Ashutosh struck twice in the 19th over to remove Essex captain Westley and Allison, reducing the visitors from 120-1 to 120-3. He returned in the closing stages of the innings to dismiss Fernandes before wrapping up the innings with the final two wickets, completing his maiden five-for at the senior level.

The performance continued an impressive start to his maiden One-Day Cup campaign. He picked up 3-48 on debut against Yorkshire before following it up with 4-54 against Middlesex. Although he returned more modest figures of 1-49 against Gloucestershire on July 29, he has now taken 13 wickets in four matches at an average of 15.53, the most by any bowler in this season's competition.

Ashutosh had arrived in England after captaining Malwa Stallions in the 2026 Madhya Pradesh League T20, where he claimed seven wickets in eight innings despite being known primarily for his batting. Before joining Hampshire, he had taken just two wickets in 22 overs across four List A matches and had never bowled in his 32 IPL appearances.

The 27-year-old first came into the spotlight in 2023 after breaking Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest T20 fifty by an Indian, reaching the landmark in 11 balls for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh. That knock earned him an IPL contract with Punjab Kings before Delhi Capitals signed him ahead of IPL 2025. Across the last two IPL seasons, he has scored 375 runs in 17 innings at a strike rate of nearly 170 while establishing himself as a lower-order finisher. He has hit 25 sixes in 17 innings, the most by a batter at No.6 or lower. 

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Trent Rockets climbed above Manchester Super Giants into second place in the Women's Hundred 2026 points table after registering their third win of the season. Southern Brave remain the only unbeaten side and continue to lead the standings, while Manchester Super Giants slipped to third after suffering their first defeat of the campaign.

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After Beth Mooney fell for just two, Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff rebuilt the innings with an attacking 91-run stand, both bringing up half-centuries. Trent Rockets looked set for an even bigger total before losing wickets in a cluster, slipping from 116-2 to 153-8.

Manchester Super Giants never recovered from losing Smriti Mandhana inside the opening seven balls. Meg Lanning fought with 35, while Kathryn Bryce added 27, but wickets fell at regular intervals as the chase lost momentum. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 122 with seven balls remaining.

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Dunkley top-scored with 57 off 33 balls, while Luff smashed 51 from just 26 deliveries to lay the platform for Trent Rockets. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner starred with figures of 4-16 from 18 balls, removing Meg Lanning, Paige Scholfield, Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Grace Ballinger. Samantha Bates and Charley Phillips chipped in with two wickets apiece as Manchester Super Giants were dismissed for 122.

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Brook was made England's Test vice-captain ahead of the winter's Ashes series, having taken over as white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation last year. However, when Stokes was stood down from the second Test of the summer against New Zealand, Brook was not chosen to lead in his absence, with that responsibility falling to Root. 

Speaking today [July 31] on why he overlooked Brook again, Key said: "In an ideal world, what you want is the coach has a say in a captain. Coach first, then you work out the captain – I explained that to anyone that had a chance of becoming England captain. During the process, you are obviously speaking to different coaches and [the captaincy] is one of the questions you start asking, getting a feel for where they are at. Stephen [Fleming] and I spoke a lot about who we felt the best person was. 

"It's just too soon for Harry Brook. This feels like the right time for Joe Root. He has the chance to work with what I believe is the best coach that will complement him as well. Those two will be a great complementary pairing to take England forward. He is our best ever batter, and now has the chance to captain the side without any of the stuff he had to deal with last time. I'm just so glad he gets that chance."

Having started his Test career with a prolonged period of exceptional returns with the bat, Brook is currently in the middle of his first form dip. He has attracted criticism for the manner of his dismissals both over the winter in Australia and during the series against New Zealand earlier this summer, which has drawn speculation over the added burden of captaincy.

There's also his disciplinary record, which likely played a part in being passed over for further promotion. Brook was in danger of losing his white-ball captaincy over the winter, after he was involved in an altercation with a bouncer in a nightclub in New Zealand in the early hours of the morning before an ODI. 

"I think he is still developing as a player and a person, really," said Key. "The Test match job is the biggest job in cricket in England. I think that it is perfect now with Joe where he can take this ship forward as the most senior player by a long way, and Harry can continue on the project he has done in the white-ball job, and continue learning to become an outstanding leader of a cricket team.

"You've got the 2027 World Cup, all of those things. At some stage Harry Brook will be an outstanding Test captain of England cricket. It just doesn't feel the time was right now."

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There are some notable differences this time around. When Stokes announced his ODI retirement, he blamed the schedule, rather than running out of fight. Four years ago, his powers with the bat were closer to his peak, even if his 50-over form had been dwindling for some time. When the 2023 World Cup rolled around, England were trying to get the 2019 band back together, having failed to cultivate a viable alternative in the previous four years, in the hope that it would be alright on the night. He went out in such a furious blaze at Trent Bridge, that it made clear the finality of his intent.

However, Root’s appointment changes the landscape like no other appointment would have.

After his last stint as captain ended, few would have predicted a return to the role for Root. His captaincy had stagnated, while consecutive Ashes drubbings in Australia made a continuation of his tenure untenable. After the first Test he played under Stokes, Root acknowledged how drained those final few months left him. “It had started to take a bad toll on my own personal health,” he said. “I couldn’t leave it at the ground anymore, it was coming home, it was not fair on my family, people close to me or myself either.”

Stokes’ quotes after stepping down were similar to those sentiments, and ultimately the same as many England captains who have lost the belief. “Only people close to those people [captains] can really see it,” said Stokes at Trent Bridge. “It does drain you, it does affect you in a negative way.”

While on the same day Stokes also rebuffed any suggestion that he could return for the 2027 Ashes by saying he would “probably be watching in a hospitality box,” time and circumstance could change that.

Root has a monumental in-tray to get through in the 11 months before the Ashes. The most urgent of those tasks is how to replace Stokes’ role in the side. Each time Stokes has been absent through injury or his own withdrawal during his career, England have been unbalanced and short in one department. Since the beginning of 2015, they’ve managed to win 11 of the 29 Tests Stokes hasn’t featured in. It’s not hard to see a scenario where Root, and Fleming when he takes up his post, won’t be able to find a solution in the eight Test matches before the Ashes rolls around.

If Stokes has regained a level of form in franchise and domestic cricket having cleared his head, would he answer the same kind of SOS message he once sent?

The only man he would likely consider entertaining the possibility for would be Root. The two have been through their careers largely side-by-side, stretching back well before their England days. While they’ve lent on each other at different times, with Stokes providing support in the dying months of Root’s captaincy, it’s largely been Root who has bailed Stokes out in troubled times. The latest incident of that was when Stokes felt it necessary to apologise for putting Root back under the captain’s cosh at The Oval.

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In the years where Stokes was at the peak of his powers under Root’s captaincy, Root only briefly got the best of him. He was taken out of the Ashes series in 2017 after the incident in Bristol, leaving Root again fudging together a balanced XI, and it took time after returning from his mental health break in 2021 to fully regain himself. If Root is looking to rewrite his own captaincy story, Stokes was a central character to its original plot.

Equally, Root would likely be able to manage the fever a Stokes return would create in a way that Harry Brook may have found more of a challenge. Brook’s entire Test career has been played under Stokes’, and there’s been a sense of moulding himself in Stokes’ image, playing on their natural similarities. Root is his own man, and unlike Brook, doesn’t signal an entirely new page being turned.

A Stokes return would be complicated. It would require a truce between him and the ECB authority figures who, in his eyes, ultimately fuelled his retirement in the first place. Retirement U-turns also rarely come good, as Stokes himself found in the 2023 World Cup. But Root’s appointment ultimately keeps that door ajar for an Ashes return. As Rob Key said today: “It would be a brilliant story if he does.”

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Stokes retired from international cricket last month during England's third Test against New Zealand. He addressed the possibility of a return immediately after the match, saying: "I'll probably be watching it [The Ashes] in a hospitality box somewhere".

Rob Key doesn't rule out Ben Stokes returning for the Ashes 👀 pic.twitter.com/CO90sEIxJK

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 31, 2026

Reports of a rift between Stokes and England's management following his suspension from the second Test of the series against New Zealand preceded his retirement. In a press conference before the match at Trent Bridge, Key did not back Stokes to continue after the incident he was involved in at a nightclub in the early hours of the morning after the second Test. 

Stokes' relationship with Brendon McCullum also came under the spotlight, with McCullum also declining to give Stokes his full backing at the time. McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach weeks after Stokes' retirement, and Stephen Fleming is set to take up the job for their first series this winter against South Africa. Marcus Trescothick will fill in on an interim basis against Pakistan later this month while Fleming spends time with his family in New Zealand.

Addressing whether bridges had been burnt between himself and Stokes, Key replied: "No, not at all".

Stokes is currently filling his time by playing for Durham in the One Day Cup, having chosen not to enter The Hundred auction earlier this year. He is likely to play franchise cricket this winter, with a stint reportedly in the pipeline in the Big Bash. 

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Meanwhile, having signed for Yorkshire for this season, Kuldeep has made an immediate impact. He picked up 2-39 against Glamorgan and then 2-58 against Sussex, a game in which he also struck an unbeaten 22 off 12 balls from No.9, before following it up with figures of 2-34 against Worcestershire. He continued that form against Durham with another two-wicket haul.

His first wicket of the day was Stokes, a batter he has enjoyed success against over the years. Before this match, Kuldeep had dismissed the former England captain five times across formats in 176 deliveries. He added another to that tally when Stokes, attempting a reverse sweep, was caught at backward point for 12.

Stokes took 13 deliveries to score his first run and his dismissal for 12 off 39 left Durham reeling at 42-4 inside 12 overs. Kuldeep later removed Colin Ackermann in the 37th over as Durham were eventually bowled out for 165.

Stokes had entered the game in fine form, having scored unbeaten knocks of 108 and 73 in his first two One-Day Cup appearances this season, before being dismissed for a duck against Glamorgan on July 29.

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The latest Test offered perhaps the clearest example yet. West Indies were 274-7 in the first innings before stretching their total to 311 through lower-order contributions. Pakistan then recovered from 1-1 through Shan Masood's century to reach 244-3, only to lose their remaining seven wickets for another 38 runs and concede a first-innings deficit. They created another opening in the third innings, reducing West Indies to 93-7, but the hosts added another 88 runs to set a target of 211. Pakistan never came close. Across the four innings, they earned opportunities to dictate the match, only to see them slip away.

Pakistan's defeats over the last eighteen months have followed remarkably similar scripts, where they have failed to finish off an innings strongly.

Across these defeats, Pakistan could have had far bigger totals if their batting innings had not unravelled. While they failed to latch on, the runs they conceded after appearing to have the opposition under pressure were just as costly. South Africa's last-wicket stand in Centurion, Bangladesh's fightback in Sylhet and West Indies' late runs in different matches all came at moments that hurt Pakistan, throwing them into a deep end from where they were unable to recover.

Speaking after the defeat to West Indies, Pakistan’s head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed identified the quick fall of wickets as a reason for the team’s persistent issues: “We had a good opportunity in the first innings. If Imam-ul-Haq [63] played a longer innings there and been a bit more patient, I believe we would have gotten a slightly better lead in the first innings. We’re also facing this problem [of collapses] in the second innings; we’ve identified the problem, spoken to the batters, but we collapse very quickly, which causes a lot of damage to the team.”

However, while Sarfaraz referenced the role of the openers, Pakistan's recurring issue has largely stemmed from the middle and lower order, with innings repeatedly unravelling after solid starts.

The issue has not been the absence of individual performances, but the lack of collective ones. Since the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in 2024, Pakistan have registered three centuries and 26 fifties. Yet only four of their 18 innings have featured more than two fifty-plus scores, while seven have contained just one. Only once has a Pakistan batter made fifty and remained unbeaten in this period - Babar, who made 58* against the West Indies in the first Test of the ongoing series. Too often, one batter has laid the platform, but once that wicket has fallen, the innings has found ways to fall apart rather than being carried forward by those around him.

That has inevitably placed greater pressure on the lower order. Since December 2024, Pakistan's Nos. 8-11 have amassed just 467 runs at an average of 8.81, both the lowest among Test-playing nations in this period. They are also yet to register a half-century, while 19 ducks show how quickly Pakistan's innings have tailed off once the recognised batters have departed.

The contrast becomes starker when compared with the opposition. South Africa's Nos. 8-11 averaged 25.88 against Pakistan across the two away Tests, West Indies' tail averaged 21.11 across the series in Pakistan before frustrating them again last week, while Bangladesh recovered to stretch their innings well beyond Pakistan's reach as well. The result has been a side that has had to chase bigger totals than necessary while defending smaller ones, a combination that has repeatedly left them reeling.

Changing personnel has not altered the pattern. Pakistan have fielded 26 players in the last one-and-a-half years, the third-most among Test-playing nations despite playing only nine Tests in that period. Zimbabwe have used 27 players across 12 Tests, while England have also fielded 26 in 14. It points to a side still searching for its best combination, but the issues run deeper than mere selection. Different players have come and gone, yet the same ebbs and flows continue to decide matches.

Babar's return as captain was meant to bring familiarity to a side still searching for stability. Tarouba, however, suggested Pakistan's biggest challenge is not finding another leader or another combination. It is learning to make their good periods count. Until they do, the margins that have gone against them are unlikely to shift.

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A total of 40 league matches will be played in a round-robin format, with the top four advancing to the playoffs. East Delhi Riders won the first edition in 2024, while West Delhi Lions are the defending champions. 

The tournament will see several big names featuring, like Rishabh Pant, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, and Priyansh Arya, among others.

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Central Delhi Kings: Yash Dhull, Jonty Sidhu, Money Grewal, Yugal Saini, Aditya Bhandari, Siddharth Joon, Gavnish Khurana, Jasvir Sherawat, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Vansh Bedi, Divij Mehra, Aayush Kumar, Yatish Singh, Keshav Dabas, Aatrey Tripathi, Arun Pundir, Aryaveer Kohli, Samarth Singh, Ojasdeep Singh, Rahul Yadav, Abhishek Kr. Yadav, Jai Sharma, Prathmesh Singh, Vedant Sehwag.

Purani Delhi 6: Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Anuj Rawat, Digvesh Rathi, Rohan Rana, Samarth Seth, Dev Lakra, Kush Nagpal, Mohak Kumar, Rajneesh Dadar, Udhav Mohan, Prince Mishra, Yug Gupta, Aditya Malhotra, Ajay Ahlawat, Gaurav Saroha, Kabir Sachdeva, Pankaj Jaswal, Yash Kumar, Aryan Gaur, Aditya Verma, Ashwini Chillar, Lakshay Verma, Harshvardhan Phogat, Vanam Aggarwal, Arjun Rexwal.

East Delhi Riders: Simarjeet Singh, Mayank Yadav, Mayank Rawat, Arpit Rana, Dhruv Kaushik, Rounak Waghela, Hardik Sharma, Sujal Rajiv Singh, Tanmay Chaudhary, Aradhya Chawla, Rohan Parchanda, Vansh Jetly, Yashwardhan Oberai, Deepak Punia, Ashish Meena, Kavya Gupta, Rohit Yadav, Vaibhav Baisla, Uday Chawla, Sunny Rawal, Suryansh Raina, Ankit Kumar, Vansh Mehra, Suryakant Chauhan, Harsh Bhardwaj.

Outer Delhi Warriors: Navdeep Saini, Priyansh Arya, Aryan Rana, Harsh Tyagi, Shivam Sharma, Siddhant Sharma, Anant S. Sareen, Dhanya Nakra, Mohit Panwar, Saksham Gahlot, Shaurya Malik, Aman Chaudhary, Rushal Saini, Yajas Sharma, Dhruv Singh, Rishab Drall, Aditya Sharma, Akshay Saini, Monu Shukla, Pratham Saluja, Sammar Kohar, Garvit Grover, Shivam Bhan, Deepanshu Phore, Aditya Yadav.

North Delhi Strikers: Harshit Rana, Sarthak Ranjan, Pranav Rajvanshi, Vaibhav Kandpal, Aayush Singh, Akhil Chaudhary, Arnav Bugga, Kirit Kaushik, Saurabh Deswal, Yash Bhatia, Parnit Tiwari, Prikshit Sehrawat, Arjun Raparia, Kaushal Suman, Gaurav Sabharwal, Bharat Sindhwani, Mayank Dagar, Yash Dabas, Ajay Yadav, Anant Jain, Vikas Dixit, Nikhil Kumar

South Delhi Superstarz: Ayush Badoni, Tejasvi Dahiya, Sanat Sangwan, Sumit Kumar, Sumit Mathur, Pranshu Vijayran, Aman Bharti, Divansh Rawat, Karan Garg, Pranav Pant, Anmol Sharma, Vivek Kumar Tiwari, Adviteeya Sinha, Ankur Kaushik, Anshuman Hooda, Deepanshu Cullia, Ekansh Dobal, Sagar Tanwar, Vision Panchal, Yamit Sehrawat, Ankit Dabas, Tushar Duggal, Kartik Yadav, Rishabh Sharma, Raghav Agarwa

West Delhi Lions: Nitish Rana, Suyash Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ayush Doseja, Manan Bhardwaj, Aaryavir Sehwag, Ankit Kumar, Shubham Dubey, Hiten Dalal, Jitesh Singh, Vikas Rana, Mayank Gusain, Krish Yadav, Ravneet Tanwar, Anirudh Chowdhary, Tishant Dabla

New Delhi Tigers: Himmat Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, Lakshay Thareja, Shivam Gupta, Vaibhav Rawal, Atulya Pandey, Manish Sehrawat, Parikshit Singh Bhati, Yashjeet, Rishabh Sharma, Prince Yadav, Pradyuman Sanan, Varun Vanjani, Rahul Chaudhary.

