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Cricket enthusiasts are abuzz with news that Andrew Flintoff, the iconic English all-rounder, could soon take the helm at Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. According to reliable sources, the...
The ECB has made waves in cricket administration by appointing Marcus North, the ex-Australian international, as national selector for England men's cricket teams. After almost a decade with...
Veteran England speedster Mark Wood is adopting a measured strategy for his international return, targeting late summer while warning that another injury could spell the end of his storied career....
Lucknow's Ekana Stadium witnessed history on Sunday as Jos Buttler, the dynamic Rajasthan Royals opener, became the second English batter to amass 14,000 T20 runs. This landmark came in the IPL 2026...
Brendon McCullum's dream job as England cricket head coach is under siege from serious claims about fostering a party-hard environment that alienated key players during critical tours. Even as...
Brendon McCullum's tenure as England head coach hangs in a precarious balance, not from job loss, but from mounting criticisms over the team's culture. Allegations of indiscipline and favoritism have...
In a frank admission, Ollie Pope endorsed his exclusion from England's Test squad amid the Ashes 2025-26 struggles. The southpaw, who managed a mere 125 runs across six knocks, believes honing his...
The ICC's February Player of the Month shortlist celebrates T20 World Cup 2026's brightest stars: Pakistan's record-breaking opener Sahibzada Farhan, England's match-winner Will Jacks, and USA's...
The dust has barely settled on England's T20 World Cup semifinal exit against India, yet captain Harry Brook has emerged as Brendon McCullum's strongest ally amid the backlash. With calls growing for...
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed high drama as India's bowlers edged out England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, ending the visitors' hopes with a narrow victory. England, chasing 254, fell...
In the aftermath of England's semi-final defeat to India at the T20 World Cup, captain Harry Brook has emerged as Brendon McCullum's strongest ally. With questions mounting over the head coach's...
England’s dream of T20 World Cup 2026 glory shattered in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium as India clinched a convincing semifinal win. Head coach Brendan McCullum, visibly disappointed, nonetheless...
In the wake of England's semifinal thrashing by India in the T20 World Cup 2026, head coach Brendon McCullum has reaffirmed his commitment to the job. The loss at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium...
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed a piece of cricketing immortality on Thursday as Jacob Bethell smashed a blistering 105-run knock off 48 deliveries in the T20 World Cup semi-final. England fell...
Mumbai's Wankhede roared as Jacob Bethel delivered a semifinal masterclass, propelling England close to an improbable chase against India. Though defeated, the 22-year-old's 105-run blitz off 48...
MUMBAI – Jacob Bethel scripted history in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede, powering England with a breathtaking 105-run knock that dethroned Finn Allen's record. Though England lost by seven...
The stage is set at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium for India's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal showdown with England on Thursday. A win propels them to the March 8 final against New Zealand in...
Dubai, once a haven for vacationers, has become a cage for England cricketer Jonny Bairstow and his family amid a sudden surge in Middle East hostilities. Iran's missile and drone onslaught—revenge...
In a stunning display of all-round mastery, Will Jacks has drawn level with Shane Watson's iconic T20 World Cup record, clinching four Player of the Match awards in just seven games. This feat has...
In a show of unwavering faith, England skipper Harry Brook has shut down worries about Jos Buttler's woeful T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The former captain's bat has gone silent after early flickers,...
Excitement builds in the T20 World Cup 2026 as semifinals qualifiers take shape. India's clinical dismissal of Zimbabwe by 72 runs has paved South Africa's way into the last four, while England...
A Harry Brook masterclass has propelled England into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals as the first qualifier. The defending champions overcame Pakistan by two wickets in a high-stakes Super-8...
England kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign with a bang, outclassing Sri Lanka at Pallekele thanks to Will Jacks' sensational bowling. The star all-rounder's 3 wickets for 22 runs...
Pallekele witnessed a moment of pure cricketing magic on Sunday as Will Jacks turned the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Sri Lanka on its head. The English all-rounder, primarily known for his...
England's captain Harry Brook has owned up to a tactical error that complicated their path to the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s. Speaking ahead of a pivotal Super 8 opener against Sri Lanka, the...
Jos Buttler, England's talismanic captain, is navigating choppy waters in the T20 World Cup 2026. With a meager 53 runs from four outings, his form has become the talk of the town. Yet, Buttler is...
Jos Buttler, England's T20 skipper, is under the spotlight at the 2026 T20 World Cup for his modest 53-run haul from four outings. Yet, he's brushing off calls to focus solely on regaining form,...
England's campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 took a step forward with qualification for the Super 8s, courtesy of a comfortable 24-run triumph against Italy. However, captain Harry Brook...
England's dynamic Test skipper Ben Stokes emerged from a harrowing training accident with a renewed vow: helmets will be non-negotiable from now on. The incident unfolded in Durham during an indoor...
Kolkata's Eden Gardens witnessed a slice of history as Jos Buttler became the world's first wicketkeeper-batsman to score 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The English skipper reached the mark in...
England's T20 World Cup campaign hit a speed bump with a 30-run loss to West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The blame squarely fell on West Indies' spinners, who spun a web around England's top...
