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Joe Root is expected to return as England's Test captain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) close to naming him as Ben Stokes' successor following the latter's retirement from international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-set-for-england-test-captaincy-return-after-stokes-retirement-report-11817206#publisher=newsstand

Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joshua-bishop-earns-maiden-call-up-as-west-indies-name-15-member-squad-for-pakistan-test-series-11813076#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer hailed his bowlers for making the most of the lively conditions and said the comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I would give his side the confidence it needs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-gives-big-reaction-on-1st-win-as-captain-couldnt-have-been-happier-11812769#publisher=newsstand

Media reports claimed that the series finale at Lord's could be Rohit Sharma's last game for India in the format and that the selectors no longer saw him in their plans for the World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-floats-big-theory-over-rohit-sharma-retirement-chatter-no-smoke-without-fire-11805661#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a social media message urging everyone to support peace, safety, and opportunities for children and citizens, calling for an amicable solution through dialogue source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/through-dialogue-we-can-find-amicable-solution-yuvraj-singh-urges-peace-safety-amid-neet-protests-11807548#publisher=newsstand

The ODI World Cup 2027 is still more than a year away. While permutations and combinations will change leading up to the marquee event, there seems to be instability surrounding the side source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/can-someone-say-rahul-dravid-did-something-without-planning-r-ashwin-on-how-road-to-world-cup-2027-should-shape-up-11803284#publisher=newsstand

The BCCI has made a significant change to the playing conditions ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-makes-five-changes-to-playing-conditions-ahead-of-2026-27-domestic-season-11802975#publisher=newsstand

A day after slamming a sensational 138, the highest score by an Indian at Lord's, Rohit Sharma spoke about the 'outside noise'. The reason: the buzz surrounding his potential 'last ODI', which spread like wildfire before the third India vs England ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/without-fire-there-is-no-smoke-ravichandran-ashwin-decodes-rohit-sharmas-outside-noise-claim-after-138-vs-england-11798252#publisher=newsstand

Kemar Roach recently became only the fifth West Indies and the second player from Barbados to reach the coveted 300-wicket landmark. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kemar-roach-to-receive-special-honour-from-cricket-west-indies-for-300-test-wickets-milestone-11797383#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has played many memorable knocks in his career. He has three double centuries in ODIs, 33 centuries - seven of those coming in World Cups. Yet his 34th ODI ton, which came against England at Lord's on Sunday, was probably his most important century source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-asked-asked-about-rohit-sharmas-last-odi-buzz-after-138-vs-england-his-reply-11793466#publisher=newsstand

India's batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to their glittering careers on Sunday, becoming the first Indian pair to feature together in 400 international matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-achieve-huge-record-as-a-duo-not-even-sachin-tendulkar-sourav-ganguly-managed-11792065#publisher=newsstand

The last couple of days in Indian cricket have been all about one man - Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-slams-statement-century-days-after-last-odi-buzz-slams-feat-that-even-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-doesnt-have-11793052#publisher=newsstand

The former Pakistan batter hinted that if the selectors pressure Rohit Sharma out, Virat Kohli's departure could follow next. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-lords-retirement-talk-triggers-massive-virat-kohli-warning-from-ex-pakistan-star-11789751#publisher=newsstand

In his last two ODI innings, Rohit Sharma has struggled to get going, putting uncertainty over his international future. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/that-is-something-rohit-sharma-would-be-concerned-about-ex-india-coach-ahead-of-3rd-england-odi-11789438#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammed Kaif weighed in on the chatter surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lionel-messi-namedropped-in-big-verdict-on-rohit-sharma-virat-kohlis-future-people-are-talking-11787293#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has backed his compatriot Justin Langer to clinch the vacant position of England's men's Test head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-langer-gets-backing-from-ex-australia-coach-to-take-up-england-test-gig-hed-be-really-good-11789580#publisher=newsstand

Former India head coach and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri offered a heartfelt reaction to reports of veteran batter Rohit Sharma's retirement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-last-odi-chatter-reaches-press-box-ravi-shastri-narrates-what-he-saw-11783948#publisher=newsstand