DPL 2026: Full schedule 

*All day matches will begin at 1.30pm local time
**All night matches start from 7pm local time
***The opening game will begin at 9pm local time

Friday, July 31
Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6

Saturday, August 1
South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders
West Delhi Lions vs New Delhi Tigers

Sunday, August 2
Outer Delhi Warriors vs Central Delhi Kings
East Delhi Riders vs New Delhi Tigers

Monday, August 3
West Delhi Lions vs Purani Dilli 6
Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers

Tuesday, August 4
New Delhi Tigers vs Outer Delhi Warriors
South Delhi Superstarz vs West Delhi Lions

Wednesday, August 5
Purani Dilli 6 vs West Delhi Lions
North Delhi Strikers vs East Delhi Riders

Thursday, August 6
South Delhi Superstarz vs Outer Delhi Warriors
New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6

Friday, August 7
East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions
Outer Delhi Warriors vs North Delhi Strikers

Saturday, August 8
Purani Dilli 6 vs South Delhi Superstarz
Central Delhi Kings vs Outer Delhi Warriors

Sunday, August 9
North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers
South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings

Monday, August 10
West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders
Purani Dilli 6 vs Outer Delhi Warriors

Tuesday, August 11
Central Delhi Kings vs New Delhi Tigers
West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers

Wednesday, August 12
East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz

Thursday, August 13
Outer Delhi Warriors vs West Delhi Lions
North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli 6

Saturday, August 15
New Delhi Tigers vs South Delhi Superstarz

Sunday, August 16
North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings
Outer Delhi Warriors vs Purani Dilli 6

Monday, August 17
New Delhi Tigers vs East Delhi Riders
West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz

Tuesday, August 18
Purani Dilli 6 vs North Delhi Strikers
East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings

Wednesday, August 19
North Delhi Strikers vs South Delhi Superstarz
New Delhi Tigers vs West Delhi Lions

Friday, August 21
Outer Delhi Warriors vs East Delhi Riders

Saturday, August 22
Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions

Sunday, August 23
North Delhi Strikers vs Outer Delhi Warriors

Monday, August 24
South Delhi Superstarz vs New Delhi Tigers

Tuesday, August 25
Purani Dilli 6 vs East Delhi Riders

Wednesday, August 26
Qualifier 1 – TBA vs TBA
Eliminator – TBA vs TBA

Friday, August 28
Qualifier 2 – TBA vs TBA

Sunday, August 30
Final – TBA vs TBA

Delhi Premier League, 2026: Where to watch 

You can watch the 2026 DPL on TV on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1HD Hindi. The games are also available for live streaming on JioHotstar and Fancode. 

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"... I just feel a bit sad looking around sometimes, even going down to MI for that first game and Tara Norris wasn't playing. She's done really well for London Spirit where she had a role, albeit 10 balls on average [per match], and then she's not playing. That just doesn't sit right. Then obsiouly now Alexa Stonehouse isn't playing, or Alice Davidson-Richards, or Kirstie Gordon. I'm only using MI as this one example, but it's a point across the board.

"Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Kirstie Gordon, Katie Levick, they're probably four of the most established, best domestic cricketers in the country, who are either in and out, or don't have very big roles, or are not playing."

Four overseas players are allowed per side in The Hundred, with England players also available for the entire competition. While the same number of overseas players are permitted per side in the WPL, with the additional option of selecting an Associate player, the WBBL only allows three overseas players per side, with more personnel drawn from the domestic game in Australia. 

There has also been criticism of how few team captains in this year's tournament are English players, with only three out of eight sides in the women's comptition captained by domestic players. 

"You can't really achieve both, and I feel really torn," said Winfield-Hill. "It's only been when I've played against some of the teams and I'm like, you're not playing, this doesn't sit right. And then on the other should I'm going, but we want to be the best comp in the world."

One uncapped domestic player, Marie Kelly, has broken into the top 10 run-scorers in The Hundred so far this year, while overseas players are similarly dominant in the wicket-taking charts. Southern Brave, who have the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues and Australia T20 World Cup winning captain Sophie Molineux on their books, are currently at the top of the points table, with four wins from their first four matches.

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But the head coach claimed that the quick had “declined selection” after he was initially picked and that was “a decision that is way over my head”. “I leave that with the directors to come up with whatever solutions where contracted players get to decline selection,” he added.

Daren Sammy's statement in itself is controversial, without context: Alzarri Joseph

The quick has now hit back at Sammy’s claims, saying he had a chat with the head coach and CWI before pulling out of selection. Having only recently returned to international action after extended time on the treatment table, Alzarri stressed that his “body was not ready to go into another Test series.”

“We had a chat, myself and the head coach, he said on the Good Morning Jojo Sport Show. “I’ve also had a chat with CWI and if you realize the statement CWI released said personal reasons. Mr Sammy, being around for a long time, he knows exactly what that statement would have done so to be honest, I have nothing to say to Mr Sammy in terms of his statement. Like I said, he knows exactly what that statement would have done and the narrative it would have pushed in the public.

“Obviously, I’ve been out for an entire year. I haven’t played at international intensity for so long after having a second stress fracture. We spoke about me playing the two Test matches here, playing five back-to-back ODIs and how my body was feeling and I knew to myself, my body was not ready to go into another Test series. So, the statement in itself is controversial, without context,” he added.

When quizzed whether the recent episode would affect his relationship with Sammy, Alzarri said: “I’m a professional, so I’m going to go to work. I am representing the West Indies. I’m not representing Daren Sammy, so for me, I’m neither here nor there in terms of a relationship. I don’t go there to make friends. I go there to work and do a job and represent the people of the West Indies.”

The quick was first ruled out of the two-Test series against India in October last year due to a lower-back injury, and also missed the subsequent tour of New Zealand and the T20 World Cup. He returned to international cricket in June this year with the ODI series against Sri Lanka. He also featured in both Tests of the two-match series against the Asian side, followed by a five-ODI series against New Zealand.

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This was the Southern Brave's first win of the season, and took them above the Phoenix in the points table.

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Southern Brave batted first, but their innings never really took off. Ben Dwarshuis gave Birmingham a strong start by sending back Jamie Smith on the fifth ball. Usman Tariq and Rehan Ahmed then tightened the screws in the middle phase of the innings, and Brave could only get to 128-8. But in the Birmingham Phoenix chase, only Will Smeed was able to cross the 30-run mark as they eventually fell short by 12 runs. With 14 needed off five, Luke Wood gave away just one run, while taking two wickets.

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Birmingham'sRehan Ahmed took three wickets while conceding only 25 runs from his 20 deliveries. He also scored a run-a-ball 16. For Southern Brave, Wood took three wickets, while Marcus Stoinis took two and also scored 34 off 26 to be named the player of the match.

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“It had become an unhealthy relationship, the captaincy and me,” he said. “It had started to take a bad toll on my own personal health. I couldn’t leave it at the ground anymore, it was coming home, it was not fair on my family, people close to me, or myself. As soon as I made the decision [to step down] I knew it was the right thing to do. I felt like a big weight had been lifted.”

Yet now, the memory of that pain has faded far enough into the background for him to shoulder that weight again. For Root, the potential rewards of exposing himself to the possibility of that misery again must be a driving factor. Having never won an Ashes series as captain, he has the chance for another stab next year. The largely directionless group of mostly young players currently in England’s Test set-up are more ripe for moulding a side in his own image than the likes of Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook were. And perhaps, with the Covid pandemic now fading into the background, the level of burnout Root suffered at the end of his last captaincy stint is less of a risk this time.

As well, with enough distance from the miserable end of Root’s captaincy, there’s room for a more objective reflection on Root’s captaincy era.

Root’s raw captaincy numbers aren’t astounding, but they also aren’t awful. He won 27 out of the 65 Tests he presided over – more than any other England Test captain – and lost exactly the same number. His record in Ashes Tests is particularly egregious. England won only two of Root’s 15 Ashes Tests in charge, one (Headingley, 2019) was a one-off heist and the second came after Australia had already retained the urn. On the flip side, ten of those 15 are made up of two tours to Australia, where almost all England captains struggle, and England's focus in 2019 was on ODIs rather than winning the Ashes.

Away from the numbers, as his tenure wore on, Root’s captaincy seemed methodical, predictable and lacking in the kind of vision Ben Stokes injected at the start of his tenure. Part of that philosophy’s attraction was its contrast from what came before. Flare, aggression and risk vs the staleness of Root’s final year.

Nevertheless, both in numbers and on the field, the impact of Covid on Root’s captaincy cannot be overstated. By the start of 2021, encompassing his pre-Covid captaincy period, Root had captained England in 44 Tests, the same number as Stokes did during his full tenure. Root won 23 of those Tests compared to Stokes’ 24, but with a better win/loss ratio. While there were significant lows in those years, including away defeats to Australia, New Zealand and West Indies, England in some aspects became a side who brought through multi-faceted cricketers, in contrast to the image of Root's tenure as years of attritional, defensive cricket. They peaked with a 4-1 win over India and a 3-0 win in Sri Lanka with a side stuffed full of all-rounders.

A regeneration at the end of 2019, when Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope became key members of the batting line-up, initially bore results with that more attritional style, including a heady 3-1 victory in South Africa. Three wins to kickstart 2021 suggested a team building up to something. And then it all fell apart.

It's worth noting that from 2021 onwards, Root seldom had his best team available – a factor when England’s focus was on winning the World Cup before 2019, but one that became far more significant with Covid restrictions in place. Players were rested during the winter India series in 2021, while a significant chunk missed the following New Zealand series which clashed with the IPL. Shortly after that series, Stokes announced his break from cricket for mental health reasons, and when he came back for the winter’s Ashes, he was still on his way back to full force.

We’ll never know how Root’s captaincy period would be looked at had the pandemic not hit, but the change in the Covid era was clear. England won just four out of the 21 Tests they played under Root from the start of 2021, lost 12 and drew five. The low-point of the 2021/22 Ashes tour made his future as captain untenable, even if he did continue for one final overseas disaster in the West Indies.

It was impossible to believe Root would ever take, or be offered, the captain’s armband after he let it go. The methods for success Stokes implemented and his galvanising nature were the antithesis of how Root is now viewed as a captain. Root’s tenure ended in an understated character worn down by the responsibility, while Stokes’ cult of personality highlighted how timid the end had been. For a long time, it was enough to make a reversion to Root unthinkable. But the chaotic end of Stokes’ captaincy has left room for reflection, not least from Root himself.

When he led England out as interim captain at The Oval last month, he admitted he was “slightly envious” of Stokes getting to captain under McCullum. Stokes was given cards that Root never was, and even without that hand, Root was able to notch up genuine successes in the first part of his tenure. Those successes were eclipsed by the misery which followed them, and then by the excitement of Stokes’ revolution. Root won’t get to work with McCullum, but he will get another go to change the one dimensional memories of his captaincy.

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Southern Brave strengthened their position at the top of Women's Hundred 2026 points table, while Birmingham Phoenix continue to sit at the bottom, and are still yet to register a win this term.

What were the talking points in SB vs BP, Women's Hundred, match 13?

The two batting innings followed a similar trajectory. Maia Bouchier and Lizelle Lee together added 68 runs for the Brave, while Davina Perrin and Tammy Beaumont enjoyed a 73-run stand for the Phoenix, but at a far slower pace. Jemima Rodrigues, from No. 4, then provided the final flourish for the victors with an 18-ball 28, while Ellyse Perry was stranded on 16 off 11, also batting at the same position.

Who were the top performers in Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix?

Sophie Molineux and Lauren Bell were the difference, not allowing the Birmingham Phoenix openers to get off the blocks quickly, and took two and one wicket, respectively. Perrin scored a half century in the chase but found little help from other batters. Bouchier scored 45 off 31, hitting eight boundaries, while Lee added 43 runs in 28 balls, with seven fours and two sixes.

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Suthar enjoyed a historic Test debut for India against Afghanistan in June this year, taking a six-wicket haul to register the third-best innings figures by an India debutant (6-33). He signed a short-term county contract with Warwickshire following his Test exploits and took 11 wickets in two matches, including a five-for.

The Bears have now signed the left-arm spinner for their last four matches of the season, against Hampshire, Glamorgan, Essex and Leicestershire. The first of those games, against Hampshire, starts on September 2.

Suthar has notably been retained in the India Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka in August. The second match of the series is scheduled to be played between August 23 and 27, so the spinner will have a week's gap before the start of his second stint with Warwickshire.

He has picked up 147 wickets in 32 first-class matches at 25.13 with eight five-wicket hauls and best figures of 8-33. He also has 1,071 runs at 26.12 with a first-class hundred.

The club have also signed New Zealand batter Will Young for the remaining six games of the Championship season. He played three matches for them towards the end of the 2025 season, scoring 72, 31*, 48 and nine in four innings.

This will be Young’s sixth season in the County Championship, having also represented Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Durham. Overall, he has scored 8720 runs in 143 first-class matches with an average of 39.27, with 16 hundreds and a top score of 174*.

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Sri Lanka will be hoping to end their 11-year drought against Pakistan in the shortest format after their first-ever ODI series win against their Asian rivals. Sri Lanka last won a bilateral T20I series against Pakistan back in 2015.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will be led by Muneeba Ali in the T20Is, with regular captain Fatima Sana setting off to play in The Hundred. The visitors have picked a new-look squad for this series after an abysmal show in the T20 World Cup, where they won only one out of five matches in the group stage.

As far the head-to-head in T20Is between the two teams is concerned, Pakistan have a slight edge over Sri Lanka, having won 11 of the 21 matches between them. Sri Lanka have emerged victorious in nine matches, while one ended in no result.

The three games are scheduled to be played on July 31, August 2 and 4, with all set to start at 10am local time (5.30am UK time).

SL-W vs PAK-W T20I series, where to watch live: TV channels and live streaming

Where to watch in India

There is no live telecast of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I series in India. However, live streaming is available on the Fancode app and website.

Where to watch in Sri Lanka

Fans in Sri Lanka can watch the SL-W vs PAK-W T20I series on The Papare TV, while streaming will be available on Dialog Play mobile app and the Sri Lanka Cricket Official YouTube channel.

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Where to watch in Pakistan

Pakistan fans can enjoy this T20I series on Tapmad.

Note: Broadcast and streaming details for other countries will be updated when available.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran took this path several years ago. He has even captained India A and been part of the Test squad, but the Test cap remained elusive. His Bengal teammate Mohammed Shami, one of India's greatest fast bowlers of all time, is still striving for a comeback.

Both are part of the East Zone team at this year's Duleep Trophy. Ishan Kishan, who had led India to the U19 World Cup final in 2016 and Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2026, will lead that side. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, all of 15 and with a batting average of 17.60 across eight first-class matches, will be his deputy.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's premature promotion

This is not the first time Sooryavanshi has been named vice-captain of a domestic side. Bihar had given him the same role during the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy, albeit for two matches. But Bihar played in the Plate League that season, and did not have major names. It was not unexpected of them to promote Sooryavanshi.

Of course, a lot has taken place in Sooryavanshi’s life since that happened. In February 2026, he played an absurd innings in the U19 World Cup final. He smashed a plethora of records during the 2026 IPL and as good as forced the selectors to pick him for the national squad. Playing for India A, he hit the fastest List A hundred of all time. He was named Player of the Series in his first full series, in Zimbabwe.

He is not merely an eye-catching talent anymore. At 15, he has scaled heights some of the best in the world have not.

But ... almost all of that has been in limited-overs cricket, mostly T20. Sooryavanshi is yet to play a full season in first-class cricket. He has only one half-century across 12 innings in that format. 

Of course, he has hit two hundreds in Youth Tests, both against Australia. The first, at the age of 13, was a 62-ball 104 in Chennai. The other, exactly a year later, was an 86-ball 113 in Brisbane. Yet, despite those two hundreds (and a half-century against England), his average languishes at 33.1: he has not crossed 20 in his other seven innings. He has undoubtedly shown glimpses of his talent in long-form cricket, but not consistency.

