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KL Rahul got an early lifeline in the second innings of the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka Test match in Galle. Thanks to his batting partner Devdutt Padikkal, who insisted that Rahul take a review. Padikkal's advice saved KL Rahul and Team India from losing...
18.08.2026
Australian selectors are reportedly considering 31-year-old fast bowler Billy Stanlake as an option for the Test squad. The tall pacer recently returned to international cricket during the ODI series against Pakistan, marking his first appearance for Aust...
18.08.2026
Team India batter Devdutt Padikkal has achieved a major overseas milestone that former batter Cheteshwar Pujara never managed during his Test career. Padikkal became only the third Indian batter to score 200 or more runs in an away Test while batting at N...
18.08.2026
He hurt himself while fielding on the leg-side boundary where he landed hard on his shoulder and tumbled after putting in a dive
18.08.2026
Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and legendary fast bowler Ian Bishop have been named the first inductees into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame. The honour recognizes their major contributions to the tournament...
18.08.2026
Manav Suthar could be the successor to Ravindra Jadeja. On Day 3 of the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka Test match in Galle, former Team India batter Aakash Chopra made several predictions about Suthar after watching his fantastic bowling spell.For India, Mana...
18.08.2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains a major doubt for the first Test against England at Headingley, starting on Wednesday, August 19. The batter returned to the practice nets on Monday while recovering from a hand injury, but Pakistan will wait for medica...
18.08.2026
Sri Lanka strikes early in the second innings of the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match in Galle as the young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is dismissed for a duck again. Jaiswal went for a cut shot, but there was barely any foot movement. A lazy shot by...
18.08.2026
Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal suffered a concerning injury while fielding on Day 4 (August 18) of the first Test against India at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The veteran batter left the field after landing awkwardly on his head and ne...
18.08.2026
The opener has paid the price for Australia's poor display in Darwin and is the only change made to the squad
18.08.2026
Another important league encounter awaits at MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Chepauk Super Gillies will meet Vida Kovai Kings in Chennai on 18th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best CSG vs LKK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and...
18.08.2026
Matt Renshaw has returned to Australia's Test side for the second match against Bangladesh in Mackay after Jake Weatherald was dropped following his poor outing in Darwin.Renshaw is now in line to replace Weatherald in the top order and is the frontrunner...
18.08.2026
The opener has paid the price for Australia's poor display in Darwin and is the only change made to the squad
18.08.2026
Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell react to Bangladesh & England's new era
17.08.2026
Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell react to Bangladesh & England's new era
17.08.2026
As the County Championship returns this week, the season is tantalisingly poised for a grandstand finish. Jo Harman-McGowan reflects on a gloriously unpredictable campaign so far and explores the enduring appeal of a unique competition.
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16.08.2026
Pakistan great Waqar Younis shares his memories of career-defining England tours, mastering his craft in the longer format and insight into how the current squad can end a 30-year wait.
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16.08.2026
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it also came down to the backroom staff to get the best out of players
17.08.2026
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds' run to the Hundred final, the performances of England spin prospect Hannah Baker, and vying for the crown of best team song.
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16.08.2026
England cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott asks the national side to play only for wins, ruling out Brendon McCullum's invented Bazball concept. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dismissed the former New Zealand keeper-batter as the Test team hea...
17.08.2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) re-appointed Babar Azam as the Test captain after Shan Masood failed to lead the side well. Pakistan experienced a difficult phase, winning 4 and losing 12 of their 16 total matches. Former Pakistan pacer Azhar Mahmood sha...
17.08.2026
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is all set to take the stage again after two successful seasons. This time, the league is expected to be bigger and better, with multiple stars making their comebacks on the green canvas through the tournament. Form...
17.08.2026
The Pakistan National Cricket Team has received a big relief ahead of their three-match Test series opener against the England National Cricket Team, as captain Babar Azam appears to be fit and ready to play in Leeds. Babar had given Pakistan fans a scare...
17.08.2026
The England Women’s National Cricket Team will be back in action for their upcoming series against the Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team for a three-match ODI series. Ahead of the series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced the sq...
17.08.2026
Former Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood has opened up about concerns over the decline in pace among Pakistan’s fast bowlers. Mahmood backed fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah to make an impact again and added that the management needs better...
