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The England captain felt a strain on his right groin while batting on the opening day of the third Test

Bangladesh Premier League Season Likely Postponed to May Amid Election Concerns

The T20 tournament which takes place in the December-January window, may be pushed to May due to the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh

Shreyanka Patil and Titas Sadhu are notable inclusions after being plagued by a spate of injuries last season

Nitish Reddy Targets Bowling Consistency After Cummins & Morkel Input, Eyes More Wickets

The all-rounder, who had reduced his bowling burden since sustaining a side strain earlier this year, picked up two wickets on the opening day at Lord's

Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion from the England Test series sparks debate, with his childhood coach questioning the team management's decision to prioritize batting depth over his proven wicket-taking ability, especially against England.

Ben Stokes wants a better gauge, Rishabh Pant wants a smaller ring, both would prefer a Dukes ball that holds its shape for longer

The BCCI is still weighing options and is yet to take a final call

Hasaranga Injury: Sri Lanka Star Ruled Out of Bangladesh T20 Series Alternatively: Hamstring Injury Sidelines Hasaranga for T20 Series Against Bangladesh

Captain Charith Asalanka confirmed that Jeffrey Vandersay will replace Hasaranga in the squad for the three-match series

MCC Rules Akash Deep's Controversial Root Dismissal as Legal

A controversy erupted after images showed that the bowler's backfoot could have touched the crease but the MCC disagrees

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Dethrone Chennai Super Kings as IPL's Most Valuable Team

The stand-alone brand value of IPL has increased by 13.8 percent to USD 3.9 billion over the past year

Lord's Test Preview: India's Batting Coach Predicts Early Assistance for Bowlers Amidst Green Pitch Conditions

Ahead of the Lord's Test, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak anticipates a green pitch favouring bowlers, emphasising the importance of mindset for Indian batters. He credits the players' skill for their scoring ability and acknowledges Shubman Gill's outstanding performance, attributing it to his mindset and technical adjustments. India aims to maintain their momentum despite the expected challenges.

England Eye Exploit Against In-Form Shubman Gill: Broad and Buttler Analyze India Captain's Technique Ahead of Lord's Test

Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler have identified a potential weakness in Shubman Gill's technique, despite his recent dominant form. They suggest Jofra Archer, with his ability to nip the ball back, could trouble the Indian captain in the upcoming Lord's Test. Buttler recalls Archer dismissing Gill in the IPL with a similar delivery, offering England a possible strategy.

16-Year-Old Badminton Phenom Tanvi Sharma Sets Sights on World Domination After US Open Breakthrough

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma's impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother's support.

Kusal Mendis Century Leads Sri Lanka to ODI Series Win; Mehidy Hasan Blames Lack of Partnerships for Bangladesh Defeat

Kusal Mendis scored his sixth ODI hundred in his team's series-clinching victory in the third ODI against Bangladesh in Dambulla

Jofra Archer Returns to England Test Squad After Four-Year Absence

The England pacer has been named in the eleven to take on India in the third Test at Lord's

Phil Salt Cleared After Bat Size Investigation; Lancashire Club Criticizes Handling of Incident

Following a failed on-field bat gauge test, Salt was been cleared of any breach after additional testing deemed the bat compliant

Ganguly Backs Indian Cricket's Future, Praises Gill's England Form Amid Captaincy Pressure

Sourav Ganguly believes Shubman Gill, currently thriving as India's Test captain, will face increasing pressure. He highlighted the continuous emergence of talent in Indian cricket, citing Gill's phenomenal form and record-breaking potential. Ganguly emphasized the importance of a fresh start at Lord's and suggested a lively pitch would favor India's chances of securing 20 wickets.

Deepti Sharma Opts Out of The Hundred 2025 Amid Heavy Workload; Knott Named Replacement

The all-rounder was the MVP of the 2024 edition of the Women's competition, playing a major part in London Spirit's championship victory

Rishabh Pant's Batting Brain: Decoding the Maverick's Methods with Coach Sitanshu Kotak

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also emphasised how the batting group doesn't go chasing after boundaries