England secured a dominant 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing a target of 254, New Zealand struggled against England’s pace attack and were dismissed for just 138 before lunch on the fourth day. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson starred with figures of 5-30, registering his fourth five-wicket haul in an innings in just three Tests at the historic venue.

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The victory came in the 150th Test match played at Lord’s, the most Test matches hosted by any cricket ground in the world. It also marked a strong start for England following their difficult Ashes campaign in Australia, which ended with a 4-1 series defeat in January.

Bowlers dominated throughout the match as overcast conditions and a pitch offering uneven bounce created challenging batting conditions for both teams.

New Zealand’s first innings lasted only 113 runs, with Ollie Robinson making an impressive return to England’s Test side after more than two years away. The seamer produced career-best Test figures of 5-39, while Josh Tongue supported him with three wickets.

England had earlier been bowled out for 140 in their first innings despite a fighting 56 from Harry Brook. New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson led the visitors’ attack with excellent figures of 5-62.

After gaining a first-innings lead, England strengthened their position in the second innings. Debutant Emilio Gay impressed with a composed 57, helping the hosts reach 226 and set New Zealand a challenging target. Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for the visitors, taking 6-70.

However, New Zealand never threatened the target in the fourth innings as Atkinson ripped through the batting order to seal a comprehensive win for the home side.

Brief Scores:

• England 1st Innings: 140 all out (Harry Brook 56; Kyle Jamieson 5-62, Nathan Smith 3-38)
• New Zealand 1st Innings: 113 all out (Ollie Robinson 5-39, Josh Tongue 3-40)
• England 2nd Innings: 226 all out (Emilio Gay 57; Nathan Smith 6-70)
• New Zealand 2nd Innings: 138 all out (Gus Atkinson 5-30)

Result: England won by 115 runs

Series: England lead the three-match series 1-0

The second Test of the series will also be played in London, with action moving to The Oval on June 17 as England look to extend their advantage and New Zealand aim to level the contest.

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Captains of the teams competing in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup came together in London on Sunday for the tournament’s official trophy photo shoot ahead of the highly anticipated event, which begins on June 12.

The ceremony was held at Waterloo Bridge and featured the captains of all participating nations alongside the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy. ICC Chairman Jay Shah and ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta attended the launch event as special guests and joined the players during the official proceedings.

One of the moments that attracted significant attention was the interaction between Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and ICC Chairman Jay Shah. During the event, both Jay Shah and Sanjog Gupta greeted the Pakistan skipper and exchanged handshakes with her.

Gupta was also seen standing beside Fatima Sana during the official group photograph, a moment that quickly gained traction across social media platforms.

Many users described the exchange as a symbolic “Pakistan-India handshake,” highlighting the sporting rivalry and historic cricketing relationship between the two neighboring countries.

As part of the event, all team captains arrived together on a single bus before participating in promotional activities, media engagements and the official trophy photo session.

The captains expressed confidence in their respective teams and said they were looking forward to the challenges of the tournament. They also interacted with supporters, signed autographs and spent time with fans who gathered in large numbers to witness the launch ceremony.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will get underway on June 12, bringing together the leading women’s cricket teams from around the world in a bid to win the sport’s most prestigious global title. With preparations complete and excitement building, the tournament is set to showcase some of the best talent in women’s international cricket.

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Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has officially become the youngest cricket chief in the country’s history after being elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday.

Tamim’s appointment comes just weeks after he was named interim president of the board, a role he assumed following major changes in Bangladesh cricket administration. The 37-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2023, has repeatedly stressed the need to rebuild the image of Bangladesh cricket on the global stage.

Cricket in Bangladesh has faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly after the political upheaval that followed the 2024 uprising, which led to the removal of long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina. Following elections earlier this year, the new government dissolved the previous BCB over allegations of “gross irregularities” and installed an interim board headed by Tamim.

The former opener strengthened his position on Sunday by winning the board election in convincing fashion. Tamim received 73 votes from 75 councillors and finished ahead of a field of 16 candidates competing for 12 director positions.

During the board’s first meeting after the election, Fahim Sinha was elected vice-president after receiving 66 votes.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, Tamim acknowledged the challenges ahead and called for collective efforts to improve the sport’s standing.