England's spin maestro Adil Rashid made World Cup history on Wednesday, becoming the leading wicket-taker in T20Is against any one full-member team. His 42nd scalp against West Indies in the 15th T20...
In a candid Instagram post, Ben Stokes assured fans that his recent facial surgery went off without a hitch. The England Test skipper suffered the injury during nets practice when a ball struck his...
Delhi Capitals are gearing up for IPL 2026 with a high-profile addition to their backroom team: ex-England star Ian Bell as assistant coach. The news broke on the franchise's X handle on Tuesday,...
England's dynamic all-rounder Sam Curran is relishing the uncertainty of his role in the team as the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon. His recent exploits in the Sri Lanka T20 series have put him...
In a dramatic twist, Harry Brook, skipper of England's white-ball side, has owned up to fibbing about a explosive nightclub brawl. The confession came after England clinched a T20 win against Sri...
Cricket mourns the loss of Norman Gifford, the former England left-arm spinner who died at 85 following a long battle with illness. The ECB announced his passing on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring...
Harare witnessed cricketing drama unfold as Ben Mays of England crafted a near-legendary 191 against Scotland in the Under-19 World Cup, missing the tournament's highest individual score by a mere 2...
Joe Root, England's first-innings centurion, has implored his teammates to "express themselves in the right way" as they aim to salvage the second Test of the Ashes series against Australia. The...
England batter Zak Crawley expressed optimism following a robust performance in the closing stages of the first day of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane. A crucial 10th-wicket...
In a stunning turn of events on the opening day of the second Ashes Test, Joe Root and Jofra Archer achieved something extraordinary. Facing the end of the day's play with England at 264 for nine,...
England's Ashes campaign has suffered a significant setback as fast bowler Mark Wood is reportedly set to miss the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Concerns over his left knee have led to...
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared his strategic insights on how to contain the formidable Travis Head during the ongoing Ashes series. Head's explosive century in the opening Test...
Following a devastating eight-wicket defeat in the Ashes opener against Australia, former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has fiercely criticized the team's performance. England's batting...
Cricket fans in India can catch all the thrilling action of the highly anticipated Ashes Test series between Australia and England. This five-match contest is a pivotal fixture in the current World...
England's Ashes campaign has received a significant boost as fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any serious hamstring concerns. The 35-year-old experienced stiffness during a warm-up match on...
As the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series approaches, former England captain Michael Vaughan has thrown his support behind Ben Stokes and his team to finally claim the coveted urn on Australian...
The much-anticipated first ODI between New Zealand and England is underway at the picturesque Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Kickstarting on October 26, this opening match sets the tone for the entire...
Susie Wilson-Rowe, a prominent figure in women's cricket and a former England international, has shared the devastating news of her battle with a rare, advanced form of lung cancer. The 38-year-old...
England has secured a coveted spot in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semi-finals, overcoming India by a narrow four-run margin in a thrilling encounter at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium. This...
Joe Root, the world's top-ranked Test batter, faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, where he's yet to score a century. Despite his prolific home record against the...
The Women's World Cup fixture between Pakistan and England in Colombo was unfortunately washed out, with persistent rain forcing an early end to the match. This result grants Pakistan their inaugural...
Former Australian opener David Warner has ignited the pre-Ashes mind games, asserting that England's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy will not sway the outcome. Warner firmly backed Australia to defend...
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as the head coach of the Northern Superchargers after two seasons, citing a financial disagreement with the team's new Indian owners, Sun Group. The former England...
Mitchell Marsh has stirred cricket discussions by naming his all-time combined ODI XI featuring players from Australia, India, and England. The Australian all-rounder’s selection notably omits...
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as the head coach of the Northern Superchargers after two seasons, citing unresolved contract disagreements with the franchise's new Indian ownership, the Sun Group....
Freya Davies, a fast bowler for the England cricket team, has unexpectedly retired at the young age of 29. The England Cricket Board announced the decision via a tweet. Davies has chosen to leave...
England commenced their T20I series strongly, comfortably chasing down a target of 197 in sunny Malahide, taking a 1-0 lead against Ireland with 14 balls remaining. Phil Salt continued his...
The England cricket team, after facing setbacks in the ODI format, is showcasing a strong performance in the T20 format. Following a record score of 304 runs against South Africa, England turned its...
Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has declared Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as his favorite cricketer at the moment. During the *Stick to Cricket* podcast, featuring prominent English...
In a stunning display of dominance, England handed South Africa a crushing defeat in Manchester, marking a historic moment in cricket. During the second match of the three-T20I series, the home team...
In the second T20I match against South Africa, Phil Salt delivered a stunning performance. Salt hammered the South African bowlers all over the Manchester field. He scored a staggering 108 runs...
England has rewritten the history books in T20 International cricket. Displaying explosive batting, England crossed the 300-run mark in a T20 International for the first time. In the second T20 match...
South Africa's tour of England faces further challenges with a third injury setback, as Keshav Maharaj, a left-arm spinner, was ruled out of the first T20I in Cardiff due to a groin strain sustained...
England delivered a historic thrashing to South Africa in the third ODI, securing a monumental 342-run victory, the largest win margin ever recorded in the format when batting first. The Proteas...
