England director Rob Key believes Ben Stokes might return from international retirement, while Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the new Test coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root takes over as Test captain, with Fleming aiming to build a sustained world-class team for England cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India's teenage batting sensation, is named vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, led by captain Ishan Kishan, marking another milestone in his rising career.
Joe Root is reportedly set to return as England's Test captain, starting with the Pakistan series in August and likely extending through next summer's home Ashes against Australia, following Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's departure as Test coach.
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by scoring an 18-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest male player to achieve this in international cricket. The record-breaking knock secured India a seven-wicket victory and boosted his confidence after a challenging debut.
India's fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a successful return to international cricket after a 21-month injury layoff, taking 2/18 in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. His performance helped India secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Just days after retiring from international cricket, Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 for Durham in the One-Day Cup against Derbyshire, guiding his team to a five-wicket win. This century marked his first 50-over match for Durham in 12 years and came despite battling cramp during his innings.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has supported Rohit Sharma amid retirement rumors, stating it's a personal decision. Kaif praised Sharma's recent century at Lord's and urged the BCCI and team management to publicly back him ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Edinburgh concluded without decisions on reducing ODIs to 40 overs or expanding the World Test Championship. Suspensions for USA Cricket and Cricket Canada were maintained, while France Cricket was put on notice and Mauritius Cricket Federation admitted as an Associate Member.
Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from international cricket, with her final match being the historic first Test at Lord's against India. The decision comes after being omitted from the T20 World Cup squad and reflects a desire to move on from the international stage.
Ben Stokes reignited retirement speculation with a cryptic social media post after reports emerged that the ICC is investigating the ECB over footage of his retirement announcement. Stokes posted "Sack him..." on a report about the ICC's allegations.
Ben Stokes reignited retirement speculation with a cryptic social media post after reports emerged of an ICC investigation into the ECB over footage of his announcement. Stokes posted "Sack him..." on a report about the ICC's allegations.
Ben Stokes reignited retirement speculation with a cryptic "Sack him..." social media post after reports emerged of an ICC investigation into the ECB over footage of his retirement announcement. The ICC alleges the ECB breached broadcasting standards by releasing dressing room footage before the match concluded.
Tammy Beaumont, a veteran England cricketer, has announced her retirement from international cricket after the ongoing Test match against India. The 35-year-old cited a lack of personal vision within the team's future direction and a waning desire to constantly prove doubters wrong as key factors in her decision.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta highlights women's cricket growth surpassing men's in emerging markets, citing increased participation and performance. He defends the ICC's reliance on the Indian market for expansion, despite revenue disparities, and notes record-breaking attendance and viewership for recent women's tournaments.
England opener Tammy Beaumont will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old, who began her career in 2009, is England Women's leading ODI century-maker and holds the record for most ODI centuries.
The ICC has contacted the ECB regarding the timing of Ben Stokes' retirement announcement, alleging it breached player and match official area standards by being filmed and released before a Test match concluded.
England opener Tammy Beaumont will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old, who began her career in 2009, is England Women's leading ODI century-maker with 12 hundreds.
England batter Tammy Beaumont, 35, has announced her retirement from international cricket after nearly 17 years. Her final match will be the upcoming Test against India at Lord's. Beaumont holds the England women's record for ODI centuries and was part of the 2017 World Cup-winning squad.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified Sanju Samson's absence from India's T20I side, stating the wicketkeeper-batter has received clarity on his role. Despite Samson's past contributions, current form influences selection, and players must earn their place. This comes after India's record 125-run defeat to England.
AB de Villiers disclosed on TOI Sports' Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast that Virat Kohli attempted to persuade him against retiring from franchise cricket in 2021. De Villiers, however, had already decided it was time to step away from the game.
Suryakumar Yadav has refuted a fake statement circulating on social media, denying claims of unhappiness over his T20I captaincy and future. He reiterated his full support for the Indian team and congratulated young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his record-breaking debut.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced India's two-match Test series in Sri Lanka for August 2024, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Matches will be in Galle and Colombo, marking India's first Test tour there since 2017, with both teams seeking valuable WTC points.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for his India debut continues as he was left out of the playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match was abandoned due to rain. Sooryavanshi, MVP of the 2026 IPL, could become the youngest T20I player if he plays later in the series.
Tributes continue for Ben Stokes after his international cricket retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand captain Tom Latham, and teammate Joe Root praised the England all-rounder's remarkable career, despite England's series loss.
