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Sri Lanka National Team: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will observe a minute's silence before the start of Saturday's Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 matches at the SSC Grounds in Colombo to honour the memory of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at the age of 89. In an official statement, the board also announced that players from all participating teams will wear black armbands during the day's fixtures as a mark of respect for one of the greatest cricketers the g

Sony Sports Network: India and England head to the iconic Lord's on Sunday for the third and final ODI with the series level at 1-1 after contrasting victories in Birmingham and Cardiff, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown at the Home of Cricket. England enter the decider with momentum after Joe Root once again showcased his class in Cardiff. His unbeaten 99 not only levelled the series but also extended an extraordinary run of form, with the former captain now boasting five consecutive ODI h

Sony Sports Network: India and England will square off in the decisive third and final ODI at Lord's on Sunday with the three-match series level at 1-1, setting up a winner-takes-all contest between two sides that have traded blows over the past week. The stage could hardly be grander as Lord's, the Home of Cricket, gears up to the decisive decider. After India struck first at Edgbaston and England responded through Joe Root's masterclass in Cardiff, the battle now shifts to one of the sport's m

Sir Garry Sobers: The cricketing fraternity united in grief following the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder, who died at the age of 89 in Barbados. Tributes poured in from across the world as former and current cricketers remembered Sobers' unmatched contribution to the game, with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli leading the outpouring of condolences for one of cricket's most celebrated figures. Tendulkar, who shared several memorable interactions with Sobers

Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan struck half centuries, then spinners Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan starred as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 34 runs on Friday in a Twenty20 international. Batting first after losing the toss, the tourists made 186-5 thanks mainly to a 120-run first-wicket partnership between Hasan (58) and Hassan (55). Zimbabwe were all out for 152 with two balls remaining. The Bangladesh victory levelled the three-match series, which will be decided on Sunday in Bulawayo. Hassan was

The late Garry Sobers stood out even among cricket's greats but remained humble despite his standing in the game, former West Indies bowler Michael Holding told AFP on Friday. The Barbados-born Sobers, who has died at the age of 89, featured in 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, amassing 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets. Holding, 72, never played with Sobers but said he was struck by the way he was revered in the game. Among the great cricketers he stood out, the former paceman told AFP by phone f

Tributes from across the cricket world poured in after the death of legendary West Indies all-rounder Garry Sobers on Friday at the age of 89. Sobers is regarded as one of the greatest players in cricket history. AFP Sport looks at the lavish praise bestowed on Sobers: Anyone who saw him in his pomp will have wonderful memories of a great batsman, the greatest all-rounder, an icon, a once-in-your-lifetime, exceptional cricketer. And, even more important, a lovely man. -- Former England batsman G

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma remains a key player for India, and the third ODI against England on Sunday will not be his last appearance in the Blues, informed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, responding to the speculation about the selectors deciding the former India captain will not be part of their plans for the 2027 World Cup. Speculation had broken out on social media on Thursday night that the Lord's ODI would be Rohit Sharma's last. Sources had told IANS that Rohit was unlikely to be picked

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh: Yuvraj Singh, the first player to emulate Sir Garfield Sobers' feat of hitting six sixes in an over at the international level, along with ICC Chairman Jay Shah, Harbhajan Singh, and Sunil Gavaskar, led the cricket fraternity in paying rich tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at the age of 89 on Friday. Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements wit

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed grief at the passing of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away just days before his 90th birthday. Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first

Sir Garry Sobers: Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has paid rich tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies cricket legend who passed away in Trinidad on Friday, by penning a personal note and posting it on social media. Rest in peace, Sir Garry. There will never, ever be another like you, Gavaskar, the first batter to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, said in his note, in which he called the former West Indies captain he ultimate standard of what a cricketer could be. Sobers, widely

Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and shoulders above the rest - Australian batsman Donald Bradman and West Indian all-rounder Garry Sobers, who has died aged 89. A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies Cricket posted on social media on Friday. In a poll of 100 cricket experts in 1999, both Bradman and Sobers were chosen in Wisden's Five Cricketers of the 20th Century w