I wonder what the thinking is behind making Sooryavanshi vice-captain of a senior red ball team. He has played 12 innings for 207 runs @ 17.25. His talent is extraordinary but there is a learning curve and he is at the bottom of it in red ball cricket.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 30, 2026

Of course, there is no doubt that he should have been picked for the East Zone squad. Given his obvious gifts, a delay at this level might have been counterproductive. At the same time, one cannot help but wonder whether he has been thrust into that leadership territory too soon in his career, even before he hit a hundred (let alone found sustained success).

Perhaps this could have waited until he had played his first full season in the Indian domestic circuit. He is already having to adjust from the packed grounds in the IPL and in England to the non-glamorous world of domestic cricket. This new role – especially if Kishan misses a game for any reason – will come with the additional responsibilities of having to lead a team of cricketers, some of them twice as old and vastly experienced.

It probably happened a season too soon for Sooryavanshi.

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Nevertheless, the 38-year-old ends his career today with a spotless record as India’s Test captain.

Ranking every Test Ajinkya Rahane captained India

6. Draw vs New Zealand, Kanpur, November 2021

The Indian team should have won this match. Chasing 284, India had New Zealand on the mat at 128/6 with almost a session to go on the final day. But the Kiwi tail wagged with Rachin Ravindra at the other end. India’s spin troika of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel threw everything at the visitors.

But the last-wicket partnership between Ajaz Patel and Ravindra batted out 52 balls to eke out a draw. Rahane’s captaincy was tested in this game to the hilt as he tried his best with bowling changes and fielding placements to bowl New Zealand out. But eventually, the Kiwis played out a hard-fought draw. Having said that, declaring the innings with a lead of 283 runs and more than 90 overs to bowl was also a bold decision.

5. Win by an innings and 262 runs vs Afghanistan, Bengaluru, June 2018

This was a historic occasion as Afghanistan made their Test debut. The Asian side got their first taste of red-ball cricket at the international level, and it was a tough outing for them. India dominated the game, posting 474 runs in the first innings on the back of centuries from Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan.

With the ball, India were clinical, skittling the Test debutants twice in 66.2 overs for just 212 runs. A win by an innings and 262 runs was the biggest ever for India at the time as Ashwin and Jadeja picked up 11 wickets in the game between them.

4. Win by 8 wickets vs Australia, Dharamsala, March 2017

This was Rahane’s first Test as India’s captain. It was the decider, with the series locked at 1-1 after three matches. He took a bold decision right away to hand a debut to Kuldeep Yadav. The move worked wonders as the left-arm wrist spinner returned a four-wicket haul. Kuldeep’s performance helped India restrict Australia to 300, even after they were 144-1 at one stage on the opening day. 

India took a crucial 32-run lead in the first innings, and the visitors collapsed in their second essay, setting a meagre target of 106 runs. The hosts chased down the target to win the series with Rahane unbeaten on 38 off 27 balls while KL Rahul also notched up 51*.

3. Draw vs Australia, Sydney, January 2021

India’s tour of Australia in 2020-21 was memorable for many reasons. But the third Test in Sydney was special. It had all the twists and turns, with India even threatening to chase down 407 runs at one stage as Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant were going strong. But once the duo fell, the visitors’ backs were to the wall.

India were five down after Pujara’s dismissal, and more than 40 overs were left in the day. With Jadeja already dislocating his thumb earlier in the game, Ashwin had to bat up the order. He teamed up with Hanuma Vihari and fought a famous battle at the SCG.

Notably, both batters were injured at the time but didn’t let the Aussie bowlers breach their defence, stunningly batting out 42.4 overs to earn a famous draw for India. This draw also helped India stay alive in the four-match series.

2. Win by 8 wickets vs Australia, Melbourne, December 2020

The build-up to this Boxing Day Test couldn’t have been worse for India. They were coming off a horrible 36 all-out in Adelaide in the first Test of the series, skipper Virat Kohli was unavailable for the rest of the tour, and there were talks of India getting whitewashed down under. 

However, the visitors had other ideas, as they fought back strongly to leave the hosts stunned. India bundled out Australia for just 195 runs before skipper Rahane led from the front to notch arguably the best century of his Test career. The visitors took a 131-run lead in the first innings, thanks to their captain, and the bowlers continued their good work to bowl Australia out for 200 in their second essay.

India then chased down the 70-run target comfortably with Rahane, quite fittingly, hitting the winning runs. He also won the player of the match award for his captain’s knock as India levelled the four-match series.

1. Win by 3 wickets vs Australia, Brisbane, January 2021

After a memorable win in Melbourne and a famous draw in Sydney, India walked out at the Gabba crippled with injuries. Two-Test-old Mohammed Siraj was the most experienced of their bowling attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Ashwin and Jadeja. Even Vihari was ruled out of this Test after a brave effort in Sydney. Add to it Australia’s unbeaten record at the Gabba since November 1988 and it seemed certain that the hosts would seal the series at their fortress.

Led by Rahane, the Indian team remained undeterred by the challenging circumstances and the opposition’s formidable record at the venue. They were behind the eight ball multiple times in the Test match but fought back every time to stay in the hunt. 

Australia were on their way to post a formidable first innings total, but they collapsed from 311-5 to 369 all-out. In response, India were reeling at 186-6 before an inspired 123-run partnership between Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur helped them reach 336. 

Yet again in the second innings, Australia were well placed at 89-0 before being reduced to 123-4. In the same innings, they collapsed again from 227-5 to 294 all-out as Siraj picked up his maiden five-wicket haul

Eventually, Australia set India a stiff target of 328 runs, with the visitors left needing 324 runs on the final day to seal a memorable series win. However, the highest successful run-chase at the Gabba then was 236, by Australia way back in 1951.

Shubman Gill laid the foundation of the run-chase with a 91-run knock while Rishabh Pant delivered the innings of his life with an unbeaten 89. Pujara held one end with a dogged half-century while other batters, including skipper Rahane, also played their roles perfectly as India scripted a historic, memorable series win at the Gabba.

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Sri Lanka have shuffled their squad for the series against Pakistan while also keeping their core intact. They have called up U19 players Sanjana Kavindi and Chamudi Praboda while 19-year-old pacer Rashmika Sewwandi has also been recalled. The rest of their squad remains largely the same and they will hope to end their 11-year winless run against Pakistan in a bilateral T20I series.

Meanwhile, Pakistan were extremely poor in the World Cup, winning only one out of their five matches. Their only win came against the Netherlands in their last group game when both teams had already been knocked out of the tournament. 

Pakistan will miss their dynamic captain Fatima Sana as she has been granted NOC to miss the series to play in The Hundred. Muneeba Ali will lead a new-look T20I squad with three uncapped players - Eman Naseer, Maham Anees and Momina Riasat. Najiha Alvi, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar have also been recalled, while senior players Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed and Diana Baig have been dropped after the World Cup.

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As for the rankings, Sri Lanka are currently placed sixth with 238 rating points, while Pakistan are sitting in eighth position with 210 rating points.

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While McCullum continues coaching England men’s white-ball teams, Fleming will take over the Test side. Former New Zealand captain Fleming comes in with a rich coaching resume, having only recently ended an 18-year association with the Chennai Super Kings, whom he led to five IPL titles. He also led Southern Brave to the final of the 2023 The Hundred Men's competition.

Marcus Trescothick will serve as the interim head coach for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, which starts on August 19. Fleming will fly to the UK later in the summer to begin preparations for the tour to South Africa, scheduled for December.

Joe Root's second stint as full-time England Test captain

Root, meanwhile, had succeeded Alastair Cook as England’s full-time Test captain in 2017, and led the team in 65 matches, winning 27 and losing as many, while drawing 11 games. Stokes succeeded him 2022. Root also captained the side in the Oval Test against New Zealand after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the squad after an alleged breach of team curfew.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining England as Test Coach,” Fleming said upon his appointment. “It’s one of the most prestigious coaching positions in world cricket and I am honoured to be appointed. I am looking forward to working with the players and bedding in the gains made by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Of course, the ambition is always to win now.

“But equally, it’s about ensuring the team is well placed for the medium and long-term future. There is a lot of young talent in and around the team and our aim is to help them fulfil their potential as world-class cricketers.”

“It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England Men’s Test captain again,” said Root. “The Test captaincy is a difficult but hugely rewarding job and, after enjoying a brief taste of it again working with Baz McCullum last month, I am excited to lead this next generation of players forward.

"The opportunity to do that alongside Stephen is also a huge motivator. He has proved over a long period of time that he is an exceptional leader with a great knowledge of the game, and I am looking forward to working with him and helping to build a winning environment."

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What were the talking points in WEF vs TRE, Men’s Hundred, match 11?

Trent Rockets registered their second consecutive win in a one-sided encounter against Welsh Fire, who lost their first game of the season. Invited to bat first, Fire’s innings never got going, and they could only post 122, thanks to Matthew Short (36 off 26) and Jordan Cox (33 off 16).

Who were the top performers in Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets?

Mitchell Santner was the best bowler for the Rockets, picking up 3-35. Matt Henry and Mohammad Amir also played their part, delivering economical spells and picking two and one wickets respectively.

It was a straightforward chase for the Rockets, for whom opener Ben Duckett anchoring the innings. Duckett remained unbeaten on 52 off 45 balls with eight fours and won the Player of the Match award. Finn Allen (33) and Tom Banton (31*) batted aggressively at the other end to make sure the Rockets chased down the target with 28 balls and nine wickets in hand.

What were the talking points in MIL vs LDN, Men’s Hundred, match 12?

London Spirit finally won their first match of the season, in their third outing, while this was the second loss in four matches for MI London. Will Jacks was the star with the bat for MI London, scoring 65 runs off 44 balls. Their innings got a finishing kick from Sherfane Rutherford, who smashed his way to 41 off 19 balls, helping MI London post 164 for the loss of five wickets.

Who were the top performers in MI London vs London Spirit?

Lhuan-dre Pretorius led the chase for the London Spirit. He thumped 64 off just 28 balls with seven sixes and three fours, opening the innings. His knock ensured the Spirit stayed ahead in the chase and then Dewald Brevis unleashed, smashing an unbeaten 37 runs off 18 balls to take his team over the line in just 89 balls.

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MI London registered their first points on the board in the 2026 competition in four outings. London Spirit, on the other hand, moved to the fourth spot with the tie. 

What were the talking points in MILW vs LDNW, Women's Hundred, match 12?

Batting first, MI London made 151-4, with Hayley Matthews making 18 in 11. The innings was given late impetus by unbeaten knocks from Amelia Kerr and Chinelle Henry, which helped them past the 150-run score.

Spirit lost Grace Harris on the first ball, but Amy Jones and Marie Kelly contributed with useful forties. However, MI London fought back in the last ten balls to tie the game. 

Who were the top performers in London Spirit vs MI London? 

Kerr contributed with 49* in 32 balls, while Henry made 33 in 12 balls with two sixes at a strike rate of 275, as MI London made 55 runs in the last 23 balls. 

Spirit were kept alive in the chase by Jones and Kelly, before Marizanne Kapp made 25 in 13 balls. Spirit needed 12 runs in the last 10 balls, but Matthews and Nicola Carey bowled a tight spell, as the two teams registered the third tie in the history of the women's Hundred. 

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Four years older than Australia’s sidelined Test opener Sam Konstas, Billy plays cricket alongside his coaching and physiotherapist jobs.

For the unversed, Sam made the headlines on his Test debut in December 2024 for playing a ramp shot off Jasprit Bumrah multiple times. But his career didn’t take off as expected, and he was dropped after four more Tests, with his last appearance coming in July 2025.

Who is Billy Konstas?

Billy has played 247 matches in his career so far across all clubs and formats, scoring 5,638 runs with 31 fifties and five hundreds. He has also picked 132 wickets. In the current season, he has batted in 16 innings for Sutherland District, turning out for them in all three formats. Overall, he has played 24 T20 matches for all clubs, making 605 runs at 60.50, and also taken 13 scalps at an average of 22.38. 

Sam and Billy's parents, Pamela and Jim, are of Greek heritage, enabling him to obtain Greek citizenship and represent Greece under the ICC Player Eligibility Regulations. 

As per a BBC report, Blake Faunce is another Greek-Aussie player included in the Greece squad. The 21-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder has played representative age-group cricket for the Australian Capital Territory.

A total of 10 teams, including Greece, will participate in the Sub-Regional qualifier, with each side playing four games. Greece will face the Czech Republic, Portugal, Germany and Israel. The team that wins the competition will qualify for the Europe Regional Final.

Image Credits: Instagram/Billy Konstas

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After a well-fought ODI series that the hosts won 2-1, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will lock horns against each other in three T20Is. All the matches of the series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The series is set to commence on July 31, while the last two matches are scheduled to take place on August 2 and August 4.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 2026 T20Is: Full schedule

1st T20I - Friday, July 31: Dambulla (10am local time)

2nd T20I - Sunday, August 2: Dambulla (10am local time)

3rd T20I - Tuesday, August 4: Dambulla (10am local time)

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women 2026 ODIs: Full squads

Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Sanjana Kavindi, Harshitha Samarawickrama (wk), Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nimasha Meepage, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi

Pakistan

Muneeba Ali (c & wk), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women 2026 ODIs: Team news

Sri Lanka have dropped three players from the World Cup squad – Hansima Karunaratne, Mithali Ayodhya and Chethana Vimukthi have been left out of the team. The 19-year-old seamer Rashmika Sewwandi has returned to the set-up while the uncapped Under-19 pair of Sanjana Kavindi and Chamudi Praboda have received maiden call-ups to the national side.

The rest of the squad remains the same with the likes of Samarawickrama, Perera, and Gunaratne assisting skipper Athapaththu. Sugandika will lead the spin bowling while pace bowlers Kavindi and Madara have also been retained.

Meanwhile, Muneeba will lead Pakistan in the entire series for the first time. Regular captain Sana is unavailable, with the PCB permitting her to feature in The Hundred. Moreover, it is a new-look side with players like Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed and Diana Baig dropped from the squad following the team’s poor show at the World Cup where they lost four out of five matches.

Pakistan have included three uncapped players – Naseer, Anees and Riasat – in the squad while Alvi, Umm-e-Hani and Akhtar have been recalled to the T20I set-up.

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He then lost six rating points after mustering only a 26-ball 29 in the final game to end at 910. The 916 remains his the career-best rating, which is more than what former captains Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli attained in their respective T20I careers.

Abhishek Sharma is on top of the best-ever list in the shortest format of the game: he reached 931 points against Sri Lanka in Dubai last year. England’s Dawid Malan had 919 ratings during his T20I career. Kishan’s 916 is the third-best rating of all-time in the format, with Surya and Kohli being next at 912 and 909 ratings respectively.

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Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma has slipped from second to third while India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has jumped two places to sixth with 750 rating points.

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Shubman Gill becomes No.1 ODI batter

India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill has become the No.1 batter in the format, surpassing New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell. The latter had an ordinary series in the West Indies, where he scored only 121 runs in three innings and lost a few rating points that benefited Gill. There is no other change among batters in the top 10 ODI rankings.

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The earlier record was held by Lahiru Kumara, who was taken for 63 runs back in November 2020 during the inaugural edition of the tournament, while playing for Dambulla Viiking against Jaffna Stallions.

Dahani began well, conceding only six in his first over, but things went wrong in the next over when the Jaffna openers, Kamil Mishara and Ibrahim Zadran, took him for 21 in the fourth over of the innings.

He returned at the death, in the 17th over, and things went further downhill. He bowled a 10-ball over, including three wides and a no-ball, and 13 runs in all. However, the final nail in the coffin was the last over of the innings, where Dahani was literally taken apart by an in-form Hridoy.

Nost expensive spell in LPL history

Dahani has not had a great stint for Dahani in LPL 2026 so far. He has only five wickets in four innings at an economy of 9.43. 

Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Kaps by 19 runs

As for the match, the 31-run last over ended up costing Colombo Kaps the game as they fell short of the target by 19 runs. On the back of Ibrahim Zadran’s 95 and Hridoy’s unbeaten 31 off 8 deliveries, the Kings posted 202 runs in their 20 overs.

In response, the Colombo Kaps did really well to stay in the hunt for the most part before ending their innings at 183-9, succumbing to their third defeat in six matches this season.

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Sunrisers Leeds jumped to fourth place with their second consecutive win after starting their campaign with a defeat. Meanwhile, the Manchester Super Giants lost for the first time this season in their third outing but have retained their top spot in the points table.

What were the talking points in MSG vs SUL, Men’s Hundred, match 10?

The bowlers from neither team had have a great day on a flat Headingley surface. After being invited to bat first, the Super Giants didn’t get off to a flyer despite not losing wickets. They lost their second wicket on the 52nd ball of the innings when the score was only 75, with openers Tim Seifert and Aiden Markram struggling to hit boundaries regularly. 

Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen then launched an assault to propel the score to 181. Both notched up their respective half-centuries to score 63* and 53 runs respectively.

Who were the top performers in Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds?

