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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
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
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
Less than a week before the start of The Hundred, women’s T20 Blast Finals Day played out at The Oval. If you missed it, you can hardly be blamed.
The post Katya Witney: Women’s Blast gets lost in the mayhem appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy was found guilty in a corruption case. Take a look and read the full story to know the actions taken against him.
The post USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy found guilty in corruption case, banned for… appeared first on Cricket Cou...
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 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 is set to return with another exciting season featuring eight teams battling for the title. The tournament will begin on August 4 and conclude with the final on August 28, with a total of 32 matches scheduled acro...
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
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
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 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
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
Offspinner Akhilesh Reddy has been found guilty of breaching three counts of the ICC's anti-corruption code during the Abu Dhabi T10
03.08.2026
Pakistan attack make inroads but West Indies battle through with series of useful partnerships
03.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
03.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.
03.08.2026
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
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
Offspinner Akhilesh Reddy has been found guilty of breaching three counts of the ICC's anti-corruption code during the Abu Dhabi T10
03.08.2026
Neel Patel earns Australia U19 call-up as Cricket Australia names squad for India tour. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details.
The post Neel Patel earns Australia U19 call-up as Cricket Australia names squad for India tour appeared...
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
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
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
Is everything alright between Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah? This decision leaves fans shocked. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details.
The post Is everything alright between Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah? This decision leaves...
03.08.2026
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03.08.2026
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
03.08.2026
Central Delhi Kings will face North Delhi Strikers in Match 7 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Central Delhi on Monday, August 3. The Kings are at the top of the points table with two wins from two matches, while the Striker...
03.08.2026
Mohammad Amir will reportedly feature as an overseas player in the Pakistan Super League 2027 after officially receiving British citizenship. The experienced left-arm pacer recently obtained his UK passport, and he might enter future PSL drafts as a forei...
03.08.2026
SLW vs PAKW Match Prediction Today: Who will win the 3rd T20I of Pakistan Women's tour of Sri Lanka?
Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team is scheduled to face the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team (SLW vs PAKW) for the third of the three-match T20I series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, August 4. The 3-match bilateral T2...
03.08.2026
The BCCI has confirmed Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement after the star fast bowler ruled himself out of the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka because of a knee injury. The two-match Test series is part of the ICC World Test Championshi...
03.08.2026
Australia have named a 16-member Under-19 squad for next month's multi-format tour of India. The selectors have included two players from their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign in the squad, who will play three one-day matches and two Youth Tests duri...
03.08.2026
Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka
03.08.2026
Rapid fifties from Jacks and Pooran set hosts on way on high-scoring night at The Oval
03.08.2026
England recently appointed Joe Root as their new Test captain, with Stephen Fleming taking charge as the red-ball head coach. Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook backed Root's return, saying the experienced batter has a strong chance to guide England...
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire Women have suffered a massive setback in the middle of The Hundred Women's 2026 after their captain, Sophie Devine, was ruled out of the rest of the tournament because of an injury.The New Zealand all-rounder had started the ongoing The Hundred...
03.08.2026
Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka
03.08.2026
Star Indian player Auqib Nabi replaced Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test and achieved a great milestone. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details.
The post Auqib Nabi replaces Bumrah for Sri Lanka Test, achieves major feat as he bec...
03.08.2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam explained the reason behind a massive change for the second Test against West Indies. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details.
The post Babar Azam opens up on MASSIVE change in the Pakistan team for second T...
03.08.2026
Pakistan stunned many by leaving out Mohammad Abbas for the second Test against West Indies despite his outstanding display in the series opener. The experienced fast bowler claimed eight wickets in the first Test, and his omission was one of the biggest...
03.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team has already announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming Test series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, with the first Test scheduled for 15th August. Now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection...
03.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team is facing a big problem as injuries continue to hit one player after another. Ahead of the crucial Sri Lanka tour, several important stars are either injured or waiting for fitness clearance. The situation has become a majo...
03.08.2026
"The ball was turning only once in a way, and when it turns, it's slow turn, which gives the batters time to adjust," Ali Usman says after the first day's play in Port of Spain
03.08.2026
Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka
03.08.2026
On 3rd August at 7:30 PM IST, Welsh Fire Women will lock horns with Southern Brave Women in the nineteenth match of the English Women’s 100 League 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.Get the best WEF-W vs SOB-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probab...
03.08.2026
Another thrilling contest awaits at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, with Welsh Fire set to meet Southern Brave in the nineteenth match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 on 3rd August at 11:00 PM IST.Get the best WEF vs SOB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket...
03.08.2026
Pakistan attack make inroads but West Indies battle through with series of useful partnerships
03.08.2026
"There are other quality leaders too," says South Africa batter, when asked about vacant captaincy spot at IPL franchise
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire, led by Phil Salt, will face Southern Brave, led by Chris Jordan, in Match 19 of The Hundred Men's 2026 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. They have won three of their four matches and will look to strengthen their place near the top of the table wi...
03.08.2026
Welsh Fire, led by Phil Salt, will face Southern Brave, led by Chris Jordan, in Match 19 of The Hundred Men's 2026 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. They have won three of their four matches and will look to strengthen their place near the top of the table wi...
02.08.2026