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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
The Rose Bowl: Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler was at his vintage best to hammer a sensational 131 while Harry Brook smashed a blistering unbeaten 95 as England delivered a batting masterclass to post a mammoth 257/3 against India in the fifth and final T20I at a sun-baked The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Skipper Shreyas Iyers decision to bowl first backfired hugely as Buttler played with angles well and was at his free-flowing best to hit 12 fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 20
Smriti Mandhana: India tightened their hold on the one-off women's Test at Lord's by moving to 30 without loss at tea on Day 2, extending their overall lead to 145 runs after Kranti Gaud's superb five-wicket haul had earlier dismissed England for 170 and secured a valuable 115-run first-innings advantage for the visitors. Having wrapped up England's innings shortly after lunch, India were left with the task of negotiating a potentially tricky period against the new ball. England's pace attack, w
Although Sneh Rana: Kranti Gaud produced a career-defining spell to claim her maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket as India bowled England out for 170 on the second day of the One-off women's Test at Lord's, earning a commanding 115-run first-innings lead. The 22-year-old seamer spearheaded a disciplined bowling effort, while the spinners cleaned up the tail, leaving India firmly in control of the historic contest. England resumed the post-lunch session with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt holding t
The Rose Bowl: India have brought back Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the fifth and final T20I at The Rose Bowl on Saturday. The toss was delayed by 45 minutes due to the Indian team arriving late at the stadium after being stuck in traffic. England have already won the series via an unassailable 3-0 lead, and another victory over India will help them seal a clean sweep victory, as well as become the new top-ranked team in mens
Manchester Super Giants: New Zealand great Kane Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, will now step into a coaching role as the Manchester Super Giants have named him their batting coach for the upcoming mens edition of The Hundred. Charisma. Coolness. Kane. Delighted to have Kane Williamson at Manchester Super Giants as the mens team batting coach ahead of the upcoming #TheHundred campaign, the franchise wrote on X while making the announcement. Williamso
The Rose Bowl: The toss for the fifth and final T20I between India and England has been delayed here at The Rose Bowl on Saturday after the Indian team bus got stuck in a massive traffic jam en route to the stadium. Live visuals from the broadcasters showed the visitors had finally arrived at the venue at 2:06 pm local time, thus forcing the match officials to push back the proceedings. The toss is expected to be delayed by at least 30 minutes, with a revised start time scheduled to be confirmed
Mady Villiers: England off-spinner Mady Villiers said dismissing India captain Harmanpreet Kaur with a ball that spun through the gate was the perfect reward on an unforgettable Test debut, as she reflected on her breakthrough performance ahead of day two of the one-off women's Test against India at Lord's on Saturday. Villiers, one of two England debutants in the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's, played a pivotal role in the hosts' fightback on the opening day by removing Harmanpreet
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Shivamogga Yodhas stormed into the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament following a comprehensive four-wicket victory over the Coastal Kings Mangaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. A four-wicket haul from Dhanush Gowda and two-wicket hauls from Shreesha Achar and Naveen MG restricted the Coastal Kings Mangaluru to 143/8 before Aneesh KVs 55* off 39 composed half-century, aided by a vital contribution from Sujay Sateri (31 off 25), t
Kranti Goud: India struck four times in a sensational opening session through medium-pacer Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare before Sneh Rana dismissed Amy Jones on the stroke of lunch to leave England at 137/5 in 40 overs, still trailing by 148 runs, on the second day of the one-off Women's Test at Lord's on Saturday. order inside the opening half hour and firmly seize control before England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones engineered a spirited recovery. Gaud, who had dismissed Tammy Beaum
T20 World Cup: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership during some of the team's most difficult moments, saying the India captain's willingness to shoulder responsibility and his ability to build trust through honest communication helped hold the dressing room together after painful defeats. Reflecting on his time with the national side, Nayar recalled how Rohit's empathy, accountability, and player-first approach eased pressure on teammates and fostered
Parthiv Patel: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has called India's fielding the most alarming concern following the Men in Blue's 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland and the recent surrender to England, saying repeated lapses in catching have become a worrying trend across all levels of Indian cricket. Reflecting on the disappointing result, Parthiv also urged the selectors to identify specialist T20 bowlers instead of relying on familiar names, while expressing hope that Tilak Varma
Sir Viv Richards: India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has revealed that tennis great Roger Federer remains his biggest sporting inspiration outside cricket, saying the Swiss maestro's effortless style and elegance resonated deeply with him because he understands the hard work required to make excellence appear natural. Ahead of the Wimbledon finals, Gill backed Jannik Sinner to lift the men's singles title, likened Carlos Alcaraz's trademark drop shot to his own signature stroke in cricket
WI vs NZ 1st ODI, Cricket Tips :West Indies are ready to host New Zealand for the five-match ODI series in July. The first ODI of the series will begin at 12 AM IST on Sunday at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Shai Hope is back leading the hosts, and they are coming off a test series win over Sri Lanka. On the other hand, New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner. They recently beat England in the historic test series win. Both teams are in search of the right combination as teams are preparin
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed Jacob Duffy to step up as the 'main man' of the Black Caps pace attack during the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies, saying the experienced seamer has earned the opportunity to lead a youthful bowling group. With first-choice quicks Matt Henry, Will ORourke and Kyle Jamieson rested following recent Test commitments and Ben Sears ruled out through injury, Duffy will enter the series as New Zealands s
