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India's WTC final hopes face challenging test

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India's campaign for a place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final could almost be determined by their upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Chopra asserted that the series is enormously important, with India's qualification chances hanging in the balance. India are set to begin their Sri Lanka tour with the first Test on August 15, with every result in the current WTC cycle…

Aug 5, 2026

IRE vs AFG, 1st ODI: World Cup qualification at stake as Ireland gear up to host Afghanistan

Ireland and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the first ODI of the five-match series on Wednesday at Breday Cricket Ground. This will be Afghanistan’s first tour of the country in almost four years. The series is highly valuable with both sides eyeing major points in the race to qualify for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan head into the series in a comfortable position as they currently occupy eighth place in…

Aug 4, 2026

The Hundred Men's 2026: Struggling London Spirit meet Sunrisers Leeds

The 20th match of the ongoing Hundred men's tournament will see Sunrisers Leeds lock horns with London Spirit on Tuesday at Headingley. It’s been a mixed campaign for Sunrisers Leeds so far, with two wins and as many defeats from four games. Currently, sitting on the sixth position in the points table, Sunrisers have eight points and a negative NRR of -0.036. On the other hand, London Spirit are in a challenging position after having only one…

Aug 4, 2026

“Players like him should be there”: Former umpire Anil Chaudhary on Virat Kohli

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary , reflecting on the most talked-about heated confrontation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore in the IPL 2013, believes that such episodes are part of the competitive spirit of sport when they remain within acceptable boundaries. Chaudhary also touched upon the aggressive gestures…

Aug 4, 2026

“They can decide whatever they think is best”: Aiden Markram on the possibility of leading LSG at IPL 2027

There remain continued discussions over who will captain Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 following the departure of Rishabh Pant. South African star Aiden Markram remains the ultimate choice given his experience. However, Markram has chosen not to pay heed to speculations surrounding the vacant captaincy. Markram is currently captaining Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred and leads South Africa in the T20I…

Aug 3, 2026

Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up, replaces Bumrah in India’s squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to an incomplete recovery from a left knee injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday that the experienced fast bowler has not received the fitness clearance to return to competitive cricket. Bumrah sustained the injury during India's ODI series against England. In Bumrah’s absence, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib…

Aug 3, 2026

“Kuldeep Yadav has to be in the playing XI”: Ex-Indian player ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Lately, there has been huge backlash over Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from the Indian side. Despite repeatedly performing up to the standards, the left-arm wrist spinner has struggled to secure a place across formats. India’s recent ODI series against England only made things worse as Kuldeep was part of the squad, but he remained on the sidelines throughout the three-match series. India lost the series 2-1, prompting criticism of the team management for…

Aug 3, 2026

Shubman Gill highlights father’s massive role in shaping his cricket career

India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill talked about the unwavering commitment of his father (Lakhwinder Singh Gill), who played the biggest role in his rise as an Indian cricketer. Gill was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on August 2, where he spoke about the sacrifices and support that helped him play for India. “My father always dreamed of me playing cricket. We also run an academy in our…

Aug 3, 2026

“If I'm being brutally honest he was a big reason...” Joe Root on his return as England captain

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Joe Root will succeed Ben Stokes as Test captain following Stokes' retirement from the format. At the same time, former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England's new Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. Four years after relinquishing the role, Root has returned to lead the side, and he believes the appointment of Stephen…

Aug 2, 2026

Litton Das returns to Bangladesh’s squad for first Test against Australia

Bangladesh have been boosted by the availability of newly appointed ODI captain Litton Das , who has been included in the team’s squad for the opening Test against Australia, starting on August 13 in Darwin. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the development on Saturday, stating that the experienced wicketkeeper-batter has regained fitness after successfully completing his rehabilitation programme. Litton had been unavailable since June after…

Aug 1, 2026

WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Unsteady Pakistan aim to level series against confident West Indies

Pakistan are set to face West Indies in the second and final Test beginning on Sunday at Port of Spain, to put the disappointment of the opening Test behind them and come out strongly. The series forming part of the ICC World Test Championship has put Pakistan in big trouble as they look to avoid a series defeat and finish on a positive note. The first Test was a massive loss for Pakistan, who were outplayed by 90 runs after struggling to perform in…

Aug 1, 2026

Virat Kohli shares heartfelt tribute as Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket

Indian batting star Virat Kohli paid a lovely tribute to veteran Indian star Ajinkya Rahane , who announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Virat Kohli described Rahane as his "favourite Test batting partner" highlighting the great understanding they shared at the crease. Both batters shared many memorable partnerships. One of their great achievements came during the Test against New Zealand in Indore, where they forged a…

Jul 31, 2026