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  WTC final 2027 venue confirmed, ECB also shares venues of next year's Ashes

  July 23, 2026 14:54 IST

  The ECB has confirmed a major 2027 cricket schedule, with the World Test Championship final set to be held at The Oval and England hosting men's and women's Ashes series simultaneously. The men's Ashes will begin at Trent Bridge on June 18.

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  Where to watch India vs Zimbabwe T20I series live on TV and stream online?

  July 23, 2026 14:03 IST

  India begin a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23 after a tough UK tour. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the team will aim for a comeback, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets another chance to impress. Zimbabwe enter with confidence at home. Check where to watch live.

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  Lovlina Borgohain confirms India's first medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

  July 23, 2026 14:09 IST

  India have secured their first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games before the opening ceremony, with boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured of a bronze after receiving a direct semifinal entry in the women's 75kg category in Glasgow.

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  India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Harare play?

  July 23, 2026 12:47 IST

  India begin a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23, seeking a turnaround after defeats in England and Ireland. With several senior players unavailable, the spotlight falls on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Zimbabwe look to capitalise on India's recent struggles. Check pitch report.

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  Why are Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Shooting, Wrestling not part of Commonwealth Games 2026?

  July 23, 2026 12:12 IST

  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports after a cost-driven overhaul, with cricket, hockey, badminton, wrestling and several other disciplines dropped. The changes significantly reduce India's medal opportunities despite a 125-member contingent.

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  What is India's schedule in Commonwealth Games 2026? Check dates of all events

  July 23, 2026 11:24 IST

  India begin their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow on July 23 with a 126-member contingent led by stars including Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day event also serves as a key build-up to the Asian Games later this year in Japan.

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  Rohit Sharma closes gap with Virat Kohli in ICC rankings, Root enters top 10 after five years

  July 22, 2026 19:07 IST

  Joe Root returned to the ICC ODI batting top 10 after England's series win over India, while Ben Duckett entered the top 20. Rohit Sharma moved closer to Virat Kohli after his Lord's century, with Shubman Gill remaining just one point behind No. 1 Daryl Mitchell.

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  Different match timing for India vs Zimbabwe series, check squads, fixture and all you need to know

  July 22, 2026 18:43 IST

  India tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to start on July 23, will feature three T20s between the two teams. Stakes are high for the men in blue after their mediocre performance in the series against England and Ireland. Check when and where to watch the series.

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  Star India cricketer pens new deal with county team after constant ignorance from Indian management

  July 22, 2026 17:49 IST

  India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player after missing selection in India's recent ODI series in England and T20Is vs Zimbabwe. He will feature in the One-Day Cup and County Championship before rejoining India for the Sri Lanka Tests.

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  Lalit Modi, IPL founder and first chairman, says he will return to India after major tribunal relief

  July 22, 2026 16:53 IST

  Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi said he plans to return to India by the end of 2026 or early 2027 after a SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal set aside most of the ED's findings and penalties in the 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case, calling the verdict the end of a 16-year legal battle.

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  Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate critics before Zimbabwe series, says 'I play as per situation'

  July 22, 2026 15:52 IST

  Tilak Varma hits back at criticism over his strike rate during the Ireland and England tours, saying he bats according to the team's needs rather than personal milestones, pointing to India's repeated top-order collapses.

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  Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan captain, reveals decision

  July 22, 2026 16:55 IST

  Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain after leading the side since 2022. He will remain available as an ODI player and continue as Test captain. Shahidi thanked teammates, coaches and officials after a successful leadership stint.

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  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to start afresh in Zimbabwe following a below-par debut

  July 22, 2026 13:35 IST

  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare for India's T20I series against Zimbabwe, carrying memories of his U-19 World Cup heroics at the venue. The teenager aims to bounce back after a modest international debut, while Harbhajan Singh praised his fearless approach.

