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The New Zealand cricket team has suffered a huge blow just before the start of the T20 tri-series, with an injury to Glenn Phillips. The star all-rounder will miss the entire series in Zimbabwe, which also features the hosts and South Africa.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 18

Legends Return: World Championship of Legends 2025 Set to Deliver Thrills and Timeless Memories

By Shah Faisal The second edition of the World Championship of Legends kicks off on 18 July 2025, with a blockbuster clash between hosts England Champions and Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston.

Samit Patel News / BBC Sport / July 18

Patel to leave Derbyshire after final T20 group game

Samit Patel will play his last match for Derbyshire when he captains the Falcons in their final T20 Blast group game on Friday night.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

South Africa's Yusuf returns to Durham for second stint

South Africa bowler Codi Yusuf rejoins Durham across all three formats until early September.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Buttler challenges Lancs to win biggest T20 games

After reaching the T20 Blast last eight for an eighth year running, Jos Buttler wants Lancashire to have something tangible to show for that consistency.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 18

Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

Zimbabwe v New Zealand - T20 tri-series scorecard

Latest scorecard as Zimbabwe face New Zealand in a T20 tri-series, also involving South Africa, at Harare Sports Club.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

County Championship should be cut to 12 games - PCA

Cutting the County Championship from 14 games to 12 is the “only reasonable option” to protect welfare and improve standards, according to the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA).

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 17

T20 Blast holders Glos out as Lancs & Northants go through

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

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 17

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

Stumped

West Indies slumped to 27-all out in the third and final Test against Australia.

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.

James Anderson News / Guerilla Cricket / July 15

James Anderson, Rocky Flintoff among wildcard picks at the Hundred

England stalwart James Anderson could finally get a taste of franchise cricket after dazzling for years at the international level. The seamer, who will be 43 soon, has become Manchester Originals’ wildcard draft pick.

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.