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'Australia are going to come harder at us' - Simmons to high-flying Bangladesh
Head coach wants his side to start second Test against Australia "on the right footing" after the highs of Darwin
20.08.2026
Injured Curran out of contention for English summer, Jacks undergoes appendix operation
Seam-bowling allrounder's Test comeback hopes take a dash, and will not take the field again this season
20.08.2026
ABF vs SKN Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- CPL 2026, Match 12
The twelfth match of the CPL 2026 brings Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots together at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on 21st August at 4:30 AM IST.Get the best ABF vs SKN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket t...
20.08.2026
IPL team rankings: Gujarat Titans at No. 1, RCB second, Mumbai Indians at bottom
Amid the off-season trade rumours involving multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, former Team India opener Aakash Chopra ranked all of the ten franchises based on their performances between the 2021 and 2026 seasons. Chopra's rankings came with...
20.08.2026
India’s 15-member squad for 2027 ODI World Cup picked; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson included
Former India batter and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa has picked his preferred 15-member India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 40-year-old has included 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson while excluding several regula...
20.08.2026
Cricket: Today at the Test
New captain, new coach and some old faces. England start the series at Headingley
19.08.2026
Cricket: Today at the Test
New captain, new coach and some old faces. England start the series at Headingley
19.08.2026
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue help put England in charge against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as Joe Root’s return as England Test captain got off to a dream start against Pakistan at Headingley. The post Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue help put England in charge against Pakistan appeared firs...
20.08.2026
'Australia are going to come harder at us' - Simmons to high-flying Bangladesh
Head coach wants his side to start second Test against Australia "on the right footing" after the highs of Darwin
20.08.2026
Jake Weatherald breaks silence on axing for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh
Australian opener Jake Weatherald has opened up about his surprise axing from the Test squad after the recent defeat to Bangladesh. Despite losing his place midway through the two-match series, the left-hander remains confident that he is the best option...
20.08.2026
NRK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Tamil Nadu T20 2026, Match 24
Nellai Royal Kings and SKM Salem Spartans will go head-to-head in the twenty-fourth match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 20th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best NRK vs SS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probabl...
20.08.2026
New Zealand Cricket announces $7.3m deficit ahead of India series; predicts $10m surplus next year
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a preliminary financial deficit of $7.3 million for the year ending July 31, 2026. The figure is significantly higher than the initial budget forecast of $1.8 million. NZC chief executive Geoff Allott described the...
20.08.2026
AB de Villiers ranks Virat Kohli above Sachin Tendulkar in huge Test verdict
Former South Africa National Cricket Team batter and the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, keeps Kohli ahead of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in terms of India batters' performance in Tests in overseas cond...
20.08.2026
Mushfiqur Rahim suffers injury scare ahead of 2nd Test vs Australia
Injury threat for the Bangladesh National Cricket Team ahead of their second and final Test match against Australia in Mackay. Mushfiqur Rahim injured himself during a training session while batting in the nets against a fast bowler. Rahim, who played 100...
20.08.2026
St Lucia Kings lose Noor Ahmad for CPL after ACB revokes his NOC
Tim Seifert will join St Lucia Kings for the remainder of CPL 2026 having just playing a key role in Manchester Super Giants' run to the men's Hundred title
20.08.2026
India vs Afghanistan T20I series to feature FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast technology
The upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will use broadcast production technology and personnel from the FIFA World Cup 2026. ITW Universe will produce the series on FIFA World Cup host-broadcast standards on Septemb...
20.08.2026
Jake Weatherald joins new team shortly after being dropped by Australia
Ahead of Australia's second Test match against Bangladesh, the national team opener Jake Weatherald has been confirmed to play in the 2027 season with the Warwickshire County Cricket Club. The English cricket club confirmed the star signing through an off...
20.08.2026
Huge blow for Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka ruled out of 2nd Test vs India
Sri Lanka opening batter Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, starting on Sunday, August 23. The hosts are facing major selection challenges while trying to level the two-match seri...
20.08.2026
ACB blocks Noor Ahmad from CPL, Hundred hero joins St Lucia Kings
Afghanistan National Cricket Team spinner Noor Ahmad will miss the entire Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revokes his No Objection Certificate (NOC). It is understood that due to visa-related issues, Noor Ah...
