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'It's just very messy' - Green and Holder criticise umpiring after Charles no-ball incident
TV umpire Carl Tuckett reversed his own decision after Johnson Charles was caught off a high full-toss
02.09.2026
Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
02.09.2026
Ben Stokes to open for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2026-27
Ben Stokes is likely to play as an opener in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) for the Adelaide Strikers. Ahead of the sixteenth season of the league, former Australia keeper-batter Tim Paine shared that Stokes at the top of the batting order is possible...
02.09.2026
Pakistan players learn of mass axing through family messages, report claims
The Pakistan national cricket team has been hit by a massive crisis in the middle of the three-match Test series in England. After two heavy defeats, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a shocking step by removing seven players and two coaches befo...
02.09.2026
Team India’s new fitness policy: 200% fitness required for selection
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Center of Excellence (CoE), and the team management itself do not want to risk any of their players' careers by taking any decision in a hurry. From now on, players will have to prove their 200% fitnes...
02.09.2026
Ollie Robinson breaks into top 5 in ICC Test Rankings; Dewald Brevis challenges Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan
England National Cricket Team fast bowler Ollie Robinson has made a big jump in the updated ICC Test Rankings after his match-winning performance against Pakistan. Ollie Robinson’s stunning form with the ball has taken him back into the top five Test bowl...
02.09.2026
Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights on BBC iPlayer
England v Ireland, First ODI. The series gets underway in Leicester
01.09.2026
Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights on BBC iPlayer
England v Ireland, First ODI. The series gets underway in Leicester
01.09.2026
India A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series
The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series
02.09.2026
Hampshire supporters furious over Scott Kuggeleijn signing after rape acquittal
Hampshire Cricket Club is facing backlash from supporters after naming New Zealand bowler Scott Kuggeleijn in their squad for the upcoming County Championship fixture against Warwickshire. The club listed the overseas player on X without making a prior fo...
02.09.2026
Salman Ali Agha to rejoin Pakistan Test team after being dropped
Seven cricketers, including Salman Ali Agha, have been dropped from the Pakistan Cricket Team ahead of the Birmingham Test match against England. Soon after snubbing Agha from the Test team, reports suggest that the team management has asked him to rejoin...
02.09.2026
JCA CEO addresses concerns around pitch, dressing rooms and accommodation for Asian Games 2026
Cricket facilities for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya have been making headlines for the last week. Now, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Alex Miyaji has addressed the concerns around the pitch, dressing rooms and other arrangements at the cr...
02.09.2026
BCCI calls Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and VVS Laxman for review meeting
The BCCI has summoned head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman for a review meeting. Board secretary Devajit Saikia has called the key officials to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday to disc...
02.09.2026
Sri Lanka ODI, T20I squads for England tour officially announced; Kusal Mendis captain, Charith Asalanka VC
Sri Lanka Cricket (CSK) has named 16-member squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England. Wicketkeeper batter Kusal Mendis is set to captain the team in both ODIs and T20Is, with middle-order batter Charith Asalanka serving as vice-captain in both f...
02.09.2026
Geoffrey Boycott calls Ravindra Jadeja ‘very handsome’ and his 'favourite cricketer'
England legend Geoffrey Boycott has once again picked Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as his favourite current cricketer. However, this time, Boycott has not only hailed Ravindra Jadeja’s skills, but he has also lauded the Indian all-rounder’s personal...
02.09.2026
Muneeba and spinners give Pakistan winning start
Putthawong became the highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is but Pakistan's spinners ensured Thailand never got close
02.09.2026
India A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series
The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series
02.09.2026
Ajit Agarkar’s future takes another turn as BCCI eyes extension till 2027
Ajit Agarkar’s position as India’s chief selector is under the scanner as the BCCI is set to take the final call on the same at the Annual General Meeting on September 18. But before this AGM, fresh developments suggest that the BCCI could allow Agarkar t...
02.09.2026
Auqib Nabi ignored as India finalize pacers for New Zealand Tests
Auqib Nabi is likely to remain out of India's Test cricket team selection as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering keeping most of their focus on internationally tested pace bowlers ahead of their away series against N...
02.09.2026
“Hope is still alive” - Krunal Pandya reacts after India snub for Afghanistan T20Is
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya shared a message on social media after the BCCI left him out of India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The 35-year-old was not considered for the te...
02.09.2026
Former BCB Director among 3 charged in BPL corruption probe
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) corruption case has taken another dramatic turn. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has charged three individuals for alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code during the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier Le...
02.09.2026
Patriots stay in the hunt after Charles, Fletcher, Hasaranga clinch sixathon
The high-scoring game saw 32 sixes hit and ended with the fourth-highest successful chase in CPL history
02.09.2026
'Can play 360, has got power' - Stokes set for opening role with Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine believes former England captain Ben Stokes can impact the game in all aspects
02.09.2026
Shubman Gill wants turning pitches in BGT 2026-27 preparations
Team India still has a chance to qualify for the final of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 (WTC 2025-27) cycle; however, the road to the final has narrowed, as they have only two Test series left in the Championship. The remaining two Test seri...
