2nd T20I: Morkel backs Sooryavanshi to be ready but urges 'patience'

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:48 PM

Manchester, July 3 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seamless integration into the senior setup but insisted the management will not rush the 15-year-old into the playing XI, reaffirming its faith in established openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester.

'It's been a mad 15 years': Ben Stokes bids emotional farewell after retiring from international cricket

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:16 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates and everyone who supported him during his remarkable 15-year career.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal stars in Mysore Warriors' 3-wkt victory over Gulbarga Mystics

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:07 PM

Hubballi, July 3 (IANS) Ritesh Bhatkal’s unbeaten 75 in 42 balls was the highlight of Mysore Warriors' three-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Friday. It was another thriller with Bhatkal holding things together to steer the Warriors home in 19.3 overs.

TG20 Season 1: Gaurav Reddy's blistering 101* helps Nalgonda Knights surge to 2nd spot

IANS | July 3, 2026 7:04 PM

Hyderabad, July 3 (IANS) Opener Gaurav Reddy carried his bat to guide Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a crucial eight-wicket win against Medak Falcons in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20’s first match on Friday. The victory lifts the Knights to second on the points table.

Archer returns as England make two changes for second T20I against India

IANS | July 3, 2026 6:47 PM

Manchester, July 3 (IANS) England have recalled pace spearhead Jofra Archer and handed fast bowler Josh Tongue his T20I debut as the hosts made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday.

James Coles earns maiden England ODI call-up as hosts name squad for India series

IANS | July 3, 2026 6:10 PM

Manchester, July 3 (IANS) Sussex all-rounder James Coles has earned his maiden England One-day International call-up after being named in a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India later this month, while fast bowler Josh Tongue also received his first ODI selection.

Women's T20 WC: Jacquline Williams, Vrinda Rathi to officiate final between England and Australia at Lord's

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:24 PM

Dubai, July 3 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match officials for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with experienced umpires Jacquline Williams and India's Vrinda Rathi set to take charge of the title clash between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.

‘No mental baggage’: Hussain urges fearless England ahead of T20 World Cup final against Australia

IANS | July 3, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) England must shed the psychological scars of recent defeats to Australia and embrace a fresh mindset if they are to end their rivals' dominance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, former England captain Nasser Hussain has said.

Women's T20 WC: Head coach Mashimbyi vows stronger South Africa after semi-final exit

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:58 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments.

Dhoni, Djokovic both have rare quality to stay calm when it matters most’: Deepti Sharma

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:08 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Indian women's cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has drawn an interesting comparison between former India captain MS Dhoni and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, saying both sporting icons possess the rare ability to remain calm and composed in the most challenging situations.

Cricket

2nd T20I: Morkel backs Sooryavanshi to be ready but urges 'patience'

'It's been a mad 15 years': Ben Stokes bids emotional farewell after retiring from international cricket

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal stars in Mysore Warriors' 3-wkt victory over Gulbarga Mystics

TG20 Season 1: Gaurav Reddy's blistering 101* helps Nalgonda Knights surge to 2nd spot

Archer returns as England make two changes for second T20I against India

James Coles earns maiden England ODI call-up as hosts name squad for India series

Women's T20 WC: Jacquline Williams, Vrinda Rathi to officiate final between England and Australia at Lord's

‘No mental baggage’: Hussain urges fearless England ahead of T20 World Cup final against Australia

Women's T20 WC: Head coach Mashimbyi vows stronger South Africa after semi-final exit

Dhoni, Djokovic both have rare quality to stay calm when it matters most’: Deepti Sharma

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