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OpinionJul 8

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the team management for shielding Tilak Varma from fast bowling. It's a strange call, he argues, when Varma's already vice-captain — and headed for the top job. How does that prepare him for the pressure he'll face as leader?

Srikkanth's point is straightforward: young players can't build the skills they need at the highest level if they're protected from express pace. Varma's in the leadership group. He should be tested against it, not hidden from it. The management's approach, Srikkanth says, won't serve him well once he takes charge.

It's part of a wider tension in Indian cricket right now — how much do you shelter emerging talent versus how much do you throw them into the fire? Former players have weighed in before on selection and prep strategies. The current management hasn't responded.

via NDTV Sports, India Today, Hindustan Times
VerifiedRecordJul 8

Sourav Ganguly inducted into ICC Hall of Fame on 54th birthday

Sourav Ganguly was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on his 54th birthday. He's the 10th men's cricketer from India to join the select group — only 12 Indians have the honour in total.

Ganguly thanked ICC chairman Jay Shah for the recognition.

NewsJul 8

ICC contacts ECB over Ben Stokes retirement video

The ICC has flagged footage of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement to teammates during the third Test against New Zealand, citing a potential breach of conduct rules.

The ICC has contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board after footage emerged of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement to teammates during the third Test against New Zealand. The contact alleges a breach of rules governing players and match officials.

The video surfaced after the Test concluded. No further steps from the ICC have been confirmed yet, and the ECB hasn't issued a public response.

VerifiedNewsJul 8

England beat India by 125 runs in third T20I at Trent Bridge

England posted 201 and bowled India out for 76 at Trent Bridge, taking a 2-0 series lead with their biggest T20I win by runs.

England posted 201 and bowled India out for 76 at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue did most of the damage.

Archer said wickets fall more easily in the IPL than on the surfaces England use at home.

The margin is India's heaviest T20I defeat by runs. The fourth match is next.

OpinionJul 7

Why does Rahul Dravid want Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play red-ball cricket?

AB de Villiers warns that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces an obvious pull toward T20 over Test cricket. The teenager scored 14 on his India T20I debut against England.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

AB de Villiers reckons the choice for young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is obvious: T20 over Tests. The format's accessibility—and the money it brings—tilts everything in its favour.

Sooryavanshi made his India debut in the T20I series against England, scoring 14 before being dismissed. De Villiers backed the teenager's talent but flagged the structural problem: at 15, Sooryavanshi's already in the system where T20 riches beckon and Test cricket feels like the harder path.

England won the first T20I, chasing down India's total. Sooryavanshi stays in the squad for the Zimbabwe series while Sanju Samson rests—another reminder that T20 slots are precious and Test time isn't waiting.

via ESPNcricinfo, Times of India, Hindustan Times
VerifiedNewsJul 7

Anvay Dravid scores 87 off 67 balls for India U-19

Anvay Dravid hit 87 off 67 in the second Youth ODI. India posted 285 but Sri Lanka chased it down for an eight-wicket win.

Anvay Dravid scored 87 off 67 balls in the second Youth ODI against Sri Lanka Under-19s in Hambantota. He put on 145 with Arjun Rajput (76) for the second wicket as India reached 285 for nine — but Sri Lanka got there with two wickets in hand.

Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul, played the second match of the series. His brother Samit's also been turning heads in domestic cricket.

AnalysisJul 7

Bishnoi bleeds runs in England T20I series

Ravi Bishnoi's economy rate spiked during India's T20I tour of England, forcing selectors to rethink spin strategy for away fixtures.

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi went for runs across India's T20I series in England, his economy rate climbing above the thresholds India typically accepts from frontline spinners. The leg-spinner's struggles — particularly in Manchester against England's aggressive batting — have left selectors scrambling to reassess the team's spin approach in overseas conditions.

Bishnoi remains a regular in limited-overs squads, but this tour has exposed a mismatch between his skill set and the demands of away T20 cricket where batsmen come hard. Selectors have kept backing him despite the returns, yet the clock is ticking before the next white-ball window.

via Hindustan Times
TransferJul 6

Mustafizur Rahman gets NOC for full 2026 Hundred season

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has received a No Objection Certificate to play the full 2026 edition of The Hundred. The clearance removes any scheduling conflict with his IPL contract at Kolkata Knight Riders, according to the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

The Hundred runs for six weeks in the northern summer, and franchises will name their squads closer to tournament start. Mustafizur's availability means teams can lock in an experienced short-format operator without worrying about BCB restrictions.

VerifiedNewsJul 6

Ollie Pope recalled by England for Pakistan Tests after Bethell injury

England won by four wickets chasing India's total. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest international debutant at 15 but managed only 14 off 10 balls.

England chased down India's total at Old Trafford with four wickets in hand, Jacob Bethell finishing unbeaten on 76 from 46 balls to seal it.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut at 15 years and 99 days—younger than Sachin Tendulkar when he played his first match for the country. He hit two sixes off 10 balls but didn't stay long, out for 14.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan thinks the teenager shouldn't be rested and could feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

OpinionJul 6

Ashwin excludes Samson, Sooryavanshi, Pant from 2027 World Cup squad

Sanju Samson left out of India's T20I squad for Zimbabwe. Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur and Prabhsimran Singh get maiden call-ups.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Sanju Samson's been dropped from India's T20I squad for Zimbabwe, and it's sparked immediate pushback. Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the call on social media, suggesting selectors faced external pressure despite Samson's World Cup heroics just months ago.

Three uncapped players — Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, and Prabhsimran Singh — earn first call-ups in their place. The reshuffle comes weeks after Samson left Rajasthan Royals for Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026.

