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T20 World Cup Americas Qualifiers: Bermuda have secured qualification for the Americas Qualifier 2027 for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup after finishing first at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier A on home soil. After a no-result due to weather on the opening day, Bermuda showcased their talent by overcoming every opponent convincingly and completing a flawless campaign that earned them a spot in the regional qualifier. Delray Rawlins was crucial in Bermudas win, picking up

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bangalore Blasters beat their closest rivals on the points table, Coastal Kings Mangaluru, by eight runs (VJD method) in the second fixture of the day in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Monday. After rain-induced stoppages, the Blasters were set a revised target of 109 in 11 overs, the original target of 180/6 in 20 overs. Having moved to 28 for no loss in three overs before the match was halted due to more rain, the Blasters clearly knew what was needed of

Hyderabad Cricket Association: Hyderabad E-Champions produced a dominant all-round display to register a commanding 56-run victory over Anvita Khammam Aces in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 in the second match at the G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Monday. A blistering half-century from Abhirath Reddy, valuable contributions from district player Ganesh Gadugu as well as Anvith Reddy, and disciplined bowling led by Sriniketh and Ajay Dev Goud helped the E-Champions d

T20 World Cup: As they gear up for Tuesday's semifinal clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with the West Indies, World No. 1 Australia are wary of the threat posed by the West Indies, especially their captain Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin, said their top player, Ellyse Perry. Australia qualified for the knockout stages by finishing at the top of Group A, enjoying an imperious time of it in the groups, completing a fourth win from four with a record ICC Womens T20 World Cup chase to beat

Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying the gifted batsman had his 100 percent support. Stokes dramatically announced he would be retiring from England duty on Sunday's fourth afternoon of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, saying he was burnt out after four years as skipper. The 35-year-old all-rounder, normally a middle-order batsman, then opened the innings as England tried to attack a stiff run

New Zealand: New Zealand sealed a memorable Test series triumph over England with a commanding 160-run victory in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Monday, spoiling Ben Stokes' final appearance in international cricket and condemning the hosts to their first home defeat in a Test series of three matches or more since 2012. Chasing a tough target of 373, England got bowled out well short after starting the final day at 103/4. They had already wasted much of their chance with a carele

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Hubli Tigers bounced back in style following back-to-back losses in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, comprehensively beating Gulbarga Mystics by 10 wickets in Hubballi on Monday. In a match reduced to 15 overs a side due to rain, the Tigers first restricted the Mystics to 139 in 15 overs, thanks to some fabulous left-arm swing bowling by young Vaibhav Sharma (3-9). In reply, the Tigers, true to their name, pounced on every bad delivery to score big and eventually made very

T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side still has another level to reach as they prepare to face World No. 1 Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, insisting the Caribbean side will need their biggest stars to deliver if they are to upset the tournament favourites. Australia head into Tuesday's match at The Oval in strong form, having won all four of their group-stage games. They finished the group with a record run chase in the ICC Women'

Md Arfaz Ahmed: Anurag Nalgonda Knights secured their third win on the trot, registering a comprehensive six-wicket victory against Palamuru Strikers in the first match of the day in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Stadium at Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday. Knights bowlers were sensational in executing their plans as Md Arfaz Ahmed (3/39) and Nishanth Saranu (2/16) were the standouts, restricting the Strikers to 148/9. Skipper Rahul Buddhi (68* off 40) held h

Former West Indies: Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has termed heavyweights Australia and England as the two standout form teams heading into the high-stakes semi-finals of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, adding that adaptability to varying conditions for the knockouts will be the ultimate differentiator for any side looking to stop them from lifting the trophy. Six-time champions Australia, the Group A toppers, will take on West Indies, the 2016 champions, who finished second in Group

Former West Indies: Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop firmly believes that womens cricket has now established itself as a standalone product capable of drawing massive crowds despite competing with major global sporting events. Bishop's observations come at a historic juncture for the tournament which has been competing for attention alongside the FIFA World Cup, men's Test series against New Zealand, and Wimbledon. The group stage attendance record at an ICC Womens T20 World Cup group s

T20 World Cup: Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop believes that India must aggressively unearth more fast bowlers and inject more power into their batting lineup if they want to bridge the gap with six-time champions Australia, who sent them crashing out of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup. Indias campaign in the ongoing tournament ended in another league-stage exit after losing to Australia by six wickets at Lords on Sunday. In a tournament with very little margin for error, the Harmanpreet

