Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur returns to training ahead of second T20I

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur returned to training on the eve of the second T20I against England, scheduled to be played in Bristol on Tuesday. The veteran all-rounder had missed the opening match of the five-game series after suffering a head injury during a T20 warm-up fixture against the ECB Development XI last week. Her availability for the Bristol encounter will be decided on match day, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-01T09:16:43.678558+00:00 IST

Shikhar Dhawan announces debut autobiography "The One"

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has officially announced his much-anticipated debut autobiography, "The One", through a heartfelt and introspective Instagram reel that has already resonated with fans across the country. Known for his flamboyant strokeplay, signature moustache twirl, and unwavering resilience, Dhawan is now ready to turn the spotlight inward, sharing his personal story beyond the boundaries and big scores.

2025-07-01T08:49:36.085705+00:00 IST

Thomas Rew smashes record-breaking ton

Somerset's wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew delivered a stunning performance, scoring a blistering 131 to guide England Under-19s to a thrilling one-wicket victory over India in the second Youth ODI at Northampton. His innings not only anchored England's chase but also saw him break the record for the fastest century by an England U-19 player, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-07-01T05:53:15.443638+00:00 IST

India’s tail-enders sweat it out in nets

After a disappointing show by India's lower order in the first Test at Headingley, the bowlers were put through an intense batting session during training, an effort to bolster the tail's resilience with the bat.

2025-07-01T04:59:31.679945+00:00 IST

Nathan Lyon expects another World Test Championship Final 

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has expressed his desire to continue playing Test cricket, with a strong focus on helping his team secure a second ICC World Test Championship crown, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-07-01T03:34:29.993171+00:00 IST

"Need lot of character to bounce back in series": Ravi Shastri

"The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately," Shastri told The ICC Review.

2025-07-01T02:43:01.726015+00:00 IST

Ten Doeschate drops hints on India's probable XI for second Test

Ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston on July 2, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Monday shed some light on likely players that can be included in the playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series.

2025-06-30T17:50:54.250594+00:00 IST

Dhoni's application to trademark 'Captain Cool' gets accepted

Former India skipper MS Dhoni's application to trademark the phrase 'Captain Cool', which has been associated with him due to the calm demanour that he maintains on the field has been fficially accepted and published by the Trademark Registry of India, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-30T16:57:12.192706+00:00 IST

Chris Woakes reveals retirement plans

England's seasoned quick Chris Woakes addressed his retirement plans and declared that he isn't looking to follow the same path as legendary ageless seamer James Anderson ahead of second Test against India at Edgbaston.

2025-06-30T16:15:20.836083+00:00 IST

Woakes issues Stokes warning ahead of 2nd Test

England's experienced pacer Chris Woakes has issued a captain Ben Stokes warning and cautioned about the threat that he poses with the Dukes ahead of the second Test against India in Birmingham.

2025-06-30T16:03:29.813360+00:00 IST

Ryan ten Doeschate backs Yashasvi Jaiswal following poor fielding

Ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston on July 2, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate backed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal following his poor outing in the field during both innings of the first Test against England, which was played at Leeds.

2025-06-30T15:16:11.885629+00:00 IST

England announce unchanged XI for second Test against India

The Three Lions roared in the opener and raced to a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after gunning down a record-shattering 371-run target in the first Test at Headingley, their second-highest successful chase in the format.

2025-06-30T14:40:42.663674+00:00 IST

Doeschate confirms Bumrah's "availability" for Edgbaston Test

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is "available" for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, but it is yet to be decided whether he would feature in the final XI, considering his limited utilisation for the five-match series.

2025-06-30T14:01:46.107361+00:00 IST

Woakes outlines Pant's threat ahead of 2nd Test at Edgbaston

England's seasoned quick Chris Woakes confessed that the hosts will have discussions around negating the threat posed by India vice-captain Rishabh Pant and some other players in the second Test, scheduled to take place at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

2025-06-30T13:12:26.653904+00:00 IST

Steve Smith defends Australia's batting coach after Healy remark

Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith has come out in defence of batting coach Michael Di Venuto following backlash from former Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy, who claimed the Baggy Greens top-order has "regressed" in recent years.

2025-06-30T11:47:38.127277+00:00 IST

Marcus Trescothick joins Southern Brave Men as batting coach

Former England opener Marcus Trescothick has been named the batting coach for Southern Brave's men's team for the upcoming 2025 edition of The Hundred. He replaces Jimmy Adams, who will be coaching Hampshire in the One Day Cup during August, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-30T08:50:25.228306+00:00 IST

Azhar Mahmood appointed as acting head coach of Pakistan

Azhar Mahmood has been named as Pakistan's new acting red-ball head coach, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-06-30T07:55:03.144134+00:00 IST

Australia’s powerhouses return for World Championship of Legends

Cricket's fiercest competitors are back in action as Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, and Shaun Marsh lead a star-studded Australia Champions line-up for the World Championship of Legends 2025. With explosive speed, unmatched power, and a never-say-die spirit, this squad is built to thrill and dominate, according to a release from WCL.

2025-06-30T07:26:17.035541+00:00 IST

Du Plessis, Ferreira power Texas Super Kings into knockouts

The South African stars of Texas Super Kings (TSK) rose to the occasion as they secured a commanding 39-run win over MI New York (MINY) to seal a spot in the knockout stage of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. Skipper Faf du Plessis led from the front with his second century of the season, while Donovan Ferreira unleashed a brutal late assault, smashing a 20-ball 53 to lift TSK to a daunting total of 223/4. Spinner Akeal Hosein then delivered a standout performance with the ball, as MINY could only manage 184/9 despite Kieron Pollard's valiant 70 off 39 balls, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-30T07:04:02.511872+00:00 IST

Steve Smith confident of return for second Test against WI

Australia batter Steve Smith remains optimistic about recovering in time to make his return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada, as per the official website of International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-06-30T03:25:50.696317+00:00 IST

West Indies: Worst batting side of 2020s?

An interesting statistic has emerged about the West Indies' batting during the previous ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle of 2023-25, which undoubtedly makes them amongst the worst batting sides in the world currently.

2025-06-29T17:33:14.825251+00:00 IST