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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, seamers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma have earned their maiden call-ups to the Indian team for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 23. Rinku Singh and Mayank Yadav have also made a return to India T20I set-up, which continues to be led by Shreyas Iyer. The six players come for the three-game Zimbabwe tour in place of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Kris
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Riding on an unbeaten century by Siddharth Akhil, the Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored an edge-of-the-seat three-wicket victory over the Hubli Tigers to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts alive in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday evening. Chasing a stiff target of 214, the Coastal Kings were in deep trouble at 82-5 in 8.4 overs with opener Nikin Jose (27, 13 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) and captain Karun Nair (11, 7 bal
Old Trafford Cricket Ground: England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the crucial third T20I against India, scheduled to be played at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The hosts currently hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, following their clinical four-wicket victory over the visitors at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Saturday. With momentum firmly on their side, especially after the first T20I at Chester-le-Street in Durham was abandoned due to rain, the England team m
ENG vs IND 3rd T20I,CricketTips :Team India are not enjoying the UK tour. They have played four games and have yet to win a game. Shreyas Iyer has been struggling with captaincy, and the form isn't helping him either. India will be in action once again in the third T20I on Tuesday against England. This contest will kick off at 10 PM IST at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. This is a must-win game for India to keep alive in the series, because England have been in great form, and they will look to put
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground: A struggling India will desperately hunt for its first win on the tour when they face an aggressive England in the third T20I at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The visitors have endured a forgettable start under new captain Shreyas Iyer, losing the game in Manchester and suffering a shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland. What will be Indias chief focus will be revamping the bowling attack and adding an extra fast bowler, considering Ravi Bishnoi looked c
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: Promising wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of the legendary Rahul Dravid, smashed a brilliant 67-ball 87 to help India Under-19 post a competitive 285 against Sri Lanka Under-19 in the second youth ODI here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Electing to bat, the visitors suffered an early collapse and slipped to a precarious 81/4 in the 19th over. However, Anvay and Arjun Rajput (76 off 81 balls) staged a remark
T20 World Cup: India legend Sachin Tendulkar has showered rich praise on the Australian women's cricket team's unmatched consistency following their seventh ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 title. The victory marked an incredible seventh T20 World Cup title for the side and their 14th ICC World Cup trophy overall across formats. Taking to social media, Tendulkar lauded the team's undefeated streak throughout the tournament, pointing out how they seamlessly navigated match conditions. Congratulation
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and national selector Saba Karim believes that opposing teams must adopt a more ruthless approach and out-think Australia strategically if they wish to challenge the dominant side, who won their seventh Womens T20 World Cup title. At the iconic Lords Cricket Ground, Australia again showed their big-game mentality when they comprehensively beat England by seven wickets in the title clash by chasing 151 with 17 balls to spare, after restricting the hosts to 15
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes the national women's T20I team needs to make some hard decisions and embrace tactical changes if they are to transition into a side capable of consistently challenging for global silverware. Reemas comments come after Australia won their seventh Womens T20 World Cup at Lords on Sunday. Analyzing the road ahead for the Indian women's T20I team, who failed to enter the semi-finals, Reema also stated that relying solely on individual bri
T20 World Cup: An emotional England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has expressed hope that the heartbreaking 2026 Womens T20 World Cup final defeat to Australia at Lord's would not be her final appearance in a global tournament, as she remained tight-lipped on her future as an international cricketer. Australia clinically shattered England's hopes of breaking the drought for a major silverware victory by securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory to lift their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup titl
T20 World Cup: Fresh from leading Australia to an unprecedented seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, skipper Sophie Molineux said she has set her sights on scaling greater heights and securing more silverware glory for her team, which is currently in a transition phase. Sophies appointment as Australias captain stood fully vindicated on Sunday after she led her side to an unprecedented seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a dominant seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's. She also f
T20 World Cup: After Australia crushed England by seven wickets at Lord's to lift their sixth T20 World Cup title, ICC chairman ICC Chairman said that women's cricket is in its golden era and that the tournament served as a reminder of why the sport is unmissable, thanks to the power, passion and class on display. The ICC Chair presented the trophy to captain Sophie Molineux, who lifted the T20 World Cup title just six months into her tenure as captain. After surrendering both the 20- and 50-ove
