Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Nair Powers Coastal Kings Mangaluru To Thrilling Win Over Gulbarga Mystics
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Captain Karun Nair produced another match-winning innings as Coastal Kings Mangaluru edged Gulbarga Mystics by three runs in the final league match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. With the playoff spots already decided before the match, there was little at stake except final standings. But the contest delivered an exciting finish, with the Mystics falling just short in their chase of 170. The Coastal Kings posted 169-9 before restricting the Mystics to 166/7, sealing their fifth win in 10 matches to finish second in the standings with 11 points. Bengaluru Blasters topped the table with 18 points, followed by Shivamogga Yodhas (10) and Mysore Warriors (9). Gulbarga Mystics finished fifth on six points, ahead of Hubli Tigers on net run rate. The play-offs begin on Friday, with the Shivamogga Yodhas taking on the Mysore Warriors in the Eliminator before the Bengaluru Blasters face the Coastal Kings Mangaluru in Qualifier 1. Nair once again anchored the Coastal Kings' innings with a superb 65 off 37 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes. Walking in after the early loss of two wickets with the score at 30-2, the experienced Karnataka batter steadied the innings through partnerships of 59 with Prajwal Pavan (35) and 50 with Suraj Ahuja. His dismissal for 149-5 in the 18th over sparked a late collapse as the Kings lost four wickets for just 20 runs. Kranthi Kumar (3-38) and Suhas Purushotham (2-27) bowled impressive closing spells to restrict the total to 169. Nair's third half-century of the tournament, and his highest score this season, took his tally to 294 runs from nine innings. The Mystics made an aggressive start through openers Macneil Noronha and Aarav Mahesh. Noronha plundered 17 runs from the opening over as the pair raced to 58 without loss in the Powerplay before adding 70 for the first wicket. Noronha top-scored with 44, while Aarav made 27. Dhruv Prabhakar (28) and Manish Pandey (23) revived the chase with a brisk 40-run stand for the fourth wicket, but their dismissals in quick succession shifted the momentum back in the Kings' favour. Despite a late flourish from Kranthi Kumar (30), the Mystics were left needing seven off the final over and eventually finished three runs short. The Mystics impressed in the field, with Noronha claiming three catches in addition to a wicket, while Thippa Reddy produced one of the catches of the tournament with a superb running effort. Despite a late flourish from Kranthi Kumar (30), the Mystics were left needing seven off the final over and eventually finished three runs short. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Coastal Kings Mangaluru 169/9 in 20 overs (Karun Nair 65, Prajwal Pavan 35; Kranthi Kumar 3-38, Suhas Purushotham 2-27) beat Gulbarga Mystics 166/7 in 20 overs (Macneil Noronha 44, Kranthi Kumar 30, Dhruv Prabhakar 28, Aarav Mahesh 27, Manish Pandey 23; Shreyas Gopal 2-36) by 3 runs. Article Source: IANS
Warwickshire County Cricket Club: The Southampton-based Southern Brave, who won the men's title in 2021 and the women's crown in 2023, have picked India's Hemang Badani as the head coach of the men's team, while Jonathan Batty will oversee the women's team during the 2026 season of The Hundred. Former India player Badani, who coached the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will have former England star Ian Bell as assistant coach, according to reports in the local media. According to the reports, former Scotland mens head coach Shane Burger is in charge of the mens bowling programme. Burger brings considerable coaching experience, having previously worked with KZN Inland and the Dolphins in South Africa before taking charge of Scotland, and is currently working with Hampshire Cricket. He will be supported by former India international Mohit Sharma. Sharma represented India across all three formats and is considered a death bowling expert during his career in the IPL. Former Ireland international John Mooney completes the mens coaching team as fielding coach. He will be responsible for helping the squad maintain consistently high standards across all areas of their fielding. These appointments add a broad range of international, domestic, and franchise experience to Southern Braves coaching structure as preparations continue for the 2026 season of The Hundred. The womens coaching team will be led by Batty, along with assistant coach Anya Shrubsole, while Tharindu Perera will oversee the sides batting programme, having previously held coaching roles across domestic and international teams. These appointments add a broad range of international, domestic, and franchise experience to Southern Braves coaching structure as preparations continue for the 2026 season of The Hundred. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Former England international Jenny Gunn completes the womens coaching team as the fielding coach, according to reports in the local media. Gunn brings extensive international experience as a player in The Hundred and will work with the squad to develop their decision-making, athleticism, and fielding standards, the reports said. Article Source: IANS
Imran Khwaja's role as Associate director on ICC board ends
The senior Singapore cricket administrator lost elections for the position on Tuesday
Harris equals own record with 15-ball 50 as Surrey move closer to Finals Day
Australian hits 81 off 32 as Surrey gun down 181 target in 15 overs
Sai Kishore Signs With Gloucestershire For Final Six County Championship Matches
Indian Premier League: India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire for the remaining six matches of the 2026 County Championship season, the club announced on Wednesday. Kishore, 29, will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire's Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on Thursday (August 20). Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two games. I am deeply grateful to Jon and everyone at Gloucestershire for giving me this opportunity. Gloucestershire is a club with a rich history and a fantastic setup, and the chance to play my cricket here is incredibly exciting. Ive always wanted to test my skills in English conditions, and after speaking with the management, I knew this was the right fit. I'm looking forward to wearing the jersey, meeting the fans at Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part, said Kishore in a statement issued by the club. Kishore has established himself as one of India's leading domestic red-ball bowlers, representing Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. Across 54 first-class appearances, he has claimed 223 wickets, including 14 five-wicket hauls. Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this years season. Welcoming the signing, Gloucestershire's Jon Lewis, the former England womens head coach, expressed confidence that Kishore would thrive in late-summer conditions. We're really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad. He's a proven, experienced cricketer who will add a huge amount to our group. Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this years season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The conditions at this time of year are often very conducive to spin bowling, so we're hopeful Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
West Indies docked two WTC points for slow over rate in second Test against Sri Lanka
They were two overs short which cost them two WTC points and a ten per cent match fee for each player
West Indies Fined 10 Per Cent Match Fee, Docked Two WTC Points For Slow Over-rate Against Sri Lanka
ICC World Test Championship: The West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of its match fee and docked two crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka. West Indies fined 10 per cent match fee, docked two WTC points for slow over-rate against Sri Lanka North Sound (Antigua), July 8 (IANS) The West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of its match fee and docked two crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions after the home side was ruled to be two overs short of its target after taking time allowances into consideration. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each over if their team fails to bowl within the allotted time. The maximum penalty under this specific clause is capped at 50 per cent of the match fee. Furthermore, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one championship point for each over short. Consequently, two WTC points have been deducted from the West Indies' total. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each over if their team fails to bowl within the allotted time. The maximum penalty under this specific clause is capped at 50 per cent of the match fee. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Coming to the match, the West Indies ended a 23-year wait for a Test series victory over Sri Lanka by securing a 1-0 triumph in the two-match series following the second Test in Antigua ending in a draw. The series win was also the first time West Indies clinched a series under Roston Chases leadership. Their next Test assignment will be against Pakistan from July 25-August 7 in Trinidad for another two-game series. Article Source: IANS
Nyamhuri, Shumba in Zimbabwe T20I squad against Bangladesh
Cremer was ruled out with a left-arm fracture, while Taylor and Tony Munyonga are the other changes from the World Cup squad
Bangladesh look to overturn batting woes as Zimbabwe eye series win
Bangladesh's tour has been marred by collapses so far and they can't afford another one
Milton Shumba, Newman Nyamhuri Included In Zimbabwe Squad For T20Is Against Bangladesh
The T20 World Cup: Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue to lead Zimbabwe after Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The squad majorly retains the core that reached the Super Eight at the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The three matches are scheduled to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 15, 17, and 19 once the ongoing ODI series in Harare is over. The squad features two changes - exciting young fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri and batter Milton Shumba have been included. Nyamhuri, who is yet to make his international debut in the shortest format, earned his spot after impressing across formats. Meanwhile, Shumba returns to the T20I fold for the first time since the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Batter Ben Curran, who was drafted into the T20 World Cup squad earlier this year as an injury replacement for Brendan Taylor, has retained his place. Graeme Cremer was unavailable for selection due to a left-arm fracture, while Taylor and Tony Munyonga missed out from the World Cup squad. Convener of Selectors David Mutendera said that continuity was the primary focus while finalizing the squad. The T20 World Cup showed what this group is capable of, so continuity was an important consideration for us. We wanted to keep together the core of a squad that reached the Super Eight while also creating room for players who have earned their opportunities. Graeme Cremer was unavailable for selection due to a left-arm fracture, while Taylor and Tony Munyonga missed out from the World Cup squad. Convener of Selectors David Mutendera said that continuity was the primary focus while finalizing the squad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Zimbabwe Squad: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba. Article Source: IANS
Huge Honour To Be Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame, Says Sourav Ganguly
The International Cricket Council: On the day he turns 54, former Indi captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his deep gratitude on being named as the latest inductee into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, describing it as a huge honour to be in the list alongside some of the most amazing names in the game. Ganguly, currently heading the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is set to become the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian men's cricketer to receive this ultimate cricketing recognition. Thank you ICC and Chairman Jay shah @JayShah for inducting me in the hall of fame .. its a huge honour ..One of the 10 Indians to be inducted in the hall of fame ever .. Amazing to be a part of some great names .. @bcci, Ganguly posted on his X account on Thursday. One of the finest ODI batters ever, Ganguly amassed 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs with 22 centuries and also picked 132 wickets, alongside making 7,212 runs in 113 Tests. After his playing days were over, Ganguly served as BCCI President, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. He is also the head coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20, apart from being the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals in IPL and WPL. Affectionately known as the 'God of the off-side', Ganguly took the captaincy of the Indian team in 2000 during a tumultuous match-fixing crisis and completely transformed its identity. One of the finest ODI batters ever, Ganguly amassed 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs with 22 centuries and also picked 132 wickets, alongside making 7,212 runs in 113 Tests. After his playing days were over, Ganguly served as BCCI President, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. He is also the head coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20, apart from being the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals in IPL and WPL. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make the formal announcement on July 11 at the conclusion of its annual conference in Edinburgh. Previous Indians inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame are Bishan Singh Bedi (2009), Sunil Gavaskar (2009), Kapil Dev (2010), Anil Kumble (2015), Rahul Dravid (2018), Sachin Tendulkar (2019), Vinoo Mankad (2021), Diana Edulji (2023), Virender Sehwag (2023), Neetu David (2024) and MS Dhoni (2025). Article Source: IANS
