Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) India’s seam bowling all‑rounder Shardul Thakur has said he was under‑utilised during last year’s Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy in England, adding that he remains determined to play international cricket again.Thakur, 34, appeared in the Tests in Leeds and Old Trafford, scoring 1, 4, and 41 runs while bowling just 27 overs across the two matches and taking two scalps. “I 100 per cent desire to play for India again. At the back of my mind, it’s always there. Even if …
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In October 2025, Aman Rao was feeling stuck. A string of failures in the U23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy came after a promising start, and the young right-handed opener found himself searching for answers beyond his own dressing room.Cut to the present, and those times of struggle in October 2025 look as if they happened a long while back. Rao sits atop the Orange Cap standings in the Telangana T20 League (TGT20) with 192 runs in three innings, including striking the tournamen…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Eagle Thane Strikers delivered a strong all-round performance to register a convincing 24-run victory over Triumphs Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai 2026 here at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Eagle Thane Strikers delivered a strong all-round performance to register a convincing 24-run victory over Triumphs Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai 2026 here at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.Batting first, Eagle Thane Strikers posted a competitive 172/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Shivam Dube-led ARCS Andheri let a winning position slip away as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs staged a sensational late comeback to clinch a seven-run victory in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 172, Andheri were cruising for large parts of the innings before a dramatic collapse in the final four overs saw Ankur Singh’s brilliant spell of 4/39 turn the match on its head. Andheri endured an early setback with Divyaansh Sksena (10)…
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Three days into the T20 Mumbai League 2026, the tournament witnessed its second Super Over as captain Suved Parkar produced a sensational batting display, smashing a record-breaking 46-ball century. However, his brilliant 110 off 54 deliveries was not enough as Ajinkya Rahane’s North Mumbai Panthers edged past Bandra Blasters in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to seal their second successive victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Batting first on a batting-fr…
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) As the city gears up for the mega cricket carnival, the star captains of participating teams in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League came together for a grand season launch event in Mumbai on Saturday, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting two weeks of high-voltage cricketing action starting June 1.The event was attended by Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the League Govern…
Thane, May 30 (IANS) Eagle Thane Strikers have announced India all-rounder Shardul Thakur as captain for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026, starting on June 1.One of Mumbai cricket’s most accomplished performers, Shardul Thakur, brings a wealth of experience to the leadership role, having represented India across formats and played a key role in several domestic and franchise competitions. The appointment reflects the franchise’s ambition to build on last season’s semifina…
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Jofra Archer produced a brilliant all-round effort when it mattered the most, claiming 3-17 after smashing a 15-ball 32 as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in a must-win match at the Wankhede Stadium and sealed a berth in the Playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday.Archer’s brilliant cameo helped Rajasthan Royals recover from a precarious 119/5 to post a challenging 205/8 on being asked to bat first. The 31-year-old England star of Caribbea…
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Fine rearguard action by their lower-order batters helped Rajasthan Royals recover from losing their top-order cheaply and post 205/8 against the Mumbai Indians in a must-win match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Rajasthan, who need to win their last league match to secure a spot in the playoffs, reached a challenging total, though there was no defining knock in their innings that lurched from one wicket to another in hot and humid …
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first in their last league match of the season, which is a must-win clash for their opponents, Rajasthan Royals, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. It is the only day game of the season at the Wankhede, which is being played in quite hot and humid conditions, making it a challenging affair for the players. MI rested seasoned pacer Jasprit Bumrah, bringing in Deepak Chahar into the playing XI. Rajasthan Royals made th…