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14 Jul 2021

Babar Azam

ICC Rankings: Babar tops ODI charts, Allen gains in T20Is

Pakistan's Babar Azam has consolidated his position at the top of the ICC ODI Rankings for Batsmen.

14 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

England players forced to self-isolate return for Pakistan T20Is

England's white-ball specialists who were forced to self-isolate ahead of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, have returned for the upcoming T20I series.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Here are the major details

The ICC has made several crucial changes for the World Test Championship cycle between 2021-23.

14 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

England chase down 332-run target against Pakistan: Records broken

A second-string England completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan by winning the third ODI.

Ireland stun South Africa in 2nd ODI: Records broken

Ireland stunned South Africa to win the second ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

After winning the one-off Test, the Bangladesh cricket team sets its focus on the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting this Friday.

13 Jul 2021

Indian Cricket Team

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma passes away: Decoding his achievements

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma has died of a massive cardiac arrest on Tuesday, family sources said.

13 Jul 2021

Sports

India's 1983 WC hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma has died of a massive cardiac arrest on Tuesday, family sources said.

WI win third T20I against Australia, seal series: Records broken

The West Indies cricket team beat Australia in the third T20I to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

12 Jul 2021

Chris Gayle

Universe Boss Chris Gayle set to complete 14,000 T20 runs

West Indies superstar Chris Gayle hasn't been at his best in his recent outings in the shortest format.

12 Jul 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian spinner R Ashwin scripts history in County Championship

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Sunday, played his first County Championship game for Surrey.

12 Jul 2021

ICC Awards

ICC Player of the Month Award: Conway, Ecclestone bag honors

New Zealand opener Devon Conway and England Women's spinner Sophie Ecclestone have been named the ICC Players of the Month for June.

One-off Test, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe: List of records broken

The Bangladesh cricket team emerged victorious against Zimbabwe in the one-off Test, sealing the deal on Day 5.

Clinical West Indies trounce Australia in 2nd T20I: Records broken

West Indies claimed a 56-run victory over Australia in the second T20I at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St. Lucia.

11 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

England beat Pakistan in second ODI: List of records broken

A second-string England side beat Pakistan in the second ODI to win the three-match series 2-0 with one game to go.

One-off Test, Day 4: Bangladesh top the show against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh have gained momentum in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare and are on the verge of winning the match.

10 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

The Hundred: Riaz faces visa issues in UK, returns home

Pakistan pace spearhead Wahab Riaz, who was acquired by the Trent Rockets team in The Hundred in England, had to return home due to visa-related issues.

10 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

Ollie Pope endures injury, doubtful for first Test against India

England cricket team batter Ollie Pope has been ruled out until the start of the five-match Test series.

10 Jul 2021

BCCI

Sri Lanka versus India series to start from July 18

India's tour of Sri Lanka which was set to start on July 13 will now take place from July 18 onwards.

West Indies beat Australia in 1st T20I: Records broken

A clinical performance from the bowlers powered West Indies to an 18-run victory over Australia in the first T20I.

All-rounder Mahmudullah makes sudden decision to retire from Test cricket

In a shocking piece of news, Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah, on Friday, announced retirement from Test cricket.

One-off Test, Day 3: Bangladesh on top against Zimbabwe

The Bangladesh cricket team has taken advantage of Zimbabwe in the ongoing one-off Test in Harare.

09 Jul 2021

Indian Cricket Team

Sri Lanka vs India series to be rescheduled: Details here

India's tour of Sri Lanka which was set to start from July 13 onwards, is set to be rescheduled.

09 Jul 2021

India vs Sri Lanka

After batting coach, SL team's data analyst tests COVID-19 positive

The data analyst of Sri Lanka cricket team, GT Niroshan, has tested positive for COVID-19.

09 Jul 2021

Aaron Finch

West Indies vs Australia, T20Is: Decoding the key statistics

West Indies and Australia are gearing up for a five-match T20I series, starting on Saturday (IST).

Ireland vs South Africa, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

After earning a crucial 3-2 series win in T20Is against West Indies, the South African cricket team turns its focus on the ODIs against Ireland.

09 Jul 2021

Virat Kohli

Records which Shikhar Dhawan can break in Sri Lanka

The Indian cricket team is set to face Sri Lanka in the limited-overs leg that comprises three ODIs and as many T20Is.

Manu Sawhney leaves International Cricket Council with immediate effect

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Thursday, announced that Manu Sawhney will leave as the CEO with immediate effect.

08 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

England beat Pakistan in first ODI: Records broken

A second-string England cricket team beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday.

One-off Test: Mahmudullah's 150* gives Bangladesh the edge over Zimbabwe

Bangladesh are on top in the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe.

ENGW vs INDW, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

The Indian women's cricket team is set to take on England in a three-match T20I series, starting July 9.

08 Jul 2021

Test Cricket

No replacement for injured Shubman Gill in England: BCCI

The Indian cricket team won't receive a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill in England.

08 Jul 2021

Shikhar Dhawan

Sri Lanka vs India: Statistical preview of ODI series

Sri Lanka are set to host a second-string Indian side in a three-match ODI series.

08 Jul 2021

Hashim Amla

County Championship: Hashim Amla defies odds with record-breaking knock

A defiant knock by former South African opener Hashim Amla helped Surrey claim a precious draw in their County Championship fixture against Hampshire.

West Indies recall Cottrell, Hetmyer and Chase for Australia ODIs

The West Indies cricket team has recalled the likes of Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Roston Chase for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

One-off Test: Bangladesh fightback against Zimbabwe on Day 1

The Bangladesh cricket team fought back against Zimbabwe on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Harare.

06 Jul 2021

Test Cricket

England vs India: Capacity crowd allowed for Test series

In a major development, the upcoming Test series between India and England is set to be played in front of the capacity crowd in the UK.

06 Jul 2021

Indian Cricket Team

As vice-captain, will help others improve mental health: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Senior India speedster and vice-captain for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says his role as Shikhar Dhawan's deputy would be to help other players improve "their skills and mental health" during the series.

06 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

ENG vs PAK: Three England players test COVID-19 positive

In a major blow, three players and four support staff members of the England ODI contingent have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the opening fixture against Pakistan.

06 Jul 2021

England Cricket Team

James Anderson completes 1,000 wickets in First-class cricket: Records broken

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has completed 1,000 wickets in First-class cricket.

Don't seek validation from people: Mithali on strike rate criticism

Letting her bat do all the talking amid criticism of her strike rate, record-breaking Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj hit back at detractors, saying, "I don't seek validation from people."

05 Jul 2021

Ranji Trophy

Delhi cricketer Subodh Bhati hammers double-century in a T20 match

Delhi cricketer Subodh Bhati recently entered the record books by smashing a double-century in a T20 match.

Two new IPL franchises, mega auction ahead of IPL 2022

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will have 10 teams and prior to that in December later this year, the cash-rich league is set to have a mega auction in place.

04 Jul 2021

Indian Cricket Team

Records which Bhuvneshwar Kumar can break in Sri Lanka

A second-string Indian side is set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in the upcoming white-ball series comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is.

04 Jul 2021

Ranji Trophy

India's domestic season to kick-off in September; BCCI announces schedule

In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the upcoming domestic season.

Decoding the stats of Mithali Raj in ODI cricket

Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj enjoyed a tremendous show with the bat in the just-concluded ODI series against England Women.

SA beat WI in 5th T20I, win series: Records broken

Another scintillating show by the bowlers helped South Africa win the 5th T20I against West Indies in Grenada.

India Women win third ODI against England Women: Records broken

The Indian women's cricket team won the third and final ODI against England Women.