Player SpotlightMoeen Ali Sets Sights on Coaching England One Day
Moeen Ali is studying for his ECB Level Three award and says coaching England is his ultimate dream, with batting technique a key area to address.
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Team NewsBahutule Confirms Gill Is Fit for the Galle Test After Precautionary Rest
Sairaj Bahutule says Shubman Gill has fully recovered from a training injury; the India captain made 44 in the warm-up win before the first Sri Lanka Test.
Team NewsLaxman Defends BCCI Centre of Excellence as India’s Injury List Grows
VVS Laxman says the Centre of Excellence is more than a rehab centre, as Bumrah and Sudharsan fail to clear fitness ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests.
Player SpotlightFrom Nangarhar to Glasgow: Zainullah Ihsan Eyes Scotland ODI Debut
Afghan-born pacer Zainullah Ihsan, who reached Glasgow as a refugee in 2022, could win his first ODI cap for Scotland in the CWC League 2 tri-series.
Team NewsMcDonald Defends Cameron Green’s Test Credentials Before Bangladesh
Australia selector Andrew McDonald says Cameron Green’s numbers lack context and that batting comes first as he vies for the No.5 spot against Bangladesh.
Team NewsSarfaraz Khan Expected to Replace Injured Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
Sarfaraz Khan is likely to take Sai Sudharsan’s place in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka as injuries mount ahead of the Galle opener on August 15.
NewsECB’s Gould Signals Return of ODI Tri-Series as Gill Backs the Idea
Richard Gould points to tri-series plans within 12–18 months, while Shubman Gill argues multi-team events could lift interest in 50-over cricket.
Player SpotlightZaheer Khan Rates Gurnoor Brar the Most Promising Young Quick
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says Gurnoor Brar has impressed him most among the new fast bowlers as India prepare for the Test series in Sri Lanka.
Women's CricketWomen’s T20 Asia Cup 2026: Dubai Schedule and India v Pakistan Date
Eight teams contest the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai from August 28, with India v Pakistan on September 5 and the final on September 13.
Player SpotlightSooryavanshi Turns to Red-Ball Training Ahead of the Duleep Trophy
After a breakout 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins a Rajasthan Royals pre-season camp before serving as East Zone vice-captain in the Duleep Trophy.
NewsRahane Signs for Amsterdam Flames in the Opening ETPL Season
Ajinkya Rahane has joined Steve Waugh’s Amsterdam Flames for the inaugural ETPL season, a move the club and league describe as a major boost for Europe.
Player SpotlightWestern Australia Seamer Matthew Kelly Retires After a Decade of Service
Matthew Kelly has retired after 54 Sheffield Shield matches and six Perth Scorchers seasons, finishing with 172 Shield wickets and several titles.
Team NewsMcCullum Believes Harry Brook’s Time as England Test Captain Will Come
Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook for future Test captaincy while praising Stephen Fleming, who takes over as England’s Test head coach this winter.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan: Staying With One IPL Franchise Is the Way to Build a Legacy
Former India seamer Irfan Pathan says loyalty to a single IPL team shapes a player’s legacy, recalling how retention rules ended his time at Punjab.
NewsHazlewood Expects Australia to Plan on the Run Against Bangladesh
Josh Hazlewood says unfamiliar conditions and opponents will force Australia’s bowlers to adapt quickly in Darwin, with 300 Test wickets five away.
Player SpotlightDasgupta: Jadeja’s Sri Lanka Know-How Will Be Vital for India’s Attack
Deep Dasgupta says Ravindra Jadeja’s past experience in Sri Lanka will guide India’s bowlers, with the all-rounder two wickets short of 350 in Tests.
Player SpotlightStarc Humbled to Be Mentioned Alongside Kapil Dev’s Test Wicket Tally
Mitchell Starc, 36, says personal milestones matter little as he nears Kapil Dev’s Test wicket total, crediting learning and fitness for his longevity.
Team NewsGambhir Urges India to Be Ready for Every Scenario in Sri Lanka
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir tells players to complete their preparation before the Galle Test, and welcomes uncapped Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi.
NewsPCB Suspends Off-Spinner Hamza Nazar for Two Years and Fines Him PKR 1 Million
The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned Hamza Nazar for two years and imposed a PKR 1 million fine after a visa application inquiry found misleading details.
Team NewsPakistan Name Mike Smith Batting Coach for England Test Series
The PCB has appointed Mike Smith as Pakistan’s batting coach, starting at Headingley on August 19 and replacing interim coach Asad Shafiq.
Women's CricketWomen’s Asia Cup 2026 Expected in UAE, but ACC Has Yet to Confirm
The UAE is reported to host the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with eight teams, but the ACC has not formally released the schedule and plans are uncertain.
NewsGraeme Smith Welcomes ODI World Cup’s Return to Africa in 2027
Graeme Smith has praised the 2027 ODI World Cup returning to Africa, with 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia and 14 teams.
NewsReport Claims Some Senior India Players Uneasy With Gambhir’s Methods
An unconfirmed report says a few senior India players have informally voiced concerns about Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests.
Player SpotlightBen Stokes Says He Would Love to Coach England One Day
Ben Stokes is studying for his Level 3 coaching badge and says he would love to coach England, while backing Joe Root’s return as Test captain.
Player SpotlightGavaskar: Rahane Never Got the Credit He Deserved as Player or Captain
Sunil Gavaskar says Ajinkya Rahane, who retired on July 30, 2026, was underappreciated, citing his unbeaten Test captaincy and the 2020-21 Australia win.
AnalysisFormer Selector Prasad Wants Kuldeep Yadav Picked in All Formats
MSK Prasad says Kuldeep Yadav, India’s only specialist spinner, should be a regular in Tests as well as white-ball cricket, ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
Team NewsAuqib Nabi Earns First India Test Call-Up in Place of Injured Bumrah
Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi joins India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka after a 60-wicket Ranji Trophy season, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah.
Team NewsSubhadeep Ghosh Named India Fielding Coach for Sri Lanka Tests
Former Assam and Railways player Subhadeep Ghosh becomes India’s fielding coach, joining Gambhir’s staff before the two-Test series in Sri Lanka.
Player SpotlightMarkram Relaxed About LSG Captaincy Talk While Leading in The Hundred
Aiden Markram says he is not worried about speculation over the Lucknow Super Giants captaincy as he focuses on leading Manchester Super Giants.
AnalysisJaffer Calls Sooryavanshi’s East Zone Vice-Captaincy Debatable
Wasim Jaffer believes Abhimanyu Easwaran was the fairer choice as East Zone vice-captain over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, though he sees no major controversy.