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India built a 178-run first-innings lead after Sri Lanka recovered from 90 for five through a 146-run partnership between Dinusha and Dickwella. India’s Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets despite Dinusha scoring a century.
8:08 AMESPN Cricket
Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him as he prepares to make his first Test appearance for England against Pakistan. Cox will take on the number three role.
10:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Babar Azam remains uncertain for Pakistan's first Test against England because of a finger injury. Pakistan will make a late decision after its medical panel determines whether he is fit to play.
8:52 AMESPN CricketNat Sciver-Brunt will miss England’s three-match ODI series in Ireland as part of a rest period. Charlie Dean will captain a forward-looking squad in her absence.
7:07 AMESPN Cricket
The article assesses what England can expect from Joe Root after his first full-time spell as captain. It focuses on the leadership traits and decision-making he is likely to bring to the role.
10:38 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Harry Brook says he would support Joe Root becoming England's Test captain, while discussing his own batting frustrations and the fallout from the Wellington nightclub incident.
1:15 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Kolkata Knight Riders are interested in buying a stake in a new Hundred franchise if the competition expands from eight to 10 teams.
6:16 AMBBC Sport CricketSummary
India built a 178-run first-innings lead after Sri Lanka recovered from 90 for five through a 146-run partnership between Dinusha and Dickwella. India’s Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets despite Dinusha scoring a century.
India regained control by breaking through Sri Lanka’s lower order after the recovery had threatened
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India’s sizeable lead gives them the initiative despite Sri Lanka’s late-order fightback.
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Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him as he prepares to make his first Test appearance for England against Pakistan. Cox will take on the number three role.
Cox enters Test cricket with guidance from one of the game's most experienced batters, but
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Cox's debut could shape England's top-order balance and long-term batting plans.
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Babar Azam remains uncertain for Pakistan's first Test against England because of a finger injury. Pakistan will make a late decision after its medical panel determines whether he is fit to play.
Pakistan cannot finalize its batting plan until Babar receives medical clearance, leaving a major selection
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Babar's fitness could materially change Pakistan's batting strength and the balance of the first Test.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss England’s three-match ODI series in Ireland as part of a rest period. Charlie Dean will captain a forward-looking squad in her absence.
England are prioritising succession planning and player management by handing Dean another leadership assignment. The
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Dean’s second stint as captain gives England a clearer read on their next leadership tier.
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The article assesses what England can expect from Joe Root after his first full-time spell as captain. It focuses on the leadership traits and decision-making he is likely to bring to the role.
Root's record in his first sustained period as captain will shape expectations more than his
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Root's captaincy will influence England's balance, tactics and performance in the next phase.
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Harry Brook says he would support Joe Root becoming England's Test captain, while discussing his own batting frustrations and the fallout from the Wellington nightclub incident.
Brook's backing puts Root into the leadership conversation and adds pressure to England's succession planning.
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England's next captaincy decision could depend on whether Root is willing to return and whether Brook can establish greater consistency and authority.
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Kolkata Knight Riders are interested in buying a stake in a new Hundred franchise if the competition expands from eight to 10 teams.
The interest links the Hundred’s possible expansion to further international ownership of its franchises. KKR’s
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A major overseas investor could accelerate the Hundred’s commercial growth.
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell assess the start of a new era for Bangladesh and England cricket.
5:24 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australia's Test setup is under renewed scrutiny. Coach Andrew McDonald said responsibility also rests with the backroom staff to help the batter recover his best form.
2:51 PMESPN Cricket
Belfast Wolves chief executive Neil Maxwell says the new European T20 Premier League could help expand cricket across the continent. He presents the league as a platform for developing the sport and creating a stronger European competition.
12:04 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Leicestershire coach Alfonso Thomas hopes Rehan Ahmed's England role will not prevent him from playing in the One-Day Cup final next month. Thomas is concerned that being selected as England's 12th man could leave Ahmed unavailable despite not taking part in the match.
11:11 AMBBC Sport Cricket
The Hundred's 2026 men's and women's seasons delivered standout performances, spectacular catches and memorable moments beyond the scorecards. The season review gathers the tournament's most notable highlights.
11:05 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Warwickshire have given Rob Yates, George Garton, Vansh Jani and Zen Malik new two-year contracts. The agreements keep all four players with the Bears beyond the current season.
10:40 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Hampshire women's captain Georgia Adams has signed a new two-year contract that will keep her at the Utilita Bowl until 2028. The deal extends her tenure as the team's captain.
9:44 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Somerset and England bowler Jake Ball has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the County Ground until the end of next season.
