Cricket

Mohammed Shami named in East Zone squad: Ishan Kishan to lead

The 34-year-old seamer last played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, where he took six wickets in nine games for his new team, Sunrisers Hyderabad. In November 2024, he played his last first-class match for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.

2025-08-01T16:09:51.323880+00:00 IST

Root overtakes Sachin, secures 2nd-highest run-tally in home Test

Root accomplished this upward movement during his side's fifth and final Test at The Oval. In the first innings, he made 29 in 45 balls, with six fours, before he was trapped leg-before-wicket by Mohammed Siraj.

2025-08-01T16:05:17.495791+00:00 IST

Siraj-Prasidh fightback as England finish at 215/7 at Tea (Day 2)

Prasidh took two wickets right before tea as he removed England's highest run scorer of the ongoing series, Jamie Smith, for eight, followed by Jamie Overton for a duck.

2025-08-01T15:16:30.406105+00:00 IST

"You can't get me out in here...": Duckett-Akash's fun banter

After India was quickly bundled out for 224 runs in the opening overs of day two, England dominated the first session with some fine hitting from Duckett and Zak Crawley, who spared no one in their sight and went hard against a Jasprit Bumrah-deprived Indian team. The duo stitched a 92-run opening stand, and the session ended with England scoring in excess of 100 runs.

2025-08-01T14:30:13.340383+00:00 IST

Henry's nine scalps power NZ to 10 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

With this win, New Zealand is 1-0 up in the two-match series.

2025-08-01T14:14:43.876702+00:00 IST

Ireland announces 14 member T20I squad for Pakistan series

The Ireland squad is bolstered by the return of off-spinner Freya Sargent, who makes her comeback after recovering from injury. Fellow spinner Lara McBride retains her place in the squad after an impressive debut series against Zimbabwe.

2025-08-01T13:43:26.884090+00:00 IST

Duckett-Crawley slams most 50+ partnerships against India

They achieved this feat in their outing in the fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India on Friday at the Oval.

2025-08-01T13:19:20.733522+00:00 IST

Atkinson continues fine run with red ball, takes five-wicket haul

Atkinson continued his fine run in white clothing at The Oval, taking 5/33 in 21.4 overs, at an economy rate of 1.52. His wicket tally included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and, Prasidh Krishna.

2025-08-01T13:14:14.707618+00:00 IST

"India have been blown away...": Shastri critical of visitors

After India could add just 20 runs to their overnight score and were bowled out for 224 runs, they were outclassed by some audacious hitting from England's opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley as the duo put on 92 runs for the first wicket and helped the Three Lions to reach 109/1 at Lunch on Day 2 of the last Test of the five match series on Friday.

2025-08-01T13:01:59.985472+00:00 IST

England players wearing special headbands

The headbands have been co-designed with Graham's family. 'A Day for Thorpey' will raise money for mental health charity Mind through the sale of a limited-edition headband which resembles what Graham wore when he was batting for England.

2025-08-01T12:45:16.755399+00:00 IST

Atkinson, Crawley-Duckett put India on backfoot in 1st session

At the end of the session's play, England was 109/1, with Crawley (52*) and Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. They trail by 115 runs.

2025-08-01T12:17:19.549385+00:00 IST

BC Place announced as official venue for the Inaugural Super 60

This announcement marks a historic milestone for the Canada Super 60, securing one of the most prestigious and state-of-the-art stadiums in the country as its launchpad.

2025-08-01T12:01:11.711477+00:00 IST

Bumrah released from 5th Test squad against England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement, saying, "Mr Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India's squad for the fifth Test of the series against England. The fifth and final Test of the series is underway at Kennington Oval, London."

2025-08-01T10:34:45.545368+00:00 IST

England suffer injury blow as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test

Ahead of the start of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India on Friday, England have suffered a significant blow as their ace right-arm seamer Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the Test match after suffering a shoulder injury.

2025-08-01T09:28:23.641289+00:00 IST

Pakistan to face Afghanistan and UAE in T20 tri-series

Pakistan will lock horns with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in a triangular series which will be played in the T20 format from August 29 onwards, as per the ICC.

2025-08-01T09:08:45.211680+00:00 IST

All gears up to break Pakistan Champions’ dream in WCL 2025 final

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is all set for its ultimate showdown as South Africa Champions, led by AB de Villiers, go head-to-head against Pakistan Champions in the grand finale on Saturday, August 2.

2025-08-01T06:50:00.354444+00:00 IST

Maharaj, Mlaba named South Africa's Cricketers of the Year

South Africa's left-arm spinners Keshav Maharaj and Nonkululeko Mlaba were announced men's and women's players of the year, respectively, during the annual CSA awards for the 2024-25 season.

2025-08-01T05:11:49.888039+00:00 IST

Harshit Rana backs India to win Oval Test after Day 1 performance

Right-arm seamer Harshit Rana said that he is very confident that Team India will win the fifth and final Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England, which is being played at the Kennington Oval in London.

2025-08-01T03:51:33.517892+00:00 IST

Doeschate delivers verdict on Gill's shocking run out

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate feels that the management will let captain Shubman Gill get off the hook for his reckless dismissal on the opening day of the fifth Test at The Oval against England.

2025-07-31T21:57:00.414590+00:00 IST

"Does not look great...": England's Atkinson on Woakes' injury

In one of the most crucial moments of the match, Woakes, England's most experienced bowler in the current pace attack, with 62 Tests and 192 wickets, suffered a shoulder injury while fielding near the end of the day's play.

2025-07-31T21:50:06.974473+00:00 IST

wasn't worth including him: Doeschate explains Bumrah's absence

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained the "complex" issue around pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's absence on The Oval's green top in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England.

2025-07-31T21:38:04.697694+00:00 IST