Would Love To Play Some Cricket With Virat, Planning India Visit In Near Future: Djokovic
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic shared his admiration for Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli, saying he would love to play some cricket with the batting great, adding that he is planning to visit in the near future. Last year at Wimbledon on July 7, alongside his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli witnessed Djokovics thrilling round of 16 win against Australias Alex de Minaur and later took to Instagram to share his excitement, posting a heartfelt story for the Serb. What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator, @djokernole, Kohli had shared on X. I would love to play some cricket and tennis with Virat Kohli. I am planning to visit India in the near future, and we have been communicating about it. I know Virat is a global star, but especially in India, he is incredible. I would love for him to be my host and show me around. I have a lot of respect for him and for Indian cricket. Cricket is not big in Serbia, where I come from. But some of the people in my team are British, and they love cricket. So I have been learning about the game over the last 10 to 15 years. I still need to work on my cricketing skills. Maybe Virat can help me with my technique and bat swing. But seriously, I have great respect and admiration for him. I would love to get the chance to meet him in his home country India, said Djokovic on JioStar. Djokovic, who added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Sunday, becoming the most successful men's singles player in the tournament's history, opened up about what Wimbledon means to him and said this was the tournament he dreamt of winning as a child. When the seven-time champion defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a thrilling fourth-round match, he surpassed Roger Federer's record of 105 Wimbledon men's singles victories. This win sent Djokovic to his ninth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final and the 17th of his impressive career. A lot of my legacy is built on what I have achieved here at Wimbledon. I've said it many times, and I've always been open about it. This was the tournament I dreamed of winning as a child. I always wanted to do well here, always wanted to win Wimbledon and become world number one. I was blessed to experience that in 2011. And then, to go on and win the tournament seven times in total and play in so many finals, it has been an incredible journey. When the seven-time champion defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a thrilling fourth-round match, he surpassed Roger Federer's record of 105 Wimbledon men's singles victories. This win sent Djokovic to his ninth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final and the 17th of his impressive career. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Djokovic will next face either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter-finals, with a potential blockbuster semi-final against world No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner on the horizon. Article Source: IANS
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'Dialling in on clear plans' the key to massive Hope-Greaves stand
He's shown that he's capable of scoring runs in all conditions against all bowling line-ups, Shai Hope said of Justin Greaves after the two added 242
Zimbabwe Beat Bangladesh by 25 Runs in First ODI as Captain Richard Ngarava Shines With Bat and Ball
Richard Ngarava celebrated his debut as Zimbabwe one-day international captain on Monday by scoring 27 and taking three wickets in a 25-run victory over Bangladesh in Harare. Put in to bat, Zimbabwe were all out for 141 with right-arm quick Nahid Rana capturing six wickets, including that of Ngarava. Rana (6-21) wreaked havoc in his 10 overs, including two maidens. His figures were the best by a Bangladeshi in an ODI. But while Zimbabwe struggled to make runs, Bangladesh battled even more. They plummeted to 116 all out with only three batters reaching double figures. Zimbabwe, fresh from an innings victory over Bangladesh in a one-off Test, can clinch the three-match ODI series by winning again on Thursday. The final match is set for Saturday. Newman Nyamhuri top scored for the home team with 33 runs. Ngarava and Innocent Kaia (26) were the other batters to impress. Sikandar Raza, often a prolific scorer for Zimbabwe, managed just one run before becoming the first victim of Rana, leaving the hosts reeling at 45-4. A 63-run eighth-wicket stand between Ngarava and Nyamhuri offered Zimbabwe a glimmer of hope and the tourists failed to take advantage despite needing to average just 2.84 runs per over to win. Only Nurul Hasan (31), Towhid Hridoy (25) and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (10) reached double figures. The lone fruitful partnership came when Hridoy and Nurul Hasan added 49 runs for the fourth wicket before Hridoy was caught by Ben Curran at deep third off the bowling of Nyamhuri (2-22). Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ngarava (3-31) and Brad Evans (3-34) shared the bowling honours for Zimbabwe.
Ben Stokes Retirement: From World Cup Glory to Ashes Heroics, A Legendary Career Ends
Ben Stokes Retirement: After the Lord's Test in the recent series against New Zealand, Ben Stokes got embroiled in a controversy involving a late-night altercation and a breach of the team curfew but returned to the squad, and the captaincy, for the third Test of the series in Nottingham. Unfortunately, this proved to be his last dash, and Ben Stokes announced his retirement, in the middle of a session at Trent Bridge. A warrior, who was also a showman, will not be seen now in international cricket. He has so far ruled out any U-turn, even for the Ashes, next year. He was one of the best all rounders this game has ever seen. In terms of form, his best year was 2020, as he scored at an average of 50+ and claimed wickets at 18. However, he shall be remembered for 2019 for his two best moments: the 2019 World Cup final and the successful chase at Headingley (Ashes century). He played 38 innings for England that year, but the World Cup final and Headingley innings shall always be talked about as among the best. In the World Cup final chasing 242, by the end of 45th over, England had only Stokes with the company of the tail. The final three batters faced one ball combined and Stokes (84*), with the help of the overthrows took the match and England were champions on the boundary count. Similarly, he had his downfall also: Arrested in 2011 for a night out; Sent home by the England Lions in 2013 for unprofessional behaviour (drinking and breaking team rules); Missed the T20 World Cup in 2014 after punching a locker and in 2017 knocked out two men and fractured an eye socket in a fight. The 2026 incident of being dropped from the English cricket team after a fight in a Chelsea nightclub ultimately brought the end of all the agony. This all didnt suit his profile but he won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, given for what the English public think about a player as a personality (not just performance) and is among the three cricketers (in the last 50 years) to receive it (Others: Ian Botham and Freddie Flintoff). Among English captains (minimum 15 Tests), he is one of five with a win percentage of 50+ but also lost 18 Tests, bringing him to the third -best winning percentage and the fourth-worst losing percentage, for England. He scored 30 from 20 balls in a crazy final innings and received a huge ovation, returning. His final Test numbers: 7,273 runs at 34.46, and 252 wickets at 30.98 and incidentally Zak Foulkes was his last wicket, and he was the last man to get him out also. He had many moments to celebrate in his illustrious career: * In Tests one of the 3 players to score 7000+ runs and claim 200+ wickets. * Scored 2nd fastest 200 and the fastest 250 runs in an innings in Tests. * Twice scored 100+ runs in a session in Tests. * Before his last innings, he was the only cricketer who never got out while opening but got out in his last innings (in his last Test). * As a bowler, once he broke a 300+ runs (in his last Test), 3 times he broke 200+ runs, 18 times he broke 100+ runs and 49 times he broke 50+ runs partnerships in Test cricket. * As per allrounder Ratio (Batting average to Bowling average), out of 26 players (min. qualification: 2000+ runs and 200+ wickets in Tests), with the figure of 1.112 (34.46/30.99) Stokes is at number ten, sandwiched between Chris Cairns (1.140) and R Ashwin (1.073). * In his last Test innings, batted at number 2 (it just happened or did it deliberately-no one knows) and completed the set of batting in all positions from 1-11 in the batting order. * The only player in Tests to achieve all three of these: Batted in all 11 batting positions; Dismissed the batters from all 11 batting positions and took catches of batters from all 11 batting positions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score * He scored an average of 33 runs off 57 balls per innings, bowled an average of 13 overs to claim 1.38 wickets per innings and took a catch per Test, justifying a proper all-rounder tag.
WI Vs SL 2nd Test: Justin Greaves And Shai Hope Centuries Usher West Indies Towards Safety
Patient centuries by Justin Greaves and Shai Hope ushered the West Indies towards safety on the fourth day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Monday. Their fifth-wicket stand extended to 242 with Hope eventually dismissed just before lunch for 112 while Greaves carried on deep into the afternoon, being last out for 180 just after tea as the home side reached within 50 runs of the tourists' formidable first innings total of 549 for nine declared. Sri Lanka, demolished by an innings and 217 runs inside four days in the first Test at the same venue, rallied from the loss of two wickets late in the day to close at 92 for two in the second innings, an overall lead of 142 runs. With no option other than to at least attempt at conjuring a match-winning opportunity on the last day to earn a share of the series, it remains to be seen if captain Dhananjaya de Silva will entertain the possibility of a declaration to give his bowlers the chance to pull off an unlikely victory on what remains a very placid surface. Sri Lanka remained heavily reliant on medium-pacer Asitha Fernando and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya in seeking to earn a substantial first innings lead when Hope and Greaves resumed on the fourth morning with the West Indies at 318 for four. Within sight of individual landmarks, the two right-handers continued from where they left off on the latter half of day three, batting with great care and only venturing into attacking shows whenever the rare loose ball came along. Hope was first to a century, his fifth in Test cricket and third in less than 12 months. Greaves followed a couple overs after, his third three-figure in the traditional format of the game following a maiden hundred against Bangladesh on the same ground in 2024 and a match-saving double-century seven months ago in New Zealand. - Freakish dismissal - They appeared almost immovable until the freakish dismissal of Hope. Attempting to pad away a delivery from spinner Sonal Dinusha, he lost his balance and the ball came off wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis' pads onto the stumps with the batsman just out of his ground and given out stumped for an innings that spanned just over six hours in which he faced 243 balls, stroking ten fours. Sri Lanka opted for short-pitched tactics with their seamers through most of the afternoon session, much to discomfort of West Indies captain Roston Chase, who took so many painful blows on the fingers that he was unable to take the field at the end of the day. Fernando earned deserved reward for his persistent hostility and intelligence, adding the wickets of Chase, Anderson Phillip and Alzarri Joseph to finish with figures of five for 130 from 40 overs. Asitha did a really (great) job today, said Jayasuriya in assessing Fernando's effort. Over the past two years he's really been doing an excellent job for our Test team. That effort is often in conditions similar to these in Antigua. Most Asian conditions are not easy to get wickets for fast bowlers, Jayasuriya noted. He really puts in the effort. He is amazing. Greaves emerged from his shell as the wickets fell around him, hooking consecutive sixes before eventually falling to Jayasuriya, the left-arm spinner's numbers - three for 131 off 55.5 overs - reflecting his heavy workload. Greaves left to the acclaim of the few fans present for an innings which occupied eight-and-a-half hours in which he faced 325 balls, striking 14 fours to add to those two sixes. West Indies spirits were high at the start of Sri Lanka's second innings with Joseph, Shamar and Alzarri, combining to remove openers Nishan Madushka and first innings century-maker Lahiru Udara cheaply. Also Read: Live Cricket Score However Dinesh Chandimal (40 not out) and Kamindu Mendis (30 not out) negotiated the remaining time, not without the odd alarm, to leave their captain with the overnight task of assessing if it was worth the risk to throw down the gauntlet to his opposite number, Chase, on the final day.
