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India started their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in dominant fashion. They beat Pakistan by 64 runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 14, 2026. Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant 68 and Deepti Sharma took 5 for 10 with the ball. Pakistan never looked like winning this match from the moment India finished their innings. Check out the full match report on how India Beat Pakistan. India Post 170 on the Board India chose to bat first at Edgbaston. The decision paid off immediately. Smriti Mandhana was in superb touch from the very first over. She reached her fifty in…
Australia escaped a historic series whitewash in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday. Cooper Connolly scored a brilliant 149 off 134 balls at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Adam Zampa hit the winning boundary with three balls left. Bangladesh took the series 2-1 but were left heartbroken after the close finish as Australia survives whitewash. Bangladesh Post a Strong Total Bangladesh batted first and made 274 for 5 in their allotted overs. Towhid Hridoy was the standout with 83 at the top of the innings. Litton Das and Mosaddek Hossain both added half-centuries to give their side a…
England are heading into serious trouble ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval on June 17. Ollie Robinson has been ruled a major doubt after suffering knee soreness in training on Friday. With Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson already suspended, England could be without their three best seamers for one of the most important matches of the summer. What Happened to Ollie Robinson? Robinson picked up knee soreness during an England training session on Friday. He is now set to undergo a precautionary knee scan to determine how serious the problem is. England have already taken…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was hit on her right knee during a net session in Birmingham on Saturday, just one day before the India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Edgbaston. The incident immediately raised fears about her availability for one of the biggest matches in women’s cricket this year. Check out the lastest updates of Fatima Sana Knee Injury. What Happened to Fatima Sana in the Nets? Fatima was bowling in the nets when teammate Ayesha Zafar hit a shot straight back at her. The ball struck her right knee on her follow-through. She collapsed in…
India Women vs Pakistan Women face each other in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 14, 2026. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. This is the biggest match of the group stage. Two cricket-mad nations, one ground, and everything to play for from ball one. Why This Match Feels Different Every Single Time India vs Pakistan is never just a cricket match. It carries the weight of two nations, billions of fans, and decades of rivalry. In women’s cricket, this fixture has grown into one of the most-watched events in…
Cricket Australia is heading into one of the most important meetings in its history. State chairs are set to meet in Melbourne on Monday to vote on the latest Big Bash League privatization proposal. The decision made in that room could reshape Australian domestic cricket for the next decade. What Is the BBL Privatization Vote About? Cricket Australia sent a final formal written proposal to all states on Thursday. The proposal outlines a hybrid model for BBL privatization. Under this model, each state decides individually whether to sell a stake in its BBL club to private investors. It is not…
Australia Women vs South Africa Women face off in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 opener at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 13, 2026. The match begins at 1:30 PM GMT. This is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the group stage and both teams know exactly what is at stake from the very first ball. Why This Match Is So Important This is not just a group stage opener. It is a rematch of one of women’s cricket’s biggest rivalries in recent years. Australia and South Africa met in the 2023 T20 World Cup final.…
Kiwi legend Kane Williamson retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The announcement came on June 12, 2026, midway through New Zealand’s Test series in England. The 35-year-old ends a 16-year career as New Zealand’s greatest ever batter. Cricket will never look quite the same without him. The Announcement That Shocked Cricket Williamson played the first Test against England at Lord’s and made scores of 0 and 18. New Zealand lost that match by 115 runs. Within days of that defeat, he made his decision. He will not play the remaining two Tests at The Oval and Trent Bridge. New…
India take on Afghanistan in the 1st ODI at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala on June 14, 2026. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST. Both teams come into this series with something to prove. India are without Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. Afghanistan are fresh from a Test thrashing and want to make a strong statement in white-ball cricket. India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Match Details The first ODI between India and Afghanistan takes place at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on June 14, 2026. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST. This is the first game of a three-match…
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is finally here. England take on Sri Lanka tonight at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in the tournament opener at 6:30 PM local time. This is not just the first match of the competition. It is the moment that sets the tone for an entire Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil, and England will want to make it count in front of their own fans. Why This Match Matters More Than Just Three Points Every World Cup opener carries extra weight, but this one carries something special. England are the hosts. The crowd at Edgbaston…
