Cricket

"Always with you, my friend": Sachin Tendulkar praises Yuvraj

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar also showed his support, sharing a heartfelt message on his official X handle after attending the event.

2025-07-09T17:22:42.694072+00:00 IST

Ben Stokes shrugs off past glory, eyes big score at Lord’s

Team India's morale will be really high heading into a venue where they have won the last two of their three Tests. Stokes has had a moderate series so far, with just 86 runs in four innings, with the best score of 33. He has also taken six wickets so far, including a four-wicket haul at Leeds.

2025-07-09T16:44:25.394451+00:00 IST

Ben Stokes expects series to continue "ebb and flow"

Speaking ahead of the match, Stokes reflected, "This was always going to be a series (in) which moments ebb and flow, the results were going to ebb and flow because there are two very good teams going at each other," as quoted from Sky Sports.

2025-07-09T15:35:28.305783+00:00 IST

"Jof is going to be pretty proud of himself...": Skipper Stokes

With the series one-piece each following India's 336-run hammering to England at Edgbaston, England made a massive change to their line-up, putting Archer on the playing eleven sheet for his first Test in four years.

2025-07-09T15:12:45.869951+00:00 IST

"Always enjoy my cricket, try to give my 200%...": Rishabh Pant

As India prepares for the crucial third Test at Lord's following their emphatic 336-run victory at Edgbaston, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant opened up about his mindset, preparation, and the challenge of facing Jofra Archer.

2025-07-09T14:33:45.629522+00:00 IST

Will Ben Stokes end his poor run with bat at Lord's?

With series 1-1, each following a historic win at Edgbaston, Team India's morale will be really high heading into a venue where they have won the last two of their three Tests. Stokes has had a moderate series so far, with just 86 runs in four innings, with the best score of 33. He has also taken six wickets so far, including a four-wicket haul at Leeds.

2025-07-09T14:20:30.540600+00:00 IST

Pant praises Bumrah ahead of Lord's Test 

Bumrah is likely to replace Prasidh Krishna in the Indian playing 11 as India and England are all set to clash in the third Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, starting July 10.

2025-07-09T14:08:57.227452+00:00 IST

Pant speaks on ball getting de-shaped "too much" during series

The third Test between India and England will take place at Lord's from Thursday onwards. With the series one-one each, Team India heads into the match with a massive morale, having won two of their last three matches at Lord's.

2025-07-09T13:53:34.005290+00:00 IST

Bumrah pokes fun at "Lord" Shardul during nets session

The match at Lord's will start on Thursday. India has won two of their Lord's fixtures in their past three tours. India won in 2014 under MS Dhoni's captaincy, followed by a memorable win in the 2021-22 series by the team led by Virat Kohli. With the series 1-1 each following a historic 336-run win at Edgbaston, and Bumrah coming back into the side after missing that match owing to workload management, the morale heading into the match would be no doubt sky high.

2025-07-09T13:36:57.954309+00:00 IST

Ravindra Jadeja on verge of big batting milestone at Lord's

The veteran all-rounder could achieve this milestone during the third Test against England at Lord's. After a brief lean run with the bat, Jadeja showed glimpses of how he walks in the team purely as a specialist batter, scoring vital 89 and 69 at Edgbaston, stitching massive partnerships against skipper Shubman Gill.

2025-07-09T13:10:48.406494+00:00 IST

KL Rahul nears 9000 international runs, eyes milestone at Lord’s

India's experienced batter KL Rahul is closing in on a major career milestone, just 199 runs away from reaching 9000 international runs. With the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground hosting the third Test against England, Rahul will be eager to achieve the feat at the "Home of Cricket."

2025-07-09T13:02:15.512229+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj nears milestone of 200 international wickets

India pacer Mohammed Siraj is on the cusp of a major career milestone, needing just six more wickets to reach 200 international scalps. The Hyderabad-born right-arm seamer has so far played 98 international matches across formats, claiming 194 wickets, including five five-wicket hauls.

2025-07-09T12:39:48.612180+00:00 IST

Chris Gayle on Wiaan Mulder 367

After toppling a handful of records, Mulder stood on the cusp of surpassing Lara's milestone of smashing 400 in a Test innings. He returned unbeaten on 367(334), 33 runs short of levelling Lara's record after lunch was called

2025-07-09T12:28:01.346223+00:00 IST

"He'll get a run in Ashes....": Broad backs Konstas

Konstas has had a horror tour of the West Indies so far. Starting his Test career by smashing some audacious ramps against superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the Melbourne Test against India, Konstas has looked clueless in the Windies, scoring just 33 runs in four innings at an average of 8.25, with a best score of 25.

2025-07-09T12:03:41.566764+00:00 IST

Stuart Broad slams Australia’s new top order

Following David Warner's retirement at the end of 2023 and Marnus Labuschagne's recent dip in form, Australia have fielded a new-look top three featuring Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, and Cameron Green. This reshuffled top order has drawn criticism from former England bowler Stuart Broad, who labelled it the most 'muddled' top three he has seen in his lifetime, as per the official website of the ICC.

2025-07-09T11:45:56.901045+00:00 IST

Jofra Archer returns as England announce playing XI

Jofra Archer has been named in England's playing XI for the third Test against India at Lord's, replacing Josh Tongue in the only change from the previous match, according to the official website of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday.

2025-07-09T11:12:30.288803+00:00 IST

Hasaranga ruled out of T20I series against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.

2025-07-09T10:52:03.164841+00:00 IST

Dasgupta outlines areas India must focus ahead of Lord's Test

India and England are all set to clash in the third Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, starting July 10 at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.

2025-07-09T10:39:43.785550+00:00 IST

SA20 announces Season 4 fixture

South Africa's premier franchise T20 league will usher in the holiday season with a bumper Boxing Day opener, promising high-octane action that's set to thrill fans across India, South Africa, and around the world.

2025-07-09T10:28:42.300795+00:00 IST

Pietersen lauds Gill following his heroics in Birmingham Test

Shubman Gill concluded a record-breaking Birmingham Test against England with breathtaking knocks of 269 and 161 across both innings, making him the batter with the second-highest aggregate of runs in a Test match.

2025-07-09T10:22:25.516604+00:00 IST

Bumrah likely to replace Prasidh in playing XI for Lords Test

India created history with a 336-run win over England in the second Test at Birmingham, as they not only secured their first-ever win at Edgbaston but also achieved their biggest Test win away from home in terms of runs.

2025-07-09T09:45:17.369749+00:00 IST