Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow considering the immense control and consistency he brought to India’s bowling attack throughout the series, making the visitors’ task considerably more challenging.
Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow considering the immense control and consistency he brought to India’s bowling attack throughout the series, making the visitors’ task considerably more challenging.
Despite the heavy defensive deficit, Didier Deschamps’ final game after a legendary 14-year tenure witnessed unprecedented individual milestones for France.
Despite the heavy defensive deficit, Didier Deschamps’ final game after a legendary 14-year tenure witnessed unprecedented individual milestones for France.
The meeting highlighted support from the Indian diaspora and boosted the squad ahead of the winner-takes-all clash. India now aims to beat England at Lord’s and seal its first bilateral ODI series win in England in 22 years.
The meeting highlighted support from the Indian diaspora and boosted the squad ahead of the winner-takes-all clash. India now aims to beat England at Lord’s and seal its first bilateral ODI series win in England in 22 years.
The actor and franchise co-owner praised the team’s winning mindset with the slogan, “Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo!” The historic triumph also marked another milestone in the Knight Riders Group’s expanding global cricket journey.
The actor and franchise co-owner praised the team’s winning mindset with the slogan, “Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo!” The historic triumph also marked another milestone in the Knight Riders Group’s expanding global cricket journey.
The triumph marked Sindhu’s biggest title since the 2019 World Championships and ended her seven-year wait for a major BWF World Tour crown.
The triumph marked Sindhu’s biggest title since the 2019 World Championships and ended her seven-year wait for a major BWF World Tour crown.
Sunil Narine’s brilliant bowling and Shadley van Schalkwyk’s nerveless final over proved decisive in the title clash.
Sunil Narine’s brilliant bowling and Shadley van Schalkwyk’s nerveless final over proved decisive in the title clash.
He did exactly what he promised, transitioning into one of cricket’s most formidable white-ball legends and a World Cup-winning captain. Now, this iconic tweet has come full circle amid reports that the third ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19, 2026, will mark his final international appearance for India.
He did exactly what he promised, transitioning into one of cricket’s most formidable white-ball legends and a World Cup-winning captain. Now, this iconic tweet has come full circle amid reports that the third ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19, 2026, will mark his final international appearance for India.
ofra Archer targeted Gurnoor Brar with a barrage of short balls during a fiery lower-order battle in Cardiff. The England pacer struck Brar on the bicep with a sharp bouncer before the two exchanged words in the middle. England eventually chased down 234 to secure a four-wicket win and square the ODI series 1-1.
ofra Archer targeted Gurnoor Brar with a barrage of short balls during a fiery lower-order battle in Cardiff. The England pacer struck Brar on the bicep with a sharp bouncer before the two exchanged words in the middle. England eventually chased down 234 to secure a four-wicket win and square the ODI series 1-1.
MS Dhoni attended the first ODI match between India and England. His old social media post went viral after Argentina made it to the final.
MS Dhoni attended the first ODI match between India and England. His old social media post went viral after Argentina made it to the final.
The group quickly burst into laughter as Senesi read out the highly specific strategic directions tailored for each potential Argentine penalty taker. The list included explicit physical cues, such as instructing Pickford to “Fake Left – Dive Right” for Messi, “Stand Central” for Enzo Fernández, and “Feel on the Day” for Thiago Almada.
The group quickly burst into laughter as Senesi read out the highly specific strategic directions tailored for each potential Argentine penalty taker. The list included explicit physical cues, such as instructing Pickford to “Fake Left – Dive Right” for Messi, “Stand Central” for Enzo Fernández, and “Feel on the Day” for Thiago Almada.
Before becoming Spain’s biggest star, Lamine Yamal shared a memorable moment with a young Lionel Messi during a Barcelona charity photoshoot in 2007. Nearly two decades later, they are set to meet in the biggest game in football – the FIFA World Cup final.
Before becoming Spain’s biggest star, Lamine Yamal shared a memorable moment with a young Lionel Messi during a Barcelona charity photoshoot in 2007. Nearly two decades later, they are set to meet in the biggest game in football – the FIFA World Cup final.
George Galloway accused FIFA of favouring Argentina during the World Cup and labelled the tournament “rigged.” He pointed to disputed decisions in Argentina’s wins over Egypt and Switzerland as evidence of bias.
George Galloway accused FIFA of favouring Argentina during the World Cup and labelled the tournament “rigged.” He pointed to disputed decisions in Argentina’s wins over Egypt and Switzerland as evidence of bias.
Argentina fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The defending champions will now face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey.
Argentina fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The defending champions will now face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey.
