing six fours and a six. During her innings, she became only the second England women’s player to surpass 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She now has 3,006 runs from 138 matches at an average of 29.47, with 18 half-centuries to her name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Malki Madara was Sri Lanka’s lone wicket-taker, finishing with figures of 1/51.&nbsp;Chasing a huge target, Sri Lanka never gained control of the match and were bowled out for 132 in their 20 overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama (29 off 18) and Nilakshika Silva (39 off 33) were the only batters to offer some resistance.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-neymar-set-to-miss-brazil-s-opening-match-against-morocco-1781319683298">FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar set to miss Brazil’s opening match against Morocco</a>&nbsp;England’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, led by Freya Kemp, who claimed 4/22. While, Sophie Ecclestone (2/27) and Charlie Dean (2/18) provided excellent support to complete a dominant all-round display.&nbsp;Kemp’s four-wicket haul also earned her a place in the record books, making her just the third woman to take four wickets on her T20 World Cup debut, joining teammate Danni Wyatt-Hodge and former India spinner Diana David.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

England made a strong start to the Women’s T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored a brilliant century to help her team beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs on Friday.

A brilliant unbeaten century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, along with contributions from Amy Jones and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, powered England to a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Birmingham on Saturday (Jun 12). After being invited to bat first, England posted a record-breaking 219/1 in their allotted 20 overs, the highest team total in their women’s T20I history. Wyatt-Hodge anchored the innings with a magnificent 105 not out off 62 deliveries, striking 15 boundaries and a six to register her third T20I hundred for England. She shared a record 135-run opening partnership with wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, who scored 53 from 38 balls, including four fours and a six. The stand became England’s highest opening-wicket partnership in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Also Read - IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt added further momentum with an unbeaten 46 off just 22 balls, smashing six fours and a six. During her innings, she became only the second England women’s player to surpass 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She now has 3,006 runs from 138 matches at an average of 29.47, with 18 half-centuries to her name. Malki Madara was Sri Lanka’s lone wicket-taker, finishing with figures of 1/51. Chasing a huge target, Sri Lanka never gained control of the match and were bowled out for 132 in their 20 overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama (29 off 18) and Nilakshika Silva (39 off 33) were the only batters to offer some resistance. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar set to miss Brazil’s opening match against Morocco England’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, led by Freya Kemp, who claimed 4/22. While, Sophie Ecclestone (2/27) and Charlie Dean (2/18) provided excellent support to complete a dominant all-round display. Kemp’s four-wicket haul also earned her a place in the record books, making her just the third woman to take four wickets on her T20 World Cup debut, joining teammate Danni Wyatt-Hodge and former India spinner Diana David. With inputs from agencies

England made a strong start to the Women’s T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored a brilliant century to help her team beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs on Friday.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Danni’s century guides England to 87-run win over Sri Lanka in opener

Star India batter Virat Kohli congratulated New Zealand legend Kane Williamson on his retirement from international cricket, which he announced on Friday (Jun 12). Bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 16-year international career, Williamson leaves the game as New Zealand’s highest run-scorer across all formats. The 35-year-old amassed 19,346 international runs, including 48 centuries and six double centuries, earning widespread respect for his consistency, composure and exceptional leadership.&nbsp;Kohli, who has long shared a close friendship with Williamson, took to X to pay tribute to the retiring Kiwi great.&nbsp; &nbsp;“From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet. Wishing you nothing but the best always brother. You’ve done your bit, you deserve to enjoy all of it now and put your feet up. Well done mate, life’s only just begun," Kohli wrote on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet. Wishing you…&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://x.com/imVkohli/status/2065413424994254861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Williamson’s tenure as captain marked one of the most successful eras in New Zealand cricket and under his leadership, the Black Caps reached two ICC World Cup finals, three World Cup semi-finals and secured the inaugural ICC World Test Championship title in 2021. Individually, he was recognised as the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2015 and ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year in 2019.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-1st-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1781271767949">IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Currently touring England for an ongoing Test series, Williamson endured a difficult outing in the opening match, which New Zealand lost by 115 runs. He managed scores of 0 and 18 in the contest.&nbsp;Speaking about his decision, Williamson said he had been thinking on retirement for some time before concluding that this moment was right.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time. I’ve always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I’ve given it my all in every match I’ve played for New Zealand," Williamson said in a statement issued by New Zealand Cricket.&nbsp;“Continuing with anything less wouldn’t be right, and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms," he added.