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the enduring sporting relationship between India and New Zealand after attending a Sporting Showcase with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, describing sport as a powerful bridge connecting the two countries. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, Sports have always been a strong bridge between India and New Zealand. This year, we are also marking a century of vibrant sporting ties. In Auckland, PM Luxon and I atten
All England Club: India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt message for Roger Federer after the two sporting icons reunited at Wimbledon. Tendulkar wrote on X, Some rallies never end. Our friendship is one of them. Always a pleasure spending time with you, Roger. Until we meet again. It was another memorable visit to SW19 for the legendary batter as he was part of the list of elite guests who watched the proceedings from the hallowed Royal Box in Friday's semi-final tie where Germ
Deepti Sharma: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma credited the team's top-order batters for laying the perfect foundation after her fighting half-century guided the visitors to a competitive 285 on the opening day of the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's on Friday. Smriti Mandhana (83 not out), Harmanpreet Kaur (58) and Deepti (57) guided India through some middle order trouble as they recovered to post 350-6 before striking early with the ball when Kranti Gaud sent Tammy Beaumont back for
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters booked their place in the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament after defeating Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 12 runs in Qualifier 1 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. After slipping to 52/5 inside eight overs, the Blasters recovered spectacularly through an unbeaten 133-run partnership between captain Shubhang Hegde and Praveen Dubey to post 185/5. Samit Dravid then led the defence with figures of 3-30 as the Coastal Kings
All England Lawn Tennis: India's current Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the Royal Box at the Centre Court at Wimbledon to watch the two men's singles semifinals at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Friday. Tendulkar and Gill were among the celebrities who visited Wimbledon on Friday, and both were welcomed by the Club. Tendulkar was accompanied by his wife, Anjali. A picture of Gill with Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar sitting in t
ENG vs IND 5th T20I,CricketTips :Another game, another humiliation, and another defeat for Shreyas Iyer as new T20I captain. Nothing has gone in favor of India since they have landed for the UK tour. They lost to Ireland for the first time; now they have also lost the first bilateral T20I series to England, with one match left to play. Will India leave the UK without wining a single T20I? The fifth and final game will be held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday at 7 PM IST. India have be
ZIM vs BAN 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :After some good performances at home, Bangladesh found it difficult to get going in the away conditions. Their tour to Zimbabwe has not been against their expectations. They have lost the one-off Test and then the ODI series with one game left to play. The third ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will be played on Saturday. This contest will be held at Harare Sports Club at 1 PM IST. Bangladesh have bowled well in both ODIs, but their batting has failed to de
But Maia Bouchier: An absorbing and highly competitive opening day of cricketing action unfolded in the first-ever historic Women's Test at Lord's on Friday, leaving the match beautifully poised at stumps with England reaching 21/1 and trailing by 264 runs after bowling out India for 285, especially when they were cruising at 190/3. Sophie Ecclestone and Mady Villiers ran through the middle order after Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 83 in what was also her 300th international appearance. In the
Decision Review System: Medium-pacer Kranti Gaud struck an early blow to dismiss veteran opener Tammy Beaumont, whos playing her final international game. But a resilient England managed to reach 21/1 in 11 overs at stumps and trail India by 264 runs on a highly competitive day one of the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's on Friday. After bowling out India for 285, England openers Maia Bouchier and Beaumont faced a testing 11-over spell from the Indian new-ball bowlers. Sayali Satghare
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Hyderabad E-Champions returned to winning ways, delivering a clinical performance to register a commanding 8-wicket win over EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds in Qualifier 2 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Hyderabad E-Champions will face Anvita Khammam Aces in the grand finale of the TG20 on Sunday. Having lost to the Aces in Qualifier 1, E-Champions will be m
Sophie Ecclestone: A dramatic batting collapse in the final session saw India being bowled out for 285 in 74.5 overs on the opening day of their historic one-off Test match against England at Lord's in London on Friday. Cruising at 190/3 at one stage, the visitors suffered a spectacular slide and lost their last seven wickets for just 95 runs to end 15 runs short of 300. Englands relentless spinners, Sophie Ecclestone and debutant Mady Villiers, orchestrated the spectacular turnaround by sharing
Smriti Mandhana: Debutant off-spinner Mady Villiers struck a sensational blow on the final delivery of the afternoon session to dismiss India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, as hosts England fought their way back to leave the visitors at 202/5 in 51.2overs at tea on the first day of the one-off Test at Lord's on Friday. While the first session majorly belonged to India, England's bowlers roared back into the contest in the post-lunch session by showing discipline in their bowling and picking up the cr
T20 World Cup: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that the upcoming review meeting on India mens recent T20I series defeats once the trip to United Kingdom concludes on July 19 will be strictly focused on course correction, adding that the discussions will revolve around identifying shortcomings and charting the way forward. Indias T20I side under Shreyas Iyer suffered a shock 2-0 series defeat to Ireland before enduring another series defeat in England. The twin setbacks have prompted the
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Shivamogga Yodhas stormed into Qualifier 2 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 with a swift seven-wicket victory over Mysuru Warriors in the Eliminator at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Having restricted the Yodhas to 161/9 the Yodhas chased down the target with 23 balls to spare courtesy of half-centuries from Luvnith Sisodia and Tushar Singh. The victory also avenged their 66-all out defeat to the Warriors in the final league-stage fixture two days earlier. Asked to
President Chatur Bahadur Chand: The India 'A' men's cricket team will tour Nepal for a three-match T20 series in December this year, said Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in a statement on Friday. All three fixtures of the series will be staged at the Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The tour was finalized on the sidelines of the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, following a meeting between Cricket Associati
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Smriti Mandhanas counter-attacking unbeaten half-century in her 300th international game guided India to 122/3 in 25 overs at lunch on the opening day of the one-off Test match against England at Lord's on Friday. In what is also the first-ever womens Test to be played at the iconic venue, England picked up three crucial wickets in an action-packed first session. But the honours majorly belonged to Smriti, who brought out her wonderful shots and punished England heavily
Sony Sports Network TV: India will look to end their losing streak when they take on hosts England in the fifth and final match of the T20I series at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. After suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat in Bristol, Shreyas Iyer's side trail the five-match series 3-0, with the opening game having been washed out. They will look to avoid the whitewash on English soil for the first time and get a consolation win. India's batting has let them down on the tour. After slipping to a
Sony Sports Network TV: India will head into the fifth and final T20I against England at the Rose Bowl on Saturday searching for more than just a consolation victory. After suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat in Bristol, Shreyas Iyer's side trail the five-match series 3-0, with the opening game having been washed out, leaving the visitors desperate to avoid entering the ODI leg without a single win. For England, however, the equation is straightforward. Another victory would complete a domin
ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani: Fast bowler Richard Ngarava will continue to be the skipper of Zimbabwe's men's Test and One-Day International (ODI) teams, while veteran batting all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been retained to lead the T20I side, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Friday. ZC has also named experienced all-rounder Josephine Nkomo as the new captain of the national womens team, after long-time skipper Mary-Anne Musonda announced her retirement from international cricket in April this yea
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented former Australia captain Steve Waugh with a nearly 20-year-old photograph of their first meeting when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat during his visit to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Modi unveiled a significant moment in world cricket. The Melbourne Renegades will face the Perth Scorchers at Chen
T20 World Cup: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana expressed immense pride on reaching the landmark of 300 international appearances through the first-ever womens Test at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground, saying that she couldnt have asked for a better venue to mark this occasion. At 29 years and 357 days old, Mandhana has also become the youngest woman in the history of cricket to achieve the feat, and got it faster than South Africas Sune Luus (30y 163d) and Australias Ellyse Perry (33y 65d).
T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Shreyas Iyer must now establish his own identity as India's T20I captain, saying the tactical acumen he displayed in the IPL has yet to be reflected at the international level. Karim's remarks came after India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat against England in the fourth T20I in Bristol, handing the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. The series defeat is India's second
BCCI Women: England have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the historic one-off debut Test at the Lords Cricket Ground on Friday. The match is also the first-ever women's Test to be played at the iconic venue. After winning the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said batting all-rounder Alice Capsey and off-spinner Mady Villiers have been handed their debut caps. The match is also the final international game of opener Tammy Beaumont. The most we can get out of the wick
T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decision to drop Sanju Samson and hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the ongoing T20I series against England was driven more by emotion than logic. India's bold selection call has come under scrutiny after the defending T20 World Cup champions slipped to an unassailable 3-0 deficit in the five-match series, with the opening match washed out by rain and only one game remaining. England sealed the
The Indian T20I: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will conduct a detailed performance review of the mens T20I team immediately after the ongoing tour is over, said Secretary Devajit Saikia. The development came after India, the current Mens T20 World Cup holders, suffered a heavy nine-wicket defeat to England in Bristol on Thursday, handing the hosts a 3-0 unassailable lead in the five-match series. Speaking to IANS from Edinburgh, where the ICC Annual Conference is underway, Sai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at witnessing young sporting talent in action at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), stressing that sports possess a unique ability to unite people across borders. PM Modi on Friday visited the MCG, accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and the Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan, for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. Several Australian sporting legends, including Steve Wa
Skipper Shreyas Iyer: Skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted his side India once again fell short in execution across departments after England sealed the T20I series with a dominant nine-wicket victory. India once again endured a batting collapse before skipper Shreyas Iyer rescued the innings with a fighting 80 off 49 balls. But no other Indian batter managed to make a significant contribution as the visitors finished on 158/7 in 20 overs. Chasing a modest target of 159, England lost Jos Buttler early,

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