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Indian T20I: On paper, four months can pass quickly in the blink of an eye in international cricket, but for the Indian T20I side set to begin their three-game series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, it has felt long enough to trigger a quiet crisis of identity. Fresh off a T20 World Cup triumph earlier in the year, India find themselves nursing the wounds of consecutive series defeats in Ireland and England under new skipper Shreyas Iyer. Former India spinner Maninder Sin

Zimbabwe T20Is: India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team's recent fortunes overseas. Having endured a difficult run in England, where India struggled to produce consistent performances, Iyer acknowledged that the

LNSvs MSGMatch 3 , Cricket Tips :London Spirit are one of the few teams that have not made it to the final of the Hundred Men's Competition in the five seasons. They even finished the last edition in the bottom two of the table. As a result, the franchise has made necessary changes to the squad, including a new captain. Liam Livingstone will lead them in the new edition. They will face Manchester Super Giants in the third game of the season. This contest will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground on

LNS-W vs MSG-W Match 3 , Cricket Tips :The next game in the Hundred Women's 2026 will be played between London Spirit Women and Manchester Super Giants Women (formerly known as Manchester Originals). This contest will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday at Lord's Cricket Ground. The Super Giants finished the last edition in sixth place. They won four matches and were not consistent. Veteran superstar Meg Lanning will lead the team, and the management will hope to make it their first final in th

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Seasoned batter Rahmat Shah has been appointed as Afghanistan's new Test and ODI captain. Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been appointed as Rahmat's vice-captain across both formats, said the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Shah, 33, is replacing Hashmatullah Shahidi, who previously stepped down from the leadership role after leading the side in 55 ODIs since taking over in January 2022, with 27 of them ending in victories. He moves into the top

ZIM vs IND 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :After a horrible time in the UK, Team India have landed in Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series. India are carrying their longest losing streak with them in the shorter format. Under Shreyas Iyer, India have now had seven winless matches, and everyone is desperate to get a win. The first T20I between Zimbabwe and India is scheduled for Thursday at Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST. India have made a whole lot of changes to their T20I squad, and only four pl

National High Performance Centre: Sri Lanka have been dealt an injury concern ahead of next month's home Test series against India after white-ball captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 with a hamstring injury. Mendis sustained the injury while representing Colombo Kaps during their six-wicket victory over Kandy Royals at the SSC in Colombo on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who was leading the franchise this season, will now begin rehabilita

SOB vs WEF,Approaching Milestones and Records :The Hundred Men's 2026 will host the second game of the new season on Wednesday. This contest will be played between Welsh Fire and the inaugural season winner Southern Brave. This contest will kick off at 11 PM IST at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. A win at the start of the campaign will set the tone for these sides. Phil Salt will lead Welsh Fire, who are in search of their first appearance in the playoffs of one season. Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root,

The National Cricket Inclusion Championships: The Ashes rivalry is set to enter a new chapter in 2027 with England and Australia scheduled to contest the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes, marking a landmark moment in the continued evolution of disability cricket. Australia's Men's Mixed Disability team will travel to England for a T20I series, with the inaugural contest forming part of England's 2027 Ashes summer. While the schedule and venues are yet to be announced, the series will ensure tha

New Delhi: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has revealed the most valuable piece of advice he received during his illustrious career, recalling how batting great Sachin Tendulkar urged him to stay focused on cricket and ignore the distractions that come with success. Harbhajan, one of India's greatest off-spinners, said Tendulkar's words have remained with him throughout his playing career and continue to shape the advice he now gives to the next generation of cricketers. I think our seniors

The Harare Sports Club: India's young T20 side begins a crucial three-match series against Zimbabwe here on Thursday, with captain Shreyas Iyer looking to steady the ship after a difficult start to his leadership stint. Having managed just one win in his first seven T20Is as captain, Shreyas will view this tour as an opportunity to restore confidence and build momentum with a relatively inexperienced squad. The series also marks VVS Laxman's return to the dugout as stand-in head coach in the abs

ICC World Test Championship: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is confident that Test captain Roston Chase will recover in time from a finger injury to lead the side in the opening Test against Pakistan, starting on July 25. Chase was forced to sit out the recently concluded three-match ODI series against New Zealand after sustaining an injury to his right index finger. Despite some lingering swelling, Sammy expressed optimism about the all-rounder's availability for the series opener. I spoke

The Assam Premier League: Former fast bowler Abu Nechim has hailed the Assam Premier League (APL) as a vital launchpad for the states emerging cricketers, adding that the newly launched franchise T20 tournament in the state will provide much-needed visibility to undiscovered local talent. The Assam Premier League is very important, it is a genuinely good platform for our juniors. We had over 270 players in the auction, and I had knowledge of only about 120 of them. That tells you the sheer depth