After a successful international career, Kane Williamson retired from cricket on Friday (Jun 12). The former New Zealand captain scored more than 19,000 runs and earned praise for his calm approach and strong leadership.

Star India batter Virat Kohli congratulated New Zealand legend Kane Williamson on his retirement from international cricket, which he announced on Friday (Jun 12). Bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 16-year international career, Williamson leaves the game as New Zealand’s highest run-scorer across all formats. The 35-year-old amassed 19,346 international runs, including 48 centuries and six double centuries, earning widespread respect for his consistency, composure and exceptional leadership. Kohli, who has long shared a close friendship with Williamson, took to X to pay tribute to the retiring Kiwi great. “From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet. Wishing you nothing but the best always brother. You’ve done your bit, you deserve to enjoy all of it now and put your feet up. Well done mate, life’s only just begun," Kohli wrote on X.

After a successful international career, Kane Williamson retired from cricket on Friday (Jun 12). The former New Zealand captain scored more than 19,000 runs and earned praise for his calm approach and strong leadership.

Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Kane Williamson, says 'Wishing you nothing but the best always brother'

India will kick off their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 with a three-match series against Afghanistan in Dharamsala starting on Saturday (Jun 13). Attention will be focused on Rohit Sharma’s fitness, the progress of pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and the potential international debuts of youngsters Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey. The hosts will also need to adjust their batting combination after Virat Kohli was sidelined with a hamstring injury. As a result, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer are expected to take on batting responsibility in the lineup.&nbsp;Reddy’s performances will be closely monitor as India assesses his ability to offer a reliable seam-bowling all-round option and provide depth behind Hardik Pandya, whose fitness remains a concern.&nbsp;Whereas, Afghanistan arrive as a strong limited-overs team, boosted by the return of Rashid Khan and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the crucial ODI clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kane-williamson-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-1781258980691">Kane Williamson, ex-NZ captain, announces retirement from international cricket</a><h2>India vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs AFG, 1st ODI be played?</h2>The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Saturday (Jun 13, 2026). The toss will take place at 01:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-much-does-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-cost-in-2026-the-answer-may-surprise-you-1781271547454">How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on Star Sports in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 1st ODI?</h2>The livestream of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.<h2>IND vs AFG ODI Squad</h2>India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey&nbsp;Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

India will kick off their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 with a three-match series against Afghanistan in Dharamsala starting on Saturday (Jun 13). Attention will be focused on Rohit Sharma’s fitness, the progress of pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and the potential international debuts of youngsters Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey. The hosts will also need to adjust their batting combination after Virat Kohli was sidelined with a hamstring injury. As a result, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer are expected to take on batting responsibility in the lineup. Reddy’s performances will be closely monitor as India assesses his ability to offer a reliable seam-bowling all-round option and provide depth behind Hardik Pandya, whose fitness remains a concern. Whereas, Afghanistan arrive as a strong limited-overs team, boosted by the return of Rashid Khan and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. As the crucial ODI clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - Kane Williamson, ex-NZ captain, announces retirement from international cricket India vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Match Details When will the IND vs AFG, 1st ODI be played? The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Saturday (Jun 13, 2026). The toss will take place at 01:00 pm IST. Also Read - How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy cost in 2026? The answer may surprise you Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on Star Sports in India. Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 1st ODI? The livestream of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. IND vs AFG ODI Squad India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

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