<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cricket - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Cricket news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:45:06 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Tilak, Dhir and Reddy: India's three-part answer to the Hardik question]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's comeback in Christchurch showed how three players are beginning to share the responsibility of finishing games and delivering with the ball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-dhir-and-reddy-indias-three-part-answer-to-the-hardik-question/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:45:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-dhir-and-reddy-indias-three-part-answer-to-the-hardik-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Chasemaster Tilak Varma turns up in India's 300th men's T20I]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the highlights from India's 200th outright win in men's T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-chasemaster-tilak-varma-turns-up-in-indias-300th-mens-t20i/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:03:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-chasemaster-tilak-varma-turns-up-in-indias-300th-mens-t20i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan leave out Masood, Sajid and Noman for home Tests against SL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen-member squad includes Salman Agha, Mohammad Suleman, Minhas brothers and Razaullah. Two more seamers will be added after a three-day tour game against the visitors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-leave-out-masood-sajid-and-noman-for-home-tests-against-sl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:57:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-leave-out-masood-sajid-and-noman-for-home-tests-against-sl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The small stuff can change games quickly' - Santner rues dropped catches and misfields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand captain acknowledged his team was 'in a very good position' but their errors in the field let India recover from 70 for 5 to chase down 181]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-small-stuff-can-change-games-quickly-santner-rues-dropped-catches-and-misfields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-small-stuff-can-change-games-quickly-santner-rues-dropped-catches-and-misfields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The batter who doesn't log off: How Kumar Kushagra earned his India call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[His father wrote a coaching manual after reading Bob Woolmer's book and Kushagra repaid the faith with relentless hardwork]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-batter-who-doesnt-log-off-how-kumar-kushagra-earned-his-india-call-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:45:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-batter-who-doesnt-log-off-how-kumar-kushagra-earned-his-india-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCB flags umpiring errors, questions Afghanistan captain's 11th over in U-19 one-dayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh provided footage of the over to match referee Latifzai and explained how the discrepancies had occurred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-flags-umpiring-errors-questions-afghanistan-captains-11th-over-in-u-19-one-dayers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:45:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-flags-umpiring-errors-questions-afghanistan-captains-11th-over-in-u-19-one-dayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilak Varma: I have done what everyone believed]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said conversations before this game with Gambhir and Kotak helped reinforce belief in his abilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-i-have-done-what-everyone-believed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:09:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-i-have-done-what-everyone-believed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilak Varma: 'Really proud of myself' for seeing India through]]></title><description><![CDATA[He also said conversations before this game with Gambhir and Kotak helped reinforce the team's belief in his abilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-really-proud-of-myself-for-seeing-india-through/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:57:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-really-proud-of-myself-for-seeing-india-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollard: 'Nothing is going to faze me' as MI head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollard said it was "fantastic" for him to learn from Jayawardene and said he wanted to show the MI fans they have "fire in our belly"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pollard-nothing-is-going-to-faze-me-as-mi-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:45:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pollard-nothing-is-going-to-faze-me-as-mi-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilak, Reddy, Dhir seal thriller for India to go 2-0 up against sloppy New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[India recovered from 70 for 5 to chase down 181 in Christchurch after New Zealand's poor fielding reprieved four India batters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-reddy-dhir-seal-thriller-for-india-to-go-2-0-up-against-sloppy-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-reddy-dhir-seal-thriller-for-india-to-go-2-0-up-against-sloppy-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Trophy final shifted again, this time from Karachi to Lahore]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final will now be played at the Bagh-e-Jinnah Park and will start on October 27, two days after it was originally scheduled to start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/presidents-trophy-final-shifted-again-this-time-from-karachi-to-lahore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:57:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/presidents-trophy-final-shifted-again-this-time-from-karachi-to-lahore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortje ruled out of Test series decider with groin injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will come into the conversation if South Africa want to field a quick bowler in place of Anrich Nortje in the Cape Town Test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-ruled-out-of-test-series-decider-with-groin-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:14:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-ruled-out-of-test-series-decider-with-groin-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rescue missions' not the way to go, says Sikandar Raza]]></title><description><![CDATA["There's not many plusses in batting, but these fast bowlers in this heat certainly bowled their heart out," Sikandar Raza says after Zimbabwe's defeat in the UAE ODI tri-series final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rescue-missions-not-the-way-to-go-says-sikandar-raza/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:39:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rescue-missions-not-the-way-to-go-says-sikandar-raza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India choose to chase in Christchurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Yadav came in for Mayank Yadav, and New Zealand brought in Jacob Duffy for Adam Milne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-as-india-choose-to-chase-in-christchurch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:03:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-as-india-choose-to-chase-in-christchurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pybus lauds Afghanistan's 'very diverse but very competent bowling unit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan was the standout star of Afghanistan's bowling performance throughout the UAE ODI tri-series but coach Richard Pybus wants the other bowlers to be recognised too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-lauds-afghanistans-very-diverse-but-very-competent-bowling-unit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:45:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-lauds-afghanistans-very-diverse-but-very-competent-bowling-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians elevate Pollard to head coach ahead of IPL 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollard was part of the squad in each of the five IPL-winning seasons: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-elevate-pollard-to-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:27:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-elevate-pollard-to-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians promote Pollard to head coach position in IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollard was part of the squad in each of the five IPL-winning seasons: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-promote-pollard-to-head-coach-position-in-ipl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-promote-pollard-to-head-coach-position-in-ipl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Head hopes under-fire Australia find 'that collective batting day']]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, by crushing margins at that, and the lack of partnerships - or more than one batter standing tall at any given time - has hurt them the most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/travis-head-hopes-under-fire-australia-find-that-collective-batting-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:16:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/travis-head-hopes-under-fire-australia-find-that-collective-batting-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Finch on Steven Smith: 'If you see him in New York, he's a totally different person']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new video series, Faf du Plessis and Aaron Finch discuss Steven Smith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aaron-finch-on-steven-smith-if-you-see-him-in-new-york-hes-a-totally-different-person/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aaron-finch-on-steven-smith-if-you-see-him-in-new-york-hes-a-totally-different-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faf du Plessis to Steven Smith: 'You did nothing wrong, just be strong']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sandpapergate series was acrimonious, but the two captains had empathy for each other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/faf-du-plessis-to-steven-smith-you-did-nothing-wrong-just-be-strong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:22:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/faf-du-plessis-to-steven-smith-you-did-nothing-wrong-just-be-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't know what he was thinking' - Harmer's surprise at Labuschagne's shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's No. 3 tried to take on the wind and failed to heap further pressure on his position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-know-what-he-was-thinking-harmers-surprise-at-labuschagnes-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:35:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-know-what-he-was-thinking-harmers-surprise-at-labuschagnes-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmer: SA realise Australia batters are human and can be put under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinners back SA to adapt to whatever Cape Town throws at them in the series decider]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmer-sa-realise-australia-batters-are-human-and-can-be-put-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:10:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmer-sa-realise-australia-batters-are-human-and-can-be-put-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temba's Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appreciation of South Africa's captain who was immense as his team leveled the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tembas-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:34:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tembas-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia hope Smith can find Cape Town redemption arc]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concussion scare, a troublesome neck and low scores - Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpapergate scandal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-hope-smith-can-find-cape-town-redemption-arc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:34:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-hope-smith-can-find-cape-town-redemption-arc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook defends Rashid omission after England fail to defend 429]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasser Hussain suggests veteran legspinner's form has "just dropped off"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-defends-rashid-omission-after-england-fail-to-defend-429/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:34:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-defends-rashid-omission-after-england-fail-to-defend-429/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe bat with two changes; Farooqi back for Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe brought in Newman Nyamhuri and Tadiwanashe Marumani in place of Ernest Masuku and Ben Curran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-bat-with-two-changes-farooqi-back-for-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:40:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-bat-with-two-changes-farooqi-back-for-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S Meghana retires from all formats at 30]]></title><description><![CDATA["My bond with cricket will never break," Meghana said in her retirement note, adding that she would be "mentoring the next generation" of women cricketers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/s-meghana-retires-from-all-formats-at-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/s-meghana-retires-from-all-formats-at-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jintimani Kalita debuts in first ever ODI between India and Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's regular captain Josephine Nkomo was out with a niggle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jintimani-kalita-debuts-in-first-ever-odi-between-india-and-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:33:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jintimani-kalita-debuts-in-first-ever-odi-between-india-and-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Olympics qualifiers to take place in January-February 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2029 World Test Championship final, meanwhile, is scheduled to be played in England from June 8 to 12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/la-olympics-qualifiers-to-take-place-in-january-february-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:57:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/la-olympics-qualifiers-to-take-place-in-january-february-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hype around Sooryavanshi not good for him or team, says Sitanshu Kotak]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir's potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot despite not playing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hype-around-sooryavanshi-not-good-for-him-or-team-says-sitanshu-kotak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hype-around-sooryavanshi-not-good-for-him-or-team-says-sitanshu-kotak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-set-to-get-in-as-new-zealand-and-india-prepare-for-another-slugfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-set-to-get-in-as-new-zealand-and-india-prepare-for-another-slugfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David named for Tasmania in push for 2027 ODI World Cup spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim David has been named by Tasmania to face Victoria in a domestic One-Day Cup game on Saturday, with coach Jeff Vaughan confirming he is pushing for the ODI World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/david-named-for-tasmania-in-push-for-2027-odi-world-cup-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:58:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/david-named-for-tasmania-in-push-for-2027-odi-world-cup-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the only other specialist batter in the touring party and could come into the XI as Ishan Kishan's replacement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-second-t20i-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:04:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-second-t20i-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shikhar Mohan in India A squad for last two four-dayers against New Zealand A]]></title><description><![CDATA[India A will play a series of three four-day matches against New Zealand A alongside the senior India team's white-ball matches against New Zealand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shikhar-mohan-in-india-a-squad-for-last-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:52:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shikhar-mohan-in-india-a-squad-for-last-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taskin returns for first Bangladesh vs West Indies Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Litton Das, who missed the ODI tri-series in the UAE because of an injury, has been brought in, while Towhid Hridoy has retained his place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/taskin-returns-for-first-bangladesh-vs-west-indies-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:22:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/taskin-returns-for-first-bangladesh-vs-west-indies-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black soil, slow turn, and Delhi's cuisine - Ben Treloar lives the Ranji Trophy life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian umpire is in India as part of an umpire-exchange program between CA and the BCCI, and he's thoroughly enjoying the experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/black-soil-slow-turn-and-delhis-cuisine-ben-treloar-lives-the-ranji-trophy-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/black-soil-slow-turn-and-delhis-cuisine-ben-treloar-lives-the-ranji-trophy-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariu, Nicholls, Lister, Hay in star-studded New Zealand A squad for India A four-dayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand A squad is of 19 members, but the players will be rotated - 13 will be available for each of the three four-dayers, with the others released to play the Ford Trophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mariu-nicholls-lister-hay-in-star-studded-new-zealand-a-squad-for-india-a-four-dayers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:28:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mariu-nicholls-lister-hay-in-star-studded-new-zealand-a-squad-for-india-a-four-dayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka awake from slumber to seal staggering chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apathy replaced by hope after unheralded side spring mother of all surprises in Rawalpindi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-awake-from-slumber-to-seal-staggering-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:29:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-awake-from-slumber-to-seal-staggering-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins: Australia can't 'paper over cracks' after innings thrashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia will need to serious consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Cape Town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-australia-cant-paper-over-cracks-after-innings-thrashing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:46:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-australia-cant-paper-over-cracks-after-innings-thrashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everyone wants to have a go at us' - Bavuma on life as world champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabada's spirit, Jansen's performance and Bavuma's own runs offered a strong response from the WTC champions after going down in Durban last week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/everyone-wants-to-have-a-go-at-us-bavuma-on-life-as-world-champions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/everyone-wants-to-have-a-go-at-us-bavuma-on-life-as-world-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England let Brook's double helping of brilliance go to waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company in Pindi - but the only stat that mattered was his team's defeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-let-brooks-double-helping-of-brilliance-go-to-waste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-let-brooks-double-helping-of-brilliance-go-to-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA flex their championship mettle through rain, nerves and late drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and belief into a statement win that reshapes the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa-flex-their-championship-mettle-through-rain-nerves-and-late-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:29:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa-flex-their-championship-mettle-through-rain-nerves-and-late-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips and Samson put their magic hands up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batting in white-ball cricket has become less about where the head is or the feet go and more about what the hands do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/phillips-and-samson-put-their-magic-hands-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/phillips-and-samson-put-their-magic-hands-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats: Records galore as Brook, Sri Lanka make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka pulled off record chase of 430, the second-highest in ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-records-galore-as-brook-sri-lanka-make-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:35:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-records-galore-as-brook-sri-lanka-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karachi to host President's Trophy final between State Bank of Pakistan and Markhor IT Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-day fixture will begin on October 24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/karachi-to-host-presidents-trophy-final-between-state-bank-of-pakistan-and-markhor-it-solutions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:05:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/karachi-to-host-presidents-trophy-final-between-state-bank-of-pakistan-and-markhor-it-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats: Harry Brook smashes fastest double-century in ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook broke records by scoring a double-hundred against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-harry-brook-smashes-fastest-double-century-in-odis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-harry-brook-smashes-fastest-double-century-in-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh offspinner Aliss Al Islam reported for suspect bowling action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match officials reported debutant Aliss after Bangladesh's ODI tri-series match against Afghanistan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-offspinner-aliss-al-islam-reported-for-suspect-bowling-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:21:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-offspinner-aliss-al-islam-reported-for-suspect-bowling-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook smashes fastest double-century in ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook broke records by scoring a double-hundred against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-double-century-in-odis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-double-century-in-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer: Pitch got flatter in second innings in Christchurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samson said his stint behind the stumps gave him a reference point for what to do while batting in Christchurch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-pitch-got-flatter-in-second-innings-in-christchurch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-pitch-got-flatter-in-second-innings-in-christchurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer: Wicket got flatter in Christchurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samson said his stint behind the stumps gave him a reference point for what to do while batting in Christchurch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-wicket-got-flatter-in-christchurch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-wicket-got-flatter-in-christchurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson, Iyer and Dhir pull off record chase against NZ in T20I series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillips' unbeaten 82 went in vain as Iyer and Dhir shephered the visitors to a four-wicket win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-iyer-and-dhir-pull-off-record-chase-against-nz-in-t20i-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-iyer-and-dhir-pull-off-record-chase-against-nz-in-t20i-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans seeks 'new challenge' at Essex after quiet season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 39-year-old batter says it's "the right time to move on" from Surrey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/evans-seeks-new-challenge-at-essex-after-quiet-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:16:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/evans-seeks-new-challenge-at-essex-after-quiet-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSL mulls six-a-side tournament as sidekick]]></title><description><![CDATA[PCB expects additional tournament to provide them with another revenue stream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/psl-mulls-six-a-side-tournament-as-sidekick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/psl-mulls-six-a-side-tournament-as-sidekick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia opt to bowl in rain-shortened third T20I against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams went unchanged for a game reduced to 14 overs, even as Australia have already clinched the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-opt-to-bowl-in-rain-shortened-third-t20i-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:40:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-opt-to-bowl-in-rain-shortened-third-t20i-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England drop Rashid for Dawson; Sri Lanka opt to field]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have also brought in Josh Tongue in place of Sonny Baker; Sri Lanka leave out Sachindu Colombage in favour of Dunith Wellalage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-drop-rashid-for-dawson-sri-lanka-opt-to-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-drop-rashid-for-dawson-sri-lanka-opt-to-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bring in Reddy and Mayank, ask New Zealand to bat in first T20I]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand have marked Daryl Mitchell to bat at No. 3 and have slotted Bevon Jacobs to bat in the middle order]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bring-in-reddy-and-mayank-ask-new-zealand-to-bat-in-first-t20i/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bring-in-reddy-and-mayank-ask-new-zealand-to-bat-in-first-t20i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schutt suspended by CA for improper use of prescription medication out of competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schutt accepts two-match ban for "failure to adhere to requirements under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines with regard to prescription medication"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/schutt-suspended-by-ca-for-improper-use-of-prescription-medication-out-of-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:51:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/schutt-suspended-by-ca-for-improper-use-of-prescription-medication-out-of-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towhid Hridoy: 'Our batting unit has been consistently poor abroad']]></title><description><![CDATA["The issue is indeed related to mindset. I believe there is room for improvement here," stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy says after Bangladesh are knocked out of the UAE ODI tri-series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/towhid-hridoy-our-batting-unit-has-been-consistently-poor-abroad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:45:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/towhid-hridoy-our-batting-unit-has-been-consistently-poor-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devika Vaidya: 'I hadn't seen many athletes come back to sport after maternity, but I was sure I could do it']]></title><description><![CDATA[The India allrounder stepped away from cricket at her peak to start a family, but has worked her way back from motherhood and is ready to play at the highest level again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/devika-vaidya-i-hadnt-seen-many-athletes-come-back-to-sport-after-maternity-but-i-was-sure-i-could-do-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:45:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/devika-vaidya-i-hadnt-seen-many-athletes-come-back-to-sport-after-maternity-but-i-was-sure-i-could-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can't defend that' - Australia's batting deficiencies exposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia coach Andrew McDonald defended the longer term record of his side after they were bundled out for 99]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cant-defend-that-australias-batting-deficiencies-exposed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:56:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cant-defend-that-australias-batting-deficiencies-exposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batting wind blows in Gqeberha but Australia fail to soak it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotlight back on Labuschagne's Test spot after twin failures put Australia on the brink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batting-wind-blows-in-gqeberha-but-australia-fail-to-soak-it-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:44:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batting-wind-blows-in-gqeberha-but-australia-fail-to-soak-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen says he is ready to 'come back again and again' after star turn in Gqeberha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jansen has already made an 85 in the first innings, taken a five-for, and effected a third-innings run out in the second Test as South Africa look to level series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jansen-says-he-is-ready-to-come-back-again-and-again-after-star-turn-in-gqeberha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:29:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jansen-says-he-is-ready-to-come-back-again-and-again-after-star-turn-in-gqeberha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen says he is ready to 'come back again and again' after star turn in Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jansen has already made an 85 in the first innings, taken a five-for, and effected a third-innings run out in Gqeberha as South Africa look to level series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jansen-says-he-is-ready-to-come-back-again-and-again-after-star-turn-in-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jansen-says-he-is-ready-to-come-back-again-and-again-after-star-turn-in-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCL: Khulna go top; Nayeem double-century lifts Rajshahi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, defending champions Rangpur's difficult season continued, as they lost to Sylhet by 37 runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ncl-khulna-go-top-nayeem-double-century-lifts-rajshahi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:23:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ncl-khulna-go-top-nayeem-double-century-lifts-rajshahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson's future in doubt as Lancashire opt against new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision could prompt England's leading Test wicket-taker to finally retire aged 44]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/andersons-future-in-doubt-as-lancashire-opt-against-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/andersons-future-in-doubt-as-lancashire-opt-against-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orr targets 'fresh start' at Middlesex after struggles at Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsewhere, Essex sign George Bell while Ben Mike moves to Glamorgan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/orr-targets-fresh-start-at-middlesex-after-struggles-at-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:38:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/orr-targets-fresh-start-at-middlesex-after-struggles-at-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasan Nawaz 2.0 brings calmness to Pakistan's middle-order chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[His shift from recklessness to restraint offers Pakistan hope, as he learns to balance his explosive strokeplay with the patience needed to build an innings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hasan-nawaz-20-brings-calmness-to-pakistans-middle-order-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:38:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hasan-nawaz-20-brings-calmness-to-pakistans-middle-order-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Cricket steps back from agreement to invest in MLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision was driven by the need to focus resources in New Zealand's high performance programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-zealand-cricket-steps-back-from-agreement-to-invest-in-mlc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:57:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-zealand-cricket-steps-back-from-agreement-to-invest-in-mlc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anrich Nortje walks off with suspected groin injury in second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa could potentially play the rest of the game one bowler down as they look to enforce the follow-on against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/anrich-nortje-walks-off-with-suspected-groin-injury-in-second-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:33:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/anrich-nortje-walks-off-with-suspected-groin-injury-in-second-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh opt to bat in must-win match against Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fingerspinner Aliss Al Islam made his debut for Bangladesh, while Afghanistan made two changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-opt-to-bat-in-must-win-match-against-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:27:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-opt-to-bat-in-must-win-match-against-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 100 first-class games, Bharghav Bhatt continues to dream of India jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 36, the Baroda left-arm spinner is still wheeling away, still improving himself, and still taking bagfuls of wickets in the Ranji Trophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/after-100-first-class-games-bharghav-bhatt-continues-to-dream-of-india-jersey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:32:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/after-100-first-class-games-bharghav-bhatt-continues-to-dream-of-india-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior England players to miss Sri Lanka T20Is for WPL 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will also play three ODIs in Sri Lanka in March after the inaugural Champions Trophy in India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/senior-england-players-to-miss-sri-lanka-t20is-for-wpl-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:53:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/senior-england-players-to-miss-sri-lanka-t20is-for-wpl-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh and Nepal to host Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup from January 21 to February 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chattogram is set to host both semi-finals on February 4 as well as the final on February 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-and-nepal-to-host-womens-under-19-t20-world-cup-from-january-21-to-february-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:21:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-and-nepal-to-host-womens-under-19-t20-world-cup-from-january-21-to-february-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's T20Is in Sri Lanka to clash with last week of WPL 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will also play three ODIs in Sri Lanka in March after the inaugural Champions Trophy in India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/englands-t20is-in-sri-lanka-to-clash-with-last-week-of-wpl-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:49:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/englands-t20is-in-sri-lanka-to-clash-with-last-week-of-wpl-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetlagged India brace for New Zealand challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer's captaincy will be in the spotlight once again, while New Zealand fans look forward to a rare glimpse of Finn Allen at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jetlagged-india-brace-for-new-zealand-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jetlagged-india-brace-for-new-zealand-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santner: 'Bhuvi will love these conditions in New Zealand']]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand captain was also wary of the threat of India's top order, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ahead of the T20I series-opener in Christchurch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/santner-bhuvi-will-love-these-conditions-in-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:15:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/santner-bhuvi-will-love-these-conditions-in-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We obviously want to go for the win' - Bavuma's 179 gives South Africa a chance to dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are now the only side with a realistic chance of winning although being able to enforce the follow-on will likely be key to the outcome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-obviously-want-to-go-for-the-win-bavumas-179-gives-south-africa-a-chance-to-dream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:12:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-obviously-want-to-go-for-the-win-bavumas-179-gives-south-africa-a-chance-to-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When South Africa stumbled, Bavuma stood tall]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the band at St George's Park rumbled into action, Bavuma showcased his growth as a batter and leader with a century for the ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-south-africa-stumbled-bavuma-stood-tall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:43:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-south-africa-stumbled-bavuma-stood-tall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't think there's pressure anymore' - Harmanpreet keen to 'enjoy' post-captaincy phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[After her match-winning 91* off 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-think-theres-pressure-anymore-harmanpreet-keen-to-enjoy-post-captaincy-phase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:24:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-think-theres-pressure-anymore-harmanpreet-keen-to-enjoy-post-captaincy-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minhas brings the Midas touch as England succumb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rookie allrounder shows maturity beyond his years to rescue England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/minhas-brings-the-midas-touch-as-england-succumb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:34:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/minhas-brings-the-midas-touch-as-england-succumb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmanpreet, Shafali fifties and Nandani three-for seal 3-0 series sweep for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharne Mayers scored 60 for Zimbabwe but they never seemed likely to chase down 217 in Raipur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-shafali-fifties-and-nandani-three-for-seal-3-0-series-sweep-for-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-shafali-fifties-and-nandani-three-for-seal-3-0-series-sweep-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shami: 'I'm still at my peak, why would I give up hope of playing for India?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite not being selected for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, Shami has insisted he is fully fit and bowling with good rhythm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-im-still-at-my-peak-why-would-i-give-up-hope-of-playing-for-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-im-still-at-my-peak-why-would-i-give-up-hope-of-playing-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bat and bring in Prema Rawat as they eye clean sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandhana said the reason behind the decision was to give India's middle-order batters more game time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-and-bring-in-prema-rawat-as-they-eye-clean-sweep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:34:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-and-bring-in-prema-rawat-as-they-eye-clean-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sai Kishore: the hat-trick hero turning the angle on batters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sai Kishore's mastery of changing angles, honed through lessons from MS Dhoni, has helped him rediscover his rhythm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sai-kishore-the-hat-trick-hero-turning-the-angle-on-batters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:36:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sai-kishore-the-hat-trick-hero-turning-the-angle-on-batters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming: Englishman should coach England]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander vows to make development of English coaches a cornerstone of his tenure as England Test coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-englishman-should-coach-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:58:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-englishman-should-coach-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ opt to bowl; Litchfield returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nz-opt-to-bowl-litchfield-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:40:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nz-opt-to-bowl-litchfield-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowl, Rashid and Curran in; Pakistan unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook reckoned dew would be a factor as he opted to chase in Rawalpindi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-rashid-and-curran-in-pakistan-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-rashid-and-curran-in-pakistan-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shafali receives demerit point for breaching Level 1 of ICC code of conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali threw the ball into the ground in frustration after dropping a catch which led to an official reprimand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-receives-demerit-point-for-breaching-level-1-of-icc-code-of-conduct/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:02:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-receives-demerit-point-for-breaching-level-1-of-icc-code-of-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zadran's 90 shows both the beauty and limitations of his batting]]></title><description><![CDATA[He could hardly have looked more at ease while batting against Zimbabwe, but it was his fourth dismissal in the nineties, to go with three in the eighties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zadrans-90-shows-both-the-beauty-and-limitations-of-his-batting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:07:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zadrans-90-shows-both-the-beauty-and-limitations-of-his-batting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Mayank Mishra, it's never too late to keep getting better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uttarakhand bowler was the highest wicket-taker among spinners in the previous Ranji season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/for-mayank-mishra-its-never-too-late-to-keep-getting-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:37:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/for-mayank-mishra-its-never-too-late-to-keep-getting-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Matt Renshaw's ten years the longest gap between Test hundreds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also: who has the most expensive five-for in ODIs?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-matt-renshaws-ten-years-the-longest-gap-between-test-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:37:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-matt-renshaws-ten-years-the-longest-gap-between-test-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ever-ready Boland makes a virtue of limited game-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited play is no obstacle to seamer whose strikes have left SA on the back foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ever-ready-boland-makes-a-virtue-of-limited-game-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:48:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ever-ready-boland-makes-a-virtue-of-limited-game-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pradosh Ranjan Paul: TN's run machine continues to chug along]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pradosh-ranjan-paul-tns-run-machine-continues-to-chug-along/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:51:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pradosh-ranjan-paul-tns-run-machine-continues-to-chug-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux, Dunkley enter WPL 2027 auction with top base price of INR 50 lakh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 146 players will be competing for 27 available slots in the WPL mini auction on October 28 in Kochi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-dunkley-enter-wpl-2027-auction-with-top-base-price-of-inr-50-lakh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:13:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-dunkley-enter-wpl-2027-auction-with-top-base-price-of-inr-50-lakh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the back of cricket's beyond, late-bloomer Chinmay Sutar rewrites history]]></title><description><![CDATA[His journey had been a rough one, but finally, at 29 and in the Plate League of the Ranji Trophy, Chinmay Sutar grabbed his chance and scored only the second quadruple century in the tournament's history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/in-the-back-of-crickets-beyond-late-bloomer-chinmay-sutar-rewrites-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:47:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/in-the-back-of-crickets-beyond-late-bloomer-chinmay-sutar-rewrites-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why George Hill faces an uphill battle for higher honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions snub sparked White Rose ire but allrounder has been told to "keep banging door down"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-george-hill-faces-an-uphill-battle-for-higher-honours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:41:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-george-hill-faces-an-uphill-battle-for-higher-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-bloomer Chinmay Sutar goes from Mumbai to Mizoram and into the record books]]></title><description><![CDATA[His journey had been a rough one, but finally, at 29 and in the Plate League of the Ranji Trophy, Chinmay Sutar grabbed his chance and scored only the second quadruple century in the tournament's history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/late-bloomer-chinmay-sutar-goes-from-mumbai-to-mizoram-and-into-the-record-books/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:04:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/late-bloomer-chinmay-sutar-goes-from-mumbai-to-mizoram-and-into-the-record-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan bat; Zimbabwe bring in Burl and Masuku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries forced Craig Ervine and Newman Nyamhuri to sit out this game for Zimbabwe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-bat-zimbabwe-bring-in-burl-and-masuku/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:31:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-bat-zimbabwe-bring-in-burl-and-masuku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powar appointed men's national selector; Ojha to serve as chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramesh Powar, who played two Tests and 31 ODIs for India, was picked to fill the vacancy that was created after Ajit Agakar's term ended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/powar-appointed-mens-national-selector-ojha-to-serve-as-chair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:24:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/powar-appointed-mens-national-selector-ojha-to-serve-as-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinmay Sutar scores 400* for Mizoram in Ranji Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mizoram batter became the second India batter to hit a quadruple century after Bhausaheb Nimbalkar in 1948]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chinmay-sutar-scores-400-for-mizoram-in-ranji-trophy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:52:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chinmay-sutar-scores-400-for-mizoram-in-ranji-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England ODI side 'moving in the right direction' - Woakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup-winner says Harry Brook's side could be contenders in 2027 if they continue to progress]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-odi-side-moving-in-the-right-direction-woakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-odi-side-moving-in-the-right-direction-woakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhimanyu: The 'dream' to play for India is 'still there']]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhimanyu, 31, was part of the India Test squad on the tour of England in 2025 but has not been picked since]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhimanyu-the-dream-to-play-for-india-is-still-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhimanyu-the-dream-to-play-for-india-is-still-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darcie Brown ruled out of WBBL with a back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown is yet to return to training after suffering a disc injury on the Australia A tour of India last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/darcie-brown-ruled-out-of-wbbl-with-a-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:47:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/darcie-brown-ruled-out-of-wbbl-with-a-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-off or a pattern? Why Lyon's omission is about more than conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boland's strong case and Australia's pace riches have turned Lyon's once-unthinkable omission into a recurring selection debate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/one-off-or-a-pattern-why-lyons-omission-is-about-more-than-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:03:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/one-off-or-a-pattern-why-lyons-omission-is-about-more-than-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurjapneet emerges as the leader of a new-look TN seam attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-arm seamer hits the ground running in the Ranji Trophy after turning out for India A in the recent unofficial one-day series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurjapneet-emerges-as-the-leader-of-a-new-look-tn-seam-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:51:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurjapneet-emerges-as-the-leader-of-a-new-look-tn-seam-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women's T20I captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nahida-akter-named-bangladesh-womens-t20i-captain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:19:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nahida-akter-named-bangladesh-womens-t20i-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe opt to bat; both teams unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raipur is expected to serve a similarly slow and grippy pitch as the first T20I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bat-both-teams-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:43:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bat-both-teams-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taskin: 'We sometimes collapse quickly under pressure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Taskin has bemoaned Bangladesh's "noticeable lack of game awareness" after their defeat to Zimbabwe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/taskin-we-sometimes-collapse-quickly-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:08:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/taskin-we-sometimes-collapse-quickly-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. George's Park: A historic old ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oldest Test venue in South Africa is full of charm and significance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/st-georges-park-a-historic-old-ground/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:08:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/st-georges-park-a-historic-old-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An historic old ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oldest Test venue in South Africa is full of charm and significance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/an-historic-old-ground/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:36:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/an-historic-old-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan to captain SNGPL in final round of President's Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricinfo understands he will also play for Peshawar in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-to-captain-sngpl-in-final-round-of-presidents-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:55:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-to-captain-sngpl-in-final-round-of-presidents-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia bowl, McGrath replaces injured Litchfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand begin a new era after the retirements of Devine, Bates and Tahuhu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bowl-mcgrath-replaces-injured-litchfield/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:23:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bowl-mcgrath-replaces-injured-litchfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon left out as Australia go all-pace and bowl first on damp day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada returns for South Africa with Keshav Maharaj squeezed out as they look to level the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lyon-left-out-as-australia-go-all-pace-and-bowl-first-on-damp-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:13:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lyon-left-out-as-australia-go-all-pace-and-bowl-first-on-damp-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raza hails 'unity and culture of the team' after Zimbabwe's hard-fought win]]></title><description><![CDATA[We fought well, we understood the conditions well, we adapt well, and I think that's the reason why we won the game"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raza-hails-unity-and-culture-of-the-team-after-zimbabwes-hard-fought-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:09:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raza-hails-unity-and-culture-of-the-team-after-zimbabwes-hard-fought-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer replaces Paul on West Indies' Test tour of Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springer earns his maiden Test call-up with Paul withdrawn for "personal and family reasons"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-replaces-paul-on-west-indies-test-tour-of-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:16:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-replaces-paul-on-west-indies-test-tour-of-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The swagger is back' - Sammy thrilled with West Indies' T20I surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2-2 result in India follows a semi-finals finish at the T20 World Cup and a T20I series win against Sri Lanka at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-swagger-is-back-sammy-thrilled-with-west-indies-t20i-surge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:24:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-swagger-is-back-sammy-thrilled-with-west-indies-t20i-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer on Shai Hope: 'He was cruising through in the series']]></title><description><![CDATA["We had this mindset that we want to play aggressive cricket and see to it that we are at the top of our game," Shreyas Iyer says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-on-shai-hope-he-was-cruising-through-in-the-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-on-shai-hope-he-was-cruising-through-in-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan and Dhir impress but rain forces series to end 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The no-result meant India's 12-series winning streak at home came to an end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-and-dhir-impress-but-rain-forces-series-to-end-2-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-and-dhir-impress-but-rain-forces-series-to-end-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ishan Kishan, Naman Dhir impress but rain forces series to end 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The no-result meant India's 12-series winning streak at home came to an end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ishan-kishan-naman-dhir-impress-but-rain-forces-series-to-end-2-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ishan-kishan-naman-dhir-impress-but-rain-forces-series-to-end-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins okay with uncertainty but won't 'change too much tactically' in Gqeberha]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's not enough to suggest that Australia's top order brittleness has been solved, but after lifting themselves from 124 for 6 in the first Test, Australia's performance was convincing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-okay-with-uncertainty-but-wont-change-too-much-tactically-in-gqeberha/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:59:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-okay-with-uncertainty-but-wont-change-too-much-tactically-in-gqeberha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report card - how the big stars did on their domestic first-class comebacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel and other big stars played the President's Trophy this season - here's how they fared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/report-card-how-the-big-stars-did-on-their-domestic-first-class-comebacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:27:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/report-card-how-the-big-stars-did-on-their-domestic-first-class-comebacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WI bowl in rain-reduced game; India bring in Bhuvneshwar]]></title><description><![CDATA[India also boosted their batting with the return of Shivam Dube for Nitish Kumar Reddy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wi-bowl-in-rain-reduced-game-india-bring-in-bhuvneshwar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wi-bowl-in-rain-reduced-game-india-bring-in-bhuvneshwar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaminda Vaas unveiled as Delhi Capitals' fast-bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals recently announced Ganguly as their head coach and Yuvraj as the assistant and batting coach, and are set to bring in Mishra as spin-bowling 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&#2346;&#2381;&#2352;&#2376;&#2325;&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/--96/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/--96/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill to feature for Punjab in second round of Ranji Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gill is understood to be keen to get some match practice in the red-ball format ahead of his departure to New Zealand for the ODI series in November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-to-feature-for-punjab-in-second-round-of-ranji-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-to-feature-for-punjab-in-second-round-of-ranji-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madhav Kaushik turns patience into runs for Uttar Pradesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific run in recent domestic seasons has given Kaushik fresh momentum as he continues to pursue his India ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/madhav-kaushik-turns-patience-into-runs-for-uttar-pradesh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:26:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/madhav-kaushik-turns-patience-into-runs-for-uttar-pradesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip injury rules Litton Das out of UAE tri-series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehidy Hasan Miraz also missed Bangladesh's first game of the tri-series, against Zimbabwe, because of a fever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hip-injury-rules-litton-das-out-of-uae-tri-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:26:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hip-injury-rules-litton-das-out-of-uae-tri-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I just like to let the game take me' - Kagiso Rabada is back, staying firmly in the moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's playing his first Test match in 12 months with South Africa 1-0 down, but he's trying not to look too far ahead. "Otherwise you'll drive yourself crazy"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-just-like-to-let-the-game-take-me-kagiso-rabada-is-back-staying-firmly-in-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:15:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-just-like-to-let-the-game-take-me-kagiso-rabada-is-back-staying-firmly-in-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe opt to bat; Litton out of tri-series with hip injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh are also without Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who has been down with fever, while Zimbabwe handed debut to Tafadzwa Tsiga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bat-litton-out-of-tri-series-with-hip-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:55:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bat-litton-out-of-tri-series-with-hip-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians and head coach Jayawardene part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA["Mumbai Indians has been a very special part of my journey for over a decade now," Jayawardene said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-and-head-coach-jayawardene-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:56:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mumbai-indians-and-head-coach-jayawardene-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renegades and Hurricanes are among the teams that interest Govil, who already owns or co-owns teams in MLC and the Hundred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/us-tech-enterpreneur-govil-eyes-purchase-of-bbl-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:49:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/us-tech-enterpreneur-govil-eyes-purchase-of-bbl-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA["Mumbai Indians has been a very special part of my journey for over a decade now," Jayawardene said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jayawardene-steps-down-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:47:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jayawardene-steps-down-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shedge, Raghuvanshi set to play Mumbai's second-round Ranji fixture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raghuvanshi could slot into the XI as a replacement for the injured Mahtre but Shedge's inclusion won't be as straightforward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shedge-raghuvanshi-set-to-play-mumbais-second-round-ranji-fixture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:29:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shedge-raghuvanshi-set-to-play-mumbais-second-round-ranji-fixture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J Suchith: 'The day I retire, I shouldn't have any regrets']]></title><description><![CDATA[He feels he didn't do justice to his ability at Karnataka, but the allrounder has made up for it with his remarkable consistency at Nagaland and now Uttarakhand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/j-suchith-the-day-i-retire-i-shouldnt-have-any-regrets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:11:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/j-suchith-the-day-i-retire-i-shouldnt-have-any-regrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepti on Niki Prasad: 'It didn't seem at all like she was making her debut']]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite India slipping to 19 for 4 in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, Deepti backed the batters' aggressive approach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-on-niki-prasad-it-didnt-seem-at-all-like-she-was-making-her-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:45:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-on-niki-prasad-it-didnt-seem-at-all-like-she-was-making-her-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaffer applies for India men's national selector post]]></title><description><![CDATA[If selected, Jaffer would be the chair of the selector's committee by virtue of having played the most Tests (31)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jaffer-applies-for-india-mens-national-selector-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jaffer-applies-for-india-mens-national-selector-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah, Pant in India squad for New Zealand Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bumrah is not part of the ODI squad, but will return to lead the attack in the two-match Test series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-pant-in-india-squad-for-new-zealand-test-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-pant-in-india-squad-for-new-zealand-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prasidh, Pant, Bumrah in India squad for New Zealand Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bumrah is not part of the ODI squad, but will return to lead the attack in the two-match Test series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/prasidh-pant-bumrah-in-india-squad-for-new-zealand-test-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:51:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/prasidh-pant-bumrah-in-india-squad-for-new-zealand-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Success is progress' for Sammy as West Indies impress 'in spite of the challenges']]></title><description><![CDATA[The head coach believes his side has done well to challenge India and has 'ticked boxes that keep us in the conversation']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/success-is-progress-for-sammy-as-west-indies-impress-in-spite-of-the-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/success-is-progress-for-sammy-as-west-indies-impress-in-spite-of-the-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedingham looks to make most of second chance after 'down year']]></title><description><![CDATA[After a dream start to his Test career followed by a difficult 2025, Bedingham reminded himself he doesn't need the outside noise as he looks to cement his place in the side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bedingham-looks-to-make-most-of-second-chance-after-down-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:22:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bedingham-looks-to-make-most-of-second-chance-after-down-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markram misses training but set to play Gqeberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[He did not travel with the SA squad from Durban to Gqeberha after the first match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/markram-misses-training-but-set-to-play-gqeberha-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:06:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/markram-misses-training-but-set-to-play-gqeberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Wheal announces retirement at age of 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland and Hampshire seamer succumbs to spate of injuries after decade-long career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brad-wheal-announces-retirement-at-age-of-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:48:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brad-wheal-announces-retirement-at-age-of-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niki Prasad on India debut as Mandhana opts to chase against Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[India went in with Anushka Sharma at No. 3, Harmanpreet Kaur at No. 4 and Niki Prasad at No. 