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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
Mohammed Shami makes his case stronger than ever for another stint with the India National Cricket Team. When multiple Indian pacers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Prince Yadav, and Harshit Rana, are out of action because of injuries, Shami continues to thriv...
30.08.2026
The County Championship have been ongoing regardless of the fact that England is facing Pakistan in the 2nd Test match at Lord’s. During day 3 of the match between Durham and Gloucestershire, something bizarre happened. As the on-field umpires, James Tred...
30.08.2026
Former Sri Lanka white-ball captains Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka are likely to be recalled for the white-ball formats ahead of the series against England. Sri Lanka is scheduled to face the England National Cricket Team for three T20Is and three OD...
30.08.2026
Mohammad Abbas has achieved a rare milestone on day four of the ongoing second Test between England and Pakistan at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday (August 30). Abbas completed a brilliant five-wicket haul and put his name on the famous Lord's...
30.08.2026
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has questioned whether Imam-ul-Haq should have made an attempt to bat in the first innings at Lord’s, especially with the three-match Test series still on the line in England.Imam has reportedly suffered a Grade-1...
30.08.2026
When the Indian cricket team needed only four wins to secure the Test in Colombo and wrap up the two-match series against Sri Lanka with a 2-0 scoreline, the Indian bowlers' approach against the Lankan tail raised a series of questions. No-ball is among t...
30.08.2026
England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan after beating them by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's. The result also earned England 12 crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycl...
30.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team's Test captain, one of the country's best modern-day batters, smells the red cherry off Jofra Archer. It was a fiery delivery from the England National Cricket Team fast bowler, which completely bamboozled the opposing team...
30.08.2026
Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and renowned journalist Vimal Kumar had recently been involved in a heated exchange over Rishabh Pant during their live segment on YouTube. Fans were sharing some selected parts of the discussion and said many...
30.08.2026
West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has picked the legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag as one of the toughest batters he faced during his career. Narine, who became a spin superstar with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, explained that Sehw...
30.08.2026
Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara named his favorite players for some of the crucial fielding spots in Test cricket. India's wins and England's and Australia's defeats against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 have intensifi...
30.08.2026
Mohammad Amir, who played for the Pakistan National Cricket Team, now officially a British citizen, confirmed that his chapter as a cricketer for Pakistan is now closed. As he is now a British citizen, he is now formally eligible to play in the Indian Pre...
30.08.2026
Amid Pakistan cricket team's tour of England, Imran Khan emerges as one of the hot topics among cricket fans across the globe. Imran, the former Pakistan cricketer who led the team to a World Cup title, is also a political personality, as he served Pakist...
30.08.2026
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 has already begun on August 28, as the previous edition's finalist, India Women’s National Cricket Team, takes the field for the first time, as they take on the Thailand Women’s National Cricket Team. During the match, all-rounde...
30.08.2026
Smriti Mandhana touched a record before being dismissed against Thailand in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Stadium. The star opener of the India Women's National Cricket Team edged past Suzie Bates to claim second place as s...
30.08.2026
England vs Pakistan second Test match at Lord’s has concluded as the home side won the match and clinched the series after beating the Men in Green by 190 runs. After England’s win over Pakistan, we take a look at India’s chances to qualify for the ICC Wo...
30.08.2026
Pakistan will have an audience with King Charles this week, days after a threat to cancel their tour of England was made because of an interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
30.08.2026
Centuries from Ricardo Vasconcelos and Nathan McSweeney help Northamptonshire to maximum batting bonus points in their draw with Kent.
30.08.2026
Pakistan will have an audience with King Charles this week, days after a threat to cancel their tour of England was made because of an interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
30.08.2026
Warwickshire routed in first innings as key clash turns into hunt for bonus points
30.08.2026
Allround efforts from South African leave Lancashire grateful for more rain
30.08.2026
Abbas takes five for Pakistan as Shakeel falls short of consolation century
30.08.2026
Rain prevents any prospect of a result as runs are piled up at Wantage Road
30.08.2026
Stalemate consolidates Somerset's spot among Division One leaders while keeping Sussex in the race
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
Visitors, in sight of a win to support survival claims, have Glamorgan struggling in run chase before weather intervenes
30.08.2026
Ollie Robinson took four wickets in each innings of a 194-run second-Test win at Lord’s.
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30.08.2026
England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan after beating them by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's. The result also earned England 12 crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycl...
30.08.2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kashi Vishwanathan dismisses all of the speculations surrounding MS Dhoni's future in the club ahead of the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a statement, the CEO said that Dhoni has not yet informed the club...
30.08.2026
Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.
30.08.2026
Hampshire are frustrated by rain in Cardiff after setting Glamorgan 302 to win and reducing them to 21-3, resulting in a drawn County Championship match.
30.08.2026
A team has been forced to concede a match in Northern Ireland because of a broken printer.
30.08.2026
Fast bowler Olly Stone took a superb five-wicket haul as Nottinghamshire's County Championship match with Warwickshire ended in a rain-affected draw at Edgbaston.
30.08.2026
Weather overrules any chance of a result at New Road as a promising final day of County Championship action between Worcestershire and Lancashire ends in a share of the spoils.
30.08.2026
Pakistan's Saud Shakeel hits a brilliant 97 against England, but falls just short of his century as he's caught by Harry Brook off the bowling of Josh Tongue, as England close in on victory in the second Test at Lord's.
30.08.2026
Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.
30.08.2026
England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.
30.08.2026
Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.
30.08.2026
Hampshire are frustrated by rain in Cardiff after setting Glamorgan 302 to win and reducing them to 21-3, resulting in a drawn County Championship match.
30.08.2026
Middlesex draw at Derbyshire in rain-affected Division Two match despite visitors taking 10 wickets on final day.
30.08.2026
Fast bowler Olly Stone took a superb five-wicket haul as Nottinghamshire's County Championship match with Warwickshire ended in a rain-affected draw at Edgbaston.
30.08.2026
Weather overrules any chance of a result at New Road as a promising final day of County Championship action between Worcestershire and Lancashire ends in a share of the spoils.
30.08.2026
Sussex's home game with Somerset in the County Championship ends in a draw after day three was completely washed out.
30.08.2026
Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.
30.08.2026
Hampshire are frustrated by rain in Cardiff after setting Glamorgan 302 to win and reducing them to 21-3, resulting in a drawn County Championship match.
30.08.2026
A team has been forced to concede a match in Northern Ireland because of a broken printer.
30.08.2026