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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru, July 6 (IAN) Bengaluru Blasters finished the league phase of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 with a comfortable 11-run victory over the Gulbarga Mystics at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. The result also confirmed Coastal Kings Mangaluru as the third team to secure a playoff berth, joining Bengaluru Blasters and Shivamogga Yodhas in the knockout stage. Mysore Warriors and Gulbarga Mystics remain in contention for the final spot. Having already secured their berth in Qualifier 1, Rohan Patil, Wahid Faizan Khan, and Shubhang Hegde helped the Blasters post 176/8 in 20 overs before two wicket hauls from Rohan Raju, Vidwath Kaverappa, and Nischith Rao restricted the Mystics to 165-8. In the second innings, Kaverappa and Rao sliced through the Mystics' top order to leave them wobbling at 24-4 in 3.2 overs. Rao scalped Prakhar Chaturvedi and Sharath BR, while Kaverappa dismissed Lochan Gowda and Macneil Noronha in consecutive deliveries to put the Blasters firmly in control of the contest. Coming in at no.5, Thippa Reddy ensured the Mystics stayed in the fight. He struck three boundaries and a six to place the Mystics at 51-4 by the end of the powerplay. While Dhruv Prabhakaran (15 off 18) and Manish Pandey (2 off 4) departed at the other end, Reddy raced to a 23-ball half-century through the middle overs. The Mystics' prospects fell further when Rohan Naveen claimed Reddy, stumped in the 13th over at 101-7. Just when the target seemed too steep, Kranthi Kumar (53 off 36) played a spirited knock to give the Blasters a late scare. Needing 31 off the final over, Kranthi Kumar hammered three consecutive sixes to bring up his half-century. Rohan Patil extended his purple patch for the table toppers, smashing a 35-ball 51 with six fours and a six. The southpaw set the tone at the top of the innings, combining with Bhuvan Raju for 45 runs, followed by a 53-run stand with Wahid Faizan Khan (46 off 25) for the third wicket. Faizan Khan plundered six fours and two sixes before Ronit More removed him and Shivraj S in quick succession in the 12th over. Kranthi Kumar further halted the innings with a double blow in the 15th, accounting for Patil and Praveen Dubey. A rain interruption at the end of the 15th over briefly stalled the Blasters' momentum, but captain Shubhang Hegde ensured they finished strong. Remaining unbeaten on 38 off just 20 deliveries with three fours and two sixes, Hegde carved two maximums in a 16-run final over to propel the Blasters to a competitive total. Kranthi Kumar was the pick of the Mystics' attack with figures of 3-28. Rohan Patil extended his purple patch for the table toppers, smashing a 35-ball 51 with six fours and a six. The southpaw set the tone at the top of the innings, combining with Bhuvan Raju for 45 runs, followed by a 53-run stand with Wahid Faizan Khan (46 off 25) for the third wicket. Faizan Khan plundered six fours and two sixes before Ronit More removed him and Shivraj S in quick succession in the 12th over. Kranthi Kumar further halted the innings with a double blow in the 15th, accounting for Patil and Praveen Dubey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Bengaluru Blasters 176/8 in 20 overs (Rohan Patil 51, Wahid Faizan Khan 46, Shubhang Hegde 38 not out, Kranthi Kumar 3-28, Ronit More 2-28) beat Gulbarga Mystics 165-8 in 20 overs (Thippa Reddy 55, Kranthi Kumar 53 not out, N Rao 2-31, Rohan Raju 2-35, Vidwath Kaverappa 2-41) by 11 runs. Article Source: IANS
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Sooryavanshi Was Always Meant To Debut, India Building For Next T20 World Cup: Sitanshu Kotak
T20 World Cup: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has insisted that teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was always part of the team's plans and did not require any special preparation before becoming India's youngest international cricketer, while stressing that the management's larger focus remains on building a squad capable of defending the T20 World Cup in two years. Speaking on the night before the third T20I against England in Nottingham, Kotak mentioned that the 15-year-old opener, who made his debut in the second T20I at 15 years and 99 days, was selected for his fearless style of play. He was set to debut from the moment he joined the team; its not like he was only ready for his debut in the last match, Kotak told reporters. For us, it was all about his game, his instincts, and how he plays. The way he has played to get here, he should keep playing that way. I dont think there were any specific instructions given to him on what to do, he added. Kotak acknowledged that the Indian team is undergoing a transition under new captain Shreyas Iyer while also managing the absence of key all-rounder Hardik Pandya. However, he emphasised that the long-term goal remains the same. Our aim is to improve in all three areas: batting, bowling, and fielding. Since we won the last World Cup, we plan for the next one in two years. We want to reach the next level because all other teams will also work to get better. In the last two years, we havent lost a single series. We won the T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup T20. But after losing two matches, many people have said we are losing now, Kotak said. Thats just the nature of the game. Sometimes, during a transition, when the captain changes, Hardik is absent, and you try to introduce three or four young players, things can happen. The Indian team's efforts remain unchanged. Everyone has their limits, but we always try to improve in batting, bowling, and fielding. If we aim to win the next World Cup, we need to be better than we were last time, he added. Kotak also emphasised the need to develop fast-bowling all-rounders, noting their crucial role in modern T20 cricket. In T20, fast-bowling all-rounders are very important, especially if you consider one as the sixth bowler, Kotak said. Fast-bowling all-rounders play a significant role. If you need a sixth bowler, a fast-bowling all-rounder is key. Talking about young players like Suryansh Shedge and the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kotak said that exposure to international play is crucial for Indias strategy. In this team, we have Suryansh, who performed well in the IPL. Not every one of the 15 players will get to play, but being with the team helps them adjust to the environment. Theres plenty of cricket, both domestic and IPL, coming up. Even in this squad, Suryansh has done well in the IPL, which is why we included him. If these young players get a chance to play, being with the team will help them adapt. While acknowledging Hardik Pandya's significant contribution to the team, Kotak said that India is preparing the next generation ahead of the upcoming ICC tournaments. Hardiks performance and experience are invaluable, and to match that, Nitish, who is currently injured, is gaining experience. Suryansh has just joined the team. Hardik's performance, quality, and experience set a high standard, which is why Nitish is gaining experience. This boy, Suryansh, has just begun on the team. But if you look at the process, BCCI, the selectors, and the team management are always preparing for the next event, even if its two years away, he added. Hardik's performance, quality, and experience set a high standard, which is why Nitish is gaining experience. This boy, Suryansh, has just begun on the team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Looking ahead to Tuesday's third T20I at Trent Bridge, Kotak expected a match filled with runs but noted that much relies on the pitch condition. From the data we have, this match could be high-scoring. I havent seen the pitch yet. But I expect it to be a high-scoring game based on the dimensions, though it ultimately depends on the surface. Article Source: IANS
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Oman Appoints Vinayak Shukla As Captain Of Men's Cirkcet Team
T20 World Cup: Oman Cricket, the governing body for the sport in the country, has appointed Indian-origin wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla as captain of the men's national team, heralding it as the start of a new chapter in the country's sporting history. Shukla, the vice-captain of the team, succeeds Jatinder Singh, who led Oman at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India earlier this year. Oman Cricket picked Vinayak Shukla as captain for being a key contributor to the team's growth and success over the years. Omani Cricket made the announcement of his captaincy via a social media post on Monday. A New Chapter Begins. Oman Cricket proudly announces Vinayak Shukla as the Captain of the Oman Mens Cricket Team. Having been a key contributor to the team's growth and success over the years, Vinayak now takes on the responsibility of leading the national side into its next chapter. Congratulations, Skipper Vinayak Shukla, Oman Cricket said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The 32-year-old Vinayak Shukla was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and has been playing for Oman since 2024. He made his ODI debut against Namibia on February 10, 2025, in the Asia Cup and played his maiden T20I against Qatar on December 14, 2024. Congratulations, Skipper Vinayak Shukla, Oman Cricket said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Shukla moved to Oman in 2021 in search of better opportunities, following suggestions from one of his coaches. He then took up a Data operator job at National Metal Cans to support his daily expenses. Article Source: IANS
Hyderabad Cricket Association: Anvita Khammam Aces confirmed their place in the top four of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 with a comfortable 19-run win against Medak Falcons in the first match on Monday. Himateja Kodimela continued his stellar run, registering his maiden century in the tournament. His unbeaten 103 off 57 balls led him to the top of the Orange Cap standings (430 runs), overtaking Hyderabad E-Champions captain Abhirath Reddy (379 runs), and enabled the Aces to post 190/5. This came ahead of E-Champions clash against Anurag Nalgonda Knights later in the day. With the ball, Vidyananda Reddy (2/7), Wafi Kachchhi (2/15), and Harshith Sai (2/31) bagged a brace each to restrict Falcons to 171/7, despite Shrunjith Reddys half-century. Aces suffered an early setback in the contest as Falcons skipper Ravi Teja got the better of G Sai Krishna Reddy (0 off 3) on the third ball of the innings. Wafi Kachchhi and Himateja helped gradually rebuild the innings with regular strike rotation and boundary-hitting before the former fell after scoring 14 off 8 balls, dismissed by Ravi Teja in the third over. With their team in a spot of bother at 27/2, Mickil Jaiswal (15 off 14) combined with Himateja for a 32-run stand in 21 balls to ensure that the Aces kept scoring at a healthy rate. Arjun Gorrapalli broke the partnership for the Falcons to peg the batting side back right after the Power-play. However, this didnt hamper the momentum for Aces as they scored 23 runs off the following over, courtesy of Himateja leading the charge with a 24-ball half-century. Prateek Reddy (32 off 29) played second fiddle alongside him as the pair notched a 99-run stand to keep the scoreboard ticking before the rain put a halt to the proceedings. After the resumption, Madhukar Manne provided the breakthrough to dismiss Prateek in the eighteenth over and pegged things back for Falcons. Despite the setback, Himateja carried on his sublime form and marched to his century in 55 balls. His exceptional knock included eleven fours and four sixes. The southpaw combined with his skipper, CV Milind (14* off 9), and stitched together an unbeaten 32-run stand, scoring 27 runs in the last two overs. They powered their side to a strong finish, helping them post 190/5. Falcons were off to a blazing start to their run chase with Naman Agarwal (32 off 19) and Shrunjith scoring 22 runs after a couple of overs. The latter was on the attack, smashing three fours and a couple of sixes as his side raced their way to 57 runs in the first five overs, setting the platform for the team. Vidyananda Reddy delivered pivotal twin strikes in the final over of the powerplay to break the back of the Falcons' chase. The left-arm spinner dismissed Naman and Ravi Teja in a matter of three balls to turn the game on its head. Vikram Naik (7 off 11) provided some stability alongside Shrunjith, who registered his half-century in 39 balls. The pair scored 25 off 28 before Ved Reddy got the prized scalp of Vikram in the eleventh over. Wafi then delivered another double blow in the fifteenth over, sending Shrunjith and Sai Varun Yerram back in the hut to have the Falcons reeling at 113/5. N Surya Teja (26 off 19) provided a bit of respite for the Falcons with his knock, scoring 26 off 19 balls. However, the series of double strikes continued with Harshith Sai bagging two wickets in the eighteenth over to get rid of Surya and Sashanth Budthi (0 off 2). Ishan Sharma delivered some fireworks towards the end, registering a quickfire 15-ball 34*. His spirited effort wasnt enough for the Falcons on the day as they fell short by 19 runs, wrapping up their season with a solitary win. N Surya Teja (26 off 19) provided a bit of respite for the Falcons with his knock, scoring 26 off 19 balls. However, the series of double strikes continued with Harshith Sai bagging two wickets in the eighteenth over to get rid of Surya and Sashanth Budthi (0 off 2). Also Read: Live Cricket Score Anvita Khammam Aces 190/5 in 20 overs (Himateja Kodimela 103*, Prateek Reddy 32, Ravi Teja 2/48) bt Medak Falcons 171/7 in 20 overs (Shrunjith Reddy 60, Ishan Sharma 34*, Vidyananda ReShrunjith Reddy 60, Ishan Sharma 34*, Vidyananda Reddy 2/7) by 19 runs Article Source: IANS
Shivam Dube Replaces Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy For ODIs Against England
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube has been drafted into Indias squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on July 14 in Birmingham. Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said on Monday that Dube, currently in England for the five-match T20I series, will stay back for ODIs as Reddy continues to recover from a quadriceps injury. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Reddy's ongoing rehabilitation had previously ruled him out of the T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the upcoming three-game series against Zimbabwe. Dube, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, has played four ODIs so far and amassed 43 runs while picking up one scalp. His last ODI game came against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in August 2024. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias updated ODI squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Shivam Dube Article Source: IANS
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, seamers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma have earned their maiden call-ups to the Indian team for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 23. Rinku Singh and Mayank Yadav have also made a return to India T20I set-up, which continues to be led by Shreyas Iyer. The six players come for the three-game Zimbabwe tour in place of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi and Sanju Samson, who are currently on the trip to England for the five-game series. Dubey got an ODI debut against Afghanistan at Dharamshala in June, where he picked 3-47. He was in India As 1-0 red-ball series victory in Sri Lanka, where he picked four scalps and made scores of 30 and 29. Thakur, Dubeys team-mate from Vidarbha set-up, picked five scalps in India A winning 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka and took as many wickets in the subsequent red-ball series. Ashok, meanwhile, took 1-75 in the lone tri-series game he played after coming as a replacement for injured Yudhvir Singh Charak, after picking six scalps for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. The speedster came into limelight in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was the top wicket-taker with 22 wickets in ten games. Thakur, Dubeys team-mate from Vidarbha set-up, picked five scalps in India A winning 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka and took as many wickets in the subsequent red-ball series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India squad: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Varun Chakaravarathy, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Prabhsimran Singh (WK). Article Source: IANS