Under the revised format, the tournament will still feature 14 teams but will begin with a newly introduced three-team round-robin 'Super Series' involving the lowest-ranked qualifiers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/less-opportunities-icc-slammed-over-controversial-world-cup-qualification-shake-up-11785023#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root dug deep into his reservoir of experience for an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls, anchoring England's series-levelling four-wicket win over India in the second ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-digs-in-as-england-level-series-with-four-wicket-victory-over-india-11781946#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that there are many good options to replace Stephen Fleming as the Chennai Super Kings head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-will-become-new-csk-head-coach-india-legend-picked-as-best-candidate-11776263#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana is more suited to lead India in the longer formats after Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure ends while the much younger Shafali Varma can be handed the reins of the T20 side, Mithali Raj said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mithali-backs-smriti-for-odi-captaincy-shafali-for-t20-11780547#publisher=newsstand

Moises Henriques, the most capped player in Australian domestic cricket history, has announced his retirement from New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-star-who-played-16-odis-set-to-play-for-portugal-in-t20-world-cup-qualifiers-11778054#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) changes to the fixture formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-format-changes-make-sense-from-competitiveness-standpoint-ravichandran-ashwin-11778079#publisher=newsstand

With just over a month remaining before the start of a three-match series against Pakistan, the ECB faces a race against time to finalise a replacement, while also keeping an eye on next year's home Ashes series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-coaches-in-demand-as-england-shortlist-9-candidates-to-replace-brendon-mccullum-report-11776240#publisher=newsstand

As per a report, the PCB has been accused of extortion for demanding a last-minute, unbudgeted $25,000 (approx. Rs. 24 lakh, approx. PKR 69 lakh) per player from the franchises for the NOC. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-accused-of-extortion-pakistan-players-set-to-face-ban-from-this-t20-league-report-11771486#publisher=newsstand

Brendon McCullum has apologised to English cricket fans for his results as the national test coach and accepted "it's time for someone else to have a go." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brendon-mccullum-says-sorry-to-england-fans-after-being-axed-as-test-coach-11766583#publisher=newsstand

Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont marked the end of their international careers as India capped a dominant all-round performance with a massive 270-run victory over England in the one-off Women's Test at the iconic Lord's. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/heather-knight-tammy-beaumont-bid-farewell-to-international-cricket-as-india-crush-england-in-lords-test-11766044#publisher=newsstand

England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that he would ease the team's recently introduced alcohol guidelines for one night. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anyone-who-wants-a-beer-can-have-brendon-mccullum-relaxes-englands-alcohol-policy-after-4-0-india-whitewash-11761379#publisher=newsstand

In the recent T20I series against England, the shuffle in the opening combination of India became a talking point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/handling-of-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-and-sanju-samson-far-from-professional-ex-india-star-11761493#publisher=newsstand

Sam Curran and Adil Rashid's bowling masterclass outclassed India in the fifth and final T20I as England sealed a 56-run victory at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-lose-number-1-spot-in-t20i-rankings-after-1-605-days-11759430#publisher=newsstand

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership during some of the team's most difficult moments. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-never-threw-anyone-under-the-bus-ex-india-coach-abhishek-nayars-big-statement-11758052#publisher=newsstand

The 'Sanju Samson or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi' debate rages on amid Team India's disastrous T20I form. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-made-emotional-decision-by-picking-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ex-india-stars-major-question-11755010#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's initiation into international cricket has been tough. In the two matches he has played, he got starts but fell for scores of 13 and 14 in the India vs England T20I serie source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/have-seen-where-he-struggles-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-given-reality-check-by-england-star-with-t20i-series-on-line-11750375#publisher=newsstand

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib Javed has blamed sacked Test captain Shan Masood and the team management for the recurring leadership and game-management issues. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-did-babar-azam-replace-shan-masood-as-pakistan-test-captain-explosive-details-emerge-11745625#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni recently celebrated his 45th birthday. The legendary India captain retired from international cricket long ago but continues to be part of the Chennai Super Kings side in the IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-old-i-struggle-to-walk-ms-dhonis-gesture-during-3rd-india-vs-england-t20i-decoded-by-internet-11746230#publisher=newsstand

Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh Prem Azad, and went on to play for India, albeit with different levels of success. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-finally-responds-to-yograj-singhs-controversial-remarks-on-him-sends-clear-message-11745993#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a taste of the fact that international cricket isn't always child's play as England pacers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were fast and furious in clinically decimating India by a record 125 runs in the third T20 International on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/3rd-t20i-india-collapse-to-record-heaviest-loss-as-england-win-by-125-runs-to-take-2-0-lead-11741187#publisher=newsstand

Dinesh Karthik, who was on commentary duty, was left baffled by the decision and questioned the management's faith in Dube. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/are-you-serious-gautam-gambhir-blasted-over-harshit-rana-batting-call-in-record-loss-to-england-11741247#publisher=newsstand

India outing in Nottingham marked an abject surrender as they were bowled out for 76 in just 11.4 overs while chasing 202. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/atrocious-unacceptable-shreyas-iyer-tears-team-india-apart-after-humiliating-loss-vs-england-11741215#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian skipper and "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni turns 45 on Tuesday. Dhoni has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-cool-turns-45-looking-back-at-ms-dhonis-extraordinary-career-11736201#publisher=newsstand

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fifa-chief-gianni-infantino-forced-to-defend-folarin-balogun-world-cup-reprieve-11736015#publisher=newsstand

Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, displayed his potential with a 67-ball 87, but opener Dimantha Mahavithana made an unbeaten 155 to guide Sri Lanka U19 to an eight-wicket win over India U19 in the second Youth ODI on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anvay-dravids-87-in-vain-as-dimantha-mahavithanas-155-leads-sl-u19-to-win-over-india-u19-11734245#publisher=newsstand

Justin Greaves and Shai Hope compiled centuries and guided West Indies to 406-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 549-9 declared on the fourth morning of the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-greaves-and-shai-hope-tons-have-west-indies-trailing-by-143-vs-sri-lanka-on-day-4-11735606#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India star particularly criticised the 17th over, where Ravi Bishnoi conceded 29 runs, citing the importance of disciplined bowling in modern T20 cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/a-no-ball-crime-ex-india-star-blasts-ravi-bishnoi-after-loss-in-2nd-t20i-vs-england-11732703#publisher=newsstand

India dropped Sanju Samson in the second T20I vs England to hand 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his international debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/samson-dropped-are-you-kidding-me-ex-india-star-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-makes-international-debut-11730043#publisher=newsstand

Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out final at Lord's on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/beth-mooney-phoebe-litchfield-star-as-australia-hammer-england-in-womens-t20-world-cup-final-11731048#publisher=newsstand

Ravi Bishnoi became the perfect party pooper on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-hyped debut, conceding 29 runs in an over as England romped home by four wickets against India in the second T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-t20i-ravi-bishnoi-gifts-england-easy-win-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-debut-11727783#publisher=newsstand

A masterful 168 by left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan helped India A take a commanding 175-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of the second unofficial Test in Galle on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sai-sudharsan-hits-magnificent-168-as-india-a-take-175-run-lead-against-sri-lanka-a-11726997#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan star is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his franchise for white-ball cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-spinner-abrar-is-in-a-fix-as-west-indies-tests-clash-with-the-hundred-11724356#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to make his senior India debut in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series against England. His social media activity suggests so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-make-india-debut-15-year-old-drops-big-hint-with-cryptic-post-11725138#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel sent a clear message to the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management on the need to communicate correctly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-sent-blunt-message-on-how-to-manage-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tell-him-he-wont-play-11723388#publisher=newsstand

England men's team have announced their playing 11 for the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series against India, set to take place on Saturday at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-announce-playing-11-for-2nd-t20i-against-india-11723910#publisher=newsstand

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa at the Oval on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-heather-knight-help-england-set-up-womens-t20-world-cup-final-against-australia-11720210#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has quite literally divided the cricket world on the topic: whether the Indian team is holding back the teenager source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-goes-against-team-indias-thinking-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-a-divided-cricket-world-11719930#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra, who recently headlined Ireland's historic T20 series victory over India, was picked by Rotterdam Dockers during the inaugural ETPL Player Draft on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-born-ireland-pacer-jai-moondra-joins-t20-franchise-side-co-owned-by-john-abraham-11719649#publisher=newsstand