Muzumdar urges India to 'stay in the present' after T20 World Cup malfunction
The India head coach wants the team to leave aside the disappointment of the T20 World Cup and look ahead to the Test against England
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Vyshak, Rai Fire Mysuru Warriors Into Knockouts
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Captain Vyshak Vijaykumar produced a sensational spell of fast bowling as Mysuru Warriors stormed into the knockout stage of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament with a commanding six-wicket victory over Shivamogga Yodhas at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. After electing to bowl, the Warriors dismantled the Yodhas for just 66 in 10.5 overs before chasing down the target in only 10 overs to seal their place in the last four. The result ensured Mysuru Warriors finished with nine points from 10 matches to claim the fourth and final knockout berth. Shivamogga Yodhas, despite the defeat, qualified in second place with 10 points, while Bengaluru Blasters topped the table with 18 points. With the final playoff spot up for grabs before the match, the Warriors knew that a victory by any margin would eliminate Gulbarga Mystics from contention. They responded in emphatic fashion with one of the most dominant bowling performances of the season. The foundation was laid by Arbind Kumar Rai, whose disciplined swing bowling accounted for the key wickets of Luvnith Sisodia (12), Harshil Dharmani (8), and Sujay Sateri (0). His figures of 3-28 reduced the Yodhas to 57 for five in the seventh over. Vyshak then delivered a spell to remember. Introduced after Rai's opening burst, the Warriors skipper conceded just one run in 1.5 overs while claiming three wickets. After giving away a single off his first ball, Vyshak bowled 10 consecutive dot deliveries, striking with his sixth, ninth, and 11th balls to finish with extraordinary figures of 3 for 1. Left-arm spinner Madhav Bajaj played an equally significant role, returning 3 for 9 in three overs to tighten the screws through the middle, while Ritesh Bhatkal provided the early breakthrough by dismissing opener M.G. Naveen. It was a dramatic batting collapse for the Yodhas, who entered the contest on the back of three successive victories. Only four batters reached double figures, while five were dismissed without scoring as the innings folded for the tournament's lowest total. The chase was straightforward despite the Warriors losing four wickets along the way. L.R. Chethan top-scored with 26 as Mysuru reached the target comfortably with 60 balls to spare. It was a dramatic batting collapse for the Yodhas, who entered the contest on the back of three successive victories. Only four batters reached double figures, while five were dismissed without scoring as the innings folded for the tournament's lowest total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Shivamogga Yodhas 66 all out in 10.5 overs (Tushar Singh 15; Arbind Kumar Rai 3-28, Madhav Bajaj 3-9, Vijaykumar Vyshak 3-1) lost to Mysuru Warriors 67/4 (10 overs) (L.R. Chethan 26; Abhilash Shetty 3-15) by six wickets. Article Source: IANS
The Serbian great finishes on the right side of a five-hour, 15-minute slugfest to oust third seed Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) and set up a much-anticipated last-four meeting with World No. 1 and defending champion Sinner
Injured Rawal out of Lord's Test against England; Punia named replacement
Rawal sustained the injury while fielding during last week's second one-dayer against England A in Taunton
Tammy Beaumont to retire at the end of maiden women's Lord's Test
Veteran batter, and 2017 World Cup winner, calls time on 17-year career
Tammy Beaumont To Retire From International Cricket After Lord's Test Against India
ODI World Cup: Veteran England batter Tammy Beaumont on Wednesday said she will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the upcoming Test match against India at Lord's. The end of her 17-year international career will coincide with the first-ever womens Test match to be played at the iconic venue. Tammy, who made her international debut in 2009, walks away as one of the modern-day greats of the women's game, having represented England in 260 matches across all formats and amassed 7,325 runs overall. She retires as Englands leading centurion in ODIs, with 12 hundreds to her name. She was the architect of England's historic ICC Women's ODI World Cup triumph on home soil in 2017, where she was named the Player of the Tournament after finishing as the leading run-scorer with 410 runs. Playing for England for nearly 17 years has been the greatest honour. When I fell in love with playing cricket as a young girl, I barely knew that playing cricket for England was an option, and it brings me so much joy to think about how many girls and boys have been inspired, this summer especially, and how far the game has come in our country. We've always wanted to take the cap forward for the next generation, and the time has come for me to hand over that privilege to the next generation of England players. This Test match at Lords our first ever womens Test at Lords feels like the perfect occasion to sign off on a career that I could never have dreamt would be as special as it has been, said Tammy in a statement issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Tammy, 35, is also one of only two women from England, and the fifth overall, to score an international century in all three formats of the game. In 2023, she became the first Englishwoman to score a Test double-century, smashing a memorable 208 against Australia at Trent Bridge during the Women's Ashes. She also revealed that she will continue to play for The Blaze in domestic cricket and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. I will still be playing domestic cricket, but I'd like to thank all the fans for your amazing support. Id also like to say thank you to all the coaches and support staff who I've worked with over the years, to my teammates who I've shared so many amazing moments with, and to my friends and family - I couldn't have got this far without your love and support all these years, she added. Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women, lauded Tammy's immense impact on the sport, where she went from playing in the amateur era to becoming a fully contracted professional. Tammy has made a remarkable contribution to the England Womens cricket team, and we will miss her incredibly. It is impossible to put into words or measure the impact Tammy has had on our sport. She played her first few years for England as an amateur, one of only a few players left whose international careers were forged through extraordinary levels of devotion, commitment, and love of the game. She was in the group of 18 players who were the first to receive an England Womens Central Contract in 2015, and by 2017, she was named Player of the Tournament in the home ICC Womens Cricket World Cup. The weight of runs she went on to score for England at the top of the order has put her in the category of one of the games great batters. Tammy has made a remarkable contribution to the England Womens cricket team, and we will miss her incredibly. It is impossible to put into words or measure the impact Tammy has had on our sport. She played her first few years for England as an amateur, one of only a few players left whose international careers were forged through extraordinary levels of devotion, commitment, and love of the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Always smiling, always fun, and always team-first, Tammy should be so proud of a stellar international career, and we wish her every success and happiness as she leaves the England dressing room, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
'Sometimes you've got to fight harder' - Salt delivers 'mega innings' for England
On 17 off 19 at one point, Salt fought his demons to finish with 70 off 44 and set up England's commanding first-innings score
Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: In a major shake-up in global cricket administration, long-serving International Cricket Council (ICC) Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja suffered a shock defeat in the Associate Member Directors' elections held during the global body's Annual Conference here on Wednesday. France's Gurumurthy Palani topped the polling charts with 35 votes, while UAE's Mubashir Usmani and Namibia's Dr. Rudie van Vuuren secured 26 votes each to claim the three available spots on the all-powerful 17-member ICC Board. Khwaja, a veteran cricket administrator from Singapore, finished a close fourth with 23 votes, while Malaysia's Mahinda Vallipuram managed to get only 19 votes. The ICC confirmed the development in an official statement, noting that the three elected Directors will each serve a two-year term on the ICC Board. While Palani and Van Vuuren enter the apex board for the first time, Usmani successfully retained his position. Palanis election to the all-important ICC Board will trigger another administrative change. The result will require an election for Gurumurthy Palanis position on the Chief Executives Committee as he is unable to hold both positions, the ICC stated. Congratulating the newly elected members, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, I congratulate Gurumurthy Palani, Mubashshir Usmani and Dr Rudie van Vuuren on their election as Associate Member Directors to the ICC Board. Associate Members play a vital role in the continued growth and global expansion of our sport, and I look forward to working closely with them as we build on the strong progress being made across all regions. Shah also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing veterans. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Imran Khwaja and Mahinda Vallipuram for their dedication and service to Associate cricket. Their contribution to the ICC and to the development of the global game over many years has been significant and deeply valued. Together, we remain committed to strengthening opportunities for all Members and ensuring cricket continues to grow in every corner of the world, he added. The defeat of Khwaja, a lawyer by profession, truly marks the end of an era. He had previously served as the interim ICC Chairman in 2020 and functioned as Deputy Chair under multiple chiefs, including N Srinivasan, Greg Barclay, and Shah. He was also hailed as a saviour for anchoring crucial back-door negotiations between the PCB and the BCCI to ensure the smooth conduct of the high-stakes Mens T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. The defeat of Khwaja, a lawyer by profession, truly marks the end of an era. He had previously served as the interim ICC Chairman in 2020 and functioned as Deputy Chair under multiple chiefs, including N Srinivasan, Greg Barclay, and Shah. Also Read: Live Cricket Score One of the three newly elected Associate Directors is expected to be chosen for the role before the four-day conclave concludes on July 11. The high-profile meetings were preceded by the delegates assembling at Lord's to witness Australia clinch their seventh global crown in the final of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
Cornered India seek recovery as England eye series win
India are on the brink of consecutive T20I series defeats for the first time since 2018-19
Massive Upset In ICC Board Elections As Khwaja Loses, Palani, Usmani, Van Vuuren Elected
Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: In a major shake-up, long-serving International Cricket Council (ICC) Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja suffered a shock defeat in the Associate Member Directors' elections held on the sidelines of the global body's Annual Conference here on Wednesday. France's Gurumurthy Palani topped the polling charts with 35 votes, while UAE's Mubashir Usmani and Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren secured 26 votes each to claim the three available spots on the all-powerful 17-member ICC Board for a two-year term. Khwaja, a veteran administrator from Singapore who has been a dominant voice for the associate nations at the ICC, finished a close fourth with 23 votes. The fifth candidate in the fray, Malaysia's Mahinda Vallipuram, managed only 19 votes. While Palani and Van Vuuren enter the apex board for the first time at the expense of Khwaja and Vallipuram, Usmani successfully retained his position. Khwaja, a lawyer by profession, had previously served as the interim ICC Chairman in 2020 after Shashank Manohar vacated the post, and functioned as Deputy Chair under multiple chiefs, including N Srinivasan, Greg Barclay, and Jay Shah. He was also hailed as a saviour after successfully anchoring crucial back-door negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to have the high-stakes Mens T20 World Cup clash take place smoothly in Colombo. Out of the 45 Associate Members eligible to vote in the biennial election, only 43 could vote as USA Cricket and Cricket Canada remain under suspension. With each eligible member allowed three votes, a total of 129 votes were polled. He was also hailed as a saviour after successfully anchoring crucial back-door negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to have the high-stakes Mens T20 World Cup clash take place smoothly in Colombo. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The high-profile conclave was preceded by the ICC delegates assembling at Lord's to witness Australia clinch their record-extending seventh global crown in the final of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
Johan Botha joins Netherlands men's team as consultant
The former South Africa captain joins them for their Cricket World Cup League 2 games against Namibia and Nepal in July
Giving KKR Trials At 14 In Front Of Ganguly Sir And Buchanan Felt Surreal, Says Samson
