A young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill and coached by VVS Laxman, has arrived in Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 International series. The team, featuring several newcomers, is excited to start the tour, with debutant Riyan Parag sharing his childhood dream of representing India. The series will see India face off against Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, with the opening match scheduled for July 6th at the Harare Cricket Ground.
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England fast bowler James Anderson, set to retire from Test cricket next week, showcased his enduring brilliance with a seven-wicket haul in the County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. This performance comes ahead of his final Test match against the West Indies at Lord’s on July 10th.
Despite failing to reach the Super Eight stage of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Ireland have secured automatic qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The qualification was based on their high rankings in the ICC T20I Team Rankings.
Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been named as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. The trio will initially travel to India with the rest of the T20 World Cup-winning squad before departing for Harare.
India’s triumphant T20 World Cup win in Barbados saw the curtain fall on the T20I careers of two of the sport’s greatest, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Rohit ends his T20 journey as the format’s highest scorer, Kohli leaves with a record-breaking 16th Player of the Match award in T20Is. Their contrasting styles, both crucial to India’s success, leave a legacy of innovation and evolution in the shortest format.
The Indian cricket team and their families have been stranded in Barbados since Sunday due to Hurricane Beryl. The storm caused widespread damage and disruptions, including power outages and airport closures. However, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has assured that the airport is expected to reopen within the next 12 hours, allowing the team to return to India. The hurricane, which has now intensified to Category 4, has caused one fatality and significant damage across the Winward Islands.
Tuesday, July 2nd promises to be a day packed with political drama, student protests, and sporting events. Key highlights include a parliamentary showdown with Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, a march to Parliament by students protesting NEET irregularities, and the start of the Indo-Aussie U-23 cricket tournament.
The Indian cricket team, including star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, is stranded in Barbados following the landfall of Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm that has disrupted travel and caused damage in the Caribbean region. Their return home after winning the T20 World Cup has been delayed by at least a day due to the severe weather conditions.
India’s victorious T20 World Cup team’s return home has been delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, which forced the closure of Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. The BCCI is working on a charter flight to bring the players back to India, and the planned felicitation ceremony will be held once their travel schedule is confirmed.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting July 5th. Experienced all-rounder Chloe Tryon returns from injury, while Delmi Tucker and Nondumiso Shangase will depart after the one-off Test. The series serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in October.