T20 World Cup: There will be few surprises when Australia and West Indies meet in Tuesday's Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval. The two sides know each other well after sharing seven white-ball contests earlier this year, with Australia emerging victorious on every occasion. That recent dominance gives Australia confidence, but not certainty. The six-time champions head into the knockout clash on the back of an unbeaten group campaign, capped by a commanding victory over India at Lord'

T20 World Cup: Australia's march to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals has been as commanding as any side left in the tournament, but the heavyweights know all too well that form counts for little once the knockout stage begins. After powering past India at Lord's in a record-breaking performance to complete an unbeaten group campaign, Australia now turn their attention to a familiar opponent in West Indies, with Tuesday's semi-final at The Oval standing between them and another World Cup fin

ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta: Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence moved a step closer on Monday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway for the men's and women's T20 competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), with ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailing the development as a landmark moment for the sport. The qualification system, approved by the IOC, confirms that six teams wil

The International Cricket Council: The Indian women's cricket team has become one of the first sides to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the men's team will have to finish as Asia's highest-ranked side in the ICC Men's T20I rankings by the end of 2026 to secure direct qualification. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that India, alongside Australia, Great Britain (through England) and South Africa, have booked their places in the women's T20 competit

Cricket World Cup: Former skipper Gary Wilson was on Monday appointed as the new head coach of the Ireland men's cricket team, as he becomes the first Irish-born coach to take charge of the national side in over three decades. Wilson, 40, represented Ireland 292 times across a distinguished 15-year international career before retiring in 2020 and succeeding Heinrich Malan in the head coach role. Previously, Malan stepped down just a day after Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series triumph ov

Final Olympic Global Qualification Tournament: Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a gap of 128 years took a significant step forward on Monday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for the men's and women's competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), outlining distinct qualification pathways for the two events. The approval confirms that six teams each will compete in the men's and women's T20 tournaments at LA28, with each squad com

AUS-W vs WI-W Semi-final 1, Cricket Tips :Australia Women have finished the group stage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 without losing a single game. Their undefeated streak will be tested in the semifinal, when they will lock horns with West Indies Women. This match will be played at Kennington Oval on Tuesday at 7 PM IST. West Indies would feel lucky, as despite losing the last two group games, they managed to secure a semi-final spot. But how long can they stay lucky? This is a must-w

ICC ODI World Cup: In a major development following their historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over India, Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his role. Malan, whose current contract was slated to run until early 2027, informed his players and support staff that he is stepping away as part of a planned transition aligned with the next ICC ODI World Cup cycle. Appointed to the role in March 2022 after Graham Ford left the job, Malan oversaw a golde

India T20I: Dynamic teenaged opening batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to play international cricket for India, but will have to bide his time and wait for his opportunity in a packed line-up, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. The swashbuckling Sooryavanshi was fast-tracked into the India T20I side after amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike-rate of 237.30 to bag the Player-of-the-Tournament honour in IPL 2026. But Sooryavanshi was unused in Ireland, as India suffered a shock

Sony Sports Network: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday said Ishan Kishan is ideally suited to bat at number four in the ODI side once Virat Kohli returns to the playing eleven for the three-game series against England, starting on July 14, citing the left-handed wicketkeeper-batters scoring ability against both pace and spin making him a valuable addition in the batting order. Kishan made a memorable comeback to ODI cricket with scores of 34 and 125 in ODIs against Afghanistan in Dhara

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: The dust has settled on the 2026 edition of the T20 Mumbai League, and as the cricketers take a break before the start of the next domestic season, left-arm pacer Irfan Umair is one of those spending their time with satisfaction and anticipation. Umair is satisfied with playing a key role in helping the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals successfully defend their title, completing the two-peat with a narrow 8-run victory over ARCS Andheri in the final. The a

Sony Sports Network: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday said it would be very unfair to blame the batters for the side suffering a shock 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, asserting that conditions will get considerably better once the team moves to the UK for the upcoming five-game series against England starting on July 1 in Durham. In both games in Stormont, Belfast, India's top order of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan crumbled against the new ball, especially when swi

T20 World Cup: Following India's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup, head coach Amol Muzumdar pointed out the shortcomings across multiple departments and admitted that Women in Blue's bowling attack has been very inexperienced for international cricket and asked for 18 months to develop it into the attacking unit. Addressing the media after the loss, Muzumdar reiterated that India's bowling philosophy remains rooted in attacking cricket, insisting that the team has no intention of shifting tow

