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Prime Minister's XI game moved to Melbourne as England warm-up to 150th anniversary Test

The floodlit match at Junction Oval will be the first time the fixture has not been held in Canberra

No time to analyse for India, England as T20I series awaits

While Sooryavanshi still waits for his T20I debut, Archer is unlikely to play the first T20I

India drop Yastika Bhatia and pick G Kamalini for Asian Games

Shreyanka Patil has been named in the squad pending a fitness clearance

Brendon McCullum Reveals Chat With Ben Stokes Before England Captain Called It Quits

But Stokes announced his adieu on the fourth day of the match itself, shocking everyone around. But McCullum said he "tried to talk him down."

Sunil Gavaskar Raises Important Question After India's Women's T20 World Cup Exit: "Did We Play All Fit Players?"

India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 journey ended with a loss to Australia in their last group-stage match

Shubman Gill's Return To T20Is On The Cards? Ex-India Star Makes Explosive Prediction After Ireland Series Loss

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar made an explosive prediction that Shubman Gill will slowly return to the T20I setup.

India retain Harmanpreet as captain for Asian Games team despite underwhelming World Cup campaign

The Asian Games is scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Can Give India An Edge Over England. Sunil Gavaskar Explains How

Sunil Gavaskar acknowledged that fitting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into India's settled top order would be a challenge but backed the teenager for a debut in the opening T20I against England.

Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead India Women's Team In Asian Games, Squad Announced

Harmanpreet Kaur retains her role as India's captain for the Asian Games 2026.

FIR Against Punjab Kings Batter Shashank Singh And Family For Assaulting Family Cook

The complainant alleged that "Shailesh Singh, his son Shashank Singh and their driver entered my room, abused me and started assaulting me with their hands and fists. After beating me, they forced me out of the house."

Wasim Jaffer appointed Hyderabad's mentor ahead of 2026-27 domestic season

He has signed a two-year deal, and will work with both the senior and age-group teams

Rohit Sharma Gets Incredible Backing After Being Accused Of "Not Converting Starts"

The England series will feature five T20Is and three ODIs, with the 50-over games set to take centre stage as both teams begin preparations for the 2027 World Cup.

Gautam Gambhir And Co's 'Hypocrisy' Blasted Over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Ireland No-Show

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, even before the start of the series, had made it clear that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would have to wait for his chance, throwing his weight behind the established duo of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.

IPL Star, Father Booked Over Alleged Assault Charges On Cook

Shashank Singh, who plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL, and his retired IPS officer father Shailesh Singh have been booked in Bhopal

Sachin Tendulkar's Heartfelt Tribute To Ben Stokes After England Star's Retirement

Ben Stokes shocked the world of cricket on Sunday by announcing in the middle of the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham that it was his last international

Women's T20 World Cup: West Indies Legend Picks 2 In-Form Teams Of The Tournament

Ian Bishop has termed heavyweights Australia and England as the two standout form teams heading into the high-stakes semi-finals of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.

India’s T20 series loss to Ireland: An appetiser with lingering bitterness

An unbeaten streak encompassing 16 series spread over three years in the most unpredictable and unforgiving of formats was snapped ruthlessly by an honest Irish side that made capital of its familiarity with the conditions

Unstoppable Australia overwhelming favourites against hit-and-miss WI

In nine World Cups, Australia have qualified for the final seven times

Sunil Gavaskar Sends Big 'ODI World Cup 2027' Message To Rohit Ahead Of England Series

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar said that India's ODI series against England next month will be a very good platform for Rohit Sharma to show that he will be opening for India in next year's 50-over World Cup.

Ben Stokes gives Harry Brook '100% support' as successor

Brook taking over Test captaincy could lead to him giving up role in one of white-ball formats

Shreyas needs to be given time in his new role: Gavaskar

Matthews: West Indies ready to 'prove people wrong' against Australia

"Pressure off our shoulders," says WI captain on facing high-flying Australia at The Oval in Tuesday's semi-final

Women’s T20 World Cup: Can West Indies stop the Australian juggernaut for a place in the final?

Matthews’ side has lost its last two matches while Molineux & Co. have been easily the most dominant outfit in the tournament

The Perry-Gardner partnership: one for the ages

Forced Out After Nightclub Row? Ben Stokes Gives Reply: "Never Easy With Me"

Ben Stokes shocked the world of cricket on Sunday by announcing in the middle of the third test against New Zealand in Nottingham that it was his last international.

