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Scott Edwards Steps Down as Netherlands Captain

Scott Edwards Steps Down as Netherlands Captain

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Scott Edwards has stepped down as the Netherlands captain, bringing an end to his four-year leadership stint, with Bas de Leede taking charge for the remainder of the CWC League 2. The development was confirmed through a video by KNCB (The Royal Dutch Cricket Association). All-rounder Bas de Leede will captain the side for the remaining ICC Men’s Cricket Cup League 2 fixtures against Oman and UAE. The 29-year-old Scott Edwards said that the decision was made after discussions with head coach Ryan Cook and others involved in the setup. “Apologies for sort of springing this one on you guys. I’m actually stepping down from the captaincy from here,” Edwards said. “I think it’s sort of something Cookie [Ryan Cook], and I have been speaking about, and I’ve sort of been speaking to a few different people about it, and this is sort of the time that feels right for me, I think.” “I feel like I’ve got so much more to offer as a player, and obviously that’s my goal going forward with all …

Captain Harmanpreet Singh bcaks India’s new saffron Hockey kit

Captain Harmanpreet Singh bcaks India’s new saffron Hockey kit

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Hockey India’s decision to change the colour of India’s official jersey for next month’s FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium is garnering mixed reactions. The men’s and women’s teams will don saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits. Unveiling the new jersey on its social media pages, Hockey India said the design and colour of the jersey is meant to “tell a story” and carry “India’s pride”. While HI said saffron symbolises courage, sacrifice and victory, former hockey captain Viren Rasquinha openly questioned the change and termed it ‘embarrassing’ in a social media post. “I must say that @TheHockeyIndia has done many good things for Indian hockey. But this is embarrassing. The legacy & identity of the Indian team has always been BLUE. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange?” he wrote. I must say that @TheHockeyIndia has done many good things for 🇮🇳 🏑. But this is embarrassing. The legacy & identity of …

Stephen Fleming appointed England Test coach, Joe Root captain

Stephen Fleming appointed England Test coach, Joe Root captain

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4 min readJul 30, 2026 03:40 PM IST England on Thursday announced former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as their new Test coach with Joe Root appointed as skipper. Fleming recently ended his 18-year association with Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings, leading the team to 5 titles. Fleming succeeds former Kiwi teammate Brendan McCullum who was relieved of his duties as England’s red ball coach but was retained in the white-ball formats. Fleming was New Zealand’s longest-serving (80 Tests) and most successful Test captain (28 wins). He played for Middlesex, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire where also enjoyed success in captaining Notts to a drought-breaking County Championship title in 2005. “Fleming is one of the most highly regarded coaches in world cricket following an 18-year association with Chennai Super Kings, and a playing career that led him to be New Zealand’s most successful Test captain in a career spanning 111 matches,” ECB said in a release. Fleming also led Southern Brave to the final of The Hundred men’s competition in 2023, and has coached CSK’s …

‘What’s the logic of orange?’ Ex-India captain fumes at hockey team’s jersey colour | Cricket News

‘What’s the logic of orange?’ Ex-India captain fumes at hockey team’s jersey colour | Cricket News

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2 min readJul 30, 2026 11:54 AM IST Former India captain Viren Rasquinha has questioned the logic of Hockey India changing the Indian hockey team’s jersey from its traditional blue to orange. In sharp words he posted on social media, Rasquinha called the decision “embarrassing”. Rasquinha was responding to a clip Hockey India had posted on X where it unveiled the jersey for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026. “I must say that Hockey India has done many good things for India. But this is embarrassing. The legacy and identity of the Indian team has always been BLUE. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange?” Rasquinha wrote on X. Presenting the new India jersey! 🇮🇳 Every stitch tells a story. Every pattern, every colour carries India’s pride. Our teams are ready to once again do the country proud at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026. 🎥: Select 2 (SD+HD)+ Khel & …

Litton Das appointed new Bangladesh ODI captain

Litton Das appointed new Bangladesh ODI captain

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 29, 2026 10:33 PM IST The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday announced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das as the new ODI skipper. “Congratulations, Litton Kumer Das! The new captain of the Bangladesh ODI team,” Bangladesh Cricket posted on ‘X’. It was a significant move by Bangladesh to appoint the veteran wicketkeeper-batter as skipper with the 2027 World Cup coming up next year. Litton who is already leading the team in T20Is, will now take charge of the ODI side as well and will succeed Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had led the side since June 2025. Miraz was replaced following Bangladesh’s 1-2 ODI series defeat in Zimbabwe earlier this month. Under Miraz’s leadership, Bangladesh won 10 of their 20 ODIs and lost nine. Litton has previously captained Bangladesh in the 50-over format on a stand-in basis, winning three of the seven matches he led. Congratulations, Litton Kumer Das! 🇧🇩 The new captain of the Bangladesh ODI team. 🏏 pic.twitter.com/nWTUWYumiO — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 29, 2026 Meanwhile, Bangladesh is hopeful of hosting the Indian …