Ashwin's point was blunt: Gautam Gambhir knows this wasn't fair to the wicketkeeper-batter. The timing makes it harder to frame as pure rotation.

via Times of India, NDTV Sports, Hindustan Times
InsightJul 6

BCB plans coaching role for Mushfiqur Rahim after retirement

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is preparing a coaching position for Mushfiqur Rahim once he steps away from international cricket. The board will also review applications from local coaches for the role.

Mushfiqur holds the record for most caps in Bangladesh cricket and has been the team's primary wicketkeeper-batter for over 15 years. His retirement will mark the end of an era.

The board expects to finalize the appointment after Mushfiqur announces his retirement, though no timeline has been set.

VerifiedNewsJun 28

Ben Stokes retires from international cricket after New Zealand series

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket before day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He will end his career at the conclusion of the current series.

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The England captain will end his career at the conclusion of the current series.

Stokes made the announcement amid the ongoing match. Cricbuzz reported that the decision ends his international career. Sky Sports confirmed he will retire after the New Zealand series.

The 34-year-old has led England in multiple formats. His international career spanned more than a decade with significant contributions across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

VerifiedNewsJun 28

317-run stand — Rachin Ravindra helps New Zealand seize control

Rachin Ravindra starred in a record opening stand as New Zealand built a strong position on day three of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Rachin Ravindra and his opening partner built a 317-run stand on day three at Trent Bridge — a series record that's swung momentum firmly toward New Zealand. Nathan Smith had just taken four wickets to hand the visitors an 84-run lead, but this partnership flipped the script entirely.

Ravindra remained unbeaten on fifty as New Zealand tightened their grip on the match. With a 317-run opening stand in the bank and the series decider still live, the visitors have moved into the driver's seat.

TransferJun 27

Derbyshire re-sign Pakistan spinner Moqim to replace injured Ghazanfar

Derbyshire have brought back Pakistan spinner Mohammad Hasnain (Moqim) for the Vitality Blast's second half, stepping in after Allah Ghazanfar's injury.

Derbyshire have re-signed Pakistan spinner Mohammad Hasnain, known as Moqim, for the second half of the Vitality Blast. The move comes after leg-spinner Allah Ghazanfar was ruled out with injury.

Moqim's a familiar face — he's played for the county before and returns as their overseas spinner option. Derbyshire Falcons confirmed the signing on Friday.

At 26, he'll join the squad immediately and is expected to slot into upcoming Blast matches.

NewsJun 26

Accountability rhetoric vs execution gap: Iyer's debut loss to Ireland

Shreyas Iyer lost his first match as full-time T20I captain after Ireland pulled off a historic chase, exposing gaps between leadership talk and on-field delivery.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer's debut as full-time India T20I captain ended in defeat to Ireland. India started strong but fell apart in the middle and death overs, allowing a lower-ranked side to complete a historic chase—the kind of result that lands a captain's name in an awkward footnote.

Iyer had spent the buildup talking about building a supportive culture, maintaining unity, and playing fearlessly. He praised Harshit Rana's return from injury and spoke about staying in the moment. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, offered early backing.

But process and accountability sound different when they're tested. Ireland's chase exposed what the squad culture couldn't cover: execution in the phases that mattered most. The new regime now faces an immediate question—not about intent, but about whether the message translates when the pressure gets real.

via Times of India
VerifiedTransferJun 26

Pant's pay cut return to DC exposes ownership inconsistency

Rishabh Pant took a salary reduction to rejoin Delhi Capitals while Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow Super Giants. AB de Villiers called out DC's ownership for the contradictory handling.

DC
DC

Rishabh Pant agreed to take less money to rejoin Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 season, moving back after a stint at Lucknow Super Giants. Kuldeep Yadav went the other way as part of the same trade. AB de Villiers didn't hold back, publicly criticising DC's ownership for the wavering approach — describing it as wishy-washy. What stung wasn't just that Pant had to accept a cut. It was that DC's willingness to do it suggested they'd made a mistake letting him go in the first place, and were now scrambling to fix it.

via Wisden, Times of India
VerifiedNewsJun 26

Ben Duckett scores 113 as England reach 223 for 2

Ben Duckett hit 113 and Ben Stokes took 4 for 70 on day two at Trent Bridge, but England still trail New Zealand by 215 runs.

Ben Duckett hit 113 on day two at Trent Bridge while New Zealand were being bowled out for 438. Ben Stokes claimed 4 for 70 in their second innings, but England's reply of 223 for 2 leaves them 215 runs behind.

Duckett reached his century before close. England fought back hard after NZ posted their first-innings total on the second morning, but they're still chasing the game heading into day three.

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VerifiedNewsJun 25

Litton Das cleared to join Bangladesh ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

He'd sat out the Test series.

Litton Das has been cleared to join Bangladesh's ODI squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe after recovering from injury. He missed the preceding Test series.

Bangladesh face Zimbabwe in the opening ODI later this month, and the return gives selectors an experienced middle-order batter they didn't have available for the Tests.

OfficialNewsJun 25

Gull Feroza receives ICC reprimand and demerit point

Pakistan's Gull Feroza was reprimanded and given one demerit point for abusing cricket equipment in the Women's T20 World Cup against Australia.

Pakistan batter Gull Feroza picked up an official reprimand and one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia. The incident involved abuse of cricket equipment.

The ICC confirmed the sanction on the same day the match concluded. The demerit point stays on her record for the next 24 months.

VerifiedInsightJun 24

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to use separate changing room on England T20 tour

India's 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use separate changing facilities during the T20 tour of England, following ICC and ECB safeguarding rules for players under 16. His parents will accompany him.

He's set to become India's youngest international cricketer, and the buzz around a possible senior debut has already sparked a ticket rush for the Ireland T20I series that precedes the England leg. Sooryavanshi, selected for both tours, called the pick the fulfillment of a dream.

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