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England win, Wood exits as cricket recalibrates

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3:43 PMBBC Sport Cricket

England ease to big victory as Sri Lanka crumble in first ODI

Summary

England extended their strong one-day form with an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI, driven by Will Jacks' performance with bat and ball.

The result gives England control of the series and exposes Sri Lanka's inability to withstand

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The scale of the win reinforces England's status as the stronger one-day side in this matchup.

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3:21 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Vital with the bat, crucial with the ball - Jacks stars in England win

Summary

Will Jacks produced a match-winning all-round display as England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Chester-le-Street.

Jacks directly shaped the result in both innings, giving England a valuable balance advantage at

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Jacks' performance expands England's options and gives the side a strong platform for the rest of the series.

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3:08 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka

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Will Jacks made decisive contributions with both bat and ball as England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street.

England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Jacks providing the all-round impact

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England's one-day momentum continues, and Jacks has strengthened his case as a key all-round option.

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11:32 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Dream debut - Colombage takes three wickets to stifle England

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Sri Lanka debutant Sachindu Colombage took three wickets for 44 runs against England in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street. His victims included Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton.

Colombage immediately disrupted England's established middle order, removing three influential batters on debut. His spell

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Sri Lanka have found an early match-winner while England face pressure to rebuild their innings around a collapse-resistant middle order.

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12:29 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Test Match Special Podcast

Summary

Mark Wood explains why he has decided that now is the right time to retire from international cricket.

Wood's decision removes an experienced fast bowler from England's international plans and forces selectors to

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England lose a proven international fast bowler and must begin reshaping their pace options.

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1:39 PMESPN Cricket

Japan captain Kadowaki-Fleming: 'Emotions running pretty high' after close India contest

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Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said the narrow loss to India was especially difficult because the match was decided by only two runs.

Japan's response reflects both the frustration of a missed upset and the competitive value of

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Japan's captain sees a painful loss that also establishes the team's credibility against elite opposition.

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1:25 PMBBC Sport Cricket

India avoid shock defeat by Japan after controversial wide

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India escaped with a two-run win over Japan in a one-off T20 after a second wide in the final over was controversially overturned.

The overturned call decided a match in which Japan pushed the world champions to the

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A marginal officiating decision separated India from a major upset and gave Japan a breakthrough performance.

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9:55 AMESPN Cricket

The wide that wasn't: why the right call was made in a tight finish

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India challenged a second wide call in the final over against Japan, had it overturned, and went on to win by two runs.

The review changed the final over by removing an extra run and a delivery from

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The incident shows how one reviewed delivery can alter both the mathematics and outcome of a close match.

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9:05 AMAl Jazeera

‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?

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India narrowly defeated Japan by two runs in a rain-affected T20 match in Sano. The result has prompted accusations that India pressured the umpires during a disputed contest.

The two-run margin has turned an otherwise routine win into an officiating controversy, with the

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The dispute tests confidence in officiating and competitive standards as cricket expands into newer markets.

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7:07 AMESPN Cricket

Iyer after India's close shave: 'It was a very difficult wicket to bat on'

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Shreyas Iyer said the pitch was difficult to bat on after India edged Japan by two runs in a tense T20 finish.

Iyer's assessment frames India's narrow margin as a product of challenging conditions rather than only

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India's narrow escape shows how difficult conditions reduced the gap between the world champions and Japan.

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7:04 AMESPN Cricket

India survive Japan scare in thrilling Sano contest

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Japan came within two runs of chasing India's target of 33 in a rain-reduced five-over match in Sano.

Japan's narrow defeat shows that the shortened format substantially reduced India's advantage and gave the

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A two-run margin gives Japan a meaningful benchmark for its progress despite the loss.

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8:29 AMESPN Cricket

ICC's agenda for 2027-31: more T20Is, fewer bilateral ODIs

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The ICC is preparing the 2027-31 Future Tours Programme, with more T20 internationals and fewer bilateral ODIs expected. Commitments involving the major cricketing nations are largely settled ahead of final discussions in Dubai.

The proposed shift would push international cricket further toward T20 while reducing regular bilateral ODI

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The next FTP will shape player workloads, ODI relevance and the financial stability of less powerful cricket boards.

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5:12 AMAl Jazeera

India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs as Mandhana shines in Asian Games final

Summary

India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games final after Smriti Mandhana produced a match-winning innings. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69, allowing India to retain the gold medal.

India's victory rested on a decisive batting performance followed by overwhelming control with the ball.

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India's retained gold confirms their strength in women's cricket and reinforces their status as the leading team in the competition.

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4:09 AMBBC Sport Cricket

What's gone wrong at Lancashire?

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Lancashire are set to finish in the bottom two of County Championship Division Two in 2026, which would be the worst finish in the club's history.

A historic low position points to a sustained structural failure rather than a single poor

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One of England's major county clubs is confronting its deepest competitive decline.

