Cricket

England women’s cricket team received a major boost as star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt looks set to reclaim her crucial top-order batting position ahead of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. The 31-year-old, who suffered a calf injury earlier this year, has been making steady progress in her recovery and is confident of being fully fit for the tournament opener. Sciver-Brunt’s Importance to England Women’s Setup For years, Nat Sciver-Brunt has

Young Bangladesh opener Dilara Akter produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting as she smashed the fastest fifty in her country’s women’s T20I history, guiding the team to a convincing victory against the Netherlands. The explosive knock came off just 22 balls and set the tone for a memorable chase in what turned out to be a high-scoring encounter. Dilara Akter’s Record-Breaking Blitz Shakes Up the Game In a match that

In a tense, low-scoring battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Pakistan managed to hold their composure and seal the series victory over Australia. The contest, marked by dramatic collapses and gritty bowling efforts, highlighted the fighting spirit of both sides in conditions that heavily favoured the bowlers. Drama Unfolds as Australia Collapse Spectacularly The match witnessed a stunning turnaround when Australia lost 7 wickets for just

In a match filled with twists, turns and floodlight failures, Sam Dickson produced a match-winning performance to guide his new team Glamorgan to a dramatic victory over his former employers Somerset. The visitors successfully reeled in a challenging target of 203, sealing the win off the very last ball in a T20 Blast encounter that Indian cricket fans following county action would have loved for its sheer entertainment value. Floodlight

In a bizarre and unprecedented moment in women’s cricket, Bhutan’s Ritshi Choden became the first female player in the history of the game to be given out timed out. The incident occurred during a match between Bhutan and Nepal, sending shockwaves through the cricketing community and sparking discussions about the rarely invoked law. The rare dismissal took place in what was otherwise a keenly contested fixture between the two Asian

In a completely one-sided London derby at The Oval, Surrey produced a clinical performance to outclass rivals Middlesex and register a comfortable victory. The day belonged to pace duo Reece Topley and Sean Abbott, who dismantled the Middlesex batting lineup with some high-class bowling, restricting them to just 130 for 7 after being asked to bat first. This wasn’t just another win for Surrey in the T20 Blast. It was

Cricket enthusiasts across India and the subcontinent are always keen to know what is happening behind the scenes in neighbouring boards, especially when the ICC gets directly involved. In a significant development, a high-level delegation from the International Cricket Council has arrived in Bangladesh to closely examine the ongoing developments linked to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Who is Part of the ICC Team? The delegation includes Dr Mohammed Moosajee,

At the home of cricket, Lord’s, New Zealand captain Tim Southee won the toss and elected to bowl first against England on a day where showers are expected to interrupt play. The decision sets up an intriguing start to the first Test of the series, with both sides making key changes to their playing XI. Emilio Gay handed England Test cap on debut England have given a debut to opener

Smriti Mandhana has underlined the massive responsibility on her and Shafali Verma as India gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The India vice-captain opened up about the valuable lessons picked up during the recent T20I series against England, a tour that gave the team crucial match practice ahead of the big global event. The left-handed batter, known for her elegant strokeplay, believes the opening partnership between her and

Tom Latham is gearing up for what he describes as a special challenge as New Zealand prepare to take on a formidable England pace unit in the upcoming Test series. The Kiwi opener knows that facing a complete set of England seamers is not something that happens often, and he is clearly excited by the prospect of testing himself against the visitors’ best. Matt Henry to Lead New Zealand’s Pace