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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

DSP Mohammed Siraj: Indian cricketer and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammed Siraj paid a courtesy call on Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand here on Monday. This was Sirajs first meeting with Anand after the latter took charge as the DGP in May. Inspector General (P&l) Gajarao Bhupal and DSP ( Sports) Ramarao were also present during the meeting at the DGP Office. In October 2024, the India pacer officially took over as the DSP. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had announc

Brendon McCullum insists he can work alongside England's next Test coach despite being sacked from the role. McCullum was dismissed as Test boss following England's 2-1 defeat by New Zealand in a series that culminated in the international retirement of red-ball captain Ben Stokes. But McCullum remains in charge of England's white-ball teams and oversaw a 4-0 T20 series whitewash of world champions India. On Sunday, there was more success for McCullum's team, with a 27-run win at Lord's to seal

Galle International Cricket Stadium: The Indian mens cricket team will play a four-day warm-up game in Colombo starting on August 7 ahead of facing Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on August 15. The Shubman Gill-led visitors are scheduled to land in Colombo on August 4 and will go through some practice sessions before playing the warm-up game at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC). Yes, the Indian team will have its practice game from August 7 to 10 at NCC, Colombo. It will help all

Wales Cricket Board: England's white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confidence in working collaboratively with the country's next Test head coach so that the side delivers good results in all three formats. McCullum bounced back remarkably from losing his Test coaching job with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) earlier this month to guide the side to twin white-ball series wins over India. The 2-1 ODI series triumph was sealed with a thrilling 27-run win in a dramatic fin

The Game Plan: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal believes Rohit Sharma delivered the perfect response to speculation surrounding his future with a sublime century in the third ODI against England at Lord's, saying the veteran opener reminded the cricketing world why he remains among the finest batters in the 50-over format despite India's 27-run defeat and 2-1 series loss. Akmal described Rohit's 138 as the defining moment of the series decider, arguing that the innings silenced q

Nathan Smith: New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith was on Monday named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026 following his superb performances during the 2-1 Test series victory over England. Smith, 27, played a pivotal role in New Zealands historic Test series triumph on English soil by picking 16 scalps at an average of 23. With several frontline New Zealand quicks sidelined due to injuries, Smith remarkably stepped up to lead a depleted bowling attack and delivered under pressure. The Ki

T20 World Cup: England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been named the winner of the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for June 2026 following her record-breaking exploits in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Danni, who became a two-time winner of the monthly honour having previously won it in November 2024, edged out Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce and Indias left-arm spinner N Sree Charani to claim the award. Im delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award, especially since it came for perfor

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Uncapped India batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has signed up to represent Hampshire for the upcoming edition of the mens One-Day Cup, the English county club announced. Ashutosh, 27, represents Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a franchise co-owned by GMR Group, which also owns Hampshire. Across the last two IPL seasons, he has scored over 350 runs for DC, with an impressive strike rate of 170 and an average of 31.25. Were really pleased to sign Ashu

Brian Lara has urged the whole of the Caribbean to celebrate Garry Sobers following the death of the West Indies legend. Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's most outstanding all-rounder, died aged 89 on Friday, sparking a flood of tributes from all over the world. Among his many achievements, Sobers's 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958 stood as the highest individual innings in Test cricket for 36 years. That record was eventually broken by fellow West Indies left-hander Lara, who made 375 ag

ODI World Cup: Strongly backing veteran opener Rohit Sharma as he quashed all speculation over his international future with a sublime 138 at Lords, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Monday asserted that the 39-year-old has earned the right to decide on his retirement on his own terms. Coming into the ODI series decider with speculation over his international career ending and him missing out on playing the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, Rohit was at his vintage best to hit the first ODI century

The Asian Legends League: The highly anticipated second edition of the Asian Legends League (ALL) is scheduled to captivate cricket fans worldwide, taking place in Lusaka, Zambia, from July 30 to August 10, 2026. Following its highly successful first edition, the league returns to a larger stage, featuring six competitive teams, legendary former international cricketers, and a thrilling T20 format that guarantees unforgettable cricketing action. Chetan Sharma, League Commissioner, Asian Legends