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/niki-prasad-on-india-debut-as-mandhana-opts-to-chase-against-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:42:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/niki-prasad-on-india-debut-as-mandhana-opts-to-chase-against-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch Hit: A spell from The Wizard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England allrounder Chris Woakes joins the podcast to reflect on his career and the publication of his autobiography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-a-spell-from-the-wizard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:56:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-a-spell-from-the-wizard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehan Ahmed in England Lions squad for white-ball trip to West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legspinner urged to push case after being dropped for senior tours of Pakistan and Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rehan-ahmed-in-england-lions-squad-for-white-ball-trip-to-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:22:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rehan-ahmed-in-england-lions-squad-for-white-ball-trip-to-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The days of BBL just being an Australian league are over']]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no reserve day for the BBL opener in Chennai, but the league is keeping a close watch on the monsoon season in the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-days-of-bbl-just-being-an-australian-league-are-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-days-of-bbl-just-being-an-australian-league-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African cricket: outthought on the field, overlooked off it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durban Test had harsh lessons for cricket in the country in more ways than one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-african-cricket-outthought-on-the-field-overlooked-off-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:56:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-african-cricket-outthought-on-the-field-overlooked-off-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazlewood backs reverse swing to remain a key factor in Gqeberha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's quick exploited Durban's abrasive surface to find reverse swing and their depth of pace options offers further confidence heading into the second Test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-backs-reverse-swing-to-remain-a-key-factor-in-gqeberha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:25:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-backs-reverse-swing-to-remain-a-key-factor-in-gqeberha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arshdeep doubtful for Bengaluru T20I, Bhuvneshwar added to India squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arshdeep sustained a blow to the shoulder while batting in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/arshdeep-doubtful-for-bengaluru-t20i-bhuvneshwar-added-to-india-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/arshdeep-doubtful-for-bengaluru-t20i-bhuvneshwar-added-to-india-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-scoring series reaches tense decider in rainy Bengaluru]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather could complicate the series finale with India and West Indies locked 2-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/high-scoring-series-reaches-tense-decider-in-rainy-bengaluru/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/high-scoring-series-reaches-tense-decider-in-rainy-bengaluru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and West Indies brace for high-scoring decider in Bengaluru]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather, though, does not look great and there could be interruptions with rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-brace-for-high-scoring-decider-in-bengaluru/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-brace-for-high-scoring-decider-in-bengaluru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose Bowl expanded to include Australia vs New Zealand T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 1985, the trophy had been awarded to the winners of bilateral ODI series between the two teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rose-bowl-expanded-to-include-australia-vs-new-zealand-t20is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:40:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rose-bowl-expanded-to-include-australia-vs-new-zealand-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am not here to make everyone happy. I am here to make the best decisions for the team']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roston Chase chats with Cricinfo about his role in the T20I side, his Test captaincy journey, and his ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-am-not-here-to-make-everyone-happy-i-am-here-to-make-the-best-decisions-for-the-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:04:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-am-not-here-to-make-everyone-happy-i-am-here-to-make-the-best-decisions-for-the-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Head scratcher: where do Australia get the best out of him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head's away numbers need improvement. But if needed, Australia's flexible batting order could provide him opportunities for an in-game move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-head-scratcher-where-do-australia-get-the-best-out-of-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:13:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-head-scratcher-where-do-australia-get-the-best-out-of-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punam Raut retires from international cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[She played three ODI World Cups and four T20 World Cups, and was once involved in a record opening stand of 320 runs with Deepti Sharma in an ODI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/punam-raut-retires-from-international-cricket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/punam-raut-retires-from-international-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rickelton ready for 'extra responsibility' with keeping gloves]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has never kept wicket in a Test, but Kruger van Wyk, SA's fielding coach, backs Rickelton for the role after plenty of white-ball experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rickelton-ready-for-extra-responsibility-with-keeping-gloves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:51:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rickelton-ready-for-extra-responsibility-with-keeping-gloves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubbs dropped, Rickelton to keep wicket in Gqeberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Breetzke has been brought into South Africa's 17-man squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wicket-in-gqeberha-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:50:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wicket-in-gqeberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KZNCU to launch 'thorough internal review' into poor attendance in Durban Test]]></title><description><![CDATA["A Test match of this quality, featuring the Proteas and Australia, deserved greater support in the stands," Heinrich Strydom, KZNCU CEO, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kzncu-to-launch-thorough-internal-review-into-poor-attendance-in-durban-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:50:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kzncu-to-launch-thorough-internal-review-into-poor-attendance-in-durban-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atal: All my focus was on leaving balls outside off]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this interview with Cricinfo, the Afghanistan opener talks about how he left his T20 playbook behind to save the Test for his team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/atal-all-my-focus-was-on-leaving-balls-outside-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:01:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/atal-all-my-focus-was-on-leaving-balls-outside-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Green in doubt for Gqeberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green returned to the nets for the first time on Thursday, but only faced gentle throwdowns and did some slip catching on the outfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-in-doubt-for-gqeberha-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:50:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-in-doubt-for-gqeberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Coles targets England debut after 'spotlight' of Hundred price-tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allrounder earned lucrative contract with London Spirit but struggled to produce his best form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/james-coles-targets-england-debut-after-spotlight-of-hundred-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:57:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/james-coles-targets-england-debut-after-spotlight-of-hundred-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissanka ruled out of ODI tri-series in Pakistan due to hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udara, who is yet to make his ODI debut, replaces Nissanka in the squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nissanka-ruled-out-of-odi-tri-series-in-pakistan-due-to-hamstring-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:51:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nissanka-ruled-out-of-odi-tri-series-in-pakistan-due-to-hamstring-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Thunder sign Boult for entire BBL 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be a calendar clash in January for Boult if Thunder make the finals and at the same time his SA20 team MICT start their campaign in South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sydney-thunder-sign-boult-for-entire-bbl-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sydney-thunder-sign-boult-for-entire-bbl-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natarajan returns to SRH, Ansari traded to Delhi Capitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natarajan joins SRH at a revised fee of INR 5 crore, while Ansari goes to DC at his existing fee of INR 40 lakh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-traded-to-delhi-capitals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-traded-to-delhi-capitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawley signs Kent extension after losing England contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club will become Crawley's primary employer again after he spent six years on the ECB's books]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/crawley-signs-kent-extension-after-losing-england-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:32:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/crawley-signs-kent-extension-after-losing-england-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smriti Mandhana - new captain, proven leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[She begins her India captaincy tenure having won two WPL titles, and with a track record of backing her players and taking gutsy decisions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smriti-mandhana-new-captain-proven-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:48:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smriti-mandhana-new-captain-proven-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raipur the stage for the start of India's Mandhana era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe, who are yet to win a T20I this year, are playing their first ever bilateral series against India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raipur-the-stage-for-the-start-of-indias-mandhana-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raipur-the-stage-for-the-start-of-indias-mandhana-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubbs dropped, Rickelton to keep wickets in Gqeberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Breetzke has been brought into South Africa's 17-man squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wickets-in-gqeberha-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:12:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wickets-in-gqeberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubbs dropped, Rickelton to keep wickets in Gqueberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Breetzke has been brought into South Africa's 17-man squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wickets-in-gqueberha-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:42:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stubbs-dropped-rickelton-to-keep-wickets-in-gqueberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson: Tilak's wicket the 'turning point' in India's loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[India lost the fourth T20I by 24 runs while chasing 248 in Hyderabad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-tilaks-wicket-the-turning-point-in-indias-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:29:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-tilaks-wicket-the-turning-point-in-indias-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unstoppable Hope is India's immovable object yet again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time and space bent to the will of West Indies' inspirational force as he scored his fourth century of the tour and his second of the T20I series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unstoppable-hope-is-indias-immovable-object-yet-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:11:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unstoppable-hope-is-indias-immovable-object-yet-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green 'progressing well' but still uncertain for second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Inglis has returned to the nets after rejoining the squad following the fractured finger he suffered in the first ODI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-progressing-well-but-still-uncertain-for-second-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:20:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-progressing-well-but-still-uncertain-for-second-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddinson admits 'huge relief' after second outing in Durban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddinson said he was aware of "some negative comments around" but said he got support from within the team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-admits-huge-relief-after-second-outing-in-durban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:14:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-admits-huge-relief-after-second-outing-in-durban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope ton, Paul five-for help West Indies level series 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies bowlers reined India in after Sanju Samson's 56 off 23]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-ton-paul-five-for-help-west-indies-level-series-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-ton-paul-five-for-help-west-indies-level-series-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes from Durban]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big win for Australia, worries for South Africa but hopefully KG is back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/notes-from-durban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:09:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/notes-from-durban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another big, bloated World Cup, but hey, India will play Pakistan and that's all we care about]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 World Cup schedule is bound to thrill you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/another-big-bloated-world-cup-but-hey-india-will-play-pakistan-and-thats-all-we-care-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:34:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/another-big-bloated-world-cup-but-hey-india-will-play-pakistan-and-thats-all-we-care-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCC dig up 'unsatisfactory' Test pitch after ICC demerit point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surface used for New Zealand Test in June led to 40 wickets falling in 166 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mcc-dig-up-unsatisfactory-test-pitch-after-icc-demerit-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:48:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mcc-dig-up-unsatisfactory-test-pitch-after-icc-demerit-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged India bowl first in bid to win series, West Indies make two changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewel Andrew replaces Kamil Pooran while Romario Shepherd is back for Quentin Sampson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-india-bowl-first-in-bid-to-win-series-west-indies-make-two-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-india-bowl-first-in-bid-to-win-series-west-indies-make-two-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maaz Sadaqat's fearless approach offers Pakistan a solution at No. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's top-order struggles, especially when it comes to strike-race enforcing, could get a permanent solution should Sadaqat build on his international start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maaz-sadaqats-fearless-approach-offers-pakistan-a-solution-at-no-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:41:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maaz-sadaqats-fearless-approach-offers-pakistan-a-solution-at-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natarajan returns to SRH, Ansari traded to Dehi Capitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natarajan joins SRH at a revised fee of INR 5 crore, while Ansari goes to DC at his existing fee of INR 40 lakh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-traded-to-dehi-capitals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-traded-to-dehi-capitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natarajan returns to SRH, Ansari joins DC in IPL trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natarajan joins SRH at a revised fee of INR 5 crore, while Ansari goes to DC at his existing fee of INR 40 lakh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-joins-dc-in-ipl-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:19:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/natarajan-returns-to-srh-ansari-joins-dc-in-ipl-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shams Mulani: 'The door has not opened yet, but I am a patient guy']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mumbai left-arm spinner has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket over the last five years or so. The India call-up hasn't come yet, but he's prepared to keep doing what he needs to do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shams-mulani-the-door-has-not-opened-yet-but-i-am-a-patient-guy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:07:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shams-mulani-the-door-has-not-opened-yet-but-i-am-a-patient-guy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA's middle order in a muddle and Conrad wants them to 'get bloody better']]></title><description><![CDATA[The SA coach could look for middle-order replacements outside the current squad but he cautioned against overreacting to their 214-run loss against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sas-middle-order-in-a-muddle-and-conrad-wants-them-to-get-bloody-better/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:07:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sas-middle-order-in-a-muddle-and-conrad-wants-them-to-get-bloody-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iyer moves to fourth in T20I batting rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markram has moved into the top ten of the Test batting charts, while Hazlewood has moved to to seventh on the bowling front]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-moves-to-fourth-in-t20i-batting-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:55:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-moves-to-fourth-in-t20i-batting-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad Laycock takes record-breaking five wickets in an over in South African T20 match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The KZN-Inland fast bowler finished with 6 for 26, the best figures in Pro20 Cup history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chad-laycock-takes-record-breaking-five-wickets-in-an-over-in-south-african-t20-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:46:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chad-laycock-takes-record-breaking-five-wickets-in-an-over-in-south-african-t20-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home ODI World Cup before retiring 'certainly a blessing' for Sikandar Raza]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our performances will get better in all formats," Sikandar Raza says of Zimbabwe cricket if, as expected, the WTC becomes a 12-team tournament from the next cycle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/home-odi-world-cup-before-retiring-certainly-a-blessing-for-sikandar-raza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:28:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/home-odi-world-cup-before-retiring-certainly-a-blessing-for-sikandar-raza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Leach not on England radar for Bangladesh tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test team "focusing on slightly different direction" despite Somerset spinner's pre-eminence at county level]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jack-leach-not-on-england-radar-for-bangladesh-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jack-leach-not-on-england-radar-for-bangladesh-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahmat Shah calls hard-fought Abu Dhabi draw 'equal to a win']]></title><description><![CDATA["Qais paid absolutely no attention to my advice whatsoever," jokes Richard Pybus after the No. 9 batter brought out his big shots at a time when another wicket would have been costly for Afghanistan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahmat-shah-calls-hard-fought-abu-dhabi-draw-equal-to-a-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:41:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahmat-shah-calls-hard-fought-abu-dhabi-draw-equal-to-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia bowl again, Litchfield out with hip complaint; Bangladesh debut for Disha Biswas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh made three changes in search of their first win of the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bowl-again-litchfield-out-with-hip-complaint-bangladesh-debut-for-disha-biswas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:19:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bowl-again-litchfield-out-with-hip-complaint-bangladesh-debut-for-disha-biswas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzarri Joseph, Hope to miss WI's two-Test series in Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzarri Joseph has been "withdrawn" to manage his workload while Hope was rested keeping the ODI World Cup qualifiers in February 2027 in mind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alzarri-joseph-hope-to-miss-wis-two-test-series-in-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:49:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alzarri-joseph-hope-to-miss-wis-two-test-series-in-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope to miss WI's two-Test series in Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzarri Joseph has been "withdrawn" to manage his workload while Hope was rested keeping the ODI World Cup qualifiers in February 2027 in mind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alzarri-joseph-shai-hope-to-miss-wis-two-test-series-in-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:29:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alzarri-joseph-shai-hope-to-miss-wis-two-test-series-in-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hazlewood underlines enduring genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia quick returns career-best figures to seal victory and emphasise why he remains on big three pedestal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/josh-hazlewood-underlines-enduring-genius/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:47:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/josh-hazlewood-underlines-enduring-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The genius of Josh Hazlewood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australia quick returned career-best figures of 6 for 49 by bashing a good length and generating subtle reverse-swing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-genius-of-josh-hazlewood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:26:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-genius-of-josh-hazlewood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We should have taken all ten wickets' - Shanto rues missed chances]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think we ended up drawing the game due to the small mistakes," Bangladesh captain Shanto says after Abu Dhabi draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-should-have-taken-all-ten-wickets-shanto-rues-missed-chances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:10:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-should-have-taken-all-ten-wickets-shanto-rues-missed-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pybus praises Atal's century, Shanto feels chances weren't grabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think we ended up drawing the game due to the small mistakes," Bangladesh captain Shanto says after Abu Dhabi draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-praises-atals-century-shanto-feels-chances-werent-grabbed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:51:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-praises-atals-century-shanto-feels-chances-werent-grabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA20: Donald replaces Simons as JSK's bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Simons and Tommy Simsek exit JSK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa20-donald-replaces-simons-as-jsks-bowling-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:18:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa20-donald-replaces-simons-as-jsks-bowling-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilak Varma 'enjoying' middle-order role despite preference for No. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA["Whatever the team needs, I want to step into that role," the batter says as he adapts to bat at No. 5, sometimes even No. 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-enjoying-middle-order-role-despite-preference-for-no-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:40:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-enjoying-middle-order-role-despite-preference-for-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia keep door open for shuffling batting order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cummins, though, says there needs to be a compelling case to move Renshaw from No.5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-keep-door-open-for-shuffling-batting-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:29:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-keep-door-open-for-shuffling-batting-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadikur 149 crushes Barishal; Chattogram move to No. 1 on NCL table]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest round saw Mahedi Hasan take six wickets and score a century, Marshall Ayub hit his 30th first-class ton, and Sabbir Rahman end a 14-year wait for an NCL century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sadikur-149-crushes-barishal-chattogram-move-to-no-1-on-ncl-table/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sadikur-149-crushes-barishal-chattogram-move-to-no-1-on-ncl-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada closing in on return for Gqeberha Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[He had missed the first Test against Australia "from a precautionary point of view" but remained with the squad and was shown bowling with increasing intensity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-closing-in-on-return-for-gqeberha-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-closing-in-on-return-for-gqeberha-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Flower adds to Sussex exodus as he joins Surrey coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Zimbabwe batter admits club's financial situation is a major factor in his departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/grant-flower-adds-to-sussex-exodus-as-he-joins-surrey-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:40:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/grant-flower-adds-to-sussex-exodus-as-he-joins-surrey-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are India ready to put Reddy in the hot seat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given Hardik Pandya's fitness issues, Nitish Kumar Reddy is a key player in the lead-up to next year's World Cup, but is he getting the opportunities he needs to grow into his role?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/are-india-ready-to-put-reddy-in-the-hot-seat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:40:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/are-india-ready-to-put-reddy-in-the-hot-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bavuma focused on South Africa response after first taste of defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test captain says there are "obvious things we could improve on" after unbeaten run ended in Durban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bavuma-focused-on-south-africa-response-after-first-taste-of-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:27:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bavuma-focused-on-south-africa-response-after-first-taste-of-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals unveil Yuvraj as assistant and batting coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yuvraj will work with head coach Ganguly at Delhi Capitals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/delhi-capitals-unveil-yuvraj-as-assistant-and-batting-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:52:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/delhi-capitals-unveil-yuvraj-as-assistant-and-batting-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka opt to bowl in third T20I; Pakistan make four changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razaullah, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim and Abdul Samad came in for Pakistan, who've already won the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-opt-to-bowl-in-third-t20i-pakistan-make-four-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:09:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-opt-to-bowl-in-third-t20i-pakistan-make-four-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mhatre suffers Grade 4 right hamstring tear, expected to be out for a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mhatre damaged his right hamstring while opening the batting for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mhatre-suffers-grade-4-right-hamstring-tear-expected-to-be-out-for-a-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:52:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mhatre-suffers-grade-4-right-hamstring-tear-expected-to-be-out-for-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutherland and Schutt climb to fourth and fifth in ODI bowlers' rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry is also back in the top ten among ODI batters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sutherland-and-schutt-climb-to-fourth-and-fifth-in-odi-bowlers-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sutherland-and-schutt-climb-to-fourth-and-fifth-in-odi-bowlers-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England rest Archer, Atkinson, Tongue for Australia T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus on ODI World Cup focus and looming South Africa tour leads to experimental T20 group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-rest-archer-atkinson-tongue-for-australia-t20is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:17:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-rest-archer-atkinson-tongue-for-australia-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't be scared' - Pollock bats for pink-ball switch for light-affected Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA["It is not irrelevant because if you use the red one, all of a sudden you can't play Test cricket past bad-light time. But if you use the pink one, you can"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-be-scared-pollock-bats-for-pink-ball-switch-for-light-affected-tests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:06:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dont-be-scared-pollock-bats-for-pink-ball-switch-for-light-affected-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another batting paradise greets India and West Indies in Hyderabad]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies won't mind run fest of a pitch to remain alive in five-match series against India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/another-batting-paradise-greets-india-and-west-indies-in-hyderabad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/another-batting-paradise-greets-india-and-west-indies-in-hyderabad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup revenge, Olympics dream keeps Mooney motivated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's wicketkeeper-batter will play her 100th ODI in the final match of the series against Bangladesh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/world-cup-revenge-olympics-dream-keeps-mooney-motivated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:28:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/world-cup-revenge-olympics-dream-keeps-mooney-motivated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissanka's return headlines SL's Test squad against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasindu Sooriyabandara retains his place ahead of Lahiru Udara while keeper Anjala Bandara could make his debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nissankas-return-headlines-sls-test-squad-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:14:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nissankas-return-headlines-sls-test-squad-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Ranchi, did West Indies break the record for the highest successful T20I chase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And what is the longest duck in Tests, by balls faced?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/in-ranchi-did-west-indies-break-the-record-for-the-highest-successful-t20i-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:33:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/in-ranchi-did-west-indies-break-the-record-for-the-highest-successful-t20i-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens sack player whose punch sparked Stokes crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Totoa Auvaa leaves club following a swift internal investigation into a separate incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/saracens-sack-player-whose-punch-sparked-stokes-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:45:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/saracens-sack-player-whose-punch-sparked-stokes-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From batting collapse to total control: Australia's Durban turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Renshaw is having the game of his life, while the bowlers have applied consistent pressure on SA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-batting-collapse-to-total-control-australias-durban-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:30:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-batting-collapse-to-total-control-australias-durban-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rickelton and Stubbs in the spotlight as SA struggle again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is very early in the summer but there are worrying signs after the home side's performance against Australia in Durban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rickelton-and-stubbs-in-the-spotlight-as-sa-struggle-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:14:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rickelton-and-stubbs-in-the-spotlight-as-sa-struggle-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Smith assessed for concussion after blow on helmet]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Monday afternoon, he hasn't been diagnosed with concussion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/steven-smith-assessed-for-concussion-after-blow-on-helmet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:38:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/steven-smith-assessed-for-concussion-after-blow-on-helmet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League T20 draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter pulls out after criticism, as do Will Smeed and David Willey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ollie-pope-withdraws-from-afghanistan-premier-league-t20-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:19:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ollie-pope-withdraws-from-afghanistan-premier-league-t20-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos Buttler faces lengthy lay-off after surgery on injured hamstring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain "more motivated than ever" to return to fitness after injury sustained during Sri Lanka series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-faces-lengthy-lay-off-after-surgery-on-injured-hamstring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:43:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-faces-lengthy-lay-off-after-surgery-on-injured-hamstring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant ruled out of first two four-dayers against New Zealand A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pant has a left side strain and has been replaced by Kumar Kushagra in the India A squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-ruled-out-of-first-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:11:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-ruled-out-of-first-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kumar Kushagra replaces Rishabh Pant for first two four-dayers against New Zealand A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pant continues to recover from a left side strain and could still feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kumar-kushagra-replaces-rishabh-pant-for-first-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:40:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kumar-kushagra-replaces-rishabh-pant-for-first-two-four-dayers-against-new-zealand-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Zimbabwe player and umpire Sarah Dambanevana dies aged 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dambanevana represented Zimbabwe as a player between 2009 and 2014, including at the World Cup Qualifier in 2011]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-zimbabwe-player-and-umpire-sarah-dambanevana-dies-aged-36/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:40:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-zimbabwe-player-and-umpire-sarah-dambanevana-dies-aged-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Smith doesn't take the field after blow to the head while batting]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Monday afternoon, he hasn't been diagnosed with concussion after being struck by a bouncer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/steven-smith-doesnt-take-the-field-after-blow-to-the-head-while-batting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:03:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/steven-smith-doesnt-take-the-field-after-blow-to-the-head-while-batting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming turns to CSK as England name coaching set-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[England move to split coaching set-ups across Test and white-ball squads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-turns-to-csk-as-england-name-coaching-set-ups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:15:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-turns-to-csk-as-england-name-coaching-set-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPL 2027: Mumbai Indians trade Tara Norris in from UP Warriorz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USA left-arm seamer played for Delhi Capitals in the inaugural edition when she became the first to take a five-for in the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-mumbai-indians-trade-tara-norris-in-from-up-warriorz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:27:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-mumbai-indians-trade-tara-norris-in-from-up-warriorz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncapped Crocombe wins two-year deal as ECB confirms central contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rookie seamer among biggest-ever pool of centrally contracted England Men's players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uncapped-crocombe-wins-two-year-deal-as-ecb-confirms-central-contracts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:09:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uncapped-crocombe-wins-two-year-deal-as-ecb-confirms-central-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watching videos of Kohli, hitting the deck: how Australia A conquered India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murphy says one of the highlights was "the ball speed from the quicks and how exciting they were and how threatening they looked"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/watching-videos-of-kohli-hitting-the-deck-how-australia-a-conquered-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:30:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/watching-videos-of-kohli-hitting-the-deck-how-australia-a-conquered-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer: 'Not much you can really do besides be defensive' against Abhishek]]></title><description><![CDATA["He's the X-factor so far," Shamar Springer says about Roston Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-not-much-you-can-really-do-besides-be-defensive-against-abhishek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-not-much-you-can-really-do-besides-be-defensive-against-abhishek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Trophy matches shifted out of Peshawar and Abbottabad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pakistan federal government has declared a state of emergency and imposed governor's rule in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the two cities are located]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/presidents-trophy-matches-shifted-out-of-peshawar-and-abbottabad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:07:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/presidents-trophy-matches-shifted-out-of-peshawar-and-abbottabad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek turns to off to turn it on in Indore]]></title><description><![CDATA[He started slowly, showing Roston Chase the respect the bowler deserved, but Abhishek Sharma still got to his fifty off just 18 balls, messing with West Indies' well-laid plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-turns-to-off-to-turn-it-on-in-indore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:25:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-turns-to-off-to-turn-it-on-in-indore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How bad light could shape the South Africa vs Australia Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 45 overs have been lost across three days' play, which needs to be factored into teams' calculations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/how-bad-light-could-shape-the-south-africa-vs-australia-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:18:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/how-bad-light-could-shape-the-south-africa-vs-australia-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh my god, Smudge' - Smith seizes the ball and the day for Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[His four catches, including two stunning efforts at leg slip, helped the visitors take a 106-run lead in Durban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/oh-my-god-smudge-smith-seizes-the-ball-and-the-day-for-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:45:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/oh-my-god-smudge-smith-seizes-the-ball-and-the-day-for-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arshdeep and Abhishek power India to 2-1 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[On an Indore pitch whose low bounce made big hitting difficult, Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball 69 ended up giving India an above-par total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/arshdeep-and-abhishek-power-india-to-2-1-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/arshdeep-and-abhishek-power-india-to-2-1-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa feel the sting instead of taking it out]]></title><description><![CDATA[They played too many shots, got bowled out for 284 and gave up a 106-run lead to Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-feel-the-sting-instead-of-taking-it-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:11:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-feel-the-sting-instead-of-taking-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditions no bar as Hasan Mahmud continues to raise the bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasan Mahmud has now taken five-wicket hauls in four different countries, going where few bowlers - and not just from Bangladesh - have gone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/conditions-no-bar-as-hasan-mahmud-continues-to-raise-the-bar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:55:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/conditions-no-bar-as-hasan-mahmud-continues-to-raise-the-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies bowl; India bring in Reddy and Prince]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies were forced to leave out Romario Shepherd and brought in Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul for him and Akeal Hosein]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-bowl-india-bring-in-reddy-and-prince/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-bowl-india-bring-in-reddy-and-prince/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL make three changes and opt to bowl in must-win game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan made one change, swapping right-arm quick Razaullah for left-arm fast bowler Salman Mirza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sl-make-three-changes-and-opt-to-bowl-in-must-win-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:12:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sl-make-three-changes-and-opt-to-bowl-in-must-win-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostary: I am so happy about my century]]></title><description><![CDATA[She made 118 off 134 against Australia in Brisbane, the highest score by a Bangladesh batter in ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mostary-i-am-so-happy-about-my-century/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:25:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mostary-i-am-so-happy-about-my-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big shoes to fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the many interesting displays in the Kingsmead museum caught the eye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/big-shoes-to-fill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/big-shoes-to-fill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ look to move Allen to the middle order for 'competitive advantage' in ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Allen has not played an ODI in more than three years but Rob Walter backs him to come good in the middle overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nz-look-to-move-allen-to-the-middle-order-for-competitive-advantage-in-odis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:50:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nz-look-to-move-allen-to-the-middle-order-for-competitive-advantage-in-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Ferguson, Seifert picked for India ODIs; Ravindra returns from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The selectors named a split squad for the five ODIs because some of the players will head to Wellington after the third ODI to prepare for the upcoming Tests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/allen-ferguson-seifert-picked-for-india-odis-ravindra-returns-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:08:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/allen-ferguson-seifert-picked-for-india-odis-ravindra-returns-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddhesh Lad: Leading Mumbai 'a dream I am living']]></title><description><![CDATA[In hunt of their 43rd Ranji Trophy title, Mumbai have a new captain, one who is hungry for success after re-establishing himself in the setup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddhesh-lad-leading-mumbai-a-dream-i-am-living/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:51:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddhesh-lad-leading-mumbai-a-dream-i-am-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renshaw's versatility gives Australia options, and a dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[His century at No. 5 in Durban has given Australia a boost, but it also gives them another selection puzzle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/renshaws-versatility-gives-australia-options-and-a-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/renshaws-versatility-gives-australia-options-and-a-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It felt a bit easy' - Did South Africa let it drift against Renshaw?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mulder heaped praise on the Australian batter for scoring 190 but did admit his team could've pushed harder to knock the tail off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/it-felt-a-bit-easy-did-south-africa-let-it-drift-against-renshaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/it-felt-a-bit-easy-did-south-africa-let-it-drift-against-renshaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and West Indies head to Indore for potential run-fest with series level]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 501 runs were scored in Ranchi in just 38.3 overs, the two teams will be put to the sword in another batting paradise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-head-to-indore-for-potential-run-fest-with-series-level/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-head-to-indore-for-potential-run-fest-with-series-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotian braces for Ranji season with new tricks up his sleeve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kotian has worked with Sunil Joshi and Jatin Paranjape to sharpen his weaponry ahead of the new season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotian-braces-for-ranji-season-with-new-tricks-up-his-sleeve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:42:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotian-braces-for-ranji-season-with-new-tricks-up-his-sleeve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aliss Al Islam in Litton-led Bangladesh squad for ODI tri-series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mystery spinner is uncapped in ODI cricket, but has played one T20I so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aliss-al-islam-in-litton-led-bangladesh-squad-for-odi-tri-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:05:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aliss-al-islam-in-litton-led-bangladesh-squad-for-odi-tri-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aliss Al Islam in Litton-led Bangladesh squad for UAE tri-series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mystery spinner is uncapped in ODI cricket, but has played one T20I so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aliss-al-islam-in-litton-led-bangladesh-squad-for-uae-tri-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:48:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aliss-al-islam-in-litton-led-bangladesh-squad-for-uae-tri-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inglis to rejoin Australia Test squad after finger injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wicketkeeper-batter was injured during the ODI series late last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-to-rejoin-australia-test-squad-after-finger-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:37:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-to-rejoin-australia-test-squad-after-finger-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can I do it again' fuels Harshal Patel's push for perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gujarat bowler wants to play his first full red-ball domestic season since 2020, and pass on his lessons to the team's youngsters from his '15-16 years of trial and error']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-i-do-it-again-fuels-harshal-patels-push-for-perfection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-i-do-it-again-fuels-harshal-patels-push-for-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can I do it again' fuels Harshal's push for perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gujarat bowler wants to play his first full red-ball domestic season since 2020, and pass on his lessons to the team's youngsters from his '15-16 years of trial and error']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-i-do-it-again-fuels-harshals-push-for-perfection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:46:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-i-do-it-again-fuels-harshals-push-for-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Harshal Patel returns to the new ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gujarat bowler wants to play his first full red-ball domestic season since 2020, and pass on his lessons to the team's youngsters from his '15-16 years of trial and error']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-look-harshal-patel-returns-to-the-new-ball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:13:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-look-harshal-patel-returns-to-the-new-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A work of art at Kingsmead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durban scoring team keep the whiteboard updated in real-time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-work-of-art-at-kingsmead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:40:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-work-of-art-at-kingsmead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope and Rutherford hijack Ranchi's party]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 21 overs, India were all over West Indies in the second T20I. Then they ran into their nemesis once again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-and-rutherford-hijack-ranchis-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:26:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-and-rutherford-hijack-ranchis-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambhir: 'Bowlers' careers are at stake']]></title><description><![CDATA[India's head coach reiterated his concern for pitches in white-ball cricket after the run-fest in Ranchi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gambhir-bowlers-careers-are-at-stake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gambhir-bowlers-careers-are-at-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which are the best bowling pairs in Test cricket?