Extra Cover Cricket Extra Cover Cricket

Collated cricket news from around the world

Katya Witney
Women’s Blast goes missing page 7 ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login The post Katya Witney appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
Lauren Winfield-Hill
The Hundred needs tinkering page 9 ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login The post Lauren Winfield-Hill appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
Annie Chave
It's a white-ball divide page 5 ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login The post Annie Chave appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.08.2026
PUTTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
Fleming joins pal McCullum in England role THE ECB have announced that Stephen Fleming will take over from his former New Zealand international teammate Brendon McCullum to become England’s new men’s Test head coach. McCullum continues on in his white-bal...
02.08.2026
West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test Pitch Report: Weather Forecast, Venue Records, Average Scores & Conditions
The iconic Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, will host the second and final Test between West Indies and Pakistan, starting on Sunday, August 2, 2026. West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the series after a 90-run win in Tarouba, while Pakistan will...
West Indies 02.08.2026
Brave chase down Spirit to move up to fourth
Southern Brave defeat London Spirit by five wickets to move up to fourth in the Men's Hundred table.
01.08.2026
Brave chase down Spirit to move up to fourth
Southern Brave defeat London Spirit by five wickets to move up to fourth in the Men's Hundred table.
01.08.2026
Jofra Archer hits mark in vital Southern Brave win
Spirit battle in defence of 105 but David Miller steers visitors over line
01.08.2026
Archer takes season-best 4-9 as Brave beat Spirit
Jofra Archer takes season-best figures as Southern Brave beat London Spirit, while Joe Root guides Welsh Fire to a win over Birmingham Phoenix.
01.08.2026
Archer takes season-best 4-9 as Brave beat Spirit
Jofra Archer takes season-best figures as Southern Brave beat London Spirit, while Joe Root guides Welsh Fire to a win over Birmingham Phoenix.
01.08.2026
Root is 'very excited' as Key insists England have 'not wasted summer'
Joe Root and Rob Key speak to Henry Moeran.
01.08.2026
Notts sign Pakistan's Tahir on short-term deal
Nottinghamshire sign Pakistan white-ball international batter Tayyab Tahir for their next three One-Day Cup fixtures.
01.08.2026
Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
01.08.2026
Awesome Archer's four-wicket spell sinks Spirit
Southern Brave's Jofra Archer takes four wickets for only nine runs as London Spirit are bowled out for 105 in the men's Hundred at Lord's.
01.08.2026
Root is 'very excited' as Key insists England have 'not wasted summer'
Joe Root and Rob Key speak to Henry Moeran.
01.08.2026
Notts sign Pakistan's Tahir on short-term deal
Nottinghamshire sign Pakistan white-ball international batter Tayyab Tahir for their next three One-Day Cup fixtures.
01.08.2026
Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
01.08.2026
Awesome Archer's four-wicket spell sinks Spirit
Southern Brave's Jofra Archer takes four wickets for only nine runs as London Spirit are bowled out for 105 in the men's Hundred at Lord's.
01.08.2026
Sri Lankan Lions vs Bangladesh Tigers Match Prediction: Who will win today's Asian Legends League 2026 match?
Sri Lankan Lions are scheduled to face Bangladesh Tigers today, August 1, in the 5th match of the ongoing Asian Legends League 2026 at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka, Zambia.The match is equally important for both teams as the Tigers will be hopin...
01.08.2026
Suryakumar Yadav's Mumbai Indians future becomes clear ahead of IPL 2027: Report
Suryakumar Yadav could part ways with Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the IPL 2027 season after a disappointing 2026 campaign. The experienced batter recently lost India's T20I captaincy, and reports suggest he could consider a new challenge if he does not r...
01.08.2026
Saransh Jain credits Virat Kohli after maiden India call-up at 33
Saransh Jain received his maiden national cricket team call-up at the age of 33. Nowadays, age is considered a factor behind a cricketer's career in international cricket. For Jain, who idolized Virat Kohli, age is just a number if he can maintain his fit...
01.08.2026
"Virat Kohli remains my dream wicket" - USA pacer Ali Khan names former India captain as his target
Former USA fast bowler Ali Khan has named former India captain Virat Kohli as his dream wicket. The Pakistan-born pacer, who later moved to the United States, has built a successful T20 career and remains one of USA cricket's most experienced fast bowlers...
01.08.2026
Mumbai Indians' top wicket-taker could leave franchise after IPL 2026 issue: Report
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were reportedly interested in the 20-year-old Afghanistan spinner AM Ghazanfar, who played for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026, before trading in Kuldeep Yadav from the Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2027 season.As of...
01.08.2026
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs San Francisco Unicorns Match Prediction: Who will win today's Global Super League 2026 match?
