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Joe Root reclaims top spot in ICC Test rankings; Bumrah, Jadeja rise too
At 34 years old, Root becomes the oldest player to occupy the top Test batting spot since Kumar Sangakkara achieved the feat at age 37 in 2014.
 "Joe Root reclaims top spot in ICC Test rankings; Bumrah, Jadeja rise too")
ICC AGM 2025 to discuss two-tier Test format, T20 expansion, membership
The return of cricket to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles has further fueled efforts to engage emerging cricketing nations and increase the sport's global visibility.
 "ICC AGM 2025 to discuss two-tier Test format, T20 expansion, membership")
England penalised by ICC, drop places in WTC 2025-27 points table
England captain Ben Stokes accepted the sanction without contest, avoiding the need for a formal hearing
 "England penalised by ICC, drop places in WTC 2025-27 points table")
Pant, Karun Nair dismissals opened the door for England at Lord's: Shastri
England registered a narrow 22-run win to go 2-1 up in the five-match series, bowling India out for 170 in the chase of 193.
 "Pant, Karun Nair dismissals opened the door for England at Lord's: Shastri")
Fallout of 27-10: WI invite Lloyd, Lara to reshape Caribbean cricket future
Australia won the inconsequential third Test by 176 runs, riding on Mitchell Starc's sensational 6/9 and Scott Boland's hat-trick to dismiss the West Indies for 27
Allahabad HC stays Yash Dayal's arrest in sexual exploitation case
Staying his arrest, the court asked state counsel to file a counter affidavit and also issued notices to the complainant to file her counter in the matter.
 "Allahabad HC stays Yash Dayal's arrest in sexual exploitation case")
India batter Devdutt Padikkal attracts top bid at auction ahead of KSCA T20
Devdutt was bought by Hubli Tigers ahead of the tournament which is set to take place between August 11 and 27 behind closed doors.
 "India batter Devdutt Padikkal attracts top bid at auction ahead of KSCA T20")
India should have won Lord's Test with kind of quality in dressing room
A little bit disappointed with the way India batted in this series, they should have got this 190, says Sourav Ganguly
 "India should have won Lord's Test with kind of quality in dressing room")
Archer eager for last two India Tests, aims for Ashes after Lord's win
The 30-year-old, who had been sidelined from Test cricket for more than four years due to persistent injuries, struck with his third ball on comeback.
 "Archer eager for last two India Tests, aims for Ashes after Lord's win")
Hamza Shaikh's ton helps England U19 draw first Youth Test vs India U19
Chasing a stiff target of 350, England ended on 270/7 in 63 overs, frustrating the visitors' push for a win that would have given them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
 "Hamza Shaikh's ton helps England U19 draw first Youth Test vs India U19")
What did King Charles III ask Indian skipper Shubman Gill after 3rd Test?
The 76-year-old monarch engaged in a friendly cricketing discussion with the Indian squad after the Lord's Test, a meeting Gill later described as "amazing."
 "What did King Charles III ask Indian skipper Shubman Gill after 3rd Test?")
Why is Anil Kumble critical of Ravindra Jadeja despite his brilliant knock?
According to Kumble, Jadeja should have assessed the situation and taken more calculated risks against England's slower bowlers
 "Why is Anil Kumble critical of Ravindra Jadeja despite his brilliant knock?")
ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches full schedule, time & streaming
Hosts India will take on England in the first warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 on September 25
 "ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches full schedule, time & streaming")
ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Full schedule, venue, format and live streaming
While six teams qualified for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 through the ICC Women's Championship, Pakistan and Bangladesh earned their spots through the qualifier held earlier this year
 "ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Full schedule, venue, format and live streaming")
Who is Liam Dawson? Spinner replacing Bashir for ENG vs IND 4th Test
Dawson's inclusion marks a potential return to red-ball international cricket after nearly eight years. He last played a Test match for England in July 2017.
 "Who is Liam Dawson? Spinner replacing Bashir for ENG vs IND 4th Test")
ENG vs IND: England name replacement for injured spinner Shoaib Bashir
Despite having an England central contract, fellow left-arm spinner Jack Leach has been overlooked for selection.
 "ENG vs IND: England name replacement for injured spinner Shoaib Bashir")
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ruled out of India Tests due to injury
The 21-year-old Bashir is scheduled to undergo surgery later this week
 "England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ruled out of India Tests due to injury")
Rohit, Kohli and now Siraj: Top three heartbreaking India cricket moments
While Siraj's dismissal was a shocking one, Indian fans aren't really unfamiliar with wickets like these, especially when the situation of the match requires the batter to stay at the crease.
 "Rohit, Kohli and now Siraj: Top three heartbreaking India cricket moments")
Vaughan says Gill lacked usual calmness and technical precision at Lord's
Gill has looked in great touch in the series, scoring a century in the first Test at Headingley and then breaking a plethora of records on the way to a century and double ton in Birmingham
Jofra Archer says Ganguly's Lord's celebration inspired his fiery spell
Ganguly had taken off his shirt to celebrate India's win in the high-voltage NatWest Trophy final and it remains one of the most dramatic moments in international cricket to this date