Kolkata Knight Riders: India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has opened up about how it felt surreal for him to give IPL selection trials for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the tender age of 14 in front of legends like former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and John Buchanan. Samson has been out of Indias playing eleven since the Manchester T20I against England, after having endured two low scores in Ireland. But on a trip down the memory lane, Samson, who played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026, credited his childhood coach Biju George for shaping his early career and opening doors for him to attend KKR trials. After I went on to perform well for Kerala in the Under-13 tournament, Biju sir took me all the way to the Kolkata Knight Riders selection trials when I was just 14 years old. That felt unbelievably surreal for a 14-year-old. Sourav Ganguly sir was the captain of KKR at the time, and John Buchanan was the head coach. I gave my trials in front of them, and based on that performance, they selected me to be a part of the KKR 'B' team during that period. We even got to travel to Sri Lanka for matches with the 'B' team. Biju sir continuously opened doors and created opportunities for us, so the credit for shaping the early stages of my career will always, unconditionally, go to him, he said in an episode of JioStar's 'Superstars'. Samson also threw light on the initial hardships his family faced when they relocated from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram, including struggle for taking mid-term admission in school. When we left everything behind and moved back to Kerala, we initially couldn't get admission into any school in Trivandrum. We had moved there during the mid-term, so we weren't getting admission anywhere. We tried so many schools, thinking we would go here or there, do this or that, but nobody was ready to admit us. In the end, there was a school called St. Joseph's in Trivandrum. One of my father's friends held a high position there. He asked my father what the matter was, and my dad explained that we weren't getting school admissions. He simply said, 'No problem, get uniforms for the kids the next day and send them straight to school.' Thats how it all began in Trivandrum. On how his father connected with George, currently the head of talent scouting at KKR, Samson said his father Viswanathan making endless phone calls from Delhi to find out about the cricket infrastructure in Kerala helped them very well. While we were still in Delhi, my father used to make endless phone calls to friends in Kerala to find out about the cricket scene there. He didn't know Biju sir at first, but he had a close friend named Ali bhai. He would constantly ask them where he should send me and my brother for cricket training after we moved to Kerala. Ali bhai strongly recommended Biju George sir, saying he was the best coach in Kerala and that he would guide us well. My father agreed. On that very first day, we had a short trial where we faced about 10 balls each, so he could see our natural ability. Within just 10 minutes of watching us bat, Biju sir made up his mind. He immediately sent my brother to play for the Wayanad district team, he said it would be a great opportunity for him. For me, since I was younger, he said I had to wait because my Under-13 matches were coming up, he added. The explosive batter stated that the immense sacrifices made by his parents provided him with the ultimate motivation to succeed in playing cricket from a young age. We loved our routine, morning practice, go to school, rush back, and train again. At that age, it made us feel like we were doing something meaningful. Our peers at school and the academy respected us for it. He immediately sent my brother to play for the Wayanad district team, he said it would be a great opportunity for him. For me, since I was younger, he said I had to wait because my Under-13 matches were coming up, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That is why getting out for 30 or 40 and then going home and telling my dad that I got out for 30 felt a bit heavy. But looking back, that environment brought the best out of me. While my friends played for fun, I walked onto the field with one goal, to make my parents proud and make their sacrifices count. That is what kept me focused at such a young age, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Fans witnessed a low-scoring thriller in the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Both teams struggled to bat on a tricky surface, and the highest individual score in the match was 33. Zimbabwe defended 141 and bowled Bangladesh out for 116. It was another bad day at the office for the visitors. Richard Ngarava has now started his ODI captaincy with a win. He will be looking to take this to the series win. The second ODI between these sides will begin at 1 PM IST on Thursday at Harare Sports Club. Litton Das is expected to return, which will be a big boost for the visitors. ZIM vs BAN: Match Details Date : July 9, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 1:00 PM IST Venue : Harare Sports Club, Harare ZIM vs BAN: Live Streaming Details The Indian fans can watch the live action of the ODI series on the FanCode mobile app or website. ZIM vs BAN: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches : 82 Zimbabwe : 31 Bangladesh : 51 No-result : 00 ZIM vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report The surface in Harare is tough to bat on, which is evident in the first game. This wicket has uneven bounce, and it is likely to get even slower as the game goes on. There is enough help for the fast bowlers, and we might see another low-scoring game on Thursday. ZIM vs BAN: Possible XIs Zimbabwe : Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava (c), Blessing Muzarabani Bangladesh : Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana ZIM vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Innocent Kaia and Towhid Hridoy looked good for a while on the tough wicket in the first game. They will be the batters to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Nahid Rana has been in red-hot form and has taken three fifers in just 14 ODIs. He generates good pace and bounce, which makes him a tough bowler. Similarly, Blessing Muzarabani is someone who can trouble the batters with hood speed and pace and trouble the batters. Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe have the momentum, and their batters are doing a little bit better on this wicket. Hence, Zimbabwe are expected to do well in this match. ZIM vs BAN Match 2nd ODI, 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.
'He Will Always Be Remembered': Jay Shah Mourns Shapoor Zadran's Passing
ICC Cricket World Cup: ICC chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran following his death at the age of 38, remembering him as one of the key figures behind Afghanistan's remarkable rise in international cricket. Zadran passed away in India on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, a day before his 39th birthday. The left-arm pacer, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020, had been undergoing treatment in a New Delhi hospital after being diagnosed with stage four Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. He had been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in May after his condition worsened following recurring infections, dengue and a severe drop in his red blood cell count. His health problems began in October last year, after which he was advised to seek treatment in India. With the support of Afghanistan star Rashid Khan and Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf, his visa was fast-tracked, enabling him to be admitted to a New Delhi hospital in January. Paying his respects in a post on X, Shah hailed Zadran's contribution to Afghanistan cricket and recalled his memorable all-round display in the country's historic first-ever Cricket World Cup victory. Deeply saddened by the passing of former Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran at the age of 38. Shapoor played a significant role in Afghanistan's remarkable rise in international cricket and will always be remembered for his match-winning all-round performance against Scotland in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, which secured Afghanistan's first-ever World Cup victory, Shah wrote on X. Paying his respects in a post on X, Shah hailed Zadran's contribution to Afghanistan cricket and recalled his memorable all-round display in the country's historic first-ever Cricket World Cup victory. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, Zadran played a crucial role in the national team's rise on the international stage and will always be remembered for his match-winning all-round performance against Scotland that secured Afghanistan's maiden Cricket World Cup victory in 2015. Article Source: IANS
4th T20I: India Search For Answers As Confident England Close In On Series Triumph (Preview)
Sony Sports Network TV: Every bilateral series eventually reaches a point where experimentation gives way to urgency. For India, that moment has arrived, and trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series after the rain-abandoned opener, Shreyas Iyer's side enter Thursday's fourth T20I at County Ground knowing there is no room left for error. Another defeat will not only hand England the series but also raise uncomfortable questions over India's planning in the first assignment of the new leadership group. More than the results themselves, the manner of India's defeats has become a concern. England have dictated terms from the outset, exposing technical flaws against high-quality fast bowling and capitalising on moments when India have looked uncertain with both team selection and on-field tactics. The visitors' batting has rarely settled. England's quicks have consistently struck with the new ball, denying India the platform needed for their middle order to build an innings. Even when partnerships have threatened to develop, wickets have arrived in clusters, preventing any sustained recovery. That puts the spotlight firmly on India's team sheet. The biggest decision revolves around Sanju Samson. Left out after the opening fixture, the experienced batter has watched from the sidelines while teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been backed at the top. Whether India continue investing in youth or turn to Samson's experience could shape not only Thursday's contest but also the direction of the batting order. Should Samson return, the management may have to reshuffle the middle order rather than disturb the opening combination. Vice-captain Tilak Varma has endured a difficult series with the bat, while the finishing unit has not delivered the impact expected in pressure situations. Tactical calls have also come under scrutiny after India's batting order appeared unsettled during the heavy defeat in Nottingham. Bowling has offered little relief either. India's pace attack has produced moments of promise without sustaining pressure, while the spin department has struggled to influence proceedings during the middle overs. The lack of breakthroughs has allowed England's aggressive batting unit to dictate the tempo throughout the series. England, by contrast, have steadily gathered momentum. Phil Salt's fluent return to form has added further firepower to an already dangerous top order, while Harry Brook has marshalled the side confidently. Their biggest weapon, though, has undoubtedly been the new-ball partnership of Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue. The duo have repeatedly unsettled India's batters with express pace, awkward bounce and relentless attacking lengths. Having built rhythm together over recent weeks, Archer's experience and Tongue's aggression have complemented each other perfectly, giving England early control in both completed matches. Confidence is also reflected in England's fielding and game management. They have seized momentum whenever opportunities have arisen and shown little hesitation in pressing home their advantage. For India, Thursday is about more than avoiding a series defeat. It is a chance to demonstrate adaptability in unfamiliar conditions, justify the faith placed in a new captain, and show that lessons from the opening three games have been absorbed quickly. England, meanwhile, will view Bristol as an opportunity to finish the job. Another disciplined all-round display would secure the series before the teams head to Southampton for the final match, while India will be desperate to ensure there is still something left to play for on Saturday. When: Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 PM IST Where: County Ground, Bristol Where to watch: The series will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network TV channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app Squads: Where to watch: The series will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network TV channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app Also Read: Live Cricket Score England: Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, James Coles. Article Source: IANS
Former SA ODI Captain Johan Botha Appointed Consultant Of Netherlands Mens Team
ICC Cricket World Cup League: Former South Africa ODI captain Johan Botha has been appointed as a consultant to the Netherlands men's cricket team for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWCL2) matches against Namibia and Nepal later this month. The matches are scheduled to be played at Kampong in Utrecht, starting on July 21. Botha, 44, represented South Africa in 78 ODIs and 40 T20Is, including captaining them in ten 50-over games. He joins the Dutch setup immediately after resigning from his dual roles as head coach of Australian domestic side Queensland Bulls and Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Brisbane Heat, despite having a year left on his contract. I really look forward to joining the Netherlands team in this important period in the World Cup League 2 against Namibia and Nepal. Having tracked their progress over the past few years, it will be great to work with the players, coaches, and staff, Botha said in a statement on Wednesday. Welcoming the appointment, KNCB (Dutch Cricket Board) High Performance Board Member Sybrand Engelbrecht praised Botha's extensive global coaching credentials. Were very pleased to have Johan on board. He is an extremely experienced coach, with stints at the PSL, CPL, MLC, Big Bash and Queensland cricket, he said. I really look forward to joining the Netherlands team in this important period in the World Cup League 2 against Namibia and Nepal. Having tracked their progress over the past few years, it will be great to work with the players, coaches, and staff, Botha said in a statement on Wednesday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Netherlands squad for the CWCL2 matches will be announced shortly after July 9. They will play their first match against Nepal on July 23, before taking on Namibia on July 25. Netherlands will also take on Nepal and Namibia in the reverse fixtures on July 29 and 31 respectively. Article Source: IANS
