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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
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
Alex Carey warns Bangladesh ahead of Mackay Test
The defeat against Bangladesh was a shocker not only for Australian cricket fans, but for the cricketing world. Alex Carey, Australia's national cricket team wicketkeeper, ahead of the second and final Test match of the series against Bangladesh, vowed to...
19.08.2026
SLK vs GAW Match Prediction Today, Playing 11 & Pitch: CPL 2026 Match 11 Details
Saint Lucia Kings will face Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 11 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Wednesday, August 19 (local time). Both teams will look to strengthen their position early in...
West Indies 19.08.2026
'WTC final is ultimate goal': Shubman Gill after Galle Test win
India National Cricket Team captain Shubman Gill has showered rich praise on Manav Suthar and Devdutt Padikkal for their match-winning efforts in the team’s massive 165-run win over the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the first Test at Galle on Wednesd...
19.08.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara explains why Manav Suthar should avoid IPL
Cheteshwar Pujara suggested that Manav Suthar not invest too much in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he could be a long-term prospect for the India National Cricket Team in Tests. After Suthar's 10-fer against Sri Lanka in Galle, questions inevitably...
19.08.2026
Gary Kirsten reveals his Test discussion with Gautam Gambhir in Galle
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his conversation with India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir after the hosts lost the two-match Test series opener in Galle on August 19.India defeated Sri Lanka by...
19.08.2026
KL Rahul reveals Manav Suthar’s biggest speciality
The India National Cricket Team defeated the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team by 165 runs in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, on Wednesday to take a 0-1 lead in the two-match Test series. After the match, opener KL Rahul wa...
19.08.2026
Manav Suthar achieves rare feat that Garry Sobers, Jasprit Bumrah never managed
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar achieved a rare bowling milestone that eluded legends like Jasprit Bumrah and Garry Sobers in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old claimed a 10-wicket match haul in only his second Test, helping India secu...
19.08.2026
Mark Wood admits hating Stuart Broad’s ‘celebrappeal’
The England National Cricket Team is up against the Pakistan National Cricket Team for the first of the three-match Test series at Headingley, in Leeds. Amidst this, England team pacer Mark Wood has shared his insights on who has the best style to appeal...
19.08.2026
Pakistan opener Azan Awais calls Alastair Cook his favourite, falls for 1st-ball duck vs England
Pakistan National Cricket Team's debutant Test opener Azan Awais was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball of the ongoing Test match in Leeds. England National Cricket Team pacer Ollie Robinson dismissed the southpaw without a in swing delhivery, wh...
19.08.2026
Pakistan set for packed home season, as Sri Lanka and England set to face off in tri-series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has, on Wednesday, August 19, announced the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka and England at home later this year.The buy's schedule includes a three-match T20I series and a two-match Test series be...
19.08.2026
"When I was at my lowest....": PV Sindhu calls Virat Kohli her brother
Indian badminton legend PV Sindhu reveals how some simple yet effective words from Virat Kohli drastically changed her mentality and elevated his form. Sindhu was in the lowest state of mind when she approached Virat Kohli.While speaking on the RCB podcas...
19.08.2026
Venkatesh Prasad urges India to back Kuldeep Yadav despite Galle struggles
The India National Cricket Team won the first Test match against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, to take a lead of 0-1 in the two-match Test series. After the conclusion of the first Test, Venkatesh P...
19.08.2026
PCB postpones domestic List-A tournament ahead of busy home season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a last-minute change to its domestic cricket calendar by postponing the President’s Cup. The board has reportedly postponed the premier List-A tournament to manage the players’ workload amid the busy international...
19.08.2026
3 reasons why Kuldeep Yadav should be dropped for 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
The India National Cricket Team is heading into the second and final Test against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team with confidence after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs. After the much-needed victory, India needs to solve the question of wh...
19.08.2026
SLK vs GUY Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Caribbean T20 2026, Match 11
Fans can look forward to Saint Lucia Kings facing Guyana Amazon Warriors in the eleventh match of the Caribbean T20 2026 at Kennington Oval, London, on 20th August at 4:30 AM IST. Get the best SLK vs GUY Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable...
West Indies 19.08.2026
ECB releases 5 England players to County Championship during Pakistan Test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has made an interesting move during their ongoing three-match Test series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Five players from the first Test squad have been forced to play in the County Championship with...
