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By Mehr Jan The Sydney Sixers stunned the cricketing world by selecting England’s top-order batter Sophia Dunkley as the No. 1 pick in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) overseas draft. The move allowed world No.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Cricket on SI / June 19

India vs England 1st Test: Root, Bumrah, and the Test of Bowling Depth in a High-Stakes Clash

By Shah Faisal When India and England walk out at Headingley tomorrow, it won’t just be another Test match; it will be the beginning of a new chapter in a rivalry that has only grown richer in recent years.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Blaze heating up while Hampshire Hawks close gap

The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder by five wickets and Hampshire Hawks hold on to win by five runs at Somerset in the Women's T20 Blast.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

'This is it - time for England to be winners'

England's series against India, which begins on Friday, starts a era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 19

Pakistan’s Stars Among the Top Picks in the BBL Overseas Draft

Pakistani stars were the highlight of the Big Bash League overseas draft, as three of the players got picked in the first round. The most valuable pick, however, was star pacer Shaheen Afridi, who was the draft’s first pick by Brisbane Heat.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Winning in England bigger than IPL - India's Gill

India captain Shubman Gill says he would prefer winning a five-Test series in England to the Indian Premier League when asked which would be more magnificent.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Tailenders

The Tailenders are back and we’re joined by the one and only Kagiso Rabada.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Win in England bigger than IPL - India captain Gill

New captain Shubman Gill says leading India to a series victory over England would definitely be bigger than winning the Indian Premier League.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Stumped

South Africa great AB de Villiers speaks about their World Test Championship triumph.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Pant on how much Test means to India after plane crash

India's Rishabh Pant says "emotion will be high" for his team and country in the first Test against England following the Air India plane crash last week.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 19

Hampshire ink a short-term deal with Tilak Varma

Hampshire County Cricket Club has procured the services of Tilak Varma for the red-ball games. The young Indian southpaw will be available for Hampshire men’s next four matches in the County Championship, starting with the away fixture against Essex.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 19

Pope, Bumrah, Bashir - how England v India will be won and lost

BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the key battles that could decide the outcome of the England v India Test series.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 18

Wins for Surrey, Glos and Rapids in T20 Blast

Surrey go top of the T20 Blast's South Group as champions Gloucestershire and Worcestershire also win.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 18

Gill to Bat at No.4 While Pant Comes at No.5 for India in Tests Against England

England and India are all set to lock horns in the first Test of the five-match series. The match will begin on Friday, with the England cricket team already announcing their playing XI.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 18

England Confirms Playing XI for the First Test Against India at Headingley

England has announced their playing XI for the first match in the five-Test series against India. The first Test begins on Friday at Headingley. This marks the opening assignment for both teams in the new 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 18

Melbourne Renegades Keep Title-Winning Coach Simon Helmot for Three More Years

Simon Helmot, the coach who led the Melbourne Renegades to their first Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) title last season, has signed a new three-year deal.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 18

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Bigger Stage, Fierce Rivalries

By Mehr Jan The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be the biggest edition yet, featuring 12 teams across 33 matches from June 12 to July 5 in England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / FirstSportz / June 18

Joe Root Makes Brutally Honest Prediction Involving Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead of England-India Tests

English cricketing icon Joe Root predicted young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to have an ‘amazing’ series against England, in terms of run-scoring. The

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 18

Levitt leads Dutch to comfortable win over Scotland

Scotland suffer back-to-back defeats in their T20 Tri-Series as they lose out to the Netherlands by 17 runs in Glasgow.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 18

Surrey and Bears win in Women's T20 Blast

Women's T20 Blast leaders Surrey thrashed Lancashire at the Oval and the Bears are back in second place with a win over Essex.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / June 18

Jasprit Bumrah Discloses Why He Rejected Indian Test Captaincy Following Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retirement

Indian pacer and the world’s No. 1 ranked Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah has revealed why he rejected Indian Test captaincy. Bumrah was among the frontrunners,

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.

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.