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What is it like to be a second XI cricketer?
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
28.07.2026
What is it like to be a second XI cricketer?
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
28.07.2026
Ten Doeschate quits India assistant coach role, set to rejoin KKR
Cricinfo has learned he told the management of his decision during the white-ball tour of the UK
28.07.2026
All-round Athapaththu leads SL to series win against Pakistan
Vimukthi struck thrice in the second over of the game, before Athapaththu and Dilhari also got three wickets each
28.07.2026
Saransh Jain’s emotional journey to Team India: Father’s cancer battle, years of patience and a dream finally fulfilled
The 33-year-old all-rounder's long wait ended with a maiden India Test call-up, but his road to the national team was filled with sacrifice and resilience. The post Saransh Jain’s emotional journey to Team India: Father’s cancer battle, years of patience...
28.07.2026
Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India's assistant coach; set for KKR return
The India National Cricket Team assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has stepped down from the role after the England series and will rejoin his former franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) in a coaching role. He...
28.07.2026
CLK vs JKS Match Prediction: Who will win today's Lanka Premier League 2026 match?
CLK vs JKS Match Prediction: The fight for the top spots in the Lanka Premier League 2026 (LPL 2026) gets more exciting as Colombo Kaps (CLK) take on Jaffna Kings (JKS) in Match 15 on Tuesday (July 28). The match will be played at the Pallekele Internatio...
28.07.2026
SUL vs MSG Match Prediction: Who will win today's The Hundred 2026 match?
Sunrisers Leeds (SUL) are set to take on Manchester Super Giants (MSG) for Match No.10 of the ongoing The Hundred league in the UK at Headingley, Leeds, on Tuesday, July 28.Ahead of the SUL vs MSG match, Sunrisers Leeds are currently ranked 5th in the 8-t...
28.07.2026
Ten Doeschate quits India assistant coach role, set to rejoin KKR
Cricinfo has learned he told the management of his decision during the white-ball tour of the UK
28.07.2026
Deep Dasgupta says India can field two teams after Zimbabwe T20I whitewash
Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter and commentator Deep Dasgupta has made a bold remark on India’s depth in the T20I format after Shreyas Iyer and his young team made a stunning comeback following the embarrassing UK tour.Recently, the Men in Blue whitewas...
28.07.2026
BCB may cancel next BPL season if quality franchises are not secured: Report
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to skip the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026, which generally starts in December and ends in January. It is the marquee franchise tournament of the nation, which has given some entertainment to the fans,...
28.07.2026
Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma pushed out as BCCI asked to include Rajat Patidar in T20I squad
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth asks the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to immediately decide on Tilak Varma and Rajat Patidar to reshape the team for the T20I format.Srikkanth mentioned in one of his YouTube videos that Rajat Patidar de...
28.07.2026
"Isn't it bit late?": Ex-RCB star questions Saransh Jain's India call-up
Former RCB star Shreevats Goswami has commented on Saransh Jain getting his maiden call-up for the India National Cricket Team for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with the first Test set to start on 15th August, 2026.The Board of Con...
28.07.2026
Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed fly to Australia early for crucial fitness tests before Test series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the team management have decided to send two of its fast bowlers, Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed, to Australia ahead of the rest of the players for medical examinations and fitness assessments.While Bangladesh is gettin...
28.07.2026
Usman Tariq breaks silence after Tim David's dismissal in The Hundred
Batters might have legitimate issues with Usman Tariq's bowling action, but Usman himself makes it clear that there is no issue with his bowling action, as the world cricket authority has permitted him to bowl like that.Usman Tariq issued recent comments...
28.07.2026
Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
28.07.2026
Justin Greaves makes historic Test record with five consecutive wicket maidens against Pakistan
Justin Greaves taking five wicket during the West Indies vs Pakistan ICC World Test Championship Test in Trinidad. Find out the historic record he achieved. The post Justin Greaves makes historic Test record with five consecutive wicket maidens against Pa...
West Indies 28.07.2026
Robin Uthappa compares Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Sir Don Bradman after Zimbabwe series
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa has made a comparison between the teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the Australian legend Sir Don Bradman that has caught everyone's attention after the Men in Blue’s Zimbabwe tour.Uthappa said that it i...
28.07.2026
Top 3 Ranji Trophy 2025-26 performers who missed India's Sri Lanka Test squad
Over the years, India have produced some great cricketers from the domestic circuit who have gone on to represent the India National Cricket Team. Some of them have performed well, and some have vanished after a few performances. Ranji Trophy was once one...
28.07.2026
Shreyas Iyer's India captaincy fulfills former cricketer's 10-year-old prediction
Former India spinner Maninder Singh claimed that a decade ago he predicted Shreyas Iyer would lead the national cricket team across all formats. Maninder's comments about his previous prediction came after Team India's 3-0 T20I series against Zimbabwe und...
28.07.2026
'It's cut-throat' - what is it like to be a second XI cricketer?
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
28.07.2026
Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
28.07.2026
'It's cut-throat' - what is it like to be a second XI cricketer?
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
28.07.2026
Sussex batter Alsop agrees Gloucestershire deal
Sussex batter Tom Alsop will move to Gloucestershire on a three-year deal at the end of the season.
