Cricket

Hussain compares ongoing India-England series with iconic 2005 Ashes series, "loves tension" between both sides

The ongoing series is 2-1 in favour of England, with two more matches left. The fourth Test will be India's chance to level the series. The finish of the Lord's Test, which saw Mohammed Siraj down on his haunches following an extremely unlucky dismissal and being consoled by English players, was quite similar to a show of respect between Andrew Flintoff and Aussie pacer Brett Lee back in 2005 at Edgbaston, when the latter was left stranded, two runs short of the winning score after Michael Kasprowicz was removed by Steve Harmison while chasing 282 runs. After a loss in the first Test, England drew the series with that win and brought back the Ashes urn back home for the first time since 1987 under Michael Vaughan's leadership.

2025-07-18T18:18:55.042818+00:00 IST

"When there tension, I don't mind slow over-rate": Brad Hogg

Hogg's comments came after England's win at Lord's third Test, following which they lost two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over rate.

2025-07-18T18:00:23.471767+00:00 IST

Dukes owner Dilip Jajodia speaks on ball changes in England Tests

Players from both the sides have expressed their frustration with the ball going too soft and out of shape quickly during the series

2025-07-18T17:50:50.127768+00:00 IST

Gayle, Pollard among WI Champions to don most expensive jerseys

Boasting of legends like Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo and Kieron Pollard, the West Indies Champions are ready to roar in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 and will wear the most expensive cricket jersey in the history of the sport, designed by Dubai-based luxury brand Lorenze in partnership with Channel2 Group corporation.

2025-07-18T17:50:16.987915+00:00 IST

Conway's unbeaten fifty guides New Zealand to win over Zimbabwe

Right-arm seamer Matt Henry's three-wicket haul and opener Devon Conway's unbeaten fifty helped the New Zealand side to register a comfortable eight-wicket victory over hosts, Zimbabwe, in the third clash of the ongoing T20I tri-series at the Harare Sports Club on Friday.

2025-07-18T17:36:52.446366+00:00 IST

Rahane favours Arshdeep, Kuldeep’s inclusion in 4th Test

Indian middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane shared some captaincy tips for t skipper Shubman Gill and backed left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the fourth Test against England at Manchester, starting July 23.

2025-07-18T16:37:07.685395+00:00 IST

RCB analyst hails Karthik's impact in IPL 2025 win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) analyst Freddie Wilde hailed the team's batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik, for his impact during the team's maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, comparing his work to that of a "football manager".

2025-07-18T15:24:08.566511+00:00 IST

"Never questioned Team India on this": Irfan on Bumrah's workload

Ahead of the fourth Test between England and India at Manchester from July 23, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media and urged the media not to spread fake news regarding him speaking on right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah's workload management.

2025-07-18T15:12:18.108763+00:00 IST

Brian Lara names Bumrah among 'GOATs' of cricket

The video for the same was posted on the X handle of the 'Stick to Cricket', a podcast Lara was recently a part of along with former England cricketers Phil Tuffnell, Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and David Llyod.

2025-07-18T14:38:57.357796+00:00 IST

Aus coach explains team playing one warm-up game ahead of WC 2025

The warm-up fixtures for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be hosted by India this year have been revealed, with the matches to start from September 25 onwards with two high-octane South Africa-New Zealand and India-England clashes. The warm-up matches will take place until September 28, giving all eight teams involved in the tournament some game time ahead of the showpiece event, set to take place from September 30 to November 2, as per the ICC. Each team is scheduled to play two warm-up games, except for defending champions Australia, who will feature in just one.

2025-07-18T12:44:40.084079+00:00 IST

Glenn Phillips out of T20I tri-series due to injury

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips suffered a right groin injury during the final of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 and has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe, along with South Africa and the hosts.

2025-07-18T12:27:27.648457+00:00 IST

Joe Root 120 runs away from becoming 2nd highest Test run-getter

With the series in England's favour by 2-1 and Root having made up for mixed performances in the first two Tests with a century during the third Test at Lord's, the veteran would be aiming to continue being the ultimate run-machine for England.

2025-07-18T12:24:30.037318+00:00 IST

KL Rahul could join elite list of Sachin, Dravid, Gavaskar

Ending up on the losing side at Lord's during the third Test despite his second century at the iconic venue, the dependable opener will be all fired up to continue his fine run in England and deliver a match-winning contribution.

2025-07-18T12:07:18.619936+00:00 IST

"Always a big believer in not thinking too far...": Mandhana

In the ICC Women's WC, hosts India will take on Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener on September 30, in Bengaluru.

2025-07-18T11:26:46.054318+00:00 IST

Bumrah should feature in both remaining Tests, says Anil Kumble

During the announcement of India's squad for the Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah was advised not to contest consecutive Tests as part of his workload management. The precaution around Bumrah's usage stems from a stress reaction in his back during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January.

2025-07-18T11:16:29.877157+00:00 IST

England's Jos Buttler completes 13,000 T20 runs

The veteran accomplished this milestone during his side Lancashire's Vitality Blast tournament match against Yorkshire at Leeds on Thursday.

2025-07-18T11:10:23.374761+00:00 IST

Ahead of 4th Test, Jadeja 58 runs away from joining Garry Sobers

With the series 2-1 in favour of the England camp despite a commendable fight by Indian lower-order, particularly Jadeja, India will be heading into Manchester all fired up, aiming to make amends after a narrow 22-run loss while chasing 193 runs.

2025-07-18T10:37:03.920099+00:00 IST

Former England spinner feels Bumrah "has to play" in Manchester

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes the world's best Jasprit Bumrah "has to play" the next Test against his former side in Manchester, considering it is a "must-win" contest for India.

2025-07-18T09:11:08.091393+00:00 IST

India's Pratika Rawal penalised for two seperate events

India batter Pratika Rawal has been penalised for two events, while England have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during the first ODI at Rose Bowl in Southampton.

2025-07-18T08:42:33.372169+00:00 IST

Ponting recalls moment when Starc teased his special ability

Former Australia captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the moment that served as the "reassurance" that there was something "extra special" for seasoned quick Mitchell Starc.

2025-07-18T08:08:08.348753+00:00 IST

Pakistan women's team to host South Africa for three ODIs

The Pakistan women's team is set to host South Africa for three ODIs at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium from August 16 to 22, during the build-up to the 2025 ODI World Cup, before departing for Sri Lanka, where they will play all their group stage matches of the tournament. If Pakistan manages to qualify for the knockouts, they will continue to play in Sri Lanka.

2025-07-18T07:30:12.359139+00:00 IST