‘Going to have ups and downs’: England star issues reality check for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News

England all-rounder Sam Curran has described Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise to the Indian team as an “incredible story”, saying the 15-year-old has earned the attention coming his way, while hoping England can keep him quiet if he makes his international debut in the ongoing T20I series.The cricket world has been waiting for Sooryavanshi’s India debut ever … Read more

Shabnim Ismail scripts history, becomes first bowler to take 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News

South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP photo) South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail etched her name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s … Read more

‘Everything has taken its toll’: Ben Stokes opens up on ‘negative effects’ of leading England after retirement call | Cricket News

Ben Stokes said he has no second thoughts about retiring from international cricket, insisting he is “very happy” with his decision despite ending his England career with a Test series defeat to New Zealand.The England captain announced on Sunday, in the middle of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, that he would … Read more

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson nightclub controversy: ECB delivers final verdict | Cricket News

England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after their team’s victory over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been handed written warnings by the England and Wales … Read more

‘Ben Stokes will be captain’: Head coach Brendon McCullum gives massive update after England’s 253-run defeat to New Zealand | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes is set to return for the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham after missing the second match, which ended in a crushing 253-run defeat for England at The Oval. Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed that … Read more

Joe Root scripts history, becomes only Test batter after Sachin Tendulkar to… | Cricket News

Joe Root and Sachin Tendulkar Joe Root added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious Test career by becoming only the second batsman in history to score more than 14,000 runs in the longest format of the game. The England star reached the milestone during the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at … Read more

‘He’s earned the right’: Michael Vaughan’s powerful message amid Ben Stokes captaincy crisis | Cricket News

England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match … Read more

Joe Root breaks silence on chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s record: ‘I can’t ignore it’ | Cricket News

Joe Root hails Sachin Tendulkar (Image: England batting maestro Joe Root has paid glowing tribute to Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar while speaking about the possibility of surpassing the legendary batsman’s all-time Test run record in the future.Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in … Read more

Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope dropped as England shake up Test squad after Ashes humiliation | Cricket News

England fielder Zak Crawley takes the catch to dismiss Washington Sundar despite the attentions of Ollie Pope during day three of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 02, 2025 in London, England. (Getty Images) England have dropped opening batter Zak Crawley from their squad for the first … Read more

IPL 2026: Phil Salt returns home mid-season for scans, RCB face anxious wait | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has … Read more