17.08.2026
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team's middle-order batter Niroshan Dickwella created a rare Test record as soon as he was dismissed against India in Galle for 80 runs. He missed the century by twenty runs but claimed a pair of records.Niroshan Dickwella offic...
17.08.2026
There could be multiple reasons for not selecting Harry Brook as the successor to Ben Stokes in the Test team. Brook was the vice-captain of the team when Stokes announced his retirement after England's home Test series defeat against New Zealand.Traditio...
17.08.2026
The Hundred 2026 has come to an end. This was the first season where most of the teams had ownership changes, as the Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners got hold of the teams and changed their names. Now the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ownership group...
17.08.2026
England National Cricket Team's white-ball captain Harry Brook opened up about his only Indian Premier League season, when he played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.Brook came to India for the IPL 2023 season for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with a lot of ex...
17.08.2026
Australia women’s national cricket team superstar Ellyse Perry has given a big compliment to her Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Smriti Mandhana, who is also the vice-captain of the India women’s national cricket team.Perry and Mandhana know ea...
17.08.2026
"He does two jobs": Mohammad Kaif hails Ravindra Jadeja after historic feat in 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has showered huge praise on Ravindra Jadeja after the star all-rounder entered an elite club in Test cricket on Day 3 of the ongoing two-match Test series opener against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadiu...
17.08.2026
Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai and the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Monday, August 17. Nigar Sultana will continue to lead Bangladesh's women’s national cricket team in the upcoming mega events.Ex...
17.08.2026
Former Bangladesh captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has hailed the Tigers’ historic nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test at Darwin as one of the biggest moments in the country’s Test cricket history. Tami...
17.08.2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) re-appointed Joe Root as the Test captain after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket after the 1-2 loss against New Zealand at home. Ahead of their next series at home against Pakistan, interim head coach...
17.08.2026
Cricket action returns to Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Purani Dilli 6 will challenge North Delhi Strikers in the thirty-second match of the Delhi T20 2026 on 18th August at 1:30 PM IST.Get the best PD vs NDS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probab...
17.08.2026
"He does two jobs": Mohammad Kaif hails Ravindra Jadeja after historic feat in 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has showered huge praise on Ravindra Jadeja after the star all-rounder entered an elite club in Test cricket on Day 3 of the ongoing two-match Test series opener against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadiu...
17.08.2026
Surrey sign 30-year-old South Africa international all-rounder Suné Luus for the second half of their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign.
17.08.2026
Belfast Wolves CEO Neil Maxwell believes the new European T20 Premier League is a "wonderful opportunity" to grow the game across the continent.
17.08.2026
Belfast Wolves CEO Neil Maxwell believes the new European T20 Premier League is a "wonderful opportunity" to grow the game across the continent.
17.08.2026
Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai and the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Monday, August 17. Nigar Sultana will continue to lead Bangladesh's women’s national cricket team in the upcoming mega events.Ex...
17.08.2026
A funny yet scary moment involving Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja from Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle went viral on social media.The leg umpire Ahsan Raza was the one who could have been injured by the rocket thro...
17.08.2026
As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.
17.08.2026
Leicestershire head coach Alfonso Thomas hopes England 12th man duties will not deny him the services of all-rounder Rehan Ahmed for the One-Day Cup final next month.
17.08.2026
Warwickshire quartet Rob Yates, George Garton, Vansh Jani and Zen Malik all sign new two-year contracts.
17.08.2026
Leicestershire head coach Alfonso Thomas hopes England 12th man duties will not deny him the services of all-rounder Rehan Ahmed for the One-Day Cup final next month.
17.08.2026
As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.
17.08.2026
Leicestershire head coach Alfonso Thomas hopes England 12th man duties will not deny him the services of all-rounder Rehan Ahmed for the One-Day Cup final next month.
17.08.2026
Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan can be dangerous against England if they find the confidence to play with freedom, while highlighting the importance of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammed Abbas.
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16.08.2026
Hampshire captain Georgia Adams has signed a two-year contract extension which sees her remain at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.
The post Hampshire captain Georgia Adams signs new two-year deal appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
17.08.2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) re-appointed Joe Root as the Test captain after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket after the 1-2 loss against New Zealand at home. Ahead of their next series at home against Pakistan, interim head coach...
17.08.2026