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India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Shubman Gill's decisions regarding Kuldeep Yadav, insisting that the India captain has the freedom to use the spinner according to the situation in a Test match. The head coach also urged Ku...
22.08.2026
International Test cricket is back after a long gap from franchise cricket and other white-ball series. Most of the big teams are currently featuring in the Test matches. Amidst this, former India National Cricket Team batter Cheteshwar Pujara has picked...
22.08.2026
India will take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of their two-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, starting on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Shubman Gill’s India took a 1-0 lead in the series after securing a commanding 165-run...
22.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team has been on a two-match Test series tour in Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill’s side completely dominated the first Test and won it by 165 runs. The second Test match is set to start on Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Gro...
22.08.2026
Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance. The five-time Indian Premier League champions announced the appointment on August 21, 2026, adding one of Indian cricket’s experienced talent scouts and development sp...
22.08.2026
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
22.08.2026
Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".
22.08.2026
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
22.08.2026
Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".
22.08.2026
Dravid believes Sooryavanshi's development needs to be balanced between the white-ball and red-ball formats
22.08.2026
Having put in the performance they did in Galle, anything less than a win now will be unsatisfactory for India irrespective of the toss
22.08.2026
Bangladesh were knocked over in just 34 overs for 64 but fought back to leave Australia eight down - though 101 runs in front - by the end of the first day
22.08.2026
Central Delhi Kings, led by Yash Dhull, will face the West Delhi Lions, led by Ayush Doseja, in Match 37 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, August 22.Central Delhi Kings are at the top of the points table with...
22.08.2026
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dismissed the criticism surrounding the team's recent Test performances, insisting that the side is not struggling and that rankings are not his primary concern. He stressed that India are going through a transition but...
22.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay.
22.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay.
22.08.2026
Bangladesh were knocked over in just 34 overs for 64 but fought back to leave Australia eight down - though 101 runs in front - by the end of the first day
22.08.2026
Harry Brook continued his impressive run in Test cricket as England registered a dominant innings-and-103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Leeds. The England batter scored 91 runs in the first innings and played an important role in helping...
22.08.2026
Australian batter Steve Smith was warned by the on-field umpires on day one of the second Test in Mackay after encouraging Bangladesh to review an unsuccessful LBW appeal. Smith appeared to engage in on-field mind games with the visiting fielders before t...
22.08.2026
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has slammed chief selector Ajit Agarkar over the decision to remove Rishabh Pant as India's Test vice-captain. Kaif questioned why Pant lost the leadership role despite continuing to be one of India's most important pl...
22.08.2026
The Test series continues with India facing Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, in the second match on 23rd August at 10:00 AM IST.Get the best IND vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2n...
22.08.2026
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was left furious after a mid-pitch collision with Bangladesh tailender Taskin Ahmed denied him a caught-and-bowled chance. Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy said in commentary that Hazlewood should have run through...
22.08.2026
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced the senior men's probables for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season across red-ball and white-ball formats. Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been left out of both squads following allegations of r...
22.08.2026
Shoriful Islam creates history as first No. 11 batter to top-score against Australia in Test Cricket
Bangladesh fast bowler Shoriful Islam scripted history on Saturday by becoming the first No. 11 batter in Test cricket history to top-score in an innings against Australia. Coming in after the fall of the ninth wicket, the left-hander scored 14 off 19 bal...
22.08.2026
South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has suffered a right hamstring injury during his winter training block ahead of the upcoming international season. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the injury in an official statement on Friday, August 21, a...
22.08.2026
Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt analyses the first-Test talking points from Headingley.
22.08.2026
Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt analyses the first-Test talking points from Headingley.
22.08.2026
Bangladesh were knocked over in just 34 overs with Mitchell Starc returning 6 for 12
22.08.2026
Jamaica Kingsmen recovered from 71 for 6 but couldn't set a big enough target to challenge St Lucia Kings
22.08.2026
Dravid believes Sooryavanshi's development needs to be balanced between the white-ball and red-ball formats
22.08.2026
Mitchell Starc gave Australia a perfect start in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, dismissing Shadman Islam for a golden duck with the first ball. Th left arm pacer found late swing and forced Shadman to edge the ball to Cameron Green at gully...
22.08.2026
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced the senior men's probables for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season across red-ball and white-ball formats. Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been left out of both squads following allegations of r...
22.08.2026
Bangladesh were knocked over in just 34 overs with Mitchell Starc returning 6 for 12
22.08.2026
The left-arm quick dismantled Bangladesh's top order on the opening day in Mackay
22.08.2026
The visitors were in tatters at lunch on the opening day of the second Test after being asked to bat
22.08.2026
After surprising many by batting first in Darwin, Australia's captain went the opposite way in the second Test
21.08.2026
Lancashire lose two wickets in reply as promotion race hots up
21.08.2026
Toby Roland-Jones battles for home side as they concede hefty first-innings deficit
21.08.2026
Pakistan's stand-in captain says they were not consistent enough in any department
21.08.2026
Crane top-scores for Glamorgan as low-scoring match heads into intriguing second half
21.08.2026
Title-challengers battle for supremacy on thrilling second day at Edgbaston
21.08.2026
Hill takes five, Lyth makes half-century, but Baker strikes for Hampshire in third innings
21.08.2026
Former England captain makes half-century and take two wickets to set up imposing position
21.08.2026
Outstanding display of fast bowling steals a march for champions before batters build promising lead
21.08.2026
Visitors face uphill battle as spinners get a grip of contest at Taunton
21.08.2026
Lancashire lose two wickets in reply as promotion race hots up
21.08.2026
Injury replacement Rahaan Edavalath's career-best 63, backed by Brett D'Oliveira, helps Worcestershire forge a lead over Gloucestershire.
21.08.2026
Somerset strengthen their bid for a first-ever County Championship title with an impressive second day performance against Essex at Taunton.
21.08.2026
Matt Milnes claims his third five-wicket haul of the season as Kent seize control against Middlesex on day two at Northwood.
21.08.2026
Chris Woakes and Michael Booth take wickets to help Warwickshire before Sussex battle back well at Edgbaston.
21.08.2026