19.08.2026
Pakistan government opposes Supreme Court order to shift Imran Khan to hospital
The Pakistan government and the Supreme Court came face-to-face over the health of former Prime Minister and legendary all-rounder Imran Khan.The Pakistani government has challenged the Supreme Court’s order to move the jailed 73-year-old Khan to a privat...
19.08.2026
Duleep Trophy final to be played in Chennai, confirms BCCI secretary
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary confirms that the Duleep Trophy final will be moved from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, which will host the summit clash. The domestic season is set to...
19.08.2026
Meg Austin, Em Arlott star in comfortable Warwickshire win
Yorkshire stumble to latest defeat in rain-shortened chase despite Sterre Kalis fifty
19.08.2026
England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test 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
England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test 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
SLK vs GUY Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Caribbean T20 2026, Match 11
Fans can look forward to Saint Lucia Kings facing Guyana Amazon Warriors in the eleventh match of the Caribbean T20 2026 at Kennington Oval, London, on 20th August at 4:30 AM IST. Get the best SLK vs GUY Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable...
West Indies 19.08.2026
Somerset overpower Essex through Odgers, Luff tons
223-run opening stand helps Somerset boost qualification hopes
19.08.2026
Glamorgan's Chris Cooke set to retire, Mir Hamza, Raymond Toole signed up
Forty-year-old to step aside at the end of the season
19.08.2026
Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss hundreds keep Blaze firing
Table-toppers inflict hefty defeat on Durham despite fifties for Villiers, Heath
19.08.2026
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19.08.2026
Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses out on hat-trick
Josh Tongue removes Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman in back-to-back balls but falls just short of the hat-trick as Khurram Shahzad hits the third delivery emphatically for four on day one of the opening Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
19.08.2026
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19.08.2026
Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses out on hat-trick
Josh Tongue removes Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman in back-to-back balls but falls just short of the hat-trick as Khurram Shahzad hits the third delivery emphatically for four on day one of the opening Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
19.08.2026
Duleep Trophy final to be played in Chennai, confirms BCCI secretary
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary confirms that the Duleep Trophy final will be moved from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, which will host the summit clash. The domestic season is set to...
19.08.2026
ECB releases 5 England players to County Championship during Pakistan Test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has made an interesting move during their ongoing three-match Test series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Five players from the first Test squad have been forced to play in the County Championship with...
19.08.2026
Neetu David appointed chief scout at UP Warriorz
She takes over from Rajib Dutta and will work with coach Abhishek Nayar
19.08.2026
Adams back to Hampshire with a bang after contract extension
Hampshire captain celebrates new deal with 115 and three wickets after Hundred heroics
19.08.2026
Somerset overpower Essex through Odgers, Luff tons
223-run opening stand helps Somerset boost qualification hopes
19.08.2026
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
19.08.2026
Kelly and Tector return for England ODI series
Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector recover from injury to be included in Ireland's squad for their one-day international series against England in September.
19.08.2026
Glos all-rounder Price signs two-year extension
Gloucestershire all-rounder Ollie Price signs a new two-year deal to remain with the club to the end of 2028.
19.08.2026
Glos all-rounder Price signs two-year extension
Gloucestershire all-rounder Ollie Price signs a new two-year deal to remain with the club to the end of 2028.
19.08.2026
Tear agrees new one-year Sussex deal
Sussex wicketkeeper Charlie Tear, 22, signs a one-year contract extension with the club.
19.08.2026
Kelly and Tector return for England ODI series
Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector recover from injury to be included in Ireland's squad for their one-day international series against England in September.
19.08.2026
Glos all-rounder Price signs two-year extension
Gloucestershire all-rounder Ollie Price signs a new two-year deal to remain with the club to the end of 2028.
19.08.2026
Warwickshire sign Australian opener Jake Weatherald for 2027 season
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the overseas signing of Australian opener Jake Weatherald for the 2027 season. The post Warwickshire sign Australian opener Jake Weatherald for 2027 season appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
19.08.2026
Gloucestershire delighted to announce Ollie Price contract extension
Gloucestershire are delighted to announce that Ollie Price has signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the Club. The post Gloucestershire delighted to announce Ollie Price contract extension appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
19.08.2026
Lord Botham Opining in the Upper House
Last night I awoke from a dream – one of those that seems fully realistic at the time – in which Lord Botham was opining in the Upper House. The dream was so vivid that I was able to recall it in detail immediately afterwards. Sir Ian Botham was making on...
19.08.2026