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Singh hitting all the right notes for the Pears
By Tawhid Qureshi Making a name for himself: Fateh Singh has excelled in both formats PICTURE: Alamy “MAIDEN FIVE-FERS in first-class and List A cricket, it’s why you play the game, isn’t it?” Fateh Singh’s rhetorical question is a consequence of an excel...
09.08.2026
Lawrence replaces Stokes as Cox earns promotion
By Jo Harman-McGowan AFTER ALL the upheaval of recent months, there is a familiar look to England’s Test squad for the opening two Tests of their forthcoming series against Pakistan, which begins at Headingley in 10 days time. With the notable exception o...
09.08.2026
ROOT DEALT ANOTHER BAD HAND
By Jo Harman-McGowan WE’RE DEEP in the guts of the white-ball season. The Hundred is nearing its conclusion after dominating the landscape over the last three weeks. We’re approaching the knockout stages of the One-Day Cup. Meanwhile, the red ball has bee...
09.08.2026
Walter, Seifert, Atkinson lift Manchester Super Giants into top three
Southern Brave are now out of post-season contention after suffering their fifth defeat
08.08.2026
Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave
Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London while Southern Brave are eliminated after defeat by Manchester Super Giants.
08.08.2026
The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
08.08.2026
The Hundred: Who needs what to progress from group stages?
The race for the top three in The Hundred table is heating up - BBC Sport looks at what each team needs to do to progress.
08.08.2026
Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave
Despite a huge batting collapse, Manchester Super Giants do enough to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton, to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages of the men's Hundred.
08.08.2026
Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave
Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London while Southern Brave are eliminated after defeat by Manchester Super Giants.
08.08.2026
The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
08.08.2026
The Hundred: Who needs what to progress from group stages?
The race for the top three in The Hundred table is heating up - BBC Sport looks at what each team needs to do to progress.
08.08.2026
Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave
Despite a huge batting collapse, Manchester Super Giants do enough to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton, to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages of the men's Hundred.
08.08.2026
Stubbs 'fuming' after stunning elbow catch is overturned
Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs
Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs produce two moments of magic in the field as they run out Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy respectively, with two superb direct hits as Southern Brave fight back against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
'They are falling apart' - Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs
From being 119-0, Manchester Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs to stumble to 149-8 in their men's Hundred match against Southern Brave in Southampton.
08.08.2026
Stubbs 'fuming' after stunning elbow catch is overturned
Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs
Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs produce two moments of magic in the field as they run out Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy respectively, with two superb direct hits as Southern Brave fight back against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
'They are falling apart' - Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs
From being 119-0, Manchester Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs to stumble to 149-8 in their men's Hundred match against Southern Brave in Southampton.
08.08.2026
Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave
Richa Ghosh scores a quickfire half-century as Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 27 runs to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred women's competition.
08.08.2026
Stubbs 'fuming' about stunning elbow catch is overturned
Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave
Richa Ghosh scores a quickfire half-century as Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 27 runs to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred women's competition.
08.08.2026
Stubbs 'fuming' about stunning elbow catch is overturned
Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
08.08.2026
Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return in doubt after minister's remarks
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expressed his wish to return to Bangladesh to face the legal trials due. The star cricketer of Bangladesh, who has been living with his family in the United States, is required to go through a legal trial if he wa...
08.08.2026
Jasprit Bumrah to Hardik Pandya: 5 India injury updates
The India National Cricket Team is currently engaged in a warm-up match with the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. Alongside the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team is dealing with another issue: growing concerns over the p...
08.08.2026
SNP vs TKR Match Prediction, Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Weather: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | CPL 2026
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will take on Trinbago Knight Riders in Match 2 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Arnos Vale Ground on August 8 (local). The Patriots will look to end their losing streak against the defending champions and make a stro...
West Indies 08.08.2026
Rohit Sharma ignored selectors' call on 2027 WC, stayed in touch with BCCI officials
The Rohit Sharma conundrum is unlikely to resolve soon, as the former India captain reportedly has support from some of the top BCCI officials despite the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee’s attempt to replace him with some fresh talent. July 19, 2026,...
08.08.2026
SAL vs TRI Match Prediction Today: Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas, TNPL 2026
Salem Spartans will take on Trichy Grand Cholas in Match 8 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Saturday, August 8. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after losing their opening matches.Trich...
08.08.2026
Blow for India: Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
India's National Cricket Team batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to the injury he suffered before the team departed for the island nation. The left-handed batter had been dealing with a toe...
08.08.2026
Shikhar Dhawan heaps praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless approach: "Having the heart for it..."