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), West Indies Cricket, England Cricket, former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, and Ajinkya Rahane led the cricket fraternity in paying tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers, the cricket icon who passed away on Friday. Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon

Sir Garry Sobers: Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers (Garry), widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, has died at the age of 89, bringing to an end the remarkable life of one of the sport's most celebrated figures. Former West Indies captain Sobers leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. He

India T20I: Former India captain Mithali Raj on Friday has backed youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as future leaders of the national side in the shortest format, stating that both cricketers are truly prepared to take over the mantle from Harmanpreet Kaur. Mithalis comments come after India suffered group-stage exits in two consecutive editions of the T20 World Cup under Harmanpreets leadership. Harmanpreet, 37, led India to an unforgettable ODI World Cup title win on home soil las

ODI World Cup: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly questioned the team management and national selectors over the prolonged uncertainty on future of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and has demanded immediate clarity for the duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. IANS had reported that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee were unlikely to pick Rohit in the ODI format after the third and final game of the series, currently tied at 1-1, at Lords in London on Su

Injured Washington Sundar: Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the third and final deciding ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday after sustaining a hamstring injury. Washington, 26, picked up the injury while completing a run in the 33rd over during India's six-wicket defeat in the second ODI at Cardiff on Thursday. After a brief check from physio Kamlesh Jain, who then heavily strapped his right thigh, Washington resumed batting, but his stay ended on

Royal Challengers Coach Andy Flower: Royal Challengers Coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of the race for becoming the next head coach of the England national team after Brendon McCullum's exit, saying he is happy with his current coaching stint with the Indian Premier League franchise RCB and The Hundred team London Spirit. The bottom line for me is that I'm very happy in the work that I'm doing at the moment... I'm really comfortable with what I'm doing, I have [ruled myself out], yes, Fl

T20 World Cup: Niki Prasad, who captained India to the 2025 U19 Womens T20 World Cup title, believes the senior women's team's historic 270-run win over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's has been a huge source of inspiration for young cricketers striving to break into the national side. Earlier on Monday, Harmanpreet Kaur's side pulled off a landmark triumph in the first-ever womens Test held at Lord's after bundling out England for 186. Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia struck 1

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :England bounced back pretty well to beat India in the second ODI and levelled the series 1-1. Joe Root played a match-winning knock but missed a well-deserved century by just one run. England bowled well to bowl India out for 233 runs, and despite a tricky start, England reached the target comfortably. It has raised several questions for the Indian management. The combination, form, and batting technique. But moreover, the question on the place of Rohit Sharma

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka has handed teenage fast bowler Rashmika Sewwandi her maiden ODI call-up as the selectors announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Pakistan, with Chamari Athapaththu continuing as captain. The biggest talking point from the squad announcement is the inclusion of the highly-rated Sewwandi. At the same time, Malki Madara has been left out of the squad that defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in the previous ODI series. Piumi Wathsala, Sugandika Kumar

Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that the 226 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will commence as scheduled on Friday evening at the SSC Grounds in Colombo, despite the high-profile arrest of Jaffna Kings co-owner and ex-India U19 batter Manjot Kalra on suspicion of match-fixing. Hours before the tournament's opening fixture between the Jaffna and Galle franchises, Sri Lanka Police's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports arrested Kalra, w

Sri Lanka police arrested the Indian co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team Friday, hours before the tournament was due to begin, on suspicion of trying to bribe players. The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was allegedly about to pay a player 9.5 million rupees ($28,700), inspector Supun Vidanage of the Sports Investigation Unit said. He said Kalra would be produced before a magistrate soon. The player had alerted police when he was first appr

T20 World Cup: Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawazs suspension has effectively come to an end after he accepted a three-month ban for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme. Nawaz, 32, had tested positive for a 'Substance of Abuse' (Carboxy-THC) following an anti-doping test conducted after Pakistan's ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 opening match against the Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 7

ODI World Cup: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has criticised the ICC's recent decision to alter the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, saying that the sudden changes directly undermine the sports global growth and make it significantly harder for Associate nations to compete against the best teams in the world. The decision to change the format and introduce a preliminary qualifying stage within the main tournament for the three lowest-ranked teams in the 14-team competition has drawn sh

