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It’s goodbye Bazball, hello Flemball but what can we expect from the Stephen Fleming era?
05.08.2026
Tailenders
It’s goodbye Bazball, hello Flemball but what can we expect from the Stephen Fleming era?
05.08.2026
Ajinkya Rahane opens up on Ben Stokes' priceless advice during IPL 2017
Former India National Cricket Team captain Ajinkya Rahane has shed light on one piece of advice from Ben Stokes that helped him deal with the off-the-field challenges. He and Ben Stokes played during the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 season for Ri...
05.08.2026
Ajinkya Rahane lifts lid on Virat Kohli's leadership and batting approach
The recently retired Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane opened up about the secret behind his unforgettable partnerships with Virat Kohli in Test cricket and his relationship with the former captain.Rahane said that he and Kohli had very different personalities...
05.08.2026
Brandon King ruled out of second Pakistan Test after suffering back injury
West Indies have suffered a big setback as Brandon King has been ruled out for the remainder of Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan after suffering a back injury at Queen's Park Oval.Brandon King suffers back injury against PakistanCricket W...
West Indies 05.08.2026
Prendergast stars as Fire boost qualification hopes
Manchester Super Giants manage just 85 but make Fire work hard for points
05.08.2026
Ireland to play Qualifier for 2027 ODI World Cup
A washout in the first ODI against Afghanistan ended Ireland's chances of securing direct entry into the World Cup
05.08.2026
Prendergast takes four as Fire beat Super Giants
Ireland international Orla Prendergast takes 4-18 as Welsh Fire beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old Trafford.
05.08.2026
Prendergast stars with ball as Fire stun Super Giants
Orla Prendergast takes four wickets to help bowl the Manchester Super Giants out for 85, as Welsh Fire wrap up a three-wicket victory to move up to fourth in the table of the Women's Hundred competition.
05.08.2026
Prendergast takes four as Fire beat Super Giants
Ireland international Orla Prendergast takes 4-18 as Welsh Fire beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old Trafford.
05.08.2026
Prendergast stars with ball as Fire stun Super Giants
Orla Prendergast takes four wickets to help bowl the Manchester Super Giants out for 85, as Welsh Fire wrap up a three-wicket victory to move up to fourth in the table of the Women's Hundred competition.
05.08.2026
Ishan Kishan's next assignment isn't cricket; India batter resumes government job
The India National Cricket Team batter Ishan Kishan has been in sensational form since his return to the Men in Blue. He is currently on a break from international cricket, and off the field, he is working as the Assistant Manager at the Reserve Bank of I...
05.08.2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt set to miss WBBL 2026 after injury blow
The Hobart Hurricanes have suffered a massive setback even before the start of the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026. The defending champions will have to begin their title defence without one of their biggest match-winners, as England captain...
05.08.2026
Markram leaves tournament midway due to…, Buttler named Manchester Super Giants captain
Manchester Super Giants have suffered a major setback after Aiden Markram left The Hundred 2026. Jos Buttler has been appointed captain, while Michael Bracewell joins the squad as his replacement. The post Markram leaves tournament midway due to…, Buttler...
05.08.2026
Namibia cricket chair urges Associates to look at 'bigger picture' in ODI World Cup restructuring
"If you look at viewership numbers or if you look at popularity for ODI cricket, we don't really know where it is going," van Vuuren said at the launch of the 2027 World Cup
05.08.2026
Warrican cherishes 'extremely special' six-for after 46 overs of toil
With a finger injury limiting Roston Chase's role with the ball, Warrican sent down 40% of the overs in Pakistan's first innings
05.08.2026
Suzie Bates takes up domestic contract with Otago after 20 years
The former NZ allrounder is currently part of Sunrisers Leeds' support staff in the women's Hundred
05.08.2026
Ireland's first ODI with Afghanistan washed out
The first one-day international between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.
05.08.2026
Ireland's first ODI with Afghanistan washed out
The first one-day international between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.
