England's cricket team faces a summer of intrigue after their Ashes loss, with a large squad named for the first Test against New Zealand. Key players like Zak Crawley are out, while Ollie Robinson is recalled as the attack leader, Gus Atkinson as support, and Josh Tongue as the X-factor.
Henry Crocombe and Mitchell Stanley named in England Lions squad to face South Africa A, as England's pace-bowling department evolves post-Ashes retirements.
Bangladesh Cricket Board has withdrawn Mustafizur Rahman's NOC for PSL 2026 after the experienced pacer was advised to undergo a scan for an injury, followed by a rehabilitation programme. Young fast bowler Nahid Rana has also been held back to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The board's focus is on ensuring key bowlers are fit for national duties. Meanwhile, Bangladesh announced their T20I squad for matches against New Zealand starting April 27, with senior pacers rested and fresh faces like Abdul Gaffar Saqlain receiving maiden call-ups.
