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The India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test is going on at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. On Day 2 of the match, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who was sent in as a nightwatchman, was dismissed on the very last ball of the day, and...
25.08.2026
Former Australian Test cricketer Will Pucovski has launched a legal claim against Brighton Grammar School over the alleged mishandling of a head injury he suffered in 2014, as per Code Sports. Lawyer Peter Gordon filed the statement of claim in the Victor...
25.08.2026
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association announces an extended set of players for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season and the U-23 CK Nayudu (CKN) Trophy 2026-27. For both of the tournaments, the state cricket governing body has published a wide range of p...
25.08.2026
The England National Cricket Team player has yet again been involved in a nightclub controversy. Pacer Brydon Carse was arrested in Derbyshire after he had an altercation on Saturday at a nightclub. Soon, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took act...
25.08.2026
Former Team India cricketer, now a cricket expert and commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar called the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team players 'slightly unprofessional' due to their gestures over the low daylight in the closing moments of Day 2 of the ongoing Ind...
25.08.2026
MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings management have reportedly reached a deadlock over an ownership stake. Dhoni expressed interest in buying a share of the franchise, but talks stalled after the management rejected his terms, which has put strain on the...
25.08.2026
Young Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up 2 wickets in a single over for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 quarter-final. The 15-year-old dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur in quick succession, putting North East Zone under pressure...
25.08.2026
The mind game continues in Colombo as India and Sri Lanka, both of the sides, are keen to wrap up the match in style. On Day 3 of the ongoing Test match in Colombo, Mohammed Siraj forced Kamil Mishara to lose his concentration. In the very next over of Mo...
25.08.2026
Vihanga picked up a right-knee injury during a practice game, and did not fly to the UAE
25.08.2026
Rishabh Pant has not taken the field on Day 3 (Tuesday, August 25) of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel, who scored a century in the first innings, has taken over the wicket-keeping duties for India aft...
25.08.2026
Probably every cricket fan, at least once in their life, saw the photo of World Cup-winning captains Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni standing on the ground in their practice kits. The photo was taken during an Indian Premier League (IPL) seas...
25.08.2026
Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen recently blind-ranked five iconic wicketkeeper-batters from T20 cricket history. Klaasen had to assign each player a position from one to five without knowing which name would appear next, making each choice...
25.08.2026
Pyrah takes over from Andy Christie who moves into an assistant role
25.08.2026
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan after police arrested him on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. The 31-year-old was arrested outside a bar in Derby on Saturday (August 22) night after Durham’s...
25.08.2026
Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for his sharp fielding despite the India opener criticizing him on social media ahead of Day 2 (Monday, August 24) of the second Test. Bhogle stated that Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled off a stunning cat...
25.08.2026
England National Cricket Team fast bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed briefly by police, as it is reported by the Daily Mail Sports News website. The website claimed that, based on a video where the England pacer was seen with both hands on his back, a po...
25.08.2026
Rishabh Pant has not taken the field on Day 3 (Tuesday, August 25) of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel, who scored a century in the first innings, has taken over the wicket-keeping duties for India aft...
25.08.2026
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
24.08.2026
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
24.08.2026
Players are under more scrutiny from general public than ever before - and they only have themselves to blame
24.08.2026
Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt.
24.08.2026
Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt.
24.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team have been in Sri Lanka playing a two-match Test series. Amidst this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have opened up multiple positions for the Junior Cricket Committee. This announcement comes after the boa...
24.08.2026
The Namibia National Cricket Team will be up against the South Africa National Cricket Team and the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team for a tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Ahead of the series, they have announced their squad for the forthcoming ser...
24.08.2026
Former India National Cricket Team opener Wasim Jaffer slammed the Indian team management for dropping Kuldeep Yadav from the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Kuldeep was dropped from the playing eleven only after featuring in one Test in t...