Kuldeep Yadav: Premier Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with English county side Yorkshire as an overseas player for the ongoing domestic season, the club announced on Wednesday. As per the deal, Kuldeep will feature in five One-Day Cup fixtures before returning to Headingley to play three of Yorkshire's final four County Championship matches in September. His stint begins from Fridays 50-over match against Glamorgan at Neath. Kuldeep was recently a part of Indias 2-1 ODI s

What Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'unbelievable' talent, saying he has never seen or faced a player with such fearless ability while praising the 15-year-old's bold approach to the game. Speaking about the youngster's rapid rise, Harbhajan said modern cricket has become more accepting of players who back their natural instincts instead of playing conservatively. The difference between today's youth a

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Shubman Gill has moved to within touching distance of the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI batter rankings after his prolific run against England, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have also strengthened India's presence at the top of the charts in the latest update. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell continues to occupy the No.1 position with 802 rating points, but Gill is now just one point behind after amassing 188 runs during India's three-match ODI series against England. Kohli

SOB-W vs WEF-W,Approaching Milestones and Records :The second game of The Hundred Women's 2026 will take place between Southern Brave Women and Welsh Fire Women. These two sides will step on the field on Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will play their first game of the new campaigns. The live telecast of the game will be available on Sony Sports Networks in India. Southern Brave Women came very close to winning their second edition in 2025. They made it to th

Harare Sports Club: Acknowledging that the last four months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his confidence still remains intact and he is focused on trusting his process ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe starting on Thursday. Sooryavanshi, 15, made history during India's 4-0 T20I series defeat in England by becoming the country's youngest-ever international cricketer and breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-st

Harare Sports Club: Under-fire skipper Shreyas Iyer will be desperate to halt a worrying slide and register his first victory as T20I captain when a youthful India face a spirited Zimbabwe in the first T20I here at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Having suffered consecutive series defeats in Ireland (2-0) and England (4-0), the pressure is squarely on Iyer to turn around India's fortunes. Despite his solid personal form in England, where he scored 218 runs at a strike rate of 157.97, Iyer ha

West Indies ODI: New Zealand left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox enjoyed a memorable breakthrough series against the West Indies, finishing with 14 wickets to guide the Black Caps to a 3-2 ODI series victory while matching one of the best bowling returns by a spinner in a bilateral mens ODI series. Lennox, who was named Player of the Series, claimed 14 wickets across the five matches, equalling Sri Lankas Akila Dananjaya for the 10th-highest wicket haul by a spinner in a bilateral ODI series. His tal

T20 World Cup Super Eight: Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga has earned his maiden T20I call-up, while all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and pacer Newman Nyamhuri returned to the 15-member Zimbabwe squad for the three-match series against India, starting here on Thursday. The trio come into the squad in place of Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, and Tashinga Musekiwa, who were part of the side that recently faced Bangladesh. All three matches of the series will be played at the Harare Sports

While Travis Head: Australia's chief selector George Bailey believes a highly motivated Steve Smith remains central to his team's transition in the longer format as they embark on a defining 12-month red-ball cycle. Smith, with 123 Test caps so far, still remains a critical figure for Australia ahead of a packed international calendar featuring at least 20 Tests, including three high-profile overseas trips. Despite speculation surrounding Smith's long-term future in recent years, Bailey revealed

Former Australia opener David Warner on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge in a Sydney court and will be sentenced later this year. Warner, who currently serves as the captain of the Sydney Thunder franchise in Australia's domestic T20 Big Bash League (BBL), did not appear in person during the court proceedings. Instead, his legal counsel Bobby Hill appeared at the Sydney court to formally enter a guilty plea on his behalf to one count of middle range drink-driving. The incident

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as the captain of Afghanistans ODI team with immediate effect. Shahidi, who took over the reins in January 2022, led the side in 55 ODIs until their 3-0 series defeat to India last month. After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as captain of our team. It has been a great honour to lead this team. I sincerely thank the management, coaches, my teammates, and our supporters for their trust and sup

Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, at an official reception in Glasgow ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games 2026, expressing optimism for both the upcoming Games in Scotland and Indias host role for the centennial edition in 2030. During his visit to the Scottish city, Mandaviya praised the local host team for their warm hospitality as preparations finalise for the quadrenni

Australia cricket great David Warner pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drink driving and will be sentenced later this year, court documents showed. Warner, who is one of Australia's best-known sportsmen, was accused of being at the wheel of a van and stopping short of a random testing site, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to a police station. His lawyer appeared at a Sydney court to enter a guilty plea on one count of middle range drink-driving. Former opening batsman Warner, who cap

