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Ben Stokes Returns For Durham After England Retirement, Set For First One-day Appearance In 12 Years

South Northumberland Cricket Club: Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his competitive return to cricket when he turns out for Durham against Derbyshire in the opening round of the One-Day Cup, marking his first appearance since retiring from international cricket last month. The 35-year-old all-rounder, who surprised everyone with his retirement from international cricket during England's third Test against New Zealand, will return to domestic one-day cricket on the same day the new version of The Hundred starts. Stokes missed the second Test against New Zealand while an investigation took place into an incident at a London nightclub. During that time away from the England team, he played for Durham in the County Championship against Northamptonshire. He later admitted that this experience reignited his love for the game. Being back at Durham, when I wasn't playing in the second Test, I found a new lease of life for the game, but unfortunately I just couldn't get that feeling back, Stokes said in a quote from BBC Sport. I'm very excited about the next part of what I get to do. Going back to play for my boyhood club Durham, I'm comparing this week to that weekright now I am buzzing. But there have been moments this week that have been really tough. It just adds to everything and makes it clear that I've made the right decision, he added. After his One-Day Cup return, Stokes could play again for Durham in the County Championship before the season ends. His comeback lines up with the start of a new era for The Hundred, which is the first season since all eight franchises were sold to investors for around 520 million. This brought new branding, team identities, and higher player salaries. Stokes chose not to enter the player auction and had already agreed to represent Durham in the One-Day Cup before announcing his retirement from England duties. Depending on Durham's schedule, one of England's top cricket stars could be seen playing at smaller county venues. Home games are set for South Northumberland Cricket Club in Gosforth and Darlington CC, while an away match against Yorkshire will take place at York CC. His comeback lines up with the start of a new era for The Hundred, which is the first season since all eight franchises were sold to investors for around 520 million. This brought new branding, team identities, and higher player salaries. Stokes chose not to enter the player auction and had already agreed to represent Durham in the One-Day Cup before announcing his retirement from England duties. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His last 50-over appearance for Durham was in their winning 2014 One-Day Cup final against Warwickshire. Earlier that tournament, a then 23-year-old Stokes scored 164 in the semi-final against Nottinghamshire. His last domestic one-day match came while he was representing Canterbury in New Zealand in 2017, during the time he missed England's Ashes tour after the Bristol nightclub incident. Article Source: IANS

ENG Vs IND: When And Where To Watch 2nd ODI, Know All Details

Sony Sports Network: India will look to seal the ODI series when they take on England in the second match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday after taking a 1-0 lead with an impressive six-wicket victory in Birmingham. The opening game showcased India's depth, with different players stepping up at crucial moments. Axar Patel produced a match-winning all-round display, claiming four wickets before guiding the chase with an unbeaten 57. Washington Sundar followed with his maiden ODI fifty, while captain Shubman Gill's fluent 80 provided the platform before he retired hurt with cramps. Gill's fitness will remain under the spotlight heading into the second ODI, although the skipper has already dismissed fears of a serious injury by confirming that dehydration caused the problem. His availability would be a major boost for India, particularly after his composed leadership and batting display in the series opener. India may still weigh up changes depending on conditions. Sophia Gardens has often assisted seam bowling, making Arshdeep Singh a possible option if the team opts for additional pace. However, the management is unlikely to make sweeping changes after such a convincing performance, especially with Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah all making significant contributions in Birmingham. Another area of interest will be Rohit Sharma's form. The experienced opener has yet to produce a major score in the series and will be eager to make a stronger impact alongside Gill at the top of the order. England, meanwhile, have little room for error. Harry Brook's side must win in Cardiff to keep the series alive after another disappointing batting effort saw them surrender control despite fighting back through Joe Root and Liam Dawson. The hosts have received timely reinforcement with the return of fast bowler Brydon Carse, whose inclusion adds experience to the bowling attack. A victory for India would secure the series with one match to spare, while England need a response on home soil to force the contest into a deciding third ODI at Lord's. With contrasting objectives and the series hanging in the balance, Cardiff is set to host a pivotal encounter. When: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 PM IST Where: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Squads: Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav Article Source: IANS

Shubman Gill Closes In On No. 1 Spot In ODI Rankings After Match-winning Knock Against England

ICC ODI Bowling Rankings: India captain Shubman Gill moved a step closer to becoming the world's No. 1 ODI batter after his match-winning 80 against England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston earned him a 12-point gain in the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, leaving him just 11 rating points behind top-ranked Daryl Mitchell. Gill returned to India's ODI squad alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli after the T20I series. He led India's chase before retiring hurt on 80 runs off 75 balls, which included 11 fours and a six. His performance helped India break a tough streak that included a 4-0 loss in a four-match T20I series to England and a historic 2-0 T20I defeat of Ireland. Mitchell remains at the top of the rankings after scoring 93 runs in the first two ODIs against the West Indies, creating an exciting competition for the No. 1 ranking between the two batters. Bumrah made an immediate impact on his return to ODI cricket after 968 days out. He took 1/31 against England and climbed to 24th in the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings. India's chase briefly faltered after Gill's injury, but Axar Patel (57 not out off 52) and Washington Sundar (52 not out off 63) led the team home with an unbeaten century partnership. Axar, who took 4/62 earlier to win the Player of the Match award, saw significant gains across all rankings. He moved up 18 places to 73rd in the ODI Batting Rankings, rose two places to 42nd among bowlers, and entered the top 10 of the ICC Men's ODI All-Rounder Rankings at ninth. Sundar also did well, climbing 24 places to 177th among batters and 16 places to 55th in the all-rounders list. England's Joe Root was rewarded for his fluent 76 runs off 76 balls with a rise to joint 12th in the ODI Batting Rankings. Liam Dawson's determined 68 earned him a jump of 81 places to 262nd. Notable changes also occurred in the ongoing ODI series between the West Indies and New Zealand. New Zealand seamer Jayden Lennox achieved a career-best 5/19 in the second ODI, moving up 31 places to joint 66th in the ODI Bowling Rankings alongside Sri Lankas Dilshan Madushanka. West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph climbed six places to 36th after claiming five wickets in the first two matches. Among batters, West Indies captain Shai Hope moved up one place to sixth after scoring an unbeaten 87 in the series opener. Keacy Carty entered the top 20 after scoring 113 runs in the first two games. Notable changes also occurred in the ongoing ODI series between the West Indies and New Zealand. New Zealand seamer Jayden Lennox achieved a career-best 5/19 in the second ODI, moving up 31 places to joint 66th in the ODI Bowling Rankings alongside Sri Lankas Dilshan Madushanka. West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph climbed six places to 36th after claiming five wickets in the first two matches. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The latest T20I rankings also showed the effects of England's 4-0 series win over India. Captain Harry Brook rose 12 places to seventh in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings after scoring 229 runs in five matches, including an unbeaten 95 off 45 balls in the final T20I. Jos Buttler, who scored a career-best 131 in the same match, moved up one place to sixth. Meanwhile, fast bowler Jofra Archer climbed eight places to joint 18th in the T20I Bowling Rankings after taking seven wickets in four matches. Article Source: IANS

Jonathan Trott joins Ireland as consultant amid England links

Reportedly in the shortlist to take over as England's Test coach, Trott will work with Ireland for their upcoming series against Afghanistan

2nd ODI: India Eye Series Triumph As England Seek Revival In Cardiff (Preview)

Sony Sports Network: India have the opportunity to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face England in the second match at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, with confidence running high after a commanding victory in the opener. England, meanwhile, find themselves under pressure to produce an immediate response or risk surrendering the series before the teams head to Lord's for the finale. The visitors struck first at Edgbaston through a complete team performance. Axar Patel starred with both disciplines, dismantling England's lower order with four wickets before returning to anchor the chase with an unbeaten half-century. Washington Sundar complemented him perfectly with his maiden ODI fifty, while captain Shubman Gill produced another assured innings at the top before retiring hurt after making 80. The only concern for India emerging from Birmingham surrounded Gill's physical condition. The skipper was forced off the field late in his innings after suffering severe cramps, but he later clarified that dehydration and the demanding conditions were responsible and insisted he would be available for the Cardiff fixture. His presence is particularly significant, given the authority he has shown as both an opener and a captain in recent months. India's management may still spend time discussing combinations despite taking a series lead. Sophia Gardens has traditionally rewarded seam bowlers with bounce and movement, potentially opening the door for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Gurnoor Brar justified his selection by removing Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell in a decisive spell, but the extra experience Arshdeep offers could become a factor if the team decides to tailor its attack to local conditions. Such a move would also likely leave Kuldeep Yadav waiting for another opportunity. The batting order presents a different talking point. While Gill, Virat Kohli and the middle order contributed meaningfully in the first ODI, Rohit Sharma continues to search for a defining innings. The veteran opener has remained statistically consistent over the past year but has not converted starts into the sort of match-winning knocks expected of one of India's senior-most players. With younger options pushing for opportunities, another substantial contribution would help reaffirm his place at the top. There were encouraging signs elsewhere. Jasprit Bumrah looked increasingly close to his best on his return to ODI cricket, while Axar and Sundar underlined the value of India's all-round depth by influencing the game in multiple facets. England, on the other hand, must address issues that surfaced in Birmingham. A middle-order rescue led by Joe Root and Liam Dawson prevented a much smaller total, but the collapse that preceded it exposed recurring frailties against disciplined bowling. The hosts will also demand greater support for Root with the bat after their top order failed to capitalise on a promising start. There is positive news for Harry Brook's side with fast bowler Brydon Carse returning to the squad after recovering from injury. His inclusion strengthens England's pace resources ahead of a must-win contest and offers another option on a surface that could assist fast bowlers. History at Sophia Gardens also provides England with encouragement. Cardiff has generally been one of their stronger ODI venues, and another positive record there could prove important as they attempt to avoid another series defeat. With India carrying momentum and England desperate to keep the contest alive, the second ODI presents contrasting motivations. One victory would secure the series for the visitors, while anything less would send the battle to a winner-takes-all decider at Lord's. When: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 PM IST Where: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Squads: Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav Article Source: IANS

Harry Brook Upbeat About England ODI Form Amid Test Captaincy Uncertainty

Harry Brook was adamant England's white-ball cricket was heading in the right direction after another chastening one-day international loss saw India enjoy a six-wicket success at Edgbaston on Tuesday. But England's limited-overs captain was rather more reserved when asked about the possibility of succeeding Ben Stokes as Test skipper, saying that was a matter for the incoming red-ball head coach. England came into this campaign following a 4-0 T20 clean sweep of India. But Tuesday's reverse means England have now lost 14 of their last 20 ODIs -- a worrying statistic ahead of next year's 50-over World Cup in southern Africa. Brook 27, has previously made clear he would have no qualms about leading England in all three international formats if called upon. But that was before Brendon McCullum was sacked as Test coach following a run of seven defeats in his last nine Tests, including a dire 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia and a 2-1 reverse at home to his native New Zealand that ended in the international retirement of key all-rounder Stokes. McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, remains in charge of England's white ball-teams. - 'Awesome' McCullum - Gifted batsman Brook, speaking for the first time since McCullum's exit from the Test set-up was made public, told a post-match press conference at Edgbaston: It was obviously disappointing for me. Brendon has played a massive part in my career. I've only ever played under him and hes been awesome for me. The things that he did for the Test side when he first came in, and in the last few years, have been phenomenal. He is going to be missed. Brook added: It's not up to me to make that (captaincy) decision. Whatever decision they make, I'll be fully behind them. Its up to them to decide who they want and I'm enjoying my role as white-ball captain at the minute. I think we're heading in the right direction. What will be will be. Former England captain Nasser Hussain is among those calling for Andy Flower, who oversaw three Ashes series wins and took the team to number one in the Test rankings during his time as England coach from 2009-14, to succeed McCullum as England's red ball boss. Jonathan Trott has also been touted for the role following plaudits for his work coaching Afghanistan, with the former England batsman appointed Tuesday to a short-term consultancy role with Ireland. Brook's immediate focus remains on levelling this three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday in the hope Sunday's clash at Lord's becomes a 'live' decider. But if England are to get to 1-1 at Sophia Gardens they will need an improved display from their top order following a collapse from 61-0 to 80-5 in Birmingham. There was a poor period when we lost five for 20 runs, which obviously made a massive difference in the game really, said Brook, who insisted all was far from lost for England in this format. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The World Cup is a long way away, he said. Hopefully we can come back stronger in Cardiff.

1st ODI: 'We Kept Talking About Rotating Strike,' Says Axar On Match-winning Stand With Sundar

Match Axar Patel: Player of the Match Axar Patel revealed that constant communication and a focus on rotating the strike with Washington Sundar were the keys behind India's match-winning unbeaten partnership that sealed a six-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday. After Axar's four-wicket haul helped bowl England out for 258, India found themselves under brief pressure in the chase after losing Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul in quick succession despite Shubman Gill's fluent 80 before retiring hurt with cramps. Axar then joined Washington Sundar at the crease, and the duo stitched together an unbeaten 102-run stand for the fifth wicket to guide India home with 28 balls to spare and hand the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar remained unbeaten on 57, while Sundar struck his maiden ODI half-century with an unbeaten 52, finishing the match with a towering six. Reflecting on the partnership, Axar said the pair never looked to target any particular bowler and instead concentrated on building a partnership through sensible cricket. At that time, there was a little pressure. Washi and I were talking that we should play the next five overs, build a partnership and then see if we needed to attack. We kept telling each other to keep playing, keep rotating the strike and not get stuck at one place, he said in a video released by BCCI on X. The all-rounder added that frequent singles and doubles allowed the partnership to flourish before both batters shifted gears. We were thinking that we should just keep playing. We didn't think that you target one bowler and I target another. On a wicket like this, once you are set, it becomes very important to finish the game. We wanted to take it till the end, and once we were set, we played our shots. The partnership developed from there and we won, he added. Earlier, Axar produced a decisive spell with the ball, claiming 4-62, including the final four wickets, after England had recovered through a 121-run stand between Joe Root (76 not out) and Liam Dawson (68). Explaining his bowling approach, the left-arm spinner said he quickly identified the nature of the surface and stuck to hitting the right areas. Earlier, Axar produced a decisive spell with the ball, claiming 4-62, including the final four wickets, after England had recovered through a 121-run stand between Joe Root (76 not out) and Liam Dawson (68). Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will now head to Cardiff for the second ODI, looking to clinch the three-match series after taking a commanding 1-0 lead. Article Source: IANS

'Things McCullum Did For The Test Side Were Phenomenal': Brook

With Ben Stokes: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has paid an emotional tribute to Brendon McCullum following the New Zealanders departure as Englands Test head coach, describing his influence on the team and his own career as 'phenomenal'. McCullum stepped down from the role after Englands recent Test series defeat, bringing an end to a transformative spell that began in 2022. Alongside then-captain Ben Stokes, McCullum oversaw the aggressive Bazball era that revitalised Englands Test side, but a string of disappointing results ultimately led to his exit. Brook, who made his Test breakthrough under McCullum, admitted the news was difficult to take. It was obviously disappointing for me. I think hes played a massive part in my career. Ive only ever played under him, and hes been awesome for me, Brook told reporters after Englands six-wicket defeat to India in the opening ODI at Edgbaston. The 27-year-old credited McCullum for changing the fortunes of Englands Test side during his tenure. The things that he did for the Test side when he first came in, in the last few years, have been phenomenal. Hes going to be missed, Brook said. With Ben Stokes having retired from Test cricket in the New Zealand series, Brook has emerged as one of the leading contenders to take over the vacant captaincy. However, the middle order batter refused to be drawn into the discussion, insisting the decision rests entirely with the England and Wales Cricket Board. The 27-year-old credited McCullum for changing the fortunes of Englands Test side during his tenure. The things that he did for the Test side when he first came in, in the last few years, have been phenomenal. Hes going to be missed, Brook said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brook is currently leading Englands white-ball side against India in the three-match ODI series, with the visitors taking a 1-0 lead after a six-wicket victory in the opening match at Edgbaston. Article Source: IANS