Kaia's maiden ton, Madhevere and Ervine's fifties extend Zimbabwe's dominance

After Zimbabwe were bowled out for 410, with Taijul picking up a seven-for, Bangladesh lost Shadman in the second innings

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After New Zealand's Big Win Over England In 3rd Test

New Zealand boosted their chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship final after beating England in the third and final Test in Nottingham on Monday by 160 runs, clinching the series 2-1.

Brendon McCullum on coaching future: 'Commitment to England has never wavered'

Head coach says he's still energised by role, despite overseeing seven defeats in nine Tests

HCA appoints Jaffer as mentor on a two-year deal

"1st Match": Sunil Gavaskar Doesn't Want India To Repeat Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Mistake' vs England

A series loss to Ireland is not how Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer would have imagined their first international Tour as a coach-captain combination would start

New Zealand Thrash England In 3rd Test To Deny Ben Stokes A Fairytale Finish

An injury-hit New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes's last match in international...

We have to rethink our T20 strategy: Muzumdar

Ben Stokes walks away with the aura of a miracle-worker

He helped England win its first 50-over World Cup, thanks to his heroics at Lord’s in 2019; in the same year, his unbeaten 135 humbled Australia in an Ashes joust at Headingley

New Zealand seal famous come-from-behind series with 160-run rout

Root run-out showcases brilliance of tourists as they claim 2-1 victory to spoil Stokes' farewell

"PR Pinpointing Blame On Shreyas Iyer": Ex KKR Star's Searing Attack At Gautam Gambhir

Former India and KKR star Manoj Tiwary didn't mince his words as he launched a sharp attack at head coach Gautam Gambhir, without naming him, after India's T20I series defeat.

Wraith stars for Warwickshire as Lancashire fall short in thriller

Tilly Kesteven scores 73 off 55 balls but Mary Taylor holds nerve in final over

Gardner: West Indies 'pose a different threat'

Australia hold a considerable edge over them but semi-final dynamics mean that may not matter as much

Women in Blue secure place in 2028 LA Olympics as ICC and IOC announce qualification pathway

Four places in the men’s competition will be decided through the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, with qualification spots reserved for the highest-ranked eligible teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania as of December 31, 2026

Why India Lost To Ireland? Sunil Gavaskar Points Out 2 Reasons

The journey for new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer started with a loss against Ireland. Before the two-T20I series that ended on Sunday, India had never lost a match to Ireland

India's Qualification Path For Los Angeles Olympics 2028 Revealed. Criteria For Women's Team Also Out

The Indian men's team will need to be Asia's highest-ranked in the ICC T20 rankings at the end of 2026 to gain automatic qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Australia, India, South Africa and Great Britain qualify for women's event at LA28 Olympics

They sealed their berths as they were the highest-placed eligible finishers from Oceania, Asia, Africa and Europe, respectively, in the Women's T20 World Cup

ICC Reveals Qualification Criteria For Cricket Teams At Los Angeles Olympics 2028

Cricket is returning to the Olympics after 100 years and will feature six teams each in men's and women's competitions.

Malan steps down as Ireland head coach, Wilson named replacement

Fresh off a historic T20I series win over India, Malan - whose contract ran till early 2027 - felt the time was right

Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after third Test

England captain told team-mates that he would be stepping down at start of fourth day in Nottingham

'Just want to bask in this moment' - Roach toasts 300th Test wicket

Roach became the fifth West Indies bowler to pick up 300 Test wickets

Sooryavanshi must 'bide his time and wait,' says ten Doeschate

Undeniably talented though he is, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will "have to go through the same process as everyone else," Ryan ten Doeschate says

Revis fireworks salvage thrilling tie as Derbyshire's winning streak ends

Yorkshire end run of nine consecutive Blast losses to rivals in Chesterfield cracker

Raza, Mir play key hands as Worcestershire hold off Somerset

Visitors never get going in chase despite James Rew-Tom Banton stand

Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket might have something to do with his recent involvement in an off-field saga that saw him make front-page news

Litton likely to return for second ODI in Zimbabwe

Litton is expected to recover from his calf injury in time for the second and third ODIs in Zimbabwe and play "if he can meet all the parameters of our fitness test"

If I were India coach, I will build the batting line-up around Sooryavanshi: Swann

Pretorius and Allen batter Freedom and take Unicorns to the top

Andries Gous' unbeaten 83 had given Washington Freedom a solid 190 for 4, but Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Finn Allen smashed 102 in 5.4 overs to make it a cakewalk

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, Day 4: New Zealand close on series victory amid emotional Stokes farewell

England ended Day 4 on 103 for 4, needing 270 runs to win on the final day; Stokes makes rapid 30 after announcing international retirement

