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Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving One Day International player. Taylor appeared in a match against Australia on Tuesday, extending his career span to 22 years and four months, exceeding Tendulkar's previous record of 22 years and three months.
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed Kevin Pietersen joins the coaching group as a specialist mentor for ODI and T20I assignments ahead of the 2027 World Cup. This appointment follows his initial role under head coach Brendon McCullum, with England set to play their first T20I against Sri Lanka on Monday.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticizes Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi for refusing to present the Women's Asia Cup trophy to India, citing Naqvi's dual role as Pakistan's Interior Minister. The commentary argues that Naqvi's political commitments compromise his ability to administer cricket neutrally, echoing previous diplomatic snubs.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup final, securing its eighth title. Shafali Verma scored 68 and Smriti Mandhana added 59 to power the victory at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Head coach Amol Muzumdar acknowledged room for improvement in fielding despite expressing no concerns regarding the middle order.
India faces a fifth-bowler conundrum for Tuesday's series-deciding T20I against Afghanistan due to Hardik Pandya's injury. Captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field first, replacing injured Varun Chakravarthy with leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi while retaining Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel in the squad.
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the three-match T20I series on Tuesday. Jasprit Bumrah returned from injury with a maiden over, while Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped restrict Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran to 37 runs.
The article reports on the upcoming launch of the Women's Andhra Premier League in Mangalagiri, scheduled for September 19. It highlights statements from A.P. State Women's Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja, who argues that the tournament will provide a crucial platform for identifying grassroots talent and encouraging women's participation in cricket.
The Indian Express reports that Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana attributes her success to manifestation techniques, including writing a blank cheque for her parents' home at age 18. The article suggests these visualization practices, supported by psychological experts, played a key role in her World Cup triumphs.
Cricket player Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflects on Virat Kohli's captaincy transition from MS Dhoni, noting initial resistance to strict diet and training regimes. He argues that players eventually aligned with Kohli's disciplined approach as he led by example, contrasting it with Dhoni's subtle leadership style.
Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar argues that his recent dominant IPL performances warrant a return to the national team, though he contends he no longer actively seeks selection. The veteran pacer suggests his motivation has shifted from proving himself to simply enjoying cricket, while acknowledging his desire to represent India again.