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India vs England Lord's Test: Jofra Archer included as England announce playing XI for the third Test against India

Jofra Archer has been included in England's playing XI for the third Test match, which is scheduled to take place at iconic Lord's Stadium in London.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Big blow to New Zealand as star batter gets ruled out of tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe due to injury

New Zealand opening batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the upcoming tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

'He is not Adam Gilchrist...': India great's blunt 'standards' verdict on Rishabh Pant ahead of Lord's Test

Rishabh Pant played an influential knock of 65 in the second innings against England at Edgbaston as India set up a mammoth target of 608 for the hosts

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Jos Buttler reveals Shubman Gill's secret of achieving the historic 269, says 'does a lot of underarm...'

IND vs ENG: Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler praised India Test captain Shubman Gill for his record-breaking run in the ongoing series.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

'He panicked and he blundered, straight up': Chris Gayle trolls Wiaan Mulder over botching up the opportunity to break Brian Lara's 400 record

'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle, raised his disapproval of Wiaan Mulder's decision of letting the historic record stay with the legend Brain Lara.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

'Good to see youngsters stand up...': Sourav Ganguly lauds 'outstanding' Team India following heroic triumph at Edgbaston

Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Shubman Gill & Co. following their 336-run victory over England in Edgbaston Test

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

After maiden IPL title win, RCB become most-valued franchise as CSK slip to no.3, PBKS record highest rise

While Punjab Kings recorded the highest increase in brand value with Shreyas Iyer leading them to the final, RCB took the top spot, pipping CSK.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

'I don't like my buddies on the bench': Kevin Pietersen wants Shubman Gill to make one more change apart from Jasprit Bumrah for Lord's Test

Not just the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, Kevin Pietersen wants Shubman Gill to include left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav play the Lord's Test.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Phil Salt's bat used in T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, IPL cleared by ECB's Anti-Corruption Unit; Lancashire slam commentators, media for inappropriate comments

England's star opener Phil Salt's bat came under the scanner after it failed the on-field gauge test during Lancashire's Vitality Blast encounter against Northamptonshire.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Disappointment for Texas Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis as rain washes out Qualifier 1, defending champions Washington Freedom into MLC 2025 final

MLC 2025 Qualifier was washed out due to rain without a ball being bowled. Defending champions Washington Freedom advanced to the final as they topped the points table.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

'You know it's time when you are colouring your beard every four days': Virat Kohli opens up on Test retirement amidst India's England tour

Virat Kohli said that he wouldn't have had the same impact on Test cricket had it not been for his former head coach Ravi Shastri's support.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reacts to Virat Kohli’s touching words of support amid ongoing Wimbledon campaign

Novak Djokovic shares a heartwarming moment with cricket legend Virat Kohli during his Wimbledon quest. Discover how the tennis icon responded to this special show of support.

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• Wed • 09 Jul 2025

Kusal Mendis' superlative ton steers Sri Lanka to 99-run win over Bangladesh in 3rd ODI, seal 8th back-to-back series at home

Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-1 with after Kusal Mendis' magnificent century propelled them to 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the third match

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

India's batting coach's befitting reply to Ben Stokes' 'subcontinent pitch' remark ahead of Lord's Test, says 'Whenever our bowlers bowled...'

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reacted to England captain Ben Stokes' 'subcontinent pitch' remark ahead of third Test at Lord's

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

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Faf Du Plessis scripts history in MLC 2025, shatters Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record

Faf Du Plessis stormed into history books after scoring a match-winning 52-ball 91 for Texas Super Kings in the MLC 2025 match

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

'It will be a challenge with him...': Batting coach warns India of this big England threat ahead of 3rd Test at Lord's

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is aware of how big a threat Jofra Archer can pose to his team if he plays the third Test at Lord's

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

'It's not like it is for Bumrah alone': India's batting coach's clear-cut stance on workload management ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd Test

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made it clear that workload management isn't just limited to Jasprit Bumrah

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

'He feels he takes wrong decision': Sitanshu Kotak's blunt take on India star's mentality while batting ahead of Lord's Test against England

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak revealed how the star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant operates while his time on the crease

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

ZIM vs SA: Wiaan Mulder-inspired South Africa sweep series with 236-run victory over Zimbabwe in 2nd Test to extend their winning streak

South Africa's winning run in the longest format continued with 236-run win over Zimbabwe in the second Test which helped them sweep the series

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025

'His faults in technique and thinking are ingrained': Geoffrey Boycott tears into two England players after hammering in Edgbaston Test

Geoffrey Boycott came down heavily on Zak Crawley and Chris Woakes after England's humiliating 336-run defeat in the second Test against India

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• Tue • 08 Jul 2025