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Riding on an unbeaten century by Siddharth Akhil, the Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored an edge-of-the-seat three-wicket victory over the Hubli Tigers to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts alive in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday evening. Chasing a stiff target of 214, the Coastal Kings were in deep trouble at 82-5 in 8.4 overs with opener Nikin Jose (27, 13 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) and captain Karun Nair (11, 7 balls, 1 six) back in the pavilion. But a young and talented Siddharth Akhil, coming in at No, 4, turned the tide single-handedly with a brave innings of 104 runs in 51 balls with four fours and 10 sixes. Needing seven runs off the last over, Akhil, son of the former cricketer Balachandra Akhil, struck a mighty six off the second ball to not only take his side to a thrilling and deserving victory but also complete his maiden Maharaja Trophy century. Stringing together small but vital partnerships with the lower-order batsmen, the stylish left-hander rebuilt the innings. A 27-ball 58 with Prithviraj Shekhawat (18, 14 balls, 2 fours) for the seventh wicket put the Coastal Kings firmly back on track, and a decisive 32-ball 66 with Dheeraj Gowda (30, 15 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes) got them over the line. With their fourth victory in nine matches, the Coastal Kings took their points tally to nine and moved into third on the table with a match to spare. For the Hubli Tigers, the result marks the end of their campaign as their sixth defeat from 10 matches leaves them at the bottom of the table on six points. Earlier, Tahas century was the highlight of the Tigers innings. Put into bat, the Tigers made a flying start, adding 69 runs in the power play and 114 runs for no loss by the 10th over. Openers Taha and Hardik Raj made their intentions very clear right from the beginning, losing no opportunity to score big. Playing attacking strokes to all corners of the wicket, the duo added 162 runs in 90 balls before Raj retired in the 15th over with 66 runs in 39 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) to let the middle order step on the pedal, but the Tigers only lost momentum and managed 51 runs in the final five overs. Earlier, Tahas century was the highlight of the Tigers innings. Put into bat, the Tigers made a flying start, adding 69 runs in the power play and 114 runs for no loss by the 10th over. Openers Taha and Hardik Raj made their intentions very clear right from the beginning, losing no opportunity to score big. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hubli Tigers 213/6 in 20 overs (Hardik Raj ret 66, Mohammed Taha 114; Santokh Singh 2-14) lost to Coastal Kings Mangaluru 215/7 in 19.2 overs (Nikin Jose 27, Siddharth Akhil 104 not out, Dheeraj Gowda 30 not out; Shikhar Shetty 3-30; Aditya Goyal 3-41) by four wickets. Article Source: IANS
England Name Unchanged Playing Eleven For Third T20I Against India At Trent Bridge
Old Trafford Cricket Ground: England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the crucial third T20I against India, scheduled to be played at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The hosts currently hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, following their clinical four-wicket victory over the visitors at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Saturday. With momentum firmly on their side, especially after the first T20I at Chester-le-Street in Durham was abandoned due to rain, the England team management has opted for continuity by backing the same set of players to extend their advantage in the ongoing series. In their previous meeting in Manchester, Shreyas Iyer-led India, the current Mens T20 World Cup holders, finally gave an international debut to teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made 14 off 10 balls, as the visitors posted 190/7 in their 20 overs. Sooryavanshi was stumped off Will Jacks on his highly-awaited international debut, coming at the expense of Sanju Samson, after hitting two sixes. It took knocks of 49 and 43 from Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma to take India to exactly 190. Harry Brook-led England chased down the target with an over to spare as young Jacob Bethell struck a calculated, unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, laced with five fours and as many sixes. In their previous meeting in Manchester, Shreyas Iyer-led India, the current Mens T20 World Cup holders, finally gave an international debut to teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made 14 off 10 balls, as the visitors posted 190/7 in their 20 overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England playing eleven: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Josh Tongue Article Source: IANS
Hampshire secure double signing to lead post-Vince and Dawson rebuild
Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice to join from Leicestershire and Sussex respectively
Nahid Rana breaks Zimbabwe while registering best ODI figures for Bangladesh
His first strike came with Zimbabwe three down, yet he had 6 for 21 at the end
Notts sign Binura Fernando as Mohammad Ali replacement
Sri Lanka seamer available for last two group games and knockout stage
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground: A struggling India will desperately hunt for its first win on the tour when they face an aggressive England in the third T20I at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The visitors have endured a forgettable start under new captain Shreyas Iyer, losing the game in Manchester and suffering a shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland. What will be Indias chief focus will be revamping the bowling attack and adding an extra fast bowler, considering Ravi Bishnoi looked completely out of sorts in Manchester, conceding 60 runs without a wicket, including bowling three back-foot no-balls in a catastrophic 29-run over. For the Trent Bridge clash, youngster Prince Yadav is a strong candidate to replace Bishnoi ahead of Prasidh Krishna, whose back-of-a-length balls can be easily dispatched by Englands hard-hitting batter. The Indian batters, meanwhile, have also found it difficult to adapt to the extra bounce and movement offered by pitches in England after playing predominantly on flat subcontinent pitches. Apart from opener Abhishek Sharma, who has looked fluent with scores of 59 and 43, the rest of the lineup has lacked fluency. While skipper Iyer and Ishan Kishan have scraped together some runs, they have failed to dominate. Meanwhile, young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will look to make a significant impact after making a historic international debut. Correcting these tactical errors and balancing the bowling department will be crucial if the visitors intend to keep the series alive. When: Tuesday, July 7, 100:00 PM IST Where: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Where to watch: The title clash will be shown live on Sony Sports Network TV channels and will be live-streamed on SonyLIV website and app. Squads Where to watch: The title clash will be shown live on Sony Sports Network TV channels and will be live-streamed on SonyLIV website and app. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), James Coles, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, and Luke Wood. Article Source: IANS
Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid Hits 87 As India U19 Post 285 Against Sri Lanka
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: Promising wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of the legendary Rahul Dravid, smashed a brilliant 67-ball 87 to help India Under-19 post a competitive 285 against Sri Lanka Under-19 in the second youth ODI here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Electing to bat, the visitors suffered an early collapse and slipped to a precarious 81/4 in the 19th over. However, Anvay and Arjun Rajput (76 off 81 balls) staged a remarkable rescue act by stitching a crucial 145-run partnership for the fifth wicket to steady the innings. Anvay, 17, showed great aggression during his stay, hammering nine boundaries and a six. He reached his maiden Youth ODI half-century off just 47 deliveries. He looked poised for a century before falling to left-arm pacer Gimhan Mendis, who was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with impressive figures of 5-41, as his knock with a strike-rate of 129.85 ended. Rajputs solid knock ended when he was run out by a sharp throw from Dimantha Mahavithana. Following Anvay's dismissal at 263/7, the Indian lower order collapsed, losing the final three wickets for just 22 runs as India U-19 were bowled out for 285 in 47.2 overs. Anvay, who captained Karnataka in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and amassed 220 runs, is firmly in contention for the next Under-19 World Cup. His elder brother, Samit Dravid, was also selected for the India U-19 squad for the series against Australia but missed out due to a knee injury. Rajputs solid knock ended when he was run out by a sharp throw from Dimantha Mahavithana. Following Anvay's dismissal at 263/7, the Indian lower order collapsed, losing the final three wickets for just 22 runs as India U-19 were bowled out for 285 in 47.2 overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India U19: 285 all out in 47.2 overs (Anvay Dravid 87, Arjun Rajput 76; Gimhan Mendis 5/41) vs Sri Lanka U19. Article Source: IANS
Stability Brings Trophies Home: Sachin Hails Australia's Seventh Women's T20 WC Triumph
T20 World Cup: India legend Sachin Tendulkar has showered rich praise on the Australian women's cricket team's unmatched consistency following their seventh ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 title. The victory marked an incredible seventh T20 World Cup title for the side and their 14th ICC World Cup trophy overall across formats. Taking to social media, Tendulkar lauded the team's undefeated streak throughout the tournament, pointing out how they seamlessly navigated match conditions. Congratulations to Australia on another World Cup title! The unbeaten run really shows how well they managed different match situations and stayed consistent throughout. That kind of stability is usually what brings trophies home, Tendulkar wrote on X. In front of a 28,000-plus record crowd at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia ended England's perfect record at home World Cups with a seven-wicket win in the final. England, who were playing their first T20 World Cup final in eight years, previously won all four of the Women's World Cups (50-over and T20) they had hosted; but Australia had won all six of the finals (50-over and T20) the two nations had contested. Even though hosts England had also won six out of six matches going into the final, they were undone by their arch-rivals' all-round brilliance. Australia wrapped up their invincible run at the tournament in style, overhauling England's total of 150/4 to register the highest successful run chase at a Women's T20 World Cup final. England, who were playing their first T20 World Cup final in eight years, previously won all four of the Women's World Cups (50-over and T20) they had hosted; but Australia had won all six of the finals (50-over and T20) the two nations had contested. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sophie Molineux, who took over from Healy as captain in all three formats at the start of this year just months after Australia were bundled out of the most recent ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in the semi-finals by India and with no ICC trophy in their usually bulging cabinet, showed why selectors got the decision right as she helped lead the Aussies to an unprecedented seventhT20 World Cup title at Lord's on Sunday. Article Source: IANS
To Beat Australia, Teams Need To Be Ruthless, Strategically A Step Ahead: Saba Karim
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and national selector Saba Karim believes that opposing teams must adopt a more ruthless approach and out-think Australia strategically if they wish to challenge the dominant side, who won their seventh Womens T20 World Cup title. At the iconic Lords Cricket Ground, Australia again showed their big-game mentality when they comprehensively beat England by seven wickets in the title clash by chasing 151 with 17 balls to spare, after restricting the hosts to 150/4. The other teams can compete with this Australian side only when they are a bit more ruthless and one step ahead of them strategically, because in a player-to-player comparison, they simply cannot match them. This is a very big lesson for India as well, that to compete against and defeat Australia, they need to think ahead about the kind of players they require, players who can score heavily in T20 internationals at a higher strike rate, Karim said on JioStar. Praising the work ethic of veteran Australian players who refuse to stay in their comfort zones, Karim urged other international cricketers to ask themselves difficult questions to bridge the gap. Look at Ellyse Perry; this is her 10th World Cup. Why does she need to work so hard and improve her strike rate from 120 to 140? She could have stayed in her comfort zone, thinking Australia would win the World Cup even if she didn't score runs. But she put in that effort to improve. Beth Mooney is striking at 140. That is the difference in the T20 format. Until players ask themselves uncomfortable questions, reaching that level will be difficult, he added. He further pointed out that a timid batting approach cannot put a side like Australia under pressure. England scored only 39 runs in the Powerplay and lost two wickets. They lost half the match right there. Nat Sciver-Brunt is the captain and a brilliant batter, but she scored just 58 runs off 53 balls, at a strike rate of 109. How can you defeat a team like Australia with such a timid approach? You need to score at least 175-180 runs in 20 overs, have that fearless approach, only then can you build pressure on this team. He further pointed out that a timid batting approach cannot put a side like Australia under pressure. England scored only 39 runs in the Powerplay and lost two wickets. They lost half the match right there. Nat Sciver-Brunt is the captain and a brilliant batter, but she scored just 58 runs off 53 balls, at a strike rate of 109. Also Read: Live Cricket Score And in the end, that's exactly what happened. Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney added 62 runs in the first six overs. The match was done right there. So, I think this tactical brilliance sets Australia apart from every other team, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Bangladesh bowl against Zimbabwe under slightly overcast skies
Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana were back in Bangladesh's side while Raza returned to XI for Zimbabwe
India Need To Experiment, Take Hard Decisions To Become Trophy Contenders: Reema Malhotra
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes the national women's T20I team needs to make some hard decisions and embrace tactical changes if they are to transition into a side capable of consistently challenging for global silverware. Reemas comments come after Australia won their seventh Womens T20 World Cup at Lords on Sunday. Analyzing the road ahead for the Indian women's T20I team, who failed to enter the semi-finals, Reema also stated that relying solely on individual brilliance will not suffice. You will have to do better in all three departments. You cannot remain dependent on just Shafali Verma because she has that X-factor. You also need a player like Phoebe Litchfield at number three, who, even if a wicket falls in the Powerplay, does not let the run rate drop and plays freely without the fear of losing her wicket, she said on JioStar. She also strongly advocated for promoting explosive wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh up the order to maximize her impact in the shortest format. If you have a player like Richa Ghosh, then bat her higher up the order. You cannot have an extraordinary talent like that facing just 10 balls. In T20 cricket, strike rate has to be your number one priority, followed by fitness, which will help improve your fielding. India need to find a leg-spinner as well, who can be their wicket-taking option in the middle overs. Highlighting the role of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in widening the talent pool, Reema added, Because of the WPL, the chances of discovering new talent will only increase. Hence, to build a team that can not only compete but also challenge for the trophy, you will have to experiment now and take some hard decisions. She further lauded Australia's star opener Beth Mooney for her big-match temperament, after she hit 64 in the successful chase of 151 and helped the side win their first global event since the 2023 ICC Womens T20 World Cup. Apart from winning Player of the Match in the final, Beth also bagged Player of the Tournament award. Highlighting the role of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in widening the talent pool, Reema added, Because of the WPL, the chances of discovering new talent will only increase. Hence, to build a team that can not only compete but also challenge for the trophy, you will have to experiment now and take some hard decisions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We say that T20 cricket is a game of power and big shots, but watching Mooney play, you realise it is also a game of mindset. Knockout matches and Beth Mooney have become a beautiful love affair, where you see her score half-centuries consistently. Forget how she plays throughout the tournament, as soon as the knockout stage arrives, she puts her hand up and says, 'I am here, don't worry,' concluded Reema. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Sciver-Brunt Tight-lipped On Future After Finale Heartbreak, Vows To Play On
