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Cricket fans hoping for uninterrupted action at The Oval were left disappointed yet again as persistent showers played spoilsport on day two of the County Championship clash between Surrey and Hampshire. Despite the weather interruptions, England seamer Matt Fisher made his presence felt by picking up two important wickets, leaving Hampshire in a tricky spot as they battle to avoid the follow-on. Fisher’s Impact Amid Intermittent Rain The conditions at

Indian women’s cricket team began their preparations for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on a confident note, registering a comfortable 29-run victory over West Indies in a warm-up fixture. The match saw standout performances from Harleen Deol and Shweta Sehrawat, who powered the batting effort, while a collective bowling display restricted the Caribbean side effectively. Strong Start with the Bat from Openers The game witnessed India posting a

Indian cricket fans have every reason to celebrate after a dominant display in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. The match, which concluded in just three days, saw Team India register their biggest victory in Test cricket history by a staggering margin of 10 wickets. At the heart of this emphatic win was debutant left-arm spinner Tanveer Suthar, whose sensational six-wicket haul left the Afghan batters clueless on a tricky surface.

After overcoming a nagging back injury, new Australian captain Sophie Molineux has delivered a clear message to her squad ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. She wants her side to embrace freedom in their approach, believing that this mindset holds the key to reclaiming the trophy they last lifted in 2020. The upcoming tournament in Bangladesh represents a massive opportunity for the Australian women’s team. Having missed out on

Sam Hain finally broke his duck in the shortest format with a sensational maiden T20 century that powered Warwickshire to a much-needed victory over defending champions Somerset in the Vitality T20 Blast. The Bears ended their frustrating winless streak in the competition, while Somerset’s title defence took another hit as they slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat despite posting a formidable total of 215. The high-scoring encounter at Edgbaston saw

Cricket fans across Pakistan witnessed a clinical performance as Abbottabad lifted the National T20 Cup trophy in style. With a complete display of batting, bowling and fielding, they outclassed their opponents in the final to emerge worthy champions. Dominant Chase Seals the Deal In a low-scoring affair that never really got out of hand, Abbottabad chased down a modest target of 119 with plenty to spare. The star performers with

Surrey’s Dan Lawrence produced a sensational batting masterclass on the opening day of their County Championship clash against Hampshire, smashing an unbeaten double century that has left the visitors toiling in the field at The Kia Oval. The right-handed batter’s remarkable knock has put Surrey firmly in the driver’s seat, especially after Hampshire opted to bowl first on a pitch that offered early assistance but eventually flattened out. Lawrence, who

In what can only be described as a heroic performance under brutal conditions, Afghanistan’s young fast bowler Saleem Safi grabbed an impressive 6 for 140 that left everyone watching in awe. The seamer stood tall against extreme heat and a pitch that offered virtually nothing for the pacers, proving once again why he is rated so highly in the Afghan setup. Saleem’s Gritty Effort Earns Rich Praise The conditions were

With the opening game of the three-match ODI series already in Sri Lanka’s pocket, the West Indies find themselves under pressure to deliver a strong response when they host the visitors in the second ODI at Sabina Park, Kingston on Thursday. Rain is expected to play a major role in the Jamaican venue, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to a contest that could decide the fate of the series.

The Marylebone Cricket Club has finally broken its silence on the much-discussed Lord’s pitch that played a major role in the thrilling first Test between England and India. In an official statement, the MCC admitted that the surface “fell short of expectations” despite the match producing a result on the final day. England captain Ben Stokes did not hold back when sharing his views after the contest. The all-rounder, known