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Uncapped left-arm spin bowling allrounder James Coles has earned his maiden callup to Englands T20I team for the upcoming five-match series against India, starting on July 1 at Chester-le-Street in Durham. Harry Brook will lead the squad, which also features returns for Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood, all of whom missed the ICC Mens T20 World Cup earlier this year. Pacer Brydon Carse and seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton are unavailable due to injuries. Coles, who became the most

ICC World Test Championship: Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2026 after playing a pivotal role in his team's dominant 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Mushfiqur beat competition from fellow Bangladeshi teammate Taijul Islam and Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee to win the award for the second time in his career. He previously won it in May 2021. The 39-year-old was

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Royal Nimar Eagles produced a dominant all-round performance to register a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in a rain-curtailed encounter of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match was reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain. Bhopal Leopards were bowled out for 107 in their allotted 13 overs against Royal Nimar Eagles, with the innings being headlined by a sensational spell from IPL star Kumar Ka

The Cricket Regulator: The Cricket Regulator on Monday confirmed that no further action will be taken against England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson, after concluding its investigation into the events of June 78 due to a lack of evidence. The independent body, which oversees compliance and integrity within England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regulations, stated that its detailed inquiry into their involvement in a brawl outside a pub found no proof of any regulatory misconduct

The Pakistan Table Tennis Federation: Lack of funds and apathy from the sports governing body have limited Pakistans participation in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 from 123 to 80 participants, which may further reduce in the days to come, a news report said on Monday. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), the body responsible for arranging funds for athletes to feature in international events, has directed various federations to reduce their squads or arrange for their own funding for the Asian Games

All England Lawn Tennis: India wicketkeeperbatter Sanju Samson has likened MS Dhonis calm and effortless style of functioning to tennis legend Roger Federer, while adding that Virat Kohlis style is comparable to current star Carlos Alcaraz. Samsons comments come ahead of this years Wimbledon, set to take place from June 29 to July 12 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni. He is very calm and composed in the way he goes about his busi

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi: Gujarat's bid to host two major international athletics events moved a step forward on Monday as a five-member World Athletics delegation began a two-day assessment visit to the state to evaluate sports infrastructure and related facilities for the proposed World Athletics Under-20 Championships in 2028 and the World Athletics Championships in 2031. The delegation, led by Antti Pihlakoski, Chairman of the Bid Evaluation Panel of World Athletics, commenced it

T20 World Cup: With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax. Australia and England have emerged as the frontrunners after maintaining perfect records through three matches, while India, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh remain firmly in the hunt. At the other end of the table, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Ireland have already seen their knockout hopes extinguished. Group A:

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: After the International Cricket Council unveiled a comprehensive set of 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' to safeguard the welfare of female cricketers who choose to start a family and return to competitive cricket, Chairman Jay Shah said the policies are a reminder that no player should have to choose between motherhood and representing her country at the highest level. The continued growth of women's cricket must be built on opportunity, inclusion, and care for

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday launched its return to play postpregnancy guidelines, offering female cricketers, member boards, and medical staff a structured framework to support players resuming competitive cricket after childbirth. The guidelines, as part of the ICCs broader 100% Cricket initiative, aim to normalise conversations around womens health and ensure that motherhood and professional cricket are not seen as mutually exclusive. Th

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka will be fighting to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive when they take on Ireland in a crucial Group B clash of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. Chamari Athapaththus team have found the tournament tough. After an enormous defeat against England in their opening game Sri Lanka produced an inspirational triumph over New Zealand. But it has been a case of win, lose, lose in the ensuing weeks, with the five-wicket collapse against

Desperate Sri Lanka: A desperate Sri Lanka will look to keep their mathematical semifinal hopes alive when they square off against a winless Ireland in a crucial Group B fixture of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. For Sri Lanka, the tournament has been a roller-coaster ride. After being thoroughly outplayed by England in the tournament opener, the Chamari Athapaththu-led side bounced back spectacularly to upstage defending champions New Zealand in a tens

T20 World Cup: Defending champions New Zealand will look to build on their dramatic revival and keep their semifinal hopes alive when they take on Scotland in a crucial Group B encounter of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. The White Ferns registered a vital four-run win against Ireland to open their account after two early losses. It opened a path to the knockout stages but New Zealand still has no room for error and need a win here to keep the hopes of

