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T20 World Cup: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana expressed immense pride on reaching the landmark of 300 international appearances through the first-ever womens Test at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground, saying that she couldnt have asked for a better venue to mark this occasion. At 29 years and 357 days old, Mandhana has also become the youngest woman in the history of cricket to achieve the feat, and got it faster than South Africas Sune Luus (30y 163d) and Australias Ellyse Perry (33y 65d).

T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Shreyas Iyer must now establish his own identity as India's T20I captain, saying the tactical acumen he displayed in the IPL has yet to be reflected at the international level. Karim's remarks came after India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat against England in the fourth T20I in Bristol, handing the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. The series defeat is India's second

T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decision to drop Sanju Samson and hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the ongoing T20I series against England was driven more by emotion than logic. India's bold selection call has come under scrutiny after the defending T20 World Cup champions slipped to an unassailable 3-0 deficit in the five-match series, with the opening match washed out by rain and only one game remaining. England sealed the

The Indian T20I: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will conduct a detailed performance review of the mens T20I team immediately after the ongoing tour is over, said Secretary Devajit Saikia. The development came after India, the current Mens T20 World Cup holders, suffered a heavy nine-wicket defeat to England in Bristol on Thursday, handing the hosts a 3-0 unassailable lead in the five-match series. Speaking to IANS from Edinburgh, where the ICC Annual Conference is underway, Sai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at witnessing young sporting talent in action at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), stressing that sports possess a unique ability to unite people across borders. PM Modi on Friday visited the MCG, accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and the Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan, for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. Several Australian sporting legends, including Steve Wa

Skipper Shreyas Iyer: Skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted his side India once again fell short in execution across departments after England sealed the T20I series with a dominant nine-wicket victory. India once again endured a batting collapse before skipper Shreyas Iyer rescued the innings with a fighting 80 off 49 balls. But no other Indian batter managed to make a significant contribution as the visitors finished on 158/7 in 20 overs. Chasing a modest target of 159, England lost Jos Buttler early,

Melbourne Cricket Club CEO Stuart: Melbourne Renegades men's team ended their 15-year association with Marvel Stadium and relocated to their new home Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the BBL club confirmed on Friday. The Renegades have played home games at Marvel Stadium since the Big Bash League's inception in 2011-12, a venue that played host to their BBL 8 Championship triumph. The BBL club now struck a new agreement with the Melbourne Cricket Club to relocate their marquee fixtures from KFC B

Harmanpreet Kaur believes the first women's Test at Lord's offers India the chance to end their tour of England on a high after the disappointment of a T20 World Cup group-stage exit at the 'Home of Cricket' a fortnight ago. India's six-wicket defeat by eventual champions Australia on June 28 ended the 50-over World Cup title-holders' dreams of holding both major limited-overs trophies at the same time. But it did leave them with 11 days to prepare before facing England in a four-day Test starti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Melbourne Renegades will play Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December to open the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese unveiled the fixture during a joint visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. The match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium scheduled for December 12 will be the first BBL fixture outside Australia and will launch the BBL 16 season. The Renegades will be the home tea

Ben Curran struck a century as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 13 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series. An unbeaten 111 by opener Curran propelled the home side to 247 for six and the tourists were all out for 234 off the first ball of the penultimate over. Zimbabwe won the first ODI by 25 runs on Monday and the sides meet again on Saturday in a dead rubber. The teams then move to Bulawayo for a three-match Twenty20 series from July 15.

Captain Harry Brook: Captain Harry Brook produced a scintillating 79 not out off just 35 balls while Phil Salt remained unbeaten on 59 off 42 deliveries as England thrashed India by nine wickets with 37 balls to spare in the fourth T20I at the County Ground in Bristol, to clinch the five-match series 3-0 with one game to spare. Chasing a modest target of 159, England lost Jos Buttler early, but thereafter India had no answers as Brook and Salt stitched together an unbroken 151-run stand for the

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Anvita Khammam Aces booked their place in the final of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 with a thrilling 10-run victory over Hyderabad E-Champions in Qualifier 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Powered by Mickil Jaiswal's unbeaten 76 and a disciplined bowling effort led by Sahendra Mallu (3/31) as well as Harshith Sais disciplined final over, the Aces successfully defended 200 to hand Hyderabad E-Cham

