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Abhishek Sharma replaces Head to take the No. 1 spot as a T20I batsman.

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Abhishek Sharma of India overtook Travis Head, his opening partner for Sunrisers Hyderabad, to take the top spot in the T20I batting rankings. Travis Head had maintained his top spot since defeating Suryakumar Yadav in June of last year, but after missing Australia’s five-match series in the West Indies and playing his last T20I in September 2024, he dropped a spot as Abhishek Sharma became the third Indian to top the T20I batting charts, behind Virat Kohli and Suryakumar. Abhishek last played for India during the five-match Twenty20 International series against England in February. In the series’ last game, he scored 135 runs off of 54 balls. Josh Inglis rose six spots to ninth in the rankings after scoring 172 runs in the five games against the West Indies, finishing as the series’ third-highest run scorer. Despite ranking second on the series’ run rankings after a century, Shai Hope remained in tenth place. Cameron Green was the series’ greatest mover, leaping 64 spots to №24, whil...

Ben Stokes will not play in the final Test match against India.

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Ben Stokes, the captain of England and their best all-round player, will not play in the final Test match against India due to a shoulder injury. In the third and fourth Test matches of this series, the in-form player’s all-around performance earned him Player of the Match. Ollie Pope will captain the team in place of him when they play India at The Oval in London on Thursday, July 31. The pacers Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and spinner Liam Dawson were also left off of the eleven that drew with India in Manchester. In addition to Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton, and Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell has been added to the team and is slated to start at number six. England’s XI: Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope ©, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue When India batted for 143 overs over five sessions in the final innings to draw the Test, Ben Stokes had a lengthy bowling stint. During the session, Stokes was clearly gripp...

Sciver-Brunt has taken back the top rank in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.

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Nat Sciver-Brunt, the captain of England, scored 98 runs in the final of the three-match series against India in Durham, regaining her position at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. In what turned out to be a losing effort, the all-rounder stabilized the batting when the openers’ early wickets fell, and India won the match by 13 runs and clinched the series 2–1. Sciver-Brunt took the top spot for the third time in her career after defeating Smriti Mandhana by three points. She had previously held the top spot from June to December 2024 and from July 2023 to April 2024. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India, moved up 10 spots to 11th place in the batters’ list after her brilliant and game-winning century (102 off 84 balls). Richa Gosh rose nine spots to 39th position with a career-high rating of 516 points, while her teammate Jemimah Rodrigues rose two spots to 13th. Other changes in this week’s report include the Ireland vs. Zimbabwe series in Belfast, which the home tea...

Jamie Overton’s recall to the England Test squad ahead of the Oval Test

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England have made just one change to their squad for the decisive fifth Test of the 2025 series against India. All‑rounder Jamie Overton has been brought back into the 15‑member side for the match starting July 31 at The Oval. This is Overton’s first involvement in Test cricket since June 2022. When he played his only Test for England at Headingley scoring a magnificent 97 and taking two wickets during that lone appearance. Standing at 6′5″, the Surrey paceman provides both batting depth and seam‑bowling options, making him an ideal candidate to help balance the injury‑stretched England seam attack. Skipper Ben Stokes had flagged the urgent need for fresh legs after the front‑line bowlers grinded through a gruelling 257 overs in the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford. Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and returning pace spearhead Jofra Archer have carried a heavy workload through the series to date. Woakes alone has bowled 167 overs, while Archer just returning from a four‑year break has comp...

Abhishek Nayar Coaching Evolution at UP Warriorz

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Former India all-rounder and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has emerged as a key mentor figure within the UP Warriorz setup. During the Women’s Premier League (WPL), particularly in the franchise’s training camps and off-season programs. Role within UP Warriorz Structure Although Jon Lewis was officially the head coach for UP Warriorz through the 2025 season. Nayar joined the setup in unofficial yet influential capacities. He participated in the team’s off-season training camp at Bengaluru in 2023. Alongside Jon Lewis, assistant coach Anju Jain, and mentor Lisa Sthalekar. Nayar expressed his excitement at working with budding local talents like Parshavi Chopra, Yashasri and Shweta Sehrawat. While also interacting with veterans like Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad to understand and enhance their elite-level psychologies. Within these camps, Nayar focused on player development and fostering coach‑player trust, stating: “You can’t ask a player to open up. Coaches must build that tru...

