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Jasprit Bumrah's debut as Mumbai Indians captain showcased a composed and astute leadership, offering a potential long-term solution for the franchise. His calm demeanor and problem-solving approach stood out, providing a steadying influence for a team seeking balance. This leadership opportunity, long overdue, saw Bumrah confidently guide MI to a win, demonstrating his readiness for the role.

England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is set to acquire a stake in The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix franchise. The 22-year-old midfielder's investment, reportedly around 1.2% worth approximately £1 million, signifies a unique crossover between football and cricket. Bellingham, a childhood cricket enthusiast from the Midlands, is expected to formally announce the move this week.

The ICC has announced a record prize pool of approximately Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales. This year's tournament, featuring 12 teams, sees a 10% increase in prize money compared to the previous edition. Champions will receive USD 2.34 million, with all participating teams guaranteed a minimum of USD 247,500.

The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Warwickshire County Cricket Club said officials are investigating allegations of racist behaviour among members of the crowd at edgbaston on the fourth day of the fifth Test between England and India.

The pitch at edgbaston typically favors seamers initially, but spinners could become influential later in the match as the surface deteriorates. England's strong record at the venue adds to the pressure, with weather conditions potentially impacting the seam bowlers early on.

Around 18,000 cricket fans will be allowed to attend each day of next month's second Test between England and New Zealand at edgbaston, which will be the first of the government's next wave of pilot events.

India faces a daunting challenge at edgbaston, a venue where they've never won a Test match. After a painful defeat at Headingley, where England chased down a substantial target, India is under pressure to avoid a series loss. Breaking the edgbaston jinx, dating back to 1967, requires an extraordinary effort against a confident England team.

England, historically dominant at edgbaston with a strong win-loss record of 2.73 in 56 Tests, prepare to face India. Despite India's memorable 2022 chase, edgbaston has largely been a fortress for the hosts, who boast an impressive batting average at the venue. Ben Stokes' side, leading 1-0, aims to capitalize on their home advantage.

Following India's dominant 336-run victory over England at edgbaston, Australia's captain Pat Cummins playfully commented on the pitch conditions. Cummins, after his team's win against the West Indies, humorously noted the stark contrast between the surfaces, highlighting the bowler-unfriendly nature of the edgbaston wicket, which he quipped was one of the flattest in England's history.

Eighty percent crowd capacity has been allowed for the third ODI between England and Pakistan at edgbaston next month as part of the UK Government's Events Research Programme (ERP).

edgbaston cricket stadium will be used as a coronavirus testing centre by the National Health Service (NHS) in a bid to help in the battle against COVID-19.

Shubman Gill's stellar batting performance, including becoming the first batter to score 250 and 150 in the same match, and Akash Deep's 10-wicket haul powered India to a record-breaking 336-run victory over England at edgbaston. Gill's captaincy debut marked India's first win at the venue since 1967, leveling the series 1-1.

Mark Wood, sidelined due to injury, has cautioned Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir ahead of the edgbaston Test. Wood anticipates Jasprit Bumrah's eagerness to participate in both the edgbaston and Lord's Tests, emphasizing the significance of overseas bowlers wanting to perform well at Lord's. Michael Atherton suggests India should consider including Kuldeep Yadav in their lineup.

The Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) on Friday announced that it is handing over the edgbaston stadium to the government to create a drive-through COVID-19 testing station for the National Health Services (NHS) staff battling the pandemic.

Day 4 of the India-England Test at edgbaston could face rain disruptions, with a 70% chance of showers around 3 pm. Cloudy skies and humidity are expected, favouring swing bowlers. While AccuWeather predicts light rain, local forecasts suggest lower chances, peaking at 11% around 2-3 pm. Play gets underway at 11am local time.

Moeen Ali, the former England all-rounder, made a surprise visit to England's training session in Birmingham, offering his valuable insights on the edgbaston pitch ahead of the crucial second Test against India. His experience at the ground, particularly regarding spin conditions, was sought by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

India faces a daunting challenge in the second Test at edgbaston, where they have historically struggled against England. England has dominated as per the record of the two sides at the venue. The ground's seam-friendly conditions and England's strong batting record pose a significant threat.

India will clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage 2013 Champions Trophy match at edgbaston in Birmingham after taking on South Africa in their inaugural game of group 'B' on June 6 in Cardiff.

India and England are set to clash in the second Test at edgbaston, Birmingham, starting July 2. England leads the series 1-0 after their win at Headingley. edgbaston's conditions typically favour fast bowlers, particularly early on, with swing-friendly atmosphere due to humidity. Captains will closely monitor overhead conditions and pitch behaviour at the toss.

England hope that Sunday's T20 international against New Zealand can become the blueprint for a greener future for a sport threatened by the impact of climate change.

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined for workload management during the second Test at edgbaston, playfully trolled captain Shubman Gill about his bowling performance during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against the Netherlands. Bumrah humorously suggested Gill was 'banned' after that spell.

Birmingham Police on Friday said that a fan has been arrested for a 'racially aggravated public order offence', following reports of racist behaviour during the fifth rescheduled Test match between India and England at edgbaston.

Following a setback at Headingley, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the second Test against England at edgbaston. Despite the pressure, the team maintains a positive atmosphere, engaging in team-bonding activities. They will hold a closed door nets session on July 27 and July 28.

India take on Pakistan in their group fixture in New York on June 9. According to the venue's official announcement, the fan park has the capacity to accommodate up to 8,000 viewers for this blockbuster match, following confirmation from the International Cricket Council that edgbaston is one of the select few host venues.

Some of the world’s biggest cricketing names will descend on edgbaston stadium in 2024 for the launch of the World Champion’s League (WCL), a new global T20 tournament developed by Zabawa Entertainment, a Bollywood film and music media production company based across India and Dubai.

Preet Kaur Gill, a councillor in Sandwell, has been selected as Labour party candidate from Birmingham-edgbaston constituency for the UK snap elections

The World Championship of Legends runs from July 3-13 in the UK, featuring six teams in 18 matches at edgbaston and County Ground. The top four progress to July 12 semifinals. Matches begin at 5:30 PM. The final stars Yuvraj Singh and others at edgbaston on July 13. Australia Champions are also competing.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in cricket history, becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper-batter to surpass 2,000 Test runs in SENA countries. His aggressive 65 in the edgbaston Test against England underscored his impact. Pant's edgbaston innings also saw him break the record for most sixes by a visiting batter in England, with 24 sixes.

Tensions flared on Day 3 of the edgbaston Test when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out LBW, prompting a late review. England captain Ben Stokes contested the timing of the DRS call, leading to a heated discussion with the umpires and KL Rahul. Despite the drama and crowd's reaction, the review confirmed Jaiswal's dismissal.