Glamorgan County Cricket Club: The Sydney Sixers have appointed Matthew Mott as Big Bash League head coach for the next two seasons after the four-time World Cup-winning coach left the club's WBBL coach position. Mott returned to familiar territory, having previously served as a Sixers BBL assistant coach, and he will now transition to lead the Sixers' BBL program, with a new WBBL head coach appointed and set to be announced this week. I've been part of the Sixers family for a long time, so to h

Former Afghanistan left arm fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died. He was under treatment for a rare immune condition (in which the immune system starts failing) in New Delhi and died one day short of his 39th birthday. Shaoor was among the foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket and one of the most recognizable faces of Afghanistan's cricket in the years of their rise (in the 2000s and 2010s). He was often referred to as the Wasim Akram of Afghanistan. 6'2 tall, sprinting in a long run,

SOBvs WEFMatch 2 , Cricket Tips :The inaugural season Southern Brave are set to start their campaign of the Hundred Men's Competition 2026 with a game against Welsh Fire. This contest will commence on Wednesday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton at 11 PM IST. Chris Jordan was signed by the Brave at the auction. He will lead the team in this tournament. They have a good mix of young and experienced players. Welsh Fire have not made it to the playoffs in five editions. Can they break this jinx this

ODI World Cup: Playing his first competitive match since retiring from Test cricket, Ben Stokes defied severe cramps to score a fighting unbeaten century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup on Tuesday. The all-rounder, who led England in the 50-over format, displayed all his usual grit as he battled repeated bouts of cramps to score 108 not out and helped his side chase a target of 257 and secure victory. Stokes was playing his first List A game for his county in nearly 12 years an

SOB-W vs WEF-W Match 2 , Cricket Tips :Match 2 of the Hundred Women's Competition 2026 will be played between Southern Brave Women and Welsh Fire Women. It will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday at the Rose Bowl at Southampton. Southern Brave have been the most consistent but unlucky team in this competition. Out of five seasons, they have made it to the finals four times but only won the 2023 edition. They ended the last season in the final, losing to Sunrisers Leeds by seven wickets. Meanw

Tilak Varma: The recent string of defeats in white-ball cricket has exposed a number of chinks in the Indian men's cricket team's armour, with the slow scoring rate of some of the players being a major cause for concern. Middle-order batter Tilak Varma is one of those facing mounting criticism of his strike rate in the recent tours. However, ahead of the opening T20I of the three-match series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, Varma rubbished the criticism and said he plays according to the situatio

IPL South Africa: Former chairman Lalit Modi was cleared in the principal proceedings arising from the 2009 Indian Premier League's staging in South Africa after the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA set aside the penalties imposed on him, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate's core case that the foreign remittances were capital account transactions. Announcing the verdict after more than 16 years of investigations, proceedings, and litigation, Modi said the tribunal found that the main remittanc

Metro Bank ODI Series: England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of this year's The Hundred with a right knee injury, casting doubt over his availability for next month's Test series against Pakistan and depriving the rising star of a valuable opportunity to captain Birmingham Phoenix. Bethell suffered the injury during England's recent ODI series win over India and withdrew from the tournament after an MRI scan on Monday morning. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not shar

WI vs NZ 5th ODI, Cricket Tips :After losing the first ODI, New Zealand made a remarkable comeback in the five-match ODI series. They won the next three matches on the trot and have taken a 3-1 unassailable lead. The final ODI will be held on Wednesday at 12 PM IST at Kensington Oval in Barbados. West Indies have been pretty bad with the bat. They have been bowled out for 138, 140 and 188 in the last three matches. Though they made New Zealand grind for runs in the last game and Gudakesh Motie

Captain Gaby Lewis: West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and several of her teammates have made significant gains in the latest Womens ODI Rankings after their side completed a 3-0 series sweep over Ireland in the ongoing ICC Womens Championship. Matthews once again led from the front with outstanding performances with both bat and ball, earning the Player of the Series award. She amassed a series-best 265 runs across the three ODIs and also claimed seven wickets, further strengthening her positi

MLvs SULMatch 1 , Cricket Tips :The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 will begin with a blockbuster contest between Sunrisers Leeds and the current champion, MI London. This contest will kick off at 11 PM IST on Tuesday (July 22) at Kennington Oval, London. MI London (formerly known as Oval Invincibles) have won three consecutive seasons. They will defend their title in this edition and will look to win a fourth championship in a row. Star English all-rounder Sam Curran will lead the reigning cham

