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Suryakumar Yadav gets back to action following surgery

Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has, as per reports, made a significant step towards recovery as he had his first batting session at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru late last week. This marked his first batting session since undergoing surgery for a sports hernia in Germany earlier this year. Yadav, who is gradually making his return to full fitness, is currently under the supervision of BCCI’s medical team. His rehab process was meticulously planned…

Aug 5, 2025

Harbhajan Singh slams Michael Vaughan after India's Oval win

As the hard-fought five-match Test series between India and England resulted in a draw, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh was the happiest man as he reminded former England captain Michael Vaughan how his prediction for the five-match series went wrong. Shubman Gill-led India decimated England in the fifth and final Test on Monday at The Oval, securing a six-run victory to level the series 2-2. With…

Aug 5, 2025

“Workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing”: Sunil Gavaskar

Indefatigable Mohammed Siraj inspired India to a six-run victory in the fifth and final Test against England, helping the visitors draw the series 2-2. Fired-up Siraj intensified his attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah , who missed the fifth Test due to workload management. Siraj took three key wickets on the final day to guide India to one of the most memorable victories in recent times. Resuming on Monday on 339/6, England had needed…

Aug 5, 2025

Bangladesh to host Netherlands in a three-match T20I series

As per the ICC report, Bangladesh are gearing up to host Netherlands in a T20I bilateral series, scheduled to begin later this month. This is the first time Bangladesh will host Netherlands in a T20I bilateral series beginning August 30. Both teams will play a three-match T20I series, and all three matches of the series will be held at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The first T20I will be played on August 30, while the second and third…

Aug 5, 2025

“I always believe myself”: Mohammed Siraj

In an epic finish to the five-match Test series between India and England , Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero on Day 5, triggering a dramatic collapse of England's batting lineup and powering India to a memorable six-wicket victory at The Oval. The win helped the visitors draw the series 2-2, after a hard-fought battle across five matches. With England incredibly favored to claim the victory, it was Mohammed Siraj who stole the show…

Aug 5, 2025

ENG vs IND 5th Test: India crush England to draw series 2-2

India delivered a stunning performance in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval on Monday, pulling off a six-run win to draw the series 2-2. Staging a remarkable fightback, India dismissed England’s four batters for (28) to clinch a memorable win. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were the architects of India's unimaginable win, nabbing five and four wickets, respectively, to bundle England out for…

Aug 4, 2025

“That’s something we’ll obviously reflect on after the tour”: Morne Morkel on three-pacer strategy

The fifth and final Test between India and England remains on a knife edge as England need 35 runs and India need four wickets to clinch a stunning win at The Oval. Chasing a huge total of 374, England were assisted by batting stars veteran batter Joe Root and Harry Brook , who both demonstrated their batting pyrotechnics, stitching an excellent fourth-wicket partnership of 195 to give…

Aug 4, 2025

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of West Indies tour

Pakistan have been dealt an injury blow after one of their most bankable players, Fakhar Zaman, was ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies tour due to a left hamstring strain suffered during the second T20I in Lauderhill. He picked up the injury in the 19th over of West Indies' innings while chasing a ball in the outfield. Following the medical assessment by the team's support staff, it was revealed that Fakhar suffered a mild strain to his left hamstring.…

Aug 4, 2025

New Zealand’s Nathan Smith ruled out of Zimbabwe Tests

New Zealand’s pace‑bowling all‑rounder Nathan Smith has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe due to an abdominal strain suffered during the first Test in Bulawayo. To fill the all-round void, New Zealand have handed a maiden Test call-up to Zak Foulkes , who was also part of New Zealand’s T20I tri-series campaign against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Smith first experienced discomfort while…

Aug 4, 2025

Rovman Powell our of Pakistan T20I series

West Indies power hitter Rovman Powell has been officially ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan owing to a wrist injury sustained during the preceding series against Australia. The West Indies Cricket Board has confirmed Powell’s unavailability. and they have decided against naming any replacement for Powell in the squad. Powell picked up the wrist injury during the fourth T20I against Australia in St Kitts while attempting a catch. He subsequently…

Aug 3, 2025

“Yes, the last couple of years have not been good for us”: MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings’ stalwart MS Dhoni has underlined the importance of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return to the side, saying his return will strenghten the side’s batting heading into the IPL 2026. Last season, CSK struggled mightily after Gaikwad was ruled unavailable following just five appearances in the tournament. He was ruled out of the league due to an elbow injury. In Gaikwad’s absence, Dhoni took over the captaincy duties. However, he…

Aug 3, 2025

Ireland name squad for Pakistan T20Is

Ireland have named a 14-player squad for the upcoming three-match home T20I series against Pakistan starting on August 6 in Belfast. The squad, which includes the likes of Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly and Orla Prendergast, will be led by Gaby Lewis . Lara McBride has been retained following her outstanding debut series against Zimbabwe. Allrounder Sophie MacMahon, who was part of the squad for the Zimbabwe series, has not been…

Aug 2, 2025