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Washouts at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Northampton, Hove & Chelmsford
The entire third day's play is washed out in six County Championship games at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Hove, Northampton and Chelmsford.
29.08.2026
Durham need four runs to beat Gloucs on final day
Division Two leaders Durham will need four runs on the final day to beat Gloucestershire.
29.08.2026
Washouts at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Northampton, Hove & Chelmsford
The entire third day's play is washed out in six County Championship games at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Hove, Northampton and Chelmsford.
29.08.2026
'A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead
Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as England closed on 177-7 on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, giving them a lead of 357.
29.08.2026
Lawrence impresses as weather delays England
Dan Lawrence impresses in devilishly difficult batting conditions to advance England’s push for a series win over Pakistan on a weather-hit third day of the second Test.
29.08.2026
Durham need four runs to beat Gloucs on final day
Division Two leaders Durham will need four runs on the final day to beat Gloucestershire.
29.08.2026
Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's
Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.
29.08.2026
Today at the Test - England v Pakistan highlights
Day 3 highlights from the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's.
29.08.2026
Javed Miandad and Moin Khan express concern over Imran Khan's health
Former Pakistan captain and prime minister has been in jail since August 2023 and is battling health issues
29.08.2026
Muzumdar: 'India hungry to win some tournaments'
The India head coach said they are trying to play "aggressive cricket" and "set the tone for the next six months"
29.08.2026
Vimukthi, Ayodhya hand Sri Lanka winning start to title defence
The two shared three wickets apiece to bowl out UAE for 79 before Athapaththu's unbeaten 48 gave SL a nine-wicket win
29.08.2026
When Sanju Samson won Suryakumar Yadav’s trust and heart with one special gesture
Suryakumar Yadav has revealed how Sanju Samson’s selfless attitude helped him during the early phase of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Sanju Samson was initially left out of the playing XI, with Ishan Kishan getting the opening spot after performing well in...
29.08.2026
ECR vs DNG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- European T20 Cup 2026, Match 8
The European T20 Cup 2026 features Edinburgh Castle Rockers against Dublin Guardians in the eighth match at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg, on 30th August at 6:45 PM IST.Get the best ECR vs DNG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing X...
29.08.2026
Leics openers blunt Yorks attack on rain-hit day
Leicestershire openers Rishi Patel and Sheridon Gumbs bat through bowler-friendly conditions on a heavily weather-affected day three against Yorkshire at Scarborough.
29.08.2026
Wash-outs at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Northampton, Hove & Chelmsford
The entire third day's play is washed out in six County Championship games at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby, Hove, Northampton and Chelmsford.
29.08.2026
Leics openers blunt Yorks attack on rain-hit day
Leicestershire openers Rishi Patel and Sheridon Gumbs bat through bowler-friendly conditions on a heavily weather-affected day three against Yorkshire at Scarborough.
29.08.2026
Leics openers blunt Yorks attack on rain-hit day
Leicestershire openers Rishi Patel and Sheridon Gumbs bat through bowler-friendly conditions on a heavily weather-affected day three against Yorkshire at Scarborough.
29.08.2026
Brevis, Duan Jansen lead South Africa's rout of Zimbabwe
After losing to hosts Namibia on the opening day of the tri-series, SA bounced back strongly against Zimbabwe
29.08.2026
Mumbai Cricket Association awards equal pay to men and women players
The MCA is the first state board to award annual retainers to its men's and women's players - INR 12 lakh for Grade A, INR 8 lakh and INR 6 lakh for Grades B and C, respectively
29.08.2026
Suryakumar on being dropped: 'When everything is going well, why the change?'
"For one-and-a-half months I kept thinking, how can this happen? How is it possible? We just won the World Cup"
29.08.2026
Patel, Gumbs edge forward for Leicestershire
Yorkshire unable to break opening stand in limited play on day three
29.08.2026
Test cricket in trouble? Michael Atherton warns over rise in 3-Day finishes
Former England captain and well-known broadcaster Michael Atherton has explained why Test matches are finishing much quicker in recent years. His comments came after the England-Pakistan first Test in Leeds and the Australia-Bangladesh second Test in Mack...
29.08.2026
Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant among stars spotted during BCCI Fitness Tests
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a strict new pre-season fitness programme for its centrally contracted players after growing concerns over player fitness and a series of injuries over the last twelve months.The mandatory fi...
29.08.2026
Brevis fires South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.
29.08.2026
Wash-outs at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby & Northampton
The entire third day's play is washed out in four County Championship games at Edgbaston, Worcester, Derby and Northampton.
29.08.2026
Brevis fires South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.
29.08.2026
Brevis, Duan Jansen lead South Africa's rout of Zimbabwe
After losing to hosts Namibia on the opening day of the tri-series, SA bounced back strongly against Zimbabwe
29.08.2026
SL opt to field vs UAE; Vimukthi makes T20I debut
Sri Lanka made a host of changes to the XI that last played against Pakistan earlier this month
29.08.2026
Suryakumar Yadav reveals why he got angry at Kuldeep Yadav during Pakistan clash
Former captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed an intense moment involving the wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav during India’s high-pressure ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan.Actually, Kuldeep was eager to bowl, but Suryakumar was frustrated with the...
