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England announce squad for historic Lord's WTest against India: Details
England have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming one-off Women's Test against India at Lord's, starting July 10.
A look at the highest ODI team totals against Afghanistan
In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402/10 runs against Afghanistan on June 17, Wednesday.
England vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips slams maiden Test ton
Glenn Phillips's fighting century put New Zealand in control against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
BCCI to bear expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents during tour
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed the parents of 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to accompany him on his maiden international tour.
Quickest Indian batters to 150 in an ODI (by balls)
Shubman Gill played a captain's knock, powering India's 170-run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Batters with fastest ODI tons against Afghanistan (by balls)
Indian batter Ishan Kishan slammed a match-winning ton in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
IPL 2027 could begin on March 10: Details here
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering an earlier schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) from next season.
Women's T20 World Cup: How severe is Shreyanka Patil's injury?
India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has been marred by an injury to spin-bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1: Stats
Colombia made a triumphant return to the FIFA World Cup after missing out on the 2022 edition, defeating debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their Group K opener.
FIFA World Cup, Ghana stun Panama with last-minute winner: Stats
Ghana secured a dramatic last-minute victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tri-Nation A series: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi face disciplinary action?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Indian batting prodigy, could face disciplinary action for his involvement in a physical altercation with Sri Lankan player Vishen Halambage during the tri-nation series match in Dambulla.
FIFA World Cup: Harry Kane shines as England down Croatia
England's Harry Kane scored a brace in the 4-2 victory over Croatia, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 goals for England at the FIFA World Cup.
Tom Blundell slams his 12th half-century in Tests: Key stats
New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell scored the team's first half-century of the series, as they fought back against England on the opening day of their second Test at The Oval.
FIFA World Cup: Portugal held to draw by DR Congo
Portugal's campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a disappointing start as they settled for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
Oval Test: New Zealand manage 291/7 versus England (Day 1)
England's debutant Sonny Baker and Jacob Bethell took two wickets each, helping the hosts end the first day of the second Test at The Kia Oval with New Zealand at 291/7 with 77 overs being bowled.
Shree Charani, Shafali Verma combine with ball to hurt Netherlands
India registered a resounding 95-run victory over the Netherlands in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at Headingley, Leeds.
Women's T20 World Cup: India maintain winning run, defeat Netherlands
In the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, India have won a second successive clash.
2nd ODI: Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar floor Afghanistan with three-fers
India won the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah hammers his 33rd ODI half-century: Key stats
Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah played a valiant knock for his side versus India in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday.
All-round India hammer Afghanistan in Lucknow ODI, seal series: Stats
In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402 runs against Afghanistan.
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma hammer fifties versus Netherlands: Key stats
Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma floored Netherlands with solid half-centuries in Match 10 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Nangeyalia Kharote records Afghanistan's most expensive ODI four-fer; Rashid shines
India racked up a mammoth 402 (49.5 overs) in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Women's T20 World Cup: Australia maintain unbeaten run, beat Bangladesh
Australia continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets at Headingley, Leeds.
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz completes 2,000 ODI runs: Decoding his stats
Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz attained a new milestone in ODIs.
Lionel Messi: Decoding his stats and records in Argentina colors
Lionel Messi stole the show in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria, scoring a stunning hat-trick and leading his team to a 3-0 victory.
Australia beat Bangladesh in T20I series opener: Key stats
After losing the ODI leg, Australia claimed a comfortable win over Bangladesh in the 1st T20I in Chattogram.
Shreyas Iyer becomes joint second-fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs
Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has crossed the landmark of 3,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Ishan Kishan slams second ODI ton, completes 1,000 runs: Stats
Indian batter Ishan Kishan ended his wait for a century in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Shubman Gill slams maiden ODI ton as captain: Key stats
India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has raced to his ninth century in the format.
Adam Zampa becomes first Australian with 150 T20I wickets: Stats
Adam Zampa and Joel Davies shared six wickets as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 131 in the 1st T20I in Chattogram.
New Zealand central contracts 2026-27: Devon Conway makes his comeback
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the inclusion of top-order batsman Devon Conway and fast bowler Blair Tickner in their 20-player central contract list for the 2026-27 season.
Rohit Sharma goes past 14,000 List A runs: Key stats
Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma surpassed 14,000 runs in the List A format.
India vs Afghanistan: Prince Yadav makes his ODI debut
India and Afghanistan are squaring off in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph return to West Indies Test squad
The West Indies cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka.
Austria win first FIFA World Cup match in 36 years
Austria marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a historic victory over Jordan, winning 3-1 in their Group J opener.
FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's hat-trick powers Argentina against Algeria
Lionel Messi made history by scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Algeria.
