Johnson's early strikes, Marsh's whirlwind knock seal Australia's 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:15 PM

Chattogram, June 21 (IANS) Spencer Johnson ripped through Bangladesh's top order with another incisive new-ball spell before captain Mitchell Marsh unleashed a breathtaking 28-ball half-century as Australia wrapped up a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the third T20I, chasing down 109 in just 10.6 overs to complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep.

Henry's 11-wicket masterclass crushes England by 253 runs at The Oval

IANS | June 21, 2026 5:09 PM

London, June 21 (IANS) Matt Henry produced the finest performance of his Test career with a maiden 11-wicket match haul as New Zealand crushed England by 253 runs inside an hour on the fifth morning of the second Test at The Oval, levelling the series in emphatic fashion.

Women’s T20 WC: Matthews, Ramharack star as West Indies skittle Sri Lanka for 98

IANS | June 21, 2026 4:51 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) The West Indies produced a ruthless bowling display to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 98 in 19.4 overs after opting to field first in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Captain Hayley Matthews set the tone with a devastating opening spell that ripped through Sri Lanka's top order, leaving the Asian side struggling to recover from an early collapse.

Women’s T20 WC: Gardner says Mooney’s injury exit was ‘just precautionary’ after Australia’s win over NED

IANS | June 21, 2026 3:45 PM

Southampton, June 21 (IANS) Australia all-rounder and vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has played down concerns over the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney while confirming her own ankle has recovered well after the defending champions' commanding victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at The Rose Bowl.

'She's a role model for almost all cricketers globally': Salvi hails Harmanpreet ahead of landmark 200th T20I

IANS | June 21, 2026 3:23 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi paid glowing tribute to captain Harmanpreet Kaur on the eve of her historic 200th T20 International, describing her as 'a role model for almost all cricketers globally' and praising the veteran's work ethic, leadership and influence on the next generation ahead of India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Women’s T20 WC: West Indies opt to bowl first with SF at stake

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:46 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here at County Ground in a fixture that will probably decide the fate of Group B with a spot in the semi-final at stake.

Kohli, Bumrah named in squad for England ODIs; Jaiswal dropped

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with senior batter Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side.

He could be at a turning point in his career': Gavaskar after Prasidh's five-fer against Afghanistan

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes fast bowler Prasidh Krishna may have reached a turning point in his international career after producing a match-winning spell to guide India to a nine-wicket, series-sweeping victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Sooryavanshi smashes fastest ever List A fifty off 11 balls

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:09 AM

Dambulla, June 21 (IANS) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed fastest fifty ever in List A cricket during India A match against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final here at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday.

Bengal T20 League: Suraj bags hat-trick as Smashers Malda set up final against Rarh Tigers (Ld)

IANS | June 21, 2026 12:16 AM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Riding on a brilliant hat-trick by Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by 11 runs in the second semifinal to set up a summit clash against Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 in Kolkata on Saturday.

Cricket

Johnson's early strikes, Marsh's whirlwind knock seal Australia's 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh

Henry's 11-wicket masterclass crushes England by 253 runs at The Oval

Women’s T20 WC: Matthews, Ramharack star as West Indies skittle Sri Lanka for 98

Women’s T20 WC: Gardner says Mooney’s injury exit was ‘just precautionary’ after Australia’s win over NED

'She's a role model for almost all cricketers globally': Salvi hails Harmanpreet ahead of landmark 200th T20I

Women’s T20 WC: West Indies opt to bowl first with SF at stake

Kohli, Bumrah named in squad for England ODIs; Jaiswal dropped

He could be at a turning point in his career': Gavaskar after Prasidh's five-fer against Afghanistan

Sooryavanshi smashes fastest ever List A fifty off 11 balls

Bengal T20 League: Suraj bags hat-trick as Smashers Malda set up final against Rarh Tigers (Ld)

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