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VerifiedNewsJul 8

Tammy Beaumont to retire from international cricket after India Test at Lord's

England batter Tammy Beaumont will retire from internationals after the one-off Test against India at Lord's starting July 10. The 35-year-old ends a 17-year career with 260 appearances.

England opener Tammy Beaumont announced she will retire from international cricket after the one-off women's Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old made the announcement ahead of the match that begins on July 10. Beaumont has played 260 matches for England across all formats since her debut in 2009.

She has appeared in 11 Tests, 140 ODIs and 109 T20Is. Beaumont is England's leading century-maker in women's ODIs. She will continue to play domestic cricket after the Test concludes.

The match marks her final international appearance. Beaumont holds the record as England's leading ODI centurion.

via BBC Sport, Cricbuzz, Sky Sports
OpinionJul 8

Tilak Varma praises PM Modi's message on youth and drugs

Tilak Varma praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to youth on avoiding drugs during a Khelo India Dialogue screening in Chhattisgarh.

India T20 vice-captain Tilak Varma attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address to the nation's youth in Chhattisgarh. The event formed part of the 'Khelo India Dialogue' screening.

Varma praised the Prime Minister's address, particularly the message urging young people to stay away from drugs. He said such initiatives can help keep the youth away from substance abuse.

The cricketer noted that events like this should be organised more frequently to reach young audiences across the country. Varma's presence at the screening highlighted cricket's role in promoting government initiatives among young people.

VerifiedRecordJul 8

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.

via Hindustan Times, Indian Express
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.

Ben Stokes

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.

via BBC Sport
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.

via The Guardian, Rediff Sports
VerifiedInsightJul 7

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls for East Zone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claimed two wickets in four balls as East Zone beat North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs in their Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in four balls during East Zone’s Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North East Zone in Bengaluru. The 15-year-old left-arm orthodox bowler dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur in successive deliveries before finishing with figures of two for 11 from three overs.

Sooryavanshi had earlier scored eight runs from six balls in East Zone’s first innings before being dismissed by North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam. East Zone reached 355 for six, with centuries from Sudip Kumar Gharami and Shahbaz Ahmed, before bowling North East Zone out for 111 and 146 to win by an innings and 210 runs and reach the semi-finals.

Rahul Dravid urged patience with the teenager after the match. Sooryavanshi has already scored 193 runs in six T20I innings at a strike rate of 189.21.

via Wisden, ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport
VerifiedInsightJul 7

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in four balls as East Zone beat North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claimed two wickets in four balls during East Zone’s Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North East Zone in Bengaluru. The 15-year-old left-arm orthodox bowler dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur in successive deliveries.

Sooryavanshi finished with figures of two for 11 from three overs. He had earlier scored eight runs from six balls in East Zone’s first innings before being dismissed by North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam.

East Zone enforced the follow-on after posting 355 for six, with centuries from Sudip Gharami and Shahbaz Ahmed. They eventually won by an innings and 210 runs to reach the semi-finals.

VerifiedAnalysisJul 7

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy

Sooryavanshi claimed two wickets in one over during East Zone's Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in four balls during East Zone's Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North East Zone in Bengaluru. The 15-year-old left-arm orthodox bowler dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur in successive deliveries.

Sooryavanshi finished with figures of two for 11 from three overs. He had earlier scored eight runs from six balls in East Zone's first innings before being dismissed by North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam.

East Zone posted 355 for six in their first innings, led by Sudip Gharami's 146. Shahbaz Ahmed scored 167 and took three wickets with his left-arm spin as East Zone enforced the follow-on.

via Wisden, ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport
OpinionJul 7

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls for East Zone

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.

Ab De Villiers

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 Wisden, ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport
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

Ollie Pope returns to England's Test squad for Pakistan after Jacob Bethell's knee injury ended his run of 64 Tests.

England have recalled Ollie Pope for the first two Tests against Pakistan after Jacob Bethell was ruled out with a knee injury. Pope last played a Test during the Ashes series in December and has not featured since being dropped after the third Test. The 28-year-old has played 64 Tests.

Pope revealed that England fans shouted "enjoy your last Test mate" at him during the Headingley Test against India last year when he was struggling for runs. He said the lack of support made it harder to perform and that he wants to be liked by fans like any other player.

The three-match series against Pakistan begins at Headingley on August 19. Pope said he would prefer to be in the playing XI rather than carry drinks but views his recall as a positive sign that the team still considers him.

England also recalled Dan Lawrence, Brydon Carse and Sam Cook for the series, with Joe Root captaining in the post-Stokes era.

OpinionJul 6

Does Samson's half-century secure his T20I future?

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

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.

InsightJul 6

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.

via Cricbuzz
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.

via Cricbuzz, Sky Sports
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

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