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Pakistan Champions vs India Champions WCL 2025 match was called off. (WCL Media)

After snub from India Champions in World Championship of Legends, Pakistan Cricket Board prohibits teams from using country’s name in private leagues

August 4, 2025 08:38 IST

Yuvraj Singh and his team first pulled out of a league stage match against Pakistan Champions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen.

Pakistan Champions take on South Africa Champions in the 2025 WCL final. (WCL Media)

Pakistan vs South Africa, WCL 2025 Final: Live Streaming, pitch report, predicted playing XI & squad news

August 2, 2025 11:52 IST

PAK-C vs SA-C, WCL 2025 Final: Here's all you need to know about the World Championship of Legends final between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions.

India's Prasidh Krishna (right) was involved in a war of words with England's Joe Root on day 2 of the fifth Test match at the Oval. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Looking in great shape’: Prasidh Krishna reveals how he got under Joe Root’s skin

August 2, 2025 10:45 IST

The India pacer added at the press briefing after stumps on day 2: "It was the plan [to disrupt Root], but I didn't expect the couple of words that I said to get such a big reaction from him."

Akash Deep giving send-off to Ben Duckett and Prasidh Krishna engaged in verbal chat with Joe Root. (AP)

Marcus Trescothick slams Akash Deep’s ‘strange’ send-off to Ben Duckett: ‘No need to walk him off like that’

August 2, 2025 10:26 IST

It was Duckett's comments, "you can't get me out", to Akash Deep which prompted this send-off from the Indian bowler.

In an inspired spell around mid-day, Siraj cherrypicked England’s two most solid batsmen and put them on his plate. (AP)

The heart, heat and craft that make Mohammed Siraj, India’s marathon man in the England seriesSubscriber Only

August 2, 2025 08:13 IST

The wicket column might not always show, but few bowl with as much as spirit and intensity as he does.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, right, and India's Akash Deep walk off the field after the second day's play of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo)

IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal powers India to 52-run lead with half century on Day 2

August 2, 2025 00:48 IST

Jaiswal was first by dropped by Harry Brook in second slip when on 20 runs, and then by Liam Dawson at deep fine leg when on 40. Jaiswal made those two chances count by staying unbeaten

Hayden said that the commentators were told before the match that the lights going out will not be a technical issue. (Sportzpics)

‘Literally had touch with death’: Matthew Hayden on ‘scary incident’ in Dharamsala during India-Pakistan conflict

August 3, 2025 12:19 IST

Matthew Hayden has spoken about what the commentators went through when an IPL match was stopped in Dharamsala amid cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

India's Mohammed Siraj celebrates the wicket of England's Joe Root before the decision of dismissal was reversed by the TV umpire on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

STATS: Mohammed Siraj becomes 15th Indian pacer to pick up 200 international wickets; here’s the full list

August 2, 2025 00:02 IST

Siraj now has 203 wickets in 101 appearances for India across the 3 formats combined, becoming the 15th pace bowler from the country to achieve the feat. Leading the chart is, of course, the legendary former India captain Kapil Dev.

Root's career tally went to 7224 runs with that 29, while Tendulkar had scored 7216. (PTI Photo)

Joe Root jumps past Sachin Tendulkar, only behind Ricky Ponting in hunt for yet another record

August 1, 2025 23:53 IST

Joe Root has now gotten close to yet another big batting record.

Speaking to BBC Test Match Special, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson gave a hint of how things are likely to pan out, and it is likely to leave a few of the top cricket-playing nations unhappy. (File Photo)

LA 2028 Olympics: Could teams like Pakistan, New Zealand miss out on a spot? ECB chair provides a hint

August 1, 2025 23:31 IST

For now, the Olympic schedule for the sport is confirmed as well as venue, but the qualification pathways are yet to be announced.

Glenn McGrath says what Jasprit Bumrah does is ‘tough on body’, needs an ‘off-season to manage workload’Subscriber Only

August 1, 2025 22:55 IST

Glenn McGrath added that India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who could only play three Tests because of medical advice, needs an off-season to manage his workload.

