Cricket News

19 Jun 2025

Mukesh Kumar

'Karma is unforgiving': Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar shares cryptic post

Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has shared a cryptic post on Instagram ahead of the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

19 Jun 2025

Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope: Decoding his stats at number three in Tests

On Wednesday, England announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley, Leeds.

Decoding England and India's lowest team total at Headingley, Leeds

England and India will face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.

19 Jun 2025

Shakib Al Hasan

Caribbean Premier League 2025: Tim David headlines players' draft

The St Lucia Kings, the reigning champions of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), have signed IPL champion Tim David as their first-round pick in the draft for the 2025 season.

18 Jun 2025

Temba Bavuma

'Overwhelming': Temba Bavuma on rousing reception at Johannesburg airport

South Africa's national cricket team was given a rousing reception at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

England pacer Brydon Carse eyes 'dominant' team mentality in Tests

England's fast bowler Brydon Carse has expressed his excitement ahead of the upcoming Test series against India.

BCCI ordered to pay ₹539 crore to Kochi Tuskers Kerala

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to pay ₹539 crore to Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The payment is due to the termination of their Indian Premier League contract.

18 Jun 2025

Tilak Varma

Hampshire sign Indian batter Tilak Varma for County Championship

Hampshire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of Indian batting sensation Tilak Varma.

18 Jun 2025

Chris Woakes

Headingley Test: England announce playing XI, Jacob Bethell misses out

England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley.

18 Jun 2025

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes: Decoding his all-round Test stats at Headingley, Leeds

England and India are set to face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.

18 Jun 2025

Ben Stokes

England vs India, Headingley Test: Key player matchups

England and India are set to clash in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.

18 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant

England vs India: Shubman Gill to bat at Number 4 

Ahead of the Test series opener between England and India at Edgbaston, starting June 20, Rishabh Pant has confirmed that skipper Shubman Gill will bat at Number 4.

1st Test: Bangladesh close in on 500 against Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh maintained their dominance over Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

18 Jun 2025

Joe Root

'Not just Bazball': Joe Root on England's playing style 

Star England batter Joe Root has opened up on the 'Bazball' philosophy that has revolutionized their Test team since Brendon McCullum was appointed as head coach.

18 Jun 2025

Litton Das

Bangladesh's Litton Das hammers his 18th Test fifty: Key stats

Bangladesh batter Litton Das has raced to his 18th half-century in Test cricket.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan clash on June 14

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the fixtures for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup set to be hosted by England.

18 Jun 2025

Mushfiqur Rahim

1st Test: Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim set this record for Bangladesh

In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim registered the highest fourth-wicket partnership for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

18 Jun 2025

Chris Gayle

WCL 2025: Gayle, Bravo, Pollard to play for WI champions

The West Indies Champions have named a star-studded squad for the upcoming 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL).

England vs India, Headingley Test: Curator aims for 'balanced pitch'

Richard Robinson, the Headingley Stadium chief curator, has revealed his plans regarding the pitch preparation for the first 1st between hosts England and India.

18 Jun 2025

Jos Buttler

How Jos Buttler was awestruck by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat swing

Star England batter Jos Buttler has heaped praises on Rajasthan Royals's prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

18 Jun 2025

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell unlocks this unique achievement in T20 cricket

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, on June 17, raced to his eighth century in T20 cricket.

18 Jun 2025

Ben Stokes

India will miss Virat Kohli in Test cricket: Ben Stokes

England Test captain Ben Stokes has highlighted Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, saying India will miss it in the upcoming five-match Test series in the UK, starting June 20.

How often has Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root (Tests)? Stats

The long-standing battle between England batter Joe Root and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has often made headlines in Test cricket.

17 Jun 2025

Gautam Gambhir

England vs India, Tests: Harshit Rana added as backup pacer

Fast bowler Harshit Rana will continue to stay with the Indian Test team in England, according to a report by Cricbuzz.

17 Jun 2025

James Anderson

County Championship: James Anderson set for his first-ever captaincy stint

Lancashire have appointed James Anderson as the captain for their upcoming County Championship matches against Kent and Derbyshire.