Sundar Feels 'blessed' To Be An Allrounder

Washington Sundar: India all-rounder Washington Sundar said he felt blessed being an all-rounder and added that his ability to contribute in multiple departments is one of the biggest advantages he can offer the team after playing a key role in India's six-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston. He also opined that the presence of several all-rounders gives the side greater flexibility across conditions. Sundar struck an unbeaten 52, his maiden ODI half-century, and shared an unbroken 102-run fifth-wicket partnership with Axar Patel to guide India to 262/4 after Axar had earlier claimed 4-62 to help bowl England out for 258. The victory handed India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Reflecting on the value of all-rounders in modern-day cricket, Sundar said the role allows teams to remain adaptable regardless of the conditions. Such a blessing for me to be an all-rounder. Any team would love to have as many all-rounders as possible, because you can play according to the conditions and it's always nice to have different varieties. You'll never think you're short in options, especially going in any conditions. We play a lot of cricket around the world, so the conditions are quite different. And yes, it was a good day today for all of us. Shivam bowled really well. Axar picked those crucial wickets and made sure they didn't get to 280 or 290. And obviously, the way he batted was magical. It was great for me to watch from the other end, Sundar said during the post-match press conference. India's all-rounders proved decisive in Birmingham. While Axar dismantled England's lower order before anchoring the chase, Sundar complemented him with a composed unbeaten fifty after India briefly found themselves under pressure following KL Rahul's dismissal. Asked whether India's bowlers had effectively won the game in the first innings, Sundar felt the chase was still demanding because of the assistance available for the seamers, crediting both captain Shubman Gill and Axar Patel for judging the conditions well. There was definitely a little bit on the wicket. And Shubman batted really well, even that partnership was very, very important. Obviously, Axar, the way he played, he got those crucial boundaries every time he needed. And made things actually look very easy. It wasn't that easy as he actually made it look like. But yes, there was a little bit on the wicket. And we applied really well, and I'm happy to have won this game, he added. The 26-year-old also reserved special praise for fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, who recovered from an expensive opening spell to dismiss England openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell in the same over, triggering a dramatic collapse. There was definitely a little bit on the wicket. And Shubman batted really well, even that partnership was very, very important. Obviously, Axar, the way he played, he got those crucial boundaries every time he needed. And made things actually look very easy. It wasn't that easy as he actually made it look like. But yes, there was a little bit on the wicket. And we applied really well, and I'm happy to have won this game, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With India's all-rounders delivering with both bat and ball in the series opener, Sundar's performance underlined the depth and balance that the visitors will look to carry into the second ODI as they chase a series-clinching win. Article Source: IANS

'The Pitch Changed A Little, And Made India's Chase Easy,' Says Brook After Loss In 1st ODI

ODI World Cup: England captain Harry Brook felt the pitch became easier to bat on in the second innings after his side suffered a six-wicket defeat to India in the opening ODI at Edgbaston but admitted that his teams middle-order collapse ultimately proved decisive. After opting to bat first, England slumped from 61 without loss to 80/5 after losing five wickets for just 20 runs. A fighting 121-run stand between Joe Root (76 not out) and Liam Dawson (68) lifted the hosts to 258 before Axar Patel claimed the last four wickets to finish with figures of 4-62. India chased down the target in 45.2 overs through Shubman Gills fluent 80 before he retired hurt, while Axar Patel (57 not out) and Washington Sundar (52 not out) shared an unbroken 102-run partnership to seal victory and give the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Reflecting on the defeat, Brook believed the surface behaved differently in the chase. Today, there was a poor period when we lost five for 20 runs, which has obviously made a massive difference in the game, really. I think the pitch changed a little bit from the first innings to the second innings, which made it easier for them to chase down what we thought at the halfway line was a decent score, Brook told reporters after the match. The England skipper acknowledged that the batting collapse hurt his side more than anything else, despite Root and Dawson rescuing the innings. Their partnership was vital. I thought they played it perfectly for the situation. Very risk-free, didnt really hit the ball in the air much, and got us up to what we thought was a total that we could defend, he added. Looking ahead, Brook insisted England would continue building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup while focusing on improving in the ongoing series. Obviously, the focus, the 2027 World Cup, comes into view quite heavily. There are always areas you want to get better at in any format. The World Cups a long way away, and hopefully we can come back stronger in Cardiff, he said. Brook also welcomed the return of all-rounder Brydon Carse to the squad, saying the all-round seamer adds aggression and balance ahead of the remaining two ODIs. Obviously, the focus, the 2027 World Cup, comes into view quite heavily. There are always areas you want to get better at in any format. The World Cups a long way away, and hopefully we can come back stronger in Cardiff, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The second ODI of the three-match series will be played in Cardiff on Thursday, where England will look to level the contest after Indias convincing victory at Edgbaston. Article Source: IANS

'They Made Me Understand My Game': Sundar Credits Gambhir, Nehra For Batting Prowess

Washington Sundar: India all-rounder Washington Sundar credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra for helping him develop greater clarity as a batter after playing a pivotal unbeaten half-century in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying their guidance has played a major role in his evolution across formats. Sundar remained unbeaten on 52 while sharing an unbroken 102-run partnership with Axar Patel to steer India to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. His knock marked his maiden ODI fifty and capped another important contribution with the bat after assuming varied roles for both India and in franchise cricket over the last few seasons. Reflecting on his development as a batter, Sundar said preparation and the confidence shown in him by those around him have been instrumental. I try and prepare really well. As much as possible (with) preparation, I make sure I do it to the T. I give a lot of importance to preparation, and I am so grateful that people have always had faith in my skill set. Here, Gautibhai (Gautam Gambhir) always made me understand what exactly I could do with the bat, especially, and made me understand my game as well. And even Ashish Nehra in GT, he's always made sure, like he's helped me understand myself a lot more, be it as a person or as a cricketer on the whole. So, I'm honestly grateful for the fact that I've got such people around me who are actually helping me become a better cricketer every single day, Sundar told reporters during the post-match press conference. I think that's very important, especially for me. As an all-rounder, I think it's really important to keep looking to improve every single day and understand my game and obviously play according to situations. Playing a lot of games also helps you get to be in those situations, understand what exactly you can do and you have a lot of learning as well. So, yes, I'm so grateful that I've got such people who have always had faith in my skill sets and also made me understand what exactly I could do in different skill sets, he added. Sundar has been entrusted with multiple batting responsibilities over the years, ranging from opening in first-class cricket to batting in the middle order and finishing games in white-ball formats. He said embracing those changing responsibilities has helped him become a more complete cricketer. Over the years, I've understood the fact that I need to keep improving my skill sets, which will help me whenever the situation arises. And the fact that I play different roles is exciting. Not many people get to play different roles. I get to sort of play those different roles and be in those different situations. And obviously, I try my best to help the team win. Its exciting to sort of be in different situations and different phases of the game. But as I said, every single day, it's important, especially for me, to keep improving. As I said, we play different formats in a short span of time. So, there's hardly any change you could do between switching formats. I think, on the whole, as much as I could prepare really well, I think I'll be ready when the situation arrives. That's the mindset, he stated. India had switched directly from a T20I series into the ODI leg of the tour, but Sundar said adapting between formats is an expected part of international cricket. Its exciting to sort of be in different situations and different phases of the game. But as I said, every single day, it's important, especially for me, to keep improving. As I said, we play different formats in a short span of time. So, there's hardly any change you could do between switching formats. I think, on the whole, as much as I could prepare really well, I think I'll be ready when the situation arrives. That's the mindset, he stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Having helped India secure victory in Birmingham, Sundar will look to carry his confidence into the second ODI as India aim to seal the three-match series. Article Source: IANS

India Need Not Make Changes If Gurnoor And Gill Are Fit, Says Irfan Ahead Of 2nd ODI

New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India should resist making unnecessary changes for the second ODI against England after their convincing series-opening victory at Edgbaston, saying the team's priority should be maintaining momentum while monitoring the fitness of Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar. India claimed a six-wicket win in Birmingham to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Axar Patel starring with both bat and ball and captain Shubman Gill laying the foundation during the chase before retiring hurt with cramps. Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar also picked up two key wickets after appearing to struggle physically during the match. Looking ahead to the next fixture, Pathan said India have little reason to alter a winning combination, while England face the bigger challenge of regrouping after the defeat. The main thing is to maintain this momentum. It's good that you won, so there isn't much you need to change. Anyway, it's just a day's break. England will have to work very hard. They will have to manage the short turnaround and come back with better planning. So, there are more challenges for them than for India, Pathan told JioStar. India recovered from the early losses of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the chase of 259, with Gill's 80, followed by an unbeaten century partnership between Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, sealing victory with 28 balls to spare. While backing continuity, Pathan identified fitness as the only area that could influence India's selection for the second ODI. For the Indian team, my main concern would be how serious Gurnoor Brar's injury is and how serious Shubman Gill's hamstring issue is, considering he retired hurt. Those are the two things I will be watching closely, he added. Gill retired hurt after making a fluent 80, while Brar played an important role with the ball by triggering England's middle-order collapse during the first innings. Pathan added that only injury concerns should prompt changes to the playing XI, even as discussions continue about the possibility of bringing in spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Gill retired hurt after making a fluent 80, while Brar played an important role with the ball by triggering England's middle-order collapse during the first innings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will head into the second ODI seeking to clinch the series, while England face the task of quickly addressing their shortcomings after falling behind in the three-match contest. Article Source: IANS

Gill Is A Very Composed Player, And His Captaincy Reflects That: Saba Karim

Saba Karim: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Shubman Gill's calm leadership and match-defining contribution in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying the young captain is beginning to stamp his authority on the side and is well placed to evolve further as a leader. Gill played a composed 80 before retiring hurt with cramps during India's chase of 259, helping steady the innings after the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India eventually completed the chase thanks to an unbeaten 102-run partnership between Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Reflecting on Gill's performance, Karim said the skipper's temperament was evident both with the bat and in the way he has led the team. He is a very composed player, and his captaincy reflects that. It was very important to seize the moment after losing two early wickets, which Shubman Gill did as captain. He has played innings like this many times before. Today, he faced some issues due to the injury, but overall, he put the team in a position to win the game, which they did, Karim told JioStar. Gill anchored the innings after India slipped to 44 for two, adding a century stand with Shreyas Iyer before physical discomfort forced him to leave the field. His knock laid the platform for the lower middle order to complete the chase with 28 balls to spare. Karim also highlighted the significance of Axar Patel and Washington Sundar closing out the contest, saying their partnership reflected increasing confidence within the squad. It must have been satisfying for Shubman Gill that the lower middle order finished the match. At that stage, around 100 runs were still needed, and the team required a sensible partnership, which Axar Patel and Washington Sundar provided. The assurance is slowly growing, he added. Axar remained unbeaten on 57 after also claiming four wickets earlier in the match, while Sundar struck his maiden ODI half-century with an unbeaten 52 as the pair denied England any late opportunity to fight back. Looking ahead, Karim believes Gill's leadership will continue to develop as he gains more experience, particularly as he builds confidence from consistently contributing with the bat. Axar remained unbeaten on 57 after also claiming four wickets earlier in the match, while Sundar struck his maiden ODI half-century with an unbeaten 52 as the pair denied England any late opportunity to fight back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will head into the second ODI with momentum firmly on their side after Gill's measured innings and composed captaincy helped set up a comprehensive victory in Birmingham. Article Source: IANS

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Ireland Men Beating India Injected A Lot Of Confidence Into Us: Orla Prendergast

For Orla Prendergast: There are moments in cricket that do not announce themselves with the roar of a crowd or the shatter of stumps. Instead, they arrive in quiet, seismic shifts of belief in a dressing room long before the first ball is even bowled. For Orla Prendergast and her Ireland team, that defining moment of belief came on June 26, just 24 hours ahead of their final Womens T20 World Cup group fixture against the formidable West Indies. Huddled together, they watched with sheer joy as their male counterparts orchestrated a staggering, 34-run heist against heavyweights India in Belfast. In that singular piece of epic cricketing theatre, the women's team pondered with renewed belief - if the men could dismantle the reigning T20 World Cup champions, why not them? What followed on Saturday in Bristol was nothing short of a fairytale - Ireland hunted down 129 to script an astonishing six-wicket victory over West Indies, the 2016 champions. Five tournaments and 22 agonising defeats later, Ireland finally tasted victory in the T20 World Cup. We were all watching it the day before our game. For them to turn over the best T20I side in the world, it was just great to watch. I mean it was unbelievable and it just reiterated that any team can beat anyone on their day and so I think it just injected a lot of confidence and belief into us. I'm sure they had the belief that they were going to win that game, but I doubt many other people in the world of cricket thought they were going to do it. It just proved that anyone can beat anyone and it definitely gave us that belief going into the next day and then thankfully they backed it up again with a series win on Sunday. So just an unbelievable weekend for Irish cricket and showed how much Irish cricket has grown on the global stage and that we can beat so many of those teams ranked above us, Orla told IANS on the sidelines of Ireland's ongoing ODI series against West Indies. The wait for getting a World Cup victory became heavier for Ireland with every passing fixture, more so once Scotland beat them to get their own first win earlier in the tournament. It definitely felt like a bit of a monkey on our back. We obviously saw Scotland get their first World Cup win against us, unfortunately, and different teams were performing really well and our tournament hadn't quite come together yet at that point. But just the belief to get it was massive for us, added Orla. That belief, she insists, never wavered - even after the near-miss against defending champions New Zealand. We came into the tournament with a lot of belief that we would win at least one game, and if not a few. We had a lot of belief that we definitely had multiple wins in us. We competed really well against New Zealand - they're obviously a really quality side. So we played really well against them and we definitely should have won that game. There's confidence to be taken from it, but there was a lot of heartbreak involved too, that we'd really lost a massive chance to turn them over. But confidence was definitely taken from it, and you could see that with the way we carried on in the tournament. We didn't put our best showing out against Sri Lanka in our first game in Bristol, but then we bounced back really well against the West Indies, she said. Beyond the points table, the World Cup also brought individual recognition for Orla of making the cut for the T20 World Cup for the second straight time after the 2023 edition, where she was the 12th player. For someone highly cited as one of the best pace-bowling all-rounders in the T20 circuit, the recognition is something she doesn't take lightly. Definitely feels like a big personal achievement to be listed amongst some of those names on that team is a massive honour. When you look through that list - it's some of the best players in the world. So to be listed there and amongst them is just a huge privilege. It's not something you ever expect coming out of a tournament and especially when unfortunately it didn't go as well as we'd hoped. We didn't win as many games as we'd hoped and so on a team level, you come out with a little bit of disappointment and you feel like you could have done more. But then to receive personal recognition like that, it's definitely pleasing, she said. Confidence heading into the tournament was also kept steady by Ireland's showing in the tri-series featuring Pakistan and West Indies ahead of the World Cup. You always go into World Cups with a bit of an unknown, coming up against the best teams in the world. We had the tri-series before, which thankfully went pretty well - we got a couple of wins against Pakistan and West Indies. So confidence as a team as a whole was high, and personally I had a couple of good performances that I could lean on coming into the World Cup and trust my skills. In her match-winning 63 against the West Indies, Orla was cutting and hooking at will against pace. It is also illustrated by the fact that Orla scored 45 runs from cut shots during the group stage, nearly 20 more than any other batter in the tournament. Asked if that back-foot dominance was something she specifically worked on, or was it just pure instinct at that moment, Orla described it as a blend of instinct and hard-earned technical work. It's a bit of both to be honest - it's definitely instincts and out on the pitch. I naturally love to cut and pull a lot, definitely versus spin. But on the flip side of that, I have worked a lot on the cut shot - it's something that I struggled in years gone by where I felt like if a spinner bowled outside off to me, I probably would hit to point a lot of the time. So I did a lot of work on sitting back and either whacking it in front of point or behind point. You do a lot of work, but then you kind of forget about it when the game's come around you obviously lean back on after a game, you can look back on the work you've done. But when you're in the moment, it's just relying on your instincts and what your body kind of tells you to do and so I definitely would look back on some balls that I probably felt I probably should have gone forward to and I was on the back foot. But I mean luckily it came off a little bit in the World Cup. Sharpening that game happens back home, at Ireland's outdoor training base in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Turning to the ongoing ODI series against West Indies, which Ireland have lost and will look to sign off with a win in the final game later on Wednesday, Orla was candid about where their process has fallen short. We've gone wrong on the bowling side of things and to be perfectly honest, we've batted pretty well. It's been that there have been nice batting pitches even if a little bit slow and we've put together two pretty good totals setting and batting first. Maybe would have liked a few more in each game but definitely not far off and definitely two defendable totals if we bowled better. Getting through their top order has obviously been a challenge for us. We've seen just how high quality of their Hayley Matthews is two games in a row now which is pretty unfortunate. So I mean a good start would be getting her out and we've obviously had a look at her and we're always putting together plans to get other teams best players out. So that'll be just another case of doing that for bouncing back and we've bowled well in patches, but just not well enough for long enough and we can probably be better at the new ball and a little bit more challenging there and then maybe a little more bit more containing in the middle overs and I don't think we're far off - in fact we've batted really well for a good start. But it's just a case of consistency with the ball that we'll be looking to grow on. She pointed to two clear metrics Ireland are chasing in the final game apart from winning - bowling a tighter, more consistent length and more batting partnerships. Something we speak about a lot is bowling a four-to-six-metre length - it's probably not rocket science, but our stats have definitely shown that's where we need to be a lot of the time. On the batting front it's a little more simple - the partnerships. There's a glaring difference in an innings when big players get big scores and build big partnerships with those around them, and in the innings where they don't do it. She pointed to two clear metrics Ireland are chasing in the final game apart from winning - bowling a tighter, more consistent length and more batting partnerships. Something we speak about a lot is bowling a four-to-six-metre length - it's probably not rocket science, but our stats have definitely shown that's where we need to be a lot of the time. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Fans can watch Ireland vs West Indies third womens ODI exclusively on FanCode. Article Source: IANS