Despite chasing a massive target of 182, the Sunrisers made light work of the opposition, with their batters going berserk right from the word go. Marsh was particularly harsh on each bowler, smashing 63 off just 26 balls with six fours and five sixes to his name. He also won the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock.

Skipper Zak Crawley also played his part with an unbeaten 56 off just 34 deliveries, while Harry Brook made sure the Sunrisers chased down the target pretty early with his unbeaten 42-run knock off 17 balls with six sixes to his credit.

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The West Indies had secured a 31-run first-innings lead at Tarouba after Justin Greaves (5-27) became the first bowler to take five consecutive wicket-maidens in the first innings. Mohammad Abbas (5-22), however, had hit back, reducing the hosts to 126-7 at stumps on day three.

Let by some enterprising batting from Shamar Joseph (38 in 27 balls), the West Indies tail stretched their total to 181. Chasing 211, Pakistan became 71-9 before Babar Azam (58 not out) and Abbas (23) put on 49 for the final wicket. Jayden Seales (5-20) ended that partnership, while Greaves picked up 2-12 to be named as the Player of the Match.

Updated WTC 2025-27 after WI-PAK first Test

The West Indies remained at eighth place, but with a PCT of 22.73, they are now very close to England (seventh with 24.36). A win in the second Test will help them leapfrog England. Last-placed Pakistan, meanwhile, took a further hit in PCT: they finished the Test with 6.67.

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— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) July 28, 2026

The fixture continues a string of One Day Cup games being sold out, after Lancashire's match against Kent at Farington also reached capacity. 

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We look forward to welcoming Members and supporters to the ground for the very first time. Please do not travel without a valid ticket.

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— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) July 27, 2026

Gosforth is one of two outgrounds used by Durham, and has a capacity of around 5,000. A 2,000 seat stand will be in action at the fixture, while fans not in the stands are encouraged to sit on the grass around the playing field. 

Part of the attraction for fans will be the prospect of seeing Stokes, who hit 108* on his return to action for the club last week, and followed up with an unbeaten 73 against Sussex in his next outing. Stokes did not enter The Hundred auction earlier this year, before his international retirement announcement last month.

While crowds for The Hundred have been down on last year's numbers in the early stage of the competition, numbers have begun to pick back up as the competition continues.

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Manchester have registered their second win of the season, while Sunrisers Leeds have one win from three games thus far, are in fifth place. 

What were the talking points in SULW vs MSGW, Women's Hundred, match 10?

Leeds batted first but were unable to get off the blocks, only managing 57-2 in the first 47 balls of the innings. They soon became 74-3 in 64 balls, before Annabel Sutherland and skipper Dani Gibson gave the innings some momentum, taking them to 142-4.

Manchester got a steady start, with Meg Lanning and Smriti Mandhana posting 41 in 32 balls for the first wicket, but quick wickets pegged them back. They lost five wickets in 22 balls for 30 runs, and it seemed like the game was getting out of hand for them. However, a brilliant knock by Mandhana got them over the line. 

Who were the top performers in Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants? 

Gibson's six-ball 18 at No.6 took Leeds to a formidable total, after Grace Ballinger (ER of 0.85) and Maitlan Brown (1-27 in 20 balls) slowed down their innings. The second innings belonged to Mandhana, who made 88* in 50 balls with four sixes, the only batter to cross 25 in the innings, to help chase down what once seemed a stiff total.

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Her rise at international level has been rapid. Rawal became the fastest to score 500 ODI runs, in just eight innings, and then became the joint-fastest to make 1,000 runs, reaching the milestone in 23 innings. She made five successive fifties last year, ending 2025 with 976 runs, the third-most ODI runs in a calendar year.

Warwickshire Women head coach Ali Maiden said Rawal's arrival would strengthen the squad's push for a strong finish to the season.

"This is a fantastic signing for the team, and we’re very pleased to be able to welcome Pratika to Edgbaston," Maiden said. "We’re in a good position in the One Day Cup table, so bringing in a player of Pratika’s calibre can only strengthen our line-up."

Rawal said she was excited by the opportunity to play county cricket in England. "I’ve heard so many good things about the club, and I’m excited to get started and try to help the team as much as I can. Walking out at Edgbaston, such an iconic ground in world cricket, is something I’m looking forward to."

Rawal will be available for Warwickshire's One Day Cup fixture against Yorkshire at Edgbaston on August 19. 

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Speaking on Wisden’s The Scoop Extended, Amir pointed out the off-field pressures Pakistan captains have historically had to handle. He also noted that Babar's struggles with the bat over the last few years, with four years having now passed since he last scored a Test hundred.

After being at the centre of widespread criticism post the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Babar had a blockbuster PSL where he was the highest run-scorer, amassing 588 runs at an average of 73.5 and a strike rate of 145.9 with three fifties and two centuries. He followed that up with scores of 68 and 47 in the only Test he played on the Bangladesh tour.

“He just started performing well now after a long, long time, like after two and a half years, you can say he's looking in good touch,” Amir said.“And suddenly you're putting him under pressure, like in Pakistan, you know, from media, our culture is very tough. You're always on your toes. You have to be answerable for every single thing. So now he's captain.

“I don't know what he's going to do. I think, for me, a personal opinion, he should have been playing like as a player, free of mind, less pressure because he's the only one like we can trust as a player, right? He's the best player in Pakistan right now. But I think as a captain, that's not a good decision.”

What is Babar Azam's record as Pakistan Test captain?

In his first innings after becoming Pakistan’s Test captain, the 31-year-old scored only 23 runs against the West Indies. However, overall Babar has a brilliant record with the bat while leading the team in Tests, having amassed 1750 runs in 36 innings at an average of 50 with four centuries and 11 fifties.

Pakistan also fared better under Babar when he was the captain, winning 10 out of 20 Tests, losing six and drawing the other four. On the contrary, Masood, whom Babar replaced, won only four out of 16 Tests he captained.

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The left-armer was struggling in the format since returning from a knee injury in 2023, having picked only 27 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 40.11 and a strike rate of 67.6. Moreover, his pace in the mid-120s during the Test series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost 0-2, also attracted scrutiny.

“If you go on Google or YouTube, you can watch the video,” Amir said. “I gave an interview in 2020 or 2021 about Shaheen Afridi because these things happened with me. I told the media that you guys keep playing Shaheen Afridi; the time will come when he will struggle.”

“He will struggle with the pace, with the consistency, with fitness, everything. And now you can see he's struggling by far. He's still young, he should be on top, but he's struggling. So there is something wrong. And the main thing is workload management. That's the main problem,” Amir added.

Also Read: The rise and fall of Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen bowled a staggering 809.4 overs in Tests between his debut and the injury in July 2022. No other Pakistan bowler bowled more during that period, with spin bowler Yasir Shah coming second with 606.2 overs. Hasan Ali was next among fast bowlers, having bowled only 427.3 overs.

The left-arm fast bowler is currently featuring in the Lanka Premier League for Kandy Royals. He has picked up seven wickets in four matches at an average of 19.14 and an economy of 8.93. 

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Root led England in 65 Tests from 2017, winning 27 and losing 27, with 11 draws. England had won only one of their previous 17 Tests when he decided to step down from the full-time captaincy role in 2022. Root stepped up to lead the team recently during the second New Zealand Test when Ben Stokes missed out due to an off-field incident. England lost by 253 runs and eventually lost the series 1-2.

“Well, I kind of thought it [Root leading England in Tests] was a possibility. It doesn't mean I like it anymore,” Butcher said. "I just think it's a terrible idea. And let me read you something. And also let me point out why I think it's a terrible idea. Ashes record: Joe Root as captain played 15, won two, lost eight, drawn five.”

“His overall record as captain: played 65, won 27, lost 27, drew 11. I don't understand why you would put everybody through, including the players and the fans, what's happened in the last four years if you were going to go back to that, right? Joe is magnificent. He is one of our greatest ever cricket players. Don't think he should be anywhere near the captaincy ever again,” Butcher added.

According to reports, if England aren’t able to zero in on the new head coach before the series against Pakistan that gets underway on August 19, Root and Marcus Trescothick will take over captain and head coach roles in an interim capacity, respectively.

In one of the earlier episodes of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Butcher had stated that Harry Brook is the best and only option to take over England’s Test captaincy.

“I think he [Brook] is both the best option and the only option [to be England’s Test captain],” Butcher had said. “I think somebody who is in the right time of his life and career, age-wise, and can literally give it absolutely every minute of his time because that's what it requires and that's why it's so damn difficult. You have to be everything to everybody in that job and score your runs too.”

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Having reached 186 at the start of the 60th over of the innings, Tribe launched an extraordinary assault on Heldreich. He pulled the first ball, a drag down from the left-arm spinner, over midwicket for six, repeating the shot with the same result off the next ball. When Heldreich switched to round the wicket for the third delivery, the result was the same, Tribe hitting down the ground this time and again over the rope. That shot saw Tribe reach 200, as he took his helmet off to acknowledge applause from his teammates.

Tribe changed tack facing Heldreich's next ball, hitting through mid off and into the trees past the long on boundary. He went back to hitting into the leg side to face the fourth ball of the over, moving back and across to swat the ball in front of square. Facing up to the final ball before the declaration, Tribe once again hit into the leg side to complete a perfect over, and finish unbeaten on 222* off 174 balls.

While it was a day to remember for Tribe, Heldreich's final over meant it was one for him to forget. Having kept a fairly clean sheet with figures of 0-50 off eight overs before his last, that final assault from Tribe left his figures reading 0-86 off nine. Heldreich left Northants at the end of last season, having made his T20 debut for the county in 2021. He took 55 wickets across 55 white-ball games during his time at the club. Last month, he played for Liege Red Lions in the Belgium EUT20.

Along with his younger brother, Tribe has represented Jersey in T20 cricket, playing 32 T20Is since his international debut in 2021. Both brothers played together in the European Regional Qualifier for the T20 World Cup last year.

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Also on the show: West Indies' Test against Pakistan in Tarouba, the possibility of England and Australia playing a Test in India, and a chat with investigative journalist Steve Menary about the rise of illegal gambling companies operating in cricket.

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However, that was the only win they managed in the series. Sri Lanka bounced back to take the second game by eight wickets, chasing down 274 in 46.5 overs. Pakistan were led by Amin’s hundred, as they posted 273-5 on the board, but Vishmi Gunaratne (123) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (100*) held fort, taking Sri Lanka over the line.

In the decider, Sri Lanka’s bowlers led the way. Chethana Vimukthi, Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari picked up three wickets each, as Pakistan were bowled out for 187. The skipper, Athapaththu, then struck a fifty, guiding Sri Lanka to their first-ever ODI series win against Pakistan.

ICC Women’s Championship 2025-2029 updated standings after Sri Lanka vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka have leapfrogged Pakistan to second place in the ICC Women’s Championship, which is being played to determine qualification for the 2029 ODI World Cup. Eight teams will automatically qualify for the next edition, including the top seven teams in the Women’s Championship table, along with the hosts.

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Two factors drove Jain's selection. India needed another specialist off-spinner with Sundar unavailable, but they have also shown over the last year that they are reluctant to be without one altogether.

Since Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, Sundar has become India's only regular specialist off-spin option. He has not replaced Ashwin in the conventional sense, though. While Ashwin was expected to shoulder the bulk of India's spin workload regardless of conditions or opposition, Sundar has largely been used as a tactical option under Gautam Gambhir. His spells have often begun when left-handers are at the crease before India have turned back to their other spin options. Even so, he has remained a constant presence because his off-spin offers a different angle to the rest of India's attack.

India's squad for the series already includes Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, both left-arm finger spinners, while Kuldeep Yadav offers wrist-spin. An off-spinner gives India a different angle altogether, taking the ball away from left-handers rather than into them. With Sri Lanka expected to field several left-hand batters, replacing that option became a priority once Sundar was ruled out.

Jain offered exactly that, while also adding depth with the bat. A left-handed batter who bowls off-spin, he has scored 2,223 runs at 31.75 and taken 188 wickets at 27.30 in 54 first-class matches. Since the start of the 2024 domestic season, he has been among the country's most productive all-rounders, scoring 973 runs at 34.75, including a century and seven fifties, while taking 92 wickets at 29.33.

Although he made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2014, Jain had played only eight first-class matches before establishing himself during Madhya Pradesh's title-winning campaign in 2022. He took 13 wickets and scored a half-century in the knockout stages as the side lifted the trophy for the first time.

Last season was his strongest yet. Jain scored 518 runs at 57.55 and claimed 30 wickets at 20.43 in the Ranji Trophy after being named Player of the Series in the Duleep Trophy, where he took 16 wickets and scored two half-centuries in just two matches. Earlier this month, he toured Sri Lanka with India A. After a quiet first match, he responded with an unbeaten 70 and a six-wicket haul in the second, further strengthening his case in conditions similar to those India will encounter during the Test series.

India have explored other off-spin options since Ashwin's retirement. Tanush Kotian travelled with the squad during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Ashwin retired midway through the series and appeared next in line, but a modest Ranji Trophy campaign - nine wickets in five innings and 86 runs - has seen him slip behind. Nikhil Kashyap and Pulkit Narang remain in the domestic conversation, but neither has put together the body of work Jain has over the past two seasons.

Also Read: Ravichandran Ashwin might be the last great off-spinner from India

Whether Jain walks straight into the XI remains uncertain. Jadeja and Kuldeep are expected to start, leaving one place between Jain and Manav Suthar. Suthar impressed on debut against Afghanistan with seven wickets, but pairing him with Jadeja would leave India with two left-arm finger spinners. Jain, meanwhile, gives India the off-spin option they otherwise lose without Sundar while also strengthening the lower order with his left-handed batting.

If he debuts, Jain will become India's oldest Test debutant ithis century, underlining how, even in a country brimming with spin talent, specialist off-spinners remain in surprisingly short supply.

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Immediately after being given out, Shabir appeared to dispute the dismissal, gesturing to both the fielders and the umpire and shaking his head, before walking off the field.

@Saltburncc First slip clicks his fingers to imitate an edge, bat nowhere near it and given out.
This is about the worst case of cheating I’ve ever seen in cricket.
Apparently, their keeper has a huge amount of catches this season.@talkSPORT @bbctms @SkyCricket @TailendersPod pic.twitter.com/iM7lZfKF5q

— Ben Mummery (@ben_mummery) July 27, 2026

The incident took place during a Division Two game on Saturday, July 25, in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League. After the video surfaced on social media, several other clips detailing similar incidents involving Saltburn CC fielders were also shared online.

Boro 2s skippa here, was 2 more incidents during this game, leading to a 15 and 16 year old being cheated out of an innings, along with this one. I was at the non strikers end at the time unknowingly watching them cheat in real time. We lost this game by 29 runs. Shocking. pic.twitter.com/BTTngKbjw3

— rory99 (@rorycotters9) July 27, 2026

On Monday evening, the NYSD league stated that it had launched a full investigation into the alleged incidents. 

The League have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday. A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.

— Official NYSDCricket (@NYSDCricket) July 27, 2026

During the game in question, Saltburn keeper Josh Bowes took two catches behind the stumps, taking his tally to 31 dismissals in eight league matches this season – an average of almost four catches per game. Eight of those catches came in Saltburn's last league game against Shildon Railway CC. He has taken 10 more catches than the second-best keeper in the league, who has kept wicket in 11 Division Two matches this season.

Both Saltburn CC and Norton CC have been contacted for comment.

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Greaves took control of the proceedings then to pick up a wicket in each of his next five overs while not conceding a single run. Pakistan went from 244-3 to 282 all-out to concede a 29-run lead, when they were once well placed to post a lead themselves.

Greaves dismissed centurion Masood, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas to become the first bowler to deliver five consecutive wicket maidens in Test cricket. He had conceded 27 runs in his first six wicketless overs and finished the innings with figures of 5-27 after 11 overs. This was also his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket, having only bowled in 23 innings in his previous 16 Tests.

Greaves is seemingly making it a habit to bail the West Indies out of trouble. His double century against New Zealand in December 2025 in the Christchurch Test came when West Indies were 72-4 while chasing an improbable 531. His unbeaten 202 helped the team draw the match. Earlier this month, he smashed 180 against Sri Lanka to help West Indies post 499 and recover from 144-4.

West Indies vs Pakistan Test set up for thrilling finish

Pakistan didn’t let the collapse orchestrated by Greaves define the Test match. Led by Mohammad Abbas, they hit back, leaving the hosts reeling at 126-7 by the end of day's play. Abbas sent back Brandon King and Kavem Hodge in the same over before Khurram Shahzad joined in to dismiss Amir Jangoo.

Mohammad Ali and Aamer Jamal maintained the pressure, leaving the West Indies struggling at 93-7. The home team finished the day with an overall lead of 155 runs. Shamar Joseph came out swinging his bat at No.9, and is unbeaten on 22 off 13, which allowed the Caribbean side to stretch their lead beyond 150 runs. 

