No curfew for Pakistan series, Joe Root tells England players to be ‘adults’
England captain Joe Root has said there will be no team curfew during next week’s three-Test series against Pakistan, saying players should be trusted to make responsible decisions away from the field.Root, 35, spoke as England’s dressing-room culture continues to face scrutiny following a series of off-field incidents over the past year during the tenure…
Sarfaraz Khan or Dhruv Jurel? India’s no. 6 dilemma takes centre stage ahead of Sri Lanka Test
Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan. (AFP Photo) As Team India sweats it out ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium from Saturday, the biggest contest may not be against the Islanders but within the dressing room itself. The arrival of chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Colombo on Tuesday underlines…
Babar Azam returns to ICC Test top 10, Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England series
Shan Masood and Babar Azam Pakistan’s successful Caribbean campaign has brought a significant boost in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar’s rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in…
English all-rounder Danny Lamb forced to retire from cricket aged 30 after neck, spinal cord injury
Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has retired from professional cricket at the age of 30 after an injury to his neck and spinal cord forced him to end his career.Lamb suffered a disc herniation in his neck earlier this season, which led to a spinal cord injury. He underwent surgery last month but continued to deal…
Hours after Gautam Gambhir’s visit to Galle, lawn mower hits the pitch
Gautam Gambhir’s visit to Galle (Photo by PTI and TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: Sri Lanka held a closed-door practice session on Wednesday. Although the facility remained off-limits to the public and the media, the iconic Galle Fort offered a brilliant view of the proceedings. Midway through their hit, the hosts got a surprise visitor as…
Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad for India Test, Kusal Mendis ruled out
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. Dickwella has been included as…
Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon reunite as Australia begin 20-Test marathon season with Bangladesh series
Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins Test cricket returns to Australia’s tropical Top End for the first time since 2003 when the hosts take on Bangladesh in a two-match series beginning Thursday.The first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin will be Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia in more than 20 years….
Who made the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026? The qualification story of all 16 teams
The FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held in Amstelveen and Wavre from August 15 to 30. The Netherlands and Belgium qualified automatically as co-hosts, while continental champions from Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe also earned direct berths. The winners of the previous two FIH Pro League editions secured two more places….
Jammu & Kashmir set to host Irani Cup at Srinagar’s Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium after four decades | Cricket News
Jammu and Kashmir’s team celebrates (PTI Photo) Mumbai: In what would be the biggest cricket match in Jammu & Kashmir since the 1980s, the Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is gearing up to host the Irani Cup match in October this year between 2025-26 Ranji Trophy winners Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India from…
Hockey World Cup 2026: How all 16 men’s teams booked their places
The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held in Amstelveen and Wavre from August 15 to 30. The 16 teams have secured their places through a combination of direct qualification and World Cup qualifying tournaments. The Netherlands and Belgium qualified automatically as co-hosts, while continental champions from Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe…