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Gravton Bike Promising District Player: The curtain came down on a spectacular inaugural edition of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 with Hyderabad E-Champions lifting the title, but the tournament also celebrated the individual brilliance that defined three weeks of enthralling cricket. From explosive batting displays and match-winning bowling spells to breathtaking catches and game-changing performances, the Sreenidhi University TG20 unearthed a host of stars who lit up the tournament with their consistency and flair. Leading the honours list was E-Champions captain Abhirath Reddy, who capped off a sensational campaign by bagging four major awards. The swashbuckling batter finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 549 runs to claim the Orange Cap, which carried a cash prize of INR 1,50,000. He also received the Player of the Tournament award, presented with a cash prize of INR 1,50,000 courtesy of Sreenidhi University. His relentless boundary-hitting throughout the season also earned him the Super 4s of the Tournament award, accompanied by a cash prize of INR 50,000 courtesy of Sreenidhi University, and the Super 6s of the Tournament award, which carried a cash prize of INR 50,000 courtesy of GMR. E-Champions' pace spearhead Ajay Dev Goud emerged as the Purple Cap winner after finishing with 21 wickets. His consistency with the ball earned him the Purple Cap along with a cash prize of INR 1,50,000. Power-hitting specialist and EIPL and eleve Karimnagar Diamonds skipper Tanmay Agarwal was recognised as the Gravton Bike Power Player of the Tournament after an explosive season that saw him amass 475 runs at a strike rate of 195.5, including three centuries. His fearless batting made him one of the most destructive players of the inaugural edition. Anvita Khammam Aces batter Mickil Jaiswal enjoyed a memorable tournament, receiving two prestigious honours. He was adjudged the winner of the Gravton Bike Best Catch of the Tournament award while also claiming the Incredible Moment of the Tournament award, which carried a cash prize of INR 50,000 courtesy of Telangana Tourism, for producing one of the standout moments of the season during their match against Ranga Reddy Risers. Another Anvita Khammam Aces star, Himateja Kodimela, was named the Gamechanger of the Tournament after a remarkable campaign in which he scored 430 runs in just seven innings at an astonishing average of 107.50. His match-winning contributions earned him a cash prize of INR 50,000 courtesy of BBG. Warangal Warriors skipper Aman Rao Perala earned the Super Striker of the Tournament award after entertaining fans with his fearless strokeplay. His strike rate of 245.4 was the highest among the leading run-scorers, and he received a cash prize of INR 50,000 courtesy CREDAI Hyderabad. The tournament also shone a spotlight on Telangana's next generation of cricketing talent. Anvita Khammam Aces' Ved Reddy was named the Gravton Bike Emerging Player of the Tournament after an impressive all-round campaign, finishing among the leading wicket-takers with 14 wickets while making valuable contributions with the bat. Meanwhile, E-Champions' Ganesh Gadugu was adjudged the Gravton Bike Promising District Player of the Tournament. The young batter emerged as one of the finds of the inaugural season, scoring 212 runs at a strike rate of over 160 and playing several impactful knocks that played a key role in his team's title-winning campaign. End-of-Season Individual Award Winners Sreenidhi University Player of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy (Hyderabad E-Champions) Cash Prize: INR 1,50,000 Orange Cap (Highest Run-Scorer): Abhirath Reddy (549 runs) Cash Prize: INR 1,50,000 Purple Cap (Highest Wicket-Taker): Ajay Dev Goud (21 wickets) Cash Prize: INR 1,50,000 Sreenidhi University Super 4s of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy Cash Prize: INR 50,000 GMR Super 6s of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy Cash Prize: INR 50,000 Super Striker of the Tournament: Aman Rao Perala Cash Prize: INR 50,000 Telangana Tourism Incredible Moment of the Tournament: Mickil Jaiswal Cash Prize: INR 50,000 BBG Gamechanger of the Tournament: Himateja Kodimela Cash Prize: INR 50,000 Gravton Bike Power Player of the Tournament: Tanmay Agarwal Gravton Bike Best Catch of the Tournament: Mickil Jaiswal Gravton Bike Power Player of the Tournament: Tanmay Agarwal Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gravton Bike Promising District Player of the Tournament: Ganesh Gadugu Article Source: IANS

1st ODI: All-round Axar Guides India To A Six-wicket Victory Over England, Take 1-0 Series Lead

Axar Patel: Axar Patel had an impressive performance with both the bat and ball as India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then came out again to score an unbeaten 57 and partner with Washington Sundar in a match-winning 102-run partnership. Sundar remained not out on 52 and ended the match with a big six, marking his first ODI half-century. India got off to a great start after England won the toss and chose to bat first. The hosts struggled to score against India's disciplined pace attack, even though Ben Duckett launched a counter-attack in the second half of the Powerplay. Duckett and Jacob Bethell added 61 runs for the opening wicket, but Gurnoor Brar quickly changed the game by taking two wickets in one over. England then collapsed from 61 for no loss to 80 for five in just a few overs. Just when it seemed England would post a low total, Joe Root and Liam Dawson made a strong recovery with a 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Dawson scored a solid 68, marking his first ODI half-century before getting out. Root held the innings together with an unbeaten 76. Axar finished the tail-end in style, claiming the last four wickets and ending with impressive figures of 4 for 62 as England got bowled out for 258 in 47.5 overs. India's chase started steadily with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill handling the new-ball spells from Jofra Archer and ODI debutant Josh Tongue without much trouble. The opening partnership reached 43 before Sam Curran dismissed Rohit for 11. In the next over, Archer trapped Virat Kohli lbw for just 5, putting India under early pressure. Gill and Shreyas Iyer responded well, putting together a smooth 101-run stand for the third wicket, swinging the momentum back in India's favour. Gill looked confident and scored another classy half-century before cramps forced him to retire hurt on 80 despite receiving treatment several times. England briefly saw a chance when Iyer was run out for 35, and KL Rahul went for just 1. However, India's spin-bowling all-rounders ensured there was no late drama. Axar and Washington Sundar displayed great composure, putting together an unbeaten 102-run partnership for the fifth wicket, leading India to victory. Sundar fittingly finished the match by hitting the winning runs over the ropes, completing his unbeaten 52 and securing India's convincing six-wicket win with 28 balls remaining. Gill and Shreyas Iyer responded well, putting together a smooth 101-run stand for the third wicket, swinging the momentum back in India's favour. Gill looked confident and scored another classy half-century before cramps forced him to retire hurt on 80 despite receiving treatment several times. England briefly saw a chance when Iyer was run out for 35, and KL Rahul went for just 1. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 258 all out in 47.5 overs (Joe Root 76, Liam Dawson 68; Axar Patel 4-62, Prasidh Krishna 2-50) lost to India 262/4 in 45.2 overs (Shubman Gill 80 (retd hurt), Axar Patel 57; Josh Tongue 1-50, Sam Curran 1-55) by six wickets Article Source: IANS

MS Dhoni Draws Huge Cheers As India Great Watches First ODI At Edgbaston

MS Dhoni: Former India captain MS Dhoni returned to the cricket spotlight on Tuesday, drawing a roaring reception from the Edgbaston crowd as he watched the opening ODI between India and England from the stands in Birmingham. The 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was spotted during England's innings. When the stadium cameras focused on him, loud cheers filled the ground as fans recognised one of India's greatest cricketers. Dhoni was there with his wife, Sakshi, and daughter Ziva, enjoying the match from the stands. Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon also added to the star-studded atmosphere. She was seen watching the game and, being linked with London-based businessman Kabir Bahia, attracted a lot of attention as cameras captured her enjoying the action at Edgbaston. Dhoni's appearance came just days after he celebrated his 45th birthday at Trent Bridge, where he watched the third T20I between India and England. The former captain has been following India's white-ball tour of England and has remained one of the biggest draws even while off the field. During the match, Dhoni also caught up with former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. Their interaction quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the reunion of the two former teammates. On the field, all-rounder Axar Patel brought out his career-best performance of 4-62 as Joe Root was left stranded on the other end at 76 to guide England to 258 all out in 47.5 overs in the first ODI against India at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday. During the match, Dhoni also caught up with former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. Their interaction quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the reunion of the two former teammates. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ben Duckett scored 43 off 45 balls, and Jacob Bethell added 14 off 31, giving England a strong start. They managed to put up 61 runs for the opening wicket while effectively handling Jasprit Bumrah's opening spell. This was Bumrah's first ODI game in 968 days. Article Source: IANS

Jonathan Trott Appointed Ireland Consultant Ahead Of Afghanistan ODI Series

Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Former England batter and ex-Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has been appointed as a short-term consultant with the Ireland men's team ahead of next month's ODI series against Afghanistan. The 45-year-old will join the Ireland squad for a 14-day consultancy starting next week. His role will focus on helping the team prepare for the three-match ODI series and advising during the opening two games against Afghanistan. This series is an important part of Ireland's preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027. Trott had a successful international career, playing 52 Tests, 68 ODIs, and seven T20Is for England from 2007 to 2015. He was appointed head coach for Afghanistan's men's cricket team in 2022 and stayed in that role until February 2026. His coaching experience also includes working with England Under-19s at the 2017 ICC Under-19 World Cup, serving as assistant coach at Warwickshire, and coaching roles with Kent and Scotland. Graeme West, the Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, said that Trott's appointment will give Ireland a valuable competitive edge. He stated, The upcoming One-Day International series against Afghanistan is critical to the Ireland Men's squad's preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027. This is a rare opportunity to bring in a world-class coach who has a wealth of current knowledge about the opposition. Trott had a successful international career, playing 52 Tests, 68 ODIs, and seven T20Is for England from 2007 to 2015. He was appointed head coach for Afghanistan's men's cricket team in 2022 and stayed in that role until February 2026. His coaching experience also includes working with England Under-19s at the 2017 ICC Under-19 World Cup, serving as assistant coach at Warwickshire, and coaching roles with Kent and Scotland. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West added that Trott's influence will go beyond match preparation. The former England player is also expected to mentor the coaching group. He noted, Jonathan's value extends beyond player development. Once he joins the training camp, he will share his wide range of leadership experiences with the coaching staff. He will explain his philosophy on working with world-class players and his approach to managing an international team. Article Source: IANS

1st ODI: Bumrah Becomes India's Highest ODI Wicket-taker In England

Shakib Al Hasan: Jasprit Bumrah made a remarkable return to ODI cricket by becoming India's leading bowler in the format on English soil. He achieved this milestone by dismissing England captain Harry Brook during the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After 968 days away from ODIs, Bumrah took his 150th wicket and surpassed Ravindra Jadeja's 30 wickets in England, moving into the lead with 31. He now tops the list of Indian ODI wicket-takers in England, ahead of Jadeja (30), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (28), Madan Lal (27), and Mohammed Shami (26). Brook's dismissal marked another achievement for the Indian pace bowler, who became the third Indian to reach 150 ODI wickets in the fewest balls. Bumrah did this in 4,605 deliveries, only behind Mohammed Shami (4,070 balls) and Kuldeep Yadav (4,513). He finished ahead of Ajit Agarkar (5,027) and Irfan Pathan (5,131). This wicket also earned Bumrah a spot in an exclusive global group. He joined Shakib Al Hasan and Tim Southee as the only cricketers to have 200 Test wickets, 150 ODI wickets, and 100 T20I wickets. Currently, Bumrah has 234 Test wickets, 150 ODI wickets, and 121 T20I wickets. Bumrah's record in England highlights his strength in overseas conditions. In 17 ODIs in the country, he has taken 31 wickets with an impressive average of 21.41 and an economy rate of 4.44. His best ODI performance also came in England when he dominated the hosts with remarkable figures of 6/19 during the 2022 series. Earlier, in the 2019 ODI World Cup held in England, Bumrah secured 18 wickets as India reached the semi-finals. He joined Shakib Al Hasan and Tim Southee as the only cricketers to have 200 Test wickets, 150 ODI wickets, and 100 T20I wickets. Currently, Bumrah has 234 Test wickets, 150 ODI wickets, and 121 T20I wickets. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India. Article Source: IANS

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1st ODI: Axar Patel Picks Career-best 4-62 As India Restrict England To 258

Axar Patel: All-rounder Axar Patel brought out his career-best performance of 4-62 as Joe Root was left stranded on the other end at 76 to guide England to 258 all out in 47.5 overs in the first ODI against India at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday. England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India. Ben Duckett scored 43 off 45 balls, and Jacob Bethell added 14 off 31, giving England a strong start. They managed to put up 61 runs for the opening wicket while effectively handling Jasprit Bumrah's opening spell. This was Bumrah's first ODI game in 968 days. Gurnoor Brar struggled in his first spell but changed the game after switching ends. He was brought back in the 13th over and dismissed both openers in the same over, giving Duckett a send-off and triggering England's collapse. Bumrah made an impact right away, catching Harry Brook at first slip for just 1 run after returning to the attack. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna tore through the middle order, taking two wickets in one over. Jos Buttler's landmark 200th ODI ended disappointingly as the England captain fell cheaply. Sam Curran also lost his wicket with a poor shot, leaving the team in trouble at 80/5. Will Jacks, with 20 off 19, tried to shift the momentum back, but Shivam Dube took his second ODI wicket when KL Rahul made a stunning one-handed catch behind the stumps. With England in serious trouble, Root and Dawson led the recovery with their impressive 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Dawson reached his first ODI half-century, while Root notched his fourth consecutive score of over 50 in the format. Their effort steadied the innings and gave England's bowlers a total to defend. Axar Patel eventually broke the dogged resistance in the 44th over, getting rid of Liam Dawson for a career-best 68 off 83 balls and ending a valuable 121-run seventh-wicket stand with Joe Root. But Root took advantage of a reprieve when Shivam Dube dropped a simple return catch off his own bowling and went on to remain unbeaten on 76 from 76 balls, taking England past 250. Jofra Archer added a quick 12 from six balls towards the end, but Adil Rashid and ODI debutant Josh Tongue both fell in the 48th over, meaning Roots innings was cut short as England were bowled out for 258. Axar Patel eventually broke the dogged resistance in the 44th over, getting rid of Liam Dawson for a career-best 68 off 83 balls and ending a valuable 121-run seventh-wicket stand with Joe Root. But Root took advantage of a reprieve when Shivam Dube dropped a simple return catch off his own bowling and went on to remain unbeaten on 76 from 76 balls, taking England past 250. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 258 all out in 47.5 overs (Joe Root 76, Liam Dawson 68; Axar Patel 4-62, Prasidh Krishna 2-50) against India Article Source: IANS

Brydon Carse Returns To England ODI Squad For India Series After An Injury Layoff

Brydon Carse: England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against India by recalling pace-bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries. The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as the hosts continue the series against India. Carse's return marks his first involvement with the ODI squad since November 2025, when he featured against New Zealand in Wellington. Having successfully completed his rehabilitation, the seam-bowling all-rounder is now back in contention for international action. England announced the squad update on Tuesday, with Carse joining a group led by captain Harry Brook. Since making his ODI debut in 2021, Carse has established himself as a valuable all-round option. In 30 ODI appearances, he has claimed 34 wickets at an average of 40.44, with his best figures coming in a five-wicket haul. Lower down the order, he has also contributed 264 runs at an average of 17.60, adding depth to England's batting line-up. The ODI series against India began at Edgbaston on Tuesday, with the remaining fixtures scheduled to be played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 16 and Lord's in London on July 19. England announced the squad update on Tuesday, with Carse joining a group led by captain Harry Brook. Since making his ODI debut in 2021, Carse has established himself as a valuable all-round option. In 30 ODI appearances, he has claimed 34 wickets at an average of 40.44, with his best figures coming in a five-wicket haul. Lower down the order, he has also contributed 264 runs at an average of 17.60, adding depth to England's batting line-up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England's updated squad: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, and Josh Tongue. Article Source: IANS

Manchester United Sign Experienced Goalkeeper Karl Darlow On Three-year Deal

Manchester United: Veteran Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow has completed a move to Manchester United after leaving Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract, with the Premier League club confirming the 35-year-old has signed a deal until June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. Darlow arrives at Old Trafford after choosing not to renew his contract with Leeds despite being offered a new deal. The experienced shot-stopper opted to pursue a fresh challenge, ending his spell at Elland Road after helping Leeds during the 2025-26 campaign. Manchester United confirmed the transfer on Tuesday, subject to registration, adding further experience to their goalkeeping department. I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United. I'm joining an excellent group of goalkeepers, and I'm really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands, Darlow said after completing the move in an official statement. This is a really special opportunity; everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my team-mates and helping to drive the group forwards, he added. Darlow brings considerable experience to Old Trafford, having made 279 senior appearances during his career, including 74 in the Premier League. Last season, he established himself as Leeds United's first-choice goalkeeper and registered five clean sheets. Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox welcomed the signing, highlighting the goalkeeper's experience and professionalism. Karl has proven his ability to perform at the highest level. His work ethic and determined personality make him a really strong addition to our squad, Wilcox said. We are delighted to add a player of his quality and experience to our excellent goalkeeping group. Leeds United confirmed Darlow's departure in a brief statement, revealing that the goalkeeper had rejected the club's offer of a new contract. Leeds United can confirm Karl Darlow has left the club upon the expiration of his contract to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, the club said. Leeds United confirmed Darlow's departure in a brief statement, revealing that the goalkeeper had rejected the club's offer of a new contract. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Darlow becomes Manchester United's latest addition as the club continues strengthening its squad ahead of the new season, with the veteran expected to provide experienced competition and depth in the goalkeeping ranks. Article Source: IANS