West Indies 20.08.2026
Monty Desai leaves Canada head coach post
Desai had taken over after Canada's match at the T20 World Cup 2026 had come under corruption investigations and Cricket Canada is currently suspended by the ICC
20.08.2026
Rare Test moment: Match ball cut in half for Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue
A unique and rare incident occurred in Leeds after the first day of the ongoing England vs Pakistan Test match. As both Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue claimed 5 wickets each in the same innings, a groundsman cut the match ball in half so that both of the...
20.08.2026
NRK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Tamil Nadu T20 2026, Match 24
Nellai Royal Kings and SKM Salem Spartans will go head-to-head in the twenty-fourth match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 20th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best NRK vs SS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probabl...
20.08.2026
Saud Shakeel denied DRS despite being wrongly given out LBW vs England
Saud Shakeel missed a chance to overturn an LBW decision after failing to signal for a Decision Review System (DRS) review within the 15-second limit on the opening day. The left-handed batter would have survived had he reviewed in time during the first T...
20.08.2026
Mumbai Indians drop Hardik Pandya post amid trade speculation ahead of IPL 2027
Hardik Pandya's future with Mumbai Indians (MI) has come under scrutiny ahead of the IPL 2027 season, with multiple reports suggesting that the franchise is exploring trade options. Amid the speculation, Mumbai shared a series of pictures featuring Pandya...
20.08.2026
David Warner demands Marnus Labuschagne’s immediate axing
Only a few days after providing support, former Australia National Cricket Team opener David Warner asked the Australian cricket team management not to consider Marnus Labuschagne for their upcoming series against South Africa. The former cricketer sugges...
20.08.2026
Robinson happy to split the spoils after stellar Test return
Five-wicket haul on comeback goes hand-in-hand with Tongue's exceptional docking of the tail
20.08.2026
Robinson, Tongue share ten as England dominate opening day
Pakistan blown away for 171 before England's batters start strongly at Headingley
20.08.2026
Neetu David appointed chief scout at UP Warriorz
She takes over from Rajib Dutta and will work with coach Abhishek Nayar
20.08.2026
Pretorius, Shamar, batters give Guyana Amazon Warriors second straight win
St Lucia Kings could hardly give a fight after posting a modest 151
20.08.2026
Pakistan to host SL for Tests and T20Is, and ODI tri-series with England
This is the second consecutive year that Pakistan will host an ODI triangular series
20.08.2026
SMP vs ITT Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Tamil Nadu T20 2026, Match 23
On 20th August at 7:30 PM IST, Madurai Panthers will meet IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in the twenty-third match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.Get the best SMP vs ITT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing...
20.08.2026
Saransh Jain likely to make India debut in second Test vs Sri Lanka in Colombo
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain is in contention to make his India debut in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The 33-year-old off-spinner could replace Kuldeep Yadav, who struggled to make an impact during the series opener a...
20.08.2026
Kirsten: 'We are starting to build some shape into Sri Lanka's Test team'
The Sri Lanka head coach is hopeful a busy Test schedule will help them gain momentum in the format
20.08.2026
St Lucia Kings lose Noor Ahmad for CPL after ACB revokes his NOC
Tim Seifert will join St Lucia Kings for the remainder of CPL 2026 having just playing a key role in Manchester Super Giants' run to the men's Hundred title
20.08.2026
Robinson happy to split the spoils after stellar Test return
Five-wicket haul on comeback goes hand-in-hand with Tongue's exceptional docking of the tail
20.08.2026
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
19.08.2026
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
19.08.2026
Robinson happy to split the spoils after stellar Test return
Five-wicket haul on comeback goes hand-in-hand with Tongue's exceptional docking of the tail
19.08.2026
Robinson happy to split the spoils after stellar Test return
Five-wicket haul on comeback goes hand-in-hand with Tongue's exceptional docking of the tail
19.08.2026
Robinson moves from luxury to necessity, as England regroup around him
Second outstanding comeback of the summer takes place in very different circumstances to the first
19.08.2026
Five each for Tongue & Robinson on day one
Reaction from Tongue at Headingley as he, and Robinson, take five wickets one day one.
19.08.2026
Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of...
19.08.2026
How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.
19.08.2026
Five each for Tongue & Robinson on day one
Reaction from Tongue at Headingley as he, and Robinson, take five wickets one day one.
19.08.2026
Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of...
19.08.2026
How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.
19.08.2026
Robinson, Tongue share ten as England dominate opening day
Pakistan blown away for 171 before England's batters start strongly at Headingley
19.08.2026
Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham
The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.
19.08.2026
Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham
The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.
19.08.2026
Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
19.08.2026