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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are yet to announce their new captain for IPL 2027 after Rishabh Pant left the franchise right after IPL 2026. Since Pant's departure, South Africa star Aiden Markram is being seen as the strongest candidate to lead the LSG team...
03.08.2026
New Zealand National Cricket Team opener Finn Allen is set to leave the Big Bash League (BBL) team Perth Scorchers. The Kiwi opener had a stellar season with the Scorchers in the last edition of the BBL, where he finished as the leading run-getter and als...
03.08.2026
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi to involve Younis Khan in the country's cricket development. He said Pakistan cricket needs experienced figures like Younis Khan to strengthen the gr...
03.08.2026
The Australia National Cricket Team wicket-keeper batter Josh Inglis has suffered an injury ahead of the two-match Test series against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. This is a massive blow for the Kangaroos given his form, as he has done well in wh...
03.08.2026
USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaking the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.The 26-year-old was found guilty of three different anti-corrupt...
03.08.2026
The Duleep Trophy team for the North Zone have been announced on Monday afternoon. As there have been some big names that are missing from the squad, Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Ayush Badoni are the new leaders for the Zonal side, with the former set to lead th...
03.08.2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to appoint former South African cricketer Mike Smith as the permanent batting coach of the Pakistan Test team. Smith has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner after the PCB's recruitment process began in May, with a...
03.08.2026
Rohit Sharma paid a heartfelt tribute to former India men's fielding coach T Dilip after the latter's stint with the national team officially came to an end. The former India captain, who is not very active on social media, took to Instagram to acknowledg...
03.08.2026
Jasprit Bumrah is India's biggest match-winner with the ball, but he is also the player whose fitness needs the most careful planning. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka this month due to knee problems.Following the f...
03.08.2026
Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq revealed that West Indies legend Sunil Narine contacted him to offer guidance after his bowling action came under scrutiny during The Hundred. The off-spinner attracted attention after Australia batter Tim David questi...
03.08.2026
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was on fire on August 2, as he has not only played a key role in MI London’s thrilling 45-run win over Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred Men's 2026 at The Oval on August 2 but also scripted history.The leg-spinner fini...
03.08.2026
The former India National Cricket Team fielding coach T Dilip has shared an emotional goodbye to his former teammates and coaching staff after his stint with the Men in Blue side came to an end, and he was not handed any further extension after India's T2...
03.08.2026
A report has claimed that several senior India players have privately expressed reservations about Gautam Gambhir's coaching style amid increasing scrutiny over the team's recent performances. According to the report, these conversations were informal in...
03.08.2026
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have already retired from T20I and Test cricket. Now, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s full focus is on ODIs and winning the 2027 ICC World Cup before saying goodbye to the international arena.Both are among India's greatest cri...
03.08.2026
The T20I series reaches its third chapter with Sri Lanka Women facing Pakistan Women at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on 4th August at 10:00 AM IST.Get the best SL vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, a...
03.08.2026
Former ICC panel umpire Anil Chaudhary has opened up about Virat Kohli’s aggressive nature on the field. He is not the first one to have discussed the aggressive nature of the former India National Cricket Team captain. This has been a long and never-endi...
03.08.2026
Australian allrounder Heather Graham took two wickets before her 35 not out secured a last-ball victory
03.08.2026
Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire condemn Southern Brave to their first defeat of this season's Hundred as they post a dramatic four-wicket victory in Cardiff.
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire prevail in a nervy end to a tight fixture to end Southern Brave's winning streak, punishing the visitors and their costly mistakes to complete their chase of 122 runs with the final ball of the game.
03.08.2026
Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire condemn Southern Brave to their first defeat of this season's Hundred as they post a dramatic four-wicket victory in Cardiff.
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire prevail in a nervy end to a tight fixture to end Southern Brave's winning streak, punishing the visitors and their costly mistakes to complete their chase of 122 runs with the final ball of the game.
03.08.2026
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have already retired from T20I and Test cricket. Now, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s full focus is on ODIs and winning the 2027 ICC World Cup before saying goodbye to the international arena.Both are among India's greatest cri...
03.08.2026
The T20I series reaches its third chapter with Sri Lanka Women facing Pakistan Women at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on 4th August at 10:00 AM IST.Get the best SL vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, a...
03.08.2026
The eight-team tournament is likely to be played between August 28 and September 13
03.08.2026
Phil Walker chats to Will Jacks about establishing his new role in England's white-ball sides, Harry Brook's captaincy and ambitions for another opportunity in the post-Bazball Test arena.
The post Will Jacks: “I know if I do get another chance, it’s goin...
02.08.2026
United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy is banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing.
03.08.2026
United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy is banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing.
03.08.2026
He will take over in both red and white-ball formats
03.08.2026
The eight-team tournament is likely to be played between August 28 and September 13
03.08.2026
Sajid took four and three bowlers took two each for Pakistan in an extended session
03.08.2026
Tom Banton reflects on his cricketing resurgence, his evolving role for England and Trent Rockets, and why he is enjoying the game more than ever.
The post Tom Banton 2.0 is relishing his role in Trent Rockets ranks appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
Tymal Mills reflects on his move to London Spirit, The Hundred’s changing identity and working under Andy Flower.
The post Tymal Mills expects to bloom at London Spirit under Andy Flower appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann agrees a new deal to stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season.
03.08.2026
Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.
03.08.2026
Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann agrees a new deal to stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season.
03.08.2026
Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.
03.08.2026
Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann agrees a new deal to stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season.
03.08.2026
Jay Shah marks milestone with Inauguration of Tanzania's first ICC-approved Cricket arena. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details.
The post Jay Shah marks milestone with Inauguration of Tanzania’s first ICC-approved Cricket arena appe...
03.08.2026
Arshdeep, who will play a red-ball game after nearly a year, is part of a squad that features six players from J&K
03.08.2026
The allrounder alleges "disrespect" and "indifference" as reasons behind his move
03.08.2026
Former Umpire Anil Chaudhary explains why cricket needs star player Virat Kohli. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details and statements.
The post Former Umpire Anil Chaudhary explains why cricket needs Virat Kohli, says… appeared firs...
03.08.2026
Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt returns home to South Africa after suffering an injury against Notts Outlaws in the One-Day Cup.
03.08.2026
BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
03.08.2026
Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt returns home to South Africa after suffering an injury against Notts Outlaws in the One-Day Cup.
03.08.2026
BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
03.08.2026
Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt returns home to South Africa after suffering an injury against Notts Outlaws in the One-Day Cup.
03.08.2026
Former ICC panel umpire Anil Chaudhary has opened up about Virat Kohli’s aggressive nature on the field. He is not the first one to have discussed the aggressive nature of the former India National Cricket Team captain. This has been a long and never-endi...
03.08.2026
Rohit Sharma paid a heartfelt tribute to former India men's fielding coach T Dilip after the latter's stint with the national team officially came to an end. The former India captain, who is not very active on social media, took to Instagram to acknowledg...
03.08.2026