Cricket

Bashir expected to bowl in fourth innings of Lord's Test

While technically a caught-and-bowled chance, Bashir was struck firmly on the hand and immediately signalled up to the home dressing room that he had been injured, sustaining what appeared to be a dislocation. Joe Root completed his over.

2025-07-13T10:56:11.191384+00:00 IST

He has justified the faith at no. 6: Kumble hails Jadeja

"He has been promoted to number six in the batting order, and he has certainly justified the faith. In the last game, he made a useful contribution, and today as well, he stitched a wonderful partnership with Washington Sundar," Kumble said.

2025-07-13T10:27:15.473548+00:00 IST

"Great 3 days of cricket, with old-fashioned style": Tim Southee

At stumps on Day 3 on Saturday, England are 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease.

2025-07-13T10:10:22.194005+00:00 IST

"England must counter Bumrah early": Jonathan Trott

"They must ensure Bumrah doesn't get into a rhythm -- playing straight and tight will be key," he added.

2025-07-13T09:44:07.795980+00:00 IST

Kumble praises India, England after conclusion of Day 3

Kumble highlighted the thrilling nature of the Test match, emphasising the close competition between both the teams. He noted the series is evenly matched and felt there has been very little to separate the sides.

2025-07-13T09:31:29.146265+00:00 IST

Trott weighs in on-field tension between Gill, England openers 

The element of spice, emotions boiling over, and tempers fraying entered the picture after India packed their bags on 387, the exact total as England. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were tasked to see off the testing for eight to ten minutes of the day.

2025-07-13T08:55:25.489780+00:00 IST

Muzumdar on Shafali Verma's ODI World Cup contention 

Dropped after India's group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup last year, Shafali was recalled for the T20I series against England, which India won 3-2.

2025-07-13T08:43:35.409610+00:00 IST

Romeo Force of Indian Army organises Cricket Premier League

While speaking to ANI, Manavar Hussain Khan, BJP Mandal President, Balakot, said, "A tournament was sponsored by the Indian Army 49 RR. This tournament was organised in collaboration with the civil society. On behalf of 49 RR, I would like to thank the CO and especially Major Utsav Kumar."

2025-07-13T07:43:52.083995+00:00 IST

Only four 250+ chases at Lord’s: Can India join the elite list?

As India gears up for a potential big chase at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, the historical odds offer both caution and motivation. Often hailed as "The Home of Cricket," Lord's has seen only a handful of successful fourth-innings chases, with India having achieved it just once, chasing 134 in 1986.

2025-07-13T07:39:54.658800+00:00 IST

Conway replaces injured Finn Allen for T20I tri-series

The triangular series kicks off with a contest between the host Zimbabwe and South Africa on Monday (July 14).

2025-07-13T06:41:28.881707+00:00 IST

Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley shine as England edge India in final-ball

England Women clinched the final T20I of the series by five wickets in a nail-biting finish at Birmingham, successfully chasing down India's 168-run target off the very last ball of the match.

2025-07-13T05:37:57.945258+00:00 IST

KL Rahul expresses his admiration for Pant

India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.

2025-07-12T22:17:09.590820+00:00 IST

Lot of us got starts, and we couldn't convert it: KL Rahul

India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his thoughts as the visitors failed to take the lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, on Saturday.

2025-07-12T22:09:22.049263+00:00 IST

Southee takes brutal jibe at Gill after dramatic final over

England bowling consultant Tim Southee took a jibe at India captain Shubman Gill following the dramatic scenes that transpired during the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test at Lord's.

2025-07-12T22:01:14.985285+00:00 IST

Pant was in lot of pain gripping the bat: Rahul

Indian opener KL Rahul revealed that the team's vice-captain Rishabh Pant was struggling to hold his bat and facing a lot of pain while batting on the third day of the Lord's Test on Saturday.

2025-07-12T21:25:50.745382+00:00 IST

KL Rahul reflects on Gill's fiery exchange with Crawley

India's seasoned opener KL Rahul spilt the beans about the dramatic scenes that unfolded in the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test against England at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.

2025-07-12T21:25:28.473491+00:00 IST

Tension explodes in final moments after India's applause

Temperament flared, and the situation heated up in the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's, the 'Home of Cricket', on Saturday.

2025-07-12T18:09:07.729217+00:00 IST

India equals England's total of 387 runs; hosts take 2-run lead

At stumps on Day 3, England are 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease. The Ben Stokes-led side have a two-run lead in the game after the completion of the third day of the Lord's Test.

2025-07-12T18:06:08.467778+00:00 IST

Third Test fated to end in draw? Karthik, Broad predict outcome

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and ex-England pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad weighed in on the fate of the third Test at Lord's, as all possible results remain on the cards.

2025-07-12T16:22:54.386409+00:00 IST

Nitish, Jadeja lead India's counterattack against England, escape

Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy stitched India's comeback after KL Rahul fell early in the post-lunch session on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's on Saturday.

2025-07-12T15:15:55.709646+00:00 IST

Rahul becomes 2nd Indian with two or more Test tons at Lord's

Opener KL Rahul became the second Indian batter after former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar to have more than one hundred at 'Home of Cricket', the Lord's.

2025-07-12T14:14:05.538710+00:00 IST