29.08.2026
Geoffrey Boycott warns Harry Brook despite calling him a rare talent
England batting legend Geoffrey Boycott believes that Harry Brook has the talent to become one of the greatest batters in world cricket but feels the white-ball captain is not using his ability properly, especially in Test cricket.Boycott feels Brook has...
29.08.2026
'That's a stinker' - Gay trapped lbw by 'unplayable' Abbas delivery
After a lengthy rain delay that sees play halted for over three hours, England batter Emilio Gay is dimissed almost instantly after being trapped lbw by an "unplayable" ball from Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas on day three of their second Test at Lord's.
29.08.2026
'That's a stinker' - Gay trapped lbw by 'unplayable' Abbas delivery
After a lengthy rain delay that sees play halted for over three hours, England batter Emilio Gay is dimissed almost instantly after being trapped lbw by an "unplayable" ball from Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas on day three of their second Test at Lord's.
29.08.2026
Javed Miandad and Moin Khan express concern over Imran Khan's health
Former Pakistan captain and prime minister has been in jail since August 2023 and is battling health issues
29.08.2026
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah injury update: No comeback timeline
The India National Cricket Team has still not received a clear return date for Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, as both stars continue their recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.However, Prince Yadav has recovered from his hamstring nig...
29.08.2026
'What's being done to him is not right' - Miandad on Imran's imprisonment
Miandad called upon the Pakistan government to resolve their differences with Imran, who has been in jail since August 2023, and offered to help in any way possible
29.08.2026
Zimbabwe bat; Eathan Bosch makes his T20I debut for South Africa
Legspinner Graeme Cremer is back for Zimbabwe after recovering from an arm injury sustained at the T20 World Cup
29.08.2026
Suryakumar Yadav opens up on losing India captaincy as he questions decision
Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about one of the biggest shocks of his cricket career after losing both his T20I captaincy and place in the India squad, just months after leading the team to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.Under Suryakumar, India enjoyed an o...
29.08.2026
Suryakumar Yadav makes honest admission about his ODI career
Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about why his success in T20 cricket did not translate into the ODI format. The Mumbai batter played 37 ODIs between 2021 and 2023, scoring 773 runs at an average of 25.76. His final ODI appearance came in the 2023 World Cup...
29.08.2026
South Africa v Zimbabwe - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.
29.08.2026
South Africa v Zimbabwe - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.
29.08.2026
Javed Miandad breaks down in tears while speaking about Imran Khan
Pakistan cricket legend Javed Miandad broke down in tears while speaking about the imprisonment of his former teammate and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.Miandad made an emotional appeal for Imran’s release and defended his former captain’s cha...
29.08.2026
Mike Hesson to join Pakistan’s Test setup amid Babar Azam-led side’s struggles in England
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called white-ball head coach Mike Hesson to London during the ongoing Lord's Test. The New Zealander, who coaches Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams on a two-year contract, will join the red-ball setup to provide support to...
29.08.2026
Imam-ul-Haq accused of faking injuries by ex-Pakistan selector
Former Pakistan selector Muhammad Wasim has accused opening batter Imam-ul-Haq of faking injuries to avoid difficult batting conditions. The allegation emerged after Imam-ul-Haq did not come out to bat on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s, with...
29.08.2026
Dinesh Karthik advised to reject CSK head coach role
Former India batter S Badrinath has advised Dinesh Karthik to think twice before accepting the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach role. His comments come after former CSK opener Matthew Hayden publicly backed Karthik to take over from Stephen Fleming.St...
29.08.2026
Prince Yadav clears fitness test ahead of Afghanistan series
The India National Cricket Team has received a major boost ahead of their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, as the fast bowler Prince Yadav is now available for selection. The young pacer had been enjoying a rapid rise since his impressive perf...
29.08.2026
MS Dhoni to join CSK as coach or mentor! Franchise puts pre-season plans on hold
MS Dhoni is yet to officially decide whether he will join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the head coach or a team mentor. The franchise has reportedly put all pre-season activities on hold, including auction planning and appointments, until the veteran make...
29.08.2026
Sarfaraz bemoans batting, as Pakistan face huge task to save Test
Head coach calls for greater application, even as returns for the series head in wrong direction
29.08.2026
Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone squad for Duleep semi-finals
Auqib Nabi, meanwhile, is exploring a county stint subject to his visa paperwork coming through
29.08.2026
IND-W vs THAI-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026, Match 3
The Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 moves into its third match with India Women battling Thailand Women at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on 30th August at 8:00 PM IST.Get the best IND-W vs THAI-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket...
29.08.2026
Shubman Gill’s declaration plan selfishly blocked by Gautam Gambhir in Colombo Test
India skipper Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir reportedly disagreed over the declaration timing during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. According to a report by Cricblogger, the head coach overruled the captain’s decision to declare early on D...
29.08.2026