Jude Bellingham found himself at the centre of post-match controversy after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina. The midfielder appeared to confront Valentin Barco as tempers flared following Argentina’s late comeback victory. With FIFA yet to comment, the incident has added another fiery chapter to the England-Argentina rivalry.
Jude Bellingham found himself at the centre of post-match controversy after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina. The midfielder appeared to confront Valentin Barco as tempers flared following Argentina’s late comeback victory. With FIFA yet to comment, the incident has added another fiery chapter to the England-Argentina rivalry.
Lionel Messi’s remarkable World Cup journey continues with another final appearance for Argentina. The defending champions edged past England to set up a title clash with Spain. Now, football’s biggest stage awaits another chapter in Messi’s legendary career.
Lionel Messi’s remarkable World Cup journey continues with another final appearance for Argentina. The defending champions edged past England to set up a title clash with Spain. Now, football’s biggest stage awaits another chapter in Messi’s legendary career.
Spain and Argentina, the tournament favourites from the start, are now one step away from World Cup glory. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a historic final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Spain and Argentina, the tournament favourites from the start, are now one step away from World Cup glory. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a historic final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The ICC is exploring a new World Club T20 tournament inspired by FIFA’s Club World Cup model. The event could bring together champion teams from major franchise leagues for a global showdown every four years. If approved, the competition would mark cricket’s biggest club event since the Champions League T20 ended in 2015.
The ICC is exploring a new World Club T20 tournament inspired by FIFA’s Club World Cup model. The event could bring together champion teams from major franchise leagues for a global showdown every four years. If approved, the competition would mark cricket’s biggest club event since the Champions League T20 ended in 2015.
The buzz initially intensified when his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, uploaded an update from the luxury hospitality pavilion.
Fans celebrated a major bowling redemption as England collapsed to 122/6. X is flooded with high-praise edits for Jasprit Bumrah, who marked his ODI return by dismissing Harry Brook as his 150th ODI milestone wicket. Fans are calling his return the definitive factor that restores India’s bowling teeth.
Bumrah entered the series opener with 234 wickets in Tests and 121 wickets in T20Is. He reached the 150-wicket mark in ODIs after dismissing England captain Harry Brook in the 14th over of the innings.
Bumrah entered the series opener with 234 wickets in Tests and 121 wickets in T20Is. He reached the 150-wicket mark in ODIs after dismissing England captain Harry Brook in the 14th over of the innings.
Gill and Brar’s on-field collision produced one of the funniest moments of the India-England ODI. Brar held on to the catch despite the impact to end Buttler’s milestone 200th ODI innings. Prasidh Krishna’s double-wicket over then pushed England deeper into trouble at Edgbaston.
Gill and Brar’s on-field collision produced one of the funniest moments of the India-England ODI. Brar held on to the catch despite the impact to end Buttler’s milestone 200th ODI innings. Prasidh Krishna’s double-wicket over then pushed England deeper into trouble at Edgbaston.
India fought back brilliantly after England’s 61-run opening stand in Birmingham. Bumrah impressed on his ODI return, while Krishna and Brar sparked a dramatic middle-order collapse. Joe Root stood firm as England searched for a way out of trouble in the first ODI.
India fought back brilliantly after England’s 61-run opening stand in Birmingham. Bumrah impressed on his ODI return, while Krishna and Brar sparked a dramatic middle-order collapse. Joe Root stood firm as England searched for a way out of trouble in the first ODI.
With Harry Brook’s wicket, Jasprit Bumrah reached a major career milestone, claiming his 150th wicket in ODI cricket.
With Harry Brook’s wicket, Jasprit Bumrah reached a major career milestone, claiming his 150th wicket in ODI cricket.
After being rested from the previous T20I series to manage his heavy workload, Bumrah immediately validated his inclusion with exceptional work both in the outfield and with the ball.
After being rested from the previous T20I series to manage his heavy workload, Bumrah immediately validated his inclusion with exceptional work both in the outfield and with the ball.
Gurnoor Brar produced the defining over of the innings in Birmingham with a double strike in the 13th over. After an expensive start, the young fast bowler dismissed Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett in four deliveries. His comeback helped India reduce England from 61/0 to 63/2 and regain control of the match.
Gurnoor Brar produced the defining over of the innings in Birmingham with a double strike in the 13th over. After an expensive start, the young fast bowler dismissed Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett in four deliveries. His comeback helped India reduce England from 61/0 to 63/2 and regain control of the match.
Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett the opening pair for the English team stitched a partnership of 60 runs in the 10 overs of the match, where Duckett already neared his half century while the bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough.
Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett the opening pair for the English team stitched a partnership of 60 runs in the 10 overs of the match, where Duckett already neared his half century while the bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough.
Washington Sundar has been known as a very safe fielder, and he showed a bit of his magic on the field once again.
