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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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