Australia's batting line-up collapsed to its lowest Test score against Bangladesh, reaching 198 on day one in Darwin, with Bangladesh responding strongly at 1-96.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons expressed deep disappointment after his batting unit collapsed for just 54 runs against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin, losing the three-day practice match by an innings and 38 runs.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism after two consecutive series defeats. Former player Saba Karim questioned Iyer's tactical decisions, particularly the batting order in a recent match, stating it differed from his IPL captaincy.
Dinesh Karthik questioned India's team management after Harshit Rana was sent in to bat ahead of Shivam Dube during a batting collapse against England. India were bowled out for 76, their second-lowest T20I total, losing by 125 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern over Sanju Samson's sudden fall in India's T20I team, questioning if social media and outside pressure are influencing selection. Samson was dropped after poor scores, with Ashwin suggesting a reshuffle and criticizing the potential impact of external narratives on team decisions.
England has set their playing XI for the first T20I against India, excluding Jofra Archer. India's captain Shreyas Iyer will announce their lineup. Former opener Kris Srikkanth has proposed an XI, advocating for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut but also suggesting he shouldn't play the first two T20Is against England.
India has experimented with its lineup in the ODI series against Afghanistan, with KL Rahul's lower-order batting position drawing criticism. Former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Rahul should bat higher, and also questioned the series' scheduling amidst player fatigue.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in Leeds. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, scoring only 77/8, while Australia comfortably chased the target in under 11 overs, boosting their net run rate.
Iceland Cricket humorously referenced Zak Crawley's "spirit" still being with the England team after their batting collapse against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. England was bowled out for 140, with Harry Brook scoring 56.
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that a lack of role clarity and frequent batting order changes have severely impacted their IPL 2026 campaign. Ahead of a crucial match against RCB, Pant emphasized the need for more consistency and strategic planning for future seasons. LSG faces elimination if they lose, while RCB aims to top the table.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that a lack of role clarity and frequent batting order changes have severely impacted their IPL 2026 campaign. Ahead of a crucial match against RCB, Pant emphasized the need for more consistency and strategic planning for future seasons. LSG faces elimination if they lose, while RCB aims to top the table.
Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling at the halfway stage of the IPL with no wins, facing a daunting task to turn their season around. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane's leadership and confusing batting order decisions, particularly for Cameron Green, have drawn criticism. They now face a Rajasthan Royals side looking to rebound after a recent loss.
