England-India Mixed Disability Series is a celebration of unbreakable spirit of cricket, says skipper Sante

IANS | June 28, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s mixed disability cricket team made history this week as they took the field at the Mecca of Cricket, the Lord’s, for the very first time. The match, part of the ongoing Vitality I20 Mixed Disability Series against England, is an achievement for a side that’s been playing mixed disability cricket for nearly eight years. This also marks India’s official entry into this format on the global stage.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest South African batter to score Test century

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:59 PM

Bulawayo, June 28 (IANS) Teenaged left-handed batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has become the youngest South African to score a Test century during his side’s first Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:07 PM

Colombo, June 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva hailed the significance of the World Test Championship (WTC) after his side thumped Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here to secure their first win of the current cycle. De Silva, reflecting on Sri Lanka’s position in the global competition, acknowledged that with his team playing fewer Tests than most, every match takes on the feel of a knockout encounter.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:46 PM

Birmingham, June 28 (IANS) In the wake of double batting collapses that prevented India from taking a tighter grip on the first Test against England, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna stated that the lower-order batters are diligently honing their skills in net sessions and trusting their skills to stay at the crease for a longer period.

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | June 28, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s struggles in Test cricket are piling the pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir, according to former opener Aakash Chopra, as the team reels from a five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

Niharika Raina | June 28, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In September 2019, a teenager with a jaw-dropping bat swing and a fearless attitude lit up Indian cricket. Shafali Verma, then just 15, exploded onto the international scene with a power game that left many opposition bowlers rattled. But in sports, evolution is inevitable, and in Shafali’s case, it became essential.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines as India U19 thrash England in series opener at Hove

IANS | June 27, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India’s Under-19 team made a commanding start to their five-match Youth ODI series against England with a six-wicket win at Hove, chasing down 175 in just 24 overs at the County Ground, Hove.

Omar Henry set to become president of Cricket Scotland

IANS | June 27, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer and selector, Omar Henry, is set to be the next President of Cricket Scotland on July 30, according to a decision taken by the organisation's member clubs.

Spinners take centerstage as Sri Lanka inch closer to an innings victory

IANS | June 27, 2025 8:03 PM

Colombo, June 27 (IANS) Kusal Mendis played a crucial hand with the bat before their spinners, led by Prabath Jayasuriya, left Bangladesh on the brink of an innings defeat as Day Three of the second Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, belonged firmly to Sri Lanka.

Hoping that playing against Smriti and Shafali brings the best out of us, says Lauren Bell

IANS | June 27, 2025 7:30 PM

Nottingham, June 27 (IANS) Ahead of kickstarting their five-match T20I series against India at Trent Bridge, England seamer Lauren Bell said she is hoping the challenge of bowling to the opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and a returning Shafali Verma should bring out the best in herself and her team.

Cricket

England-India Mixed Disability Series is a celebration of unbreakable spirit of cricket, says skipper Sante

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest South African batter to score Test century

Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines as India U19 thrash England in series opener at Hove

Omar Henry set to become president of Cricket Scotland

Spinners take centerstage as Sri Lanka inch closer to an innings victory

Hoping that playing against Smriti and Shafali brings the best out of us, says Lauren Bell

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