Chennai Super Kings: India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of a star-studded West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with seasoned left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani named as his vice-captain. The squad was announced on Monday following a meeting between the zonal selection committee for the competition to be played from August 23 to September 10 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) grounds in Bengaluru. Last year, Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul T

Saba Karim: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes India's batting unit emerged with plenty of positives from the ODI series against England, but says the team's immediate priority should be settling on a pace attack capable of delivering in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and fine-tuning combinations ahead of future assignments. Assessing India's performance after England claimed the three-match series 2-1, Karim said the top order had answered several important questions, with Rohit Sha

Rohit Sharma: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Rohit Sharma for his brilliant century against England in the third and final ODI at Lord's, stating that the opener has shut everyone up on speculations about his future in the 50-over format. Rohit made a sublime 138 the first ODI century hit by an Indian batter at Lords and quashed speculations about the end of his 50-over set-up. He shared stands of 147 and 113 with skipper Shubman Gill (77) and Virat Kohli (74), though it went i

Irfan Pathan: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Virat Kohli's reputation does not hinge on scoring runs at Lord's, saying the batting great has already proven himself across the world and that his latest half-century should be appreciated for the quality of the innings rather than the venue where it came. Kohli struck 74 in India's chase of 388 in the third ODI against England at Lord's, sharing a crucial partnership with Rohit Sharma before the visitors eventually fell 27 runs shor

Needed Buttler: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decisive difference in the third ODI at Lord's was England's explosive finish with the bat, saying India paced their record chase admirably for most of the innings before falling short in the closing stages as England sealed a 2-1 series victory. Analysing India's chase, Parthiv said the target was always going to test the visitors, but felt the top order had laid a strong platform through a well-constructed chase led by

T20 World Cups: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles on the tour of the United Kingdom should be viewed in the context of a team undergoing transition, urging patience while also calling for introspection after a disappointing run of results. Reflecting on India's campaign, Yuvraj said phases of inconsistency are inevitable when a side is rebuilding, but stressed that the team must now regroup and respond strongly. When things aren't going well, you start getti

Cricket World Cup: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal a longer run in the ODI setup ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, warning that a lack of match practice could leave the young opener under immense pressure if called upon during the tournament. Speaking amid discussions around India's squad composition following the ODI series against England, Yuvraj said his biggest concern was not the absence of senior players but the limited o

New Delhi: Former India captain Rohit Sharma brushed aside speculation surrounding his future after England clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a 27-run victory in the deciding third ODI at Lord's, insisting that external noises have never distracted him from contributing to the team's success. Reflecting on the constant scrutiny that has followed him throughout his career, Rohit made it clear that his focus remains unchanged despite the conversations surrounding his future. My job is w

ODI World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill has called for a major overhaul in the squad's fitness levels, expressing frustration over players failing to last even a three-match series. He stressed that the side cannot afford frequent injuries if they wish to remain serious contenders for the 2027 ODI World Cup. India's campaign was severely dented by a string of fitness setbacks, with key players sidelined due to injuries. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah missed the third ODI following an impact inj

Cricket World Cup: India captain Shubman Gill has refuted suggestions that opener and former skipper Rohit Sharma plans to retire from international cricket after the third ODI against England at Lord's. There was plenty of talk in the leadup to India's series finale against England at Lord's that Rohit would call an end to his 19-year ODI career and the veteran right-hander showed he was still at his best during the contest as he stroked a stunning century that almost dragged his team over the

Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over India since 2018 following an entertaining 27-run win at Lord's on Sunday. McCullum was sacked as Test coach following England's recent 2-1 home defeat by New Zealand that culminated in the international retirement of red-ball captain Ben Stokes. But the former New Zealand skipper remained in charge of England's white-ball teams and has overseen a 4-0 T20 series whitewash of world

Opener Tanzid Hasan struck an unbeaten 66 for Bangladesh in a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday that clinched the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Bulawayo. Success at Queens Sports Club was a welcome relief for the visitors after suffering an innings defeat in a one-off Test, then a 2-1 loss in a one-day international series on an all-formats tour. Full Scorecard Zimbabwe won the toss and posted 143-7 thanks to Dion Myers (73) and Brian Bennett (47), with no other batter reaching do