02.09.2026
Pakistan’s crisis deepens as Babar Azam rushed to hospital before final Test
Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Babar Azam has suffered a fresh setback ahead of the must-win third and final Test against the England National Cricket Team at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.Pakistan are already 0-2 down in the three-match Test...
02.09.2026
Watch: Navin Bidaisee pulls off remarkable catch to dismiss Quinton de Kock
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots all-rounder Navin Bidaisee pulled off a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Barbados Tridents opener Quinton de Kock during their Caribbean Premier League 2026 clash. The batter had to depart to the dressing room after the stun...
West Indies 02.09.2026
Aaqib Javed confirms 'action' and 'inquiry' against Imam-ul-Haq over fake injury
The low-grade calf tear may not prove enough to save Imam-ul-Haq from an inquiry, as the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) director of high performance, Aaqib Javed, unleashed his disappointment against the opener, who did not come out to bat in either innin...
02.09.2026
Hardik Pandya’s bowling fitness raises fresh concern ahead of 2027 World Cup
Hardik Pandya’s recurring fitness issues have become a concern for the Indian cricket team as the management looks to assess his latest setback. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia is scheduled to meet chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir i...
02.09.2026
'It's just very messy' - Green and Holder criticise umpiring after Charles no-ball incident
Johnson Charles was given out caught of a high full-toss, walked off the field, and came back after the third umpire ruled it a no-ball
02.09.2026
'Can play 360, has got power' - Stokes set for opening role with Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine believes former England captain Ben Stokes can impact the game in all aspects
02.09.2026
Patriots stay in the hunt after Charles, Fletcher, Hasaranga clinch sixathon
The high-scoring game saw 32 sixes hit and ended with the fourth-highest successful chase in CPL history
02.09.2026
PCB gives 24-hour ultimatum to selectors over Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq selection
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued show-cause notices to its selection committee over the inclusion of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in the Test squad. According to reports, the board asked the selectors to explain their decisions within 24 hou...
02.09.2026
Michael Hussey rejects England Test role, set to join Cricket Australia
Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has turned down an approach to become England’s Test batting coach and will instead take up a part-time consultancy role with Cricket Australia, according to The Guardian. Hussey was considered for a role in England’...
02.09.2026
Stanlake emerges as unlikely Test contender
The tall fast bowler has had an injury-hit career but, after a white-ball return, Australia's selectors are keeping an eye on him
02.09.2026
Aaqib warns of Imam 'inquiry', calls overhaul a 'message' to team management
"The message we're sending to the recalled players is that you have to raise your game on important tours and compete, and we should be able to see some effort," Aaqib Javed says
02.09.2026
Stanlake emerges as unlikely Test contender
The tall fast bowler has had an injury-hit career but, after a white-ball return, Australia's selectors are keeping an eye on him
02.09.2026
Australia selectors focus on 'important' stepping stone to ODI World Cup defence
The upcoming Tests remain a priority for multi-format players, but the ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa carry some significance
01.09.2026
Australia selectors focus on 'important' stepping stone to ODI World Cup defence
The upcoming Tests remain a priority for multi-format players, but the ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa carry some significance
01.09.2026
Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights on BBC iPlayer
England v Ireland, First ODI. The series gets underway in Leicester
01.09.2026
Watch: England v Ireland - first ODI highlights on BBC iPlayer
England v Ireland, First ODI. The series gets underway in Leicester
01.09.2026
Bouchier century sets England up for record 282-run chase against Ireland
Visitors had been well placed thanks to trio of half-centuries but powerful hosts romped to target
01.09.2026
'Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory
Maia Bouchier hits 104 off 95 balls, in an innings that included 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record-breaking victory against Ireland at Grace Road in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
01.09.2026
Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.
01.09.2026
Bouchier stars as England thrash Ireland in record-breaking win
Maia Bouchier hits 104 to help England produce a record run chase, as they successfully chase down 282 against Ireland at Grace Road, sealing a six-wicket win in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
01.09.2026
Scots and Dutch share series after third ODI rained off
Scotland and the Netherlands tie their one-day-international series 1-1 after the third match iss abandoned without a ball being bowled at Stirling County following heavy and persistent rain throughout the day.
01.09.2026
'Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory
Maia Bouchier hits 104 off 95 balls, in an innings that included 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record-breaking victory against Ireland at Grace Road in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
01.09.2026
Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.
01.09.2026
Bouchier stars as England thrash Ireland in record-breaking win
Maia Bouchier hits 104 to help England produce a record run chase, as they successfully chase down 282 against Ireland at Grace Road, sealing a six-wicket win in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.
01.09.2026
Scots and Dutch share series after third ODI rained off
Scotland and the Netherlands tie their one-day-international series 1-1 after the third match iss abandoned without a ball being bowled at Stirling County following heavy and persistent rain throughout the day.
01.09.2026
Muneeba, Pakistan's spinners knock Thailand out of Asia Cup
Putthawong became the highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is but Pakistan's spinners ensured Thailand never got close
01.09.2026