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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

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

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed immense pride in ex-England pacer Stuart Broads remarkable career turnaround, after he hit him for six sixes in an over in the 2007 Mens T20 World Cup, adding that seeing his evolution gives him a lot of motivation and pride. I'm actually very proud of his journey and very motivated by the way he bounced back after those six sixes. I know I was the guy who hit him for those six sixes, but I've also been hit for five sixes, so I k

The ODI World Cup: After enduring a forgettable T20I leg of the tour, India have little time to dwell on the past as the focus shifts to a format that could define their long-term ambitions. The visitors will open a three-match ODI series against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, hoping the return of several seasoned campaigners can provide the spark required to reset their campaign and begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup on a positive note. The series marks the return of Rohit Sharma,

Stephen Fleming's long association with the Super Kings family came to an end on Monday after Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Texas Super Kings (TSK) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with the former New Zealand captain across all three franchises. The announcements bring the curtain down on one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in franchise cricket. Fleming joined CSK as a player in the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008 befo

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday announced that their promising young batters, Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuwanshi, have landed in Manchester for a specialised off-season training camp. The duo will train under the watchful eyes of LSG head coach Justin Langer and the franchise's strategic advisor and ex-New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. New conditions. New challenges. New learnings. Mukul & Akshat have landed in Manchester f

CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to end their 18-year association, the franchise announced on Monday, bringing to a close one of the longest and most successful coaching tenures in the league's history. The decision was reached following discussions between Fleming and the franchise management, ending a partnership that began when the former New Zealand captain joined CS

ODI World Cup: India's Yastika Bhatia said her maiden Test century at Lord's felt like a dream after overcoming a difficult year on the sidelines through injury, revealing that the emotions of her comeback journey flooded back when she reached three figures during the historic one-off women's Test against England. Yastikas unbeaten 113 not only placed her name on the Lord's honours board but also made her the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic venue, helping India tighten their gr

All England Club: Former India star allrounder Yuvraj Singh expressed his desire to mentor Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the same way he did with Abhishek Sharma, calling the teenage batting prodigy a serious player in the making. Teenage batting sensation Sooryavanshi, who made his senior India debut in the recently concluded T20I series against England, had broken Yuvraj's record of fastest fifty in List A cricket during India A match against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final in Sri Lanka, taking 11

The sixth edition of The Hundred gets underway on Tuesday, 21 July, ushering in a new era for English cricket. Featuring record-breaking, high-octane action, the tournament will see the men's and women's competitions run simultaneously. Designed as cricket's fastest professional format, each match lasts around two and a half hours, making it more appealing to broadcasters and fans alike. This season marks the tournament's biggest transformation since its launch, with new investors, refreshed tea

Honours Board: Former India men's head coach and cricket legend Ravi Shastri lavished praise on Indian women's cricket team stars Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud after the duo etched their names on the prestigious Lord's Honours Board during the ongoing one-off Test match against England. Yastika scripted history by becoming the first-ever woman cricketer to smash a Test century at the historic venue, popularly known as the 'Home of Cricket'. Earlier, Kranti delivered a masterclass in bowling to

After Jannik Sinner: After Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win his second consecutive Wimbledon crown, icons from inside and outside the sport, including Carlos Alcaraz, Sachin Tendulkar, Lindsey Vonn, Rod Laver and more, showered praises on the Italian's triumph. Sinner repelled the three-hour, 46-minute all-out attack from Alexander Zverev to win 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4. With his title triumph, he also earned his 100th Grand Slam match win, becoming the eighth active player to reac

Yastika Bhatia: A disciplined bowling performance paired with Yastika Bhatia's epic 113 has brought India to the doorstep of a historic, maiden Test victory at Lords, after reducing a stuttering England to 130/6 at stumps on day three of the one-off match on Sunday. Chasing a mammoth target of 457 runs following India's second-innings declaration at 341/7, Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana picked two wickets each as the hosts collapsed under intense pressure and are still needing 327 ru

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the progress of the under-construction international-standard cricket stadium and high-performance swimming pool at Amingaon, asserting that the state is building sports infrastructure capable of hosting national and international events. During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected to be completed within the next few months. He added that the Assam governm

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met tennis great John McEnroe on the sidelines of the Wimbledon women's singles final, describing the American legend as one of the sport's true icons. Sharing the moment on X, Shah wrote: A privilege to meet tennis legend John McEnroe on the sidelines of the @Wimbledon Final. An icon of the sport whose passion, personality, and achievements have left an enduring mark on the game of tennis. Wonderful to

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The Hyderabad Under-19 team, which recently emerged victorious in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, was felicitated during the closing ceremony of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The championship-winning squad was honoured in front of a packed crowd, celebrating their remarkable achievement on the national stage. The felicitation served as a fitting tribute to the young cricketers, many of wh