Former Indian: Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels that Joe Root's impact for England is similar to what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have on Indian cricket after the veteran played a brilliant unbeaten 99-run knock to help the hosts level the series 1-1 by registering a four-wicket win in the second ODI. Root anchored Englands chase of 234 with a composed 99 not out off 133 balls to guide England to victory at Sophia Gardens. The veteran opener was left stranded one run short of a century a

WCA CEO Tom Moffat: The World Cricketers Association (WCA) on Friday expressed deep concern over the ICCs decision to revise the format of the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup on the sidelines of its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, stating that the sudden shift raises critical questions regarding transparency, stakeholder consultation, and crickets global growth. While the ICC has retained the 14-team structure for the mega event to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, it will now feature a n

Joe Root: Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after Englands four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99. Root anchored Englands chase of 234 with a composed 99 not out off 133 balls, hitting nine fours to guide the hosts to 234/6 in 44.1 overs at Sophia Gardens on Friday. The victory levelled the three-match series 1-1 and forced a winner-takes-all decider at Lords on Sunday. The former Engla

ODI World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shared his thoughts on the retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma and stated that if the upcoming third ODI against England will be the opener's last in the India jersey, then he will hope the veteran batter should sign off with style by playing a memorable knock. Reports are indicating that the former captain is unlikely to be picked for ODIs following Sundays match against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. According

Australian Big Bash League: New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his role with NZC to become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the Australian Big Bash League. Ronchi will continue working with the BlackCaps group throughout the upcoming India tour of New Zealand in October and will join the Melbourne Renegades after the conclusion of the series. Ronchi, a former international player for both Australia and New Zealand, assumed the role of full-time batting coach in 202

Rohit Sharma: India batting coach defended Rohit Sharmas lean run against England, saying the veteran opener is too good a player to feel pressured; he just faced tough playing conditions. Rohit, who made 11 in the series opener, made 26 off 43 balls in the second ODI at Cardiff and looked scratchy as he ambled to his slowest 25-plus score in ODIs by strike-rate. I dont think that a player as big as Rohit (Sharma) can feel any pressure. Hes too good a player to feel that. Yes, he didnt get runs.

Veteran Joe Root: Veteran Joe Root produced another masterclass in ODI batting, finishing agonisingly unbeaten on 99, as England defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens to level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a modest target of 234, England rode on Roots composed 99 not out off 133 balls, laced with nine fours, as the former captain anchored the innings despite wickets falling around him. Gus Atkinson played a crucial supporting hand with an unbeaten 23, sealing t

Swiss Open Gstaad: Casper Ruud survived a major scare in his opening match at the Swiss Open Gstaad on Thursday, as he rallied past Portugals Jaime Faria 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the clay court event. Faria, who overcame Stan Wawrinka in the first round, was at his free-flowing best for large parts of his clash against Ruud to move close to his first win against a Top-20 player. However, from a set down, the Norwegian crucially increased his weight and depth of shot. The se

ODI World Cup: In a major development that could signal the end of an era in Indian cricket, senior opener and former captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to be picked for ODIs following Sundays match against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. According to a BCCI source aware of the development, the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee has decided to look past the veteran batter in the 50-over format, as they look to give more game time to young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in preparat

On BBC Radio: Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara believes Indian batters have started to look a little bit worried about tackling the short ball on English wickets, following them being bowled out for 233 in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. Throughout Indias innings, a majority of their batters struggled to play the short balls and were dismissed because of it, as Englands pacers took nine wickets collectively. Its almost like every time an Indian batsman falls to the

Jofra Archer: A dramatic middle-order collapse saw India being bundled out for a below-par 233 in 44 overs, despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, in the second ODI against England at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. England pace spearheads Jofra Archer (3-47) and Gus Atkinson (3-50) did the maximum damage as India imploded spectacularly, losing their last seven wickets for just 55 runs after being comfortably placed at 178/3 at one stage. England's pacers dominated

