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England vs Pakistan 2nd Test match has concluded, and the Three Lions won the match by 194 runs, sealing the three-match series after taking a 2-0 lead at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. Ahead of day 4’s play, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq came out to th...
31.08.2026
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has now shared his side of the story on the Sandpaper Gate scandal involving Australia. Faf du Plessis revealed that he felt particularly sorry for Cameron Bancroft after the ball-tampering incident during the 20...
31.08.2026
From years of experience, former England captain Michael Vaughan said even some of England's County cricket teams are better than the present Pakistan National Cricket Team, which suffered a 194-run defeat against the England National Cricket Team at Lord...
31.08.2026
Michael Neser's plans for the Bangladesh series may have been ruined by injury, but the experienced Australian fast bowler has already set his sights on a much bigger target. The 36-year-old has suffered a right calf strain during training in Brisbane, wh...
31.08.2026
Australia's National Cricket Team pacer Josh Hazlewood has revealed to have seen South Africa National Team fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the entire ODI series against Australia because of a hamstring injury, which keeps him uncertain for the Thr...
31.08.2026
Cricinfo understands that the six-match white-ball series is likely to take place early next year
31.08.2026
Interim coach plans to roll out same foursome at Edgbaston in bid to be ruthless against Pakistan
31.08.2026
Victory at Lord’s gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead.
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31.08.2026
The Big Bash League (BBL) 2026/27 season is set to be one of the grandest, as some big players from different countries are ready to take part, and during the off-season, teams are securing early deals. Now, another New Zealand National Cricket Team playe...
31.08.2026
Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed rated Mohammad Abbas higher than the former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif. In an online interaction, Tanvir said that Abbas is much better than Asif as a bowler. The former pacer's comments came amid Abbas' tremendo...
31.08.2026
India and Pakistan have reportedly taken a similar stance on the infrastructure concerns surrounding the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. During a recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) proposed sending weaker squads, but...
31.08.2026
Former Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Rashid Latif agreed with the British Media reports that have labelled the Babar Azam-led team as the “worst Pakistan side in the last 50 years.” Taking a step further, Latif called the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakista...
31.08.2026
Cricinfo understands that the six-ball white-ball series is likely to take place early next year
31.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again showed why he is being seen as one of the most exciting young batters in Indian cricket. However, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell short of his maiden Duleep Trophy century during the first semifinal between East Zone and Central...
31.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest dismissal in the nineties has added another unusual chapter to his already remarkable rise in cricket. The 15-year-old was dismissed for 92 in the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone on Monday, taking his tally to s...
31.08.2026
Pakistan Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed is facing an uncertain future as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) plans to bring white-ball coach Mike Hesson into the red-ball setup. Mike Hesson is expected to take charge of the squad after Pakistan suffered two...
31.08.2026
Delhi cricket has had its share of controversies, but it has always had its share of talent. As the third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) comes to a close, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley has responded to the recent controversies.The difference is a...
31.08.2026
Jasprit Bumrah is on track to return to competitive cricket at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The 32-year-old bowler has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after suffering a knee injury, with the team man...
31.08.2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya is being discussed as a potential option for India’s T20I squad as the team management reviews its choices in the shortest format.The move comes after Axar Patel produced modest returns across In...
31.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is all set to receive a major boost before the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy now fit and ready to return.Pandya and Reddy are expected to be available for se...
31.08.2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has said that the proposed white-ball series against India is still under discussion. The former skipper also addressed the controversy surrounding the 2026 T20 World Cup, saying the situation was not h...
31.08.2026
A cricket team in Northern Ireland suffered a bizarre defeat after conceding a match because of a broken printer. Ballyspallen Cricket Club handed Eglinton victory when a technical issue stopped them from printing the required Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calcul...
31.08.2026
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly close to joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming 2026/27 Big Bash League season. The star all-rounder has emerged as the frontrunner to join the South Australian franchise after several rival tea...
31.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Babar Azam has finally addressed the controversy that created tension around the Lord’s Test against the England National Cricket Team.Babar Azam has strongly denied reports that the Pakistan team had any plan not to...
31.08.2026
Middlesex forfeited their first innings during the Rothesay County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire at the OurCoop County Ground in Derby in a bold attempt to force a result. Middlesex bowled Derbyshire out for 131 and forfeited their fi...
31.08.2026
Joe Root urged England to celebrate their Lord’s Test victory but remain sensible and grounded after the hosts sealed the series against Pakistan. Speaking after England’s 194-run win, Root stressed that the players should enjoy their success without allo...
31.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again showed why he is being seen as one of the most exciting young batters in Indian cricket. However, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell short of his maiden Duleep Trophy century during the first semifinal between East Zone and Central...
31.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is all set to receive a major boost before the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy now fit and ready to return.Pandya and Reddy are expected to be available for se...
31.08.2026
Jasprit Bumrah is on track to return to competitive cricket at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The 32-year-old bowler has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after suffering a knee injury, with the team man...
31.08.2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya is being discussed as a potential option for India’s T20I squad as the team management reviews its choices in the shortest format. The move comes after Axar Patel produced modest returns across I...
31.08.2026
Australia's ODI squads for the Zimbabwe and South Africa series will be named this week
31.08.2026
Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is fuelling his success.
31.08.2026
Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is fuelling his success.
31.08.2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made major changes to its Test squad for the third match against England at Edgbaston, starting September 9. After a heavy defeat in the second Test at Lord’s, the selectors have brought six domestic performers into th...
31.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought detailed feedback from all 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on the controversial Impact Player rule. Notably, the Indian board has set Monday, August 31, as the deadline for teams to sub...
31.08.2026
Joe Root has equalled Virat Kohli's record for the third-most Test wins as captain in World Test Championship (WTC) history, reaching 14 victories after England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's. Root reached the mark in his 35th...
31.08.2026
The accommodation controversy surrounding the upcoming Asian Games 2026 has taken a fresh turn, with organizers hitting back at the allegations by saying that they have made arrangements for all registered athletes and officials.The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Gam...
31.08.2026
Bangladesh Women and Indonesia Women will meet in the fourth match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on 31st August at 8:00 PM IST.Get the best BAN-W vs INDO-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricke...
31.08.2026
Bangladesh Women and Indonesia Women will meet in the fourth match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on 31st August at 8:00 PM IST.Get the best BAN-W vs INDO-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricke...
30.08.2026
Cricket action returns to Windhoek as Namibia face Zimbabwe in the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 on 31st August at 5:30 PM IST. Get the best NAM vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI,...
31.08.2026
England have beaten Pakistan in the second Test to win the series with a match to spare.
30.08.2026
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
30.08.2026
England have beaten Pakistan in the second Test to win the series with a match to spare.
30.08.2026
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
30.08.2026
Despite improvements, particularly with the ball, from Headingley, lack of competitiveness persists
30.08.2026
England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series win, with one match to spare.
30.08.2026
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
30.08.2026
England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series win, with one match to spare.
30.08.2026
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
30.08.2026
India lost eight wickets for 46 runs and could only post 159 for 9 despite Shafali's strong start, but bundled Thailand out for 65
30.08.2026