Indian Youth Sides Shine In Japan - Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC Win; FC Goa Lose Narrowly

Rakshit Priya Anil: It was a thrilling day of football as Indias top developmental squads faced off against their Japanese J-League counterparts, producing a mix of dominant displays and nail-biting finishes. The overall day belonged to Indian teams as the visitors -- Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC -- won two games while FC Goa went down in a close encounter. In the standout performance of the day, Punjab FC defeated Avispa Fukuoka with a commanding 5-0 victory. The Punjab attack was firing on all cylinders from the opening whistle, with Singamayum Shami netting an early brace (3', 28') to set a ruthless tone. Omang Dodum (42') and Ngarin Shaiza (55') extended the lead before Vishal Yadav put the final exclamation point on the victory deep into stoppage time (90+2'). Bengaluru FC edge out Giravanz Kitakyushu Bengaluru FC showed incredible resilience to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Giravanz Kitakyushu. After trailing to a 40th-minute strike by Ryunosuke Imai, Bengaluru fought back in the second half. Rakshit Priya Anil found the equalizer in the 61st minute. Despite an unfortunate own goal keeping the Japanese side heavily in the contest, a 75th-minute strike from Serto Worneilen Kom and a relentless team defensive effort in the dying minutesdespite a 90th-minute goal from Md Arbashensured Bengaluru walked away with maximum points. Bengaluru FC showed incredible resilience to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Giravanz Kitakyushu. After trailing to a 40th-minute strike by Ryunosuke Imai, Bengaluru fought back in the second half. Rakshit Priya Anil found the equalizer in the 61st minute. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In a tightly contested tactical battle, FC Goa fell just short against Sagan Tosu, conceding a lone 6th-minute goal to Zenryu Ono. Despite controlling large patches of possession and creating several close chances in the second half, the Gaurs couldn't breach the disciplined Japanese defense, finishing 1-0. Article Source: IANS

Heather Knight Wants England Women To Play More Red-Ball Cricket After India Loss

England great Heather Knight bowed out of international cricket calling for more domestic red-ball games following her side's 270-run thrashing by India in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's. The hosts were outplayed in all departments in a match that started just five days after England's defeat by Australia in the T20 World Cup final at the 'Home of Cricket'. India had a several days more preparation, with Australia knocking them out in the group stage of the World Cup, but, unlike England, they play domestic red-ball cricket as well. And with a Test win worth four points in next year's multi-format series at home to Australia, Knight believes this an issue officials must address following England's 16-0 humiliation 'Down Under' in the last women's Ashes. I'd love to see some domestic red-ball cricket, said Knight, the first woman to score a hundred in all three international formats. It doesn't necessarily have to be a full part of the calendar, but I do think it would help us develop as better white-ball cricketers as well. - 'Value your wicket' - The 35-year-old former England captain, who led her country to a 2017 50-over World Cup final victory over India at Lord's added: When I was a kid, it was hammered into me to value your wicket. A lot of our younger cricketers coming through are a lot better at T20 than they are 50-over, and they have to learn that side of it being able to build an innings or shape a spell. England women's coach Charlotte Edwards, Knight's predecessor as skipper, said she hoped to improve the team's Test cricket with the kind of training that had led to an upturn in their T20 form. A lot has been going on in my head over the last few days, and the one thing that I keep coming back to is, what we did so well last winter was we had this preparation phase of T20 cricket and we saw the benefits of that this summer, Edwards told Sky Sports. I'm now excited to see what we do in terms of our four-day approach to this winter's training. India needed just 95 minutes' play on Monday's fourth day to wrap up victory. The match was a personal triumph for India's Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia, the first women to take five wickets and score a century respectively in a women's Test at Lord's. I think we were disciplined in our approach towards our batting and disciplined in our bowling as well, sticking to the basics of cricket, said India women's coach Amol Muzumdar. The Test took place 142 years, and 150 matches, after Lord's staged its first men's Test and decades on from the first women's game of any kind at the London ground -- a 1976 one-day international between England and Australia. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The amazing thing about this week is it's been a historic occasion, this first Test match at Lord's, said Knight. But now hopefully there's not that many 'firsts' left to do and it can be all about the cricket.

Ten Doeschate Plans To Leave Indian Coaching, Gambhir's Approval Awaited: Report

Ireland T20Is: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is set to leave the team setup after the conclusion of the England tour, with the third and final ODI to be played on July 19 at Lord's cricket ground to be his final assignment. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the former Netherlands all-rounder has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his desire to leave. However, the final call will be taken by the head coach Gautam Gambhir, who played a major role in bringing Doeschate to the Indian side. India's poor performance in the England and Ireland T20Is doesn't seem to be the reason behind his exit, as according to the digital publication, ten Doeschate wants to move on for purely personal reasons. With three young sons needing his attention, particularly as his wife is working, he wants to devote more time to his family, which is based in London. Given the extensive travel commitments associated with the India job, ten Doeschate is believed to be looking for a role that demands less travel and allows him to spend more time with his family. The report further added that as an assistant coach, ten Doeschate's role isn't fully defined. His main area of expertise is fielding, but with T Dilip already serving as the fielding coach for India, his contribution in that area may have been limited. Despite this, he shares a close personal and professional rapport with Gambhir, who had recommended him to the BCCI after taking over as India's head coach a couple of years ago. India's poor performance in the England and Ireland T20Is doesn't seem to be the reason behind his exit, as according to the digital publication, ten Doeschate wants to move on for purely personal reasons. With three young sons needing his attention, particularly as his wife is working, he wants to devote more time to his family, which is based in London. Given the extensive travel commitments associated with the India job, ten Doeschate is believed to be looking for a role that demands less travel and allows him to spend more time with his family. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's fielding was a major cause of concern in the recently concluded England series, but the fielding coach, T. Dilip, is expected to remain with the team as India look to improve their catching. Article Source: IANS

This Is Just The Beginning: Tendulkar Hails Landmark Lords Test As Defining Moment For Womens Cricket

The Master Blaster: Former India batting great Sachin Tendulkar described the inaugural womens Test at Lords as a golden moment for the sport after witnessing Indias historic victory over England, saying the occasion marked a significant step in the growth of womens cricket. Tendulkar, who addressed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side before the start of the final days play at the Home of Cricket on Monday, reflected on the significance of the match, India's triumph, and the milestones achieved by Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud at the iconic venue. Having returned to Lords, where he created countless memories during his playing career, Tendulkar said the staging of the first-ever womens Test at the venue represented a landmark occasion for the game. Feels nice to be walking back on the green again. A big moment for women's cricket because I remember in 1976, if I'm not mistaken, the first ODI for women was played here. I think that it was a 40-over match and literally now 50 years down the line, we're playing test match here at Lords. I've always considered test cricket to be the pinnacle of cricket. So, I think it's a fantastic occasion, a golden moment in women's cricket, I would say. All credit to ICC. I know that back home in India, few years ago, Jay Shah started this initiative and when it came to pay parity, women cricket was benefited equally as men's cricket. And today to see women's test match here at Lords, it's heartening, Tendulkar said in a BCCI video. The Master Blaster also revisited his own journey with the famous ground, recalling his first visit as a teenager before eventually representing India there. How can I forget that? It was way back in 1990 and I remember coming here as a 14-year-old kid with Star Cricket Club. And we had stood the opposite side of the pavilion as a team and we took photographs with this beautiful building in background. I cannot forget that moment and then two years down the line, I was sitting here in the dressing room. So, that transition happened very quickly and to be here in the same balcony where India lifted the World Cup, what can one ask for?, he said. India's emphatic win also produced two historic firsts at Lords, with Yastika Bhatia becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the venue and Kranti Gaud registering her maiden five-wicket haul in the red-ball format. Tendulkar believes those achievements will forever hold a special place in the history books. How can I forget that? It was way back in 1990 and I remember coming here as a 14-year-old kid with Star Cricket Club. And we had stood the opposite side of the pavilion as a team and we took photographs with this beautiful building in background. I cannot forget that moment and then two years down the line, I was sitting here in the dressing room. So, that transition happened very quickly and to be here in the same balcony where India lifted the World Cup, what can one ask for?, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The attendance across the four-day contest, tallying 37846, also impressed the cricket legend, who believes the support shown at Lords is only the start of a much bigger journey for the womens game. I was reading and it was 30,000-something over four days, which is fantastic. This is just the beginning. I'm sure there are bigger things to happen in store for us. Article Source: IANS

ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :Zimbabwe have outsmarted Bangladesh in the ongoing multi-format series at home. They won the one-off test and then recorded a 2-1 ODI series win. Bangladesh have failed to adjust to the conditions and have been poor with the bat. Can they bring in new strategies in the shorter format? These two teams will lock horns in three T20Is, starting on Wednesday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo at 4 PM IST. Litton Das is injured, and Towhid Hridoy will lead Bangladesh. The batting units for both sides look a little thin on paper, which indicates that we might see a low-scoring thriller on Wednesday. ZIM vs BAN: Match Details Date : July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) Time : 4:00 PM IST Venue : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo ZIM vs BAN: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website in India. ZIM vs BAN: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 25 Zimbabwe : 08 Bangladesh : 15 No-result : 00 ZIM vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Bulawayo has a slow surface, which will offer good assistance to the spinners. Seamers can get good movement early on, because the wicket can offer uneven bounce. The toss will be important, because it is difficult to bat second here. ZIM vs BAN: Possible XIs Zimbabwe : Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Md. Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali, Towhid Hridoy (c), Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam Bangladesh : Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, T. Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani ZIM vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ben Curran and Tanzid Hasan ended the ODI series as top scorers for their respective teams. They are players in good form and will be the ones to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Nahid Rana and Blessing Muzarabani are strike bowlers for their sides. They have produced a good wicket-taking spell in ODIs. Today Match Prediction : Bangladesh have not been at their best, and they will be under pressure. On the other hand, Zimbabwe have the momentum, and we predict them to start the T20I series with a win. ZIM vs BAN Match 1st T20I, Today Match ZIM vs BAN, ZIM vs BAN Prediction, ZIM vs BAN Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

Jos Buttler Joins Elite Club With 200th ODI Appearance For England

Cricket World Cup: Jos Buttler added another landmark to his illustrious international career on Tuesday, becoming only the second England cricketer to feature in 200 One-Day Internationals when he took the field against India in the opening match of the three-game series at Edgbaston. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter joined former England captain Eoin Morgan (225 ODIs) in an exclusive club, reaching the milestone 14 years after making his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai in February 2012. From an exciting young finisher to one of the architects of England's white-ball transformation, Buttler has been at the heart of the team's rise as a global force in limited-overs cricket. Across 171 innings, the 34-year-old has amassed 5,515 runs at an average of 39.11 and an exceptional strike rate of 115.20, registering 11 centuries and 29 half-centuries, with an unbeaten 162 as his highest score. Buttler's impact on England's ODI setup extends well beyond numbers. His fearless strokeplay helped redefine the team's batting philosophy, while his 46-ball hundred against Pakistan in 2015 remains England's fastest century in the format. He is also the only English batter to have scored three ODI centuries in 50 balls or fewer and owns the record for the most ODI hundreds by a player batting at No. 5 or lower, with eight. One of the defining moments of Buttler's career came in the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's. His run-out of Martin Guptill sealed England's maiden 50-over World Cup title after an unforgettable Super Over, while his composed half-century earlier in the match proved equally crucial. Following Morgan's retirement, Buttler succeeded him as England's white-ball captain and led the side to the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Australia before stepping down after the team's disappointing Champions Trophy campaign in 2025. His consistency and attacking approach have also placed him among the format's all-time greats. Among batters with at least 5,000 ODI runs, only Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi has a higher strike rate than Buttler's 115.20. He is also the only player with more than 2,500 ODI runs to combine an average above 36 with a strike rate exceeding 110. Additionally, his 184 ODI sixes rank second among active players, behind only India's Rohit Sharma. Following Morgan's retirement, Buttler succeeded him as England's white-ball captain and led the side to the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Australia before stepping down after the team's disappointing Champions Trophy campaign in 2025. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yeah, immensely proud. I think it's really good to be in this position now and from your question actually think back to that Jos Buttler all those years ago to have played this many games and have enjoyed the ups and downs of international cricket and still try and touch base with the enthusiasm and the excitement of pulling on the jersey whether it was like that for the first time or now going to be for the 200th time. It's really important to touch base with that and lean into that, especially at this stage of your career, and it's a time to really enjoy and make the most of it. So even your question there is a nice reminder, really, of the way I should be thinking, Buttler said in a video shared by England Cricket on Instagram. Article Source: IANS

Tongue debut as England bat; Bumrah back for India

The major change for England comes at the top of the order with Jacob Bethell opening for the first time

1st ODI: Rohit, Virat Return As England Elect To Bat Against India In Birmingham

Edgbaston Stadium: England won the toss and elected to bat against India in the first ODI at the Edgbaston Stadium. England marked two significant milestones ahead of the opening ODI against India as wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler became only the second English cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals, joining former captain Eoin Morgan (225 ODIs). Meanwhile, fast bowler Josh Tongue made his ODI debut for England, while left-arm spinner Liam Dawson celebrated his 50th international appearance across formats. England captain Harry Brook said his side opted to bat first after winning the toss, believing the surface would favour batting early before offering assistance to the spinners later in the match. Brook said England would approach the ODI series with the same mindset as the T20s by quickly assessing conditions, maintaining clear communication and adapting as the game progresses. He added that having a largely similar squad across the two white-ball formats gives him confidence as captain and reflects the faith the team management has in the group. While acknowledging England's inconsistent ODI performances in recent years, Brook expressed hope that the team could urn the page and deliver consistent results, insisting they have the players to do so. He also confirmed England had gone in with a balanced bowling attack comprising two spinners and three seamers. India captain Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to bowl first, noting that the conditions were more similar to those in South Africa than what India usually experiences at home. He added that the team wanted to use the series to give opportunities to players with limited ODI experience. Gill welcomed the return of several senior players, saying the presence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah added valuable experience to the squad. Reflecting on his previous success in England, Gill said he had fond memories of the Test series and hoped to carry that form into the ODI campaign. He also confirmed India's team combination, with four seamers, including Shivam Dube, supported by spin duo Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Playing XIs: India captain Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to bowl first, noting that the conditions were more similar to those in South Africa than what India usually experiences at home. He added that the team wanted to use the series to give opportunities to players with limited ODI experience. Gill welcomed the return of several senior players, saying the presence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah added valuable experience to the squad. Reflecting on his previous success in England, Gill said he had fond memories of the Test series and hoped to carry that form into the ODI campaign. He also confirmed India's team combination, with four seamers, including Shivam Dube, supported by spin duo Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England: Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid Article Source: IANS

Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir Avoid Each Other During Practice Session Ahead Of 1st ODI Against England

Star Indian player Virat Kohli and Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly were not seen interacting during the team's training session at Edgbaston before the England ODI series. According to reports, Gambhir spoke with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, while Kohli focused on batting practice before separately meeting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.