‘He ate 9 balls, can’t play fast’: Former opener slams India vice captain Tilak Varma

‘He ate 9 balls, can’t play fast’: Former opener slams India vice captain Tilak Varma

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 28, 2026 02:24 PM IST A clinical Indian team wrapped up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a 3-0 clean sweep, but former India opener Kris Srikkanth was far from impressed with Tilak Varma’s performance. Varma, who scored 11 off 9 deliveries in the final game, has recently been criticised for consuming too many dot balls and playing too slowly in the middle order. Srikkanth slammed Tilak for his innings, comparing him unfavourably with Rajat Patidar, and suggested that the two-time IPL-winning captain deserves a chance ahead of the current India vice-captain. “Once again, Tilak ate nine balls. He can’t play fast for too long. Where is the consistency? Tell me? What did he do in England? There will be one knock here and there,” said Srikkanth on his YouTube channel. “He is nothing compared to Rajat Patidar. If you want a real solid T20 knock, go to Patidar, give him a chance. Everyone is getting chances like Yash Thakur, give him a chance too,” he added. Tilak scored an …

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

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Tamil actor Dhanush found himself at the centre of controversy ever since the National Film Awards were announced. He received a special mention as Best Actor for his performance in Captain Miller, but it was the Best Tamil Film award for his directorial Raayan that caused the most controversy. Breaking the silence at an event, the actor admitted that there were better Tamil films than his in 2024, and he also slammed those criticising him. Dhanush directed and starred in the 2024 Tamil film Raayan. Dhanush admits there were better Tamil films in 2024 Dhanush attended an event on Sunday where he spoke about the criticism over his National Award win. Getting candid on stage, he said, “For Raayan, I got a National Film Award. That year, there were definitely better films than that one. The fans of those films expressed their love, and I fully respect them,” without naming the films. He then went on to list every time he made good films and lost out on winning National Awards. “Now Adhu Oru Kana …

India defeat Zimbabwe by 90 runs, Shreyas Iyer wins first series as captain

India defeat Zimbabwe by 90 runs, Shreyas Iyer wins first series as captain

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3 min readJul 25, 2026 08:02 PM IST India wrapped up the series vs Zimbabwe with one game in hand as they took an unassailable 2-0 lead against the hosts with a 90-run win at Harare on Saturday. Chasing 219, Zimbabwe did not look comfortable, losing wickets at regular junctures, ultimately scoring just 129. Abhishek Sharma tookk 3 wickets while Prince Yadav and Yash Thakur took 2 scalps each while all the others except Mayank Yadav chipped in with a wicket apiece. Earlier, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Verma led an intent-filled batting effort with well-paced 81 and an unbeaten 60 respectively. Asked to bat first India were in early trouble at 29 for two. But Kishan first made 66 runs for the third wicket with skipper Shreyas Iyer (25) and then a 94 for the subsequent wicket with Tilak as the tourists overcame the early wobble. Kishan paced his innings to a nicety as he focused on giving some stability to Indian innings. The left-hander brought his fifty in 31 balls, but the next 31 …

Joe Root Set To Be Appointed as England’s Test Captain

Joe Root Set To Be Appointed as England’s Test Captain

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The batter Joe Root is set to be reappointed as England’s Test captain, with his role set to be extended until next summer’s home series against Australia. The search for a new captain in the wake of the international retirement of Ben Stokes. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are set to announce the captain ahead of the three-match Test series against Pakistan, which begins on August 19. Harry Brook will continue his leadership role as the white-ball captain, aiming to building up the 50-over World Cup and continue to work with White-ball coach Brendon McCullum. However, there remains a question over the replacement of McCullum as Test coach. England is likely to appoint Marcus Trescothick to take over on an interim basis against Pakistan. The ECB have faced a testing month since the chaotic end of their first test assignment of the summer against New Zealand. Ben Stokes retired during the third test of the series, where they lost 2-1, with the decision to sack Brendon McCullum as red-ball coach. Joe Root led …

Is Rohit Sharma inconsistent? What AB de Villiers said about former India captain

Is Rohit Sharma inconsistent? What AB de Villiers said about former India captain

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 24, 2026 01:07 PM IST England may have ended India’s ODI series on a high, but for AB de Villiers, the bigger picture is what matters. The former South Africa captain has backed Rohit Sharma to play a key role in India’s 2027 World Cup plans, even as he acknowledged the opener’s long-standing inconsistency. After a T20 series that saw England whitewash India and a 2-1 ODI series defeat, de Villiers was quick to point out the difference the veterans made when they were on the field. “You can see the difference that Virat and Rohit make in the team and the kind of belief they bring back into the side,” he said. Rohit had struggled in the first two ODIs, scoring 11 and 26, before answering his critics with a magnificent 138 off 110 balls in the final match at Lord’s. Chasing 388, India fell short by 27 runs, but Rohit’s knock, along with Virat Kohli’s 74, gave the chase a realistic shot. “He’s never been the most consistent player …