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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
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
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
Kusal Mendis named inaugural president of Sri Lanka players' association
The association has been established to serve as an independent and collective voice for professional cricketers in Sri Lanka
08.08.2026
Devdutt Padikkal’s 142 boosts India as they close in on Sri Lanka XI total
Devdutt Padikkal's 142 boosts India as they close in on Sri Lanka XI total. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Devdutt Padikkal’s 142 boosts India as they close in on Sri Lanka XI total appeared first on Cricket Country.
08.08.2026
Flintoff leaves role as England Lions head coach
Former England allrounder was recently defended from newspaper criticism by Rob Key
08.08.2026
Joe Cracknell, Naavya Sharma guide Middlesex win as Durham lose Emilio Gay to injury
Hosts suffer blow as England opener retires hurt with shoulder problem, Alex Lees' century goes in vain
08.08.2026
Padikkal 142* headlines India's reply
Jadeja, meanwhile, warmed up with a half-century while the likes of Rahul and Suthar also made the most of their opportunities
08.08.2026
'She's really going for it' -  Ghosh hits quick fifty for Super Giants
All the best shots from Richa Ghosh's quickfire half century as she hits 54 from just 34 balls as Manchester Super Giants set Southern Brave 140 to win in the women's Hundred.
08.08.2026
'She's really going for it' -  Ghosh hits quick fifty for Super Giants
All the best shots from Richa Ghosh's quickfire half century as she hits 54 from just 34 balls as Manchester Super Giants set Southern Brave 140 to win in the women's Hundred.
08.08.2026
Ravindra Jadeja mimics Kuldeep Yadav's action, leaves Gautam Gambhir laughing; video goes viral
India's national cricket team is in Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. Ahead of the Test series, they are playing a warm-up game, and during the match on Saturday, Ravindra Jadeja was involved in a funny incident with the team’s head coach, Gautam G...
08.08.2026
Jemimah Rodrigues’ hamstring injury rules her out of The Hundred, puts Asia Cup in doubt
Jemimah Rodrigues' hamstring injury rules her out of The Hundred, puts Asia Cup in doubt. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Jemimah Rodrigues’ hamstring injury rules her out of The Hundred, puts Asia Cup in doubt appear...
08.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt helps Rockets thrash MI London to reach knockouts
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney make unbeaten half-centuries as Trent Rockets beat already-eliminated MI London by nine wickets at The Oval.
08.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt helps Rockets thrash MI London to reach knockouts
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney make unbeaten half-centuries as Trent Rockets beat already-eliminated MI London by nine wickets at The Oval.
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
Amit Uniyal named head coach as Punjab overhaul backroom staff
TP Singh has been named batting coach, Harmeet Singh bowling coach and Manish Sharma fielding coach
08.08.2026
Injured Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series
Sai Sudharsan's injury is the latest blow to India after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series last week
08.08.2026
Padikkal 142 headlines India's reply
Jadeja, meanwhile, warmed up with a half-century while the likes of Rahul and Suthar also made the most of their opportunities
08.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets home after Bates applies stranglehold
Leaders make sure of top-three spot with nine-wicket stroll at The Oval
08.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes a stylish unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets book their spot in the knockout stage of The Hundred with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London.
08.08.2026
Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes a stylish unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets book their spot in the knockout stage of The Hundred with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London.
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
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
Tom Banton ruled out of The Hundred; Trent Rockets confirm Matt Milnes as replacement
England keeper-batter Tom Banton has been ruled out of the remaining part of the Men's The Hundred 2026 season due to a quad injury. Trent Rockets, in an official statement on August 8, announced Banton's exit from the tournament.The franchise has replace...
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
Rodrigues out of the Hundred with hamstring injury; Charli Knott named replacement
The extent of the injury has yet to be ascertained, and this could be a precautionary measure before the Women's Asia Cup starting at the end of the month
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
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
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
Yashasvi Jaiswal bats for an hour after two-ball duck in India's warm-up game
Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal spent nearly an hour in the practice nets after falling for a two-ball duck on Day 2 of the ongoing warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. The left-hander immediately returned to work on his batting and bounced back...
08.08.2026
Phil Simmons points out Bangladesh’s batting collapse ahead of Australia Test
Phil Simmons points out Bangladesh's batting collapse ahead of Australia Test. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details and statements. The post Phil Simmons points out Bangladesh’s batting collapse ahead of Australia Test appeared firs...
08.08.2026
Rodrigues out of the Hundred with hamstring injury; Charli Knott named replacement
The extent of the injury has yet to be ascertained, and this could be a precautionary measure before the Women's Asia Cup starting at the end of the month
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
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
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
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
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
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
'We let ourselves down' - worries increase for Simmons after tour-game collapse
Taijul Islam, who had picked up an injury while batting in the tour game and did not bowl at all, is expected to be fit in time for the first Test
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