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anderson and Broad or Warne and McGrath? Ashwin and Jadeja or Murali and Vaas? Analysing various parameters to draw a definitive conclusion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/which-are-the-best-bowling-pairs-in-test-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:22:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/which-are-the-best-bowling-pairs-in-test-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will O'Rourke to miss India series to rehabilitate from hamstring, calf injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand quick is being rested as a precautionary measure with one eye on the four-Test tour of Australia in December-January]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/will-orourke-to-miss-india-series-to-rehabilitate-from-hamstring-calf-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:07:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/will-orourke-to-miss-india-series-to-rehabilitate-from-hamstring-calf-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - West Indies mow down second-highest T20I chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Hope is the only wicketkeeper-captain to hit a T20I century, and he's done it twice now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-west-indies-mow-down-second-highest-t20i-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:53:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-west-indies-mow-down-second-highest-t20i-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa punish Australia for familiar batting frailties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A promising morning unravelled in four balls, exposing Australia's continuing uncertainty at the top of the order]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-punish-australia-for-familiar-batting-frailties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:53:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-punish-australia-for-familiar-batting-frailties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raza leads Zimbabwe in Ngarava's absence at UAE tri-series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team will stay in the country to play Afghanistan in three T20Is and two Tests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raza-leads-zimbabwe-in-ngaravas-absence-at-uae-tri-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:34:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raza-leads-zimbabwe-in-ngaravas-absence-at-uae-tri-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew Humphreys back for Ireland's ODI tour of Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland Wolves squad, featuring many of the same players, are set to travel to Zimbabwe for two four-day games and five one-day matches in November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/matthew-humphreys-back-for-irelands-odi-tour-of-namibia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/matthew-humphreys-back-for-irelands-odi-tour-of-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortje says Test dream never died as comeback proves worth the wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa quick back with a bang in Durban after 1,317-day break between Tests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-says-test-dream-never-died-as-comeback-proves-worth-the-wait/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:33:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-says-test-dream-never-died-as-comeback-proves-worth-the-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nkomo to lead unchanged Zimbabwe squad for maiden India tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The squad also features Biza and Ndhlovu, who finished as top ODI and T20I run-scorers respectively in the series against West Indies earlier this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nkomo-to-lead-unchanged-zimbabwe-squad-for-maiden-india-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:33:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nkomo-to-lead-unchanged-zimbabwe-squad-for-maiden-india-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope 102*, Rutherford 84 help West Indies pull off their highest T20I chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[India put up 249 for 5 but without Jasprit Bumrah the bowlers couldn't defend it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-102-rutherford-84-help-west-indies-pull-off-their-highest-t20i-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-102-rutherford-84-help-west-indies-pull-off-their-highest-t20i-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex confirm Das release as batter appears in court over rape charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter was charged with two counts of rape in July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-confirm-das-release-as-batter-appears-in-court-over-rape-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:58:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-confirm-das-release-as-batter-appears-in-court-over-rape-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams leaves Hampshire after 25 years for Tasmania role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's young batters have struggled to kick on under club legend's stewardship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/adams-leaves-hampshire-after-25-years-for-tasmania-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/adams-leaves-hampshire-after-25-years-for-tasmania-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Ranji Trophy with something for everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's biggest players are in action in the opening round while others on the fringes will be eager to make their case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-ranji-trophy-with-something-for-everyone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:48:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-ranji-trophy-with-something-for-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies bring in Motie and bowl; India unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[India are on a ten-match winning streak in T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-bring-in-motie-and-bowl-india-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-bring-in-motie-and-bowl-india-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razaullah, Mohammad Imran make T20I debuts as Sri Lanka bat in Rawalpindi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's new T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan said they would have bowled anyway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-mohammad-imran-make-t20i-debuts-as-sri-lanka-bat-in-rawalpindi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:22:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-mohammad-imran-make-t20i-debuts-as-sri-lanka-bat-in-rawalpindi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local boy Kishan returns to the ground where he found himself again]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time he had lost his place in all three India squads and his central contract. He rebuilt his career in Ranchi and now returns as a star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/local-boy-kishan-returns-to-the-ground-where-he-found-himself-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:31:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/local-boy-kishan-returns-to-the-ground-where-he-found-himself-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konstas, Philippe and Johnson secure 2-0 lead for Australia A]]></title><description><![CDATA[India A were wrecked by pace and bounce again in a chase of 276]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/konstas-philippe-and-johnson-secure-2-0-lead-for-australia-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/konstas-philippe-and-johnson-secure-2-0-lead-for-australia-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddinson's recall raises bigger questions than his first-innings failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[His lack of match practice was always a concern, but his selection has highlighted broader issues with Australia's batting depth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinsons-recall-raises-bigger-questions-than-his-first-innings-failure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinsons-recall-raises-bigger-questions-than-his-first-innings-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konstas, Phillipe and Johnson secure 2-0 lead for Australia A]]></title><description><![CDATA[India A were wrecked by pace and bounce again in a chase of 276]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/konstas-phillipe-and-johnson-secure-2-0-lead-for-australia-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/konstas-phillipe-and-johnson-secure-2-0-lead-for-australia-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadeja to play Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayden Unadkat will continue to captain the two-time Ranji champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jadeja-to-play-saurashtras-ranji-trophy-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jadeja-to-play-saurashtras-ranji-trophy-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samant takes over as Chandigarh head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under his coaching Bihar did the double of the Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy - both in the Plate groups - last season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samant-takes-over-as-chandigarh-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:07:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samant-takes-over-as-chandigarh-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia bat, bring in Maddinson after a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddinson is slotted to open while South Africa had named their XI a day before the Test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bat-bring-in-maddinson-after-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:35:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-bat-bring-in-maddinson-after-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bevon Jacobs set to take leave from Auckland commitments for BBL gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBL overlaps with the Plunket Shield, NZ's premier red-ball competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bevon-jacobs-set-to-take-leave-from-auckland-commitments-for-bbl-gig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:04:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bevon-jacobs-set-to-take-leave-from-auckland-commitments-for-bbl-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh opt to bat and pick Nayeem Hasan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh opted for Ebadot Hossain in place of Shoriful Islam while Afghanistan went for a batting-heavy line-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-opt-to-bat-and-pick-nayeem-hasan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:20:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-opt-to-bat-and-pick-nayeem-hasan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factionalism leaves Arunachal in danger of forfeiting Ranji season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A case is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court; "until the court gives the clearance, we cannot do anything," says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/factionalism-leaves-arunachal-in-danger-of-forfeiting-ranji-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/factionalism-leaves-arunachal-in-danger-of-forfeiting-ranji-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lad: 'Jaiswal aiming to keep wicket for Mumbai and India']]></title><description><![CDATA["I am not very sure what his intentions are but right now he is practicing keeping wickets and if he keeps practicing he will get used to it"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lad-jaiswal-aiming-to-keep-wicket-for-mumbai-and-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:34:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lad-jaiswal-aiming-to-keep-wicket-for-mumbai-and-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman and Foulkes to miss India T20I series with injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson have been brought into the squad for the five-match series against India starting later this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chapman-and-foulkes-to-miss-india-t20i-series-with-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:23:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chapman-and-foulkes-to-miss-india-t20i-series-with-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeet Raval retires from professional cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[He played 24 Tests for NZ between 2016 and 2020 and scored more than 10,000 runs in the Plunket Shield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jeet-raval-retires-from-professional-cricket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:17:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jeet-raval-retires-from-professional-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer: 'As long as the sun rises tomorrow, there's always another opportunity']]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of setbacks, reinvention and personal loss, Springer is finally making his mark with West Indies, taking his journey one day at a time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-as-long-as-the-sun-rises-tomorrow-theres-always-another-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:50:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/springer-as-long-as-the-sun-rises-tomorrow-theres-always-another-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connolly or Maddinson? Australia keep their cards close to the chest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Cummins has urged his team to be ready to play the long game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/connolly-or-maddinson-australia-keep-their-cards-close-to-the-chest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:07:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/connolly-or-maddinson-australia-keep-their-cards-close-to-the-chest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The long wait and low expectations of Test cricket in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticket sales for day one and day three of the Durban Test against Australia are just over 7500 with over 8000 sold for Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-long-wait-and-low-expectations-of-test-cricket-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:52:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-long-wait-and-low-expectations-of-test-cricket-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotak: Bhuvneshwar probably recalled to add experience in Bumrah's absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kotak also spoke about Ishan Kishan's growth, noting how "he is much more mature now"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotak-bhuvneshwar-probably-recalled-to-add-experience-in-bumrahs-absence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotak-bhuvneshwar-probably-recalled-to-add-experience-in-bumrahs-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins unfazed by potential revelations from Khawaja's autobiography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cummins says Australia have "moved on" from the Sandpapergate scandal, and that he has answered every question on the topic "a million times"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-unfazed-by-potential-revelations-from-khawajas-autobiography/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:18:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-unfazed-by-potential-revelations-from-khawajas-autobiography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sultana: Bangladesh 'can surprise any team when we perform as a whole unit']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bangladesh captain and coach David Hemp emphasised a positive mindset ahead of their first ever ODI in Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sultana-bangladesh-can-surprise-any-team-when-we-perform-as-a-whole-unit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:33:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sultana-bangladesh-can-surprise-any-team-when-we-perform-as-a-whole-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lad: 'Jaiswal aiming to keep wickets for Mumbai and India']]></title><description><![CDATA["I am not very sure what his intentions are but right now he is practicing keeping wickets and if he keeps practicing he will get used to it"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lad-jaiswal-aiming-to-keep-wickets-for-mumbai-and-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:09:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lad-jaiswal-aiming-to-keep-wickets-for-mumbai-and-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada ruled out of first Australia Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anrich Nortje will be a part of South Africa's Test XI for the first time since March 2023, which will also feature two spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kagiso-rabada-ruled-out-of-first-australia-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:25:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kagiso-rabada-ruled-out-of-first-australia-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dhananjaya de Silva will remain available for selection when Sri Lanka next play Test cricket, in Pakistan in November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kusal-mendis-appointed-sri-lanka-test-captain-after-dhananjaya-de-silva-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:47:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kusal-mendis-appointed-sri-lanka-test-captain-after-dhananjaya-de-silva-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can West Indies find a way to halt India's home juggernaut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have a 42-9 record at home since last losing back-to-back T20Is at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-west-indies-find-a-way-to-halt-indias-home-juggernaut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-west-indies-find-a-way-to-halt-indias-home-juggernaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSL to clash with IPL again in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walee Technologies, which owns the media rights until 2029, is unhappy with the current window because of the lack of broadcasting revenue on offer after the month of Ramazan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/psl-to-clash-with-ipl-again-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/psl-to-clash-with-ipl-again-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's next Test assignment is in Pakistan in November, and Dhananjaya de Silva has kept himself available for selection for it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dhananjaya-de-silva-steps-down-as-sri-lanka-test-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:59:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dhananjaya-de-silva-steps-down-as-sri-lanka-test-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stand-in captain McGrath has 'absolutely no idea' about her batting position]]></title><description><![CDATA["We have to be very positive... and we will definitely play our A-game against them," Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana says ahead of the first ODI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stand-in-captain-mcgrath-has-absolutely-no-idea-about-her-batting-position/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:22:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stand-in-captain-mcgrath-has-absolutely-no-idea-about-her-batting-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivang in line for first-class debut as he continues steady rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a left-arm wristspinner who can bat, Shivang Kumar is a point of difference in the teams he plays for, but needs to add greater consistency to his returns to move up the ranks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shivang-in-line-for-first-class-debut-as-he-continues-steady-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:04:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shivang-in-line-for-first-class-debut-as-he-continues-steady-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes and Haddin depart Punjab Kings coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Hopes and Brad Haddin are presently in charge of Queensland and New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hopes-and-haddin-depart-punjab-kings-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:22:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hopes-and-haddin-depart-punjab-kings-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan McSweeney - evolving in England, adapting in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan McSweeney battled the heat and India A's spinners to score a match-winning century for Australia A in their first one-day match against India A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nathan-mcsweeney-evolving-in-england-adapting-in-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:34:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nathan-mcsweeney-evolving-in-england-adapting-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guptill and Adams to assist Brownlie on New Zealand's T20I tour of Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former cricketers Martin Guptill and Andre Adams will fill in for assistant coach Craig McMillan, who is recovering after a back surgery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/guptill-and-adams-to-assist-brownlie-on-new-zealands-t20i-tour-of-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:07:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/guptill-and-adams-to-assist-brownlie-on-new-zealands-t20i-tour-of-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherald subbed out with concussion after fielding incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discarded Test opener suffered delayed concussion after hitting his head on the boundary fence while fielding on day one of the season at the Junction Oval in SA's clash with Victoria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/weatherald-subbed-out-with-concussion-after-fielding-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:01:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/weatherald-subbed-out-with-concussion-after-fielding-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beardman back with a bang to allay fears about Australia's fast bowling future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old WA speedster tore through India A's line-up with sharp pace to take 4 for 23 for Australia A in just his third match back from a stress fracture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/beardman-back-with-a-bang-to-allay-fears-about-australias-fast-bowling-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:31:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/beardman-back-with-a-bang-to-allay-fears-about-australias-fast-bowling-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The biggest Aussie supporter in Potch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephan had met his heroes three years ago and made sure to catch as much of them as possible this time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-biggest-aussie-supporter-in-potch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:48:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-biggest-aussie-supporter-in-potch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA20 auction: JSK sign Pollard, Rowles; MICT pick Hetmyer and Boult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Rowles, an 18-year-old allrounder, commanded a bid of R 2.9 million from JSK, who also picked up Faf du Plessis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa20-auction-jsk-sign-pollard-rowles-mict-pick-hetmyer-and-boult/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:18:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sa20-auction-jsk-sign-pollard-rowles-mict-pick-hetmyer-and-boult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ Watling appointed New Zealand men's batting coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watling will take over from Luke Ronchi following the conclusion of New Zealand's Test series against India in December]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bj-watling-appointed-new-zealand-mens-batting-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:55:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bj-watling-appointed-new-zealand-mens-batting-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmer ready for battle as SA's spin test takes a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harmer expects Keshav Maharaj, rather than himself, to pose the bigger threat to Australia's left-handers as South Africa prepare to unleash their spin attack in Durban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmer-ready-for-battle-as-sas-spin-test-takes-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:42:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmer-ready-for-battle-as-sas-spin-test-takes-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada puts himself through the paces as South Africa weigh Test return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days ahead of the first Test against Australia, Rabada initially bowled off two paces and then moved to nine, and looked relaxed throughout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-puts-himself-through-the-paces-as-south-africa-weigh-test-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:36:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-puts-himself-through-the-paces-as-south-africa-weigh-test-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good old Australia push for greatness in twilight year]]></title><description><![CDATA[They begin a massive 12 months of cricket with tour to South Africa and doubts over their batting, bowling depth and age profile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/good-old-australia-push-for-greatness-in-twilight-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/good-old-australia-push-for-greatness-in-twilight-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB hints at NOC u-turn even as APL doubts emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECB chairman Richard Thompson appeared to partially row back on the board's stance, though he suggested the board are wary of restricting players' movements unlawfully.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ecb-hints-at-noc-u-turn-even-as-apl-doubts-emerge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:39:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ecb-hints-at-noc-u-turn-even-as-apl-doubts-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abishek Porel named in Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shahbaz Ahmed, who picked up an injury during the Duleep Trophy, is not part of the squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abishek-porel-named-in-bengals-ranji-trophy-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:57:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abishek-porel-named-in-bengals-ranji-trophy-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Shedge: India's next seam-bowling allrounder takes shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya's absence has given India's latest seam-bowling allrounder another chance to step up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/project-shedge-indias-next-seam-bowling-allrounder-takes-shape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:05:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/project-shedge-indias-next-seam-bowling-allrounder-takes-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumont to Blaze away for two more years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move follows international retirement at the end of the first Women's Test at Lord's, against India in July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tammy-beaumont-to-blaze-away-for-two-more-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:54:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tammy-beaumont-to-blaze-away-for-two-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iyer: 'If it's your day, make sure that you win the match for your team']]></title><description><![CDATA["Just get off strike and let him play," Ishan Kishan said of his approach on a day when Shreyas Iyer was scoring freely while he was not quite in rhythm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-if-its-your-day-make-sure-that-you-win-the-match-for-your-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-if-its-your-day-make-sure-that-you-win-the-match-for-your-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yash Dayal included in Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeeshan Ansari has also returned to the Ranji Trophy squad for Uttar Pradesh after a long gap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yash-dayal-included-in-uttar-pradesh-ranji-trophy-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:28:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yash-dayal-included-in-uttar-pradesh-ranji-trophy-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer rises to No. 7 in ICC rankings after maiden T20I century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among T20I bowlers, Abrar Ahmed lost his top spot to Rashid Khan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-rises-to-no-7-in-icc-rankings-after-maiden-t20i-century/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-rises-to-no-7-in-icc-rankings-after-maiden-t20i-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranji Trophy: Ashutosh Aman named Bihar's new head coach; Gani to continue as captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The squad was picked by a BCCI-appointed panel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ranji-trophy-ashutosh-aman-named-bihars-new-head-coach-gani-to-continue-as-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:06:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ranji-trophy-ashutosh-aman-named-bihars-new-head-coach-gani-to-continue-as-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temba Bavuma: 'When you play Australia, you play against what it means to be Australian']]></title><description><![CDATA[The South African captain expects big clashes on the field as the two WTC finalists, with plenty of previous, meet once again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/temba-bavuma-when-you-play-australia-you-play-against-what-it-means-to-be-australian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:56:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/temba-bavuma-when-you-play-australia-you-play-against-what-it-means-to-be-australian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope: West Indies need to 'do more rights than wrongs' to compete]]></title><description><![CDATA["We were a little bit chaotic in the backend [of the batting innings]," Shai Hope says of West Indies' below-par effort with the bat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-west-indies-need-to-do-more-rights-than-wrongs-to-compete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-west-indies-need-to-do-more-rights-than-wrongs-to-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Bond sacked by Birmingham Phoenix after rock-bottom finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham franchise makes change after solitary season under new ownership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shane-bond-sacked-by-birmingham-phoenix-after-rock-bottom-finish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:39:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shane-bond-sacked-by-birmingham-phoenix-after-rock-bottom-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baloda takes 14 to script three-day win for India U-19 over Australia U-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanmay Baloda picked up eight wickets in the second Australia Under-19 innings to set up a target of just 11, which India Under-19 knocked off in just five balls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baloda-takes-14-to-script-three-day-win-for-india-u-19-over-australia-u-19/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baloda-takes-14-to-script-three-day-win-for-india-u-19-over-australia-u-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmanpreet, the big sister who taught India to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The standards by which Harmanpreet Kaur was eventually judged was reflective of what she had helped create as captain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-the-big-sister-who-taught-india-to-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:41:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-the-big-sister-who-taught-india-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenberg: 'You can't continue to distribute more than you earn every year']]></title><description><![CDATA["This whole reciprocal nature is potentially sending some countries broke," the Cricket Australia CEO says about the future of bilateral cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/greenberg-you-cant-continue-to-distribute-more-than-you-earn-every-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:19:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/greenberg-you-cant-continue-to-distribute-more-than-you-earn-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a changed perspective sparked Renshaw's cricketing rebirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of setbacks and self-imposed pressure, a new outlook has given Renshaw the balance to embrace an unexpected three-format international comeback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/how-a-changed-perspective-sparked-renshaws-cricketing-rebirth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:57:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/how-a-changed-perspective-sparked-renshaws-cricketing-rebirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartlett to push his Test case, Vidler close to white-ball return]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Queensland coach James Hopes believes Xavier Bartlett can push his Test case at the start of Shield season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bartlett-to-push-his-test-case-vidler-close-to-white-ball-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:57:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bartlett-to-push-his-test-case-vidler-close-to-white-ball-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naman Dhir the bowler makes a mark with the six-and-out trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone thought he was a late-order hitter and an occasional bowler. West Indies - and India too - found out in the first T20I that Naman Dhir is a match-winning offspinner too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-the-bowler-makes-a-mark-with-the-six-and-out-trick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:47:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-the-bowler-makes-a-mark-with-the-six-and-out-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weird times in Johannesburg: what the Test after the ball-tampering scandal was like]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the players coming into the Australia side after Sandpapergate, it was bittersweet, but also a dream come true]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/weird-times-in-johannesburg-what-the-test-after-the-ball-tampering-scandal-was-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:56:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/weird-times-in-johannesburg-what-the-test-after-the-ball-tampering-scandal-was-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan's selection merry-go-round brings Nawaz back into focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's latest reset has handed Nawaz another chance, but his stop-start international career reflects a selection policy driven more by impulse than long-term planning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-selection-merry-go-round-brings-nawaz-back-into-focus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:59:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-selection-merry-go-round-brings-nawaz-back-into-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prasad, Kalita and Nandani the new faces in Mandhana-led white-ball sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali Verma has been elevated to the vice-captaincy of the T20I side, while Deepti Sharma will do the job in the ODI side for the games against Zimbabwe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/prasad-kalita-and-nandani-the-new-faces-in-mandhana-led-white-ball-sides/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:07:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/prasad-kalita-and-nandani-the-new-faces-in-mandhana-led-white-ball-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer's maiden ton hands India crushing win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifties from Hope and Rutherford took West Indies to 171, but India made a mockery of the chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyers-maiden-ton-hands-india-crushing-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyers-maiden-ton-hands-india-crushing-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahul and Jaiswal in India A squad for red-ball matches in New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dhruv Jurel has been named the captain of the side, while Rishabh Pant has been picked but his participation will be subject to fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-and-jaiswal-in-india-a-squad-for-red-ball-matches-in-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-and-jaiswal-in-india-a-squad-for-red-ball-matches-in-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahul, Jaiswal picked for India A's red-ball matches in New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dhruv Jurel is set to lead the team with Rishabh Pant picked subject to fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-jaiswal-picked-for-india-as-red-ball-matches-in-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-jaiswal-picked-for-india-as-red-ball-matches-in-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McSweeney 123, Beardman four-for down India A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajat Patidar scored a valiant fifty in India A's chase of 275 but they slid to a 125-run defeat in the first unofficial ODI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mcsweeney-123-beardman-four-for-down-india-a/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mcsweeney-123-beardman-four-for-down-india-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smriti Mandhana appointed India captain across formats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandhana, who has been part of the side since 2013, has previously led India in 18 T20Is and 4 ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smriti-mandhana-appointed-india-captain-across-formats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:02:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smriti-mandhana-appointed-india-captain-across-formats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for New Zealand T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varun Chakravarthy is also back for India after missing the Asian Games, while Ravi Bishnoi has been left out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-recall-bhuvneshwar-kumar-for-new-zealand-t20is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-recall-bhuvneshwar-kumar-for-new-zealand-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranji: Suryakumar left out by Mumbai because of lack of red-ball game time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai have decided to switch from Shardul Thakur to Siddhesh Lad as their captain and have also promoted Ayush Mhatre as the vice-captain for the upcoming season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ranji-suryakumar-left-out-by-mumbai-because-of-lack-of-red-ball-game-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:14:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ranji-suryakumar-left-out-by-mumbai-because-of-lack-of-red-ball-game-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Farbrace leaves Sussex to join Lancashire as director of cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former head coach at Hove had initially agreed to remain at club on part-time basis to aid transition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/paul-farbrace-leaves-sussex-to-join-lancashire-as-director-of-cricket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:14:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/paul-farbrace-leaves-sussex-to-join-lancashire-as-director-of-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naman Dhir and Kamil Pooran debut in Lucknow after India opt to bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[India, who played all three of Kishan, Sooryavanshi and Samson at the Asian Games, went in with an extra middle-order batter in Dhir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-and-kamil-pooran-debut-in-lucknow-after-india-opt-to-bowl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-and-kamil-pooran-debut-in-lucknow-after-india-opt-to-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khulna seal innings win against Barishal; Taibur, Sumon rescue Dhaka in draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The match between Chattogram Division vs Rajshahi Division as well as Mymensingh Division vs Sylhet Division finished in drawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/khulna-seal-innings-win-against-barishal-taibur-sumon-rescue-dhaka-in-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/khulna-seal-innings-win-against-barishal-taibur-sumon-rescue-dhaka-in-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Green ruled out of first Test vs South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green suffered the injury during Australia's third ODI against South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-ruled-out-of-first-test-vs-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:15:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-ruled-out-of-first-test-vs-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Green ruled out of first South Africa Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green suffered the injury during Australia's third ODI against South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-ruled-out-of-first-south-africa-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:55:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cameron-green-ruled-out-of-first-south-africa-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is five individual hundreds in one ODI a record?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And was Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball hundred the fastest in a T20I?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-five-individual-hundreds-in-one-odi-a-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:39:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-five-individual-hundreds-in-one-odi-a-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC's new franchise leagues subcommittee promises improved 'checks-and-balances review' of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA["The main ethos of the committee is to make recommendations that help support the direction that the game is going in, and that franchise leagues are being run to a standard that members expect it to be run to," ICC ACU chief Andy Ephgrave says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iccs-new-franchise-leagues-subcommittee-promises-improved-checks-and-balances-review-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:15:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iccs-new-franchise-leagues-subcommittee-promises-improved-checks-and-balances-review-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia women's cricketers want to return their home games to peak summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are concerned the national team are at risk of being out of sight and out of mind, stunting momentum after another T20 World Cup win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-womens-cricketers-want-to-return-their-home-games-to-peak-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:03:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-womens-cricketers-want-to-return-their-home-games-to-peak-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoaib Bashir set to retain ECB contract despite limited England Test role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner played just twice in Tests this summer, and did not bowl in one of those matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shoaib-bashir-set-to-retain-ecb-contract-despite-limited-england-test-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:41:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shoaib-bashir-set-to-retain-ecb-contract-despite-limited-england-test-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganguly takes charge as Delhi Capitals' head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant is back at Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, and Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the franchise as batting coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ganguly-takes-charge-as-delhi-capitals-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:41:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ganguly-takes-charge-as-delhi-capitals-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada's availability for first Australia Test to be decided 'as late as possible']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast bowler has not played red-ball cricket in almost a year since South Africa's tour to Pakistan last October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabadas-availability-for-first-australia-test-to-be-decided-as-late-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:06:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabadas-availability-for-first-australia-test-to-be-decided-as-late-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB could fund Women's Test in West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair Richard Thompson says match is key to England's preparations for Women's Ashes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ecb-could-fund-womens-test-in-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:06:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ecb-could-fund-womens-test-in-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia A opt to bat; Shedge in for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaikwad termed his team as "one of the strongest India A sides in recent years"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-a-opt-to-bat-shedge-in-for-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:44:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-a-opt-to-bat-shedge-in-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganguly takes over as Delhi Capitals' new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant is back at Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, and Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the franchise as batting coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ganguly-takes-over-as-delhi-capitals-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:22:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ganguly-takes-over-as-delhi-capitals-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 37-year-old led India in five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:45:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashutosh Sharma moves from Railways to Gujarat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashutosh Sharma's move coincides with Monty Desai taking over as Gujarat's head coach, replacing Ramesh Powar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashutosh-sharma-moves-from-railways-to-gujarat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:54:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashutosh-sharma-moves-from-railways-to-gujarat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pressure is also a privilege' for Priyansh Arya as he lines up Australia A again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priyansh Arya is in India A's squad to face the visiting Australia A side for three one-dayers, and trusts his high-risk-high-reward game to give him the results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pressure-is-also-a-privilege-for-priyansh-arya-as-he-lines-up-australia-a-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:40:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pressure-is-also-a-privilege-for-priyansh-arya-as-he-lines-up-australia-a-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Karachi schoolboy whose job was to score runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zaheer Abbas, one of the greatest batters Pakistan produced, recalls the days he spent riding a motorbike searching for games to play in the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-karachi-schoolboy-whose-job-was-to-score-runs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:59:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-karachi-schoolboy-whose-job-was-to-score-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan withdraw from World Championship of Legends after PCB refuse NOCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's tournament began on 3 October, but Pakistan's game against Bangladesh was postponed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-withdraw-from-world-championship-of-legends-after-pcb-refuse-nocs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:31:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-withdraw-from-world-championship-of-legends-after-pcb-refuse-nocs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaiswal, Sarfaraz in Mumbai Ranji squad; Shardul Thakur to miss first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen-year-old Ayush Mhatre has been named vice-captain for Mumbai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jaiswal-sarfaraz-in-mumbai-ranji-squad-shardul-thakur-to-miss-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:59:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jaiswal-sarfaraz-in-mumbai-ranji-squad-shardul-thakur-to-miss-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have always been opening' - Sai Sudharsan wants to stay on top in white-ball cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[After missing the Test series in Sri Lanka with a toe injury, the India batter insisted he wanted to continue batting up the order for the one-dayers against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-have-always-been-opening-sai-sudharsan-wants-to-stay-on-top-in-white-ball-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:59:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-have-always-been-opening-sai-sudharsan-wants-to-stay-on-top-in-white-ball-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morkel: Mayank, Prince 'still learning the trade' in small windows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morne Morkel also spoke about the importance of India developing part-time seamers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/morkel-mayank-prince-still-learning-the-trade-in-small-windows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/morkel-mayank-prince-still-learning-the-trade-in-small-windows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile Hosein banks on 'data' and 'instincts' against India's hitters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of his 100th T20I, the left-arm spinner says the feat is an "achievement in itself"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/versatile-hosein-banks-on-data-and-instincts-against-indias-hitters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:03:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/versatile-hosein-banks-on-data-and-instincts-against-indias-hitters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan replaces Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan's T20I captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agha has also been dropped from the team for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-replaces-salman-ali-agha-as-pakistans-t20i-captain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:41:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sahibzada-farhan-replaces-salman-ali-agha-as-pakistans-t20i-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahul set to feature in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Sundar, too, is expected to turn out for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan in Jaipur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-set-to-feature-in-karnatakas-ranji-trophy-opener-against-andhra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:28:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-set-to-feature-in-karnatakas-ranji-trophy-opener-against-andhra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No guarantees for Sooryavanshi as India look to build on Asian Games success]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies will hope to carry the momentum from their ODI win in New Chandigarh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/no-guarantees-for-sooryavanshi-as-india-look-to-build-on-asian-games-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/no-guarantees-for-sooryavanshi-as-india-look-to-build-on-asian-games-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umesh Yadav moves from Vidarbha to Punjab ahead of 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an 18-year stint with Vidarbha, he opted to represent a "strong" team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/umesh-yadav-moves-from-vidarbha-to-punjab-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:08:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/umesh-yadav-moves-from-vidarbha-to-punjab-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandeep Singh to return to Tripura ahead of 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tripura have also appointed Satrajit Lahiri as their head coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mandeep-singh-to-return-to-tripura-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:25:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mandeep-singh-to-return-to-tripura-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook leaves Kent after promotion season for coaching return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent "naturally disappointed" but say they respect director of cricket's decision to resign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cook-leaves-kent-after-promotion-season-for-coaching-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:19:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cook-leaves-kent-after-promotion-season-for-coaching-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umesh Yadav moves to Punjab ahead of 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an 18-year stint with Vidarbha, he opted to represent a "strong" team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/umesh-yadav-moves-to-punjab-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:07:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/umesh-yadav-moves-to-punjab-ahead-of-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raichandani keeps red-ball plans on track, one big innings at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[India Under-19 star Lakshya Raichandani has scored prolifically over the past year, moving from one format to the other without a pause, seemingly without any problems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raichandani-keeps-red-ball-plans-on-track-one-big-innings-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:11:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/raichandani-keeps-red-ball-plans-on-track-one-big-innings-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and West Indies fined for slow over-rates in third ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[While India were found four overs short in New Chandigarh, West Indies were deemed to be two short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-fined-for-slow-over-rates-in-third-odi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:59:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-west-indies-fined-for-slow-over-rates-in-third-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shedge replaces Hardik in India A one-day squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anukul Roy has replaced Naman Dhir, who has been picked in India's T20I squad, while Australia A have brought in Riley Meredith and Will Sutherland as replacements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shedge-replaces-hardik-in-india-a-one-day-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shedge-replaces-hardik-in-india-a-one-day-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield Shield preview: South Australia hunt for a hat-trick, eyes on top-order batters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sheffield Shield begins on Wednesday with South Australia chasing a three-peat while all eyes are on domestic batters as Australia's selectors search for depth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sheffield-shield-preview-south-australia-hunt-for-a-hat-trick-eyes-on-top-order-batters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:42:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sheffield-shield-preview-south-australia-hunt-for-a-hat-trick-eyes-on-top-order-batters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaikwad goes back to India A drawing board to remain in ODI contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third ODI against West Indies provided Ruturaj Gaikwad with a great opportunity to make his case, but a scratchy, chancy innings there might have pushed him behind in the race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaikwad-goes-back-to-india-a-drawing-board-to-remain-in-odi-contention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaikwad-goes-back-to-india-a-drawing-board-to-remain-in-odi-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies add Amir Jangoo as cover for the injured Jewel Andrew for India T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewel Andrew picked up a finger injury during the third ODI against India; a fracture has been ruled out and he is being monitored by the West Indies medical team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-add-amir-jangoo-as-cover-for-the-injured-jewel-andrew-for-india-t20is/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:30:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-add-amir-jangoo-as-cover-for-the-injured-jewel-andrew-for-india-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My happy place is there in the middle' - Raghuvanshi is back after long layoff]]></title><description><![CDATA["There have been plenty of highs and lows, but I knew what I signed up for - injuries are an inevitable part of professional sport," Angkrish Raghuvanshi says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-happy-place-is-there-in-the-middle-raghuvanshi-is-back-after-long-layoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-happy-place-is-there-in-the-middle-raghuvanshi-is-back-after-long-layoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Bracewell shifts to casual contract with eye on BBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kelly has replaced Michael Bracewell in central contracts list for New Zealand men]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/michael-bracewell-shifts-to-casual-contract-with-eye-on-bbl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:36:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/michael-bracewell-shifts-to-casual-contract-with-eye-on-bbl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liam Scott's stock on the rise as Australia A bet on his all-round skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott will feature in the one-day series against India A after his exploits in the Big Bash League and recent unofficial Test series in Puducherry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/liam-scotts-stock-on-the-rise-as-australia-a-bet-on-his-all-round-skills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/liam-scotts-stock-on-the-rise-as-australia-a-bet-on-his-all-round-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight years, old wounds, a new dawn: the Sandpapergate series revisited]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ghosts of Sandpapergate still hang over the rivals as Australia's make it back to the country for the first Test tour since 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/eight-years-old-wounds-a-new-dawn-the-sandpapergate-series-revisited/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:36:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/eight-years-old-wounds-a-new-dawn-the-sandpapergate-series-revisited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England to play 50-over warm-up game ahead of Australia white-ball series]]></title><description><![CDATA[England to face a Western Australia XI at the WACA ground in Perth on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia starting at Perth Stadium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-to-play-50-over-warm-up-game-ahead-of-australia-white-ball-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-to-play-50-over-warm-up-game-ahead-of-australia-white-ball-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddinson 'still in shock' but ready to seize chance after improbable recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter revels in return to Test squad after 19-month absence from first-class cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-still-in-shock-but-ready-to-seize-chance-after-improbable-recall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:47:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-still-in-shock-but-ready-to-seize-chance-after-improbable-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mukesh and Akash - Partners in crime brought together by fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two fast bowlers from Bihar who have played together for Bengal and experienced similar career trajectories came together irresistibly once again in the