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Stephen Fleming named England’s new Test coach, Joe Root returns as captain

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been named as the new coach of the England men’s Test team, replacing old team-mate Brendon McCullum , who was recently removed following England’s horror performance in the Ashes and the home series against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Joe Root has been confirmed as the team’s Test captain. Fleming, having captained New Zealand in 80 Tests is vastly experienced and he recently ended his long…

Jul 30, 2026

Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad punished for code of conduct breach

Pakistan pacers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have been penalised by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the opening Test against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Both players were found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a…

Jul 30, 2026

Unbeaten Southern Brave Women come against winless Birmingham Phoenix

In the 13th match of the ongoing The Hundred Women's Competition , Southern Brave Women will be facing off against Birmingham Phoenix Women on Thursday at Southampton. Southern Brave Women are at the top of the points table, having clinched victories in all three games they have played so far. They have 12 points and a positive NRR of +0.250. On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women are struggling at the bottom of the points table.…

Jul 30, 2026

Litton Das named Bangladesh’s new ODI captain

Bangladesh have taken a major decision, handing experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das the responsibility of leading ODI side. The talented star has been entrusted with the captaincy following Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision to make a leadership change in the wake team's recent ODI series loss to Zimbabwe. Das replaces Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had been serving as the ODI captain since June 2025. Despite Bangladesh’s recent setback against…

Jul 30, 2026

SL-W vs PAK-W, 3rd ODI: Harshitha Samarawickrama fireworks power Sri Lanka to series win

Sri Lanka women cruised to a comprehensive series win by pushing aside Pakistan women in the third ODI by eight wickets on Tuesday at Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium. Asked to bat, Pakistan were bundled out for 187 in 40 overs following a decent performance by Sri Lanka bowlers. Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, and Chethana Vimukthi returned with three wickets each to leave Pakistan searching for answers. However…

Jul 28, 2026

"You could see that hunger": Iyer heaps praise on players after team's series win over Zimbabwe

India stormed to a convincing 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep, with every players playing their important roles in India's spectacular comeback. The victory also marked India's first series win under the leadership of new captain Shreyas Iyer, who has now come out lauding the commendable performances delivered by every player. Notably, India headed into this series on the back of…

Jul 28, 2026

"You can’t take one or two games to get into...": Ex-Indian player on Rohit and Kohli amid scrutiny ahead of World Cup preparations begin

With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching fast, discussions surrounding the future of Indian icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have gained momentum. Having retired from Tests and T20Is, both players now only focus primarily on the ODI format, hoping to represent India at the global event. Lately, there have been reports insinuating that the Indian selectors could begin exploring long-term alternatives in a bid to build a strong squad for…

Jul 28, 2026

Suryakumar Yadav backs Abhishek Sharma amid difficult run of form

Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav has backed opener Abhishek Sharma , believing that the talented batter has what it takes to bounce back. Abhishek Sharma is currently going through a challenging period, having struggled to find consistency in recent outings. His recent performances have been disappointing, as he has failed to register double-digit scores in his last four matches. More worryingly, he could manage only 11 runs in the recently…

Jul 28, 2026

"A special feeling": Shreyas Iyer after leading India to 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer was immensely satisfied after leading the side to a 3-0 T20I series win against Zimbabwe. After suffering series defeats against Ireland and England as captain, the clean sweep over Zimbabwe was Iyer's first successful T20I series as captain. Speaking after India's 35-run victory in the third and final T20I at Harare Sports Club, Iyer praised the fearless approach by the younger members of the squad. "As we saw, they…

Jul 27, 2026

Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique added to Pakistan's squads for West Indies and England Tests

Pakistan have recalled Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique to their squad for the team's ongoing tour of West Indies for the two-match Test series and the subsequent tour of England Both players will join the team during the ongoing tour of the West Indies and will also remain with the squad for the subsequent Test series in England. As per the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Abdullah Shafique has been brought into the squad as a replacement for…

Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh confirm squad for first Australia Test, Soumya Sarkar makes comeback

Bangladesh have confirmed their squad for the first Test of the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto set to lead the side in a historic challenge. The tour is Bangladesh's first Test assignment in Australia in more than two decades, with their last appearance on Australian soil coming back in 2003. These matches form part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. Bangladesh have brought in…

Jul 27, 2026

ZIM vs IND, 3rd T20I: India eye series whitewash as Zimbabwe seek consolation win

India and Zimbabwe are preparing to lock horns in the third and final T20I , scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Harare Sports Club. India have already wrapped up the series with powerful victories in the opening two matches, and they would hope to complete a clean sweep. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be aiming for a turnaround to salvage pride. Talking about India, they have looked incredibly flawless in all…

Jul 26, 2026