T20 World Cup Final: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) under the dynamic leadership of Jay Shah for driving a remarkable transformation in the sport after the successful conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, where Australia clinched their record seventh title. In front of a 28,000-plus record crowd at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia ended England's perfect record at home World Cups with a seven-wicket win in the final. This w
Various new milestones were created during the recently played three Test series between England and New Zealand. The most outstanding and effective among them were Tom Latham (151: His 17th Test century, which drew him level with Martin Crowe) and Devon Conway (157: His 8th century) sharing a 317-run opening stand at Trent Bridge in the third Test. They batted around 72 overs and ultimately contributed 72.4 percent of their first innings total in punishing fashion: 108-0 by lunch, 213-0 by tea
Australia captain Sophie Molineux was glad to have kept believing after her side thrashed England by seven wickets in the women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. Molineux's team were utterly dominant, keeping things tight in the field, with the left-arm spinner's 1-32 not fully reflective of how she helped restrict England after winning the toss. Australia then chased down a modest target of 151 with 17 balls to spare. Beth Mooney led Australia's chase with 64 -- her fourth fifty in a m
Shai Hope and Justin Greaves steadied the West Indies first innings reply with an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 174 as the home side reached 318 for four at the close of the third day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday. Having missed the first Test victory due to a shoulder injury, Hopes patient 86 not out and Greaves equally watchful unbeaten 85 pulled the hosts closer to the follow-on target of 350 although they remain
ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :The one-off test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh saw a sheer domination by the home side. They didn't let the visitors come near and record a win by an innings and 85 runs. That is their biggest Test win ever. Now, they will hope to take the momentum forward in the ODIs. These two sides will be up against each other in three ODIs, starting on Monday at 1 PM IST at Harare Sports Club. This is the first game as ODI captain for Richard Ngarava, whereas Mehidy Has
T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed the unity and selfless attitude within her squad after leading the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, saying the triumph was the reward for months of hard work, trust and preparation. Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday, comfortably chasing 151 in 17.1 overs after Beth Mooney's match-winning 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's fluent 48 laid the foundation for another memorable Wo
T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side was outplayed by a more experienced Australian team after the hosts went down by seven wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's on Sunday, but said there was still plenty for England to be proud of after an impressive tournament. Sciver-Brunt led from the front with an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls to help England post 150/4 after being put into bat. However, Australia chased down the target comfortably in 17.1 overs,
T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney credited Australia's positive approach in the powerplay and the support from Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll after her match-winning knock guided the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's on Sunday. Mooney was named both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament after finishing as the competition's leading run-scorer with 259 runs. In the final, the experienced opener struck a com
T20 World Cup: Australia underlined their dominance in women's cricket once again as opener Beth Mooney and youngster Phoebe Litchfield shared a match-winning 100-run partnership to guide the six-time champions to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Chasing 151, Australia reached the target in just 17.1 overs to lift a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. The triumph added to Australia'
T20 World Cup: England batter Alice Capsey believes her side's total of 150/4 is a brilliant score in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final against Australia at Lord's, crediting captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp for showing exactly how to bat on a challenging surface. England recovered well after early setbacks to post 150/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls from Sciver-Brunt and a quickfire 44 not out off 28 deliveries from Kemp. The pair stitched together an unbeat
Captain Nat Sciver: Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a calm and composed unbeaten half-century, while Freya Kemp played a valuable late innings of 44 not out to help England recover from early setbacks and post a competitive 150/4 in 20 overs against Australia in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. After Australia won the toss and opted to bowl, England found it difficult to get going. Kim Garth bowled with excellent control in the opening over, conce
T20 World Cup: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have not made any changes to their playing XI. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after ma
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Table-toppers Bengaluru Blasters continued their dominant run in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 after thrashing Mysore Warriors by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. The clinical victory, which marked Bengaluru's eighth win of the season, was fashioned by pacer Nischith N Rao's splendid four-wicket haul and an unbeaten half-century from Krishnan Shrijith. Chasing a modest target of 149, Bengaluru overhauled the total in just 14.4 overs with 32 bal