Hasabnis and Deol take India A past England A in first one-dayer

Pratika Rawal, Niki Prasad and Minnu Mani played key roles for India A too, while Grace Scrivens and Charis Pavely impressed with the bat for England A

Shanaka's blitz hands Knight Riders another defeat

The batters let Los Angeles Knight Riders down against Seattle Orcas after their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine, Fabian Allen and Jason Holder, had set up a 155-run chase

'Disbelief' in India camp after a failure to adapt to 'fantastic' Ireland

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the side had been slow to respond to a different set of conditions, including the wind

Tector: Never been involved in a bigger accomplishment

While it can be debated whether it was Irish cricket's greatest result, without doubt it has been the sport's greatest week

Bell-Drummond, Billings star in chase after Stewart four-for

James Vince smacks 84 but Hampshire fall away in second half

Munsey, Linde extend Notts dominance in 74-run win

Leicestershire outmuscled at Grace Road as visitors head towards knock-outs

Lees lays waste to Middlesex with matchwinning hundred

Hosts slump to 100-run loss after powerhouse hundred at Richmond

Root, Stokes defend attempts to 'cause chaos' in chase

England still hoping to give captain "perfect send-off" despite being four down chasing 373

Ben Stokes: 'I didn't have any more fight left in me' after Ashes loss

England captain says he was burnt out even before Lord's Test which culminated in nightclub episode

Tector and Moondra headline Ireland's historic series sweep against India

Ireland defended 154 to end India's unbeaten run that spanned 16 series and nearly three years

T20 World Cup: The Perry-Gardner show ends Women in Blue’s run

It was a pity that Harmanpreet’s stunning knock, when India needed it desperately, ended in a losing cause

Bryony Smith leads charge before Surrey sneak home in two-wicket win

Laura Harris' three-for key in limiting Somerset, despite Sophie Luff's continued good form

Perry, Gardner fifties knock India out; SA through to semi-finals

Harmanpreet blitz in vain; Australia meet West Indies while South Africa face England in the semi-finals

Maia Bouchier scoring glut continues as Hampshire cruise home

Durham unable to break free on used track, before England opener shreds requirement in chase

Knott's all-round display sees Blaze scorch past Essex

Nine-wicket win keeps pace-setting Blaze in contention for knockouts

Roach's 300th wicket headlines West Indies' innings win over Sri Lanka

Barring Chandimal, no other Sri Lanka batter in the top six managed a double figure score

'We will be front page news after this' - Tucker toasts 'absolutely incredible' Ireland effort

"For all those kids that came to watch today, watched on TV, we hope we've given them something to strive for"

NZ take control as Ben Stokes bows out

Stokes opened the innings and made 30 in the final on-field act of a 15-year international career

TG20: Tanmay’s century the highlight in Diamonds’ thrilling win over Warriors

T20 World Cup semi-finals at the Oval: Australia face WI, SA come up against England

The Australia-West Indies semi-final is on June 30, while England and South Africa play on July 2

IND vs IRE 2nd T20I: Ireland beats India by one run to claim T20I series 2-0

It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format; they had beaten the reigning T20 world champions by 34 runs in the first match a couple of days back

Pacers, openers complete Zimbabwe's perfect day

The hosts bowled Bangladesh out for 140 and were only four behind by stumps on day one

Vaughan blames 'fall-out with ECB' for timing of Stokes retirement

Former England captain believes lack of trust in management is key factor in sudden announcement

South Africa seal nervy chase against Bangladesh and wait for Australia vs India

If Australia beat India, South Africa will qualify for the semi-finals

Maharaja Trophy | Coastal Kings coast to victory over Yodhas

India bat with Gaud in for Nandani in must-win clash against Australia

Phoebe Litchfield returned for Australia, having missed all but their first match of the World Cup with injury

India bowl in bid to level series; Prince, Shedge handed T20I debuts

Ireland, who won the first T20I, were unchanged

Padikkal fifty, Sudeera five-for before India A, SL A settle for draw

B Sai Sudharsan, who retired hurt on the third day, did not return to bat

PCB overhauls department cricket with steep fee hike, mandatory player contracts

The participation fee to play in the President's Trophy and President's Cup this season has nearly tripled

LAKR lose 10 for 50 after Pooran rescues MI New York

Colin Munro's run out sparked a dramatic collapse while Romario Shepherd produced the most economical figures in MLC

Seamers, Ravindra put New Zealand back in charge

England strike with new ball but Ravindra-Mitchell stand ensures tourists maintain upper hand