Team India Honour Retiring Beaumont, Knight With Signed Jerseys

Team India: Members of the Indian women's cricket team paid an emotional tribute to England stalwarts Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight after the duo brought the curtains down on their international careers following the historic one-off Test at Lord's. In a touching gesture, the Indian players presented the two retiring cricketers with signed Team India jerseys in the visitors' dressing room after the match. The Lord's Test, the first women's Test to be played at the iconic venue, concluded on Monday, marking the final international appearance for both Beaumont and former England captain Knight. India sealed a memorable 270-run victory to script history before bidding farewell to two of England's most influential figures in women's cricket. Sharing a video of the presentation on its official social media platforms, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) described the moment as a fitting tribute to two of the game's modern greats. A heartwarming tribute to two incredible careers. #TeamIndia players presented special signed jerseys to Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont to celebrate their remarkable time in international cricket, the caption read. Addressing the two veterans in the visitors dressing room, in the presence of the England squad, India batter Jemimah Rodrigues acknowledged their contribution to the sport and thanked them for inspiring generations of cricketers. A heartwarming tribute to two incredible careers. #TeamIndia players presented special signed jerseys to Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont to celebrate their remarkable time in international cricket, the caption read. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The gesture was warmly received by Beaumont and Knight, who concluded distinguished international careers spanning more than a decade, having played pivotal roles in England's rise in the women's game. Article Source: IANS

Deepti's Parents Hail India's Historic Lord's Triumph, Back Team For Asian Games

For Sushila Sharma: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma's parents, Bhagwan Sharma and Sushila Sharma, celebrated the teams landmark victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's by lauding the collective effort of Harmanpreet Kaur's side and expressing confidence that the side can carry the momentum into the white-ball format at the Asian Games later this year. India scripted history with a commanding 270-run win at the Home of Cricket, with Deepti playing a key all-round role. The all-rounder followed up a half-century in the first innings with figures of 1-10 and 2-36 to help bowl England out for 186 while defending a target of 457. Looking back on the historic triumph, Bhagwan Sharma described the result as a proud moment for Indian cricket and praised the team's all-round display. The girls had their first Test match and our Indian women's cricket team defeated England by a hefty 270 runs. And all the girls performed very well, which is why they won. This is a matter of great pride, Deeptis father told IANS. He also recalled seeing batting legend Sachin Tendulkar at Lord's on the final day, where he congratulated the Indian players after the victory, before applauding Deepti's contribution with the ball. And yesterday I saw on TV that Sachin Tendulkar was also present on the ground. He also congratulated the girls and shook hands with them. I would like to say to Deepti that she took 1 wicket in the first innings and 2 in the second. So this is a great performance. Keep up this kind of performance, he added. With the Asian Games in Japan scheduled for September, Bhagwan Sharma urged the Indian team to build on its historic success and aim for another major title. Next up are there are the Asian Games in Japan in September. She has to perform well there as well. The whole team has to perform well and win the gold medal, he expressed. For Sushila Sharma, the Lord's victory was equally emotional, as she reflected on how her daughter's cricketing journey transformed her own relationship with the sport. Yesterday, my happiness had no bounds. Earlier, I barely had knowledge about the game. When her brother used to go out to play, I used to say, 'Why didn't you go to school?' But ever since Deepti has started playing, I have understood the game. I watch the match, I leave the housework and watch the match, Deeptis mother told IANS. For Sushila Sharma, the Lord's victory was equally emotional, as she reflected on how her daughter's cricketing journey transformed her own relationship with the sport. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sushila concluded by saying that the pride she felt after India's memorable victory at Lord's extended to every player who represented the country. I bless all the daughters as much as I bless my daughter. Article Source: IANS

Top Players Make England Change Their Strategy: Nayar Backs Rohits ODI Return

New Delhi: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma's return for the three-match ODI series against England will strengthen India's batting unit. With India welcoming back several senior players after the T20I leg of the tour, Nayar opined that Rohit's experience and proven success against short-pitch bowling would make an immediate impact. In the T20 series as well, one of the biggest challenges for the Indian batters was the short ball. Rohit Sharma is someone who actually feeds off it and scores heavily against short-pitched bowling. When you do well in SENA countries and overseas, it's partly because you can handle pace well and score runs against the short ball, and that's exactly what India will get from both Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, Nayar told JioStar. The former India assistant coach feels Rohit's presence alone could compel England to alter their bowling plans, as he said, England will have to change their strategy and bowl differently to them. That's what top players do; they don't change the way they play, they make the opposition change the way, they target them. India will certainly enjoy having Rohit Sharma back, and when you go into big series and major tournaments, that experience gives you the comfort and confidence you need. Nayar also stressed the importance of Jasprit Bumrah's comeback and backed Kuldeep Yadav to thrive in English conditions if given a consistent run in the side. The former all-rounder welcomed Bumrah's return to India's ODI setup, stressing that the fast bowler's experience would help him manage the transition back to 50-over cricket after a long absence. With experience, you understand how to manage your workload. I'm sure he will be bowling, monitoring his overs, and gradually building up his fitness and conditioning to bowl those 10 overs. The kind of skill set Jasprit Bumrah has is invaluable in the longer formats and in 50-over cricket, where you can bowl in spells know when to increase your pace and when to use your slower balls, which are very effective. That's the beauty of Bumrah; he knows how to elevate his game. He played the entire IPL, so he has been building up towards this. With Bumrah, you just want to manage him carefully. Even across these three games, you would ideally want him to play no more than two, he mentioned. Nayar also threw his weight behind Kuldeep Yadav, saying England's conditions could help the left-arm wrist-spinner rediscover his best form. Kuldeep has done well when he's got the pace of the pitch to work with. Even though he didn't have a great IPL, one thing I've really enjoyed seeing about Kuldeep Yadav is that he has learned to vary his pace, he said. Nayar also threw his weight behind Kuldeep Yadav, saying England's conditions could help the left-arm wrist-spinner rediscover his best form. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The only thing I'm concerned about is how much security you can give Kuldeep Yadav. For any spinner, it's important to have that security, to know where you stand and how the team plans to use you. If he starts, I believe he should get a consistent run in the Indian team. Article Source: IANS

1st ODI: India Sharpen Fielding With Intense Drills Ahead Of England Challenge

Adrian Le Roux: India's preparations for the opening ODI against England gathered pace on Tuesday as the visitors put fielding at the centre of their training session at Edgbaston, with head coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitoring the proceedings ahead of the three-match series. The session, overseen by strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux and fielding coach T. Dilip, featured a series of high-intensity drills aimed at improving agility, catching and ground fielding in English conditions. The players began with a warm-up routine that included a football exercise, with captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, and others passing the ball in small groups as they moved across the ground. The activity was followed by dedicated fielding drills, with Dilip splitting the squad into two groups to maximise catching practice and ensure every player remained actively involved. Addressing the players during the session, Dilip stressed the importance of quick movement in the field, particularly in conditions where sharp reflexes can make a decisive difference. England demands you to be faster with your feet, whether it is catch, or ground fielding. Thats one aspect well try to get better. If your leg reaches to the ball, were good, Dilip said while addressing the group. The training session also had its lighter moments. Virat Kohli was seen sharing laughs with teammates during the drills, with visuals released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) capturing the relaxed atmosphere despite the demanding workload. Meanwhile, Gambhir observed the session from the sidelines as India fine-tuned their preparations for the series opener. The training session also had its lighter moments. Virat Kohli was seen sharing laughs with teammates during the drills, with visuals released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) capturing the relaxed atmosphere despite the demanding workload. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the series also forming an important step in the team's build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup, the visitors will look to begin the campaign on a positive note when they take on England in the opening match at Edgbaston. Article Source: IANS

Brendon McCullum Apologises After England Test Exit, Says Time for Someone Else

Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying it's time for someone else to have a go while insisting it is romantic his tenure and that of former captain Ben Stokes ended in the same match. McCullum, who will remain in charge of England's limited-overs set-up, was axed from the red-ball role he had held since 2022 after overseeing seven defeats in the team's last nine Tests. The former New Zealand captain was said to have stood down in an England and Wales Cricket Board statement released Sunday but McCullum had no qualms in admitting Monday he had been dismissed. Yeah, I got a tap on the shoulder, he told reporters in Birmingham on the eve of the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston. I was disappointed but at the same time I fully respect the decision. We're in a results business and fundamentally our results weren't good enough. Its time for someone else to have a go. We didn't always get it right. For that, I put my hand up. England's recent 2-1 loss at home to New Zealand, which culminated with the international retirement of Test captain Stokes, marked the end of his reign as red-ball coach. But the writing was on the wall for the 44-year-old McCullum following a woeful 4-1 Ashes reverse in Australia concluded in January which saw the England squad accused of fostering a drinking culture. - 'Not good enough' - That extended England's mediocre record in showpiece series against the other members of the so-called 'Big Three', losing away to Australia and India and drawing 2-2 against both countries on home soil. We just weren't quite able to win those big series, against India and Australia, the two marquee series, said McCullum. We just weren't able to get the results and for that I guess I can only say sorry. I was the leader of that group. I was in charge of the team culturally, in charge of the team tactically, in charge of the team results-wise as well. McCullum added: If you don't get the results, being a results business, fundamentally you get replaced. I've been around this game for 20-odd years and I know if you arent getting the results, someone else needs an opportunity. I put my hand up for that and accept it wasn't good enough. McCullum heads into the three-match ODI campaign against India buoyed by England's 4-0 clean sweep of the T20 world champions. But by reverting to separate coaches for Test and white-ball cricket, England risk a repeat of the clashes over player availability between Andy Flower and Ashley Giles from 2012-14. Flower, a three-time Ashes-winning coach who led England to number one in the Test rankings in his previous reign, has been touted as McCullum's red-ball successor. Once the new coach comes into play we will sit down and unpick a lot of this stuff, McCullum said. I'm sure that will be a collaborative process. McCullum also said it was fitting his last Test in charge also marked the end of Stokes's time on the international stage, with the all-rounder dramatically announcing his retirement from England duty during the series finale against New Zealand at Trent Bridge less than two weeks ago. The duo came together four years ago and were the driving forces behind England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket. I got some nice messages from Stokesy, actually, McCullum told the BBC. I guess, in a romantic kind of way theres something about Stokesy and me going out together. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We started it together and we go out together, and I have no problem with that.

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Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on its historic win in the first-ever Test played at Lord's and said the big win against a strong England side makes the achievement more special. The Sports Minister congratulated the team in a post on social media after the team scripted history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground. History at Lords! Congratulations to our Womens Cricket Team on becoming the first-ever womens team to win a Test match at the iconic venue. A commanding 270-run victory over England makes this achievement even more special, wrote Dr Mandaviya in his post carried on various social media platforms. The Indian women's team produced a strong performance, bowling England out for 186 in their second innings while defending a huge target of 457. Off-spinner Sneh Rana shone with figures of 4-42, and Deepti Sharma took 2-36 as England's resistance fell apart during the opening session on the fourth day. Starting with 130/6, England's slim hopes relied on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell while Sneh finished the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test fifty, through the gate. The Indian women's team produced a strong performance, bowling England out for 186 in their second innings while defending a huge target of 457. Off-spinner Sneh Rana shone with figures of 4-42, and Deepti Sharma took 2-36 as England's resistance fell apart during the opening session on the fourth day. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's victory was supported by outstanding performances over all four days. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored 83 and 70; Yastika Bhatia hit a remarkable 113the first century by a woman in a Test at Lord'swhile Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 52 balls. Kranti Gaud also made her mark in the record books with the first five-wicket haul in a women's Test at the venue. Article Source: IANS

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BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on scripting history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground and said the remarkable triumph will inspire generations of cricketers and further strengthen the growth of women's cricket in India. Winning a Test match at the Home of Cricket is a landmark achievement for any cricketer. For this young Indian side, it is a defining moment that reflects the remarkable growth of women's cricket in the country and the resilience, skill, and character that this team continues to display on the world stage, the BCCI said in a release. The victory adds another glorious chapter to Indian cricket and reinforces the team's growing stature in international cricket. It also serves as an inspiration to countless young girls who aspire to represent India at the highest level, the release added. BCCI President Mithun Manhas said, This is one of the finest moments in the history of Indian women's cricket. To win a Test match at Lord's is incredibly special and is a reflection of the courage, discipline, and belief this team has shown throughout the contest. They embraced the occasion, played with tremendous character, and made the entire nation proud. I would like to acknowledge the astute leadership of our former Honorary Secretary and current ICC Chairman, Mr Jay Shah, whose resolute commitment to the growth of women's cricket has helped lay the foundation for achievements such as this. On behalf of the BCCI, I congratulate Harmanpreet Kaur, the players, coaches, and support staff on a truly unforgettable achievement. The victory adds another glorious chapter to Indian cricket and reinforces the team's growing stature in international cricket. It also serves as an inspiration to countless young girls who aspire to represent India at the highest level, the release added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The BCCI congratulates the players, coaches, support staff, and everyone associated with the Indian Women's Cricket Team on a remarkable triumph that will inspire generations of cricketers and further strengthen the growth of women's cricket in India, the release added. Article Source: IANS

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ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The one-off Test match at Lords Cricket Ground ended with a memorable win for the Indian womens cricket team and was witnessed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah in London on Monday. Their presence at the Home of Cricket reflected the importance of the occasion. India delivered an outstanding all-round performance to defeat England by 270 runs, earning a famous victory at one of the world's most iconic cricket grounds. The result is one of the biggest achievements in the team's Test cricket journey. The Indian women's team produced a strong performance, bowling England out for 186 in their second innings while defending a huge target of 457. Off-spinner Sneh Rana shone with figures of 4-42, and Deepti Sharma took 2-36 as England's resistance fell apart during the opening session on the fourth day. Starting at 130/6, England's hopes rested on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh Rana struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell. Sneh Rana then ended the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test half-century, with a great delivery. This victory marked India's seventh win in their last 11 women's Tests and ensured they kept their unbeaten record in Test cricket on English soil. Starting at 130/6, England's hopes rested on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh Rana struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell. Sneh Rana then ended the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test half-century, with a great delivery. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The victory occurred in front of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke to the Indian team before play began. He was joined by ICC Chairman Jay Shah, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, and Secretary Devajit Saikia, as India ensured that the first women's Test at Lord's in its 142-year history would be remembered for years to come. Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: Mithali, Rahane, Pathan Lead Plaudits As Cricket Fraternity Celebrates India's Historic Win At Lord's (Ld)

Irfan Pathan Mithali Raj: India's cricket fraternity rose in unison to celebrate the national team's historic victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, all-rounder Irfan Pathan and women's team captain Mithali Raj leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket. Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media, writing, What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and the entire team for making history at Lord's. A performance to remember. (IPL T20) Former India women's captain Mithali Raj said, A complete team performance to seal a legendary, historic Test win in England! Two names added to the iconic Lord's honours board in a single game, huge congratulations to @yastikabhatia for her sensational hundred and Kranti Gaud for her clinical five-wicket haul, brilliantly set up by @mandhana_smriti's exceptional composure across both innings. Off-spinner Sneh Rana excelled with figures of 4-42 as India secured a solid victory on Monday, bowling England out for 186 while defending a challenging target of 457. Deepti Sharma contributed with 2-36, breaking down England's lower order in the opening session of the fourth day. Starting with 130/6, England's slim hopes relied on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell while Sneh finished the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test fifty, through the gate. This decisive win gave India their seventh victory in the last 11 women's Tests and maintained their unbeaten record in red-ball cricket on English soil. Tributes flooded in after this historic victory. Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised India's all-around performance, while National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman congratulated the team on their important win and highlighted the significance of conquering Lord's. A truly special win. Congratulations to the Indian Womens team on a memorable Test victory at Lord's. Your skill, resilience, and fighting spirit have made the whole nation proud. Keep it up @BCCI, Laxman posted on X. Fantastic win for India at Lord's in the historic test match. India completely dominated an England team that once again fell far short of where they should be. Two showcase moments for the womens game this past week. I enjoyed watching, Vaughan wrote on X. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also praised the team for making history with their strong performance at the famous venue. (IPL T20). Congratulations to Team India for winning against England @BCCI. India's victory was supported by outstanding performances over all four days. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored 83 and 70; Yastika Bhatia hit a remarkable 113the first century by a woman in a Test at Lord'swhile Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 52 balls. Kranti Gaud also made her mark in the record books with the first five-wicket haul in a women's Test at the venue. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan posted, Victory with a touch of class. Well done, Indian Womens team on the test match victory vs England w. Smriti Mandana, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana. You all were amazing. Well done, Captain Kaur. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the chorus in praising the team for the memorable victory at Lord's. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan posted, Victory with a touch of class. Well done, Indian Womens team on the test match victory vs England w. Smriti Mandana, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana. You all were amazing. Well done, Captain Kaur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The win took place in front of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke to the team before play began, along with ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, and secretary Devajit Saikia. This capped a dominant performance by India in the first womens Test held at Lord's in its 142-year history. Article Source: IANS

'History In The Making': BCCI President Mithun Manhas Hails India's Historic Lord's Triumph

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Monday hailed India's landmark victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, congratulating Harmanpreet Kaur and her team after they scripted a famous 270-run win over England. After the victory, Manhas took to X and wrote, History in the making! Well done @BCCIWomen for achieving this extraordinary feat. The entire nation is proud of you. Congratulations to Harmanpreet, her team, and the support staff @BCCI. Jai Hind. India delivered a strong all-around performance to secure a clear victory at the Home of Cricket, bowling England out for 186 while defending a huge target of 457. Off-spinner Sneh Rana shone with figures of 4-42, and Deepti Sharma took 2-36 as England's resistance fell apart during the opening session on the fourth day. Starting at 130/6, England's hopes rested on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh Rana struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell. Sneh Rana then ended the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test half-century, with a great delivery. This victory marked India's seventh win in their last 11 women's Tests and ensured they kept their unbeaten record in Test cricket on English soil. Starting at 130/6, England's hopes rested on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh Rana struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Lauren Bell. Sneh Rana then ended the match by bowling Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test half-century, with a great delivery. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The victory occurred in front of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke to the Indian team before play began. He was joined by ICC Chairman Jay Shah, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, and Secretary Devajit Saikia, as India ensured that the first women's Test at Lord's in its 142-year history would be remembered for years to come. Article Source: IANS

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One-off Test: The Journey Of Womens Cricket Has Been Remarkable, Says Tendulkar After Indias Historic Lords Win

