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Joe Root's message in the dressing room was clear, says Josh Tongue after Brydon Carse incident

England fast bowler Josh Tongue said Joe Roots dressing-room warning over off-field conduct has been accepted by the squad, as the team prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lords from Thursday. Notably, Root spoke...

26 Aug 2026 5:53 pm
How do bowlers feel empowered under MS Dhoni's captaincy? Simarjeet Singh explains

For a young fast bowler, T20 cricket can often become a battle of decisions. The margin for error is tiny, the batter is constantly looking to disrupt the bowlers plans and there is rarely enough...

26 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Mitchell Starc pips Jasprit Bumrah to become number-one ranked Test bowler, for first time ever

For the first time in his career, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the number-one ranked Test bowler . The 36-year-old took 10 wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh at Mackay, which helped him earn the Player of the Series honour. With that, he has surpassed India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, while New Zealands Matt Henry is now third.

26 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Where to watch European T20 Premier League (ETPL) live on TV and stream online in India?

European cricket enters a new chapter on Wednesday, August 26, as the European T20 Premier League begins its inaugural season, with Rotterdam Dockers and Amsterdam Flames meeting in the opening match at Sportpark Duivesteijn in...

26 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Sanjay Manjrekar calls for stricter punishment for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point following a physical confrontation with Sri Lankas Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of the Colombo Test....

26 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
J-K all-rounder plays pivotal role as North Zone beats West Zone to book place in Duleep Trophy semis

Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Abid Mushtaq produced a stunning performance, finishing with nine wickets as North Zone beat West Zone by 52 runs in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in...

26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
Is Babar Azam completely fit to play second Test vs England at Lord's?

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to return to the Test side for the second match against England at Lords. The 31-year-old completed a full batting session in training and showed no obvious signs of...

26 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Morne Morkel shares major fitness update on Rishabh Pant after keeper-batter was out of action on Day 3

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Rishabh Pant is currently not fit to keep wickets. The 28-year-old didnt participate on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, as he was spotted badly...

25 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
India remain in control of Colombo Test despite Pasindu, Sonal's well-deserved half-centuries

India strengthened their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka after the hosts reached 230/8 at stumps on a rain-affected third day, still 238 runs behind the visitors. They started the day with the...

25 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
East Zone thrash North East Zone to seal spot in Duleep Trophy semis; who do they play next?

East Zone booked their place in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals with an innings-and-210-run victory over North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. The result was set up by two...

25 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Another Sri Lanka cricketer reprimanded by ICC for breaching code of conduct in second Test vs India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya for his actions after being dismissed during the ongoing World Test Championship match against India in Colombo. He was sanctioned for breaching Article...

25 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
India fallen behind in WTC final race, but can't be written off, says Rahul Dravid

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes that the Shubman Gill-led side still has a slight chance to qualify for the World Test Championship final. However, he acknowledged the fact that theres little margin for error during the remainder of the 2025-27 cycle. The side is currently fifth on the WTC points table and has eight more Tests to play. They need at least six wins from those matches to keep hopes of reaching the final alive.

25 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picks two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy | WATCH

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made an immediate impact with the ball on Day 3 of the first quarter-final between East Zone and North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru . He failed to make it count with the ball, but the 15-year-old, who is also serving as East Zone vice-captain, claimed two wickets in four deliveries to put North East Zone under pressure. Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur became his victims during the 28th over.

25 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Pakistan women's team play T20 matches against men's side to prepare for Asia Cup 2026

Pakistans womens cricket team have used an unconventional method to sharpen their preparation for the Womens Asia Cup . Captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team played a T20 series against the mens side before leaving for Dubai for the continental tournament.

25 Aug 2026 11:53 am
England announce replacement after Brydon Carse removed from second Test vs Pakistan after handcuff incident

England pacer Brydon Carse was arrested briefly on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, he was released shortly after agreeing to leave the area, according to Derbyshire...

25 Aug 2026 10:25 am
India continue dominant show in Colombo, produce exceptional performances to keep SL at bay on Day 2

The Indian team continued their second Test of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. Day 2 of the clash began with India on a score of 300/5, and the side began the day with Dhruv...

