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West Indies, Australia lock in playing XIs for first Test

West Indies, Australia lock in playing XIs for first Test

25 Jun 2025 | 1:05 PM

Barbados, June 25 (UNI) The West Indies and Australia have locked in their playing XIs for the opening Test here that commences today.

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Eng rocked by Krishna-Thakur burst, chase gets interesting

Eng rocked by Krishna-Thakur burst, chase gets interesting

24 Jun 2025 | 9:53 PM

Leeds, June 24 (UNI) As England marched past 180 without losing a wicket on Day 5, few would have predicted the turnaround that followed. But India's comeback was sparked by two bowlers not always in the spotlight—Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur—who combined to derail England’s chase and bring the visitors roaring back into the Test match.

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England openers unbroken at Day 5 lunch, India toil

England openers unbroken at Day 5 lunch, India toil

24 Jun 2025 | 6:03 PM

Leeds, June 24 (UNI) England made a strong statement in their pursuit of a challenging target of 471, reaching 117 for no loss at lunch on Day 5 of the ongoing Test, with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett laying a solid foundation under overcast conditions.

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Hayley Matthews closes in on top ranking after South Africa heroics

Hayley Matthews closes in on top ranking after South Africa heroics

24 Jun 2025 | 2:19 PM

Dubai, June 24 (UNI) Hayley Matthews' heroics against South Africa has seen the West Indies star close in on top spot on the latest ICC Women's T20I Batter Rankings.

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Matthews shines as Windies SA for the first time in 12 years

Matthews shines as Windies SA for the first time in 12 years

24 Jun 2025 | 12:33 PM

Barbados, Jun 24 (UNI) Hayley Matthews was once again the star as the West Indies broke a 12-year drought with a series-clinching six-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at Cave Hill on Monday.

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Healy keen to lift back to back World Cup titles

Healy keen to lift back to back World Cup titles

24 Jun 2025 | 12:30 PM

Canberra, Jun 24 (UNI) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy is keen to lead her side to back-to-back ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup titles.

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Pant sanctioned following Day 3 incident in Leeds

Pant sanctioned following Day 3 incident in Leeds

24 Jun 2025 | 12:18 PM

Leeds(UK), Jun 24 (UNI) India’s wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Headingley Test.

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Dilip Doshi passes away in London

Dilip Doshi passes away in London

24 Jun 2025 | 9:30 AM

London/New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Veteran Indian cricketer and former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away in London on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. He was 77.

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India set 371 target as England survive six overs

India set 371 target as England survive six overs

23 Jun 2025 | 11:59 PM

Leeds, June 23 (UNI) India ended a dramatic fourth day of the first Test at Headingley firmly in control, setting England a challenging target of 371 runs after their second innings folded at 364 on Monday.

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Sri Lanka pacer Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Bangladesh Test

Sri Lanka pacer Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Bangladesh Test

23 Jun 2025 | 9:33 PM

Colombo, June 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka quick Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out for the second Test against Bangladesh after sustaining a left-side strain in the Galle Test.

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Pant, Rahul tons flatten Eng, India lead by 304 at Tea

Pant, Rahul tons flatten Eng, India lead by 304 at Tea

23 Jun 2025 | 8:42 PM

Leeds, Jun 23 (UNI) India took complete control of the first Test at Headingley by Tea on Day 4, riding on dominant centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant to reach 298 for 4 in 75 overs — a lead of 304 runs over England.

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Rishabh Pant makes history with twin tons in Eng

Rishabh Pant makes history with twin tons in Eng

23 Jun 2025 | 8:38 PM

Leeds, June 23 (UNI) Rishabh Pant etched his name in cricketing folklore at Headingley on Monday, becoming the first Indian batsman to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second designated wicketkeeper in Test history to do so, after Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower.

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KL Rahul joins legends: Second only to Gavaskar abroad

KL Rahul joins legends: Second only to Gavaskar abroad

23 Jun 2025 | 7:57 PM

Leeds, June 23 (UNI) India’s KL Rahul etched his name deeper into the annals of Indian Test cricket history with a sublime century against England at Headingley on Monday, bringing up his 6th Test hundred as an opener outside Asia, second only to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

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KL Rahul anchors India to 153/3 at lunch on Day 4

KL Rahul anchors India to 153/3 at lunch on Day 4

23 Jun 2025 | 6:16 PM

Leeds, Jun 23 (UNI) A composed and determined knock from KL Rahul anchored India to 153 for 3 at lunch on Day 4 of the first Test against England at Headingley, as the visitors navigated a slow-moving morning session marked by tight bowling and testing conditions.

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Morgan, Cook, Moeen & Bell lead England Champions into WCL 2025

Morgan, Cook, Moeen & Bell lead England Champions into WCL 2025

23 Jun 2025 | 2:48 PM

London, June 23 (UNI) England’s most celebrated names—Eoin Morgan, Alastair Cook, Moeen Ali, and Ian Bell—gear up for the second season of the World Championship of Legends, scheduled from July 18 to August 2 in the United Kingdom.

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