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Potts hits winning runs as table-toppers complete ten-wicket win on fourth morning
30.08.2026
Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershire by 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory.
30.08.2026
Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar dismissed Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar during the opening day of the Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-final. The 32-year-old seamer produced the breakthrough during the morning session as East Zone’s bowlers dominated the early stage...
30.08.2026
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 is ongoing, and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) lost to Jamaica Kingsmen (JK) by 7 runs. Ahead of the match, the TKR franchise did something special for one of their former players, now head coach, Dwayne Bravo, as the...
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
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
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 H...
30.08.2026
Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershire by 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory.
30.08.2026
Josh Tongue is brilliantly run out by Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 12 to bring England's innings to an end, with the home side bowled out for 208, setting Pakistan 389 to win the second Test at Lord's.
30.08.2026
Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershire by 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory.
30.08.2026
Josh Tongue is brilliantly run out by Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 12 to bring England's innings to an end, with the home side bowled out for 208, setting Pakistan 389 to win the second Test at Lord's.
30.08.2026
Though he hasn't been ruled out of the Test officially, word is that Imam-ul-Haq needs ten days of rest to recover
30.08.2026
Auqib Nabi is expected to return home in time for the India A's four-day fixtures against Australia A in Puducherry starting September 22
30.08.2026
Rabada has just under six weeks to recover from a hamstring injury for the first Test against Australia, which begins October 9
30.08.2026
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has signed a short-term deal with English county side Surrey for the ongoing County Championship. The 29-year-old seamer will play three red-ball matches during the County Championship in England, subject to the co...
30.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team opener Imam-ul-Haq is unlikely to play the remainder of the Lord's Test against England due to a grade-1 tear in his left calf. Cricinfo on August 30 reported that the batter has been prescribed ten days of rest.The report s...
30.08.2026
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has strongly criticized the coaching staff surrounding Test captain Babar Azam, blaming them for the batter’s ongoing technical struggles. Yousuf said that “so-called coaches” have played a major role in Babar’s dec...
30.08.2026
The Duleep Trophy 2026/27 has already begun, with the quarter-final matches completed; now it's on to the semi-finals. East Zone is facing Central Zone in the first semi-final of the tournament at the CoE ground in Bengaluru. During the match, East Zone’s...
30.08.2026
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has made a strong statement about the current condition of Pakistan cricket. Mohammad Amir said that Pakistan cricket has already gone through a serious decline across the formats, especially Test cricket.His comm...
30.08.2026
Rabada has just under six weeks to recover from a hamstring injury for the first Test against Australia, which begins October 9
30.08.2026
Auqib Nabi is expected to return home in time for the India A's four-day fixtures against Australia A in Puducherry starting September 22
30.08.2026
Though he hasn't been ruled out of the Test officially, word is that Imam-ul-Haq needs ten days of rest to recover
30.08.2026
Mark Butcher believes England’s cricketers must recognise the scrutiny that comes with life in the spotlight, while also assessing the side’s impressive pace-bowling options.
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30.08.2026
Dan Lawrence’s half-century helped England extend their lead despite rain limiting play to just 47 overs at Lord’s, with Mohammad Abbas again proving a threat on day three.
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30.08.2026
Dan Lawrence has rediscovered his enjoyment in an England shirt after returning to the side and making the most of his opportunities against Pakistan.
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30.08.2026
Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has taken a sarcastic dig at the Pakistan national cricket team, claiming that Babar Azam's side is now “too bad for fixing allegations.” Tareen's comments came after another disappointing batting display by Pakistan...
30.08.2026
Arun Singh Dhumal is all set to continue as the Chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, with no major challenge expected in the upcoming BCCI elections.The BCCI Electoral Officer AK Joti has issued the official election notice for t...
30.08.2026
Hampshire go into the final day on 124-2 against Glamorgan, a lead of 125, after another rain-hit day in Cardiff.
29.08.2026
Though he hasn't been ruled out of the Test officially, word is that Imam-ul-Haq needs ten days of rest to recover
30.08.2026
Essex fall away after opener's effort but claim 96-run lead followed by four cheap wickets
30.08.2026
Sunil Narine has provided a fresh update on his international retirement, ruling out any possibility of a return to the West Indies. The mystery spinner revealed why he turned down a call from Kieron Pollard ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021, saying that he...
30.08.2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stripped Sri Lanka of the hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy. They made the decision after continued concerns over government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket, which...
30.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines on Sunday (August 30) when the 15-year-old became the East Zone captain during the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone in Bengaluru.The youngster did not start the match as captain. Actually, Ishan Kishan was...
30.08.2026
Afghanistan is all set to enter a new era in franchise cricket. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is all set to launch the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) 2026-27 later this year.The inaugural season of the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) is scheduled...
30.08.2026
India women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar has refused to confirm whether the players will exchange handshakes with Pakistan during their upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash. Amol Muzumdar stated that they will avoid the off-field discussion and...
30.08.2026
South Delhi Superstarz, led by Tejasvi Dahiya, will face Central Delhi Kings, captained by Jonty Sidhu, in the final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 30.South Delhi Superstarz have reached the final afte...
30.08.2026
The South Africa National Cricket Team has suffered a huge setback ahead of their much-awaited home series against the Australia National Cricket Team, with Kagiso Rabada expected to miss the entire series because of a serious hamstring injury.South Afric...
30.08.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines on Sunday (August 30) when the 15-year-old became the East Zone captain during the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone in Bengaluru.The youngster did not start the match as captain. Actually, Ishan Kishan was...
30.08.2026
Dwayne Bravo won the CPL title five times as a player and then as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders last season
30.08.2026
T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has emerged as a potential replacement for Shreyas Iyer in India’s long-term plans for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. The 23-year-old left-hander is being considered as a middle-order option as the Indian team management loo...
30.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided a fresh selection update on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series. The selectors and team management want batters to continue playing in their top-order role...
30.08.2026
Jamaica Kingsmen were 127 for 3 in 14.4 overs chasing 181 for victory when the rain came down for the second time, ending the game and leaving them seven runs in front
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30.08.2026
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30.08.2026
By Eddie Button AUSTRALIA BEAT Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to draw the series 1-1 after their shock nine-wicket defeat in Darwin. Mitchell Starc starred for Australia taking a wicket with the first ball of the game and finishing with figures of 6...
30.08.2026
By Eddie Button SONAL DINUSHA carried his bat for a remarkable 133 not out to rescue Sri Lanka from what looked like what was destined to be another defeat to India. The 25-year-old took his side to 429-9, leading to a declaration which brought the end to...
30.08.2026
GUYANA AMAZON Warriors have won three out of three so far in the Caribbean Premier League. Captain Imran Tahir (below) has led from the front taking six wickets across their victories so far in the campaign, supported by Shai Hope with the bat scoring 120...
30.08.2026
THE NEW European T20 League kicked off on Wednesday as the Rotterdam Dockers claimed victory over the Amsterdam Flames. Faf du Plessis starred for the Dockers finishing on an unbeaten 83 comfortably chasing 157 in the all-Netherlands clash. In Ireland, sk...
30.08.2026
NEWS IN BRIEF ANVAY DRAVID and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former India stars Rahul Dravid and Verinder Sehwag, have been called up to the India under-19s squad for a three-match series of ODIs against Australia. Anvay Dravid was involved in the tour of Sri...
30.08.2026
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE retained their Eastern Division One title on a tense final day of the regular season and will now make the familiar trip to West Bromwich Dartmouth, venue for the four-day final which starts on September 6. Buckinghamshire needed just 15 b...
30.08.2026