Joe Root set to lead England after 47 Tests: Stats
Joe Root is back as England's Test captain after a four-year hiatus.
Women's T20 World Cup: England earn hard-fought win over Ireland
England registered their second consecutive victory in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating Ireland by four wickets.
FIFA World Cup: Thomas Partey loses appeal for Canadian visa
Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder, saw a Canadian court dismiss an appeal after he was denied entry into the country for his team's game against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup: Record-breaking Kylian Mbappe helps France beat Senegal
France football team superstar Kylian Mbappe entered FIFA World Cup record books.
Nilakshika Silva slams her maiden Women's T20 WC fifty: Stats
Nilakshika Silva powered Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win over defending champions New Zealand in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
Women's T20 WC 2026: SL hand NZ their second defeat
Sri Lanka handed defending champions New Zealand their second successive defeat in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
SLC imposes sanctions on players for disciplinary breaches: Here's why
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed sanctions on players for disciplinary breaches during a recent tri-series match against India A in Dambulla.
Which batter has the best average in home Tests?
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson recently retired from international cricket.
Meet Sarpreet Singh, first Sikh-heritage player at FIFA World Cup
Sarpreet Singh, a footballer of Indian origin, scripted history by featuring in New Zealand's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Iran on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Who is Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha?
Cape Verde's goalkeeper, Vozinha, propelled his team in the historic FIFA World Cup debut against Spain.
Did SL A's Vishen Halambage provoke Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Report suggests
The recent on-field brawl between India's 15-year-old batting prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sri Lanka A players, including Vishen Halambage, has been making headlines.
Wimbledon 2026: Williams sisters back in action, receive doubles wildcard
Tennis legends Serena Williams and Venus Williams have been awarded a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles at the 2026 Wimbledon.
WT20 WC: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in India game
Pakistan's women's cricket team has been fined 5% of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their ICC Women's T20 World Cup game against India.
Can NZ bounce back against England? 2nd Test Preview
The second Test between England and New Zealand will be played at The Oval, starting on June 17.
'Tough tour': Mitchell Marsh hopes Australia bounce back against Bangladesh
Skipper Mitchell Marsh has expressed confidence in Australia's ability to bounce back in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
1st T20I: Australia eye comeback against Bangladesh in shortest format
After losing the ODI leg 2-1, Australia will face hosts Bangladesh in the first match of a three-match T20I series on Wednesday.
'Big changeover in personnel': Mitchell Marsh ahead of Bangladesh T20Is
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
Here's how Joe Root has fared at The Oval (Tests)
Joe Root will lead England in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, replacing Ben Stokes.
Smriti Mandhana only Indian in TIME's most influential sportspersons list
Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has made it to TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026.
ICC WT20I Rankings: Hayley Matthews regains top spot among all-rounders
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has reclaimed her position at the top of the ICC Women's T20I All-Rounder Rankings.
KL Rahul has clocked these numbers in home ODIs
KL Rahul made a stunning mark in the first ODI against Afghanistan, scoring an explosive 39* off just 19 balls in Dharamsala.
India-Afghanistan 2nd ODI: Key player battles to watch out for
The second ODI between India and Afghanistan is set to take place on Wednesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
MLC 2026: Shane Watson appointed LA Knight Riders' mentor
Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has been named the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) mentor for the upcoming 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC).
2nd ODI: India eye series win against Afghanistan in Lucknow
India will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
'Most oppressed team': Iran coach, players lash out at FIFA
Iran's national football team is in the spotlight again after their head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, accused FIFA of treating them unfairly during the ongoing World Cup.
BCB adds Soumya Sarkar to squad for Australia T20Is: Details
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has added seasoned opener Soumya Sarkar to their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia.
Will Melbourne Renegades, Stars continue in BBL? Here's the update
The Melbourne Stars and Renegades are likely to continue in the Big Bash League (BBL) for another season, as per ESPNcricinfo.
FIFA World Cup, Uruguay hold Saudi Arabia 1-1: Key stats
Uruguay salvaged a late equalizer to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup opener on Monday.
FIFA World Cup, Belgium held 1-1 by Egypt: Key stats
Belgium and Egypt played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their respective opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was held in Seattle.
Ashwin reacts as tempers flare in India A match
The recent tri-series match between India A and Sri Lanka A turned controversial as young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lost his cool.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran hold New Zealand 2-2
Iran's national football team drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Who is Ashok Sharma? India A's latest recruit
Fast bowler Ashok Sharma has been called up to the India A squad for the ongoing One-Day tri-series in Sri Lanka.
400m viewers! IPL 2026 final becomes most-watched match
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition reached a whopping 1.2 billion viewers, according to official broadcaster JioStar.