Washington Sundar has been known as a very safe fielder, and he showed a bit of his magic on the field once again.
Although Shubman Gill lost the toss, the opportunity of getting to bowl first has been well-received by fans on X as they might get to see Kohli unleashing the ‘chase-master’ within himself and score a century.
Although Shubman Gill lost the toss, the opportunity of getting to bowl first has been well-received by fans on X as they might get to see Kohli unleashing the ‘chase-master’ within himself and score a century.
The Proteas skipper (for limited overs) has since enjoyed redemption by leading South Africa to their historic World Test Championship triumph over Australia by becoming the Player of the Match for the historic event. However, he acknowledged that the memories of the 2024 T20 World Cup final have not faded, describing it as the defining low point of his playing career.
The Proteas skipper (for limited overs) has since enjoyed redemption by leading South Africa to their historic World Test Championship triumph over Australia by becoming the Player of the Match for the historic event. However, he acknowledged that the memories of the 2024 T20 World Cup final have not faded, describing it as the defining low point of his playing career.
India’s historic Lord’s triumph ended with a touching farewell for Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont. The Indian players presented signed jerseys and paid tribute to two of England’s greatest cricketers. The emotional scenes highlighted the respect and memories shared beyond the rivalry on the field.
India’s historic Lord’s triumph ended with a touching farewell for Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont. The Indian players presented signed jerseys and paid tribute to two of England’s greatest cricketers. The emotional scenes highlighted the respect and memories shared beyond the rivalry on the field.
Erling Haaland grabbed headlines off the pitch after arriving in Oslo carrying a taxidermy-style ‘Whiskey Raccoon’. The Norwegian star joked that the unusual souvenir from Dallas had simply “followed him home”.
Erling Haaland grabbed headlines off the pitch after arriving in Oslo carrying a taxidermy-style ‘Whiskey Raccoon’. The Norwegian star joked that the unusual souvenir from Dallas had simply “followed him home”.
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir’s silent Edgbaston training session became the biggest talking point before the 1st ODI. The absence of any visible interaction between the two reignited discussions over their past rivalry. With Kohli returning from injury, India will hope the focus quickly shifts back to cricket.
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir’s silent Edgbaston training session became the biggest talking point before the 1st ODI. The absence of any visible interaction between the two reignited discussions over their past rivalry. With Kohli returning from injury, India will hope the focus quickly shifts back to cricket.
BBL 16 breaks new ground with its first-ever match outside Australia in Chennai. Defending champions Perth Scorchers return to defend their sixth title against seven rivals. From festive fixtures to Australia Day final, the new season promises 44 matches of T20 action.
BBL 16 breaks new ground with its first-ever match outside Australia in Chennai. Defending champions Perth Scorchers return to defend their sixth title against seven rivals. From festive fixtures to Australia Day final, the new season promises 44 matches of T20 action.
The India Women’s team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, outclassed England across all four days. The massive 270-run margin stands as an emphatic statement, continuing the team’s unbeaten red-ball streak on English soil.
The India Women’s team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, outclassed England across all four days. The massive 270-run margin stands as an emphatic statement, continuing the team’s unbeaten red-ball streak on English soil.
Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s, while Kranti Gaud entered the honours board with a five-wicket haul. The victory sparked widespread praise for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team and their dominant all-round display.
Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s, while Kranti Gaud entered the honours board with a five-wicket haul. The victory sparked widespread praise for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team and their dominant all-round display.
Sachin Tendulkar gave the India Women’s team a memorable motivational boost at Lord’s before the final day’s play. The visit preceded India’s historic 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test.
Sachin Tendulkar gave the India Women’s team a memorable motivational boost at Lord’s before the final day’s play. The visit preceded India’s historic 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test.
The bowlers maintained relentless pressure, dismissing England cheaply and giving India a commanding first-innings lead by 115 runs. India then buried England’s hopes in the second innings. Yastika Bhatia produced a magnificent century, becoming the first woman to score a Test hundred at Lord’s.
The bowlers maintained relentless pressure, dismissing England cheaply and giving India a commanding first-innings lead by 115 runs. India then buried England’s hopes in the second innings. Yastika Bhatia produced a magnificent century, becoming the first woman to score a Test hundred at Lord’s.
CSK have entered a new phase after Stephen Fleming’s departure following 18 successful years with the franchise. MS Dhoni, Hemang Badani and Ravichandran Ashwin have emerged as the leading options to take charge of the five-time champions. Each candidate offers a different vision as Chennai look to return to the IPL playoffs and title race.
CSK have entered a new phase after Stephen Fleming’s departure following 18 successful years with the franchise. MS Dhoni, Hemang Badani and Ravichandran Ashwin have emerged as the leading options to take charge of the five-time champions. Each candidate offers a different vision as Chennai look to return to the IPL playoffs and title race.
