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Devon Conway and Tom Latham smashed a record 323-run opening partnership against West Indies, the highest in World Test Championship history. This monumental stand also became New Zealand’s best opening partnership at home, surpassing a 95-year-old record. Their exceptional performance set a dominant tone for the hosts on Day 1. Source link

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is recovering from acute gastroenteritis after being hospitalised during Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match in Pune. The left-hander suffered rapid weight loss of 2.5 kg and has been advised complete bed rest for 7–10 days. His availability for Mumbai’s early Vijay Hazare Trophy matches remains uncertain, with the BCCI medical […]

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa has cautioned India to carefully manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload due to his explosive pace and demanding action, highlighting him as a crucial but physically vulnerable asset. Despite disruptions, the T20I series has seen India’s dominance, with South Africa showing competitiveness but inconsistency. Both Uthappa and Dale Steyn praised India’s young batting […]

England faces a tough challenge in the third Ashes Test. Australia posted 371 runs. England is struggling at 213 for 8. They trail by 158 runs. Three days remain in the match. Australia needs a draw to retain the Ashes. England’s batting has seen some resistance. The team’s leadership is under scrutiny. Source link

A thick blanket of smog forced the abandonment of the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow, prompting the BCCI to reconsider winter scheduling in North India. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla called the air pollution an “emergency,” signaling a potential policy shift. Concerns over player safety and hazardous AQI levels led to the match’s cancellation, with a series […]

KKR’s Rs 30-lakh signing Daksh Kamra is already drawing comparisons with Varun Chakravarthy for his mystery spin and similar bowling patterns. The 22-year-old Haryana all-rounder, who clocks 95–97 km/h googlies and packs power-hitting ability, has impressed coaches and scouts, including Kumar Sangakkara and Abhishek Nayar, after a rapid rise through the under-23 ranks. Source link

The snickometer faced intense scrutiny during the third Ashes Test after controversial decisions involving Alex Carey and Jamie Smith. Australian bowler Mitchell Starc branded the technology “the worst ever” after Smith was reprieved despite a visible glove movement. Further confusion arose when Snicko later ruled Smith out, highlighting its unreliability. Source link

MI Emirates edged past Dubai Capitals by seven runs in a tense ILT20 clash, defending 137 at the Dubai International Stadium. Jonny Bairstow’s 67 laid the foundation before Rashid Khan’s two-wicket burst derailed the chase. Capitals collapsed late, losing momentum despite Jordan Cox’s resistance, as MI Emirates climbed to third on the table. Source link

India’s fourth T20I against South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned without a ball bowled due to excessive fog, sparking fan outrage and refund demands. This rare occurrence mirrors a 1998 Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe Test in Faisalabad, also called off entirely due to thick fog, highlighting the unusual nature of such cancellations in international cricket. Source […]

Nathan Lyon has surpassed Glenn McGrath on Australia’s all-time Test wicket list, claiming his 564th scalp on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test. His crucial double-wicket maiden over shifted the momentum, prompting a humorous reaction from McGrath in the commentary box. Lyon now trails only Shane Warne in the record books. Source link