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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
George Hill fifty pushes Yorkshire forward on rain-hit day
Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul for Leicestershire
28.08.2026
Glamorgan inch towards parity on rain-wrecked second day
Only 18 overs are possible on a rainy day at Sophia Gardens
28.08.2026
David Bedingham century turns screw for Durham on shortened day
Cameos from Ben Stokes, Ollie Robinson keep Gloucestershire under the cosh
28.08.2026
Daniel Bell-Drummond counters spirited Northants fightback
Kent slump to 256 for 8 after 162-run opening stand for Zak Crawley and Ben Compton
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
Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
06.09.2025
An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel
One small ember can burn down everything. Dev Patel’s thriller steeped in mythology
20.08.2026
Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball
England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.
28.08.2026
'Pakistan cleaned up!' -  England take five wickets for 19 runs
Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the sec...
28.08.2026
Middlesex strike on rain-shortened day in Derby
Ryan Higgins again delivers for Middlesex on another rain-affected day of the County Championship match against Derbyshire.
28.08.2026
Middlesex strike on rain-shortened day in Derby
Ryan Higgins again delivers for Middlesex on another rain-affected day of the County Championship match against Derbyshire.
28.08.2026
Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
06.09.2025
An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel
One small ember can burn down everything. Dev Patel’s thriller steeped in mythology
20.08.2026
Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball
England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.
28.08.2026
'Pakistan cleaned up!' -  England take five wickets for 19 runs
Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the sec...
28.08.2026
Middlesex strike on rain-shortened day in Derby
Ryan Higgins again delivers for Middlesex on another rain-affected day of the County Championship match against Derbyshire.
28.08.2026
Trumpelmann, Frylinck set up Namibia's win against South Africa
Dewald Brevis' 75 off 50 kept South Africa in the chase but he did not get much support from the other end
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
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
Troughton to return to Edgbaston as batting coach
Warwickshire legend Jim Troughton is to return to Edgbaston as batting coach when Matt Walker leaves after the season.
28.08.2026
Troughton to return to Edgbaston as batting coach
Warwickshire legend Jim Troughton is to return to Edgbaston as batting coach when Matt Walker leaves after the season.
28.08.2026
Troughton to return to Edgbaston as batting coach
Warwickshire legend Jim Troughton is to return to Edgbaston as batting coach when Matt Walker leaves after the season.
28.08.2026
Pat Cummins supports captains' calls for Imran Khan's medical care
"I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves," the Australia Test and ODI captain posted on X
28.08.2026
Carse in spotlight before Aldridge five-for cleans up Gloucestershire
Discarded England seamer starts well with ball as Durham take grip against bottom side
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
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
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
Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire
All-rounder Fi Morris will retire at the end of the One-Day Cup campaign after four seasons with Lancashire.
28.08.2026
Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire
All-rounder Fi Morris will retire at the end of the One-Day Cup campaign after four seasons with Lancashire.
28.08.2026
Lancashire all-rounder Morris set to retire
All-rounder Fi Morris will retire at the end of the One-Day Cup campaign after four seasons with Lancashire.
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
BCCI plans County Championship stint for Auqib Nabi ahead of New Zealand Test series
BCCI plan county experience for Auqib Nabi: The India National Cricket Team and the think tank have started preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series in New Zealand after they failed to seal a 2-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka. Now, they must aim...
28.08.2026
Namibia v South Africa - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.
28.08.2026
Namibia v South Africa - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.
28.08.2026
Pat Cummins supports captains' calls for Imran Khan's medical care
"I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves," the Australia Test and ODI captain posted on X
28.08.2026
South Africa bowl, hand debut to Duan Jansen
Namibia have gone with experience over youth in the batting
28.08.2026
Asian Games 2026: Why This Continental Event Matters Long After the Closing
Discover why the Asian Games 2026 are more than just a competition. Explore the mix of traditional sports, esports, and cultural significance for fans.
22.08.2026
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
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
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
England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood
England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's first innings score of 290 on the second day of the second T...
28.08.2026
England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood
England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's first innings score of 290 on the second day of the second T...
28.08.2026
Pat Cummins supports captains' calls for Imran Khan's medical care
"I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves," the Australia Test and ODI captain posted on X
28.08.2026
India’s upcoming 2027 cricket schedule after Sri Lanka series
India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka ended with a 1-0 series win, but the Shubman Gill-led side missed the opportunity to complete a clean sweep after the second Test in Colombo ended in a draw. India had dominated large parts of the match before Sri Lanka...
28.08.2026
ADS vs ACT Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- North Australia Cup T20 2026, Match 26
The North Australia Cup T20 2026 moves into its twenty-sixth match with Adelaide Strikers Academy meeting Team AUS Capital at Gardens Oval, Darwin, on 29th August at 9:00 AM IST.Get the best ADS vs ACT Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cr...
28.08.2026