‘You’ve blown it big time’: Gayle slams Mulder for not chasing Lara’s 400

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has launched a scathing critique of South Africa’s stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder for opting not to chase Brian Lara’s iconic 400 not out in Test cricket, after declaring, with Mulder himself unbeaten on 367 against Zimbabwe earlier this week.
9 July 2025, 14:17 PM

‘Really exciting’: Stokes welcomes Archer’s return for Lord’s Test

"Really exciting. I think it's great for English fans but also for Jof," England captain Ben Stokes.
9 July 2025, 12:30 PM

Injury blow for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga out of Bangladesh T20Is

The T20I series, set to begin on Thursday, 10 July, will serve as a crucial preparation platform for both teams with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
9 July 2025, 10:20 AM

Brook back as No.1 batter

England middle-order batter Harry Brook has displaced compatriot Joe Root to take the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings.
9 July 2025, 09:31 AM

IPL's value surges to $18.5 billion: report

The Indian Premier League's business value has been estimated at $18.5 billion with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru its wealthiest franchise, according to a report by an investment bank.
9 July 2025, 07:32 AM

New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter says Kane Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
9 July 2025, 06:44 AM

Gill’s form, Bumrah’s return, Archer’s comeback fuel Lord’s showdown

An in-form India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground for the third match of the ongoing five-Test series, starting today. With the series locked at 1-1 after a resounding 336-run Indian victory in Edgbaston, all eyes now turn to the capital for a clash that promises high drama and potential history.
9 July 2025, 04:04 AM

Whatever happened to Bangladesh’s batting all-rounders?

In an ideal world, having five bowling options with a quota of 10 overs each should be sufficient to bowl the required 50 overs in an ODI innings.
9 July 2025, 03:00 AM

Mistakes made, more time demanded

Bangladesh batters failed to ascend to the task of chasing down Sri Lanka’s 285 in the series-deciding third ODI in Pallekele on Tuesday, falling to a 99-run loss while conceding the series 2-1.
8 July 2025, 17:58 PM
8 July 2025, 08:31 AM

Pakistan name squad for Bangladesh T20Is

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to begin on July 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
8 July 2025, 07:58 AM

'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third Test: McCullum

Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods.
8 July 2025, 03:52 AM

Tigers look to history but wary of creaky middle-order

Bangladesh go into the third and final ODI at Pallekele against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, hoping to clinch a first-ever ODI series win against Sri Lanka in the island nation.
8 July 2025, 03:30 AM

‘Everyone will have confidence back’: Emon targets rare series win

Bangladesh have only managed to win one bilateral series after going 1–0 down in a three-match contest.
7 July 2025, 18:24 PM

Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record

South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
7 July 2025, 16:11 PM

Mulder threatens Lara Test record before declaring

Mulder was unbeaten on 367 when he declared during the lunch interval with South Africa on 626 for five.
7 July 2025, 11:21 AM

Sri Lanka name squad for Bangladesh T20Is

Sri Lanka have announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on July 10 in Pallekele.
7 July 2025, 08:32 AM

ICC names top India broadcaster official as CEO

The International Cricket Council on Monday named Sanjog Gupta as its new chief executive officer, a senior official at India's key broadcaster of the game.
7 July 2025, 07:10 AM

India captain Gill hailed at home after 'brilliant' Test win

New captain Shubman Gill was hailed Monday for leading from the front after India recorded their maiden Test win at Edgbaston to level the series against England 1-1.
7 July 2025, 06:23 AM

Experience the key for Australia in the Caribbean, says Cummins

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helps them find solutions in difficult situations, captain Pat Cummins said after his side played themselves out of trouble to secure a series-clinching 133-run win over the West Indies on Sunday.
7 July 2025, 05:17 AM