Ganguly, Pietersen, Anjum inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (ld)

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:11 PM

Dubai, July 11 (IANS) Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, along with former England skipper Kevin Pietersen, were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining cricket's most exclusive list of legends in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the game.

Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:43 PM

Dubai, July 11 (IANS) Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra were inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, earning cricket's highest individual recognition for their outstanding contributions to the game as players and leaders. While Ganguly is celebrated for transforming India into a fearless force on the global stage, Chopra is recognised as one of the pioneers who helped lay the foundation for women's cricket in the country.

One-off Test: Mandhana, Shafali take India to 30/0 at Tea, extend lead to 145

IANS | July 11, 2026 8:38 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) India tightened their hold on the one-off women's Test at Lord's by moving to 30 without loss at tea on Day 2, extending their overall lead to 145 runs after Kranti Gaud's superb five-wicket haul had earlier dismissed England for 170 and secured a valuable 115-run first-innings advantage for the visitors.

One-off Test: Kranti’s maiden five-fer gives India a 115-run 1st innings lead as England fold for 170

IANS | July 11, 2026 8:05 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) Kranti Gaud produced a career-defining spell to claim her maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket as India bowled England out for 170 on the second day of the One-off women's Test at Lord's, earning a commanding 115-run first-innings lead. The 22-year-old seamer spearheaded a disciplined bowling effort, while the spinners cleaned up the tail, leaving India firmly in control of the historic contest.