Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg proposes playing an England vs. Australia Test match in India to generate interest in the format, despite traditional Ashes series. This comes as Cricket Australia plans to expand its footprint in India by taking the Big Bash League overseas.
Ben Stokes marked his return to competitive cricket for Durham in the One-Day Cup, three weeks after Test retirement, by scoring an unbeaten 108 against Derbyshire, battling severe cramp to secure a five-wicket victory.
England rugby players, including No 8 Ben Earl, have criticized the new Nations Championship format due to extensive travel across three continents for successive Test matches, citing player welfare and reduced preparation time as key concerns.
Yastika Bhatia made history by scoring the first Test century by a woman at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 12. Her 113 runs powered India to a significant lead against England, putting them on the verge of a historic win.
Yastika Bhatia made history by scoring the first women's Test century at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 12. Her 113 runs powered India to a significant lead against England, putting them on the verge of a historic win.
Wales suffered a 35-21 defeat against Argentina in San Juan, struggling with pace, power, and physicality. Despite showing spirit, they were outclassed by the Pumas, who demonstrated their top-seven world ranking. Wales now face a challenging match against South Africa.
Lord's Cricket Ground will host its first women's Test match on Friday, with England facing India. Over 30,000 tickets have been sold, marking a significant moment for women's cricket. India's opener Pratika Rawal was ruled out due to injury and replaced by Priya Punia.
England's women's cricket team is set to play their first Test match at Lord's, a historic venue, just days after a Women's T20 World Cup final appearance. This marks significant progress for the women's game, addressing past inequities.
Lord's Cricket Ground will host its first women's Test match between England and India, 142 years after its first men's Test. The historic four-day game marks a significant milestone for women's cricket, highlighting progress since the first women's ODI at the venue in 1976.
England and India captains Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead their teams in the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground, starting Friday, July 10. This historic event marks a new chapter for women's cricket, occurring 142 years after the venue hosted its first men's Test.
England batter Tammy Beaumont, 35, has announced her retirement from international cricket after nearly 17 years. Her final match will be the upcoming Test against India at Lord's. Beaumont holds the England women's record for ODI centuries and was part of the 2017 World Cup-winning squad.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes, 35, has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, midway through the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes, 35, announces retirement from international cricket after the ongoing 3rd Test against New Zealand, citing emotional toll and desire for the team to give their all in his final matches.
Harry Brook is expected to counterattack after the break on a challenging pitch, as England faces New Zealand in a Test match where the pitch conditions have significantly deteriorated, causing difficulties for batsmen.
New Zealand's opening batsmen, Devon Conway and Tom Latham, both scored centuries, putting the Kiwis in a strong position with 317-run partnership. However, England staged a late comeback, taking two wickets in successive deliveries to leave New Zealand at 361/4 at stumps on Day 1.
England faces a likely defeat in the Test match against New Zealand, needing a monumental 463 runs on the final day. Joe Root's defiant 75 not out offered a glimmer of hope amidst the team's struggles, but the debutant-heavy squad faltered against a seasoned New Zealand side.
New Zealand recovered from an early wobble to post 391 in their first innings. Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra built a crucial 161-run partnership, with Nicholls scoring his 11th Test century, to put New Zealand in a commanding position with a lead of 352.
Joe Root reluctantly stepped in as England captain again during a turbulent Test against New Zealand. Despite personal batting success, the team struggled, ending day two at 222 for six, trailing by 169 runs. Key moments included Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century and crucial dismissals of Root and Brook.
England debuted three new players in a turbulent second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. Despite off-field issues, newcomers like Sonny Baker and Jacob Bethell impressed with crucial wickets, helping to restrict New Zealand to 291 for seven by close of play.
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.