Resurgent New Zealand: A resurgent New Zealand will look to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they lock horns with a spunky Scotland in a crucial Group B clash of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. Having revived their stuttering campaign with a nerve-wracking four-run victory over Ireland, New Zealand, the defending champions find themselves in a must-win situation. Currently third in the standings, New Zealand cannot afford any more slip-ups in their

T20 World Cup: Australia will look to tighten their grip on a semi-final berth when they take on an already-eliminated Pakistan in a Group 1 clash of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Tuesday. The reigning champions have enjoyed a blistering campaign so far, winning all three games to top the group, which includes their convincing victories over South Africa and Bangladesh, by a significant net run rate. With the likes of South Africa having also beaten India in recent days, ano

T20 World Cup: Australia will look to seal their fourth successive victory in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup when they face an already eliminated Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday. With South Africas win over India tightening the semi-finalists race from Group 1, Australia sit at the top with three wins from as many games and a strong net run rate. Another convincing victory would take them closer to a semifinal berth. Australia have dominated Pakistan in this competition by winning all four

T20 World Cup: Damien Wright will return to Tasmania as bowling coach of the mens team once he completes his current stint with the West Indies womens team in the ongoing ICC Womens T20 World Cup, Cricket Tasmania announced on Monday. Wright has been the assistant coach of the West Indies womens team since January 2024 and is specialising in fast bowling. As of now, West Indies are at second spot in Group B of the Womens T20 World Cup and are one of the three unbeaten teams in the competition. W

T20 World Cup: After suffering a six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial 2026 Womens T20 World Cup clash, India head coach Amol Muzumdar said the teams bowling unit is still in a developing phase and will grow stronger with more exposure and experience in the coming years. In a crunch game at Old Trafford, India suffered from slip-ups in all three departments as they failed to defend 159 against South Africa. With the ball, barring Sree Charanis three-for and Shafali Vermas spell, none of

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu took full responsibility for her side's five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, admitting the loss had left her devastated as it pushed Sri Lanka to the brink of elimination from the tournament. Facing the media after the match, an emotional Athapaththu said the disappointment extended beyond a single defeat, as she feared another opportunity to guide Sri Lanka into the knockout stages of a World Cup may have sl

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes India's fielding lapses, particularly the dropped chances offered to Marizanne Kapp, proved decisive in their six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford, adding that the team should also consider changes to its bowling attack ahead of its crucial group clashes against Bangladesh and Australia. Reflecting on the turning points in the contest, Veda said India had several opportunities to tighten thei

Pakistans veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passed away in Karachi at the age of 88, from a heart ailment. He was always hailed as the most prolific cricket journalist from Pakistan and in a career of almost five decades, covered more than 400 Tests, 700 ODIs and 9 World Cups, in addition to reporting on various ICC events. Many former cricketers, commentators, and sports journalists, even in India, paid tribute to Qamar Ahmed. Affectionately called Q, he was a regular with Pakistan newspap

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Mithali Raj believes India should consider promoting captain Harmanpreet Kaur to number four after the team's six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. While reflecting on India's missed opportunity, Mithali also praised left-arm spinner Shree Charani for her impactful spell that briefly swung the contest back in India's favour. It was a disappointing game for India because, had they won this, they would be on to

Bengal T20 League Season: Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by nine runs (DLS Method) in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens to clinch their maiden Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's title. The victory also ensured that the competition crowned a new champion for the third season of the league. Skipper Shahbaz Ahmed led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten 88 off 46 balls, an innings studded with seven fours and six sixes, to guide his side to a memorable victory. Put into

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: The league stage of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 concluded with the Chota Nagpur Royals and Santhal Strikers registering comprehensive wins. While the Royals secured the last spot in the semi-final by crushing the Jamshedpur Steelers, the Santhal Strikers ended their campaign on a high by defeating the Dhanbad Diamonds here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. In the afternoon match, the Chota Nagpur Royals batted first and posted a massive 211/4 in 2

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the newly launched Assam Premier League (APL) would serve as a major platform for emerging cricketers from the state to showcase their talent and open pathways to higher levels of the game, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team. Launching the logo of the Assam Premier League, along with the logos of participating franchises and the league trophy at the ACA Stadium complex in