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying his fearless batting and maturity set him apart. Speaking to ANI, Dhawan said that reaching the international level and delivering match-winning performances at jus...
08.08.2026
Devdutt Padikkal seals India’s Test No.3 spot after warm-up ton as RCB chants erupt
India National Cricket Team have already landed in Sri Lanka, and they have started playing the practice match. In the game, Devdutt Padikkal scored during the first innings of India’s batting scored a brilliant hundred. This showcases his recent form and...
08.08.2026
Gujarat Titans target Shivam Dube, Nehal Wadhera for IPL 2027: Report
Gujarat Titans are reportedly behind two players ahead of the IPL 2027 season. Both of the possible trades are like for like substitution, but upgrades over the existing team. During a RevSportz Hindi YouTube live, Rohit Juglan, a journalist, claimed that...
08.08.2026
Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel fail badly as India struggle vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI
The India National Cricket Team is playing a warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI side ahead of the two-match Test series, which is scheduled to take place on August 15th. During the warm-up match, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score go...
08.08.2026
Sarfaraz Khan set to replace injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Test series
India have suffered a major setback ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan ruled out due to injury. According to RevSportz, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan is the frontrunner to replace him in the Indian sq...
08.08.2026
Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of The Hundred; Southern Brave name replacement
The India Women’s National Cricket Team batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been playing in the Hundred 2026 for Southern Brave. However, she will not be part of the squad and the rest of the tournament after she picked up an injury during the competition. The f...
08.08.2026
PCB denies Saim Ayub CPL 2026 NOC as Jamaica Kingsmen wait
Saim Ayub's participation in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is in doubt as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to provide him with the No Objection Certificate (NOC). Without an NOC, he will not be able to play in the overseas franchise l...
West Indies 08.08.2026
Ashleigh Gardner's leadership under scrutiny as Monica Wright calls out Cricket Australia
Australia Women’s National Cricket Team cricketer Ashleigh Gardner has been involved in a controversy. As the vice-captain’s ex-wife, Monica Wright, has taken a swipe at Cricket Australia over mishandling the allegations surrounding Gardner’s personal lif...
08.08.2026
Devajit Saikia to hold crucial meeting with VVS Laxman at BCCI CoE amid injury concerns
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary is set to visit the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The CoE is set to complete two years, and the BCCI secretary is likely to meet the head of the CoE, former India cricketer VVS Laxman,...
08.08.2026
Travis Head opens up on Test opening role after amazing Ashes run
Travis Head is likely to continue as the opener for the remainder of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, as the Australia National Cricket Team is heading to confirm another WTC final. Ahead of Australia's next Test match, he claimed that he...
08.08.2026
Ajinkya Rahane recalls Yashasvi Jaiswal's heated Duleep Trophy spat, reveals four-match ban twist
Former India National Cricket Team captain Ajinkya Rahane has commented on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s altercation during the 2022 Duleep Trophy. Rahane, after the altercation, asked the young opener to go back to the dressing room. The two did not have the best o...
08.08.2026
Ghosh, Villiers keep MSG alive with victory over Southern Brave
Brave missed the opportunity to qualify in the top three spots with a game to spare
08.08.2026
Mitchell Santner takes Trent Rockets one step closer to final
Rockets just need to win their final game to secure top and qualify automatically for the Lord's final
08.08.2026
Asalanka and Malinga lead Galle to maiden LPL title
They took six wickets between them to dismiss Jaffna for 123
08.08.2026
Dhariwal signs new Gloucestershire deal
Batter Kamran Dhariwal signs a two-year contract extension with Gloucestershire.
06.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts, Super Giants beat Brave
Nat Sciver-Brunt's stylish 67 fires Trent Rockets into The Hundred knockout stage with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London, while Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave.
08.08.2026
Rockets beat MI London to reach knockout stage
Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London at The Oval.
08.08.2026
Santner sends Rockets eight points clear at the top
Mitch Santner smashes 52 off 23 balls as Trent Rockets move eight points clear at the top of The Hundred with a six-wicket victory over MI London at The Oval.
08.08.2026
The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
08.08.2026
Dhariwal signs new Gloucestershire deal
Batter Kamran Dhariwal signs a two-year contract extension with Gloucestershire.
06.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts, Super Giants beat Brave
Nat Sciver-Brunt's stylish 67 fires Trent Rockets into The Hundred knockout stage with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London, while Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave.
08.08.2026
Rockets beat MI London to reach knockout stage
Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London at The Oval.
08.08.2026