Skipper Shreyas Iyer: Skipper Shreyas Iyer played a lone hand with a counter-attacking 80 off 49 balls, but a disciplined England bowling performance restricted a stuttering Indian batting lineup to a below-par 158/7 in their must-win fourth T20I at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. Electing to bat first, India were rocked again by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, who started well again with the ball and used short balls to great effect. After that, the rest of the bowlers took over to keep

T20 World Champions: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Thursday said that the reigning T20 World Champions are feeling the heat after a very ordinary performance in the ongoing series against England, adding that constant chopping and changing hasnt really helped their cause. After a shock 2-0 series defeat to Ireland, India are 2-0 behind in the five-game series and need a win to keep themselves alive. In their last game at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, India were bowled out for

The BCCI Medical Team: In a major blow to the Indian team, seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana and wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy have been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against England due to hamstring injuries. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development shortly after the toss for the crucial fourth T20I at the County Ground, with India electing to bat first in a must-win clash. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy sustained hamstring

Washington Sundar: Off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar and pacer Prasidh Krishna returned to Indias playing eleven as captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in their must-win fourth T20I against England here at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. India are 2-0 behind in the five-game series and need a win to keep themselves alive. After the toss, Iyer said Washington and Prasidh would come in for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy being ruled out due to ham

T20 World Cup: Asserting that the disappointment of their T20 World Cup final defeat is behind them, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Thursday said the squad is looking forward to a special week as they gear up for the historic first-ever women's Test match against India at Lord's starting on Friday. The match marks the first time the England women's team will play a Test match at the iconic venue, and its importance is highlighted by a UK-record ticket sale of over 30,000 for a women's red-b

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters: India all-rounder Prathyusha Challuru emerged as the most expensive buy in the auction for the women's section of the Maharani Trophy by fetching a top bid of Rs 4.5 lakh from Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters. On Thursday, the four franchises spent heavily to get their desired players and complete their teams for the upcoming tournament. The marquee tournament is scheduled to be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium from July 22 to August 2 and will be contested betwe

Though Nitin Sai Yadav: Skipper Tanmay Agarwal led from the front with a sensational 61-ball 137 before spinner Ashish Srivastav scalped a five-wicket haul as EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar Diamonds routed Ranga Reddy Risers by 75 runs to storm into the Qualifier 2 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 in Hyderabad on Thursday. By virtue of this victory, Karimnagar Diamonds will now face the losing team of Qualifier 1, to be played between Hyderabad E-Champions and Anvita Khammam Aces, in the do-

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday admitted that the team went through a very hard moment following their disappointing campaign at the recent T20 World Cup, but stated that the upcoming historic Lord's Test against England is the perfect catalyst to bring their confidence back as a unit. India failed to make it to the semi-finals of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup the second straight time they missed out on a spot in the knockouts. They will aim to sign off from the to

T20 World Cup: Terming it a very big moment for women's cricket, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said walking out for the historic Test match against England at Lord's, which starts on Friday, will be the fulfilment of a childhood dream. The one-off clash against England will also be the first time Lords will host a womens Test match. It's a very big moment for all of us. As a captain and as a player, I'm really looking forward to this opportunity. As kids, we always dreamt about play

World Cup T20s: India all-rounder Axar Patel is set to reach a major international milestone and play his 100th T20I when he takes the field in the fourth T20I against England, describing the occasion as one that fulfils every cricketer's dream. Speaking ahead of the match on the ongoing England tour, Axar reflected on his journey from making his T20I debut in 2015 to becoming one of India's most dependable white-ball performers, while acknowledging the people who have shaped his career and the

ODI World Cup: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame drew warm tributes from some of Indian cricket's biggest names, with former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh joining the celebrations after the landmark recognition. Ganguly became the 12th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame, with the honour announced during the ICC's annual conference in Edinburgh. The recognition also came on the occasion of his 54th birthday, addin

As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue to face a barrage of short-pitched bowling in international cricket, saying Englands plan against the teenager was evident right from the IPL and will remain the preferred tactic for opposition bowlers. Vaibhav, who impressed with his performances in the IPL 2026, is yet to convert the success into international cricket. The youngster has managed scores of 14 off 10 ba

International Cricket Council: Ben Stokes reacted with a two-word social media post to reports suggesting that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a video announcing his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand. The ICC has reportedly written to the ECB regarding a video filmed inside England's dressing room at Trent Bridge, in which Stokes informed his teammates of his decision to retire from

