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Karun Nair hasn't played for India since 2017 but is expected to return to the Test side against England after impressing for Northamptonshire.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

Dominant Surrey thump Hampshire in T20 Blast

Dom Sibley strikes 70 as Surrey beat Hampshire Hawks by 69 runs to go third in T20 Blast South Group.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Bumrah Steps Aside from Test Captaincy to Prioritize Longevity, Gill Takes Helm for England Series

As India gears up for a demanding five-Test series against England, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed he declined the opportunity to captain the side, citing concerns about workload and team continuity.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 17

Sophie Devine to Retire from ODIs After ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

New Zealand’s women’s cricket captain Sophie Devine has announced she will retire from One Day Internationals following the conclusion of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup later this year in India and Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 17

ICC Initiates the Process to Create Landmark Cricket Game to Engage Fans

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched the Expression of Interest (EOI) to create a new and improved cricket game. In a statement, the ICC announced that it has started the process to identify potential partners to develop and publish a new, world-class mobile cricket game.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 17

Historic Triple Super Over: Netherlands Beat Nepal in Never-Seen-Before T20 Nail-Biter

For the first time in international cricket history, a match required three Super Overs to determine a winner. In a tense T20 tri-series game in Glasgow, the Netherlands finally beat Nepal after an extraordinary series of tie-breakers that tested both the rules of cricket and the players' composure.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

'Time right' for Middlesex to part ways with Johnson

Middlesex part ways with first-team coach Richard Johnson as "results have fallen below expectations".

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 17

Smriti Mandhana Reclaims No. 1 Spot in ICC ODI Batting Rankings

By Mehr Jan Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed her crown as the No. 1 ODI batter in the world, ending a five-year wait to return to the summit of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. The elegant left-hander now holds 727 rating points, edging past South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt, both tied at 717.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

Surrey hold nerve to pip Hawks in Women's T20 Blast

Paige Scholfield hits winning runs from final ball as Surrey win by five wickets at Hampshire Hawks in Women's T20 Blast.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

Scotland lose out to Nepal in low-scoring T20

Scotland fall short in their fightback against Nepal, as a single from the penultimate ball gives the tourists victory a low-scoring T20 Tri-Nations Series match Glasgow.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

De Villiers calls for WTC change despite SA victory

South Africa legend AB de Villiers says there is "still work to be done" on the World Test Championship format despite the Proteas' unforgettable victory.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 17

Texas Super Kings Make It Three in Three with a Superb Bowling Display

Texas Super Kings are on a hot run of form in the 2025 Major League Cricket as they clinched their third consecutive victory by thrashing the Seattle Orcas by 93 runs.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

Bears sign Yorkshire all-rounder Thompson for 2026

Warwickshire agree a three-year deal with Yorkshire all-rounder Jordan Thompson to start at the end of the 2025 season.

Miami Marlins News / BBC Sport / June 17

Anderson to captain Lancashire in Harris' absence

Lancashire turn to Jimmy Anderson as stand-in skipper as they look for their first win of County Championship campaign.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

All-rounder Walter signs new Essex deal until 2028

Essex batting all-rounder Paul Walter signs new three-year contract with the county until 2028.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

Paceman Gibbon signs new Worcestershire contract

Worcestershire left-arm paceman Ben Gibbon agrees a new two-year contract with the New Road club.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

New Zealand captain Devine to retire from ODIs

New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine will retire from One Day International cricket after the upcoming 50-over World Cup.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 17

'Woakes return more important than ever to England'

At 36, Chris Woakes might be more important than he has ever been to England, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 16

New captain, new blood: Will Gill's India shock England?

A young Indian side led by debutant captain Shubman Gill is set to begin a tough five-Test series in England.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 16

Sean Abbott Called Up as All-Rounder Replacement for Injured Seamer on West Indies Tour

Australia has called up Sean Abbott to the Test squad for the three-match series against West Indies. This comes after a double blow to the Aussie team, with two of their squad players getting injured ahead of the series.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 16

Ashwin and Dragons Cleared of Ball-Tampering Allegations by Tamil Nadu Premier League

The Tamil Nadu Premier League is already facing controversy as one of the teams, Madurai Panthers, accused the Dindigul Dragons of ball-tampering during their match.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / June 17

Predicting India’s Starting XI for First Test Against England

The Indian Test team is all set to embark on a new era, post Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from red-ball cricket. This new journey kick-starts when India takes on England in a challenging five-match Test series in the island country, beginning June 20, 2025.

Babar Azam News / Athlon Sports / June 13