South Africa secured a thrilling five-run victory over England in the second ODI, solidifying their dominance with a 2-0 series lead. Despite half-centuries from Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, and Jos...
Jordan Cox, the leading run-scorer in the 2025 edition of The Hundred, has been recalled to the England T20I squad after a year. He is set to showcase his batting prowess in the upcoming series...
The second match of the series between England and South Africa is set to take place at Lord's on Thursday, September 4th. Following a significant batting collapse in the first match at Headingley,...
England suffered a significant setback in their white-ball series against South Africa, experiencing a surprising loss at Headingley. Batting first, England managed only 131 runs, a target that the...
Twenty-two-year-old Sonny Baker, a promising young fast bowler from Hampshire, is poised to make his international debut in the first ODI against South Africa at Headingley on Tuesday, September 2....
The Oval Invincibles, owned by Nita Ambani's team, is currently making waves in England. They have secured their fifth consecutive win in The Hundred League and are at the top of the points table. In...
Sonny Baker's remarkable achievement has taken the cricketing world by storm. The 22-year-old bowler made an immediate impact in The Hundred by taking a hat-trick, captivating audiences globally....
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and the T20I matches against Ireland. England will play 3 ODIs and an equal number of...
Shubman Gill, after a stellar performance in the 5-match Test series against England, where he was the highest run-scorer, has made a significant decision. This decision, praised by former player...
The recent Test series between England and India was a captivating display of cricketing skill, highlighting the performances of several England players. Playing under the aggressive 'Bazball'...
In a recent Test series between India and England, several players sustained injuries. Rishabh Pant was sidelined due to an injury during the fourth Test. England's experienced fast bowler, Chris...
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming Ashes series in 2025. McGrath believes England will face significant challenges and that Australia will...
Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin discussed the India vs. England series, which concluded at 2-2 after Mohammed Siraj's outstanding performance in the fifth Test. A key observation made by...
The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, captured hearts with their performance in England. In the final match of the five-match Test series at the Oval, Team India turned a losing battle into a...
The Test match at The Oval concluded with India securing a historic victory, leveling the series 2-2 against England. The match was a captivating display of Test cricket, marked by India's remarkable...
Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer in India's historic six-run victory at the Oval Test. Siraj took a total of nine wickets in the match, including five in the second innings. His lethal...
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the India-England Test series was cut short, featuring in only three of the five matches. Initially attributed to workload management, reports indicate a knee injury...
In the fifth Test match against India, veteran England batsman Joe Root showcased his exceptional batting skills, scoring a valuable 105 runs. Throughout his innings, he effectively countered the...
England is on the cusp of clinching the series, needing only 35 more runs on Day 5 of the fifth Test at The Oval. While India aims for a remarkable comeback, attention has turned to the pitch...
As the final day of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy approaches at The Oval, England is on the verge of a significant series victory. They need just 35 runs to secure the win, with six wickets still in...
Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series between India and England at The Oval. Day 4 saw England attempting to chase a record 374-run target,...
England's bowler Josh Tongue expressed frustration after India's night-watchman, Akashdeep, significantly impacted the fifth Test at The Oval on Day 3. Akashdeep's impressive innings, which began on...
England's fast bowler Josh Tongue expressed frustration regarding India's night-watchman Akashdeep's performance on Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval. Akashdeep, who came in to bat on Day 2, played...
After being bowled out for 224 on Day 2 of the final Test at The Kia Oval, India faced early pressure as England's openers got off to a flying start. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett raced to 50 runs in...
As India gears up for the decisive fifth Test against England, former Chennai Super Kings star Deepak Chahar has joined the team's training camp. Although not part of the official Test squad, Chahar...
During the final day of the 4th Test, a contentious situation unfolded as England, led by Ben Stokes, appeared to employ questionable strategies to expedite the match's conclusion. This occurred...
England is cautiously optimistic about Ben Stokes' ability to bowl on the final day of the Manchester Test. Stokes, the team's key all-rounder and captain, is nursing a recent bout of cramps after a...
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is currently showcasing impressive form in England, participating in the County Cricket Championship Division 1. Representing Nottinghamshire, Kishan has delivered...
Former spinner Monty Panesar believes India should consider resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming Test at Edgbaston. Panesar suggests that giving Bumrah a break could actually enhance India's...
Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in the England squad for the second Test against India, set to be played at Edgbaston. This marks Archer's return to Test cricket after a lengthy absence...
Current England captain Ben Stokes has expressed his excitement about Jofra Archer's possible return to Test cricket, a sentiment contrasting with former captain Michael Vaughan's opinion. Vaughan...
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a career-best 7th position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, with 801 rating points. This climb follows his impressive performance in the...
Young Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been released from the team before the second Test against England. He was present as a precautionary measure but was not seen boarding the team bus to Birmingham....
The Indian cricket team has faced a significant challenge at Edgbaston in Birmingham, particularly in Test matches. Despite a history of 169 matches in England across all formats, with nine Test...
Following England's impressive victory at Headingley, Ben Stokes emphasized the importance of attitude and simplicity in their historic chase. The England captain noted the team's unwavering...