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England Recall Key Players for Crucial ODI Clash with India

By Sadia Akhtar England has named a strong 15 member squad for the 3 match ODI series against India. The series begins on 16 July. It marks the return of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and star spinner Sophie Ecclestone.

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Proteas Make History in Bulawayo with 10th Straight Test Victory

South Africa has rewritten Test cricket history with a commanding innings and 236 run victory over Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marking their tenth consecutive win in the format.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 8

Kusal Mendis’ ton propels Sri Lanka to eighth successive ODI series win

Kusal Mendis’s sixth ODI hundred and an all-round bowling effort helped Sri Lanka fetch their eighth successive series win at home when it came to bilateral ODIs, as they beat Bangladesh by 99 runs in the third and final ODI in Pallekele.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 8

The Records for USA in White-Ball Cricket: A Journey of Firsts and Flourish

By Shah Faisal While the United States of America is not the first nation that comes to mind when one speaks of cricket, its journey in international white-ball cricket has been studded with milestone moments, quiet revolutions, and the emergence of unlikely heroes.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Scotland beat Dutch to boost T20 World Cup hopes

Scotland's bowlers secure a narrow victory over the Netherlands and boost hopes of T20 World Cup qualification.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 8

International Umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari Dies at 41

By Sadia Akhtar The cricket world is mourning the sudden passing of international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari. He died on Monday following an illness.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 8

England Urged to Unleash Archer in Crucial Lord’s Test Against India

England are being strongly encouraged to bring Jofra Archer back into the Test arena for the pivotal third match against India at Lord’s on Thursday, as the five-match ICC World Test Championship series hangs in the balance at 1-1.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 8

Play-Offs Get Underway in the 2025 MLC as Freedom Faces Super Kings

The group stage is over, and Major League Cricket has entered its Playoff stage. Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings managed to get the top spots in the table, meaning they now have a second chance to qualify for the Final.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Somerset beat Essex for first women's T20 win

Somerset Women achieve their first T20 Blast victory, beating Essex by four wickets at Taunton.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 8

Pakistan vs Ban T20 Squad: Third T20I Series Without Babar and Rizwan Signals New Era Ahead of 2026 World Cup

By Shah Faisal Pakistan has announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Lancashire opener Salt's bat cleared by corruption unit

Lancashire's Phil Salt has had the bat he used in their T20 match against Northants Steelbacks cleared by the cricket regulator's anti-corruption unit.

Kagiso Rabada News / Cricket on SI / July 8

South Africa’s Markram and Rabada, Sri Lanka’s Nissanka Vie for ICC Player of the Month Honors

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2025, with South Africa’s Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada alongside Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka making the shortlist.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

McBride receives first call-up for Zimbabwe series

Teenager Lara McBride receives her first senior call-up for Ireland's series against Zimbabwe later this month.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Filer determined to show women can bowl at 80mph

England's Lauren Filer says she wants to break the 80mph barrier to prove women can bowl with such pace.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Run-in 'good test' of Bears' Blast hopes - Barnard

Bears' remaining four group games in the T20 Blast are "massive" and provide a "good test" of their potential, says Ed Barnard.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

Jersey beat Guernsey to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

Jersey beat Guernsey by 22 runs in the first meeting between the Channel Island rivals in a T20 World Cup qualifier.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 8

England captain Sciver-Brunt returns for India ODI series

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returns to the England squad for the one-day international series with India as she continues her recovery from a groin injury.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

Netherlands v Scotland - T20 World Cup qualifier scorecard

Latest scorecard as Netherlands face Scotland in a T20 World Cup qualifier at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 7

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh - third ODI scorecard

Latest scorecard as Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in the third one-day international at Pallekele.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Mulder Sacrifices Personal Milestone for Legacy as South Africa Crushes Zimbabwe

Wiaan Mulder delivered a batting masterclass in the second Test against Zimbabwe, scoring an astonishing 367 not out before declaring South Africa’s innings at lunch on day two — just 33 runs short of equaling Brian Lara’s world-record 400.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Matthew Fisher Earns Maiden Call-Up as New Zealand Names Squad for Zimbabwe Tests

New Zealand fast bowler Matthew Fisher has earned his maiden Test call-up as part of a 15-member squad for the upcoming red-ball series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin later this month.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Haris Rauf Injury Ends MLC 2025 Campaign, Puts Bangladesh Series in Jeopardy

By Mehr Jan Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the remainder of Major League Cricket 2025 after suffering a hamstring injury, the San Francisco Unicorns confirmed Monday.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Wiaan Mulder Joins Test Cricket’s Elite with Record-Breaking 367 Against Zimbabwe

By Shah Faisal Wiaan Mulder of South Africa scored his career-best and South Africa's highest ever individual Test score against Zimbabwe in the second 2025 SA vs ZIM series.

Shubman Gill News / FirstSportz / July 7

‘Savage’ Shubman Gill Shouts Out Journalist in Press Conference After Edgbaston Test Win

Indian red-ball skipper Shubman Gill took a playful swipe at an English journalist, afte a historic 336-run victory over England, at Edgbaston. The 25-year-old batter savagely asked for his ‘favorite journalist’ durng the post-match press conference.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 7

Sri Lanka Announce Revamped Squad for Bangladesh T20Is

By Sadia Akhtar Sri Lanka has announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The 3 match series begins on July 10 and will serve as vital preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.