ECB CEO Gould: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gould on Sunday clarified that the board had invoked the notice period in Brendon McCullums contract to remove him from the mens Test head coach role, adding that the call was strictly based on recent results. The decision came after under McCullum, England had a miserable red-ball run that saw them lose seven of their last nine Test matches. McCullum, however, will continue in his role as the head coach o

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball set-up, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Sunday. England have lost seven of their last nine Tests under the former New Zealand captain. This includes a woeful 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia in 2025/26 and last month's 2-1 loss at home to New Zealand, with both series overshadowed by allegations of a team drinking culture. I've absolutely loved coaching the Test side an

Yastika Bhatia rode her luck before becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's as India continued to pile on the agony for England on Sunday. In what is the first women's Test at Lord's -- 142 years and 150 matches since the ground staged it's debut men's Test -- Bhatia might have been dismissed for her overnight 39 off the very first ball of Sunday's play. The left-hander was beaten on the inside edge by a Lauren Bell delivery that clipped off stump without dislodging the bails.

ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard: In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England mens Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior mens teams. McCullum's exit from the red-ball format brings a definitive end to the high-profile 'Bazball' era, coming just two weeks after star all-rounder Ben Stokes stepped down as captain by retiring from international cricket. McCullum stated that while he

Anterior Cruciate Ligament: India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia scripted history on Sunday by becoming the first woman cricketer to score a Test century at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground. The landmark achievement came on day three of Indias ongoing one-off Test match against England. Yastika showed immense grit and elegance in stroke-play to reach her maiden international century off 145 balls, a knock studded with 12 boundaries. The Baroda-born cricketer, who overcame a career-threatening

Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated the Indian team on winning the silver medal in the Women's Compound Team event at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid. The Chief Minister congratulated Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi. We are especially proud of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a daughter of Andhra Pradesh, whose continued excellence on the international stage inspires young athletes ac

Yastika Bhatia: Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia led India's dominant batting display with a brilliant unbeaten 91 as the visitors reached a commanding 250/4 at lunch on day three and extend their overall lead to a massive 365 runs in the one-off womens Test against England at Lord's on Sunday. It was a session where Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur fell, but Yastika held one end firmly by hitting boundaries at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard ticking and take In

New Delhi: England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that he would ease the team's recently introduced alcohol guidelines for one night. Speaking after England's 56-run victory at Southampton, McCullum explained that while the squad remained aware of the ECB's revised code of conduct, he believed the occasion warranted a measured celebration following a successful campaign. England'

Heather Knight: Former England spinner Alex Hartley has hailed Heather Knight's extraordinary contribution to women's cricket following the England captain's decision to retire from international cricket, saying she was not surprised by the announcement and describing Knight's final appearance at Lord's as he perfect story to cap an illustrious career. Speaking about Knight's farewell during the historic, ongoing women's Test at Lord's, Hartley reflected on the former skipper's relentless commi

T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has slammed the team management for mishandling batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson in the 4-0 T20I series defeat to England, adding that he has never seen a more confused Indian cricket team management. India, the current T20 World Cup holders, endured a forgettable tour, losing 2-0 to Ireland before receiving a drubbing in England, which also led to them losing their top spot in the ICC Mens T20I rankings. The tour was marred by err

Special Director General: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has revealed that he received calls demanding Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh in exchange for the withdrawal of an assault case filed against him and his father, claiming that the allegations were part of an attempt to extort money and tarnish his reputation. Shashank and his father, retired Special Director General (DG) of Police Shailesh Singh, were booked by the Ratibad police last month after a cook employed at their residence accused

With India: With India in a dominant position in the historic one-off women's Test against England at Lord's, former cricketer Tash Farrant believes that the visitors are well on top of the hosts and possess the firepower to completely bat them out of the game. After skittling out England for a paltry 170 and gain a 115-run lead, India capitalised on excellent batting conditions to reach 154/1 in their second essay at stumps on day two. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a classy,

ODI World Cup: Englands ODI World Cup winning captain Heather Knight has said she is happy and content with her decision to retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing Lords Test against India, adding that it feels like the perfect timing to step away. At the end of day twos play, Heather had announced that she would join opener Tammy Beaumont in retiring from international cricket at the end of the ongoing first-ever womens Test at Lord's. Heather will finish with 320 internatio

Pacer Prince Yadav: Team India have suffered a setback ahead of the ODI series against England and the T20Is against Zimbabwe as Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy have been ruled out due to hamstring injuries. Pacer Prince Yadav and spinner Ravi Bishnoi have replaced the two in the ODI and T20I squads, respectively. The Men's Selection Committee has named Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as replacements for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy in India's ODI and T20I squads, respectively. Rana r

Special Director General: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh on Sunday opened up about a recent controversy involving his family, alleging that a false FIR was used as a tool for extortion to tarnish his reputation as a public figure. Last month, Shashank and his father, retired Special Director General (DG) of Police Shailesh Singh, were booked by the Ratibad police in Bhopal after a cook employed at their residence accused them of assault, abuse and forcibly taking away his mobile phone. In