ENG-W vs IND-W One-Off Test , Cricket Tips :Just like India's men's team, the situation of Indian women has been pretty bad since they landed for the UK tour. India Women lost the T20I series 2-1, and then they had a disastrous display in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with a group stage exit. Now, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will face England in the one-off test. This match will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, starting at 3:30 PM IST between July 10 and 13. Harmanpreet and t

The International Cricket Council: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated former India captain Sourav Ganguly after the latter was named as the latest inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame on his 54th birthday, with Ganguly responding that joining the iconic batter in the prestigious list was the iggest job satisfaction ever. Taking to X, Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for his long-time teammate, with whom he formed one of the most successful opening partnerships in ODI cricket. There

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Cricket's most celebrated venue is set to witness a long-awaited milestone when Lord's stages its first-ever women's Test beginning Friday, with England and India meeting in a one-off contest that carries significance far beyond the result. More than 140 years after the ground hosted its inaugural men's Test, the women's game finally arrives at the Home of Cricket, a development that has been widely viewed as another important step in the sport's push towards greater eq

The journey of India's T20 International captains has now entered the Shreyas Iyer era. His tenure began with the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast with a twist of fate that, after his last T20I in December 2023, the next T20I he played in June 2026, saw him leading the team as a captain. Never in India had the T20 International captaincy been handed to a player who had been out of the team for such an extended period. Shreyas Iyer could not cap this memorable occasion with a memorable resul

ENG vs IND 4th T20I,T20IApproaching Milestones and Records :The Indian Cricket Team have been struggling since they have landed for the UK tour. The Indian management retired to reshuffle the deck with the change in captaincy and add new faces. But it didn't work out. Shreyas Iyer has led India in five T20Is and has yet to record a win as captain. They suffered the whitewash at the hands of Ireland. Now, they are approaching a consecutive series defeat. In the ongoing series, the English cricket

Sony Sports Network: A landmark moment awaits women's cricket when Lord's stages its first-ever women's Test, with England hosting India in a one-off four-day contest beginning Friday. The occasion is expected to draw record crowds, with more than 30,000 tickets sold, underlining the growing appeal of the women's game at one of cricket's most iconic venues. While history will be made off the field, both teams have plenty to prove on it. England head into the contest looking to bounce back from a

Lord's will finally host a women's Test, 142 years since staging its first such men's match, when England face India in a four-day game at the 'Home of Cricket' starting Friday. It just boggles my mind that it is just the first (women's) Test match here at Lord's, said India coach Amol Muzumdar, who added: It is a great occasion and we are looking forward to it. The match takes place just over 50 years since the first women's match of any kind at the renowned London venue, with England beating A

Cricket World Cup: New Zealand's six major associations have announced the opening round of men's contracts for the 2026/27 domestic season. Among the biggest developments is the inclusion of experienced all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Auckland's full-time contract list. Having featured on a casual playing arrangement since the 2021/22 season while balancing international commitments, Neesham now returns as a permanent member of Auckland's squad, bringing a wealth of experience across all aspects o

ENG vs IND 4th T20I,CricketTips :Team India are very close to losing consecutive T20I series. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, India have failed to win a single game on the UK tour, and it has been their longest winless streak in T20Is. They were hammered by a massive margin of 125 runs, and England have earned a 2-0 lead. Harry Brook and his men are just one win away from winning the series. The fourth T20I will begin on Thursday at County Ground in Bristol at 10 PM IST. Iyer has struggled

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Captain Karun Nair produced another match-winning innings as Coastal Kings Mangaluru edged Gulbarga Mystics by three runs in the final league match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. With the playoff spots already decided before the match, there was little at stake except final standings. But the contest delivered an exciting finish, with the Mystics falling just short in their chase of 170. The Coastal Ki

Warwickshire County Cricket Club: The Southampton-based Southern Brave, who won the men's title in 2021 and the women's crown in 2023, have picked India's Hemang Badani as the head coach of the men's team, while Jonathan Batty will oversee the women's team during the 2026 season of The Hundred. Former India player Badani, who coached the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will have former England star Ian Bell as assistant coach, according to reports in the lo

Indian Premier League: India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire for the remaining six matches of the 2026 County Championship season, the club announced on Wednesday. Kishore, 29, will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire's Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on Thursday (August 20). Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two game

