Cameron Green's 104 in the second innings against Bangladesh in Darwin, his first century in Australia, has secured his position at number five, with captain Pat Cummins predicting a long stint. Despite the 9-wicket loss, Green's performance was a highlight amid Australia's batting struggles, potentially saving his spot for the next Test in Mackay.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to claim their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. Steve Smith acknowledged Australia's poor performance while defending the team's status as the top-ranked side.
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, helping India reach 288/2 and earning high praise for his spin-playing technique.
India's KL Rahul is fine after suffering cramps and retiring hurt on 77 against Sri Lanka, while Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 to put India in control at 288 for two on day one.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Devdutt Padikkal's preparation after the left-hander scored an unbeaten 131 to lead India to 288 for two on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Steve Smith top-scored with 71 as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 on day one of the first Test in Darwin, powered by Hasan Mahmud's 6 for 55.
Bangladesh's pace attack, led by Hasan Mahmud's career-best 6-55, bowled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin, before reaching 96-1 by stumps.
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.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expects a fierce response from India in the upcoming Test series in Galle, acknowledging their spin challenges while banking on home conditions and spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.
Hampshire batter Toby Albert hit six consecutive sixes across two overs on Sunday, scoring 86 off 37 balls to help Hampshire defeat Sussex by 51 runs in the One-Day Cup.
Worcestershire captain Jake Libby surpassed India's Ruturaj Gaikwad for the highest List A batting average ever, reaching 61.4 after scoring three consecutive unbeaten centuries of 109 runs.
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.
The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed Michael Smith as the men's national team batting coach on a two-year contract to address ongoing batting struggles across red-ball and white-ball formats.
Pakistan Cricket Board is set to appoint South African former first‑class cricketer Michael Smith as its new full‑time batting coach, starting with the three‑Test England tour beginning August 19. The move follows recurring collapses, especially in Tests, and aims to improve performance under pressure.
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane, 38, expressed gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following his retirement from international cricket. Tributes poured in from cricketing legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his decade-long career marked by quiet leadership and resilience, notably during India's 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Indian-origin opening batter Neel Patel has been selected for Australia's Under-19 squad for a multi-format tour of India next month. The New South Wales youngster will play three one-day and two four-day games against India U19 in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in his rising career.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
India's stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his record-breaking T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, emphasizing focus on his batting while planning gradual bowling development. Joshi also urged patience with emerging all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and praised Ravi Bishnoi's effective run-up adjustment.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza attributed his team's seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I at Harare Sports Club to a moist pitch that favored the team batting second. India comfortably chased 126, while Raza praised Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani for their recovery efforts.
England's Jos Buttler has climbed to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts, surpassing Chris Gayle during a Hundred 2026 match at Lord's. This milestone highlights his return to form after a challenging period, placing him 231 runs behind leader Kieron Pollard.
London Spirit's men's team for The Hundred season features a near-complete overhaul, with Jamie Overton as the sole returning player and new coaching staff. The women's team is more stable. New co-owners, Tech Titans, have made London Spirit the competition's most valuable franchise, bringing renewed energy and ambition.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
London Spirit's men's team faces a complete overhaul for the new Hundred season, with only Jamie Overton remaining from last year's squad, alongside new coaches and ownership. The women's team also sees changes, including a new captain, as the franchise aims for renewed energy and success following a £144m investment.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
