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"He did a decent job": Ex-Indian cricketer backs Shreyas Iyer amid poor results against Ireland & England

Shreyas Iyer's tenure as India's T20I captain has begun on a rocky note, with the side still searching for their first victory under his leadership. Having led the side in seven games as in charge, Iyer is yet to go over the line, putting him under massive scrutiny. India's struggles started with a disappointing 2-0 series defeat against Ireland. The historic setback brought a tough start for the new captain. Recently, India went 0-4 down against…

Jul 13, 2026

Heather Knight to retire from international cricket after Lord's Test

Veteran England cricketer Heather Knight has confirmed her retirement from international cricket following the Rothesay Test against India at Lord's. Her departure will bring to an end a remarkable career that has spanned more than a decade. Knight, who made her England debut in 2010, has played a major role in England's success over the years. Over the course of her international career, she made 320 appearances for England across all formats, making her the…

Jul 12, 2026

"Not thinking much about how people are going to think": Shreyas Iyer on facing a challenging start as India's T20 captain

Shreyas Iyer has endured a challenging start as India's T20I captain , with India struggling to find momentum and suffering defeats in every match during his tenure so far. With all the results going against India, the transition has been even more demanding. Under his captaincy, India suffered a historic series loss to Ireland before England followed it up with a dominant series victory. These defeats have also seen India lose their position at the top of the ICC T20I…

Jul 12, 2026

Moeen Ali shares his views as Jofra Archer continues to rattle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has completely dominated Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , presenting a massive challenge to the rising star in the ongoing T20I series between England and India. The thrilling battle between the two Rajasthan Royals teammates has been a show to watch, with Archer managing to outsmart the young batter time and again. Across three meetings in the series, Archer has dismissed Sooryavanshi twice with a well-planned…

Jul 11, 2026

"People are following him": Jordan Cox recalls his meeting with Virat Kohli

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli is set to make his much-anticipated return to international cricket in the upcoming ODI series against England after recovering from a hamstring injury. Kohli recently missed India's ODI assignment against Afghanistan as he was recovering from injury. It is now believed that Kohli has made a complete recovery and is expected to be part of the playing XI for the opening ODI at Edgbaston on July 14. Meanwhile, England batter…

Jul 11, 2026

BCCI to review India's performance amid dismal shown against Ireland and England

India's recent performances in T20I assignments have put growing pressure on team India, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia saying that the board will conduct a detailed review later this month. Saikia asserted that the board will evaluate the team's overall performances following disappointing outcomes against Ireland and England, with the aim of identifying the reasons behind India's struggles. "The BCCI is currently observing the performance of the Indian T20…

Jul 11, 2026

ENG vs IND, 5th T20I: Concerned India aim to finish strong as England eye whitewash

India are set to go against England in the fifth and final T20I, scheduled to be played on Saturday at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. Both teams are riding contrasting momentum after having had different results. England have already sealed the series, but India are hoping to restore pride and end a disappointing campaign on a positive note. England's performances throughout the series have shown mounting confidence and consistency. After the…

Jul 11, 2026

Zimbabwe Cricket confirms new leadership for men's and women's teams

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has confirmed a new captaincy structure for the senior teams. Fast bowler Richard Ngarava has been handed the men's Test and ODI captaincy, while experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue to captain the T20I side. In women's team, Josephine Nkomo has been confirmed as the captain of the national team. The leadership appointments were approved following recommendations from the Zimbabwe Cricket Board's Cricket Committee and later…

Jul 11, 2026

Kumble questions India's approach amid stunning failure against England

India's diabolical performance in the third T20I against England has prompted former captain and head coach Anil Kumble to express huge concerns over the team's overall showing. Chasing a target of 202 in the 3rd T20I, India suffered a stunning batting collapse, getting bowled out for 76 runs at Trent Bridge and suffering a crushing 125-run defeat. The loss has also put India in a precarious situation as they now trail the five-match series…

Jul 9, 2026

Zimbabwe name squad for Bangladesh T20Is

Zimbabwe have unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh , bringing in promising left-arm fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri and top-order batter Milton Shumba. Barring the addition of Newman Nyamhuri and Milton Shumba, Zimbabwe have retained the same group that reached the Super Eight stage of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The team will be led by all-rounder Sikandar Raza amid the presence of Brian Bennett, Ryan…

Jul 9, 2026

Litton Das ruled out of Zimbabwe ODIs

Bangladesh have been handed a big blow in their ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe , with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das being ruled out of the remainder of the tour because of a hamstring injury. Earlier, Das was expected to miss only the opening ODI, played on July 6. However, after medical assessment, the management confirmed that Litton has not made a sufficient recovery to return to action. In his absence, Bangladesh have called…

Jul 9, 2026

ENG vs IND, 4th T20I: Dispirited India battle to stay alive as England look to seal series win

India are gearing up to meet England in the 4th T20I at Bristol on Thursday with the visitors looking to wrest control of the series. England have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series, winning the second and third matches after the first match was abandoned due to rain. India have no longer any chance of winning the series, but wins in the remaining two matches would help them level the series. England, on the…

Jul 9, 2026