Babar Azam Set For T20I Captaincy Return After Regaining Test Leadership: Report
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan batter Babar Azam could be set for another stint as the country's T20I captain, with reports suggesting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering restoring him to the role ahead of the team's upcoming assignments. According to a report by Pakistani publication Daily Ausaf, the PCB is weighing a leadership change in the shortest format following an assessment of the national team's recent performances. If the move is approved, Babar is expected to replace Salman Ali Agha, who has been leading the side during the team's transition phase. The development comes shortly after Babar regained Pakistan's Test captaincy, indicating that the board may once again be placing its faith in one of the country's most experienced leaders across formats. No official confirmation has been issued by the PCB, but the report said Babar has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge of the T20I side once again as Pakistan begins preparations for upcoming international fixtures and future ICC events. Babar previously captained Pakistan across all three formats and enjoyed considerable success in T20 internationals. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the semifinals of the 2021 T20 World Cup before finishing runners-up in the 2022 edition. He also recorded one of the best winning percentages among Pakistan's T20I captains during his previous tenure. Current skipper Salman Ali Agha is expected to remain part of Pakistan's plans even if the captaincy changes hands, with the report indicating that the PCB continues to value his role within the squad. Babar previously captained Pakistan across all three formats and enjoyed considerable success in T20 internationals. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the semifinals of the 2021 T20 World Cup before finishing runners-up in the 2022 edition. He also recorded one of the best winning percentages among Pakistan's T20I captains during his previous tenure. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The report added that an official announcement is expected only after the PCB completes its internal discussions and finalises the squad for Pakistan's next T20I series. Until then, the board has not commented publicly on the speculation surrounding the captaincy. Article Source: IANS
4th T20I: When And Where To Watch ENG Vs IND, Know All Details
Sony Sports Network TV: India face a must-win situation when they meet England in the fourth T20I at County Ground on Thursday, with the visitors needing a victory to keep the five-match series alive after slipping 0-2 behind. The opening fixture was washed out, but England have dominated the two completed matches, capping their resurgence with a crushing 125-run victory at Trent Bridge, India's heaviest defeat in T20 Internationals. With the batting unit struggling to cope with England's pace and bounce, the focus has shifted to whether India's think tank will make changes to arrest the slide. The biggest talking point surrounds Sanju Samson, who has been on the sidelines after making way for teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India now face the challenge of deciding whether to restore the experienced batter without unsettling the balance of the top order. The middle order has also failed to provide stability, while India's bowling attack has lacked penetration during crucial phases. The spinners, expected to control the middle overs, have been unable to apply sustained pressure, leaving the pace attack with too much to do. England, meanwhile, have little reason to alter a combination that has excelled in all departments. Phil Salt's return to form has strengthened the batting, while the fast-bowling pair of Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue have consistently dismantled India's top order with pace and movement. For India captain Shreyas Iyer, Thursday's contest presents an opportunity to register his first victory since taking charge and inject momentum ahead of the series finale. Another defeat, however, would hand England the series with a game to spare and intensify scrutiny over India's selections and tactical decisions. When: Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 PM IST Where: County Ground, Bristol Where to watch: The series will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network TV channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app Squads: Where to watch: The series will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network TV channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app Also Read: Live Cricket Score England: Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, James Coles. Article Source: IANS
T20I Batting Rankings: India's Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retained the top two positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, even as several England players made significant gains following the hosts' dominant start to the five-match series against India. England, who hold a 2-0 lead after the opening match was washed out, produced a record 125-run victory in the third T20I, India's biggest-ever defeat in the format, with the performances reflected in the weekly rankings update. Jacob Bethell was among the biggest movers, climbing seven places to No. 8 in the T20I batting rankings after his unbeaten 76 off 46 balls guided England to victory in the second T20I. Sam Curran enjoyed gains across all three disciplines after claiming 3/33 in the second match before smashing an unbeaten 41 in England's emphatic win in the third. He rose 12 places to No. 108 in the T20I batting rankings, climbed 12 spots to joint 71st among bowlers, and advanced six places to joint 13th in the all-rounders' list. Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid moved up one place to No. 3 in the T20I bowling rankings after returning figures of 2/14 in the third T20I, while pacer Josh Tongue, who claimed four wickets in only his second T20I appearance, entered the rankings at joint 301st. Will Jacks also made progress after contributing with the ball during the series, climbing six places to break into the top 10 of the T20I all-rounders' rankings at No. 7. Despite India's difficult start under new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, the batter made a massive leap of 425 places to joint 93rd in the batting rankings after scoring 68 in the rain-hit opening game and 37 in the second match. In the Test rankings, Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara climbed 52 places to No. 85 after registering a career-best 188 against the West Indies in the second Test, while Kamindu Mendis moved up two places to sixth following his aggregate of 128 runs in the drawn match. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando, who claimed the only five-wicket haul of the Test, advanced two places to No. 20 in the bowling rankings. For the West Indies, Justin Greaves jumped 14 places to No. 49 after his fighting 180 helped the hosts secure a draw and seal the Sobers-Tissera Trophy, while Shai Hope rose six places to No. 51 following his century. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando, who claimed the only five-wicket haul of the Test, advanced two places to No. 20 in the bowling rankings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Zimbabwe's pace trio also reaped rewards for defending 141 successfully. Richard Ngarava improved one place to No. 19, Brad Evans jumped 17 spots to No. 111, while Blessing Muzarabani also climbed 17 places to No. 33 in the ODI bowling rankings. Article Source: IANS
Fergus O'Neill wouldn't be 'starstuck' if Ashes call-up arrived
The Victoria seamer now has 200 first-class wickets at under 20 after another successful spell with Nottinghamshire
WI Hand Maiden Senior Call-up To Teenage Sensation Vitel Lawes For NZ ODIs
Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named 19-year-old wrist spinner Vitel Lawes in the squad for the opening three ODIs against New Zealand, to be played in Guyana and Barbados from July 11, handing the promising youngster his maiden senior international call-up. Lawes, who has been training with the senior squad since the pre-series camp ahead of the home assignment, earned his first selection after impressing at the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. The leg-spinner was named in the tournament's Team of the Tournament after claiming 10 wickets and bowling the highest number of dot balls during the competition. To aid his transition into international cricket, former West Indies spinner Nikita Miller has been added to the team management group for the Guyana leg of the series to provide specialist coaching support. Head coach Daren Sammy said Lawes' inclusion forms part of the team's long-term planning ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027. Every series we play from here on leading up to the 50-over World Cup, we view them as must-win scenarios. The matches against New Zealand provide the best opportunity for us to continue our improvement as an ODI unit while winning more matches for the people of the Caribbean, Sammy said in an official release. The inclusion of Vitel Lawes is strategic as we continue our long-term vision of exposing players who can complement the team in conditions that best suit their skill sets, he added. The squad is largely unchanged from the group that featured in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka. Captain Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, while Keemo Paul has been recalled after all-rounder Shamar Springer made himself unavailable following the passing of his mother. Cricket West Indies extended its condolences to Springer and his family. Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to fulfil his commitments in Major League Cricket and will miss the Guyana leg of the series. Captain Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, while Keemo Paul has been recalled after all-rounder Shamar Springer made himself unavailable following the passing of his mother. Cricket West Indies extended its condolences to Springer and his family. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies squad (first three ODIs): Shai Hope (captain), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales. Article Source: IANS
Chase hopes Sri Lanka series win is 'a stepping stone' for West Indies in Tests
I've been trying for the last series and stuff but to go and actually lead from the front, it feels great, Roston Chase says after leading West Indies to series win over Sri Lanka
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Best Birthday Gift Ever: Sourav Ganguly On Biopics First-look Poster
The Sourav Ganguly Story: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday described the unveiling of the first-look poster of his biopic, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, on his 54th birthday as the best birthday gift ever. The film, starring National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, is set to release in theatres on May 14 next year. Sharing his reaction after the poster launch, Ganguly said the occasion had made his birthday even more special. Birthdays are always special and unveiling the first look of my biopic Dada The Sourav Ganguly Story today makes this one even more memorable. It is indeed the best birthday gift ever, he expressed. The former skipper said the artwork transported him back to one of the defining moments of his cricket career while expressing confidence in Rajkummar Rao's portrayal of his journey. The poster brings back a highly cherished moment from my cricketing journey. Rajkummar has approached the role with great sincerity and commitment, he added. Extending his wishes to the makers, Ganguly hoped audiences would turn out in large numbers when the biographical drama arrives in cinemas next year. I wish him and the entire team my very best and I hope fans enjoy the movie on the big screen on 14th May 2027, he stated. The first-look poster, unveiled by Rajkummar Rao on Ganguly's birthday, recreates one of the most iconic celebrations in Indian cricket history. The actor is seen standing shirtless on the Lord's balcony, reliving Ganguly's unforgettable shirt-waving celebration after India's dramatic victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final, with a giant Indian tricolour forming the backdrop. Extending his wishes to the makers, Ganguly hoped audiences would turn out in large numbers when the biographical drama arrives in cinemas next year. I wish him and the entire team my very best and I hope fans enjoy the movie on the big screen on 14th May 2027, he stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Under Ganguly's captaincy, India also shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title with Sri Lanka, reached the final of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, and lifted the NatWest Trophy in 2002, the triumph immortalised by his celebration at Lord's that now serves as the centrepiece of the film's first-look poster. Article Source: IANS
'Thinking big' helps Greaves turn a corner with match-defining 180
I've seen a change from the last year and it's working, head coach Daren Sammy says of Justin Greaves, the Player of the Series in the 1-0 win over Sri Lanka
'It' Was An Abject Surrender': Kumble On India's Collapse Against England In 3rd T20I
