New Delhi, India — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have formalised a three-match T20I series to be played at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi from September 13 to September 17, 2026. The series will be hosted by the ACB despite being staged entirely in India, while India will use the fixtures as a direct preparation window for its 2026 Asian Games campaign.
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Cheteshwar Pujara Picks His Greatest India XI, But Dhoni and Rahane Miss Out
Cheteshwar Pujara has named his greatest India teammates XI from his international career, assembling a star-studded side that includes Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman, Rishabh Pant and a strong bowling attack.
Dhruv Jurel’s Century and Late Wickets Put Sri Lanka on the Back Foot
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 after Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered the visitors to 503 for 9 declared. Sri Lanka’s reply then suffered an immediate setback, with Lahiru Udara and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed as the hosts ended the rain-affected day at 8 for 2.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Duleep Trophy Debut Ends on 8
BENGALURU, India — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Duleep Trophy debut ended in disappointment after the 15-year-old East Zone batter was dismissed for 8 runs against North East Zone in the quarter-final, despite opening his innings with two consecutive boundaries. The young batter faced six deliveries at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground-2 before Bishworjit Konthoujam found the breakthrough.
Afghanistan-India T20I Dates Could Change Amid Festival Plans
NEW DELHI, India — The dates of next month’s three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and India could be changed, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) discussing a possible revision to the existing schedule. No formal decision has been made yet.
KL Rahul Reveals Why Galle Produced a “Great Test Match”
GALLE, Sri Lanka — KL Rahul praised the Galle surface after India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test on Wednesday, saying the wicket maintained a strong balance between bat and ball across all five days. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket match haul proving decisive.