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
Ajinkya Rahane urges Gautam Gambhir to respect senior players for India's Test revival
Ajinkya Rahane, who maintained a gentle personality throughout his international career asked the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management to respect the senior cricketers to regain the glory days in Test cricket, only a few days after announcing his ret...
05.08.2026
Ishan Kishan's next assignment isn't cricket; India batter resumes government job
The India National Cricket Team batter Ishan Kishan has been in sensational form since his return to the Men in Blue. He is currently the No.1 T20I batter on a break from international cricket, and off the field, he is working as the Assistant Manager at...
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
Mohammad Kaif feels Gautam Gambhir made Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India journey tougher
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has made a bold statement on head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s tough start to his international career. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up after a dream I...
05.08.2026
Superman 1978: The classic superhero blockbuster
Relive the film that made audiences believe a man could fly
01.08.2026
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Mitch Marsh; Joburg leave out du Plessis, Tahir
Notable absentees from this year's retention and pre-signing list include former South African captain Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Imran Tahir, Kieron Pollard and Trent Boult
05.08.2026
Superman 1978: The classic superhero blockbuster
Relive the film that made audiences believe a man could fly
01.08.2026
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
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
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
Stephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role: Report
Last month, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed Stephen Fleming as the new Test head coach of the England National Cricket Team after they sacked Brendon McCullum from the role following the series loss to New Zealand. Now Stephen Fleming...
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
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
SA20 2027: Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root headline blockbuster signings ahead of Season 5 auction
Mitchell Marsh's SA20 move has grabbed the headlines, but several big names have also been released ahead of the Season 5 auction. Check the complete squad updates. The post SA20 2027: Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root headline blockbuster signings ahead of Season...
05.08.2026
Ireland v Afghanistan - first ODI scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready.
05.08.2026
Ireland v Afghanistan - first ODI scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready.
05.08.2026
World Cup 2027 Qualifier set to be played from February 22 to March 23
The venue for the tournament is yet to be finalised
05.08.2026
Aiden Markram to miss remainder of the Hundred due to personal reasons
Jos Buttler will take over the Manchester Super Giants captaincy for rest of season
05.08.2026
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Mitch Marsh; Joburg leave out du Plessis, Tahir
Notable absentees from this year's retention and pre-signing list include former South African captain Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Imran Tahir, Kieron Pollard and Trent Boult
05.08.2026
New Zealand unveil full schedule for Top End T20 Series
The cricket board of New Zealand has officially released its full fixture for the tournament on August 5 for their upcoming matches in the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, Australia. For the tournament, the BLACKCAPS will send the A team.The A team will...
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
Faf du Plessis, Kieron Pollard released by Super Kings, MI: Full list of key SA20 exits
The SA20 teams have surprised everyone with some big and shocking decisions before the upcoming 2027 season. The biggest shock came from Joburg Super Kings, who released their captain, Faf du Plessis, before the upcoming SA20 2027.On Wednesday, August 5,...
05.08.2026
Stephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role: Report
Last month, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed Stephen Fleming as the new Test head coach of the England National Cricket Team after they sacked Brendon McCullum from the role following the series loss to New Zealand. Now Stephen Fleming...
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
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 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
PCB issues strict warning to former Pakistan cricketers, announces two-year ban over unsanctioned league
PCB has issued a strict warning and announced a two-year ban for former Pakistan cricketers over an unsanctioned overseas league. Find out who could be affected and why. The post PCB issues strict warning to former Pakistan cricketers, announces two-year...
05.08.2026
Marsh, Rickelton, Brook blast Sunrisers to record total in big win
Headingley plays host to highest-scoring game in Hundred history but London Spirit fall well short
05.08.2026
World Cup 2027 Qualifier set to be played from February 22 to March 23
The venue for the tournament is yet to be finalised
05.08.2026
Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Mitch Marsh for SA20 2027
Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have completed their 19-player squads before the mini-auction on October 7
05.08.2026