Australia has announced its 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh, featuring the return of key fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon from injury. The series, part of the World Test Championship, will be played in Darwin and Mackay.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly supported Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting they cannot be dropped due to their credentials and fan base. His comments followed Rohit's century against England at Lord's, which quieted recent retirement speculation despite India's series loss.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are "untouchable" in the national team due to their achievements and massive fan following, making it nearly impossible to drop them. He contrasted this with bowlers, who lack similar backing despite their contributions.
The BCCI has adopted rule changes recommended by the MCC for its 2026-27 domestic season, including completing the final over of the day despite a wicket fall, stricter penalties for deliberate no-balls, and new guidelines for declarations and field placements.
India lost the third ODI against England at Lord's, struggling with bowling in Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury. England's Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett built a record partnership, exposing India's inability to take wickets and control runs in the middle overs, raising concerns for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India Women are close to their first Test victory at Lord's after Yastika Bhatia's century and strong bowling. England is 130/6, chasing 457, with India needing 4 wickets.
Abhishek Sharma became the player with the most T20I appearances (53) before playing a Test or ODI for a Full Member nation, surpassing Samuel Badree. The record was set during India's loss to England in Southampton.
Abhishek Sharma became the player with the most T20I appearances (53) before playing a Test or ODI for a Full Member nation. The record was set during India's fifth T20I against England, which India lost by 56 runs, completing a 4-0 series sweep for England.
England secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over India in Bristol, powered by Harry Brook's explosive 79 off 35 balls. India struggled to 159, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 80, before England comfortably chased the target, with Phil Salt also contributing significantly. This win puts England in a strong position to overtake India as world No1.
Jofra Archer feels bowling in England is a return to 'normal cricket' compared to the IPL. After England's 125-run win over India, Archer noted bigger margins for error for bowlers in English conditions and issued a subtle warning to India's young batting unit.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could pose a daunting challenge for England if he debuts for India in the upcoming T20I series. Swann described Sooryavanshi, who had a record-breaking IPL 2026 season, as "almost unplayable," with Jofra Archer potentially having a slight advantage due to their Rajasthan Royals association.
Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam achieved his 19th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, equaling Shakib Al Hasan and surpassing Mitchell Starc. Despite his personal milestone, Bangladesh suffered a significant defeat as Zimbabwe secured their largest-ever Test victory by an innings and 85 runs in Harare.
Prasidh Krishna conceded 27 runs in an over, the most by an Indian against Ireland in T20Is, and set a record for most runs conceded in successive T20Is (125). Ireland posted 182/9 despite an early collapse, thanks to a middle-order fightback.
Defending T20 World Cup champions India suffered a surprising 34-run defeat to Ireland in Belfast, marking their first T20I loss after lifting the trophy. This historic win for Ireland continues a peculiar trend of T20 World Cup winners losing their subsequent first T20I, and represents a disappointing start for India's new captain Shreyas Iyer.
India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged his team's execution errors led to a 34-run defeat against Ireland in the opening match of the two-game series. Despite a strong start, India's bowlers faltered in the middle and death overs, allowing Ireland to post a challenging total, securing their first-ever win over India.
England's Test cricket team, under Ben Stokes' captaincy, faces a significant challenge against New Zealand, trailing by 361 runs and needing six wickets to avoid a home series defeat. The match puts Stokes' leadership and the team's aggressive "Bazball" approach under scrutiny after missed chances and a record partnership by New Zealand.
Ravichandran Ashwin advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to enjoy his senior international debut, emphasizing fun over pressure. Sooryavanshi has impressed with record-breaking performances, including the fastest List A half-century.
Ravichandran Ashwin has urged 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to enjoy his upcoming senior international debut, emphasizing the importance of fun before the pressures of professional cricket set in. Sooryavanshi has already achieved remarkable feats, including the fastest List A half-century.
New Zealand Women's Cricket Team secures a crucial six-wicket win over Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive. Scotland, despite a spirited performance led by Darcey Carter's unbeaten 72, were knocked out.
Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
India's struggle to take wickets in the middle overs (20-35) is a concern for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill believes tall fast bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana can provide breakthroughs, even on unresponsive pitches, as the team explores alternatives to wrist spin.
Gurnoor Brar, a 26-year-old pacer from Punjab, has generated excitement in Indian cricket with his consistent pace, bowling over 140 kmph. He recently took six wickets in two ODIs against Afghanistan, impressing with his ability to hit the deck hard. Brar, who has had sporadic IPL appearances, focuses on learning from senior players and believes the India 'A' setup was crucial for his development.
India Women secured a dominant 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma's opening partnership powered India to their highest T20 World Cup total of 209/5, before their bowlers restricted the Dutch to 114.
Shubman Gill revealed Rohit Sharma was unfazed by his run-out during the first ODI against Afghanistan, stating the veteran opener accepted it after seeing the replay. Gill's unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win.
