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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced a 17-member squad on Monday for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Uncapped pacer Eshan Malinga has received his maiden call-up to the national T20I side. Among the notable returns are Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, and Dunith Wellalage. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Asitha Fernando, and Chamindu Wickramasinghe have missed out from Sri Lanka’s last T20I squad, which faced New Zealand over six months ago. Malinga, who has represented Sri Lanka in six ODIs, has featured in 27 T20 matches in his career, picking up 40 wickets at an impressive average of 18.22. The right-arm quick was one…

Out-of-favour India batter Prithvi Shaw will feature for Maharashtra in the upcoming 2025–26 domestic cricket season, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed on Monday. The former Mumbai opener makes the move following his release from the Mumbai Cricket Association, reportedly due to concerns over fitness and discipline. Seeking a fresh start, Shaw obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai board to facilitate the switch. “At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support…

Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind young opener Sam Konstas, despite the teenager enduring a tough run in the ongoing Frank-Worrell Trophy. The 19-year-old has managed only 33 runs across four innings in the three-match Test series against the West Indies, averaging a modest 8.25. Konstas was picked ahead of seasoned campaigner Marnus Labuschagne, signalling strong backing from the selectors. However, the youngster has struggled to adapt to the challenging conditions and high-quality pace bowling on offer. With no centuries registered by any batter in the series so far, it’s been a testing time for batters on…

England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted that his side got the toss wrong at Edgbaston, after opting to bowl first on a surface that failed to behave as expected during the second Test. The decision backfired as England suffered their first-ever Test defeat to India at the iconic venue—losing by a massive 336 runs. The young Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, delivered a commanding performance. After being put in to bat, India racked up a mammoth 587 in the first innings, powered by a brilliant double century from their skipper. In response, England fought hard to post 407, but…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have named pacer Gus Atkinson as the latest addition to their squad for the third Test of the ongoing Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, set to begin on 10 July at Lord’s in London. Having missed the first two Tests of the series, Atkinson is now set to rejoin the national side ahead of the crucial encounter at the Home of Cricket. The right-arm quick last featured for England in May during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, where he sustained an injury that also ruled him out of the ODI series against the West Indies. Atkinson…

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…