Irani Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-and-akash-partners-in-crime-brought-together-by-fate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:03:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-and-akash-partners-in-crime-brought-together-by-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortje: 'I'll be very excited if I can put my Test cap on again']]></title><description><![CDATA[Having played his last Test in 2023, he's eyeing a spot in SA's side for upcoming three-Test series against Australia at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-ill-be-very-excited-if-i-can-put-my-test-cap-on-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:21:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-ill-be-very-excited-if-i-can-put-my-test-cap-on-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortje dreams of Test cap again with notable performance against Australia in his head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having played his last Test in 2023, he has tried to get his action "better, stronger, more sustainable and more reliable"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-dreams-of-test-cap-again-with-notable-performance-against-australia-in-his-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:09:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nortje-dreams-of-test-cap-again-with-notable-performance-against-australia-in-his-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A positive Brand has time on his side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-year-old allrounder made his Test debut as captain for a makeshift squad to New Zealand two years ago, and struck a century during Australia's warm-up game in Potchefstroom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-positive-brand-has-time-on-his-side/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:15:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-positive-brand-has-time-on-his-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A positive Brand has side on his time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-year-old allrounder made his Test debut as captain for a makeshift squad to New Zealand two years ago, and struck a century during Australia's warm-up game in Potchefstroom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-positive-brand-has-side-on-his-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:27:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-positive-brand-has-side-on-his-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kainat Imtiaz retires from internationals to become match referee]]></title><description><![CDATA[She decided to follow in her mother Saleema Imtiaz's footsteps to become a match official]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kainat-imtiaz-retires-from-internationals-to-become-match-referee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:51:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kainat-imtiaz-retires-from-internationals-to-become-match-referee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avishka Fernando recalled to Sri Lanka's ODI side for tri-series in Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spin-bowling allrounder Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Wanindu Hasaranga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/avishka-fernando-recalled-to-sri-lankas-odi-side-for-tri-series-in-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:39:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/avishka-fernando-recalled-to-sri-lankas-odi-side-for-tri-series-in-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India report card for Asian Games 2026: Archery, Boxing A+, B for Shooting while Tennis gets an F]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the complete list of 499 athletes who will represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-report-card-for-asian-games-2026-archery-boxing-a-b-for-shooting-while-tennis-gets-an-f/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:44:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-report-card-for-asian-games-2026-archery-boxing-a-b-for-shooting-while-tennis-gets-an-f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Hope turns to Dhoni's mantra to blossom at the death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Hope, the West Indies captain, scored a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin issue to take the game deep and finish off a record chase of 352]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shai-hope-turns-to-dhonis-mantra-to-blossom-at-the-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:15:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shai-hope-turns-to-dhonis-mantra-to-blossom-at-the-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old ball, new tricks: Rahul turns rescue act into late carnage]]></title><description><![CDATA[He rescued India from 4 for 2 and then led the assault in the death overs to show his range]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/old-ball-new-tricks-rahul-turns-rescue-act-into-late-carnage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:39:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/old-ball-new-tricks-rahul-turns-rescue-act-into-late-carnage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Hope turns to MSD's mantra to blossom at the death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Hope, the West Indies captain, scored a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin issue to take the game deep and finish off a record chase of 352]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shai-hope-turns-to-msds-mantra-to-blossom-at-the-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:27:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shai-hope-turns-to-msds-mantra-to-blossom-at-the-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - India vs West Indies series breaks run-scoring records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Hope entered the record books with his score of 162 not out - his 21st ODI century - while KL Rahul has now raised the bar for No. 5 batters in men's ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-india-vs-west-indies-series-breaks-run-scoring-records/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:21:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-india-vs-west-indies-series-breaks-run-scoring-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope blossoms at the death with MSD mantra - 'You always have more time than you think']]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies captain scored a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin issue to take the game deep and finish off a record chase of 352]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-blossoms-at-the-death-with-msd-mantra-you-always-have-more-time-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:21:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-blossoms-at-the-death-with-msd-mantra-you-always-have-more-time-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dane Paterson and the value of control in SA's pace pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the pace and firepower, South Africa may need his craft, control and experience to make the difference against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dane-paterson-and-the-value-of-control-in-sas-pace-pack-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:27:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dane-paterson-and-the-value-of-control-in-sas-pace-pack-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill: India's fielding and death bowling needs to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[India captain said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and when to defend with ball in hand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-indias-fielding-and-death-bowling-needs-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:30:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-indias-fielding-and-death-bowling-needs-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope 162* beats Rahul 129* as West Indies pull off record chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[India put up a target of 352 in New Chandigarh but it was not enough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-162-beats-rahul-129-as-west-indies-pull-off-record-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-162-beats-rahul-129-as-west-indies-pull-off-record-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smaran has 1000 reasons to make his opportunities count]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karnataka batter fell 50 short of 1000 runs the last Ranji Trophy season. This time, he wants to hit that mark and go beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smaran-has-1000-reasons-to-make-his-opportunities-count/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:16:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smaran-has-1000-reasons-to-make-his-opportunities-count/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahul 129*, Rohit and Gaikwad fifties set West Indies 352 target]]></title><description><![CDATA[India were forced to dig deep when Jayden Seales reduced them to 4 for 2 in New Chandigarh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-129-rohit-and-gaikwad-fifties-set-west-indies-352-target/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rahul-129-rohit-and-gaikwad-fifties-set-west-indies-352-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puducherry to Potch: Harper's rapid rise to Australia's Test squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victoria wicketkeeper arrived in South Africa late Friday after being called up as a replacement for Josh Inglis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/puducherry-to-potch-harpers-rapid-rise-to-australias-test-squad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:28:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/puducherry-to-potch-harpers-rapid-rise-to-australias-test-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beats Pakistan to clinch cricket gold at Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion India continued its T20 dominance over archrival Pakistan with a 19-run victory to win the gold medal at the Asian Games men's cricket event with players again avoiding customary handshakes Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-beats-pakistan-to-clinch-cricket-gold-at-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:34:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-beats-pakistan-to-clinch-cricket-gold-at-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer 'ecstatic' after 'collective effort and comprehensive win' over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA["We didn't complain [about the rain], we didn't give any reasons [excuses], so that was the sign of a champion team," Shreyas Iyer says of the attitude of the India team at the Asian Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-ecstatic-after-collective-effort-and-comprehensive-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:04:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-ecstatic-after-collective-effort-and-comprehensive-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Zorzi out of SA's series opener against Australia with hamstring niggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ackerman could debut for SA in Durban with de Zorzi unavailable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/de-zorzi-out-of-sas-series-opener-against-australia-with-hamstring-niggle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:34:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/de-zorzi-out-of-sas-series-opener-against-australia-with-hamstring-niggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for WBBL 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatima Sana will be available for Perth Scorchers' first eight matches but might stay on if she is allowed to skip a Pakistan training camp ahead of the tour of the West Indies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fatima-sana-joins-perth-scorchers-for-wbbl-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:22:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fatima-sana-joins-perth-scorchers-for-wbbl-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A selection shock to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mentions of 2018 aren't far away as the Test series looms but the current tour was quickly given a dramatic new storyline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-selection-shock-to-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:58:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-selection-shock-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek, Tilak and spinners secure gold for India at Asian Games again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silver for Pakistan in men's cricket, despite a fighting 96 from Nawaz in Nisshin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-tilak-and-spinners-secure-gold-for-india-at-asian-games-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-tilak-and-spinners-secure-gold-for-india-at-asian-games-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamboj debuts, Siraj and Reddy back as India bat]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies made three changes, bringing in Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamboj-debuts-siraj-and-reddy-back-as-india-bat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamboj-debuts-siraj-and-reddy-back-as-india-bat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Observe, don't talk - Vitel's law in fast-developing international career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitel Lawes likes picking up wickets with his left-arm wristspin, wants to develop more and more variations, and likes keeping his thoughts hidden away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/observe-dont-talk-vitels-law-in-fast-developing-international-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:45:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/observe-dont-talk-vitels-law-in-fast-developing-international-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dane Paterson, and the value of control in SA's pace pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the pace and firepower, South Africa may need his craft, control and experience to make the difference against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dane-paterson-and-the-value-of-control-in-sas-pace-pack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:39:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dane-paterson-and-the-value-of-control-in-sas-pace-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged India bat in Asian Games gold medal contest against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no handshakes between the players at the toss, in keeping with the recent trend in India vs Pakistan cricket matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-india-bat-in-asian-games-gold-medal-contest-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-india-bat-in-asian-games-gold-medal-contest-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will David Miller stand up and take charge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's as good a destructive white-ball batter as any, but he has cast himself in a role that limits his scope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/will-david-miller-stand-up-and-take-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:39:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/will-david-miller-stand-up-and-take-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey: Maddinson call-up is not disrespectful to first-class cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter recalled after 19-month absence, having undergone treatment for testicular cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bailey-maddinson-call-up-is-not-disrespectful-to-first-class-cricket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:57:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bailey-maddinson-call-up-is-not-disrespectful-to-first-class-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretorius 188* breaks Gayle's record for highest T20 score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gayle previously held the record for his 175* in IPL 2013]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pretorius-188-breaks-gayles-record-for-highest-t20-score/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:31:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pretorius-188-breaks-gayles-record-for-highest-t20-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy: 'Results have not gone our way, but we continue to improve']]></title><description><![CDATA[His side heads into the third ODI 2-0 down against India, yet the West Indies head coach believes they have been making strides in the right direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sammy-results-have-not-gone-our-way-but-we-continue-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:11:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sammy-results-have-not-gone-our-way-but-we-continue-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keith Dudgeon joins Sussex on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African seamer signs after previous county experience with Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/keith-dudgeon-joins-sussex-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:05:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/keith-dudgeon-joins-sussex-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brydon Carse charged by Cricket Regulator following Derby nightclub incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Durham seamer faces sanction in wake of incident in August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brydon-carse-charged-by-cricket-regulator-following-derby-nightclub-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brydon-carse-charged-by-cricket-regulator-following-derby-nightclub-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mukesh Choudhary's second coming - in control, mentally stronger and fearless]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's suffered a spate of injuries, but Mukesh Choudhary feels fitter, and has upped his pace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-choudharys-second-coming-in-control-mentally-stronger-and-fearless/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:21:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-choudharys-second-coming-in-control-mentally-stronger-and-fearless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England set for return to Zimbabwe as 2027 World Cup draw confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to face a qualifier in Harare on October 20, in their first match in the country since 2004]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-set-for-return-to-zimbabwe-as-2027-world-cup-draw-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:15:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-set-for-return-to-zimbabwe-as-2027-world-cup-draw-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malibongwe Maketa named Bangladesh men's assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricinfo has learned that Maketa has been hired with BCB's focus on the two South Africa tours in the next 12 months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/malibongwe-maketa-named-bangladesh-mens-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/malibongwe-maketa-named-bangladesh-mens-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurnoor Brar has been expensive, but India are happy to pay the price for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, the team management wants the fast bowler tested, not protected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-has-been-expensive-but-india-are-happy-to-pay-the-price-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:43:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-has-been-expensive-but-india-are-happy-to-pay-the-price-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babar's first-class return: big crowds, brief stays, bigger questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[His much-anticipated comeback to the domestic circuit has failed to revive his form, leaving his batting struggles under sharper scrutiny than before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babars-first-class-return-big-crowds-brief-stays-bigger-questions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babars-first-class-return-big-crowds-brief-stays-bigger-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurnoor Brar has been expensive, but India happy to pay the price for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, the team management wants the fast bowler tested, not protected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-has-been-expensive-but-india-happy-to-pay-the-price-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:14:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-has-been-expensive-but-india-happy-to-pay-the-price-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurnoor Brar following Morkel's path but the road ahead is tricky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tall fast bowler from Punjab is among the Indian quicks in mix for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-following-morkels-path-but-the-road-ahead-is-tricky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:47:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gurnoor-brar-following-morkels-path-but-the-road-ahead-is-tricky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Miles, Gloucestershire seamer, retires aged 32 to prioritise mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claimed more than 500 wickets across formats in 16-year career that included County Championship win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/craig-miles-gloucestershire-seamer-retires-aged-32-to-prioritise-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:12:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/craig-miles-gloucestershire-seamer-retires-aged-32-to-prioritise-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sineth Jayawardena, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in SL squad for Pakistan T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chameera named in squad, but his participation is subject to fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sineth-jayawardena-vijayakanth-viyaskanth-in-sl-squad-for-pakistan-t20is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:04:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sineth-jayawardena-vijayakanth-viyaskanth-in-sl-squad-for-pakistan-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogra and Nasir earn a first-innings lead for Jammu &amp; Kashmir]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were 166 for 8 trailing Rest of India's 237 but then came the rearguard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dogra-and-nasir-earn-a-first-innings-lead-for-jammu-amp-kashmir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dogra-and-nasir-earn-a-first-innings-lead-for-jammu-amp-kashmir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts appoint Michael Temple as chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temple had been serving as interim chief exec after Richard Kenyon's departure to Lancashire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/notts-appoint-michael-temple-as-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:42:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/notts-appoint-michael-temple-as-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can West Indies quell India's batting might in New Chandigarh's ODI debut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have taken just four wickets while conceding 706 runs across the first two matches of the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-west-indies-quell-indias-batting-might-in-new-chandigarhs-odi-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-west-indies-quell-indias-batting-might-in-new-chandigarhs-odi-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa, Namibia to co-host World Cup Qualifiers from February 26 to March 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-team tournament will be played in the window after the SA20 and before the IPL in 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-namibia-to-co-host-world-cup-qualifiers-from-february-26-to-march-21/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:03:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-namibia-to-co-host-world-cup-qualifiers-from-february-26-to-march-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games final: India favourites to strike gold against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have won their last six T20Is against Pakistan and look poised to make it seven in a row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-final-india-favourites-to-strike-gold-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-final-india-favourites-to-strike-gold-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chahal retires from first-class cricket, hunger for ODIs and T20Is 'very much alive']]></title><description><![CDATA["I believe I have the cricket left in me, and I will give everything I have to earn another opportunity in the One-Day and T20 formats," he said in an Instagram post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chahal-retires-from-first-class-cricket-hunger-for-odis-and-t20is-very-much-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chahal-retires-from-first-class-cricket-hunger-for-odis-and-t20is-very-much-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I pride myself on problem-solving' - Webster prepares for tough South Africa initiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Cameron Green a potentially doubtful starter at Kingsmead, Webster's adaptability may have to come to the fore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-pride-myself-on-problem-solving-webster-prepares-for-tough-south-africa-initiation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:57:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-pride-myself-on-problem-solving-webster-prepares-for-tough-south-africa-initiation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamber on England chances: 'That ship has sailed']]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading wicket-taker for Championship winners Warwickshire not expecting Lions involvement this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bamber-on-england-chances-that-ship-has-sailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:50:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bamber-on-england-chances-that-ship-has-sailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI Emirates bag Farooqi with record bid, Babar heads Vipers' Pakistan contingent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farooqi, Liam Livingstone and Rahmanullah Gurbaz breached the USD 300,000 mark at the ILT20 auction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mi-emirates-bag-farooqi-with-record-bid-babar-heads-vipers-pakistan-contingent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:32:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mi-emirates-bag-farooqi-with-record-bid-babar-heads-vipers-pakistan-contingent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two stories collide in Maddinson's remarkable Test recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's remarkable enough that the 34-year-old is playing top-level cricket after his fight with testicular cancer. Now he's earned a most unexpected Test recall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-stories-collide-in-maddinsons-remarkable-test-recall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:25:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-stories-collide-in-maddinsons-remarkable-test-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan drop Nabi from T20Is and Rasooli from white-ball squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran continue to be rested from Tests as Afghanistan named squads for a packed all-format season in the UAE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-drop-nabi-from-t20is-and-rasooli-from-white-ball-squads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:30:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-drop-nabi-from-t20is-and-rasooli-from-white-ball-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs and resilience collide in Maddinson's fairytale Test recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's remarkable enough that the 34-year-old is playing top-level cricket after his fight with testicular cancer. Now he's earned a most unexpected Test recall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/runs-and-resilience-collide-in-maddinsons-fairytale-test-recall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/runs-and-resilience-collide-in-maddinsons-fairytale-test-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lungi Ngidi: 'Shukri Conrad didn't see me as a back-up bowler to anyone - that was massive for me']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast bowler talks about the difference the coach's support has made to his career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lungi-ngidi-shukri-conrad-didnt-see-me-as-a-back-up-bowler-to-anyone-that-was-massive-for-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:41:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lungi-ngidi-shukri-conrad-didnt-see-me-as-a-back-up-bowler-to-anyone-that-was-massive-for-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson back in NZ squad for Australia T20Is; James, Rowe, Penfold recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Izzy Gaze was unavailable for selection following surgery to a thumb injury and is working towards returning to play in early 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/carson-back-in-nz-squad-for-australia-t20is-james-rowe-penfold-recalled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:14:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/carson-back-in-nz-squad-for-australia-t20is-james-rowe-penfold-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lone Nasir and Sunil Kumar: J&amp;K's late bloomers rise to the challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two overlooked J&amp;K seamers seized an unexpected opportunity to fill Auqib Nabi's void and delivered crucial spells in the Irani Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lone-nasir-and-sunil-kumar-jampks-late-bloomers-rise-to-the-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:13:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lone-nasir-and-sunil-kumar-jampks-late-bloomers-rise-to-the-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanderers to host 2027 men's ODI World Cup final as well as India vs Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newlands in Cape Town will host the opening game on October 7 with the tournament running through to November 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wanderers-to-host-2027-mens-odi-world-cup-final-as-well-as-india-vs-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:07:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wanderers-to-host-2027-mens-odi-world-cup-final-as-well-as-india-vs-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWI CEO: 'Don't want players to feel there is the proverbial gun to their head to sign contracts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have two weeks to decide whether to accept 25% pay cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cwi-ceo-dont-want-players-to-feel-there-is-the-proverbial-gun-to-their-head-to-sign-contracts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:55:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cwi-ceo-dont-want-players-to-feel-there-is-the-proverbial-gun-to-their-head-to-sign-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klinger: Wyatt-Hodge release driven by GG's overseas combination, England commitments]]></title><description><![CDATA[GG head coach also said it was a "no-brainer" to retain Yastika Bhatia and backed Bharti Fulmali to come good as a finisher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/klinger-wyatt-hodge-release-driven-by-ggs-overseas-combination-england-commitments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:25:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/klinger-wyatt-hodge-release-driven-by-ggs-overseas-combination-england-commitments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWI CEO explains 25% player pay cut: 'Not ideal but necessary for financial stability']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Dehring spoke to Cricinfo about the reasons behind the annual retainer pay cut, CWI's prior conversations with the players' association, as well as the plan ahead for domestic and international cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cwi-ceo-explains-25-player-pay-cut-not-ideal-but-necessary-for-financial-stability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:01:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cwi-ceo-explains-25-player-pay-cut-not-ideal-but-necessary-for-financial-stability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddinson, Harper added to Australia's Test squad in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Green is in doubt for the opening Test after suffering an abdominal injury while Josh Inglis has been ruled out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-harper-added-to-australias-test-squad-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:27:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-harper-added-to-australias-test-squad-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan questions NCCIA over changing explanation for investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the initial enquiry was about betting and gambling in Pakistan cricket, the NCCIA letter on Wednesday said he was being investigated under "relevant provisions of PECA 2016"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-questions-nccia-over-changing-explanation-for-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-questions-nccia-over-changing-explanation-for-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batters face five-run penalty for time wasting in new ICC playing conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's cricket now has a distinctly-specified cricket ball size]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batters-face-five-run-penalty-for-time-wasting-in-new-icc-playing-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batters-face-five-run-penalty-for-time-wasting-in-new-icc-playing-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faf du Plessis, Trent Boult and Kieron Pollard in SA20 mini-auction shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 156 players are up for grabs on October 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/faf-du-plessis-trent-boult-and-kieron-pollard-in-sa20-mini-auction-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:13:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/faf-du-plessis-trent-boult-and-kieron-pollard-in-sa20-mini-auction-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker gears up for reverse after summer in fast-forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[England rest Archer, include Mason Crane in 16-player white-ball squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baker-gears-up-for-reverse-after-summer-in-fast-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:20:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baker-gears-up-for-reverse-after-summer-in-fast-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamboj replaces injured Prasidh for final India vs West Indies ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prasidh Krishna picked up a hamstring strain during the second ODI against West Indies and could be a doubt for the first round of the Ranji Trophy too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamboj-replaces-injured-prasidh-for-final-india-vs-west-indies-odi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamboj-replaces-injured-prasidh-for-final-india-vs-west-indies-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowlers get a battering in bat vs bat bash in Barsapara]]></title><description><![CDATA[The target of 406 India were faced with didn't seem to perturb the fans, who knew they would still win, and then it was just a matter of waiting for and celebrating the milestones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bowlers-get-a-battering-in-bat-vs-bat-bash-in-barsapara/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:45:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bowlers-get-a-battering-in-bat-vs-bat-bash-in-barsapara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India enter Asian Games final after Kishan and Bumrah ride roughshod over Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[The result sets up the first India vs Pakistan final this year, with the Asian Games gold medal at stake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-enter-asian-games-final-after-kishan-and-bumrah-ride-roughshod-over-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-enter-asian-games-final-after-kishan-and-bumrah-ride-roughshod-over-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it runs, it bores - Gill and Rohit give Barsapara a night like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[The target of 406 India were faced with didn't seem to perturb the fans, who knew they would still win, and then it was just a matter of waiting for and celebrating the milestones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-it-runs-it-bores-gill-and-rohit-give-barsapara-a-night-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:59:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-it-runs-it-bores-gill-and-rohit-give-barsapara-a-night-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's Africa ODI tour review: middle order and middle overs remain concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa were set to provide key intel for Australia heading to next year's World Cup but they leave with more questions than answers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australias-africa-odi-tour-review-middle-order-and-middle-overs-remain-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:49:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australias-africa-odi-tour-review-middle-order-and-middle-overs-remain-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bring in Sooryavanshi; Sri Lanka hand three debuts and field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams have picked spin-heavy bowling attacks with Jasprit Bumrah India's only specialist fast bowler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bring-in-sooryavanshi-sri-lanka-hand-three-debuts-and-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bring-in-sooryavanshi-sri-lanka-hand-three-debuts-and-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When runs become boring... Gill and Rohit give Barsapara a night like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[The target of 406 India were faced with didn't seem to perturb the fans, who knew they would still win, and then it was just a matter of waiting for and celebrating the milestones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-runs-become-boring-gill-and-rohit-give-barsapara-a-night-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:24:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/when-runs-become-boring-gill-and-rohit-give-barsapara-a-night-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J&amp;K opt to bowl vs Rest of India in Irani Cup match in Srinagar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rest of India captain Rishabh Pant also wanted to bowl first on a green pitch in Srinagar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jampk-opt-to-bowl-vs-rest-of-india-in-irani-cup-match-in-srinagar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:24:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jampk-opt-to-bowl-vs-rest-of-india-in-irani-cup-match-in-srinagar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes antagonist Jonny Bairstow signs with Melbourne Renegades in the BBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bairstow set for his first stint in the BBL after three Ashes tours to Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashes-antagonist-jonny-bairstow-signs-with-melbourne-renegades-in-the-bbl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:21:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashes-antagonist-jonny-bairstow-signs-with-melbourne-renegades-in-the-bbl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green and Renshaw suffer injury concerns ahead of Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green suffered a blow in the groin while batting and did not field despite being set to bowl while Renshaw was forced off the field due to a blow on the wrist and did not return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-and-renshaw-suffer-injury-concerns-ahead-of-test-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:08:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-and-renshaw-suffer-injury-concerns-ahead-of-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Overton, Sophie Luff land top honours at PCA Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baker, Corteen-Coleman pick up young player awards at end-of-season event in White City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/craig-overton-sophie-luff-land-top-honours-at-pca-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:10:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/craig-overton-sophie-luff-land-top-honours-at-pca-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is not cricket, this is only batting' - Gambhir after India's record ODI chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[India coach also felt that wickets offering so little for bowlers were "not fair", making it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/this-is-not-cricket-this-is-only-batting-gambhir-after-indias-record-odi-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/this-is-not-cricket-this-is-only-batting-gambhir-after-indias-record-odi-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill 223* sets up record chase for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[India absolutely strolled to the second successful chase of over 400 in ODI cricket in just 43.3 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-223-sets-up-record-chase-for-india-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-223-sets-up-record-chase-for-india-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - 811 runs, five centurions, and records galore in Guwahati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stats highlights from Guwahati, where Shubman Gill scored the fastest ever ODI double-hundred and Rohit Sharma blazed past 12000 runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-811-runs-five-centurions-and-records-galore-in-guwahati/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:38:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-811-runs-five-centurions-and-records-galore-in-guwahati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill and Rohit flip the script - 'After the powerplay, the pressure wasn't on us']]></title><description><![CDATA[The India captain scored his second ODI double-century and shared a 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who scored a 75-ball 101 himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-and-rohit-flip-the-script-after-the-powerplay-the-pressure-wasnt-on-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:13:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-and-rohit-flip-the-script-after-the-powerplay-the-pressure-wasnt-on-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill 223 sets up record chase for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[India absolutely strolled to the second successful chase of over 400 in ODI cricket in just 43.3 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-223-sets-up-record-chase-for-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-223-sets-up-record-chase-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell makes up for lost time with a Guwahati century to savour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies opener has returned to ODI cricket at a stage of his career when opportunities cannot be assumed to stretch indefinitely ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/campbell-makes-up-for-lost-time-with-a-guwahati-century-to-savour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:46:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/campbell-makes-up-for-lost-time-with-a-guwahati-century-to-savour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey picks up the gauntlet as she targets allrounder status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success as stand-in keeper has added extra string to bow ahead of 'busy' 2027, including home Ashes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/capsey-picks-up-the-gauntlet-as-she-targets-allrounder-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/capsey-picks-up-the-gauntlet-as-she-targets-allrounder-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncapped Biswas, Habiba in Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh squad for Australia ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigar had stepped down from T20I captaincy after the Asian Games but the board remains confident in her leadership abilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uncapped-biswas-habiba-in-nigar-sultana-led-bangladesh-squad-for-australia-odis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:08:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uncapped-biswas-habiba-in-nigar-sultana-led-bangladesh-squad-for-australia-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan instructed to appear before the NCCIA on October 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricinfo understands that Rizwan intends to appear before the NCCIA, but will write to the agency, pressing them to reveal the charges, if any, against him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-instructed-to-appear-before-the-nccia-on-october-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:24:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-instructed-to-appear-before-the-nccia-on-october-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell, Hope, Jangoo centuries take West Indies to 405]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only once has a side ever lost after losing scoring 400, setting India needing 44 more than they have ever scored batting second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/campbell-hope-jangoo-centuries-take-west-indies-to-405/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/campbell-hope-jangoo-centuries-take-west-indies-to-405/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From pitch invasions to homegrown heroes: Kashmir's cricket story turns a page]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a troubled cricketing past to a generation of homegrown stars, Kashmir is slowly reclaiming its place on India's cricket map]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-pitch-invasions-to-homegrown-heroes-kashmirs-cricket-story-turns-a-page/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:46:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-pitch-invasions-to-homegrown-heroes-kashmirs-cricket-story-turns-a-page/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markram-led South Africa make five changes and opt to bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having already won the series, South Africa rested their key players, including Temba Bavuma, with an eye on the Test series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/markram-led-south-africa-make-five-changes-and-opt-to-bowl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:10:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/markram-led-south-africa-make-five-changes-and-opt-to-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England players to get NOCs for Afghanistan Premier League T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite ECB's stance on playing Afghanistan in bilateral cricket, it is understood that the league will be treated the same way as any other, provided it receives an ICC sanction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-players-to-get-nocs-for-afghanistan-premier-league-t20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:27:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-players-to-get-nocs-for-afghanistan-premier-league-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland allrounder Simi Singh announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simi played 35 ODIs and 53 T20Is, scoring over 2000 runs and taking 83 wickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-allrounder-simi-singh-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:09:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-allrounder-simi-singh-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Indian cricket swirls and churns, Rishabh Pant looks to keep things simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is no longer a white-ball regular and has lost the Test vice-captaincy, but he isn't worried by all that. All he wants, he says, is to focus on "whatever is in front of me"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/as-indian-cricket-swirls-and-churns-rishabh-pant-looks-to-keep-things-simple/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:47:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/as-indian-cricket-swirls-and-churns-rishabh-pant-looks-to-keep-things-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ODI tri-series in Pakistan set to be scrapped with Zimbabwe unable to travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland, the third team in the planned competition, are still expected to make the tour and play a white-ball series instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-in-pakistan-set-to-be-scrapped-with-zimbabwe-unable-to-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:41:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-in-pakistan-set-to-be-scrapped-with-zimbabwe-unable-to-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Boucher appointed MI Emirates head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has previously been associated with MI franchise as coach of Mumbai Indians and MI New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mark-boucher-appointed-mi-emirates-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:41:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mark-boucher-appointed-mi-emirates-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli closes in on Gill at the top of men's ODI batters' rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were plenty of movement among bowlers too, with Keshav Maharaj now ranked third, Kuldeep Yadav fifth and Josh Hazlewood tenth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-closes-in-on-gill-at-the-top-of-mens-odi-batters-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-closes-in-on-gill-at-the-top-of-mens-odi-batters-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nabi handed debut as India field; West Indies make four changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph and Vitel Lawes have come in for Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie for West Indies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nabi-handed-debut-as-india-field-west-indies-make-four-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:34:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nabi-handed-debut-as-india-field-west-indies-make-four-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain stays away as India and Sri Lanka look for fair contest to enter final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecast is for a sunny, warm day in Nisshin; in case of another washout, India will enter the gold-medal round for being the higher-ranked team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-stays-away-as-india-and-sri-lanka-look-for-fair-contest-to-enter-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-stays-away-as-india-and-sri-lanka-look-for-fair-contest-to-enter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Thipatcha Putthawong, the second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young Thailand left-arm spinner has taken loads of wickets, including four in four balls, and she is only raring for more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-thipatcha-putthawong-the-second-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:55:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-thipatcha-putthawong-the-second-highest-wicket-taker-in-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Harper is 'learning on the fly' as he spreads his wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Harper has had a breakthrough season with the bat across formats and might be in the mix for higher honours for Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sam-harper-is-learning-on-the-fly-as-he-spreads-his-wings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:30:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sam-harper-is-learning-on-the-fly-as-he-spreads-his-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux, Hamilton out of Bangladesh ODIs; McGrath to captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molineux is battling a hip injury while Hamilton has a minor quad strain with both hoping to be fit for the New Zealand T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-hamilton-out-of-bangladesh-odis-mcgrath-to-captain-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:01:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-hamilton-out-of-bangladesh-odis-mcgrath-to-captain-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux, Hamilton out of Bangladesh ODIs, McGrath to captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molineux is battling a hip injury while Hamilton has a minor quad strain with both hoping to be fit for the New Zealand T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-hamilton-out-of-bangladesh-odis-mcgrath-to-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:19:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-hamilton-out-of-bangladesh-odis-mcgrath-to-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux monitored, Hamilton out of ODIs, Brown out with back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molineux is battling a hip injury but has been named to face Bangladesh and New Zealand while Hamilton is out of the ODIs with a minor quad strain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-monitored-hamilton-out-of-odis-brown-out-with-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:13:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-monitored-hamilton-out-of-odis-brown-out-with-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The kid who was always ahead of schedule: Jewel Andrew's rise to the big leagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 19, he has spent his life playing beyond his years; now he must turn precocious promise into consistent international performances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-kid-who-was-always-ahead-of-schedule-jewel-andrews-rise-to-the-big-leagues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:41:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-kid-who-was-always-ahead-of-schedule-jewel-andrews-rise-to-the-big-leagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I take everything positively' - Akash Deep excited to bowl again after stress fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having spent the past seven months in rehab, the fast bowler is all set to play in the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-take-everything-positively-akash-deep-excited-to-bowl-again-after-stress-fracture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:03:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-take-everything-positively-akash-deep-excited-to-bowl-again-after-stress-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharaj and Lyon resume their bromance, ten years after first meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SA spinner talks about watching and learning from his Australian counterpart, whose brain he tries to pick "as much as possible"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maharaj-and-lyon-resume-their-bromance-ten-years-after-first-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:51:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maharaj-and-lyon-resume-their-bromance-ten-years-after-first-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venkatesh Iyer undergoes shoulder surgery, to miss start of Ranji Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajat Patidar and Arshad Khan are also unavailable for the first round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/venkatesh-iyer-undergoes-shoulder-surgery-to-miss-start-of-ranji-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:39:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/venkatesh-iyer-undergoes-shoulder-surgery-to-miss-start-of-ranji-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves ruled out of Guwahati ODI due to calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centurion from the opening game is also in doubt for the third ODI which will be played in New Chandigarh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/greaves-ruled-out-of-guwahati-odi-due-to-calf-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:55:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/greaves-ruled-out-of-guwahati-odi-due-to-calf-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadeja or Axar? India to make 'utility' decision ahead of 2027 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they'll take a call after India's upcoming series and also based on conditions at the World Cup venues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jadeja-or-axar-india-to-make-utility-decision-ahead-of-2027-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:44:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jadeja-or-axar-india-to-make-utility-decision-ahead-of-2027-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Simpson departs Sussex for Nottinghamshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experienced wicketkeeper-batter moves to Trent Bridge for Championship and One-Day Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/john-simpson-departs-sussex-for-nottinghamshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:51:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/john-simpson-departs-sussex-for-nottinghamshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India look to solidify 2027 World Cup plans, West Indies seek more bowling bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[While both teams will mainly be looking to win, they have their own questions to address]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-look-to-solidify-2027-world-cup-plans-west-indies-seek-more-bowling-bite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-look-to-solidify-2027-world-cup-plans-west-indies-seek-more-bowling-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shree Charani stays No. 1 T20I bowler, breaks all-time record for rating points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India spinner reached a record peak of 817 rating points after winning the Asia Cup and the gold medal in the Asian Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shree-charani-stays-no-1-t20i-bowler-breaks-all-time-record-for-rating-points/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shree-charani-stays-no-1-t20i-bowler-breaks-all-time-record-for-rating-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE players availability uncertain ahead of ILT20 auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ILT20 will take place from November 22 to December 20 this year, but will run parallelly to the ODI World Cup qualifiers, for which UAE is still in contention]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uae-players-availability-uncertain-ahead-of-ilt20-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:54:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uae-players-availability-uncertain-ahead-of-ilt20-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan asks NCCIA to return phone and specify nature of inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The phone has remained with the NCCIA since it was taken from Rizwan on August 31, with the Pakistan batter saying he has demonstrated his cooperation with the inquiry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-asks-nccia-to-return-phone-and-specify-nature-of-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:36:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-asks-nccia-to-return-phone-and-specify-nature-of-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's answer to heavier cricket calendar: the exchangeable pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more cricket on the horizon, South Africa are turning to exchangeable pitch to future-proof their major venues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-answer-to-heavier-cricket-calendar-the-exchangeable-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:47:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-answer-to-heavier-cricket-calendar-the-exchangeable-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's answer to heavier cricket calendar: the exhangeable pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more cricket on the horizon, South Africa are turning to exchangeable pitch to future-proof their major venues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-answer-to-heavier-cricket-calendar-the-exhangeable-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:02:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-answer-to-heavier-cricket-calendar-the-exhangeable-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan meet Bangladesh, India meet Sri Lanka in Asian Games men's semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[All four semi-finalists are yet to contest a ball in the tournament so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-meet-bangladesh-india-meet-sri-lanka-in-asian-games-mens-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:34:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-meet-bangladesh-india-meet-sri-lanka-in-asian-games-mens-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the record for the most ODI hundreds on a single day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And what's the latest in the English season that someone's scored a first-class hundred?