Bangladesh opt to bat, SA unchanged in high-stakes game

Bangladesh brought in Taj Nehar for Dilara Akter at the top of the order

Australia hold the key as India, South Africa chase semi-final spots

South Africa are the favourites to beat Bangladesh, but their poor net run rate means their chances hinge on Australia beating India

Molineux wants to 'double down' on the pressure on India

India cannot afford any mistakes with a semi-final spot on the line. Australia, meanwhile, have all but qualified

Chaudhary's last-ball six wins it for Freedom after Hosein's hat-trick

Mitchell Owen set up Freedom's chase with 77 off 35 before the match hurtled towards a chaotic finish

Zimbabwe opt to bowl; Bangladesh hand debuts to Amite Hasan and Towhid Hridoy

For Zimbabwe, Wessly Madhevere took the spot of Sikandar Raza but there was no room for Graeme Cremer

'An amazing day' - Amir Jangoo takes in double-hundred after late call-up

Captain Roston Chase ended a more than seven-year wait for another hundred in what became a mammoth sixth-wicket stand

Women’s T20 World Cup: England thrash New Zealand to knock champions out

New Zealand knew they had to beat England, already into the semi-finals, to reach the knockout phase after being handed a lifeline by Ireland ending their long wait for a T20 World Cup win with victory over the West Indies

Sexual harassment: Lifetime ban for Meghalaya U-23 women’s cricket team coach, manager

In its June 26 order, the Meghalaya State Commission for Women also sought disciplinary action against Meghalaya Cricket Association officials for ignoring complaints

Prolific West Indies batter Charlie Davis dies aged 82

In a Test career that ran from 1968 to 1973, Davis scored 1301 runs at an average of 54.20

We want to play aggressively against the Aussies: Smriti

We have all spoken a lot about how we really want to be playing the aggressive brand of cricket and that is something which we will all look to do tomorrow,” Mandana said

Zimbabwe look to build on rare Test momentum against Bangladesh

Ngarava begins his captaincy stint as Zimbabwe seek to back up last year's Sylhet win over a confident Bangladesh

Jangoo 233, Chase 194 put West Indies in commanding position

Their 401-run stand turned out to be the highest in Test-cricket history for the sixth wicket

Ireland snap 12-year Women's T20 World Cup losing run and stun West Indies

The West Indies would have qualified for the semifinals if it had won. Instead, the defeat gave a lifeline to defending champion New Zealand

Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley lead romp as NZ bow out; WI through

They shared an unbroken 128-run stand for the second wicket as England continued their unbeaten run and also helped WI sneak into the semi-final

IRE vs IND second T20I preview: India seek improved batting show to square Ireland series

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was anticipated by many to make his international debut in the opener, is expected to remain on the sidelines again as India are unlikely to tinker top order after one defeat

Foulkes hopes cracked pitch will crack England open, as NZ target series win

Seamer expects spin to play a big part in the contest's closing stages, as visitors scent victory

Mandhana: The gap between India and Australia has 'narrowed'

"We've all spoken a lot about how we really want to play the aggressive brand of cricket and that's something which we'll all look to do tomorrow"

T20 World Cup: Women in Blue have their task cut out against the high-flying Aussies

Since the in-form South Africans are expected to win against Bangladesh, in the first match of the double header at Lord’s, the fight for the semifinal spot is hard for India

IND-W U-19 vs SL-W U-19 | Coach Nooshin aims to build India’s bench strength

Nooshin, who took over the u-19 setup in 2022, will eye a hat-trick of T20 World Cup crowns when the third edition starts early next year

Taylor — the OG dual World Cup star

Duckett leads counterattack as England reaches 73-1 at tea in reply to New Zealand’s 438

Duckett, who has been short of runs this year, was in typically pugnacious mood as he raced to 52 not out at tea after having been dropped on 8 by third-slip Henry Nicholls off Nathan Smith’s bowling

Andhra Premier League | Sandeep leads Royals from the front in the win over Sunshiners

Ireland shock India by 34 runs, notch first win over T20 champions in any format

Chasing 183 on a pitch that had enough assistance for quick bowlers was not improbable but needed a different, pragmatic approach after power play

Radha Yadav ready to put the fielding woes behind her

Radha wasn’t the only Indian who struggled with fielding, though. She assured the team was working hard on it.

