Brilliant Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating India win

A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 -- the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history.
24 June 2025, 17:38 PM

SL captain Dhananjaya bets on pace over spin for Colombo Test

“Not just in the last series in Bangladesh, even in the previous one it was pace that got a lot of wickets,” said de Silva.
24 June 2025, 17:04 PM

Dhananjaya wants strong showing in first innings

Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva wanted to set the tone with the bat in the second Test in Colombo, starting on Wednesday.
24 June 2025, 14:31 PM

Krishna strikes twice after Duckett hundred boosts England chase

Following a 20-minute rain delay in the second session, India finally ended a first-wicket stand of 188.
24 June 2025, 13:21 PM

Miraz back, Nayeem shines: Bangladesh face 'good headache' ahead of Colombo Test

Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a "good headache" in balancing the playing 11.
24 June 2025, 11:20 AM

Australia's Khawaja ready to be a mentor for teenager Konstas

Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as a Test opener as the pair prepare to walk out onto the pitch together for the first match against West Indies in Bridgetown.
24 June 2025, 07:10 AM

India cricket mourns Dilip Doshi

Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away in London at the age of 77. A close family friend confirmed his death occurred on Monday, June 23. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, and daughter Visakha.
24 June 2025, 05:50 AM

Litton’s litmus test on form and new role

Called back into the ODI squad, the 30-year-old returns with greater responsibilities to bear.
24 June 2025, 04:00 AM

No draw, only victory: England’s Day 5 mission

Resuming on 21-0 on day five at Headingley on Tuesday, England will be looking to achieve their second-highest successful Test run chase against India.
24 June 2025, 03:41 AM

SCC’s track record demands bold approach

Bangladesh last played a Test in Colombo in 2017 -- at the P Sara Oval -- celebrating their 100th Test with a historic win over Sri Lanka.
24 June 2025, 03:00 AM

Pant: An unorthodox hero with a 'method to his madness'

The 27-year-old became the first Indian to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England to give his side the edge heading into a fascinating final day of the first of a five-match series.
24 June 2025, 01:14 AM

Injury scare for Shanto

Bangladesh suffered an injury scare ahead of the series-deciding second Test against Sri Lanka as skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto sustained a finger injury while attending a slip-catching session in Colombo on Monday.
23 June 2025, 16:00 PM

England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics

Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001.
23 June 2025, 15:02 PM

Shanto doesn’t want captaincy talks hampering focus

Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has said that he only wants to focus on the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo even as media reports suggested the left-handed batter is set to give up Test captaincy.  
23 June 2025, 12:51 PM

Sri Lanka make reinforcements for Colombo Test

Spin-bowling all-rounder Dunith Wellalage and pacer Vishwa Fernando were called up to the 18-member Sri Lanka squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Wednesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
23 June 2025, 12:01 PM

New-look Australia can cope without Smith, Labuschagne: Head

Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018.
23 June 2025, 09:03 AM

Lipu’s words of warning for Soumya

Bangladesh named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, slated to begin from July 2, and Mohammad Naim Sheikh’s return was the major development from the squad announcement, as Soumya Sarkar was excluded owing to injury.
23 June 2025, 06:53 AM

Naim returns as BCB names squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

The first two ODIs will be played in Colombo on July 2 and 5, while the third and final match will take place in Pallekele.
23 June 2025, 05:31 AM

Bumrah equals Kapil Dev’s away five-wicket haul record

Bumrah collected figures of 5-83 during England's first innings at Headingley, with the fast bowler joining Dev on 12 for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian player away from home in Test cricket.
23 June 2025, 04:41 AM

Bijoy gets Bashar backing amid team's Miraz boost

With Miraz available for selection, Bashar feels that Bangladesh have the option of picking five bowlers in Colombo Test.
23 June 2025, 04:00 AM