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Shadman Islam Defends Bangladesh Batters After Day One Setbacks Against Sri Lanka

Shadman defended his team's batters after they finished the opening day on 220/8

Gavaskar Calls for Kuldeep Yadav's Inclusion in Second Test Amid Bumrah Fitness Concerns

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

Wimbledon 2025: Bhambri and Galloway's Doubles Run Ends in Tiebreak Heartbreak OR Indian-American Duo Bhambri, Galloway Eliminated from Wimbledon in Round 3 Tiebreak Thriller

Despite Robert Galloway's fractured finger, he and Yuki Bhambri battled in the Wimbledon men's doubles, ultimately losing to Granollers and Zeballos in a close match. Bhambri's Wimbledon exit marks the end of the Indian challenge. Bhambri will now partner with Michael Venus, a longtime friend, with whom he aims for a long-term partnership.

Kavya Maran on Viral Fame: SRH CEO Addresses Her Now-Famous IPL Reactions

Kavya Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has addressed her viral reactions during IPL matches, attributing them to her deep personal investment in the team's performance. Under her leadership, SRH has experienced fluctuating success, including a bottom finish in 2023 and a second-place finish in 2024. Maran also oversees the successful Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20.

Prithvi Shaw Admits to Career Setbacks: "I Lost Focus" Due to Poor Choices, Wrong Friends

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a future star, candidly admits to making poor choices and losing focus on cricket, leading to a decline in his career. After being dropped due to fitness issues and going unsold in the IPL, Shaw seeks a fresh start by leaving the Mumbai Cricket Association to play for Maharashtra.

Former Selector Blasts India's Fielding Blunders After Test Defeat; Calls for Patience Amid Transition

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.

SA20 Auction: Teams Allowed Six Player Retentions, Salary Cap Boosted to $2.3M

72 slots are to be filled in the auction which also sees the introduction of the RTM card for the first time

New Zealand Announces Packed Home Cricket Schedule Featuring Australia, England, West Indies & South Africa

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams

Gambhir Defends India's Tailenders After Test Collapse, Cites Costly Dropped Catches

India's head coach also reiterated that despite the loss, Jasprit Bumrah would play just two more Tests as per a pre-series plan

England Captain Stokes Hails Opening Pair After Thrilling India Test Chase

While Ben Duckett hit the headlines for his 149, the England skipper was also full of praise for Zak Crawley's 65 as the openers set up England's tall run chase

Rishabh Pant's "Revolutionary" Cricket Redefining the Game, Says Greg Chappell

The former Australia captain drew a parallel between Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Mirabai Chanu Reveals Unwavering Focus: Weightlifting Always on Her Mind, Even During Family Time

Mirabai Chanu, India's celebrated weightlifter, reveals the constant mental pressure of training and weight management, even during family time. Fresh from a post-Asian Games rest, she's now focused on the Commonwealth Championships, a qualifier for the Commonwealth Games. The dedication demands sacrifices, including resisting junk food cravings like pizza, to maintain her 50kg weight and ensure peak performance.