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Pears bowl out Lancashire cheaply at Worcester
Paceman Beyers Swanepoel (4-37) and spinner Fateh Singh (3-27) help Worcestershire bowl out Lancashire for 180 at New Road.
28.08.2026
England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.
28.08.2026
Notts' Clarke first to 1,000 Championship runs with ton against Bears
Nottinghamshire's Joe Clarke hits his third ton of the season against Warwickshire to become the first player past 1,000 County Championship runs in 2026.
28.08.2026
How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?
28.08.2026
Jennings resists as Worcestershire keep Lancashire under pressure
Swanepoel takes four to keep contest moving despite time lost to rain
28.08.2026
Elgar revisits his pomp as century puts Surrey under pump
Essex fall away after opener's effort but claim 96-run lead followed by four cheap wickets
28.08.2026
Clarke century keeps Notts moving in key title clash
Warwickshire thwarted as batter passes 1,000 runs for the season in rain-affected clash at Edgbaston
28.08.2026
Lammonby returns to form to revive Somerset title push
Crucial knock from opener turns the tables in vital contest against Sussex
28.08.2026
Robinson, Archer demolish Pakistan as England take strong grip
Visitors blown away despite Azan Awais' gritty knock, as wickets continue to tumble at Lord's
28.08.2026
Lamplough four-for in vain as Thailand edge out Hong Kong in Women's Asia Cup opener
Thailand captain Chaiwai top-scored with 43 in 31 balls while offspinner Kamchomphu took three wickets
28.08.2026
SL-W vs UAE-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026, Match 2
The second fixture brings Sri Lanka Women and United Arab Emirates Women together at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on 29th August at 8:00 PM IST.Get the best SL-W vs UAE-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insi...
28.08.2026
Afghanistan-West Indies series likely to be postponed due to 2027 World Cup qualifiers
The Afghanistan National Cricket Team have been one of the most improved teams in World Cricket. They have been giant killers and played an amazing brand of cricket in the ODI and T20I formats, respectively. In major tournaments, they have provided upsets...
West Indies 28.08.2026
PCB’s boycott threats: 3 times Pakistan threatened to pull out but played
The Pakistan National Cricket Team is currently in England for a three-match Test series. They are currently playing at Lord’s in the second Test match after being handed a thumping defeat in the first Test by an innings and 103 runs. Amidst this, a contr...
28.08.2026
CDK vs PD Match Prediction Today: Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6, DPL 2026 Qualifier 2
Central Delhi Kings will take on Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 (DPL 2026) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, August 28. The winner of the CDK vs PD clash will book a place in the DPL 2026 final, where they wil...
28.08.2026
MDP vs VKK Match Prediction Today: Madurai Panthers vs Vida Kovai Kings, TNPL 2026 Final
MDP vs VKK Match Prediction Today: Madurai Panthers (MDP) will take on Vida Kovai Kings (VVK) in the final of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 (TNPL 2026) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, August 28. Madurai Panthers finished on top of...
28.08.2026
'Unhappy' BCCI may remove Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & others from Asian Games squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could send a B Team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. In a few previous reports, it was suggested that the board was not happy about the preparations by the organizers for the multi-sport event. Keepin...
28.08.2026
Imam-ul-Haq suffers calf strain, doubtful for Lord’s Test batting
Another injury threat for the Pakistan National Cricket Team in their ongoing Test series against England in England. After the injury to Babar Azam, another batter, Imam-ul-Haq, has reportedly been injured himself on the opening day of the Lord's Test; t...
28.08.2026
Gautam Gambhir praises Sonal Dinusha after India miss 2-0 sweep vs SL
India may have missed out on a 2-0 Test series sweep against Sri Lanka, but Sonal Dinusha's remarkable performance earned praise from head coach Gautam Gambhir. The Sri Lankan batter produced a historic performance across the two Tests, finishing as his t...
28.08.2026
GLG vs DNG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- European T20 Cup 2026, Match 5
On 29th August at 3:00 PM IST, Glasgow Cosmics will square off against Dublin Guardians in the fifth match of the European T20 Cup 2026 at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg.Get the best GLG vs DNG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing X...
28.08.2026
Shubman Gill remains best No.4 Test batter despite underwhelming outing
The recently concluded Test series between India and Sri Lanka ended with India's National Cricket Team winning 1- 0. Sonal Dinusha's century in both innings of the series decider in Colombo saved the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team from a whitewash. Desp...
28.08.2026
RTD vs BWV Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- European T20 Cup 2026, Match 6
Rotterdam Dockers and Belfast Wolves will go head-to-head in the sixth match of the European T20 Cup 2026 at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg, on 29th August at 6:45 PM IST.Get the best RTD vs BWV Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing...
28.08.2026
Marizanne Kapp slams Cricket Australia over Anaya Bangar’s women’s cricket clearance
South Africa women’s national cricket team superstar Marizanne Kapp has strongly reacted to Cricket Australia’s decision to allow transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar to play women’s community cricket in Australia.Anaya, who played for the Mumbai Under-19 m...
