Player SpotlightUsman Tariq Hits Back at Players Who Question His Bowling Action
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq says only umpires and match officials should judge his action, after another on-field gesture during The Hundred 2026.
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Player SpotlightIrfan Pathan Hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After India’s 3-0 Win in Zimbabwe
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 81 off 49 in India’s 3-0 T20I sweep of Zimbabwe, earning both awards and strong praise from Irfan Pathan.
NewsKavya Maran Sees More Growth Ahead for Sunrisers After The Hundred Debut
Sun Group now fully owns the former Northern Superchargers, and Kavya Maran says the Sunrisers brand and Yorkshire partnership will keep growing.
Player SpotlightSanju Samson Chooses Enjoyment Over the Rat Race and Recalls Kohli’s Fitness Tips
Sanju Samson, recently replaced by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India’s T20I side, says he now plays on his own terms and shares Virat Kohli’s lifestyle advice.
NewsSuryakumar Yadav Offers Public Support to Struggling Abhishek Sharma
After 11 runs in three innings against Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma received a message of faith from Suryakumar Yadav as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shone.
Team NewsJadeja Tipped to Return as Sundar and Bumrah Await Fitness Verdicts
India’s selectors are set to pick the Sri Lanka Test squad, with Ravindra Jadeja expected back and Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah awaiting clearance.
NewsDravid and Du Plessis Outline Their Vision for the European T20 Premier League
Rahul Dravid and Faf du Plessis, both franchise owners, explain why the inaugural European T20 Premier League could help cricket grow across the continent.
Team NewsNahid Rana Out of Bangladesh’s Australia Tests With Side Strain
Bangladesh will miss fast bowler Nahid Rana for the Australia Tests, and Litton Das and Shoriful Islam are also doubtful for the Darwin opener.
Team NewsPrince Yadav Hamstring Scare Worries India in Zimbabwe T20I
India are waiting on Prince Yadav’s fitness after the young pacer limped off in the second T20I against Zimbabwe with the final match due the next day.
Team NewsTrinbago Knight Riders Keep Usman Tariq as CPL 2026 Squads Take Shape
Champions Trinbago Knight Riders retain spinner Usman Tariq and their core group for CPL 2026, while rivals add Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
NewsIndia–Afghanistan T20Is in Delhi Clash With Bangladesh Tour Dates
A planned Afghanistan home series in Delhi overlaps with India’s September tour of Bangladesh, leaving the schedule unconfirmed and travel time tight.
AnalysisSrikkanth Wants Ravindra Jadeja in India’s 2027 World Cup Mix
Kris Srikkanth says India should not discard Ravindra Jadeja and outlines a three-spinner plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup, doubting Washington Sundar.
NewsBCCI Plans August Review of India’s Struggles on UK Tour
The BCCI will review India’s white-ball tour of the UK in August, with support staff in focus, plus Bumrah and Reddy fitness doubts for the Sri Lanka Tests.
NewsPCB Adds National Champions Cup to Revamped 2026-27 Domestic Calendar
Pakistan’s domestic season opens in Multan on August 11 with a new List A event, a 20-team regional set-up and a Gold and Silver Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
Women's CricketIndia Women Face Japan in Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Finals
India’s women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, enter the Asian Games at the last-eight stage against Japan, while Shreyas Iyer captains the men’s squad.
Team NewsJoshua Bishop Gets First Test Call-Up in West Indies Squad for Pakistan
Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop and Kirk McKenzie are in West Indies’ 15-man Test squad for Pakistan, with John Campbell out through a hamstring injury.
Player SpotlightMayank Yadav on His Injury Comeback: Playing for India Drove Me On
Mayank Yadav took 2/18 on his return to T20I cricket against Zimbabwe and spoke about two hard years of injuries and his first impressions of Shreyas Iyer.
Team NewsBirmingham Phoenix Bring in Ben Dwarshuis to Replace Injured Mustafizur
Birmingham Phoenix have signed Australian seamer Ben Dwarshuis for The Hundred 2026 after Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out with a knee muscle tear.
Team NewsDaren Sammy Sees Progress for West Indies Before Pakistan Test Series
West Indies coach Daren Sammy talks up the team’s direction, Amir Jangoo’s shoulder injury, Joshua Bishop’s call-up and a tribute to Sir Garry Sobers.
Player SpotlightVaibhav Sooryavanshi Backs Himself on Return to Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is
After a difficult first T20I series in England, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says he will trust his process in Harare, where he starred in India’s Under-19 World Cup win.
NewsECB Releases 2027 Fixtures: Ashes Dates and The Oval Hosts WTC Final
The ECB has confirmed England’s 2027 home summer, with the World Test Championship final at The Oval, a five-Test Ashes series and several white-ball series.
Team NewsMustafizur Rahman Injured, Hundred Debut With Birmingham Phoenix in Doubt
Mustafizur Rahman has a Grade 1 hamstring tear and a minor knee issue, needing at least four weeks to recover and putting his Hundred debut in doubt.
Women's CricketCharlie Dean Feels Ready to Lead London Spirit Again in The Hundred
Charlie Dean says stepping in as England captain has boosted her confidence as she leads London Spirit in The Hundred, with Heather Knight now general manager.
Team NewsKamindu Mendis Takes Over Colombo Kaps Captaincy as Kusal Mendis Is Injured
Kusal Mendis is out of the LPL with a hamstring injury, so Kamindu Mendis will captain Colombo Kaps, with Sri Lanka’s Test series against India approaching.
Women's CricketSydney Sixers Name Peter Clarke Head Coach for WBBL
Peter Clarke, a former psychologist with Australia’s women’s team, replaces Matthew Mott as head coach of the Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League.
Player SpotlightSikandar Raza Urges Patience With Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says criticising India’s teenage opener Vaibhav after a few games is unfair and that his handling will be crucial.
Team NewsSussex Name Matt Walker Head Coach, Taking Over From Paul Farbrace in November
Matt Walker leaves Kent after eight years to become Sussex head coach in November, facing a points deduction, a salary cap and a financial recovery plan.
Team NewsHashmatullah Shahidi Steps Down as Afghanistan ODI Captain
Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned the ODI captaincy after 55 matches and 27 wins, but will stay in the side as a player. A new captain is due before the Ireland series.
Team NewsZimbabwe Name T20I Squad for India Series With Tsiga Called Up for First Time
Zimbabwe have recalled Wesley Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri and handed wicketkeeper Tafadzwa Tsiga a maiden call-up for the three T20Is against India in Harare.
NewsAjinkya Rahane Joins BBC Commentary Team for The Hundred
Ajinkya Rahane has joined the BBC’s coverage of The Hundred as a guest commentator, after the 2026 season opened with wins for MI London and Sunrisers Leeds.