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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
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
Blow for India: Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
Indis 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's departure for the island nation. The left-handed batter had been dealing with a toe...
08.08.2026
Litchfield, Deepti keep Sunrisers in hunt for knockouts
Phoenix struggles continue as they are eliminated after posting below-par 107-9
08.08.2026
'It wasn't nice' - 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
Rickelton maintains form as Sunrisers extinguish Phoenix hopes
Carse, Potts shine as visitors go second on table with crushing margin of victory at Edgbaston
08.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 19
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
08.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 19
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
08.08.2026
Rashid Khan's 6-fer confirms Afghanistan's 2027 World Cup spot
Afghanistan sealed their place in the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027 as the ninth team of the tournament. They will enter the tournament’s main set of teams without any further complications.On August 7, at the Bready Cricket Ground in Magheramason, the A...
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
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
Australia coach Andrew McDonald hints at IPL calls for Test stars amid packed schedule
Australia coach Andrew McDonald hints at IPL calls for Test stars amid packed schedule. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Australia coach Andrew McDonald hints at IPL calls for Test stars amid packed schedule appeared f...
08.08.2026
Shubman Gill injury update: Latest on India captain before Sri Lanka Tests
Shubman Gill missed Day 1 of India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI after suffering an injury scare during practice in Colombo. The India captain was struck on his right hand during Thursday's training session, following which the BC...
08.08.2026
"He's mentally down": Yashasvi Jaiswal trolled after 2-ball duck in IND vs SLC XI clash
A massive blow for the India National Cricket Team. In the warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early in the innings without scoring a single run. The young opener was dismissed for a two-ball duck. On the second...
08.08.2026
CDK vs ODW Match Prediction Today: Central Delhi Kings vs Outer Delhi Warriors, DPL 2026
Central Delhi Kings, led by Jonty Sidhu, will face Outer Delhi Warriors, led by Siddharth Sharma, in Match 17 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, August 8.The Kings are at the top of the table with four wins in four m...
08.08.2026
Rishabh Pant gets response from Uttarakhand CM over home request
Rishabh Pant wants to go back to the roots. He applied to the Uttarakhand government for help in finding suitable land so he can relocate. In the early morning hours of Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami replied to Rishabh Pant, sayi...
08.08.2026
Australia coach addresses IPL 2027 availability of Aussie stars
Australia National Cricket Team head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that the availability of the team's leading players for the IPL 2027 season will have to be assessed carefully amid an extremely demanding international calendar. Several Australian...
08.08.2026
MDP vs VKK Match Prediction Today: Madurai Panthers vs Vida Kovai Kings, TNPL 2026
Siechem Madurai Panthers will take on Vida Kovai Kings in Match 7 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Saturday, August 8. Both teams began their campaigns with impressive wins and will look to continue momentum w...
08.08.2026
Women's Asia Cup likely in UAE, but ACC yet to formally announce
The eight-team tournament is likely to be played between August 28 and September 13
08.08.2026
Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand CM Dhami’s help to buy Land for his new home
Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand CM Dhami's help to buy Land for his new home. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand CM Dhami’s help to buy Land for his new home appeared first on Cricket Countr...
08.08.2026
JKS vs GAG Match Prediction, Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Weather: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gallants | LPL 2026 final
JKS vs GAG Match Prediction, Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Weather: The Jaffna Kings and Galle Gallants will meet in the Lanka Premier League 2026 final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, August 8. Both teams have enjoy...
08.08.2026
"He's mentally down": Yashasvi Jaiswal trolled after 2-ball duck in IND vs SLC XI clash
A massive blow for the India National Cricket Team. In the warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early in the innings without scoring a single run. The young opener was dismissed for a two-ball duck. On the second...
08.08.2026
Head 'not a true opening batter' but happy to ride the wave
The left hand batter, who claimed a second Allan Border Medal, judges himself on helping Australia win rather than pure statistics
08.08.2026
Bowlers and Tajinder give Falcons last-ball win on CPL 2026 opening night
Jamaica Kingsmen, the CPL debutants, scored just 59 runs through the middle-overs period to lose their grip on the game but even then it went down to the last ball
08.08.2026
PD vs SDS Match Prediction Today: Purani Delhi 6 vs South Delhi Superstarz, DPL 2026
Purani Delhi 6 will face South Delhi Superstarz in Match 16 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, August 8. Purani Delhi 6 secured a 27-run win over New Delhi Tigers, which lifted them to third place with two victories...
08.08.2026
ML-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English Women’s 100 League 2026, Match 25
The spotlight shifts to Kennington Oval, London, where MI London Women will square off against Trent Rockets Women in the twenty-fifth match of the English Women’s 100 League 2026 on 8th August at 3:30 PM IST.Get the best ML-W vs TRT-W Dream11 prediction,...
08.08.2026
ML vs TRT Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English Men’s 100 League 2026, Match 25
Another key encounter awaits at Kennington Oval, London, as MI London face Trent Rockets in the twenty-fifth match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 on 8th August at 7:00 PM IST.Get the best ML vs TRT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable...
08.08.2026
SOB vs MSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English Men’s 100 League 2026, Match 26
On 8th August at 10:30 PM IST, Southern Brave will battle Manchester Super Giants in the twenty-sixth match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.Get the best SOB vs MSG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playi...
08.08.2026
Bangladesh fold for 54 in Test warm-up as Thompson takes 8 for 25
The South Australia left-arm quick stunned the visitors ahead of the first Test next week
08.08.2026
McDonald braced for IPL call amid Australia's relentless schedule
The tournament is sandwiched between two five-Test series for Australia but the coach remains open-minded about how it will play out
08.08.2026
Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
07.08.2026
Balderson fifty wrenches victory for Lancashire to keep play-off hopes alive
Bancroft makes 98 but Gloucestershire unable to drive home advantage after having hosts 183-6
07.08.2026
Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
07.08.2026
Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
07.08.2026
Tom Lammonby ton crushes Surrey
His career-best List-A score of 114 propels Somerset to a 188-run win
07.08.2026
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
07.08.2026
Rickelton maintains form as Sunrisers extinguish Phoenix hopes
Carse, Potts shine as visitors go second on table with crushing margin of victory at Edgbaston
07.08.2026
Kelly the hero as Leicestershire stay on track for knockouts
Warwickshire bundled out for 220 and unable to capitalise on Olly Hannon-Dalby's triple-strike
07.08.2026
Jake Libby's third straight century leads Rapids win
Skipper has reached 109 three times in as many innings to keep knockout hopes alive
07.08.2026
Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.
07.08.2026
Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds move up to second in The Hundred and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 45-run win at Edgbaston.
07.08.2026
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.
07.08.2026
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.
07.08.2026
Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.
07.08.2026
Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds move up to second in The Hundred and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 45-run win at Edgbaston.
07.08.2026
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.
07.08.2026
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.
07.08.2026