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Rohit Sharma leaves behind Virender Sehwag to achieve massive record

Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma served as a major pillar in India's batting department during the recent three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, remaining at his hard-hitting best with powerful performances. In the final ODI, he smashed a sparkling 79 off 69 deliveries to help India sweep the series 3-0. Chasing a target of 219, Rohit, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, made the light work of the chase, stitching a 170-run partnership to power India to complete the series…

Jun 22, 2026

England docked 12 WTC points, fined for slow over-rate

Already reeling from a humiliating 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval on Sunday, England have been docked 12 points and handed a fine of 50% of their match fee for a slow-over rate offence during the second game. The hosts were found to be running 12 overs short, and losing 12 points is a massive blow in their quest for the maiden World Test Championship (WTC) final appearance. Currently, England sit seventh in the points…

Jun 22, 2026

"You have got to feel for Yashasvi": Ex-Indian cricketer on Jaiswal being overlooked for England ODIs

India omitted in-form batter Yashasvi Jiswal from their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England next month. Jaiswal delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the final ODI series against Afghanistan, spanking 110 unbeaten to help India clean sweep the series 3-0. Despite him being in a scorching form, the selectors decided to overlook the young batter. In the ODI series against Afghanistan, Jaiswal, who sat out the first game, was…

Jun 22, 2026

"I think I'm a failure as a captain": Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has blamed herself for the side's crushing defeat against West Indies in the Women's T20I World Cup match on Sunday in Bristol. After being asked to bat, Sri Lanka went through a harrowing period, losing wickets in a heap as they were bundled out for 98 in 19.4 overs. Nilakshi de Silva was the only batter, who top-scored with a brilliant 30 to stage a fightback for a brief period. Meanwhile, the defeat leaves Sri Lanka in a difficult…

Jun 22, 2026

Mahidul Islam earns Test call-up as Litton Das remains sidelined

Litton Das has been ruled out of Bangladesh's upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare, with Mahidul Islam brought in to replace the injured Litton Das. Das has been ruled out after failing to make complete recovery from a calf injury picked up during Bangladesh's recent ODI series against Australia. He suffered a strain in his left calf, following which the team management has opted not to risk his fitness.…

Jun 22, 2026

Stokes and Atkinson cleared to return for final New Zealand Test

England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been added to England's squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting on June 25. Both return to the side after receiving clearance following the conclusion of an ECB disciplinary investigation. The pair were unavailable for England’s second Test defeat at The Kia Oval, where New Zealand recorded a sensational 253-run victory to…

Jun 22, 2026

Virat Kohli quashes rumours of Test comeback

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has put an end to speculation surrounding a possible return to Test cricket, saying that his time in the longest format has ended. The ever-ready batter, who announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India's tour of England in 2025, spoke about the topic during an event in New Delhi on Sunday. When he was asked if there was any chance of reversing his retirement and returning to red-ball cricket, Kohli gave a…

Jun 22, 2026

New Zealand decimate England to level series

England crashed to a demoralising 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval on Sunday, with Matt Henry playing a vital role by claiming 11 wickets across both innings. Chasing a target of 463 runs for victory, England's batters failed to rise to the challenge as the side was dismissed for 209 on the final day. The hosts suffered a sensational collapse, losing wickets at regular intervals as New Zealand's…

Jun 21, 2026

Virat Kohli returns for England ODIs, Jaiswal misses out

India have named their squad for the upcoming ODI series against England next month, with star batter Virat Kohli making his comeback. The former captain is back in contention after being sidelined during the recent ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring concern. However, his participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI. The notable absentee in the squad is young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…

Jun 21, 2026

"It is a good kind of headache": Gill welcomes selection headache ahead of World Cup 2027

India's preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 have thrown up a great dilemma for the team management, with a few top-order batters making compelling cases for selection. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma , young stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal , and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have been in amazing forms. In the recently concluded ODI series against Afghanistan, which India swept 3-0, all three players batted dominantly…

Jun 21, 2026

Rohit, Jaiswal batter Afghanistan as India complete series sweep

Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a scintillating century as India romped to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Afghanistan to complete a clean 3-0 sweep on Saturday in Chennai. It was really a superb all-round performance from India made possible by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century and Prasidh Krishna’s maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket. Chasing a target of 219, India’s opening pair came out in high spirits, putting Afghanistan…

Jun 20, 2026

"Ask for release": Ex-Indian player advises KL Rahul amid Rishabh Pant trade talks

Ahead of the IPL 2027 season, Rishabh Pant, as per reports , is set to rejoin Delhi Capitals through a trade between LSG and DC. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, who spent the last two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is expected to make a return to the franchise, with the talks between the two franchises progressing smoothly. The proposed exchange involves Rishabh Pant and left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Pant's return would be an…

Jun 20, 2026