New Delhi: Indian pacer Kranti Gaud's historic five-wicket haul against England in the one-off Test at Lord's drew an emotional reaction from her coach, Rajiv Bilthare, who said the landmark achievement fulfilled not just the 22-year-old's dream of excelling at the Home of Cricket, but also a coach's aspiration of seeing his ward shine on one of the game's grandest stages. Kranti's spell helped India bowl England out for 170, putting the visitors firmly in control of the contest while also makin

The Rose Bowl: Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar believes it would be 'harsh' to question Shreyas Iyers future as T20I captain following back-to-back series defeats and said the newly appointed skipper needs to be given the freedom to shape the team according to his vision. Indias difficult run in the shortest format continued on Saturday as they suffered a 56-run defeat to England in the fifth and final T20I at The Rose Bowl, completing a 4-0 series loss. The defeat also saw the reigning wo

Kranti Gaud: Just days before India's one-off Test against England at Lord's, Kranti Gaud spoke of a dream shared by every fast bowler walking into the Home of Cricket. In a video now shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the pacer revealed how she, along with all the bowlers on her side, wished to have their name on the historic Test honours board and script history. By the end of Day 2 of the Test on Saturday, the 22-year-old had turned those words into reality. After pro

International Cricket Council: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra and England power-hitter Kevin Pietersen for the ichly deserved honour of being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The ICC introduced three additions to the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 11, with Ganguly, Anjum and Pietersen as the latest inductees, celebrating their achievements, excellence, and lasting impact that helped sha

T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was critical of the Shreyas Iyer-led sides 4-0 T20I series defeat to England, stating that the reigning T20 World Cup winners were outplayed by the hosts in every facet of the game. The heavy 56-run defeat at The Rose Bowl capped off a winless T20I tour for India, who have also been dethroned from the top of the ICC Men's T20I rankings by England after suffering their sixth consecutive defeat on the trot in the shortest format. India

The Rose Bowl: England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler expressed immense delight on securing a comprehensive 4-0 series sweep against India, which also propelled the hosts to the number one spot in the ICC Men's T20I team rankings, adding that its a big achievement that came due to the contributions of all players. Buttler, who roared back to form with a blistering 131 off 64 balls to claim the player-of-the-match award, stitched a massive 233-run second-wicket partnership with Brook (95 not out

T20I Rankings: India, the reigning world champions, surrendered their top spot in the ICC Mens T20I Rankings after suffering a 56-run defeat to England in the fifth and final match of the series at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, as they suffered a 4-0 clean sweep at the hands of the visitors. The heavy defeat capped off a nightmare time for India in T20Is, as they failed to win a single game after having previously suffered a shock 2-0 sweep against Ireland. Chasing a mammoth target o

Kranti Gaud took five wickets before Smriti Mandhana once more piled on the runs against England as India continued to dominate the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday. Seam bowler Gauad led the way with a miserly 5-37 in 17 overs to become the first woman to gain a coveted place on the Lord's dressing room honours board for a Test performance as England were dismissed for 170 in reply to India's first-innings 285. Come the close of the second day of four, India were 154-1 in their seco

Kranti Gaud: India tightened their grip on the one-off womens Test at Lords with a dominant all-round display on Day 2, riding Kranti Gauds maiden five-wicket haul and an unbroken half-century from Smriti Mandhana to finish at 154/1 in their second innings, stretching their overall lead to 269 runs with two full days still to play. The visitors began the day sensing an opportunity with England resuming on 113/5, still 148 runs adrift. That opening soon turned into complete control as Indias bowl

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, along with former England skipper Kevin Pietersen, were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining cricket's most exclusive list of legends in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the game. The trio forms the Class of 2026, taking the total number of ICC Hall of Fame inductees to 125. Announced at a ceremony in Edinburgh, the honour celebrates players whose achievements, excellence, and lastin

Opener Tanzid Hasan struck 94 runs as Bangladesh trounced hosts Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Saturday in a dead rubber one-day international in Harare. Zimbabwe had clinched a winning 2-0 lead in the three-game series two days ago with a 13-run victory after taking the opener by 25 runs. The tourists won the toss and bowled Zimbabwe for 199 with Wessly Madhevere (75) and Brad Evans (50) the only batters delivering significant knocks. Bangladesh then reached 200-3 with 84 balls to spare. They now

Cricket World Cup: Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra were inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, earning cricket's highest individual recognition for their outstanding contributions to the game as players and leaders. While Ganguly is celebrated for transforming India into a fearless force on the global stage, Chopra is recognised as one of the pioneers who helped lay the foundation for women's cricket in the country. Ganguly, one of India's most influential captains

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The stage is set for the grand finale of the TG20 Season 1, as Anvita Khammam Aces and Hyderabad E-Champions gear up to face off in the title decider at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Ahead of the title decider, captains of the two franchises -- CV Milind (Anvita Khammam Aces) and Abhirath Reddy (Hyderabad E-Champions) -- came together for the pre-final press conference on Saturday, alongside members of the Hyder