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This September, 20 members of the London-based club will travel to Mongolia for a 10-day tour featuring two matches against the national team and another against local representative opposition. For a club formed only in 2023 byImperial College London graduates, it is a remarkable achievement.

“It still feels surreal every time we talk about it with someone new,” said Abhishek Menon, the club’s first XI captain. “We have been discussing it for months, but we are actually going to play against a recognised international team. It is already an amazing story. It would be an even better one if we managed to go out there and get a win.”

At least two matches are expected to be T20 contests, although a 35-over game remains possible. Old Imperials anticipate playing on an artificial surface. Beyond that, much will remain an exciting surprise until they arrive. Cricket will form only part of a packed itinerary. The tourists plan to explore Ulaanbaatar, visit the Genghis Khaan equestrian statue complex and stay in traditional ger camps outside the capital. They will also visit schools in less affluent areas of Ulaanbaatar, taking plastic equipment and running introductory sessions for children with limited access to cricket.

“We are going to a country where cricket is far less accessible than it is here,” said Charles Deane, the club’s Events and Tour Secretary. “In countries where the sport is growing, it is about making it more accessible and creating grassroots opportunities.”

The tour began with a speculative email. Deane contacted cricket associations in emerging nations while searching for an ambitious destination beyond the club’s previous European trips. “It was always a bit of a Hail Mary,” he said. “Mongolia were the first to respond and were really keen to have us over. That meant a lot because they genuinely wanted us to come and play cricket with them and do some outreach.”

Since then, the Mongolian Cricket Association has helped with accommodation, transport, fixtures and the wider schedule. The club’s own story gives the tour added meaning. Old Imperials grew from the expansion of cricket at Imperial College London following England’s 2019 World Cup triumph, when the dramatic final at Lord’s and Ben Stokes’ heroics inspired a new generation to engage with the sport.

Those involved in founding Old Imperials had previously helped grow Imperial College’s cricket club from around 20 paying members to approximately 150, while expanding its teams, Sunday fixtures and women’s cricket. When several of those players graduated and remained in London, they wanted to preserve the friendships and community they had found through the game. In 2023, they formed a club of their own.

“A couple of years ago, we were just a group of mates thinking about forming a cricket club,” said chairman Achal Srivastav. “Now we have a healthy membership, a full fixture list and a tour where we are going to play a national team. It shows that there is perhaps a new generation of cricket clubs coming through. People our age are not only thinking about joining and contributing to a local club, but about setting something up themselves.”

Old Imperials now have more than 60 male and female members and a 24-match programme. Mongolia, however, offers the chance to travel beyond Europe and test themselves against international opposition.

“For people to go home and tell their family that they’ve just played against some international cricketers is pretty crazy,” Deane said. “Once we have made that first step in Mongolia, I think the tour is already a success.”

First XI captain Abhishek Menon agreed that the result alone will not define the trip. “The ultimate dream would be to win,” he said. “But the fact that we are going to Mongolia and playing a national team is already something that, two or three years ago, none of us would have imagined.”

Old Imperials also hope their journey opens a door for others. Srivastav suggested another measure of success would be another club seeing their example and saying: “Let’s go to Mongolia next year.” A victory would provide the perfect headline, but the lasting achievement may be the relationships created along the way: between teammates, between two cricketing communities and between young people discovering how far the sport can carry them.

Three years ago, Old Imperials were simply a group of friends with an idea. This September, they will walk onto a cricket field in Mongolia to face a national side. It is an unlikely journey, but one that says as much about the future of club cricket as it does about this single tour.

Inspired by England’s World Cup triumph, a group of young cricketers built something of their own. Now they are taking that creation halfway across the world – proof that club cricket remains in good hands, and that the next generation is not only willing to play the game, but to grow it.

MI London retained their third place in the points table with the thrilling last-ball win. Meanwhile, Southern Brave succumbed to their third consecutive loss in as many matches. They are languishing in seventh place in the table.

What were the talking points in SOU vs MIL, Men’s Hundred, match 9?

MI London held their nerve to make it two wins in three matches so far as they gunned down 130 on the last ball. They overcame a poor start to the chase which saw them lose James Vince and Nicholas Pooran for ducks. Marcus Stoinis’ set of 20 balls was superb for the Brave as he picked up three wickets and conceded only 17 runs.

Who were the top performers in Southern Brave vs MI London?

Will Jacks, player of the match, led MI London in the run-chase with a 54-run knock off 41 deliveries while Sherfane Rutherford also played his part with a quickfire 21. Skipper Sam Curran scored 30 runs and also stitched a valuable partnership of 65 runs with Jacks after MIL’s poor start.

Special mention to Ollie Pope, who held his nerves in a thrilling finish and scored the winning runs when MI London needed two runs off the last ball.

Earlier, their bowlers shared the spoils to restrict the Southern Brave to just 129 runs. Trent Boult led the way, bowling 13 dot balls while picking up two wickets for just 15 runs. Tom Curran, Richard Gleeson and Sam Curran took two wickets each.

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On the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Tariq was asked about his reaction to the likes of Tom Banton and Cameron Green questioning his bowling action. Banton mimicked Tariq's action during the ILT20 Qualifier 1 clash between MI Emirates and Desert Vipers.

His action also came under the scanner twice in two seasons of the Pakistan Super League, but it was deemed legal after he underwent testing at PCB-accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore. Recently during The Hundred, Tim David also expressed his unhappiness with Tariq's action, but the Pakistan spinner is having none of it.

“It shows the kind of character that the player has," he said on the podcast, "pointing such things out, because you're not in that area where you're supposed to do this. I usually don't respond to such things, but Tom Banton did that in front of me, so I responded with some good words.”

Tariq reckons it's the officials' job to question his action, and professionals should concentrate on playing. “I felt like this is not your job, you're not the one who will pinpoint these things," he added. "On-field and off-field umpires are already there, and only they can come and question me [my action]. Being professional players, we should be intelligent and mature enough to understand the rules of the game. It's better to show the world that we are professionals rather than doing such negative stuff."

Usman Tariq is currently featuring in The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix and has picked up two wickets so far in as many outings. He was also the highest wicket-taker for Warwickshire in the 2026 men's T20 Blast, with 16 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 16 and an economy of 6.09.

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Ravindra Jadeja has returned to the Test squad after missing the one-off Test against Afghanistan. He has recovered from a tennis elbow injury that has kept him out of action since May this year. He last played for India in the ODI series against New Zealand in January.

Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained an impact injury to his left knee during the recent ODI series against England, has been named in the squad but his availability is subject to fitness clearance. Sai Sudharsan has been picked under the same conditions.

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the first Test after also injuring himself during the England ODIs. Off-spin-bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain of Madhya Pradesh is his like-for-like replacement. If he plays in Sri Lanka, Jain will become India’s oldest men’s Test debutant in the 21st century.

From the side that played Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Harsh Dubey misses out with Jadeja’s return, while Washington and Nitish Kumar Reddy are nursing injuries. Manav Suthar has also retained his spot after a striking Test debut.

The first Test of the two-match series is scheduled to start on August 15, and will be played in Galle. The Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo will host the second match, starting August 23. India are also set to play a four-day tour match in Colombo from August 7.

Also read: India's fitness woes deepen: The long list of recent injuries in the Indian team

India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Batters: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan*

Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah*.

*subject to fitness clearance

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Southern Brave continue to sit at the top of the points table after a thrilling one-run win over MI London. They are still yet to lose a game this season after playing three matches. Meanwhile, MI London have succumbed to their third consecutive loss, and stay rooted to the bottom of the points table.

What were the talking points in SBW vs MIW, Women's Hundred, match 9?

MI London were in control of the 127-run chase for the most part, but lost control after captain, Hollie Armitage, was dismissed. Dani Wyatt-Hodge could not get into fourth gear during her laboured knock of 52* off 42 deliveries while Armitage (27) also struggled to hit boundaries regularly.

Southern Brave’s bowlers were superb as they took the game deep, despite only picking up three wickets. Issy Wong was the pick of the lot, taking the crucial wicket of Hayley Matthews.

Who were the top performers in Southern Brave vs MI London?

Matthews was at her best in this game as an all-rounder, picking up four wickets with the ball and scoring 32 runs off 28 balls opening the innings. But it was Jemimah Rodrigues who was named Player of the Match for her 32-run knock off 22 balls, scoring the most freely of any batter in the game. Lauren Bell, who defended eight runs off her last five balls, conceding only six runs, was also excellent in a losing cause.

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“It's disappointing, no doubt about it. I think it depends on the relationship with the owners and the head coach as well a little bit.” said Winfield-Hill. “The world we live in everybody wants the young superstars and the up-and-coming rising stars of the game. They're the ones who get bums on seats, whether it's in a leadership position or signings in the auction.

“I think potentially in some teams the power may lie more with the owners than the head coaches. Money is power and that's just the nature of it. Would MI naturally have chosen Holly Armitage [as captain]? Maybe not. She's not a huge shiny name in the international world, but Lisa's [Lisa Keightley] obviously worked with her a lot and knows the qualities that Holly has, and they have that relationship.”

The ECB sold its 49 per cent stake in each Hundred franchise at the end of last year, with private investors now owning a proportion of each team. Four of those investors also own IPL teams, and have other franchise interests in teams around the world. The first player auction for The Hundred was held earlier this year, taking over from the draft system used in previous editions. Teams retained up to four players from their 2025 squads, resulting in significant change over in personal for this year's competition.

The reduction in English captains in the women’s competition puts it at odds with other franchise teams around the world. Three out of the five WPL teams are captained by India players, while Cricket Australia have used the WBBL to give younger national players like Phoebe Litchfield captaincy experience. The lack of captaincy experience among younger players in England’s squad was highlighted last year, when Heather Knight stepped down from her captaincy role after nine years in post, leaving few tried and tested options to replace her.

“The bottom line is it is quite disappointing,” said Winfield-Hill. “The fact that we aren't exposing a lot of English players to these leadership positions, because it's a little bit like what's happening in the men's game as well when they're like, 'Oh who's going to captain the Test side?' I just think it's got to be a constant conveyor belt that is exposed, and you want a handful of people that could do it at any given moment.

“I know in terms of at Sunrisers, Adi [Adrian Birrell] spoke to a few of us about captaincy and then obviously choosing Gibbo [Gibson] and that sort of stuff. He was really open with that and he's strong,” said Winfield-Hill.

Winfield-Hill served as the inaugural captain for the Northern Superchargers in 2021 and later captained the Oval Invincibles in 2024 and 2025.

“When you're building a team especially this year with the change in teams you sort of feel like it's a new cycle. I guess it’s like who’s going to take that team forward on this cycle potentially. Ideally in a franchise world you want to keep some sort of core together for two or three years and see how many trophies you can win.” Winfield-Hill said. “You don't want to be chopping and changing every year, especially from a leadership point of view, so I guess it's somebody that can carry the bat forward for the next two or three years.”

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However, he later decided to withdraw his appeal and called back the batter, who was then batting on 46 off 24. The opening partnership was 66-run strong at the time, but the duo eventually went on to add 129 runs together. Avishka, notably, finished with a 36-ball 66, taking the game away from Kandy.

Russell Arnold, on commentary, termed the gesture as "great sportsmanship," but a wicket then, and a perfectly legal one, would have helped Kandy Royals regain some control of the game. Jaffna posted a 199-4 on the back of the back of a huge opening stand, and Kandy fell well short of the target.

Kandy Royals succumb to fourth loss of LPL 2026

Kandy Royals slipped to the bottom of the points table of LPL 2026 after losing the game by 93 runs. They were skittled for just 106 runs, and only two of their batters, Lahiru Udara (54) and Shaheen Afridi (22), reached double figures. This was their fourth loss in six matches, which has also affected their chance of going through to the knockouts.

Meanwhile, the Jaffna Kings put up a brilliant show with the ball after dominating with the bat earlier. Mohamed Shiraz and Dunith Wellalage accounted for three wickets each as they ran through the opposition batting line-up.

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India needed to chase only 126 in the first match. It was the ideal opportunity for your under-fire teenage prodigy to get some runs under the belt. But if that was an easy fifty, the one in the third game certainly was not, especially when the in-form Ishan Kishan struggled to get going at the other end on a slow pitch where the odd ball stopped. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi responded with an even bigger fifty that as good as decided the outcome. He finished as the leading run-scorer from either side.

As he had done in the IPL Eliminator a couple of months ago, Sooryavanshi dug deep, choosing his shots, perishing only after taking India to 145 inside 15 overs. The Zimbabwe bowlers adjusted their lengths against him, but Sooryavanshi waited out, waiting for the bad balls. At the post-match presentation, he spoke about wanting to play a big innings once he got a start.

At the post-series press conference, stand-in head coach VVS Laxman was effusive in praise. “Very mature. That’s what I really appreciate about Vaibhav. With every experience and every match, he understands, assesses and gets better. He reviews every practice session, not just matches.”

Tilak question unanswered

Tilak’s series numbers – 77 runs without being dismissed, strike rate 179 – seem impressive, but only 10 of the balls he faced were bowled by spinners. That did not answer a question that has been around for some time: can Tilak hit spin?

Tilak has struck at 107 across the 120 balls of spin he has faced in T20Is in 2026. With a 100-ball cut-off, no Full Member batter has scored as slowly (or even at below 116). India’s Tilak question remained unaddressed as they left Zimbabwe.

It is, of course, not easy for Tilak, who had been excellent inside the powerplay during his stint at No.3. Now, with India spoiled for choices in the top three, he is perhaps batting out of position. The problem is, he has little choice but to adapt.

Bishnoi finds breathing space

Bishnoi’s horror night at Old Trafford earned him brickbats from all cricketing quarters. Yet, with Varun Chakaravarthy injured and somewhat off-form, he is probably the best bet among the leg-spinners.

India backed him in Zimbabwe, and he went for below a run a ball in the series. It is a small sample, but he also seemed to have worked on that back-foot side-of-crease no-ball issue: he did not bowl a single one on the tour.

Backup pacers impress

Mayank Yadav returned to the fray with a wicket off his first ball, something he repeated in the third game as well. He bowled an attacking length at serious pace – an approach more common in longer formats – and came off with five inexpensive wickets.

Prince Yadav had not impressed in England, but looked better in Zimbabwe before picking up an injury. He took four wickets in 5.2 overs. Ashok Sharma was probably unlucky to not get more wickets. Yash Thakur probed and persisted in his two games, and got a few expensive scalps.

None of these bowlers are first-choice options, but as the England tour showed, the Indian pace attack can look insipid in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. To counter that, it is important for the fringe fast bowlers to get more game time. They got that here, and they impressed.

Still no seam-bowling all-rounder

With no Hardik Pandya or even Nitish Kumar Reddy, the closest India had to a seam-bowling T20I all-rounder were Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shedge. Between them, they got three caps, bowled 7.4 overs, and faced three balls.

Pandya and Reddy are probably going to miss more games over the next two years. India do have some seamers who can hit down the order, but they are yet to identify a forerunner for that role.

Brewster is one of the UK’s leading lights when it comes to getting children and young people involved with the game. Ahead of the recent Women’s T20 World Cup, she was one of the 53 women recognised by the ECB for their work in, and influence on, the game.

An accredited ECB coach developer, Brewster is also a lead coach for the Blaze Her Trial Programme, an initiative by the African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) Programme that identifies and transitions top female athletes of African and Caribbean heritage from other sports into cricket, addressing under-representation, and targeting 15-to-21-year-olds in particular. She is also head of Cage Cricket London and in June ran a cage cricket session at the African Caribbean Cricket Festival in Beckenham. Delivered by the ECB and ACE Programme in partnership with Kent Cricket Foundation, the fourth edition of the festival was attended by hundreds of people celebrating cricket, culture and community.

“It was amazing,” says Brewster. “The fact you’ve got legends of cricket there, just mixing and mingling with everybody else.” Young people enjoyed coaching sessions and games alongside appearances from ex-players such as Courtney Walsh, Devon Malcolm and Curtly Ambrose, while new stars such as Davina Perrin and Emilio Gay were also in attendance.

“Just having events like this to encourage participation within the African and Caribbean community [are extremely important], because, as Dev [Devon Malcolm] touches on a lot, it’s not what it used to be. It’s just nice to see the younger generation coming through with the older generation and just having a day out watching cricket.”

Brewster’s cage cricket session saw children of different ages and abilities getting involved, some even having their first experience of playing cricket. Cage cricket is a hybrid version of the game. It’s fast-paced and played in an enclosed space, with six players playing at a time as individuals rather than as part of a team. Players score runs by hitting the ball into specific coloured scoring zones and every participant gets to bat, bowl and field, with one player emerging victorious at the end.

“It allows all different levels [to play],” Brewster explains. “All age groups, all abilities can play, which is what’s great about it. It can be used as a training tool, but also be used for youngsters or people with disabilities just to enjoy playing and developing their batting and bowling and fielding skills. It’s good for communication, numeracy, and literacy. It’s mutually beneficial.

