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Sri Lanka Announce Revamped Squad for Bangladesh T20Is

By Sadia Akhtar Sri Lanka has announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The 3 match series begins on July 10 and will serve as vital preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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Mulder Sacrifices Personal Milestone for Legacy as South Africa Crushes Zimbabwe

Wiaan Mulder delivered a batting masterclass in the second Test against Zimbabwe, scoring an astonishing 367 not out before declaring South Africa’s innings at lunch on day two — just 33 runs short of equaling Brian Lara’s world-record 400.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Matthew Fisher Earns Maiden Call-Up as New Zealand Names Squad for Zimbabwe Tests

New Zealand fast bowler Matthew Fisher has earned his maiden Test call-up as part of a 15-member squad for the upcoming red-ball series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin later this month.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Haris Rauf Injury Ends MLC 2025 Campaign, Puts Bangladesh Series in Jeopardy

By Mehr Jan Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the remainder of Major League Cricket 2025 after suffering a hamstring injury, the San Francisco Unicorns confirmed Monday.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Wiaan Mulder Joins Test Cricket’s Elite with Record-Breaking 367 Against Zimbabwe

By Shah Faisal Wiaan Mulder of South Africa scored his career-best and South Africa's highest ever individual Test score against Zimbabwe in the second 2025 SA vs ZIM series.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Top Performers Nominated for ICC Women’s Award for June 2025

By Sadia Akhtar The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for June 2025. The shortlist includes 2 players from the West Indies and 1 from South Africa.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Sanjog Gupta Appointed as the New Chief Executive by the International Cricket Council

Sanjog Gupta has been announced as the new CEO of the ICC, replacing Geoff Allardice. Allardice served as the CEO from 2020, first as interim and then full-time, and stepped down from the post in January 2025.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

USA’s Andries Gous and Saurabh Netravalkar Among Key Picks in ILT20 2025-26: Full List of Retained and New Stars

By Shah Faisal ILT20 2025-26: USA's Gous enters big league spotlight As the International League T20 (ILT20) builds momentum for its fourth season, all eyes are on the newest American inclusion: USA wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous, who has been signed by Desert Vipers.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

England have 'got to' pick Archer, says Anderson

England have "got to" play Jofra Archer in the third Test against India at Lord's, says James Anderson.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

India's Sai Kishore joins Surrey for two matches

India spin bowler R Sai Kishore joins Surrey for the club's next two County Championship games.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

England won't move 'world-class' Smith up order - McCullum

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England will not be tempted to move Jamie Smith up the order or bring in Jacob Bethell as a spin-bowling all-rounder.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

Lancashire's Croft questions 'stupid' schedule

Lancashire suffer injuries to Liam Livingstone and Saqib Mahmood after playing two T20 Blast matches in under 24 hours.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

Mulder declares 33 short of Lara's Test record score

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder declares on 367 not out, passing up the opportunity to break Brian Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

Gloucestershire seamer Goodman to join Sussex

Gloucestershire pace bowler Dom Goodman signs for Sussex on a three-year contract and will join the club at the end of the season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

'Whatever they do is a risk' - Vaughan on England bowling dilemma

Michael Vaughan says he has concerns before England's third Test against India, saying any changes to the hosts' line-up will be a "risk" at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

How does changing a cricket ball impact on an innings?

Former England bowler and BBC Sport pundit Steven Finn explains why England tried to get the ball changed on a number of occasions during the second Test at Headingley.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 6

The woebegone Parsi cricketing exodus

I am quizzing Eric Billimoria on the first floor of the iconic Parsi Gymkhana. Perpendicularly to my right, the announcement speaker bolted to the thick,

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 6

The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans

After taking two steps forward last week, England have taken another back in their crushing loss to India. BBC Sport explores the issues holding them back.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 6

T20 Blast round-up: Notts in last gasp win and Essex finally off the mark

Nottinghamshire edge thriller against Leicestershire and Essex and Somerset post notable wins in T20 Blast South Group.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 6

Bumrah-Less India Records a Statement Win Against England in Second Test at Edgbaston

Was there any doubt about India’s comeback in the second Test after the disastrous defeat in the first? Yes, there were many — and most of them were justified — but Gill and his side had other ideas.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 6

Australia see off West Indies to wrap up series win

Australia beat West Indies by 133 runs in Grenada to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-Test series.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 6

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s Return Postponed! Check Out New Schedule for Bangladesh Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket and India (BCCI) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have mutually decided to call off India’s upcoming white-ball tour to Bangladesh, postponing it by a year.

Jasprit Bumrah News / FirstSportz / July 4

Unreal Stat Shows Mohammed Siraj’s Ruthlessness in Jasprit Bumrah’s Absence

A surprising recent statistic has highlighted the difference in Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj‘s Test bowling averages when Jasprit Bumrah is present in the team compared to when he is absent.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 4

Captain Shubman Gill’s 269 puts India in pole position

The record books sought amendment time and again at Edgbaston on Thursday as Shubman Gill etched his name in the golden annals of Indian cricket with an excellent knock of 269 on Day 2 of the second Test against England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / Guerilla Cricket / July 3

Gill tons up while Jaiswal contributes 87 as India take the honours on opening day

A masterful ton from skipper Shubman Gill under pressure, aided by an ebullient 87 from Yashasvi Jaiswal, ushered India to 310/5 on Day 1 of the second Test at Edgbaston.