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  Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford power West Indies to consolation ODI win over New Zealand

  July 22, 2026 12:53 IST

  Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 69 and Sherfane Rutherford's 61 guided West Indies to a tense chase of 269 against New Zealand in the final ODI. The victory ended the hosts' losing run in the series and provided a timely lift ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

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  Zimbabwe announce 15-member squad for T20I series vs India, Wessley Madhevere returns

  July 22, 2026 11:56 IST

  Zimbabwe have named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against India, recalling Wessly Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri while handing Tafadzwa Tsiga his maiden T20I call-up. Sikandar Raza will lead the side in the three matches scheduled in Harare.

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  David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, lawyer reveals details

  July 22, 2026 11:30 IST

  David Warner has pleaded guilty to a mid-range drink-driving charge after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.104 on Easter Sunday. The former Australia opener will be sentenced on August 18, with his position as Sydney Thunder captain now under renewed scrutiny.

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  'I didn't believe him': Sanju Samson opens up on Rohit Sharma's advice, competition with Kishan

  July 22, 2026 19:06 IST

  Star India batter Sanju Samson took centre stage and talked about his time in the T20 World Cup 2026, and how Rohit Sharma's conversation helped him propel the Men in Blue to their third T20 World Cup title.

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  R Ashwin brands Rohit and Kohli as 'untouchable', reflects on their future in ODI cricket

  July 21, 2026 17:12 IST

  Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and talked about the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, highlighting their importance in the Indian side after the ODI series defeat against England.

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  Former India cricketer gives his take on Shubman Gill's fitness after ODI series loss against ENG

  July 21, 2026 17:45 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the recent fitness issues with India skipper Shubman Gill as the Men in Blue succumbed to yet another loss in the third ODI of the series against England.

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  Aminul Haque holds out hope for India-Bangladesh series, highlights importance of sports diplomacy

  July 21, 2026 14:24 IST

  Bangladesh’s state minister for youth and sports, Aminul Haque, took centre stage and talked about the potential smooth conduct of the India-Bangladesh series that is slated to be held in August-September 2026.

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  Katherine Sciver-Brunt named Trent Rockets' assistant coach ahead of The Hundred 2026

  July 21, 2026 13:17 IST

  Trent Rockets women recently came forward and named former England cricketer Katherine Sciver-Brunt as the side's new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming edition of The Hundred Women 2026 that is slated to begin on July 21.

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  All you need to know about The Hundred 2026; Check Men's squads, schedule, and streaming details

  July 21, 2026 12:45 IST

  The Hundred 2026 Men's tournament is all set to kick off on July 21st, and ahead of the tournament, let us have a look at the live streaming, schedule, squads, and all you to know about the competition.

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad named captain as West Zone announce squad for Duleep Trophy

  July 21, 2026 11:12 IST

  In a major development, the West Zone has come forward and named their squad for the upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy. Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as the side's captain as they will kick off their campaign by taking on North Zone on August 23.

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  Pat Cummins-Josh Hazlewood return as Australia name 13-man squad for Bangladesh Tests

  July 21, 2026 10:47 IST

  Cricket Australia recently came forward and revealed Australia's squad for the upcoming two-game Test series against Bangladesh. The trio of Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood make their return to the squad ahead of the series.

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  Special Olympics Bharat wins bronze in Gothia Cup, coach calls for more practice matches

  July 21, 2026 4:00 IST

  Special Olympics Bharat won bronze at the 2026 Gothia Cup in Sweden, defeating Finland 2–1. The team was felicitated in New Delhi, where head coach Onaciss called for more practice matches to help players adapt to turf and target gold next year.

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  R Ashwin gives his take on Kuldeep Yadav's continued absence from India squad after England loss

  July 20, 2026 23:59 IST

  Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the continued absence of star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in Team India's XI despite his brilliance across formats and India's recent performances.

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  Calcutta High Court orders arrest of wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel over rape case

  July 20, 2026 18:56 IST

  The Calcutta High Court came forward and issued an arrest warrant against India wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel over a rape case after he was accused of sexual exploitation and blackmail as well.

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  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi arrives in Zimbabwe alongside Team India ahead of three-game T20I series

  July 20, 2026 17:25 IST

  The stage is set for the three-game T20I series between India and Zimbabwe; the two sides will meet in Harare for all the matches, and ahead of the series, the BCCI shared a video where the Indian team was seen arriving in Harare ahead of the matches.