Ishan Kishan got run out in India's first T20I against England after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kya-kar-raha-hai-abhishek-sharmas-reaction-viral-after-ishan-kishans-run-out-sunil-gavaskar-puts-clear-blame-11715001#publisher=newsstand

July 1 did not bring the much-awaited good news for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India yet again left out the 15-year-old prodigy for the first T20I of the five-match T20 series against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-will-put-him-under-more-pressure-sunil-gavaskar-blunt-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-wait-for-debut-continues-11714887#publisher=newsstand

England's chase of 190 remained a non-starter after the heavens opened up during the innings break. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rain-abandons-1st-t20i-between-india-and-england-after-shreyas-iyer-abhishek-sharma-shine-11714963#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team management is firm in its stand that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity before he gets his senior debut. Or, that is what the team is saying officially. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-dont-see-it-shreyas-iyer-hits-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-hype-out-of-the-park-as-call-for-debut-rises-11709692#publisher=newsstand

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kylian-mbappe-scores-twice-as-france-breeze-past-sweden-into-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16-11710075#publisher=newsstand

England have their tactics drawn up for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi even as suspense prevails over the Indian batting sensation's T20I debut in the series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/weve-got-our-tactics-harry-brooks-england-prepared-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-challenge-11709482#publisher=newsstand

New Zealand boosted their chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship final after beating England in the third and final Test in Nottingham on Monday by 160 runs, clinching the series 2-1. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-world-test-championship-points-table-after-new-zealands-big-win-over-england-in-3rd-test-11704005#publisher=newsstand

England captain Ben Stokes was given a stirring guard of honour by both his England teammates and New Zealand players at Trent Bridge on Sunday after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-given-emotional-guard-of-honour-in-final-test-new-zealand-players-join-england-watch-11699567#publisher=newsstand

Amid the clamour over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's likely inclusion, India lost to Ireland in the first T20I of a two-match series source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-should-not-be-picked-for-2nd-india-vs-ireland-t20i-too-ex-star-explains-11696569#publisher=newsstand

Ireland has finally won in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup. The Irish ended a 0-21 losing streak across five tournaments going back 12 years when they defeated the West Indies by six wickets with 11 balls remaining on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ireland-stun-west-indies-to-snap-12-year-womens-t20-world-cup-losing-run-11696444#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has been selected for India's ODI series against England starting next month. But will he be persisted with for the 2027 World Cup? source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanjay-manjrekar-gives-blunt-take-on-rohit-sharma-being-in-2027-world-cup-plans-this-will-become-controversial-11693064#publisher=newsstand

India's women's team will be up against their fierce rivals, Australia, in a virtual quarter-final at Lord's, with their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinging on the result. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-reveals-why-india-are-confident-ahead-of-do-or-die-clash-against-australia-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11692397#publisher=newsstand

N Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/n-shree-charani-scripts-history-achieves-huge-feat-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11687851#publisher=newsstand

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has made his thoughts clear on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-namedrops-sachin-tendulkar-in-big-verdict-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sends-warning-too-young-11680941#publisher=newsstand

India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-india-seek-complete-performance-vs-bangladesh-as-semi-final-race-intensifies-11680903#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia cricketer David Warner left fans talking with a cheeky reaction to Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal's post announcing Rishabh Pant's return to the franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dc-owner-announces-rishabh-pants-return-david-warners-laughing-emoji-reply-leaves-fans-puzzled-11678036#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant's journey at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is over. The Rs 27 crore gamble has not worked out. And the signs were there a long time ago. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/too-many-minds-verdict-to-f-word-bomb-the-brutal-breakdown-of-rishabh-pants-lsg-journey-11678324#publisher=newsstand

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the ICC's newly unveiled post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, calling them a "massive boost" for the future of women's cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/massive-boost-for-women-cricketers-sachin-tendulkar-welcomes-iccs-post-pregnancy-guidelines-11677866#publisher=newsstand