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-is-the-record-for-the-most-odi-hundreds-on-a-single-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:35:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-is-the-record-for-the-most-odi-hundreds-on-a-single-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I still wake up with that josh' - Paras Dogra, 41, ready for another season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 41-year-old will kick off his 25th first-class season by leading Jammu &amp; Kashmir in the Irani Cup against Rest of India in Srinagar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-still-wake-up-with-that-josh-paras-dogra-41-ready-for-another-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:23:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-still-wake-up-with-that-josh-paras-dogra-41-ready-for-another-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellis and Davies out of the South Africa tour with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[No replacements named for the final ODI while Doggett, O'Neill and Kellaway have departed the Australia A tour of India to return home for Shield cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ellis-and-davies-out-of-the-south-africa-tour-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:15:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ellis-and-davies-out-of-the-south-africa-tour-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The spectacle of a sixy Kohli century]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 18th year in international cricket, Kohli unlocked a first: reaching his fifty and hundred in an ODI with six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-spectacle-of-a-sixy-kohli-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:04:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-spectacle-of-a-sixy-kohli-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire fight on as eight points cut from pitch penalty by tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[CDP withdraws additional penalty as appeal to stay in first division continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-fight-on-as-eight-points-cut-from-pitch-penalty-by-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:04:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-fight-on-as-eight-points-cut-from-pitch-penalty-by-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland appoint Ed Joyce as High Performance batting coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will coach the senior men's team and also be involved with their male talent pathway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-appoint-ed-joyce-as-high-performance-batting-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:49:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-appoint-ed-joyce-as-high-performance-batting-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire fight on despite 19-point pitch penalty being upheld on appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[CDP withdraws eight-point additional penalty but margin to Essex remains too big to stay in first division]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-fight-on-despite-19-point-pitch-penalty-being-upheld-on-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:32:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-fight-on-despite-19-point-pitch-penalty-being-upheld-on-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler out of Pakistan tour and doubt for Australia after hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCullum says Cox will be given extended opportunity in veteran's absence, ahead of World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-pakistan-tour-and-doubt-for-australia-after-hamstring-injury-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:47:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-pakistan-tour-and-doubt-for-australia-after-hamstring-injury-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch Hit: White-ball revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[England finished their home season by beating Sri Lanka in ODI and T20I series. Alan Gardner, Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah discuss the progress being made under Brook and McCullum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-white-ball-revival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:35:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-white-ball-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out of Asian Games due to illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been suffering from fever since his arrival in Nagoya for men's cricket competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/najmul-hossain-shanto-ruled-out-of-asian-games-due-to-illness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:21:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/najmul-hossain-shanto-ruled-out-of-asian-games-due-to-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Westley steps down as Essex captain after tough season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran had been at helm since 2020, but resigns with club still in danger of relegation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tom-westley-steps-down-as-essex-captain-after-tough-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:35:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tom-westley-steps-down-as-essex-captain-after-tough-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPL 2027: RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith; Ellyse Perry confirms availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gujarat Giants have let go of Danni Wyatt-Hodge among others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-rcb-release-grace-harris-linsey-smith-ellyse-perry-confirms-availability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:16:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-rcb-release-grace-harris-linsey-smith-ellyse-perry-confirms-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler out of Pakistan tour, and doubt for Australia, after hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCullum says Cox will be given extended opportunity in veteran's absence, ahead of World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-pakistan-tour-and-doubt-for-australia-after-hamstring-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:16:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-pakistan-tour-and-doubt-for-australia-after-hamstring-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith ahead of WPL 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gujarat Giants have let go of Danni Wyatt-Hodge among others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rcb-release-grace-harris-linsey-smith-ahead-of-wpl-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:59:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rcb-release-grace-harris-linsey-smith-ahead-of-wpl-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Campbell steps up as Durham director of cricket following promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former head coach will lead search for his own replacement, as well as open discussions with Stokes over playing future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ryan-campbell-steps-up-as-durham-director-of-cricket-following-promotion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:43:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ryan-campbell-steps-up-as-durham-director-of-cricket-following-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada in South Africa's preliminary squad for Australia Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler's fitness will be assessed in an intra-squad match before the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-in-south-africas-preliminary-squad-for-australia-tests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:19:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-in-south-africas-preliminary-squad-for-australia-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Handscomb: 'I don't want to be known as just a player of spin']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australia A captain has embraced his reputation but believes his county and Shield experience have shown he can succeed in all conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/peter-handscomb-i-dont-want-to-be-known-as-just-a-player-of-spin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:29:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/peter-handscomb-i-dont-want-to-be-known-as-just-a-player-of-spin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux a doubt for Bangladesh ODIs with hip injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CA spokesperson said Molineux's involvement in the series 'will continue to be assessed']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-a-doubt-for-bangladesh-odis-with-hip-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:09:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/molineux-a-doubt-for-bangladesh-odis-with-hip-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have rhythm, will groove - Kuldeep plays a joyful tune]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a rough few months for Kuldeep Yadav, but on Sunday, he served up another reminder of just how good he can be in ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/have-rhythm-will-groove-kuldeep-plays-a-joyful-tune/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:57:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/have-rhythm-will-groove-kuldeep-plays-a-joyful-tune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washout against Afghanistan sends India into semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persistent rain and a damp outfield forced the abandonment of the quarter-final 16 minutes before the scheduled toss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/washout-against-afghanistan-sends-india-into-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/washout-against-afghanistan-sends-india-into-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sai Sudharsan returns to his happy place after injury layoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devdutt Padikkal might have taken away his No. 3 spot from the Test XI, but B Sai Sudharsan is back batting and scoring runs, and planning to a lot more of both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sai-sudharsan-returns-to-his-happy-place-after-injury-layoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:36:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sai-sudharsan-returns-to-his-happy-place-after-injury-layoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find the rhythm, hit the groove - Kuldeep plays a joyful tune]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a rough few months for Kuldeep Yadav, but on Sunday, he served up another reminder of just how good he can be in ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/find-the-rhythm-hit-the-groove-kuldeep-plays-a-joyful-tune/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:37:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/find-the-rhythm-hit-the-groove-kuldeep-plays-a-joyful-tune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is clarity within the team, there is clarity in me' - Prasidh on his growth as a bowler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast bowler is relishing leading an inexperienced pace attack in the ODI series against West Indies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/there-is-clarity-within-the-team-there-is-clarity-in-me-prasidh-on-his-growth-as-a-bowler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:26:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/there-is-clarity-within-the-team-there-is-clarity-in-me-prasidh-on-his-growth-as-a-bowler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid BBL fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Boon will take the role in an interim capacity at the AGM in late October while a long-term successor is appointed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baird-resigns-as-cricket-australia-chair-amid-bbl-fallout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:59:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/baird-resigns-as-cricket-australia-chair-amid-bbl-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCB launches franchise-based all-format domestic competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments - first-class, List A and T20 - each season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-launches-franchise-based-all-format-domestic-competition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:41:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-launches-franchise-based-all-format-domestic-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Virat Kohli fastest to 15,000 ODI runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stats highlights from the first ODI between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, where Kohli shattered several records]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-virat-kohli-fastest-to-15000-odi-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:29:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-virat-kohli-fastest-to-15000-odi-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox, Banton, Baker seize their chances as England expand their ODI footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fringe players take centre stage to give 50-over brain trust the right type of headache]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cox-banton-baker-seize-their-chances-as-england-expand-their-odi-footprint/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:29:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cox-banton-baker-seize-their-chances-as-england-expand-their-odi-footprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCB launches franchise-based all-format competition in domestic cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments - first-class, List A and T20 - each season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-launches-franchise-based-all-format-competition-in-domestic-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:29:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-launches-franchise-based-all-format-competition-in-domestic-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli determined to 'unlock a new version' of himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[India batter says he is "grateful" and "blessed" to have crossed 15,000 ODI runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-determined-to-unlock-a-new-version-of-himself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:44:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-determined-to-unlock-a-new-version-of-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuldeep's 4 for 40 on ODI comeback to restrict West Indies to 295 despite a 135-run opening stand between Greaves and Campbell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kuldeep-reels-west-indies-in-gill-and-kohli-tons-knock-them-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kuldeep-reels-west-indies-in-gill-and-kohli-tons-knock-them-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out, not-out, out: England secure bizarre run-out in Oval victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper knocks bails, but shy plucks stump out of ground in Rathnayake dismissal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/out-not-out-out-england-secure-bizarre-run-out-in-oval-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:06:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/out-not-out-out-england-secure-bizarre-run-out-in-oval-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuldeep four-for trips West Indies up after Greaves' century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors were 135 for 0 in the 20th over but finished with only 295]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kuldeep-four-for-trips-west-indies-up-after-greaves-century/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kuldeep-four-for-trips-west-indies-up-after-greaves-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Om five-for bowls Australia Under-19 out for 217 despite Cattle century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors in Rajkot had done well to recover from 27 for 3, before India U-19 hit back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/om-five-for-bowls-australia-under-19-out-for-217-despite-cattle-century/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/om-five-for-bowls-australia-under-19-out-for-217-despite-cattle-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSA reports loss as broadcast challenges loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board is also predicting another loss in the 2026-27 summer despite hosting the Australia and England men's teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-reports-loss-as-broadcast-challenges-loom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:55:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-reports-loss-as-broadcast-challenges-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer: 'There is rain, but we can't use that as an excuse']]></title><description><![CDATA["We have set a standard as a team, and we must try to transcend that in every match," Shreyas Iyer says of his goal as India's T20I captain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-there-is-rain-but-we-cant-use-that-as-an-excuse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-there-is-rain-but-we-cant-use-that-as-an-excuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naman Dhir makes his debut, India ask West Indies to bat in ODI series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have brought in Kuldeep Yadav and left out Mohammed Siraj, and have three allrounders in Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-makes-his-debut-india-ask-west-indies-to-bat-in-odi-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:38:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-makes-his-debut-india-ask-west-indies-to-bat-in-odi-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa make four changes, Australia opt to bowl without Cummins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rickelton out for personal reasons, Markram returns, Jansen twins play together for the first time in an international, Starc rested while Cummins remains unavailable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-make-four-changes-australia-opt-to-bowl-without-cummins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:59:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africa-make-four-changes-australia-opt-to-bowl-without-cummins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain threat looms over lopsided India vs Afghanistan quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case of a washout, India will go through to the semis on account of their higher seeding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-threat-looms-over-lopsided-india-vs-afghanistan-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-threat-looms-over-lopsided-india-vs-afghanistan-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli has 'unfinished business' at his 'last World Cup' in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA["My dream is to play a match-winning, finishing knock in the finals, like chasing a score - that's the ideal scenario," Virat Kohli says about the perfect sign-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-has-unfinished-business-at-his-last-world-cup-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-has-unfinished-business-at-his-last-world-cup-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Molineux's whirlwind year: 'I wouldn't change any of it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's new captain has gone from injury uncertainty to World Cup glory in the space of 12 months, but even bigger challenges await]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sophie-molineuxs-whirlwind-year-i-wouldnt-change-any-of-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:58:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sophie-molineuxs-whirlwind-year-i-wouldnt-change-any-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warwickshire savour the unexpected as squad effort pays dividends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ninth title comes after fallow few seasons, and in wake of 2021 win that was overshadowed by Covid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/warwickshire-savour-the-unexpected-as-squad-effort-pays-dividends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:31:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/warwickshire-savour-the-unexpected-as-squad-effort-pays-dividends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India start their final lap for 2027 ODI World Cup without Bumrah, Hardik]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies, who will have to go through the Qualifier, have not won a bilateral ODI series against India since 2006]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-start-their-final-lap-for-2027-odi-world-cup-without-bumrah-hardik/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-start-their-final-lap-for-2027-odi-world-cup-without-bumrah-hardik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope: 'Playing India in their backyard is always a challenge']]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies captain wants to see the progress some of his more inexperienced team-mates make on their first tour to India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-playing-india-in-their-backyard-is-always-a-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:24:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-playing-india-in-their-backyard-is-always-a-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India start their final lap for 2027 ODI World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[For India who are without Hardik, Bumrah and Iyer, it is about getting back to winning ways having lost two of the three ODIs series they have played this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-start-their-final-lap-for-2027-odi-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-start-their-final-lap-for-2027-odi-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope: 'India series a great indicator to see where we are as a team']]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies captain wants to see the progress some of his more inexperienced team-mates make on their first tour to India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-india-series-a-great-indicator-to-see-where-we-are-as-a-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:39:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hope-india-series-a-great-indicator-to-see-where-we-are-as-a-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunity knocks for Jordan Cox after Jos Buttler injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[First ODI appearance since 2024 would cap summer of progress with England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/opportunity-knocks-for-jordan-cox-after-jos-buttler-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:20:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/opportunity-knocks-for-jordan-cox-after-jos-buttler-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotak: We have not been 'unfair' to Jaiswal, he needs to 'wait for his opportunity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaiswal has had to bide his time despite superb numbers in the six ODIs he has played, with India's top three locked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotak-we-have-not-been-unfair-to-jaiswal-he-needs-to-wait-for-his-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kotak-we-have-not-been-unfair-to-jaiswal-he-needs-to-wait-for-his-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies' long route to 2027 ODI World Cup starts in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[For India who are without Hardik, Bumrah and Iyer, it is about getting back to winning ways having lost two of the three ODIs series they have played this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-long-route-to-2027-odi-world-cup-starts-in-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-long-route-to-2027-odi-world-cup-starts-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That 70s Show - Ivonne Vildosola, the Chilean grandmother making T20I history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivonne Vildosola starting playing cricket with a plastic bat and tennis ball just seven years ago. Now, she is opening the batting for Chile, captained by her granddaughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/that-70s-show-ivonne-vildosola-the-chilean-grandmother-making-t20i-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:37:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/that-70s-show-ivonne-vildosola-the-chilean-grandmother-making-t20i-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli and Rohit return to their comfort zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days out from the first ODI, fans thronged the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram to catch a glimpse of their heroes as they warmed up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-and-rohit-return-to-their-comfort-zone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:29:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-and-rohit-return-to-their-comfort-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games: India to face Afghanistan in quarter-finals in repeat of the last final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepal, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Malaysia have entered the Asian Games quarter-finals from the group stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-india-to-face-afghanistan-in-quarter-finals-in-repeat-of-the-last-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-india-to-face-afghanistan-in-quarter-finals-in-repeat-of-the-last-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inglis in doubt for South Africa Tests after fractured finger rules him out of ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his absence, Alex Carey will return to wicketkeeping role for the last two ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-in-doubt-for-south-africa-tests-after-fractured-finger-rules-him-out-of-odis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-in-doubt-for-south-africa-tests-after-fractured-finger-rules-him-out-of-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli and Rohit in their comfort zone as India get ready for West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days out from the first ODI, fans thronged the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram to catch a glimpse of their heroes as they warmed up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-and-rohit-in-their-comfort-zone-as-india-get-ready-for-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:03:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kohli-and-rohit-in-their-comfort-zone-as-india-get-ready-for-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardik set to miss Australia A one-dayers after fresh injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allrounder has picked up a fresh injury in the shin and has been asked to rest for 15 days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hardik-set-to-miss-australia-a-one-dayers-after-fresh-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:52:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hardik-set-to-miss-australia-a-one-dayers-after-fresh-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morkel: Reddy can 'compete for allrounder's spot']]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddy has played just six ODIs so far but could be Hardik Pandya's back-up for the 2027 ODI World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/morkel-reddy-can-compete-for-allrounders-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/morkel-reddy-can-compete-for-allrounders-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler out of Oval decider as Lawrence earns ODI call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey batter drafted as stand-by as Cox prepares to keep wicket in third ODI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-oval-decider-as-lawrence-earns-odi-call-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:36:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/buttler-out-of-oval-decider-as-lawrence-earns-odi-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCL GT20 Canada to move to Caribbean for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is to a "deepen cricketing, developmental and commercial ties between Canada and the West Indies"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ncl-gt20-canada-to-move-to-caribbean-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:58:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ncl-gt20-canada-to-move-to-caribbean-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill takes a hit to the elbow in the nets ahead of West Indies ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-match series starts on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-takes-a-hit-to-the-elbow-in-the-nets-ahead-of-west-indies-odis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gill-takes-a-hit-to-the-elbow-in-the-nets-ahead-of-west-indies-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Namibia captain Yasmeen Khan included in South Africa's red-ball training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmeen Khan, who has captained Namibia in the past and was born in South Africa, made herself available for selection in the women's squads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-namibia-captain-yasmeen-khan-included-in-south-africas-red-ball-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:13:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-namibia-captain-yasmeen-khan-included-in-south-africas-red-ball-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pietersen looms large over England as he warms to his mentoring role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the rewards of embracing English cricket's most famous ego outweigh the obvious risks?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pietersen-looms-large-over-england-as-he-warms-to-his-mentoring-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:49:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pietersen-looms-large-over-england-as-he-warms-to-his-mentoring-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia could face a trial by spin... in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent Tests in Durban and Gqeberha have shown a tendency to bring slow bowlers into play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-could-face-a-trial-by-spin-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:54:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-could-face-a-trial-by-spin-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire's Harry Duke agrees Middlesex switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper helped Middlesex to lift Metro Bank Cup during successful loan spell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yorkshires-harry-duke-agrees-middlesex-switch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yorkshires-harry-duke-agrees-middlesex-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vijay Dahiya replaces Sarandeep Singh as Delhi men's head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awana and Sanjeev named bowling coaches; Kshitiz appointed one of Dahiya's assistants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vijay-dahiya-replaces-sarandeep-singh-as-delhi-mens-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:43:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vijay-dahiya-replaces-sarandeep-singh-as-delhi-mens-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pietersen open to Ashes mentor role after approach from Fleming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England batter tempted by chance to work with Test squad in interim capacity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pietersen-open-to-ashes-mentor-role-after-approach-from-fleming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:11:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pietersen-open-to-ashes-mentor-role-after-approach-from-fleming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England announce 2027 Women's Under-19 World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same 15-player squad will tour India in November/December for five-match T20 series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-announce-2027-womens-under-19-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:47:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-announce-2027-womens-under-19-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Cam Paul, the latest product of Canterbury's fast-bowling assembly line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seam-bowling allrounder, who missed the cut for the recent NZ A tour of Australia, looks forward to making a mark in the upcoming home summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-cam-paul-the-latest-product-of-canterburys-fast-bowling-assembly-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:42:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-cam-paul-the-latest-product-of-canterburys-fast-bowling-assembly-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can't go to the World Cup half-cooked' - Gambhir on Hardik and Bumrah's fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA["Game time going into the World Cup is going to be extremely, extremely important," Gautam Gambhir says of India's build-up to the big event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cant-go-to-the-world-cup-half-cooked-gambhir-on-hardik-and-bumrahs-fitness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:17:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cant-go-to-the-world-cup-half-cooked-gambhir-on-hardik-and-bumrahs-fitness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies players set for 25% pay cut as CWI announces financial restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming editions of the Super50 and the Women's T20 Blaze have been suspended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-players-set-for-25-pay-cut-as-cwi-announces-financial-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:53:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/west-indies-players-set-for-25-pay-cut-as-cwi-announces-financial-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hamstrung in chase as Kusal class lifts Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler's "twinge" proves pivotal in setting up series decider at The Oval]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-hamstrung-in-chase-as-kusal-class-lifts-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:40:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-hamstrung-in-chase-as-kusal-class-lifts-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy: India series a chance for West Indies to assess ODI progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies head coach views the three-match series as an important part of the team's preparation for the ODI World Cup qualifiers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sammy-india-series-a-chance-for-west-indies-to-assess-odi-progress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:41:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sammy-india-series-a-chance-for-west-indies-to-assess-odi-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We feed off each other's energy' - Jansen, Breetzke put their hands up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jansen's all-round impact and Breetzke's ton helped South Africa overcome Australia and their mounting injury concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-feed-off-each-others-energy-jansen-breetzke-put-their-hands-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:03:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/we-feed-off-each-others-energy-jansen-breetzke-put-their-hands-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nice that it's flipped' - Murphy enjoys being Australia A's leading man]]></title><description><![CDATA[With conditions at home as they are, offspinner relished the chance to put in a big shift in India and picked up match figures of 7 for 125]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nice-that-its-flipped-murphy-enjoys-being-australia-as-leading-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:41:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nice-that-its-flipped-murphy-enjoys-being-australia-as-leading-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muhammad Shahzad smashes fastest first-class hundred by a Pakistani batter]]></title><description><![CDATA[He reached the mark in just 49 balls, breaking the previous record set by Misbah-ul-Haq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muhammad-shahzad-smashes-fastest-first-class-hundred-by-a-pakistani-batter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:17:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muhammad-shahzad-smashes-fastest-first-class-hundred-by-a-pakistani-batter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Farhan not worried about inexperience of Pakistan's Asian Games squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four days of preparing in spinning conditions in Karachi, Farhan is eager to lead his team in Aichi-Nagoya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/captain-farhan-not-worried-about-inexperience-of-pakistans-asian-games-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:57:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/captain-farhan-not-worried-about-inexperience-of-pakistans-asian-games-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex batter Robin Das charged with rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Das, 24, was arrested in August, following incident in Brixton in March 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-batter-robin-das-charged-with-rape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-batter-robin-das-charged-with-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire will appeal pitch penalty in bid to avoid relegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Process means Essex could face anxious wait if they fail to pull clear this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-will-appeal-pitch-penalty-in-bid-to-avoid-relegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:09:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-will-appeal-pitch-penalty-in-bid-to-avoid-relegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia opt to bowl, Edwards debuts, Green, Starc, Hazlewood return]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa pick two left-arm spinners and three quicks with Coetzee returning for the first time in three years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-opt-to-bowl-edwards-debuts-green-starc-hazlewood-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:08:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-opt-to-bowl-edwards-debuts-green-starc-hazlewood-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex cricketer Robin Das charged with rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter was arrested in August, following incident in Brixton in March 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-with-rape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:49:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-with-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route One or bust: Mark Wood's philosophy to the bitter end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England quick hurled himself into fast-bowling body and soul. Only one of those survived in the end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/route-one-or-bust-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:19:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/route-one-or-bust-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[''ll still bowl fast, hit 'em in the head': Mark Wood's philosophy to the bitter end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England quick hurled himself into fast-bowling body and soul. Only one of those survived in the end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ll-still-bowl-fast-hit-em-in-the-head-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:13:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ll-still-bowl-fast-hit-em-in-the-head-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Williams has had success in the WPL in the past, back in 2024, when he was the head coach in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/luke-williams-takes-over-from-lisa-keightley-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach-in-wpl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:07:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/luke-williams-takes-over-from-lisa-keightley-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach-in-wpl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha, the accidental legspinner from Punjab making heads turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha has already trialed with five IPL teams and was a net bowler with CSK in IPL 2025, and has been one of the players to watch at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Punjab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-the-accidental-legspinner-from-punjab-making-heads-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:19:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-the-accidental-legspinner-from-punjab-making-heads-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boland prepares to return to South Africa, a place he 'can't remember']]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick played the last three of his 14 ODIs in South Africa in 2016 and is set to return with the Test squad next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/boland-prepares-to-return-to-south-africa-a-place-he-cant-remember/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:55:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/boland-prepares-to-return-to-south-africa-a-place-he-cant-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['F*** it, I'll still bowl fast': Mark Wood's philosophy to the bitter end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England quick hurled himself into fast-bowling body and soul. Only one of those survived in the end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/f-it-ill-still-bowl-fast-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:37:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/f-it-ill-still-bowl-fast-mark-woods-philosophy-to-the-bitter-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha, the legspinner from Punjab making heads turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha has already trialed with five IPL teams and was a net bowler with CSK in IPL 2025, and has been one of the players to watch at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Punjab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-the-legspinner-from-punjab-making-heads-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:25:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-the-legspinner-from-punjab-making-heads-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha on the rise after switching from batting to legspin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kartik Chadha has already trialed with five IPL teams and was a net bowler with CSK in IPL 2025, and has been one of the players to watch at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Punjab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-on-the-rise-after-switching-from-batting-to-legspin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:25:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kartik-chadha-on-the-rise-after-switching-from-batting-to-legspin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naseem Shah joins  SNGPL for the ongoing President's Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdullah Shafique and Farhan Yousaf have also linked up with the side ahead of the third round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naseem-shah-joins-sngpl-for-the-ongoing-presidents-trophy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:59:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naseem-shah-joins-sngpl-for-the-ongoing-presidents-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The previous three auctions were held outside India, and this will be the last mini-auction of the current cycle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ipl-2027-auction-to-be-held-in-goa-in-december/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ipl-2027-auction-to-be-held-in-goa-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litton: 'Playing Asian Games is a rare occurence']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bangladesh captain is excited for his first Asiad, and said they aim to add to their gold-medal tally this time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/litton-playing-asian-games-is-a-rare-occurence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/litton-playing-asian-games-is-a-rare-occurence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two hundreds, two tempos: Kushagra adds grit to his flair]]></title><description><![CDATA[His contrasting hundreds for East Zone and India A underline his growing maturity, adaptability and readiness for bigger challenges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-hundreds-two-tempos-kushagra-adds-grit-to-his-flair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:14:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-hundreds-two-tempos-kushagra-adds-grit-to-his-flair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hesson: India the benchmark and Pakistan's challenge is to catch up to that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's head coach stressed that the team is consistently improving in T20s, and insisted that performances in each format be looked at separately]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hesson-india-the-benchmark-and-pakistans-challenge-is-to-catch-up-to-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:42:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hesson-india-the-benchmark-and-pakistans-challenge-is-to-catch-up-to-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks bounces back after appendix surgery threatened early end to season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allrounder plays pivotal role with bat and ball, barely four weeks after falling ill on family trip to Edinburgh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jacks-bounces-back-after-appendix-surgery-threatened-early-end-to-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:20:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jacks-bounces-back-after-appendix-surgery-threatened-early-end-to-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm very keen to come back and play' - Tahir eyes CPL 2027 at 48]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahir wants to finish his career "in front of the Guyanese crowd," whose franchise he has represented since 2018 in the CPL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/im-very-keen-to-come-back-and-play-tahir-eyes-cpl-2027-at-48/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:15:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/im-very-keen-to-come-back-and-play-tahir-eyes-cpl-2027-at-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook attains career-best fourth in T20I batting rankings; Rashid loses top spot among bowlers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza is now second in the ODI allrounder rankings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-attains-career-best-fourth-in-t20i-batting-rankings-rashid-loses-top-spot-among-bowlers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:15:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-attains-career-best-fourth-in-t20i-batting-rankings-rashid-loses-top-spot-among-bowlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Root retires from professional cricket, aged 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[Younger brother of Test captain Joe says he 'wouldn't change a thing' after 14-year career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/billy-root-retires-from-professional-cricket-aged-34/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:04:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/billy-root-retires-from-professional-cricket-aged-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiedza Dhururu and Olinder Chare back in Zimbabwe squad for WI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pemhiwa and Mabhera make way from the squad that played South Africa, while Tsuma misses out because of injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chiedza-dhururu-and-olinder-chare-back-in-zimbabwe-squad-for-wi-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:52:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chiedza-dhururu-and-olinder-chare-back-in-zimbabwe-squad-for-wi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams replaces Maphaka as SA's hamstring crisis intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabada, Baartman and Ngidi are already out of the ODI series against Australia with hamstring issues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/williams-replaces-maphaka-as-sas-hamstring-crisis-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:20:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/williams-replaces-maphaka-as-sas-hamstring-crisis-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashley Noffke to leave Pakistan after Asian Games; named Netherlands men's head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[His original contract was to run until June 2027 with Pakistan and he will join Netherlands for two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashley-noffke-to-leave-pakistan-after-asian-games-named-netherlands-mens-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:08:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ashley-noffke-to-leave-pakistan-after-asian-games-named-netherlands-mens-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Ingram on retiring as a player: 'I'm a lover of the game, I leave it content and happy']]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Africa and Glamorgan batter looks back at the highlights of his career, and talks about his love for red-ball cricket and his plans for coaching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/colin-ingram-on-retiring-as-a-player-im-a-lover-of-the-game-i-leave-it-content-and-happy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:15:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/colin-ingram-on-retiring-as-a-player-im-a-lover-of-the-game-i-leave-it-content-and-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins likely to miss first ODI with quicks prioritising Test preparations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cummins arrived late to South Africa and is set to be managed alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood across the three ODIs with the Test series a priority]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-likely-to-miss-first-odi-with-quicks-prioritising-test-preparations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:11:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cummins-likely-to-miss-first-odi-with-quicks-prioritising-test-preparations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra ruled out of India T20I series after promo shoot injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Milne has been included as part of a large group of fast bowlers with the home side looking to manage workloads at the start of a busy season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-ruled-out-of-india-t20i-series-after-promo-shoot-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:06:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-ruled-out-of-india-t20i-series-after-promo-shoot-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxwell and Boland set to play in One-Day Cup for Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just five days after being part of the ETPL final, Maxwell will feature in the first floodlit match at Junction Oval]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maxwell-and-boland-set-to-play-in-one-day-cup-for-victoria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:31:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maxwell-and-boland-set-to-play-in-one-day-cup-for-victoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games: Dickwella in Sri Lanka's T20I squad for the first time since 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arachchige named captain of 15-member squad that sees most first-choice T20I players rested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-dickwella-in-sri-lankas-t20i-squad-for-the-first-time-since-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:33:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-dickwella-in-sri-lankas-t20i-squad-for-the-first-time-since-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexa Stonehouse agrees permanent switch to Warwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-armer seamer released by Surrey after successful loan spell at Edgbaston]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alexa-stonehouse-agrees-permanent-switch-to-warwickshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:24:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alexa-stonehouse-agrees-permanent-switch-to-warwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller commits to SA despite no national contract]]></title><description><![CDATA["My priority has always been South Africa. Although I've played a lot of leagues, I love playing for South Africa. Nothing's changed"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-commits-to-sa-despite-no-national-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:01:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-commits-to-sa-despite-no-national-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC's agenda for 2027-31: more T20Is, fewer bilateral ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICC's cricket operations workshop in Dubai to finalise the FTP for 2027-31, which has Big 3 commitments all but set]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iccs-agenda-for-2027-31-more-t20is-fewer-bilateral-odis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iccs-agenda-for-2027-31-more-t20is-fewer-bilateral-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bat first in opening ODI with Rashid ruled out of series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kusal Mendis returns to lead Sri Lanka after missing T20Is with hamstring injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bat-first-in-opening-odi-with-rashid-ruled-out-of-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:13:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bat-first-in-opening-odi-with-rashid-ruled-out-of-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bat first in opening ODI against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[England seek to take momentum from 3-0 series win in T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bat-first-in-opening-odi-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:26:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bat-first-in-opening-odi-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - India's six-hitting spree gives them a record winning streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have already struck 110 sixes in T20Is in 2026, the most by a team in a calendar year by a distance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-indias-six-hitting-spree-gives-them-a-record-winning-streak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:15:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-indias-six-hitting-spree-gives-them-a-record-winning-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wide that wasn't: why the right call was made in a tight finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[India protested against the second wide in the final over againstJapan, got it overturned, and won by two runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-wide-that-wasnt-why-the-right-call-was-made-in-a-tight-finish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:04:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-wide-that-wasnt-why-the-right-call-was-made-in-a-tight-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan captain Kadowaki-Fleming: 'Emotions running pretty high' after close India contest]]></title><description><![CDATA["When [the game] gets that close, [the loss is] actually a little bit tougher to take," Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming says after narrow defeat to India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/japan-captain-kadowaki-fleming-emotions-running-pretty-high-after-close-india-contest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:41:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/japan-captain-kadowaki-fleming-emotions-running-pretty-high-after-close-india-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shafali Verma moves up to No. 4 in T20I batting rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali recently scored her maiden white-ball ton in international cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-verma-moves-up-to-no-4-in-t20i-batting-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:19:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-verma-moves-up-to-no-4-in-t20i-batting-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iyer after India's close shave: 'It was a very difficult wicket to bat on']]></title><description><![CDATA[Iyer hailed the performance of the Japan team as India won a thriller by just two runs in Sano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-after-indias-close-shave-it-was-a-very-difficult-wicket-to-bat-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:08:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/iyer-after-indias-close-shave-it-was-a-very-difficult-wicket-to-bat-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDCA to look into DPL corruption allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report claimed there was corruption in the recently completed season of the Delhi Premier League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ddca-to-look-into-dpl-corruption-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:33:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ddca-to-look-into-dpl-corruption-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Ingram, 41, retires from professional cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Ingram, 41, was last in action for Glamorgan in the ongoing County Championship season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/colin-ingram-41-retires-from-professional-cricket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:33:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/colin-ingram-41-retires-from-professional-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDCA to look into on DPL corruption allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report claimed there was corruption in the recently completed season of the Delhi Premier League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ddca-to-look-into-on-dpl-corruption-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ddca-to-look-into-on-dpl-corruption-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandhana, Shafali and Ghosh lead dominant India to Asian Games gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka went down by a whopping 147 runs in the title clash after folding for just 69, all ten wickets falling to spin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mandhana-shafali-and-ghosh-lead-dominant-india-to-asian-games-gold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mandhana-shafali-and-ghosh-lead-dominant-india-to-asian-games-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India survive Japan scare in thrilling Sano contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chasing 33 to win in five overs, Japan came very close, losing by only two runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-survive-japan-scare-in-thrilling-sano-contest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-survive-japan-scare-in-thrilling-sano-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood retires from international cricket after battling injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[He intends to keep playing for Durham in the T20 Blast and in other franchise leagues, alongside his media work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wood-retires-from-international-cricket-after-battling-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:35:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wood-retires-from-international-cricket-after-battling-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ackerman, Bedingham turn up the heat in South Africa's Test selection race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of SA's eight-Test home summer that's looming, South Africa's selectors have more than just their bowling to ponder about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ackerman-bedingham-turn-up-the-heat-in-south-africas-test-selection-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:25:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ackerman-bedingham-turn-up-the-heat-in-south-africas-test-selection-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bat first in five-over shootout against Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[India left out Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam from their 14-member squad after a rain-delayed start to the historic contest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-first-in-five-over-shootout-against-japan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-first-in-five-over-shootout-against-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bat vs Sri Lanka in gold-medal match; both sides unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be a rematch of the 2023 Asian Games final, which India won by 19 runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-vs-sri-lanka-in-gold-medal-match-both-sides-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:03:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-vs-sri-lanka-in-gold-medal-match-both-sides-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2026: All you need to know about the men's cricket competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can India face Pakistan? What happens in a washout? Who are the favourites for the medals? All that and more in Cricinfo's FAQ piece for the men's Asian Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-mens-cricket-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:27:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-mens-cricket-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Jordan Hermann break the record for the highest score on ODI debut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And does Razaullah now hold the record for the most sixes in an innings on Test debut?