Anvita Khammam Aces: Telanganas district cricketers on Sunday have termed the TG20 league as a long-awaited professional platform to showcase their skills alongside established first-class players. The ongoing tournament has a mandate for the inclusion of talented players from the district in every squad. Hyderabad E-Champions all-rounder Ganesh Gadugu, who has been a standout performer for the unbeaten table-toppers with 212 runs in six matches, described the league as a game-changer. We get to
Dear Amir Bhai: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan congratulated Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt on their wedding, sharing a heartfelt message on social media after attending the couple's intimate ceremony on Sunday. Pathan, who was among the guests at the wedding, also shared a video of Aamir dancing during the celebrations. In his post, the former all-rounder wrote, Dear Amir Bhai & Gauri, Heartiest congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happines
Aaqib Nabi Dar: Tall pacer Gurnoor Brar picked a ten-wicket match haul as he propelled India A to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the second unofficial Test and sealed the two-match series 1-0 here on Sunday. Brar dismantled the hosts batting line-up to register career-best match figures of 10-145 - backing up his four-wicket haul in the first innings with a lethal six-wicket burst in the second essay. Resuming from a commanding 541/8, India As innings had a swift end when
ODI World Cup: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was seen bowling with the red ball at his practice session in Ahmedabad, signalling his preparation for the upcoming gruelling. The pace spearhead shared pictures of his intense training session, including bowling with the red SG ball, on his Instagram account on Sunday, even as his team-mates from the Gujarat domestic set-up watched on. In the last few days, Bumrah has been training with his domestic team-mates like Chintan Gaja at the G
Indian Premier League: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi needs to urgently reinvent his game, pointing out that batters in international cricket have started reading his bowling because of his high speed and lack of sharp turn. Bishnoi's expensive 17th over, where he conceded 29 runs, including bowling three backfoot no-balls, proved to be the turning point as England snatched an improbable four-wicket victory against India in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Man
Deep Dasgupta: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes India need to rethink their bowling combination following the defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, suggesting the team management consider fielding an additional specialist seamer for the remainder of the series. Assessing India's performance after England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, Dasgupta said the current balance leaves the attack vulnerable if one of the frontline pacers has an off day, and a
Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad: Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has questioned the broadcast of an alleged adult advertisement during the second T20I between India and England at Old Trafford, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to examine the matter. Azad, who also posted about the issue on social media during the match, said the presence of such advertisements during a game watched by millions of children raised serious concerns and warned that
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the high-octane final between England and Australia, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has hailed the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup as a record-shattering success, saying that it has emerged as the biggest edition of the tournament in on-ground attendance and viewership. The title clash between the two cricketing powerhouses is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. We had ambitions for this #T20WorldCup to be the b
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a long and successful international career after the teenager made a historic debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester. While the 15-year-old scored 14 runs on debut, Parthiv said the occasion was far bigger than the numbers on the scoreboard and backed the youngster to justify the enormous expectations surrounding him. He described Sooryavan
Parthiv Patel: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Ravi Bishnoi's costly 17th over proved to be the turning point in India's defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, while also backing the team's bowling decisions and hailing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking international debut. Reflecting on the match, Parthiv said the two no-balls bowled by Bishnoi shifted momentum decisively in England's favour by allowing Jacob Bethell to play with complete fr
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: Pakistan have handed Babar Azam the Test captaincy once again while announcing their squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, marking the former skipper's return to leadership after he stepped away from the role in 2023. The Pakistan Men's National Selection Committee unveiled the squads during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Babar will lead the side in both the two-Test series against the West Indies, scheduled from
Ishan Kishan: India batter Ishan Kishan claimed that the team management had picked the 'perfect team' for the second T20I against England, rejecting the suggestion that they needed an off-spinner to stem the run-flow in the middle overs. Ishan Kishan scored 49 and, along with skipper Shreyas Iyer (37) and Abhishek Sharma (43), helped India post a challenging 190/7 upon electing to bat first at Old Trafford on Saturday. However, England rode on an unbeaten 76 from Jacob Bethell to overhaul the t
