Cricket

Harry Brook reclaims top Test batter spot in ICC Rankings

Brook rose to the top following a magnificent innings of 158 in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham, with Root dropping back to second spot on the latest rankings and some 18 rating points behind his more junior teammate, as per the ICC official website.

2025-07-09T09:24:22.632916+00:00 IST

ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier: Four teams remain in contention for a place at next year's T20 World Cup in India, Sri Lanka

Only Guernsey is out of contention at this stage, with Italy, Jersey, Scotland and hosts Netherlands still chasing a top two spot and a place at next year's tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

2025-07-09T07:58:21.773640+00:00 IST

CWI 2025 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship gets underway

CWI is proud to announce the staging of the 2025 Rising Stars Women's Under-19 Championship, currently underway in Trinidad and Tobago from July 8 to July 19. The highly anticipated tournament will feature the region's most promising young female cricketers, representing Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Windward Islands, last year's runners-up, Leeward Islands, and defending champions Guyana

2025-07-09T07:56:09.523294+00:00 IST

Gill did amazing captaincy and batted really well: Yuvraj

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded test captain Shubman Gill following his marvellous performance in both innings of the Birmingham Test at Edgbaston in the second Test of the five-match series against England.

2025-07-09T07:53:14.451056+00:00 IST

Gough hails Indian pace duo for brilliance in Edgbaston test

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

2025-07-09T07:35:56.876827+00:00 IST

Former Australia seamer Gordon Rorke passes away at 87

Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87. Rorke, known for his towering frame and express pace, represented Australia in four Test matches, all in 1959. He was considered one of the fastest bowlers in Australia during his time, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-09T07:06:36.469823+00:00 IST

Allen ruled out of tri-series against Sa, ZIM due to injury

Allen picked up a foot injury while playing for the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket tournament in the United States and will be sent home to New Zealand for further examination.

2025-07-09T06:42:00.175208+00:00 IST

MLC 2025: Qualifier 1 washed out; Washington Freedom advance to f

In an unfortunate turn of events, Qualifier 1 of the 2025 edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) season between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Grand Prairie, Texas.

2025-07-09T05:41:36.962179+00:00 IST

Kushal Mendis' sixth ODI ton powers Sri Lanka to win in 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis slammed his sixth ODI hundred, which guided the hosts to a comfortable 99-run victory over Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-07-09T04:52:45.330552+00:00 IST

Ganguly praises Siraj-Akash Deep after India's historic win

Following India's historic 336-run win over England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, former skipper Sourav Ganguly applauded the brilliant performance of right-arm seamers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj and went on to say that there is "immense talent" in the country.

2025-07-09T03:53:33.284824+00:00 IST

Ganguly hails Team India after 336-run triumph over England

Speaking to ANI, Ganguly said, "Team India played well. It is a good team. Shubman Gill was outstanding. Rishabh Pant was outstanding. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the fast bowlers, and Ravindra Jadeja have all performed. It has been a fantastic team effort. So good to see youngsters stand up and win."

2025-07-09T02:56:24.697504+00:00 IST

Ganguly hails Shubman; suggests Kuldeep’s inclusion in third Test

Ahead of the third Test against England at Lord's, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, celebrating his 53rd birthday on Tuesday, called for the inclusion of spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven if conditions demand so.

2025-07-08T18:27:57.722965+00:00 IST

Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah: A clash of titans at Lord's

The third Test between England and India at the iconic Lord's venue promises to be a cracker of a contest, especially with another round between two modern legends, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England's star batter Joe Root, who have enjoyed quite a rivalry so far in their career.

2025-07-08T18:09:37.973629+00:00 IST

Deepti Sharma on cusp of top spot in ICC T20I rankings

The race for the top spot in ICC T20I Bowlers' Rankings among women is on, with Indian spinner Deepti Sharma on the cusp of the top spot after she moved within eight rating points of the top spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

2025-07-08T18:03:38.595220+00:00 IST

Nasser Hussain believes Stokes is under "bit of pressure"

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Test captain Ben Stokes is under "bit of pressure" considering that the bulk of run-scoring has been done by his counterpart Shubman Gill in the first two Tests of the five-match series. The third Test will begin at Lord's on Thursday

2025-07-08T17:40:55.775766+00:00 IST

Ireland reveals 14-player women's T20I, ODI squads for series

Ireland is set to square off against Zimbabwe in three T20Is at Pembroke Cricket Club and two ODIs at Stormont, with Gaby Lewis leading both sides. Orla Prendergast will serve as Gaby's deputy.

2025-07-08T17:28:41.195206+00:00 IST

A look at Team India's Test record, wins at Lord's

Team India will be heading for the third Test against England at the iconic Lord's with confidence and plenty of milestones awaiting them as they aim to continue their winning momentum from the second Test.

2025-07-08T17:21:31.552573+00:00 IST

Panesar believes Jasprit Bumrah is "must" for India at Lord's

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes the "world's best" Jasprit Bumrah "must" return to India's final XI ahead of the crucial third Test at the expense of Prasidh Krishna against his former side at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.

2025-07-08T16:38:21.085441+00:00 IST

South Africa's record run extends with massive win over Zimbabwe

They now sit just behind the formidable West Indies side of 1984, who notched up 11 straight victories, and Australia's unparalleled record of 16 consecutive wins, achieved on two separate occasions. What makes this streak even more impressive is that six of South Africa's ten victories have come away from home.

2025-07-08T15:41:52.078610+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill on cusp of several records at Lord’s  

After smashing records with his swashbuckling double hundred and a scintillating ton that ensured India's victory in the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill will go into the third Test with a renewed sense of confidence and heightened expectations of his fans. He is on the cusp of several more records.

2025-07-08T15:17:55.786577+00:00 IST

Kotak feels it is "fair" for England to want "challenging" wicket

India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, believes it is "fair" for England to want a more "challenging" wicket at Lord's after witnessing a run-fest in the first two Tests in the gruelling five-match series.

2025-07-08T15:11:30.880246+00:00 IST