Guyana Amazon Warriors, led by Imran Tahir, will take on San Francisco Unicorns, led by Hassan Khan, in the Global Super League 2026 final. San Francisco Unicorns secured their place in the title clash with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Desert Vipers...
01.08.2026
Hardik Pandya targets captaincy role at CSK, KKR or DC after MI exit: Report
Which will be Hardik Pandya’s next team ahead of the IPL 2027? As there was multiple interest in the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, the situation around Pandya remains pretty interesting.For the pace-bowling all-rounder, arguably the best all-rounder right...
01.08.2026
Ex-India wicketkeeper questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's East Zone vice-captaincy
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has questioned East Zone's decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Dasgupta said that Vaibhav should establish himself in...
01.08.2026
Sai Sudharsan resumes batting ahead of Sri Lanka Tests, BCCI revises India's warm-up schedule: Report
Young Team India batter Sai Sudharsan is making steady progress in his recovery ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter has resumed batting at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, improving his chances of being fit befo...
01.08.2026
Were Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya really spotted together at Mumbai Airport? Here's the truth
India all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya were recently spotted together at Mumbai Airport and the video went viral on social media platforms. Many used shared old airport footage and falsely presented it as a recent sighting of the Pandya brothe...
01.08.2026
Tamim Iqbal visits India as BCB steps up efforts to secure India's Bangladesh tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is pushing all its limits to ensure the long-awaited bilateral series against India. BCB president Tamim Iqbal is reportedly set to visit the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Benga...
01.08.2026
Pakistan Cricket Board umpire's vehicle hijacked at gunpoint on way to Karachi: Report
Pakistan Cricket Board first-class umpire Aslam Baloch was robbed at gunpoint while travelling from Quetta to Karachi. He was travelling with fellow umpires to attend a Pakistan Cricket Board refresher course when armed men intercepted their vehicle and s...
01.08.2026
"Home advantage should count": Roston Chase warns Pakistan ahead of second Test
Roston Chase is oozing with confidence as the West Indies National Cricket Team is heading for the second and decider of the 2-match Test series against Pakistan after a 90-run emphatic victory in Trinidad.Chase, the West Indies captain ahead of the secon...
West Indies 01.08.2026
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Pakistan Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026, 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women will battle in the second T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on 2nd August at 10:00 AM IST.Get the best SL vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights f...
01.08.2026
Central Zone announce Duleep Trophy squad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh named leaders
The Central Zone has announced its squad for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, with Rajat Patidar set to continue as captain after leading the side to the title last season. India batter Rinku Singh has been appointed vice-captain as the defending champions prep...
01.08.2026
"Decision is certainly debatable": Wasim Jaffer questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's East Zone vice-captaincy
Appointing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the vice-captain of the East Zone for the upcoming 2026-27 Duleep Trophy sparked a widespread debate. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer joined the debate by saying Abhimanyu Easwaran could be a fairer selection for the sa...
01.08.2026
Litton Das returns to Bangladesh squad for first Test against Australia
Massive relief for the Bangladesh National Cricket Team as their experienced batter Litton Das is all set to feature in the upcoming Test match against the Australia National Cricket Team. The batter was uncertain to play the away match because of an inju...
01.08.2026
Notts sign Pakistan's Tahir on short-term deal
Nottinghamshire sign Pakistan white-ball international batter Tayyab Tahir for their next three One-Day Cup fixtures.
01.08.2026
Leaders Brave extend winning run against Spirit
Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win with a nail-biting seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
01.08.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Joe Root and Rob Key speak to Henry Moeran.
01.08.2026
Brave see off Spirit to extend lead at top of the table
Southern Brave move four points clear at the top of the Women's Hundred table, with a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit at Lord's.
01.08.2026
Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix
Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.
01.08.2026
Leaders Brave extend winning run against Spirit
Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win with a nail-biting seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
01.08.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Joe Root and Rob Key speak to Henry Moeran.
01.08.2026
Brave see off Spirit to extend lead at top of the table
Southern Brave move four points clear at the top of the Women's Hundred table, with a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit at Lord's.
01.08.2026
Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix
Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.
01.08.2026
Molineux's spin strangle maintains Brave's perfect start
Bouchier leads run chase as Spirit fall to third defeat in four
01.08.2026
Bellingham watches ice-cool Root lead Fire chase
Newly reappointed Test captain cruises to match-winning 58 not out with Phoenix investor in stands
01.08.2026
Root's half-century gives Welsh Fire control in chase of 138
Joe Root hits a half-century as Welsh Fire make light work of their chase of 138 against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
01.08.2026
Root guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
01.08.2026
Root's half-century gives Welsh Fire control in chase of 138
Joe Root hits a half-century as Welsh Fire make light work of their chase of 138 against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
01.08.2026
Root guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
01.08.2026