T20 World Cup: An emotional England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has expressed hope that the heartbreaking 2026 Womens T20 World Cup final defeat to Australia at Lord's would not be her final appearance in a global tournament, as she remained tight-lipped on her future as an international cricketer. Australia clinically shattered England's hopes of breaking the drought for a major silverware victory by securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory to lift their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title. The summit clash held immense emotional significance for Nat as she walked out for the national anthem accompanied by her son, Theo. I probably won't play in a home World Cup again, so having the opportunity to bring Theo out was really special. And I'm going to cry...I can't really tell you how special it is. I haven't thought about that. I don't want it to be my last World Cup. I don't even know when the next one is. I'm living day by day at the moment. I haven't even put some thought into that at all. But I guess obviously family is everything, and the support that we get from our families, our team, our supporters, it all just means so much. I guess that's why the emotions are high, Nat told reporters at the conclusion of the tournament. Nat endured a gruelling tournament, battling a calf injury that severely disrupted her preparation. Despite missing a majority of the build-up matches at home and in the tournament due to the recurrence of the injury, she bounced back brilliantly to smash half-centuries in both the semi-final and the final. It's been up and down, to be honest. Obviously the first few games were really special, like that first game in Birmingham was a real highlight. But trying to nurse an injury during a World Cup hasn't been easy. I guess I always wanted to try and remain positive around the group to, I guess, not let on too much how I'm feeling, I suppose, but missing out those games were pretty tough. I've just tried to do everything I could do to not be too disrupted, obviously, coming back. But I probably surprised myself a bit coming back in that semi-final and being able to do what I did. I guess just immensely proud of what I was able to do. Obviously not how I saw my World Cup going or the ideal scenario. So, just really proud of what I've been able to do, she added. However, her gritty 53-ball 58 in the final came under some scrutiny as Australia chased down England's total with minimal fuss. When questioned about her strike rate and whether she considered 'retiring out' - a tactical move deployed by Indias Jemimah Rodrigues earlier in the tournament Nat dismissed the notion. I would have liked to have had a lot of higher strike rates, to be honest, after hitting my first ball for 4. I didn't, I wouldn't... that wasn't my intention. I wanted to play through the innings, yes, but be a little freer, I suppose, in trying to be able to find the boundary. Like I said, I picked out full tosses or short balls to the fielder on the boundary. However, her gritty 53-ball 58 in the final came under some scrutiny as Australia chased down England's total with minimal fuss. When questioned about her strike rate and whether she considered 'retiring out' - a tactical move deployed by Indias Jemimah Rodrigues earlier in the tournament Nat dismissed the notion. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, I was confident that I could pick up with some boundaries towards the end there, and obviously having Alice (Capsey) or Freya (Kemp) or whoever it is at the other end being really positive... (it) created a great partnership between me and Freya, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
After Women's T20 WC Win, Molineux Sets Sight On More Silverware Glory For Australia
T20 World Cup: Fresh from leading Australia to an unprecedented seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, skipper Sophie Molineux said she has set her sights on scaling greater heights and securing more silverware glory for her team, which is currently in a transition phase. Sophies appointment as Australias captain stood fully vindicated on Sunday after she led her side to an unprecedented seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a dominant seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's. She also finished as Australia's leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 scalps from seven matches. Look, we're always - we're in the business of trying to get better. We definitely will celebrate this and it rolls on pretty quick after this. And we don't think we've reached any ceilings yet as this team has got generational talent from young girls like Lucy Hamilton right to the end of the spectrum with Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney. I think we're in this really beautiful spot where it's shared and everyone wants to play for each other and committing fully to how we want to play. So yeah, long may that live, Sophie was quoted as saying by ICC at the conclusion of the tournament. Sophie had taken over as Australias captain in all three formats from Alyssa Healy at the start of the year. It came at a challenging time, just months after Australia's shocking semi-final exit against India in the 2025 ODI World Cup, which had left the perennially successful side without an ICC trophy. In between, Sophie had to deal with back injury, which cast further doubt over her time as the Australian captain. It's been the most amazing day. To have walked away with a World Cup under our arms in front of nearly 30,000 here at the Lords, it was an incredibly special day. I think when I took over (the captaincy), I was a bit messy at the start, to be fair. Captaining a couple of games and getting injured was a shock. I suppose there were a few doubts internally and a few doubts externally. But I think what maybe I've learnt over my journey so far is that you just have to keep believing. I'm incredibly lucky that people believed in me, and I suppose I believe in this team and this group more than anything as well. It's really satisfying. When I did miss those games at the start of the summer after just being announced captain, it probably made me feel like it might not work out. But I just think I'm so incredibly lucky with the support I've had over the last, not only just the last six months, but it's been 10 years in this team for Australia. The group has just been incredible in terms of being open to anything, and being flexible, and we've grown and evolved in the last six months more than I've ever seen (before), so I'm extremely proud, she elaborated. In a moment of pure jubilation reminiscent of the late Australian icon Shane Warne, Sophie celebrated the historic triumph by pouring a bottle of beer over her head on the historic Lords balcony. Just like Warne, Sophie was also seen triumphantly holding a stump over her head as her ecstatic teammates joined in the revelry around her. The group has just been incredible in terms of being open to anything, and being flexible, and we've grown and evolved in the last six months more than I've ever seen (before), so I'm extremely proud, she elaborated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score When you've got so much skill in there, the danger is that you can probably become a bit insular and chase runs and wickets and whatever. There is none of that in this team. This team wants to be the best we can be. And the way we played this tournament in every single game reflected that, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
Seccombe named Victoria's head of men's cricket
The former Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach has most recently worked with Melbourne Renegades
T20 WC Reminds Us Why Womens Cricket Is Unmissable: Jay Shah
T20 World Cup: After Australia crushed England by seven wickets at Lord's to lift their sixth T20 World Cup title, ICC chairman ICC Chairman said that women's cricket is in its golden era and that the tournament served as a reminder of why the sport is unmissable, thanks to the power, passion and class on display. The ICC Chair presented the trophy to captain Sophie Molineux, who lifted the T20 World Cup title just six months into her tenure as captain. After surrendering both the 20- and 50-over titles over the past two years, Australia reasserted themselves as the world's best team, securing their 14th white-ball title. Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Womens T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England cricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why womens cricket is unmissable - power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Womens cricket is in a golden era, Jay Shah posted on X. In front of a 28,000-plus record crowd at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia wrapped up their invincible run at the tournament in style, restricting England to 150 after electing to bowl and then chased down the target in 17.1 overs with Beth Mooney leading the way scoring 64 runs. Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Womens T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England cricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why womens cricket is unmissable - power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Womens cricket is in a golden era, Jay Shah posted on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England, who were playing their first T20 World Cup final in eight years, previously won all four of the Women's World Cups (50-over and T20) they had hosted; but Australia had won all six of the finals (50-over and T20) the two nations had contested. Article Source: IANS
Unicorns go top of table as Short and Couch dismantle MI New York
Sanjay Krishnamurthi anchored Unicorns' chase of 105 with an unbeaten 48
Kudos To ICC Under Jay Shah For Remarkable Transformation Of Womens Cricket: Saikia
T20 World Cup Final: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) under the dynamic leadership of Jay Shah for driving a remarkable transformation in the sport after the successful conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, where Australia clinched their record seventh title. In front of a 28,000-plus record crowd at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia ended England's perfect record at home World Cups with a seven-wicket win in the final. This was a stunning 14th women's World Cup overall for Australia. Saikia noted that a sold-out crowd at the Lord's is a powerful testament to the game's growing popularity and the exciting future that lies ahead. Delighted to witness the phenomenal rise of women's cricket on the global stage. A packed Lord's for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final played between champions Australia & England is a powerful testament to how far the game has gained popularity and the exciting future that lies ahead, Saikia posted on X. Kudos to the ICC under the dynamic leadership of Jay Shah, for driving this remarkable transformation of womens cricket and inspiring a new generation of cricket fans worldwide, he added. Delighted to witness the phenomenal rise of women's cricket on the global stage. A packed Lord's for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final played between champions Australia & England is a powerful testament to how far the game has gained popularity and the exciting future that lies ahead, Saikia posted on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score An emphatic win to seal an emphatic tournament, as Australia returned to the summit of T20 cricket after three years. In doing so, they broke a streak of rotten luck at World Cups on UK shores dating all the way back to the 1993. Article Source: IANS
Latham and Conway Rewrite Record Books in England Test Series
Various new milestones were created during the recently played three Test series between England and New Zealand. The most outstanding and effective among them were Tom Latham (151: His 17th Test century, which drew him level with Martin Crowe) and Devon Conway (157: His 8th century) sharing a 317-run opening stand at Trent Bridge in the third Test. They batted around 72 overs and ultimately contributed 72.4 percent of their first innings total in punishing fashion: 108-0 by lunch, 213-0 by tea and then got separated only at 317. Latham and Conway, one of the best opening pairs in Tests, have so far recorded six 100-plus partnerships for the first wicket (New Zealand record), overtaking the pair of John Wright and Trevor Franklin (5) and are the only Kiwi pair to have added 2000-plus Test partnership runs. This time, they both scored 150-plus runs and are only the second opening pair to record the feat in England (First: Graeme Smith 277 and Herschelle Gibbs 179 in 2003 at Birmingham). Incidentally, Latham recorded his seventh 150-plus score in Tests (all as an opener), followed by Conway's four. Ben Stokess return to the England side was welcomed by the visitors by racking up 361 for four at the end of a hot first day. The 317-run opening stand created many new and astonishing milestones: *A new record for a New Zealand opening pair in England (Previous record: 185, John Wright and Trevor Franklin, Lords in 1990). * The last instance of a 300-plus visitor opening stand (South Africa: Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs 338, Edgbaston in 2003) had seen the end of Nasser Hussain's tenure as England captain and this time, Ben Stokes announced his retirement during the Test. The only other visitor opening pair to share a 300-run partnership in a Test in England was: Geoff Marsh and Mark Taylor added 329 for Australia, Nottingham in 1989. * A new partnership record for any wicket by a New Zealand pair against England (Previous record: 276 runs for the first wicket, Stewie Dempster and Jackie Mills, Wellington in 1930). * This is the third-highest opening stand for New Zealand in Tests: - 387 :Terry Jarvis and Glenn Turner against West Indies, Georgetown in 1972. - 323: Tom Latham and Devon Conway against West Indies, Mount Maunganui in 2025. * England have not been a very generous side in conceding 300-plus partnerships in recent years: - Latham and Conway are the first to do so for any wicket since 2017 (Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh 301 at the WACA for fifth wicket). - They are the first visiting pair to do so for any wicket since 2012 (Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis 377* at The Oval for third wicket). New Zealand, however, failed to encash on the record opening stand and were bowled out for 438, one of the lowest scores containing a 300 plus opening partnership: - England 608 included a 359-run stand (Len Hutton and Cyril Washbrook v South Africa, 1948). - England 589 included a 323-run stand (JB Hobbs and Wilfred Rhodes v Australia, 1912). Another surprise: In the New Zealand second innings, the opening stand was of 4 runs only resulting in a difference of 313 runs between opening partnerships. Only one opening pair has recorded a larger difference between the opening partnership of a team in a Test (At Bridgetown in 1965, Australias Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson shared a 382 and 7-run stand, resulting in a difference of 375 runs). After a 317-run opening partnership, when New Zealand ended the first days play at 361/4, England had hoped to see a repeat of The Oval 2003, when South Africa passed 300 for one wicket but finished the first day on 362/4. England then not only took a first-innings lead, also won by 9 wickets. In New Zealand's total of 438 runs, the opening partnership contributed to 72.4 percent, and this is the third-most in Tests for all-out totals. - West Indies 74.8 percent 276-0 to 365 against New Zealand, Hamilton 1999/00 * India 72.9 percent 124-0 to 170 against England, Manchester 1946. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Also, Ben Stokes didnt do what David Gower had done at Trent Bridge in 1989. When Geoff Marsh and Mark Taylor's opening partnership of 329 runs finally ended on the second morning, in a relieved mood at lunch, the England captain, David Gower, had ordered a champagne with the announcement, We have taken a wicket.
West Indies Fight Back As Shai Hope, Justin Greaves Frustrate Sri Lanka In Second Test
Shai Hope and Justin Greaves steadied the West Indies first innings reply with an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 174 as the home side reached 318 for four at the close of the third day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday. Having missed the first Test victory due to a shoulder injury, Hopes patient 86 not out and Greaves equally watchful unbeaten 85 pulled the hosts closer to the follow-on target of 350 although they remain some distance away from the visitors first innings total of 549 for nine declared. They came together early in the afternoon session at a time that the West Indies, at 144 for four, were in danger of capitulation against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling effort. It was not particularly exhilarating cricket as the Barbadian duo defied the varying challenges presented to them, the priority being preservation of their wickets rather than attacking strokeplay. Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva explored all the seam and spin bowling options available to him but without success. Not even the advent of the second new ball could separate the pair, although seam and swing bowler Asitha Fernando and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya presented the most potent threats. I didn't have a score in the last game and Shai told me this was a new day and a new opportunity when I went out to bat, said Greaves in revealing the discussion with his teammate as he arrived at the crease. It was about just taking it one ball at a time, trying to make solid decisions and keep the tempo throughout the innings. Greaves' duel with Jayasuriya was a notable element of the partnership. Every bowler in international cricket has their strengths and weaknesses, he noted. With him bowling stump to stump most of the time I just had to find a way to counter that. Earlier, no one typified the theme of West Indian watchfulness more than Kavem Hodge. Resuming in the morning alongside opener John Campbell with the Caribbean side at 58 for one, Hodge batted through the morning session and fell caught behind off Jayasuriya in the early afternoon for 31 off 139 balls, striking just two boundaries. He lost Campbell just before the lunch interval when the left-handed opener, on 72, essayed a wild swing at Fernando and fell to the trap set with the catch taken by Dinesh Chandimal at deep backward square-leg. Hodge also saw the demise of first Test double century-maker and Man of the Match Amir Jangoo, taken at short-leg off Jayasuriya in what looked an ominous sign for the West Indies, compounded by Hodges dismissal shortly after. But there would be no more success for the Sri Lankans through the remainder of a long, tiring afternoon. Hope, who scored two Test centuries last year in India and New Zealand on his return to the Test fold, looked compact and assured in an innings that has so far spanned 173 deliveries and included nine boundaries. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Greaves demeanour was not unlike the manner of his match-saving 202 not out in the first Test of the three-match series in New Zealand at the end of last year. His imperious on-driving punctuated long periods of watchful defence and resumes on the fourth morning alongside Hope, having faced 162 deliveries and stroked 10 fours.
