Siraj still heartbroken over Lord’s defeat, says ‘Series is not over yet’

IANS | July 21, 2025 6:28 PM

Manchester, July 21 (IANS) With India’s hopes of winning their first series win in England in 18 years now facing a do-or-die situation, starting from the fourth Test scheduled to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed he is still heartbroken over the 22-run defeat at Lord’s.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India might consider playing three spinners in Manchester, says Steve Harmison

IANS | July 21, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Former England pacer Steve Harmison feels that India might consider playing three spinners in their playing XI for the fourth Test against England in Manchester starting on Wednesday. India picked two spinners - Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar - in the last two Tests in Edgbaston and Lord's. The result in Edgbaston was in India's favour, while they narrowly lost by 22 runs at Lord's to go 1-2 down in the five-match series.

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England Test series: Report

IANS | July 20, 2025 10:36 PM

Manchester, July 20 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is facing the risk of missing out on the remaining two Test matches in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series after suffering a knee injury. The all-rounder travelled with the side to Manchester but did not take part in the optional training session on Sunday.

Bangladesh claim a commanding 7-wicket win over Pakistan in first T20I

IANS | July 20, 2025 10:28 PM

Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium here on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Asked to bat first, Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in the final over of their innings. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a fluent 44, while Mohammad Abbas Afridi (22) and Khushdil Shah (17) were the only others to reach double figures.

ICC awards England hosting rights for WTC Final till 2031 at Annual Conference

IANS | July 20, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its Annual Conference in Singapore, where the Board confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals.