Key changes in ICC playing conditions 2026: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions. The revisions, coming into effect from October 1, are aimed at tackling time-wasting issues, standardizing ball specifications, and clarifying certain aspects of fielding. The updated rules will apply to all international series starting on or after October 1. The ongoing … Read more

Pranavi Urs Maintains Second Place at Asian Games; Saptak Talwar Slips to Joint Seventh

Pranavi Urs has successfully retained her second position in the women’s individual stroke play event at the 2026 , held in Kasugai. After the second day of competition, Saptak Talwar, however, has slipped from a joint third to a joint seventh place in the men’s individual category. Urs delivered a stellar performance, scoring seven-under 63 … Read more

Alex Eala’s rise secures Philippines first WTA 250 tournament in 2027

The Philippines is set to become a formidable force on the global tennis map with the announcement of two prestigious WTA tournaments scheduled for 2027, a coup largely credited to the meteoric rise of Filipino star Alex Eala. Since her breakthrough performance at the 2025 Miami Open, 21-year-old Eala has captivated tennis fans worldwide, drawing … Read more

Canada Super 60, Day 2: Vancouver Anchors, Toronto Sixers and Mississauga Masters win as Josh Brown, Tom Kohler-Cadmore star

Day 2 of Canada Super 60 Season 2 produced three men’s victories and one women’s result at BC Place, Vancouver on October 1, 2026. Vancouver Anchors, Brampton Blitz and Mississauga Masters all won in the men’s action in the T10 tournament, which runs from September 29 to October 4, 2026. Vancouver Anchors, the franchise owned … Read more

India and Pakistan set up Asian Games cricket final showdown amid political tensions

Cricket rivals  will contend for the gold medal on Saturday in Japan, following semi-final victories for both sides on Thursday. Pakistan secured their place in the final by defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in a match reduced to 13 overs per innings because of a wet outfield. India subsequently completed an emphatic 124-run victory over … Read more

20 players withdraw from China Open including Jessica Pegula and Alex Eala

Astunning exodus at the 2026 China Open has reshaped the women’s tennis landscape, with no fewer than 20 players withdrawing from the prestigious WTA 1000 event at Beijing’s National Tennis Center. This dramatic depletion of the draw has sent shockwaves through the tournament just as main draw action commenced on Wednesday, setting the stage for … Read more

Arsenal and man united alerted as Barcelona considers selling Jules Koundé in january

Barcelona’s Jules Koundé has emerged as a high-profile transfer target for Premier League heavyweights Arsenal and Manchester United, as the Catalan club signals its readiness to offload the 27-year-old defender. Once a cornerstone of Barcelona’s backline, Koundé’s role has diminished sharply under manager Hansi Flick this season, prompting speculation about a potential January exit. Transform … Read more

ICC brings in new rules to Playing Conditions covering time-wasting, ball specifications and fielding rules

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions, including new measures to address time-wasting, standardise ball specifications and clarify certain aspects of fielding, according to ICC’s media release. The changes will apply to all international series that start on 1 October or later, with ongoing series played as … Read more