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Steve Smith Eyes Grenada Test Return After Finger Injury

The veteran batter has started practicing and will join the squad in Barbados by Sunday

India Squad Update: Harshit Rana Released Ahead of Second Test Against England in Birmingham

India's Harshit Rana has been released from the Test squad before the second match against England. This decision follows after India's loss at Headingley, despite their impressive 835 runs and five centuries. England's remarkable chase of 371, led by Ben Duckett's 149, secured a five-wicket victory. India aims to level the series in the upcoming Edgbaston Test on July 2.

Nitish Rana Eyes Delhi Return After Disappointing Uttar Pradesh Stint

Nitish Rana moved to Uttar Pradesh in 2023, and after a disastrous season, he is likely to return to Delhi. Rana had an underwhelming IPL 2025 with the Rajasthan Royals, who bought the southpaw for a whopping Rs 4.20 crore in the IPL auction.

Rishabh Pant Redefining Cricket: Greg Chappell Hails Wicketkeeper-Batter as a "Match-Winner"

The former Australia captain drew a parallel between Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Stokes Lauds England's Opening Duo After Stunning Headingley Chase Against India

While Ben Duckett hit the headlines for his 149, the England skipper was also full of praise for Zak Crawley's 65 as the openers set up England's tall run chase

Jaiswal's Fielding Under Fire: Old Catch Drop Video Resurfaces After Headingley Errors

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's century in the Leeds Test, his fielding woes became a talking point after dropping four catches, a first for an Indian in a Test innings. An old video of him missing catches in a previous match resurfaced. However, coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah defended Jaiswal, citing difficult conditions.

Neeraj Chopra Takes Ostrava Golden Spike Title But Expresses Discontent with Winning Throw

Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike title at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event with a best throw of 85.29m. The Olympic champion expressed dissatisfaction despite the win and recalled watching the event as a child and dreaming of winning.

India Celebrates Return to Space: Axiom-4 Mission Launches Shubhanshu Shukla to ISS, Yuvraj Singh Hails Historic Feat

India celebrates the successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission, marking its return to human spaceflight after 41 years. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carries the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians to the International Space Station. Prime Minister Modi and former cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed national pride.

Shadman Islam Backs Bangladesh Batters After Day 1 Stumbles Against Sri Lanka

Shadman defended his team's batters after they finished the opening day on 220/8

Mirabai Chanu: Olympic Medalist Reveals Relentless Focus on Training, Weight Even During Family Time

Mirabai Chanu, India's celebrated weightlifter, reveals the constant mental pressure of training and weight management, even during family time. Fresh from a post-Asian Games rest, she's now focused on the Commonwealth Championships, a qualifier for the Commonwealth Games. The dedication demands sacrifices, including resisting junk food cravings like pizza, to maintain her 50kg weight and ensure peak performance.

Former India Selector Blasts Fielding Blunders After Test Defeat: "Simple Catches Cost Us"

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.

Nitish Rana Set for Delhi Return After Disappointing Uttar Pradesh Stint

Nitish Rana moved to Uttar Pradesh in 2023, and after a disastrous season, he is likely to return to Delhi. Rana had an underwhelming IPL 2025 with the Rajasthan Royals, who bought the southpaw for a whopping Rs 4.20 crore in the IPL auction.

Indian Chess Prodigy, 9, Draws Against World Champion Magnus Carlsen in Online Tournament

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.

Rishabh Pant Achieves Career-Best ICC Test Ranking; Bumrah Retains Top Bowling Spot

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.

Gavaskar Calls for Kuldeep Yadav Inclusion in Second Test Amid Bumrah Fitness Concerns

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

SA20 Teams Given Green Light for Six Player Retentions Ahead of Season 4 Auction

72 slots are to be filled in the auction which also sees the introduction of the RTM card for the first time

Blackcaps Gear Up for Blockbuster Home Summer Against Cricket Giants

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams