Nitish Kumar Reddy racing against time to be fit for England ODIs; Shubman Gill, KL Rahul to reach early | Cricket News

Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in a race against time for the three ODIs against England starting July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the BCCI medical team has advised the youngster an extended period of rest, and he has yet to begin his rehabilitation. He…

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Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques switches allegiance to Portugal for T20 World Cup qualifiers | Cricket News

Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has decided to switch his international allegiance from Australia to Portugal and will represent his birth nation in the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers in August. The veteran cricketer has chosen to restart his international career with Portugal, where he was born before moving to Australia at a young age.The…

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‘I’m throwing my 100% support’: Ben Stokes names Harry Brook as preferred successor for captaincy | Cricket News

Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…

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India announce Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad for 2026 Asian Games after Women’s T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News

Following India’s semi-final exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia on Sunday, the BCCI Women’s Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, set to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September.Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain, India will enter the continental event…

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‘Once in a generation player’: Tom Latham, Joe Root pay heartfelt tributes after Ben Stokes’ shock retirement | Cricket News

Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with…

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‘Staying away from the middle will be hardest’: Sachin Tendulkar’s emotional message to Ben Stokes after retirement | Cricket News

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar, right, and Ben Stokes at the Wimbledon. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led tributes to Ben Stokes after the England great announced his retirement from international cricket, praising his fearless approach, match-winning temperament and inspirational leadership in an emotional social media post.Stokes confirmed that the third Test…

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Sun sets on Bazball: Ben Stokes signs off with defeat as New Zealand seal 2-1 series win vs England | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes during day four of the 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England’s hopes of ending Ben Stokes’ captaincy on a winning note faded on the fifth morning at Trent Bridge as New Zealand completed a 160-run victory…

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‘Cricket’s return to Olympics a landmark moment’: Jay Shah after ICC and IOC confirm LA28 qualification pathway | Cricket News

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah hailed cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at LA28 as a landmark moment for the sport after the ICC and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway, including the introduction of the inaugural ICC Olympics Qualifier.Jay Shah said the confirmed qualification system gives every member nation…

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Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan resigns hours after historic 2-0 T2OI series win over India | Cricket News

Less than 24 hours after guiding Ireland to a 2-0 T20I series win over India, head coach Heinrich Malan stepped down from his role with immediate effect.Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format. They…

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‘He’s been a legend that inspires’: McCullum pays tribute to Ben Stokes’ legacy after retirement announcement | Cricket News

Brendon Mccullum & Ben Stokes (Photo AP) England head coach Brendon McCullum paid tribute to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his retirement from Test cricket, praising his immense contribution to the game and the unforgettable performances he produced throughout his international career.The 35-year-old all-rounder caught the cricketing world by surprise with his announcement,…

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