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With England due to name their first Test squad of the summer, former fast bowler Steven Finn compares today's selection process to the 'old school' methods of his career.

Shreyas Iyer News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Iyer and Chahal Shine as PBKS Break into Top Four; CSK Eliminated from Playoff Race

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off another impressive chase to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and surge back into the top four of the league standings. Despite

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Pakistan and Bangladesh Set for High Stakes T20I Series Ahead of World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a five match T20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh, scheduled from May 25 to June 3, 2025. The series marks the return of international cricket to Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium after a 17 year hiatus, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting the remaining matches.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Sri Lanka Cricket Terminates Two LPL Franchises Ahead of 2025 Season

In a major shake-up ahead of the 2025 Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has terminated two long-standing franchises due to what it described

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Saudi Interested in Cricket Investments but No Proposals Yet, Says IPL Chair Dhumal

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has confirmed that Saudi Arabia is keen to invest in cricket and develop its infrastructure, but clarified that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) have not received any formal proposals regarding a new global tournament or direct investment in the IPL.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Sunil Narine Breaks Yet Another T20 Record in Kolkata Knight Rider's Crucial Win Over Delhi Capitals

By Mehr Jan Sunil Narine reminded the cricketing world of his enduring class with a match-winning performance Tuesday night, helping Kolkata Knight Riders hold off the Delhi Capitals by 14 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While KKR delivered as a unit, the spotlight belonged to Narine.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Curran hits his best IPL score but CSK out after loss

Chennai Super Kings' chances of reaching the Indian Premier League play-offs end with loss to Punjab Kings despite Sam Curran's 88.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 30

Glenn Maxwell suffers finger fracture, likely out of IPL 2025

Glenn Maxwell’s IPL 2025 is at the risk of a premature conclusion following a fractured finger. His captain at Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer, spoke about the injury at the toss ahead of the game against Chennai Super Kings on April 30.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Wins for Hampshire, Surrey and Blaze in cup

Hampshire go top of the women's One-Day Cup table beating Lancashire while Surrey beat Durham and The Blaze win away to Warwickshire.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 30

Bangladesh Roar Back to Level Series with Dominant Win Over Zimbabwe in Chattogram

By Shah Faisal Bangladesh produced a stirring comeback to level the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe with a crushing innings-and-106-run win in Chattogram.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Wood irritated by England's 'golf, golf, golf' narrative

Mark Wood is irritated by a "golf, golf, golf" narrative around the England team, but admits they do not help themselves.

Rahul Dravid News / BBC Sport / April 30

Suryavanshi, 14, only going to get better - Dravid

Vaibhav Suryavanshi must be given "space to be a youngster" after his record Indian Premier League century, says Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Essex sign England and Yorkshire batter Winfield-Hill

Essex Women sign England-capped opening batter Lauren Winfield-Hill on loan from Yorkshire ahead of the 2025 Vitality Blast.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Derbyshire keeper Guest signs two-year deal

Wicketkeeper Brooke Guest signs a new two-year deal to stay with Derbyshire until the end of the 2027 season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 30

Planning lodged for new Cricket Ireland stadium

Planning and design for a new stadium and high performance centre for Cricket Ireland in Dublin are lodged by Sport Ireland.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 29

KKR Comes Out on Top in Battle of Nerves Against DC in High-Scoring Thriller

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) held their nerve in a tense, high scoring encounter to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home ground and register their fourth win of the season.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 29

Pratika Rawal Becomes Fastest to 500 Runs in Women’s ODIs, Breaking 27-Year-Old Record

India’s top-order batter Pratika Rawal has set a new benchmark in women’s cricket by becoming the fastest player to reach 500 runs in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 29

Nat Sciver-Brunt Named England Women's Captain as Heather Knight Steps Down After Historic Tenure

In a significant shift for England women's cricket, Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the new captain, stepping into the role after Heather Knight's influential nine-year leadership came to a close.

Virat Kohli News / FirstSportz / April 30

Watch: Virat Kohli’s soft gesture after win over Delhi Capitals is testament of how misunderstood he is

Indian national team star and Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Virat Kohli shared a light-hearted moment with Delhi Capitals’ players on April 27, after beating them in a tense IPL 2025 encounter.

Shahid Afridi News / FirstSportz / April 30

Shahid Afridi blames Indian Army for Pahalgam terror attack, receives stern warning from Shikhar Dhawan

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan engaged in a social media feud with ex-Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi, over the latter’s comments on the Pahalgam terror attack.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 29

Cricket Makes Return, MMA Debuts in 2026 Asian Games Lineup

By Mehr Jan In a move set to diversify the athletic showcase of the 2026 Asian Games, cricket and mixed martial arts (MMA) have officially been added to the competition roster. The announcement was made following the 41st board meeting of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee (AINAGOC).

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / April 29

PCB Sets Eyes on Raza, Hassan, and Hesson for Bangladesh T20I Series

By Shah Faisal The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shortlisted five potential players for selection in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Pakistan next month.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 27

Proficient India best Sri Lanka in rain-affected tri-series opener

India bested Sri Lanka in the rain-curtailed first game of the tri-series in Colombo by nine wickets. The spinners orchestrated the win with Sneh Rana bagging a three wicket-haul while Nallapureddy Charani and Deepti Sharma picked two apiece.

Virat Kohli News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Virat Kohli Becomes First Cricketer to Score 3,500 T20 Runs at a Single Venue

Virat Kohli etched his name into the history books yet again, becoming the first cricketer to score over 3,500 T20 runs at a single venue. The milestone was achieved during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a ground that has become synonymous with Kohli’s dominance.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 25

ECB appears to cast doubt over Bangladesh touring England in the future

It might have been a throw away comment at the end of a long and wide ranging interview, but ECB CEO Richard Gould’s comments about the prospects of England hosting Bangladesh in the near future were revealing.