Bangladesh scripted history at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on June 11, 2026. They beat Australia by five wickets via DLS method in the second ODI to seal their first ever bilateral ODI series win. It is a result that will be remembered for decades as Bangladesh makes history in front of their home crowd. A Bowling Performance for the Ages Bangladesh set the tone from the very first ball. Matthew Short was bowled shouldering arms to Taskin Ahmed on the fourth ball of the match for his third consecutive duck. Mustafizur Rahman then joined the party immediately,…
Bangladesh made history on June 11, 2026. They beat Australia in an ODI bilateral series for the very first time, winning the second match by five wickets via DLS method in Dhaka. But the story that captured everyone’s attention was not just the victory. It was the courage shown by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who continued batting after suffering a serious concussion and sealed the win with a six before being rushed to hospital. What Happened to Mehidy Hasan During the Match Mehidy was struck on the side of his helmet by a Riley Meredith bouncer on the fourth ball…
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is here. England is hosting the largest edition of this tournament ever. 12 teams, 33 matches, 7 iconic venues, and a record prize pool of $8.76 million. The action runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026. Whether you are looking for the full schedule, team groups, venue details, prize money breakdown, or the strongest contenders, this guide covers everything. Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Overview When Does the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Start? The tournament runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026, across seven venues in England. The opening match…
Harry Brook is back at the top. The England vice,captain has reclaimed the No.1 spot as batter in the ICC Test rankings, pushing teammate Joe Root down to third. It is one of the biggest ranking shifts of the year and it happened at the home of cricket. What Triggered the Change Brook regained the top position after scoring a crucial half century in the first innings of England’s low,scoring WTC (World Test Championship) fixture against New Zealand at Lord’s Test England won by 115 runs. Root could only manage scores of 1 and 8 across the match. That was…
BCCI has come with bold move in replacing Suryakumar Yadav as T20 Captain. Suryakumar Yadav, who became Indian T20 captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, will be set to be replaced by Shreyas Iyer, as per reports. There are many different opinions about losing of Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. As BCCI is looking for a new Captain for the LA28 Olympics with the T20 World Cup 2028, which will be hosted in Australia. So, in this case it becomes very important that BCCI will give the responsibility to lead the side to a player who has confidence and performance under his belt.…
On 31st May, ICC completed its ICC Board Meeting. There were a few crucial decisions made during that meeting. The most important decision that came is that Pakistan has got the first-ever hosting rights of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan will host theWomen’s T20 World Cup 2028, as the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup will start on 12th June in England. It will be the first-ever T20 World Cup hosted by Pakistan. Pakistan hosted the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1996 and the Champions Trophy in 2025. ICC T20 World Cup 2028 hosting will boost the confidence…
Batter should have a proper helmet when a 90MPH ball comes to him. When that ball is a bouncer, then it becomes more dangerous without a helmet. Not all helmets are of the same quality. So, to be protected from dangerous and fast deliveries, the batter should have a proper and quality helmet from one of the best cricket helmet brands. This guide will give a proper comparison of every quality helmet. By reading this guide, everyone should have a clear view of the Professional Cricket Helmet that is perfect according to the batter’s needs. Why Modern Cricket Helmets are…
The biggest match in AAA in 2026 just delivered. El Grande Americano defeated the Original El Grande Americano in a Mask vs. Mask match at AAA Noche de Los Grandes on May 30, 2026, from Arena Monterrey, Mexico. The soul of Lucha Libre was on the line. One mask had to come off. And when it was over, there was only one true El Grande Americano. What Was the El Grande Americano Mask vs. Mask Match? This was not just another wrestling match. In Lucha Libre, a Mask vs. Mask match is the most sacred stipulation in the sport. The…
Cricket has seen many bowlers who deliver the ball at 100 MPH. But few players hold the absolute crown of being named as the fastest bowler in cricket history. These bowlers were loved by fans for multiple generations. In their playing era, batters were terrified by their bowling speed and deadly bouncers. These pacers create an immense aura in the playing field with their bullet speed deliverers. This article will unfold those Fastest Ball in Cricket History who bring excitement and a terrifying experience for the batters in cricket. The Obsession with Raw Pace in Cricket Why the 100 mph…
One crucial landing of the feet can change the direction of a cricket game. No ball is one of the costly errors that often gives the other side an unfair advantage in a cricket game. When a bowler bowls a no-ball, the whole bowling side is penalized. The penalty is massive enough that sometimes it can help the batting side to get out of the pressure situation created by the bowling side. Especially in modern-day cricket, where stakes are high, a no-ball can be very costly to turn the whole situation of the game. Let’s dive straight into the guide…