September 10, 2026

East Zone ended a 14-year wait for the Duleep Trophy on Thursday, securing the title after their final against South Zone ended in a draw at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The result may seem unusual at first, but the Duleep Trophy’s knockout rules mean a drawn final is decided by the first-innings lead. […]

Team India is set to enter their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with another fitness concern, with pacer Harshit Rana unlikely to recover in time for the opening match in New Delhi on September 13. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy are on track to return after their respective injuries. Four