New Delhi: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar hailed India's historic victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, congratulating Harmanpreet Kaur's side for scripting history at the iconic venue and describing the match as another significant milestone in the growth of women's cricket. Tendulkar, who was present at the iconic venue on the final day to witness history, and also addressed the Indian team before the start of play, reflected on the significance of the occasion in a post on Instagram after India completed a commanding 270-run victory. Highlighting the prestige attached to playing at Lord's, Tendulkar said the landmark fixture had fulfilled the aspirations of a new generation of cricketers. Every cricketer carries the dream of playing at Lords. Over the past four days, a new generation lived that dream as womens Test cricket arrived at the Home of Cricket for the very first time, Tendulkar wrote on his social media handles. The former India captain also congratulated the visitors for their dominant display and singled out the performances that shaped the memorable victory. Congratulations to the Indian team on a wonderful victory, he added. Tendulkar reserved special praise for vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, centurion Yastika Bhatia and fast bowler Kranti Goud, whose performances proved instrumental in India's triumph. Smritis composure, Yastikas brilliant century and Krantis five-wicket haul made this occasion even more special, Tendulkar stated. He concluded by placing the result in the broader context of the game's evolution, saying the Lord's Test represented another landmark moment for women's cricket. Smritis composure, Yastikas brilliant century and Krantis five-wicket haul made this occasion even more special, Tendulkar stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India sealed a historic 270-run victory after dismissing England for 186 while defending a target of 457, clinching the first women's Test ever played at Lord's. Yastika became the first woman to score a Test century at the venue, while Kranti registered the first five-wicket haul in a women's Test at the iconic ground, ensuring India's name was etched into Lord's history in emphatic fashion. Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: England Can Learn A Lot From exceptional India, Says Charlotte Edwards

T20 World Cup: England head coach Charlotte Edwards on Monday expressed deep disappointment over her team's failure to perform at their best in their 270-run defeat to India in the historic womens Test at Lords, adding that her players have a lot to learn from an exceptional and disciplined Indian side. England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors' bowling line-up. Subsequently, England were bowled out for 170 and 186 in both innings, as India clinched a memorable win. I'm disappointed all round, really. You come into such a historic Test match and occasion, which has been absolutely amazing... to then not play anywhere near our best over the four days. A lot of credit has to go to India. I thought they were exceptional. They were really disciplined with bat and ball. There's a lot we can learn from that Indian team about how they went about things over the four days, Edwards said at the conclusion of the game. Identifying the exact turning points where England faltered, Charlotte pointed to brief periods of vulnerability that proved costly in a format where margins are razor-thin. We had a bad hour and a half with the ball on the first day, which cost us a few runs. Other than that, I thought we were really good and would have taken our position on day one. We then had a bad hour and a half with the bat (on Day 2). And there are such small margins in this format. The players haven't got the experience of it, so it's really difficult to know that you've got to be on it every single ball - that's something we've learnt. And our batting was really disappointing in this Test match. Gaud bowled really well, but we have to be better in our defence to counteract that, she observed. Looking forward, Charlotte promised comprehensive preparation for the upcoming multi-day challenges, specifically focusing on upskilling the younger crop of players for the blockbuster Ashes Test next year. This is a format that our players aren't exposed to - and that's something we will need to upskill them in. That's my job over the next 12 months, ahead of a massive Ashes Test match that we have to be ready for and better prepared for. The focus for this summer was the T20 World Cup - and it had to be. So I don't want this to overshadow the great progress this team has made, but equally, it has highlighted to me that we have to improve in other areas. That's exciting. That's the job, and I'll be plotting that for the next 12 months, she promised. This is a format that our players aren't exposed to - and that's something we will need to upskill them in. That's my job over the next 12 months, ahead of a massive Ashes Test match that we have to be ready for and better prepared for. The focus for this summer was the T20 World Cup - and it had to be. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Two amazing servants to English women's cricket, two amazing batters, and one amazing leader in Heather. They're going to be sorely missed. But this is a massive opportunity for our younger players now to step into those roles. From a coaching point of view, that's exciting, though it's sad to see two players I played with and have now coached step away from the game, she concluded. Article Source: IANS

Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team Secures Historic Win Against SL In Maiden International T20 Tour

De Soysa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian Deaf Womens Cricket Team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever international T20 series, defeating the host Sri Lankan Deaf Womens Cricket Team 5-0. This tour was a significant debut on the international stage for the Indian deaf womens team. They played four matches at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. On 13th July, Team India secured victory in the fifth and final match by 7 wickets, after limiting Sri Lanka to 40/10 in 13.5 overs in the first innings. The final match concluded with a grand closing ceremony attended by Chief Guests Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Sports of Sri Lanka, and Maitrey Kulkarni, Deputy High Commissioner of India. Sugath Wasantha, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, participated as Guest of Honour. During the event, Maitrey Kulkarni awarded trophies to the champion and runner-up teams. Speaking on the occasion, Sumit Jain, President, Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), said, The performance of the Indian womens team here in Sri Lanka shows that, just like their male counterparts, the Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team is also ready to take on and dominate the international platform. I am truly grateful to the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sri Lanka, for their valued partnership and generous support this past week. I am also thankful to the sponsors, the management, and ground staff at De Soysa International Stadium for the wonderful job they did over the past week. I once again congratulate all the players from India and Sri Lanka on this historic feat and wish them the best for the future. Present on the occasion, Roma Balwani, CEO, IDCA added, To win their first-ever international T20 series 4-0 on debut is an extraordinary feat by our women cricketers. These athletes are role models who have put Indian deaf womens cricket on the global map. We are deeply thankful to Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, and our hosts in Sri Lanka for their partnership. It would not have been possible without you. I would also like to thank the Sri Lankan womens team for the amazing competition they displayed over the past week. Special Awards: Player of the Final Match: Shradda Vaishnav (India) Best Bowler of the Series: Chandani Khan (India) Player of the Final Match: Shradda Vaishnav (India) Also Read: Live Cricket Score Player of the Series: Reddy Jyoshna (India) Article Source: IANS

Ajinkya Rahane Salutes India's 'special' Lord's Triumph As Harmanpreet's Side Scripts History

National Cricket Academy: India's historic victory in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's drew praise from across the cricketing world, with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket. Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media with a post in which he wrote: What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and the entire team for making history at Lord's. A performance to remember. Off-spinner Sneh Rana excelled with figures of 4-42 as India secured a solid victory on Monday, bowling England out for 186 while defending a challenging target of 457. Deepti Sharma contributed with 2-36, breaking down England's lower order in the opening session of the fourth day. Starting with 130/6, England's slim hopes relied on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, Sneh struck early, dismissing her for 54. Deepti then took out Issy Wong and Sophie Ecclestone, who had earlier made her maiden Test fifty, before Sneh finished the match by bowling Ecclestone through the gate. This decisive win gave India their seventh victory in the last 11 women's Tests and maintained their unbeaten record in red-ball cricket on English soil. Tributes flooded in after this historic victory. Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised India's all-around performance, while National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman congratulated the team on their important win and highlighted the significance of conquering Lord's. A truly special win. Congratulations to the Indian Womens team on a memorable Test victory at Lord's. Your skill, resilience, and fighting spirit have made the whole nation proud. Keep it up @BCCI, Laxman posted on X. Fantastic win for India at Lord's in the historic test match. India completely dominated an England team that once again fell far short of where they should be. Two showcase moments for the womens game this past week. I enjoyed watching, Vaughan wrote on X. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also praised the team for making history with their strong performance at the famous venue. (IPL T20) Congratulations to Team India for winning against England @BCCI. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also praised the team for making history with their strong performance at the famous venue. (IPL T20) Also Read: Live Cricket Score The win took place in front of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke to the team before play began, along with ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, and secretary Devajit Saikia. This capped a dominant performance by India in the first womens Test held at Lord's in its 142-year history. Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: Top Order Took Pressure Off, Playing At Lords Always Special, Says Harmanpreet

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday hailed her top-order batters for absorbing the pressure early on and described playing at the iconic Lords cricket ground as an inherently special experience, following her team's historic 270-run triumph over England in the historic one-off women's Test. India were dominant from the outset making 280 in their first innings, as Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 83, before dismissing England for 170, thanks to Kranti Gauds five-for. In the second innings, thanks to Yastika Bhatias 113, along with Smriti and Richa Ghosh hitting fifties, India declared at 341/7, before Sneh Rana took a four-for as England were bowled out for 186. God is a better writer. He's written it very well. Yes, definitely. I think our openers have been our biggest strength. The way they batted in the first half, I think that was something very special to watch. They're the ones who always take the responsibility and take all the pressure out from us. In this Test match also, the way they batted was outstanding to watch, Kaur said after the match ended. She also said that the victory at the 'Home of Cricket' provided the perfect conclusion to a challenging tour of England, where they lost the T20I series 2-1 and failed to enter the semi-finals of the Womens T20 World Cup. Yes, definitely. Playing at Lord's is always special. I really want to thank the people who thought about bringing one Test match here, and hopefully in future we'll get many more. These kinds of matches bring a lot of happiness and excitement. Hopefully we'll keep getting more Test matches and keep performing the way we are doing, she added. Despite playing sporadic red-ball cricket, India's formidable run in the format continued. Kaur lauded the tactical guidance provided by head coach Amol Muzumdar and the support staff in keeping the squad unified after recent white-ball setbacks. I think it's the effort the entire team is putting in, and especially our support staff. Many of them have played a lot of Test cricket. They know how Test cricket moves, and they're the ones giving us feedback each and every moment. Because of them we were able to perform. I really want to thank Amol sir and the entire team for the way they supported us during this Test match and the previous one we played. I think the last couple of series have not been in our favour. But I know that's the time when things can go here and there. The way our support staff kept us together, that is something to watch. Again, I want to give credit to Amol sir and the entire support staff. They kept us together. I know the summer in England didn't go the way we wanted, but we came back strongly in the Test match. I'm really happy that we're taking some good memories back home now, she elaborated. But I know that's the time when things can go here and there. The way our support staff kept us together, that is something to watch. Again, I want to give credit to Amol sir and the entire support staff. They kept us together. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The way our entire team fielded in this Test match was something very special to watch because fielding is an area we've worked very hard on as a group. When you see the results, you feel really happy. Our fielding coach has been working so hard for so many years now, so I'm really happy with the way the entire team fielded, especially Richa's performance. Everybody came together and did the job for the team, she concluded. Article Source: IANS

Kranti Gaud fulfils Lords dream with Player of the Match heroics in Indias historic Test win

Following India's 270-run victory over England in the first-ever womens Test match at Lord's, fast bowler Kranti Gaud revealed that getting her name etched on the iconic Lord's honours board was a goal she had set for herself right from the opening day of the marquee clash. Kranti dismantled the hosts' batting line-up by picking up 5-37 in the first innings, which helped India take a crucial 115-run lead. She then picked 2-54 in the second essay as India bowled out England for 186 and got a famous victory. Growing up, I never imagined something like this would happen. But from the day this Test match began, I told myself that I wanted to get my name on the honours board, Gaud said during the post-match presentation ceremony after getting the Player of the Match award. Elaborating on her tactical execution throughout the historic match, Kranti said, My approach is very simple. I just focus on my line and length. Whatever the coaches have told me, I try to follow that by hitting the same line and length consistently. That's what I was thinking about with every ball. The performance ensures Gaud joins an elite list of legendary cricketers to have achieved the feat at the 'Home of Cricket' and register her name on the iconic honours board. She dedicated this achievement to her support system back home. I feel extremely proud, and so does my family. I want to thank everyone - my coaches, my seniors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey, she said. To commemorate India's memorable victory and her stellar individual milestone, Kranti signed off by saying she has taken a special memento. I have made a small and special museum at home, and this award will go there. I'm going to keep the stump there forever at the centre. I feel extremely proud, and so does my family. I want to thank everyone - my coaches, my seniors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It meant that Harmanpreet Kaur and her team secured a highly deserved and comprehensive victory at the iconic venue. With this triumph, India has also extended their formidable run in red-ball cricket by securing their seventh victory in the last 11 Test matches. Crucially, they have maintained their proud unbeaten record in the longest format on English soil. Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: Failed To Adapt On First Morning; Didn't Have Enough Partnerships, Admits Sciver-Brunt

T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted that her side failed to adapt quickly to the conditions on the opening morning of the historic womens Test against India at Lords, adding that they also lacked in getting impactful partnerships, which ultimately led to them suffering a 270-run defeat. England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors bowling line-up. Subsequently, England were bowled out for 170 and 186 in both innings, as India clinched a memorable win. I guess on the first morning, we probably didn't adapt to the conditions as well as we could have, struggled to find our length. But once we started hitting that, I think we were really in the game. And then I suppose the fact we just didn't have enough partnerships together and couldn't extend those and obviously get close to their total. So we were sort of fighting to get back into the game from then. But I think throughout different times in the match, we showed huge character. Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Sophie, Issy finding something for us. And yeah, I guess just a great experience as a first match at Lord's. But yeah, plenty for us to work on, Nat said at the post-match presentation. Defending her decision to bowl first after winning the toss, Nat stated, I don't think so. I mean, you could play it out the other way around and us be three or four down in the first morning or whatever it is. I think as a team we were happy with that decision. I mean, I think we showed spells of being able to get on top of the game. The transition from the T20 World Cup final to the longest format left little time for red-ball preparation, but Nat refused to use the tight schedule as an excuse. I guess, of course, we would have liked a couple more days between that final. But I suppose that's the scheduling landscape we're in. There's a lot of cricket being played in the calendar. So, as cricketers, we have to be ready for that and recover as best as we can before obviously preparing for a test match in a T20 format. But I think that's what we've signed up for as cricketers. We want to be part of everything, she added. The Test match was an emotional affair for the hosts as it also marked the final international game of stalwarts Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, alongside Nats debut as England's Test captain. I have really enjoyed it. Absolutely loved walking through the long room and feeling the excitement from everyone there. We obviously had a very special test match in Heather and Tammy's last game as well. So, there's been a lot going on and a lot of emotions riding around the four days. Paying a heartfelt tribute to her departing teammates, Nat said, They've been a huge part of my whole career. Obviously, both part of the team before I started. So it's going to be a bit weird without them around. Obviously, Heather having taken over captaincy and been us through obviously the full professionalization of the game and taken us to where we are now. I'm in a hugely privileged position to be taking on at mantle and trying to take the team and the girls forward even further. But they've both been such a huge part of our team, had hugely successful careers and have so much to be proud of. But I'm just proud to have been part of their experience and of the people that they are. Paying a heartfelt tribute to her departing teammates, Nat said, They've been a huge part of my whole career. Obviously, both part of the team before I started. So it's going to be a bit weird without them around. Obviously, Heather having taken over captaincy and been us through obviously the full professionalization of the game and taken us to where we are now. Also Read: Live Cricket Score And I suppose have that in the back pocket for when we then switch formats quite quickly next time and go into that lovely test match next summer against Australia. But I think every test match is so special and being able to create the memories that we can with our group is something to hold on to and be really proud of, she concluded. Article Source: IANS

Ashleigh Gardner Accused Of Cheating With Teammate By Estranged Wife

ODI World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has found herself at the centre of public attention after a report regarding the breakdown of her marriage was followed by a series of social media posts from her estranged wife, Monica Wright. According to a Daily Mail report, Gardner and Wright's marriage had broken down following an alleged affair involving a fellow Australian cricketer. While the publication did not identify the individual in its report, Wright responded on Instagram, calling the report oo vague before posting a photograph of Aussie cricketer Georgia Voll with the caption, This is who my wife cheated on me with... The publication reported that Gardner and Wright's relationship began facing difficulties during the Women's ODI World Cup earlier this year, with Wright later travelling to India during the tournament. The report further stated that, after the team's return to Australia, Gardner told Wright that something had changed in their relationship, and the couple eventually separated. The report also suggested that the couple had planned to start a family before the separation and that Gardner later moved out of their Sydney home, leaving their wedding rings behind. It further claimed the separation had become a topic of discussion within the Australian dressing room and that some members of the squad remained in contact with Wright. Neither Gardner nor Voll have publicly responded to Wright's Instagram posts at the time of writing. The report also suggested that the couple had planned to start a family before the separation and that Gardner later moved out of their Sydney home, leaving their wedding rings behind. It further claimed the separation had become a topic of discussion within the Australian dressing room and that some members of the squad remained in contact with Wright. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The developments have generated widespread discussion on social media. However, no official statement has been issued by the players involved or by Cricket Australia beyond its reported decision not to comment. Article Source: IANS

ENG vs IND 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

ENG vs IND 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :The five-match T20I series ended with a lot of unwanted records getting registered with Team India, and they suffered consecutive series whitewashes on this UK tour. Now, England and India will take on each other in three ODIs. The first game will begin at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14 at 3:30 PM IST. Captain Shubman Gill will lead the ODI series, which will see Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav back. For England, they have an almost similar squad, which played the T20I series, except Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Gus Atkinson are back. It is expected to be a high-octane battle between two top sides. ENG vs IND: Match Details Date : July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Egbaston, Birmingham ENG vs IND: Live Streaming Details The live action of the ODI series will be available on the Star Sports networks. Fans can access the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. ENG vs IND: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches: 110 India : 61 England : 44 No-result: 05 ENG vs IND: Ground Pitch Report Edgbaston has a good batting wicket, with good bounce and pace. Fast bowlers can extract seam movement for the first few overs. Batters, who can play bounce well, will succeed here. The chasing team does well here, and both teams will prefer to bat second. ENG vs IND: Possible XIs England : Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jos Buttler (wk), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue India : Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah ENG vs IND: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Joe Root has been the premier batter for England and will be a big wicket for the hosts. Shubman Gill has been in red-hot form, and he was unstoppable the last time he was in England for the test series. Probable Best Bowler Jasprit Bumrah is back, and he will be the main bowler for India in the ODIs. For England, Jofra Archer has been sensational in T20Is and will have a key role in this ODI series also. Today Match Prediction : England won the T20I series, but this is a different format, and India are more experienced. However, we predict India will win this game. ENG vs IND Match 1st ODI, Today Match ENG vs IND, ENG vs IND Prediction, ENG vs IND Predicted XIs, Injury Update for England vs India Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