Bell and Trott lent me their bats; and I said, my gosh, I would like to make a comeback: Dennis Amiss

The 83-year-old Englishman has had a significant influence on cricket’s evolution, going where no man had gone before in ODIs and mainstreaming protective headgear. In this interview, he talks about living through a game-changing era, appreciating modern cricket, making big hundr

Diana Edulji reveals how Sachin Tendulkar helped Harmanpreet Kaur secure railways job

Recounting the episode at the launch of Her Story, Her Glory — Aditya Bhushan’s book chronicling the evolution of Indian women’s cricket — the former India captain revealed how bureaucracy almost derailed Harmanpreet’s move from Punjab

India grapple with Sooryavanshi inclusion; focus on Samson, Kishan, Abhishek vs Ireland

There is heightened interest surrounding Sooryavanshi's possible international debut after the 15-year-old's stunning run in the IPL and a marauding 29-ball 94 for India A against Sri Lanka A in a tri-series one-day match at Dambulla

Ireland-India cricket | George Dockrell excited to test himself against ‘the best’

The European sojourn — a sneak peek into India’s T20 roadmap

In normal course, a contest against Ireland would fly under the radar, but this clearly isn’t normal course. The winds of change in the set-up has added interest in the upcoming tours with Sooryavanshi hogging the limelight

Century-maker Latham and Conway hurt England as New Zealand racks up 213-0 on Day 1 of deciding Test

With the series level at 1-1, Latham won what is proving a crucial toss and reached three figures off 149 balls with his 10th four of the day

Sai Sudharsan ton powers India A to 333/4 against Sri Lanka A

Electing to bat, India A piled up big score at stumps, with Sudharsan laying the foundation with a classy 132 before skipper Jurel (68 not out) and Rasheed (53 not out) carried the momentum

Many tend to forget Greig was a fine cricketer too, says sister Sally Ann

The ‘Dil’scoop on the Sri Lankan’s second innings as mentor, coach and father

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: India puts it across Bangladesh, keeps hopes alive

The target was very gettable and Shafali provided a flying start to ensure that India got home in 16.5 overs; there was bit of lull in the middle overs before Jemimah Rodrigues took India close to the finishing line

BCCI Ombudsman rules KSCA secretary can’t continue in office

Why Vaibhav Sooryvanshi can’t share Team India’s changing room in England?

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi can’t. Here’s why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

Kohli and Rohit for the World Cup: only fitness and form should matter

Women’s T20 World Cup | England storms into semifinals at sweltering Lord’s

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65

TG20: Rakshann, Nitish emerge the stars for Knights

Yo Mahesh appointed Tamil Nadu men’s head coach

India pips Sri Lanka, seals women’s u-19 T20 series

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Misfiring India runs into Bangladesh in a must-win game

Harmanpreet Kaur’s women will take the field against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday, knowing that they have to deliver

Limansa, daughter of Sri Lanka icon Tillakaratne Dilshan, carries his name and legacy with pride

‘My mum was the one who encouraged me. She would send videos of me playing to my dad, and he felt there was some potential there. That’s really how everything started’

Commitment thy name is Tilak Varma

After captaining the triumphant India-A side in the island nation, the ‘Falcon’ flies back to produce a memorable knock in TG20

Sandeep Patil appointed Mumbai’s team mentor

Sandeep Patil’s credentials extend far beyond his aggressive strokeplay that illuminated India’s triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign.

Suryansh Shedge replaces Nitish Reddy in India's squads for Ireland and England series

Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20

Women’s T20 World Cup: Indian middle-order needs to fire

Given the fact that this Indian side doesn’t have as many quality all-rounders like Australia, the middle-order needs to do more.

Scottish veteran Ian McLean, who played against Tendulkar, bats for women’s cricket

Rishabh Pant takes big pay cut to rejoin Delhi Capitals for ₹15 crore; Kuldeep goes to LSG

The LSG had acquired his services for a whopping ₹27 crore, highest ever in the history of the league, in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025

Dream is fulfilled, words can't explain it: Sooryavanshi on India selection

I just felt it like a dream, the moment I saw that T-shirt. I couldn't stop smiling, says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Lorcan Tucker named Ireland captain ahead of T20Is against India

Ireland also gave maiden call ups to pacers Matthew Hollard and Jai Moondra for the two matches to be played at Belfast, as Ireland are without five preferred fast bowling options

Tilak’s blitzkrieg trumps Aman’s sensational knock

James Coles named in England’s 17-member squad for T20I series against India

The England squad is largely similar to the one which took on India in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in March this year.

Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal

Andhra Premier League: Abhinav and Ashwin shine in Vijayawada Sunshiners’s big win

Kapp proves her class yet again on the big stage

The 36-year-old’s all-round skills secure a vital win for the Proteas against the Women in Blue; she terms the unbeaten 81-run knock as her best in the T20 format