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ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :The one-off test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh saw a sheer domination by the home side. They didn't let the visitors come near and record a win by an innings and 85 runs. That is their biggest Test win ever. Now, they will hope to take the momentum forward in the ODIs. These two sides will be up against each other in three ODIs, starting on Monday at 1 PM IST at Harare Sports Club. This is the first game as ODI captain for Richard Ngarava, whereas Mehidy Hasan Miraz has the responsibility to lead the visitors. Litton Das is unlikely for the first game, and it will be a big miss, but the excellent pace unit for Bangladesh is ready to roar. ZIM vs BAN: Match Details Date : July 6, 2026 (Monday) Time : 1:00 PM IST Venue : Harare Sports Club, Harare ZIM vs BAN: Live Streaming Details To watch the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, Indian fans can switch to the FanCode mobile app or website. ZIM vs BAN: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches : 81 Zimbabwe : 30 Bangladesh : 51 No-result: 00 ZIM vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Harare is slow and low. There will be seam movement for the new ball bowlers, but as the ball gets old, it will grip the surface. That will make it challenging for the batting sides. The second innings will have slightly better conditions to bat on. ZIM vs BAN: Possible XIs Zimbabwe : Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava (c), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri Bangladesh : Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Nurul Hasan (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam ZIM vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Innocent Kaia won the MOTM award in the test for his splendid century. He will be a big wicket in the game. For Bangladesh, Najmul Shanto is someone who can do well on this wicket. Probable Best Bowler Nahid Rana and Blessing Muzarabani will be two bowlers to watch out for, because they will get good bounce and can bowl at good speed.Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe won the test, but Bangladesh are better in ODIs. Hence, we predict Bangladesh to beat Zimbabwe in the first game. ZIM vs BAN Match One-off Test, 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.
Women's T20 WC: 'Trusting Each Other Was The Key,' Says Molineux After Australia's Record Win
T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed the unity and selfless attitude within her squad after leading the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, saying the triumph was the reward for months of hard work, trust and preparation. Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday, comfortably chasing 151 in 17.1 overs after Beth Mooney's match-winning 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's fluent 48 laid the foundation for another memorable World Cup triumph. An emotional Molineux described the victory as a special moment, especially with her family present to witness Australia's latest success. It's too good to be true. Dad's here as well. It's a special day. It took a lot of thought, effort, and hard work. And a group of people willing to do anything for each other. That's invaluable, Molineux said after lifting the trophy. Molineux reserved special praise for senior all-rounder Ellyse Perry, saying her influence on the team extends well beyond her performances on the field. Having the likes of Pez to calm the team down after that first innings was so important. She's incredible. What she brings to the team isn't just on the field. Her nature and what she is, she's the heartbeat of the group really. An absolute legend of the game. She deserves so much, she said. The captain also applauded young fast bowler Lucy Hamilton, who claimed an early wicket in the final and impressed with her composure on the biggest stage. Lucy Hamilton was so calm and had so much clarity. That's a testament to her and the group around her, Molineux said. Reflecting on Australia's approach throughout the tournament, Molineux said consistency in mindset and trust in the team's preparation were the biggest factors behind their success. I think it's just being able to trust each other, trust our processes. We did a lot of work leading up to it and it's just nice to see it come to fruition. In tournament play you have to have the same mentality no matter the situation you are in, she said. Molineux also paid tribute to England, who reached the final after an impressive campaign, before thanking Australia's families, support staff and the fans for their role in the team's journey. Firstly, just a massive congratulations to England. You guys have played such an amazing brand of cricket all tournament. To our beautiful families, partners and friends, you guys are so special to us. It's amazing to share this with you all. To our support staff, thank you for everything you do. And to the fans, it's been an incredible tournament. Every match there has been a massive crowd, she said. The Australia captain ended by praising her teammates for embracing the team's vision throughout the competition. Firstly, just a massive congratulations to England. You guys have played such an amazing brand of cricket all tournament. To our beautiful families, partners and friends, you guys are so special to us. It's amazing to share this with you all. To our support staff, thank you for everything you do. And to the fans, it's been an incredible tournament. Every match there has been a massive crowd, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australia's victory marked their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, adding to their triumphs in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023, further cementing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history. Article Source: IANS
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Women's T20 WC: 'We Were Outplayed By A Class Australian Side,' Says Sciver-Brunt After England Loss
T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side was outplayed by a more experienced Australian team after the hosts went down by seven wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's on Sunday, but said there was still plenty for England to be proud of after an impressive tournament. Sciver-Brunt led from the front with an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls to help England post 150/4 after being put into bat. However, Australia chased down the target comfortably in 17.1 overs, with Beth Mooney scoring a match-winning 64 and sharing a 100-run partnership with Phoebe Litchfield to secure a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. Hugely disappointed. We've had such a great competition up to this point. We were outplayed today by a class Australian side that used their experience in a huge final, Sciver-Brunt said after the match. The England skipper felt the toss played a role but admitted her team fell short of a competitive total on a surface that was not easy for batting. Ideally I'd have won the toss, and we'd be bowling first. But we were short of a par score on that wicket. It felt tricky to gain momentum with the bat. I guess when the pressure's on, their bowlers hit their areas, she said. Sciver-Brunt was also full of praise for Australia's Player of the Match Beth Mooney, whose 64 off 49 balls took the game away from England. Beth Mooney was superb, a brilliant innings today as well, she added. Asked whether she expected Australia to attack from the outset during the chase, Sciver-Brunt said it was always part of the defending champions' approach. Yeah, absolutely. They've got a powerful lineup with the bat, she said. Despite the disappointment of losing the final, Sciver-Brunt praised the effort and unity shown by the England squad throughout the tournament. Yeah, absolutely. They've got a powerful lineup with the bat, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England finished runners-up after an impressive campaign, while Sciver-Brunt ended the tournament on a personal high with a half-century in the final after also scoring a fifty in the semifinal, becoming the first England player to achieve the feat in both knockout matches of a Women's T20 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney credited Australia's positive approach in the powerplay and the support from Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll after her match-winning knock guided the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's on Sunday. Mooney was named both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament after finishing as the competition's leading run-scorer with 259 runs. In the final, the experienced opener struck a composed 64 off 49 balls, hitting 10 fours, as Australia comfortably chased down England's target of 151 in 17.1 overs. Reflecting on Australia's latest World Cup triumph, Mooney said the team was grateful simply to have reached the final after falling short in the previous two ICC tournaments. Just happy to be here. I think it's been pretty well documented we haven't quite made it this far in the last two ICC events. I just woke up this morning pretty grateful we made it this far, she said. Mooney also made important contributions behind the stumps, including the stumping of England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge. She acknowledged the role of Australia's coaching staff in helping her regain confidence with the gloves during the tournament. I warmed up into the tournament. At the start I was a bit rusty, but I got some great support from our coaching staff with Dan Kiley, Shell, the boys and Sean McLeod. I've had plenty of help along the way. I can't take too much credit. It's been really nice to have some consistency with the gloves and to play a role in the field as well, she said. Speaking about standing up to the stumps for the bowlers, Mooney said it was a tactical decision taken together with the bowling group. It's obviously a conversation that happens between me and the bowlers. I'm more than happy to do what they tell me to. It's their plans and their job to execute, and thankfully they back me to clean up anything that goes a bit awry. We were umming and ahing about that review off Dan, but we got there in the end, she added. Mooney also explained the batting approach that helped Australia dominate the chase. After Georgia Voll's quick start, Phoebe Litchfield's aggressive innings of 48 from 33 balls ensured Australia stayed ahead of the required rate before the pair added a decisive 100-run partnership. It's obviously a conversation that happens between me and the bowlers. I'm more than happy to do what they tell me to. It's their plans and their job to execute, and thankfully they back me to clean up anything that goes a bit awry. We were umming and ahing about that review off Dan, but we got there in the end, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Earlier, England posted 150/4 after captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 and Freya Kemp made an unbeaten 44. However, Mooney's ninth Women's T20 World Cup fifty, coupled with Litchfield's fluent innings, ensured Australia chased down the target with 17 balls to spare to lift the trophy for a record seventh time. Article Source: IANS
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Women's T20 WC: Mooney Stars As Australia Crush England To Lift Record-extending Seventh Title
T20 World Cup: Australia underlined their dominance in women's cricket once again as opener Beth Mooney and youngster Phoebe Litchfield shared a match-winning 100-run partnership to guide the six-time champions to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Chasing 151, Australia reached the target in just 17.1 overs to lift a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. The triumph added to Australia's previous title-winning campaigns in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023, giving them two separate hat-tricks of consecutive championships and further strengthening their position as the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Chasing a competitive target of 151, Australia began cautiously, managing only six runs in the opening over with just one boundary. Opener Georgia Voll then looked to change the momentum in the second over, striking a couple of boundaries before Lauren Bell struck back on the fifth ball of the over. Voll was clean bowled after scoring nine off six deliveries, giving England an early breakthrough. Phoebe Litchfield walked in at No. 3 and immediately looked comfortable at the crease, hitting a boundary off the very first ball she faced. At the other end, Beth Mooney settled quickly before launching the counterattack. She found the boundary once in the third over and followed it up with three fours in the fourth over to put England's bowlers under pressure. Litchfield matched her senior partner's intent by smashing a four and a six in the fifth over as Australia quickly shifted the momentum in their favour. Although Linsey Smith bowled an economical sixth over, Australia still raced to 62/1 at the end of the powerplay. The scoring rate did not slow after the fielding restrictions. Mooney and Litchfield continued to rotate the strike smartly while ensuring at least one boundary came almost every over. Their positive approach steadily took Australia closer to another world title. The 10th over proved particularly costly for England as Lauren Bell conceded 11 runs, allowing Australia to move to 98/1 at the halfway mark of the chase with the target firmly within reach. Mooney brought up her half-century with a single in the 13th over, registering her ninth score of fifty or more in Women's T20 World Cup history to equal Nat Sciver-Brunt's record. England finally ended the century partnership on the last ball of the 13th over when Charlie Dean clean bowled Litchfield. The young batter narrowly missed out on a deserved half-century, departing for 48 after striking four fours and two sixes. Their 100-run stand became the second-highest partnership in the history of a Women's T20 World Cup final, behind the partnership between Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor in the 2016 final in Kolkata. Despite losing her partner, Mooney ensured there would be no late twist. She struck three boundaries in the following over as Australia's victory became a mere formality, with only 22 runs required from the final six overs. Ellyse Perry, after a quiet start, joined the party by hitting a boundary in the 15th over as Australia closed in on the target. England managed one final breakthrough when Sophie Ecclestone trapped Mooney leg before wicket after a successful review. Mooney's outstanding knock of 64 from 49 balls included 10 boundaries and had already taken the game away from the hosts. Perry then received a reprieve in the next over when Ecclestone was unable to complete a difficult catch cleanly. The experienced all-rounder remained unbeaten on 13 as Australia crossed the finish line with 17 balls to spare to seal another memorable World Cup triumph. Earlier, England recovered well after a difficult start to post 150/4, thanks to an unbeaten 58 from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and an equally important unbeaten 44 from Freya Kemp. After being asked to bat first, England lost Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge inside the powerplay before Alice Capsey briefly counterattacked with 23 from 20 balls. Australia continued to strike at regular intervals, with Heather Knight also falling cheaply. Sciver-Brunt then anchored the innings with a composed knock, rotating the strike effectively before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp provided the perfect support, adding quick runs during the death overs as the unbeaten pair lifted England to what appeared to be a competitive total. Sciver-Brunt's 58 not out from 53 balls, featuring five boundaries, also made her the first England player to score a half-century in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. Kemp remained unbeaten on 44 from 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six. Sciver-Brunt then anchored the innings with a composed knock, rotating the strike effectively before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp provided the perfect support, adding quick runs during the death overs as the unbeaten pair lifted England to what appeared to be a competitive total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: England 150/4 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 58*, Freya Kemp 44*, Alice Capsey 23; Lucy Hamilton 1-19, Kim Garth 1-20) lost to Australia in 153/5 in 17.1 overs (Beth Mooney 64, Phoebe Litchfield 48; Sophie Ecclestone 1-24, Charlotte Dean 1-28) by 7 wickets. Article Source: IANS
Women's T20 WC: 'Nat And Kempy Showed How To Bat On This Wicket,' Says Capsey
