Headlines, analysis and player stories from across the game.
Women's CricketEngland captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admits the hosts feel pressure at the Women’s T20 World Cup, while Sri Lanka’s Athapaththu embraces underdog status.
Team NewsTaskin Ahmed says Bangladesh won the ODI series against Australia on a good surface, answering critics who say home wins rely on slow or turning pitches.
NewsThe Afghanistan Cricket Board will stage the new Afghanistan Premier League in the UAE with five regional franchises and has opened bidding for owners.
AnalysisFormer India keeper Syed Kirmani says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi now surpasses Rishabh Pant in raw batting talent and urges Pant to work on fitness and temperament.
AnalysisNasser Hussain and Mike Atherton say Ben Stokes looks weary after four years as England captain and should not lose the job over the latest controversy.
Team NewsRahul Dravid’s younger son Anvay is picked as a wicketkeeper-batter for India U19’s one-day squad in Sri Lanka, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan as captain.
Women's CricketCricket Australia has revised its 2026–27 women’s fixtures after the ICC moved the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy, adding a day-night ODI at Junction Oval.
Player SpotlightRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag says his shoulder operation went well and that rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence is now the next step.
AnalysisR Ashwin says nothing stops Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, provided team management gives them clear and consistent support.
AnalysisAakash Chopra says Yashasvi Jaiswal was the logical choice for the Afghanistan ODIs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad better served playing for India A at No. 4.
Team NewsSahibzada Farhan captains Pakistan for the first time at the 2026 Asian Games, with Abdul Samad as vice-captain and several senior stars left out.
Team NewsHardik Pandya has reportedly suffered a quadriceps injury during rehab, needing about three weeks and missing India’s ODI series against Afghanistan.
NewsAlex Carey admitted Australia could not keep Nahid Rana out of the game after the Bangladesh quick took 4 for 41 in a chase of 284 in the first ODI.
NewsGeoffrey Boycott says England must make an example of captain Ben Stokes after he broke the team curfew following the Lord’s Test win, citing discipline.
Player SpotlightLeft-arm spinner Manav Suthar, Player of the Match on his India Test debut, has signed for Warwickshire for two County Championship rounds.
Team NewsThe ECB is investigating Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over a nightclub incident after the Lord’s Test, leaving England’s captaincy for The Oval in doubt.
Team NewsRohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been passed fit for the Afghanistan ODIs, while Virat Kohli misses out with a hamstring injury and Jaiswal steps in.
Player SpotlightSunil Gavaskar hailed Washington Sundar as a team man after his unbeaten 52 and a four-wicket second-innings spell helped India beat Afghanistan.
AnalysisGlenn McGrath says Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins may stay motivated by the Ashes in England, but warns Australia must prepare for the next generation.
Team NewsIndia batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says he will avoid over-coaching Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, helping only when needed as the teenager joins the senior squad.
NewsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru posted Rajat Patidar’s numbers after his omission from India’s T20I squads, while chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended the 15.
Player SpotlightSourav Ganguly says 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi should be allowed to settle in, warning Ireland and England will test him more than the IPL did.
Team NewsFormer India opener Ramesh asks why Harshit Rana was picked for the Ireland and England T20Is without domestic cricket after a knee ligament injury.
NewsDebutant spinner Manav Suthar claimed 6 for 33, the second-best by an Indian on Test debut, as Afghanistan were bowled out for 152 and made to follow on.
NewsSuryakumar Yadav has reportedly unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram and cleared most MI posts, days after losing the India T20I captaincy.
AnalysisA look at the numbers behind Suryakumar Yadav’s and Rohit Sharma’s T20I captaincy, from win percentage to runs scored and World Cup records.
Player SpotlightAB de Villiers praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s talent but doubts the teenager will commit to Tests, noting his modest first-class record so far.
NewsA BCCI source says Shubman Gill’s omission is a workload plan aimed at keeping him fresh for the 2027 ODI World Cup, despite a 732-run IPL season.
Player SpotlightGraeme Swann says teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play against Ireland, citing his 97 in the IPL Eliminator and 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals.
AnalysisSanjay Manjrekar says he is confused by Jasprit Bumrah’s availability after the pacer was rested from India’s T20Is despite playing 13 IPL games.