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Cricket Daily Digest – August 2, 2026

The latest cricket headlines, match reaction, squad news, tournament updates and talking points from around the world.

Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series Due to Knee Injury

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to ongoing left knee discomfort. Auqib Nabi is reportedly the front-runner to replace him in the squad.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors Defend 85 to Secure Back-to-Back GSL Titles

Guyana Amazon Warriors successfully defended a low total of 85 runs to secure back-to-back Global Super League titles, with Dwaine Pretorius starring as the key all-rounder in the historic defense.

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Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India Squad for Women’s Asia Cup 2026

The BCCI has announced the India squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup 2026, which will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur as the nation seeks to build on its status as the tournament’s most successful team.

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Abhishek Sharma Smashes 233 Runs Off 91 Balls in Domestic Match

Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma responded to recent batting criticism by hitting an explosive 233 runs off just 91 balls, including 25 sixes and 15 fours, for Amritsar against Tarn Taran.

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Southern Brave Defeat London Spirit to Climb to Fourth in The Hundred

Southern Brave secured a five-wicket victory over London Spirit, allowing them to move up to fourth place in the Men’s Hundred standings as they continue their campaign in the tournament.

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Jude Bellingham Showcases Cricket Skills With Birmingham Phoenix

Real Madrid and England football star Jude Bellingham tested out his cricket skills during a session with the Birmingham Phoenix squad, showcasing his athletic versatility in a viral video.

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Peter Siddle’s Heroics Fall Short in Dramatic Global Super League Final

The Global Super League concluded with a highly dramatic final, widely regarded as an all-time classic, where Australian bowler Peter Siddle’s late heroics ultimately fell short of securing victory.

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Joe Root Expresses Excitement Over New England Test Coach Stephen Fleming

England Test captain Joe Root has praised incoming coach Stephen Fleming, stating they are highly aligned in their vision for the team’s future following conversations about the upcoming tenure.

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Trent Rockets Hold Off Sunrisers Leeds to Secure Third Straight Win

Trent Rockets survived a late batting fightback from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to defeat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs, extending their winning streak to three matches.

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Deep Dasgupta Warns of Pressure on Gautam Gambhir Ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta stated that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will face significant pressure to deliver results in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

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Sussex Sharks Chase Down 317 Against Essex as Tear Leads the Way

Sussex Sharks successfully chased down a steep target of 317 runs against Essex to get off the mark, rendering a century from Essex batsman Charlie Thain in vain as Harrison Tear led the chase.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar at Peace With No Longer Chasing India Team Return

Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar admitted he is no longer actively chasing a return to the national team, stating he is content playing domestic cricket and the IPL purely for his love of the game.

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Indian Royals Face Sri Lanka Lions in Asian Legends League Match 8

The Indian Royals are scheduled to play the Sri Lanka Lions in the eighth match of the Asian Legends League 2026 at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka, Zambia, on Monday, August 3.

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Shashank Singh Leaves Chhattisgarh to Join Pondicherry for 2026-27 Season

Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh has decided to move to Pondicherry as a guest player, citing a lack of support from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh following his recent shoulder and finger injuries.

Times Of India — Read Source Article »


BBC Sport Releases New ‘Who Am I?’ Quiz for The Hundred Tournament

BBC Sport has launched the latest edition of its daily "Who am I?" interactive quiz, challenging cricket fans to identify a featured player participating in The Hundred tournament using various clues.

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