England players and Litton Das [Source: @ICC/x]
India slipped to a huge top-order collapse in the decisive innings of the Lord’s Test on Day 4 against England. Riding on an explosive 76 from Litton Das, Bangladesh outclassed Sri Lanka in the second T20I to enforce a series decider in Colombo. In other news, NZC has revamped New Zealand squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe T20I tri-series.
Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Sunday, July 13.
Brydon Carse Jolts India Late On Day 4 After Washington Sundar Blitz
England accrued 192 runs in their second innings from 62.1 overs on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s. Mohammed Siraj picked up the first couple of wickets of the day for the hosts, before Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep snared a wicket each inside the first session. Washington Sundar picked up four wickets at an expense of just 22 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming two to mop up the English tail.
Chasing 193, India lost four wickets to reach 58 runs from 17.4 overs by stumps, with KL Rahul occupying the crease at 33*. Brydon Carse struck late in the day for England with two big ones, while Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes chipped in with a wicket each.
India Coach Says Shafali Verma In Contention For Women’s WC 2025
India Women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has confirmed that attacking opener Shafali Verma is in contention of making a cut into the national line-up for this year’s 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup at home. Muzumdar’s comments occurred at a time when Shafali capped a remarkable international return for herself, listing 176 runs from five T20I innings at an average of 35.20 against England.
Litton Das Leads From The Front To Snap Bangladesh’s Losing Streak
Bangladesh blanked Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the second T20I in Dambulla to level the three-match series. Captain Litton Das led from the front to snap Bangladesh’s winless streak, whacking 76 off just 50 balls. Shamim Hossain also made 48 off 27 deliveries as Bangladesh racked up 177-7 from 20 overs upfront. For Sri Lanka, Binura Fernando picked up figures of 3-31.
Chasing 178, Sri Lanka folded up for just 94 in 15.2 overs, with opener Pathum Nissanka himself cracking 32 off those runs in 29 balls. Rishad Hossain delivered match-winning figures for Bangladesh with 3-18, while Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin snapped two wickets each.
Shamar, Seales And Greaves Gun Down AUS On Day 1
Australian batters bundled out for 225 in 70.3 overs on Day 1 of the third Test against West Indies in Kingston. Middle-order batters Cameron Green and Steve Smith compiled crucial 40s to top-score for the visitors. For West Indies, fast bowler Shamar Joseph snared exceptional figures of 4-33 in his 17.3 overs. His pace mates Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves also chipped in with three wickets apiece.
Batting late in the day, West Indies lost opener Kevlon Anderson to Mitchell Starc before reaching 16-1 by stumps.
Conway Replaces Allen; Neesham, Robinson And Hay Called Up For ZIM T20Is
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has recalled Devon Conway into New Zealand squad as a replacement for injured Finn Allen for the upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe. The NZC also recalled Mitchell Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson as backup players for MLC 2025 final bound stars like Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman.
It is worth noting that Finn Allen suffered a foot injury earlier this week during the MLC 2025 season in the USA.