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Gravton Bike Promising District Player: The curtain came down on a spectacular inaugural edition of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 with Hyderabad E-Champions lifting the title, but the tournament also celebrated the individual brilliance that defined three weeks of enthralling cricket. From explosive batting displays and match-winning bowling spells to breathtaking catches and game-changing performances, the Sreenidhi University TG20 unearthed a host of stars who lit up the to

Axar Patel: Axar Patel had an impressive performance with both the bat and ball as India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then came out again to score an unbeaten 57 and partner with Washington Sundar in a match-winning 102-run partnership. Sundar remained not out on 52 and ended the match with a big six, marking his first ODI half-century. I

MS Dhoni: Former India captain MS Dhoni returned to the cricket spotlight on Tuesday, drawing a roaring reception from the Edgbaston crowd as he watched the opening ODI between India and England from the stands in Birmingham. The 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was spotted during England's innings. When the stadium cameras focused on him, loud cheers filled the ground as fans recognised one of India's greatest cricketers. Dhoni was there with his wife, Sakshi, and daughter Ziva, enjoying the mat

Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Former England batter and ex-Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has been appointed as a short-term consultant with the Ireland men's team ahead of next month's ODI series against Afghanistan. The 45-year-old will join the Ireland squad for a 14-day consultancy starting next week. His role will focus on helping the team prepare for the three-match ODI series and advising during the opening two games against Afghanistan. This series is an important part of Ireland's

Shakib Al Hasan: Jasprit Bumrah made a remarkable return to ODI cricket by becoming India's leading bowler in the format on English soil. He achieved this milestone by dismissing England captain Harry Brook during the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After 968 days away from ODIs, Bumrah took his 150th wicket and surpassed Ravindra Jadeja's 30 wickets in England, moving into the lead with 31. He now tops the list of Indian ODI wicket-takers in England, ahead of Jadeja (30), Bhuvn

Axar Patel: All-rounder Axar Patel brought out his career-best performance of 4-62 as Joe Root was left stranded on the other end at 76 to guide England to 258 all out in 47.5 overs in the first ODI against India at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday. England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India. Ben Duckett scor

Brydon Carse: England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against India by recalling pace-bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries. The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as the hos

Manchester United: Veteran Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow has completed a move to Manchester United after leaving Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract, with the Premier League club confirming the 35-year-old has signed a deal until June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. Darlow arrives at Old Trafford after choosing not to renew his contract with Leeds despite being offered a new deal. The experienced shot-stopper opted to pursue a fresh challenge, ending his spell at Ellan

Rakshit Priya Anil: It was a thrilling day of football as Indias top developmental squads faced off against their Japanese J-League counterparts, producing a mix of dominant displays and nail-biting finishes. The overall day belonged to Indian teams as the visitors -- Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC -- won two games while FC Goa went down in a close encounter. In the standout performance of the day, Punjab FC defeated Avispa Fukuoka with a commanding 5-0 victory. The Punjab attack was firing on all cyli

England great Heather Knight bowed out of international cricket calling for more domestic red-ball games following her side's 270-run thrashing by India in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's. The hosts were outplayed in all departments in a match that started just five days after England's defeat by Australia in the T20 World Cup final at the 'Home of Cricket'. India had a several days more preparation, with Australia knocking them out in the group stage of the World Cup, but, unlike England,

Ireland T20Is: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is set to leave the team setup after the conclusion of the England tour, with the third and final ODI to be played on July 19 at Lord's cricket ground to be his final assignment. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the former Netherlands all-rounder has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his desire to leave. However, the final call will be taken by the head coach Gautam Gambhir, who played a major role in bring

Marriott Bonvoy ICC Development Initiative: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) emerged as one of the biggest winners at the ICC Development Awards 2025, claiming three global honours in recognition of its efforts to expand the game and drive the growth of women's cricket across the United Arab Emirates. The awards were presented during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. This event celebrated outstanding development programs, initiatives, and performances from ICC Associate Members a

The Master Blaster: Former India batting great Sachin Tendulkar described the inaugural womens Test at Lords as a golden moment for the sport after witnessing Indias historic victory over England, saying the occasion marked a significant step in the growth of womens cricket. Tendulkar, who addressed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side before the start of the final days play at the Home of Cricket on Monday, reflected on the significance of the match, India's triumph, and the milestones achieved by Yas

ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :Zimbabwe have outsmarted Bangladesh in the ongoing multi-format series at home. They won the one-off test and then recorded a 2-1 ODI series win. Bangladesh have failed to adjust to the conditions and have been poor with the bat. Can they bring in new strategies in the shorter format? These two teams will lock horns in three T20Is, starting on Wednesday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo at 4 PM IST. Litton Das is injured, and Towhid Hridoy will lead Banglades

Cricket World Cup: Jos Buttler added another landmark to his illustrious international career on Tuesday, becoming only the second England cricketer to feature in 200 One-Day Internationals when he took the field against India in the opening match of the three-game series at Edgbaston. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter joined former England captain Eoin Morgan (225 ODIs) in an exclusive club, reaching the milestone 14 years after making his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai in February 2012. Fro

Edgbaston Stadium: England won the toss and elected to bat against India in the first ODI at the Edgbaston Stadium. England marked two significant milestones ahead of the opening ODI against India as wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler became only the second English cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals, joining former captain Eoin Morgan (225 ODIs). Meanwhile, fast bowler Josh Tongue made his ODI debut for England, while left-arm spinner Liam Dawson celebrated his 50th international appearan

Team India: Members of the Indian women's cricket team paid an emotional tribute to England stalwarts Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight after the duo brought the curtains down on their international careers following the historic one-off Test at Lord's. In a touching gesture, the Indian players presented the two retiring cricketers with signed Team India jerseys in the visitors' dressing room after the match. The Lord's Test, the first women's Test to be played at the iconic venue, concluded on

For Sushila Sharma: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma's parents, Bhagwan Sharma and Sushila Sharma, celebrated the teams landmark victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's by lauding the collective effort of Harmanpreet Kaur's side and expressing confidence that the side can carry the momentum into the white-ball format at the Asian Games later this year. India scripted history with a commanding 270-run win at the Home of Cricket, with Deepti playing a key all-round role. The a

The Pakistan selectors have reinstated Babar Azam as Test captain for the upcoming West Indies and England tours. So, in another round of 'musical chairs' for the captaincy, they have gone back to Babar, rather than preparing for the future. Over the last few years, Pakistan's Test captaincy has undergone frequent changes on account of poor results, change of power within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and unstable selection policy. Look at the timeline: 20192020: Azhar Ali, captain of 8 Tests

New Delhi: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma's return for the three-match ODI series against England will strengthen India's batting unit. With India welcoming back several senior players after the T20I leg of the tour, Nayar opined that Rohit's experience and proven success against short-pitch bowling would make an immediate impact. In the T20 series as well, one of the biggest challenges for the Indian batters was the short ball. Rohit Sharma is someone who actu

Adrian Le Roux: India's preparations for the opening ODI against England gathered pace on Tuesday as the visitors put fielding at the centre of their training session at Edgbaston, with head coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitoring the proceedings ahead of the three-match series. The session, overseen by strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux and fielding coach T. Dilip, featured a series of high-intensity drills aimed at improving agility, catching and ground fielding in English conditio

Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying it's time for someone else to have a go while insisting it is romantic his tenure and that of former captain Ben Stokes ended in the same match. McCullum, who will remain in charge of England's limited-overs set-up, was axed from the red-ball role he had held since 2022 after overseeing seven defeats in the team's last nine Tests. The former New Zealand captain was said to have stood down in an

ENG vs IND 1st ODI, ODIApproaching Milestones and Records :After a disastrous T20I series, the Indian cricket team will be in action in the three-match ODI series against England. The series will begin with the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14 (Tuesday) at 3:30 PM IST. India suffered a 0-4 whitewash in T20Is, which led them to slip from the No. 1 T20I rankings. Harry Brook and co. will be confident after the record-breaking series win, but the challenge will be stiff. India will h

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on its historic win in the first-ever Test played at Lord's and said the big win against a strong England side makes the achievement more special. The Sports Minister congratulated the team in a post on social media after the team scripted history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground. History at Lords! Congratula

BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on scripting history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground and said the remarkable triumph will inspire generations of cricketers and further strengthen the growth of women's cricket in India. Winning a Test match at the Home of Cricket is a landmark achievement for any cricketer. For this young Indian side

ICC Special Task Force: The governing board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has endorsed the continuation of the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers and also reconstituted the Special Taskforce and assigned it the responsibility to develop a roadmap for them to participate in ICC's qualification pathways by 2030. The ICC Board, at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, also approved the appointment of its Independent Director, Dr. Ros Rivaz, and ICC Chief Ex

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The one-off Test match at Lords Cricket Ground ended with a memorable win for the Indian womens cricket team and was witnessed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah in London on Monday. Their presence at the Home of Cricket reflected the importance of the occasion. India delivered an outstanding all-round performance to defeat England by 270 runs, earning a famous victory at one of the world's most iconic cricket groun

Irfan Pathan Mithali Raj: India's cricket fraternity rose in unison to celebrate the national team's historic victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, all-rounder Irfan Pathan and women's team captain Mithali Raj leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket. Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media, writing, What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpr

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Monday hailed India's landmark victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, congratulating Harmanpreet Kaur and her team after they scripted a famous 270-run win over England. After the victory, Manhas took to X and wrote, History in the making! Well done @BCCIWomen for achieving this extraordinary feat. The entire nation is proud of you. Congratulations to Harmanpreet, her team, and the suppo

Jacob Bethell: Batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell is set to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett as England announced their playing eleven for the opening One-day International (ODI) of the three-match series against India, to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The match will also mark a momentous personal milestone for wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who will be making his 200th ODI appearance. Buttler, a vital cog in England's white-ball set-up, made his 50-over international d

Assam Cricket Association: With the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) player auction just days away, Assam Cricket Association (ACA) president Taranga Gogoi said the league is set to provide the state with a long-awaited platform for its cricketers, as 275 players prepare to go under the hammer on July 19. The first-ever APL auction will be held at the 91 Yards Club at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, where eight franchises will assemble their squads for the league's maiden season, scheduled to b

New Delhi: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar hailed India's historic victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, congratulating Harmanpreet Kaur's side for scripting history at the iconic venue and describing the match as another significant milestone in the growth of women's cricket. Tendulkar, who was present at the iconic venue on the final day to witness history, and also addressed the Indian team before the start of play, reflected on the significance of the occasion in a po

T20 World Cup: England head coach Charlotte Edwards on Monday expressed deep disappointment over her team's failure to perform at their best in their 270-run defeat to India in the historic womens Test at Lords, adding that her players have a lot to learn from an exceptional and disciplined Indian side. England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors' bowling line-up. Subsequen

De Soysa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian Deaf Womens Cricket Team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever international T20 series, defeating the host Sri Lankan Deaf Womens Cricket Team 5-0. This tour was a significant debut on the international stage for the Indian deaf womens team. They played four matches at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. On 13th July, Team India secured victory in the fifth and final match by 7 wickets, after l

National Cricket Academy: India's historic victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's drew praise from across the cricketing world, with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket. Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media with a post in which he wrote: What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and the entire team for making history at Lord's. A pe

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday hailed her top-order batters for absorbing the pressure early on and described playing at the iconic Lords cricket ground as an inherently special experience, following her team's historic 270-run triumph over England in the historic one-off women's Test. India were dominant from the outset making 280 in their first innings, as Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 83, before dismissing England for 170, thanks to Kranti Gauds five-for. In the se

Following India's 270-run victory over England in the first-ever womens Test match at Lord's, fast bowler Kranti Gaud revealed that getting her name etched on the iconic Lord's honours board was a goal she had set for herself right from the opening day of the marquee clash. Kranti dismantled the hosts' batting line-up by picking up 5-37 in the first innings, which helped India take a crucial 115-run lead. She then picked 2-54 in the second essay as India bowled out England for 186 and got a famo

T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted that her side failed to adapt quickly to the conditions on the opening morning of the historic womens Test against India at Lords, adding that they also lacked in getting impactful partnerships, which ultimately led to them suffering a 270-run defeat. England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors bowling line-up. Subseq

ODI World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has found herself at the centre of public attention after a report regarding the breakdown of her marriage was followed by a series of social media posts from her estranged wife, Monica Wright. According to a Daily Mail report, Gardner and Wright's marriage had broken down following an alleged affair involving a fellow Australian cricketer. While the publication did not identify the individual in its report, Wright responded on Instagram, cal

ENG vs IND 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :The five-match T20I series ended with a lot of unwanted records getting registered with Team India, and they suffered consecutive series whitewashes on this UK tour. Now, England and India will take on each other in three ODIs. The first game will begin at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14 at 3:30 PM IST. Captain Shubman Gill will lead the ODI series, which will see Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav back. For England, they

Off-spinner Sneh Rana picked a superb four-wicket haul as a clinical Indian team scripted history by beating England by 270 runs to clinch a victory in the historic first-ever Womens Test match at Lords on Monday. Chasing an improbable world-record target of 457 runs, Englands lower-order resistance was systematically dismantled by the Indian spin duo of Rana (4-42) and Deepti Sharma (2-36) in the first session, as the hosts were bundled out for 186 in 62.5 overs. It meant that Harmanpreet Kaur

WI vs NZ 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips :West Indies produced an excellent performance in the first game of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand and recorded a win by seven runs. Keacy Carty produced yet another match-winning knock and scored 95 off 112. He was equally supported by captain Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten 87 off 92 balls. West Indies did well with the ball also. The second ODI will commence at 12 AM IST on Tuesday at Providence Stadium in Guyana. This contest is important fo

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Former India cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Kedar Jadhav congratulated trap shooter Neeru Dhanda after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an ISSF World Cup gold medal in the Trap event, following her triumph at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy. Neeru produced a composed display in the women's Trap final on Saturday, hitting 27 of her 30 targets at Trap Concaverde in Lonato to clinch her maiden ISSF World Cup title. The victory also ma

New Zealand ODIs: West Indies have been forced into a change for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand after all-rounder Justin Greaves was ruled out of the second and third matches with a back injury, prompting the recall of left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer. Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that Greaves has returned to Barbados to continue his rehabilitation after the injury also kept him out of the series opener in Providence. The board said the all-rounder will undergo further asses

Sachin Tendulkar: In a magnificent gesture, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar addressed the Indian women's cricket team on the hallowed turf of Lord's Cricket Ground just before the start of the morning session on the final day of the one-off Test against England. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Tendulkar was seen walking out and interacting with the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, as well as the support staff members, to provide an unforgettable motivational boost, esp

Mark Butcher: Former England batter Mark Butcher has lauded Indias absolute dominance in the ongoing one-off Test match at Lords, adding that the visitors had completely out-bowled England by executing the basics of the game much better. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India now need to pick just four wickets on the final day of the first-ever womens Test at Lords to complete a famous victory and Butcher did not mince words about the gulf in performance between the two bowling units. India have been domina

Lords Honours Board: Former India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav congratulated pacer Kranti Goud after she etched her name into cricketing history with a five-wicket haul in the one-off women's Test against England at Lord's, describing her performance as a landmark achievement at one of the sport's most iconic venues. Goud produced figures of 5/37 to become the first woman to claim a five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's, ensuring her name would be added to the historic honours board at the ground. He

T20 World Cup: Rising India left-arm spinner N Sree Charani has been nominated for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for June 2026, following a spectacular individual campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The young left-arm spinner is joined on the shortlist by Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce and England's veteran opener batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge. While India's tournament campaign came to an end in the group stages, Charani emerged as the silver lining, finishing the marquee event as i

ODI World Cup: India will launch their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they face England in the opening match of the three-game series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, with the return of several senior players expected to significantly strengthen the visitors after a disappointing T20I campaign. The shortest format is behind them. Now comes the format that matters most over the next 15 months. The biggest talking point ahead of the series is the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat K

ICC Player: India captain Shubman Gills spectacular run with the bat has earned him a nomination for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for June, the game's governing body announced on Monday. For the monthly honour, Gill faces competition from Bangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain and New Zealand fast bowler Nathan Smith, who have also been shortlisted following their standout performances. Gill was in sublime form during India's home assignment against Afghanistan, leading from the front