In Australia, Markram and Bavuma are back to lead South Africa.

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In August, South Africa is going on a white-ball tour to Australia. Which will be led by Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. Markram was one of the few seniors given time off, while Bavuma has been sidelined since the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June due to a hamstring issue. They did not attend the two Test matches in Zimbabwe, and Markram did not play in the ensuing T20I tri-series there, which also featured New Zealand. Head coach Shukri Conrad remarked, “It’s great to have our senior players back in the mix after their rest following the WTC Final.” As we continue to develop a solid core in all forms, their expertise and caliber truly benefit the group. From now on, each series contributes to the development of our teams for the 2027 home 50-over World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia is a difficult country to visit. Their intensity and conditions will put us to the test in every department, and that’s precisely the kind of challenge we’re looking for. South Afr...

The Champions League T20 will return after more than 10 years.

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The Champions League T20 (CLT20) is about to make a reappearance. It will be even better and bigger this time. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) members recently met in Singapore as part of the ICC Annual Conference. Formally decided to bring back the competition with teams from various domestic Twenty20 leagues. Assuming all proceeds as planned. The league might resume as early as the next year. Cricbuzz understands that the international boards will meet soon to hash out the mechanics of the league. Particularly in view of the fact that many franchise owners have teams across many nations. Addressing this cross-team ownership structure will be a significant challenge for the authorities. Who are expected to set up a Governing Council (GC) or a Board to regulate the league. The Champions League T20 Creating the league’s size and scope will be another significant obstacle for the regulators to overcome. In 2015, the Champions League T20 was discontinued, leaving. Just a few...

Pavan Rathnayake ton leads dominant Sri Lanka A batting display

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The visitors built a huge first innings total, largely due to a century from Pavan Rathnayake, and Australia A’s hitters faced a searching test to salvage their two-game series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin. Sri Lanka A totally retaliated against rival captain Jason Sangha’s decision to put them in by advancing to declare 486 for 6 on day two of the second four-day match, having started at 263 for 4. At the Marrara Cricket Ground on Monday, the hosts were 76 for 1 at stumps, with Jake Weatherald at 45 and Kurtis Patterson at 19. The first game was tied, leaving them with a mountain to climb to win the series. Nathan McSweeney, the former Test opener for Australia A, was bowled between bat and pad by offspinner Nishan Peiris for 12, failing to duplicate his excellent 94 from the first game. When Rathnayake returned at 43, he took full advantage of a perfect batting strip to reach 122 off 223 balls, his team’s second century after Nuwanidu Fernando’s 102 on the first day. Sonal Dinusha, ...

Ruturaj Gaikwad returns out of his Yorkshire duty for private reasons.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yorkshire's foreign signing, dropped out of his contract for personal reasons, dealing the team a setback. Gaikwad was expected to join the team before their upcoming matchup against the reigning champions, Surrey, however the precise reasons have not been disclosed. In addition to playing the remaining Championship games, the 28-year-old was signed to play in the One-Day Cup during his first season of county cricket. Yorkshire is trying to find a replacement as they linger in eighth position in the Championship standings. According to head coach Anthony McGrath, Gaikwad is unfortunately not coming at this time due to personal reasons. He won't play for Scarborough or the remainder of the season. It's disappointing, then. "We hope everything is alright, but I am unable to provide you with any information regarding the causes. Literally, we just learned about it. Behind the scenes, we're figuring out what we can do. I'm not sure what we ca...

🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy Appointed Captain of Bhimavaram Bulls for APL 2025 🏆

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In a significant move ahead of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2025 season. Dynamic all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been named the captain of the Bhimavaram Bulls. The announcement was made on July 17. Sending waves of excitement among fans of Andhra cricket and followers of the domestic T20 scene. Reddy has already garnered media attention for his outstanding domestic and international cricket performances. He is going to guide the Bulls into the APL’s fourth season. August 8–August 24, 2025 is the planned occurrence date at the Visakhapatnam-based Dr. YSR ACA–VDCA Stadium. Rising Star Takes Charge — Nitish Kumar Reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy has rapidly climbed the cricketing ladder, with impressive displays across formats. His leadership appointment reflects the franchise’s vision to build a team around a young, aggressive, and tactically aware cricketer. Known for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. Reddy’s all-round skills are expected to bring a perfect balance to the...

Andre Russell will retire from international cricket, After the Jamaica T20Is

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Following the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia at his home stadium, Sabina Park in Jamaica, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will announce his retirement from international cricket. Russell, 37, presently has 84 caps and has only played in T20Is since 2019. He will retire seven months before the next T20 World Cup, which will take place in February 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. In addition, he played 56 ODIs and one Test. There are no words to describe what that meant. “One of the proudest achievements of my life has been representing the West Indies,” Russell stated. I never imagined I would reach this level when I was younger, but the more you play and develop a passion for the sport, the more you realize what you are capable of. I wanted to make an impression in the maroon colors and serve as an inspiration to others, so this motivated me to improve. In addition to performing for the West Indies, I enjoy performing at home in front of my loved ones, which allo...

Jitesh Sharma moves to Baroda from Vidarbha to get ready for the domestic season in 2025–2026.

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Vidarbha and Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma will play for Baroda in the upcoming season. The 31-year-old played second fiddle to captain and first-choice wicketkeeper Akshay Wadkar during the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, and he did not appear in any games. He continued to play for Karun Nair’s Vidarbha white-ball teams. It has been reported that the relocation to Baroda has been planned for some time. The close bond between Jitesh and Baroda captain Krunal Pandya is believed to be the cause. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate he was with. helped make the transfer possible after their initial IPL title win earlier this year. The change might present Jitesh with a fresh chance to establish himself as a first-class cricket regular. Jitesh has only appeared in 18 first-class games in the last ten seasons since making his debut in 2015–16. He has four half-centuries and a modest average of 24.48. It has been over a year since his last first-class match. Jitesh has pro...

In men's Test cricket, Mitchell Starc records the fastest five-wicket haul history.

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In dramatic fashion, Mitchell Starc reached the 400-wicket club on the third day at Sabina Park. Taking the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history. In just 15 balls after destroying the top order of the West Indies with a triple-wicket opening over. Mitchell Starc produced one of the best opening overs in his 100th Test match . When the left-hander edged a superb outswinger to replacement wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who was filling in for the injured Alex Carey. He removed John Campbell first ball, marking the fourth time in his career that he had done so with the first delivery of an innings. Debutant Kevlon Anderson reviewed the plumbest of lbws despite shouldering arms four balls later as the ball spun around to hit his leg in front of the middle stump. The stumps were destroyed by another delivery that bent back to take Brandon King’s inside edge. It was the sixth time a team had gone 0 for 3 in Test history. Mikyle Louis was the fourth Australian bowler to reach the 400th wicket, ...

MI New York wins the MLC title in a thrilling match.

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MI New York had one of the most amazing comebacks in franchise T20 history. After losing six of their first seven games this season. They won the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title with a five-run win over reigning champions Washington Freedom at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Freedom was chasing 181 and required 12 runs from the last over. Which was bowled by Rushil Ugarkar, 22, with captain Glenn Maxwell and a composed Glenn Phillips at the crease. After Maxwell hit a single off the first ball, Phillips hit another one.  Then Maxwell missed the third ball with a strong swipe. Maxwell tried to slog over midwicket with 10 needed off 3. But mistimed the ball high over long-on, where Michael Bracewell caught it. Freedom needed 10 runs off the last ball as new hitter Obus Pienaar swung and did not work at the fifth delivery, finally capping MINY’s incredible comeback. Freedom’s run-chase got off to a terrible start. When they lost Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous to Trent Boult...

