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Defending T20 Blast champions Gloucestershire fail to reach the quarter-finals as Lancashire and Northants go through.

Bangladesh Stick with Winning Formula for Pakistan T20I Series

Bangladesh has named an unchanged 16 member squad for the upcoming three match T20I series against Pakistan, banking on the same group that secured a historic 2-1 away win over Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

India Mulls Key Selection Decisions Ahead of Crucial Manchester Test

As India prepares for a must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on July 23, the team’s leadership is faced with pivotal selection choices, primarily concerning the fitness of star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and the workload management of pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 17

England docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Lord’s

England have been subjected to a fine and docked two World Test Championship points for their slow over-rate in the Test victory against India at Lord’s.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

West Indies Name Rising Duo for T20I Series Against Australia

By Mehr Jan The West Indies have named a 16-man squad for their five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning July 20 — and all eyes are on two rising stars making their debuts.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

West Indian Star Andre Russell to Say Goodbye to International Cricket After Jamaica T20Is

By Shah Faisal Andre Russell, one of West Indies' most iconic allrounders, has announced he will retire from international cricket following the first two T20Is against Australia in Jamaica.

Shubman Gill News / FirstSportz / July 17

Shubman Gill Defended from Hate Over Zak Crawley Altercation: 'You Go and Give It to Him'

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra strongly defended Indian red-ball captain Shubman Gill’s actions, during the third Test against England at Lord’s.

Brian Lara News / FirstSportz / July 17

Brian Lara Painfully Admits West Indies is ‘Stepping Stone’ For Franchise Cricket Contracts

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara disappointingly admitted the frail condition of the country’s cricket board, following a series of dismal international results.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

ICC Asks USA Cricket to Step Down as Part of LA28 Olympics Plan

By Shah Faisal The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally asked the board of USA Cricket (USAC) to resign as part of a broader plan to fix leadership and governance problems—steps that are necessary for cricket to be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28).

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

How women's cricket has developed in India

Former India captain Mithali Raj tells BBC Sport how a run to the World Cup final in 2017 and the launch of the Women's Premier League has seen women's cricket rise in the country.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

Give England time after Ashes 'scarring' - Cross

England seamer Kate Cross says expectations need to be adjusted as the team continues to rebuild and recover from the 16-0 Ashes thrashing at the beginning of the year.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

Gloucestershire spinner Smith announces retirement

Gloucestershire spin-bowler Tom Smith will retire after 13 seasons with the club at the end of the T20 Blast campaign.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 16

Countdown to WWC25: Warm Up Matches Start September 25 in India, Sri Lanka

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is just around the corner, and the warm-up matches are set to begin on September 25 across four venues in Bengaluru and Colombo.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

Lancashire beat Essex in low-scoring T20 contest

Lancashire secure a four-wicket win over Essex in a dramatic finale to their low-scoring women's T20 Blast contest at Chelmsford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

Surrey top of Blast group after beating Middlesex

Surrey move to the top of the South Group in the T20 Blast with an eight-run win over Middlesex at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

'Outstanding' Sharma powers India to victory against England

Watch Deepti Sharma's best shots as she powers India to victory against England in the first one-day international between the two sides.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

Sloppy England beaten by India in first ODI

Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 62 guides India to a four-wicket win in the opening one-day international in Southampton.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 16

England Penalized for Slow Over Rate Despite Dramatic Win at Lord’s

In a dramatic twist following England’s nail-biting 22-run victory over India in the third Test at Lord’s, the hosts have been docked two points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings for maintaining a slow over rate.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

West Indies' Russell to retire from internationals

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after two matches of the upcoming T20 series against Australia.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 16

From Verma’s Blazing Bat to Dean’s Lethal Spin: ICC Women’s Rankings Reveal Series Impact

By Mehr Jan The five-match T20I series between India and England delivered not only high drama on the field but significant movement in the ICC Women’s Player Rankings. Batters and bowlers from both sides have reaped the rewards for standout performances in a closely fought contest that ended 3-2 in India’s favor.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 16

'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out

Watch as India's Harleen Deol is run out after failing to ground her bat during the first one-day international against England.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 16

Explained: Why So Many Ball Changes in the England vs India Test Series?

By Shah Faisal The 2025 India vs England Test series has stirred up a storm—not just with the bat and ball, but because of the ball itself. Several times during the matches, the Dukes ball has gone out of shape within a few overs, forcing umpires to bring in replacements.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 15

England recall Liam Dawson for fourth Test versus India

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has been drafted into England’s squad for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. He replaces off-spinner Shoaib Bashir who has been ruled out of the series following a fracture to a finger on his left hand.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 14

Watch: Ben Duckett Takes Brutal Dig at Shubman Gill During Lord’s Test: '600 Runs and He is Done for the Series'

The heated rivalry between England and India persisted into the final session of Day 4 of the third Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. English opener Ben Duckett hit back at Indian captain Shubman Gill, with a brutal dig about his ‘600 runs’ in the series (so far), amidst intense pressure on both teams to win the match.

Virat Kohli News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Virat Kohli: The Relentless Architect of Modern Indian Greatness

In a world obsessed with trends, few athletes remain timeless. Virat Kohli is one of them. From a fiery teenager in West Delhi to the face of global cricket, Kohli’s journey is less about runs and records and more about transformation, grit, and cultural disruption.