The all-rounder was also supposed to fill in the void left by Hardik Pandya, who also has quadriceps niggle and is not in condition to bowl 10 overs in ODIs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-blow-to-team-india-as-star-all-rounder-ruled-out-of-irelands-t20is-11674025#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received the number '03' jersey as he gears up for his senior Team India debut in the T20I format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-couldnt-react-as-he-is-given-his-senior-team-india-jersey-watch-11674235#publisher=newsstand

Uncapped all-rounder James Coles was on Monday named in England's 17-member T20I squad to take on the three-time world champions, India, in a five-match series starting next month source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-squad-for-t20i-series-vs-india-james-coles-named-in-harry-brook-led-squad-11673307#publisher=newsstand

Australia completed a clean sweep over Bangladesh in style on Sunday. Captain Mitchell Marsh struck a 28-ball 60 as Australia thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series sweep source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-davids-epic-celebration-as-australia-beat-bangladesh-in-t20i-series-11672854#publisher=newsstand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets adequate 50-over match practice ahead of the marquee event. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/clear-path-to-2027-odi-world-cup-bcci-charts-structured-roadmap-ajit-agarkar-gautam-gambhir-involved-11668252#publisher=newsstand

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a sixwicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-gives-candid-1st-reaction-after-indias-loss-to-south-africa-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11668273#publisher=newsstand

On Sunday, Virat Kohli launched his passion project, One8, in partnership with Agilitas - a made-in-India global sportswear and leisurewear brand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohlis-never-done-mindset-powers-his-new-one8-venture-11668389#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan's senior selector Aaqib Javed has issued a sharp challenge to former players, urging them to trade "air-conditioned rooms" for the cricket field. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-selector-hits-back-at-ex-players-amid-criticism-why-dont-you-go-out-11663855#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh eliminated Pakistan from the Women's T20 World Cup with two great comebacks to stay in the hunt for a first semifinal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-from-womens-t20-world-cup-as-bangladesh-register-historic-win-11664914#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root needed just two runs to join Sachin Tendulkar in the exclusive club of batters to have scored 14,000 in Tests. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-creates-history-matches-sachin-tendulkar-with-stunning-milestone-11664498#publisher=newsstand

Aakash Chopra did not include Harshit Rana as he picked India's playing XI for the third and final ODI match against Afghanistan on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-urged-to-bite-the-bullet-and-take-big-call-in-3rd-odi-against-afghanistan-11662334#publisher=newsstand

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth revealed the details of his heated altercation with current India head coach Gautam Gambhir in 2023. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-called-me-deshdrohi-used-f-word-sreesanth-reveals-stunning-details-of-fight-with-india-head-coach-11661677#publisher=newsstand

Henry Nicholls's superb unbeaten century saw New Zealand into an utterly dominant position against England in the second Test at the Oval on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/henry-nicholls-slams-ton-as-new-zealand-take-commanding-lead-over-england-after-day-3-11661604#publisher=newsstand

India have suffered a major injury blow in their Women's T20 World Cup campaign as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to her ankle. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-face-huge-setback-in-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-star-shreyanka-patil-ruled-out-due-to-injury-11657335#publisher=newsstand

Sreesanth holds the rare distinction among Indian cricketers of winning two World Cups. He was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/only-reason-i-did-not-kill-myself-is-her-2011-world-cup-winner-sreesanth-on-27-days-in-tihar-jail-11656825#publisher=newsstand

England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand's bonus 391 on day two of The Oval Test on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-test-new-zealand-on-top-at-day-2-stumps-reduce-england-to-222-6-after-posting-391-11656816#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an emphatic 95-run win over the Netherlands in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Leeds on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smiri-mandhana-shree-charani-shine-in-indias-95-run-win-over-netherlands-11651108#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action, India A vs Afghanistan A live streaming | Tri-Nation Series live telecast: When and where to watch source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-action-india-a-vs-afghanistan-a-live-streaming-tri-nation-series-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11644560#publisher=newsstand

Sri Lanka crippled New Zealand's title defence at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup with a comeback victory on Tuesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-stuns-new-zealand-to-dent-womens-t20-world-cup-defence-11646235#publisher=newsstand