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9:27 PMESPN Cricket

Salzmann, Scott ice huge chase as New South Wales' Haddin era starts with win

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New South Wales chased Queensland's 359 with an over remaining at Allan Border Field, after Hugh Weibgen made a century for the hosts.

New South Wales began Michael Haddin's tenure with a high-pressure chase that exposed both the

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A successful 359 chase immediately strengthens confidence in New South Wales' new leadership and batting group.

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9:00 PMESPN Cricket

Ravindra ruled out of India T20I series after promo shoot injury

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Rachin Ravindra will miss the India T20I series after suffering an injury during a promotional shoot. Adam Milne has joined a large group of fast bowlers as the home side manages workloads at the start of a busy season.

Ravindra's absence removes a versatile option from the squad and forces New Zealand to adjust

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New Zealand must replace Ravindra while preserving its fast bowlers for a crowded schedule.

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6:50 PMBBC Sport Cricket

ODI Cricket

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The summer cricket schedule concludes with a white-ball series, which begins at the Riverside.

The series gives the teams a final limited-overs test after the summer campaign. Its value

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The opening match sets the tone for the final white-ball phase of the summer.

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6:25 PMESPN Cricket

Maxwell and Boland set to play in One-Day Cup for Victoria

Summary

Glenn Maxwell and Scott Boland will represent Victoria in the One-Day Cup, with Maxwell scheduled to play five days after appearing in the ETPL final and in the competition's first floodlit match at Junction Oval.

Victoria will add two established internationals to its One-Day Cup campaign, increasing both its match-winning

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Their participation raises Victoria's title prospects and gives the competition a stronger draw.

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11:13 AMESPN Cricket

Kushagra, Kotian fifties rescue India A from 97 for 5

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India A recovered from 97 for 5 after Corey Rochhiccioli took three wickets. Dhruv Jurel? No, Kushagra and Tanush Kotian then added 138 runs to rebuild the innings with half-centuries.

The 138-run stand reversed a collapse and restored India A's control of the innings. Rochhiccioli's

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The recovery strengthens the case for both batters as dependable options in India's next tier.

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10:23 AMESPN Cricket

Asian Games: Dickwella in Sri Lanka's T20I squad for the first time since 2021

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Sri Lanka have selected Niroshan Dickwella in their T20I squad for the first time since 2021, with Arachchige named captain. Most of the country's first-choice T20 players have been rested for the Asian Games.

Sri Lanka are treating the Asian Games as a development opportunity rather than a full-strength

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The squad could widen Sri Lanka's selection options before more competitive T20 campaigns.

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9:24 AMESPN Cricket

Alexa Stonehouse agrees permanent switch to Warwickshire

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Left-arm seamer Alexa Stonehouse has agreed to join Warwickshire permanently after being released by Surrey. She impressed during a loan spell at Edgbaston.

Stonehouse's move converts a successful temporary arrangement into a long-term investment for Warwickshire. Surrey lose

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The transfer gives Warwickshire greater depth and variety in their pace attack.

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8:54 AMESPN Cricket

Miller commits to SA despite no national contract

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David Miller says South Africa remains his priority despite playing extensively in domestic T20 leagues and not holding a national contract. He insists his commitment to the national team has not changed.

Miller is separating national commitment from contractual status, leaving South Africa with access to an

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His decision could influence how South Africa manages senior players who balance international duty with league careers.

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8:04 AMESPN Cricket

England bat first in opening ODI with Rashid ruled out of series

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England will bat first in the opening ODI against Sri Lanka as they seek to carry momentum from a 3-0 T20I series victory.

England now have to convert white-ball momentum into a longer-format performance, with an early batting

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The match tests whether England's clean T20I sweep can shape the wider limited-overs tour.

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6:50 AMESPN Cricket

Colin Ingram, 41, retires from professional cricket

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Colin Ingram has retired from professional cricket at 41 after making his final appearance for Glamorgan during the ongoing County Championship season.

Ingram ends his playing career while still active in Glamorgan's current campaign, rather than departing

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Glamorgan must replace the experience and batting contribution of a player who remained part of the current squad.

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6:43 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Northamptonshire all-rounder Miller extends deal

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Northamptonshire all-rounder Gus Miller has signed a one-year extension that keeps him at the county through the end of 2027.

Northamptonshire have secured Miller for another season, preserving an all-round option in their squad planning.

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The deal gives Northamptonshire short-term stability while keeping Miller tied to the club through 2027.

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6:14 AMESPN Cricket

Shafali Verma moves up to No. 4 in T20I batting rankings

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Shafali Verma has risen to fourth in the T20I batting rankings after scoring her maiden international white-ball century.

The ranking move confirms that Verma's recent form has translated into measurable gains at the

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Verma's rise strengthens India's batting threat and increases expectations around her consistency.

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