Sri Lanka fight back to draw second Test against India in Colombo
Sri Lanka broke a long follow-on jinx by fighting back from a 213-run deficit to draw the second Test against India. Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 to seal the draw, though India won the series 1-0.
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Brydon Carse removed from England squad amid police investigation
England bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the national Test squad and remains unavailable for selection due to an ongoing police investigation and a Cricket Regulator inquiry into an alleged assault.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s rising no-ball tally becomes concern for India
India spinner Ravindra Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls in Test matches since 2021, the highest tally among spinners globally, highlighting an ongoing discipline issue since television umpires began calling oversteps.
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UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for doping violation
The ICC has banned UAE batter Asif Khan for 15 months after he tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid mesterolone. The suspension is backdated to September 2025 and runs until December 2026.
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Sunil Narine becomes second bowler to reach 650 T20 wickets
Trinbago Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine made history in the CPL by becoming only the second bowler to reach 650 wickets in T20 cricket, joining Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan in the exclusive club.
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AB de Villiers clarifies comments comparing Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers defended his opinion that Virat Kohli showed a different dynamic overseas than Sachin Tendulkar, clarifying that stats do not solely dictate how he assesses batting greatness.
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BCCI and PCB express concerns over facilities for 2026 Asian Games
Cricket governing bodies, including the BCCI and PCB, have raised joint concerns regarding pitch conditions, dressing rooms, and hotel accommodations ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in September.
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Tim Seifert’s unbeaten century guides St Lucia Kings to CPL victory
Tim Seifert smashed an unbeaten 105 off 61 balls and Roston Chase took three wickets in an over to help St Lucia Kings reach 211 for 4 and secure a victory despite a rapid 65 from Kieron Pollard.
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Internal divisions emerge in Irish cricket over launch of European T20 league
Irish cricket is facing significant internal divisions as a European T20 tournament finally launches after being abandoned six times, with critics questioning its scheduling and actual financial benefits.
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Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes ICC and BCCI over player discipline
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized the ICC and BCCI for being too lenient on young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following recent on-field disciplinary incidents.
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Rain delays start of England-Pakistan Test at Lord’s
Persistent drizzle at Lord’s delayed the toss and the start of play on the opening day of the Test match between England and Pakistan, adding to the weather disruptions seen earlier in the series.
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