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt hailed Marizanne Kapps unbeaten 81 in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup win over India as probably one of the best knocks Ive seen under so much pressure, adding that the sixwicket triumph at Old Trafford was pretty special after last years ODI World Cup final defeat. In a chase of 159, Marizanne, who picked two wickets earlier, struck a careerbest unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead her side to victory with five balls to spare. Her 97run stand with T

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a sixwicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, saying it was unfortunate that they werent able to take a couple of chances, but stressed on the need to stay positive with two league stage matches still to play. In their defence of 158/7, India didnt have the best fielding performance - Tazmin Brits was dropped on 18 while Marizanne crucially was given reprieves twice

T20 World Cup Group: Marizanne Kapp admitted she struggled really in the first 1015 balls before finding her timing, as the veteran South Africa allrounder struck a careerbest unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead her side to a sixwicket win over India in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at Old Trafford. First of all, thank you to Jesus Christ. That wasnt me. It was a tough game. Playing India is always extremely tough and Im very proud of the team for coming back this game the way we did.

T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp produced one of the finest knocks in Womens T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to seal South Africas sixwicket win over India in a Group A thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday. Chasing 159 in front of 11,712 fans, South Africa were floundering by making just 25 runs in the powerplay before Marizannes brilliance flipped the contest. Even as N Sree Charani took three scalps, including off a double-wicket maiden over, Marizann

ODI World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets adequate 50-over match practice ahead of the marquee event. Speaking in Guwahati, Saikia said the BCCI is working on a clear path leading to the World Cup, set for October-November 2027. Selectors, support staff, and the head coach are all involved in this long-term p

T20 World Cup: Marizanne Kapp produced one of the greatest knocks in Womens T20 World Cup history by smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls and carry South Africa to a sixwicket win over India in a Group A thriller that went down to the final over at Old Trafford on Sunday. Chasing 159 in a must-win game in front of 11,712 fans, South Africas innings looked adrift after crawling to just 25 in the powerplay. But Marizannes brilliance turned the contest on its head. She unleashed a full range of str

Player Support Personnel: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai on Saturday. Hashmatullah was found to have breached Article 2.10.10 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to a batter causing deliberate or avoidable damage to the pitch, said ICC in a statement. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to H

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: India A captain Tilak Varma credited his team's resilience and collective character after they defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to lift the tri-series title at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. Powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 94 off just 29 deliveries and backed by disciplined bowling, the Indian side capped their campaign with a commanding victory, prompting the skipper to reflect on how the side responded to setbacks and ex

T20 WC: South Africas seam-bowling allrounder Nadine de Klerk credited her teams bowlers for applying pressure and pulling things back after Indias explosive start, adding that restricting the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to 158/7 was a great effort on what she feels is a good batting surface. India had raced to 59/2 in the powerplay but were pegged back by disciplined spells from South Africa to keep them to two runs below 160. Nadines dismissal of Jemimah Rodrigues further dented momentum, as Sou

T20 World Cup: South Africas pace spearheads Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail picked two wickets apiece to peg India back after a blazing start, as the Proteas restricted Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to 158/7 in their Group A clash of 2206 Womens T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. Electing to bat first, India raced to 59/2 in the powerplay, but the middle overs proved far trickier on a dry surface where the ball often held up, as they amassed 57/3 in overs 7-15. Though India added 42 runs in

Wales Cricket Board: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been recalled to the England squad for the seriesdeciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday, after being stood down from the recently concluded second game following a breach of team protocols. The announcement came little more than an hour after England, fielding a depleted lineup, were beaten by 253 runs by New Zealand at The Oval. Stokes and Atkinson had earlier been withdrawn from their respective county champ

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Indias teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his match-winning innings in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A on Sunday was the product of sticking to his plans rather than responding to outside expectations, as the 15-year-old also used the occasion to remind critics that his game extends well beyond the T20 format. Speaking after being named Player of the Match in India's title-winning victory, Sooryavanshi reflected on his preparation, his handling of the spotlight

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Jabalpur Royal Lions pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gwalior Cheetahs, chasing down a challenging target of 186 with two balls to spare in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Batting first, Gwalior Cheetahs posted a competitive 185/5 in their 20 overs. Kartik Parihar and Parth Chaudhary gave the innings a steady start, adding 36 runs for the opening wicket before Parihar departed for 15 off 17 deliveries. Cha

European T20 Premier League: Glasgow Cosmic have appointed former India fast bowler Varun Aaron as the teams bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). Aaron, who represented India across formats and enjoyed a successful career in domestic cricket and the IPL, joins the franchise at an exciting time as Glasgow Cosmic continue to build a strong setup both on and off the field. The team has already attracted attention with a squad featuring some of the b

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side's unbeaten start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has put them firmly on course for the knockout stage after their five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday as she said that the team has got high confidence heading into their next clash against hosts England, who are also unbeaten. Speaking after the match, Matthews said the Caribbean side's tactical decisions before the game, disciplined exec

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu admitted her side's batting unit failed to adapt to the conditions after suffering a five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Speaking after the loss, Athapaththu said early wickets and an underwhelming total of 98 left Sri Lanka with too much to do against an unbeaten West Indies side, despite a disciplined effort from the bowlers. Sri Lanka never recovered after

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews credited her side's aggressive start with the ball after guiding the Caribbean outfit to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Named Player of the Match following her decisive spell with the new ball, where she scalped three wickets in her first two overs, Matthews said the team's plan was to strike early against a Sri Lankan batting unit featuring several left-handers, a

T20 World Cup Group: South Africa leftarm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba admitted that facing India is never easy but insisted her side is ready for the highstakes Womens T20 World Cup Group A encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. Sundays clash is also the first time both teams are meeting in a Womens T20 World Cup game. Oh, obviously playing India is never easy. Its never an easy game for us. Obviously theyre a good side and playing against each other, its always competitive. So, yeah, but were just

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: India A clinched the Tri-Series title in emphatic fashion after defeating Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 94 off 29 balls laying the foundation for a memorable triumph. Chasing a daunting target of 378, Sri Lanka A fought hard but were eventually bowled out for 311 in 47.1 overs despite a series of spirited contributions from their middle

T20 World Cup Group: India have handed a debut to legspin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat and included seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. A win here for either second-placed India or fourth-ranked South Africa would give them a huge boost in terms of entering the semifinals. Its also the first time both teams are meeting in a Womens T20 Wor

T20 World Cup: West Indies continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, riding on captain Hayley Matthews' incisive new-ball spell before overcoming a few stumbles in the chase to reach the 99-run target in 16.1 overs. The result lifted West Indies to three wins from as many matches, while Sri Lanka were left to rue another batting collapse and a series of costly lapses in the field. After elect

T20 World Cup Group: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will become the first cricketer to play 200 T20I when she takes the field against South Africa in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup Group A clash at Old Trafford, with teammates Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and head coach Amol Muzumdar hailing the milestone as unbelievable and phenomenal. Vicecaptain Smriti said the achievement reflected Harmanpreets grit and work ethic. It's an unbelievable achievement to play 200 T20 internationally. Playing 20

Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Spencer Johnson ripped through Bangladesh's top order with another incisive new-ball spell before captain Mitchell Marsh unleashed a breathtaking 28-ball half-century as Australia wrapped up a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the third T20I, chasing down 109 in just 10.6 overs to complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep. Johnson's double strike, backed by disciplined spells from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, restricted Bangladesh to a below-par 108 for 8 despite a lone hand f

Mitchell Marsh smashed 60 off 28 balls as Australia completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep over Bangladesh on Sunday, to win by seven wickets in Chattogram on Sunday. Australia had already wrapped up the series after winning the first two matches -- and made light work of the hosts, chasing a modest target of 110 in just 11 overs. Openers Josh Inglis and Marsh attacked from the outset, punishing the Bangladesh quicks and setting the tone for a rapid pursuit. Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed made the first

Captain Ben Stokes: Matt Henry produced the finest performance of his Test career with a maiden 11-wicket match haul as New Zealand crushed England by 253 runs inside an hour on the fifth morning of the second Test at The Oval, levelling the series in emphatic fashion. Chasing a tough target of 463 for victory, England started the final day at 182-5 with slim hopes of achieving a record chase. Those hopes quickly faded in the third over of the morning when Henry struck with just his seventh ball