Cricket

Manjrekar identifies factors behind India trailing 1-2 in series

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar dissected India's tactical ploy and underscored the factors conspiring against them, allowing England to lead 2-1 in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

2025-07-18T07:06:22.911253+00:00 IST

PCA calls for reduction in County Championship games to 12

The Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) has called for a reduction of games in both the County Championship and Men's T20 Blast. The PCA has also urged county chairs and CEOs to "prioritise" players' welfare ahead of a vote on restructuring the domestic game from 2026 onwards.

2025-07-18T06:02:33.480619+00:00 IST

Manjrekar sends message to Gill after heated exchange at Lord's

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India captain Shubman Gill's batting was affected after he had a go at England players in the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test at Lord's.

2025-07-18T05:26:31.367436+00:00 IST

Incredible fight: Gambhir's message to Jadeja after Lord's defeat

"Incredible fight", it was "absolutely brilliant", was India head coach Gautam Gambhir's message to Ravindra Jadeja after his unflinching efforts went in vain during the third Test against England at Lord's.

2025-07-18T04:42:26.096573+00:00 IST

Ignored star Jonny Bairstow hopes for England return

Experienced wicketkeeper batter Jonny Bairstow is still hopeful for a call-up to the England side despite being ignored for the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and still waiting for a response from the selectors.

2025-07-18T03:36:33.159994+00:00 IST

Bumrah likely to play 4th Test in Manchester

"No, we'll make that call (on Bumrah) in Manchester still," India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-17T16:33:17.803700+00:00 IST

Bangladesh announce their T20I squad for Pakistan series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan.

2025-07-17T15:19:50.303096+00:00 IST

Arshdeep suffers injury during practice ahead of Manchester Test

India left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh sustained an injury during the practice session at Beckenham on Thursday ahead of the fourth Test of the five-match series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, which will take place at Manchester from July 23 to 27.

2025-07-17T14:15:03.660728+00:00 IST

Patrick Moroney appointed South Africa's new convenor selector

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the appointment of Patrick Moroney as the new convenor selector for the men's senior national team. Moroney will formally assume his role from August 1, with his first assignment being the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, commencing August 10, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-17T14:03:34.386436+00:00 IST

Deep Dasgupta bats for Sai Sudharsan over Karun Nair

As Team India prepares for the crucial 4th Test against England in Manchester starting July 23, former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta has weighed in on what changes India could consider for the upcoming clash in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

2025-07-17T11:49:43.966025+00:00 IST

Perera, Shakib join Super 60 Legends USA participation

Super 60 Legends USA recently added Sri Lanka's and Bangladesh's powerful all-rounder participation from Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan in the inaugural edition.

2025-07-17T11:25:28.063720+00:00 IST

TCA seeks CID probe into HCA corruption

Telangana Cricket Association writes a letter to CID seeking a further deeper investigation and to take appropriate Criminal action against Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President A. Jagan Mohan Rao and other Apex Council Members of HCA, along with MLC K. Kavitha, MLA KTR, and Pratap, former Director of HCA AE, as instigators and conspirators of major Corruption in selections and Financial crimes happening in HCA for the past 10 years.

2025-07-17T08:55:10.336788+00:00 IST

Litton Das on Mahendi Hasan for Colombo T20I

A four-wicket haul by Mahendi Hasan and a blistering half-century by Tanzid Hasan helped Bangladesh complete a series win, defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I on Wednesday.

2025-07-17T07:13:50.803389+00:00 IST

Karnataka Government status report submitted to High Court

No formal permission was taken from the event organiser (DNA), merely informing the police about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade on June 3 without seeking formal approval as mandated by the 2009 city order. Consequently, the police denied permission.

2025-07-17T06:29:47.856656+00:00 IST

Russell on his retirement from international cricket

The Jamaican, who is a two-time world champion, having been a part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup winning squads in 2012 and 2016, will play his last two international matches on 20 and 22 July at his home ground in Sabina Park.

2025-07-17T05:29:23.453776+00:00 IST

Deepti Sharma credits Pant for her one-handed six 

A brilliant half-century from Deepti Sharma and a fine spell from all-rounder Sneh Rana were the highlights as India secured a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Southampton on Thursday.

2025-07-17T05:07:14.124989+00:00 IST

Ponting on Green's performance in both innings of 3rd Test

Watching on as the likes of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Josh Hazlewood dismantled the West Indies for just 27 in the final innings to cap off a barnstorming tour with the ball, the Australians only passed 300 once in the series, with the bulk of the runs made further down the order.

2025-07-17T04:23:44.955301+00:00 IST

Deepti, Sneh shine as India beats England in 1st ODI

With this win, Team India leads the series 1-0.

2025-07-16T19:59:32.153405+00:00 IST

Mustafizur becomes fifth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is

He achieved this feat in his outing against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday

2025-07-16T18:13:19.005346+00:00 IST

WI all-rounder Russell set to retire from international cricket

Russell, 37, has been included in the squad for the five-match series, and the first two matches, taking place at his home ground of Sabina Park in Jamaica, will serve as his farewell to international cricket.

2025-07-16T17:37:33.714932+00:00 IST

CWI announces squad for five-match T20 series against Australia  

The squad features the core group of players who secured a recent series win against Ireland, along with exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, earning maiden T20 call-ups.

2025-07-16T17:22:05.365179+00:00 IST