Ashok Sharma: India pacer Ashok Sharma has credited senior fast bowler Mohammed Siraj for playing an important role in his development, saying the experienced seamer patiently answered his questions and helped him understand the finer aspects of fast bowling during their time together at Gujarat Titans. Ashok, who earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, said he made full use of the opportunity to learn from Siraj whenever they trained or spent time together

Zimbabwe T20Is: Fast bowler Ashok Sharma opened up about the emotions of earning his maiden India call-up and stated that wearing the national jersey has been a long-cherished dream as he is targetting an international debut after earning his maiden senior team call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting Thursday. The three-match series will be played in Harare from July 23 to 26, with the fast bowler in line to make his first appearance for India. Speaking about his immediate goals a

ML-W vs SUL-W Match 1 , Cricket Tips :The sixth edition of the Hundred Women's Competition will begin on July 22 (Tuesday). Sunrisers Leeds won the last edition, beating Southern Brave in the final, and they will put their title on the line. The first game of the sixth edition will be played between MI London Women and Sunrisers Leeds Women. This contest will kick off at 7:15 PM IST at Kennington Oval in London. Each team will play 8 group games, and the top sides will make it to the final, whi

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed how he came to terms with missing out on the spot in India's XI at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after a disappointing series against New Zealand, saying he knew his hopes were over once Ishan Kishan's explosive performances pushed him ahead in the selection race. Reflecting on the turning point in his international career, Samson admitted he could see the selectors' thinking change as Kishan grabbed his opportunity.

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed that he initially struggled to believe Rohit Sharma's reassurance that he would still have a role to play in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after missing out on the playing XI during the latter stage of the campaign before rediscovering his confidence and producing one of the defining innings of India's campaign against the West Indies. Looking back on the difficult period following the New Zealand T20I series, Samson admitted he was mentally

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza has dismissed the thought of the 2026 T20 World Cup champions India being favourites in the upcoming three-match T20I series, saying the contest will not be one-sided and both teams will have an equal chance of emerging victorious. Zimbabwe are hosting the Shreyas Iyer-led side, with all three matches of the series to be held at the Harare Sports Club. The first match will be played on Thursday. India is coming to the contest after a poor show agains

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has called for accountability from head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management following India's 2-1 ODI series defeat to England, questioning the side's preparation for the 2027 World Cup and criticising the frequent changes to the playing XI. Speaking after England clinched the series with a 27-run win in the third ODI at Lord's, Srikkanth said India's performances against stronger opposition should be the benchmark rather than

ODI World Cup: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid renewed debate over their future, insisting the veteran duo have earned the right to decide when they step away from the game. Speaking after Rohit's 138 in the series decider at Lord's against England, Ashwin said the two batting stalwarts remain untouchable as long as they are willing to continue representing India. They cannot touch Virat and Rohit if they want to play. I

Hurdler Tejas Shirse: In an era of elite sport where athletes often retreat behind soft platitudes about enjoying the process or gaining valuable exposure on participating in multi-sport events, Tejas Shirse comes across as a refreshingly honest sportsperson. Shirse, 23, the national record holder in the 110-metre hurdles does not run merely to participate, nor is he content with moral victories his sole focus is to just win the competition. Definitely winning is the only goal. I don't want to b

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Australia have named a full-strength Test side for the first time in a year after captain Pat Cummins, along with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, were all named in the 13-strong squad for the two-game series against Bangladesh. This will be Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia since 2003 with the first match scheduled to take place August 13-17, Marrara Stadium Darwin, followed by the second from August 22-26, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Cummins is in line to

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The fourth season of the UP T20 League was officially launched on Monday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the tickets for the leagues grand opening ceremony unveiled on the occasion. The opening ceremony, scheduled for August 14 at the Ekana Stadium, will feature performances by renowned sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and celebrated singer Jasmine Sandlas. A drone show and grand fireworks display, promising

Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Monday that it will formally honour veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach for his historic achievement of claiming 300 Test wickets during the innings break of the fifth ODI against New Zealand, to be played at the Kensington Oval on Tuesday. The special on-field presentation will take place during the innings break, where CWI will be joined by representatives from the Government of Barbados and the Barbados Cricket Association to celebrate Roachs

Sri Lanka Under: An unbeaten century from Kushagra Ojha, along with half-centuries from skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan, helped India Under-19 recover from a disastrous start to reach a commanding 253/3 in 85 overs against Sri Lanka Under-19 on the opening day of the second Youth Test here on Monday. Electing to bowl first, Sri Lanka Under-19 enjoyed early success by reducing the visitors to a precarious 0/2 within the first six overs. New-ball bowlers Sethmika Seneviratne and Gimh