24 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Dhruv Jurel smashes second Test ton, shows off signature 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo to celebrate

India and Sri Lanka took on each other on day 2 of the ongoing second Test, and the clash saw India continue to showcase their batting prowess. Beginning the day on a score of 300/5, it was the performances of Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant that stood out. While Pant departed on a score of 63 runs, Jurel went on to complete his century, hitting his second Test ton, achieving the milestone in 171 deliveries.

24 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
How can Australia

Australia is gearing up for several ODI assignments, with the ODI World Cup 2027 looming on the horizon; the various teams are hard at work preparing for the tournament. However, the Australian cricket team is...

24 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
ICC announce sanctions for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando after on-field altercation in second Test

In a major development, the ICC (International Cricket Council) has come forward and announced sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankas Asitha Fernando after the duo were involved in an altercation with each other on day 1 of the ongoing second Test.

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Former India cricketer questions Dhruv Jurel's batting position as India dismantle Sri Lanka in Colombo

Team India is putting in a brilliant performance against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in Colombo for the second Test of the series. On day 1 of the clash, India posted a total of...

24 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
'India will fight': Yashasvi Jaiswal hits back at Harsha Bhogle, breaks silence on spat with Asitha Fernando

The Indian team has been putting on a good show against Sri Lanka; the side posted a total of 300 runs with the loss of five wickets by the end of day 1 of the...

24 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Rishabh Pant surpasses Adam Gilchrist in elite list, achieves major milestone on day 2 of second SL Test

The Indian team continues their ongoing second Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, and day 1 of the clash ended with India scoring...

24 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Cheteshwar Pujara remains hopeful for Yashasvi Jaiswal after altercation with Asitha Fernando

The Indian team is well into the second Test of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. After registering a brilliant performance in the first Test and winning the game by 165 runs, the visitors have...

24 Aug 2026 10:38 am
India get off to stellar start to second Test, Devdutt Padikkal's century keeps SL on their toes on day 1

The Indian team kicked off the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from August 23rd, and the game began with India coming in to bat first after the toss. The side hoped to get off to a good start to the game.

23 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
GT coach not surprised with Manav Suthar's success, sees 'promising future for him'

The Indian team is in the midst of a Test series against Sri Lanka. The side put forth a marvellous performance in the first Test, registering a 165-run victory to take the lead in the...

23 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Devdutt Padikkal continues red-hot form, smashes consecutive century to keep SL at bay in 2nd Test

India and Sri Lanka took on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series. The two sides met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from August 23, and India came in to...

23 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Karn Sharma, 4-time IPL winner, announces retirement from professional cricket

In a major development, veteran India spinner Karn Sharma has come forward and announced his retirement from professional cricket. At 38 years old, Karn Sharma announced his decision to hang up his boots. It is...

23 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
Former India cricketer backs team India to support Kuldeep Yadav after his exclusion from second Test's XI

The Indian team took on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the series. The two sides met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from August 23, and India came in to bat first....

23 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
WTC updated points table after Australia decimate Bangladesh in Mackay to level two-game series

Australia put forth a magnificent performance against Bangladesh as they registered a brilliant winin the second Test of the series. The two teams met at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay for the clash,...

23 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test in Colombo?

Team India took on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, for the clash on August 23rd, and...

23 Aug 2026 11:06 am
IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE SCORE: India opt to bat first in Colombo, hope for good start in crucial clash

India and Sri Lanka take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams meet at theSinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, for the clash, and the game has begun on a positive note for India as the side has opted to bat first after winning the toss. Having won the first Test of the series, India will hope to put in a good showing, and it could be interesting to see what the first day of the second Test holds in store for the fans.

23 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Zubin Bharucha joins Mumbai Indians after spending 16 years with Rajasthan Royals in IPL

After a successful 16-year stint with Rajasthan Royals, Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as director of performance. He was associated with Rajasthan since the inaugural season and played a pivotal role in developing talents such as Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and more recently, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi .

22 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Kuldeep Yadav's form is concerning? India coach Sairaj Bahutule backs star spinner ahead of Colombo Test

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The star spinner struggled to live up to expectations in the Galle Test, after which some of...

21 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Matt Renshaw returns as Australia name playing XI for second Bangladesh Test in Mackay

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay,...

21 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Test cricket with half-century against Pakistan

Joe Root rediscovered his form in Englands first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds. After an underwhelming three-match series against New Zealand , Root responded strongly in his first outing as captain as he once again showed his class with the bat.

