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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that England will host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. This decision, announced during the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, follows the successful staging of the WTC finals in 2021, 2023, and the upcoming 2025 edition, all held in England. In its official media release, the ICC stated: “The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent…

Team India have been hit by two injury setbacks ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out for the remainder of the series and Arshdeep Singh sidelined for the Manchester Test. Reddy sustained an injury to his left knee during a gym session in Manchester, while Arshdeep injured his bowling hand during a training session in Beckenham prior to the team’s departure. Both setbacks were first reported by RevSportz and later confirmed in an official statement by the BCCI on Monday morning. The board announced that Reddy would return home, ruling him…

Karun Nair is set to make a return to Karnataka ahead of the 2025–26 domestic season after a productive two-year stint with Vidarbha. The seasoned batter had joined Vidarbha after moving away from Karnataka but will now don his home colours once again. During the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, Karun played a vital role in Vidarbha’s title win, scoring 863 runs across 16 innings at an impressive average of 53.93. His campaign included four centuries and two fifties, making him the team’s second-highest run-scorer behind Yash Rathod, who tallied 960 runs at over 60. While Karnataka welcomed back Karun, they have…

Uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj has reportedly been drafted into the Indian squad as a cover option for the fourth Test against England, set to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester. His inclusion comes amid growing concerns over the fitness of left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh and right-arm quick Akash Deep. As reported by RevSportz a few days back, Arshdeep sustained a cut on his bowling hand during a training session in Beckenham and required stitches. With recovery expected to take time, he is likely to miss not just the fourth Test but possibly the series finale as well. Akash Deep…

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is unlikely to be available for selection for the fourth Test against England in Manchester, starting July 23, after sustaining an injury during training. The left-arm pacer picked up a cut on his bowling hand while trying to stop a shot from Sai Sudharsan during a nets session in Beckenham on Thursday. He was later seen with his hand bandaged, and the injury required stitches, casting serious doubt over his participation in the upcoming Test. Speaking after the training session, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the setback, indicating that Arshdeep’s fitness would be closely…

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,…