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Phoenix go down in flames after Buttler stars with 90
Seam and spin onslaught propels MSG to emphatic victory
26.07.2026
Defending champions Worcestershire hold nerve against Hampshire
Worcestershire win a repeat of 2025's final, with Henry Cullen's 72 and more wickets for Fateh Singh
26.07.2026
Tom Westley marks landmark Essex appearance with match-winning century
On the occasion of his 500th appearance for his home county, Westley struck 102
26.07.2026
Laxman: 'Very, very mature knock' from Sooryavanshi
Sooryavanshi starred with 81 off 49 to help India clinch the series 3-0 against Zimbabwe
26.07.2026
Adam Thomas, Ryan Patel see Surrey home with ease
Surrey academy duo marshaled a chase of 255, getting over the line with 41 balls to spare
26.07.2026
Masood's fifty leads Pakistan's progress
Masood and Imam raced to a 95-run partnership by tea, bringing down Pakistan's deficit to 215
26.07.2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy set to miss entire series against Sri Lanka
Nitish Kumar Reddy has begun his rehabilitation at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. He missed multiple back-to-back series, including India’s tour of the United Kingdom, because of the quadriceps injury...
26.07.2026
"He has been trolled a lot" - Ex-India opener defends Tilak Varma after unbeaten fifty vs Zimbabwe
Former India batter Aakash Chopra praised Tilak Varma for his match-winning innings in the second T20I of the three-match series against Zimbabwe. Chopra said the left-hander answered his critics with the bat after facing repeated questions over his place...
26.07.2026
Abhishek Sharma joins Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri in elite group after 3/17 bowling spell vs Zimbabwe
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma scripted history for the India National Cricket Team, not with the bat, but with the ball, as a part-time spinner against Zimbabwe on Saturday, July 25, at Harare Sports Club.Sharma’s returning bowling figure of 3/17 has offi...
26.07.2026
Shahid Afridi opens up on infamous 2005 pitch-tampering controversy
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made a shocking revelation about one of the most controversial moments of his international career. More than two decades after the incident, Shahid Afridi admitted that he deliberately damaged the pitch durin...
26.07.2026
"I was really angry" - Ex-India wicketkeeper opens up on Rohit Sharma retirement rumours
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has criticized the retirement speculation surrounding veteran opener Rohit Sharma during India's recent ODI series against England. Dasgupta said the discussion should never have started while Rohit was still playin...
26.07.2026
Wasim Jaffer reveals the secret behind Ishan Kishan's transformation
Ishan Kishan has been in superb form with the bat ever since he returned to the India National Cricket Team, and Wasim Jaffer believes that the comeback did not happen by chance.The former Indian opener feels the former captain Suryakumar Yadav and the se...
26.07.2026
"CPL will never be successful": Multan Sultans owner questions league's priorities over West Indies cricket
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has landed in the middle of a fresh controversy after Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen's brother and franchise owner Gohar Shah has criticized the management of the West Indies’ T20 franchise competition.He questioned whe...
West Indies 26.07.2026
Watch: Ishan Kishan signs fan's bald head after Player of the Match performance in 2nd T20I
Star India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan shared a hilarious moment with a fan after the second T20I against Zimbabwe by signing the supporter's bald head. The light-hearted incident was caught on camera and quickly went viral on social media, with Kish...
26.07.2026
"Yash Thakur is not an international-level bowler": Kris Srikkanth's blunt verdict after Zimbabwe T20I
The India National Cricket Team may have comfortably won the T20I series against Zimbabwe with the 90-run win in the second T20I, but the 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth has raised serious questions over Yash Thakur’s selection decision.The former In...
26.07.2026
"What's his mistake?" Aakash Chopra questions India's decision to bench Prabhsimran Singh against Zimbabwe
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized Indian team management for not selecting Prabhsimran Singh for the first two matches in the ongoing Three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, with the third and final match on Sunday. Aakash Chopra stated th...
26.07.2026
"I don't think anything can stop us now" - Kavya Maran shares vision after Sunrisers Leeds takeover
Sunrisers Leeds owner Kavya Maran has shared her thoughts on taking full ownership of the team in The Hundred. She said the team has built a strong relationship with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Yorkshire County Cricket Club, adding that...
26.07.2026
"Why is Abhishek Sharma getting a long rope?" - Ex-India opener questions India's treatment of Sanju Samson
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has questioned the team management over the different treatment of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in T20I cricket. The cricketer-turned-commentator pointed out that Sanju was dropped after three poor innings, while Ab...
26.07.2026
India players injury update: Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar headline latest fitness report before SL Tests
The Indian National Cricket Team is likely to miss multiple first-choice cricketers for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka in mid-August. Ahead of the two-match Test series, multiple cricketers' fitness is under the scanner.Recently, the Indian...
26.07.2026
Gautam Gambhir's former teammate backs split coaching model for Team India
Former India opener and teammate of Gautam Gambhir, Wasim Jaffer, suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) consider split coaching given the increasing international fixtures involving the India National Cricket Team.Amid the packed...
26.07.2026
Explained: Why Prince Yadav is not playing today's match against Zimbabwe
Prince Yadav has been ruled out of the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I, which is the final match of the ongoing series. Ahead of the match, through an official media release, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed that the emerging seamer, w...
26.07.2026
Sanju Samson vs Abhishek Sharma: Who should India back in T20Is?
The India national cricket team is currently going through the transition phase after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team management is now trying to build a strong squad for the future. Presently, one of the biggest questions is who Abhis...
26.07.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits joint slowest T20 fifty of his career in Zimbabwe T20I, but creates history
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores his second half-century for the India National Cricket Team against Zimbabwe on Sunday, in Harare. The 15-year-old batter, who is known for his ultra-aggressive batting approach, scored today's half-century facing 31 balls, whi...
26.07.2026
"Coaches are not magicians": Lalit Modi comes forward to support his 'friend' Gautam Gambhir
Lalit Modi stands in support of the India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir at a time when a large portion of the Indian cricket fan community wants to see him resigning form the head coach position.India recently suffered back-to-back serie...
26.07.2026
Hanuma Vihari questions different rules for Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma
Former Indian batter Hanuma Vihari is not happy with the way the team management is selecting players. Citing the example of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, Vihari believes that different players are being judged by different standards, and that is unfa...
26.07.2026
Sri Lanka cricket mourns Upali Dharmadasa as LPL 2026 players set to wear black armbands
Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 matches will be seen with players competing wearing black armbands on Sunday (July 26). Actually, Sri Lanka Cricket has been left in deep mourning after the passing of former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Upali Dharmada...
26.07.2026
Shreyas Iyer urges India to stay consistent after Zimbabwe clean sweep
Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer urged his side to maintain consistency for the upcoming games, after victory over Zimbabwe. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Shreyas Iyer urges India to stay consistent after Zimbabwe c...
26.07.2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reveals how sticking to his natural game fueled Zimbabwe success
Star Indian player and one of the greatest batters of all time, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts after a crucial knock against Zimbabwe in the third T20I match of the series. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details and statements. The post...
26.07.2026
Buttler brilliance as Super Giants thump Phoenix
Jos Buttler produces a masterful 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants defeat Birmingham Phoenix to maintain their perfect start to The Hundred.
26.07.2026
London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish
Nadine de Klerk hits an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets with three balls to spare. The win at Trent Bridge secures Spirit's first win of their 2026 women's Hundred campaign and marks the highest suc...
26.07.2026
Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix
Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.
26.07.2026
Buttler brilliance as Super Giants thump Phoenix
Jos Buttler produces a masterful 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants defeat Birmingham Phoenix to maintain their perfect start to The Hundred.
26.07.2026
London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish
Nadine de Klerk hits an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets with three balls to spare. The win at Trent Bridge secures Spirit's first win of their 2026 women's Hundred campaign and marks the highest suc...
26.07.2026
Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix
Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.
26.07.2026
Jadeja available as India weigh final fitness calls for Sri Lanka Tests
India play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August; they are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings
26.07.2026
Luxton, Coad excel as Yorkshire rout Sussex
Century and frugal five-wicket haul prove too much for hosts at Hove
26.07.2026
De Klerk, Kelly seal London Spirit's first win after Kapp stars with ball
Trent Rockets struggle to recover from slow-paced start at Trent Bridge
26.07.2026
'Bowls him!'... twice! - two in two for Tongue as Smeed and Ahmed fall
Josh Tongue gives Manchester Super Giants the perfect start with the ball as he bowls Will Smeed and Rehan Ahmed in back-to-back deliveries, as Birmingham Phoenix get off to a poor start, chasing 188 to win in the men's Hundred.
26.07.2026
De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets
South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.
26.07.2026
'Bowls him!'... twice! - two in two for Tongue as Smeed and Ahmed fall
Josh Tongue gives Manchester Super Giants the perfect start with the ball as he bowls Will Smeed and Rehan Ahmed in back-to-back deliveries, as Birmingham Phoenix get off to a poor start, chasing 188 to win in the men's Hundred.
26.07.2026
De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets
South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.
26.07.2026
Sooryavanshi the star as India complete 3-0 sweep
The opener scored 81 to set Zimbabwe a target of 193, which they never threatened to chase
26.07.2026
Injury concerns for India ahead of Test selection for Sri Lanka tour
India play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August; they are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings
26.07.2026
Hope holds firm as Pakistan strike four before lunch
Hope moved to 89 not out with West Indies adding 109 runs in the morning session
West Indies 26.07.2026
Bancroft, Bracey in harness as Gloucestershire fell Kent
Will Williams and Luke Charlesworth returning figures of 3 for 33 and 3 for 42 respectively
26.07.2026
Sanju Samson vs Abhishek Sharma: Who should India back in T20Is?
The India national cricket team is currently going through the transition phase after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team management is now trying to build a strong squad for the future. Presently, one of the biggest questions is who Abhis...
26.07.2026
Sooryavanshi hits 81 as India seal 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international beween Zimbabwe and India in Harare.
26.07.2026
Raining sixes - Buttler goes big against Birmingham Phoenix
Jos Buttler scores 90 off 50 balls, in an innings that included five sixes, as he helps his Manchester Super Giants side reach 187-5 against Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred.
26.07.2026
Mayank Yadav surpasses Hardik Pandya to achieve a HISTORIC feat, becomes…
Star Indian player and one of the finest bowlers of all time, Mayank Yadav achieved a great milestone against Zimbabwe in the third T20I. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Mayank Yadav surpasses Hardik Pandya to achieve...
26.07.2026
ZIM vs IND: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stars as India complete 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive batting performance helped India defeat Zimbabwe to seal the series. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post ZIM vs IND: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stars as India complete 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe a...
26.07.2026