Ben Stokes discussed his recent retirement from England duty on a podcast, sharing regrets about over-exerting himself as captain, concerns for successor Joe Root, and friction with the ECB.
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.
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.
England cricket legend Alastair Cook has reignited the debate over Jacob Bethell's IPL participation, asserting international cricket should take precedence over franchise leagues. His comments resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred, raising doubts for England's Test series against Pakistan.
The ICC is addressing significant corruption concerns in global franchise cricket tournaments. A working party will be formed to harmonize the international calendar and combat corruption, with expanded sanctioning scope for domestic leagues and stronger intervention powers being discussed.
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.
Kieron Pollard became the leading run-scorer in T20 history on Sunday, surpassing Chris Gayle during Major League Cricket 2026. Pollard reached 14,582 career runs, batting primarily in the middle and lower order.
Sunil Gavaskar has defended the IPL and BCCI against criticism from former players, arguing that overseas boards benefit financially from player contracts. He highlighted the IPL's unique contribution by sharing revenue with foreign boards, unlike other T20 leagues.
Lord's hosts its 150th Test match between England and New Zealand amid storylines of redemption and the growing influence of franchise cricket. England's squad sees new faces and returns, while concerns linger over player availability due to IPL commitments, prompting ICC action.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Pat Cummins, captain of Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad, is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He stated that Test matches and the ODI World Cup are his priorities, and sacrifices may be needed in franchise cricket to manage his workload and stay fresh for major tournaments.
Cricket Victoria will sell one of its two Big Bash League (BBL) teams, the Melbourne Stars or Renegades, to international investors as part of cricket's privatisation. The remaining franchise will operate under Cricket Victoria, potentially reviving the 'Bushrangers' name.
