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July 21, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI Stats Review: Chahar’s heroics, India’s dominance and more

The total looked like a distant dream for Team India at one time as they were reeling at 193/7 but an unbeaten 84-run partnership between Bhuvneshwar and Deepak took India home.

July 20, 2021 Ketaki Pole

The Hundred Fantasy Tips: Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Both Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals look strong and equally balanced. A thrilling encounter is expected between the two teams.

July 20, 2021 Abhinav Goel

What an extraordinary innings: Twitterati hail KL Rahul for his cracking century on Day 1 of warm-up match

The netizens were impressed with KL Rahul’s classy batting in the warm-up match against County Select XI.

July 20, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Indian Test team in England enjoy the India vs Sri Lanka game on laptop

This is the first time that India are fielding two different teams at the same time at two different places.

On This Day: Harmanpreet started a revolution in Women’s cricket in India with her stupendous 171-run knock

It was on July 20, 2017, against an Australian attack powered by the great Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt, that Harmanpreet lifted India to the path of glory.

July 20, 2021 Dev Tyagi

Big blow for India as Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane battle fitness concerns prior to first Test vs England

In their absence, Rohit Sharma is leading the Indian side against the County Select XI.

WATCH: Ryan Burl plays a spectacular whip shot for six in final ODI against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 298 in 49.3 overs.

July 20, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Virender Sehwag shares a funny meme after Sri Lanka opt to bat first

India batted second in the first ODI to chase down 263 with ease.

July 20, 2021 Ketaki Pole

TNPL 2021 Fantasy Tips: Nellai Royal Kings vs Ruby Trichy Warriors – Key Players, Probable XI and More

In the third match of TNPL 2021, Baba Aparajith, Anthony Das and Sanajay Yadav can be smart picks for this game.

July 20, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

The Hundred: When and Where to watch the tournament in India

A total of eight teams, representing six different cities, will be taking part in the competition.

Avesh Khan, Washington Sundar playing for County Select XI in warm-up game against India

KL Rahul is the designated wicketkeeper for the touring team in this 3-day fixture.

July 20, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Wasim Jaffer wants India to consider Shikhar Dhawan in the T20 World Cup squad

Jaffer further added that Shikhar Dhawan has played a crucial role in India’s success in white-ball cricket and thus, Team India should not underestimate Dhawan.

County Select XI vs India: When and Where to watch India’s practice match in India

The three-day warm-up match is set to commence later on Tuesday.

July 19, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh agree to bring forward their T20I series; first game to played on July 22

The start of three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh has been brought forward by a day.

Carlos Brathwaite- Why we may soon have to actually remember the name, before it’s forgotten

Despite Carlos Brathwaite’s success and recognition, doesn’t something seem amiss about the mighty all-rounder?

July 19, 2021 Dev Tyagi

MS Dhoni is like a big brother for me: Suresh Raina opens up on relationship with Mahi

While Raina had opted to pull out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons and Chennai struggled in his absence, he was back with the Men in Yellow this year and looked in good nick.

July 19, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI Preview – Key Players, Probable XI and More

India won the first ODI quite convincingly by 7 wickets.

July 19, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

My family wants me to score some runs now: Rashid Khan

Even though Rashid has earned all this name and fame due to his bowling, his family says that they have seen enough of it now.

July 19, 2021 Ketaki Pole

TNPL 2021 Fantasy Tips: Chepauk Super Gillies vs Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Chepauk Super Gillies were the runners up in the last edition of TNPL while Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans finished at the bottom of the table.

Sri Lanka cricketers face massive financial crunch, pleading to sign contracts: Reports

Currently, the cricketers from the island country have received a tour-to-tour contract.

July 19, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Having lost the series already, Zimbabwe will now play to salvage their pride by wining the third ODI.

Shreyas Iyer ruled out of Lancashire’s Royal London Cup campaign

Although it was being speculated that Iyer could return to cricket with his Lancashire stint following discussion between the club and the BCCI, it has been agreed that the 26-year-old will remain in India.

July 19, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Killer of Suresh Raina’s uncle Ashok Kumar held in Punjab

Suresh Raina’s uncle was killed in August last year after robbers broke into his house and used sticks to beat the family members.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Team India won’t be changing the way they go about their business but the hosts would look to put up a stronger show and make the contest enriching in the second ODI.

July 19, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

I had told everyone in the dressing room that I will hit six off first ball: Ishan Kishan

Kishan scored a brilliant half-century off just 33 balls and also became the 16th Indian to score a half-century on debut.

July 19, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI Stats Review: Ishan Kishan’s dream debut, Dhawan’s 10000 runs and more

Sri Lankans were totally outplayed by the 2nd string Indian side in the first ODI match of the series.