T20 World Cup: England batter Alice Capsey believes her side's total of 150/4 is a brilliant score in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final against Australia at Lord's, crediting captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp for showing exactly how to bat on a challenging surface. England recovered well after early setbacks to post 150/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls from Sciver-Brunt and a quickfire 44 not out off 28 deliveries from Kemp. The pair stitched together an unbeaten stand to guide the hosts to what Capsey felt was a highly competitive total under the pressure of a World Cup final. I think that score of 150 is brilliant. The way Nat and Kempy went about their business there at the end was outstanding. And I think it showed how to play on that pitch. To do that under the high pressure of the final was great, Capsey said after England completed their innings. Capsey herself contributed 23 off 20 balls after England had slipped to 39/2 in the powerplay. She struck two fours and a six before being clean bowled by Australia captain Sophie Molineux while attempting a reverse sweep. The right-hander also expressed confidence in England's bowling attack, saying disciplined bowling would be the key to defending the total. I think when you bowl good lines and lengths, it was pretty tricky. The bowlers all have their plans and already had their plans for their match-ups. We look forward to watching our bowlers go out there and do their thing today, she said. The right-hander also expressed confidence in England's bowling attack, saying disciplined bowling would be the key to defending the total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It's amazing. Just trying to take it all in, I guess. Half of the job is done now, and we're just looking forward to getting out there as a group and putting on hopefully a show for that second half. Then we can really enjoy this Lord's crowd hopefully at the end, she added. Article Source: IANS
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Captain Nat Sciver: Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a calm and composed unbeaten half-century, while Freya Kemp played a valuable late innings of 44 not out to help England recover from early setbacks and post a competitive 150/4 in 20 overs against Australia in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. After Australia won the toss and opted to bowl, England found it difficult to get going. Kim Garth bowled with excellent control in the opening over, conceding just seven runs and keeping the batters under pressure. Australia struck early in the second over when youngster Lucy Hamilton made an immediate impact. Amy Jones tried to guide the ball but only managed to edge it to Georgia Voll at short third. Jones departed for six off six deliveries, giving Australia an early breakthrough. Following the early wicket, captain Sciver-Brunt joined Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the middle and focused on rebuilding the innings. The England skipper rotated the strike well and found the boundary twice in the fifth over to ease some of the pressure. However, just as the partnership was beginning to settle, Australia struck again. Annabel Sutherland induced a faint edge from Wyatt-Hodge, who was caught after scoring eight runs from nine balls. England were once again pushed on the back foot. With two wickets down, England finished the powerplay at 39/2 after six overs. Alice Capsey then joined her captain and began cautiously before shifting gears. She took on Ashleigh Gardner in the ninth over, striking two boundaries and a six to inject momentum into the innings. The partnership looked promising, but Australia broke through again in the 10th over. Captain Sophie Molineux clean bowled Capsey, who attempted a reverse sweep but completely missed the ball. Capsey made 23 from 20 deliveries, leaving England at 68/3 after 10 overs. England suffered another setback in the following over when Kim Garth trapped the experienced Heather Knight in front of the stumps. Knight managed just two runs from six balls as Australia tightened their grip on the contest. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sciver-Brunt remained composed and continued to anchor the innings. She rotated the strike effectively and ensured England did not lose further momentum. At the other end, Freya Kemp played the perfect supporting role before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp hit her first boundary in the 13th over and added another at the start of the 16th. She then found the fence once again in the same over as England crossed 100 and reached 105/4 after 15 overs. Sciver-Brunt also stepped up the scoring rate, striking a boundary off the very first ball of the 16th over against Molineux. She reached her half-century in 45 balls with a single in the 18th over. In the process, she became the first England player to score a fifty in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. The England captain remained unbeaten on 58 from 53 balls, an innings that included five boundaries. Kemp provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 44 off just 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six as the pair guided England to 150/4 from their 20 overs. Sciver-Brunt also stepped up the scoring rate, striking a boundary off the very first ball of the 16th over against Molineux. She reached her half-century in 45 balls with a single in the 18th over. In the process, she became the first England player to score a fifty in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: England 150/4 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 58*, Freya Kemp 44*, Alice Capsey 23;Lucy Hamilton 1-19, Kim Garth 1-20) against Australia Article Source: IANS
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Women's T20 WC: Unchanged Australia Opt To Bowl Against England In Final
T20 World Cup: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have not made any changes to their playing XI. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after maintaining a flawless tournament record with six consecutive victories. Led by Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy following Alyssa Healys retirement in March, Australia entered the final with a commanding eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side are aiming to capture their second T20 World Cup crown, and repeat their historic triumph from the inaugural edition at this very venue back in 2009. Under a revamped coaching setup led by Charlotte Edwards, this refreshed England lineup looks to break a three-year jinx against Australia, who have dominated recent head-to-head encounters with eight successive wins across formats. After winning the toss, Australia skipper Sophie Molineux said, We're going to have a bowl. Beautiful day, want to put pressure on them early. Don't think the pitch will change too much. No changes. Pez (Perry) pulled up well after the training yesterday. Special day. The girls got a couple of days off. Started training the last couple of days. After losing the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, Was going to bowl as well. It's a fresh wicket - runs on the board in the final is no bad thing. We're unchanged. Will be silly on me not to lean on that experience. One more run than the opposition, I suppose. Playing XIs: After losing the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, Was going to bowl as well. It's a fresh wicket - runs on the board in the final is no bad thing. We're unchanged. Will be silly on me not to lean on that experience. One more run than the opposition, I suppose. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australia: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton Article Source: IANS
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Maharaja Trophy: Bengaluru Blasters Cruise To Emphatic Eight-wicket Victory Over Mysore Warriors
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Table-toppers Bengaluru Blasters continued their dominant run in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 after thrashing Mysore Warriors by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. The clinical victory, which marked Bengaluru's eighth win of the season, was fashioned by pacer Nischith N Rao's splendid four-wicket haul and an unbeaten half-century from Krishnan Shrijith. Chasing a modest target of 149, Bengaluru overhauled the total in just 14.4 overs with 32 balls to spare. Openers Bhuvan Mohan Raju (10) and Rohan Patil (34 off 15) provided a blistering start by hammering 47 runs in a mere 3.3 overs. Though both openers were dismissed within the powerplay, Shrijith and Samit Dravid took control of the chase. The duo stitched together an unbroken match-winning partnership to deny Mysore any further breakthroughs. Shrijith anchored the chase with a well-compiled 57 not out off 37 balls, studded with six boundaries, while Dravid hit an unbeaten 40 off 25 deliveries, smashing three sixes and a four. With this win, Bengaluru have consolidated their top spot, moving to 16 points from nine matches, after having already secured a berth in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, the Warriors languish at fourth place with seven points from nine games, thus intensifying the battle for the remaining playoffs positions. Earlier, electing to bowl, Bengaluru put on a disciplined bowling display to skittle out Warriors for 148 in 19.4 overs. Rao led the wreckage with figures of 4-34, blowing away the top-order to leave the Warriors tottering at 36/3 inside the powerplay. K P Karthikeya offered some resistance by hitting 36, before Manoj Bhandage provided a late counter-attack, smashing a quickfire 38 off just 17 balls, laced with three boundaries and as many sixes. Bhandage paired up with Abhishek Prabhakar (11) for a brisk 38-run eighth-wicket stand to push the score past the 140-mark. Earlier, electing to bowl, Bengaluru put on a disciplined bowling display to skittle out Warriors for 148 in 19.4 overs. Rao led the wreckage with figures of 4-34, blowing away the top-order to leave the Warriors tottering at 36/3 inside the powerplay. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Mysore Warriors 148 all out in 19.4 overs (Manoj Bhandage 38, K P Karthikeya 36; Nischith N Rao 4-34, Shubhang Hegde 2-19) lost to Bengaluru Blasters 150/2 in 14.4 overs (Krishnan Shrijith 57 not out, Samit Dravid 40 not out) by eight wickets. Article Source: IANS
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Telangana District Cricketers Call TG20 League As Perfect Launchpad For Local Talent
Anvita Khammam Aces: Telanganas district cricketers on Sunday have termed the TG20 league as a long-awaited professional platform to showcase their skills alongside established first-class players. The ongoing tournament has a mandate for the inclusion of talented players from the district in every squad. Hyderabad E-Champions all-rounder Ganesh Gadugu, who has been a standout performer for the unbeaten table-toppers with 212 runs in six matches, described the league as a game-changer. We get to prove ourselves as district players and compete alongside some of the best players in the state. We have been waiting for a platform like this for many years. TG20 has created opportunities for district players to showcase their talent and prove themselves, he said in a statement by the tournament. Anvita Khammam Aces batter G Sai Krishna Reddy, who has amassed 172 runs in five innings at a striking rate of 163.81, emphasized the immense exposure the tournament offers to players from smaller regions. TG20 is a really big platform to showcase our skills. Playing alongside experienced first-class cricketers and performing in front of them is a big achievement. If we continue to perform consistently on platforms like this, it can take us to greater heights, he shared. Palamuru Strikers bowler Mohammad Afreedi Ahmed noted that the tournament has significantly accelerated his cricketing development and understanding of the game. I am gaining a lot of experience through TG20. I am learning every day, whether it is fielding, understanding match situations or improving my overall game. It is a very good tournament for youngsters and a great platform for district players like us, he said. Ranga Reddy Risers fast bowler T. Arun Kumar, the first cricketer from Gadwal district to represent Hyderabad in state cricket, stated that Telangana's local talent finally has the exposure it lacked for years. For district players, this league is extremely important. We had been waiting for an opportunity like this for the last four years. Other states had similar leagues, but now Telangana has one too. This year we finally got that chance, and TG20 has given us the exposure we never had before, he stated. Ranga Reddy Risers fast bowler T. Arun Kumar, the first cricketer from Gadwal district to represent Hyderabad in state cricket, stated that Telangana's local talent finally has the exposure it lacked for years. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It has been a really good experience. This is a very good tournament and if we prove ourselves here, it gives us the confidence to compete at a much higher level. I am very happy to be part of such a big tournament, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Harman proves star turn as Bouchier seals Hampshire rout
Offspinner claims three wickets after entering attack as an emergency measure
Dear Amir Bhai: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan congratulated Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt on their wedding, sharing a heartfelt message on social media after attending the couple's intimate ceremony on Sunday. Pathan, who was among the guests at the wedding, also shared a video of Aamir dancing during the celebrations. In his post, the former all-rounder wrote, Dear Amir Bhai & Gauri, Heartiest congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, laughter, and togetherness. May Allah bless your beautiful journey with endless joy and countless blessings. So happy for you both, congratulations once again! Aamir and Gauri tied the knot in a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends. The actor's children, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan and Azad Rao Khan, were present on the occasion. The couple opted for traditional outfits in shades of cream and beige. A photograph shared by Aamir's publicist showed the newlyweds signing the marriage documents in the presence of their loved ones. Several well-known personalities attended the ceremony despite heavy rain in Mumbai, including filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, actor-comedian Vir Das and politician Raj Thackeray. This is Aamir's third marriage. He was previously married to Reena Dutta, with whom he has two children, Junaid and Ira. After their separation, he married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. The former couple have a son, Azad Rao Khan, and announced their separation in 2021. Several well-known personalities attended the ceremony despite heavy rain in Mumbai, including filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, actor-comedian Vir Das and politician Raj Thackeray. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gauri, who has worked in the fashion and beauty industry before becoming associated with Aamir Khan Productions, has reportedly known the actor for more than two decades before the two began their relationship. Article Source: IANS
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Brar's Ten-wicket Haul Scripts Emphatic Ten-wicket Win For India A Over Sri Lanka A
Aaqib Nabi Dar: Tall pacer Gurnoor Brar picked a ten-wicket match haul as he propelled India A to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the second unofficial Test and sealed the two-match series 1-0 here on Sunday. Brar dismantled the hosts batting line-up to register career-best match figures of 10-145 - backing up his four-wicket haul in the first innings with a lethal six-wicket burst in the second essay. Resuming from a commanding 541/8, India As innings had a swift end when left-arm spinner Keshara Nuwantha completed his five-wicket haul by removing Yash Thakur and Ruturaj Gaikwad did not return to bat after retiring hurt on the previous day. Armed with a massive 177-run first-innings lead, Brar, alongside pacers Aaqib Nabi Dar and Thakur, reduced the hosts to a precarious 49/4 within the first 11 overs. Sri Lanka A's solitary resistance came from Ashen Bandara, who counter-attacked with a brisk, 86-ball 87, laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums. He anchored a crucial 70-run stand with Anjala Bandara to briefly delay the inevitable. But Brar returned for his second spell to break the partnership, dismissing both set batsmen in quick succession to leave the hosts reeling at 141/06. Brar later wiped out the tail to claim his maiden six-for, while off-spinner Saransh Jain chipped in with two scalps to bowl out Sri Lanka A for 209. Armed with a massive 177-run first-innings lead, Brar, alongside pacers Aaqib Nabi Dar and Thakur, reduced the hosts to a precarious 49/4 within the first 11 overs. Sri Lanka A's solitary resistance came from Ashen Bandara, who counter-attacked with a brisk, 86-ball 87, laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Sri Lanka A 366 and 209 (Ashen Bandara 87; Gurnoor Brar 6-68, Saransh Jain 2-66) lost to India A 543/9 declared and 36 for no loss (B Sai Sudharsan 25 not out, Aman Mokhade 11 not out) by ten wickets Article Source: IANS