20 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Pulwama welcomes return of Royal Premier League, fans gather in numbers to witness season opener

The second edition of the RPL (Royal Premier League) made its return to Pulwama. The tournament kicked off on August 19th, and the conflict-affected area was quick to turn into a celebration of cricket as...

20 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Ollie Robinson makes English cricket history, also matches Kapil Dev's 43-year-old feat

Ollie Robinson made an immediate impact on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley . He struck on the first delivery itself, sending Azan Awais packing and, with that, set a new record in English cricket history. Awais was trapped in front of the stumps, but the batter wasnt satisfied with the umpires decision as he opted for DRS. The technology, however, confirmed the original call with three reds.

19 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
David Warner fined, ordered to use breathalyser after drink-and-drive arrest in April

David Warner has been fined Aus $1,500 (Rs 1.01 lakhs) and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock for 12 months after being convicted of drink-driving in Sydney. The former Australia opener was sentenced by Judge Clare Farnan at Waverley Local Court on Tuesday, August 18, after pleading guilty last month to a middle range drink-driving offence .

18 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Star Sri Lanka cricketer taken to hospital for scans after freak injury on Day 4 of Galle Test

Star Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for a precautionary scan after suffering an injury to his shoulder and neck during Sri Lankas first Test against India in Galle. The incident happened in the morning session of Day 4 when Chandimal attempted to stop a boundary from KL Rahul.

18 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Babar Azam still remains doubtful for opening Test against England; what happened to Pakistan captain?

Babar Azams availability remains doubtful for Pakistans first Test against England, slated to begin on August 19 in Leeds. The star batter is still recovering from a finger injury and the team management is expected...

18 Aug 2026 11:16 am
IND vs SL weather report: How will weather in Galle fare on day 1 of the first Test?

India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the first Test of the upcoming two-game Test series. The teams will take on each other at the Galle International Stadium for...

15 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test live on TV and stream online?

The stage is set for the beginning of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka. The two sides will take on each other across two Test matches, with the first one kicking off at...

15 Aug 2026 7:15 am
Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games; BCCI announce ODI World Cup star as replacement

Star India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup, starting Friday, August 28. The Mumbai-born picked up a hamstring injury during The Hundred in England, which subsequently ruled her out...

14 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Tanzid Hasan scripts history, smashes marvellous century against Australia in first Test

Bangladesh took on Australia in the first Test of the ongoing series. The two sides met for the first Test of the series in Mackay. The clash saw Australia come in to bat first, and...

14 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Vinay Kumar named new Karnataka head coach ahead of upcoming domestic season

In a major development, the KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) has come forward and named former India cricketer Vinay Kumar as Karnatakas head coach ahead of the upcoming domestic season. At 42 years old, Vinay...

14 Aug 2026 7:04 am
England lift midnight curfew after Ben Stokes' international retirement, Joe Root confirms

Following Englands Ashes defeat in Australia, the management introduced a midnight curfew for players during any series . The decision was made after controversy involving Harry Brook at a nightclub in Australia. However, just one series later, the policy came under scrutiny when former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were spotted at a London nightclub after Englands victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lords. The incident sparked further controversy after an ECB staff member was in

13 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Mitchell Starc sets new world record in first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin

On International Left-Handers Day, Mitchell Starc produced a milestone perfectly suited to the occasion. The Australian quick dismissed Shadman Islam for 20 runs in Darwin to move to 434 Test wickets, surpassing Sri Lankas Rangana Herath, who claimed 433 wickets, to become the most prolific left-arm bowler in Test history.

13 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
Afghanistan set to host India in three-match T20I series in Delhi; check details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The series will kick off on September 13, with the second and third matches being played on September 15 and 17, respectively. Delhis Arun Jaitley Stadium will host all three matches of the series.

12 Aug 2026 11:14 am
Which IPL franchises are interested in Hardik Pandya trade deal as talks hog limelight?

A Hardik Pandya trade deal has gathered interest in recent weeks. A top-quality all-rounder, an Indian finisher, a seam-bowling all-rounder and a captain with proven results. Hardik offers pretty much everything that a team demands, even in the time of impact players in the Indian Premier League. But his performances have fluctuated in the last few seasons.

10 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga propel Galle Gallants to maiden LPL title

The LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2026 final saw Jaffna Kings taking on Galle Gallants. The two sides met at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 10th, and the game saw Galle Gallants register...

9 Aug 2026 11:08 am