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Captaincy question looms for KKR after Rahane retirement
Unless they find a new captain at the auction or via trade, Rinku appears the leading candidate to replace Rahane
30.07.2026
"Full faith in the team": Najmul Hossain Shanto sends bold warning to Australia before Test series
Bangladesh National Cricket Team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has warned the Australia National Cricket Team ahead of the first Test match of the two-match Test series. Najmul Hossain Shanto warns that the Bangladesh bowlers will provide a tough time to...
30.07.2026
CSK, KKR, and DC locked in three-way race to acquire Hardik Pandya for IPL 2027: Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) transfer window is all set for the biggest surprise involving the star Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya. As reported by a Revsportz journalist, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Rider...
30.07.2026
Michael Vaughan slams ECB over Stephen Fleming appointment, calls it a "desperate" move
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised questions over the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) decision to delay Stephen Fleming's arrival as the new Test head coach.Michael Vaughan believes that Stephen Fleming is the right man for the job,...
30.07.2026
New Zealand's Young and India's Suthar return to Warwickshire
Warwickshire re-sign New Zealand batter Will Young and India spinner Manav Suthar for the final stages of the County Championship season.
30.07.2026
“My Favourite Test Batting Partner”: Virat Kohli’s emotional tribute to Ajinkya Rahane wins heart
Virat Kohli paid an emotional tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after his retirement, calling him his "favourite Test batting partner." Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Suryakumar Yadav also shared emotional messages. The post “My Favourite Test Batting Part...
30.07.2026
Shanto: Bangladesh fast bowlers will 'give Australia a tough time'
Shanto also welcomed Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad, seeing it as a sign of the "respect" Bangladesh have earned
30.07.2026
UAE qualify for 2027 women's under-19 T20 World Cup by winning Asia Qualifier
Samoa also make it to the tournament for the second successive time after qualifying in 2025 too
30.07.2026
Fleming late start confirms England's wasted summer
ECB could have made clean break in wake of Ashes defeat; instead Test team has trod water
30.07.2026
Albie Morkel named head coach of Joburg Super Kings
He will take over from Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from the role earlier this month
30.07.2026
Joey Evison agrees Sussex switch
Allrounder set to leave Kent after four-year association; Warwickshire bring in Championship reinforcements
30.07.2026
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who has the edge in Dambulla?
The Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team is all set to take on the Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team in the first match of their three-match T20I series on July 31. The three-match T20I series opener will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla Internat...
30.07.2026
Pravanjan Mullick backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for future India captaincy
Former Odisha Ranji player and current East Zone selection committee member Pravanjan Mullick has broken the silence on making Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the vice-captain of the East Zone side for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which is scheduled to start from Aug...
30.07.2026
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant share heartfelt tributes after Ajinkya Rahane's retirement
Ajinkya Rahane's retirement from all forms of the game has left many emotional, and two of the Indian National Cricket Team’s superstars, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, have given their teammate a special farewell. Both Kohli and Pant saluted Ajinkya Rahan...
30.07.2026
BCCI launches massive crackdown on age fraud; fake documents could lead to ban
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a strong action against age fraud in Indian cricket. The board has reportedly introduced a new verification system to make sure only genuine players compete in age-group tournaments across the cou...
30.07.2026
Evison to leave Kent for Walker reunion at Sussex
Kent all-rounder Joey Evison is leaving the county at the end of the season to join Sussex on a three-year contract.
30.07.2026
Evison to leave Kent for Walker reunion at Sussex
Kent all-rounder Joey Evison is leaving the county at the end of the season to join Sussex on a three-year contract.
30.07.2026
What are the rules on overseas players in The Hundred?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are in The Hundred regarding the eligibility of overseas players.
30.07.2026
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Is former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming the right man to lead England’s Test team?
30.07.2026
Evison to leave Kent for Walker reunion at Sussex
Kent all-rounder Joey Evison is leaving the county at the end of the season to join Sussex on a three-year contract.
30.07.2026
What are the rules on overseas players in The Hundred?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are in The Hundred regarding the eligibility of overseas players.
30.07.2026
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Is former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming the right man to lead England’s Test team?
30.07.2026
CTTC 2026: Manav Thakkar, Taneesh Kotecha make winning mixed doubles start, Sreeja Akula & Harmeet Desai also advance
India's dominance at CTTC 2026 continued as Manav Thakkar and other top paddlers impressed in mixed doubles. Find out who advanced and what's next in New Delhi. The post CTTC 2026: Manav Thakkar, Taneesh Kotecha make winning mixed doubles start, Sreeja Ak...
30.07.2026
Ajinkya Rahane Retirement: The unquie captaincy record even Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit couldn’t achieve
Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket with a unique unbeaten captaincy record. The former India vice-captain achieved a feat that even MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could not match as India's captain. The post Ajinkya Rahane Retiremen...
30.07.2026
Fleming named new England men's Test head coach, Root back as captain
New Zealander to take over before South Africa tour, with Marcus Trescothick filling in on interim basis for Pakistan Tests next month
30.07.2026
Shanto: Bangladesh fast bowlers will 'give Australia a tough time'
Shanto also welcomed Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad seeing it as a sign of the "respect" Bangladesh have earned
30.07.2026
Fleming appointment confirms England's wasted summer
ECB could have made clean break in wake of Ashes defeat; instead Test team has trod water
30.07.2026
Saransh Jain opens up after earning long-awaited India call-up at 33
Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, is now just one step away from realising his dream of playing for India. Saransh Jain was handed the first-ever call-up to the India National Cricket Team for the upcoming two-match Test serie...