T20 World Cup: India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign came under fresh scrutiny after former India opener Aakash Chopra assessed the team's tactical decisions and long-term priorities following their defeat to Australia, which ended their hopes of progressing further in the tournament. Speaking after India's elimination, Chopra questioned the timing of Jemimah Rodrigues' retirement and identified fitness as a critical area requiring attention if India are to challenge the world's leading si

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes India's batting strategy cost them dearly in their crucial Women's T20 World Cup clash against Australia, with the former skipper highlighting delayed tactical decisions, unsettled batting positions and an overly cautious approach as key reasons behind the team's defeat. Speaking after India's exit from the tournament, Anjum also backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side while urging the team management to redefine its batting

What happens next? That is the awkward question facing English cricket after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match. Stokes explained on Sunday that he felt burnt out after four years as England's Test captain following an extraordinary day of drama in the third match of the series against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Replacing him in the England set-up, both as captain or as a match-winning all-rounder, is going to be all but impossible. The an

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match on Sunday. But prospects of a victorious farewell were slim as New Zealand closed in on a series-clinching win. Stokes confirmed he would end his celebrated England career after the ongoing third and final Test in Nottingham, adding more drama to a three-match series locked at 1-1. But Daryl Mitchell's 100 not out took New Zealand to 288-9 declared and

Kemar Roach reached the landmark of 300 Test wickets in leading the West Indies to an innings and 217-run demolition of Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test of a two-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday. Trailing on first innings by 318 runs, the visitors were routed for just 101 half-an-hour after lunch as Roach led the fast bowlers' assault on Sri Lanka. His international career seemed over a year ago, only to be recalled to West Indies service amid a f

Zimbabwe took first-day honours in a one-off Test against Bangladesh on Sunday thanks to opener Innocent Kaia and left-arm quick Newman Nyamhuri. Nyamhuri took four wickets as Bangladesh collapsed to 140 all out after losing the toss at Harare Sports Club. An unbeaten 76 from Kaia then lifted Zimbabwe to 136 for the loss of one wicket as the hosts seek to follow up a Test win in Bangladesh last year with another victory. Bangladesh, fresh from a 2-0 series win over Pakistan in the longest format

T20 World Cup: Iceland Cricket kept the social media sparks flying and delivered yet another classic viral jab, this time targeting India men's cricket coach Gautam Gambhir following India's humiliating T20I series loss to Ireland. Ireland's greatest triumph in cricket, a 2-0 blanking of double world champions, ended India's unbeaten run, which spanned 16 series and nearly three years. Seizing the moment, Iceland Cricket took to X to playfully rub salt into the wounds of men in blue, calling out

Delhi District Cricket Association: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia held productive discussions with board functionaries in London ahead of India's white-ball series against England, starting July 1. Saikia, who took to social media to share the update, wrote, Had some important and productive discussions with BCCI functionaries in London today on matters concerning Indian cricket... Looking forward to the road ahead. The meeting also saw the presence of Del

T20 World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry described her side's record-breaking victory over India at Lord's as a really special day for everyone after guiding the six-time champions into their fifth consecutive win of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a match-winning performance on Sunday. Perry was named Player of the Match after scoring a fluent 56 off 38 balls as Australia chased down 171 with six wickets in hand, completing the highest successful run chase in Women's T20 World

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry for backing up her confidence with a match-winning innings after her side completed the highest successful run chase in Womens T20 World Cup history to eliminate India and seal a semifinal berth at Lords on Sunday. Chasing 171 in a crucial Group stage clash, Australia recovered from an early setback to cruise home with six wickets in hand and an over to spare. Perry led the charge with a fluent 56 off 38 bal

Civil Service Cricket Club: India captain Shreyas Iyer conceded that Ireland definitely outplayed his side in the adaptability department after suffering a 2-0 series defeat, adding that the hosts were very professional in their style of play and were sorted in how they assessed and played as per the conditions. With two-time T20 World Cup winners India suffering a one-run defeat in the second game at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Sunday, it ended their streak of 16 consecutive T

FIH Hockey Pro League: It was a Sunday that Indian sports fans would rather forgetuntil hockey stepped in to rescue the mood. While both the Indian mens and womens cricket teams suffered painful defeats on foreign soil, the mens hockey team ensured the weekend didnt end without a smile, producing a gritty performance to beat England in a dramatic shootout in the FIH Hockey Pro League. The heartbreak began at Lords, where Indias hopes of reaching the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals came

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said he 'can't quite believe' his team managed to get a stunning 2 0 series triumph over current T20 World Cup champions India, and praised the professionalism and commitment shown by his players in backing up their opening win with another spirited performance in the second game. Riding on three-fors from pacers Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard, Ireland backed up their 34-run win over India Friday by registering an epic one-run win in the second T20I.