India scripts history at Lords with record 270-run win over England in first-ever Womens Test

Off-spinner Sneh Rana picked a superb four-wicket haul as a clinical Indian team scripted history by beating England by 270 runs to clinch a victory in the historic first-ever Womens Test match at Lords on Monday. Chasing an improbable world-record target of 457 runs, Englands lower-order resistance was systematically dismantled by the Indian spin duo of Rana (4-42) and Deepti Sharma (2-36) in the first session, as the hosts were bundled out for 186 in 62.5 overs. It meant that Harmanpreet Kaur and her team secured a highly-deserving and comprehensive victory at the iconic venue. With this triumph, India has also extended their formidable run in red-ball cricket, by securing their seventh victory in last 11 Test matches. Crucially, they have maintained their proud unbeaten record in the longest format on English soil. Resuming day four from 130/6, Englands faint hopes of delaying the inevitable rested heavily on overnight half-centurion Amy Jones. However, India struck in the third over of the morning as Sneh sent down a short delivery that Amy (54) uncharacteristically pulled straight into the hands of Shafali Verma at mid-wicket, signalling the end of any realistic English resistance. Issy Wong and Sophie Ecclestone defied the Indian bowling attack for nearly 10 overs without scoring. The resistance was broken when Deepti produced a peach of a delivery that drifted in and went straight on to beat Issys defensive push and disturb her off-stump. Sophie, meanwhile, fetched boundaries off Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma to keep the scoreboard moving. She found a fleeting ally in Lauren Bell, but Deepti drew her forward with a flighted delivery that spun sharply back into the right-hander and crashed into the top of the off-stump. With England reeling at 159/9, Lauren Filer joined Sophie, who continued to display commendable rearguard action. Sophie drove Deepti for a single in the 62nd over to reach her maiden Test half-century in 61 balls amidst applause from the crowd. But Sneh, who threatened both edges while bowling from around the wicket, quickly wrapped up the proceedings with a screamer of a delivery. She tossed one up nicely outside off with a bit of dip and enticed Sophie into a forward defence, only for the ball to sneak through the gate and knock the stumps over. The comprehensive victory coming in front of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, who gave a pep talk to the Indian team before the start of days play, as well as ICC Chairman Jay Shah, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla and Secretary Devajit Saikia encapsulated India's absolute dominance in all three facets of the game throughout the four days. With England reeling at 159/9, Lauren Filer joined Sophie, who continued to display commendable rearguard action. Sophie drove Deepti for a single in the 62nd over to reach her maiden Test half-century in 61 balls amidst applause from the crowd. But Sneh, who threatened both edges while bowling from around the wicket, quickly wrapped up the proceedings with a screamer of a delivery. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 285 and 341/7 dec in 86.3 overs (Yastika Bhatia 113; Sophie Ecclestone 5-118) beat England 170 and 186 in 62.5 overs (Amy Jones 54, Sophie Ecclestone 50; Sneh Rana 4-42, Sayali Satghare 2-24) by 270 runs. Article Source: IANS

WI vs NZ 2nd ODI: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

WI vs NZ 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips :West Indies produced an excellent performance in the first game of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand and recorded a win by seven runs. Keacy Carty produced yet another match-winning knock and scored 95 off 112. He was equally supported by captain Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten 87 off 92 balls. West Indies did well with the ball also. The second ODI will commence at 12 AM IST on Tuesday at Providence Stadium in Guyana. This contest is important for New Zealand to win to stay in the series. They have had good moments in the first game but need to be more consistent in both departments. WI vs NZ: Match Details Date : July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) Time : 12:00 AM IST Venue : Providence Stadium, Guyana WI vs NZ: Live Streaming Details For the Indian fans, the only option to watch the game is through the FanCode streaming platform. WI vs NZ: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 69 West Indies : 32 New Zealand: 30 No-result : 07 WI vs NZ: Ground Pitch Report Providence Stadium has a slow wicket, which offers low bounce at times. There is always an uncertainty in this wicket for the batting sides. The new ball will seam and move, and spinners will turn and grip from the wicket. The conditions to bat in the second innings are expected to be better. WI vs NZ: Possible XIs West Indies : Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Amir Jangoo, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (WK), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matthew Fisher, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox WI vs NZ: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shai Hope and Daryl Mitchell slammed half-centuries in the first game and showed why they are premier batters for their teams. Probable Best Bowler Alzarri Joseph bowled a great spell in the first game and was excellent with his control and length. For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy holds the key. He can swing the ball and take wickets in the powerplay. Today Match Prediction : West Indies have the momentum and confidence after the win. Hence, we predict West Indies to win the second ODI. WI vs NZ Match 2nd ODI, Today Match WI vs NZ, WI vs NZ Prediction, WI vs NZ Predicted XIs, Injury Update for West Indies vs New Zealand Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

Shikhar Dhawan, Kedar Jadhav Hail Neeru Dhanda After Historic ISSF World Cup Gold

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Former India cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Kedar Jadhav congratulated trap shooter Neeru Dhanda after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an ISSF World Cup gold medal in the Trap event, following her triumph at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy. Neeru produced a composed display in the women's Trap final on Saturday, hitting 27 of her 30 targets at Trap Concaverde in Lonato to clinch her maiden ISSF World Cup title. The victory also marked the biggest international success of her career and strengthened India's growing reputation in international shotgun shooting. Joining in the celebrations, Dhawan applauded Neeru's achievement with a message highlighting the rewards of perseverance. Jab mehnat nishane par lage, toh medal bhi sona hi hota hai (When hard work hits the target, the medal can only be gold). Bahut bahut badhai (Many congratulations) Neeru Dhanda on winning the World Cup trap gold. Proud moment for Indian sport, Dhawan wrote on X. Former India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav also praised the shooter for creating history, describing the feat as a landmark moment for Indian sport. Jab mehnat nishane par lage, toh medal bhi sona hi hota hai (When hard work hits the target, the medal can only be gold). Bahut bahut badhai (Many congratulations) Neeru Dhanda on winning the World Cup trap gold. Proud moment for Indian sport, Dhawan wrote on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Neeru remained composed throughout the medal round, delivering a consistent performance under pressure to finish atop the field with 27 hits from 30 targets. The triumph earned her a maiden ISSF World Cup gold and added another milestone to India's growing list of achievements on the international shooting circuit. Article Source: IANS

Hetmyer Drafted In As Injured Greaves Misses Next Two New Zealand ODIs

New Zealand ODIs: West Indies have been forced into a change for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand after all-rounder Justin Greaves was ruled out of the second and third matches with a back injury, prompting the recall of left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer. Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that Greaves has returned to Barbados to continue his rehabilitation after the injury also kept him out of the series opener in Providence. The board said the all-rounder will undergo further assessment before a decision is taken on his availability for the final two ODIs and the subsequent two-Test series against Pakistan. Hetmyer's inclusion comes after his Major League Cricket commitments ended earlier than anticipated. The left-hander was unavailable for selection for the opening three fixtures of the New Zealand series as he had been allowed to complete his campaign with the Seattle Orcas. The franchise's failure to qualify for the playoffs has now paved the way for the 28-year-old to rejoin the national setup. Although Hetmyer featured in all 10 league matches for the Orcas, he managed 164 runs at an average of 20.50 and a strike rate of 136.66, registering one half-century during the tournament. His most recent ODI appearance came in June 2025, while he was recalled to the West Indies squad for the home series against Sri Lanka earlier this year but did not feature in the playing XI. Greaves' absence deprives the hosts of one of their in-form all-rounders. The 31-year-old heads into his rehabilitation after enjoying a memorable Test series against Sri Lanka, where his career-best 180 in the second Test helped West Indies secure a 1-0 series victory their first Test series win since 2023. His performances earned him the Player of the Series award. West Indies have already made a winning start to the five-match contest, defeating New Zealand by seven wickets in the opening ODI to take a 1-0 lead. The first three matches of the series are being played in Providence before the action shifts to Bridgetown for the final two fixtures. Greaves' absence deprives the hosts of one of their in-form all-rounders. The 31-year-old heads into his rehabilitation after enjoying a memorable Test series against Sri Lanka, where his career-best 180 in the second Test helped West Indies secure a 1-0 series victory their first Test series win since 2023. His performances earned him the Player of the Series award. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies squad for first three ODIs vs New Zealand: Shai Hope (capt, wk), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: Sachin Tendulkar Addresses Indian Team Ahead Of Historic Final Day

Sachin Tendulkar: In a magnificent gesture, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar addressed the Indian women's cricket team on the hallowed turf of Lord's Cricket Ground just before the start of the morning session on the final day of the one-off Test against England. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Tendulkar was seen walking out and interacting with the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, as well as the support staff members, to provide an unforgettable motivational boost, especially with India standing on the cusp of a famous Test victory on English soil. Wow, the day gets better and better if you're an Indian player, an Indian fan. The great man, the great man Sachin Tendulkar unannounced, has just popped in and he's decided to come over and chat with the Indian players. I mean, what a lift that is. They're about to win this historic Test match surely in the morning session and some incredible words there from Sachin. It is so good to see him here. It is so good to see him here involved in women's cricket as well. And what a moment that is for all those players, said former England batter Nick Knight on air before the morning session began. Wow, the day gets better and better if you're an Indian player, an Indian fan. The great man, the great man Sachin Tendulkar unannounced, has just popped in and he's decided to come over and chat with the Indian players. I mean, what a lift that is. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On day three, after declaring their second innings at 341/7 in 86.3 overs, thanks to Yastika Bhatias historic 113, India then reduced England to 130/6 at stumps and put themselves on the doorstep of a famous victory. The final day's play is more of a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' for India to seal the match in their favour. Article Source: IANS

One-off Test: India Have Executed Basics Better To Dominate England, Says Mark Butcher

Mark Butcher: Former England batter Mark Butcher has lauded Indias absolute dominance in the ongoing one-off Test match at Lords, adding that the visitors had completely out-bowled England by executing the basics of the game much better. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India now need to pick just four wickets on the final day of the first-ever womens Test at Lords to complete a famous victory and Butcher did not mince words about the gulf in performance between the two bowling units. India have been dominant, pretty much from the off. I think the dye was cast from the first session of the Test when England won the toss and bowled first. There was a bit of assistance for the seamers on that day and fluffed their lines - they couldn't hold to a line and length and India got off to an absolute flier. India's 280 in the first innings has proven to be a lot of runs when the pitch was probably at its spiciest. From that moment onwards, England haven't been allowed back in the game. Lets face it, they have been out-bowled five to one in terms of line and length and India have done the basics better, thats it, said Butcher to broadcasters ahead of day fours play. Chasing a monumental, world-record target of 457 runs, England collapsed to a precarious 130/6 on day three. Given that the highest successful fourth-innings chase in womens Test history stands at a mere 198, an English victory was always highly improbable. India's 280 in the first innings has proven to be a lot of runs when the pitch was probably at its spiciest. From that moment onwards, England haven't been allowed back in the game. Lets face it, they have been out-bowled five to one in terms of line and length and India have done the basics better, thats it, said Butcher to broadcasters ahead of day fours play. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The only silver lining for Englands batting line-up has been wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, who fought valiantly to remain unbeaten on 52. While Amy will be aiming to convert her half-century into three figures on the final day, a potential milestone for her will offer little solace to England after enduring a chastening few days of Test match cricket. Article Source: IANS

'History Created At The Mecca Of Cricket!': Kedar Jadhav Hails Kranti Goud's Lord's Feat

Lords Honours Board: Former India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav congratulated pacer Kranti Goud after she etched her name into cricketing history with a five-wicket haul in the one-off women's Test against England at Lord's, describing her performance as a landmark achievement at one of the sport's most iconic venues. Goud produced figures of 5/37 to become the first woman to claim a five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's, ensuring her name would be added to the historic honours board at the ground. Her spell played a key role in putting India in a commanding position in the first-ever women's Test at the 'Home of Cricket'. Reacting to the milestone, Jadhav celebrated the significance of the achievement, calling it a moment of history for Indian cricket. What a phenomenal achievement! History created at the Mecca of Cricket! Huge congratulations to Kranti Goud on becoming the first-ever Indian woman cricketer to get her name inscribed on the prestigious Lords Honours Board after a brilliant 5-wicket haul against England!, Jadhav wrote on X. The former India cricketer also underlined the prestige associated with excelling at Lord's, saying Goud had fulfilled a dream shared by generations of cricketers. To perform like this at Lord's is a dream for every cricketer, and youve made it reality with sheer class, he added. Jadhav concluded by expressing his pride in the young fast bowler's accomplishment and backed her to continue inspiring aspiring cricketers with performances on the international stage. To perform like this at Lord's is a dream for every cricketer, and youve made it reality with sheer class, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Goud's memorable spell came in the first women's Test to be staged at Lord's, making her achievement even more significant. Along with Yastika Bhatia, who became the first woman to score a Test century at the venue, Goud ensured India dominated the honours board in a historic match that marked a new chapter for women's cricket at the iconic ground. Article Source: IANS

Charani, Bryce, Wyatt-Hodge Shortlisted For ICC Women's Player Of The Month Award After T20 WC Heroics

T20 World Cup: Rising India left-arm spinner N Sree Charani has been nominated for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for June 2026, following a spectacular individual campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The young left-arm spinner is joined on the shortlist by Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce and England's veteran opener batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge. While India's tournament campaign came to an end in the group stages, Charani emerged as the silver lining, finishing the marquee event as its leading wicket-taker. Charani spun a web around batting lineups to pick 14 wickets in just six T20Is at a remarkable average of 11 and a highly impressive economy rate of 6.69. She picked up at least two wickets in all five of India's Group 1 encounters. Her tournament-defining spells included standout figures of 3-21 against arch-rivals Pakistan, a lethal 4-19 against the Netherlands, and a masterful 3-24 against South Africa. For the monthly honour, Charani faces stiff competition from Danni, who enjoyed a prolific month at the top of the order. She amassed 287 runs in six T20Is at an astronomical average of 71.75 and a strike rate of 151.85. She finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer and scripted history by becoming the first woman to breach the 300-run mark in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, ending with 302 runs. Her tournament highlights included a blazing, unbeaten 105 against Sri Lanka, 65 against the West Indies, and a match-winning 89 not out that knocked out defending champions New Zealand. She finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer and scripted history by becoming the first woman to breach the 300-run mark in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, ending with 302 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She accumulated 178 runs at a strike rate of 140.15 and picked up 11 wickets in June. In the T20 World Cup, she spearheaded Scotlands campaign, notably scoring a commanding 60 in their opening match against Ireland. Article Source: IANS

Gill, Hossain, Smith Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month Award For June 2026

ICC Player: India captain Shubman Gills spectacular run with the bat has earned him a nomination for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for June, the game's governing body announced on Monday. For the monthly honour, Gill faces competition from Bangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain and New Zealand fast bowler Nathan Smith, who have also been shortlisted following their standout performances. Gill was in sublime form during India's home assignment against Afghanistan, leading from the front in both Test and ODI formats. The elegant right-hander kickstarted the month with a commanding 126 in India's innings victory in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh. The knock marked his 11th Test century, punctuated by 15 boundaries and a six. Gill carried his red-hot form into the subsequent ODI series, where he amassed a staggering 238 runs in just two innings. After a brisk 66-ball 84 in the opening ODI in Dharamshala, Gill smashed a magnificent 154 off 110 balls in Lucknow. Despite battling severe cramps during the innings, he accelerated brilliantly to anchor India's victory, ultimately walking away with both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series accolades, as the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a win in Chennai. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Hossain made a fairytale return to international cricket after a four-year hiatus. The all-rounder was named Player of the Series in Bangladeshs historic 2-1 ODI series triumph over Australia. Despite battling severe cramps during the innings, he accelerated brilliantly to anchor India's victory, ultimately walking away with both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series accolades, as the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a win in Chennai. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the other hand, Smith was rewarded for spearheading a depleted Kiwi pace bowling attack to clinch a memorable 2-1 Test series win in England. Smith finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series with 16 scalps, including a sensational 6-70 at Lord's, and earned the Player of the Series award. Article Source: IANS

Very Motivated By The Way He Bounced Back After Those Six Sixes, Says Yuvraj On Broad

