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NewsJun 20

Warwickshire reach 330 to lead Somerset by 122 runs

Warwickshire posted 330 on day two at Taunton. Somerset replied with 23 for one.

Warwickshire posted 330 on day two at Taunton, with Sam Hain, Beau Webster and Dan Mousley all crossing fifty to build the total. Somerset reached 23 for one in reply.

The visitors hold a 122-run first-innings lead after two days. Three batters passed fifty on a pitch that's been offering real help to the bowlers, and Somerset lost an early wicket before stumps.

VerifiedNewsJun 19

Matt Henry five-for and Henry Nicholls century give New Zealand 352-run lead

Matt Henry claimed five wickets while Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 to put New Zealand 352 runs ahead on day three at The Oval.

Matt Henry took five wickets and Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten century as New Zealand took control of the second Test against England at The Oval. New Zealand ended day three with a lead of 352 runs and seven wickets in hand after bowling England out for 291 in their first innings.

England's position worsened on day three due to drops by debutant wicketkeeper James Rew. Henry Nicholls remained unbeaten on 119. The visitors hold a strong position heading into day four.

New Zealand will look to extend their advantage when play resumes. England need quick wickets to stay in the contest.

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VerifiedNewsJun 19

Matt Renshaw stayed unbeaten on 89 as Australia beat Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I at Chattogram, wrapping up the series 2-0. It was a sharp turnaround after losing the preceding ODI series — Australia's bowling tightened in the middle overs, and their batters found consistency when it mattered.

Renshaw said afterward the team had settled a score. He's grown more at ease in T20 cricket after limited exposure, and this innings showed it — the kind of anchor role Australia's middle order has lacked on recent white-ball tours.

via Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo
OfficialNewsJun 19

Shreyanka Patil's World Cup is over. The off-spinner suffered an ankle ligament injury while fielding against the Netherlands on June 17, forcing India to call up uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement. The ICC's Event Technical Committee approved the change.

It's a significant blow to India's spin options mid-tournament, though the squad adjustment is now complete.

via ICC, Times of India
VerifiedNewsJun 19

Seifert's 61-ball 105 not out lifts St Lucia Kings to 211 for 4

Tim Seifert's unbeaten century pushed St Lucia Kings to 211 for 4, only the second 200-plus total of the CPL season.

Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 105 off 61 balls to help St Lucia Kings reach 211 for 4 in the CPL 2026 match. The total represents only the second 200-plus score of the season. Seifert arrived mid-tournament for St Lucia Kings after Manchester Super Giants won the men's Hundred.

His innings pushed the Kings to a competitive total on a surface that offered opportunities for aggressive batting. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter constructed his century with a combination of orthodox shots and calculated risks against the spinners.

Kieron Pollard smashed 65 off 26 balls in reply for Trinbago Knight Riders but the target proved beyond reach. Seifert's arrival has given St Lucia a batter capable of constructing substantial totals single-handedly.

OfficialNewsJun 19

Prema Rawat replaces injured Shreyanka Patil in India T20 World Cup squad

Shreyanka Patil twisted her ankle fielding against the Netherlands on June 17. India brought in uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement.

India have named uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat to replace all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, who twisted her ankle fielding during the Netherlands match on June 17 and is out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The ICC Event Technical Committee approved the swap.

Rawat was already in England as part of the support staff when the injury happened, so she slots straight into the squad as a bowling all-rounder option.

via India Today, BCCI, The Hindu
NewsJun 18

Lewis Hill to retire from professional cricket at end of County Championship season

Leicestershire batsman Lewis Hill will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current County Championship season. The all-rounder made the announcement during the ongoing campaign.

Hill has played for Leicestershire across multiple formats since his debut. He contributed with both bat and ball in the team's domestic schedule.

The 33-year-old leaves the professional game after a career spent primarily in county cricket. Leicestershire will lose a senior player from their squad ahead of the next season.

