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It was a déjà vu moment for the Texas Super Kings, as just like in the first match, they were asked to bat first, posted almost the same total, and defended the target successfully.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats?

BBC Sport explores how good new India Test captain Shubman Gill is, and how England can keep him subdued this summer.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

Beating Somerset a 'big statement' - Bell-Drummond

Kent's Daniel Bell-Drummond says ending Somerset's 100 percent start to their T20 Blast campaign is "a big statement".

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

Nepal 'climbing Everest' for Test dream

Nepal cricket officials outline their intention to play Test cricket in the future and are "climbing Everest" to one day face England in the longer format.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

Schedule confirmed for Women's World Cup in India

England will face South Africa in their opening game of the Women's World Cup later this year.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

Yorkshire sign batter Shafique on short-term deal

The Pakistan opening batter will play matches against Nottinghamshire and Essex this month and four T20 games.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

Ireland 'just fell short' against West Indies - Stirling

Ireland captain Paul Stirling says that his side "just fell short" as they lost their T20 series against West Indies at Bready.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

Scotland ease to 39-run T20 win over Netherlands

Scotland defeat the Netherlands by 39 runs in their opening T20 international tri-series match in Glasgow.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

West Indies beat Ireland to win T20 series

West Indies secure a 1-0 series win over Ireland after victory in the third and final T20 at Bready.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

T20 Blast: Kent end Somerset run and Gloucestershire lose again

Kent end Somerset's 100% start to the T20 Blast and holders Gloucestershire lose for a fifth successive match.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

Surrey back on top, wins for Bears & Durham

Surrey regain top spot in the women's T20 Blast by beating Essex, and there are also victories in Sunday's games for the Bears and Durham.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 15

Ravindra, Holland, and Maxwell Fire as Washington Freedom Cruise Past Seattle Orcas

By Shah Faisal Washington Freedom delivered a commanding performance to register their first win of MLC 2025, dismantling the Seattle Orcas by five wickets in Oakland.

San Francisco Unicorns Blaze Past LA Knight Riders with All-Round Firepower in MLC 2025

By Shah Faisal The third clash of Major League Cricket 2025 lit up Oakland as the San Francisco Unicorns flexed their batting muscle and bowling depth to overpower the Los Angeles Knight Riders.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

Four issues facing Australia before Ashes series

Batting worries and ageing bowlers - BBC Sport looks at the issues facing Australia five months out from this winter's Ashes.

Ben Stokes News / BBC Sport / June 15

State schools to contest Knight-Stokes Cup in 2026

A new nationwide cricket tournament for state schools will launch in 2026 with the trophy named after England cricketers Ben Stokes and Heather Knight.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 15

Spinner Briggs to rejoin Sussex from Warwickshire

Sussex re-sign bowler Danny Briggs from Warwickshire on a three-year player-coach deal which will take effect at the end of the season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 14

Ireland and West Indies suffer another T20 washout

Ireland's second T20 international against West Indies is abandoned as heavy rain leaves the pitch unplayable.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 13

Sana Mir Rings the Bell at Lord’s — and Cements Her Place in Cricket History

By Mehr Jan Ahead of Day Two of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, former Pakistan captain Sana Mir took part in one of cricket’s most time-honored traditions: ringing the bell at Lord’s.

Babar Azam News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Babar Azam Joins Sydney Sixers for His First Big Bash Season

The Sydney Sixers have made a big signing for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season by bringing in Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam. This will be Azam’s first time playing in the BBL.

Pat Cummins News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Pat Cummins Delivers Record-Breaking Performance at Lord’s

Australia's captain Pat Cummins dismantled South Africa with his 6 for 28 during the WTC final, making him the seventh player from his nation to reach 300 Test wickets.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / June 12

‘Candid’ Ravi Shastri Feels Virat Kohli Should’ve Been Appointed Indian Test Captain After Failed Australia Tour

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri reflected upon Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, revealing he should have been appointed as Test captain following the Australia tour.

Virat Kohli News / FirstSportz / June 11

Jacob Bethell Recalls How Virat Kohli Helped Him during RCB Stint

English all-rounder Jacob Bethell shared his experience of playing in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as well as revealed how Indian cricket star Virat Kohli helped him out.

Ravichandran Ashwin News / FirstSportz / June 9

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Lashes Out at Female Umpire as Major Controversy Takes TNPL by Storm

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the center of controversy, after he lost his cool during a Tamil Nadu Premier League encounter between Dindigul Dragons and Tiruppur Tamizhans.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 6

Rain the winner in classic game of one half at Lords

So far, so as expected for a Middlesex Blast Campaign. Marquee signing in place. Expectations high. Two matches in and two defeats. Middlesex fans can be forgiven for thinking they’ve seen this movie before.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 5

Surprise recall for Jamie Overton as England announce squad for India Tests

Jamie Overton has been drafted into England’s squad for the first Test against India after his Surrey team-mate Gus Atkinson was ruled out with a hamstring strain.