The India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-nation series match on Monday took a turn for the worse. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India A captain Tilak Varma found themselves at the centre of ugly scenes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravichandran-ashwins-verdict-on-ill-tempered-india-a-vs-sri-lanka-a-clash-that-saw-tilak-varma-and-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-lose-cool-11641112#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got involved in a heated on-field exchange with a rival player that included physical altercation after Sri Lanka A edged India A source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-be-punished-after-fight-with-sri-lanka-a-player-heres-what-rule-says-11640822#publisher=newsstand

After claiming the best bowling figures of her T20 World Cup career and earning the Player of the Match award, Deepti Sharma credited the blessings of 'Hanuman Ji' for India's emphatic 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hanuman-ji-is-great-deepti-sharma-credits-divine-blessings-after-career-best-five-for-against-pakistan-11636144#publisher=newsstand

The peerless Deepti Sharma strangulated an out of sync Pakistan with a five-wicket haul after Smriti Mandhana's delectable half-century as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs to make a winning start to their Women's T20 World Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smriti-mandhanas-half-century-deepti-sharmas-five-for-in-indias-crushing-64-run-win-over-pakistan-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11636252#publisher=newsstand

England on Saturday called up uncapped seam bowler Henry Crocombe ahead of next week's second Test against New Zealand at the Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-call-up-uncapped-henry-crocombe-ahead-of-2nd-new-zealand-test-11632389#publisher=newsstand

Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener in Dharamsala on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1st-odi-shubman-gill-leads-india-to-seven-wicket-win-over-afghanistan-in-rain-hit-opener-11632877#publisher=newsstand

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: After a dominating win in the one-off Test, India are ready to take on Afghanistan again in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday in Dharamsala. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-odi-live-streaming-and-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11630668#publisher=newsstand

England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wyatt-hodge-inspires-england-rout-of-sri-lanka-in-womens-t20-world-cup-opener-11629983#publisher=newsstand

After Aashirwad's fiery century, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took to social media to congratulate his brother on the knock. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brother-slams-century-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-reacts-on-instagram-11629697#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might not be active cricketers after a year and a half, as both are expected to retire after the ODI World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-finalises-dates-for-odi-world-cup-2027-virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-timeline-clear-report-11626547#publisher=newsstand

England men's managing director Rob Key said there is "no rush" to take a call on Ben Stokes' future as an England player and remained non-committal about him being the captain, while adding that he's also considering enforcing a complete alcohol ban on the side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-board-top-official-mentions-ban-but-shows-ben-stokes-a-ray-of-light-11625133#publisher=newsstand

Legendary batter Rahul Dravid's younger son Anvay Dravid was on Thursday included in India's Under-19 squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 4. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rahul-dravids-son-anvay-set-to-debut-for-india-u19-more-than-3-decades-after-father-11622223#publisher=newsstand

India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE Score, 2nd Match Tri-Nation A Series 2026 LIVE Cricket Score, IND A vs AFG A Updates: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets second chance to impress. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-a-vs-afghanistan-a-live-score-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tri-nation-a-series-2026-ind-a-vs-afg-a-2nd-match-scorecard-live-updates-tilak-varma-11619731#publisher=newsstand

Veteran India players - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - continue to stay in the race for the ODI World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-chances-for-odi-world-cup-2027-r-ashwins-pretty-straightforward-take-11619651#publisher=newsstand

Richa Ghosh produced a breathtaking late assault but India's brittle top-order batting proved costly as Dani Gibson's sparkling all-round show powered England to a narrow five-run win in their final Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/richa-ghoshs-valiant-68-goes-in-vain-as-india-lose-final-t20-world-cup-warm-up-game-to-england-11619740#publisher=newsstand

Hardik Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to be decided after a thorough meeting between player and franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-retain-release-or-trade-it-all-comes-down-to-important-meeting-with-mumbai-indians-report-11613881#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first outing for India A in one-day cricket ended with a muted 14 but his team hung in there till the end against a self-destructing Sri Lanka A to pull off an eight-run win in the tri-series opener on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-a-pull-off-heist-in-dambulla-after-ruturaj-gaikwads-hundred-11612851#publisher=newsstand

