NewsRaina Says Rohit and Kohli Give India a Big Edge at the 2027 World Cup
Suresh Raina says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would greatly improve India’s 2027 ODI World Cup chances, and hails the women’s Asian Games gold.
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Team NewsCummins Likely to Sit Out First South Africa ODI as Australia Rotate Test Quicks
Australia may stagger Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood across the three ODIs in South Africa to protect their Test bowlers, opening a door for Nathan Ellis.
Team NewsAshley Noffke Leaves Pakistan Role to Take Over as Netherlands Coach
Australian Ashley Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook as Netherlands men’s head coach on a two-year deal, with 2027 World Cup qualification the first aim.
Team NewsMaphaka Hamstring Injury Opens Door for Lizaad Williams in South Africa ODI Squad
Kwena Maphaka is out of South Africa’s ODI series against Australia with a hamstring injury, and Lizaad Williams has been called up as replacement.
RankingsHarry Brook Reaches Career-Best Fourth in ICC T20I Batting Rankings
Harry Brook rises to No. 4 in the T20I batting list, Abrar Ahmed becomes the top T20I bowler and Sikandar Raza moves up to second among ODI allrounders.
NewsRaza Stands by Madhevere After Zimbabwe Lose Last-Ball Thriller to Australia
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says he will keep trusting Wessly Madhevere after Australia chased 271 for 8 with a ball to spare and one wicket in hand.
AnalysisWaqar Younis Says Captaincy Is Costing Pakistan the Best of Babar Azam
Waqar Younis believes Babar Azam’s batting suffers when he leads Pakistan, speaking after a 3-0 Test series defeat in England.
Women's CricketPakistan Women Win Asian Games Bronze, Beating Bangladesh by 31 Runs
Fatima Sana’s 45 and Umm-e-Hani’s 3 for 10 gave Pakistan Women a 31-run bronze-medal win over Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games.
NewsMark Wood Retires from International Cricket After Persistent Knee Trouble
England fast bowler Mark Wood, 36, has ended his international career, citing a recurring left knee problem and the expiry of his England contract.
NewsIyer Bats First in Five-Over T20I as India Edge Japan by Two Runs
Shreyas Iyer chose to bat in a rain-shortened five-over T20I in Japan, and Axar Patel defended 8 off the last six balls as India won by two runs.
Women's CricketSarowar Imran Says Reports Unsettled Bangladesh Women at Asian Games
Bangladesh Women’s coach Sarowar Imran says talk about his and Nigar Sultana’s futures hurt the team, as Nigar quit T20I captaincy after the Asian Games.
NewsBangladesh Board Approves Six-Team Corporate-Owned Domestic Competition and Higher Fees
The BCB has cleared a six-team, three-format domestic structure owned by corporate groups for three years, with a T20 event pencilled in for December 2026.
Player SpotlightJapan’s Abhishek Anand Looks Forward to Meeting Fellow Biharis Sooryavanshi and Kishan
Bihar-born Japan batter Abhishek Anand says he is eager to meet Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan ahead of the first senior men’s India-Japan T20I.
Player SpotlightShadab Khan Says Clear Role Left Him Mentally Free in Falcons’ CPL Title Run
Player of the Tournament Shadab Khan credits a defined batting role for his CPL form as the Falcons won their first title by beating Jamaica Kingsmen.
Team NewsAll-Rounder Jack Edwards Added to Australia’s ODI Squad for South Africa
Jack Edwards has been called into Australia’s ODI squad for South Africa while Spencer Johnson is released for workload reasons after the Zimbabwe sweep.
NewsJapan Prepare for Historic Suzuki Cup T20I Against Reigning World Champions India
Japan will host India in their first senior men’s meeting on September 22, with tickets sold out in an hour and Japan determined to compete.
AnalysisVengsarkar Backs Rohit Sharma to Keep a Place Among India’s Openers for 2027 World Cup
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar says doubts over Rohit Sharma are unfortunate, but fitness and form will decide his 2027 World Cup chances.
NewsRashid Khan Says He Is Unsure Why He Lost the Afghanistan T20I Captaincy
Rashid Khan says he learned of his removal as Afghanistan T20I captain only when the board announced it, and that he has moved on to focus on playing.
Team NewsWest Indies Name India Tour Squads: Hetmyer Rested for ODIs, Kamil Pooran Called Up
West Indies have named ODI and T20I squads for the India tour under Shai Hope, with Shimron Hetmyer rested for ODIs and Kamil Pooran called up.
Women's CricketAthapaththu’s Unbeaten 83 Sends Sri Lanka Past Pakistan and Into Asian Games Final
Chamari Athapaththu’s unbeaten 83 guided Sri Lanka women to a chase of 178 against Pakistan and a place in the Asian Games gold medal match.
Women's CricketShafali Verma Overtakes Smriti Mandhana as India’s Top Six-Hitter in Women’s T20Is
Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 100 off 49 balls took her to 104 Women’s T20I sixes, past Smriti Mandhana’s 100 and into fourth place on the all-time list.
NewsFleming Respects Stokes’ Test Retirement and Rules Out Pushing for Ashes Return
England Test coach Stephen Fleming says Ben Stokes seems at peace with retiring from Tests and that he will not try to talk him out of the decision.
AnalysisReport: Rohit Sharma Row and Friction With VVS Laxman Lay Behind Ajit Agarkar’s Exit
A report says a dispute over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future and differences with VVS Laxman contributed to Ajit Agarkar’s decision to leave the BCCI.
Women's CricketIndia Women Thrash Japan to Reach Asian Games Semi-Final
India bowled Japan out for 57, with Shree Charani taking 4 for 10, then chased the target in five overs behind Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 40.
Team NewsLungi Ngidi Out of Australia ODIs as South Africa’s Injury List Grows
A hamstring injury rules Lungi Ngidi out of the three ODIs against Australia, and 20-year-old Nqobani Mokoena has been called up as cover.
NewsBCCI AGM to Discuss Next Chief Selector as Agarkar’s Term Nears End
The BCCI’s annual general meeting is set to consider a new men’s chief selector, with Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha reportedly among the names.
Player SpotlightKaif Hails Abhishek Sharma as a Talent India Must Protect After Record T20I Hundred
Mohammad Kaif says Abhishek Sharma is a rare talent worth backing after his 30-ball century against Afghanistan, the fastest by a full-member batter.
Player SpotlightLabuschagne Looks to One-Day Cup Against Victoria as Test Place Comes Under Scrutiny
Marnus Labuschagne, 32, is working with Queensland coach James Hopes and sees the One-Day Cup as preparation for Australia’s Test tour of South Africa.
Player SpotlightHaris Rauf Targets Test Recall for Sri Lanka Series
Haris Rauf took 5 for 34 for PTV in the President’s Trophy and says he wants to push for a place in Pakistan’s Test squad for Sri Lanka.
Women's CricketBCB Surprised as Nigar Sultana Steps Down as T20I Captain
Nigar Sultana has quit the Bangladesh T20I captaincy to focus on batting and keeping, and the BCB women’s wing chief says the move was a surprise.