Kumar Dharmasena had a long chat with Prasidh Krishna and India captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul seemed to walk in right at the end of it. (Photo credit: Hotstar screenshot)

KL Rahul facing post-match chat with umpires after spat with Kumar Dharmasena: ‘You can’t talk like that’

August 1, 2025 22:38 IST

KL Rahul was peacemaker earlier when pulling Akash Deep away from Ben Duckett but then seemed to lose his cool on Kumar Dharmasena after a spat between Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna.

England's Ben Duckett, right, and Zak Crawley greet each other during the Test series against India. (Photo: AP)

In 13 overs, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett turn into agents of chaos to give England headwaySubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 20:38 IST

The pair's onslaught induce panic in bowlers, muddled Gill’s decision-making clarity and made Test match cricket resemble a white-ball slugfest

‘It was right to honour that call’: Why did Jasprit Bumrah miss The Oval Test between India and England? India’s asst. coach explains

August 1, 2025 19:54 IST

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered the team management's explanation after the end of Day 1's play. On Friday, the BCCI also confirmed that Bumrah was released from the squad.

Akash Deep was given a stern talking-to by the umpire after the send off. (AP Photo)

Akash Deep’s send-off for Ben Duckett raises eyebrows: ‘Not sure if this is the right way…’

August 1, 2025 18:58 IST

Akash Deep was pulled away by KL Rahul after the pacer put his arm around Ben Duckett's shoulder and had a few words with him.

Karun Nair played eight matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, with Kevin Pietersen being the team's mentor. (PTI/Sportzpics Photo)

Karun Nair’s toil for England tour during IPL revealed by Kevin Pietersen: ‘Spent many hours talking…’

August 1, 2025 17:29 IST

Kevin Pietersen, who worked with Nair in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), said that the latter spent many hours talking to him about batting in England.

After his struggles in the Manchester Test, former India batter Mohammed Kaif feels that Bumrah may soon quit from Test cricket. (AP)

Jasprit Bumrah released from India squad for fifth Test against England: BCCI

August 1, 2025 15:30 IST

BCCI released a statement which reads, "Mr Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the fifth Test of the series against England. The fifth and final Test of the series is underway at Kennington Oval, London."

Duleep Trophy: Shardul Thakur to lead star-studded West Zone teamSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 16:15 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan included in the squad that will be led by the all-rounder

England pacer Chris Woakes was taken off the field due to a shoulder injury during IND vs ENG 5th Test. (AP)

IND vs ENG: Chris Woakes ruled out of fifth Test due to shoulder injury, ‘set to play no further part’ at Oval Test

August 1, 2025 14:34 IST

Chris Woakes, who has been integral in England’s bowling attack, landed awkwardly on his shoulder while chasing after the ball at the boundary line in the 57th over.

Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions WCL 2025 final live streaming. (WCL Media)

Pakistan vs South Africa Champions WCL 2025 Final: When and Where to Watch PAK vs SA World Championship of Legends 2025 Final Match Live telecast?

August 1, 2025 12:22 IST

Pakistan take on South Africa in the WCL 2025 final.

London weather updates: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND vs ENG on Day 2? (AP)

India vs England 5th Test Day 2, London Weather Report: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND vs ENG at Oval?

August 1, 2025 11:16 IST

India vs England 5th Test London's Oval Weather Forecast: The weather is expected to clear up slightly on Day 2, though the UK Met Office predicts the highest chance of rain between 1 PM and 3 PM local time (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM IST).

IND vs ENG: Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury reignites calls for mid-Test injury replacements

August 1, 2025 09:47 IST

Chris Woakes landed awkwardly on his shoulder while chasing after the ball at the boundary line in the 57th over and had to be taken off the field with his left shoulder wrapped in his sweater.

Shreyas Iyer in action for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. (PTI)

Shreyas Iyer expresses availability to take part in Duleep Trophy that marks the beginning of new domestic season in Indian cricketSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 11:36 IST

Apart from Iyer, Mumbai's middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan, and allrounder Shivam Dubey too have confirmed their availability to play and have informed the Mumbai Cricket Association about it.