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As the third edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) begins today, June 12, with defending champions Washington Freedom taking on San Francisco Unicorns at Oakland Coliseum, California, MLC Chief Executive Johnny Grave has clarified that the tournament is no longer a threat to England’s The Hundred league.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Dramatic wins for Somerset and Surrey in T20 Blast

Somerset, Surrey and Glamorgan earn victories on a dramatic night of T20 Blast action in the South Group.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

Major League Cricket Guide: All You Need to Know About the Upcoming Big Tournament

The third season of Major League Cricket is upon us, with only hours remaining until the first match between last year’s finalists, the San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

South Africa have 'belief' to pull off 'amazing' victory

South Africa's players have the "belief" they can pull off a sensational victory in the World Test Championship final, according to batter David Bedingham.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

West Indies Women Defeat South Africa in Rain-Disrupted ODI Opener

The West Indies women's cricket team overcame both South Africa and bad weather to claim a four wicket victory in the first ODI at Barbados' Three Ws Oval.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Cricket on SI / June 12

Jasprit Bumrah Brings the Heat: Morkel Hails India's Pace Ace Ahead of England Clash

By Mehr Jan As India’s summer tour of England gets underway, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel can’t help but marvel at Jasprit Bumrah’s early showing. Three net sessions into the series buildup, Morkel is already convinced that the pace spearhead is primed for a big impact — if handled smartly.

Pat Cummins News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Cummins Leads the Way on Day 2 of WTC Final

Pat Cummins was the star on day two of the World Test Championship final. He took 6 wickets for just 28 runs in a brilliant spell of fast bowling. His effort helped bowl South Africa out for only 138 which is the lowest score ever in a WTC final.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Record 191 for Munsey - but Scotland still lose to Dutch

Scotland's George Munsey hit a record-breaking 191, but the Netherlands pulled off a remarkable win in Dundee.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

SA vs AUS WTC Final Day 2: A 14-Wicket Day Saw Bowlers Rule at Lord’s

By Shah Faisal The second day of the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa was full of ebbs and flows as the game swung like a pendulum between the two teams.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Test Match Special

Reaction from Lord’s as Australia and South Africa battle on day 2.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Australia collapse to leave World Test Championship wide open

Australia suffer a dramatic second-innings batting collapse to leave the World Test Championship final hanging in the balance.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

Mehidy Hasan Miraz Named Bangladesh’s New ODI Captain

In a significant leadership reshuffle, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the men’s One Day International (ODI) team.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

McCaughan hits first T20 Blast ton as Hawks beat Essex

Hampshire Hawks opener Ella McCaughan hits the first women's T20 Blast century to help her side to a 42-run win at Essex.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Ngidi takes three quick wickets as South Africa fight back against Australia

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi takes three wickets in four overs as Australia lose five wickets for 29 runs in the evening session on day two of the ICC Test Championship final at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12

Ireland and West Indies first T20 off after rain

Ireland's first T20 international against West Indies is abandoned because of consistent rain.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

SA vs AUS: All the Records that Tumbled in WTC Final

By Shah Faisal The World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 is not just unfolding like a thriller movie—it is also making and breaking several records, especially in bowling.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 12

Guyana to Host the Fourth Edition of Women’s Caribbean Premier League

The fourth edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will be played in Guyana from September 6 to 17. The tournament will feature the same three teams as in the previous three editions: the Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, and Trinbago Knight Riders.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / June 12