Sri Lanka Under: Opener Lakshay Raichandanis magnificent double century and a patient hundred by wicketkeeper-batter Manav Krishna were the standout performances in India Under-19's dominant batting display as their first Youth Test against Sri Lanka Under-19 ended in a tame draw in Galle on Thursday. Resuming on the overnight score of 196, Raichandani quickly crossed the double ton milestone before being dismissed for a superb 207 off 324 balls. His marathon 492-minute stay at the crease was st

ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :Bangladesh have found it hard to get going in the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe. They lost the one-off test and ODI series. It was followed by a defeat in the first T20I in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe have been all over them on this tour, and they are making good use of home conditions. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets each in the first T20I and carried on their good performance. Bangladesh are looking down with confidence and need to find good for

Ishan Kishan: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has replaced an ill KL Rahul in the playing eleven as England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. Looking to bounce back from their defeat in the series opener at Edgbaston, England have made two changes to their side - bringing in fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood in place of Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson. Its a nice, even spread of grass. Hopefully, we can get

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab have been dealt a blow ahead of the upcoming domestic season as their top batter Nehal Wadhera has decided to leave the team and play for Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming season, providing the hill state a significant boost as they look to revamp after a poor performance last year. According to ESPNcricinfo, Wadhera decided to move after finding limited opportunities with Punjab during the 2025-26 season. The left-hander also becomes the third guest player from Pu

ICC Independent Director Dr Ros: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas congratulated Secretary Devajit Saikia after he was elected Chair of the ICC Governance Review Committee and appointed as a member of the ICC Franchise Leagues Committee during the International Cricket Council's Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ICC Board approved the formation of two new sub-committees during its Annual Meetings, with Saikia being entrusted to lead the newly co

The Racing Bulls: Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages. The Racing Bulls driver shared his thoughts during the host broadcast of the first ODI between England and India at Edgbaston, where Shubman Gill's side secured a six-wicket victory to take

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his blockbuster trade from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 began, stating that he felt his long-standing franchise was finally ready to transition into a new phase without him. Samson spent 11 years with RR and captained them for five seasons, before moving to CSK through a high-profile trade ahead of IPL 2026. Moving on from RR was a very big decision for me. I believe that after playing

The T20I: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively

Emirates ICC Elite Panel: India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. The incident occurred during the eighth over of the England innings on July 14, when Brar picked up the ball while fielding and threw it towards the batter in an inappropriate and dangerous manner. According to an ICC statement, Brar was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the

Virat Kohli: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has highlighted Virat Kohli's unwavering belief in his own methods as the defining trait behind the batting great's sustained success, recalling a conversation with the former India captain during a difficult phase in Australia. Sharing the anecdote while reflecting on Kohli's mentality, Nayar said the 36-year-old's confidence in his process never wavered despite a string of low scores, a quality he believes separates the game's elite from

New Delhi: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has urged patience in handling teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following India's underwhelming T20I campaign against England, insisting the youngster needs understanding rather than immediate technical intervention. Reflecting on India's recent struggles and the team's loss of momentum, Nayar explained why the England assignment unfolded differently from the successful tour of South Africa in 2024, while outlining how the support staff s

New York New Jersey: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen criticised England's approach after their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, saying the Three Lions allowed the defending champions to impose themselves after taking the lead. Pietersen shared his reaction shortly after Argentina completed a stoppage-time comeback to book a place in Sunday's final against Spain. England looked on course for a famous victory when Gordon finish

WI vs NZ 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips :The five-match ODI series between West Indies and New Zealand is evenly poised, with both teams have won one game each. West Indies produced a remarkable performance in the first game, but they failed to carry on the momentum. The hosts suffered a poor collapse and lost ten wickets for just 65 runs. They were 63/0 and were bowled out for 138 runs, which wasn't a big target for New Zealand. The third ODI will be held on Friday at 12 AM IST at Providence Stadium i

T20 World Cup: Former India pacer Niranjana Nagarajan has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to remain as the T20I captain despite another group stage exit in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, adding that she hasnt underperformed as a skipper and instead pointed to a structural need for middle-order power hitters in the shortest format. The debate surrounding Indias shortest-format leadership had intensified following the Indian team failing to enter Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals for the second straight t