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Harshit Rana has been ruled out of India’s T20 squads for the Afghanistan series and Asian Games. The replacement has been announced, and here is all you need to know. 

Rana, a promising right-arm pacer, was ruled out after sustaining a rectus femoris strain in his thigh while bowling during a match simulation

The Afghanistan T20I series is set to be played in Delhi, while the Asian Games squad features a blend of experience and youth

Harshit Rana ruled out of India's T20 squads for Afghanistan series & Asian Games; replacement announced

Harshit Rana, Asian Games 2026

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 squads for AFG, Asian Games; replacement revealed 

Pratika Rawal has retained her place in the squad as an injured Jemimah Rodrigues' replacement for Asian Games 2026 as well.

Pratika Rawal has scored 36 runs in three T20Is so far.

Jemimah Rodrigues picked up a hamstring injury during Women's Hundred 2026.

Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues

Batter yet to play WPL picked as Jemimah's replacement for Asian Games 2026

Hockey

Stripping away the saffron-and-white kits used during their recent World Cup appearances, India's national hockey squads are making a full return to their classic blue attire for Asian Games 2026

Indian Hockey Team will switch to blue jersey for Asian Games 2026

Hockey India took this decision after receiving a lot of flak for saffron kit at World Cup

India's Harmanpreet Singh (R) and Jarmanpreet Singh in this frame. (Getty)

After saffron kit uproar, Hockey India picks blue as primary Asian Games choice

The BCCI does not have a problem with the accomodation arranged for the men's and women's cricket teams for Asian Games 2026. 

BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla said that they are satisfied with the accomodation.

Indian players will not stay in twin-sharing rooms. 

Harmanpreet Kaur, Shreyas Iyer

No separate hotels for Indian cricket teams in Asian Games 2026: BCCI VP

Guyana Amazon Warriors have replaced departing Afghanistan stars Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mohammad Haris.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will replace Mohammad Nabi in Guyana Amazon Warriors squad.

Miraz is likely to make his CPL debut this week. 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sanju Samson

After Asian Games snub, BAN all-rounder to make CPL debut as Nabi's replacement

Duleep Trophy, 2026

Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Women's Asia Cup T20, 2026

India tour of Afghanistan, 2026

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2026

Asian Games Women's Cricket Competition, 2026

South Africa and Zimbabwe tour of Namibia, 2026

ACC Men's Premier Cup, 2026

Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially reopened recruitment for the top Sports Science post at its Centre of Excellence, seeking to fill a strategic void that has persisted since March 2025.

BCCI has invited applications for CoE Head of Sports Science

The deadline for applying for the top post is September 30

BCCI finally invites applications for CoE Head of Sports Science to fill void since March 2025. (Getty)

BCCI finally invites applications for CoE Head of Sports Science to fill void si

A 131-year-old mark in first-class cricket history was equaled when Indian spinner Manav Suthar delivered a flawless bowling performance for Warwickshire against Glamorgan

Warwickshire's Manav Suthar scripted a massive piece of history during a County Championship clash

He snapped three wickets without giving away any run during match against Glamorgan

India's star spinner Manav Suthar in this frame. (X)

Suthar scripts 131-yr-old record with unbelievable spell in County Championship

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq are being investigated by National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over dressing room leaks

Pakistan Cricket is hit by fresh controversy as Cyber Agency steps in

Mohammed Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq are being investigated by NCCIA over alleged dressing room leaks

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Imam-Ul-Haq in this frame. (Getty)

Pakistan's Cyber Crime Agency summons Rizwan, Imam over dressing room leaks

England captain Joe Root bagged a massive World Record during third Test against Pakistan. He left behind Steve Smith to become cricketer with most catches in Tests

England skipper Joe Root notched a huge World Record during the third Test against Pakistan

He has now become the cricketer with most catches in Tests

England captain Joe Root in this frame. (Getty)

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root leapfrogs Steve Smith to script massive Test World Record

Football

Vozinha has been nominated as the Goalkeeper of the Year, as the World Cup hero’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks a historic moment for Cape Verde. 

Cape Verde star Vozinha has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Vozinha signed for Chilean club Colo-Colo as a free agent, with several clubs eyeing for the footballer

‘Goalkeeper of the year’: World Cup hero Vozinha’s Ballon d’Or nomination marks historic first for Cape Verde

Asian Games Women's Cricket Competition 2026

Asian Games Women's Cricket Competition 2026 Stats

News Updates

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 squads for AFG, Asian Games; replacement revealed

Batter yet to play WPL picked as Jemimah's replacement for Asian Games 2026

After saffron kit uproar, Hockey India picks blue as primary Asian Games choice

No separate hotels for Indian cricket teams in Asian Games 2026: BCCI VP

After Asian Games snub, BAN all-rounder to make CPL debut as Nabi's replacement