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Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls out of a County Championship deal with Yorkshire for "personal reasons".

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Surrey march on to Finals Day with win over Bears

Surrey head to Women's T20 Blast Finals Day in fine form as they win their 11th match with a 25-run victory over Bears.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Bears, Durham, Kent & Hants claim T20 quarter-final spots

The Bears, Durham, Kent and Hampshire qualify for the T20 Blast quarter-finals to complete the last eight line up

Gautam Gambhir News / FirstSportz / July 18

Ajinkya Rahane Wants to See Major Change in Gautam Gambhir’s Team Selection

Out-of-favor Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, after the team’s heart-breaking loss to England at Lord’s, proposed a major change in the playing XI for the fourth Test.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Pakistan Announces a Packed Schedule for the Women’s Cricket Team

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a jam-packed schedule for the women’s side for the 2025–26 season on July 8. The upcoming season is going to be huge for women’s cricket, with two World Cups (2025 ODI World Cup and 2026 T20 World Cup) scheduled.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Hundreds attend funeral of David 'Syd' Lawrence

Former Gloucestershire and England players attend the service for Lawrence, who died last month.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Rawal Fined, England Penalized in Heated ODI Opener

By Mehr Jan Tensions ran high during the first ODI between England and India, and not just because of the tightly contested cricket. India opener Pratika Rawal found herself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, while England, too, came under fire for a slow over rate.

Ricky Ponting News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Australia’s Top-Order Crisis Looms Large Ahead of Ashes 2025: Ponting Backs Konstas Amid Search for Stability

By Shah Faisal Despite a commanding 3-0 Test series win over the West Indies in the Caribbean, Australia’s batting unit is under a cloud of doubt. The tour may have ended in triumph, but Ricky Ponting was among the many watching closely, noting that the bowling attack carried the side while the top order faltered.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Kiwis Suffer a Huge Blow with Injury to Star All-Rounder

The New Zealand cricket team has suffered a huge blow just before the start of the T20 tri-series, with an injury to Glenn Phillips. The star all-rounder will miss the entire series in Zimbabwe, which also features the hosts and South Africa.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Legends Return: World Championship of Legends 2025 Set to Deliver Thrills and Timeless Memories

By Shah Faisal The second edition of the World Championship of Legends kicks off on 18 July 2025, with a blockbuster clash between hosts England Champions and Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston.

Samit Patel News / BBC Sport / July 18

Patel to leave Derbyshire after final T20 group game

Samit Patel will play his last match for Derbyshire when he captains the Falcons in their final T20 Blast group game on Friday night.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

South Africa's Yusuf returns to Durham for second stint

South Africa bowler Codi Yusuf rejoins Durham across all three formats until early September.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Buttler challenges Lancs to win biggest T20 games

After reaching the T20 Blast last eight for an eighth year running, Jos Buttler wants Lancashire to have something tangible to show for that consistency.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

Zimbabwe v New Zealand - T20 tri-series scorecard

Latest scorecard as Zimbabwe face New Zealand in a T20 tri-series, also involving South Africa, at Harare Sports Club.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

Bangladesh Stick with Winning Formula for Pakistan T20I Series

Bangladesh has named an unchanged 16 member squad for the upcoming three match T20I series against Pakistan, banking on the same group that secured a historic 2-1 away win over Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

India Mulls Key Selection Decisions Ahead of Crucial Manchester Test

As India prepares for a must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on July 23, the team’s leadership is faced with pivotal selection choices, primarily concerning the fitness of star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and the workload management of pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 17

England docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Lord’s

England have been subjected to a fine and docked two World Test Championship points for their slow over-rate in the Test victory against India at Lord’s.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

West Indies Name Rising Duo for T20I Series Against Australia

By Mehr Jan The West Indies have named a 16-man squad for their five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning July 20 — and all eyes are on two rising stars making their debuts.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

West Indian Star Andre Russell to Say Goodbye to International Cricket After Jamaica T20Is

By Shah Faisal Andre Russell, one of West Indies' most iconic allrounders, has announced he will retire from international cricket following the first two T20Is against Australia in Jamaica.

Shubman Gill News / FirstSportz / July 17

Shubman Gill Defended from Hate Over Zak Crawley Altercation: 'You Go and Give It to Him'

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra strongly defended Indian red-ball captain Shubman Gill’s actions, during the third Test against England at Lord’s.

Brian Lara News / FirstSportz / July 17

Brian Lara Painfully Admits West Indies is ‘Stepping Stone’ For Franchise Cricket Contracts

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara disappointingly admitted the frail condition of the country’s cricket board, following a series of dismal international results.

James Anderson News / Guerilla Cricket / July 15

James Anderson, Rocky Flintoff among wildcard picks at the Hundred

England stalwart James Anderson could finally get a taste of franchise cricket after dazzling for years at the international level. The seamer, who will be 43 soon, has become Manchester Originals’ wildcard draft pick.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 15

England recall Liam Dawson for fourth Test versus India

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has been drafted into England’s squad for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. He replaces off-spinner Shoaib Bashir who has been ruled out of the series following a fracture to a finger on his left hand.

Virat Kohli News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Virat Kohli: The Relentless Architect of Modern Indian Greatness

In a world obsessed with trends, few athletes remain timeless. Virat Kohli is one of them. From a fiery teenager in West Delhi to the face of global cricket, Kohli’s journey is less about runs and records and more about transformation, grit, and cultural disruption.