24.08.2026
Afghanistan National Cricket Team reveals its full team to face India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The series will be in Delhi but will be hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). So basically, it will be India's away series.The Afghanist...
24.08.2026
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has raised questions over the Great Barrier Reef Arena pitch after Australia’s win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay. Broad questioned the surface after the match ended inside two days, with 30 wickets falling...
24.08.2026
Former India National Cricket Team batter Wasim Jaffer made a few surprising calls when he was asked to name his favourites for an all-time Asian Test XI. Wasim Jaffer, however, did not completely mention a complete playing XI but picked his captain, vice...
24.08.2026
Ishan Kishan pulled off a brilliant stumping to dismiss North East Zone batter Ashish Thapa on Day 2 (Monday, August 24) of the ongoing Duleep Trophy quarter-final match. Kishan fumbled the initial take but quickly recovered and removed the bails before T...
24.08.2026
The India vs Pakistan match across any sport has been a high-voltage one. However, the intense India vs Pakistan rivalry in cricket provides a different atmosphere. As the South Asian Games 2027 is set to be held in Pakistan, the question is: will India t...
24.08.2026
Australia captain Pat Cummins has opened up about Marnus Labuschagne’s place in the Test squad for the upcoming South Africa tour. The right-arm fast bowler refused to guarantee Labuschagne’s selection for the overseas series amid his disappointing perfor...
24.08.2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their confrontation on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo. Both players received fines of 25 percent of their match fees and on...
24.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. During Day 2 of the second Test match, Dhruv Jurel smacked a hundred on Monday, as it was his se...
24.08.2026
Pakistan National Cricket Team lost the first match against England. Babar Azam missed the match because of an injury, but is likely to make a return for the next match, which will be at Lord's. Ahead of the Lord's Test, former England fast bowler Stuart...
24.08.2026
Before the dark cloud and heavy rain, the day started with a nice warm sun over the SSC Ground in Colombo. The India vs Sri Lanka Test match paused because of the rain, and the former cricketers and experts got some time to describe the day.In one of the...
24.08.2026
During the second day of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel, after reaching his second Test hundred and his first away from home, displayed a special celebration. Now he revealed...
24.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is playing the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. During the first innings of the Sri Lanka side on the 2nd day of the match, Yashasvi Jais...
24.08.2026
Adelaide Strikers Academy and Bangladesh HP-XI will battle in the fifteenth match of the Australian Top End T20 Series 2026 at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, on 25th August at 3:00 PM IST.Get the best ASA vs BAN HP Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tip...
24.08.2026
The England National Cricket Team have been hosting the Pakistan National Cricket Team for a three-match Test series. Amidst this, on Saturday, the team’s pacer Brydon Carse was caught by the police and was seen in handcuffs after an altercation in a nigh...
24.08.2026
Lucknow prepares for another Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 fixture as Kanpur take on Meerut at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on 25th August at 3:00 PM IST. Get the best KS vs MM Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fan...
24.08.2026
The Zimbabwe National Cricket Team will be up against the Namibia National Cricket Team and the South Africa National Cricket Team for a tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. This is a historic series between the co-hosts of the forthcoming ODI World...
24.08.2026
The twentieth match brings Lucknow and Kashi together at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 25th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best LF vs KASHI Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probabl...
24.08.2026
Players are under more scrutiny from general public than ever before - and they only have themselves to blame
24.08.2026
"These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said
24.08.2026
Lucknow prepares for another Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 fixture as Kanpur take on Meerut at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on 25th August at 3:00 PM IST. Get the best KS vs MM Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fan...
24.08.2026
The twentieth match brings Lucknow and Kashi together at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 25th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best LF vs KASHI Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probabl...
24.08.2026
Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to him being briefly arrested.
24.08.2026
Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to him being briefly arrested.
24.08.2026
India declared at 503 before scalping two wickets to all but take Sri Lanka out of the contest
24.08.2026
Carse was briefly arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly
24.08.2026