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Hampshire Hawks, Leicestershire Foxes and Worcestershire Rapids all win to maintain their T20 Blast quarter-final hopes.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

Italy One Win Away from T20 World Cup Dream After Upset Over Scotland

Italy is on the verge of making cricket history, needing just one more win to secure their first-ever spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Led by former Australian Test opener Joe Burns, the Italian side stunned Scotland with a 12-run victory at the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final, placing them at the top of the tournament standings.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

Zimbabwe Announces Squad for Important Home Tri-Series Against South Africa and New Zealand

Zimbabwe has announced its 16 member squad for the upcoming T20 International tri series, set to take place at Harare Sports Club from July 14 to 26. The tournament features cricket powerhouses South Africa and New Zealand, putting Zimbabwe’s team under the spotlight as they prepare for a demanding stretch of white-ball matches.

Ben Stokes News / BBC Sport / July 10

England keep 'fingers crossed' on Stokes injury

Ollie Pope says England will keep their “fingers crossed” Ben Stokes has not suffered a serious injury after the captain struggled on the first day of the third Test against India at Lord’s.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

England's conundrum over chaotic Crawley remains unsolved

Technical changes and a chaotic innings against India in the third Test leaves England's conundrum over Zak Crawley's place unsolved, writes Matt Henry.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

'He'll be out to prove a point' - Wood on Archer return

England bowler and BBC Sport pundit Mark Wood says Jofra Archer will 'be out to prove a point' ahead of his return to action for England for the first time in four years in the third Test against India at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

Root on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one

Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

England v India: Root & Stokes provide stability on day one

Reaction from Lord’s as Joe Root finishes unbeaten on 99 overnight.

Alastair Cook News / BBC Sport / July 10

'A classy, quality knock' - Cook and Wood full of praise for Root

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and current England bowler Mark Wood were full of praise for Joe Root as the England batter finished unbeaten on 99 at the end of day one of the third Test against India at Lord's.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

T20 World Cup Dreams on the Line in Oman Qualifier

By Mehr Jan Oman will become the center of attention this October as it hosts the combined ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. The 10-day tournament will see nine teams battle for three prized spots at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

'Insect invasion!' - Ladybirds takeover to stop play at Lord's

Play is interrupted as a swarm of insects invades the field of play at Lord's, late on day one of the third Test between England and India.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

Root’s 99 Headlines a Slow Going First Day at Lord’s in 3rd Test Between India and England

By Shah Faisal Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 stood tall at the end of Day 1 of the third Test between India and England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

Ireland's Campher takes five wickets in five balls

Ireland international Curtis Campher becomes the first male player to take five wickets from five balls in a professional match.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

Masterful Root leads England grind against India

Joe Root's superb unbeaten 99 leads England to 251-4 after day one of the third Test against India at Lord's.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

Pant Off the Field in the Third Test after Suffering Blow to Finger

The Indian cricket team had a major injury scare on Day 1 of the third Test as they had to substitute star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant due to a finger injury.

Shubman Gill News / FirstSportz / July 10

Harry Brook Overtakes Joe Root to Become World No. 1 Test Batter, Shubman Gill Takes Major Leap

Following impressive displays against India in the first two Tests, England’s vice-captain Harry Brook surpassed teammate Joe Root to claim the World No.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 10

Cricket in Americas; USA and The Cricket West Indies Gets into a Match of Different Kind

By Shah Faisal Cricket West Indies (CWI) has launched a strategic initiative to expand the game across the Americas through the creation of La Federación de Críquet de las Américas (FECA).

Jasprit Bumrah News / BBC Sport / July 10

'You're bowled!' Brook dismissed by Bumrah as India strike after tea

Harry Brook is bowled for 11 by Jasprit Bumrah as India make a strong start after tea, reducing England to 172-4 on the opening day of the third Test against England at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

England's Wyatt-Hodge extends Surrey contract

England Women's all-time leading T20 international run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge signs a contract extension with Surrey.

Alastair Cook News / BBC Sport / July 10

'He looked confused' - Cook analyses Crawley's innings

BBC Sport pundit and former England Captain Sir Alastair Cook believes Zak Crawley 'looked confused' in his innings as he was dismissed for 18 off 43 deliveries on Day One of the third Test against India at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 10

Lara said I should have broken his record - Mulder

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

Shubman Gill News / Cricket on SI / July 9

Harry Brook Becomes World’s Best Test Batter as Gill, Mulder, and Sri Lanka Stars Climb Rankings

Harry Brook, an England cricket player, has just become the No. 1 Test batter in the world, overtaking his English teammate Joe Root, according to the

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 9

T20 World Cup European Qualifiers Heat Up With Four Teams in the Hunt

With just two days and four matches remaining in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier, the race to secure a coveted spot in the 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka is reaching its thrilling conclusion.

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 / Guerilla Cricket / July 6

The woebegone Parsi cricketing exodus

I am quizzing Eric Billimoria on the first floor of the iconic Parsi Gymkhana. Perpendicularly to my right, the announcement speaker bolted to the thick,