India won the series thanks to bowlers.

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India easily defeated England by six wickets at Old Trafford on Wednesday, securing a decisive 3–1 lead in the five-match series under the leadership of an all-around performance. India overtook the score with three overs remaining, chasing 127 for victory. England chose to bat, and their innings got off to a poor start. Sophia Dunkley was at her best against Shree Charani in the third over. She hit the first ball beyond cover point for a boundary. Then worked a flighted delivery over cover for a six. Despite being costly in the opening two overs, Charani eventually got rid of Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Even though England continued to score goals, particularly when Tammy Beumont replaced Sneh Rana, the striking rotation was insufficient to keep the scoring rate under check. Radha Yadav’s superb fielding in the second half limited the scoring rate, therefore the early inability to apply any pressure backfired. India England’s attempts to hurry up were successful. By the 19th over, England had ...

RCB overcomes CSK to become the most valuable IPL team.

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As a business entity, the IPL has increased in value by 12.9 percent to USD 18.5 billion. According to a study conducted by the US-based global investment firm Houlihan Lokey, Inc. The IPL’s standalone brand value has grown by 13.8 percent to USD 3.9 billion in the last 12 months. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have lost ground to first-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Who have a brand value of USD 269 million, up from USD 227 million a year earlier. This is another noteworthy development. With a brand worth of USD 235 million, up only slightly from USD 231 million the previous year, CSK fell to third place after a poor season. They had a poor season-ending record. The Mumbai Indians (MI), valued at USD 242 million (USD 204 million in 2024) have moved up to second place from fourth place the previous year. With a 39.6% gain in brand value over 2024, Punjab Kings (PBKS) witnessed the largest year-over-year growth. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) came in second with a rise o...

England U19s take a consolation win as Mayes finishes the chase.

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The England U19s had a thrilling seven-wicket victory at Visit Worcestershire New Road to round off their Youth ODI series against India. The tourists won the series 3–2, but England earned the victory in the last match. After a superb bowling performance held India’s strong batting lineup to 210 for nine. All six bowlers took wickets thanks to a great team effort, although Ralphie Albert (two for 24) and Alex French (two for 37) stood out. The only player to surpass 40 was RS Ambrish (66 not out from 81 balls). After that, England easily reached 211 for three with 113 balls remaining. Following Ben Dawkins’s (66, 53) third consecutive sixty score, Ben Mayes (82 not out, 76 balls) and Thomas Rew (49 not out, 37) saw their team home at a canter. Following India’s decision to bat, French and Matt Firbank each scored in their opening over as England’s redesigned seam attack got off to a fantastic start. Before French took the crucial wicket of Vihaan Malhotra, Ayush Mhatre’s fruitless ser...

Glenn Maxwell helps the Washington Freedom finish in the top two.

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In Lauderhill, the Washington Freedom defeated MI New York by a commanding six wickets to finish in the top two in their league. For his game-changing 3 for 29 that held MINY to 112/8 in a rain-shortened 18-overs-a-side match. Glenn Maxwell was named Player of the Match. MINY lost Monank Patel and skipper Nicholas Pooran within the first three overs after being put in to bat after a delayed start. The middle order swiftly fell apart, but opener Kunwarjeet Singh kept the innings together with a solid 33. After taking out Tajinder Dhillon and Sharad Lumba off consecutive deliveries, Glenn Maxwell started the decline.  Glenn Phillips then contributed two more wickets, including one from a well-set Kunwarjeet. Even though MINY played all 18 overs, they were unable to bounce back from the slip and crawled to 112/8. Mitchell Owen was lost early by Washington in response. But Andries Gous (46 off 34) made sure that things got off to a steady start. The pressure was then reduced in the mid...

