Stokes and Atkinson investigated by ECB over nightclub incident - In a developing story, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the ECB over nightclub incident occurring in the early hours of Monday morning, shortly after England’s dominant victory against New Zealand.
The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Fulmali, Patil headline India's comfortable win in Cardiff, showcasing a dominant performance against the West Indies to kick off their preparations.
As the Shere Bangla National Stadium prepares for the upcoming ODI clash, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains firm that his side is ready, stating he is Mehidy confident of taking on Australia on green-tinged pitch conditions.
McCullum 'hopeful' of Archer's availability for second NZ Test - England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, has expressed that the team is 'hopeful' of Archer's availability for second NZ Test, particularly for the crucial second match against New Zealand. However, McCullum also cautioned that even if available after his post-IPL break, Jofra Archer is not a guaranteed pick, emphasizing strategic selections based on match conditions and the team's evolving fast-bowling strategy.
In a display of remarkable resilience and skill, Afghanistan's fast bowler Mohammad Saleem delivered a standout performance, ensuring 'High-quality' Saleem limits damage despite extreme heat and unhelpful pitch during their one-off Test against India. His exceptional 6 for 140 was a beacon amidst his team's struggles, highlighting individual brilliance under immense pressure.
In a candid admission following the conclusion of the first Test between England and New Zealand, the MCC admit Lord's pitch 'fell short of expectations' after a volatile surface led to 40 wickets falling in only 166 overs, reigniting concerns about the future of the five-day format.
In an exciting preparatory fixture ahead of the global showpiece, the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Kapp, Wolvaardt take SA past Ireland match saw South Africa successfully defend a total of 136 in an 18-over game at Loughborough, securing a hard-fought 16-run victory, while Scotland dominated the Netherlands in Derby.
Agarkar: Shreyas replacing Suryakumar 'best way forward' is the best decision for India's T20 team, according to chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who cited Suryakumar's recent form and the need for a new captain as the reasons behind the decision
In a significant squad update for the upcoming bilateral series, Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces injured Virat Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs after the veteran batter sustained a hamstring injury during his triumphant IPL 2026 campaign.
Pitch imperfect: Nasser Hussain, Michael Vaughan lead criticism of Lord's surface, describing it as 'substandard' and 'unplayable' after a Test match saw wickets tumble rapidly due to excessive variable bounce and seam movement. The conditions at the 'Home of Cricket' raised serious questions about the balance between bat and ball, with former England captains expressing significant concern.
In an urgent effort to regain its standing in the international cricketing community, Cricket Canada draws up 'comprehensive' plan in bid to overturn ICC suspension after the governing body cited serious breaches in membership obligations.
The recent three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia ignited a significant debate surrounding pitch conditions. Pakistan's strategic decision to prepare spin-friendly tracks for the series was met with scrutiny, but captain Shaheen Shah Afridi staunchly defended the approach, asserting that 'Every team prepares pitches that suit them' - Shaheen defends Pakistan pitches – particularly when playing in their own backyard to maximize their chances of victory.
