‘Golden era’: Jay Shah hails women’s cricket as Australia clinch record seventh T20 World Cup title | Cricket News

ICC chairman Jay Shah with Australia skipper Sophie Molineux. (Pic credit: Jay Shah’s X post) Australia reaffirmed their dominance in women’s cricket by lifting a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday, prompting ICC chairman Jay Shah to hail the tournament as another milestone in the sport’s remarkable growth.After Australia defeated hosts … Read more

Rohit Sharma hits the nets ahead of England ODI series – WATCH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India star batsman Rohit Sharma was back in the nets ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, which begins on July 14 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.A video of Rohit’s practice session has gone viral on social media. The veteran opener played a range of shots, including straight drives and cover drives, with … Read more

England’s Playing XI vs India in 3rd T20I: Hosts retain winning combination | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: England have named an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Harry Brook’s side goes into the match with a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after beating India by four wickets at Old Trafford. The opening T20I was washed out due to rain. England eye … Read more

ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI: Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by 25 runs in low-scoring thriller to take 1-0 series lead | Cricket News

Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe produced a brilliant all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 25 runs in a thrilling low-scoring contest in the first ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Monday. After being bowled out for just 141, Zimbabwe fought back with the ball to dismiss Bangladesh for 116 in 33.1 overs … Read more

Sanju Samson out of India squad; Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, Prabhsimran Singh earn maiden call-ups for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and Ashok Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson was on Monday left out of India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe later this month after a poor run of form.The selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, announced a 15-member squad with Shreyas Iyer as captain. Teenage opener … Read more

How close is Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar’s Test record? A numbers breakdown | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root Joe Root’s outing against New Zealand in the 2nd Test wasn’t one of those innings that usually finds a place in the highlights package.Scores of 21 and 18 at Trent Bridge did little to prevent England slipping to a 1-2 series defeat after taking an early lead. Ben Stokes’ decision … Read more

Anvay Dravid hits blazing 67-ball 87 for India U-19 vs Sri Lanka in second Youth ODI | Cricket News

Anvay Dravid (Image credit: SLC) MUMBAI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with a whirlwind 87 (67b, 9×4, 1×6), while Arjun Rajput made 76 (81b, 9×4, 1×6) to help the India Under-19 team put up a formidable total of 285 in 47.2 overs against Sri Lanka A … Read more

‘We’re not doing right with Sanju Samson’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt verdict | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar’s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against … Read more

Dasun Shanaka scripts MLC history with first-ever double hat-trick as Seattle Orcas stun Texas Super Kings | Cricket News

Dasun Shanaka getting congratulated by teammates (X-Seattle Orcas) Dasun Shanaka delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in Cognizant Major League Cricket history, claiming the tournament’s first-ever double hat-trick to help the Seattle Orcas defend a modest total and seal a thrilling nine-run victory over the Texas Super Kings. Defending just 121, the Orcas looked … Read more

Don’t rest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after debut: Former cricketer sends clear message to Team India | Cricket News

Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent game time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at … Read more