Jai Moondra: Ireland left-arm pacer Jai Moondra said he was still processing the feeling of being named Player of the Match and Player of the Series in the sides 2-0 historic series sweep over India, adding that his maiden experience of playing international cricket was amazing and credited his teammates for keeping him grounded. Moondra rattled India in their chase of 155 by trapping Sanju Samson lbw, before dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer to end up with a three-for as Ireland got a

T20 World Cup: : India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side needs to reassess its approach against top opposition after Australia's record-breaking six-wicket victory at Lord's knocked the Women in Blue out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Despite posting a competitive 170/4, courtesy Harmanpreet's explosive 56 off 26 balls, India were unable to defend the total as Ellyse Perry (56) and Ashleigh Gardner (53 not out) guided Australia to the highest successful run chase in Wo

Civil Service Cricket Club: Ireland stepped up really well when it mattered the most to defeat India by just one run and complete a memorable 20 series sweep their firstever bilateral triumph over the Asian heavyweights. Vice-captain Tilak Varmas fighting 55 kept India in the hunt, but debutant Jai Moondras early strikes and disciplined death bowling ensured the hosts defended 154/8 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Sunday. Harry Tector, playing in his 100th T20I game, anchored t

Civil Service Cricket Club: Ireland stunned T20 World Cup champions India by securing a onerun victory in the second T20I to complete a 20 series sweep, their firstever bilateral series triumph over the Asian giants. Tilak Varmas fighting 55 kept India in the hunt, but debutant Jai Moondras early strikes and disciplined death bowling ensured the hosts defended 154/8 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Sunday. The result ended Indias streak of 16 consecutive T20I series wins dating b

T20 World Cup: India's campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 came to a heartbreaking end as Australia produced the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history to register a commanding six-wicket victory at Lord's on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 171, Australia rode on superb half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner to complete the chase with an over to spare, ending India's hopes of reaching the semifinals. The defeat meant India finished third in Gro

Wales Cricket Board: England captain Ben Stokes was given a stirring guard of honour by both his England teammates and New Zealand players at Trent Bridge on Sunday after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket. Barely an hour after the England and Wales Cricket Board announced that Stokes would retire after the third Test against New Zealand, emotional scenes unfolded in Nottingham. Shortly after the tea break on day four, England players formed a guard of honour as their cap

T20 World Cup: Star Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in history books on Sunday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket during India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground. The Indian all-rounder entered the match needing just one wicket to surpass legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami's long-standing record of 355 international wickets. Deepti achieved the historic milestone by dismissing Australian star

T20 World Cup: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana credited skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for lifting the team to a competitive total after the captains explosive half-century powered India to 170/4 against Australia in their final Group stage match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday. After India made a steady start through Mandhana and Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet took charge in the closing stages, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 26 deliveries, including three conse

T20 World Cup: South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail added another remarkable milestone to her illustrious career on Sunday by becoming the most successful bowler in the history of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The veteran fast bowler claimed her 49th wicket in the tournament during South Africa's crucial Group 1 encounter against Bangladesh at Lord's, moving past Australia's Megan Schutt to stand alone at the top of the all-time charts. The record-breaking dismissal arrived early in Bangl

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Ravi Shastri and Shikhar Dhawan were among the familiar faces at Lord's as India produced a commanding batting display to post 170/4 against Australia in their must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash on Saturday. Backed by a star-studded crowd, India finished with a flourish, scoring 36 runs in the final two overs and putting Australia under immense pressure. The Southern Stars struggled at the end, allowing India to gain momentum. Now, Australia need

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur produced a captain's knock with a scintillating half-century after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid a solid platform, helping India post a competitive 170/4 against Australia in their final Group stage match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. After winning the toss, Harmanpreet opted to bat first. India began cautiously as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma took time to assess the conditions, managing

ODI World Cup: England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in English cricket. The 35-year-old told his England teammates about his decision before the fourth day of the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. Stokes will play the final two days of the match before ending a career that brought some of England's greatest cricket moments. An emotiona