Sir Garfield Sobers: Ben Duckett's sensational 141-run knock eclipsed a magnificent 138 from Rohit Sharma as a clinical England defeated India by 27 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Lord's on Sunday to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. Chasing a whopping target of 388, India mounted a spirited challenge but ultimately finished at 360 for seven as the hosts executed a disciplined death-bowling display to seal a well-earned victory. Earlier in the day, England's batting line-up produced a r

With Ishan Kishan: Rohit Sharma's magnificent 138, also the first ODI hundred by an Indian batter at Lords went in vain as clinical England defeated India by 27 runs in a high-scoring thriller on Sunday to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. Chasing a whopping target of 388, India mounted a spirited challenge but ultimately finished at 360/7 as England executed a disciplined death-bowling display to seal a well-earned victory. Apart from Rohits 138, laced with 17 fours and five sixes, skipper

ODI World Cup: Amid recent unprecedented speculation surrounding Rohit Sharmas international future, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to provide absolute clarity to senior stalwarts like him and Virat Kohli regarding their roles for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup. The buildup to the ongoing series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's was dominated by reports saying the match could be Rohits last for the Indian team, as

Sir Garfield Sobers: Former England pacer Stuart Broad believes India will require a monumental century from either skipper Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma if they are to successfully chase down England's mammoth 387/3 in the series-deciding third ODI here at Lords on Sunday. England have set India 388 to win the ODI decider at Lord's, thanks to Ben Ducketts 141, Jacob Bethells 91, Joe Roots unbeaten 48-ball 71 and Jos Buttler applying finishing touches with 41 not out off just 13 bal

Sir Garfield Sobers: Englands batting line-up produced a relentless display of batsmanship that left Indias bowlers bruised and the crowd enthralled as they posted a mammoth 387/3 in their 50 overs in the ODI series decider at the Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday. Englands batting charge was led by a brilliant Ben Duckett hitting 141 off 135 balls, laced with 18 fours and one six. He was well-supported in a 192-run stand with Jacob Bethell, who hit a 93-ball 91, studded with 11 fours and two sixes

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday questioned the team management's decision to repeatedly bench premier left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, warning that such frequent exclusions could severely damage a bowler's confidence. In the absence of injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar being ruled out due to hamstring injury, Kuldeep was still overlooked for Sundays ongoing ODI series decider at Lords. It meant that India are playing fou

Saif Ali Khan: The historic Lords Cricket Ground is currently witnessing a spectacular convergence of celebrities as legendary former India captain MS Dhoni, top Bollywood celebrities, and a galaxy of cricketing greats are in attendance for the high-stakes ODI series decider between India and England. Broadcast visuals showed Dhoni alongside his wife Sakshi in the premium enclosures of the iconic cricket ground in the company of prominent Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, who is present along with

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The fourth season of the UPT20 League is set to get underway on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener in Lucknow. The 24-day competition will showcase some of Uttar Pradesh's finest cricketing talent as players vie for glory on one of the country's fastest-growing domestic T20 platforms. Kanpur Superstars batter Sameer Rizvi praised the league for its rapid growth and the opportunities it continues to p

Jofra Archer: England speedster Jofra Archer has expressed immense satisfaction with his current bowling rhythm, adding that consistently hitting his favourable lengths has been the key to his good showings in the ongoing ODI series against India. Very pleased with how it's coming. Sometimes the wickets don't always come there, but I think this has probably been the best I've bowled consistently. I don't think I've bowled one bad ball. If it goes for four, that's fine, but I put it where I want

ODI World Cup: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Sunday added a touch of elegance and nostalgia to the historic Lord's Cricket Ground as he rang the venue's iconic five-minute bell to signal the start of play for the crucial series-deciding third ODI between India and England. Looking dapper in a well-tailored suit, Yuvraj, the Player of the Tournament in Indias 2011 ODI World Cup victory, stood next to the famous bell located outside the Bowlers Writing Room in the Pavilion and performed

Higher Education Minister Roji: Keralas passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about attending classes the next morning. The holiday covers schools under the General Education Department as well as colleges, universities and professional institutions under the Higher Education Department. The