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Cricket news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Cricket published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

36 publications

  1. SportsCricketBoxing

    Arsenal vs Girona: Pre-season Friendly

    Arsenal face Girona in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Estadi Montilivi. The Gunners, fresh off their Premier League title win, will use this match to prepare for the upcoming season under manager Mikel Arteta. Girona, recently relegated from La Liga, will also use this opportunity to assess their squad ahead of their Segunda División campaign. The match kicks off at 7pm BST and can be watched on Arsenal.com with a pre-season pass purchase.
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  2. SportsBasketballCricket

    Manchester United Beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Pre-Season Friendly

    Manchester United came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Stockholm. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to secure the win for United. The game was part of United's Scandinavian tour, with the team previously losing to REXAM and beating Rosenborg. Mbeumo's performance was praised, with some suggesting it could hint at his involvement in the upcoming Premier League season.
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  3. SportsBasketballCricket

    Cardiff City vs Roma: Friendly Match Results and Player Ratings

    Cardiff City hosted Roma in a pre-season friendly, winning 4-1. Roma gave debutant Santiago Castro his first start, playing alongside Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé. Cardiff's Cian Ashford scored twice, with Salech and Tanner also finding the net. Roma's Dybala scored and missed a penalty. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini gave Castro his debut hours after his transfer from Bologna.
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  8. SportsAmerican FootballTennisCricket

    Endrick's Future Uncertain at Real Madrid Under Mourinho

    Endrick's position at Real Madrid has become complicated under new coach José Mourinho. The Brazilian striker, who returned from a successful loan spell at Lyon, finds himself behind Carlos Espí in the pecking order. Mourinho prefers Espí's physical presence to Endrick's style. Endrick's future at the club is now uncertain, with reports suggesting he could be loaned out or even sold.
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  9. SportsSoccerAmerican FootballCricket

    Benfica Bids Farewell to António Silva as He Joins Bournemouth

    Benfica has bid farewell to António Silva, a central defender who has been with the club since his formation. After 11 years, Silva is leaving Benfica to join Bournemouth. His departure comes after he played his last two games for Benfica, which were a faithful sample of his career as a professional. A video showcasing his best moments at Benfica was released to mark his departure.
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  14. SportsCricketBoxing

    Roach vs Zepeda: WBC Lightweight Title Fight

    Lamont Roach (25-1-3) faces William Zepeda (33-1) for the WBC lightweight title on August 1, live on DAZN and TNT. Roach, a former junior lightweight champion, looks to secure his second world title after consecutive draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz. Zepeda, who lost to Shakur Stevenson in his previous title shot, aims to capture gold once again. The co-main event features Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao.
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  17. SportsMiddle EastCricket

    Manchester City Faces Inter Milan in Hong Kong

    Manchester City and Inter Milan will play a friendly match tonight at Hong Kong Stadium as part of the Hong Kong Football Carnival 2026. Manchester City's new manager Pep Guardiola expressed his happiness to perform in Hong Kong and help players regain fitness. Key players like Kevin De Bruyne, Samir Handanovic, and Mohammed Salisu are present, but Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Ousmane Dembele did not join due to post-World Cup vacation. Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, and Riyad Mahrez arrived today but will not play due to their recent return to training.
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  18. SportsTennisCricketSports Business

    Georgia Hunter Bell Wins Commonwealth Games 800m Gold

    Georgia Hunter Bell, a 32-year-old English runner, won the women's 800m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She clocked a time of 1 minute 59.51 seconds to beat world champion Lilian Odira and secure her first major outdoor gold medal. Bell, who is a training partner of Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, dominated the race from start to finish, setting a tactical masterclass. This win completes Bell's set of global medals, having previously won world indoor and European titles.
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  20. SportsCricket

    Claire Taylor: Cricket Legend and Wisden's First Female Cricketer of the Year

    Claire Taylor, a 50-year-old former English cricketer, reflects on her illustrious career. Despite leaving a lucrative job at Procter & Gamble, she became a trailblazer in women's cricket. She was the first woman to be named Wisden's Cricketer of the Year and remains the highest scorer in an ODI at Lord's. Taylor's determination and skill helped England win both the ODI and T20 World Cups in 2009.
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  22. SportsHockeyCricket

    Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire: Injury Updates and Game Preview

    The Indiana Fever face the Portland Fire in their third and final regular-season matchup. The Fever are riding a four-game winning streak, while the Fire look to snap a three-game losing streak. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell lead Indiana's offense, with Aliyah Boston leading in rebounding, steals, and blocks. The Fire are led by Carla Leite in points and Megan DiLeo in scoring against the Fever earlier this season. Boston is listed as probable with a right lower leg injury.
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