“We all have to keep one thing in mind, which is that the reputation damage that Bangladesh cricket has suffered worldwide, I alone cannot fix this.”

“I will need everyone’s support here,” he added.

Bangladesh cricket has been under international scrutiny in recent months. Under the previous administration, Bangladesh refused to participate in this year’s T20 World Cup in India, citing security concerns following fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman’s release by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. The International Cricket Council subsequently rejected Bangladesh’s request to relocate its matches to Sri Lanka and removed the team from the tournament.

Tamim enters the role as one of the most accomplished cricketers in Bangladesh’s history. During a 15-year international career, he scored more than 15,000 runs across formats and remains the only Bangladeshi player to score centuries in Tests, One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.

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England suffered a remarkable batting collapse on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, losing four wickets for just one run and allowing the visitors back into the contest after appearing to take control of the match.

The hosts were comfortably placed at 126-2 in their second innings before New Zealand’s bowlers triggered a stunning collapse that reduced England to 127-6. By tea, England had recovered slightly to reach 166-6, holding a lead of 193 runs on a pitch that continued to offer plenty of assistance to the bowlers.

Jamie Smith provided much-needed resistance with an unbeaten 31, while New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith led the fightback with impressive figures of 3-49.

England resumed their innings positively after building on a first-innings lead. Emilio Gay, making his Test debut, produced a composed innings and reached his maiden Test fifty from 84 balls, striking seven boundaries.

The left-hander had earlier benefited from New Zealand’s failure to review an lbw appeal when he was on 24. Television replays later showed he would have been out had the visitors challenged the decision.

Gay continued to make the most of his reprieve before eventually falling for 57, caught behind off Nathan Smith with England on 126-3.

That dismissal sparked a dramatic collapse. Harry Brook, who had scored a half-century in the first innings, was trapped lbw by Will O’Rourke without scoring. Joe Root followed soon after for eight, also dismissed leg-before by Nathan Smith.

England captain Ben Stokes then fell for a duck when Nathan Smith produced a superb delivery that angled into the left-hander before clipping the top of off stump.

Earlier in the day, England’s bowlers wrapped up New Zealand’s first innings for just 113 after the visitors resumed overnight on 61-6.

Ollie Robinson starred on his return to the Test side, claiming his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Playing his first Test match in more than two years, the Sussex fast bowler finished with outstanding figures of 5-39 from 10.1 overs.

Robinson had already put England in command on the opening day with a devastating spell that included a triple-wicket maiden and figures of 4-10 in six overs as New Zealand collapsed late on Thursday.

He completed his five-wicket haul on Friday by bowling Matt Henry for a duck, leaving New Zealand trailing England’s first-innings total of 140 by 27 runs.

New Zealand’s innings lasted fewer than 30 overs, with all-rounder Glenn Phillips unable to provide significant resistance. Phillips, unbeaten on 31 overnight, added only three more runs before Josh Tongue knocked over his off stump.

Tongue finished with figures of 3-40, while Kyle Jamieson, who had taken five wickets in England’s first innings, top-scored for New Zealand with an unbeaten 38.

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Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has resigned from his role as Bangladesh’s fast bowling coach with immediate effect, ending a 12-month stint with the national team.

Tait confirmed on Thursday that he had decided to step away from the position to spend more time with his young family after working with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over the past year.

“My 12 months with the BCB and the Bangladesh national team was fulfilling,” Tait told ESPNcricinfo. “I want to thank the BCB. I really enjoyed working with the players. I have a great relationship with the fast bowling group. They were good to work with and I created some really good relationships in Bangladesh, around the cricketing community in general.”

The former speedster added that he does not view his departure as the end of his association with cricket in Bangladesh.

“I don’t think that’ll be the closed door on my time in the country. There’s obviously BPL and what not. You never know what the future holds. But for the time being, my young family need a bit more of my time. So, the full-time role of year-round red and white-ball cricket, my 12 months was enough and it’s time to just step back and give my family a little bit more time.”

Tait joined Bangladesh in May last year after being appointed fast bowling coach until November 2027, succeeding former New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams.

