Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a stunning 102 off 51 balls against India, crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir for refining his batting approach after a recent Test defeat. Despite Gurbaz's century, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194.
England wins Test match at Lord's in just 996 balls, with Ollie Robinson earning man of the match
Lord's hosts its 150th Test match between England and New Zealand amid storylines of redemption and the growing influence of franchise cricket. England's squad sees new faces and returns, while concerns linger over player availability due to IPL commitments, prompting ICC action.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Pat Cummins, captain of Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad, is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He stated that Test matches and the ODI World Cup are his priorities, and sacrifices may be needed in franchise cricket to manage his workload and stay fresh for major tournaments.
India is scheduled for a historic 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand from October to December 2026, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches. This series marks the biggest inbound international tour in New Zealand Cricket's history and includes key preparation for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The ICC is trialing pink balls to mitigate play lost to bad light in Test matches. This move aims to keep games going despite poor visibility, a growing frustration for players and fans, especially in day-night fixtures.
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra left his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, early to prepare for upcoming Test series in Ireland and England. Despite limited game time, he feels mentally refreshed and well-prepared, drawing insights from conversations with players like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra feels mentally refreshed and prepared for upcoming Test matches against Ireland and England, despite limited game time in IPL 2026. He left the Kolkata Knight Riders early to train and consult with experienced players like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.
Following consecutive home Test series losses, India's cricket management plans to shift from preparing turning tracks to 'sporting pitches' offering gradual wear and tear. This strategy aims to improve batting performance and ensure matches last five days.
India's cricket management plans to shift from preparing turning tracks to sporting pitches offering gradual wear and tear for upcoming home Test matches. This decision follows recent series defeats against New Zealand and South Africa, which have impacted their World Test Championship standing. Venues for the next six home Tests have been selected with pitch conditions in mind.
Michael Vaughan criticizes England's cricket board for allowing Jofra Archer to prioritize IPL over Test matches, questioning central contract priorities and the future of Test cricket.
County Championship updates from the latest matches Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the lineHello and happy Saturday morning. It’s a patchwork sunny and cloudy morning in Leeds, where Jonny Bairstow thrilled the crowd with his first hundred as captain. He, and Adam Lyth, can go bigger and better this morning, unless Surrey find something piquant from the pitch.Play starts at 11am here, and around the grounds. We’d love your company. Continue reading...
Mohammad Abbas strikes early for Pakistan, dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck in the first over of the Test match against Bangladesh. Captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bowl.
Eddie Jones has been suspended from coaching Japan during its rugby union Test match against Italy in July after "incidences of verbal abuse" during a recent tour of Australia.
During the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test match in Dhaka, broadcasters mistakenly displayed India's scorecard instead of Pakistan's Playing XI. This significant error, which occurred after Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, quickly went viral online, sparking widespread reactions and memes among fans. The broadcasters have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
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Longer UK series planned for South Africa and PakistanSingle Sri Lanka and Bangladesh games OK for ICC’s WTCEngland’s men will face a lopsided Test schedule in the next future tours programme (FTP), with a move to stage more five-match series at home to be offset by an increase in one-off Tests overseas.The England and Wales Cricket Board is abandoning the principle of aiming for reciprocal home and away series in the next World Test Championship (WTC), which will begin with the home Ashes series next summer. The ECB has already held talks with South Africa and Pakistan over touring for five Test matches for the first time in decades, but on the flip side England’s future tours to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh could comprise a single Test complemented by white-ball games that are more commercially viable to the host Boards. Continue reading...
Seamer has been given the cold shoulder since February 2024 but is back in the conversation this summerPop quiz: in the last five years, who is the only England seamer to have sent down 50 overs in a Test match more than once?The answer, if the headline and picture haven’t given the game away, is a certain Ollie Robinson. Yep, the same seamer who has been overlooked by England since February 2024 on account of not being fit enough for the demands of the job. Continue reading...
Emilio Gay's third century of the season proved potentially career-defining for Durham against Middlesex at Lord's, while 19-year-old Adam Thomas celebrated a debut century for Surrey. Ben Sanderson's career-best 7-31 sealed Northamptonshire's first summer win, and Joe Root's 64 anchored Yorkshire's position against Somerset. Nottinghamshire surged despite Stevie Eskinazi's century, while Kent closed in on their first victory.
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns meet in a Test match on Anzac Day for the first time, as the Australians chase an upset victory on the Sunshine Coast. Follow live.
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns meet in a Test match on Anzac Day for the first time, as the Australians chase an upset victory on the Sunshine Coast. Follow live.
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns meet in a Test match on Anzac Day for the first time, as the Australians chase an upset victory on the Sunshine Coast. Follow live.