17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Why Jasprit Bumrah declined India's Test captaincy: Star pacer clarifies

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has finally broken his silence regarding the Test captaincy.

17 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri

1st Test: Ravi Shastri predicts India's Playing XI against England

Former head coach Ravi Shastri has predicted Team India's Playing XI for the upcoming 1st Test against England.

1st Test: Centurions Shanto, Mushfiqur power Bangladesh against Sri Lanka 

After enduring a turbulent first session, Bangladesh dominated Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

17 Jun 2025

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim clocks his fourth Test hundred vs SL: Stats 

Mushfiqur Rahim has hammered his fourth Test hundred against Sri Lanka.

17 Jun 2025

Shane Warne

Numbers that define Shane Warne's Test legacy in England 

Over the years, England's swing-friendly decks have favored fast bowlers, making it tough for spinners to shine forth.

Former Indian pacer Siddharth Kaul registers for BBL draft: Stats 

Siddharth Kaul, a former Indian pacer and Virat Kohli's teammate in the Under-19 World Cup-winning squad, has registered for the Big Bash League (BBL) draft.

Najmul Hossain Shanto completes 2,000 Test runs with 6th century  

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a solid hundred on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

17 Jun 2025

Rahul Dravid

These Indian batters hammered 1,000-plus Test runs in England

England has always been a tough place for overseas batters particularly in Test cricket.

17 Jun 2025

England Cricket Team

Visiting spinners with most Test wickets in England

Across eras, England's swing-friendly decks have favored fast bowlers, making it tough for spinners to stand out.

17 Jun 2025

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler recalls how Virat Kohli admitted his insecurities

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has revealed a surprising conversation he had with Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli during an IPL season.

17 Jun 2025

Indian Cricket Team

How many Indian captains have won Test series in England?

Being the visiting side, winning a Test series in England has always been a prestigious achievement.

17 Jun 2025

Test Cricket

Kohli meets Gill, Pant ahead of England-India Test series: Report 

Ahead of India's five-Test series against hosts England, former captain Virat Kohli reportedly met with the new Test skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant.

17 Jun 2025

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC Women's ODI Rankings

Star Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed her position as the world's top-ranked batter in Women's One Day Internationals (WODIs).

Indian batters with most Test centuries in England

Over the years, Indian batters have delivered some memorable and riveting performances on English soil, defying the odds.

17 Jun 2025

Shardul Thakur

Here's how Shardul Thakur has fared in SENA Tests: Stats 

Ahead of India's five-match Test series against England, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on the all-rounder debate.

ICC to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to sanction four-day Test matches for smaller cricketing nations for the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle.

England-India Test series as commercially important as Ashes: ECB CEO

Richard Gould, the CEO of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has said that a Test series against India is as commercially important as the iconic Ashes.

17 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant owns two Test centuries in England: Key stats  

Rishabh Pant, arguably the most explosive player in the Indian cricket team, is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20.

17 Jun 2025

James Anderson

Can James Anderson become oldest overseas player in BBL history? 

England's legendary swing bowler James Anderson has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season.

Talismanic Sophie Devine clocked these milestones in Women's ODI cricket

New Zealand's cricketing stalwart, Sophie Devine, has announced her decision to retire from Women's One Day Internationals (WODIs) after the upcoming 2025 ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting on September 30.

17 Jun 2025

Jos Buttler

'Mix of Kohli, Rohit': Jos Buttler on Shubman Gill's captaincy

Jos Buttler has backed Shubman Gill to succeed as India's Test captain.

17 Jun 2025

Sports

3 Super Overs! Netherlands-Nepal T20I script history: Know vital stats 

In a historic first, the Netherlands defeated Nepal in a T20I match that went into three Super Overs.

17 Jun 2025

Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine to retire from WODIs following Women's WC: Details 

New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine has announced her decision to retire from Women's One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

16 Jun 2025

Angelo Mathews

Only four Tests for Sri Lanka! Angelo Mathews slams schedule

Angelo Mathews, the veteran Sri Lanka cricketer, has expressed his disappointment over the quantity of Tests scheduled for his country in the impending ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Revisiting Joe Root's dominance in 2021-22 India Test series: Stats 

Many eyes will be on Joe Root as England gear up to host India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

16 Jun 2025

Ben Stokes

All-round Test stats of Ben Stokes on English soil

Following the record-breaking 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, England and India are set to clash in the five-match Test series, starting June 20.

