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Ahead of his farewell series, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell named his match-winning cameo against India in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final as the highlight of his international career. In a high-pressure encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Russell came in at No. 5 with West Indies needing 77 from 41 balls in their chase of 193. The hard-hitting batter smashed an unbeaten 43 off just 20 deliveries, including the winning runs, to secure a spot in the final with two balls to spare. The Men in Maroon went on to beat England in a thrilling final in Kolkata and…

In a major setback for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has withdrawn from his contract with the club, citing personal reasons. Gaikwad was set to make his maiden appearance in county cricket, having signed on as an overseas player to feature in the remaining County Championship fixtures and the One-Day Cup. He was expected to link up with the squad ahead of their upcoming clash against reigning champions Surrey. On Saturday, Yorkshire confirmed via a media release that Gaikwad would not be joining the team and stated that the personal reasons behind his withdrawal would remain confidential.…

After missing out on selection for the England Test series, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal’s 50-member list of probables for the upcoming 2025–26 domestic cricket season. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) released the list on July 18, with Shami named at the top, alongside key players like Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Abishek Porel, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Ishan Porel. After being on the sidelines due to ankle and knee injury for a year, Shami returned to Bengal’s domestic setup last season to prove his fitness. In his comeback match against Madhya Pradesh, he delivered…

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the ongoing tour to Zimbabwe due to a right groin injury sustained during the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 final. Phillips was assessed upon arrival in Zimbabwe, and medical staff confirmed he would need several weeks to recover. As a result, Tim Robinson—who was initially named as cover and starred with a Player of the Match performance in the opening T20I—will remain with the squad for the remainder of the T20 Tri-Series, which also features South Africa. According to a statement from New Zealand Cricket, Phillips will now return home…

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has offered his perspective on Karun Nair’s disappointing form with the bat during the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Making his return to international cricket after a prolonged absence, Karun was backed by the team management in the first three Tests but has yet to notch a half-century. With promising talents like Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel waiting in the wings, pressure is mounting on both the player and the team selectors as calls grow louder for a change at the top. Despite his modest scores, ten Doeschate remains optimistic about Karun’s approach,…

India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Friday. The incident involved two instances of avoidable physical contact. In the 18th over of the match, Rawal made unnecessary contact with England bowler Lauren Filer while taking a run. A similar incident occurred shortly after, when Rawal, on her way back to the dressing room after being dismissed, brushed past bowler Sophie Ecclestone. As a result, Rawal has received a demerit point—the…

India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided a positive update on Rishabh Pant’s recovery, revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter is close to regaining full fitness ahead of the fourth Test against England, set to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Pant sustained a finger injury while diving to collect the ball on Day 1 of the third Test at Lord’s. He was forced to leave the field for treatment and did not resume wicketkeeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel stepped in as the stand-in keeper, impressing with the bat in the first innings…

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his support behind Australia’s existing top order—Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Cameron Green—for the upcoming Ashes series at home later this year. Australia recently completed a 3-0 clean sweep over the West Indies, but despite the convincing scoreline, it was a challenging series for batters from both sides. While bowlers thrived, run-scoring proved difficult, with Australia’s top order coming under scrutiny from media and fans alike. Following their defeat in the World Test Championship final, Australia opted to rest Marnus Labuschagne and provide an opportunity to the young Konstas. However, the newcomer struggled…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has opted for continuity, naming an unchanged squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, set to begin on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The same set of players that recently clinched a landmark T20I series win in Sri Lanka will take the field against their Asian rivals. After the win in Sri Lanka, BCB Chairman of Cricket Operations Najmul Abedeen Fahim highlighted the board’s intent to maintain stability in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, stressing the importance of consistency in selection. Top-order batter Mohammad Naim Sheikh…

Explosive West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is set to call time on his international career after the first two T20Is of the five-match series against Australia, both of which will take place at his home ground in Jamaica. Russell has been included in the 16-man squad announced by Cricket West Indies on Wednesday. His decision to retire comes just months ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, marking the end of a memorable chapter in West Indies cricket. “Representing the West Indies has been one of the greatest honours of my life,” said Russell in a heartfelt statement. “As a…