India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Seen Training With Red-ball Ahead Of Gruelling Schedule
ODI World Cup: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was seen bowling with the red ball at his practice session in Ahmedabad, signalling his preparation for the upcoming gruelling. The pace spearhead shared pictures of his intense training session, including bowling with the red SG ball, on his Instagram account on Sunday, even as his team-mates from the Gujarat domestic set-up watched on. In the last few days, Bumrah has been training with his domestic team-mates like Chintan Gaja at the Gujarat College ground after a brief post-IPL break. Bumrah has been rested from the T20I series against Ireland and England, but is scheduled to play in the three-match series against England starting on July 14 in Birmingham, and is followed by games in Cardiff (July 16) and Lords (July 19). The ODI series in England will be the first time Bumrah will be seen in the 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. After that, Bumrah missed out on playing in ODIs due to workload management reasons. He was also rested from the one-off home Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan in June, but will feature in the Asian Games mens T20 cricket games in Japan in September. From a red-ball perspective, Bumrahs services will be much needed when India plays a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 27, with matches at Galle and Colombo. The ODI series in England will be the first time Bumrah will be seen in the 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. After that, Bumrah missed out on playing in ODIs due to workload management reasons. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In Tests, Bumrah has picked 234 wickets in 52 matches, while taking 149 scalps in 89 ODI games. The Test tour of Sri Lanka will be the first time Bumrah will play red-ball games in the island nation. Article Source: IANS
Bishnoi Needs To Add Variety, Batters Have Started To Figure Him Out, Says Jaffer
Indian Premier League: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi needs to urgently reinvent his game, pointing out that batters in international cricket have started reading his bowling because of his high speed and lack of sharp turn. Bishnoi's expensive 17th over, where he conceded 29 runs, including bowling three backfoot no-balls, proved to be the turning point as England snatched an improbable four-wicket victory against India in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday. In all, Bishnoi returned with figures of 0-60 in four overs as England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. I mean, I feel that once batters get used to Ravi Bishnoi, it becomes easier to face him. He bowls at almost 100 km/h, and at that pace, his leg-spin doesnt turn a great deal. Most of the time, its either a topspinner or hes trying something different. But eventually theres a certain pace to his bowling. He also bowls the googly, but it seems that batters have started to figure out how to play him, Jaffer said on his YouTube channel on Sunday. The domestic batting legend, who recently signed as a mentor for the Hyderabad team on a two-year contract, also highlighted how Bishnoi lost his place in his franchise Rajasthan Royals playing eleven during the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a dip in effectiveness. We saw this in the IPL as well. Rajasthan Royals didnt play him much. They gave him opportunities in the initial matches, and he did reasonably well, but after that they left him out and played Yash Raj Punja instead. So, I think Ravi Bishnoi needs to make a few changes to his game if he wants to remain successful. Otherwise, if he continues to bowl at the same pace and batters get accustomed to him, it becomes quite easy for them to face him, he added. With an abundance of spin-bowling talent emerging from the IPL and domestic circuits, Jaffer reminded that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee have plenty of alternative options to look at if Bishnoi fails to come good. So, I think Ravi Bishnoi needs to make a few changes to his game if he wants to remain successful. Otherwise, if he continues to bowl at the same pace and batters get accustomed to him, it becomes quite easy for them to face him, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score You back young players and give them opportunities to see whether they can succeed at ICC events and whether you can build your team around them. Ultimately, the selectors will take that call. Ravi Bishnoi is a good bowler, but I feel he needs to add a bit more variety to his bowling, Jaffer concluded. Article Source: IANS
Indias Main Concern Has Been Their Bowling Combination: Deep Dasgupta
Deep Dasgupta: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes India need to rethink their bowling combination following the defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, suggesting the team management consider fielding an additional specialist seamer for the remainder of the series. Assessing India's performance after England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, Dasgupta said the current balance leaves the attack vulnerable if one of the frontline pacers has an off day, and added that India's bowling resources become stretched when they rely on two specialist seamers along with all-rounder Shivam Dube. The main concern for India has been their bowling combination. When you go in with only two seamers plus Shivam Dube, and if one of them has an off day, you are left with very few options, Dasgupta told JioStar. He explained that the lack of a similar replacement in the pace department makes it easier for the opposition to seize control during the middle overs. You don't have a like-for-like replacement in the middle overs, and the opposition can target the weaker links. I think this is something the team needs to look at, he added. Dasgupta believes India should seriously consider altering the composition of their attack by adding another specialist fast bowler, even if it means making compromises elsewhere in the playing XI. They should consider going with three seamers instead of two plus Shivam Dube, he said. The former cricketer also questioned whether India need to persist with three spinners, particularly in English conditions where seam and bounce are likely to play a greater role. The other couple of questions the team needs to answer are whether they really need three spinners and whether they can afford to play an extra seamer, he added. Dasgupta acknowledged that strengthening the pace attack could reduce India's batting depth but felt the trade-off may ultimately benefit the side. The other couple of questions the team needs to answer are whether they really need three spinners and whether they can afford to play an extra seamer, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the series finely poised, Dasgupta's remarks underline the selection dilemma facing the Indian team management as they weigh batting depth against the need for greater flexibility in the bowling attack ahead of the remaining matches. Article Source: IANS
Kirti Azad Seeks Answers From BCCI, Raises Voice Against Adult Ads During IND-ENG Telecast
Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad: Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has questioned the broadcast of an alleged adult advertisement during the second T20I between India and England at Old Trafford, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to examine the matter. Azad, who also posted about the issue on social media during the match, said the presence of such advertisements during a game watched by millions of children raised serious concerns and warned that he would take up the issue in Parliament if necessary. Elaborating on his concerns, Azad said cricket's massive family audience made the issue particularly significant, arguing that children should not be exposed to such content during live sporting events. This is an adult advertisement. Children watch the match with their parents. They are children under 16 years old. In this country, cricket is considered a religion. When I was watching it, 44 crore people were watching it, and an adult advertisement appeared during the match, Azad told IANS. The former all-rounder said such advertisements often leave parents in an uncomfortable position while prompting questions from children who may not understand the context. Parents don't know where to look, and children don't understand it. They ask what it is. What effect will it have on their minds? This is a very big question, and the BCCI should answer it. How are they allowing all this? he questioned. Azad also asked why such advertisements were being aired when promotions related to alcohol and tobacco remain prohibited. Alcohol and cigarette advertisements are all banned, and they should be. So why adult advertisements? And that too between overs. I raise a big question over its validity, he said. Parents don't know where to look, and children don't understand it. They ask what it is. What effect will it have on their minds? This is a very big question, and the BCCI should answer it. How are they allowing all this? he questioned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sharing his objection on X during the match, Azad had called on the BCCI to take note of what he described as an inappropriate advertisement during the live telecast. He wrote, Children are watching live the international T20 match between India and England being played at Old Trafford. Isnt it a shame that an adult advertisement for Durex comes on the screen @BCCI to take note. Article Source: IANS
Ahead Of England-Australia Final, Jay Shah Hails Record-shattering Success Of Women's T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the high-octane final between England and Australia, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has hailed the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup as a record-shattering success, saying that it has emerged as the biggest edition of the tournament in on-ground attendance and viewership. The title clash between the two cricketing powerhouses is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. We had ambitions for this #T20WorldCup to be the biggest ever, and with record-breaking crowds and huge viewership across the globe on TV and digital, we have achieved that, wrote Shah on his X account. Looking forward to the blockbuster finale, Shah extended his greetings to both teams. Best of luck to England and Australia, who will no doubt put on a great contest in the Final at Lord's, he added. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time Australia and England have contested in the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals, which were all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after having a run of six consecutive victories. Led by Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy following Alyssa Healys retirement in March, Australia entered the final with a commanding eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time Australia and England have contested in the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals, which were all won by Australia. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At the title clash, global music icons Rita Ora and Clean Bandit will perform in a star-studded closing ceremony of the tenth edition of the tournament. Article Source: IANS
Sooryavanshi Is Going To Win A Lot Of Hearts, Sky Is The Limit: Parthiv Patel
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a long and successful international career after the teenager made a historic debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester. While the 15-year-old scored 14 runs on debut, Parthiv said the occasion was far bigger than the numbers on the scoreboard and backed the youngster to justify the enormous expectations surrounding him. He described Sooryavanshi's maiden international appearance as a landmark moment, not only because of his age but also as the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. The whole cricketing world was waiting for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut. He got his chance here in Manchester against England at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player ever to debut for India, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record. This is a huge moment, Parthiv told JioStar. Reflecting on the emotions associated with an international debut, Patel said every cricketer dreams of wearing the India jersey and believes Sooryavanshi will cherish the experience despite a modest return with the bat. As a player, you dream of representing your country. And when it happens, it is a surreal feeling. Talking about his knock, he played some good shots and missed a few too, but that's fine. I'm not worried about the 14 runs he managed to score, he added. The former wicketkeeper also pointed to one particular stroke during the innings as evidence of the teenager's immense promise, saying the left-hander had already offered a glimpse of the talent that has generated widespread excitement. As a player, you dream of representing your country. And when it happens, it is a surreal feeling. Talking about his knock, he played some good shots and missed a few too, but that's fine. I'm not worried about the 14 runs he managed to score, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We all saw that flick shot off Jofra Archer; we know what he is capable of. The sky is the limit for him. He is going to score a lot of runs and win a lot of hearts. It's rare to see a player carry so many expectations, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has done exactly that, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Those Two No-balls Changed Everything, Says Parthiv Patel On India's Defeat In 2nd T20I
Parthiv Patel: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Ravi Bishnoi's costly 17th over proved to be the turning point in India's defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, while also backing the team's bowling decisions and hailing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking international debut. Reflecting on the match, Parthiv said the two no-balls bowled by Bishnoi shifted momentum decisively in England's favour by allowing Jacob Bethell to play with complete freedom. He pointed to the dramatic change in Bethell's approach after the over, explaining that the free hits removed the pressure that had built during the left-hander's slow start. Batters take one delivery to get out, and bowlers have five more deliveries to come back after a six. So, you look at that 17th over from Ravi Bishnoi and the transformation in Jacob Bethell's innings, the switch in his batting intent happened because of the freedom he got from the no-ball, to go after the ball without worrying about losing your wicket, Parthiv told JioStar. He noted that Bethell had struggled to accelerate before the momentum swung. Before that over, Bethell was struggling at 37 off 33 balls. He was finding it hard to accelerate. But those two no-balls changed everything. They released the pressure and gave him the license to attack. While acknowledging that conceding boundaries is part of T20 cricket, Parthiv said the no-balls made the task considerably easier for the batter. This is something Ravi Bishnoi will want to work on. Getting hit for runs is part of the game. But when a no-ball gives the batter a free hit, it becomes easier to play without accountability because you don't get out; you only get the runs. That over turned the match in England's favour, he added. Questions were also raised over India's decision not to use all-rounder Shivam Dube with the ball, but Parthiv felt stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer managed his resources sensibly. The situation of the game matters. You try to use your sixth bowler, Shivam Dube, to get through a couple of overs. But when the game demands wickets, that is when you go back to your main bowlers, Parthiv stated. While acknowledging that conceding boundaries is part of T20 cricket, Parthiv said the no-balls made the task considerably easier for the batter. This is something Ravi Bishnoi will want to work on. Getting hit for runs is part of the game. But when a no-ball gives the batter a free hit, it becomes easier to play without accountability because you don't get out; you only get the runs. That over turned the match in England's favour, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also suggested India could consider strengthening their pace attack for the remaining matches of the series, saying, I thought 190 was a par score on this pitch. But when you are playing in England, with bigger boundaries, the slower deliveries and bouncers come into play. So maybe an extra seamer could help India in the next game. Article Source: IANS
Babar Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Pakistan will play the first of two Tests against the West Indies in Tarouba, Trinidad, from July 25. The second begins in Port-of-Spain from August 2.