“They really enjoyed it. We got a lot of youngsters involved, along with their families. It was really nice to see. Devon Malcolm’s really behind it because he wants to get more youngsters back into cricket, and loving cricket like their parents and past generations. It’s important.”

While there are still more steps than can be taken to get people from Black communities into cricket, Brewster praised ACE for the work they’ve been doing over the past few years, and Ebony Rainford-Brent, the programme’s founder, for her influence as a role model for young girls.

“She’s so inspiring. For her to be able to tell her story and share it with the younger girls coming through, it’s amazing. If we can have more events where she’s there alongside other Black female African-Caribbean cricketers, they can inspire young girls to say: ‘If they can do it, I can do it.’

“When I was younger, I’d love to have played cricket, but unfortunately it was never offered to me because it wasn’t seen as a sport for women back then. With cage cricket, it’s allowing the opportunity for girls to get more involved in cricket. It’s allowing them to see themselves within cricket, develop those skills from grassroots and then work their way through to academies such as the ACE programme. With the right backing and right support, it can happen.”

What were the talking points in MSG vs BP, Men’s Hundred, match 7?

The Super Giants made in two wins in two, registering yet another massive victory riding on Jos Buttler’s batting and a combined bowling effort. The Phoenix started the game strongly, dismissing Tim Seifert with the sixth ball of the match, but it was all downhill for them after that.

Who were the top performers in Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix?

With a 50-ball 90, Buttler was the star of the show for the Super Giants; he was also named Player of the Match. Rehan Ahmed took two wickets for the Birmingham Phoenix, but leaked 43 runs in 20 balls.

Liam Dawson led the proceedings with the ball, taking three wickets while conceding just 15 runs in 17 deliveries. Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker also got two apiece.

What were the talking points in TR vs LS, Men’s Hundred, match 8?

London Spirit fell to a second consecutive defeat as none of their batters could convert starts into something substantial, managing 159 in 100 deliveries batting first. Ben Duckett’s knock at the top and Craig Overton’s finishing took the Rockets to the target with two balls to spare.

Who were the top performers in Trent Rockets vs London Spirit?

Calvin Harrison and Overton took two wickets each for Trent Rockets, while Dewald Brevis was the top-scorer for the London Spirit with a 24-ball 39. Duckett hit a 47-ball 75, Sam Billings slammed 22 off 10, while Overton, with 25 required off the last ten balls, scored 20 off six.

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What were the talking points in MSG vs BP, Women’s Hundred, match 7?

The fixture between Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned without a single ball being bowled after persistent rain at Old Trafford. As a result, the Super Giants lost a chance to win their second consecutive match in the group stage, and are now placed with six points. On the other hand, the Phoenix opened their account with two points after their initial loss against the Trent Rockets. 

What were the talking points in TR vs LS, Women’s Hundred, match 8?

London Spirit elected to field first, and it soon felt like the right decision. Marizanne Kapp dismissed Beth Mooney first ball, but skipper Ash Gardner’s 22-ball 34 and a late surge from Bess Heath (20-ball 32*) carried the Trent Rockets to a respectable 142-6. 

Kapp stole the show, scalping 3-12 runs off her 20 deliveries, but Deandra Dottin went for 32 in 10. Skipper Charlie Dean pulled back proceedings with figures of 2-18 off her 20 deliveries. 

In reply, the London Spirit looked promising at the start, but were soon taken down by the Rockets. After openers Grace Harris and Amy Jones fell in the space of six runs, none of the batters could hold fort. From 55-0, the Spirit were reduced to 67-4. It was the 64-run partnership between Marie Kelly and Nadine de Klerk which resurrected their innings, taking them over the line with five wickets to spare.

Also read: The Hundred 2026 squads

Who were the top performers in Trent Rockets vs London Spirit?

Dunkley, Luff, Gardner and Heath were the highest run-scorers for the Rockets, with the four contributing 123 runs out of the 142 in total. As for the Spirit, Kapp scalped a three-wicket haul, followed by Dean, who picked up two and Charis Pavely one. 

The chase, for most of it, was nothing that the London Spirit would have hoped for. Harris’ 20-ball 37 provided them with a decent start, but they lost wickets in a cluster to derail themselves from the chase. However, Kelly and de Klerk turned it around for the Spirit to earn their first points of the season. Kelly scored a blistering 31-ball 53, coupled with de Klerk's unbeaten 17-ball 28. 

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - 9

Three innings, 151 runs at 50.33, HS: 81, SR: 196.10

Sooryavanshi had accumulated 42 runs in three innings in England earlier this month. Here, he made amends with 151 runs in three innings against Zimbabwe with a highest score of 81 in the third T20I. In the process, he became the first to score two men’s international fifties before his 16th birthday.

Abhishek Sharma - 4

Three innings, 11 runs at 3.67, HS: 8, SR: 55 | Three wickets at 7.67, BBI: 3-17, Econ: 7.24

While Sooryavanshi was firing on all cylinders from the other end, his opening partner couldn’t really put his foot on the pedal. Abhishek, known for dazzling shot-making, struggled in all three games. However, he did pick up three wickets with his left-arm spin.

Ishan Kishan - 8

Three innings, 145 runs at 48.33, HS: 81, SR: 154.25

Ishan Kishan showcased consistent performances at No.3, the highlight being a 44-ball 81 in the second T20I when he resurrected India’s innings with nine fours and two sixes. After being reduced to 19-2, it was Kishan’s knock which took India past 200. 

Shreyas Iyer - 5

Three innings, 71 runs at 35.50, HS: 28*, SR: 129.09

The Indian skipper got off to starts in all the three T20Is, but could not convert any of them. After taking India over the line in the first T20I, he was dismissed for a 20-ball 25 and an 18-ball 27 in the two subsequent matches. 

Tilak Varma - 6

Three innings, 77 runs, no average, HS: 60*, SR: 179.06 | One wicket at 9, BBI: 1-9, Econ: 9.00

Tilak remained unbeaten in all three games, but his 60 not out in the second match stood out. His strike rate in the middle-overs, especially against spin, can do with some improvement. 

Rinku Singh - 5.5

Two innings, 37 runs at 18.5, HS: 25, SR: 168.18

Rinku never really failed, playing two rapid death-over cameos in his two outings with the bat.

Shivam Dube - 5

Two innings, 6 runs, no averge SR: 200 | Two wickets at 22.50, BBI: 1-13, Econ: 7.94

Dube did not get many opportunities with the bat or the ball in his two games. 

Prince Yadav - 7

4 wickets at 7.25, BBI: 2-10, Econ: 5.43

The India speedster has by far been the best bowler for the side in the three-match series. In the two matches that he played, Prince picked up four wickets before leaving mid-over in the second match.

Yash Thakur - 7

4 wickets at 18.75, BBI: 2-30, Econ: 9.37

Thakur picked up two wickets in each of his appearances, taking his tally to four wickets. Though his economy has been a bit on the higher side, he has provided India with important breakthroughs, the most important being Sikandar Raza. 

Ravi Bishnoi - 7

3 wickets at 22.66, BBI: 1-20, Econ: 5.67

Bishnoi has not been at his best in England, but managed to keep the runs in check here. He picked a wicket in each of his three games while keeping the economy rate under control. 

Mayank Yadav - 9

5 wickets at 14.20, BBI: 3-28, Econ: 6.55

Mayank struck with his first ball in both the first and third games. He had 2-18 in the first match and added three more to his tally in the third. He seems to be back to his prime. 

Ashok Sharma - 5

One wicket at 48, BBI: 1-19, Econ: 6.00

Ashok debuted in the first T20I, but could not scalp a wicket, going for 29 runs off his four overs. However, he got the first taste of success in the third T20I, where he was able to pick up a solitary wicket for 20 runs off his four overs. 

Suryansh Shedge - 4

Did not bat, no wicket, Econ: 7.50

The Mumbai and Punjab Kings all-rounder got his maiden opportunity of the series in the third T20I. He did not get to bat, and got only two overs. 

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After six consecutive defeats in decided T20Is, defending world champions India had conceded the top spot in the men’s T20I rankings to England. However, a 3-0 sweep in Zimbabwe put them right back on the top of the table: in fact, they had secured the top spot after the second of three games. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, remained at 12th place.

India had come to the series with nearly each of their frontline batters but a very inexperienced bowling attack. Naturally, all eyes were on the bowlers. Returning after an injury layoff, Mayank Yadav claimed 2-18, while Prince Yadav had 2-19. Ravi Bishnoi, too, shrugged off the horrors of England to take 1-24 in four overs as Zimbabwe crawled to 125-7. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (50 in 19 balls) then became the youngest man to score an international half-century as India won easily.

In the second T20I, Ishan Kishan (81 in 44) and Tilak Varma (60 not out in 29) pushed India to 219-5. This time Abhishek Sharma claimed 3-17, and the hosts folded for 129.

Sooryavanshi came to the forefront again in the third game, this time amassing a 49-ball 81 to take India to 192-5. In response, only Ryan Burl (54 not out in 43) put up any resistance as Zimbabwe finished on 157-7. Mayank returned 3-29.

Latest ICC men’s T20I team rankings after India beat Zimbabwe

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What were the talking points in SB vs SRL, Men’s Hundred, match 5?

After being put in to bat in match 5 of The Hundred 2026, the Sunrisers cruised to a 111-run opening partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton. However, they got to 187-5 after a crucial contribution from Dan Lawrence after Harry Brook and Zak Crawley failed to make a mark. Adil Rashid spun a web around the Sunrisers, conceding only 21 and dismissing all of Marsh, Brook and Crawley. 

In reply, the Brave had decent partnerships, but couldn’t stamp their authority on the game. Openers Jamie Smith and Ben McKinney stitched 67 for the opening wicket after a 16-ball 31 from Marcus Stoinis. Tristan Stubbs attempted a late surge with a 20-ball 43 not out but couldn’t take Brave over the line. Abrar Ahmed picked two wickets for the Sunrisers.

Who were the top performers in Southern Brave vs Sunrisers Leeds?

Mitchell Marsh scored a 34-ball 69 to couple Rickelton’s 27-ball 37 for the Sunrisers. However, the late flourish came from Dan Lawrence (25-ball 51*) and Tom Alsop, who scored a cameo (10-ball 21) towards the end of the innings. Adil Rashid’s three-wicket haul was the highlight for Brave. 

The Brave started well, but left too much for too late. Stubbs’ unbeaten 20-ball 43 couldn’t help them register their first win of the season. For the Sunrisers, Abrar was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets in exchange of 33 runs. 

Also read: The Hundred 2026 squads

What were the talking points in WF vs MIL, Men’s Hundred, match 6?

Welsh Fire were in deep trouble against MI London, if not for Rachin Ravindra. Coming to bat at 20-2 after 22 deliveries, he went on to score 98 runs off 44 balls, single-handedly taking them to 167-5. Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Rashid Khan and Tom Curran each picked a wicket for MI London.

James Vince's 38-ball 66 was the only positive from MI London’s batting innings. Apart from an 18-ball 24 from Sherfane Rutherford, none of the other batters could make an impact. Lockie Ferguson struck gold with a four-wicket haul, conceding just 27 runs off his 20 deliveries.

Who were the top performers in Welsh Fire vs MI London?

Ravindra did not just contribute with the bat but also got rid of a well-set Vince with a stunning return catch. Due to these performances, he was adjudged as the Player of the Match. 

Vince’s 38-ball 66 comprised seven fours and four sixes, and kept MI London in the fight. That being said, it was Lockie Ferguson who completely derailed the MI London innings with his four-wicket haul in exchange of a mere 27 runs in Cardiff. 

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ODI XI India should pick when everyone is available

Who are the certainties?

Let us start with the players who will definitely make the cut. Skipper Shubman Gill, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya walk into the playing XI irrespective of any other player’s availability. There is no question about their place in the side whatsoever.

What about Rohit Sharma?

Rohit silenced the critics with a timely century at Lord’s in the final ODI against England, but his future continues to remain uncertain with questions around his form and fitness being raised with every ODI series. It also remains to be seen if the selectors are really looking at him opening the innings in the World Cup next year.

Jadeja or Axar, who makes the cut?

If fit, Pandya is one of the first names on the sheet as he lends a perfect balance to the team. There can be a toss-up between Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, and only one of them makes it to the XI as both offer the same set of skills. The latter last played an ODI more than six months ago, while Axar was recently a part of the series against England.

Moreover, Jadeja’s form in the ODIs is under the scanner too: he has picked only one wicket across his last six innings. His last fifty in the format came way back in December 2020. While his batting position could be debated, Jadeja’s strike rate in the death overs hasn’t been inspiring either.

Will Kuldeep Yadav play?

Kuldeep should be a guaranteed starter, so it was baffling to see him benched for the entire series against England earlier this month. He is a genuine wicket-taking threat who should be in the XI regardless of the conditions. The question is, does the team management agree?

Which fast bowler makes the cut?

India seem to be preparing a pool of fast bowlers for the World Cup, which will be played on the bouncy tracks of South Africa and Zimbabwe. They have unearthed a couple of decent options in Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav recently, and the management is backing them to the hilt too. Both have genuine pace and can hit the deck too, which makes them threatening.

Bumrah is a lock-in among the fast bowlers, while Harshit Rana also seems to have sealed his place with his performance as a first-change bowler and number eight batter. He has gone wicketless only once in 14 ODI innings and has picked up three or more wickets five times so far. With the bat, the 24-year-old is also averaging nearly 25 after seven innings, with a fifty to his name.

Mohammed Siraj, Brar, and Prince could be competing for the second fast bowler spot, with Prasidh Krishna also in the mix. While Siraj, like Jadeja, last played an ODI in January 2026, he has taken 76 wickets in 50 matches and deserves a swift return to the XI.

ODI XI India should pick when everyone is available

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

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Hardik Pandya: back spasms and quadriceps strain

Pandya missed four of Mumbai Indians’ 14 matches during IPL 2026 after suffering back spasms. He later picked up a quadriceps strain while building up his bowling workload, ruling him out of India’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in June. He currently remains on the sidelines.

Nitish Kumar Reddy: left quadriceps injury

Reddy aggravated a left quadriceps injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. The injury involved swelling and fibre disruption, keeping him out of India's tours of Ireland and England.

The setback came after he reportedly increased his bowling speed from the mid-120s kph to the mid-to-upper-130s following biomechanical adjustments made with high-performance coach Steffan Jones.

Washington Sundar: right hamstring injury

Sundar injured his right thigh while taking a run during the second ODI against England. He was dismissed off the next delivery and did not field during England's chase.

The injury ruled him out of the third and deciding ODI at Lord’s, with Harsh Dubey replacing him. Sundar had earlier missed matches after suffering a left lower-rib side strain during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara in January.

Harshit Rana: right hamstring injury and knee injury

Rana sustained a Grade 1 strain to his right biceps femoris during the T20I series against England, having bowled just 14 overs on his international comeback. He consequently missed the ODI series.

The injury came weeks after he returned from a four-month layoff following a right knee ligament injury suffered during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa. That earlier setback also ruled him out of the IPL season.

Also Read: Harshit Rana interview: I have put pressure on myself to excel in various situations

Jasprit Bumrah: left knee injury

Bumrah sustained an impact injury to his left knee while fielding during the second ODI against England in Cardiff. The injury caused reactive swelling and ruled him out of the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's.

Varun Chakravarthy: multiple injuries and left hamstring strain

Varun revealed after a match against Rajasthan Royals in April that he had been playing with two fractures in his left hand since the start of the IPL season and the preceding T20 World Cup. On May 3, he suffered a hairline fracture in his left toe after being struck by a straight drive from Ishan Kishan.

Varun missed India's T20I series against Ireland before returning for the tour of England. He then sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring injury during the third T20I at Trent Bridge, ruling him out of the remainder of the series and subsequent fixtures.

Akash Deep: lower-back stress reaction

Akash missed the entire IPL 2026 after suffering a recurrence of a lower-back stress reaction. He was initially expected to be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks before undergoing a three-month recovery programme in Bengaluru.

Prince Yadav: left hamstring injury

Prince sustained a left hamstring injury during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 25. He had taken a wicket with the second ball of the seventh over before pulling up while beginning his run-up for the third delivery.

He received treatment from the India physio but could not continue, with Shivam Dube completing the over. The extent of the injury and his recovery timeline have not yet been confirmed.

Recently injured players

Shubman Gill: recurring cramps

Gill retired hurt after scoring 80 in India’s first ODI against England at Edgbaston after suffering cramps in his right leg during the chase. He had also battled severe cramps while scoring 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow in June, spending nearly 40 overs at the crease in hot conditions.

He experienced further cramps during the third ODI against England at Lord's, where he scored 77. Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad expressed surprise at Gill repeatedly suffering cramps after reaching around the 70-run mark, including in cooler English conditions. It it is worth mentioning that he was fine during the Test series of 2025 in the same country, where he played several long innings.

