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London Spirit are the first side to be knocked out of the men's Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by MI London at Lord's.
06.08.2026
London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord's.
06.08.2026
BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.
06.08.2026
London Spirit are the first side to be knocked out of the men's Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by MI London at Lord's.
06.08.2026
London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord's.
06.08.2026
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
06.08.2026
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
06.08.2026
Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI of their five-match series at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, August 7. The opening match was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain, and both teams will be eager to make a winning start to...
06.08.2026
Galle Gallants will take on Colombo Kaps in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, August 7. The winner will book a place in the final against Jaffna Kings, while the losing team will b...
06.08.2026
Former India batting great VVS Laxman is reportedly keen to become the head coach of the India National Cricket Team, but Gautam Gambhir's ongoing tenure has left him waiting for an opportunity. Gambhir has faced increasing scrutiny despite guiding India...
06.08.2026
India National Cricket Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya's future has become one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket. Now, a fresh report suggests that Hardik Pandya is all set to become the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) captain ahead of the upcom...
06.08.2026
As the India National Cricket Team is getting ready for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Mohammad Kaif has once again brought back the Kuldeep Yadav issue. While many expect Kuldeep Yadav to play in Galle, Kaif feels the left-arm spinner’s sel...
06.08.2026
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 16-member squad for the first two of the upcoming 3-match home Test series against Pakistan, starting on August 19. It will be England Men’s first Test assignment after the retirement of Ben Stokes.ECB...
06.08.2026
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has, on Thursday, August 6, announced changes to the India Women’s National Cricket Team’s scheduled tour of South Africa later this year. CSA has added a three-match T20I series at the end of the India Women’s National Cricket...
06.08.2026
Recently retired India National Cricket Team batter Ajinkya Rahane believes that, more than anyone else, only the family could keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humble, as the upcoming few years can pave his path for the future.Vaibhav is the most talked-about pl...
06.08.2026
The Pakistan cricketer Hamza Nazar has been banned from playing cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned him from taking part in domestic and international cricketing activities due to disciplinary issues. Nazar has been banned for two years a...
06.08.2026
England's national selector Marcus North has revealed the real reason why Harry Brook was handed over the Test captaincy; instead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to bring back Joe Root after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket...
06.08.2026
Indian batter Prithvi Shaw’s funny moment with his fiancée Akriti Agarwal has been winning hearts across the social media platforms. A video of the couple enjoying a shopping trip has gone viral on social media, and fans are loving their cute and playful...
06.08.2026
Mohammed Shami has not played for the India National Cricket Team for a long time now, and his childhood coach, Mohammed Badrauddin, believes that the experienced fast bowler has been ignored unfairly by the national selectors and team management headed b...
06.08.2026
Team India's tour of Bangladesh continues to be in jeopardy as there is nothing has been finalized yet despite efforts made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB is trying its best to arrange a bilateral white-ball series with the India National Cric...
06.08.2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have already announced the squad for the forthcoming Test series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team, as the first Test is scheduled to take place from August 19. The England National Cricket Team all-round...
06.08.2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is all set to make another massive change before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. After reports suggested that Hardik Pandya is close to becoming KKR's new captain, another big update has now emerged regarding Camer...
06.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee reshuffle is on the cards as the current chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s tenure is coming to an end; as reported, it is set to conclude around September 2026, following earlie...
06.08.2026
Bangladesh National Cricket Team batter Towhid Hridoy is in unbelievable form at the moment. Towhid Hridoy has been playing fearless cricket in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2026 (LPL 2026), and his latest knock has turned heads ahead of the expected I...
06.08.2026
Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.
06.08.2026
Melie Kerr plays a magnificent lone hand with the bat to keep struggling MI London's faint qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.
06.08.2026
Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.
06.08.2026
Melie Kerr plays a magnificent lone hand with the bat to keep struggling MI London's faint qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.
06.08.2026
New Zealand captain's 69 not out leads revival before attack choke Spirit chase
06.08.2026
Bangladesh National Cricket Team batter Towhid Hridoy is in unbelievable form at the moment. Towhid Hridoy has been playing fearless cricket in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2026 (LPL 2026), and his latest knock has turned heads ahead of the expected I...
06.08.2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have already announced the squad for the forthcoming Test series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team, as the first Test is scheduled to take place from August 19. The England National Cricket Team all-round...
06.08.2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is all set to make another massive change before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. After reports suggested that Hardik Pandya is close to becoming KKR's new captain, another big update has now emerged regarding Camer...
06.08.2026
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has admitted he became "greedy" while searching for runs during his Test slump. The former world No.1 believes an eight-week break has helped him rediscover his game ahead of the Bangladesh Test series.
The post Marnus...
06.08.2026
Indian batter Prithvi Shaw’s funny moment with his fiancée Akriti Agarwal has been winning hearts across the social media platforms. A video of the couple enjoying a shopping trip has gone viral on social media, and fans are loving their cute and playful...
06.08.2026
Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI of their five-match series at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, August 7. The opening match was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain, and both teams will be eager to make a winning start to...
06.08.2026
England's national selector Marcus North has revealed the real reason why Harry Brook was handed over the Test captaincy; instead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to bring back Joe Root after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket...
06.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee reshuffle is on the cards as the current chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s tenure is coming to an end; as reported, it is set to conclude around September 2026, following earlie...
06.08.2026
The full schedule of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026 has finally been announced on Thursday, August 6. The tournament will bring together the Asian teams, but the biggest excitement is around the much-awaited India vs Pakistan match in the tournament.T...
06.08.2026
Galle Gallants will take on Colombo Kaps in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, August 7. The winner will book a place in the final against Jaffna Kings, while the losing team will b...
06.08.2026
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
06.08.2026
Hampshire and England fast bowler John Turner retires from cricket aged 25 after more than a year out injured.
06.08.2026
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
06.08.2026
All matches in the tournament will be played under lights, with the final on September 13
06.08.2026
He has not scored a Test hundred since 2023 and Australia are likely to need him to shine over the coming months
06.08.2026
Four-cap England quick moves on from the game due to back stress fractuires
06.08.2026
Injured Bethell out of Pakistan series with Pope, Carse and Cook recalled
06.08.2026
Hampshire and England pace bowler John Turner has retired from professional cricket with immediate effect at the age of 25.
The post Hampshire’s John Turner retires from professional cricket appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
06.08.2026
An IPL breakout star has returned to his home state ahead of the new domestic season. Rajasthan Royals pacer Brijesh Sharma has made a big move that could strengthen the Ranji Trophy champions.
The post IPL star Brijesh Sharma joins Ranji champions Jammu...
06.08.2026
Team India's tour of Bangladesh continues to be in jeopardy as there is nothing has been finalized yet despite efforts made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB is trying its best to arrange a bilateral white-ball series with the India National Cric...
06.08.2026
Mohammed Shami has not played for the India National Cricket Team for a long time now, and his childhood coach, Mohammed Badrauddin, believes that the experienced fast bowler has been ignored unfairly by the national selectors and team management headed b...
06.08.2026