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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has confirmed that star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the upcoming fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. This confirmation comes despite speculation that Bumrah might be rested as part of a workload-management strategy. Bumrah featured in the first and third Tests at Headingley and Lord's, respectively, but sat out the second Test at Edgbaston. "Jassi (Bumrah) bhai will…
Team India has been hit by injury blows ahead of the fourth Test against England , with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh being ruled out of the next game. In fact, Reddy has been ruled out of the England tour due to a knee injury picked up during the gym session in the build-up to the fourth Test in Manchester starting July 23. Meanwhile, India have added uncapped all-rounder Anshul Kamboj to their…
The fifth match of the ongoing Zimbabwe T20I tri-series will see a blockbuster showdown between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. South Africa take the field with huge confidence, having outclassed Zimbabwe in their last game on Sunday. With the defeat, Zimbabwe were knocked out of the tournament, as they have been unable to claim a single win in the series so far. Meanwhile…
In a crushing blow to India ahead of the fourth Test match against England , all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the England tour following a left knee injury, the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) confirmed. Moreover, Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out of the fourth Test in Manchester. India have added Anshul Kamboj to the squad. Reddy featured for…
England will host the next three World Test Championship finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031 , the International Cricket Council confirmed. England have so far been successful in hosting all three WTC finals. Last month Lord's played host to the 2025 WTC final between South Africa and Australia, where South Africa beat Australia in a thrilling showdown. The decision was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore. Meanwhile…
India’s promising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has reportedly been ruled out of the remainder of India’s Test tour of England following a knee injury picked up during a gym session on Sunday. Reddy reported discomfort in his knee and later underwent scans that revealed serious ligament damage. Reddy’s injury has occurred just days before India’s crucial 4th Test at Old Trafford, scheduled to begin on July 23, 2025. Now, with limited recovery…
Indian opener KL Rahul has been the standout performer with the bat in the ongoing Test series against England. Amassing 375 runs across the first three tests, including two powerful centuries, Rahul has been quite impressive. Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri, admiring Rahul’s performance, went one step further, foreseeing even more centuries ahead. Shastri further highlighted a technical tweak that has helped KL Rahul unleash his potential. “I think there…
Veteran West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his decision to retire from international cricket following the first two games of the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. As he prepares to bid farewell to a remarkable career, Russell has singled out his innings in the semi-final of the 2016 T20 World Cup against India in Mumbai as his proudest moment. In that match, Russell came out to bat at No. 5 with West Indies…
Having already registered two defeats, Zimbabwe are in panic mode as they gear up to face South Africa in the fourth match of the ongoing T20I tri-series on Sunday in Harare. Both sides met in the series opener, where South Africa chased down Zimbabwe’s total to win by 5 wickets. Debutant Rubin Hermann propelled the Proteas’ innings with a fluent knock of 45, helping them secure a confident victory. Zimbabwe lost to New Zealand in their last…
Attention shifts to the white ball as West Indies and Australia are set to face off in the first of a five-match T20I series on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. Both teams would aim to kick off the proceedings on a high note to impose early dominance. The West Indies will bank on veterans like Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, and the powerful all-rounder Rovman Powell. The series is also making headlines due…
Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the opening T20I of their three-match series on Sunday at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh would hope to settle scores after their 0–3 whitewash to Pakistan earlier this year. Both sides met each other earlier this year, with Pakistan securing a 3–0 series win over Bangladesh in Pakistan, upping the pressure on the hosts to strike back. Meanwhile, Bangladesh enter on the back…
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has supported Indian batter Karun Nair, urging the Indian team management to continue backing the talented player despite his recent lean patch. Nair, who made his return to Indian Test side following an eight-year hiatus, hasn’t been able to repay the faith. In the first three matches since his return, Nair has managed low scores, not quite living up to expectations. Meanwhile, Kaif also highlighted that whenever India lose, they start…
