Gill sidelined with finger injury as Sri Lanka XI reach 138/1
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill missed the opening day of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo due to a finger injury.
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West Indies all out for 344, Sajid Khan strikes four times
Sajid Khan took four wickets as West Indies were bowled out for 344 on day two of the second Test against Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval.
West Indies chase series sweep in 2nd Test as Pakistan miss Masood
West Indies chase a series sweep in the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval from August 2, with Pakistan missing injured opener Shan Masood.
ICC reveals 12 venues for 2027 ODI World Cup across 3 African nations
The ICC has revealed 12 host venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia for the 2027 ODI World Cup, running October-November 2027.
Shubman Gill overtakes Daryl Mitchell in ODI rankings
Shubman Gill has overtaken Daryl Mitchell to top the ICC’s ODI batting rankings.
Ryan ten Doeschate back with Knight Riders as strategy head
Ryan ten Doeschate is back with Knight Riders Sports as its Head of Cricket Strategy across all franchise teams.
Australia’s McDonald wants World Cup squads raised to 17
Australia coach Andrew McDonald wants World Cup squads raised to 17 players, citing the demands of the expanded 2027 tournament.
PCB reveals National Champions Cup teams and captains
The PCB has revealed the teams and captains for its new National Champions Cup, running August 11-18 ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Masood’s unbeaten 88 puts Pakistan at 199/3 against West Indies
Shan Masood’s unbeaten 88 put Pakistan at 199/3 against West Indies on day two of the first Test, trailing by 112 runs.
India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka to hinge on Jadeja, Bumrah fitness
India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour depends on Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, ahead of the first Test on August 15.