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Labuschagne's 'longest break' leaves him feeling confident
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
England recall Lawrence to Test team with Cox to bat at No. 3 vs Pakistan
Injured Bethell out of Pakistan series with Pope, Carse and Cook recalled
06.08.2026
Josh Hazlewood predicts Bangladesh-like conditions ahead of Test, says…
Star Australian player Josh Hazlewood predicts Bangladesh-like conditions ahead of Test. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Josh Hazlewood predicts Bangladesh-like conditions ahead of Test, says… appeared first on Cricke...
06.08.2026
Gautam Gambhir greets Team India's new faces Auqib Nabi, Saransh Jain with special words
Focus shifts from T20 to Test cricket as India is set to face Sri Lanka for a Test series in Galle and Colombo this month. For the two-match series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) includes two new faces in the team, who were welcomed by...
06.08.2026
Team India unhappy with grass on practice pitch ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Team India, led by Shubman Gill, has reportedly raised concerns over the grass cover on the pitch prepared for their three-day practice match against Sri Lanka. The warmup game begins on Friday, August 7, at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo...
06.08.2026
LNS vs ML Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English Men’s 100 League 2026, Match 23
The spotlight turns to Lord’s, London, where London Spirit welcome MI London for the twenty-third match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 on 6th August at 11:00 PM IST.Get the best LNS vs ML Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI...
06.08.2026
Aakash Chopra drops Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad
Aakash Chopra predicted that neither Yashasvi Jaiswal nor Ruturaj Gaikwad will be able to accommodate themselves in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027. There was debate about whether the Indian team management should consider Jaiswal...
06.08.2026
Mehidy Hasan Miraz century lifts Bangladesh after Corey Rocchiccioli takes six
Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway fell cheaply against Bangladesh's new-ball attack
06.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 17
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
06.08.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 17
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
06.08.2026
LDN vs MIL Playing 11 Today, Pitch Report & Weather: London Spirit vs MI London | The Hundred 2026
London Spirit will face MI London in Match 23 of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Thursday, August 6. While London Spirit are looking to keep their campaign alive, MI London have the chance to strengthen their posit...
06.08.2026
LNS-W vs ML-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English Women’s 100 League 2026, Match 23
Fans can anticipate a compelling contest as London Spirit Women lock horns with MI London Women in the twenty-third match of the English Women’s 100 League 2026 at Lord’s, London, on 6th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best LNS-W vs ML-W Dream11 prediction,...
06.08.2026
"No one was allowed" - Ajinkya Rahane opens up on MS Dhoni's hotel room rule
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently shared an interesting story about the dressing-room culture under legendary skipper MS Dhoni. Speaking on the Overlap Cricket YouTube channel, Rahane revealed that players were free to visit Dhoni's hotel room d...
06.08.2026
Ben Stokes eyes MLC deal after retirement as Ashes return hopes fade
Playing down all the rumours indicating a possible return of the former England National Cricket Team captain, Ben Stokes is determined to stay retired. The pace-bowling all-rounder, who is likely to join Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney...
06.08.2026
Rishad Hossain may miss SA20 despite Sunrisers Eastern Cape signing; BCB yet to decide
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to decide whether Rishad Hossain will be allowed to play in the upcoming SA20 season. Hossain has signed with Sunrisers Eastern Cape but the board has not issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) because of a clash...
06.08.2026
Chase: 'We could have made room for an extra spinner'
On a pitch where spinners took 20 of the 30 bowler wickets that fell in the match, West Indies picked only one frontline spinner
West Indies 06.08.2026
SAL vs VKK Match Prediction Today: SKM Salem Spartans vs Vida Kovai Kings, TNPL 2026
SAL vs VKK Match Prediction Today: Salem Spartans and Vida Kovai Kings will begin their Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 campaign during Match 4 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Thursday, August 6. After missing out on the playoffs last season, both...
06.08.2026
Australia-New Zealand ODI series set for major clash with The Hundred 2027
Australia and New Zealand could face a major scheduling dilemma in 2027, with a proposed ODI series between the Trans-Tasman rivals expected to overlap with The Hundred. If the current plans remain unchanged, several star players may have to choose betwee...
06.08.2026
Shakib Al Hasan's house attacked with bomb, property vandalised
The ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan came under attack on Wednesday night, after the cricketer's appearance in a virtual press conference held by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina....
06.08.2026
Sarthak Ranjan’s 95 powers North Delhi Strikers to thrilling win over East Delhi Riders
Sarthak Ranjan's 95 powers North Delhi Strikers to a thrilling win over East Delhi Riders. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details about the matc The post Sarthak Ranjan’s 95 powers North Delhi Strikers to thrilling win over East Delhi...
06.08.2026
NDT vs PD Match Prediction Today: New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6, DPL 2026
NDT vs PD Match Prediction Today: New Delhi Tigers will face Purani Dilli 6 in Match 13 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, August 6. Both teams have one win and two defeats from three matches, and this is a...