28.07.2026
'It's cut-throat' - what is it like to be a second XI cricketer?
Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.
28.07.2026
Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
28.07.2026
Shreyas Iyer delivers strong verdict on India’s next generation after Zimbabwe series win, says ‘Their…
Shreyas Iyer said young Indian players grabbed every chance and changed the team's fortunes after maiden T20I series win. Read what he said. The post Shreyas Iyer delivers strong verdict on India’s next generation after Zimbabwe series win, says ‘Their… a...
28.07.2026
Who is Saransh Jain? Meet 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earns maiden India Test call for Sri Lanka Tour
Who is Saransh Jain? The 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his maiden India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka series after consistent domestic performances and an impressive India A tour. Here's everything you need to know. The post Who is Sa...
28.07.2026
How Justin Greaves made cricket history with five wicket-maidens in a row
West Indies National Cricket Team fast bowler Justin Greaves becomes the first bowler to deliver five consecutive maiden-wicket overs in record Test cricket history. Against Pakistan, in the opener of the ongoing series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy i...
West Indies 28.07.2026
Babar Azam wanted all-format captaincy before accepting Pakistan's Test role: Report
Babar Azam accepted the proposal to take over the Pakistan National Cricket Team's captaincy role in the Test for the second time in his career, only on one condition: leadership in all three formats. Pakistan selectors reportedly agreed with Babar's dema...
28.07.2026
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
28.07.2026
Manjot Kalra remains in custody after Sri Lanka court denies bail in LPL fixing case
Manjot Kalra, former India Under-19 cricketer and Lankan Premier League (LPL) franchise Jaffna Kings co-owner, remains in custody on a match-fixing case as a Colombo court rejected his plea for early bail. The court ordered Kalra to remain in custody unti...
28.07.2026
England cricket league investigates alleged 'fake-edge' incident after viral video
A rare allegation of cheating, not fixing, emerges in a North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League Division Two match. To dismiss a batter, the fielder posted in the first slip is alleged to make a sound with his fingers to mimic an edge. Footage of...
28.07.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 8
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
28.07.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 8
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
28.07.2026
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
28.07.2026
Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
28.07.2026
‘You can’t take 1-2 games’: Former India star’s strong message for Rohit, Kohli before ODI World Cup 2027
Should Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still be automatic picks? A former India cricketer has delivered a strong message ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Find out what he said. The post ‘You can’t take 1-2 games’: Former India star’s strong message for Rohit...
28.07.2026
4 reasons why Auqib Nabi wasn't picked for India's Sri Lanka Tests
Auqib Nabi will have to wait longer to debut for the India National Cricket Team as the selectors announced the squad for the tour of Sri Lanka for the 2-match Test series without the best bowler of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.While the selectors choo...
28.07.2026
India predicted playing XI for 1st Sri Lanka Test: Who starts in Galle?
The BCCI has officially announced India's 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, and attention has now shifted to the likely playing XI for the series opener in Galle on August 15. While the core of the side appears settled, a fe...
28.07.2026
Only two Indians debuted before playing IPL. Can Saransh Jain become the third?
The 33-year-old Saransh Jain was handed maiden Test call-up as the BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his opportunity following consistent domestic performances and an im...
28.07.2026
Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
28.07.2026
Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026: India Men, Women register 3-0 wins on opening day in New Delhi
India make perfect start at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 with double 3-0 victories. Here's everything that happened in New Delhi. The post Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026: India Men, Women register 3-0 wins on opening day in N...
28.07.2026
India squad announced for Sri Lanka Tests: Bumrah uncertain, Saransh Jain’s surprise call-up steals the show
BCCI has announced India's squad for the Sri Lanka Test series. Shubman Gill will lead the side, while Saransh Jain earns a surprise maiden call-up and Jasprit Bumrah awaits ahead of the tour. The post India squad announced for Sri Lanka Tests: Bumrah unc...
28.07.2026
India Test squad announced for Sri Lanka series; Saransh Jain earns maiden call-up
On Tuesday, July 28, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The selectors have retained most of the core group, while also handing a maiden Test call-up...
28.07.2026
Who is Saransh Jain? Meet India's new all-rounder picked for Sri Lanka Test series
BCCI has named Saransh Jain, an off-spinner with batting qualities, for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. On July 28, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the full squad for the away Test series against Sri Lanka, with S...
28.07.2026
Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
28.07.2026
Lauren Winfield-Hill: Captain, my captain
Lauren Winfield-Hill on the start of the new Hundred campaign, playing under rookie captain Dani Gibson and the disappointing lack of exposure for English players in leadership roles The post Lauren Winfield-Hill: Captain, my captain appeared first on The...
26.07.2026
Richard Clarke: Up for the cup
Richard Clarke on the charm of the One-Day Cup and the healthy number of county cricket purists watching on. The post Richard Clarke: Up for the cup appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
26.07.2026
Old Imperials CC set for landmark tour to Mongolia
Evan Gallagher speaks to players from Old Imperials CC ahead of an exciting venture East The post Old Imperials CC set for landmark tour to Mongolia appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
26.07.2026