Sanju Samson signs a record KCL contract to return to Kerala cricket.

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In the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and among cricketers in the state. Sanju Samson is difficult exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season has had no effect on his reputation. At the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction on Saturday. The India and Rajasthan Royals batsman solidified his reputation by becoming the most expensive acquisition. For a record INR 26.60 lakh, the Kochi Blue Tigers acquired him. Samson will be playing in his first competitive match since the end of the 2025 Indian Premier League. When he played nine games for the Rajasthan Royals. The team had a poor season, with only four wins and 10 losses, ending ninth. A side strain held Samson out of action for a large chunk of the middle part of the season. After missing out on Vijay Hazare’s squad. Samson will also make his debut appearance under the KCA’s jurisdiction at the KCL. Due to his failure to attend a training camp prior to the tournament. Sanju Samson was disqualified at the time. Despite the KCA’s...

Record Breaking Shubman Gill gives India entire power.

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In the tea break, Shubman Gill reached his first Test double-hundred and walked off unbroken on 265 after driving England into the ground with the highest-ever total by an Indian captain. Joe Root removed Washington Sundar for 42 as England’s bowling attack grew weary. Allowing them to take just one wicket for the second straight session. India sped beyond 500 after lunch after cruising past 400 on the second morning at Edgbaston. Their strategy of filling their batting lineup with all-rounders following their lower-order collapses at Headingley drew a lot of opposition. But it has so far paid off handsomely, as they have partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets. At number four, Gill was all class as he batted through a third straight session with little hope for England. Picking gaps with accuracy and finding reward for playing late. He persistently milked Shoaib Bashir, who had bowled 21 overs without reward on the second day, for singles and struck boundaries al...

Ferreira and Ranjane both arrived fast 30s to help the Texas Super Kings reach up to No. 2.

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The Texas Super Kings easily defeated the Washington Freedom in a rain-shortened five-overs-a-side match on Wednesday night in Lauderhill, adding another get to the competition for the top two positions in MLC 2025. TSK moved up to №2 on the points standings with the 43-run victory, while Freedom fell to third place after eight games each. Together, they have 12 points, however the San Francisco Unicorns lead due to their superior net run-rate. Freedom won the toss and chose to field, and it looked to be the perfect decision when Daryl Mitchell (6) retired out and Marcus Stoinis (2) fell cheaply. Online Betting ID Provider However, TSK reached 87 in five overs thanks to an unbroken third-wicket stand in which №3 Shubham Ranjane and №4 Donovan Ferreira hammered 53 runs in only 12 balls. Ferreira stroked a nine-ball 37 and Ranjane top-scored with 39 in 14 balls. Nandre Burger destroyed the Freedom top order, which was full of powerful internationals, early on by bowling Glenn Maxwell (0)...

Orcas win three in straight thanks to Shimron Hetmyer heroics performance.

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San Francisco Unicorns faced their second defeat in MLC 2025. After Shimron Hetmyer scored an undefeated 78 off 37 balls. Making him the hero of the Seattle Orcas for the third time in a row. Hetmyer was once again the mainstay of Orcas’ struggling chase. Entering the match fresh off an unbeaten 97 off 40 balls and 64 not out off 26. In the tenth over, Orcas fell to 56 for 4, having held Unicorns to 168 for 5. But Hetmyer put up important stands with Aaron Jones and Heinrich Klaasen to give Orcas a four-wicket victory in the final over for the third straight game. The Orcas’ 169-run chase got off to a bad start. When Xavier Bartlett ended starter Steven Taylor’s suffering for a duck at ten balls. In his next over. Bartlett struck once more, eliminating Kyle Mayers. Sikandar Raza was the aggressor in a 38-run third-wicket partnership with Shayan Jahangir. However, Orcas’ chase began to crumble as both batters fell off consecutive deliveries in the tenth over. Then there was Hetmyer. Aft...