New Delhi: Former India spinner Anil Kumble has labelled India's batting collapse against England in the third T20I an abject surrender by Men in Blue and stated it was not expected from a world champion side o cave in like that. England produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash Team India by 125 runs, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. The loss also marked the first time India have been defeated by a margin of over 100 runs in men's T20Is. Batting England piled up an imposing 201/7 in their 20 overs, riding on a fluent 70 off 44 balls from Phil Salt. In response, India crumbled under sustained pressure from Englands pace attack as the visitors were crumbled for 76 in 11.4 overs. It was an abject surrender by the Indian team. You don't expect a world champion side to cave in like that. England's bowlers were right on the money. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue stuck to a clear plan. They bowled short, they bowled quick, and they kept the pressure on. Both were clocking over 145 kmph, making life difficult for the Indian batters, who couldn't free their arms or find any rhythm, Kumble said on JioStar. The Indian batters needed to show more patience and application, but everyone just tried to attack instead of absorbing the pressure. Yes, the required rate was over 10, but someone had to take responsibility and bat deep. Instead, they went the aggressive route and paid the price with a batting collapse. It was a disappointing surrender by the Indian batting line up, he added. Reflecting on how constant changes in the playing XI are hurting India, Kumble pointed out the fact that bowlers were keep changing and advised Shreyas Iyer to stick with his five bowlers, higliting that batters can scores runs but bowlers can win matches. The Indian team has made too many changes to their lineup and that needs to stop. The batting has stayed mostly the same. Yes, Sanju has been dropped and Vaibhav has come in, but other than that, it's almost the same. But the bowlers keep changing. Prasidh Krishna was dropped after one bad game against Ireland. Prince Yadav came in, bowled well, and picked three wickets in the second T20I, but India still lost that game. As a new captain, you need to stick with your five bowlers. Batters will score runs, but bowlers win you matches, he said. Reflecting on how constant changes in the playing XI are hurting India, Kumble pointed out the fact that bowlers were keep changing and advised Shreyas Iyer to stick with his five bowlers, higliting that batters can scores runs but bowlers can win matches. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Also, the decision of sending out Harshit Rana to bat ahead of a more complete batter like Shivam Dube was wrong. In T20 cricket, you put your best batters upfront. You can't expect a number eight guy to win you a game by sending him to bat ahead of a proven guy. That's not how things work in modern day cricket. Article Source: IANS
Takes A Little Time When You Reset: Gambhir Backs India After England Thrashing
T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir threw his weight behind the team's rebuilding process after England crushed the visitors by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, saying a reset in personnel was always likely to bring inconsistent performances. The defeat left India trailing 2-0 in the five-match series after the opening match was washed out, with England also inching closer to sealing the series with two games remaining. Backing his young squad despite the heavy loss on Tuesday, Gambhir pointed to the overhaul that has taken place since India's T20 World Cup triumph. If you see, there have been changes to this T20 team. When you go to reset your T20 side, then many times you get such performances. If you see the playing XI of the World Cup final and the one today, there are a lot of changes. Whether you take the captain, the opening batters... Hardik Pandya is not there, Jasprit Bumrah is not there. So when you go to reset again, it takes a little time, the head coach told reporters during the post-match press conference. India were bundled out for 76 while chasing 202, but Gambhir refused to read too much into a solitary poor outing. I think we just haven't played well. You don't become a bad team after four games. Sometimes, if the opposition plays better than you... sometimes you don't assess the conditions better, you don't read the conditions better. Reading the game is equally important as well. We haven't done that since Ireland, he added. The former India stalwart said the inexperience in the squad also needed to be factored into the assessment. A 15-year-old player is opening the batting, you have Prince Yadav who just played his second T20I. There's Harshit Rana who is just coming back from injury. It's very easy to say things but ultimately we see the results and no doubt, results are important in international cricket. But being practical is also very important. Many times you give time to the players to grow, to develop. But especially against such a team - England are a high-quality side - if you push players into such a deep sea, give them a little time and they will eventually develop. Because after a reset, things take time to get back to normal, he expressed. Gambhir also felt India failed to adapt to the conditions, particularly in assessing the breeze and the contrasting boundary dimensions, while urging the middle order to shoulder greater responsibility. Because sometimes, it's a small thing, but Breeze can play a huge part as well. Sometimes, one side, where the dimensions are much bigger than the other side, that is important as well. So these small, small things in a T20 game can make a huge difference. And sometimes what happens is when everyone in the batting line-up starts playing high risk, high reward, sometimes these things can happen. So probably, in the middle-order, the experienced guys who've played enough international cricket need to adapt and probably play according to the situation as well, he stated. Drawing parallels with India's successful T20 World Cup campaign, Gambhir said the current batting group lacked the stabilising role played by the middle order on that occasion. We did that during the World Cup as well. Our top three was firing and we wanted to get that high risk, high reward, but then we had 4 or 5 who were still able to build the innings and probably anchor it as well. That is something that we've lacked today and that's why we got the result. Again, I think it boils down to probably reading the game situation. I think that is something that we've lacked today, he mentioned. While acknowledging India's struggles against pace, Gambhir maintained that the team's attacking approach would remain intact, saying, I don't know what England is going to try and do, but we have got to keep getting better at playing pace. And more importantly, I thought that today was probably one of the off days, because if you see the last two T20Is, we have got 190 on the board in both. So sometimes when you play a high-risk kind of game, these things can happen. Responding to questions over Sanju Samson's absence, Gambhir said selection would continue to be based on form and team requirements. While acknowledging India's struggles against pace, Gambhir maintained that the team's attacking approach would remain intact, saying, I don't know what England is going to try and do, but we have got to keep getting better at playing pace. And more importantly, I thought that today was probably one of the off days, because if you see the last two T20Is, we have got 190 on the board in both. So sometimes when you play a high-risk kind of game, these things can happen. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He reiterated that performances would remain the sole criterion for selection. And more importantly, ultimately the international cricket is about results. So whatever we feel is the best combination to give us the results, we play that combination, we play that playing XI. And that is what I have always been a big believer that everyone needs to earn their place. Article Source: IANS
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NZC Confirm Casual Contracts For Allen, Ferguson, Milne & Seifert
ICC Cricket World Cups: White-ball specialists Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert have received casual playing agreements for the 2026-27 period, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday. Allen, Ferguson and Seifert were among those with casual deals for the previous year while fast bowler Milne has been added for the next 12 months starting August 1. The quartet, who are all contracted on casual playing agreements for the current period, will be available for white-ball series against India in October and November and two ICC Cricket World Cups on the horizon in late 2027 and 2028. It goes without saying the talent and match-winning abilities all four players possess and weve seen them do just that for the Black Caps on many occasions. Their skills are in demand around the world and we see that as a positive as theyre able to add to their experiences and bring those back to our environment, selector Gavin Larsen said. NZC said that the players remain part of the high performance system, receiving coaching, medical and mental skills support, alongside access to gym and cricket facilities. Seifert, who is currently playing for Seattle in Major League Cricket, said he was appreciative of receiving the casual contract. My passion and motivation to play for the Black Caps and represent our country remains as strong as ever. The casual contract allows the flexibility to play in some of the different leagues around the world, while still remaining part of the Black Caps programme. The upcoming India tour to New Zealand is going to be an amazing occasion, and Im certainly keen to be involved. With two ICC white-ball World Cups also on the horizon theres plenty of exciting cricket to look forward to, he said. Larsen confirmed the players were part of selection planning for the upcoming white-ball series against India in October and November. The upcoming India tour to New Zealand is going to be an amazing occasion, and Im certainly keen to be involved. With two ICC white-ball World Cups also on the horizon theres plenty of exciting cricket to look forward to, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score NZC further said of those casually contracted from the past year, Kane Williamson comes off the list following his international retirement, Devon Conway has returned to the central contract list announced in June, and Jimmy Neesham has shifted to a domestic contract with Auckland Cricket. Article Source: IANS
West Indies Seal First Home Test Series Win in Four Years After Draw Against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026, 2nd Test: West Indies completed their first home Test series triumph for four years when the second and final match against Sri Lanka petered out into a tame, rain-affected draw on the last day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday. Needing victory to square the series after a crushing innings loss in the first Test a week earlier at the same venue, the tourists declared their second innings at 251 for nine just after lunch, setting their hosts the daunting target of 302 in less than two sessions for a sweep of the two-match duel. However the West Indies' opening pair of John Campbell and Brandon King put together an unbroken opening stand of 89, interrupted first by a brief shower and by longer, sustained precipitation which extinguished any prospect of an outright result either way. Fulfilling the often bewildering and tedious formalities of the traditional game in situations like this, play resumed in late afternoon for 40 minutes of aimless cricket when the match was called off as a draw with the West Indies at 109 with loss. Both Campbell and King were unbeaten on 51 apiece. West Indies' last Test series win on home soil was a 2-0 hammering of Bangladesh in 2022 when comfortable victories were achieved at this venue and then at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia. Their last series victory over Sri Lanka was in 2003 at home when they prevailed 1-0 in a similar two-match contest. I think this is, by far, my greatest achievement as a West Indies player, said home captain Roston Chase before receiving the Sobers-Tissera Trophy, the symbol of Test supremacy between the two sides which was introduced for the series in Sri Lanka in 2015. Usually the bowlers do the hard work for the team but in this series the batsmen really stood out. Not just hundreds but big hundreds. I believe if the batting can keep clicking consistently, given the quality of our bowling, we can once again become a top Test-playing nation. - 'No X-factor' - Starting the final morning at 92 for two in their second innings, an overall lead of 142, the Sri Lankan overnight pair of Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis made intentions clear from the outset. They looked for every opportunity to score to give captain Dhananjaya de Silva a realistic option of at least trying to declare to force a series-saving victory. This pitch hasn't been turning much and we don't have that X factor in our team, like someone bowling 140-145 kph, was de Silva's immediate observation on the timing of the push for victory on the last day. My focus in playing Test cricket is taking 20 wickets and we need to have the quality bowling to do such a job for us. Mendis fell to Jayden Seales for 44 while Chandimal continued to play his shots, the former captain getting to 71 off 107 balls with two sixes and four fours before he was next out, Kavem Hodge coming up with an excellent diving catch at backward-point off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph. Wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter with the Sri Lankans continuing to take chances in seeking to accelerate the scoring. As a result, all six bowlers used by West Indies captain Roston Chase, including himself and part-time spinner Hodge, were able to benefit from the risk-taking. Joseph had the best figures of two for 44. West Indies now shift focus to a five-match one-day international series against New Zealand after which they return to the Test format for back-to-back matches against Pakistan in Trinidad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Having not played any Test cricket for a year before this assignment in the Caribbean, the Sri Lankans return home for two Tests against India in Galle and Colombo, beginning in five weeks' time.