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Babar Returns As Test Captain As Pakistan Name Squads For West Indies, England Tours
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: Pakistan have handed Babar Azam the Test captaincy once again while announcing their squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, marking the former skipper's return to leadership after he stepped away from the role in 2023. The Pakistan Men's National Selection Committee unveiled the squads during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Babar will lead the side in both the two-Test series against the West Indies, scheduled from July 25 to August 6, and the three-Test series in England, scheduled for August 19 to September 13. A 16-member squad has been named for the West Indies tour, while a 17-member group has been picked for the England series. Saud Shakeel has been included in the England squad, subject to fitness. The selectors have also rewarded four uncapped players with call-ups. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman, right-handed batter Muhammad Awais Zafar, right-arm pacer Ubaid Shah, and wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Ghazi Ghori have all been named in the squads as Pakistan look to inject fresh talent into the Test setup. Babar's appointment marks a significant turnaround in Pakistan's leadership timeline. The 31-year-old had resigned as captain across all formats in November 2023 following Pakistan's group-stage exit from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Although he returned as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain in March 2024, that stint proved short-lived. Babar stepped down from the white-ball captaincy again in October 2024, ending his second spell in charge after just six months. His latest appointment now sees him return to the helm of the Test side as Pakistan prepare for two challenging overseas assignments against the West Indies and England. Squad for West Indies tour: Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood, and Ubaid Shah Squad for England tour: Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel (subject to fitness), Shan Masood, and Ubaid Shah Schedule for West Indies series: July 25-29 1st Test, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba August 2-6 2nd Test, Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Port of Spain Schedule for England series: August 19-23 1st Test, Leeds Schedule for England series: Also Read: Live Cricket Score September 9-13 3rd Test, Birmingham Article Source: IANS
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Spare A Thought For Samson, Hope He Comes Back Strong: Rayudu
T20 World Cup: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu urged fans not to overlook Sanju Samson's recent contributions after the wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I against England, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handed his international debut. Rayudu acknowledged the excitement surrounding Suryavanshi's debut but reminded fans of Samson's achievements in India's recent T20 triumph. Lets spare a thought for Sanju Samson very happy to see Vaibhav make his debut, and it deserves a celebration, but lets not forget that Sanju was the man of the tournament in the T20 World Cup just 3 T20 games ago, Rayudu wrote on X. Samson's omission came after he managed just one run from seven deliveries in the opening T20I of the series against England. India opted to reshuffle their batting order for the second match, bringing in the highly-rated Suryavanshi, one of the country's brightest young prospects. While welcoming the new face into the national side, Rayudu also expressed confidence that Samson would use the setback as motivation and return stronger. I just hope he comes back strong and also wish Vaibhav a very long and record-shattering career, Rayudu added. Samson's omission came after he managed just one run from seven deliveries in the opening T20I of the series against England. India opted to reshuffle their batting order for the second match, bringing in the highly-rated Suryavanshi, one of the country's brightest young prospects. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England clinched a four-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the five-game series. While the hosts need just two wins to clinch the series, the visitors need to win the remaining three games after the first T20I ended in a washout. Article Source: IANS
Seales praises Sri Lanka for 'brave decision' to bat first
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Women's T20 WC: Mandhana, Perry Among Player Of The Tournament Nominees
T20 World Cup: Australia's Ellyse Perry, England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, India's Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award after standout campaigns across the competition. The four nominees have been instrumental in their respective teams' fortunes, with finalists Australia and England accounting for two of the contenders, while Mandhana and Kapp earned recognition despite their sides falling short of the title clash. Ellyse Perry (Australia) Perry has enjoyed another stellar ICC event, scoring 185 runs at an average of 46.25 and claiming four wickets at 7.50. The veteran all-rounder collected three Player of the Match awards during Australia's unbeaten march to the final, beginning with an all-round display against Bangladesh, where she picked up two wickets before finishing unbeaten on 19. The 35-year-old followed that with successive half-centuries against Pakistan and India, helping Australia maintain a perfect record and secure a place in Sunday's final. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England) England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge heads into the final as the tournament's leading run-scorer, amassing 294 runs at an impressive average of 73.5. Her campaign began spectacularly with a century against Sri Lanka in the opening match before she added two more half-centuries to power England into the title decider. Wyatt-Hodge has also provided consistently brisk starts for the hosts, striking at 152.33 throughout the tournament. Smriti Mandhana (India) India's Smriti Mandhana is the lone nominee from a side that failed to reach the semi-finals. The left-handed opener scored 205 runs at an average of 41, including back-to-back fifties against Pakistan and the Netherlands to launch India's campaign in style. Mandhana also contributed a fluent 38 against Australia in a must-win final group-stage fixture, though India eventually fell short of securing a semi-final berth. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) Completing the shortlist is South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, whose all-round contributions once again proved invaluable for the Proteas. Kapp scored 124 runs at 31 and claimed eight wickets at an average of 14.37 during South Africa's run to the semi-finals. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) Also Read: Live Cricket Score The winner of the Player of the Tournament award will be announced following Sunday's Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia at Lord's. Article Source: IANS
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England Bid To Emulate Lionesses And Red Roses In T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the battle as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby union's Red Roses by becoming the latest England women's team to win a major tournament on home soil. The Lionesses' triumph at Euro 2022, winning the final at Wembley, was a break through moment for the side and it was a similar story when the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup at a packed Twickenham last year. England's cricketers will now look to complete a hat-trick of women's sporting successes in front of their own fans when they face arch-rivals Australia in the T20 World Cup final at a sold-out Lord's on Sunday. Sciver-Brunt, the England women's cricket captain, was reminded of what is at stake when talking to wife and former international team-mate Katherine. We were talking about the Lionesses and the Red Roses and things like that before the tournament, Sciver-Brunt told reporters on Saturday. As a side we've got the chance to be part of that movement of women's sport in the country. Katherine said to me, 'it's bigger than you think it is', so I guess we've been living in our bubble as a team together and not letting anyone stray out of that. Sciver-Brunt is one of only three players - together with Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt-Hodge - who were in England's side when they last won a global trophy at the 2017 50-over World Cup, also at home. Being part of the 2017 final, we spoke in a similar way about how special a day it was going to be, trying to be really present during the day, Sciver-Brunt said. That is what I've been trying to instil in everybody. - 'Come a long way since the Ashes' - England have lost all six of their white-ball World Cup finals against Australia, who also sealed claimed a 16-0 whitewash win in the last multi-format Ashes 18 months ago. But Sciver-Brunt insisted England were no longer carrying any mental scars. Our team has come a long way since that Ashes tour and I think everyone knows what tomorrow is about, a World Cup final at home at Lord's, she added with both England and Australia unbeaten at this tournament heading into the showpiece match. Australia have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in the past couple of years, but are now one win away from a record-extending seventh T20 crown. We know it's going to be an incredible challenge, but it's also going to be a really special day just to be involved in, said Australia captain Sophie Molineux. We match up well against them. We don't look too far into the past, but we should be very confident heading into this. Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry is set to retain her spot, despite retiring during Australia's semi-final win over the West Indies with quad awareness on Tuesday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She's trained really well, added Molineux. She's had a good bat and a good bowl. We'll assess tomorrow and see how she pulls up before we make any decisions.
'My Success Is Not Mine Alone: Sophie Devine Pens Emotional Note On Retirement
T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reflected on her 20-year international career with an emotional message after bringing the curtain down on her time with the White Ferns following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The veteran all-rounder, whose final international appearance came in New Zealand's tournament-ending defeat, thanked teammates, support staff, fans, and her family while looking back on a journey that spanned two decades in the silver fern. Devine, who retired alongside long-time teammates Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu after the White Ferns bowed out of the competition, admitted that the magnitude of the moment had only begun to sink in. Wellnot too sure where the last twenty years have gone, but to walk off the park one final time, with my two great mates, is a pretty fitting farewell to the international game, Devine wrote while sharing pictures with her teammates on Instagram. The 35-year-old paid tribute to the countless people who shaped her international journey, acknowledging that her career was built on the efforts of far more people than she could individually name. Dont think Ill be able to thank all the people that have played a part in my journey, because otherwise Ill name half of NZ, but to the coaches, physios, trainers, officials, fans, and media, thank you. Thank you for supporting me, pushing me, and, most importantly, putting up with my shit, she said. While Devine's career featured numerous individual milestonesincluding leading New Zealand to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup titleshe said it was representing her country alongside her teammates that remained her greatest source of pride. To my White Fern teammates (theres probably about a hundred of ya!), you are the reason I played the gameto represent our beautiful Aotearoa on the world stage, side by sidetheres nothing that filled me with more pride, she added. Devine also reserved special words for her family, who were present to witness her final walk off the international stage after supporting her throughout the highs and lows of her career. And last but not leastto my family. To have you watch me walk off the field for the last time is one of the most special moments of my career. Youve seen it all. The good days. The bad days (there were a few), you have always had my back, and Ive never forgotten that when I pulled on the Silver Fern, Devine penned. She concluded the message with a Mori proverb that encapsulated how she viewed her achievementsnot as individual accomplishments, but as the product of collective support. And last but not leastto my family. To have you watch me walk off the field for the last time is one of the most special moments of my career. Youve seen it all. The good days. The bad days (there were a few), you have always had my back, and Ive never forgotten that when I pulled on the Silver Fern, Devine penned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Devine leaves international cricket as one of New Zealand's finest all-rounders, ending a career that spanned two decades and concluded alongside fellow White Ferns stalwarts Bates and Tahuhu, bringing to a close one of the most celebrated eras in the team's history. Article Source: IANS
Ill Always Give My Best Every Single Time, Says Sooryavanshi After Historic India Debut
Despite Arshdeep Singh: Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and senior players after making his senior international debut, thanking everyone who supported and backed him throughout his journey. Sharing a photograph of himself in the India jersey on his Instagram story after the match, the teenage batter said representing the national team was a privilege and pledged to continue giving his best whenever called upon. Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest debutant in men's international cricket on Saturday, acknowledged the messages he received from across the cricketing fraternity and supporters. Overwhelmed by all the messages. Thank you to everyone of my well-wishers and seniors for your constant love and support. Im truly grateful for the opportunity to represent my country, and Ill always try to give my best for my team every single time. Thank you for everything, everyone, the 15-year-old, who broke Sachin Tendulkar and Shafali Vermas record to become the youngest debutant, wrote in an Instagram story. The post came shortly after Sooryavanshi completed his maiden appearance for India's senior men's side, marking a significant milestone in the youngster's rapidly rising career. Although India ended up on the losing side in the second T20I against England, the occasion represented a landmark moment for the teenager, who earned his first international cap after impressing through the domestic circuit and age-group cricket. By sharing the message alongside a photograph in India's senior jersey, Sooryavanshi acknowledged the encouragement he received following his debut while reaffirming his commitment to the national team. The post came shortly after Sooryavanshi completed his maiden appearance for India's senior men's side, marking a significant milestone in the youngster's rapidly rising career. Although India ended up on the losing side in the second T20I against England, the occasion represented a landmark moment for the teenager, who earned his first international cap after impressing through the domestic circuit and age-group cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Tom Banton's 39 provided crucial support, while a 29-run 17th over from Ravi Bishnoi, featuring two no-balls leading to as many free hits, proved the turning point. Earlier, India posted 190/7, but England's calculated batting, smart use of conditions, and late acceleration sealed a series-levelling victory. Article Source: IANS
Sonal Dinusha falls short of maiden Test ton as Sri Lanka declare on 549 against West Indies
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test (Day 2) Report: Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive 549 for nine declared after tea on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. Having thrashed the visitors by an innings and 217 runs inside four days in the first Test at the same venue, the home side needed more than one slice of luck to get to the close at 58 for one in reply. Coming to the crease late on day one when the West Indies enjoyed success with the second new ball, Dinusha and Kusal Mendis faced very few alarms as their sixth-wicket partnership advanced slowly through another bright morning on a pitch offering very little assistance to the home sides pace-heavy attack. Accelerating after the lunch interval, their stand was worth 143 runs and they looked set for many more when Mendis became a victim of his own exaggerated ambition, bowled behind his legs for 69 when attempting to scoop fast-medium bowler Anderson Phillip to the leg-side. His dismissal, with the total already at an imposing 476 for six, did not distract Dinusha in his pursuit of a maiden Test century in only his third Test. Finding a resolute partner in Milan Rathnayaka, the 25-year-old left-hander was within sight of the landmark when the introduction of Kavem Hodge to toss up his part-time left-arm spin caused him to get too greedy. Hodge's first two deliveries were put away for boundaries, taking Dinusha to 92. Off the third ball though, he appeared to be caught in two minds and only succeeded in popping up a simple catch to Brandon King at cover. His innings occupied 166 deliveries, highlighted by 12 fours. Rathnayaka and debutant Isitha Wijesundara then perished in pursuit of quick runs with captain Dhananjaya de Silva poised at the front of the dressing with the clear intention of making a declaration. That decision to close off the innings came when Wijesundara, who smashed a six and a four in his brief maiden Test innings, swung Jayden Seales high to the leg-side where John Campbell held a well-judged catch running back from mid-wicket. Sri Lanka's head coach Gary Kirsten was particularly pleased with the way the overnight pair carried on the good work of the first day. We really wanted to come back today and carry on the good work and Kusal and Sonal did just that, with guys chipping in with important runs afterwards, said the former South African batsman. Sonal complemented Kusal very well. He's a gutsy cricketer. I always like a player who comes in at six or seven (in the batting order) and is prepared to stick around. I am looking forward to watching him in the future, he added. Campbell and opening partner King then faced a searching examination from the swing and seam of Asitha Fernando and Rathnayaka operating with the new ball. Rathnakaya removed King via a low catch at second slip by Kamindu Mendis but Sri Lanka should have enjoyed more success but for their own frailties in the field. Also Read: Live Cricket Score New batsman Hodge was the prime beneficiary, missed by a diving Dinusha at long-leg off a miscued hook and then by Lahiru Udara at first slip.
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