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/did-jordan-hermann-break-the-record-for-the-highest-score-on-odi-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:42:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/did-jordan-hermann-break-the-record-for-the-highest-score-on-odi-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire sack Mark Chilton as on-field decline continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Thorley also relieved of role in charge of women's team following underwhelming campaign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lancashire-sack-mark-chilton-as-on-field-decline-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:43:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lancashire-sack-mark-chilton-as-on-field-decline-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banton re-emerges at the top after 50-over wilderness years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest opening partner for Ben Duckett has little recent List A experience to call on - but also nothing to lose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/banton-re-emerges-at-the-top-after-50-over-wilderness-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:06:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/banton-re-emerges-at-the-top-after-50-over-wilderness-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll back him again and again': Raza stands by Madhevere after final-over gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raza handed the ball to Madhevere despite Cremer having an over left in the third ODI against Australia which Zimbabwe lost by one wicket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ill-back-him-again-and-again-raza-stands-by-madhevere-after-final-over-gamble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:29:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ill-back-him-again-and-again-raza-stands-by-madhevere-after-final-over-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's all about slowing things down' - Jansen ready to embrace leadership role]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Rabada and Ngidi both sidelined, Jansen is ready to step up as South Africa's pace spearhead, drawing on a T20-heavy year and lessons from the senior seamers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-all-about-slowing-things-down-jansen-ready-to-embrace-leadership-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:59:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-all-about-slowing-things-down-jansen-ready-to-embrace-leadership-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSK bring in Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India fast bowler takes over from Stephen Fleming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csk-bring-in-zaheer-khan-as-head-coach-for-ipl-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:52:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csk-bring-in-zaheer-khan-as-head-coach-for-ipl-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Trott appointed England Lions head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[He succeeds Andrew Flintoff after taking charge of the team for recent T20 wins against Sri Lanka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jonathan-trott-appointed-england-lions-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:10:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jonathan-trott-appointed-england-lions-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSK bring in Zaheer Khan as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India fast bowler takes over from Stephen Fleming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csk-bring-in-zaheer-khan-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:56:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csk-bring-in-zaheer-khan-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yashbardhan Chauhan's all-round show seals series for India Under-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[He scored 122 to help India U-19 post 341 and then took two wickets against Australia Under-19, who were bowled out for 238]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yashbardhan-chauhans-all-round-show-seals-series-for-india-under-19/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yashbardhan-chauhans-all-round-show-seals-series-for-india-under-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain threat looms over Japan's chance to get a glimpse of top-flight cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[If rain allows, Japan will get a chance to see up close how India, the global superstars, go about their business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-threat-looms-over-japans-chance-to-get-a-glimpse-of-top-flight-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rain-threat-looms-over-japans-chance-to-get-a-glimpse-of-top-flight-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Shafali vs Athapaththu as Sri Lanka seek to stop India juggernaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two openers have been in destructive form, and either could take the game away quickly given the dimensions of the ground in Nisshin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-shafali-vs-athapaththu-as-sri-lanka-seek-to-stop-india-juggernaut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-shafali-vs-athapaththu-as-sri-lanka-seek-to-stop-india-juggernaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not many gave us a chance' - celebrations begin after Falcons pull off CPL heist]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think the biggest difference was the players that came in and out for a couple of injuries in between," Moeen Ali says about Falcons' run to the title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-many-gave-us-a-chance-celebrations-begin-after-falcons-pull-off-cpl-heist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:18:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-many-gave-us-a-chance-celebrations-begin-after-falcons-pull-off-cpl-heist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwards called up to Australia's ODI squad for South Africa series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Stanlake has been ruled out with a side strain and Spencer Johnson is also returning home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/edwards-called-up-to-australias-odi-squad-for-south-africa-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:53:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/edwards-called-up-to-australias-odi-squad-for-south-africa-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ramen capital to cricket capital: Sano braces for India's Japanese jaunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket occupies a small space in Japan's consciousness, but that space, ahead of India's historic T20I visit to the country, is growing steadily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-ramen-capital-to-cricket-capital-sano-braces-for-indias-japanese-jaunt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:35:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-ramen-capital-to-cricket-capital-sano-braces-for-indias-japanese-jaunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being 'mentally free' brought out Shadab's best in Falcons' CPL triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sufyan Moqim, who took four-fors in both Qualifier 1 and the final, dedicates his match award for the final to "the legend" Curtly Ambrose, Falcons' bowling coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/being-mentally-free-brought-out-shadabs-best-in-falcons-cpl-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:35:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/being-mentally-free-brought-out-shadabs-best-in-falcons-cpl-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home truths: how Afghanistan came to host India in Delhi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan had hosted their internationals in Greater Noida, Lucknow and Dehradun, but never before had they hosted India in India. Until last week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/home-truths-how-afghanistan-came-to-host-india-in-delhi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:18:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/home-truths-how-afghanistan-came-to-host-india-in-delhi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Bash privatisation: Inside how Melbourne Renegades will be sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[After approval from the CA board earlier, Renegades will start their sales process this week with a model other teams will follow when, of it, they take that route]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/big-bash-privatisation-inside-how-melbourne-renegades-will-be-sold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:55:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/big-bash-privatisation-inside-how-melbourne-renegades-will-be-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inglis: Tight finish valuable experience ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wicketkeeper was frustrated not to see the chase home but was satisfied with how he constructed his century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-tight-finish-valuable-experience-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:24:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inglis-tight-finish-valuable-experience-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not the best version of myself yet' - Mokhade wants to keep upgrading]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a stellar 2025-26 domestic season, the Vidarbha opener is looking to make a strong impression for India A against Australia A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-the-best-version-of-myself-yet-mokhade-wants-to-keep-upgrading/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:52:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-the-best-version-of-myself-yet-mokhade-wants-to-keep-upgrading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roland-Jones rolls back the years as Middlesex end long trophy drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior seamer gets the job done on the big stage, after Higgins' hundred sets up victory shot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/roland-jones-rolls-back-the-years-as-middlesex-end-long-trophy-drought/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:59:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/roland-jones-rolls-back-the-years-as-middlesex-end-long-trophy-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Mandhana becomes leading run-scorer in T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali's nine sixes in her hundred were the joint-second-most by a batter in a women's T20I innings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-mandhana-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-t20is/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:03:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-mandhana-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Shafali's six-hitting fest and Mandhana's record-breaking run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two openers made it a memorable Sunday for the defending gold-medal winners in the second semi-final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-shafalis-six-hitting-fest-and-mandhanas-record-breaking-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:39:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-shafalis-six-hitting-fest-and-mandhanas-record-breaking-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cremer plays his first ODI in eight years, Zimbabwe bat first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cremer and Masuku replace Masakadza and Nyamhuri for Zimbabwe while Australia bring in Johnson and Bartlett for Hazlewood and Stanlake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cremer-plays-his-first-odi-in-eight-years-zimbabwe-bat-first/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:33:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cremer-plays-his-first-odi-in-eight-years-zimbabwe-bat-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming targets No. 1 Test ranking alongside focus on 'identity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming head coach will place higher priority on World Test Championship, and wants to reconnect with county game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-targets-no-1-test-ranking-alongside-focus-on-identity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:09:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-targets-no-1-test-ranking-alongside-focus-on-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming promises evolution not revolution as England era begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[New head coach wants to add "some cricket sense and smarts" to the white-ball generation in Test cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-promises-evolution-not-revolution-as-england-era-begins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:09:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-promises-evolution-not-revolution-as-england-era-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I still feel strong in myself' - Jhye Richardson eyes Test return as he enters his 30s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast bowler has been boosted by staying on the park during the winter as he now prepares to face India A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-still-feel-strong-in-myself-jhye-richardson-eyes-test-return-as-he-enters-his-30s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:57:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/i-still-feel-strong-in-myself-jhye-richardson-eyes-test-return-as-he-enters-his-30s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siraj to lead Hyderabad in first two Ranji Trophy matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler will join his domestic side after playing for India against West Indies in September-October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siraj-to-lead-hyderabad-in-first-two-ranji-trophy-matches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:48:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siraj-to-lead-hyderabad-in-first-two-ranji-trophy-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up for WI tour of India; Holder rested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI leg of the tour, which starts on September 27, but will link back up for the T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamil-pooran-earns-maiden-t20i-call-up-for-wi-tour-of-india-holder-rested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:36:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kamil-pooran-earns-maiden-t20i-call-up-for-wi-tour-of-india-holder-rested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook wants to keep No. 1 ranking after England sweep aside Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's record under Harry Brook improves to 23 win out of 26 completed T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-wants-to-keep-no-1-ranking-after-england-sweep-aside-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:30:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brook-wants-to-keep-no-1-ranking-after-england-sweep-aside-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dottin to miss Zimbabwe tour, Matthews to only play ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allrounder Chinelle Henry returns to the squad following an injury during the T20 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dottin-to-miss-zimbabwe-tour-matthews-to-only-play-odis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:10:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dottin-to-miss-zimbabwe-tour-matthews-to-only-play-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Even I don't know what exactly happened' - Rashid on being removed as Afghanistan T20I captain]]></title><description><![CDATA["I came to know [about the captaincy change] when the board announced it," he says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/even-i-dont-know-what-exactly-happened-rashid-on-being-removed-as-afghanistan-t20i-captain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:40:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/even-i-dont-know-what-exactly-happened-rashid-on-being-removed-as-afghanistan-t20i-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowl first in bid for series clean sweep against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka make one change, with Thushara coming into the XI for Chameera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-first-in-bid-for-series-clean-sweep-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:40:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-first-in-bid-for-series-clean-sweep-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh pick Hridoy for one-off Test against Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed were not available due to fitness and workload management issues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-pick-hridoy-for-one-off-test-against-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:16:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-pick-hridoy-for-one-off-test-against-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dot balls the big concern as Bangladesh look to test favourites India]]></title><description><![CDATA[India are the pre-eminent team in Asia and go into the Asian Games semi-finals just a week after winning the Asia Cup for a record eighth time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dot-balls-the-big-concern-as-bangladesh-look-to-test-favourites-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dot-balls-the-big-concern-as-bangladesh-look-to-test-favourites-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Maybe the best one that I've played' - Powell pleased with match-winning CPL bash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rovman Powell shared his Player-of-the-Match award with Shimron Hetmyer, whose 45-ball 102 not out wasn't enough to win the game for Guyana Amazon Warriors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maybe-the-best-one-that-ive-played-powell-pleased-with-match-winning-cpl-bash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:28:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maybe-the-best-one-that-ive-played-powell-pleased-with-match-winning-cpl-bash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating shoulder during promo shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initial assessments cleared major structural damage but Rachin Ravindra's return would be determined by his progress during his rehab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-t20is-after-dislocating-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:40:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-t20is-after-dislocating-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating right shoulder during promo shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initial assessments cleared major structural damage but Rachin Ravindra's return would be determined by his progress during his rehab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-t20is-after-dislocating-right-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:28:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-t20is-after-dislocating-right-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra in doubt for India tour after dislocating right shoulder during promo shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initial assessments cleared major structural damage but Rachin Ravindra's return would be determined by his progress during his rehab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-tour-after-dislocating-right-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:16:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ravindra-in-doubt-for-india-tour-after-dislocating-right-shoulder-during-promo-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doggett adds miles to his legs amid Border-Gavaskar Trophy ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler is currently in India with the Australia A team and will be back in December to play the BBL opener in Chennai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/doggett-adds-miles-to-his-legs-amid-border-gavaskar-trophy-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:58:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/doggett-adds-miles-to-his-legs-amid-border-gavaskar-trophy-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are batters struggling so much in Australia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pitch Quality Index (PQI) numbers illustrate how's it is an unusually tough period for batters in Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-are-batters-struggling-so-much-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:40:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-are-batters-struggling-so-much-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brydon Carse won't face charges over Derby nightclub incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Durham seamer could face further action from Cricket Regulator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brydon-carse-wont-face-charges-over-derby-nightclub-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:34:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brydon-carse-wont-face-charges-over-derby-nightclub-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agarkar not seeking extension as chief selector]]></title><description><![CDATA[BCCI secretary Saikia says board will take a call on Agarkar's future in 15 days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/agarkar-not-seeking-extension-as-chief-selector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:29:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/agarkar-not-seeking-extension-as-chief-selector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCCI waits on Agarkar decision; IPL 2027 auction in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BCCI held its 95th annual general meeting in Mumbai on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-waits-on-agarkar-decision-ipl-2027-auction-in-december/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:59:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-waits-on-agarkar-decision-ipl-2027-auction-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCCI secretary assures Asia Cup trophies 'will land up' at their head office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both India's men and women's teams didn't accept the Asia Cup winners' trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-secretary-assures-asia-cup-trophies-will-land-up-at-their-head-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-secretary-assures-asia-cup-trophies-will-land-up-at-their-head-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe to host WI women for three ODIs and three T20Is in September-October]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ODIs, which are part of the ICC Women's Championship, will be held at the Harare Sports Club on September 24, 27 and 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-to-host-wi-women-for-three-odis-and-three-t20is-in-september-october/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:51:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-to-host-wi-women-for-three-odis-and-three-t20is-in-september-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook's England proving adept at adapting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention to detail and strong relationships across squad behind run of T20I success]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brooks-england-proving-adept-at-adapting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:56:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/brooks-england-proving-adept-at-adapting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chauhan, Anvay Dravid shine as India Under-19s clinch thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia Under-19s fell seven short in 183 chase after rain reduced the match to 20 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chauhan-anvay-dravid-shine-as-india-under-19s-clinch-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chauhan-anvay-dravid-shine-as-india-under-19s-clinch-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma - minimalist, mathematician, monk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma's new-gen batting, by stripping the craft down to its bare essentials, has given him the best odds to succeed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-minimalist-mathematician-monk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:24:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-minimalist-mathematician-monk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He cannot bowl ten overs yet' - Gambhir charts out Hardik's comeback route]]></title><description><![CDATA["The bigger the pool, the better it is for us" - Gautam Gambhir looks at the positives after selectors mix and match players to put three India teams and two India A teams in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/he-cannot-bowl-ten-overs-yet-gambhir-charts-out-hardiks-comeback-route-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:12:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/he-cannot-bowl-ten-overs-yet-gambhir-charts-out-hardiks-comeback-route-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazlewood, Stanlake in, unchanged Zimbabwe opt to bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hazlewood and Stanlake replace Bartlett and Johnson, Green unavailable, Zimbabwe unchanged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-stanlake-in-unchanged-zimbabwe-opt-to-bowl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:46:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-stanlake-in-unchanged-zimbabwe-opt-to-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ngidi out with hamstring injury; Mokoena called up for Australia ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are also without Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman for the three-ODI series against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ngidi-out-with-hamstring-injury-mokoena-called-up-for-australia-odis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:35:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ngidi-out-with-hamstring-injury-mokoena-called-up-for-australia-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He cannot bowl ten overs [yet]' - Gambhir charts out Hardik's comeback route]]></title><description><![CDATA["The bigger the pool, the better it is for us" - Gautam Gambhir looks at the positives after selectors mix and match players to put three India teams and two India A teams in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/he-cannot-bowl-ten-overs-yet-gambhir-charts-out-hardiks-comeback-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/he-cannot-bowl-ten-overs-yet-gambhir-charts-out-hardiks-comeback-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Sawyer leaves job as New Zealand women's head coach after review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sawyer's contract was till December 2026, but was not renewed following a review process of the women's high performance structure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ben-sawyer-leaves-job-as-new-zealand-womens-head-coach-after-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ben-sawyer-leaves-job-as-new-zealand-womens-head-coach-after-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma - a minimalist, a mathematician, and a monk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma's new-gen batting, by stripping the craft down to its bare essentials, has given him the best odds to succeed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-a-minimalist-a-mathematician-and-a-monk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:28:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-a-minimalist-a-mathematician-and-a-monk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voges turns to Hussey and IPL experience for Scorchers' Chennai challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scorchers coach is embracing the unknown for the BBL opener at Chepauk, where the conditions have confounded many in recent times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/voges-turns-to-hussey-and-ipl-experience-for-scorchers-chennai-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:45:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/voges-turns-to-hussey-and-ipl-experience-for-scorchers-chennai-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek's record century delivers India's clean sweep of Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[He hit a 30-ball century in India's 221 before Afghanistan collapsed to 94 all out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhisheks-record-century-delivers-indias-clean-sweep-of-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhisheks-record-century-delivers-indias-clean-sweep-of-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowl first, Sri Lanka hand debut to Tharindu Ratnayake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer in as Harry Brook opts to chase, Sri Lanka make two changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-first-sri-lanka-hand-debut-to-tharindu-ratnayake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:48:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-first-sri-lanka-hand-debut-to-tharindu-ratnayake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Abhishek's 34-ball mayhem, and India's record-breaking powerplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stats highlights from Abhishek's record-breaking ton against Afghanistan in Delhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-abhisheks-34-ball-mayhem-and-indias-record-breaking-powerplay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:24:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-abhisheks-34-ball-mayhem-and-indias-record-breaking-powerplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma smashes fastest T20I hundred by a Full Member batter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India opener rushed to his century in just 30 balls, bettering Rohit Sharma's longstanding India record by five balls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-smashes-fastest-t20i-hundred-by-a-full-member-batter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-smashes-fastest-t20i-hundred-by-a-full-member-batter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muneeba to miss Asian Games because of mother's illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PCB won't name a replacement for Muneeba and Gull Feroza will keep wicket instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muneeba-to-miss-asian-games-because-of-mothers-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:12:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muneeba-to-miss-asian-games-because-of-mothers-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan bowl; India pick Thakur for Arshdeep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ibrahim Zadran made two changes bringing in Abdollah Ahmadzai and handing a debut to Noor ul Rahman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-bowl-india-pick-thakur-for-arshdeep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-bowl-india-pick-thakur-for-arshdeep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more BPL officials face corruption charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former team owner and official suspended, with 14 days to respond to charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-more-bpl-officials-face-corruption-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:36:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-more-bpl-officials-face-corruption-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC board names Tavengwa Mukuhlani as deputy chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision made in light of the ODI World Cup taking place in Southern Africa in 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/icc-board-names-tavengwa-mukuhlani-as-deputy-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:47:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/icc-board-names-tavengwa-mukuhlani-as-deputy-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labuschagne to captain Queensland in One-Day Cup before South Africa Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his Test place in the balance, Labuschagne will captain Queensland against Victoria at Allan Border Field on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-to-captain-queensland-in-one-day-cup-before-south-africa-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-to-captain-queensland-in-one-day-cup-before-south-africa-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muneeba to miss Asian Games after flying home for mother's illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PCB won't name a replacement for Muneeba and Gull Feroza will keep wicket instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muneeba-to-miss-asian-games-after-flying-home-for-mothers-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:05:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muneeba-to-miss-asian-games-after-flying-home-for-mothers-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just a 'one-off thing' - BBL could continue hosting season-opener in Chennai]]></title><description><![CDATA['We definitely would like to continue to do this in the future', league's head of operations says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-just-a-one-off-thing-bbl-could-continue-hosting-season-opener-in-chennai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:52:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/not-just-a-one-off-thing-bbl-could-continue-hosting-season-opener-in-chennai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2026: Full list of India's contingent going to Aichi-Nagoya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the complete list of 499 athletes who will represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-2026-full-list-of-indias-contingent-going-to-aichi-nagoya/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:10:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-2026-full-list-of-indias-contingent-going-to-aichi-nagoya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lahore High Court dismisses Rizwan's petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammad Rizwan has been directed to respond to the queries from the national cybercrimes agency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lahore-high-court-dismisses-rizwans-petition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:58:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lahore-high-court-dismisses-rizwans-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's wrong with cricket in October in South Africa? How about: everything?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad weather, underprepared pitches and unbalanced cricket are what's on offer next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/whats-wrong-with-cricket-in-october-in-south-africa-how-about-everything/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:37:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/whats-wrong-with-cricket-in-october-in-south-africa-how-about-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trying to put my name forward' - Rauf hopes to fulfil Pakistan's need for speed in Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haris Rauf has returned to the first-class President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament and picked up a five-wicket haul in his first appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trying-to-put-my-name-forward-rauf-hopes-to-fulfil-pakistans-need-for-speed-in-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:49:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trying-to-put-my-name-forward-rauf-hopes-to-fulfil-pakistans-need-for-speed-in-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew Wade calls time on his BBL career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wade played 119 BBL games including 90 for Hurricanes but he will step away to focus on his coaching career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/matthew-wade-calls-time-on-his-bbl-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:18:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/matthew-wade-calls-time-on-his-bbl-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire facing relegation after 27-point pitch penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club sanctioned for breaching the ECB's pitch regulations for home fixture against Glamorgan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-facing-relegation-after-27-point-pitch-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:41:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-facing-relegation-after-27-point-pitch-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batta Fast: Filling out the Razaullah dream Pakistani cricketer Bingo card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin on Pakistan's latest muse and the England tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batta-fast-filling-out-the-razaullah-dream-pakistani-cricketer-bingo-card/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:52:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batta-fast-filling-out-the-razaullah-dream-pakistani-cricketer-bingo-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tahir: People remind me that I'm one of the oldest guys in world cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under Tahir, Guyana Amazon Warriors are out to win their second CPL title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tahir-people-remind-me-that-im-one-of-the-oldest-guys-in-world-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tahir-people-remind-me-that-im-one-of-the-oldest-guys-in-world-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List of India, India A and Rest of India squads in action in September and October]]></title><description><![CDATA[India play Japan, the Asian Games and West Indies; India A face Australia A; and Rest of India play Irani Cup against J&amp;K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/list-of-india-india-a-and-rest-of-india-squads-in-action-in-september-and-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:34:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/list-of-india-india-a-and-rest-of-india-squads-in-action-in-september-and-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh to tour Nepal for three T20Is in March 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be the first international bilateral series between the two countries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-to-tour-nepal-for-three-t20is-in-march-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:28:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-to-tour-nepal-for-three-t20is-in-march-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi get maiden ODI call-ups for West Indies series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravindra Jadeja is back in the ODI fold, having last played a 50-over international in January]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-auqib-nabi-get-maiden-odi-call-ups-for-west-indies-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-auqib-nabi-get-maiden-odi-call-ups-for-west-indies-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pietersen's influence can benefit Brook in Test cricket too]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's white-ball captain and new mentor are kindred spirits, whatever the format]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-pietersens-influence-can-benefit-brook-in-test-cricket-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:37:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-pietersens-influence-can-benefit-brook-in-test-cricket-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan challenges NCCIA summons in Lahore High Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rizwan is understood to have raised questions about the nature of the investigation and about the jurisdiction of the NCCIA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-challenges-nccia-summons-in-lahore-high-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:37:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-challenges-nccia-summons-in-lahore-high-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naman Dhir, Aquib Nabi get maiden ODI call-ups for West Indies series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravindra Jadeja is back in the ODI fold, having last played a 50-over international in January]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-aquib-nabi-get-maiden-odi-call-ups-for-west-indies-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:54:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naman-dhir-aquib-nabi-get-maiden-odi-call-ups-for-west-indies-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irani Cup: Pant to lead Rest of India; Sarfaraz named vice-captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akash Deep, who last played a competitive game in February, has been included, subject to fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/irani-cup-pant-to-lead-rest-of-india-sarfaraz-named-vice-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:54:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/irani-cup-pant-to-lead-rest-of-india-sarfaraz-named-vice-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Japan T20I and Asian Games, Vipraj Nigam named replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was in the Asian Games squad, has been withdrawn and will now feature in the ODI series against West Indies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/varun-chakravarthy-ruled-out-of-japan-t20i-and-asian-games-vipraj-nigam-named-replacement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/varun-chakravarthy-ruled-out-of-japan-t20i-and-asian-games-vipraj-nigam-named-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's T20 issues run deeper than just lacking the power game]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Harry Brook and Jos Buttler went about thrashing the ball everywhere in the opening T20I, they brutally exposed how far Sri Lanka's T20 game has fallen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lankas-t20-issues-run-deeper-than-just-lacking-the-power-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lankas-t20-issues-run-deeper-than-just-lacking-the-power-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashid Khan wants a batting promotion, and he's putting in the yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Afghanistan allrounder has always had a strong leg-side game. Now he's working on expanding his repertoire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rashid-khan-wants-a-batting-promotion-and-hes-putting-in-the-yards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:54:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rashid-khan-wants-a-batting-promotion-and-hes-putting-in-the-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nilakshika Silva out of Asian Games with finger injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka have picked Anushka Sanjeewani, Hansima Karunaratne and Rashmika Sewwandi in the 15-member squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nilakshika-silva-out-of-asian-games-with-finger-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:54:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nilakshika-silva-out-of-asian-games-with-finger-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPL 2027 to be played from January 14 to February 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The player auction will be held in Kochi on October 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-to-be-played-from-january-14-to-february-7/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-to-be-played-from-january-14-to-february-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPL 2027 to be played from January 14 to February 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The player auction will be held in Kochi on October 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-to-be-played-from-january-14-to-february-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wpl-2027-to-be-played-from-january-14-to-february-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the other Pollard, who rushed Pooran and Russell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moeen Ali is so impressed with Jakeem Pollard that he feels the 18-year-old left-arm seamer should be fast-tracked into WI's senior side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-the-other-pollard-who-rushed-pooran-and-russell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:18:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/meet-the-other-pollard-who-rushed-pooran-and-russell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India's bench strength and Naveen-ul-Haq's match-fitness in focus for final T20I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite having Farooqi in the XI, Afghanistan did not use him with the new ball. Could Naveen's return add heft to their seam attack?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indias-bench-strength-and-naveen-ul-haqs-match-fitness-in-focus-for-final-t20i/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indias-bench-strength-and-naveen-ul-haqs-match-fitness-in-focus-for-final-t20i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's cricket at the Asian Games: can India defend their gold in Japan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the eight-team tournament including start times, key matches, and players to look out for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/womens-cricket-at-the-asian-games-can-india-defend-their-gold-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:16:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/womens-cricket-at-the-asian-games-can-india-defend-their-gold-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek second among T20I batters; Robinson climbs to No. 3 in Test bowling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varun, Bumrah, Arshdeep and Axar also made gains in the T20I bowling rankings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-second-among-t20i-batters-robinson-climbs-to-no-3-in-test-bowling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:28:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-second-among-t20i-batters-robinson-climbs-to-no-3-in-test-bowling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddinson and Shaw named New South Wales captains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Edwards has stepped back from the role as the state looks to the start of Brad Haddin's first season in charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-and-shaw-named-new-south-wales-captains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:24:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/maddinson-and-shaw-named-new-south-wales-captains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pybus: 'Our dot-ball percentage is too high and our strike rate has got to improve']]></title><description><![CDATA[The head coach also suggested the lack of power-hitting in Afghanistan cricket was a "talent pool" issue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-our-dot-ball-percentage-is-too-high-and-our-strike-rate-has-got-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:12:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-our-dot-ball-percentage-is-too-high-and-our-strike-rate-has-got-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson switches on the runs by switching off the outside noise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as competition around opening in India's T20I line-up intensifies, the experienced batter keeps delivering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-switches-on-the-runs-by-switching-off-the-outside-noise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:20:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-switches-on-the-runs-by-switching-off-the-outside-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renshaw adjusting to his varied all-format lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little more than a year ago the left hander wasn't in any of Australia's teams, now he's part of all three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/renshaw-adjusting-to-his-varied-all-format-lifestyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:28:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/renshaw-adjusting-to-his-varied-all-format-lifestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the end of the world as we know it - and the PCB feels fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI apocalypse? Pakistan cricket's seen worse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-the-pcb-feels-fine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:57:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-the-pcb-feels-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh committee names Asif Nazrul as sole decision-maker of pulling out of T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-member committee concluded that the BCB at the time lacked "independent strategic leadership, crisis diplomacy capability and long-term planning"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-committee-names-asif-nazrul-as-sole-decision-maker-of-pulling-out-of-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:57:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-committee-names-asif-nazrul-as-sole-decision-maker-of-pulling-out-of-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspired by Hussey, learning from Billings: Weibgen looks to take the next step]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allrounder has been earmarked as a future star and showed his potential with a remarkable one-day hundred last season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inspired-by-hussey-learning-from-billings-weibgen-looks-to-take-the-next-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:31:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/inspired-by-hussey-learning-from-billings-weibgen-looks-to-take-the-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka bowl first, Donald debuts for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists include Dunith Wellalage in a three-spinner attack, with Dasun Shanaka back as the allrounder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-bowl-first-donald-debuts-for-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:52:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-bowl-first-donald-debuts-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson, Abhishek and Reddy power India to series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samson scored 57, and Abhishek hit 39 to set up the win in just 14.5 overs after Reddy's three wickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-abhishek-and-reddy-power-india-to-series-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/samson-abhishek-and-reddy-power-india-to-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mack's unbeaten 83 seals Australia A series win against India A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niki Prasad's unbeaten 54 and two wickets went in vain for India A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/macks-unbeaten-83-seals-australia-a-series-win-against-india-a/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/macks-unbeaten-83-seals-australia-a-series-win-against-india-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kushal Malla back in Nepal's squad for Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-member squad will be led by Dipendra Singh Airee, who replaced Rohit Paudel as captain after the T20 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kushal-malla-back-in-nepals-squad-for-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kushal-malla-back-in-nepals-squad-for-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bowl with Bishnoi in as the only change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench for the second T20I running. Afghanistan went in unchanged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bowl-with-bishnoi-in-as-the-only-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bowl-with-bishnoi-in-as-the-only-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yuvraj: India must avoid 'massive changes' ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former allrounder asked India to take a leaf out of their T20 World Cup wins and build a consistent squad in the lead up to the 50-over World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yuvraj-india-must-avoid-massive-changes-ahead-of-2027-odi-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yuvraj-india-must-avoid-massive-changes-ahead-of-2027-odi-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepti jumps to No. 2 on Charani-led T20I bowling rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali was ranked sixth in the T20I batting rankings with only four points separating her from Mandhana at fifth spot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-jumps-to-no-2-on-charani-led-t20i-bowling-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-jumps-to-no-2-on-charani-led-t20i-bowling-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohit and Hardik in focus in India selection for West Indies ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the next ODI World Cup just over a year away, India have a lot of issues to think about, and the hectic calendar won't help matters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rohit-and-hardik-in-focus-in-india-selection-for-west-indies-odis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:39:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rohit-and-hardik-in-focus-in-india-selection-for-west-indies-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green out with shoulder soreness, Hazlewood rested, Australia bat first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Taylor returns to keep for Zimbabwe in his first ODI in a year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-out-with-shoulder-soreness-hazlewood-rested-australia-bat-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:39:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/green-out-with-shoulder-soreness-hazlewood-rested-australia-bat-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Rohit and Hardik figure in Agarkar's last selection meeting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the next ODI World Cup just over a year away, India have a lot of issues to think about, and the hectic calendar won't help matters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-will-rohit-and-hardik-figure-in-agarkars-last-selection-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:24:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-will-rohit-and-hardik-figure-in-agarkars-last-selection-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars lose Kapp but acquire Gibson and Jones for WBBL 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp, who had one year left on her contract, has opted out to focus on her international commitments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stars-lose-kapp-but-acquire-gibson-and-jones-for-wbbl-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:41:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stars-lose-kapp-but-acquire-gibson-and-jones-for-wbbl-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ollie Robinson's 21 wickets at an average of 8.47 against Pakistan the best bowling in a Test series?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And how often has a Test series not featured a single individual hundred?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-ollie-robinsons-21-wickets-at-an-average-of-847-against-pakistan-the-best-bowling-in-a-test-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:41:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-ollie-robinsons-21-wickets-at-an-average-of-847-against-pakistan-the-best-bowling-in-a-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do Pakistan go after England cataclysm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comings and goings of a disastrous tour have left an every-man-for-himself atmosphere within Pakistan's Test set-up. Which team - or set of players - will come together when they play next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-do-pakistan-go-after-england-cataclysm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:31:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-do-pakistan-go-after-england-cataclysm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven former Australia captains make humanitarian plea for Imran Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Border, Greg and Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh are the signatories to the latest letter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/seven-former-australia-captains-make-humanitarian-plea-for-imran-khan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:31:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/seven-former-australia-captains-make-humanitarian-plea-for-imran-khan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babar returns to domestic first-class cricket after seven years in bid to rediscover form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Babar Azam has not played domestic first-class cricket since 2019, but recently requested the PCB to find him a team in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade 1 tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babar-returns-to-domestic-first-class-cricket-after-seven-years-in-bid-to-rediscover-form/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:14:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babar-returns-to-domestic-first-class-cricket-after-seven-years-in-bid-to-rediscover-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do Pakistan go after the England cataclysm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comings and goings of a disastrous tour have left an every-man-for-himself atmosphere within Pakistan's Test set-up. Which team - or set of players - will come together when they play next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-do-pakistan-go-after-the-england-cataclysm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:52:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/where-do-pakistan-go-after-the-england-cataclysm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WCPL: Sushma Verma joins TKR after Yastika Bhatia leaves for India A duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trinbago Knight Riders are already in the final of the tournament, where they will play the winners of the playoff between Barbados Tridents and Guyana Amazon Warriors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wcpl-sushma-verma-joins-tkr-after-yastika-bhatia-leaves-for-india-a-duty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:10:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wcpl-sushma-verma-joins-tkr-after-yastika-bhatia-leaves-for-india-a-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum: Carse must 'get his house in order' before England return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach's message of responsibility echoed by new team mentor Kevin Pietersen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mccullum-carse-must-get-his-house-in-order-before-england-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:41:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mccullum-carse-must-get-his-house-in-order-before-england-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch Hit: Raza good, Pakistan still bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England secured a 3-0 series sweep with an eventful victory at Edgbaston. Alan Gardner was joined in the studio by Osman Samiuddin and Danyal Rasool to break at all down one more time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-raza-good-pakistan-still-bad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:21:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-raza-good-pakistan-still-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mukesh signs with Nottinghamshire for two County Championship matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India and Bengal fast bowler will play the games against Sussex and Yorkshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-signs-with-nottinghamshire-for-two-county-championship-matches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:28:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mukesh-signs-with-nottinghamshire-for-two-county-championship-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming to link up with T20I squad in preparation for Test coaching stint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming head coach will meet with ECB officials, counties and key personnel in lead-up to tenure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-to-link-up-with-t20i-squad-in-preparation-for-test-coaching-stint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:10:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fleming-to-link-up-with-t20i-squad-in-preparation-for-test-coaching-stint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varun to miss rest of Afghanistan T20Is with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[India spinner's comeback from a previous injury has been stopped short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/varun-to-miss-rest-of-afghanistan-t20is-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/varun-to-miss-rest-of-afghanistan-t20is-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a find this kid is' - JJ Basson creates South African history on first-class debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is all of 18 and still in school but has already etched his name in South African history books, picking up 11 for 99 on first-class debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-a-find-this-kid-is-jj-basson-creates-south-african-history-on-first-class-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:43:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-a-find-this-kid-is-jj-basson-creates-south-african-history-on-first-class-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Asia Cup takeaways: Shafali stands tall but middle order collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nandani Sharma and Prema Rawat impressed with the ball even though the fielding was sub-par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/womens-asia-cup-takeaways-shafali-stands-tall-but-middle-order-collapses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/womens-asia-cup-takeaways-shafali-stands-tall-but-middle-order-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Smith ruled out of Surrey's fight for Championship survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[England keeper sustained finger injuries during Pakistan Test series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jamie-smith-ruled-out-of-surreys-fight-for-championship-survival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jamie-smith-ruled-out-of-surreys-fight-for-championship-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaud penalised for giving send-off to Dulani in Asia Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan players were fined 5% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate in the semi-final against Sri Lanka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaud-penalised-for-giving-send-off-to-dulani-in-asia-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:45:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaud-penalised-for-giving-send-off-to-dulani-in-asia-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaud penalised for giving send-off to Imesha Dulani in Asia Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan players were fined 5% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate in the semi-final against Sri Lanka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaud-penalised-for-giving-send-off-to-imesha-dulani-in-asia-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:41:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gaud-penalised-for-giving-send-off-to-imesha-dulani-in-asia-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern batting's attack-heavy approach may not be working. But that doesn't mean we'll return to the old virtues]]></title><description><![CDATA[We complain that runs are scarce and Tests short, but it's clear batters are not going to return to being tenacious and patient at the crease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/modern-battings-attack-heavy-approach-may-not-be-working-but-that-doesnt-mean-well-return-to-the-old-virtues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:09:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/modern-battings-attack-heavy-approach-may-not-be-working-but-that-doesnt-mean-well-return-to-the-old-virtues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageless Nabi continues to make his mark for Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board and the team management are keen to have the 41-year-old allrounder play on till the 2027 ODI World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ageless-nabi-continues-to-make-his-mark-for-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:52:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ageless-nabi-continues-to-make-his-mark-for-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasan Mahmud withdrawn from Kent duty by BCB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler rested ahead of busy international winter with county vying for promotion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hasan-mahmud-withdrawn-from-kent-duty-by-bcb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:56:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hasan-mahmud-withdrawn-from-kent-duty-by-bcb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaas and Mishra set to join Delhi Capitals as bowling coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The duo join a new-look coaching staff that also includes Sourav Ganguly (head coach) and Yuvraj Singh (batting coach)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaas-and-mishra-set-to-join-delhi-capitals-as-bowling-coaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:37:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaas-and-mishra-set-to-join-delhi-capitals-as-bowling-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaas and Mishra join Delhi Capitals as bowling coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The duo join a new-look coaching staff that also includes Sourav Ganguly (head coach) and Yuvraj Singh (batting coach)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaas-and-mishra-join-delhi-capitals-as-bowling-coaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:02:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/vaas-and-mishra-join-delhi-capitals-as-bowling-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan docked 11 WTC points for a slow over-rate in Edgbaston Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan, already at the bottom of the WTC points table when they lost the opening Test in England, now have just 4.63 points in this cycle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-docked-11-wtc-points-for-a-slow-over-rate-in-edgbaston-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:42:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-docked-11-wtc-points-for-a-slow-over-rate-in-edgbaston-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year to go - Australia's to-do list for ODI World Cup defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filling the roles played by Steven Smith in the middle order and Glenn Maxwell with both bat and ball will be key]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-year-to-go-australias-to-do-list-for-odi-world-cup-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:26:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-year-to-go-australias-to-do-list-for-odi-world-cup-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan look for better result as India hope for a repeat of near-perfect opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no reason for India to change their XI for the second game, but they do have Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-look-for-better-result-as-india-hope-for-a-repeat-of-near-perfect-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-look-for-better-result-as-india-hope-for-a-repeat-of-near-perfect-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern batting's attack-heavy approach isn't working. But that doesn't mean we'll return to the old virtues]]></title><description><![CDATA[We complain that runs are scarce and Tests short, but it's clear batters are not going to return to being tenacious and patient at the crease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/modern-battings-attack-heavy-approach-isnt-working-but-that-doesnt-mean-well-return-to-the-old-virtues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:07:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/modern-battings-attack-heavy-approach-isnt-working-but-that-doesnt-mean-well-return-to-the-old-virtues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pybus: 'We made fundamental mistakes, we'll be reviewing that']]></title><description><![CDATA["We were considerably short of the type of target we should have been able to set," Richard Pybus says of Afghanistan's batting in the first T20I against India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-we-made-fundamental-mistakes-well-be-reviewing-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:59:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pybus-we-made-fundamental-mistakes-well-be-reviewing-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muzumdar sees 'scope for improvement' after India drop five catches]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm glad that people are putting their hands up for the places," Amol Muzumdar says after G Kamalini played a momentum-shifting cameo in the Asia Cup final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muzumdar-sees-scope-for-improvement-after-india-drop-five-catches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/muzumdar-sees-scope-for-improvement-after-india-drop-five-catches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India eliminate Afghanistan's sixes, but fifth-bowler worries remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four frontline bowlers enjoyed a dominant night out, but Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube went for plenty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-eliminate-afghanistans-sixes-but-fifth-bowler-worries-remain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:52:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-eliminate-afghanistans-sixes-but-fifth-bowler-worries-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salman Agha responds to Test axing with triple century]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being among the players sent home early from England, Agha made an unbeaten 300]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/salman-agha-responds-to-test-axing-with-triple-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:08:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/salman-agha-responds-to-test-axing-with-triple-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Stars sign Overton twins simultaneously]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig and Jamie Overton set to play together again for Melbourne Stars in the BBL having been rivals since Jamie left Somerset]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/melbourne-stars-sign-overton-twins-simultaneously/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:51:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/melbourne-stars-sign-overton-twins-simultaneously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India win the Asia Cup but no trophy presentation... again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka players accepted their medals from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-win-the-asia-cup-but-no-trophy-presentation-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:08:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-win-the-asia-cup-but-no-trophy-presentation-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmanpreet Kaur says good to see Shafali Verma taking responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Muzumdar heaped praise on the opening duo of Shafali and Mandhana, who led the way with a 129-run opening stand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-says-good-to-see-shafali-verma-taking-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:12:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-says-good-to-see-shafali-verma-taking-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shafali, Mandhana power India to eighth Asia Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 in chase of 184, with Charani and Deepti sharing six wickets between them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-mandhana-power-india-to-eighth-asia-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-mandhana-power-india-to-eighth-asia-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek lights up Delhi as India cruise past Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omarzai's half-century took Afghanistan to 157 but it proved insufficient with India chasing down the target in 13.4 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-lights-up-delhi-as-india-cruise-past-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abhishek-lights-up-delhi-as-india-cruise-past-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ngarava ruled out, Raza takes charge for Australia ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran batter Taylor is back, along with Cremer as Ngarava continues his recovery from a lower-back injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ngarava-ruled-out-raza-takes-charge-for-australia-odis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:51:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ngarava-ruled-out-raza-takes-charge-for-australia-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bat and bring in Kamalini for Rawal; Gunaratne back for Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be Kamalini's second T20I appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-and-bring-in-kamalini-for-rawal-gunaratne-back-for-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:52:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bat-and-bring-in-kamalini-for-rawal-gunaratne-back-for-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bowl, leave out Sooryavanshi for Abhishek and Samson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bumrah and Varun return to join Arshdeep as specialist bowlers in the bowling attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bowl-leave-out-sooryavanshi-for-abhishek-and-samson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-bowl-leave-out-sooryavanshi-for-abhishek-and-samson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trescothick set for discussions over future England role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim Test head coach uncertain if he will be part of Stephen Fleming's backroom staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trescothick-set-for-discussions-over-future-england-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:21:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trescothick-set-for-discussions-over-future-england-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Baartman out of Australia ODIs, Duan Jansen named replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baartman is the second South Africa player to be ruled out, after Kagiso Rabada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-baartman-out-of-australia-odis-duan-jansen-named-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:51:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-baartman-out-of-australia-odis-duan-jansen-named-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia opt to bat with two changes; SA bring in Corbin Bosch, Fortuin]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa will chase for the first time in the series while eyeing a clean sweep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-opt-to-bat-with-two-changes-sa-bring-in-corbin-bosch-fortuin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:01:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-opt-to-bat-with-two-changes-sa-bring-in-corbin-bosch-fortuin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naveen-ul-Haq is back, fierce and unbothered]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's smart, skillful, deeply philosophical about the game, and raring to go after a long and frustrating injury break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naveen-ul-haq-is-back-fierce-and-unbothered/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:27:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/naveen-ul-haq-is-back-fierce-and-unbothered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aneurin Donald all set to put 'best foot forward' and rep Wales against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Derbyshire batter talks about his recent T20 form, career-threatening injuries, and his dream of playing for England at Sophia Gardens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aneurin-donald-all-set-to-put-best-foot-forward-and-rep-wales-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:31:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aneurin-donald-all-set-to-put-best-foot-forward-and-rep-wales-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottneil Baartman injury concern for South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamer only bowled five overs and did not bat in second innings of Dolphins' four-day series defeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ottneil-baartman-injury-concern-for-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:01:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ottneil-baartman-injury-concern-for-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root eyes England progress after 'unusual summer']]></title><description><![CDATA["We wanted 3-0 and we've been clinical enough to do that," says Test captain after first series of second stint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/joe-root-eyes-england-progress-after-unusual-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:17:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/joe-root-eyes-england-progress-after-unusual-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Pakistan's sixth whitewash in last 12 series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key numbers from the third Test between England and Pakistan in Birmingham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-pakistans-sixth-whitewash-in-last-12-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:49:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-pakistans-sixth-whitewash-in-last-12-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two out of Abhishek, Samson and Sooryavanshi? Not an open-and-shut case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek is the likeliest to start in the XI. But it will not be easy to choose between Samson and Sooryavanshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-out-of-abhishek-samson-and-sooryavanshi-not-an-open-and-shut-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:31:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/two-out-of-abhishek-samson-and-sooryavanshi-not-an-open-and-shut-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Cox earns his stripes to suggest he is here to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In series characterised by batters missing their opportunities, England's newest No. 3 stands up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jordan-cox-earns-his-stripes-to-suggest-he-is-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:31:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/jordan-cox-earns-his-stripes-to-suggest-he-is-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On cloud Nini: Nthabiseng's rise from Ikageng hub to South Africa honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The right-arm fast bowler became only the second South African after Chloe Tryon to pick up a wicket with her first ball on debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/on-cloud-nini-nthabisengs-rise-from-ikageng-hub-to-south-africa-honours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:55:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/on-cloud-nini-nthabisengs-rise-from-ikageng-hub-to-south-africa-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razaullah's heroics delay Saim Ayub's CPL return by a day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayub's CPL franchise Jamaica Kingsmen had initially booked him on a flight to Barbados on the night of the third day of the Edgbaston Test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullahs-heroics-delay-saim-ayubs-cpl-return-by-a-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullahs-heroics-delay-saim-ayubs-cpl-return-by-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Hesson 'open' to taking on Pakistan Test head coach role]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander was given interim control for Edgbaston Test and could be appointed across formats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mike-hesson-open-to-taking-on-pakistan-test-head-coach-role/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mike-hesson-open-to-taking-on-pakistan-test-head-coach-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England complete 3-0 sweep over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-complete-3-0-sweep-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:15:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-complete-3-0-sweep-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's spin vs spin as India and Sri Lanka battle for Asia Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there isn't much to separate the teams when it comes to their spin bowling, India have been the better all-round side, and go into the final as the favourites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-spin-vs-spin-as-india-and-sri-lanka-battle-for-asia-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-spin-vs-spin-as-india-and-sri-lanka-battle-for-asia-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India face tough selection calls as Afghanistan play hosts in Delhi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer will have to make the unenviable selection of two openers out of Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-face-tough-selection-calls-as-afghanistan-play-hosts-in-delhi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-face-tough-selection-calls-as-afghanistan-play-hosts-in-delhi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE:  England complete 3-0 sweep over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-england-complete-3-0-sweep-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:35:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-england-complete-3-0-sweep-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India faces tough selection calls as Afghanistan play hosts in Delhi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer will have to make the unenviable selection of two openers out of Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-faces-tough-selection-calls-as-afghanistan-play-hosts-in-delhi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-faces-tough-selection-calls-as-afghanistan-play-hosts-in-delhi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE:  Cox, Root bring target under 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-cox-root-bring-target-under-100/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:12:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-cox-root-bring-target-under-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE:  Abbas whips out both openers in first over]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-abbas-whips-out-both-openers-in-first-over/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:48:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-abbas-whips-out-both-openers-in-first-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's spin vs spin as India and Sri Lanka do battle for Asia Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there isn't much to separate the teams when it comes to their spin bowling, India have been the better all-round side, and go into the final as the favourites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-spin-vs-spin-as-india-and-sri-lanka-do-battle-for-asia-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-spin-vs-spin-as-india-and-sri-lanka-do-battle-for-asia-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Untamed melody - Razaullah lights up Edgbaston]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a while, when Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas were adding 121 runs for the ninth wicket, it was as if no one but these two mattered in Pakistan 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of the India A vs Australia A, where he will lead the four-day side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/for-padikkal-captaincy-just-helps-my-batting-even-further/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/for-padikkal-captaincy-just-helps-my-batting-even-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razaullah epitomises what Pakistan cricket has always been about]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a while, when Razaullah and Mohammad Abbas were adding 121 runs for the ninth wicket, it was as if no one but these two mattered in Pakistan cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-epitomises-what-pakistan-cricket-has-always-been-about/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:29:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-epitomises-what-pakistan-cricket-has-always-been-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More questions than answers as England falter in face of much-needed test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razaullah steals show after Pakistan finally find some fight, and England's relaunch is given its first reality check]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/more-questions-than-answers-as-england-falter-in-face-of-much-needed-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:17:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/more-questions-than-answers-as-england-falter-in-face-of-much-needed-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razaullah: 'I was just enjoying myself']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan debutant says he relished the challenge after astonishing knock at Edgbaston]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-i-was-just-enjoying-myself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:41:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-i-was-just-enjoying-myself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More questions than answers after England face down much-needed test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razaullah steals show as Pakistan finally find some fight, and England's relaunch is given its first reality check]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/more-questions-than-answers-after-england-face-down-much-needed-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:41:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/more-questions-than-answers-after-england-face-down-much-needed-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Third test updates as Pakistan set England 130 to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-third-test-updates-as-pakistan-set-england-130-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:08:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-third-test-updates-as-pakistan-set-england-130-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah adds a few more steps on his road back to T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in India training after another spell on the sidelines, the fast bowler tinkered with his run-up as he searched for the right rhythm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-adds-a-few-more-steps-on-his-road-back-to-t20is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:05:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-adds-a-few-more-steps-on-his-road-back-to-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Pakistan build commanding lead over England]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-pakistan-build-commanding-lead-over-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:54:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-pakistan-build-commanding-lead-over-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Masood, Babar build towards lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-masood-babar-build-towards-lunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:56:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/live-masood-babar-build-towards-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaheen Afridi: 'Red-ball cricket is always my first priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-arm seamer is also keen to regain his spot in Pakistan's Test squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shaheen-afridi-red-ball-cricket-is-always-my-first-priority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:37:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shaheen-afridi-red-ball-cricket-is-always-my-first-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perera, Ayodhya in as Sri Lanka bowl against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka have left out batter Vishmi Gunaratne and seamer Chethana Vimukthi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/perera-ayodhya-in-as-sri-lanka-bowl-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/perera-ayodhya-in-as-sri-lanka-bowl-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan switch from Dukes to Kookaburra for 2026-27 first-class season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kookaburra ball could help batters spend more time in the crease and spinners to have more impact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-switch-from-dukes-to-kookaburra-for-2026-27-first-class-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:27:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-switch-from-dukes-to-kookaburra-for-2026-27-first-class-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Speed Queen' Akshita Bhagat - from Kurali to India A]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old Punjab allrounder's unexpected journey into fast bowling is opening new doors on the national stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/speed-queen-akshita-bhagat-from-kurali-to-india-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:43:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/speed-queen-akshita-bhagat-from-kurali-to-india-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kadowaki-Fleming hopes India T20I is 'first step in a long history' of playing top-tier teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan players hope the one-off T20I against India and then the Asian Games create a buzz about cricket in their country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kadowaki-fleming-hopes-india-t20i-is-first-step-in-a-long-history-of-playing-top-tier-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:21:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kadowaki-fleming-hopes-india-t20i-is-first-step-in-a-long-history-of-playing-top-tier-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rizwan and Imam quizzed by Pakistan's cybercrimes investigators]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one of the two players is believed to have been questioned for several hours, while at least one of them has been given a questionnaire to respond to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-and-imam-quizzed-by-pakistans-cybercrimes-investigators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:02:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rizwan-and-imam-quizzed-by-pakistans-cybercrimes-investigators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My son has been pushing me' - 47-year-old Tahir after becoming oldest to bag five-for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahir's figures of 4-0-17-5 against St Lucia Kings were also his best in T20 cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-son-has-been-pushing-me-47-year-old-tahir-after-becoming-oldest-to-bag-five-for/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:27:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-son-has-been-pushing-me-47-year-old-tahir-after-becoming-oldest-to-bag-five-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia opt to bowl; Subrayen leads SA with Fortuin rested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts handed a debut to 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith, and had Michael van Lingen back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-opt-to-bowl-subrayen-leads-sa-with-fortuin-rested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:41:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-opt-to-bowl-subrayen-leads-sa-with-fortuin-rested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Speed Queen' Akshita Bhagat - from street cricket to India A]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old Punjab allrounder's unexpected journey into fast bowling is opening new doors on the national stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/speed-queen-akshita-bhagat-from-street-cricket-to-india-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/speed-queen-akshita-bhagat-from-street-cricket-to-india-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My body doesn't handle long breaks well' - Siraj on losing and rediscovering his rhythm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammed Siraj was off the boil in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final, but then got back in sync in the second innings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-body-doesnt-handle-long-breaks-well-siraj-on-losing-and-rediscovering-his-rhythm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:56:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/my-body-doesnt-handle-long-breaks-well-siraj-on-losing-and-rediscovering-his-rhythm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final? 'Doesn't matter,' says Deepti Sharma]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think that it will be a day here or a day there, it happens," Deepti Sharma says after India had another poor fielding day in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-or-sri-lanka-in-the-final-doesnt-matter-says-deepti-sharma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-or-sri-lanka-in-the-final-doesnt-matter-says-deepti-sharma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's squandered centuries highlight need for greater ruthlessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missed opportunities for Brook and Lawrence the latest in difficult summer for home batters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/englands-squandered-centuries-highlight-need-for-greater-ruthlessness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:26:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/englands-squandered-centuries-highlight-need-for-greater-ruthlessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slings and arrows: Razaullah debut sums up Pakistan mismanagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler's experience, alongside that of Ghori and Ayub, shows peril of throwing in players unprepared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/slings-and-arrows-razaullah-debut-sums-up-pakistan-mismanagement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:14:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/slings-and-arrows-razaullah-debut-sums-up-pakistan-mismanagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shafali, Deepti power India into sixth T20 Asia Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams were sub-par with their fielding, but India comfortably prevailed over Bangladesh in Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-deepti-power-india-into-sixth-t20-asia-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-deepti-power-india-into-sixth-t20-asia-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shafali, Deepti power India into 10th Asia Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams were sub-par with their fielding, but India comfortably prevailed over Bangladesh in Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-deepti-power-india-into-10th-asia-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shafali-deepti-power-india-into-10th-asia-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shami on staying motivated: 'You play for the badge']]></title><description><![CDATA["No matter what stage you're playing at, your eyes must always be set on the next level," the fast bowler said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-on-staying-motivated-you-play-for-the-badge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:34:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-on-staying-motivated-you-play-for-the-badge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox to keep wicket in second innings after Smith injures finger]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will assess Smith further after third Test following blow on left ring finger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cox-to-keep-wicket-in-second-innings-after-smith-injures-finger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:58:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cox-to-keep-wicket-in-second-innings-after-smith-injures-finger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A flawed final: 'Why would I want to step back out in the heat?']]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a fun match quickly turned into a mismatch, with the first-innings lead rule exposed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-flawed-final-why-would-i-want-to-step-back-out-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:40:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/a-flawed-final-why-would-i-want-to-step-back-out-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh bowl against India, both teams unchanged]]></title><description><![CDATA[India captain Harmanpreet said that she wanted to bat first anyway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-bowl-against-india-both-teams-unchanged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-bowl-against-india-both-teams-unchanged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo back for T20Is against South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is set to lead the team for the first time, having missed the white-ball tour of Pakistan with injury after being named captain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-captain-josephine-nkomo-back-for-t20is-against-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:16:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-captain-josephine-nkomo-back-for-t20is-against-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaheen Shah Afridi to play for KRL in President's Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salman Agha, meanwhile, has been named vice-captain of Kingsmen Academy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shaheen-shah-afridi-to-play-for-krl-in-presidents-trophy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:14:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shaheen-shah-afridi-to-play-for-krl-in-presidents-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Blake signs Leicestershire deal after opting to leave Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper-bat had been involved at The Oval since he was nine but saw limited opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/josh-blake-signs-leicestershire-deal-after-opting-to-leave-surrey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:29:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/josh-blake-signs-leicestershire-deal-after-opting-to-leave-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah fit, Yash Thakur replaces Harshit for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harshit Rana picked up a new injury during a match simulation on September 7 at the CoE in Bengaluru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah fit, Thakur replaces Harshit Rana for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harshit Rana picked up a new injury during a match simulation on September 7 at the CoE in Bengaluru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah fit, Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harshit Rana picked up a new injury during a match simulation on September 7 at the CoE in Bengaluru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:19:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-fit-yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Allen poached by Melbourne Stars in biggest BBL deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth Scorchers were out-bid by Stars for the New Zealand power-hitter who helped them win a title last season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/finn-allen-poached-by-melbourne-stars-in-biggest-bbl-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:08:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/finn-allen-poached-by-melbourne-stars-in-biggest-bbl-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harshit Rana picked up a new injury during a match simulation on September 7 at the CoE in Bengaluru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/yash-thakur-replaces-harshit-rana-for-afghanistan-t20is-and-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shikhar Mohan emerges from the shadows with telling all-round display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making his debut in the competition, the Jharkhand batter scored twin fifties and put in an admirable shift with his left-arm spin in the absence of Anukul Roy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shikhar-mohan-emerges-from-the-shadows-with-telling-all-round-display/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:23:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shikhar-mohan-emerges-from-the-shadows-with-telling-all-round-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santner resists BBL temptation to put New Zealand first]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allrounder is eager to play more Test cricket and wants to continue leading the white-ball sides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/santner-resists-bbl-temptation-to-put-new-zealand-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:35:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/santner-resists-bbl-temptation-to-put-new-zealand-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's depressing' - Shakeel laments Pakistan's batting woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the visitors were bundled out for 133, Shakeel said the team had to find a way to get through challenging periods]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-depressing-shakeel-laments-pakistans-batting-woes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:43:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-depressing-shakeel-laments-pakistans-batting-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson continues to scale heights but tougher climbs beckon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaching 100 Test wickets seemed unthinkable not so long ago but Ollie Robinson is now integral as England's attack leader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/robinson-continues-to-scale-heights-but-tougher-climbs-beckon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:35:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/robinson-continues-to-scale-heights-but-tougher-climbs-beckon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razaullah blazes a trail on debut from nowhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raw fast bowler fires imagination after Pakistan's latest abject collapse with bat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-blazes-a-trail-on-debut-from-nowhere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:12:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/razaullah-blazes-a-trail-on-debut-from-nowhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters mistake Pakistan's U-19 team for asylum seekers in Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The situation became tense when a crowd gathered outside the Marriott hotel after reports that about 40 men who did not seem to be English had arrived at the hotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/protesters-mistake-pakistans-u-19-team-for-asylum-seekers-in-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:49:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/protesters-mistake-pakistans-u-19-team-for-asylum-seekers-in-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hermann: 'You don't just get a hundred, you try to push it further and further']]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Africa batter made 150, the joint-highest score on men's ODI debut, against Namibia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hermann-you-dont-just-get-a-hundred-you-try-to-push-it-further-and-further/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:51:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hermann-you-dont-just-get-a-hundred-you-try-to-push-it-further-and-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NZ women's head coach Bob Carter joins CWI as batting consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 66-year-old Bob Carter, who comes with an impressive coaching resume, will work across CWI's men's, women's and age-group programmes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-nz-womens-head-coach-bob-carter-joins-cwi-as-batting-consultant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:28:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-nz-womens-head-coach-bob-carter-joins-cwi-as-batting-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's my A game' - Tilak Varma hopes Test cricket comes his way one day]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm growing as a captain and enjoying it," Tilak Varma says, looking back at his recent stints as captain of the India A side and now South Zone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-my-a-game-tilak-varma-hopes-test-cricket-comes-his-way-one-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:41:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-my-a-game-tilak-varma-hopes-test-cricket-comes-his-way-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why was Asalanka made vice-captain? And four spinners for England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket sought to clear the air on some of the more debated selection decisions in recent months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-was-asalanka-made-vice-captain-and-four-spinners-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/why-was-asalanka-made-vice-captain-and-four-spinners-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shami rages against the dying of the light, seam still bolt upright]]></title><description><![CDATA[He might not have age on his side and he might have dropped off the national selectors' radar, but Mohammed Shami won't stop doing special things when he gets a chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-rages-against-the-dying-of-the-light-seam-still-bolt-upright/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:19:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shami-rages-against-the-dying-of-the-light-seam-still-bolt-upright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's Test players set to headline domestic season openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temba Bavuma and co are aiming to get enough red-ball practice ahead of the home Tests against Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-test-players-set-to-headline-domestic-season-openers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/south-africas-test-players-set-to-headline-domestic-season-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya included in India A squad for one-dayers against Australia A]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allrounder, who has been out of action since IPL 2026, has been picked pending a fitness clearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hardik-pandya-included-in-india-a-squad-for-one-dayers-against-australia-a/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hardik-pandya-included-in-india-a-squad-for-one-dayers-against-australia-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged England win toss, bowl as Pakistan name three debutants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists make four changes with debuts for Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah as Saim Ayub comes in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-england-win-toss-bowl-as-pakistan-name-three-debutants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-england-win-toss-bowl-as-pakistan-name-three-debutants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Taylor: 'Don't you dare turn your eyes up at a woman coach']]></title><description><![CDATA[Part two of an in-depth interview with the former England Women's wicketkeeper, now men's coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-dont-you-dare-turn-your-eyes-up-at-a-woman-coach-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:11:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-dont-you-dare-turn-your-eyes-up-at-a-woman-coach-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh bank on bowlers in bid to bring India down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh will hope to test a shaky Indian middle order in sweltering conditions in Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-bank-on-bowlers-in-bid-to-bring-india-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bangladesh-bank-on-bowlers-in-bid-to-bring-india-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Women appoint Leah Poulton as Managing Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former international batter has developed Australia's pathways and spent six years as NSW Head of Elite Female Cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-women-appoint-leah-poulton-as-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:38:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-women-appoint-leah-poulton-as-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia bowl; Duan Jansen one of three South Africa debutants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hermann and Esterhuizen are the other South Africa debutants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-bowl-duan-jansen-one-of-three-south-africa-debutants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:47:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-bowl-duan-jansen-one-of-three-south-africa-debutants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Taylor: "Don't you dare turn your eyes up at a woman coach"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part two of an in-depth interview with the former England Women's wicketkeeper, now men's coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-dont-you-dare-turn-your-eyes-up-at-a-woman-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:50:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-dont-you-dare-turn-your-eyes-up-at-a-woman-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The other Pooran arrived late but is bossing the CPL powerplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost the same age as Nicholas Pooran and also from Trinidad, Kamil Pooran is the new weapon at the top for St Lucia Kings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-other-pooran-arrived-late-but-is-bossing-the-cpl-powerplay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:43:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-other-pooran-arrived-late-but-is-bossing-the-cpl-powerplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gull Feroza penalised for showing dissent during women's T20 Asia Cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gull Feroza was found to have shown dissent after being given out lbw in Pakistan's game against Hong Kong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gull-feroza-penalised-for-showing-dissent-during-womens-t20-asia-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:32:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gull-feroza-penalised-for-showing-dissent-during-womens-t20-asia-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South Wales says BBL privatisation push 'threatens' the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket NSW release a statement on Wednesday criticising CA's decision to push ahead with privatisation and the process, as well as highlighting the risks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-south-wales-says-bbl-privatisation-push-threatens-the-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:30:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/new-south-wales-says-bbl-privatisation-push-threatens-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zampa: Overseas players still getting the better deal in BBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australia legspinner has signed a two-year deal with Hobart Hurricanes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zampa-overseas-players-still-getting-the-better-deal-in-bbl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:56:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zampa-overseas-players-still-getting-the-better-deal-in-bbl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL privatisation explainer: Up for sale, but key issue remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[CA has approved a major step forward in bringing private investment to the Big Bash but there could still be hurdles to overcome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bbl-privatisation-explainer-up-for-sale-but-key-issue-remains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:58:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bbl-privatisation-explainer-up-for-sale-but-key-issue-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex seek legal advice after admin blunder rules du Plooy out for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club captain will miss Metro Bank One-Day Final next week, amid prospect of swift involvement with SA national team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/middlesex-seek-legal-advice-after-admin-blunder-rules-du-plooy-out-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:04:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/middlesex-seek-legal-advice-after-admin-blunder-rules-du-plooy-out-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four tours, fresh faces and Bangladesh's search for the next level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bashar and Salahuddin on Bangladesh's tours of SA and Australia that have broadened the talent pool, exposed gaps and strengthened the road to international cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/four-tours-fresh-faces-and-bangladeshs-search-for-the-next-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:53:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/four-tours-fresh-faces-and-bangladeshs-search-for-the-next-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-round Ayub in line for Test comeback as Pakistan ponder XI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubaid Shah and Razaullah could add pep to pace attack while decision needs to be taken on spin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/all-round-ayub-in-line-for-test-comeback-as-pakistan-ponder-xi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:24:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/all-round-ayub-in-line-for-test-comeback-as-pakistan-ponder-xi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ponting: ODI cricket will be played 'less' amid T20 boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[He however remains convinced that Test cricket will continue to thrive as long as major cricketing nations remain invested in it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ponting-odi-cricket-will-be-played-less-amid-t20-boom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:26:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ponting-odi-cricket-will-be-played-less-amid-t20-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPL: Mehidy, Mohammad Haris set to join Amazon Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehidy Hasan Miraz will replace Mohammad Nabi, while Mohammad Haris will join the squad in place of Rahmanullah Gurbaz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cpl-mehidy-mohammad-haris-set-to-join-amazon-warriors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:26:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cpl-mehidy-mohammad-haris-set-to-join-amazon-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root endorses Kevin Pietersen, backs Emilio Gay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test captain says "honest opinions" welcome ahead of old team-mate's return to white-ball set-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/joe-root-endorses-kevin-pietersen-backs-emilio-gay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:52:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/joe-root-endorses-kevin-pietersen-backs-emilio-gay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE bowl against Bangladesh in must-win game]]></title><description><![CDATA[UAE made one change while Bangladesh made two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uae-bowl-against-bangladesh-in-must-win-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:06:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/uae-bowl-against-bangladesh-in-must-win-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard lengths make life easy for Mukesh, Shami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mukesh said attacking stumps also benefited the East Zone attack, as they reduced South Zone to 242 for 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hard-lengths-make-life-easy-for-mukesh-shami/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:55:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hard-lengths-make-life-easy-for-mukesh-shami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babar: Pakistan's wholesale squad changes were 'news to me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain admits he was left in the dark by the PCB's upending of the Test squad, post-Lord's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babar-pakistans-wholesale-squad-changes-were-news-to-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/babar-pakistans-wholesale-squad-changes-were-news-to-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhaka and Sylhet to host West Indies for two-Test series in October-November]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies will return to Bangladesh for their first Test tour of the country in five years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dhaka-and-sylhet-to-host-west-indies-for-two-test-series-in-october-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:03:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/dhaka-and-sylhet-to-host-west-indies-for-two-test-series-in-october-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akram on Imran: 'There can be no compromise on his health']]></title><description><![CDATA["It's so unfortunate, politically, what's happening with him," Akram said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/akram-on-imran-there-can-be-no-compromise-on-his-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/akram-on-imran-there-can-be-no-compromise-on-his-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex lose du Plooy for rest of season due to administrative blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club captain will miss Metro Bank One-Day Final next week, following decision to re-commit to South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/middlesex-lose-du-plooy-for-rest-of-season-due-to-administrative-blunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:44:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/middlesex-lose-du-plooy-for-rest-of-season-due-to-administrative-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia firm on 'primacy' of Test cricket amid BBL sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governing body said that any investors know Australia's schedule for the years to come and Tests would continue to overlap BBL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-firm-on-primacy-of-test-cricket-amid-bbl-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:57:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-firm-on-primacy-of-test-cricket-amid-bbl-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire sweat on pitch charge as they fight to stay in Division One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club charged with breaching the ECB's pitch regulations for their home fixture against Glamorgan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-sweat-on-pitch-charge-as-they-fight-to-stay-in-division-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:46:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leicestershire-sweat-on-pitch-charge-as-they-fight-to-stay-in-division-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepti rises to No. 6 on T20I bowling rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[N Shree Charani continues to lead the T20I bowling table; Charlie Dean and Amy Hunter make big moves on the ODI rankings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-rises-to-no-6-on-t20i-bowling-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/deepti-rises-to-no-6-on-t20i-bowling-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan to host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the UAE in three-format home season]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be Tests against both teams, T20Is against Zimbabwe, and an ODI tri-series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-to-host-bangladesh-and-zimbabwe-in-the-uae-in-three-format-home-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:53:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/afghanistan-to-host-bangladesh-and-zimbabwe-in-the-uae-in-three-format-home-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lots of talent here in the net' - Wolvaardt excited about testing newbies in Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are travelling to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series with four uncapped players in their squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lots-of-talent-here-in-the-net-wolvaardt-excited-about-testing-newbies-in-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:20:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lots-of-talent-here-in-the-net-wolvaardt-excited-about-testing-newbies-in-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Taylor: Keeping it real in the men's game]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's World Cup-winning wicketkeeper on transferring her talents to the men's senior squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-keeping-it-real-in-the-mens-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:37:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-keeping-it-real-in-the-mens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mehidy Hasan Miraz set for CPL debut after joining Amazon Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mehidy Hasan Miraz will replace Mohammad Nabi, while Mohammad Haris will join the squad in place of Rahmanullah Gurbaz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mehidy-hasan-miraz-set-for-cpl-debut-after-joining-amazon-warriors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:54:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mehidy-hasan-miraz-set-for-cpl-debut-after-joining-amazon-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CA green lights BBL privatisation despite being 'a long way' from deal with players]]></title><description><![CDATA[CA board ratifies self-determination model for states on selling stakes in BBL clubs, starting with Melbourne Renegades, while players have asked for independent assessment on a revenue share dispute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ca-green-lights-bbl-privatisation-despite-being-a-long-way-from-deal-with-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:44:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ca-green-lights-bbl-privatisation-despite-being-a-long-way-from-deal-with-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming to lead familiar looking Japan squad for India T20I]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japan squad named for the one-off T20I against India is the same as the one that will take part in the Asian Games soon afterwards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kendel-kadowaki-fleming-to-lead-familiar-looking-japan-squad-for-india-t20i/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:14:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kendel-kadowaki-fleming-to-lead-familiar-looking-japan-squad-for-india-t20i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda replace suspended Rohit Yadav in India Under-19 squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohit Yadav, a legspinner who was part of the India Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka in July this year, was handed a two-year ban for age discrepancy last Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aryan-savsani-and-tanmay-baloda-replace-suspended-rohit-yadav-in-india-under-19-squads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:13:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aryan-savsani-and-tanmay-baloda-replace-suspended-rohit-yadav-in-india-under-19-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan does the grind to become domestic cricket's poster boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was earlier criticised for not showing enough desire to play red-ball cricket but since then, he has travelled the length and breadth of India to play various formats of multi-day cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-does-the-grind-to-become-domestic-crickets-poster-boy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-does-the-grind-to-become-domestic-crickets-poster-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSA withdraws South African county players ahead of domestic season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counties will lose key players for final three rounds of Championship following board edict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-withdraws-south-african-county-players-ahead-of-domestic-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-withdraws-south-african-county-players-ahead-of-domestic-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who was the leading run-scorer in ODIs before Sachin Tendulkar?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And who has the best bowling figures in a World Cup final?