VerifiedNewsJun 18

'Dedicated to late dad watching in some station' — Glenn Phillips on maiden Test hundred

Glenn Phillips scored his first Test century one day before the first anniversary of his father's death. New Zealand reached 391 before reducing England to 222 for 6 at The Oval.

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips hit his maiden Test hundred at The Oval on day two, dedicating it to his late father Roland — who died one day before the anniversary. The century pushed New Zealand to 391, a total that's already got England on the back foot.

England closed on 222 for 6, trailing by 169. Phillips' knock came in his first Test appearance of the series, and it's tilted the second Test firmly in New Zealand's favour heading into day three.

With the century, Phillips became only the third New Zealand batter to score international hundreds across all three formats.

via ESPNcricinfo, The Guardian
NewsJun 18

Leicestershire Allrounder Lewis Hill Announces Retirement at Season's End

Lewis Hill has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of the County Championship season.

Leicestershire allrounder Lewis Hill announced his retirement on Thursday, ending his time with the county at the close of the County Championship season.

Hill has been a consistent performer across formats for Leicestershire over several seasons. His departure opens a hole in the middle order and allround department that the club will now need to fill ahead of next summer.

via BBC Sport
NewsJun 17

Nat Sciver-Brunt is out of at least England's next two T20 World Cup matches. A left calf strain picked up during the four-wicket win over Ireland has been confirmed by scans — and it's the same muscle that's bothered her before.

She retired out on 48 as a precaution after feeling the tightness. England still got over the line, but they'll navigate the next fixtures without her in the captain's role.

via BBC Sport
OfficialNewsJun 17

South Australia targets clean sweep of domestic titles again

South Australia coach Ryan Harris and players aim for another clean sweep of Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup titles.

South Australia coach Ryan Harris and the squad have set their sights on another clean sweep of domestic titles. The team wants both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup this season.

Harris stressed the need for consistency across formats. The domestic schedule opens with the Shield in the coming weeks.

The Redbacks finished strongly last year and head into the new campaign with the same target in place.

via Cricbuzz, BBC Sport, cricket.com.au
NewsJun 17

Blundell and Phillips steady New Zealand after England's early blows

Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips rebuilt New Zealand's innings with a crucial partnership after England's seamers tore through the top order on day one at The Oval.

England struck early and sharp. New Zealand's top order crumbled to the pace attack, and by lunch on the opening day the visitors were in real trouble.

Then Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips took over. They didn't rush. Instead, they picked off singles, rotated strike, and let England's bowlers tire. The partnership steadied the ship—not flashy, but exactly what New Zealand needed after losing quick wickets in the morning session.

It's the kind of innings that keeps a Test match alive. England will have chances to pull this back when play resumes, but Blundell and Phillips have given their side something to build on.

VerifiedNewsJun 17

Australia's Spinners Secure 1-0 Lead in T20I Series Against Bangladesh

Australia won the first T20I against Bangladesh by four wickets in Chattogram, with spinners proving decisive for a 1-0 series lead.

Australia chased down Bangladesh's total in Chattogram to win by four wickets and take a 1-0 series lead. The spinners did the heavy lifting—they kept Bangladesh honest in the middle overs and then made the chase manageable. Captain Alex Carey flagged Nahid Rana as a genuine threat after the match, even though Bangladesh couldn't convert early pressure into runs.

Bangladesh had chances to push harder against Australia's spin attack but didn't capitalize. The visitors controlled the middle overs and got home. Rana's pace came off quickly, but it wasn't enough to upset the script.

The second T20I is at the same venue. Both teams will tinker with their approaches for what's left.

via Cricbuzz, Sky Sports
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NewsJun 16

Matheesha Pathirana undergoes left hamstring surgery in France

The Sri Lankan fast bowler has had surgery to repair his left hamstring and will miss the West Indies tour.

Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has undergone surgery in France to repair his left hamstring. He's out for the West Indies tour, which Sri Lanka lost 2-1 after Shamar Joseph took five wickets in the series decider at Kingston.

Pathirana plays for KKR in the IPL 2026 season. How long his recovery takes will decide whether he's fit for Sri Lanka's next bilateral series.

via Cricbuzz
NewsJun 16

India A call up Ashok Sharma to replace injured Yudhvir Singh

Fast bowler Ashok Sharma joins India A squad in Sri Lanka after Yudhvir Singh's shoulder issue.

India A have added fast bowler Ashok Sharma to their squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Sharma replaces Yudhvir Singh, who's dealing with shoulder discomfort and hasn't played yet.

Sharma caught the selectors' eye during the IPL with Gujarat Titans, where his pace stood out. He's expected to join the squad immediately and add depth to the seam attack for the remaining matches.

VerifiedNewsJun 16

India A and Sri Lanka A finish in Super over thriller marred by penalties and post-match clash

Sri Lanka A won a Super Over decider against India A in Dambulla, but the match was overshadowed by pitch-running penalties and a heated confrontation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the final whistle.

India A and Sri Lanka A tied in regulation at Dambulla, with Sri Lanka A winning the Super Over that followed. Pitch-running penalties and umpiring calls made in fading light shaped the contest.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage clashed after the result — the exchange turned physical. Former Sri Lanka captain Anura Tennekoon later told Sooryavanshi to tune out the noise and let his cricket do the talking.

The incidents have drawn scrutiny from officials overseeing the tri-series.

OfficialNewsJun 16

India defeat Pakistan by 64 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener

Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma starred as India beat Pakistan by 64 runs. Scotland recorded their first win at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana

India beat Pakistan by 64 runs in their Group 1 opener at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana made 68 after two drops, and Deepti Sharma took 5 for 10 to skittle Pakistan for 106. Richa Ghosh added 34 off 17.

Scotland claimed their first win at a Women's T20 World Cup, beating Ireland by 40 runs at Old Trafford. Bangladesh chased down the Netherlands' total for their first points of the tournament.

Kirstie Gordon, who switched allegiance from England in December, is back at a T20 World Cup — this time in Scotland colours.

via BBC Sport, ICC, Cricbuzz
NewsJun 15

Series decider: Joseph and Rutherford seal West Indies 2-1 T20I win

Shamar Joseph claimed 5 for 33 and Sherfane Rutherford stayed unbeaten as West Indies won the T20I series 2-1.

Sherfane Rutherford

Shamar Joseph took a career-best 5 for 33 to restrict Sri Lanka to 169 in the third T20I. Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 54 as West Indies chased the target for a five-wicket win at Sabina Park. The result gave West Indies the series 2-1.

The first two matches had left the series level at 1-1. Sri Lanka posted 194 for 6 in the second T20I after a century stand between Kamil Mishara and Dasun Shanaka. West Indies were then bowled out for 157.

West Indies now hold a 2-1 advantage in the T20I series. No further matches have been scheduled in this leg.

via Cricbuzz
NewsJun 15

England seamer Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval due to right knee soreness. It's another blow to England's bowling stocks—Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are already unavailable.

Robinson had returned strongly in the first Test at Lord's, taking 7 for 77. He'll be assessed over the coming days for a possible return in the third Test.

England must now work out their bowling attack for The Oval with the second Test starting later this week.

via Cricbuzz
VerifiedNewsJun 15

Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test with knee soreness

Ollie Robinson misses the second Test against New Zealand with right knee soreness; Henry Crocombe joins as cover.

Matt Henry

England seamer Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to right knee soreness. Henry Crocombe has been called up as cover for the match at The Oval. The announcement came ahead of the fixture.

Robinson experienced the soreness during training. Scans were arranged as a precaution. Crocombe, an uncapped Sussex seamer, joins the squad as injury cover.

The second Test is scheduled to begin at The Oval. England will confirm the final XI closer to the start.

via Cricbuzz, BBC Sport

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