Rohit Sharma: right hamstring injury

Rohit suffered a right hamstring injury during Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, 2026. He retired hurt after scoring 19 off 13 balls while chasing 241 at the Wankhede Stadium and missed the next five matches.

Virat Kohli: distal hamstring tendon tear

Kohli suffered a distal semimembranosus tendon tear, a rare lower-hamstring injury near the knee, during the IPL 2026 final while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

He missed India's ODI series against Afghanistan in June before completing his recovery and fitness assessments. Kohli returned for the ODI series in England.

Gurnoor Brar: injury scare

Brar pulled up while attempting to begin his final over during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. The right-arm seamer received treatment for discomfort around his calf and hamstring but was unable to continue, with Axar Patel completing the over. He returned for the second and third ODIs.

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What were the talking points in SB vs SRL, Women’s Hundred, match 5?

After being put in to bat, the Sunrisers Leeds scored a modest 116 in the first innings, on the back of a fighting 34-ball 48 from Bryony Smith. Deepti Sharma also starred with a 15-ball 23. Issy Wong was the star of the show for Southern Brave with three wickets for just 15 runs. 

Just as the Brave were in a spot of bother at 36-3, Jemimah Rodrigues played a handy knock, scoring a 34-ball 42* in the chase. Rodrigues steadied the ship and got the side home for their second consecutive victory.

Who were the top performers in Southern Brave vs Sunrisers Leeds?

Due to her composed knock of an unbeaten 42, Rodrigues was handed the ‘Player of the Match’ award. 

Earlier, Bryony Smith’s 48 got the Sunrisers to a respectable total as she was the only batter to cross the 25-run mark from their side. Wong was the best bowler of the competition with three wickets and 15 runs in her 20 deliveries.

Also read: The Hundred 2026 squads

What were the talking points in WF vs MIL, Women’s Hundred, match 6?

Welsh Fire got to an above-par 177-4 on the back of crucial knocks from Georgia Voll (42), Sophie Devine (52) and Georgia Wareham (43*). Hayley Matthews scalped two wickets but went for 52 runs off her 20 deliveries. 

In response, MI London kept losing wickets at regular intervals. None of the batters other than Chinnelle Henry were able to score above 20 runs, as Welsh Fire dominated proceedings. 

Who were the top performers in Welsh Fire vs MI London?

Georgia Voll scored a crucial 26-ball 42 with seven boundaries. Skipper Sophie Devine scored a brisk 29-ball 52, which helped Welsh Fire up the ante. However, it was Georgia Wareham’s 20-ball 43 which helped Fire finish strong. 

Grace Potts ran through the MI London batting line-up with three wickets in her 20 deliveries, giving away 24 runs. Sophia Smale, Devine and Wareham scalped two wickets each to rattle the MI London side. As a result, MI London were bundled out for 117, with the Welsh Fire registering a 60-run victory - their first win this season.  

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The discussion then shifts towards the happenings in West Indies cricket. New Zealand recently won the five-match ODI series 3-2, which has made the qualification scenario for the West Indies difficult. 

We also have ILT20 CEO, David White, talking about how the tournament is helping the Associate Members.

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Gunaratne was dismissed for 123 off as many deliveries with 11 fours and a solitary six, whereas Samarawickrama stayed unbeaten on 100 off 119 balls. Kavisha Dilhari also played a crucial hand of 40 off 33 deliveries to take Sri Lanka over the line. With the series now in the balance, the third ODI on July 28 becomes all the more crucial.

The hosts had entered the second ODI 1-0 down and needed a win to stay alive in the three-match series. After being put into bat, Sidra Amin scored a seventh ODI ton for Pakistan, staying unbeaten on 100 off 120 deliveries. Walking out at No.3 in the fifth over, the veteran batter’s 100 comprised 13 fours, and was instrumental in taking Pakistan to a competitive score of 273/5.

Samarawickrama-Gunaratne overshadow Sidra Amin’s consistency

While the Sri Lanka duo's respective tons and the 203-run stand stood out, Sidra Amin's hundred was her fouth consecutive 50+ score in ODIs. She had starred with a composed 57 in the first ODI, before which she had scored fifties in two ODIs against Zimbabwe at home earlier this year. She had also scored a 68 and a 41 in the preceding three-match ODI series against South Africa.

In 87 ODI innings till date, Amin, who has been one of Pakistan's most consistent batters, is closing in on 3,000 runs at an average of 35.56. She also has 17 fifties to her name, on top of seven ODI centuries.

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Why are India and Zimbabwe wearing black armbands for the 2nd T20I?

According to a statement by the Indian cricket board, both Team India and Zimbabwe players are paying their respects to the Zimbabwe Cricket vice-chairman Sylvester Matshaka, who passed away last night.

Zimbabwe Cricket mourned the loss of Matshaka, 76, who passed away following a short illness on Friday. He joined the ZC board in 2006 and served as the vice-chairman since 2015. He was also part of the leadership that oversaw Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket in 2011, after a six-year absence.

Zimbabwe Cricket’s chairman, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, paid tribute to Matshaka: “Mr Matshaka was a steady hand during some of the most defining moments in our history and his wisdom, sound judgement and quiet strength helped shape the organisation we are today, while his passion for growing the game touched countless lives across Zimbabwe.”

India make one change, Ashok Sharma dropped

India made one change to their XI, bringing in debutant Yash Thakur for Ashok Sharma for the game. Ashok, who had also made his debut in the last game, conceded 0-29 in four overs on Thursday. Zimbabwe were unchanged, hoping to draw level in the series after India clinched the first game by seven wickets.

The third T20I will be played tomorrow, Sunday, July 26.

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Also on the episode: Dani Gibson as captain and the lack of an English skipper in the Hundred. We also discuss the T20 Blast Final’s Day, along with the newly released 2027 Ashes schedule.

Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief Phil Walker then speaks with the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge about the disappointment of England falling short in the final against Australia at Lord's, as well as her enduring ambitions to play all three formats.

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The umpires were convinced of Santner having made it back to his crease. However, the New Zealand white-ball skipper asked them if they were sure and they eventually went upstairs - a decision that is almost always initiated by the on-field officials. As it turned out, the left-handed all-rounder was found short of his crease and had to walk back to the pavilion. 

The commentary box burst into laughter, stating that Santner should never have asked the umpires to go upstairs. "The Kiwis are just too nice,what's going on?" quipped simon Doull. 

“Would you believe it? The review asked by the batsman, and he receives his fate,” said Ravi Shastri on commentary.

Highest-scoring match in The Hundred history

The match between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets also broke the record for the highest-scoring match in the history of The Hundred. Phoenix, being put in to bat first, scored a mammoth 214/4 on the back of Joe Clarke’s 33-ball 68. Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed and Donovan Ferreira also chipped in with scores of 51, 48 and 22*, respectively, all striking above 180. 

In response, the Trent Rockets started brilliantly with a 65-run stand off 29 deliveries by Finn Allen and Ben Duckett. Tom Banton top-scored with a 32-ball 67, but no other batter could take charge. Scott Currie and Usman Tariq picked up two wickets each, with Tim David even showing unhappiness with the Pakistan spinner's action after getting dismissed. Eventually, the Rockets fell shot by 10 runs. 

418 runs were scored in the fixture, the most number in a single The Hundred fixture. The previous record was 397, which was set with the fixture between the Manchester Originals men and Southern Brave men in August 2023. 

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The decision follows the arrest of co-owner Manjot Kalra and the franchise’s failure to meet its financial obligations. Kalra, a former India Under-19 World Cup final centurion, was arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations of attempting to bribe a player.

Kalra was arrested hours before the 2026 LPL season began after allegedly attempting to pay LKR 9.5 million to influence a player. A player reportedly reported the approach around 10 days earlier, while two others were also allegedly contacted. He remains in judicial custody until July 31.

“As a result, all rights relating to the Jaffna Kings franchise have reverted to IPG, which, together with Sri Lanka Cricket, has assumed full operational control of the team,” IPG said in a statement.

IPG and SLC have taken over all player, coaching and support-staff contracts. The move came after Sports Commune failed to distribute sponsorship funds, with players wearing black tape over sponsor logos on their shirts during a match on July 22.

According to Cricinfo, emergency funds have since been used to clear approximately 90 per cent of outstanding salaries owed to players and staff. IPG said it would settle the remaining balances according to contractual timelines.

The financial problems followed Kalra’s arrest, which disrupted the franchise’s commercial structure. Under the existing arrangement, sponsors paid the franchise owners directly, who were then responsible for distributing salaries.

The other co-owner, entrepreneur Mayank Goel, has reportedly not been contactable after arriving in Sri Lanka in recent days.

Jaffna Kings will continue to compete under the same name, with no changes to the squad, tournament format or match schedule. The team’s next game is on July 26, against Kandy Royals.

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The West Indies and Pakistan are placed eighth and ninth on the World Test Championship points table, having played 10 and four matches in this cycle, respectively. Both the teams have managed a solitary victory from their fixtures, and sit on 15 and 8.33 PCT, respectively. 

Victory in both the matches will take the West Indies to a PCT of 29.16, while for the visitors, a victory in both games will take them to 38.88, even taking them past England, whom they face later this summer.

Updated WTC 2025-27 standings ahead of WI vs PAK Test series

With a terrific record, Australia and South Africa sit atop the points table, with just one loss in this cycle. Moreover, New Zealand and Bangladesh have also only suffered one loss this season, and complete the top four of the points table. 

India, Sri Lanka and England are on the next three positions, with not so impressive seasons for all three sides. They are then followed by the West Indies and Pakistan. 

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According to Clause 21.2 of the MCC Laws, a delivery is fair if the ball is not thrown. It specifies that, once the bowler’s arm reaches shoulder level in the delivery swing, the elbow must not be partially or completely straightened before the ball leaves the hand. The striker's end umpire has primary responsibility for judging the fairness of the delivery, although the bowler’s end umpire can also call a no-ball if they believe the ball has been thrown.

Moreover, Clause 41.4 of MCC’s laws deals with the “deliberate attempt to distract a batter”, under which if an umpire considers that such an attempt has been made, “he/she shall immediately call and signal dead ball and inform the other umpire of the reason for the call.” Notably, none of the umpires found any issues with Tariq's action and thus deamed it a fair delivery.

David seemed to be suggesting that Tariq’s action did not meet the laws, and hence was eligible for it to be called a no-ball.

Cameron Green also questioned Tariq’s action

Tariq’s action has been under constant scrutiny, with many questioning its legality. During the 2024 Pakistan Super League, umpires Asif Yaqoob and Richard Illingworth reported him for a suspect bowling action to the match referee. His action was reported again by on-field umpires during the 2025 PSL.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green also appeared to question Tariq’s action during the second T20I between Australia and Pakistan earlier this year. After being dismissed by the spinner, Green mimicked a baseball-style throwing motion, referring to his action.

Tariq has previously stated his unusual action is a result of his physical structure. Speaking to MYK Sports in April 2025, he said: “My action is unique because my body dimensions are unique. My body frame is not like the common person.”

“I do have two elbows in my arm,” he added. “My arm bends naturally. I have got this tested and cleared. Everyone feels I bend my arms and all that. My bent arm is a biological issue.”

Tariq had also responded to Green’s gesture with a cheeky post on Instagram stories, with a video of a young boy beginning to cry in the middle of an argument. He added a caption: “After getting out..”

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The Birmingham Phoenix took the second spot in the table with the win, only behind MI London on net run-rate. Trent Rockets are meanwhile slotted in on seventh after losing their opening game of the season.

What were the talking points in BP vs TR, Men’s Hundred, match 4?

After being put in to bat, the Birmingham Phoenix got off to a superb start after Joe Clarke and Will Smeed stitched a 104-run stand for the first wicket, taking up just 49 deliveries. Rehan Ahmed's 25-ball 48 and Donovan Ferreira's 9-ball 22 steered the Phoenix towards a mammoth 214/4 in their 100 balls. Calvin Harrison picked up two wickets in exchange of 27 runs. 

In reply, Trent Rockets got off to a flying start as well, with Finn Allen's 17-ball 43 highlighting the chase. His opening stand with Duckett lasted 65 runs off just 29 deliveries, after which Tom Banton scored sa quickfire 32-ball 67 with four fours and five sixes. However, none of the other batters could get going, and the Rockets lost their way. Usman Tariq and Scott Currie picked two wickets each, giving away 36 and 40 runs respectively. 

Also Read: The Hundred 2026 squads

Who were the top performers in Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets

Valuable contributions from Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed and Donovan Ferreira took the Pheonix to an extremely competitive 214/4, with Calvin Harrison scalping two for the Rockets. 

None of the batters apart from Ben Duckett, Finn Allen and Tom Banton could get going in the second innings, handing a 10-run victory to Birmingham Phoenix. Usman Tariq and Scott Currie shone through with the ball for the Rockets. 

Joe Clarke, for his 32-ball 68, and two catches was named as the Man of the Match. 

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Trent Rockets have jumped to the top spot with a dominant nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix today. They boast a stunning NRR of 7.768 as well, while the Phoenix have the wooden spoon after a poor batting performance in their tournament opener.

What were the talking points in BRM vs TRE, Women's Hundred, match 4?

Birmingham Phoenix skipper Ellyse Perry was the only batter who scored more than five runs. She tried to hold the innings from one end with a 39-run knock, even as wickets kept falling from the other end.

They were skittled for just 64 runs in 95 balls of their innings, the second-lowest total in the women's Hundred. At one stage, they were 15-6 after 36 balls, before Perry brought in an ounce of respectability.

It was a straightforward run-chase for the Trent Rockets, who got over the line in just 31 balls. Sophia Dunkley slammed an unbeaten 43 off 17 balls while Sophie Luff also remained not out on 19 runs.

Who were the top performers in Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets?

Samantha Bates was the star with the ball for the Rockets as she picked up three wickets for just 10 runs in her set of 20 balls. Georgia Elwiss also accounted for three wickets, while Kim Garth also picked up a couple of scalps. Bates won the player of the match award for her terrific new-ball spell.

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He is now making a case to be considered an all-rounder as well, while playing for Hampshire in his maiden One-Day Cup stint. While his major role would’ve been to tonk the ball down the order in the death overs, the 27-year-old has turned heads with his medium pace bowling so far in two matches.

After accounting for three wickets on his One-Day Cup debut against Yorkshire, Ashutosh continued in the same vein, picking up four scalps today against Middlesex. He broke the century opening stand in the 22nd over, dismissing Nathan Fernandes for 45, before returning to bowl in the death overs, picking up the last three of the last four wickets that fell.

He ended the innings with the figures of 4-54 in nine overs, as Hampshire restricted Middlesex to 284-8 in 50 overs. In the previous game against Yorkshire too, Ashutosh had delivered nine overs and conceded only 48 runs.

Interestingly, Ashutosh had picked only two wickets in 22 overs across four innings in List A cricket before shining in the One-Day Cup. He has never bowled in his 32-match IPL career either but has rolled his arms in five T20 innings, picking up four wickets so far.

Before signing up for Hampshire, Ashutosh also shone with the ball in the 2026 Madhya Pradesh League T20, where he led Malwa Stallions. He picked up seven wickets in eight innings, the joint-highest wicket-taker for his team.

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West Indies are coming into this series after beating Sri Lanka 1-0 earlier this month in a two-match series. But the Caribbean outfit have not won a Test series against Pakistan since 2000 and the hosts would be eager to end the 26-year drought this time around.

Pakistan, led by Babar Azam after he took over from Shan Masood as Test captain, seek a resurgence after a difficult period. Following a 0-2 home series loss to Bangladesh in May, the visitors aim to regain their form against the West Indies. These two sides last met in January 2025 in Pakistan, where their two-match series concluded in a 1-1 draw.

Both the matches are scheduled to start at 10am local time (7pm PKT, 3pm UK time, 7.30pm IST). 

West Indies vs Pakistan Tests, where to watch: TV channels and live streaming

Where to watch in the Caribbean?

Cricket fans in the Caribbean can watch the Test series between West Indies and Pakistan on ESPN Caribbean.

Where to watch in Pakistan?

Pakistan fans will be able to stream the WI vs PAK Test series on Tapmad.

Where to watch in UK?

TNT Sports have the broadcasting rights of the West Indies vs Pakistan Test series in the UK.

Where to watch in India?

There is no live telecast of WI vs PAK Test series in India. Live streaming is available on Fancode app and website.

Where to watch in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Fans in Sub-Saharan Africa, including in South Africa, will be able to follow the series live on SuperSport.

Where to watch in USA and Canada?

Willow TV will broadcast the West Indies vs Pakistan Test series live for the fans in USA and Canada.

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It started with Shakib Al Hasan, who dropped a sitter at short fine leg on the last delivery of the 17th over. In the next over, Arachchige was then dropped on the second and third balls. For the first of those instances, Dunith Wellalage was the culprit as he couldn't get hand on the ball at deep midwicket to concede four runs. Wellalage later dropped Mohammad Nawaz in the same over as well.