Shreyas Iyer Slams India's Atrocious Performance After Record 125-Run T20I Defeat to England
Captain Shreyas Iyer described India's performance as 'atrocious and awful' after suffering a huge 125-run loss against England in the third T20I , which is their biggest T20I defeat by runs. England produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash Team India by 125 runs, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. The loss also marked the first time India have been defeated by a margin of over 100 runs in men's T20Is. I think it was atrocious. I couldn't use a better word, honestly, Iyer said at the post-match press conference. Losing by such a big margin is definitely not acceptable, First things first, I feel that we need to accept this loss and completely go back to the drawing board and see what we did wrong. Looking at the wicket, I don't think that it was a 200 wicket, first of all, to start with. But other than that, the way we batted, we lost four wickets in the power play. I think that itself didn't create a momentum and definitely I feel that we lost over there, Iyer said. Asked to bat first, England piled up an imposing 201/7 in their 20 overs, riding on a fluent 70 off 44 balls from Phil Salt. The opener struck aggressively at the top before Sam Currans late cameo of 41 off just 24 deliveries ensured the hosts crossed the 200-run mark. In reply, Indias batting crumbled under sustained pressure from Englands pace attack. Chasing 202, the visitors were bundled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, suffering one of their heaviest defeats in T20I cricket. I think you can plan a lot once you're there in the team meeting. But once you come to the ground, you need to adapt as quickly as possible and try to figure out what lengths are important to bowl on a particular wicket. Like this today, the hard lengths were helping the bowlers pretty well. I think we didn't execute that much, said Iyer And even in our batting, I think when you're chasing 200, you need to pace up your innings. You need to have a set of pattern how you're going to go about that inning. So we fell a bit short in terms of that. So definitely execution was awful, he added. I think you can plan a lot once you're there in the team meeting. But once you come to the ground, you need to adapt as quickly as possible and try to figure out what lengths are important to bowl on a particular wicket. Like this today, the hard lengths were helping the bowlers pretty well. I think we didn't execute that much, said Iyer Also Read: Live Cricket Score We've played awful cricket for sure, but a lot of learnings from it as well. Players have to start thinking how to basically make an impact or create that momentum towards the team. So definitely every individual have to think by himself and see how they can win the matches and take that sort of responsibility, he conlcuded. Article Source: IANS
New Zealand confirm four players to hold casual contracts
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'Atrocious, awful, unacceptable' - Iyer on India's performance
Iyer called on the players to 'start thinking how to basically make an impact' for the team after their biggest defeat in T20Is
Archer, Tongue hand India their biggest T20I defeat
Set a target of 202 after Salt 44-ball 70, India barely managed to score as many between them - 76 their second-lowest total in T20Is
3rd T20I: England Crush India By 125 Runs To Take Commanding 2-0 Lead In Five-match Series
T20 World Cup: England produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash Team India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. With two more matches to go, England can't lose this series against the reigning T20 World Cup winner. Asked to bat first, England piled up an imposing 201/7 in their 20 overs, riding on a fluent 70 off 44 balls from Phil Salt. The opener struck aggressively at the top before Sam Currans late cameo of 41 off just 24 deliveries ensured the hosts crossed the 200-run mark. Jos Buttler chipped in with 36, while England recovered well despite losing a couple of quick wickets in the middle overs. For India, debutant Prince Yadav was the standout bowler, claiming 2-30 and making an immediate impact by dismissing Harry Brook and later removing the dangerous Salt. The visitors also effected three run-outs but failed to contain Englands scoring rate in the death overs. In reply, Indias batting crumbled under sustained pressure from Englands pace attack. Chasing 202, the visitors were bundled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, suffering one of their heaviest defeats in T20I cricket. Englands bowlers struck regularly, leaving India with no opportunity to build partnerships as wickets fell in clusters throughout the innings. The comprehensive victory gives England complete control of the series, while India must win the remaining two matches to avoid a series defeat. In reply, Indias batting crumbled under sustained pressure from Englands pace attack. Chasing 202, the visitors were bundled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, suffering one of their heaviest defeats in T20I cricket. Englands bowlers struck regularly, leaving India with no opportunity to build partnerships as wickets fell in clusters throughout the innings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 201/7 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 70, Sam Curran 41*, Jos Buttler 36; Prince Yadav 2-30) beat India 76 all out in 11.4 overs (Josh Tongue 4-28, Jofra Archer 3-29, Adil Rashid 2-14) by 125 runs. Article Source: IANS
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3rd T20I: Prince, Harshit Claim Two Each As Salt's Fifty Helps England Post 201/7
Prince Yadav: Prince Yadav and Harshit Rana claimed two wickets each, but England rode on a 43-ball 70 by opener Phil Salt and some late hitting by Sam Curran (41*) to post a challenging 201/7 in 20 overs in the crucial third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday. Yadav, who was brought in place of Ravi Bishnoi for his first match against England, claimed his first two international wickets in claiming 2-30 while Rana bagged two in two balls in the middle overs for 2-40 as India fought back after Salt and Jos Buttler (38) had given the hosts a slow but good start in what is a must-win match for the visitors who have lost the second match in Manchester after the first game was abandoned without a result because of heavy rains. They reached 49/1 in the Power-play with Buttler back in the den after being castled by him with a yorker, which deflected off the batter's toes onto the leg stump, for his first wicket, The pacer from Uttar Pradesh then got England captain Harry Brook, getting him to offer a catch to Abhishek Sharma for 16 off 12 balls. Rana then got into the act, taking the wickets of dangerman Jacob Bethell (13) and Tom Banton off successive balls as England slipped to 111/4 at the 12th end of the 12th over. Salt, who had kept going from the other end, raised 47 runs for the fifth wicket with Curran, going on to reach his fifty in 36 balls, hitting six boundaries and one six. He was eventually out for 70 off 43 balls, caught by Arshdeep Singh off Axar Patel. He slammed seven fours and three sixes, claiming 18 runs in one over before Axar had the last laugh. Curran then took over the mantle of scoring quick runs for England, hammering four fours in his 24-ball 41 not out. Will Jacks struck a couple of sixes in his 14 off seven balls to help propel England past 200. This is the first time that India will be chasing 200 against England in a T20I, as they need to win the match to prevent the hosts from taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with two matches remaining. Curran then took over the mantle of scoring quick runs for England, hammering four fours in his 24-ball 41 not out. Will Jacks struck a couple of sixes in his 14 off seven balls to help propel England past 200. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 201/7 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 70, Sam Curran 41*, Jos Buttler 36; Prince Yadav 2-30, Harshit Rana 2-40) against India Article Source: IANS
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India bowl against unchanged England, bring in Prince for Bishnoi
England named an unchanged XI, with captain Brook saying he was happy to lose the toss, having been undecided about his options
3rd T20I: India Drop Bishnoi, Elect To Field First Against England
Prince Yadav: India dropped expensive spinner Ravi Bishnoi and brought in pacer Prince Yadav as skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl first against England in the must-win third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday. Prince Yadav was the only change in the side for India, while England are unchanged from the second T20I. Though the team management decided to drop Bishnoi after the leggie conceded 60 runs in his four overs, including 29 in one over, in the second T20I in Manchester that England won, skipper Iyer said it was just a hiccup and great learning for him. That was just a hiccup, but you have to back your bowler. Every player goes through that phase, but it's a great learning (experience) for him. By the looks of it, I feel it's a beautiful wicket. One side is short, so we want to maximise it and see what they do, said Iyer after the toss. England captain Harry Brook said he would have opted to bat if he had won the toss. With England leading 1-0 after two matches, India need to win the third match at Nottingham to avoid conceding an unassailable lead in the five-match series with two more matches to go. The first match was abandoned because of rain. Playing XIs: England captain Harry Brook said he would have opted to bat if he had won the toss. With England leading 1-0 after two matches, India need to win the third match at Nottingham to avoid conceding an unassailable lead in the five-match series with two more matches to go. The first match was abandoned because of rain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy. Article Source: IANS
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TG20 Season 1: Tanmays Second Ton Confirms Playoff Spot For Karimnagar Diamonds
Skipper Tanmay Agarwal: Skipper Tanmay Agarwal led the way with a sensational century to guide EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds into the playoffs with a commanding 73-run victory over Palamuru Strikers in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20s first match in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Tanmay scored his second ton of the tournament, registering a brilliant 109 off 58 balls to help Diamonds post 216/5 with support from Satwik Reddy (32 off 22) and Narayana Teja (23* off 8). Shubham Sharma (3/16) and Rathlavath Dinesh (3/27) starred in the bowling department to help Diamonds secure their playoff spot. With this result, three teams for the TG20 playoffs have been confirmed. Ranga Reddy Risers, who are scheduled to play against Warangal Warriors in the second game of the day, will need a miracle to leapfrog Anurag Nalgonda Knights, who are currently in fourth place. The fourth-placed team at the end of the final league stage game will face Diamonds in the Eliminator on Thursday at 2:15 PM. Meanwhile, Hyderabad E-Champions and Anvita Khammam Aces will compete in Qualifier 1 on the same day at 7:15 PM. Put in to bat first, openers Tanmay Agarwal and Satwik Reddy (32 off 22) gave Diamonds a steady start, laying the platform in the powerplay. They were watchful in the first three overs before Satwik broke the shackles with five consecutive boundaries, scoring 20 runs off the fourth over. His skipper also contributed by finding the boundary consistently as the two notched 66 runs in the Power-play. Strikers pulled things back slightly after the field restrictions were lifted, conceding only 10 runs off the next two overs. They made that pressure count, with Ashwad Rajiv getting the better of Satwik and breaking the 77-run opening stand. Chandan Sahani (16 off 14) combined for a 24-ball 44-run partnership with Tanmay in the middle overs. They scored 25 off Nipun Reddy in the 12th over to ensure that they keep scoring at a healthy rate. The Diamonds' captain did most of the damage in that over, scoring 20 runs as he amassed his half-century in 36 balls. Ashwad bagged his second wicket against the run of play as Chandan holed out to him in the following over. Despite the setback, Tanmay was rollicking along, displaying an array of strokes to punish the Strikers bowlers as he registered his second ton of the season. He got to the landmark in 55 balls, with his splendid knock including eleven fours and six sixes. Trying to force the issue in the death overs, Tanmay eventually succumbed to Rishab Baslas in the 17th over. Strikers kept chipping away towards the backend of the innings with Afreedi Ahmed and Nishanth Sen Reddy dismissing Hrishikesh Sharma (15 off 11) and Rahul Radesh (10 off 7) respectively. Even though Diamonds lost wickets in a cluster, they managed a strong finish courtesy of Narayana Tejas cameo. Sixteen of those runs came in the final three balls of the innings, helping his side post 216/5. In the run chase, Manikanteshwar Reddy (19 off 11) and Vignesh Reddy laid down a marker of intent early, scoring 28 runs off the first couple of overs. Shubham Sharma put a halt to the momentum as he dismissed Vignesh (9 off 9) in the third over. Rathlavath Dinesh outfoxed Manikanteshwar in the following over, triggering a collapse for the Strikers. Rohit Rayudu (5 off 6) also fell to Harish Thakur in the powerplay to have the Diamonds reeling at 39/3 at the end of six overs. The procession continued as Narayana bagged the wicket of Afreedi Ahmed, while Ashish Srivastav scalped Pragnay Reddy (4 off 5) to sink the Strikers deeper into trouble at 46/5. In that pivotal phase of play, the batting side lost five wickets for 18 runs. Samhith Reddy and Shadab Ahmed stabilised the innings by building a 52-run stand, with both batters showing impressive temperament in a tricky situation. The rain also temporarily provided some respite for the batting side after the halfway mark, with the score at 76/5. After the resumption, Shubham Sharma bagged a couple of wickets. He initially trapped Shadab lbw in the fourteenth over before plucking a superb caught and bowled to dismiss Nishanth Sen in the sixteenth over. Dinesh then got the better of Rishab Bislas and Nipun Reddy to all but seal the deal. Samhith was the only positive for the Strikers at the end of the contest, as he registered his half-century in 39 balls. He scored an unbeaten 67 off 46 balls to drag his side to 143/9. After the resumption, Shubham Sharma bagged a couple of wickets. He initially trapped Shadab lbw in the fourteenth over before plucking a superb caught and bowled to dismiss Nishanth Sen in the sixteenth over. Dinesh then got the better of Rishab Bislas and Nipun Reddy to all but seal the deal. Also Read: Live Cricket Score EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds 216/5 in 20 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 109, Satwik Reddy 32, Ashwad Rajiv 2/23) bt Palamuru Strikers 143/9 in 20 overs (Samhith Reddy 67*, Shadab Ahmed 24; Rathlavath Dinesh 3/27, Shubham Sharma 3/16, TVS Narayana Teja 1/16) by 73 runs. Article Source: IANS