During his tenure, Bangladesh’s pace attack made significant progress and emerged as a major strength of the national side. One of the standout achievements under Tait’s guidance was Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan.

In a recent interview, Tait had expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s pace bowlers, stating that it was time for the team to embrace fast bowling as one of its key strengths.

The 42-year-old has extensive coaching experience, having previously worked with Pakistan and Afghanistan, while also serving with Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

According to reports, the BCB is considering former Bangladesh fast bowler Talha Jubair as a temporary replacement for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Bangladesh will host Australia in a three-match ODI series beginning on June 9 in Dhaka.

Tait’s departure comes just days before the series, leaving Bangladesh searching for a new pace bowling coach as they prepare for a busy international schedule.

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Pakistan secured a four-wicket victory over Australia in the third and final One-Day International at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, sealing the three-match series 2-1 and registering a third consecutive bilateral ODI series triumph over the six-time world champions.

The hosts produced a disciplined all-round performance, led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi with the ball and Babar Azam and Shadab Khan with the bat, to chase down a target of 158 in 41.5 overs.

After winning the toss, Australia captain Josh Inglis opted to bat first, but Pakistan struck immediately when Shaheen removed opener Matthew Short for a duck with the second ball of the innings.

Australia attempted to recover through Marnus Labuschagne and Inglis, who added 46 runs for the second wicket before Labuschagne was run out for 19 following a direct hit from Arafat Minhas. Inglis then shared a 52-run stand with Alex Carey, who scored 19 before Haris Rauf broke the partnership.

The turning point came in the 27th over when Shaheen dismissed both Inglis and Cameron Green in quick succession. Inglis top-scored for Australia with 65 off 71 balls, hitting eight fours and a six.

Pakistan’s bowlers maintained the pressure as Abrar Ahmed removed Matt Renshaw and Cooper Connolly, while Shadab Khan accounted for Oliver Peake and Adam Zampa. Nathan Ellis was run out off the final ball of the innings as Australia were bowled out for 157 in 42 overs.

Shaheen finished with outstanding figures of 3-30 in eight overs, while Abrar Ahmed returned 2-19 and Shadab Khan claimed 2-28. Haris Rauf picked up one wicket.

Pakistan’s chase got off to a shaky start when Sahibzada Farhan was bowled by Ellis for six in the third over. Maaz Sadaqat then counterattacked with a brisk 27 from 26 deliveries, striking five boundaries before falling leg-before-wicket to Matthew Short.

Babar Azam anchored the innings with a patient 40 off 84 balls, including three fours. The former captain added useful partnerships with Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Salman Ali Agha and Arafat Minhas to keep Pakistan on track despite the difficult batting conditions.

However, Pakistan found themselves in trouble at 112-6 after Babar was dismissed by Matthew Kuhnemann and Arafat Minhas departed shortly afterwards.

With the match finely balanced, Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad combined for an unbeaten 49-run seventh-wicket partnership to guide Pakistan home. Shadab remained unbeaten on 29 from 42 balls, while Abdul Samad contributed an unbeaten 18 from 30 deliveries.

For Australia, Matthew Kuhnemann was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-38 from his 10 overs.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell, while Arafat Minhas earned the Player of the Series award.

Series Results:

• 1st ODI – Pakistan won by five wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• 2nd ODI – Australia won by 41 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 3rd ODI – Pakistan won by four wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Scores in Brief:

Australia 157 all out in 42 overs (Josh Inglis 65, Marnus Labuschagne 19, Alex Carey 19; Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-30, Abrar Ahmed 2-19, Shadab Khan 2-28)

Pakistan 161-6 in 41.5 overs (Babar Azam 40, Shadab Khan 29 not out, Maaz Sadaqat 27, Abdul Samad 18 not out, Salman Ali Agha 15; Matthew Kuhnemann 3-38)

Pakistan won by four wickets and claimed the series 2-1.

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India have suffered a major setback ahead of their ODI series against Afghanistan, with star batter Virat Kohli ruled out after sustaining a hamstring injury.

A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that the former India captain will miss the three-match series, which begins on June 13 in Dharamsala. The remaining matches are scheduled to be played in Lucknow on June 17 and Chennai on June 20.

