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New Zealand: New Zealand captain Tom Latham has urged his side to summon oldschool grit as they chase a Test series triumph against England, when they take the field for the third Test starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The Blackcaps bounced back remarkably well from the sudden retirement of talismanic batter Kane Williamson just days after the 115-run defeat in the first game at Lords by sealing an emphatic 253-run victory in the second match at The Oval to level the three-match series 1-1.

For Madhya Pradesh: Competition for places in India's fast-bowling attack has rarely been tougher. With a growing pool of pacers consistently performing across formats, staying in contention requires far more than talent alone. For Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow Super Giants pacer Avesh Khan, who has already represented India at the international level, the biggest challenge in earning another opportunity is remarkably simple. The biggest challenge is consistency, Avesh told IANS when asked to descr

Madhya Pradesh Premier League: As the Madhya Pradesh Premier League enters its business end, Chambal Ghariyals have emerged as one of the standout teams of the season, finishing the league stage at the top of the table. But for India pacer Avesh Khan, success in cricket is not determined by talent alone. Having spent years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and represented India at the highest level, Avesh believes the biggest differentiator between players is their ability to constantly evolve.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Warangal Warriors secured a five-wicket win against Anvita Khammam Aces to register their first win in Season 1 of the TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, in the first match on Wednesday. Chasing 203, opener Harshit Choudhary carried his bat with an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls to lead the Warriors to victory in a tense chase. In the first innings, Mohd. Abdul Malik (3/35) and Murugan Abhishek (3/54) did well to restrict the Ace

Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he apologised to his teammates after returning to the side for the decisive third Test against New Zealand, admitting that the off-field controversy involving him and fast bowler Gus Atkinson had an impact on the team. Stokes and Atkinson missed the second Test after being stood down pending an investigation into an alleged breach of the team's midnight curfew following England's victory in the series opener. Although both players were cle

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test , Cricket Tips :The three-match Test series between England and New Zealand is evenly poised, with both teams winning one game each. England started the series with a 115-run win at Lord's in a low-scoring thriller. But it was followed by some unwanted circumstances for captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson. As a result, the duo missed the second test, and New Zealand took full advantage of it. New Zealand recorded a 253-run win to level the series. The duo is back

Each County Safeguarding Officer: In a rare move, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use a separate dressing room compared to his India teammates during the upcoming five-match T20I series in England, starting in Durham on July 1, to comply with mandatory child safeguarding policies. The protocol for Sooryavanshi is aligned with the rigorous under-16 protective guidelines laid down by both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As

T20 World Cup: A semifinal qualification-seeking South Africa will aim for a comprehensive victory to boost their net run-rate when they face an already eliminated Netherlands in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. On the field, the Proteas find themselves in a complex race to the semifinals. Despite bouncing back from an opening 65-run loss against Australia by scraping past Pakistan and thrashing India by six wickets -- propelled by Mar

T20 World Cup Group: Plagued by a misfiring middle-order and lapses with the ball and on the field, India will look to plug the loopholes when they clash against a spirited Bangladesh in a pivotal 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units havent really taken forward that momentum. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and

T20 World Cup: With a semifinal berth still within reach, South Africa will look to solidify their prospects when they take on an already eliminated Netherlands in their 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Thursday. The Proteas, who finished as runners-up in the previous two editions of the showpiece event, commenced their ongoing edition journey with a bruising 65-run defeat against Australia. Though they scraped past Pakistan by two wickets, South Africa put in their best perform

T20 World Cup: India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, Harmanpreet Kaur's side must find answers to growing concerns that have surfaced despite occupying a strong position in Group A. The biggest challenge for India is no longer at the top of the order. Questions surrounding the opening partnership have largely disappeared than

Captain Axar Patel: Captain Axar Patel has expressed joy at the announcement of senior wicketkeeper batter and his friend Rishabh Pant returning to the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of IPL 2027 and also assured that the Indian star will get full freedom from his side to perform without pressure. In a historic trade between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Pant, who was bought by LSG at the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025 for a record fee of Rs 27 crore, will return to DC for Rs 15 crore.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has been appointed as the mentor for Mumbai's men's teams across all levels for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday. Patil, who played 29 Tests and 45 ODIs for India from 1980 to 1986 and was a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team, will provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, leadership development, and motivational support to both players and coaching

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop worrying about rebuilding innings after wickets fall and instead focus on playing her natural attacking game, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey, as the Women in Blue prepare for a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh. India are facing pressure after a loss to South Africa in Manchester tightened the race for the semifinals. Tuesday's match has become a must-win. Pandey discussed India's middle-orde

Brendon McCullum has challenged England captain Ben Stokes to use the controversy over his curfew breach as fuel to inspire a series-clinching victory in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were dropped from the second Test after breaking a midnight curfew in an incident at a London nightclub while celebrating England's first Test win at Lord's. McCullum said he was concerned and worried about Stokes in the after the late-night antics, which sparked suggestion

After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 seriss, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the Caribbean on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The two teams have very different objectives, with the hosts looking to reignite their Test form after losing seven of eight matches played in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle while Sri Lanka, who lie third, will want to press their claims for a place in next year's final at Lord's. Every Test se

ICC World Test Championship: India opener Shubman Gill climbed to second place in the latest ICC ODI Batter rankings, while New Zealand pacer Matt Henry joined India's Jasprit Bumrah at the summit of the Test Bowling rankings following stellar performances across formats. There was also a change at the top of the Test batting rankings, with England veteran Joe Root reclaiming the No.1 position. Root's scores of 46 and 77 against New Zealand helped him move up two places and overtake teammate Har

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of crickets most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday. Blair represented New Zealand in 19 Tests between 1952 and 1964, claiming 43 wickets at an average of 35. In first-class cricket, he enjoyed an outstanding career, taking 330 wickets at an average of 15 in 59 matches, largely for Wellington and during one season for Central Distric

Irfan Pathan: India fast bowler Nandni Sharma has identified Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah as the biggest influences on her bowling, saying she closely follows their control, variations and approach to the game as she continues her development. Speaking about the role models who have guided her career, Nandni also explained why she remained committed to pace bowling despite briefly considering a switch to spin and how competing alongside boys accelerated her growth. Sharing the names she

Nandni Sharma: India fast bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the Women's Premier League (WPL) with transforming her understanding of the game, while also recalling the childhood moment that inspired her to become a pace bowler. Speaking about her cricketing journey, Nandni explained how exposure to elite players reshaped her mindset and how a chance observation at her academy sparked a passion that continues to drive her career. Reflecting on the impact of the WPL, Nandni said the tournament broa

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her side produced their poorest performance of the tournament after suffering a 113-run defeat to Australia in their Group A ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at Headingley. The loss left Pakistan winless after four matches, with Sana urging the team to honestly assess the shortcomings before their final group fixture against the Netherlands. Reflecting on the defeat, the skipper did not shy away from acknowledging where Pakistan fell short. I t

T20 World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry reflected on her match-winning display after guiding her side to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at Headingley, saying her consistency comes from enjoying the game and constantly embracing its challenges. Perry produced 71 off 48 balls before returning figures of 2 for 9 in a single over as Australia registered their fourth successive win, moving to the brink of the semi-finals. Named Player of th

Vasoo Paranjape Cricket Centre: Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape has backed seam-bowling allrounder Suryansh Shedge to enjoy a long international career after he earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, adding that the youngster possesses both the skill and temperament needed to play internationally for the next ten years. Shedge was added to Indias squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been ruled out due to a

Shreyas Iyers India side on its Europe tour will first play against Ireland in two Twenty20 internationals at Stormont. The last time these two teams met at Malahide was in 2023 in a three-match series. This summer has begun for Ireland with a one-off Test match with New Zealand in Belfast in May, and now they host India and will end with a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan. For India matches, expecting a bigger crowd, some 5,000 seats have been installed to accommodate spectators. BCCI

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: Chota Nagpur Royals clinched the inaugural Jharkhand T20 Cricket League by defeating the Jamshedpur Steelers in front of a roaring crowd packed inside the JSCA International Stadium Complex. While the Steelers fought with grit, it was the Chota Nagpur Royals who turned the game on its head in spectacular style, pulling off a seven-wicket victory to crown themselves the first-ever champions of the league. Batting first, the Jamshedpur Steelers posted a competitive 18

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Gulbarga Mystics scored their maiden victory on Tuesday, trouncing Shivamogga Yodhas by 95 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysuru. A turbo-charged batting display in the Power-play during which the Mystics smashed 93 runs, and a heroic all-round performance by Kranthi Kumar (31 of 22, 2/8) did the magic for Gulbarga, who posted a challenging 232/8. Gautam Mishra (3/34) and Ronit More (2/7) also shone with the ball as Gulbarga restricted Shivamogga to

Smt Droupadi Murmuji: Former India captain Rohit Sharma celebrated the significance of June 23 in his life a few hours after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours, during the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Rohit, considered one of the greatest while-ball cricketers in the history of the game with three double-hundreds in ODIs and two World Cup titles in T20 format, was alluding to the fact that he got the highest civilian

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said leading from the front remains her biggest responsibility after producing a magnificent unbeaten century to guide her side to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Tuesday. Athapaththu smashed 106 not out from just 61 deliveries, hitting 17 fours and two sixes, as Sri Lanka chased down Ireland's total of 130/5 in only 15.3 overs. The century was the fourth T20I hundred of her care

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis remained optimistic about her team's progress despite a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying the experience of competing against stronger opposition will only make the side hungrier to improve. Ireland posted 130/5 after recovering from a disastrous start, with Lewis leading the rescue effort through a fighting 59-run knock. However, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu stole the show with a magnificent

Madhya Pradesh League: Gwalior Cheetahs bowed out of playoff contention in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 following a 38-run (VJD Method) defeat to Indore Pink Panthers at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Tuesday. Kartik Parihar was the standout performer for the Cheetahs, producing a fluent 71 off 46 deliveries. The opener struck 11 fours and a six, anchoring the innings. After an early setback, Kartik steadied the innings with useful partnerships, while captain Rajat Patid

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produced one of the finest knocks of the Womens T20 World Cup, smashing an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls to guide her side to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Ireland in Match 20 at the County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 131, Sri Lanka made light work of the task as Athapaththu dominated the Irish bowling attack from the outset and powered her side to 134/1 in just 15.3 overs. The victory was built around the skip

Jharkhand Premier League T20: Several people were injured, three of them seriously, after a stampede-like situation broke out during the final match of the Jharkhand Premier League T20 cricket tournament at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium in Dhurwa, here on Tuesday evening, officials said. Three of the injured spectators had to be admitted to a hospital. According to eyewitnesses, a large number of cricket enthusiasts began arriving at the stadium in the afte

International Cricket Council: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the International Cricket Council's newly launched post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, describing the initiative as a major step forward for women's cricket and athlete welfare. Reacting to the ICC's announcement on social media, Tendulkar praised the governing body's efforts to create a more supportive environment for female cricketers balancing motherhood and professional sport. Exceptional batting by the ICC. Em

T20 World Cup: Ireland batter Leah Paul said the team's priority after losing early wickets was to rebuild through partnerships, as she praised captain Gaby Lewis for leading the recovery against Sri Lanka in their Women's T20 World Cup clash at the County Ground on Tuesday. Ireland posted 130/5 in their 20 overs after a difficult start, with skipper Lewis producing a crucial 59-run knock. Paul played an important supporting role, scoring 20 off 27 balls in a 66-run partnership with her captain

T20 World Cup: Captain Gaby Lewis produced a composed and determined innings of 59 runs to rescue Ireland from early trouble and guide them to a competitive 130/5 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in match 20 of the Womens T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Tuesday. After being put in to bat, Ireland endured a disastrous start as wickets fell at regular intervals in the opening overs. However, Lewis stood firm amid the collapse and played a captains knock, stitching together a crucial partnership

Harare Sports Club: Zimbabwe have entrusted left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava with the Test captaincy for the first time, naming him to lead a 15-member squad for the one-off Test against Bangladesh, which begins on Sunday at the Harare Sports Club. The fixture marks Zimbabwe's return to the longest format after an extended break and signals the start of an important home season, with the selectors opting for a blend of established names and returning performers. Ngarava steps into the leadership r

Brendon McCullum: Brendon McCullum has dismissed speculation of a rift with England captain Ben Stokes, insisting the pair remain close friends as England prepare for a decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes returned to the England squad on Tuesday after missing the second Test at The Oval due to a breach of the team's midnight curfew. McCullum expressed confusion over claims that their relationship had soured. I asked him, 'Do you know where this talk about our relation

T20 World Cup: New Zealand youngster Izzy Sharp said patience was the key to the teams successful chase after the defending champions defeated Scotland in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Promoted to No. 3 after New Zealand lost early wickets while chasing 132, Sharp anchored the innings with a match-winning half-century and stitched together a 101-run partnership with Brooke Halliday that took the defending champions to a six-wicket victory. Sharp