7:18 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Afghanistan have named Ibrahim Zadran? No, Mohammad Rasooli as captain for the 2026 Asian Games, with six uncapped players in the squad and five others having fewer than 10 international appearances.
5:21 AMESPN Cricket
The USA have qualified for their third consecutive Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after securing one of the regional berths for the 2027 tournament. Samoa and the UAE have also qualified, while Africa and Europe will hold their qualifiers later this year.
4:36 AMESPN Cricket
England white-ball captain Harry Brook speaks exclusively about his role and the demands of leading the national side.
1:00 AMBBC Sport Cricket
De Kock and Rutherford helped set up the Tridents' total of 178 in a match shortened to 18 overs per side, before Mujeeb and Motie combined for five wickets to derail the Kings' chase.
12:53 AMESPN CricketSummary
Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell assess the start of a new era for Bangladesh and England cricket.
Both teams are entering a transition phase, making early performances and leadership decisions more consequential
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The next phase of both teams will depend on whether change produces a coherent strategy rather than short-term disruption.
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Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australia's Test setup is under renewed scrutiny. Coach Andrew McDonald said responsibility also rests with the backroom staff to help the batter recover his best form.
Labuschagne's future now depends on whether Australia believes its support structure can revive his output,
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Australia must decide whether Labuschagne remains part of its long-term Test core.
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Belfast Wolves chief executive Neil Maxwell says the new European T20 Premier League could help expand cricket across the continent. He presents the league as a platform for developing the sport and creating a stronger European competition.
The league's promise depends on more than launching a T20 product: it must build local
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A credible European T20 league could broaden cricket's footprint beyond its traditional strongholds and create a new commercial and player-development hub.
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Leicestershire coach Alfonso Thomas hopes Rehan Ahmed's England role will not prevent him from playing in the One-Day Cup final next month. Thomas is concerned that being selected as England's 12th man could leave Ahmed unavailable despite not taking part in the match.
The dispute is about selection policy and player access, not Ahmed's place in England's starting
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International standby duties can distort domestic competition by removing players from decisive matches without requiring them to play for England.
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The Hundred's 2026 men's and women's seasons delivered standout performances, spectacular catches and memorable moments beyond the scorecards. The season review gathers the tournament's most notable highlights.
The competition continues to sell itself through a mix of elite cricket and accessible entertainment.
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The Hundred's long-term value depends on turning viral moments and family-friendly presentation into sustained interest in the tournament.
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Warwickshire have given Rob Yates, George Garton, Vansh Jani and Zen Malik new two-year contracts. The agreements keep all four players with the Bears beyond the current season.
Warwickshire have chosen continuity by securing four players before they reach the end of their
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The renewals reduce contract uncertainty and help Warwickshire retain developing talent.
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Hampshire women's captain Georgia Adams has signed a new two-year contract that will keep her at the Utilita Bowl until 2028. The deal extends her tenure as the team's captain.
Hampshire have tied their captain to the club through 2028, preserving leadership continuity in the
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Keeping Adams protects Hampshire's leadership structure and long-term competitive planning.
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Somerset and England bowler Jake Ball has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the County Ground until the end of next season.
Somerset have secured Ball’s services for another season, preserving experience in their bowling attack. The
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Somerset retain an experienced seamer while Ball gets another season to re-establish himself.
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Afghanistan have named Ibrahim Zadran? No, Mohammad Rasooli as captain for the 2026 Asian Games, with six uncapped players in the squad and five others having fewer than 10 international appearances.
Afghanistan are using the Asian Games to expose a heavily reshaped group to international cricket.
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The squad signals a deliberate investment in Afghanistan’s next generation.
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The USA have qualified for their third consecutive Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after securing one of the regional berths for the 2027 tournament. Samoa and the UAE have also qualified, while Africa and Europe will hold their qualifiers later this year.
The USA's third straight qualification confirms sustained progress in its women's youth pathway rather than
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Regular World Cup participation can accelerate the USA's development ahead of future senior tournaments.
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England white-ball captain Harry Brook speaks exclusively about his role and the demands of leading the national side.
Brook's comments provide a direct read on how England's captain views the job as the
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Brook's approach will influence England's direction in white-ball cricket.
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De Kock and Rutherford helped set up the Tridents' total of 178 in a match shortened to 18 overs per side, before Mujeeb and Motie combined for five wickets to derail the Kings' chase.
The Tridents turned a shortened match into a decisive win by pairing power hitting with
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The result shifts early tournament momentum toward the Tridents and leaves the Kings needing a sharper plan against spin-heavy attacks.
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