Kohli’s absence comes at a time when he has been enjoying a rich run of form. The 37-year-old was one of the standout performers in the IPL 2026 season, playing a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful title-winning campaign.

The veteran batter scored 675 runs during the tournament, including one century and five half-centuries, helping RCB secure back-to-back IPL titles. He also played an important role in the final against Gujarat Titans, finishing the chase and underlining his importance to the side.

Known for his fitness and consistency, Kohli has remained one of the leading batters in world cricket despite being in the later stages of his career. His injury will force India to rethink their batting plans for the Afghanistan series.

India are also awaiting clarity on the fitness of captain Rohit Sharma, who is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered during the IPL. His participation in the series remains uncertain and will depend on medical clearance.

The absence of both senior stars has once again sparked discussion about India’s long-term ODI plans as the team prepares for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Kohli and Rohit have not featured regularly in Test cricket recently, leading to increased attention on their workload management and future roles in international cricket.

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New Zealand seized complete control of the opening day of the first Test against England at Lord’s after a devastating bowling performance reduced the hosts to 118-8 before bad light forced an early tea on Thursday.

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson produced an outstanding spell of pace bowling, claiming 4-50 in 11.1 overs as England’s batting lineup struggled in challenging conditions. The visitors capitalised on a lively surface after captain Tom Latham won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the three-Test series.

England’s only meaningful resistance came from Harry Brook, who battled his way to 56 runs. However, the right-hander survived two dropped catches during his innings as New Zealand otherwise delivered a sharp and disciplined display in the field.

The home side suffered an early setback when debutant Emilio Gay, selected in place of the dropped Zak Crawley, was dismissed for eight. Gay began his Test career positively by striking his first ball for four but edged Jamieson to Daryl Mitchell in the slips with England on 16.

Rain interrupted play and brought an early lunch, with England reaching 24-1 from 10 overs. The collapse gathered pace once play resumed.

Nathan Smith trapped opener Ben Duckett lbw for 19 before Jacob Bethell suffered the same fate against Will O’Rourke. England quickly slipped to 33-3 as New Zealand’s seamers exploited the conditions expertly.

O’Rourke then removed former captain Joe Root for just one run, forcing an edge behind the wicket. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith also managed only one before Jamieson delivered a sharp ball that cut back and crashed into his off stump.

Brook attempted to counterattack after receiving an early reprieve when Devon Conway dropped a chance at backward point. The England batter responded with a series of attractive boundaries and briefly steadied the innings alongside captain Ben Stokes, who was playing on his 35th birthday.

The partnership was short-lived. Stokes struck Jamieson for a boundary but soon edged the same bowler to Kane Williamson at second slip. Williamson completed a superb one-handed diving catch to send the England captain back for 12, leaving the hosts reeling at 94-6.

Brook continued to fight and reached his half-century from just 64 deliveries, hitting nine fours. He was handed another lifeline on 45 when Rachin Ravindra dropped a straightforward chance at deep midwicket.

The missed opportunity proved costly as Brook pushed on to fifty, but Jamieson eventually ended his resistance. After dismissing Gus Atkinson lbw for four, the New Zealand paceman saw Brook hole out to long leg shortly after reaching his half-century.

With England’s specialist batting unit largely back in the pavilion and only the tail remaining, New Zealand ended the day firmly on top and in a commanding position heading into the second day.

The match is also a landmark occasion for Lord’s, marking the 150th Test to be played at the historic venue, widely regarded as the home of cricket.

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New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has revealed that Mumbai Indians paid him only half of his agreed Indian Premier League (IPL) contract after a shoulder injury cut short his participation in the tournament.

Speaking in a recent interview, Santner said he was disappointed by the decision, especially because the injury occurred while he was representing the franchise during the competition. According to Santner, his IPL contract was worth INR20 million, but he ultimately received only half of that amount after being ruled out of the season.

The left-arm spinner explained that his IPL campaign was disrupted by a shoulder injury sustained shortly after he returned to the tournament following the birth of his second child.

Santner said he missed his first IPL match because of family commitments and then returned to play against Delhi. During that match, he suffered a shoulder injury. Although he attempted a comeback a week later, he injured the same shoulder again, forcing him to leave the tournament and return home.