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/who-was-the-leading-run-scorer-in-odis-before-sachin-tendulkar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:52:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/who-was-the-leading-run-scorer-in-odis-before-sachin-tendulkar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman shifts to casual New Zealand contract to play in the BBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapman set to play in the white-ball series against India in November before heading to the BBL with seamer Matt Fisher elevated to the full-time contract list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chapman-shifts-to-casual-new-zealand-contract-to-play-in-the-bbl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:23:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/chapman-shifts-to-casual-new-zealand-contract-to-play-in-the-bbl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSA withdraw South African county players ahead of domestic season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counties will lose key players for final three rounds of Championship following board edict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-withdraw-south-african-county-players-ahead-of-domestic-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:33:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/csa-withdraw-south-african-county-players-ahead-of-domestic-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan says captaincy has led to 'immense personal growth']]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Zone captain said leadership leads to a mindset change and "you become much calmer about things"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-says-captaincy-has-led-to-immense-personal-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:01:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-says-captaincy-has-led-to-immense-personal-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duleep final: Karun Nair leaves South Zone squad, puts spotlight on selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nair's reply to a social-media post was at odds with South coach Vikram Verma's claim that he left for personal reasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/duleep-final-karun-nair-leaves-south-zone-squad-puts-spotlight-on-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:37:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/duleep-final-karun-nair-leaves-south-zone-squad-puts-spotlight-on-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All we can do is add positivity' - Noffke seeks calm as Pakistan reshape Test attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's interim bowling coach backs Pakistan's young quicks to add pace and variety, and urges the team to block out the chaos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/all-we-can-do-is-add-positivity-noffke-seeks-calm-as-pakistan-reshape-test-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:49:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/all-we-can-do-is-add-positivity-noffke-seeks-calm-as-pakistan-reshape-test-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer displays his new-found durability ... even if Pakistan have not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler is on course to feature in 35 professional fixtures this season, having overcome years of injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/archer-displays-his-new-found-durability-even-if-pakistan-have-not/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:31:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/archer-displays-his-new-found-durability-even-if-pakistan-have-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan says captaincy leads to 'immense personal growth']]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Zone captain said leadership leads to a mindset change and 'you become much calmer about things']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-says-captaincy-leads-to-immense-personal-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:54:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-says-captaincy-leads-to-immense-personal-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Coleman to step down as Middlesex director of cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longstanding club administrator set to depart after five years in current role]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alan-coleman-to-step-down-as-middlesex-director-of-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/alan-coleman-to-step-down-as-middlesex-director-of-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged Pakistan bat with a chance to seal semi-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong, too, are unchanged as they look for their first win of the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-pakistan-bat-with-a-chance-to-seal-semi-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:49:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-pakistan-bat-with-a-chance-to-seal-semi-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan resurfaces from wilderness and relishes red-ball grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was earlier criticised for not showing enough desire to play red-ball cricket but since then, he has travelled the length and breadth of India to play various formats of multi-day cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-resurfaces-from-wilderness-and-relishes-red-ball-grind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:49:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-resurfaces-from-wilderness-and-relishes-red-ball-grind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trott to oversee England Lions squad as possible successor to Flintoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England batter had a successful four-year stint in charge of Afghanistan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trott-to-oversee-england-lions-squad-as-possible-successor-to-flintoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:31:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trott-to-oversee-england-lions-squad-as-possible-successor-to-flintoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan strengthens Test comeback case built on domestic grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not too long ago, he was criticised for not showing enough desire to play red-ball domestic cricket in particular. But since then, he has travelled the length and breadth of India to play various formats of multi-day cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-strengthens-test-comeback-case-built-on-domestic-grind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:31:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kishan-strengthens-test-comeback-case-built-on-domestic-grind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatima Sana penalised for send-off to Shafali Verma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and handed a demerit point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fatima-sana-penalised-for-send-off-to-shafali-verma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:58:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/fatima-sana-penalised-for-send-off-to-shafali-verma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sowter heads for Surrey following Hundred success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner is released from Durham contract early in order to join family in South East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sowter-heads-for-surrey-following-hundred-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:41:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sowter-heads-for-surrey-following-hundred-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller, de Kock, Coetzee in South Africa squad for Australia ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerald Coetzee is back for ODIs after last playing the format in the 2023 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-de-kock-coetzee-in-south-africa-squad-for-australia-odis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:41:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-de-kock-coetzee-in-south-africa-squad-for-australia-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCB to investigate conduct and discipline of Pakistan players in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this stage, there is no information about who the investigation is specifically targeted against, or any timeline for its completion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcb-to-investigate-conduct-and-discipline-of-pakistan-players-in-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcb-to-investigate-conduct-and-discipline-of-pakistan-players-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller, de Kock in South Africa squad for Australia ODIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerald Coetzee is back for ODIs after last playing the format in the 2023 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-de-kock-in-south-africa-squad-for-australia-odis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/miller-de-kock-in-south-africa-squad-for-australia-odis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Pietersen makes shock England return as specialist white-ball mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England batter ends decade-long split with ECB as he joins McCullum's set-up ahead of ODI World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kevin-pietersen-makes-shock-england-return-as-specialist-white-ball-mentor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kevin-pietersen-makes-shock-england-return-as-specialist-white-ball-mentor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Coles appointed head coach of Zimbabwe Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealander has previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women's teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mark-coles-appointed-head-coach-of-zimbabwe-women/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:21:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mark-coles-appointed-head-coach-of-zimbabwe-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria edge Zimbabwe in thriller to qualify for Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria are the second African team after South Africa to qualify for the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nigeria-edge-zimbabwe-in-thriller-to-qualify-for-under-19-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:41:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/nigeria-edge-zimbabwe-in-thriller-to-qualify-for-under-19-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labuschagne's retention highlights Australia's biggest concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Test centuries for three years and an average under 25 but the No.3 will head to South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagnes-retention-highlights-australias-biggest-concern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:54:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagnes-retention-highlights-australias-biggest-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghazi Ghori set for an exam he hasn't been prepared for]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Mohammad Rizwan sent home after the Lord's Test, Ghazi Ghori - still young, still inexperienced - will step in at Edgbaston with pressure on him from every quarter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ghazi-ghori-set-for-an-exam-he-hasnt-been-prepared-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:23:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ghazi-ghori-set-for-an-exam-he-hasnt-been-prepared-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labuschagne survives for South Africa Tests, Connolly included]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selectors keep faith in Labuschagne despite extended form slump with Connolly, Neser and Kuhnemann the only players added to the 13 that faced Bangladesh in Mackay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-survives-for-south-africa-tests-connolly-included/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:32:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-survives-for-south-africa-tests-connolly-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey a keeper as Edwards reflects on summer's lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Women's head coach planning greater focus on Test ahead of 2027 Ashes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/capsey-a-keeper-as-edwards-reflects-on-summers-lessons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:58:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/capsey-a-keeper-as-edwards-reflects-on-summers-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-series takeaways: SA's depth shines as Namibia push and Zimbabwe stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what the T20I tri-series showed us about cricket on the African continent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tri-series-takeaways-sas-depth-shines-as-namibia-push-and-zimbabwe-stumble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:39:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/tri-series-takeaways-sas-depth-shines-as-namibia-push-and-zimbabwe-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Be neutral to ride highs and lows' - Shreyas Gopal on journey to 100 first-class games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing at the Duleep Trophy in what is his landmark game, Gopal is now mature enough to take tough days in his stride and not beat himself up too much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/be-neutral-to-ride-highs-and-lows-shreyas-gopal-on-journey-to-100-first-class-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:47:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/be-neutral-to-ride-highs-and-lows-shreyas-gopal-on-journey-to-100-first-class-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunaratne in as SL bowl; Easmin debuts for Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka have dominated Bangladesh in the format with 13 wins from 16 matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gunaratne-in-as-sl-bowl-easmin-debuts-for-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:52:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/gunaratne-in-as-sl-bowl-easmin-debuts-for-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretorius, Simelane miss T20I tri-series final with injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pretorius suffered a groin injury while fast bowler Simelane had a side strain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pretorius-simelane-miss-t20i-tri-series-final-with-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:23:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pretorius-simelane-miss-t20i-tri-series-final-with-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland win toss, bowl in Arlene Kelly's farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[England rest Issy Wong after five-wicket haul in Derby, recall Lauren Filer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-win-toss-bowl-in-arlene-kellys-farewell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:02:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/ireland-win-toss-bowl-in-arlene-kellys-farewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soorya-rise - Chepauk fills up on Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once news went out that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was batting on the first morning of the Duleep Trophy final, sections of Chepauk filled up very quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/soorya-rise-chepauk-fills-up-on-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:30:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/soorya-rise-chepauk-fills-up-on-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCB and team owners hold talks for bringing forward PSL to January]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it happens, the PSL will compete with the BBL and the SA20 for player availability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcb-and-team-owners-hold-talks-for-bringing-forward-psl-to-january/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:21:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcb-and-team-owners-hold-talks-for-bringing-forward-psl-to-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged Pakistan choose to bat against unchanged India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harmanpreet Kaur is captaining India for the 150th time in T20Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-pakistan-choose-to-bat-against-unchanged-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:38:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-pakistan-choose-to-bat-against-unchanged-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leus du Plooy to leave Middlesex as he targets South Africa cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club captain will give up local status in county cricket in bid to represent nation of birth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leus-du-plooy-to-leave-middlesex-as-he-targets-south-africa-cap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:21:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/leus-du-plooy-to-leave-middlesex-as-he-targets-south-africa-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duleep final to Afghanistan T20Is 'slightly challenging', say Kishan and Tilak Varma]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think he has that hunger and that motivation right now [to return to the national team]," Ishan Kishan says about Mohammed Shami, East Zone's pace spearhead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/duleep-final-to-afghanistan-t20is-slightly-challenging-say-kishan-and-tilak-varma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:31:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/duleep-final-to-afghanistan-t20is-slightly-challenging-say-kishan-and-tilak-varma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan's Test decline in numbers: A powerhouse in freefall]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in nearly 40 years, Pakistan's overall win-loss ratio in Tests has fallen below 1.00. What has gone wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-test-decline-in-numbers-a-powerhouse-in-freefall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:59:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-test-decline-in-numbers-a-powerhouse-in-freefall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future is now for South Africa's white-ball batting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tri-series final will give the likes of Brevis, Pretorius and Esterhuizen another chance to showcase their long-term promise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-future-is-now-for-south-africas-white-ball-batting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:08:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-future-is-now-for-south-africas-white-ball-batting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WCPL 2026 FAQs - Empress' entry, Lanning and the overseas pack, and everything else]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does the new, expanded format of the Women's Caribbean Premier League look like, who are the players to watch, and other questions you might have been asking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wcpl-2026-faqs-empress-entry-lanning-and-the-overseas-pack-and-everything-else/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:03:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wcpl-2026-faqs-empress-entry-lanning-and-the-overseas-pack-and-everything-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Pakistan's sharp decline from a Test powerhouse to a team in freefall]]></title><description><![CDATA[null]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-pakistans-sharp-decline-from-a-test-powerhouse-to-a-team-in-freefall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:43:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-pakistans-sharp-decline-from-a-test-powerhouse-to-a-team-in-freefall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England call up new faces Donald and Crocombe for SL white-ball series]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball regulars Salt (quadriceps), Bethell (knee) and Curran (groin) will miss the three T20Is and three ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-call-up-new-faces-donald-and-crocombe-for-sl-white-ball-series-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:43:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-call-up-new-faces-donald-and-crocombe-for-sl-white-ball-series-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hesson keeps his head down as Pakistan try to pick up the pieces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim coach stresses he was not privy to squad upheaval, before being drafted in at short notice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hesson-keeps-his-head-down-as-pakistan-try-to-pick-up-the-pieces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:13:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hesson-keeps-his-head-down-as-pakistan-try-to-pick-up-the-pieces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England tell Carse to 'work through' off-field issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carse was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly outside a bar while celebrating a win in the County Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-tell-carse-to-work-through-off-field-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-tell-carse-to-work-through-off-field-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England call-up new faces Donald and Crocombe for SL white-ball series]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball regulars Salt (quadriceps), Bethell (knee) and Curran (groin) will miss the three T20Is and three ODIs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-call-up-new-faces-donald-and-crocombe-for-sl-white-ball-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:23:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-call-up-new-faces-donald-and-crocombe-for-sl-white-ball-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald, Crocombe called up for England's T20I series against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball regulars Salt (quadriceps), Bethell (knee) and Curran (groin) will miss the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/donald-crocombe-called-up-for-englands-t20i-series-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:53:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/donald-crocombe-called-up-for-englands-t20i-series-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia bowl with place in tri-series final on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa made two changes: Jansen and Subrayen made way for Mokoena and Simelane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-bowl-with-place-in-tri-series-final-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:12:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/namibia-bowl-with-place-in-tri-series-final-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and Japan to play historic men's T20I on September 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-off game will launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-japan-to-play-historic-mens-t20i-on-september-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-and-japan-to-play-historic-mens-t20i-on-september-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padikkal, Siraj to play Duleep Trophy final for South Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duleep Trophy final between South and East Zone begins on Sunday in Chennai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/padikkal-siraj-to-play-duleep-trophy-final-for-south-zone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:39:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/padikkal-siraj-to-play-duleep-trophy-final-for-south-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Smart Stats Total Impact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking down the context-based metric that combines batting and bowling performance to measure the impact a player had on a match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-is-smart-stats-total-impact/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:18:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/what-is-smart-stats-total-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keightley appointed to CA development role, WPL future uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will continue to coach Sydney Thunder having signed a two-year extension but is likely to leave her WPL role with Mumbai Indians]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/keightley-appointed-to-ca-development-role-wpl-future-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:06:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/keightley-appointed-to-ca-development-role-wpl-future-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India Under-19 player Rohit Yadav banned for two years for age discrepancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CAB has also barred 64 others for similar age discrepancies, including former India Under-19 World Cup winner Ravi Kumar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-under-19-player-rohit-yadav-banned-for-two-years-for-age-discrepancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-under-19-player-rohit-yadav-banned-for-two-years-for-age-discrepancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando ruled out of T20I series in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pavan Rathnayake, the top-order batter, and Dilshan Madushanka, the fast bowler, have been drafted into the touring squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kusal-mendis-binura-fernando-ruled-out-of-t20i-series-in-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:53:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/kusal-mendis-binura-fernando-ruled-out-of-t20i-series-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's just the start' - Mandhana after record-breaking night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India vice-captain 'never imagined' she would one day go past Mithali Raj's record of most runs in women's internationals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-just-the-start-mandhana-after-record-breaking-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:16:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-just-the-start-mandhana-after-record-breaking-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPL stats - Shanaka hits fastest century, Patriots pull off biggest win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not to forget Jeremiah Louis, whose 5 for 10 has become the third-best in CPL history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cpl-stats-shanaka-hits-fastest-century-patriots-pull-off-biggest-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:55:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/cpl-stats-shanaka-hits-fastest-century-patriots-pull-off-biggest-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrinking Shakeel makes room for himself amid the constant and the change]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Saud Shakeel, Pakistan have a rare player who appears to value the ability he has, and, in what feels almost radical, tries actively to hone it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shrinking-shakeel-makes-room-for-himself-amid-the-constant-and-the-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:14:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shrinking-shakeel-makes-room-for-himself-amid-the-constant-and-the-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddle joins New South Wales as bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johan Botha, who left Queensland earlier this year, will be a temporary spin consultant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddle-joins-new-south-wales-as-bowling-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:41:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddle-joins-new-south-wales-as-bowling-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wobble's right for Wong despite wobble]]></title><description><![CDATA[England quick credits chat with media manager for decision to focus on wobble seam above swing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wobbles-right-for-wong-despite-wobble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:24:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/wobbles-right-for-wong-despite-wobble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats - Mandhana becomes leading run-scorer in women's international cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[With her 124 against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup, she also became the leading century-maker in women's internationals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-mandhana-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-international-cricket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:04:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stats-mandhana-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-womens-international-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCCI 'trying to find ways' to avoid frequent player injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[BCCI secretary Saikia said measures were being taken in the next Future Tours Programmeto ensure players get enough time to rest and recover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-trying-to-find-ways-to-avoid-frequent-player-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcci-trying-to-find-ways-to-avoid-frequent-player-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred set to permit fifth overseas squad member to cover for absences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries and international call-ups had an impact on squads in 2026, with several short-term signings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-hundred-set-to-permit-fifth-overseas-squad-member-to-cover-for-absences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:16:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-hundred-set-to-permit-fifth-overseas-squad-member-to-cover-for-absences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong opt to bowl against unchanged India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natasha Miles returned to take over the captaincy from Maryam Bibi after missing Hong Kong's opener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hong-kong-opt-to-bowl-against-unchanged-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:58:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hong-kong-opt-to-bowl-against-unchanged-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohsin Naqvi on Pakistan's changes: No option if players don't perform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PCB chair defends the decision to sack head coach Sarfaraz and bowling coach Gul after Pakistan lost the Lord's Test by 194 runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-on-pakistans-changes-no-option-if-players-dont-perform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-on-pakistans-changes-no-option-if-players-dont-perform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe opt to bowl against Namibia; Muzarabani returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia's left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz missed out for offspin-bowing allrounder Jan Balt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bowl-against-namibia-muzarabani-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:21:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-opt-to-bowl-against-namibia-muzarabani-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Jafta out of Zimbabwe tour; Filander earns maiden SA call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jafta's absence will mean even less experience in an already young squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-jafta-out-of-zimbabwe-tour-filander-earns-maiden-sa-call-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:04:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/injured-jafta-out-of-zimbabwe-tour-filander-earns-maiden-sa-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gambhir will be with the India ODI team for the three-match series at home that overlaps with the Asian Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/laxman-confirmed-as-india-mens-head-coach-for-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/laxman-confirmed-as-india-mens-head-coach-for-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch Hit: Inside Pakistan's mid-tour meltdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Osman Samiuddin and Danyal Rasool to unpack the last fortnight on Pakistan's tour of England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-inside-pakistans-mid-tour-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:32:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/switch-hit-inside-pakistans-mid-tour-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After taste of T20Is, Chaudhary sets sights on push for ODI World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allrounder has had a busy winter and will be heading back to India with Australia A in a few weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/after-taste-of-t20is-chaudhary-sets-sights-on-push-for-odi-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:36:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/after-taste-of-t20is-chaudhary-sets-sights-on-push-for-odi-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Minhas to Imrans: Introducing Pakistan's replacements for Edgbaston Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[All five players are yet to make their Test debuts, three of them are pace bowlers and one of them has over a decade's experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-minhas-to-imrans-introducing-pakistans-replacements-for-edgbaston-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:10:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/from-minhas-to-imrans-introducing-pakistans-replacements-for-edgbaston-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of women's squad taken aback by decision to sign player who stood trial for alleged rape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:46:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan, player backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure from Hampshire women's players a factor in de-selection from<br />
Championship squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-fan-player-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:09:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-fan-player-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carse overlooked for third Test squad amid Derby investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler not considered in 15-man squad, Fisher also absent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/carse-overlooked-for-third-test-squad-amid-derby-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:09:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/carse-overlooked-for-third-test-squad-amid-derby-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanto, Mahmud back in Bangladesh T20I squad for Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Litton Das too returns as the T20I captain after missing the Zimbabwe and Australia series due to a hamstring injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shanto-mahmud-back-in-bangladesh-t20i-squad-for-asian-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:51:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shanto-mahmud-back-in-bangladesh-t20i-squad-for-asian-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hridoy goes past Tamim with record-breaking 350*]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hridoy now has the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batter in first-class cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hridoy-goes-past-tamim-with-record-breaking-350/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:15:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hridoy-goes-past-tamim-with-record-breaking-350/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia opt to bowl; SL bring in Kavindi for injured Ayodhya]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time these two sides will be facing each other in international cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indonesia-opt-to-bowl-sl-bring-in-kavindi-for-injured-ayodhya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indonesia-opt-to-bowl-sl-bring-in-kavindi-for-injured-ayodhya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India to host inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite losing the hosting rights because of government interference in their board, Sri Lanka will still be part of the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-to-host-inaugural-womens-champions-trophy-in-february/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-to-host-inaugural-womens-champions-trophy-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batta Fast podcast: The PCB bingo card is full]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin try to make sense of a week in which the PCB flew seven players home mid-tour and called up five uncapped replacements for a dead rubber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batta-fast-podcast-the-pcb-bingo-card-is-full/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:09:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/batta-fast-podcast-the-pcb-bingo-card-is-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-fan-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:04:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-fan-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stays in the present to seize her return to the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener translates strong county form to triumphant recall, in absence of several senior players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bouchier-stays-in-the-present-to-seize-her-return-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:46:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bouchier-stays-in-the-present-to-seize-her-return-to-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain, returns for England T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dasun Shanaka also makes his comeback to the ODI side after a two-and-a-half-year absence for the white-ball tour of England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asalanka-named-white-ball-vice-captain-returns-for-england-t20is/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:10:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asalanka-named-white-ball-vice-captain-returns-for-england-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-a-to-play-three-four-dayers-in-new-zealand-before-wtc-test-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/india-a-to-play-three-four-dayers-in-new-zealand-before-wtc-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can play 360, has got power' - Stokes set for opening role with Adelaide Strikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine believes former England captain Ben Stokes can impact the game in all aspects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-play-360-has-got-power-stokes-set-for-opening-role-with-adelaide-strikers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:58:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/can-play-360-has-got-power-stokes-set-for-opening-role-with-adelaide-strikers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's just very messy' - Green and Holder criticise umpiring after Charles no-ball incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson Charles was given out caught of a high full-toss, walked off the field, and came back after the third umpire ruled it a no-ball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-just-very-messy-green-and-holder-criticise-umpiring-after-charles-no-ball-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:08:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/its-just-very-messy-green-and-holder-criticise-umpiring-after-charles-no-ball-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaphy's move from rugby to cricket, and now the wait for a Black Cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Heaphy has the runs, both in domestic cricket and for New Zealand A, and it might be difficult for the national selectors to ignore him, especially with the top batters not exactly young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/heaphys-move-from-rugby-to-cricket-and-now-the-wait-for-a-black-cap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:18:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/heaphys-move-from-rugby-to-cricket-and-now-the-wait-for-a-black-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaqib warns of Imam 'inquiry', calls overhaul a 'message' to team management]]></title><description><![CDATA["The message we're sending to the recalled players is that you have to raise your game on important tours and compete, and we should be able to see some effort," Aaqib Javed says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aaqib-warns-of-imam-inquiry-calls-overhaul-a-message-to-team-management/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/aaqib-warns-of-imam-inquiry-calls-overhaul-a-message-to-team-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanlake emerges as unlikely Test contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tall fast bowler has had an injury-hit career but, after a white-ball return, Australia's selectors are keeping an eye on him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stanlake-emerges-as-unlikely-test-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:51:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stanlake-emerges-as-unlikely-test-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Felt like I had to speak to Klaasen' - Pretorius' phone-a-friend moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pretorius took his time to settle before getting to his highest T20I score as Klaasen helps "in terms of my mindset"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/felt-like-i-had-to-speak-to-klaasen-pretorius-phone-a-friend-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:32:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/felt-like-i-had-to-speak-to-klaasen-pretorius-phone-a-friend-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan bat in their Asia Cup campaign opener on slow pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand's captain Naruemol Chaiwai returns in must-win contest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-bat-in-their-asia-cup-campaign-opener-on-slow-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:54:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-bat-in-their-asia-cup-campaign-opener-on-slow-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former board director Rahman among three charged in BCB's latest corruption probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent charges are part of the BCB integrity unit's overall investigation into the last few editions of the BPL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-board-director-rahman-among-three-charged-in-bcbs-latest-corruption-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:12:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/former-board-director-rahman-among-three-charged-in-bcbs-latest-corruption-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowl, Bouchier opens; Tector and Kelly back for Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mady Villiers also returns to England ODI XI, with Issy Wong, Lauren Filer spearheading pace attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-bouchier-opens-tector-and-kelly-back-for-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:54:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/england-bowl-bouchier-opens-tector-and-kelly-back-for-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games: Teams can make their own hotel arrangements, says Japan Cricket Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns were raised around the accommodation options offered in the lead-up to the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-teams-can-make-their-own-hotel-arrangements-says-japan-cricket-association/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/asian-games-teams-can-make-their-own-hotel-arrangements-says-japan-cricket-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumrah back in India squad for Afghanistan T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast bowler, along with Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, have been selected subject to fitness clearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-back-in-india-squad-for-afghanistan-t20is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bumrah-back-in-india-squad-for-afghanistan-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain in Ranji Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suryakumar Yadav or Shreyas Iyer will lead Mumbai in the white-ball formats, depending on their availability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddhesh-lad-replaces-shardul-thakur-as-mumbai-captain-in-ranji-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:19:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/siddhesh-lad-replaces-shardul-thakur-as-mumbai-captain-in-ranji-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter in for de Zorzi as SA bat; Matigimu debuts for Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innocent Kaia and Kundai Matigimu came in for Dion Myers and Blessing Muzarabani with Zimbabwe playing two days in a row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/peter-in-for-de-zorzi-as-sa-bat-matigimu-debuts-for-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:19:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/peter-in-for-de-zorzi-as-sa-bat-matigimu-debuts-for-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers in big-money BBL signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England captain, who retired from international cricket in June, will be available for the whole season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stokes-joins-adelaide-strikers-in-big-money-bbl-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/stokes-joins-adelaide-strikers-in-big-money-bbl-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after Test squad upheaval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Pakistan captain quits a day after the PCB removed seven players from the Test squad in England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/misbah-ul-haq-resigns-as-pakistan-selector-after-test-squad-upheaval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:34:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/misbah-ul-haq-resigns-as-pakistan-selector-after-test-squad-upheaval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen's Park Oval names a stand after Bravo, Pollard and Narine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formerly known as the Trini Posse Stand, it was renamed on Monday as part of Trinidad &amp; Tobago's 64th Independence Day celebrations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/queens-park-oval-names-a-stand-after-bravo-pollard-and-narine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:59:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/queens-park-oval-names-a-stand-after-bravo-pollard-and-narine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia selectors focus on 'important' stepping stone to ODI World Cup defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Tests remain a priority for multi-format players, but the ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa carry some significance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-selectors-focus-on-important-stepping-stone-to-odi-world-cup-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:33:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/australia-selectors-focus-on-important-stepping-stone-to-odi-world-cup-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCB's annual panic cycle hits a whole new dysfunctional low]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pakistan side has become the PCB's instrument of administrative rage, mirror of its own impotence, and plaything for its sadistic cruelty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcbs-annual-panic-cycle-hits-a-whole-new-dysfunctional-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:48:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pcbs-annual-panic-cycle-hits-a-whole-new-dysfunctional-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shawaal Zulfiqar wants to make Pakistan's powerplay struggles a thing of the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan want a top order that has power and consistency, and Shawaal Zulfiqar wants to fill both those gaps in her latest coming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shawaal-zulfiqar-wants-to-make-pakistans-powerplay-struggles-a-thing-of-the-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:10:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/shawaal-zulfiqar-wants-to-make-pakistans-powerplay-struggles-a-thing-of-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Sonal Dinusha the only batter to score twin tons in a Test in which his side followed on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[And what is the lowest Test total to result in an innings victory?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-sonal-dinusha-the-only-batter-to-score-twin-tons-in-a-test-in-which-his-side-followed-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:53:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/is-sonal-dinusha-the-only-batter-to-score-twin-tons-in-a-test-in-which-his-side-followed-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handscomb given Australia A call-up with eye on India series]]></title><description><![CDATA[McSweeney and Konstas part of four-day and one-day squads, while Richardson and Doggett included for red-ball portion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/handscomb-given-australia-a-call-up-with-eye-on-india-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:57:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/handscomb-given-australia-a-call-up-with-eye-on-india-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labuschagne dropped from ODI squad; Davies, Peake included]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick bowlers Spencer Johnson and Billy Stanlake are included while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will join for the South Africa leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-dropped-from-odi-squad-davies-peake-included/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:38:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/labuschagne-dropped-from-odi-squad-davies-peake-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Forward-looking' England press the ODI reset button]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-in-confidence Ireland will look to build on promise against an England side missing several key players, including Sciver-Brunt and Ecclestone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/forward-looking-england-press-the-odi-reset-button/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:25:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/forward-looking-england-press-the-odi-reset-button/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan send seven players home and bring in Hesson to coach Test side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five uncapped players have been added to the squad in England along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-send-seven-players-home-and-bring-in-hesson-to-coach-test-side/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:44:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-send-seven-players-home-and-bring-in-hesson-to-coach-test-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm confident in my abilities' - Maphaka ready to step up in Rabada's absence]]></title><description><![CDATA["I've led a bowling attack before with the Lions, with South Africa under-19 and I've been in the Proteas for a little bit now," Maphaka said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/im-confident-in-my-abilities-maphaka-ready-to-step-up-in-rabadas-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:57:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/im-confident-in-my-abilities-maphaka-ready-to-step-up-in-rabadas-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith's stand-up act helps Robinson deliver England's knock-out one-liners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Double-act comes together in exceptional fashion as England latch onto new trend for seam bowling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smiths-stand-up-act-helps-robinson-deliver-englands-knock-out-one-liners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:23:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/smiths-stand-up-act-helps-robinson-deliver-englands-knock-out-one-liners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The thrill and the risk of being Sooryavanshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[He could've been out multiple times in the Duleep Trophy semi-final but he never let those mistakes affect the way he wanted to play and made 92 off 81 balls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-thrill-and-the-risk-of-being-sooryavanshi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:11:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/the-thrill-and-the-risk-of-being-sooryavanshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia opt to bowl in maiden Asia Cup appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[These two teams will be facing each other for the first time in international cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indonesia-opt-to-bowl-in-maiden-asia-cup-appearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:11:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/indonesia-opt-to-bowl-in-maiden-asia-cup-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan squad, management set for overhaul after Lord's defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is speculation around Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson taking over from Sarfaraz Ahmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-squad-management-set-for-overhaul-after-lords-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:57:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistan-squad-management-set-for-overhaul-after-lords-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbas: 'Everyone is worried' as Pakistan's grim run of form is extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite improvements, particularly with the ball, from Headingley, lack of competitiveness persists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abbas-everyone-is-worried-as-pakistans-grim-run-of-form-is-extended-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:57:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abbas-everyone-is-worried-as-pakistans-grim-run-of-form-is-extended-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unchanged Namibia bowl; Zimbabwe bring in Masakadza for Cremer]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the 17th meeting between the two closely matched sides, with Namibia in a position of slight advantage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-namibia-bowl-zimbabwe-bring-in-masakadza-for-cremer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:34:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/unchanged-namibia-bowl-zimbabwe-bring-in-masakadza-for-cremer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayank Agarwal joins Durham for remainder of County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India Test batter heads to Chester-le-Street as replacement for David Bedingham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mayank-agarwal-joins-durham-for-remainder-of-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mayank-agarwal-joins-durham-for-remainder-of-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trescothick sees parallels with 2005 attack as England seamers gel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim coach plans to roll out same foursome at Edgbaston in bid to be ruthless against Pakistan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trescothick-sees-parallels-with-2005-attack-as-england-seamers-gel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:21:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trescothick-sees-parallels-with-2005-attack-as-england-seamers-gel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCB president Tamim Iqbal 'hopeful' of India touring Bangladesh in 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricinfo understands that the six-ball white-ball series is likely to take place early next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-president-tamim-iqbal-hopeful-of-india-touring-bangladesh-in-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:28:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/bcb-president-tamim-iqbal-hopeful-of-india-touring-bangladesh-in-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazlewood looks to maintain intensity after successful Test return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's ODI squads for the Zimbabwe and South Africa series will be named this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-looks-to-maintain-intensity-after-successful-test-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:57:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/hazlewood-looks-to-maintain-intensity-after-successful-test-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root claims harder Dukes seam is at root of lbw struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain shrugs off concerns about form, and prefers to take positives from rare series win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/root-claims-harder-dukes-seam-is-at-root-of-lbw-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:19:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/root-claims-harder-dukes-seam-is-at-root-of-lbw-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbas: "Everyone is worried" as Pakistan's grim run of form is extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite improvements, particularly with the ball, from Headingley, lack of competitiveness persists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abbas-everyone-is-worried-as-pakistans-grim-run-of-form-is-extended/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:55:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/abbas-everyone-is-worried-as-pakistans-grim-run-of-form-is-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan's products of toxic dysfunctionality deserve sympathy, not ire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crushing series loss stems from a system that no longer cares about its players, only its appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-products-of-toxic-dysfunctionality-deserve-sympathy-not-ire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:45:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/pakistans-products-of-toxic-dysfunctionality-deserve-sympathy-not-ire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand bowl; India had T20I debut to Pratika Rawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand's stand-in captain Putthawong hoped to keep India to a score of 120 in Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/thailand-bowl-india-had-t20i-debut-to-pratika-rawal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:56:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/thailand-bowl-india-had-t20i-debut-to-pratika-rawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka lose Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural six-team event will be played at a different venue in the same window, and it is likely to be held in India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-lose-womens-champions-trophy-hosting-rights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:18:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-lose-womens-champions-trophy-hosting-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sipamla ruled out of Namibia tri-series with hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andile Simelane has been called up as Sipamla's replacement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sipamla-ruled-out-of-namibia-tri-series-with-hamstring-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/sipamla-ruled-out-of-namibia-tri-series-with-hamstring-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs, races against time to be fit for Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabada's availability for the Test series against Australia will depend on "how he progresses through his rehabilitation," according to CSA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-ruled-out-of-australia-odis-races-against-time-to-be-fit-for-tests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-ruled-out-of-australia-odis-races-against-time-to-be-fit-for-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabada races against time to be fit for Australia Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabada has just under six weeks to recover from a hamstring injury for the first Test against Australia, which begins October 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-races-against-time-to-be-fit-for-australia-tests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:57:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rabada-races-against-time-to-be-fit-for-australia-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auqib Nabi to play three County Championship games for Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auqib Nabi is expected to return home in time for the India A's four-day fixtures against Australia A in Puducherry starting September 22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/auqib-nabi-to-play-three-county-championship-games-for-surrey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/auqib-nabi-to-play-three-county-championship-games-for-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imam unlikely to play rest of Lord's Test after picking up left calf tear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though he hasn't been ruled out of the Test officially, word is that Imam-ul-Haq needs ten days of rest to recover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/imam-unlikely-to-play-rest-of-lords-test-after-picking-up-left-calf-tear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:40:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/imam-unlikely-to-play-rest-of-lords-test-after-picking-up-left-calf-tear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock and Roll It: Series win for India, seeds of promise for Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew look back on on India's 1-0 Test-series win in Sri Lanka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rock-and-roll-it-series-win-for-india-seeds-of-promise-for-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/rock-and-roll-it-series-win-for-india-seeds-of-promise-for-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thumbs up for the new-look, new-grip Anrich Nortje]]></title><description><![CDATA[After developing it in the off-season, Anrich Nortje is holding the ball differently, and it seems to be working like a charm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/thumbs-up-for-the-new-look-new-grip-anrich-nortje/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:28:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/thumbs-up-for-the-new-look-new-grip-anrich-nortje/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinbago Knight Riders retire Dwayne Bravo's No. 47 jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwayne Bravo won the CPL title five times as a player and then as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders last season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trinbago-knight-riders-retire-dwayne-bravos-no-47-jersey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:33:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/trinbago-knight-riders-retire-dwayne-bravos-no-47-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five problems for India to solve at the Women's T20 Asia Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their No. 3, a finisher other than Ghosh, leader of the pace attack, Harmanpreet's captaincy, and ideal XI under focus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/five-problems-for-india-to-solve-at-the-womens-t20-asia-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:06:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/five-problems-for-india-to-solve-at-the-womens-t20-asia-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence refuses to die wondering to keep his recall on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter takes homespun approach to inhospitable conditions to drive England further into ascendancy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lawrence-refuses-to-die-wondering-to-keep-his-recall-on-track/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:51:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/lawrence-refuses-to-die-wondering-to-keep-his-recall-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohammad Ali believes in miracles as Pakistan keep themselves alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler accepts that batting failures have put his team right up against it in second Test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mohammad-ali-believes-in-miracles-as-pakistan-keep-themselves-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:40:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/sport/cricket/mohammad-ali-believes-in-miracles-as-pakistan-keep-themselves-alive/</guid></item></channel></rss>