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed immense pride in ex-England pacer Stuart Broads remarkable career turnaround, after he hit him for six sixes in an over in the 2007 Mens T20 World Cup, adding that seeing his evolution gives him a lot of motivation and pride. I'm actually very proud of his journey and very motivated by the way he bounced back after those six sixes. I know I was the guy who hit him for those six sixes, but I've also been hit for five sixes, so I know how it feels, although I wasn't a full-time bowler. To come back from that moment and go on to take more than 600 Test wickets is remarkable. He's one of the greats of the game, and what he's achieved in cricket is tremendous. He never gave up, believed in himself, and became one of the best bowlers in the world, Yuvraj said to JioStar on the sidelines of attending the Wimbledon mens singles final. Shifting his focus to the competition, Yuvraj lauded 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovics longevity, drawing a parallel between the Serbians mental fortitude and his own successful battle against cancer. Though Djokovic lost out to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-final, he still commands a great fan following, especially in the Indian cricketers. The self-belief that Djokovic carries is impeccable. Every time he didn't get the crowd's support, it only fired him up even more. There were times when people said he wouldn't be able to win, but he did. Similarly, people told me that I wouldn't be able to play after cancer, but I came back and scored my highest ODI score. The self-belief he carries, winning 24 Grand Slams, is unreal. He's still playing at the highest level, reaching semi-finals and finals. It's amazing that he's still going. I'm sure the next generation will learn from what he brings to the game. I look at the young generation here, players like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and the game has become incredibly fast. If you look at Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, their game is played at such a high pace. It's great to see how the game continues to evolve, he elaborated. Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson also noted the holistic lifestyle maintained by Djokovic, which propels him to perform at his absolute best, has been a source of motivation for him. My parents were big fans of Andre Agassi. They used to tell me a lot of stories about him. When we were growing up, it was Nadal and Federer, and more recently, Novak Djokovic. I look at the young generation here, players like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and the game has become incredibly fast. If you look at Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, their game is played at such a high pace. It's great to see how the game continues to evolve, he elaborated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I've heard him speak a lot about how he looks after both his mind and his body, and I think that's a great learning, not just for me, but for athletes around the world, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

1st ODI: Senior Stars Return As India Begin 2027 WC Build-up Against England (preview)

The ODI World Cup: After enduring a forgettable T20I leg of the tour, India have little time to dwell on the past as the focus shifts to a format that could define their long-term ambitions. The visitors will open a three-match ODI series against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, hoping the return of several seasoned campaigners can provide the spark required to reset their campaign and begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup on a positive note. The series marks the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. While the two batting stalwarts are active only in the ODIs in international cricket, Bumrah is returning after a gap, and their inclusion transforms both the batting and bowling departments, giving skipper Shubman Gill a vastly more experienced unit as India look to regain momentum in a format where consistency has eluded them in recent months. The batting order, on paper, once again resembles one of the strongest in world cricket. Rohit is expected to partner Gill at the top, reuniting an opening pair that has been India's most productive in recent years. Together, the duo averages an imposing 60.9, and the management will hope they can once again provide solid foundations on English pitches. Gill enters the series in prolific touch. The India captain has amassed 373 runs in five ODI innings this year at an average of 93.3 and a strike rate of 117, registering three fifties and a century. Having enjoyed success in English conditions during last year's Test tour, the opener will now look to carry that confidence into the 50-over format. Rohit's return adds both experience and firepower. The veteran opener rediscovered his rhythm against Afghanistan and now edges closer to another milestone. He has already struck seven ODI centuries in England, the most by any visiting batter, and is also closing in on becoming the second-highest century-maker as an opener in international cricket. If Rohit provides explosive starts, Kohli remains India's pillar in the middle order. The former captain returns to ODI cricket on the verge of another landmark, with Tuesday's match set to be his 300th ODI innings. Another productive series could also see him breach the coveted 15,000-run mark, with the batting great currently sitting on 14,797 ODI runs. His recent numbers underline his continued dominance, with an average of 123 across his last seven ODI innings since the beginning of 2025. India's middle order carries further stability through Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. After leading India in the T20I format, Iyer resumes his familiar role at No. 4, while Rahul slots in at No. 5 and is expected to don the wicketkeeping gloves. Rahul arrives after a productive outing against Afghanistan, in which he scored 139 runs, further strengthening a batting unit capable of batting deep. The biggest boost, however, may come with the ball. Bumrah returns to India's ODI setup for the first time since the 2023 World Cup, immediately elevating the pace attack. Alongside Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnur Brar, India possess a varied seam combination capable of exploiting English conditions. There is also intrigue surrounding youngster Prince Yadav, who could be handed an opportunity during the series. Spin responsibilities are expected to rest with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. While Kuldeep has endured a dip in rhythm of late, the left-arm wrist-spinner has another milestone within touching distance, requiring just six wickets to become only the fourth Indian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets. For India, the challenge extends beyond simply winning a bilateral series. The ODI World Cup in South Africa is less than 15 months away, making every series an opportunity to establish combinations, define roles and build consistency after an inconsistent run in the format. England, meanwhile, enter the contest with questions of their own. While they continue to flourish in T20 cricket, the 50-over format has not yielded similar success in recent times. Harry Brook has nevertheless adapted impressively to ODI captaincy, scoring 850 runs in 17 innings at an average of 60.7 and a strike rate of 118, including three centuries and three fifties. He will again shoulder much of England's batting responsibility. Ben Duckett is expected to open alongside Jacob Bethell, while the hosts will continue to rely heavily on Joe Root's experience in the middle order. Root has enjoyed outstanding form since the beginning of 2025 and remains England's most dependable batter in the format. With the ball, Adil Rashid remains England's trump card. The veteran leg-spinner has claimed the second-most ODI wickets among England bowlers since the 2023 World Cup and needs only a handful more to become just the second English bowler to reach 150 ODI wickets. History, though, favours India. Since 2010, the visitors have won seven of the nine bilateral ODI series contested between the two sides. They will look to maintain that dominance while simultaneously laying the foundations for their World Cup campaign. After the disappointment of the T20Is, Tuesday's contest presents India with an immediate opportunity to change the narrative. With senior stars back in the fold, a settled batting order restored and Bumrah leading the attack once again, the visitors will hope the beginning of the ODI journey proves far more promising than the end of the shortest format. When: Tuesday, July 14, 3:30 PM IST Where: Edgbaston, Birmingham Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Squads: Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav Article Source: IANS

Hetmyer replaces injured Greaves for second and third NZ ODIs

Hetmyer had earlier been left out of their squad for the first three ODIs to allow him to complete his MLC stint

Stephen Fleming Parts Ways With CSK, Texas and Joburg Super Kings After 18-Year Association

Stephen Fleming's long association with the Super Kings family came to an end on Monday after Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Texas Super Kings (TSK) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with the former New Zealand captain across all three franchises. The announcements bring the curtain down on one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in franchise cricket. Fleming joined CSK as a player in the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009, guiding the franchise to five IPL titles, two Champions League Twenty20 trophies, 10 IPL final appearances and a record 12 playoff qualifications. In SA20, Joburg Super Kings reached the playoffs in all four editions so far, without making the final. They also reached the playoffs in the first three editions of the MLC but never played in the final. CSK announced that the decision was reached following a series of discussions between Fleming and the franchise management. The two overseas Super Kings franchises, JSK at SA20 and TSK at Major League Cricket, also confirmed the development through separate statements on social media. The Texas Super Kings and Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to part ways. We extend our sincere gratitude for his contributions to the franchise. We wish Fleming the best for his future, TSK wrote on X. Joburg Super Kings and Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to part ways. We sincerely thank Fleming for his leadership, dedication, and contribution. We wish him the best for his future, JSK wrote. Reflecting on his departure, Fleming described his time with the Super Kings as the defining chapter of his coaching career. Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport, and I leave with nothing but gratitude. My time with Chennai Super Kings has been the privilege of my coaching career. I am proud of everything we have achieved. Together, we celebrated unforgettable victories, overcame difficult moments, and built memories that will stay with me forever. CSK will always be close to my heart, and I will be cheering the team on for years to come, the Kiwi veteran stated. Paying tribute to Fleming's contribution to Chennai Super Kings over nearly two decades, franchise owner Rupa Gurunath said, Stephen Fleming has been the heartbeat of our coaching unit for almost the entire journey of this franchise. For nearly two decades, he has helped shape our identity, vision, and pursuit of excellence. On behalf of everyone at the Super Kings franchise, we extend our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team's legacy, she added. CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan credited Fleming with building the culture that became synonymous with the franchise. On behalf of everyone at the Super Kings franchise, we extend our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team's legacy, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Fleming's exit marks the end of an era across the Super Kings ecosystem, with the former New Zealand captain having played a central role in shaping the identity and success of the Chennai, Texas and Joburg franchises over the years. Article Source: IANS

Fleming steps down as CSK head coach

During his tenure, Fleming oversaw five IPL and two Champions League T20 titles

LSG's Mukul, Akshat Touchdown In Manchester For Off-season Training Camp

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday announced that their promising young batters, Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuwanshi, have landed in Manchester for a specialised off-season training camp. The duo will train under the watchful eyes of LSG head coach Justin Langer and the franchise's strategic advisor and ex-New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. New conditions. New challenges. New learnings. Mukul & Akshat have landed in Manchester for a training camp with Justin Langer and Kane Williamson wrote LSG on their social media accounts on Monday. Both Langer and Williamson are currently in England in preparation for the upcoming season of The Hundred mens competition, where they will be in coaching capacities for the Aiden Markram-led Manchester Super Giants (MSG), a franchise also owned by LSGs parent company, the RPSG Group. Wicketkeeper-batter Choudhary, who plays domestic cricket for Rajasthan, showcased his finishing capabilities during the recent IPL season via a match-winning 54 not out to take LSG over the line in a thrilling chase against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens, though the side eventually finished at the bottom spot of the points table. In all, Choudhary made 170 runs in ten games at a strike-rate of 141.66. Meanwhile, Raghuwanshi, who represents Madhya Pradesh in the domestic cricket circuit, played three games, but could only make 29 runs. Wicketkeeper-batter Choudhary, who plays domestic cricket for Rajasthan, showcased his finishing capabilities during the recent IPL season via a match-winning 54 not out to take LSG over the line in a thrilling chase against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens, though the side eventually finished at the bottom spot of the points table. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Last month, LSG brought in left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav into their set-up for Rs 13.5 crore for next years season after trading their former captain Rishabh Pant to the Delhi Capitals. Article Source: IANS

Moving ahead: CSK part ways with Fleming after honest discussions

Fleming first joined the team as a player in IPL's inaugural season in 2008 before becoming its head coach in 2009

IPL: CSK, Fleming End 18-year Association

CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to end their 18-year association, the franchise announced on Monday, bringing to a close one of the longest and most successful coaching tenures in the league's history. The decision was reached following discussions between Fleming and the franchise management, ending a partnership that began when the former New Zealand captain joined CSK as a player during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 before taking over as head coach the following year. During his tenure, Fleming oversaw one of the most successful eras in franchise cricket. Under his guidance, CSK won five Indian Premier League titles and two Champions League Twenty20 trophies, while reaching the IPL playoffs a record 12 times and appearing in 10 finals. Announcing the decision, CSK owner Rupa Gurunath paid tribute to Fleming's contribution to the franchise over nearly two decades. Stephen Fleming has been the heartbeat of our coaching unit for almost the entire journey of this franchise. For nearly two decades, he has helped shape our identity, vision, and pursuit of excellence. On behalf of everyone at the Super Kings franchise, we extend our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team's legacy, she said. CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan said Fleming's influence extended well beyond on-field results, crediting him with establishing the culture that became synonymous with the franchise. From the earliest days of this journey, Fleming helped define not just how we played, but what we wanted to be as a franchise. He built a culture rooted in consistency, humility, and putting the team first. His ability to understand people and bring out the best from individuals across the team has been one of his greatest strengths. His influence extends far beyond the boundary, and we are proud to have shared this remarkable journey together, Kasi stated. Reflecting on his departure, Fleming described his time with CSK as the defining chapter of his coaching career and thanked the franchise for nearly two decades of shared success. From the earliest days of this journey, Fleming helped define not just how we played, but what we wanted to be as a franchise. He built a culture rooted in consistency, humility, and putting the team first. His ability to understand people and bring out the best from individuals across the team has been one of his greatest strengths. His influence extends far beyond the boundary, and we are proud to have shared this remarkable journey together, Kasi stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Fleming's departure marks the end of an era for Chennai Super Kings, with the former New Zealand captain having played a central role in building one of the IPL's most consistent and decorated franchises since its inception. Article Source: IANS

'6 Months Ago, I Wouldn't Have Believed Having My Name On Lords Honours Board': Yastika

ODI World Cup: India's Yastika Bhatia said her maiden Test century at Lord's felt like a dream after overcoming a difficult year on the sidelines through injury, revealing that the emotions of her comeback journey flooded back when she reached three figures during the historic one-off women's Test against England. Yastikas unbeaten 113 not only placed her name on the Lord's honours board but also made her the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic venue, helping India tighten their grip on the match. Looking back on the rehabilitation period that kept her away from the game during a crucial phase, including the home ODI World Cup build-up and the Women's Premier League, the left-hander admitted there were moments when such an achievement seemed unimaginable. It was very tough. That one year, I mean, before a major tournament, a home World Cup, everyone dreams of playing in that. And before that, I got injured. And after that, I missed the WPL as well. It was quite tough, that phase. But I had a lot of people backing me. There was backing from the team, and my family's support was immense at that time. So I'm very grateful for that, that they helped me come out of that situation. If someone had asked me six months ago if my name would be on the honours board, if someone said that, I wouldn't have believed it myself! I would've said, What are you talking about? It feels like a dream, Yastika said in a BCCI video. The century carried significance beyond the scoreboard, with Bhatia acknowledging that the landmark innings represented both personal redemption and a proud moment for the country. Recalling the moment she completed the hundred, she revealed she had initially planned a more elaborate celebration before opting for something simpler as emotions took over. I had planned a celebration, but then I thought, let it be... Let's keep it a bit normal. But I kissed the flag, that was a very proud moment for me. I had planned a salute too, but I forgot at that moment. I want to do a lot for India, win a lot for the country and win the World Cup foo. So it was a very special moment for me, that I could score a maiden Test hundred and that it happened at Lord's. And we've gotten into such a good position in the Test match. I got a bit emotional too when I took off my helmet and did that. I was remembering my family's faces, and the one year that I went through, all of that was flashing in front of my eyes. All in all, it was a great moment, she added. Yastikas innings also featured a memorable partnership with senior opener Smriti Mandhana, whose batting she said had shaped her own aspirations long before they became teammates at the international level. Addressing Mandhana directly, Yastika spoke of the admiration she has carried since her formative years in cricket. Yastikas innings also featured a memorable partnership with senior opener Smriti Mandhana, whose batting she said had shaped her own aspirations long before they became teammates at the international level. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yastikas century, achieved in the first-ever women's Test played at Lord's, has secured her a place in the ground's history while marking one of the most significant milestones of her international career after a prolonged battle with injury. Article Source: IANS

Would Love To Spend Time With Him: Yuvraj Expresses Desire To Mentor Sooryavanshi

All England Club: Former India star allrounder Yuvraj Singh expressed his desire to mentor Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the same way he did with Abhishek Sharma, calling the teenage batting prodigy a serious player in the making. Teenage batting sensation Sooryavanshi, who made his senior India debut in the recently concluded T20I series against England, had broken Yuvraj's record of fastest fifty in List A cricket during India A match against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final in Sri Lanka, taking 11 balls to complete his fifty. Meanwhile, opener Abhishek has dazzled the international cricket scene ever since his debut. His growth and success in international cricket is attributed to Yuvraj, who called him Terminator 4, four times better than himself. I always call myself a Terminator. Now there is Terminator 4, Abhishek Sharma, who is four times better than me. And after him comes Terminator 6, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has evolved even more. I did my part in my time, Abhishek elevated it, and now Vaibhav is setting new standards. This is the third phase of the same journey. It is great to see the sport evolving, Yuvraj said on JioStar. When I watch Sinner and Alcaraz, I see how tennis is changing. I see the same evolution in Abhishek and Vaibhav. I have spent a lot of time training Abhishek, and I would love to spend time with Vaibhav as well. He has a great career ahead of him. He is a serious player in the making, and I believe he will get there, he added. On Sunday, Sooryavanshi and Abhishek travelled to the All England Club to watch the men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. They duo were accompanied by Yuvraj. Sharing his experience of meeting the legendary allrounder, Sooryavanshi called Yuvraj his idol. Yuvi Paaji is my idol too. Meeting him for the first time was a special moment. I got to spend time with him and he shared a lot of insights about the game. He spoke about the mental side of the game, how to handle pressure, and the importance of believing in yourself. It feels great to have so much to learn from someone like him. I am sure it will help me a lot in my career going forward. Sharing his experience of meeting the legendary allrounder, Sooryavanshi called Yuvraj his idol. Yuvi Paaji is my idol too. Meeting him for the first time was a special moment. I got to spend time with him and he shared a lot of insights about the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score IANS Article Source: IANS

Tromp, Munro power LAKR into second, set up playoff date with Unicorns

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