Sportsversity, an athlete-first sports education platform focused on careers beyond the playing field, has officially launched with former India A captain and former Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal as its Strategic Advisor. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/priyank-panchal-led-sportsversity-launches-indias-first-athlete-first-sports-education-platform-11609057#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has expressed his goals after losing the Eliminator in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2-3-4-5-ipl-trophies-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sets-clear-goal-makes-stunning-declaration-after-ipl-2026-11604129#publisher=newsstand

Shane Watson praised teenage Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his remarkable power-hitting ability across all parts of the ground and his fearless approach at the crease. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-fear-of-getting-out-shane-watson-praises-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-11604402#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team skipper Shubman Gill scripted history after scoring a brilliant century on Day 2 of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-becomes-1st-indian-to-achieve-stunning-feat-only-bradman-has-ever-done-it-11604332#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav has been dropped from the Indian team, being replaced with Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-you-drop-suryakumar-yadav-r-ashwin-mentions-ms-dhoni-in-huge-verdict-11599899#publisher=newsstand

Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/robinson-rocks-new-zealand-again-as-rain-frustrates-england-at-lords-11601177#publisher=newsstand

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has lost India's Test vice-captaincy to KL Rahul. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/for-no-rhyme-or-reason-rishabh-pant-has-been-demoted-ex-india-star-on-test-vice-captaincy-11595607#publisher=newsstand

Former India wicketkeeper and chief selector MSK Prasad on Thursday cautioned against removing Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the men's T20I side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-sacking-bcci-warned-of-sending-the-wrong-signal-are-you-sending-your-first-team-11592907#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer is set to be named Indian cricket team's new T20I captain, sources told NDTV. He will replace Suryakumar Yadav source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-set-to-become-indian-t20-captain-will-attend-bcci-selection-meeting-11593047#publisher=newsstand

The Pat Cummins-led SRH finished as the fourth-best team in the league after getting knocked out of the IPL 2026 Eliminator by Rajasthan Royals source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pat-cummins-ipl-shocker-srh-captain-may-skip-entire-2027-edition-heres-why-11586422#publisher=newsstand

What if India need a new T20 coach? Who will be the ideal candidate? Sanjay Manjrekar names his choice. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-if-india-need-new-t20-coach-gautam-gambhirs-potential-successor-named-he-doesnt-try-to-please-anybody-11582728#publisher=newsstand

Shaheen Afridi achieved an incredible feat on Tuesday, which placed him alongside Pakistan's legendary ODI captains source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shaheen-afridi-joins-wasim-akram-waqar-younis-in-elite-club-with-incredible-feat-in-pakistan-vs-australia-2nd-odi-11582443#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate the IPL 2026 victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-players-not-visiting-bengaluru-after-winning-ipl-2026-title-heres-why-11575872#publisher=newsstand

GT established some unflattering records with a disappointing batting display in the final of the IPL 2026 against defending champions RCB. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gujarat-titans-register-unflattering-records-after-disappointing-show-against-rcb-in-ipl-2026-final-11572748#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans' build-up to the IPL 2026 final was not ideal as the Shubman Gill-led side arrived in Ahmedabad late. Severe weather conditions delayed the team's arrival in Ahmedabad source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-vs-gt-ipl-final-should-have-been-postponed-says-sunil-gavaskar-heres-why-11572441#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after another poor Indian Premier League season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-batter-names-3-players-who-could-lead-lsg-after-rishabh-pants-resignation-11569275#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra shared a surprising post on X after the team was eliminated from IPL 2026 after a seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/raj-kundra-ex-rajasthan-royals-owner-stuns-internet-with-karma-post-after-teams-ipl-2026-exit-11568065#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after his team failed to reach the IPL 2026 final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-left-heartbroken-breaks-down-after-rajasthan-royals-fail-to-reach-ipl-2026-final-watch-11566421#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan was dismissed hit-wicket during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sai-sudharsan-dismissed-hit-wicket-once-again-shubman-gill-cant-control-his-emotions-11566174#publisher=newsstand