ICC World Test Championship: The West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of its match fee and docked two crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka. West Indies fined 10 per cent match fee, docked two WTC points for slow over-rate against Sri Lanka North Sound (Antigua), July 8 (IANS) The West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of its match fee and docked two crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maint

The T20 World Cup: Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue to lead Zimbabwe after Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The squad majorly retains the core that reached the Super Eight at the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The three matches are scheduled to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 15, 17, and 19 once the ongoing ODI series in Harare is over. The squad features two changes -

The International Cricket Council: On the day he turns 54, former Indi captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his deep gratitude on being named as the latest inductee into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, describing it as a huge honour to be in the list alongside some of the most amazing names in the game. Ganguly, currently heading the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is set to become the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian men's cricketer to receive this ultimate cricketing recognition. Tha

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Captain Vyshak Vijaykumar produced a sensational spell of fast bowling as Mysuru Warriors stormed into the knockout stage of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament with a commanding six-wicket victory over Shivamogga Yodhas at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. After electing to bowl, the Warriors dismantled the Yodhas for just 66 in 10.5 overs before chasing down the target in only 10 overs to seal their place in the last four. The result ensured My

T20 World Cup: India opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the historic one-off Test match against England after sustaining a knee injury while fielding during India As second 50-over fixture against England A in Taunton, head coach Amol Muzumdar announced on Wednesday. Right-handed batter Priya Punia has been drafted into the squad as her replacement for the marquee clash, which marks the first-ever women's Test match to be played at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground starting on Friday. Pri

ODI World Cup: Veteran England batter Tammy Beaumont on Wednesday said she will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the upcoming Test match against India at Lord's. The end of her 17-year international career will coincide with the first-ever womens Test match to be played at the iconic venue. Tammy, who made her international debut in 2009, walks away as one of the modern-day greats of the women's game, having represented England in 260 matches across all formats and amassed

Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: In a major shake-up in global cricket administration, long-serving International Cricket Council (ICC) Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja suffered a shock defeat in the Associate Member Directors' elections held during the global body's Annual Conference here on Wednesday. France's Gurumurthy Palani topped the polling charts with 35 votes, while UAE's Mubashir Usmani and Namibia's Dr. Rudie van Vuuren secured 26 votes each to claim the three available spots on the all-pow

Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: In a major shake-up, long-serving International Cricket Council (ICC) Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja suffered a shock defeat in the Associate Member Directors' elections held on the sidelines of the global body's Annual Conference here on Wednesday. France's Gurumurthy Palani topped the polling charts with 35 votes, while UAE's Mubashir Usmani and Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren secured 26 votes each to claim the three available spots on the all-powerful 17-member ICC Boar

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Following three weeks of top-tier cricket, exciting finishes, and exceptional individual efforts, the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 approaches its most significant week. With four teams still vying for the title as the first season reaches the playoffs, each match now holds the stakes of a championship. The playoffs kick off on Thursday with the Eliminator between Ranga Reddy Risers and EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar Diamonds. Later that evening, unbea

Kolkata Knight Riders: India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has opened up about how it felt surreal for him to give IPL selection trials for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the tender age of 14 in front of legends like former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and John Buchanan. Samson has been out of Indias playing eleven since the Manchester T20I against England, after having endured two low scores in Ireland. But on a trip down the memory lane, Samson, who played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in

ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Fans witnessed a low-scoring thriller in the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Both teams struggled to bat on a tricky surface, and the highest individual score in the match was 33. Zimbabwe defended 141 and bowled Bangladesh out for 116. It was another bad day at the office for the visitors. Richard Ngarava has now started his ODI captaincy with a win. He will be looking to take this to the series win. The second ODI between these sides will begin at

ICC Cricket World Cup: ICC chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran following his death at the age of 38, remembering him as one of the key figures behind Afghanistan's remarkable rise in international cricket. Zadran passed away in India on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, a day before his 39th birthday. The left-arm pacer, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020, had been undergoing treatment in a New Delhi hospital aft

Sony Sports Network TV: Every bilateral series eventually reaches a point where experimentation gives way to urgency. For India, that moment has arrived, and trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series after the rain-abandoned opener, Shreyas Iyer's side enter Thursday's fourth T20I at County Ground knowing there is no room left for error. Another defeat will not only hand England the series but also raise uncomfortable questions over India's planning in the first assignment of the new leadership