Cricket

Hussain reveals key factor that will determine fate of 2nd Test

Former captain Nasser Hussain believes India has to stretch their innings for as long as they can because there "might" be a possibility of the Edgbaston surface favouring spinners, which could be the determining factor of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

2025-07-03T13:39:49.085014+00:00 IST

Broad laments lack of help from surface after 1st session end

A 203-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, the latter missing out on a fifth Test ton, put England on the backfoot as India crossed the 400-run mark and went beyond it at first session end.

2025-07-03T12:58:40.122389+00:00 IST

Gill-Jadeja double ton stand helps India cross 400-runs (Day 2)

At the end of a largely India-dominant session, India was 419/6, with Gill (168*) joined by Washington Sundar (1*).

2025-07-03T12:17:24.142507+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant back in Purani Dilli 6 colours for DPL 2025

Purani Dilli 6 had a decent campaign in DPL 2024, showcasing solid performances throughout the league stage. However, their journey was cut short in unfortunate circumstances as the semi-final clash was called off due to rain, as per a press release.

2025-07-03T11:16:59.746077+00:00 IST

Ferreira overwhelms Freedom in rain-shortened clash

In the first rain-affected game of the Major League Cricket 2025 season, Donovan Ferreira's electrifying 9-ball 37 and Shubham Ranjane's composed 39* surged the Texas Super Kings to 87/2 off 5 overs -- a total that ultimately proved too steep for the Washington Freedom. The spin battery of Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein, anchored by Nandre Burger's terrific first over, left Freedom 43 runs short.

2025-07-03T08:18:22.907415+00:00 IST

Gill is India's best bet to lead them in Tests: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expressed his belief in Shubman Gill as India's best bet to lead Team India in Test cricket. Expressing admiration for India as an all-time favourite cricketing destination as well as wishing for Afghanistan's continued growth in International Cricket, the T20 captain expressed strong desires to see competitive cricketing opportunities expand for the national squad.

2025-07-03T07:53:52.770155+00:00 IST

We want to win this Test match and series: Shubman Gill

Following his second Test century in the ongoing England tour, India Test captain Shubman Gill has clarified that the visitors are here not only to win the Test match but also to win the series.

2025-07-03T05:46:45.158916+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with historic collapse in 1st ODI

Sri Lanka spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis bagged seven wickets in the match as hosts registered a record collapse on Bangladesh and went on to win the match by 77 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

2025-07-03T04:12:12.068897+00:00 IST

Smith returns as AUS announce playing XI for second Test vs WI

Right-hand batter Steve Smith returned to the line-up as the Australian side announced their playing XI for the second Test against West Indies, which will be played from July 3 to 8.

2025-07-03T02:55:30.416122+00:00 IST

Cricket fraternity in awe of Jaiswal, Gill's rollicking display

India's rising sensations Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal earned plaudits from legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, former all-rounders Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif following their swashbuckling exploits on the opening day of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

2025-07-02T20:27:08.199885+00:00 IST

Jaiswal disappointed after missing ton; praises "amazing" Gill

Yashasvi Jaiswal was "dissapointed" after missing out on a century by a whisker but was amazed with Test captain Shubman Gill's "incredible" effort that powered India to a comfortable spot at the end of the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston.

2025-07-02T20:26:49.284857+00:00 IST

Vaibhav Suryavanshi cracks 31-ball 86 against England U19

During the match, Suryavanshi scored 86 in just 31 balls, with six fours and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 277. He also broke the record for most sixes by an Indian U19 batter in an innings.

2025-07-02T20:25:47.264337+00:00 IST

Jaiswal compares Birmingham, Leeds' pitches following back-and-forth action on day 1 of 2nd Test

Gill's historic back-to-back ton in his second match as skipper and Jaiswal's attacking 87 were the highlights as India ended the first day scoring in excess of 300 and losing just five wickets.

2025-07-02T19:30:13.782303+00:00 IST

India captain Shubman Gill shatters several records

India's youngest Test skipper Shubman Gill joined an exclusive club comprising of legendary MS Dhoni and batting maestro Virat Kohli for special record of scoring a half-century as a captain at Edgbaston in a Test match.

2025-07-02T18:01:15.678667+00:00 IST

Stuart Broad's unstinting praise for Shubman Gill

Former England pace spearhead Stuart Broad was in awe of India Test captain Shubman Gill, who doesn't get too "ruffled" and exuded paitence when his side was dwindling against the Three Lions' sturdy pace attack on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

2025-07-02T17:58:23.622542+00:00 IST

Gill scores another hundred as India reach 310/5 at Birmingham 

A dominant century from skipper Shubman Gill and a half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal were the highlights of the day as India posted 310/5 at the end of the first day of the second Test against England at Birmingham on Wednesday

2025-07-02T17:49:38.372960+00:00 IST

Jaiswal falls 10 runs short of breaking Dravid's record

During the second Test at Edgbaston, Jaiswal needed 97 runs to reach the milestone in 39 innings, fastest by an Indian, going past Dravid, who took 40 innings for it.

2025-07-02T17:38:57.993781+00:00 IST

Former Zimbabwe spinner Mohammed Meman passes away at 73

Former Zimbabwe off-spinner and team manager Mohammed Ahmed Meman, affectionately known as Babu, passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday morning in Leicester, after a period of ill health.

2025-07-02T17:06:34.700351+00:00 IST

Monty Panesar outlines India's biggest shortcoming against ENG

Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar believes India's biggest shortcoming is their ineffectivness to scalps 20 wickets in a Test match, a factor which could hinder them in the second contest against England in Birmingham.

2025-07-02T16:48:40.752437+00:00 IST

Jaipur to host inaugural Legen-Z T10 League from August 7

The much-anticipated LEGEN-Z T10 League will be played from August 7 to August 13 at the Sawai Mansingh International Stadium in Jaipur. The League organisers have revealed the dates for its inaugural season, and it promises to be a game-changer in the world of grassroots cricket.

2025-07-02T15:45:19.851158+00:00 IST

BCCI Ombudsman directs RCB, KSCA to file written replies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd) has asked Indian Premier League 2025 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to file their respective written replies on the complaint alleging gross negligence and violation of safety norms by the franchise during the victory celebration in Bengaluru last month which led to a stampede.

2025-07-02T15:09:12.853297+00:00 IST