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Gill’s Double Ton Headlines Dominant Indian Display at Edgbaston

India took firm control of the second Test against England, thanks to a historic innings from captain Shubman Gill, who smashed a masterful 269 in Birmingham.

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Suryavanshi, 14, hits record 52-ball ton v England U19s

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits the fastest century on record in youth one-day internationals for India against England.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

King & Cross lead Lancs to crucial win over Essex

Ashes rivals Kate Cross and Alana King share four wickets to set Lancashire up for a convincing rain-affected T20 Blast win over Essex.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

Boundaries, drops and flying bats - Pant's 'box office' innings

Rishabh Pant scores 65 off 58 deliveries in an entertaining innings which included 11 boundaries, a dropped catch and his bat flying into the air twice on day four of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

'He threw it for six!' - Pant sends his bat flying!

Rishabh Pant sends his bat sailing into the air after attempting a big shot in India's second Innings on day four of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

'Carse deserved that' - England make early breakthrough on day four

Brydon Carse dismisses India's Karun Nair for 26 to give England an early breakthrough on day four of the second Test at Edgbaston, with India 96-2 in their second innings

Burns eyes legacy with Italy step away from T20 World Cup

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns says Italy's cricketers have the opportunity to "create a legacy" as he attempts to captain European nation to first ever World Cup.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

Sciver-Brunt to miss rest of India T20 series

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of the remainder of the T20 series against India with a groin injury.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 5

Will England want a draw against India? - Finn

Former England bowler Steven Finn questions whether Ben Stokes' side should go for a draw in the second Test against India, with the tourists 64-1 heading into day four and with a lead of 244.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh - second ODI scorecard

Latest scorecard as Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in the second one-day international in Colombo.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Australia hold narrow lead against West Indies

Australia's openers continue to struggle after bowling out the West Indies for 253 on the second day of the second Test - leading by 45 runs.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Durham make record total while Salt & Buttler star - T20 Blast round-up

Durham make record total to go top of the T20 Blast North Group with victory over Nottinghamshire, while Lancashire beat Northants.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 4

Bangladesh Drops Former Captain Shanto in T20I Squad Overhaul for Sri Lanka Series

Bangladesh has made a bold move by dropping former T20I captain Najmul Hossain Shanto from their squad for the upcoming three match series against Sri Lanka, signaling a shift in strategy under new leadership. The selectors announced changes, prioritizing form and aggression over reputation, with Shanto’s exclusion being the most notable.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

England edge thriller to keep T20 series alive

England hold their nerve to beat India by five runs in the third T20 against India at The Oval, as the tourists lead the series 2-1 with two games to play.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

'So, so good' - England keep India T20 series alive in dramatic fashion

Watch the winning moment as England win a final-ball thriller to keep their hopes of a T20 series win alive against India.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter

Why Jamie Smith's assault on India's bowlers marks him out as a future England great.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Is this the greatest catch that never was?

Lauren Bell takes a fantastic diving catch but her momentum takes her over the boundary rope.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

'We can win this Test match' - Brook defiant despite India advantage

Harry Brook insists he and his teammates can still win the second Test against India, despite the tourists having the advantage heading into day four at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 4

Brook and Smith star for England but India still control second Test

Jamie Smith hit an unbeaten 184 whilst Harry Brook added 158 to give England hope in the second Test, but India remain in control, closing day three on 64-1, a lead of 244 at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 4

Shane McDermott Joins Pakistan as All-Format Fielding Coach Ahead of Busy Season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to welcome Australian specialist Shane McDermott as its new all-format fielding coach. Although an official announcement is pending, McDermott is expected to join the squad before the T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning July 20 in Dhaka.

Jasprit Bumrah News / FirstSportz / July 4