Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe’s inaugural ICC-approved T20 franchise competition, has unveiled the ‘Glasgow Mugafians,’ its Glasgow-based team representing Scotland. The franchise is owned by Tansha Batra, with West Indies icon Chris Gayle serving as co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador. The first edition of the ETPL is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026. It will feature six franchises from Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, a…
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New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A breathtaking fielding effort from Shreyas Iyer during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the Punjab Kings skipper pulling off a remarkable boundary save-cum-catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya recently, has caught the attention of Jonty Rhodes, widely regarded as one of the finest fielders the game has seen.The sheer athleticism of the moment left players from the Mumbai dugout, including Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, visibly stunned, underlining just…
Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett are among the notable inclusions, both securing their first full national contracts afte…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for as long as possible. Several of Cummins’ long-time teammates, including Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, have already stepped away from ODIs, while Mitchell Starc has given up T20Is i…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Delhi Capitals (DC) to end their long wait for an IPL title, adding the franchise’s 2026 squad look as ‘a very strong unit’ and that he would keep his fingers crossed for them to win the trophy this year. DC are one of only two franchises to have never won the IPL title despite featuring in every season since the league’s inception in 2008. “Anybody who has won multiple trophies, even Gujarat Titans, who reached the fina…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly among the investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League. In January this year, ETPL announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year. According to a BCC report, Dravid and Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium who have agreed a deal to buy the Glasgow-based franchis…
Melbourne, March 4 (IANS) Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has made it clear that he is not ready to draw the curtain on his T20I career, keeping the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics in his plans. Maxwell, 37, would be 40 when Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup, scheduled just months after cricket’s return at the Los Angeles Olympics. While questions have surfaced about his longevity, particularly after Australia’s group-stage exit at the recent T20 World Cup a…
Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Australia ended their campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on a winning note, with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Oman in a Group B clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday.Skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 64 off 33 deliveries and Travis Head 32 off 19 deliveries as Australia thrashed Oman by nine wickets in the 40th match.With his explosive half-century, skipper Marsh helped Australia finish their campaign in the T20 World Cup on…
Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 64 off 33 deliveries and Travis Head 32 off 19 deliveries as Australia thrashed Oman by nine wickets in the 40th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday.With his explosive half-century, skipper Marsh helped Australia finish their campaign in the T20 World Cup on a strong note, underlining the dominance of Australia’s bowling attack over Oman, with Adam Zampa being the standout…
Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) A ruthless bowling effort spearheaded by Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, and Glenn Maxwell dismantled Oman for a modest 104 in just 16.2 overs as Australia took firm control of the 40th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday.After Marsh asked them to bat first, Oman had an absolute nightmare of a game right from the first ball.The first ball of the match indicated the momentum of what was to come. The first ball bowled…