He stated that damaging the same shoulder twice within a two-week period made him feel that he was placing excessive strain on his body.

The 34-year-old added that doctors initially expected his recovery to take around eight weeks. However, his rehabilitation progressed much faster than anticipated, allowing him to regain fitness within four weeks.

Santner said his quicker-than-expected recovery later became the subject of discussion in the media, particularly regarding his availability for international cricket soon after leaving the IPL.

Following his recovery, Santner rejoined the New Zealand squad a week before the first Test against England and returned to national duty.

The all-rounder featured in five matches for Mumbai Indians before being officially ruled out of the IPL on April 27.

Under IPL regulations, players who suffer injuries during the tournament are generally entitled to payments according to the terms agreed in their auction contracts. However, Santner claims he did not receive the full amount outlined in his deal with Mumbai Indians.

Indian media reports indicate that Mumbai Indians have not yet issued an official statement in response to Santner’s comments regarding the payment dispute.

After Santner’s exit from the tournament, Mumbai Indians signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as his replacement for the remainder of the IPL season.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership with immediate effect after identifying serious breaches of its membership obligations during the ICC Board meetings held in Ahmedabad.

Despite the suspension, the ICC has taken steps to ensure that Canadian players and national teams are not negatively affected. The governing body confirmed that Canada’s national representative teams will continue to be eligible to participate in ICC tournaments during the suspension period.

To support cricket operations in the country, the ICC will allow Cricket Canada to access funding through a controlled mechanism overseen by ICC management. The funding will be restricted to approved national team programmes.

The ICC will also provide Cricket Canada with a set of conditions that must be fulfilled before membership can be restored. Progress on these requirements will be monitored by the ICC Normalisation Committee with support from ICC management. Reinstatement will depend on the Board being satisfied that all governance and administrative concerns have been adequately addressed.

Alongside the decision regarding Cricket Canada, the ICC Board approved a number of recommendations aimed at improving the game globally.

One of the notable decisions was the approval of a trial allowing the use of a pink ball in Test matches, subject to agreement from both participating teams. The move is intended to reduce time lost because of poor light conditions. The ICC will also work with the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to support research and development into lighting technology that could help officials and venues manage bad-light situations more effectively.

The Board also approved giving match officials access to Hawk-Eye data when reviewing potentially illegal bowling actions.

Several playing condition updates were endorsed, including allowing head coaches or designated team staff to communicate with players during scheduled drinks breaks. The ICC will also introduce mandatory 15-minute intervals in T20I matches and require batters to be ready immediately when play resumes.

In another significant move, the leg-side wides trial has been permanently adopted. The Board also approved the implementation of all remaining MCC Laws of Cricket changes from October 1, 2026.

The ICC confirmed that teams competing in the Cricket World Cup Challenge League will remain eligible to play other List A matches during each tournament cycle.

Women’s cricket received further support through a number of decisions. The ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 has been moved from its original June-July window to February 14-28, 2027.

The governing body also approved the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, which will feature 10 teams, including five Full Members and five Associate Members selected through rankings and previous T20 World Cup qualification performances.

Additionally, the ICC Board endorsed the qualification pathway for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2028, which will be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with India’s matches scheduled to be played at a neutral venue.

For Associate nations, the Board approved plans to establish a Global Qualifier for future ICC Men’s T20 World Cups. ICC management has been tasked with finalising the competition structure and qualification process for a 16-team qualifying tournament.

The ICC also provided updates on cricket governance matters in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Two ICC Board representatives, Dr Mohammed Moosaje of Cricket South Africa and Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani, are expected to visit Bangladesh to engage with stakeholders regarding developments in the country, including the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s electoral process.

In Sri Lanka, ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia have already met relevant stakeholders to assess ongoing developments.

The Board further expressed concern over the rapid growth of franchise cricket around the world and agreed to establish a committee to examine how franchise leagues can be better aligned with the international cricket calendar.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, “Our discussions in Ahmedabad have reinforced the ICC’s commitment to governance, administration and the growth of cricket globally. From women’s cricket and emerging nations to the management of franchise competitions, today’s discussions and decisions aim to ensure that cricket remains fair, competitive, and exciting for fans worldwide.”

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