Cricket

West Indies battle hard to stay in contention

Australia had to then bat six overs late in the day and West Indies quicks made the most of it by removing openers Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, leaving the match finely balanced heading into the next day.

2025-07-05T08:57:15.304040+00:00 IST

I even told Aakash to take out remaining four wickets, says Mohammed Siraj

Deep finished the first innings with four wickets to his name in 20 overs; he gave away 88 runs and bowled at an economy of 4.40.

2025-07-05T08:26:05.377882+00:00 IST

Brook admits England “didn’t get it quite right”

"They came wide on the crease, attacked the stumps, kept all three modes of dismissal in play and yeah, they made it do just enough to be able to get them wickets at the end there. We didn't get it quite right tonight and hopefully we can do that tomorrow morning. But yeah, there's plenty of wickets to be had out there," he added.

2025-07-05T08:15:26.558881+00:00 IST

Washington Freedom crush Seattle Orcas to go second on MLC table

Shimron Hetmyer had been the hero for Seattle Orcas in their last three games, but this time he couldn't save his team. With Hetmyer having an off day, the Orcas' batting collapsed again, managing just 82 runs. Washington Freedom made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 9.2 overs to move up to second place on the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 points table, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-05T06:03:35.536624+00:00 IST

Unicorns edge past Super Kings in Lauderhill thriller

Low-scoring matches have been a common theme in Lauderhill, and the game between San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings was no different, but this one turned out to be a nail-biter, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-05T04:48:58.035834+00:00 IST

“You never know how the game can go”: Harry Brook

"Yeah obviously they're in front at the minute but like I said before if we get a couple of early wickets in the morning, three or four wickets in the morning you never know how this game can go," Brook said, highlighting how quickly momentum can shift in Test cricket.

2025-07-05T03:29:32.446559+00:00 IST

Despite catch-drop fiasco England women's team keeps series alive

England found its way out of a hole and kept the five-match series alive by narrowly escaping with a slender five-run victory against India women's team in the third T20I, in a contest where simple dropped catches took centre stage at The Oval. Despite the loss, the Indian cricket team still hold a 2-1 lead in the series.

2025-07-04T21:36:35.954420+00:00 IST

Brook hails Jamie Smith for his heroic 184 against India

Harry Brook and Jamie Smith toppled multiple records by scripting a 303-run stand on the third day of the second Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.

2025-07-04T21:25:09.509523+00:00 IST

"Don't know if I'll play": Akash Deep on Lord's test

Akash Deep, who spearheaded India's pace attack for the Shubman Gill-led side with elegance, is unaware of the likelihood to return to the final XI for the third Test of the five-match series at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.

2025-07-04T21:24:23.136319+00:00 IST

Akash Deep credits Gambhir for 4-wicket haul against England

Mohammed Siraj grabbed six wickets as India bowled out England for 407 runs, taking a first-innings lead of 180 runs in the second test on Friday. Akash Deep also helped India's cause with four wickets to his name.

2025-07-04T19:58:08.935895+00:00 IST

Jamie Smith scripts history slams highest test score

He achieved this feat in his outing against India on Day 3 of the second test at Edgbaston on Friday. He surpassed former England wicketkeeper/batter Alec Stewart, who smashed 173 against New Zealand in 1997.

2025-07-04T18:27:12.636879+00:00 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal surpasses legendary Sachin for 2000 Test runs

India's young swashbuckler Yashasvi Jaiswal became the joint-fastest to 2,000 Test runs for the nation alongside former stalwarts Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag.

2025-07-04T18:25:47.293590+00:00 IST

India finish Day 3 on top, leading by 244

India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal on the stroke of stumps on Day 3. Rahul 28* and Karun Nair 7* stand tall on the crease as India finish Day 3 on 64/1, leading by 244.

2025-07-04T17:52:34.799122+00:00 IST

Indians are among most passionate fans of the West Indies cricket team says PM Modi

Many legendary West Indies players, including Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Kieron Pollard, have featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gayle, Pollard and Russell are among the most admired West Indies cricketers in India.

2025-07-04T17:15:48.358009+00:00 IST

"This is the beginning of him...": Shubman Gill's childhood coach

He said Gill's performance was not a surprise for him and felt this is just the beginning of him; he will make more records.

2025-07-04T17:07:23.823093+00:00 IST

Brook, Smith shatter multiple records with memorable partnership

England's talent took centre stage after Harry Brook and Jamie Smith toppled multiple records by scripting a 303-run stand on the third day of the second Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.

2025-07-04T17:00:40.969974+00:00 IST

Former England star has "sympathy" for India captain Shubman Gill

Former cricketer Michael Atherton had some "sympathy" for India Test captain Shubman Gill, who is "under the pump" after England youngsters Harry Brook and Jamie Smith came hard at the tourists on the third day of the second Test at Edgbaston.

2025-07-04T16:09:44.421095+00:00 IST

2nd Test: Jamie, Brook continue to punish India

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook continued to torment India in the second session by thriving on 'Bazball' and ensuring England remained unscathed on the third day of the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday.

2025-07-04T14:58:23.908284+00:00 IST

Smith shatters Stokes' record, Brook etches name in history book

England's young prodigy Jamie Smith breezed past captain Ben Stokes' record to script the joint third-fastest Test century for the Three Lions, following his flamboyant exploits on Day 3 of the second Test against India at Edgbaston.

2025-07-04T14:00:31.042271+00:00 IST

Brook, Smith's counterattacking knocks impress Shastri, Karthik

Ravi Shastri, Dinesh Karthik and Stuart Broad are in awe of Jamie Smith and Harry Brook's surreal exploits with the bat on the third day of the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday.

2025-07-04T13:03:26.008076+00:00 IST

Jamie Smith's brilliant century powers England to 249/5 at lunch

At Lunch, England have reached 249/5 with Harry Brook 91* (127) and Jamie Smith 102* (82) unbeaten on the crease. The duo have added 165 runs off just 154 balls for the 6th wicket.

2025-07-04T12:31:28.531909+00:00 IST