TOP STORIES
New Zealand decimate England to level series
England crashed to a demoralising 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval on Sunday, with Matt Henry playing a vital role by claiming 11 wickets across both innings. Chasing a target of 463 runs for victory, England's batters failed to rise to the challenge as the side was dismissed for 209 on the final day.
The hosts suffered a sensational collapse, losing wickets at regular intervals as New Zealand's bowlers maintained relentless pressure to secure a blazing win. The Kiwis consolidated their chances in the first innings after they put out a massive total of 391 after being asked to bat. Glenn Phillips' fighting century and Tom Bundell's half-century made a big difference. England, meanwhile, managed 291 runs in their first innings, but the deficit put them on the backfoot.
New Zealand, on the other hand, turned the screw with another impressive batting display in their second innings, accumulating 362 runs to stretch their lead. In the second innings, Henry Nicholls resisted England, slamming a consequential 121 off 171. But it was Matt Henry who was the architect of England's downfall. He engineered the devastating collapse, consistently blasting England and finishing with a breathtaking 10-wicket haul in the match.
More News
Afghanistan Test captain Rahmat Shah created history, joins Indian legend Virat Kohli in distinguished list
Afghanistanâs newly appointed Test captain Rahmat Shah has created history with a stunningly impressive batting performance in the ongoing one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The star batter, captaining Afghanistan for the first time in a Test match, blazed gutsy knocks of 105* and 51 across both innings, joining a list of distinguished stars.
I...
Virat Kohli joins LinkedIn, shares his ambitious vision for Indian sports
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is taking a new step beyond cricket by investing in the sportswear industry and building his own business ventures. At 37, Kohli has joined LinkedIn, where he shared his vision for Indian sports and explained why he invested in Agilitas Sports and became a co-founder and co-creator of one8world. Kohli has worked with several major brands thr...
England announce central contract list for 2026-27 cycle
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the central contract list for England menâs players for the 2026/27 season. The retirements of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood have paved the way for England to hand out 39 contracts.
In the latest list, there are 30 players on central contracts and nine on England Development Contracts, with a few new faces also joini...
âPerformance Over Selectionâ: Tushar Deshpandeâs hat-trick heroics
Mumbai fast bowler Tushar Deshpande delivered a memorable performance against Chandigarh, taking a hat-trick and five wickets for just 17 runs to put Mumbai in a strong position in their Ranji Trophy match. The performance was even more special as Deshpande was playing his 50th first-class match. Deshpande's brilliant bowling helped Mumbai bowl out Chandigarh a...
Sri Lanka name star-studded squad for Pakistan Tests
Sri Lanka have unveiled their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, with opener Pathum Nissanka returning to the side. While Nissanka has been brought into the squad, his availability is subject to medical clearance.
Kusal Mendis, who was last week handed Sri Lankaâs Test captaincy succeeding Dhananjaya...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter