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England will be without wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval after he left the squad for the birth of his daughter. Smith’s second child was born on June 16, just a day before the match began, and James Rew has been called up as his replacement. Rew will .....
How did Match 7 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 go between New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Sri Lanka Women pulled off a historic five-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on June 16. Batting first, New Zealand Women...
England interim captain Joe Root has said he is approaching the Test captaincy on a game-by-game basis, but admitted he has been slightly envious of Ben Stokes for having the opportunity to work alongside head coach Brendon McCullum. Root, who captained England in a record 64 Test matches, will make a r...
England Test captain Ben Stokes could be set for a return to county cricket after being left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand. The all-rounder is expected to be available for Durham’s upcoming County Championship fixture against Northamptonshire, with Durham head coach Ryan Campb...
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 delivered plenty of unforgettable moments on the field, and off it as well. Among them was the controversy involving Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh and Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma, which sparked widespread debate across social media. Several weeks af...
Sri Lanka Cricket has handed down punishments to players for disciplinary breaches that occurred during the tri-series match between Sri Lanka A and India A in Dambulla. Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash announced sanctions against the players involved in the altercation, with Vishen Halambage believed...
Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Das has mentioned that there remains uncertainty over his fitness ahead of the first T20I against Australia on Wednesday, June 17, in Chattogram. Das suffered a muscle tear in the third ODI, after which Soumya Sarkar was added to the squad as cover. Bangladesh are also mon...
New Zealand have recalled Henry Nicholls to bat at No. 3 in the Test at The Oval following Kane Williamson’s abrupt mid-series retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old has played only two Tests since the start of 2024, both during New Zealand’s tour of Zimbabwe last year, when...
India Women (IND W) take on the Netherlands Women (NED W) in Match No. 10 of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, at Headingley in Leeds. India comes into this clash on the back of a dominant 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game. Smriti Mandhana’s w...
South Africa Women (SA W) will face Pakistan Women (PAK W) in Match 11 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on June 16 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. South Africa women enter the contest looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat against Australia in their tournament opener. The Proteas struggled to match Aust...
~ 19th season of IPL becomes the most-watched ever_~ Connected TV emerged as the fastest-growing consumption platform with a 22% Y-o-Y growth~ The 2026 Final became the most-watched match in IPL across screens Mumbai, June 15, 2026: JioStar today announced another landmark season for the IPL, as the rec...
With the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, India have already started shaping their squad for the mega event. While the batting department appears well-settled with a strong mix of experienced stars and emerging talents, the pace-bowling unit remains an...
Vijayawada Sunshiners will face Tungabhadra Warriors in Match 12 of the Andhra Premier League 2026 on June 17 at YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa. Vijayawada Sunshiners currently occupy fourth place in the standings, having secured one victory from their three matches so far. After suffering a defe...
Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades are likely to continue as separate entities for at least one more season despite Cricket Victoria’s decision to merge the two Big Bash League franchises amid discussions surrounding opening the league to private investors. In a meeting held between Cricket A...
Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has spoken on the incident which took place in the final overs of India A‘s clash against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Monday, June 15. A Super Over decided the fate of the tied affair, following prolonged discussions between both captains and the on-field umpires....
Mighty Australia Women (AUS W) take on Bangladesh Women (BAN W) in match No. 9 of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on Wednesday, June 17. Six-time champions Australia started their campaign with a comprehensive 65-run win against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchest...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have introduced a brand-new central contract system based on the format that players specialise in rather than the traditional category structure. According to ESPNcricinfo, the new system will be heavily reliant on analytics and data, with more than 85 per cent of decis...
England head coach Brendon McCullum stated that Ben Stokes‘ well-being is more important than the future of his captaincy. This comes after the Three Lions announced their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand, starting on Wednesday, June 17. Stokes has been in the news for all the wr...
Indian cricket fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Virat Kohli’s recovery from a hamstring injury appears to be progressing well ahead of the upcoming ODI series against England. The star batter, who missed the ongoing three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, is expected to return to full fitness in...
Following the chaos from last week, England have announced a much-changed playing XI ahead of their second Test match against New Zealand at the Oval, which commences on Wednesday, June 17. The Three Lions are 1-0 up in the series after their 115-run victory at Lord’s. Following their win at the...
India women’s all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has made a heartfelt revelation about the mental challenges she faced during a prolonged injury setback, admitting that she struggled with depression and even contemplated walking away from cricket altogether. Currently representing India in the ongoing ICC Wome...
India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange with Sri Lanka A players following his team’s dramatic Super Over defeat in Dambulla on June 15. Chasing a challenging target in the decisive over, the young left-handed batter faced the final delivery with India A needing eight runs...
Indore Pink Panthers take on the Royal Nimar Eagles in Match No. 30 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore in a vital contest of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League 2026. The Indore Pink Panthers are currently sitting eighth in the standings with just two wins from their six matches, the Panthers are running out of...
In one of the more dramatic and controversial ends to a cricket game in recent times, India A suffered defeat to hosts Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Monday, 15 June. Following a tied affair at the end of 100 overs, the game went to a Super Over, where ...
Rewa Jaguars (RJ) face Jabalpur Royal Lions (JRL) in Match No. 31 of the ongoing Madhya Pradesh T20 League at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Tuesday, June 16. Prithviraj Singh Tomar’s Rewa Jaguars find themselves in a dominant position, having played five matches and picked up three wins. They su...
The decision by the Big Bash League (BBL) to stage its season-opening match in India has received strong support from IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, who believes the move underscores India’s unparalleled influence in world cricket. The BBL opener, scheduled to be held at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram St...
England Women will want to build on their winning start to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup when they take on Ireland Women in Match 8 in the port city of Southampton. Both sides come into the game on the back of contrasting results in their opening match of the tournament. The hosts secured an ...
When India A came out to defend their total of 265 runs against Sri Lanka A in the ongoing tri-series clash on Monday, June 15, the scorecard displayed 10-0 without a ball being bowled. This made the fans wonder whether it was actual or a genuine mistake by the television broadcaster. However, the actua...
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur heaped praise on wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and even suggested that she could be considered for an opening role following her explosive cameo against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on June 14. Richa smashed 34 runs off just 17 deliveries, striking f...
India began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in dominant fashion with a comprehensive 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Sunday, June 14. However, while the action unfolded on the field, a separate controversy reportedly emerged off it, leaving several Pakistani viewe...
‘Everything true, but on the field’ – Ravi Shastri opens up on the biggest misconception about Virat Kohli (Source: X) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding star batter Virat Kohli, highlighting the stark contrast between the...
England could face more selection concerns following doubts over Jamie Smith’s availability for their second Test match against New Zealand at the Oval, commencing on Wednesday, June 17. The wicketkeeper-batter’s partner is expecting the birth of their second child imminently, which would se...
India Women comfortably defeated Pakistan Women in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14, but the absence of handshakes between the two teams drew attention. There was no handshake during the toss, and the players also did not exchange handshakes after the match. When Pakistan coach Wah...
Australia Women kicked off their 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 65-run victory against South Africa Women on Saturday, June 13, at Old Trafford in Manchester. For the dominant Aussies, it was their leg-spinning all-rounder, Georgia Wareham, who put up a multi-faceted perfo...
Hardik Pandya‘s time away from the cricket field has gone from bad to worse after a latest quadricep injury forced him to sit out of the ongoing One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan. His setback has raised doubts about his involvement in the white-ball series away against England...
Deepti Sharma is widely regarded as one of the most complete all-rounders in modern women’s cricket. Known for her calm batting approach and highly effective off-spin, she has consistently influenced matches across formats for India. While her numbers in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is already place her among th...
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has reaffirmed his desire to continue representing the team in Test cricket on his return from a hamstring injury. The 38-year-old suffered a significant hamstring tear while fielding in Australia’s series-clinching third Test victory in the Ashes against England at the...
Pakistan head coach Wahab Riaz has urged patience as his team continues adapting to his coaching style at the Women’s T20 World Cup. The former left-arm pacer has been in charge for only a few months but has already made a noticeable impact on how the team approaches the shortest format. There were enco...
Former Indian all-rounder R Ashwin has hailed the BCCI selection committee for their selection and backing of Gurnoor Brar after the Punjab seamer’s impressive debut in the first ODI against Afghanistan on June 13 in Dharamshala. In a rain-affected game reduced to 25 overs, Brar bowled at high pace, clo...
Mehidy Hasan Miraz said that Bangladesh’s maiden ODI series victory over Australia was a special achievement. Before this series, Bangladesh had won only three of their 25 ODIs against Australia and had waited 21 years for a victory over them, which finally came in the opening match of the series....
All-rounder Deepti Sharma proved her worth once again as India thwarted Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Edgbaston on Sunday, June 14. Deepti shone with the ball, taking a magnificent five-wicket haul to help the Women in Blue bundle the Pakistanis out for just 106 aft...
How did Match 6 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 go between India Women vs Pakistan Women India Women registered a commanding 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan Women in Match No. 6 of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 14. Batting first, India posted a com...
Former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has said that the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) must improve its overall standards if it hopes to attract and retain top overseas players. Her comments come in the wake of a recent assessment by the World Cricketers’ Association, which evaluated major domesti...
Cambodia were forced to forfeit their matches at the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup in Singapore after being unable to field a full team for the tournament. According to reports, three Cambodian players were denied visas upon arrival in Singapore, while a fourth player suffered an injury, leaving the squad wi...
India comes into the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales as one of the favourites of the tournament, as they kick off their campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14. The Women in Blue come in as the winners of the last ICC tournament, the Women’s ODI World Cup in .....
Pakistan Cricket Board chair Mohsin Naqvi has outlined potential structural changes to the country’s cricketing system, which has often come under scrutiny for their performances in different formats. Naqvi, who serves as the Interior Minister of the country, stated to the media in Lahore that he...
The Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) has rejected Cricket Australia’s proposal to privatise the Big Bash League. ACA chief executive Paul Marsh had sent an email to Australian players on the evening of Sunday, June 14, which elaborated the ACA’s position on the matter, following meeti...
Rohit Sharma recovered from a hamstring injury he sustained during the IPL by going through a rehabilitation process at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Both Rohit and Virat Kohli, who is missing this series due to an injury, have s...
Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey made their international debuts during the first ODI between India and Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, June 13. While both of them bagged three wickets each, Brar impressed the most with his stellar display of fast b...
How did Match 5 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 go between Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women Bangladesh Women began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable victory over Netherlands Women on June 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Batting first, Netherlands Women posted 139/8 in their 20 overs,...