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  Joe Root inches away from becoming first player to create major WTC world record

  July 29, 2025 23:42 IST

  Joe Root has become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, following his 150 against India in the Manchester Test. Root is now inches away from becoming the first cricketer in the world to reach a major WTC record.

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  AIFF welcomes meeting proposal from ISL Clubs amid uncertainty over league's future

  July 29, 2025 22:56 IST

  Eight ISL clubs have sought a meeting with AIFF over the league’s uncertain future. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey welcomed the move, amid concerns about the 2025-26 season's lack of clarity and revenue. Legal and financial issues remain unresolved.

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  John Hastings bowls 12 wides in one over as Pakistan thump Australia Champions in WCL

  July 29, 2025 22:34 IST

  John Hastings bowled 12 wides and a no-ball in a 17-ball over as Australia Champions crumbled to a 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan Champions in the WCL 2025. Pakistan chased down 75 with ease, led by Ajmal’s 6-16 and a dominant opening stand.

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  'Joe Root not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar's record': Jos Buttler

  July 29, 2025 21:36 IST

  Joe Root slammed 150 in the Manchester Test as he became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. Root is in line to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test cricket. Meanwhile, his teammate Jos Buttler feels that the record is not on the mind of Root.

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  'Disappointed on a number of levels': Nathan Lyon on why he felt hard done after 3rd WI Test snub

  July 29, 2025 20:41 IST

  Australian spinner Nathan Lyon admitted that he was disappointed with the snub in the third Test in Jamaica and is even more determined to last the whole Ashes series later this year. Australia won the series 3-0.

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  Joao Felix only behind Neymar, Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo in football's historic list

  July 29, 2025 20:30 IST

  Joao Félix has joined Al Nassr from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £43.7m, aiding Chelsea's finances and paving the way for a move for Xavi Simons. The transfer makes Felix one of the top players in combined career transfer fees.

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  IND C vs WI C WCL 2025 Highlights: India Champions qualify for semis with big win over Windies

  August 02, 2025 20:15 IST

  India Champions defeated West Indies Champions after chasing 145 in 13.2 overs to qualify for the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends. India keep the hopes of their title defence alive after making a late entry into the semis.

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  Duleep Trophy returns to inter-zonal format, set to begin August 28 in Bengaluru

  July 29, 2025 19:51 IST

  The Duleep Trophy returns to its traditional inter-zonal knockout format from August 28 to September 15 in Bengaluru. Matches will be held at the Centre of Excellence grounds. The Irani Cup will follow in Nagpur, honouring the Ranji champions.

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  Jasprit Bumrah fit, but call on his workload soon: Kotak on pacer's availability for 5th Test

  July 29, 2025 19:45 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah has played the pre-decided number of three Test matches in the ongoing Test series against England. However, with the series on the line, many expect him to feature in the final Test. Sitanshu Kotak claimed that while Bumrah is fit, a call on his workload will be taken soon.

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  'It's a pitch, not a 200-year-old antique': Kotak reacts to heated exchange with Oval curator

  July 29, 2025 19:46 IST

  Two days out from the fifth Test match, the Oval saw tempers flare as India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lost his cool at the curator Lee Fortis on Tuesday, July 29. England are 2-1 ahead in the five-match series and India will aim to level the series at the Oval.

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  Nathan Lyon offers simple solution to England following Manchester drama

  July 29, 2025 19:16 IST

  The fourth Test between England and India ended in a tense draw after Shubman Gill-led side chose to play on for Jadeja and Sundar to reach centuries, prompting frustration from Ben Stokes. His reaction drew criticism from ex-players and sparked debate across social media.

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  Kolkata Knight Riders part ways with IPL-winning coach Chandrakant Pandit

  July 29, 2025 18:49 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders will be on the hunt for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 edition of the IPL, having parted ways with the incumbent Chandrakant Pandit. Pandit was appointed as the head coach before the 2023 edition of the IPL.

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  Zampa becomes only 4th Australian to play 100 T20Is, equals Chahal on all-time wicket-taking list

  July 29, 2025 18:49 IST

  Adam Zampa played his 100th T20I for Australia on Monday against the West Indies. Zampa took a wicket as Australia sealed the five-match series 5-0. Cameron Green, Tim David and Mitch Owen played crucial cameos as Australia chased down 171 without much discomfort.

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  Smriti Mandhana loses ICC ODI No.1 spot to England's Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet makes big strides

  July 29, 2025 17:29 IST

  Smriti Mandhana held the ODI No.1 spot for a little over a month, having taken the spot from South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. She has now conceded the pinnacle place to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt following the ODI series between India and England.