28.08.2026
Mohammad Kaif questions Shubman Gill’s leadership as Sri Lanka pull off fighting draw
The India vs Sri Lanka two-match Test series concluded on Thursday at Colombo. Shubman Gill marked his first series win as a captain in a two-or-more-match series. However, the result could have been worse for the Lankan side as they were on the verge of...
28.08.2026
"He's sleeping": Former India opener takes dig at Gautam Gambhir over India’s WTC 2027 final hopes
Sadagoppan Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on the India national cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning his accountability after Sri Lanka drew the second Test in Colombo.Ramesh criticised Gambhir’s media approach, claiming that the hea...
28.08.2026
Ben Stokes set for BBL return as Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades lead the race
Multiple blockbuster signings, including the return of Ben Stokes, are expected ahead of the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL). The former England captain continues to remain as a hot prospect in the trade market, having previously played only...
28.08.2026
Ravichandran Ashwin questions Kuldeep Yadav’s omission after Sri Lanka escape with draw
India vs Sri Lanka two-match Test series have concluded with India winning the series, marking Shubman Gill’s first Test series win in two-or-more matches and also an away Test series win. After Sri Lanka’s hard-fought draw, former India spinner Ravichand...
28.08.2026
Not Devdutt Padikkal! Shubman Gill's favourite win India's Impact Player of the Series
The India National Cricket Team have finally secured its first Test series win in two or more matches post the West Indies series. This is also Shubman Gill’s first Test win away from home. After the milestone, Team India has always provided an Impact Pla...
West Indies 28.08.2026
Anaya Bangar fires back at Marizanne Kapp over transgender cricket debate
Anaya Bangar became the first Indian trans-cricketer to play in Women’s Community Cricket. She has been provided the green light by Cricket Australia (CA) to play the game. After CA allowed her to play, South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team icon Mari...
28.08.2026
Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics
George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.
28.08.2026
Glamorgan and Hampshire frustrated by rain
Glamorgan reach 149-9, still 13 runs behind Hampshire, as a series of showers limits play to 19 overs on day two in Cardiff.
28.08.2026
Netherlands beat Scotland by 58 runs in first ODI
The Netherlands comfortably beat a youthful Scotland side to take the lead in a three-match ODI series.
28.08.2026
Leaders Durham build big lead over Gloucs
David Bedingham's century helps Division Two leaders Durham maintain control against Gloucestershire.
28.08.2026
Northants reply well after Kent post 345
Zak Crawley falls short of a century but Daniel Bell-Drummond helps Kent post 345 against Northants, who end day two 74-0 in reply.
28.08.2026
Essex dominate against struggling Surrey
Essex dominate the second day of their County Championship match against Surrey, who remain in relegation trouble.
28.08.2026
Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.
28.08.2026
Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics
George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.
28.08.2026
Glamorgan and Hampshire frustrated by rain
Glamorgan reach 149-9, still 13 runs behind Hampshire, as a series of showers limits play to 19 overs on day two in Cardiff.
28.08.2026
Leaders Durham build big lead over Gloucs
David Bedingham's century helps Division Two leaders Durham maintain control against Gloucestershire.
28.08.2026
Northants reply well after Kent post 345
Zak Crawley falls short of a century but Daniel Bell-Drummond helps Kent post 345 against Northants, who end day two 74-0 in reply.
28.08.2026
Essex dominate against struggling Surrey
Essex dominate the second day of their County Championship match against Surrey, who remain in relegation trouble.
28.08.2026
Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics
George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.
28.08.2026
Glamorgan and Hampshire frustrated by rain
Glamorgan reach 149-9, still 13 runs behind Hampshire, as a series of showers limits play to 19 overs on day two in Cardiff.
28.08.2026
Netherlands beat Scotland by 58 runs in first ODI
The Netherlands comfortably beat a youthful Scotland side to take the lead in a three-match ODI series.
28.08.2026
Leaders Durham build big lead over Gloucs
David Bedingham's century helps Division Two leaders Durham maintain control against Gloucestershire.
28.08.2026
Northants reply well after Kent post 345
Zak Crawley falls short of a century but Daniel Bell-Drummond helps Kent post 345 against Northants, who end day two 74-0 in reply.
28.08.2026
Essex dominate against struggling Surrey
Essex dominate the second day of their County Championship match against Surrey, who remain in relegation trouble.
28.08.2026
Seam quartet puts England on verge of series win
England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.
28.08.2026
Lanning, Kapp, Bates, Ismail among WCPL overseas signings
WCPL's new team Jamaica Empress have signed Lanning, Amy Hunter, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Syeda Aroob Shah and Rosemary Mair
28.08.2026
Higgins makes inroads but rain continues to dominate
Just 32.3 overs possible on second day after initial washout at Derby
28.08.2026
Erasmus: 'It shows we do belong and our previous win wasn't a once-off'
"It feels surreal," said JJ Smit, the Player of the Match for his 3 for 31
28.08.2026