Surrey sign Australian spinner Adam Zampa for T20 Blast

IANS | June 27, 2025 6:22 PM

Surrey, June 27 (IANS) Australia spinner Adam Zampa has signed for Surrey to play four T20 Blast games. He will arrive ahead of Surrey’s double-header fixture against Essex at The Oval on July 6. The 33-year-old is the highest wicket-taker for Australia in T20 cricket with 117 wickets. He was the first Australian to pass 100 T20I scalps and was part of the teams that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs against Bangladesh

IANS | June 27, 2025 6:09 PM

Colombo, June 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. Charith Asalanka will captain the side while batter Sadeera Samarawickrama has made a comeback to the squad. Samarawickrama played his last ODI against New Zealand in November last year.

From boundary catches to concussion protocols: ICC announces playing conditions changes across formats

IANS | June 27, 2025 2:41 PM

Dubai, June 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a set of changes in regard to the use of balls in ODIs, boundary catches and concussion replacements for both Test and white-ball formats. One of the most significant being, in efforts to fasten the pace of the game and over rates, a stop clock to speed up the longest format.

New Zealand call up rookie Jacobs, seasoned Milne for Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series

IANS | June 27, 2025 12:04 AM

Wellington, June 27 (IANS) New Zealand has included uncapped batter Bevon Jacobs and experienced bowler Adam Milne in their 15-strong squad for next month’s T20I Tri-Series with South Africa and hosts, Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old Jacobs is the only uncapped player in an experienced tour party, captained by Mitch Santner and is in line to make his Black Caps debut.

India likely to rest Bumrah for second Test to manage workload: Report

IANS | June 26, 2025 11:46 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 2, according to a report on Thursday.

2nd Test: Nissanka, Chandimal help Sri Lanka edge ahead with 43-run lead vs Bangladesh

IANS | June 26, 2025 9:16 PM

Colombo, June 26 (IANS) A sublime unbeaten 146 by opener Pathum Nissanka and his crucial 194-run second-wicket stand with Dinesh Chandimal (93) helped Sri Lanka finish Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in firm control, reaching stumps on 290 for 2 for a lead of 43 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here on Thursday.

Stop clock for Tests, new DRS protocols amongst notable rule changes by ICC

IANS | June 26, 2025 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Men’s international cricket will witness notable rule changes from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including a stop clock for Tests and new Decision Review System (DRS) protocols. Although the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has kicked off with new rules, white-ball rule changes are effective from July 2.

Jofra Archer returns to England’s Test squad for second match against India

IANS | June 26, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to the England Test set-up for the first time since February 2021 after being named in the squad for the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy game against India, starting at Edgbaston on July 2.

Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to step down after almost 19 years in charge

IANS | June 26, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland’s CEO, will be stepping down from his role at the end of August, after spending almost 19 years in charge. Appointed to the role in December 2006, Deutrom played an instrumental role in Ireland’s progression as a full-member nation and achieved Test-playing status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017.

Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for men’s white-ball series in Harare

IANS | June 26, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced that the Sri Lanka men’s team will tour the country for an eagerly anticipated white-ball series to be held entirely at the Harare Sports Club.

Cricket

Surrey sign Australian spinner Adam Zampa for T20 Blast

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs against Bangladesh

From boundary catches to concussion protocols: ICC announces playing conditions changes across formats

New Zealand call up rookie Jacobs, seasoned Milne for Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series

India likely to rest Bumrah for second Test to manage workload: Report

2nd Test: Nissanka, Chandimal help Sri Lanka edge ahead with 43-run lead vs Bangladesh

Stop clock for Tests, new DRS protocols amongst notable rule changes by ICC

Jofra Archer returns to England’s Test squad for second match against India

Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to step down after almost 19 years in charge

Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for men’s white-ball series in Harare

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