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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
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
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
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
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s incredible knock helps him surpass THIS Indian captain’s record
Star Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieves a huge milestone against Zimbabwe and surpassed former Indian captain's record. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s incredible knock helps him surpas...
26.07.2026
Sharma, Roland-Jones, De Caires lead Middlesex rout of Glamorgan
Glamorgan were rolled for just 67 in 20.5 overs as Middlesex made it three wins from three
26.07.2026
Bangladesh recall Soumya Sarkar for first Test against Australia
Jaker Ali and Musfik Hasan were also picked, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed returned after being rested for the Zimbabwe Test
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
Trouble for Abhishek Sharma as another low score adds to his woes
Star Indian player and one of the finest batters of all time, Abhishek Sharma, failed to deliver his magic as low scores on the Zimbabwe tour might create troubl​es for him. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Trouble for...
26.07.2026
6, 6, 6, 6… 8 fours! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 lights up Harare, misses world record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his dream start to international cricket with a sparkling 81 off 49 balls against Zimbabwe. The post 6, 6, 6, 6… 8 fours! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 lights up Harare, misses world record appeared first on Cricket Country.
26.07.2026
Yash Dayal to play for Chhattisgarh in upcoming domestic season
UP and RCB fast bowler faces charges relating to sexual assault and has not played since the IPL 2025 final
26.07.2026
Gunaratne, Samarawickrama ace 274 chase to level series
Pakistan's competitive total wasn't enough despite an unbeaten century from Sidra Amin
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
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
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
"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
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
Bears' Hain ruled out for rest of One-Day Cup
Warwickshire's Sam Hain will miss the remainder of this year's One-Day Cup because of a knee injury.
26.07.2026
Big jolt for the Indian team as THIS star misses out Sri Lanka tour, his name is…
A major setback for the Indian team as a star player misses out on the Test against Sri Lanka. Take a look and read the full story to know all the details. The post Big jolt for the Indian team as THIS star misses out Sri Lanka tour, his name is… appeared...
26.07.2026
Hodge leads WI's progress on truncated first day
West Indies pulled ahead after the first session was curtailed by rain
West Indies 26.07.2026
Shafique, Shakeel added to Pakistan squad for remainder of West Indies tour
Shafique has not played Tests since October 2025 while Shakeel's return comes earlier than originally planned
West Indies 26.07.2026
India bring in Ashok and Shedge and bat with an eye on series sweep
Zimbabwe brought in Wellington Masakadza in place of the injured Richard Ngarava
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
"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
"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
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
Zimbabwe v India - third T20 scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international beween Zimbabwe and India in Harare.
26.07.2026
Zimbabwe v India - third T20 scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international beween Zimbabwe and India in Harare.
26.07.2026
Abhishek Sharma scripts rare record with 3-wicket spell, becomes third Indian to achieve feat in 74 years
Abhishek Sharma created history with his brilliant 3/17 spell against Zimbabwe in the second T20I. The India opener became the third Indian opener to achieve a rare bowling milestone in international cricket. The post Abhishek Sharma scripts rare record w...
26.07.2026
Ishan Kishan receives special India Team award after match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe
Ishan Kishan didn't just win the Player of the Match spotlight against Zimbabwe. The Indian dressing room had another special honour waiting for him after the match. The post Ishan Kishan receives special India Team award after match-winning knock vs Zimb...
26.07.2026
ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Scorecard: Shreyas Iyer’s side eye clean sweep against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe vs India 3rd T20I Scorecard: Shreyas Iyer-led India aim to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe in the final T20I. Follow the live scorecard. The post ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Scorecard: Shreyas Iyer’s side eye clean sweep against Zimbabwe appear...
26.07.2026
Shafique, Shakeel added to Pakistan squad for remainder of West Indies tour
Shafique has not played Tests since October 2025 while Shakeel will aim to steer his career back on course
West Indies 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
"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
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
All our Hundred Who Am I? quizzes in one place
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26.07.2026
All our Hundred Who Am I? quizzes in one place
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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
"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
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
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 6
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26.07.2026
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 6
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26.07.2026
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I Pitch Report: Weather Forecast, Venue Records, Average Scores & Conditions
India will face Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I of the series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 26. The Men in Blue have already sealed the series with convincing wins in the first two matches and will now aim to complete a 3-0 clean sweep un...
26.07.2026
Abdullah Shafique set for Pakistan comeback amid West Indies Tests
The Pakistan National Cricket Team was hit by a major setback before the ongoing two-match Test series against the West Indies. Young batter Abdullah Fazal has been ruled out with an injury, and this has almost cleared the way for Abdullah Shafique to ret...
West Indies 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