06.08.2026
6, 6! Babar Azam breaks several big records with West Indies heroics: Full list
Pakistan captain Babar Azam capped off a memorable Test in Port of Spain by smashing two consecutive sixes to seal an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies and level the two-match series 1-1. Apart from guiding his team to a crucial overseas win, the...
West Indies 06.08.2026
BCCI revamps Team India's fitness policy, seniors lose special treatment amid injury concerns
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to standardize the fitness programme for all of its players. Repeated injury setbacks and a dip in overall fitness in Team India have frustrated the board officials.When they investigated the actu...
06.08.2026
New Zealand A to play in Top End T20 Series and one-dayers in Australia
The squad of 16 features 13 internationally capped players
06.08.2026
Chase: 'We could have made room for an extra spinner'
On a pitch where spinners took 20 of the 28 bowler wickets that fell in the match, West Indies picked only one frontline spinner
West Indies 06.08.2026
Stephen Fleming targets THIS star for England batting coach role, his name is…: Reports
The reports claimed that the England red-ball head coach, Stephen Fleming, has approached a former star for the England batting coach role. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Stephen Fleming targets THIS star for England...
06.08.2026
I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
05.08.2026
I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
05.08.2026
Trent Rockets soar clear at top with fifth consecutive victory
Sam Billings seals scrappy chase after Phoenix stutter to 111 for 6 despite Joe Clarke fifty
05.08.2026
Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win
Jos Buttler stars as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets and Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix to keep top spot.
05.08.2026
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.
05.08.2026
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.
05.08.2026
Rockets march on after easy win against Phoenix
Trent Rockets' continued their excellent form as they comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets to move four points clear at the top of the men's Hundred table, with two matches to go in the league phase.
05.08.2026
Pakistan win first away Test in three years to draw Windies series
Pakistan complete their first overseas Test win for three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of Spain.
West Indies 05.08.2026
Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win
Jos Buttler stars as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets and Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix to keep top spot.
05.08.2026
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.
05.08.2026
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.
05.08.2026
Rockets march on after easy win against Phoenix
Trent Rockets' continued their excellent form as they comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets to move four points clear at the top of the men's Hundred table, with two matches to go in the league phase.
05.08.2026
Pakistan win first away Test in three years to draw Windies series
Pakistan complete their first overseas Test win for three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of Spain.
West Indies 05.08.2026
Abbott blast for Hampshire sinks Glamorgan
An early three-wicket blast from Kyle Abbott earns Hampshire a 90-run win over Glamorgan, who suffer their fifth successive One-Day Cup defeat.
05.08.2026
How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
05.08.2026
Abbott blast for Hampshire sinks Glamorgan
An early three-wicket blast from Kyle Abbott earns Hampshire a 90-run win over Glamorgan, who suffer their fifth successive One-Day Cup defeat.
05.08.2026
How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
05.08.2026
Kuldeep Yadav switches focus to batting in bid for India XI spot vs Sri Lanka
The India National Cricket Team have already reached Sri Lanka for the upcoming two-match Test series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Ahead of the first Test match, the Men in Blue have started their practice session, as there was a surprise...
05.08.2026
SA20 2027 squads confirmed: Full team lists, new signings and auction slots available
All six SA20 franchises have confirmed their retained and pre-signed players ahead of the SA20 2027 Player Auction, with the majority of their squads already finalized for Season 5. This article includes the complete squad status for every franchise, the...
05.08.2026
Sai Sudharsan injury update: Batter's return date revealed ahead of SL Tests
Sai Sudharsan is likely to be declared fit ahead of the first Test match against Sri Lanka. Sudharsan, who is included in the Test team for the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka, is yet to join the team.Tension has been increasing as the batter is not...
05.08.2026
PCB to ban Pakistan legends over participation in unsanctioned league
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to impose a multi-year ban on some of its former cricketers who took part recently in an unsanctioned cricket tournament named Asian Legends League in Zambia.The T20 league hosts multiple franchises across Asian coun...
05.08.2026
Aiden Markram quits The Hundred 2026, Jos Buttler named MSG captain; Michael Bracewell replaces him
Manchester Super Giants have suffered a big setback in the middle of the ongoing The Hundred 2026. The Manchester Super Giants captain, Aiden Markram, has left the tournament midway. He has decided to return home due to personal reasons at a crucial stage...
05.08.2026
2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier dates confirmed, ICC yet to decide venues
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the dates for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, but the governing body is yet to finalise the venues for the competition. As the countdown to the 2027 ODI World Cup has officially begun, the journey wi...
05.08.2026
Zaheer Khan takes over LPL's Jaffna Kings after Manjot Kalra match-fixing scandal
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Jaffna Kings was involved in a controversy after their co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested for a match-fixing incident. The franchise’s contract was terminated due to the inability to meet its financial commitments...
05.08.2026