July 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Love it: Stuart Broad reacts to Hardik Pandya’s headband look in the first ODI vs Sri Lanka

Other than his cricketing skills, Hardik is also known for his style statement.

July 18, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

WATCH: England’s Liam Livingstone smashes Haris Rauf for the ‘biggest six of all time’

Even the on-air commentators were left shocked and applauded Livingstone by saying that it was amongst the biggest hits they had ever seen.

July 18, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

MS Dhoni advised me to keep things simple: Shahrukh Khan ahead of TNPL 2021 season opener

The 26-year-old will lead Lyka Kovai Kings in the season opener against Salem Spartans on Monday.

Happy Birthday Smriti Mandhana- More than just a pretty face

At 25, there’s more to Smriti Mandhana than her good looks and charming mugshot that grace headlines and fills stadia around the world.

July 18, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Virat Kohli urges people to cheer for Indian athletes at Olympics

The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video featuring the India captain as he asked the citizens to support the Tokyo-bound athletes.

July 18, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Will the weather play a spoilsport in 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and India?

Meanwhile, since there are also chances of dew at night, the toss-winning captain will be looking to field first.

July 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne allege Muralitharan of being “unprofessional” for comments on contract dispute

Muralitharan, in a recent interview, had named Mathews and Karunaratne as the prime reason behind the entire row.

July 18, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Alag hi feel hai: Rohit Sharma turns hindi commentator in his latest social media post

The Indian team is currently in Durham, preparing for a three days practice match against County Select XI.

July 18, 2021 Agency News

WATCH: Joe Root-led Yorkshire doesn’t run-out Lancashire player after he falls

Yorkshire had a chance to run out Steven Croft when the Lancashire batsman collapsed in pain but Joe Root took the sporting option.

Shikhar Dhawan hints at Suryakumar Yadav’s ODI debut in the first match against Sri Lanka

In the 3 T20Is he played against England, Suryakumar scored 89 runs at an average of 44.5.

WATCH: Rashid Khan hits a new kind of helicopter shot towards long off; fans come up with unique names for the shot

The all-rounder hit 26 runs off 13 deliveries during his explosive cameo.

When you absolutely love what you do, everything just flows: Virat Kohli fully focused ahead of England Test series

The Indian captain posted two images on Twitter from his batting session at nets in Durham on Saturday.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly reaches Dubai to accelerate preparations for second leg of IPL 2021

The franchise officials are expected to travel to UAE next month to make all the arrangements for the remainder of the season.

July 17, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Anushka Sharma says she spotted “fan” Virat Kohli and “obliged for a picture,” shares unseen pics

Anushka’s post has left the fans in splits as she has shared a few pictures with her “fan” who happens to be none other than her husband Virat Kohli.

July 17, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

SL vs Ind 1st ODI Stats Preview: Shikhar Dhawan will become the 25th captain to lead Team India in ODIs

Shikhar Dhawan needs just 23 more runs to become the 4th fastest player to register 6000 runs in ODIs.

England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Babar Azam and Co. will have an opportunity to seal the series with a win in this match.

July 17, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss with the pitch not expected to change much during the game.

July 17, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Simi Singh becomes first player to smash a century in ODIs at number 8 position

South Africa levelled the 3-match ODI series 1-1 by winning the 3rd ODI game against Ireland.

WATCH: Nicholas Pooran’s hilarious reaction after winning his first-ever toss as West Indies captain

It was indeed a funny start to the final T20I between Australia and West Indies as both the captains shared a hearty laugh at the toss.

July 17, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Jharkhand T20 League 2021: All you need to know – Schedule, Squads and More

The first match of the league stage is being played between Bokaro Blasters and Ranchi Raiders, while the second match of the day will be played between Dumka Daredevils and Dhanbad Dynamos at the JSCA stadium.

July 17, 2021 Varun Malik

India Vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Preview – Probable XI, Team News and More

Their newest captain, Dasun Shanaka, will have a big responsibility on his shoulders as a leader, batsman and handy medium pace bowler.

July 17, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Eng vs Pak 1st T20I Stats Review: Livingstone’s incredible record, Pakistan’s new milestone and more

England in reply, showed a very positive intent and looked in the game, courtesy of a brilliant century from Liam Livingstone but fell short in the end.

Twitter goes berserk as Janneman Malan scores 177* against Ireland; video of his magical shot goes viral

The 25-year-old scored 177 runs off 169 deliveries on Friday, including 16 fours and 6 sixes.

Janneman Malan’s record-breaking 177* offers South Africa a glimpse of brightness in testing times

In the fluent right-hander, South Africa have a destructive batsman who goes about doing his job with quiet sincerity and a sense of purpose.

