Cricket betting tips: England vs India – Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah to dominate 2025 Test series
England and India are set to begin a new chapter in their historic rivalry this summer when the two face off in a much-anticipated five-match Test series.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the betting odds and offers some expert tips ahead of the thrilling match-up.
Cricket news: England vs India – Three Lions’ predicted XI for first Test at Headingley
England have announced their 14-man squad for the much-anticipated first Test against India at Headingley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the players and predicts the starting XI for Leeds.
Cricket news: England men’s fixtures for 2025 vs West Indies, India, Australia and more
The England men’s cricket team is set for a blockbuster year, with an exciting five-Test home series against India and the much-anticipated Ashes in Australia the undisputed highlights.
In addition, the Three Lions will play host to West Indies and South Africa for a couple of white-ball series as well as travel across the pond to Ireland for three T20 matches.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey gives a handy rundown on the Three Lions’ fixtures for 2025.
Cricket news: Five things we learnt from England’s Test victory over Zimbabwe
England kicked off the cricketing summer with a comprehensive victory by an innings and 45 runs over Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test match at Trent Bridge.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel breaks down the key factors in the hosts’ win and looks at how Brendon McCullum’s side is shaping up ahead of this year’s Ashes.
Cricket news: Brilliant Bashir helps England claim a dominant victory
England dominated Zimbabwe in the one-off Test match at Trent Bridge, as they continue to prepare for the Test series against India.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal gives us a review of this game, as well as looking at key contributions throughout it.
Cricket news: England vs Zimbabwe - Preview of the one-off Test match
England will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match on Thursday at Trent Bridge, in preparation for the host’s five-match Test series later on in the summer against India.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal gives us a preview of this one-off Test for the Three Lions, looking at certain key players who may stand out in this match.
Cricket news: “King Kohli” steps away from Test cricket and relinquishes his throne
After an incredibly successful 14-year Test career, legend Virat Kohli delivered heartbreak to India fans by officially announcing his immediate retirement from the red-ball format.
Following this massive news, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at how this retirement could affect Indian cricket with the five-match Test series against England coming up soon.
Sports news: The teen talents hogging the headlines and why Barcelona’s star boy defies belief
The UEFA Champions League, Cricket’s IPL and the Darts Premier League all have one thing in common this week - unbelievable youth talent that was displayed on the world’s stage.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills takes us through each breathtaking moment.
IPL Cricket news: The top five fastest centuries in the history of the Indian Premier League
In the wake of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s jaw-dropping 35-ball century, the cricketing world is still buzzing.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks back at the top five fastest centuries in IPL history that have left fans stunned over the years.
Chasing the dream: Trying to become a professional cricketer
Meet Sports News Blitz writer Lawrence Walker, a university student, and aspiring professional cricketer.
Lawrence is doing a BA (HONS) degree in English and Sports Science at Loughborough University - but his ultimate aim is to become a pro player as a batter and spin bowler.
Sports News Blitz has invited Lawrence to document making his dream a reality in a series of blogs - here is his opening piece…
IPL 2025 preview: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone have point to prove
Whilst attention in England shifts to the beginning of the domestic red ball season, early Spring also signals the arrival of cricket’s most prestigious franchise tournament – the Indian Premier League.
Known as IPL, the tournament returns on Saturday for its 18th edition as reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Dom Harris takes a look at some of the key talking points that will unfold over the next two months.
Five things we learnt from the third and final Test between New Zealand and England
England suffered a massive defeat of 423 runs in the third and final Test match vs New Zealand but won the series 2-1.
This game was New Zealand’s fast bowler Tim Southee’s last game before retiring from international cricket.
Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert James Melloy takes a look at what we learnt from the final Test in the series.
England vs New Zealand second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
England wrapped up a series win over New Zealand after a massively dominant display from Ben Stokes’ men.
Harry Brook and Joe Root shone with centuries, while Gus Atkinson claimed a remarkable hat-trick.
Here, Sports News Blitz's James Melloy delves into five key takeaways from the second Test.
Australia vs India second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
Australia wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket over India in Adelaide - and here Sports News Blitz’s James Melloy analyses the second Test match and what we can draw from it.
Big Bash League: Three England players to keep an eye on Down Under
The Australian Big Bash League signals the start of a hectic schedule of franchise cricket, with the SA20 and ILT20 also getting underway early next year.
As such, it can be difficult for cricket fans to keep on top of who will be playing where on the franchise circuit merry-go-round, with many English players spending a busy winter globetrotting around the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris takes a closer look at three England players who will be looking to make a big impression this winter.
New Zealand v England 2nd Test analysis: Harry Brook ton puts England in charge
Harry Brook continued his phenomenal run of form overseas with a stunning century as England recovered from a shaky start to take control on day one of the second Test in Wellington.
Brook (123) put on 174 for the fifth-wicket alongside Ollie Pope (66) as England raced to a respectable 280 all out in bowler-friendly conditions, though no other batter passed 18.
England’s seam quartet then all struck in the final session as the hosts closed on 86-5, still trailing by 194 runs on another enthralling day of Test cricket between these two sides, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.
New Zealand vs England: First Test talking points and second Test selection thoughts
England raced to their target of 104 inside 13 overs to complete a convincing eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand.
As the two sides now head to the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the challenge now is for Bazball to earn an unassailable 2-0 lead and a much-needed series victory on foreign shores.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Dom Harris assesses the first Test and looks forward to what should be a scintillating second Test this week.
New Zealand v England analysis: Late flurry of wickets leaves Test evenly poised
Shoaib Bashir claimed 4-69 as England persevered to peg New Zealand back in the final session on a fascinating first day of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in Christchurch.
Five wickets in the final session helped the tourists regain a sense of control with the Black Caps 319-8 at close, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.
Cricket news: Six talking points from the IPL auction: Pant, Bairstow and more
A whopping 574 players went under the hammer in Saudi Arabia as squads for the 2025 Indian Premier League were finalised at the Mega Auction.
In total, 12 England players were sold for a combined 70.25 crore (£6.6m) and Sports News Blitz writer Dom Harris dissects the key takeaways from the two-day event.
Atkinson takes 12, Anderson shines as England blow Windies away at Lord’s
James Anderson hogged the headlines in his final Test match at Lord’s - but shared centre stage following a staggering performance from Gus Atkinson.