Cricket

Jaiswal-Gill half-century stand takes India to 182/3 (Day 1, Tea)

A half-century between Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill drove India closer to the 200-run mark at the end of the second session on day one during the first session against England at Birmingham on Wednesday.

2025-07-02T15:03:14.694745+00:00 IST

Pathan doesn't see Sundar's inclusion as negative move from India

While questions surrounding Sundar's inclusion focus on the Indian management, Pathan sees the positive aspects that the 25-year-old brings, especially with his eye-catching skill set at the bat.

2025-07-02T14:23:49.788016+00:00 IST

“Finally got victory after long battle…”: Hasin Jahan

Cricketer Mohammed Shami's estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, has said that Calcutta High Court directions to the Indian pacer to pay her and daughter a monthly alimony of Rs 4 lakh as maintenance is a "victory" for her after "a long battle".

2025-07-02T14:09:36.611103+00:00 IST

WI's Kraigg Braithwaite speaks on playing 100 Tests

The second Test between the West Indies, the hosts and Australia will be at St George from Thursday onwards. WI is trailing 0-1 in the three-match series following a 159-run loss in the first Test.

2025-07-02T13:41:31.631882+00:00 IST

Moody reacts to India's "baffling" selection for second Test

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody didn't mince his words while decoding India's "baffling" final XI selection for the second Test in Birmingham against England.

2025-07-02T13:35:08.139140+00:00 IST

Stuart Broad's gives advice for taking Yashasvi’s wicket

Former England legend Stuart Broad has some advice for England bowlers who have been struggling against Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal.

2025-07-02T13:14:47.516919+00:00 IST

Shastri baffled by India's decision to rest Bumrah in 2nd Test

Former head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri didn't mince his words while expressing his discontent with India's decision to rest world number one speedster Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England in Birmingham.

2025-07-02T12:46:39.197472+00:00 IST

"Woakes was superb with new ball": Broad after 1st session

At the end of the first session, India was 98/2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (62*) and skipper Shubman Gill (1*) unbeaten. Woakes was fantastic in his new ball spell, taking the wicket of KL Rahul and bowling four maiden overs out of seven overs, giving away just 15 runs. During his spell, he created chances against Karun Nair and Jaiswal, but luck did not go in his favour.

2025-07-02T12:43:53.207738+00:00 IST

Jaiswal's fifty, partnership with Nair gives India solid start

An attacking half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal after KL Rahul's early departure and his 80-run partnership with Karun Nair put Team India in a solid spot at the end of the first session of day one during the second Test at Birmingham on Wednesday.

2025-07-02T12:17:17.355189+00:00 IST

India, England players wear black armbands to pay tribute Wayne

Indian and England players were wearing a black armband before the start of play on Day 1 of the second Test in Birmingham on Wednesday to pay tribute to former England batter Wayne Larkins, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 71.

2025-07-02T11:47:20.067151+00:00 IST

Kaur hails Rodrigues for their 93-run partnership

Amanjot credited Rodrigues for giving her crucial advice during their 93-run partnership that helped India finish their first innings on 181/4.

2025-07-02T11:08:57.973366+00:00 IST

Maharaj ruled out of 2nd test against Zimbabwe

He will return home for further assessment to determine the extent of the injury. Senuran Muthusamy has been named as Maharaj's replacement, while all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test, which begins on 6 July.

2025-07-02T10:39:40.722136+00:00 IST

Edgbaston Test: England win toss; opt to bowl first against India

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second Test of the five-match series, which is been played at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

2025-07-02T09:52:05.977401+00:00 IST

Mohammad Shami to pay 4 lakhs monthly alimony

Calcutta High Court directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to pay his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and daughter a monthly alimony of Rs 4 lakh as maintenance. Jahan will have to be paid Rs 1.50 lakh per month, while the daughter will get Rs 2.50 lakh per month.

2025-07-02T09:24:46.846714+00:00 IST

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant climbs to career-best rating

The 27-year-old showed his class with innings of 134 and 118 as India fell to a five-wicket loss and in the process gained one spot to move to sixth overall on the latest rankings for Test batters.

2025-07-02T08:54:36.132734+00:00 IST

Unstoppable Hetmyer delivers again as Orcas make it three in row

Left-hand batter Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 78-run knock guided Seattle Orcas to victory over San Francisco Unicorns by four wickets in the 22nd clash of the ongoing 2025 edition of Major League Cricket on Wednesday.

2025-07-02T07:35:36.374949+00:00 IST

Sanjay Bangar reflects on importance of not dropping catches

India dropped several catching opportunities throughout the opening Test against England, which conspired against them during their five-wicket defeat at Headingley.

2025-07-02T07:08:36.519822+00:00 IST

"Some admission of error": Darren Sammy on umpiring in Barbados

Sammy was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day of the first Test that the visitors clinched by 159 runs, courtesy Josh Hazlewood's stunning 5-43 in Bridgetown.

2025-07-02T06:45:06.734458+00:00 IST

Steve Smith likely to return for second Test against West Indies

Australia's right-hand batter Steve Smith is likely to feature in the playing XI for his national team for the second Test of the three-match series against the West Indies.

2025-07-02T04:42:51.803153+00:00 IST

"Dean needs to play": Knight as England stare at series loss

Following England Women's defeat against India, former skipper Heather Knight believed that spin all-rounder Charlie Dean should feature in the playing XI for the next match, as she is one of the best bowlers in the line-up.

2025-07-02T03:37:37.360785+00:00 IST

2nd T20I: India Women register 24-run over England

A brilliant 24-run victory for India Women over England Women at County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday, fueled by half-centuries from Amanjot Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, as well as outstanding bowling from Shree Charani, has handed India a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

2025-07-02T03:02:09.056509+00:00 IST