Life Won't Be The Same Without You': Rashid, Nabi, Shastri Lead Tributes To Shapoor Zadran
May Allah Almighty: Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world after former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away in India on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. The 38-year-old, one of the pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, died a day before his 39th birthday after battling stage four Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder, while undergoing treatment in a hospital in New Delhi. Afghanistan star Rashid Khan led the condolences, remembering Zadran as a close friend whose impact extended far beyond the cricket field. With a heavy heart, I say goodbye to a truly wonderful friend. Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the kindness you shared with everyone around you. Life won't be the same without you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Until we meet again, Rashid wrote on Instagram. Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi described Zadran as a proud ambassador of his country whose legacy would continue to inspire generations. Shapur, brother! May Allah Almighty bestow His infinite mercies upon you, grant you Paradise Al-Firdaws, and give your esteemed family and all your dear ones the strength to endure this great sorrow and the patience of the heart. You were not just a close friend, but a true servant of your homeland and a representative of Afghanistan's honour, Nabi posted on X. Today you have departed from our midst in body, but your name, your services, and your memory will remain eternally in the hearts of the Afghan people. May your soul rest in peace, brother, he added. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai also mourned the loss, calling Zadran's death a huge blow for his family and the country's cricket fraternity. With profound sorrow, I heard the news of Shapur's passing. This is a great loss for his family, friends, and the cricket lovers of Afghanistan. May his soul rest in peace; may Allah the Almighty grant him paradise, and bestow patience upon his family, friends, and all sympathisers. We too share in this immense grief, Omarzai wrote. Opening batter Ibrahim Zadran paid tribute to the former pacer, describing him as one of the heroes of Afghanistan cricket's formative years. Afghanistan cricket's hero of the first and difficult days, Shapur Haji, has surrendered his soul to the Master of all souls due to a sudden illness. May God grant Shapur Haji paradise, and I extend my condolences to his friends and the entire grieving family. I share in this sorrow with them, Ibrahim posted. Veteran batter Rahmat Shah shared a brief message, quoting the Islamic verse, Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him, we shall return. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also paid tribute, crediting Zadran for playing a pivotal role in Afghanistan's emergence on the international stage. Veteran batter Rahmat Shah shared a brief message, quoting the Islamic verse, Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him, we shall return. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Zadran represented Afghanistan in 44 One-Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals between 2009 and 2020 and was regarded as one of the architects of the country's rise in international cricket. His contributions during Afghanistan's formative years helped establish the team as a competitive force on the global stage, earning him lasting admiration from teammates, opponents, and cricket fans alike. Article Source: IANS
Pakistan Skipper Fatima Sana To Miss Sri Lanka T20Is For Women's Hundred
Sri Lanka T20Is: Pakistan women's captain Fatima Sana has received permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to skip the T20I leg of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in order to fulfil her commitments with Birmingham Phoenix in the Women's Hundred. However, the 24-year-old all-rounder will remain with the national team for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship. After the final ODI on July 28, she will travel directly from Hambantota to England to link up with Birmingham Phoenix for the remainder of the tournament. Sana created history last month by becoming the first Pakistani woman cricketer to earn a contract in the Women's Hundred after Birmingham Phoenix signed her through the competition's wildcard draft. She was brought in as a replacement for Australian player Lucy Hamilton. Although her international commitments mean she will miss Phoenix's opening two fixtures, Sana is expected to be available for the rest of the campaign. The Pakistan skipper heads into the tournament after an impressive individual showing at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Despite Pakistan managing just one win during the group stage, Sana emerged as one of the competition's standout performers with both bat and ball. She finished the tournament as the leading fast bowler, claiming 11 wickets at an economy rate of 6.95. Her tally also saw her finish as the joint second-highest wicket-taker overall alongside Australia captain Sophie Molineux, with India's N. Shree Charani topping the wicket charts with 14 scalps. Sana also produced one of the performances of the tournament against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 38 deliveries before returning figures of 3 for 16 in a spirited all-round display. She finished the tournament as the leading fast bowler, claiming 11 wickets at an economy rate of 6.95. Her tally also saw her finish as the joint second-highest wicket-taker overall alongside Australia captain Sophie Molineux, with India's N. Shree Charani topping the wicket charts with 14 scalps. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to ESPNcricinfo, the PCB approved Sana's participation in the Women's Hundred as part of its efforts to provide the all-rounder with exposure in one of the world's premier women's franchise competitions. Article Source: IANS
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Afghanistan Cricket Mourns as Former Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Dies at 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and one of the country's cricketing pioneers, Shapoor Zadran, passed away in India on Tuesday following a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. He was 38 and would have turned 39 on Wednesday. Zadran, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020, had been undergoing treatment in New Delhi after being diagnosed with stage four haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening condition that triggers severe inflammation and can damage the bone marrow, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. He had been in the intensive care unit (ICU) since May. His health issues began in October last year, after which doctors advised him to seek advanced treatment in India. With the support of Afghanistan star Rashid Khan and ACB chairman Mirwais Ashraf, his visa was expedited, allowing him to be admitted to a New Delhi hospital on January 18. Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan regularly travelled between Dubai and Delhi to support Zadran during his treatment, while Rashid Khan and several other Afghan cricketers remained in constant touch with his doctors and family. Although he showed signs of improvement initially, his condition later deteriorated due to repeated infections, dengue, and a sharp decline in red blood cell count. Paying tribute, the Afghanistan Cricket Board wrote, Throughout his career, Shapoor served Afghanistan cricket with honour, courage and pride. His contributions and achievements will always remain an important part of the history of Afghanistan cricket, and his efforts in the service of the national team will never be forgotten. The board also hailed his impact beyond the field, describing him as an inspiration to young Afghan cricketers whose resilience, determination and passion for the game inspired an entire generation to dream bigger and believe in the future of Afghanistan cricket. Paying tribute, the Afghanistan Cricket Board wrote, Throughout his career, Shapoor served Afghanistan cricket with honour, courage and pride. His contributions and achievements will always remain an important part of the history of Afghanistan cricket, and his efforts in the service of the national team will never be forgotten. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Afghanistan Cricket Board extends its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends, loved ones, former teammates, and the entire Afghan cricket community. His loss is deeply felt, and his memory will forever remain alive in the hearts of the people of Afghanistan and the cricketing world. May his soul rest in eternal peace, the board added. Article Source: IANS
Mooney Regains Top Spot In Batter Rankings After Women's T20 WC Heroics
T20 World Cup Team: Australia's Beth Mooney has returned to the top of the ICC Women's T20I batter rankings after a superb Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where she played a key role in her side's record-extending seventh title triumph. Mooney, who was named both the Player of the Match in the final and the Player of the Tournament, reclaimed the No. 1 ranking with 785 rating points after finishing the tournament with 238 runs at an average of 47.60 and a strike rate of 142.51. The experienced left-hander delivered in the biggest matches, scoring an unbeaten 61 off 36 balls in Australia's semifinal victory over the West Indies before making a match-winning 64 off 49 deliveries in the final against England at Lord's. She has overtaken her opening partner Georgia Voll, who slips to second with 779 rating points. It marks the fifth time Mooney has occupied the top spot in the T20I batter rankings, with only Karen Rolton having spent longer as the world's No. 1 batter. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt remains third with 771 rating points, followed by Hayley Matthews (754) in fourth and India's Smriti Mandhana (746) in fifth. Among the biggest movers in the latest rankings are South Africa's Tazmin Brits, who climbed three places to 11th, and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who jumped five spots to 16th following her impressive World Cup campaign. Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 58 in the final against Australia and 75 in the semifinal against South Africa played a major role in her rise. India spinner Sree Charani continues to lead the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings after an outstanding World Cup in which she claimed 14 wickets in five matches. Charani was also named in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament. England continue to dominate the bowling rankings despite finishing runners-up. Sophie Ecclestone moved up one place to second with 723 rating points, swapping positions with Charlie Dean, who slipped to third on 722. Lauren Bell dropped one place to fifth, while Linsey Smith remained inside the top seven in seventh position. South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp broke into the top 10, climbing four places to 10th after another consistent tournament with the ball. England continue to dominate the bowling rankings despite finishing runners-up. Sophie Ecclestone moved up one place to second with 723 rating points, swapping positions with Charlie Dean, who slipped to third on 722. Lauren Bell dropped one place to fifth, while Linsey Smith remained inside the top seven in seventh position. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In the all-rounders' rankings, Australia's Ash Gardner climbed to sixth after swapping places with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana. Article Source: IANS
'Thala For A Reason': FIFA WC, BCCI Lead Birthday Wishes As MS Dhoni Turns 45