T20 World Cup: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu urged fans not to overlook Sanju Samson's recent contributions after the wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I against England, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handed his international debut. Rayudu acknowledged the excitement surrounding Suryavanshi's debut but reminded fans of Samson's achievements in India's recent T20 triumph. Lets spare a thought for Sanju Samson very happy to see Vaibhav make his
T20 World Cup: Australia's Ellyse Perry, England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, India's Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award after standout campaigns across the competition. The four nominees have been instrumental in their respective teams' fortunes, with finalists Australia and England accounting for two of the contenders, while Mandhana and Kapp earned recognition despite their sides
Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the battle as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby union's Red Roses by becoming the latest England women's team to win a major tournament on home soil. The Lionesses' triumph at Euro 2022, winning the final at Wembley, was a break through moment for the side and it was a similar story when the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup at a packed Twickenham last year. England's cricketers will now look to complete a hat-trick of wome
T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reflected on her 20-year international career with an emotional message after bringing the curtain down on her time with the White Ferns following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The veteran all-rounder, whose final international appearance came in New Zealand's tournament-ending defeat, thanked teammates, support staff, fans, and her family while looking back on a journey that spanned two decades in the silver fern. Devine, who retired
Despite Arshdeep Singh: Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and senior players after making his senior international debut, thanking everyone who supported and backed him throughout his journey. Sharing a photograph of himself in the India jersey on his Instagram story after the match, the teenage batter said representing the national team was a privilege and pledged to continue giving his best whenever called upon. Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test (Day 2) Report: Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive 549 for nine declared after tea on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. Having thrashed the visitors by an innings and 217 runs inside four days in the first Test at the same venue, the home side needed more than one slice of luck to get t
T20 World Cup: England all-rounder Jacob Bethell said testing himself against the strongest sides in world cricket is what drives him after his unbeaten 76 powered England to a four-wicket victory over India in the T20I. Speaking after being named Player of the Match, Bethell reflected on his previous success against India, England's calculated approach to the chase, the turning point provided by Ravi Bishnoi's expensive over, and the partnerships that helped overhaul a target of 191. Having als
Shreyas Iyer: India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that one costly over changed the course of the contest after England completed a four-wicket victory in the second T20I in Old Trafford on Saturday, chasing down 191 with an over to spare. Speaking after the defeat, Iyer assessed how the game unfolded, highlighted Jacob Bethell's decisive innings, backed Ravi Bishnoi despite his expensive spell, and stressed that the young leg-spinner would emerge stronger from the experience. India had appeared
Her T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux says a final decision on Ellyse Perry's availability for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final against hosts England will be taken on match day, but remains confident the veteran all-rounder can still make a significant impact even if she is unable to bowl. Australia and England will reignite one of women's cricket's biggest rivalries when they meet in the title match at Lord's on Sunday. Both teams have remained unbeaten throughout the tou
Nat Sciver-Brunt has promised England will go toe-to-toe with Australia in the Womens T20 World Cup fina l at Lord's on Sunday as they look to end a series of dispiriting defeats by their arch-rivals. Contests between two powerhouses of the women's game have been lopsided affairs in recent times, with Australia whitewashing England 16-0 in the multi-format Ashes when the teams last met 'Down Under' 18 months ago. That humiliating reverse led to the exit of England head coach Jon Lewis and the en
Despite Axar Patel: India overcame a testing surface and a spirited England fightback to post a competitive 190/7 in the second T20I at Old Trafford, thanks to brisk contributions throughout the batting order and a late flourish from Tilak Varma. After racing away in the PowerPlay, the visitors lost momentum through the middle overs before Tilak's unbeaten cameo ensured they finished with a flourish. The evening also marked a historic occasion as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's y
BCA President Harsh Vardhan: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Harsh Vardhan on Saturday hailed teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshis international debut for India in the ongoing second T20I against England as a golden day in the history of Bihar cricket and a matter of immense pride for the entire state. Sooryavanshi, 15, etched his name into the annals of cricketing history by making his highly-anticipated international debut during the second T20I against England at Old Traff
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the high-octane ICC Womens T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals Australia, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Saturday stated that her side is entering the title clash with far greater composure and confidence, adding that they have improved a lot since making an early exit in the 2024 edition. The iconic Lords Cricket Ground holds fond memories for England, who clinched the 2017 ODI World Cup title here under Heather Knight's leadership with a tense nine-run victory

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