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"Wickets are so easy and the boundaries are so small": Jofra Archer on bowling at IPL

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is relishing bowling in English conditions after having played on batting-friendly surfaces in India during the Indian Premier League (2026). His comments come amid England's masterclass performance in the third T20I against India, in which the hosts inflicted a 125-run defeat on India on Tuesday at Trent Bridge, with Archer playing the destructor in chief of the Indian batting, returning with three crucial wickets. India, in…

Jul 8, 2026

Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert handed casual contracts

New Zealand have handed casual playing agreements to four of their white-ball specialists ahead of the 2026-27 season. Players like Finn Allen , Lockie Ferguson , Adam Milne , and Tim Seifert have signed the agreements that will come into effect from August 1, 2026. This development gives a huge boost to New Zealand ahead of their limited-overs series against India at home in October and November. The contract most…

Jul 8, 2026

"I think it was atrocious": Indian captain Shreyas Iyer after India's crushing loss to England

India captain Shreyas Iyer was blunt in expressing his disappointment following India's massive loss to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, calling the performance atrocious. England, meanwhile, churned out an impressive all-round performance to secure a mammoth 125-run victory after posting a brilliant target of 202. Phil Salt stepped up for England, smashing a breathtaking knock of 70 off 44. Down the order, Sam Curran's…

Jul 8, 2026

"I feel confident of leading this side": Babar Azam after assuming Pakistan's Test captaincy

Babar Azam is getting ready to begin his tenure as Pakistan's new Test captain for the second time after being handed the responsibility ahead of the team's series against West Indies and England . Babar's return comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to replace Shan Masood, whose tenure as Test captain remained highly unsuccessful. Under Masood's captaincy, Pakistan could manage only four victories while suffering 12 defeats…

Jul 7, 2026

India seek consistency as they meet England in third T20I

Having endured a torrid period, India are preparing to face England in the third T20I, set to be held at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Heading into this match, India have so much to improve, as they are yet to register a victory, having failed to adjust to the challenging conditions in UK. They suffered defeats in three of their four matches on the tour, including a series loss to Ireland before coming to England. For the third T20I against England, the men in…

Jul 7, 2026

"If the selectors did not pick you": Kapil Dev reflects on Kohli's shock retirement from Test cricket

Indian legend Virat Kohli called time on his Test career last year in May, bringing an end to a dazzling 14-year career . The batting great made the announcement ahead of India's tour of England, ending his career as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in the format. Overall Kohli finished his Test career with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. Meanwhile, reflecting on Kohli's decision, India's 1983 World Cup-winning…

Jul 6, 2026

"Hope he gets an opportunity": Ex-Indian bowlers backs RCB star amid India's batting woes in T20Is

Team India has been enduring a rough patch in their recent T20 assignments under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer . The ongoing tour has been incredibly frustrating, exposing India's alarming struggle. They recently suffered a 2-0 series defeat against Ireland, and in the ongoing five-match series against England, India are 0-1 down following the defeat in the second game after the first match was marred by rain. One of the most critical issues has been the…

Jul 6, 2026

"There are five selectors": Kapil Dev on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's participation at the 2027 World Cup

There is growing discussion surrounding Indian veterans Virat Kohli's and Rohit Sharma's presence at the ODI World Cup 2027. And former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has shared his perspective on who should have the final say regarding the future of senior stars. There is still about a year to go for the mega event, but suspense continues to remain whether the experienced duo will be part of India's plans. Neither the BCCI selection…

Jul 6, 2026

Australia beat England to clinch seventh T20 World Cup title

Australia overpowered England to claim an emphatic seven-wicket win in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's on Sunday, clinching a record-extending seventh T20 World Cup crown. Chasing a target of 151, Australia had a strong start with Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield slamming explosive knocks of 64 and 48 to help Australia comfortably cross the finish line in 17.1 overs. Earlier, England, asked to bat, fought hard after a…

Jul 5, 2026

Babar Azam named Pakistan's Test captain

Babar Azam has been unveiled as the Pakistan team's Test captain following the ouster of Shan Masood from the leadership role. He will lead the side in the upcoming Test assignments against West Indies and England. The change in leadership was confirmed alongside Pakistan's squads for the Test series in West Indies and England. The upcoming Tests are part of the World Test Championship. Babar's appointment also follows Pakistan's disappointing…

Jul 5, 2026

Axar Patel achieves huge milestone, completes 100 T20I wickets

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel achieved a massive record on Saturday by becoming the first spinner from India to claim 100 wickets in T20Is. He got to the milestone during the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday, where Axar dismissed England captain Harry Brook to achieve the historic record. With this, Axar completed 100 wickets in 98 T20I appearances, becoming only the fourth Indian bowler to achieve the milestone in the format. Among India's…

Jul 5, 2026

Ex-Indian wicketkeeper-batter lauds Iyer's incredible comeback

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer found his form back with a blistering knock during India's rain-hit first T20I against England. Iyer was under great pressure following low scores of 3 and 10 in the preceding two-match T20I series against Ireland. However, he made his comeback brilliantly, firing a valuable 68 from 47 deliveries in the opening T20I against England at Chester-Le-Street on Wednesday. Deciding to bat, India's innings got off to a disastrous start as…

Jul 4, 2026