July 16, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 16, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Shivam Dube gets married to girlfriend Anjum Khan; pictures go viral

The all-rounder has represented India in 13 T20Is and one ODI.

July 16, 2021 Ketaki Pole

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Led by Dasun Shanaka, this Sri Lankan side is slightly inexperienced and will find it a little difficult to be at par with their opponents.

July 16, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Deepak Hooda joins Rajasthan for 2021-22 season after breaking ties with Baroda

On July 12, Hooda wrote a letter to the Baroda Cricket Association asking them to relieve him with immediate effect so he can explore professional opportunities with another team.

India to play Pakistan on October 24 in T20 World Cup 2021

This will be the first time Virat Kohli and Co. will face Pakistan in an international match since their 2019 World Cup encounter.

Sri Lanka announce squad for upcoming ODI and T20I series against India; Dasun Shanaka named as captain

Kusal Perera has been ruled out of the series due to a shoulder injury.

July 16, 2021 Ketaki Pole

West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Although the visitors have not looked in their best form in this series, one player who has performed in every game is all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

July 16, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Michael Vaughan calls for change in isolation laws after Rishabh Pant tests positive

Vaughan, however, did not clearly specify what changes he would like to see in the quarantine norms and bio-bubble laws pertaining to players’ isolation.

ICC announces groups for T20 World Cup 2021; India in Group 2 with Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan

Although BCCI have retained the hosting rights, the tournament will take place in Oman and UAE.

July 16, 2021 Varun Malik

‘Like father, like son’: Muttiah Muralitharan’s son mirrors his father’s bowling action

While Sr. Muralitharan was a great spin bowler, his offspring is an all-rounder cricketer.

July 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Kusal Perera ruled out of India series due to injury, Binura Fernando unavailable for ODIs

30-year-old Perera was one of the visiting teams’ three half-centurions in the ODI series in England and has been one of their top run-getters in the T20Is.

July 16, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

India tour of Sri Lanka 2021: All you need to know – Schedule, live Streaming & more

The series, which was originally scheduled to start from 13th July, will now commence from 18th July.

July 15, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

‘Really a big thing for Australia in upcoming T20 WC’: Twitterati hail Mitchell Marsh for his red-hot form

Australia defeated West Indies in the 4th T20I in St Lucia as Marsh scored 75 off 44 balls with the bat and took 3 for 24 with the ball.

July 15, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

WATCH: Sanju Samson plays amazing scoop shot off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in practice match

Samson is one of the two wicket-keepers in the India squad for Sri Lanka series.

July 15, 2021 Press Release

TNPL 2021: Murali Vijay, Anirudha Srikanth pull out due to personal reasons

CSG keeper Arvindh also ruled out after finger injury.

July 15, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

WI vs Aus 4th T20I Stats Review: Aaron Finch surpasses Virat Kohli’s record of scoring most runs as captain in shortest format

Finch achieved the feat during his 53-run knock against West Indies in 4th T20I.

July 15, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Romania T10 League July 16 Fantasy Tips – Squads, Key Players & More

Defending champions ACCB (earlier Indian CC Bucharest) currently sit at the top of the table, followed by Cluj and United, with Bucharest Gladiators and Baneasa lying at the bottom of the table.

July 15, 2021 Abhinav Goel

After Rishabh Pant, Team India support staff member tests positive for COVID-19; Wriddhiman Saha to isolate as close contact

The Indian team is scheduled to play two practice games in Durham, beginning from 20th July.

Alex Hales – The Sun that Set Early

Alex Hales averaged 52 with the bat, with a strike rate of 97 – the year he was banned in 2018.

July 15, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 15, 2021 Varun Malik

Abhimanyu Easwaran richly deserves to be a part of India’s playing XI against England: Saba Karim

Saba stated that Easwaran has highly impressed in the domestic circuit.

July 15, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

All-rounder Deepak Hooda quits Baroda, likely to join Rajasthan prior to domestic season

Although nothing has been said from his end, it is likely that the spat with Krunal Pandya last season could have played a huge role in him taking the big call.

July 15, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Indian player tests positive for COVID-19 in England; set to miss practice match

The squad is to reassemble at Durham in a bio-bubble ahead of the Test series against England starting in August.

July 14, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Pak vs Eng 3rd ODI Stats Review: Babar Azam’s impressive 14th ODI century and much more

Let us have a look at some of the milestones achieved in Babar Azam’s 158 knock.

July 14, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Big Bash League 2021-22 schedule announced; Sydney Sixers to face Melbourne Stars in season opener

It is worth noting that almost all the Australian players, who play only white-ball games, will be a part of the 8-team competition this season.

Happy Birthday Faf du Plessis: The unsung hero of South African cricket

In an age where you are already past your best and where your reflexes no longer advocate your ambition, we saw Faf du Plessis at his peak aged 36.

