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Days After Retiring From International Cricket, Vijay Shankar Joins LPL 2026 Marquee Lineup
Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela: Just three days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been unveiled as one of the marquee signings for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to be held from July 17 to August 8 across Sri Lanka.
The Tamil Nadu cricketer will represent Kandy Royals in LPL 2026 and joins a star-studded lineup that includes England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan among the top overseas names retained ahead of the player draft on June 1.
Shankar, who represented India at the 2019 ODI World Cup and famously picked up a wicket with his very first delivery in the tournament, is expected to add valuable experience and balance to the Kandy Royals squad.
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650+ Overseas Players Register For LPL 2026 As Draft Preparations Gather Pace
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League has generated massive international interest, with more than 650 overseas cricketers registering for the tournament ahead of the player draft scheduled for June 1.
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T20 World Cup: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s approach ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup remains unchanged, adding that the process and success mantra is the same and that players and support staff continue to work hard every day with honesty and ‘genuineness.’
'We Want To Make Winning A Habit': Harmanpreet Eyes New Era After Historic ODI WC Triumph
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that the Women in Blue want to make ‘winning a habit’ after their historic Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title win. She believes the landmark victory has shifted the team’s ambitions from chasing history to building sustained dominance.
Anukul Roy Replaces Harsh Dubey In India 'A' Squad For Sri Lanka Tri-series
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: All-rounder Anukul Roy has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka. The 27-year-old has replaced Harsh Dubey, who has received his maiden call-up to India's Test and ODI squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan.
Amelia Kerr backs New Zealand to defend Women’s T20 World Cup title in England
New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr says the White Ferns have the belief and squad depth to retain their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown in England after their 2024 triumph.
Indian U19 Men's Team To Tour Sri Lanka For Three One‑dayers, Two Four‑day Matches In July
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian men’s U19 team will tour Sri Lanka in July 2026 for a bilateral series comprising three one‑day matches and two four‑day games, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday.
Lewis To Lead Ireland In Women’s T20 WC; To Skip Preceding Tri-series For Injury Recovery
T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to happen from June 12 to July 5. But Gaby will miss the preceding tri‑series against Pakistan and West Indies in Clontarf as she continues her recovery from a leg injury.
IPL 2026: After Win Over LSG, RR Skipper Parag Urges Commentators To ‘talk About Cricket’
Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has taken aim at television commentators and experts for making personal remarks during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, and urged them to respect players and keep their analysis limited to on-field happenings.
England Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt Ruled Out Of NZ And India Series Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt faces a race against time to regain full fitness before the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after the team confirmed that the all-rounder will miss both the New Zealand and India T20I series due to a calf injury.
SLC Transformation Committee Holds ‘constructive’ Talks With ICC Deputy Chair
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: The transformation committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket has engaged in “cordial and constructive” talks with ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, with the apex body assessing the consequences of the extensive changes imposed by the Sri Lankan government upon the governance of Sri Lankan Cricket.
‘I Would Be Looking Into Him Straight Away’: Shastri Backs Sooryavanshi’s India Call-up For Ireland T20Is
Ireland T20Is: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already ready for the international stage, urging selectors to fast-track the youngster into India’s T20 setup following his remarkable rise over the past few months.
Fatima Sana To Lead As Pakistan Announces 15-member Squad For Women’s T20 WC 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
BCA President Harsh Vardhan Congratulates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi On India A Selection For Sri Lanka Tri-series
The Bihar Cricket Association: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan on Friday congratulated young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after he was named in the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, calling it another proud moment for Bihar cricket.
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