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Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has controversially suggested implementing free-hits in Test cricket to tackle the persistent issue of no-balls, a problem that has plagued Indian spinners in their recent match against Sri Lanka.

MUMBAI: Enforcing the follow-on is never an easy decision. Unless the opposition is bundled out inside 50 overs, most Test captains are averse to make the call as it challenges them to extract the best from their tiring bowlers.

Chandigarh: Neetu David has been part of almost every important phase of Indian women’s cricket — from being one of the country’s finest left-arm spinners to heading the national selection committee. Now, the former India international is embarking on a new challenge as chief scout of UP Warriorz ahead of the next Women’s Premier League…

India’s Devdutt Padikkal (L) takes a catch to dismiss Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva (2L) during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 26, 2026. Photo: AFP

Neetu David has been appointed as Chief Scout of the UP Warriorz, bringing her extensive experience to support the franchise’s efforts to improve its Women’s Premier League (WPL) performance.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hopeful of returning for the second Test against England at Lord’s after missing the series opener with a finger injury.He said he is around 90% fit and has already batted in the nets.Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and need a strong response to stay alive in the…

England fast bowler Josh Tongue has admitted Joe Root’s message over standards and professionalism was a conversation the Test squad “needed”, insisting the captain has made clear what is expected from players after a difficult period off the field.

Thipatcha Thipatcha is the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is with 169, one more than India’s Deepti Sharma. | Photo Credit:

New Delhi: India’s primary objective at the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup will be to lift the title they narrowly missed out on last time, but the tournament also doubles as a critical fine-tuning platform for the ICC Champions Trophy in February, says former India captain Anjum Chopra.

In a statement, Elgar said he took the decision to prioritise spending time with his family. | Photo Credit: REUTERS