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla: Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 45th Birthday on Tuesday. On his special day, the sports fraternity shared heartwarming wishes on social media. Adding a unique touch to the celebrations, the FIFA World Cup 2026 instagram account shared a picture featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, each with seven goals in the ongoing tournament, alongside the caption, 7 Goals. Thala for a reason. Happy Thala Day, a nod to Dhoni's iconic No. 7 jersey and the Thala nickname bestowed upon him by Chennai Super Kings fans. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla shared a picture with Dhoni and wrote on X, Heartiest birthday wishes to MS Dhoni, a true icon of Indian cricket whose leadership and legacy continue to inspire millions. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more memorable years ahead. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan posted a photograph with Dhoni from India's 2013 Champions Trophy triumph and said, Happy Birthday, @msdhoni bhai! Your calmness under pressure and the way you've led the game will always inspire cricketers around the world. Wishing you good health and happiness always. Former India batter Aakash Chopra also paid tribute, writing, Some players win matches. Some win trophies. MS Dhoni won an era. Happy Birthday Maahi. The BCCI also celebrated the occasion by sharing a graphic highlighting Dhoni's remarkable career: '538 Intl Matches, 17,266 Intl Runs,829 Intl Dismissals behind the stumps. Winning Captain of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007, ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Captain @msdhoni, an absolute icon of the game, the board wrote on X. His IPL franchise, Chennai Super Kings, released a video celebrating Dhoni's journey with the caption, A hero who became a way of life. A legacy that lives through every generation. The BCCI also celebrated the occasion by sharing a graphic highlighting Dhoni's remarkable career: '538 Intl Matches, 17,266 Intl Runs,829 Intl Dismissals behind the stumps. Winning Captain of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007, ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Captain @msdhoni, an absolute icon of the game, the board wrote on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The highlights of Dhoni's illustrious 15-year career were leading India to remarkable achievements, including three prestigious ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013. These accomplishments stand out as the defining moments of his career. Since bidding farewell to international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has been delighting fans with his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has five titles to his name. Article Source: IANS
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'Sooryavanshi Needs To Be Ready For Bowlers' Plans': Pathan
Irfan Pathan: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the real test for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins now, saying the 15-year-old must prepare for the tactical plans opposition bowlers will use against him following his eye-catching start to international cricket. Speaking ahead of the third T20I against England, Pathan said Sooryavanshis fearless approach should remain intact but stressed that adapting to opponents strategies would be crucial for his continued success. He is a special talent, no doubt, but he needs to make sure he is ready for the plans bowlers will come up with against him, Pathan told Jio Hotstar. Like in the first game, if you want to step out against the spinners in England, its not a bad option since the ball doesnt turn that much there, but you need to maintain your balance and not move too far away from the ball, he added. Sooryavanshi managed 14 off 10 balls in the second T20I before falling to spin, but Pathan backed the youngsters intent, saying he was pleased that the teenager did not abandon his natural attacking game. He will be disappointed that he got out for 14 after facing 10 balls, so even in terms of strike rate, he fell a bit short of the standards he has set for himself. But I liked that he didnt shy away from playing his natural game. A 15-year-old boy playing international cricket is not just the biggest takeaway for the Indian team from that game, but for world cricket. He is inspiring a whole new generation of young boys and girls by saying, If I can do it, you can do it too', he said. Pathan also reflected on Indias defeat in the second T20I, believing the visitors left at least 20 runs on the table after a promising batting position before letting England wrest control in the chase. He will be disappointed that he got out for 14 after facing 10 balls, so even in terms of strike rate, he fell a bit short of the standards he has set for himself. But I liked that he didnt shy away from playing his natural game. A 15-year-old boy playing international cricket is not just the biggest takeaway for the Indian team from that game, but for world cricket. He is inspiring a whole new generation of young boys and girls by saying, If I can do it, you can do it too', he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, India will look to level the series when they face England in the third T20i on Tuesday. Article Source: IANS
Former India T20I: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday cleared the air regarding a fake statement attributed to him circulating on social media and urged fans and netizens to not elieve or share unverified information. After leading India in the T20 World Cup triumph, Suryakumar was replaced by Shreyas Iyer as the T20I captain and was also left out of the squads for UK tou and the Asian Games. However, in a false statement that went viral on social media, the batter was quoted as saying that he wasnt given any clarity about his future and did not receive the respect he deserved after everything he had done. Reacting to the matter, the former T20I skipper stated that he has not made such statements. I've also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorised any such statement. Please don't believe or share unverified information, Suryakumar posted on X. I'm very happy for the team and wish them nothing but the very best, always. I know the boys are giving it their all, and they will always have my full support. My support for Indian cricket, my teammates, and the game will always speak louder than words falsely attributed to me, he added, aiming to put an end to the unnecessary digital speculation. I've also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorised any such statement. Please don't believe or share unverified information, Suryakumar posted on X. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A special word for Vaibhav - you're at the start of what promises to be a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and keep making the country proud, Suryakumar said. Article Source: IANS
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
Cristiano Ronaldo Cries as Portugal Crash Out of FIFA World Cup 2026
Ronaldo was initially seen staring into the distance as it dawned on him that his World Cup dream was over, but he was unable to hold back the tears before he left the pitch and slowly walked back to the dressing room with his head bowed.
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.
ENG vs IND 3rd T20I: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Nottingham Clash
ENG vs IND 3rd T20I,T20IApproaching Milestones and Records :The second T20I between the English cricket team and the Indian cricket team had a close game. But England held their nerves, and Jacob Bethell played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls and sealed the deal for England. India had the game in their grip, but they failed in the final overs. India struggled with bat and ball in the death overs, and they ended up losing the game. The third T20I between England and India will be played on Tuesday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham at 10 PM IST. Shreyas Iyer has not won a game yet as T20I captain, and the pressure is peaking on him and the team. It is a big game for Iyer and co., and they need a special performance, which has lacked in recent matches. England, on the other hand, have a chance to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead. They have a strong middle order, and their bowlers have also bowled better than India. There were some massive records broken in the second game. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the England vs India third T20I clash at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. ENG vs IND 3rd T20I: Approaching Test Records and T20ICricket Milestones Ahead of the ENG vs IND 3rd T20IatTrent Bridge in Nottingham 29 - Abhishek Sharma is the leading scorer in this series. He has broken two big records in this series and is just 29 runs away from surpassing MS Dhoni (1617) and Suresh Raina (1605) on the list. 2 - Adil Rashid is just two wickets away from going past Ish Sodhi (165) and becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is. 3 - Arshdeep Singh needs three wickets more to surpass Shaheen Afridi (136) and become the 14th highest wicket-taker in T20Is. 5 - Jos Buttler needs five more sixes to surpass Suryakumar Yadav (179) and will have the fourth-most sixes in T20Is. 4 - Captain Shreyas Iyer needs four more sixes to complete 50 T20I sixes. 5 - Jacob Bethell is just five sixes away from 50 T20I sixes. 8 - Jos Buttler is just 8 sixes away from becoming only the fourth batter with 400 T20I sixes. 41 - Jos Buttler is just 41 runs away from becoming the sixth English batter with 12500 international runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 2 - Adil Rashid needs two more wickets to surpass Darren Gough (467) and become the fourth highest wicket-taker for England in international cricket.
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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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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
Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Charani, And Wyatt-Hodge Feature In ICC Team Of The Tournament
T20 World Cup: Australia's dominant march to a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title was reflected in the ICC's Team of the Tournament, with champions Australia contributing five players to the star-studded XI, while England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Sri Lanka also earned representation after an action-packed tournament. Fresh from Sunday's seven-wicket final win over England at Lord's, dominant winners Australia make up the bulk of the XI, including Player of the Tournament Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, captain Sophie Molineux, and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge finished top of the run-scoring charts for the tournament. Wyatt-Hodge enjoyed a memorable tournament with the bat as she compiled 302 runs from seven games at 60.40 and a strike-rate of 149.50. The England opener hit an unbeaten century against Sri Lanka and followed it up with two more half-centuries, becoming the first batter to register more than 300 runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup edition. Australian wicket-keeper-batter Beth Mooney once again delivered on the big stage with 238 runs at an average of 47.60. Her unbeaten 61 in the semi-final win against the West Indies and a match-winning 64 in the final victory over England saw her claim both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards, while she was equally impressive with the gloves, collecting five catches. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt proved she can still mix it with the best despite missing part of the tournament through injury, accumulating 227 runs from just four games at a mind-blowing average of 113.50. Her 75 in the semi-final helped rescue England from 23/3 before she scored an unbeaten 58 in the final. Veteran Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry continued to demonstrate why she is considered one of the greatest players of all time, scoring 198 runs and taking four wickets, including an unbeaten 56 against India and figures of 2/9 against Pakistan, as she collected an eighth world title across all formats. Irish all-rounder Orla Prendergast has emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament, notching 181 runs and picking up six wickets, hitting 63 and taking 1/29 against the West Indies as Ireland secured a historic first Women's T20 World Cup victory before hitting 59 and taking 2/26 against New Zealand. Sri Lanka's Nilakshika Silva has impressed at the top of the order and struck 148 runs at a brilliant average of 74. She scored a superb unbeaten 54 to guide her side to an impressive win over defending champions New Zealand. South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp proved again how crucial she is with both bat and ball, scoring 124 runs and taking eight wickets. Her unbeaten 81 against India in the semi-final propelled the Proteas into the semi-finals, while her consistent new-ball spells regularly broke through opposition top orders. Australian spinner Ash Gardner also earns selection following a scintillating performance, scoring 150 runs at a blazing strike-rate of 170.45 while also taking three wickets. Her unbeaten 53 against India and match-winning contributions with the ball against the West Indies stood out. Pakistani captain Fatima Sana leads from the front with 11 wickets at an average of 11.27 to go with her 85 runs, including an unbeaten 55 and figures of 3/16 against South Africa in one of the all-round performances of the tournament. Australian skipper Sophie Molineux completes a dream campaign with her side going through the tournament unbeaten, and she captains the team after taking 11 wickets at an economical rate of 6.75. She joins a list of Australians to have captained their country to Women's T20 World Cup glory. Australian spinner Ash Gardner also earns selection following a scintillating performance, scoring 150 runs at a blazing strike-rate of 170.45 while also taking three wickets. Her unbeaten 53 against India and match-winning contributions with the ball against the West Indies stood out. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Scotland opener Darcey Carter is the 12th player after her 208 runs at 52.4, including an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand and 59 against the West Indies, emerging as one of the stars of the first-ever 12-team Women's T20 World Cup. 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