July 13, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 13, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Romania T10 League: All you need to know – Teams, Schedule, Timings and More

The defending champions of the tournament, Indian CC Bucharest will be playing under a new name- Asian Cricket Club Bucharest (ACCB) this time.

Tamil Nadu Premier League 2021: All you need to know about – Venues, Teams, Schedule and More

The tournament is set to commence after a year-long break owing to the COVID-19 crisis.

West Indies vs Australia 4th T20I Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

There is little doubt that it would be the Kangaroos who will feel the added pressure with their backs against the wall in the fourth T20I at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

July 13, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

West Indies vs Australia 3rd T20I Stats Review: Chris Gayle’s unique record and more

Chris Gayle, with his 67-run knock, became the 1st player to smash 14000 runs in the T20s alone.

“Humara time aaya hai England pe raaj karne ka” – A throwback to Virender Sehwag’s hilarious comment on iconic Natwest win

Sehwag made a vital 45 from 49 in that iconic run-chase, sharing a 106-run opening stand with Sourav Ganguly.

July 13, 2021 Ketaki Pole

India Women vs England Women 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Having bounced back in the 2nd game, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side will hope to sustain the momentum and walk away with a series win.

July 13, 2021 aditya sportstiger

AB de Villiers, Michael Vaughan console Marcus Rashford post his public apology for missed penalty

Getting touched by the emotional post of Rashford, former international cricketers Michael Vaughan and AB de Villiers extended their support to the English striker

July 13, 2021 Varun Malik

Big Bash League 2021-22: All you need to know – Opening match, teams and more

The much-awaited league will feature 61 matches, including the knockouts and the final.

Shreyas Iyer named in Mumbai’s 45-member list for fitness camp

Notably, the 26-year-old had sustained a shoulder injury during the ODI series against England in March and was ruled out of the entire Indian Premier League.

July 13, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

Twitter erupts as Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to surpass 14,000-run landmark in T20s

Chris Gayle smashed 67 runs off 38 deliveries in the third T20I against Australia.

July 13, 2021 Swati Bhatia

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma passes away due to heart attack

The 1983 World Cup winner reportedly suffered a heart attack after coming from a morning walk.

July 13, 2021 Agency News

Gayle finds form as West Indies seal T20I series win over Australia

Chris Gayle hit his best innings since his return to the West Indies side as they thrashed Australia to claim an unassailable series lead.

Shimron Hetmyer – We want to see more of you on field

West Indies lead the five-match T20I series 2-0 against Australia.

July 12, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 12, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

South Africa tour of Ireland 2021: All you need to know – Schedule, Live Streaming & More

The Proteas tour Ireland for a six-match white-ball series. The series will comprise of three ODIs and as many T20Is in the Irish nation starting 11th July.

July 12, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Peter Handscomb ruled out of County Championship game after testing positive for COVID-19

The Aussie played his last Test for the Kangaroos against India in January 2019.

July 12, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sri Lanka Cricket announces change in timings for white-ball series against India

All the six matches of India vs Sri Lanka series will be played at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

July 12, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Jimmy Neesham takes a dig at scrapped boundary count rule after penalty shootout decides winner of Euro 2020

Due to severe bashing, the ICC got compelled to scrap the boudary count rule eventually in October 2019

July 12, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Devon Conway, Sophie Ecclestone win ICC Player of the Month awards for June

Playing his maiden Test innings that too against a quality side like England, Conway had scored a double-hundred.

July 11, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Anushka Sharma shares picture with daughter and Virat Kohli on 6-month anniversary; picture surfaces

In one of the pictures, Virat Kohli can be seen holding Vamika and has a beautiful fatherly smile on his face.

July 11, 2021 Chetan Luthra

WATCH: Ravichandran Ashwin takes his first wicket for Surrey in ongoing County Championship match against Somerset

Ashwin became the first spinner to bowl the first over in a County Championship match since August 2010.

July 11, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Hasan Ali spotted with his trademark ‘bomb explosion’ celebration symbol on his neck chain

The 27-year-old is widely known for his ‘bomb explosion’ celebration which he performs every time he picks up a wicket.

July 11, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Suresh Raina names 3 Indian youngsters who have impressed him so far

Raina’s three names will be a surprise for a lot of cricket followers.

July 11, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

One unnamed member of Kent cricket team tests positive for COVID-19, Heino Kuhn takes charge as captain

Meanwhile, South African wicketkeeper-batter Heino Kuhn, who was not a part of Kent’s playing XI against Surrey has been given the role of captaincy for the Sussex fixture.

July 11, 2021 Ketaki Pole

West Indies vs Australia 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

The defending champions of the T20 World Cup have clearly looked the superior team in the series so far.