On the very next ball, Arachchige got a reprieve again as David Wiese lost the ball this time under the lights at long on, and the ball went for a four again. Traveen Mathew was the bowler who had to bear the brunt of those drops as Arachchige and Nawaz took him for 34 runs in that over.

The Sri Lanka international was finally dismissed on the final ball of the innings but not before he scored 63 runs off 36 balls with four fours and three sixes. He was dropped on 36 twice and then again on 40 and he made the most of those drops. His knock helped Galle Gallants score 193 and eventually win by 60 runs.

Also read: Lanka Premier League 2026: Full list of squads and team captains for LPL

Jaffna Kings batters succumb to pressure in run-chase

Jaffna Kings never got going in the chase as they were reduced to 33/4 within four overs. Dunith Wellalage, batting at number seven, slammed 56 runs off 39 balls with four fours and four sixes, but was one of the only two batters to cross the 20-run mark, with David Wiese (22) being the other.

Eshan Malinga and Tharindu Ratnayake picked up three wickets each for Galle Gallants to make sure the Kings were skittled out for just 133 in the 18th over of the innings.

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No major IPL clash for availability issues

England’s home summer will get underway next year with the ODI series against Pakistan on May 15. But there might not be a major clash with the Indian Premier League, with the tournament likely to end by May 15 as well, allowing players featuring in the IPL playoffs to potentially make themselves available for selection from the second or third game of the series. On the flip side, if the ECB decide to call on England players earlier for the series, they will probably miss the playoffs.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed last month that there are plans for the league to start and end early to avoid extreme weather conditions in different parts of the country. He asserted that an effort will be made to start the IPL by March 10 and conclude by the second or third week of May for the well-being of the players as well as the fans.

“From next year,” Saikia told Press Trust of India, "we'll make an effort and I have already instructed our general manager games development to look for the windows whether we can start it by 10th of March so that we want to conclude it by 15th of May so that there is no adverse weather conditions in the run-up to the final stages playoff and the finals of the IPL 2027.

“I'm hearing a lot of complaints from the fans as well as from the players, because not all players are very well-equipped or well-acclimatised to play in such hot conditions. So, to provide a pleasant atmosphere for the tournament, we want to close it by 15th of May.”

This arrangement will certainly relieve several players who are part of England's ODI plans. Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are all expected to feature in the IPL next year and might also be part of the ODI squad for the series against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's first men’s Test in England since 2010

Within 48 hours after the conclusion of the ODI series against Pakistan, England will face Bangladesh in a one-off Test match at Lord’s. This will be the first home Test for England against Bangladesh since 2010. Moreover, the two teams are facing each other in the format for the first time since England toured Bangladesh in October 2016.

Bangladesh defeated England in the second Test to draw the two-match series 1-1. The two teams didn’t face each other again in Tests despite the introduction of the World Test Championship, where each team plays six different series: three at home and three away in every two-year cycle.

Bangladesh's first-ever women's bilateral tour of England

In another first, the England and Bangladesh women's teams will compete in their first-ever bilateral series next year. They will face off in three T20Is and as many ODIs between September 8 and 24. 

The two teams have locked horns only in the ODI and T20I World Cups so far, with England winning all seven encounters (4 T20Is and 3 ODIs). Buoyed by significant improvements in recent years, Bangladesh will be eager to capitalise on this tour.

WTC Final returns to Kia Oval

The fourth edition of the World Test Championship will conclude next year, and the final will be played at the Kia Oval from June 9 to 13. The summit clash to mark the champion of the longest format will take place at the venue for the second time since the introduction of the WTC.

The ground hosted the WTC final in 2023 when Australia defeated India by 209 runs. The Kia Oval will also become the first venue to host the marquee fixture twice. The Utilita Bowl and Lord’s were the venues for the other two WTC finals in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

Utilita Bowl to host Ashes Test for the first time

The Utilita Bowl is set to host an Ashes Test for the first time next year. England and Australia will lock horns at the venue in the fourth Test of the series from July 21 to 25. The venue in Southampton has taken more than 15 years to secure the hosting rights of an Ashes Test.

The venue hosted its inaugural Test in June 2011 when Sri Lanka toured England. As its most recent Test was the 2021 WTC Final between India and New Zealand, next year’s Ashes fixture will mark the return of Test cricket to Southampton after a six-year hiatus.

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There is also the usual dedicated window for The Hundred. The men’s Ashes concludes on August 2 and their subsequent T20I series against New Zealand begins on September 7, while the women’s last Ashes fixture is scheduled for July 20, before they start the Bangladesh series on September 8, leaving almost all of August for The Hundred.

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The Super Giants took the top spot with the seven-wicket win, which came with 41 balls to spare, giving them four points and a net run-rate of +3.288. They are now level on points with the Sunrisers Leeds and Southern Brave. London Spirit are placed sixth among the six teams that have begun their campaign.

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Marizanne Kapp’s short burst of 17 off 12, which featured two sixes and a four off Maitlan Brown, was the only bright spot in the London Spirit innings. They were eventually bowled out for 80 off 91 deliveries.

The Smriti Mandhana-Meg Lanning opening pair gave a stable start in a low chase, together adding 33 runs in 28 balls, before Kapp struck twice in two balls to send Mandhana and Grace Scrivens packing. Richa Ghosh finished the proceedings with a rapid five-ball 15 as the Super Giants completed the chase in 59 balls.

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Ryana MacDonald-Gay was the star with the ball for the Super Giants, taking four wickets. Paige Schofield’s measured 15-ball 22 after two quick wickets fell eased the nerves in the MSG camp, and so did Lanning’s 24-ball 21.

Kapp fought a lone battle for the London Spirit, scoring 17 runs and taking two wickets.

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The announcement was made before a room of leaders from the worlds of cricket, business and technology during the Cricket Impact Lunch, held in partnership with the San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas on the day of the Major League Cricket Championship Final.

Cricket Impact Play has been designed to remove the barriers that have historically prevented schools from introducing cricket. Delivered at no cost to participating schools through future corporate partnerships, the initiative will provide coaching, equipment, educator training and curriculum resources while using cricket as a vehicle to develop essential life skills.

With an inaugural pilot planned for 2027, Cricket Impact Group's long-term vision is to build a scalable model that expands into major cities across

North America and introduces half a million young people to the game by 2031, creating the next generation of players, fans and community leaders.

"American cricket has never had more momentum," said Adam Hall, CEO of Cricket Impact Group. "Major League Cricket has demonstrated what's possible at the professional level, and the return of cricket to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 represents another landmark moment for the sport.

"But if cricket is going to become part of America's sporting landscape for generations to come, we have to start where every major sport starts - with young people. Cricket Impact Play is about creating that first experience of the game while helping children develop confidence, communication, resilience and leadership skills that will stay with them for life.

"This isn't simply about growing participation in cricket. It's about using cricket as a vehicle to create opportunities, strengthen communities and inspire the next generation. Our vision is bold, and we're excited to work alongside schools, educators, partners and communities to make it a reality."

Cricket is the second most-watched sport in the world, with an estimated 2.5 billion fans globally, yet relatively few young Americans have ever had the opportunity to play. Cricket Impact Play has been created to help bridge that gap by making cricket accessible within schools and providing children with a fun, inclusive introduction to one of the world's fastest-growing sports.

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Following Stokes’ dramatic retirement at Trent Bridge, David Hopps gives a brief history of the painful exits experienced by England Test captains, while Phil Walker argues that Harry Brook, the outlandish everyman, is primed to replace him.

In the wake of a turbulent month, Daniel Norcross takes us behind the Test Match Special curtain to reveal how events unfolded at Nottingham, Andrew Miller gives his appraisal of McCullum’s rollercoaster tenure as Test coach, and we consider which all-rounders are in contention to replace Stokes in England’s Test XI.

Elsewhere, Jo Harman-McGowan reports on what’s shaping up to be the tightest County Championship title race in living memory, we pick out the 20 best value-for-money signings in The Hundred, and Will Jacks reflects on his surprise call-up for the Ashes.

We review England Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, featuring a diary from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, and we have news from all the counties, with Raf Nicholson giving the inside track on the women's domestic game.

There's also a candid interview with Essex’s champion spinner Simon Harmer, who talks us through the sharp turns and big breaks in his wicket-laden career.

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The men's series begins on July 18, at Trent Bridge, marking the venue's first Ashes Test since 2015. The series continues at Lord's and Edgbaston, before the caravan moves to the Utilita Bowl Bowl in Southampton, which will host its first-ever Ashes Test. The series will conclude at the Kia Oval, with the final Test starting on July 29.

The women's multi-format Ashes series will begin with the Test match at Headingley, starting from June 24. This will be the first women’s Ashes Test at the venue since 2001. The red-ball match will be followed by three T20Is and three ODIs. They will also host Bangladesh for their first-ever bilateral tour of the UK, featuring three T20Is and as many ODIs in September.

The dates and venues for the Ashes series between the England and Australia's men's mixed disability teams is yet to be confirmed.

England men are also set to host Bangladesh for a one-off Test, before the Ashes. This also marks Bangladesh’s first Test series in England since 2010. Overall, this will also be the first Test between the two teams since England toured Bangladesh in October 2016, when the two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw.

The men’s team will also play 10 ODIs during their home summer, five each against Pakistan and New Zealand, which will play a key role in their preparation for the World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. England and New Zealand will also face off in three T20Is before the start of the ODI series.

England will also host the World Test Championship final as the marquee clash returns to the Oval, which hosted the 2023 WTC final when Australia defeated India to lift the title. The WTC 2025-27 final will be played from June 9 to 13 next year.

England men's home fixtures for 2027

England Men v Pakistan (5 ODIs)

Saturday, May 15: 1st ODI, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 11am

Wednesday, May 19: 2nd ODI, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, 1pm

Friday May 21: 3rd ODI, Headingley, Leeds, 11am

Sunday, May 23: 4th ODI, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, 11am

Wednesday, May 26: 5th ODI, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 1pm

England Men v Bangladesh (One-off Test)

Friday, May 28: Only Test match, Lord’s, London, 11am

England Men v Australia – Men’s Ashes (5 Tests)

Monday, June 7: Warm-up match England Lions v Australia, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester (subject to change should Australia reach the WTC Final) 

Friday, June 18: 1st Ashes Test, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 11am

Wednesday, June 30: 2nd Ashes Test, Lord’s, London, 11am

Thursday, July 8: 3rd Ashes Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 11am

Wednesday, July 21: 4th Ashes Test, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 11am

Thursday, July 29: 5th Ashes Test, Kia Oval, London, 11am

England Men v New Zealand (3 T20Is and 5 ODIs)

Tuesday, September 7: 1st T20I, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, 6:30pm

Thursday, September 9: 2nd T20I, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, 6:30pm

Saturday, September 11: 3rd T20I, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 2:30pm

Tuesday, September 14: 1st ODI, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 12:30pm

Thursday, September 16: 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London, 12:30pm

Sunday, September 19: 3rd ODI, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, 10:30pm

Wednesday, September 22: 4th ODI, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 12:30pm

Saturday, September 25: 5th ODI, Headingley, Leeds, 10:30pm

England women's home fixtures for 2027

England Women v Australia – Women’s Ashes (1 Test, 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs)

Thursday, June 24: 1st Ashes Test, Headingley, Leeds, 11am

Saturday, July 3: 1st T20I, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 7pm

Tuesday, July 6: 2nd T20I, Kia Oval, London, 6:30pm

Friday, July 9: 3rd T20I, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, 7pm

Tuesday, July 13: 1st ODI, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 1pm

Friday, July 16: 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London, 1pm

Tuesday, July 20: 3rd ODI, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 1pm

England Women v Bangladesh (3 T20Is and 3 ODIs)

Wednesday, September 8: 1st T20I, cinch County Ground, Northampton, 6:30pm

Friday, September 10: 2nd T20I, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, 6:30pm

Sunday, September 12: 3rd T20I, New Road, Worcester, 2:30pm

Friday, September 17: 1st ODI, County Ground, Hove, 12:30pm

Tuesday, September 21: 2nd ODI, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, 12:30pm

Friday, September 24: 3rd ODI, Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford, 12:30pm

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But Hetmyer kept his cool to help the Caribbean side register a crucial win and end the five-match ODI series on a high. Earlier, New Zealand rode on fifties from Will Young, Nick Kelly and Tom Latham to post 268 runs in their 50 overs.

But the total didn’t prove to be enough despite three-wicket hauls from Jacob Duffy and Jayden Lennox. Apart from Hetmyer, Rutherford also scored a half-century for the West Indies as they got over the line with 15 balls to spare.

Latest men's ODI team rankings after West Indies vs New Zealand series

New Zealand remain in second place in the latest men’s ODI team rankings after the series win over the West Indies. But they lost four rating points for losing two matches to the team ranked 10th. 

Meanwhile, West Indies have managed to reduce the gap between them and Bangladesh, gaining four rating points. Bangladesh are ninth in the rankings with 83 rating points.

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The legend of the game ended his career with a truckload of runs across formats, with several records to his name. However, he failed to score a hundred at Lord’s in any format, registering a high score of 37 in the 12 innings he batted at the venue. In ODIs, Tendulkar played at Lord’s thrice, making 1, 14 and 30 across two series, in 2002 and 2007.

Sanath Jayasuriya

One of the most destructive openers in cricket history, Sanath Jayasuriya redefined ODI batting with his fearless approach at the top. He made over 13,000 runs in the format at a strike rate of 91.20, with 28 centuries. Yet, despite his prolific run-scoring career, a century at Lord's eluded him. He played four games at the venue in the format, making 51 runs at an average of 12.75, not even crossing 30 once.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is arguably the greatest ODI batter of all time, with a career built on consistency and an insatiable appetite for hundreds. He has 54 tons in the format, and averages over 45 in each country that he has played in. In England, he has played 36 ODIs, four of which were at Lord’s. However, the hundred eluded him, with Kohli signing off from Lord’s for possibly the last time with a knock of 74 on Sunday, his first fifty at the venue in international cricket.

Brian Lara

Lord's was one of the few iconic venues that never saw Brian Lara at his imperious best. Despite producing some of the greatest innings in cricket history and rewriting the record books on multiple occasions, the West Indies legend never even made a fifty at the ground in the five ODIs that he played there. He ended with 74 runs at 18.5, and even failed to register a triple-digit score in the longest format, where he averaged 21 in six innings.

Michael Bevan

No batter mastered the art of chasing quite like Michael Bevan. Renowned for his composure in tense run chases and ability to bat with the tail, he became Australia's go-to man in pressure situations. He ended with an ODI average of 53.58, then the highest in the format. However, he had a high score of 37* at Lord’s in the four ODIs he played at the venue.

MS Dhoni (wk)

Few cricketers have enjoyed a more decorated ODI career than MS Dhoni. From leading India to multiple ICC titles to establishing himself as one of the game's greatest finishers, he ticked almost every box during his illustrious career. The famous Lord's honours board, however, never featured his name for a century. Dhoni played three games at the Home of Cricket, making two fifties with a high score of 78*. He averaged 82.50 at the venue.

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh established himself as one of the finest all-rounders in ODI cricket with his explosive batting and handy left-arm spin, playing starring roles in some of India's biggest triumphs, including finishing as the Player of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup. Yuvraj also excelled against England, whether it was steering the run chase in the NatWest final in 2002 or hitting six sixes against Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Yuvraj played four ODIs at Lord’s, making 64*, 69, 9 and 28. He also picked up four wickets, including a three-for, but couldn’t get his name on the honours Board in any department.

Malcolm Marshall

Widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, Malcolm Marshall was the spearhead of the fearsome West Indies pace attack that dominated world cricket through the 1980s. Blessed with express pace, Marshall picked up 157 wickets in 136 ODIs at an average of 26.96. Yet, despite his consistency and match-winning prowess, his career ended without him ever registering an ODI five-wicket haul.

Shane Warne

Shane Warne changed the course of cricket by reviving the art of leg-spin and elevating it to new heights. The Australian mesmerised batters with his prodigious turn, drift and tactical brilliance, establishing himself as one of the game's greatest match-winners. Yet, despite claiming 293 ODI wickets at an average of 25.73, he picked up just one five-wicket haul in his career, at Sydney in 1996.

Glenn McGrath

McGrath's greatness lay in his relentless consistency. The Australian fast bowler picked up 381 wickets in 250 ODIs, averaging 22.02 in a career spanning 14 years. McGrath ended with seven five-wicket hauls, the fifth-most among all bowlers, but did not get one at Lord’s, where he claimed 14 wickets in six ODIs with best figures of 3-25.

Denis Lillee

Lillee's name is synonymous with fast-bowling excellence, with the Australian spearhead inspiring a generation with his pace, resilience and fierce competitive spirit, building an outstanding record in one-day cricket as well. Lillee played 63 ODIs, took 103 wickets and one five-for. He played four matches at Lord’s, picking up five wickets at 37.20.

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