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The upcoming day-night Test between the West Indies and Australia, set to take place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica from 13–17 July, will mark the country’s first-ever pink-ball Test. While preparations are underway, some logistical issues could push readiness down to the wire. One of the major challenges facing Cricket West Indies is the installation and final testing of floodlights required for the third and final Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy. The lighting project experienced several delays — initially planned for completion earlier this year, then by May — but the new floodlights have only recently been installed.…

Bangladesh levelled the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a hard-fought 16-run win in the second game at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, thanks to a match-winning performance from left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam. Defending a target of 249, Bangladesh saw Sri Lanka build early momentum after the loss of Pathum Nissanka, as Kusal Mendis and Nishan Madushka put together a quick 69-run partnership. However, Tanvir Islam turned the tide by dismissing Madushka and launching a middle-order collapse. He went on to claim his maiden five-wicket haul in One-Day Internationals, finishing with figures that earned him the Player of…

England have suffered a setback in their T20I series against India, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of the remaining two matches due to a groin injury sustained during the second game in Bristol. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the development on Saturday, stating that Sciver-Brunt would be unable to recover in time given the short gap between fixtures. Sciver-Brunt had already missed the third T20I at The Oval, where Tammy Beaumont took over the captaincy. Beaumont led England to a thrilling five-run win off the final ball, keeping the five-match series alive. She will now continue…

Sanju Samson has created history by becoming the highest-priced player ever in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL). The India opener was snapped up by the Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 26.8 lakh at the recent KCL auction, making him the league’s most expensive signing to date. A total of 156 players, including several with IPL experience, were up for grabs in the auction. Among the six participating franchises, Kochi held the largest purse of ₹50 lakh and spent over half of it on Samson. His acquisition shattered the previous record of Rs 7.4 lakh set by Trivandrum Royals for M.S.…

England star Harry Brook lavished praise on teammate Jamie Smith following the wicketkeeper-batter’s breathtaking century against India in the second Test at Edgbaston on July 4. Smith delivered one of the standout knocks of the match, hammering 184 off just 207 deliveries — the joint third-fastest century in England’s Test history. England were under pressure when Smith walked in, but the 23-year-old responded with a stunning counterattack, smashing 21 fours and four sixes during his stay. Alongside Brook, he stitched together a record-breaking 303-run stand for the sixth wicket, rescuing England from a precarious position. Reflecting on their partnership, Brook…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has excluded Najmul Hossain Shanto from the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from 10 to 16 July. Shanto, who stepped down as T20I captain earlier this year, has been left out following a poor run of form — averaging just 18.84 across 21 matches last year. In-form batter Mohammad Naim has been recalled in his place. Naim impressed in the NCL T20, scoring 316 runs at a strike rate of 135.04 and guiding Dhaka Metro to the final. This performance also earned him a spot in the ODI…

India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a quiet departure from protocol on day two of the second Test against England in Birmingham, opting to arrive at the ground ahead of schedule. With the prospect of facing a relatively new ball early in the day, Jadeja decided to head to the venue on his own to get in some extra batting practice before play began. This move, while seemingly minor, went against the BCCI’s post-Australia tour guidelines, which state that players must travel to and from the ground together via the team bus for security and coordination. Although it’s against the…

England Women’s skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the third T20I against India Women due to a left groin injury. The series deciding match is set to be played at The Oval in London. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the news via an official media statement, clarifying that Sciver-Brunt is currently only ruled out of the third fixture. Her participation in the remainder of the series will be determined following scan results assessing the severity of the injury. “The scan outcome will help decide whether Sciver-Brunt needs to miss additional matches, with the fourth Vitality…

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga commended skipper Charith Asalanka for his composed leadership and vital contribution with the bat, which steered the hosts to a dominant 77-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening ODI at Colombo on Thursday, 3 July. Sri Lanka, having been reduced to 29 for 3 after a shaky start, managed to post 244 thanks largely to a superb knock from Asalanka. The left-hander played a captain’s innings, scoring his fifth ODI century — a fighting 106 off 123 balls featuring six boundaries and four maximums. With little support from the rest of the batting line-up, Asalanka…

Former England batter Jonathan Trott has heaped praise on India captain Shubman Gill, describing him as a “world-class player” with a promising future after the latter produced another fine century against England — his second in the ongoing five-match series. On the opening day of the second Test in Birmingham, Gill remained largely untroubled by England’s pace attack and went on to register another commanding hundred on English soil. Trott highlighted the Indian skipper’s tactical awareness, particularly in how he handled the threat posed by bowlers like Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes. According to Trott, Gill’s ability to develop tailored…