Having lost the opening set in a tie-break, World Number 1 Jannik Sinner put up a flawless performance in the next three sets to defend his Wimbledon Title.
Having lost the opening set in a tie-break, World Number 1 Jannik Sinner put up a flawless performance in the next three sets to defend his Wimbledon Title.
The 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history. Running from August 7 to September 20, the 14th season will feature seven franchises, 39 matches, eight Caribbean venues and the return of top-quality T20 cricket across the islands.
The 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history. Running from August 7 to September 20, the 14th season will feature seven franchises, 39 matches, eight Caribbean venues and the return of top-quality T20 cricket across the islands.
Jannik Sinner overcame a first-set setback to beat Alexander Zverev in four sets and successfully defend his Wimbledon crown. The Italian lifted his fifth Grand Slam title with another composed display on Centre Court.
Jannik Sinner overcame a first-set setback to beat Alexander Zverev in four sets and successfully defend his Wimbledon crown. The Italian lifted his fifth Grand Slam title with another composed display on Centre Court.
The total squad size for CPL 2026 will be 17 players. The squad composition will be 9 senior West Indies players, 5 overseas players (selected via direct negotiations), and 3 “Breakout” players.
The total squad size for CPL 2026 will be 17 players. The squad composition will be 9 senior West Indies players, 5 overseas players (selected via direct negotiations), and 3 “Breakout” players.
The star-studded outing highlighted a passing of the torch, featuring India’s most iconic former all-rounder alongside two of the nation’s most explosive young opening batsmen. The trio fully embraced the strict, upscale dress code of the Wimbledon grounds with sharp summer tailoring.
The star-studded outing highlighted a passing of the torch, featuring India’s most iconic former all-rounder alongside two of the nation’s most explosive young opening batsmen. The trio fully embraced the strict, upscale dress code of the Wimbledon grounds with sharp summer tailoring.
The ICC flatly rejected this change, keeping the standard 50-over duration intact across all bilateral and tournament windows. The board officially put to rest plans to expand the World Test Championship (WTC) to a 12-team event.
The ICC flatly rejected this change, keeping the standard 50-over duration intact across all bilateral and tournament windows. The board officially put to rest plans to expand the World Test Championship (WTC) to a 12-team event.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth expressed intense frustration with Dube’s fielding and status in the squad. “It is impossible to do anything with Dube on the field. He is running circles around the ball”, critiqued the veteran player.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth expressed intense frustration with Dube’s fielding and status in the squad. “It is impossible to do anything with Dube on the field. He is running circles around the ball”, critiqued the veteran player.
The breaking point came in June with a 2-1 home series defeat against New Zealand, concluding with a loss at Trent Bridge. This marked England’s first home series loss of three or more Tests since 2012.
The breaking point came in June with a 2-1 home series defeat against New Zealand, concluding with a loss at Trent Bridge. This marked England’s first home series loss of three or more Tests since 2012.
Bhatia’s 113 runs smashed a 41-year-old record, surpassing Sandhya Agarwal’s 98 from 1985 to become the highest-ever individual Test score by an Indian woman in a third or fourth innings.
Bhatia’s 113 runs smashed a 41-year-old record, surpassing Sandhya Agarwal’s 98 from 1985 to become the highest-ever individual Test score by an Indian woman in a third or fourth innings.
Haaland directly addressed the constant pressure and unrealistic expectations placed on Bellingham’s shoulders regarding his goalscoring numbers. In the full interview, Haaland forcefully shut down media narratives that target Bellingham when his scoring numbers dip.
Haaland directly addressed the constant pressure and unrealistic expectations placed on Bellingham’s shoulders regarding his goalscoring numbers. In the full interview, Haaland forcefully shut down media narratives that target Bellingham when his scoring numbers dip.
Julian Alvarez scored a terrific goal to help Argentina reach the semi-finals of 2026 World Cup.
Julian Alvarez scored a terrific goal to help Argentina reach the semi-finals of 2026 World Cup.
England will be up against Argentina in the semi-final after their clinical win over Norway. Despite the win, the England coach said that his side was not up to the mark in this game.
England will be up against Argentina in the semi-final after their clinical win over Norway. Despite the win, the England coach said that his side was not up to the mark in this game.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) disputed VAR decisions and officiated in their 3-2 loss to Argentina, focusing on a disallowed 58th-minute goal and a denied 93rd-minute penalty for Mohamed Salah.
Wimbledon 2026 reaches its final destination with Sinner taking on Zverev. Both players have not lost a set in the last few matches and this promises to be a thrilling final.