Hyderabad ropes in Wasim Jaffer as mentor for two-year term

Ambati Rayudu, HCA’s Head of Cricket Operations, hailed Jaffer’s extensive credentials while announcing the high-profile appointment and hopes he can positively impact the players and coaches within the system in Telangana.
Ian Bishop: Women’s game needs more seam bowlers

Former West Indies fast bowler-turned-broadcaster Ian Bishop weighed in on his country’s chances against Australia in the semifinals, heartening signs of growth in the women’s game and the road ahead.
Sidath Wettimuny: I would hate to see Test cricket disappear

In a wide-ranging conversation with Sportstar, the veteran Lankan cricketer speaks about the changing face of the longest format, why India has surged ahead of the rest of South Asia, the challenge of nurturing young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and much more.
Bazball goes bust as New Zealand seals series in Stokes swansong

This was also England’s first series defeat at home in three or more Tests since 2012.
England vs New Zealand Highlights, Day 5: New Zealand spoils Stokes farewell Test, clinches series 2-1

Follow England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 5 LIVE as England resumes its chase of 270. Get live scores, wickets, milestones and match analysis.
Sunil Gavaskar: India’s series loss to Ireland one of the lowest points in its cricket history

If Ireland had played exceptional cricket, then it would have lessened the blow. It was simply overconfidence and a sense of casualness that let India down, and that’s why the sadness.
Sooryavanshi ready for international cricket but has to follow process: Ten Doeschate

Sooryavanshi’s omission from the T20 series against Ireland has become a major talking point after the T20 world champion Indian team ended up being whitewashed 0-2, the second loss being by just one run here on Sunday.
‘Disbelief’ in India camp after Ireland debacle, says Ryan ten Doeschate

Few gave Ireland a chance in the two-match series, but Lorcan Tucker’s side humbled India twice in three days, spoiling Shreyas Iyer’s debut series as India’s T20I captain.
Ben Stokes ‘content’ after extraordinary England exit

The 35-year-old all-rounder confirmed his exit shortly before Tea on the fourth day of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, having informed his teammates before the start of Sunday’s play.
ENG vs NZ: New Zealand closes on series victory amid emotional Stokes farewell

The hosts ended on 103-4, still needing 270 runs to secure a 2-1 victory in the series after New Zealand declared its second innings on 288-9.