NewsYuvraj Singh Leads Tributes After Death of Afghanistan’s Shapoor Zadran
Yuvraj Singh paid tribute to Shapoor Zadran, who died in Delhi while being treated for HLH, calling him a true pioneer of Afghanistan cricket.
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NewsBCB Ready to Strengthen Security for India’s Postponed Bangladesh Tour
BCB security chief Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed says extra measures will be taken if needed for India’s rescheduled tour, though talks with the BCCI have yet to start.
NewsGibbs’ Virat Kohli Remark Goes Viral After India’s Collapse Against England
Herschelle Gibbs questioned India’s patience after they were bowled out for 76 chasing 202, saying Virat Kohli always gave himself a chance in chases.
NewsGambhir Says Sanju Samson Can Still Force His Way Back Into India’s XI
After a 125-run T20I defeat to England, Gautam Gambhir said Sanju Samson can return if form and match needs demand, and urged batters to adapt.
AnalysisShreyas Iyer’s T20I Captaincy Under the Spotlight as India Slump
India have gone five T20Is without a win, and attention has turned to captain Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting form. Is it too soon to judge him?
Player SpotlightIrfan Pathan: Sooryavanshi Must Be Ready for Bowlers’ Plans After Debut
Irfan Pathan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless debut against England but says the teenager must now handle plans from bowlers, especially spinners.
Women's CricketFatima Sana Cleared for Women’s Hundred, Will Miss Sri Lanka T20Is
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana gets an NOC to join Birmingham Phoenix in the Women’s Hundred after the Sri Lanka ODIs and will miss the T20I series.
NewsNahid Rana Takes Record 6 for 21 but Says Bangladesh’s Batting Let Them Down
Nahid Rana’s 6 for 21 is the best ODI return by a Bangladeshi, yet Zimbabwe won the first ODI as Bangladesh were bowled out for 116 chasing 142.
AnalysisRamesh: Samson’s World Cup Heroics Helped Agarkar Keep Chief Selector Role
Sadagoppan Ramesh argues Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup form helped Ajit Agarkar win an extension, calling his India axing harsh before the Zimbabwe T20Is.
NewsFormer Afghanistan Pacer Shapoor Zadran Dies After Long Illness
Shapoor Zadran, the left-arm seamer who struck the winning runs in Afghanistan’s first World Cup victory in 2015, has died after a long illness.
AnalysisUthappa Questions Samson’s Omission From India’s Zimbabwe T20I Squad
Robin Uthappa asks whether Sanju Samson will return to India’s T20I side, calling for clear communication while backing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Women's CricketWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Win Final as Prize Money and Awards Confirmed
Australia beat England in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final; see Beth Mooney’s awards, the prize money and the tournament’s statistical leaders.
Women's CricketJay Shah Salutes Australia’s Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup Title
ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulates Australia on a seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title and calls beaten finalists England ‘champions in spirit’.
Team NewsHosein and Moqim Join Perth Scorchers Squad for Global Super League 2026
Perth Scorchers add spinners Akeal Hosein and Sufyan Moqim to their Global Super League 2026 squad, with Simon Katich coaching and Ashton Turner captain.
AnalysisAshwin Says Dropping Sanju Samson Was Unfair and Questions Outside Noise
R Ashwin criticises India’s decision to drop Sanju Samson after three low scores, saying proven performers deserve more backing, and questions outside noise.
Women's CricketNat Sciver-Brunt Hopes for Another World Cup After England’s Final Loss
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt reflects on the Women’s T20 World Cup final defeat, her injury comeback and why she wants to play in another global event.
Team NewsBabar Azam Replaces Shan Masood as Pakistan’s Test Captain
Pakistan bring back Babar Azam as Test captain after Shan Masood’s spell ended with 12 defeats in 16 matches and seven straight losses.
NewsMustafizur Cleared for Entire Hundred 2026 as Bangladesh Players Head Overseas
The BCB gives Mustafizur Rahman an NOC for the whole of The Hundred 2026, while Emon and Hasan Mahmud also take up franchise and county duties abroad.
Team NewsPakistan Name Babar Azam Captain and Three Uncapped Players for Test Tours
Pakistan’s 16-man Test squad for the West Indies and England sees Babar Azam return as captain and Shaheen Afridi and Noman Ali left out.
NewsBCB Ready to Offer Mushfiqur Rahim a Coaching Role Once He Retires
BCB official Fahim Sinha says the board will welcome Mushfiqur Rahim into coaching after retirement, and outlines a new pay grade for district coaches.
Player SpotlightParthiv Patel Says ‘Sky Is the Limit’ for Sooryavanshi After India Debut
Parthiv Patel praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 14 on debut against England, while Deep Dasgupta questions India’s bowling balance after a four-wicket loss.
AnalysisGavaskar Calls India’s T20I Series Loss in Ireland One of Their Worst Days
Sunil Gavaskar blames complacency and poor discipline for India’s historic T20I series defeat in Ireland, comparing the batting mindset to the 1983 final.
Team NewsSri Lanka Without Four Players for Second Test Against West Indies
Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Ramesh Mendis are out of Sri Lanka’s second Test as they trail West Indies 1-0 after an innings defeat.
Player SpotlightDeepti Sharma Picks Djokovic as Favourite and Likens Him to Dhoni
After visiting Wimbledon, India’s Deepti Sharma named Novak Djokovic her favourite tennis player and likened his composure under pressure to MS Dhoni.
NewsSamson and Chakaravarthy Play Pen Fight on India Team Bus
Sanju Samson beat Varun Chakaravarthy at a classroom pen-flicking game on the team bus after India’s rain-hit first T20I against England was abandoned.
Team NewsSuryavanshi Jokes With Abhishek and Axar in Snapchat Clip Before England T20I
India’s 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi shares a light-hearted Snapchat video with Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel ahead of the second T20I against England.
AnalysisKarthik: India’s Decision to Bat First Showed an Ireland Hangover
Dinesh Karthik believes the Ireland defeats shaped India’s choice to bat against England, praised Shreyas Iyer’s 68 and urged support for Sanju Samson.
NewsPCB and Saudi Cricket Federation Agree to Develop Jeddah Stadium
The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation signed an MoU to build an international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah.
Women's CricketRita Ora and Clean Bandit to Perform at Women’s T20 World Cup Final
The ICC confirmed Rita Ora will headline pre-match entertainment and Clean Bandit will close the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday, July 5.
Player SpotlightAshwin Explains Why Player-Captain Role at Dublin Gladiators Suits Him
Ravichandran Ashwin says leading the Dublin Gladiators, co-owned by Rahul Dravid, is a natural step towards coaching, and he will run the cricket side.