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Joe Root averages 53.04 at Lord's in Tests: Key stats
England are set to face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket.
Reliving England's Test record at Home of Cricket
England are set to face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket.
Argentina eliminate India from 2026 FIH World Cup: Key details
Team India has been knocked out of the 2026 FIH World Cup after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina.
Brydon Carse withdrawn from Pakistan Test; nightclub incident sparks investigation
Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
IPL 2027: 3 teams which can target Ben Stokes
Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket, England all-rounder Ben Stokes remains a hot commodity in franchise cricket.
Rishabh Pant breaks this record of legendary MS Dhoni
Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer among designated wicket-keepers in away Tests, including neutral venues.
'My grandfather was..': Dhruv Jurel on his Colombo century celebrations
Indian batter Dhruv Jurel celebrated his second Test century with a special tattoo reveal.
Asitha Fernando shines vs India, claims four-fers in successive Tests
India declared their first innings at a commanding 503 for nine on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
2nd Test: SL face daunting task after India's massive declaration
Team India has declared its first innings at a massive 503 /9 against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.
Ibrahim Zadran set to lead Afghanistan in India T20I series
Ibrahim Zadran is set to lead Afghanistan in their upcoming three-match T20I series against India.
BCCI seeks new Junior Cricket Committee: Why it matters
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to give its new Junior Cricket Committee a wider mandate.
Usain Bolt's 100m record broken! Not by a human
A Chinese humanoid robot has broken the men's 100-meter world record held by Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt.
Pakistan have won their last two Lord's Tests: Stats
Pakistan's cricket team is in dire straits after a disappointing performance in the opening Test against England at Headingley.
Dhruv Jurel hammers his second Test hundred: Key stats
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has raced to his second Test in Test cricket.
Rohit Sharma invests in gaming studio LightFury Games: Details here
Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma has invested in gaming studio LightFury Games. He will also be an officially licensed player in their upcoming cricket game, 'eCricket.'
Roger Federer to return at US Open: All we know
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make a grand return at the US Open, four years after his retirement.
South Africa suffer major blow ahead of Namibia T20I tri-series
South African middle-order batter, Jason Smith, has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series in Namibia.
ICC punishes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando for 'inappropriate physical contact'
In a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' football sold for $3.3m
The iconic football that Diego Maradona used to score his legendary 'hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold for a whopping £2.5 million ($3.3 million).
Rishabh Pant surpasses Gilchrist, becomes wicket-keeper with most Test sixes
Rishabh Pant has surpassed former Australian player Adam Gilchrist to become the wicket-keeper with the most sixes in Test cricket.
'This India will fight': Yashasvi Jaiswal on clash with Fernando
Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally spoken about his fiery exchange with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test match in Colombo.
Evergreen Mitchell Starc's prime after turning 35 is historic (Tests)
Mitchell Starc, Australia's veteran left-arm pacer, has once again proved that age is just a number.
SL-IND, 2nd Test: Rain may play spoilsport on Day 2
The second day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club could be marred by rain.
Indian number-three batters with multiple Test centuries in Sri Lanka
Devdutt Padikkal has been in sensational form in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, scoring a century on Day 1 of the second Test match in Colombo.
ECB launches investigation into Brydon Carse's handcuff video: Details
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an investigation into a video showing fast bowler Brydon Carse in handcuffs.
Pat Cummins reveals strategy for South Africa ODIs
Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has revealed his strategy for the upcoming series against South Africa.
Premier League, Liverpool hold Newcastle United in 2-2 thriller: Stats
Liverpool salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James's Park, thanks to a last-minute penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Formula 1, Lando Norris wins 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: Stats
McLaren's Lando Norris has clinched victory at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Premier League 2026-27, Manchester City stun Bournemouth 2-1: Key stats
Manchester City staged a remarkable comeback to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their opening match of the Premier League 2026-27 season.
Premier League, Brighton humiliate Unai Emery's Aston Villa 4-0: Stats
Aston Villa suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brighton in a nightmare start to the Premier League 2026-27 season on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in talks to sign Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli.
Harry Kane voted Germany's 2025/26 Men's Footballer of the Year
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane has been awarded the 'Men's Player of the Year' in Germany.
Decoding Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket match hauls in Test cricket
Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performance helped Australia secure a crushing innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay on August 23.
Youngest Indians to reach 3,000 runs in Test cricket
Shubman Gill led India from the front on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Manchester City agree €100m package for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City have struck a deal with Lille for the transfer of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Colombo Test: India post 300/5 on Day 1 versus SL
Devdutt Padikkal's brilliant century helped India recover from a few early wobbles on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at SSC Colombo on Sunday.
'More SENA Tests will help Bangladesh': Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has called for more Test matches in SENA nations, saying it would help his team gain the consistency needed to compete with top teams.
Nathan Lyon becomes second Australian spinner with 600 international wickets
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has joined an elite club, becoming the fifth Australian to take 600 international wickets.
India's Devdutt Padikkal hammers his 2nd hundred in Tests: Stats
In the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo, India are in a strong position with Devdutt Padikkal leading the charge.
750 balls! Second-shortest Test match in Australia
Australia thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test in Mackay, completing the match in less than two days.
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in 2nd Test versus Sri Lanka
Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter for the Indian cricket team, had to retire hurt on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon claim three-fers versus Bangladesh: Stats
Australia leveled the two-match Test series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by an innings and 51 runs.
Karn Sharma retires from professional cricket at 38: Details here
Karn Sharma, the leg-spinner who represented India in one Test, two ODIs, and a T20I, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket.
Colombo Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando involved in heated exchange
The 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo turned controversial as a heated exchange broke out between India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando.
Mitchell Starc levels legends with latest 10-wicket haul: Key stats
Mitchell Starc's brilliant bowling performance helped Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test in Mackay.
WTC 2025-27: Australia consolidate top spot with win over Bangladesh
Australia leveled the two-match Test series against Bangladesh with a crushing victory in Mackay.
Shubman Gill surpasses 3,000 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
Indian captain Shubman Gill has added another feather to his illustrious hat. He has now gone past 3,000 runs in Test cricket.
Why Kuldeep Yadav missed 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Captain Shubman Gill confirmed that spinner Kuldeep Yadav was excluded from India's Playing XI in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka due to an infection.
Cameron Green records 50-plus score in second successive Test: Stats
Cameron Green contributed to Australia's innings win over Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena with a counter-attacking half-century.
Australia thrash Bangladesh within two days in low-scoring Mackay Test
Australia responded to their defeat against Bangladesh in the Test series opener with a fitting display at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
Saransh Jain becomes India's oldest Test debutant in 21st century
Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, has made his international debut for India.
Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam sets records with seven-fer versus Australia
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has made history by becoming the first bowler from his country to take a seven-wicket haul against Australia.