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  Stuart Broad advises England to drop key player from fifth Test against India

  July 29, 2025 17:26 IST

  Former England international Stuart Broad advised the home team to drop Jofra Archer from the fifth Test against India at the Oval. He noted that Archer's workload needs to be managed and also advised the Ben Stokes-led side to include Gus Atkinson.

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  IND C vs WI C WCL pitch report: How will surface at Grace Road, Leicester play for India's clash?

  July 29, 2025 16:47 IST

  India Champions, the defending champions of the WCL, are hanging by the thinnest of threads in the race to the semifinals. They face the West Indies Champions in their last group stage match of the tournament. Here is all you need to know about the venue.

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  Tom Latham ruled out of first Test vs Zimbabwe, New Zealand announce new captain

  July 29, 2025 16:33 IST

  New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first Test against Zimbabwe. Mitchell Santner has been named as the leader for the first Test, which will be played at Bulawayo, starting July 30. Santner has played 30 Test matches for the BLACKCAPS.

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  'Why should India be nice to them?': Boycott rips into 'gobby' England after snubbed handshake saga

  July 29, 2025 14:05 IST

  England gave the rest of the world reasons to get slammed even more after skipper Ben Stokes offered India a draw with an hour to go for the scheduled close of play on the final day of the Manchester Test, with two of the opposition batters nearing their centuries.

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  Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test Series: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

  July 29, 2025 13:48 IST

  Zimbabwe's packed calendar in Tests is set to end with the two-match series against New Zealand. The first Test is set to be played from July 30 and both matches are scheduled to take place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Here's all you need to know about the series:

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  KL Rahul becomes best visiting opener in 22 years in England, on cusp of breaking Gavaskar's record

  July 29, 2025 12:51 IST

  India opener KL Rahul has batted exceptionally well in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. He has already scored 511 runs with two centuries and as many fifties and was one of the main reasons why India were able to draw the fourth Test in Manchester.

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  Shubman Gill on cusp of equalling 70-year-old world record in fifth Test vs England

  July 29, 2025 12:48 IST

  Shubman Gill has enjoyed batting a lot in his maiden series as India's Test captain. In the ongoing series against England, Gill has slammed 722 runs at an impeccable average of 90.25 and is on the cusp of equalling a world record. Know in detail here

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  Australia create history, level India's major feat in T20Is with 5-0 series win over West Indies

  July 29, 2025 8:38 IST

  Australia defeated the West Indies in the fifth and final T20I played today at Warner Park in St Kitts. For the fifth consecutive time, the visitors chased down the score successfully, this time gunning down 171 runs with four wickets in hand to level India's massive feat in T20Is.

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  IND vs ENG: Team India's record at Kennington Oval ahead of fifth Test

  July 29, 2025 6:57 IST

  The fifth and final Test between England and India is set to take place from July 31 (Thursday). The visitors are 1-2 behind in the series but they stayed alive with a heroic draw in the previous Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Here's how they have performed at Kennington Oval in London:

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  Finland bowler creates history against Estonia, registers quickest 5-wicket haul in T20Is

  July 29, 2025 0:48 IST

  Finland's Mahesh Tambe broke the T20I record for the fastest five-wicket haul against Estonia. Finland won the series decider in Tallinn by five wickets and hence the series 2-1. Estonia won the second game but collapsed to 141 all-out in the decider against Tambe's medium pace.

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  Ex-India batter was set to take over RCB's captaincy in 2019: Kohli's former teammate spills beans

  July 29, 2025 0:19 IST

  Virat Kohli was the longest-serving captain for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2013 to 2021. However, Kohli got to win the IPL only after he left the captaincy and had to wait 18 years for it.

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  'Ben Stokes was premature': Ex-England batter reacts to 'refusal of handshake' drama in 4th Test

  July 28, 2025 23:54 IST

  Former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash said that it would have been interesting to see what the hosts would have done if the opposition skipper had offered a draw with one of their batters being unbeaten on 90, closing in on his maiden hundred.

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  WI vs AUS pitch report: How will surface at Warner Park in St Kitts play for fifth T20I?

  July 28, 2025 23:30 IST

  With West Indies all set to take on Australia in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing five-game series between the two sides, let us have a look at the pitch report and playing conditions for the clash.

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  Stuart Broad advises against playing Jofra Archer in fifth Test against India

  July 28, 2025 22:56 IST

  Former England pacer Stuart Broad recently came forward and talked about how England should not play Jofra Archer in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India to manage his workload.