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Hyderabad e-Champions kicked off their campaign with a comprehensive 7-wicket victory against Palamuru Strikers in Match 4 of the Hyderabad Cricket Associations TG20 Season 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Ajay Dev Goud spearheaded the bowling attack for the e-Champions with figures of 4/21 to bundle out Strikers for 141 in 19.4 overs. In the run chase, half-centuries from Anvith Reddy (53 off 42) and Ganesh

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce admitted her side fell short of a winning total after their Women's T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to defending champions New Zealand on Tuesday here at County Ground. Scotland, who posted 131/7 after a promising start before New Zealand chased it down with six wickets in hand, were eliminated from the tournament, with Bryce identifying the final overs of the innings as the decisive phase while also drawing positives from another competit

T20 World Cup: New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr hailed youngster Izzy Sharp's match-winning innings after the defending champions defeated Scotland in their must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Chasing 132 after restricting Scotland to 131/7, New Zealand recovered from an early top-order collapse through Sharp's composed half-century, prompting Kerr to single out the young batter while also acknowledging that her side still has areas to improve despite se

Unchanged Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in the 20th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. Chamari Athapaththu's team have found the tournament tough. After an enormous defeat against England in their opening game, Sri Lanka produced an inspirational triumph over New Zealand. But it has been a case of 'win, lose, lose' in the ensuing weeks, with the five-wicket collapse against West Indies proving to be a cos

T20 World Cup: New Zealand kept their Women's T20 World Cup campaign alive with a composed six-wicket victory over Scotland, surviving an early wobble before a 101-run partnership between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday sealed a crucial win that eliminated Scotland from the tournament. Coming into the contest with both teams facing a virtual knockout, New Zealand made the right call at the toss by opting to field. However, the defending champions were made to work hard by a spirited Scotland outf

Lucknow Super Giants: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal bid an emotional farewell to Kuldeep Yadav while welcoming Rishabh Pant back to the franchise after the Indian Premier League (IPL) confirmed a blockbuster trade between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2027 season. The trade will see wicketkeeper-batter Pant return to Delhi Capitals, the franchise where he spent the first nine seasons of his IPL career, while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav heads to Lucknow Supe

ENG-W vs WI-W Match 22, Cricket Tips :England Women have been undefeated in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and they are very close to making it to the semifinal of the tournament. But they will have a big challenge in front of them. They will face West Indies, who are coming with a three-match winning streak with them. This contest will be live from Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday, starting at 11 PM IST. Both teams have a chance to book a semifinal place with a win. That is whe

The Delhi Premier League: The third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held from July 31 to August 30, 2026, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced on Tuesday. The players' auction ahead of the new season will take place on July 1. The previous edition witnessed West Delhi Lions, captained by Nitish Rana, claim their maiden DPL title after defeating Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in the final. In the women's competition, South Delhi Superstarz, led by Shweta

T20 World Cup: Opening batter Darcey Carter produced a composed and determined unbeaten 72 to steer Scotland to 131 for 7, but a dramatic collapse in the closing overs prevented them from fully capitalising on a promising platform against New Zealand in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup encounter. After being put in to bat, Scotland made an assured start with Carter taking the initiative. She settled quickly despite a couple of early chances going begging, and New Zealand's sloppy fielding on

West Indies Women: A top-of-the-table battle awaits at Lord's on Wednesday when unbeaten England Women take on fellow undefeated West Indies Women in a potentially decisive Group 2 clash of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. England have been one of the stars of the tournament, winning all three of their games and having an impressive net run rate of +2.490. The hosts have looked dominant with bat and ball, recording a commanding win over Scotland overcoming the absence of captain Nat Sciver-Bru

West Indies Women: England Women will put their perfect record on the line when they take on fellow unbeaten side West Indies Women in a high-stakes ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash at Lord's on Wednesday. Both teams have three wins from three matches. This matchup could be crucial in determining the group standings and will give the clearest view of England's chances for the title on home turf. England has breezed through the tournament so far. Aside from a brief scare against Irela

T20I Bowling Rankings: India's left-arm spinner Sree Charani has reached the summit of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time after a remarkable run in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with the latest rankings update rewarding her match-winning performances across the tournament. The 21-year-old rose to the top of the global standings after emerging as the leading wicket-taker in the competition, displacing England spinner Linsey Smith from the No.1 position. Charani's ri