16 Jun 2025

Bharat Arun

Will Mohammed Siraj shine in England Tests? Bharat Arun opines

Bharat Arun, the former Indian bowling coach, has urged pacer Mohammed Siraj to step up as the strike bowler in the impending five-match Test series against England, staring June 20.

16 Jun 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Indians with most runs in a Test series versus England 

England and India are all set to lock horns in the five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.

16 Jun 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin's Dindigul Dragons accused of ball-tampering in TNPL: Details

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been accused of ball-tampering during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).

16 Jun 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Indians with most wickets in a Test series versus England

England and India are all set to lock horns in the five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.

16 Jun 2025

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav eyes 'Shane Warne impact' in England Test series

Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has expressed his desire to replicate the exploits of his idol, Shane Warne, in the impending five-match Test series against hosts England, starting June 20.

16 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer registers for 2025 BBL draft: Details here

England's star fast bowler Jofra Archer has registered for the 2025 Big Bash League (BBL) draft, according to BBC.

16 Jun 2025

Washington Sundar

Sai Sudharsan inspired by Washington Sundar ahead of England Tests

Ahead of the impending five-match Test series in England, Indian batter B Sai Sudharsan has opened up on his admiration for fellow Chennai cricketer Washington Sundar.

16 Jun 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Will Harshit Rana join Team India for England Tests? 

Fast bowler Harshit Rana, a member of the India A squad, will remain in England instead of returning with his teammates on June 17.

Zak Crawley averages 38.87 in home Tests: Key stats 

As the highly-anticipated England-India Test series approaches, top-order batsmen from both teams are gearing up for a fierce contest.

SL vs BAN, Galle Test: Pitch report and stadium stats

The 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle is set to kick off with the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, starting June 17.

16 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer

Stuart Broad opines on prospect of Jofra Archer's Test return

Stuart Broad has emphasized the importance of Jofra Archer's return to the England cricket team.

16 Jun 2025

Angelo Mathews

SL vs BAN: Galle hosts first match of WTC 2025-27 

The 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle is set to kick off with the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, starting June 17.

Joe Root finished as top run-scorer in WTC 2023-25: Stats 

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle concluded with South Africa winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

Revisiting Joe Root's 121 vs India in 2021 Headingley Test

Joe Root is among the players to watch out for as England prepare to take on India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

Who is Sri Lanka's ambidextrous spinner Tharindu Rathnayake? His stats

Tharindu Rathnayake, a 29-year-old ambidextrous spinner, is all set to make his Test debut for Sri Lanka.

Has Temba Bavuma been Pat Cummins's bunny in Tests? (Stats) 

Australian captain Pat Cummins put on a stellar performance in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's despite his team's five-wicket loss to South Africa.

16 Jun 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin Team India in England: Details 

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to rejoin the national team in England on June 17, as per Times of India.

Victorious Temba Bavuma clocked these numbers in WTC 2023-25

South Africa have claimed their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having recently defeated Australia in a high-voltage at Lord's.

16 Jun 2025

James Anderson

Liam McCarthy breaks this unwanted T20I record of James Anderson

Ireland's Liam McCarthy has broken a long-standing record held by England's James Anderson, for the most expensive spell on T20I debut among bowlers from full-member nations.

16 Jun 2025

Karun Nair

A 'prominent Indian cricketer' asked me to retire: Karun Nair

Karun Nair, who is set to return to Test cricket after seven years, has revealed that a 'prominent Indian cricketer' once advised him to retire and pursue financial security through T20 leagues.

16 Jun 2025

Ireland Cricket

Decoding most T20I expensive spells by bowlers of full-member nations

In the fast-paced world of T20I cricket, bowlers often find themselves in a tight spot.

16 Jun 2025

ICC Women's World Cup

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Colombo to host India-Pakistan match

The highly-anticipated Women's ODI World Cup will kick off on September 30, with India facing Sri Lanka at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.