30.07.2026
Ravichandran Ashwin to replace Ajit Agarkar as chief selector? Here's the truth
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is rumored to be the next chairman of the India National Cricket Team, replacing the current chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Ajit Agarkar is serving as the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) head selecto...
30.07.2026
Albie Morkel appointed as Joburg Super Kings head coach ahead of SA20 2027
The Joburg Super Kings have appointed former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming SA20 season. Albie Morkel has been part of the Super Kings family for a long time, and he was previously serving as the assist...
30.07.2026
LPL 2026: Sikandar Raza signs for THIS team as Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud exit before playoffs
LPL 2026 sees major squad changes ahead of the playoffs as Sikandar Raza joins Dambulla Sixers, while Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud exit. Find out every replacement and the latest team updates. The post LPL 2026: Sikandar Raza signs for THIS team as Taski...
30.07.2026
Mohammad Amir calls time on Pakistan cricket, embraces new chapter in England
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has stated that his relationship with the Pakistan National Cricket Team is over. He has not featured for the Men in Green since the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. He has not played domestic cricket...
West Indies 30.07.2026
Why Stephen Fleming will skip England's Pakistan Test series after head coach appointment
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the Test side. However, he will not be able to take the role from the upcoming series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team, which is scheduled to start...
30.07.2026
Sachin Tendulkar, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara lead tributes after Ajinkya Rahane's retirement
Former and current Indian cricketers came together to congratulate Ajinkya Rahane after the experienced batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, July 30. From Sachin Tendulkar to KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah, all have paid ri...
30.07.2026
Aakash Chopra shares hilarious story of Sachin Tendulkar borrowing his gear
Former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra shared an unheard story of Sachin Tendulkar. Chopra said that Sachin had to lend one of his cricket gears during the 2003-04 Australia tour.According to Aakash Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar broke his abdominal guard an...
30.07.2026
Albie Morkel appointed as Joburg Super Kings head coach ahead of SA20 2027
The Joburg Super Kings have appointed former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming SA20 season. Albie Morkel has been part of the Super Kings family for a long time, and he has now been promoted after playing...
30.07.2026
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
30.07.2026
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
30.07.2026
Top three unique Ajinkya Rahane records that most cricket fans don’t know
Top three unique Ajinkya Rahane records that most cricket fans don't know. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Top three unique Ajinkya Rahane records that most cricket fans don’t know appeared first on Cricket Country.
30.07.2026
Stephen Fleming appointed England Test Coach, Joe Root returns as captain ahead of South Africa Tour
Stephen Fleming is England's new Test coach and Joe Root is back as captain. Find out why the ECB made the big changes and when Fleming will officially take charge. The post Stephen Fleming appointed England Test Coach, Joe Root returns as captain ahead o...
30.07.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara pays emotional tribute after Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement 
Cheteshwar Pujara pays emotional tribute after Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details and statements. The post Cheteshwar Pujara pays emotional tribute after Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement  ap...
30.07.2026
Fleming named new England men's Test head coach, Root back as captain
New Zealander to take over before South Africa tour, with Marcus Trescothick filling in on interim basis for Pakistan Tests next month
30.07.2026
Meet Saransh Jain, India's 33-year-old Test recruit
A consistent performer for Madhya Pradesh, the allrounder is coming off his most productive Ranji season and could be a handful against a left-hand-heavy Sri Lanka side
30.07.2026
Dambulla, Colombo, Jaffna, Galle make late changes as playoffs race heats up
Dambulla Sixers lost their last game and entered must-win territory but added Sikandar Raza and Sonal Dinusha to their side
30.07.2026
"One of the most underrated cricketers" - Virender Sehwag pays tribute after Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement
Former India opener Virender Sehwag paid a tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket. Sehwag praised Rahane's calm leadership, remarkable composure under pressure, and his unforgettable role in...
30.07.2026
Ben Duckett left stunned by low turnout during The Hundred 2026
England National Cricket Team opener Ben Duckett has been shocked by the low attendance of the crowd in the ongoing The Hundred 2026. He has been questioning why there has been such low attendance of the crowd from the very beginning of the franchise leag...
30.07.2026
SOU vs BRM Match Prediction: Who will win today's The Hundred Men's 2026 match?
SOU vs BRM Match Prediction: Southern Brave will take on Birmingham Phoenix in the upcoming match in The Hundred Men's Competition 2026. Both teams need a victory to revive their campaigns, with Southern Brave looking to end a three-match losing streak an...
30.07.2026
Stephen Fleming appointed England Test head coach, Joe Root returns as captain
After a lot of speculation, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially appointed Stephen Fleming as the new Test head coach of the England National Cricket Team. In another surprising decision, the ECB has brought Joe Root back as the Test c...
30.07.2026
Why Stephen Fleming will skip England's Pakistan Test series after head coach appointment
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the Test side. However, he will not be able to take the role from the upcoming series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team, which is scheduled to start...
30.07.2026
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
30.07.2026