July 2026

From the Cricket World

Stafanie Taylor scored her 10th ODI century and passed 10,000 international runs as West Indies Women swept Ireland 3-0.

Root's 99 guides England past India to level series

The ECB is searching for a successor to Brendon McCullum ahead of the Pakistan Test series. Andy Flower is among the candidates.

267 — Freedom chase highest T20 total in men's history

Washington Freedom posted the highest successful chase in men's T20 history, reaching 267 against MI New York in an MLC Eliminator. Andries Gous and Steven Smith scored centuries in the record run chase.

Stokes set for first Durham appearance since England retirement

Ben Stokes is set to play his first game for Durham in the County Championship after retiring from international cricket.

Naved Nawaz urges BCB to set up biomechanics lab for fast bowlers

Newly appointed BCB coach educator Naved Nawaz wants Bangladesh to build its own biomechanics lab to fix technical issues and cut injuries among fast bowlers.

Lennox Takes 5 for 19 as New Zealand Level ODI Series

New Zealand's spinners dismissed West Indies for 138 in the second ODI. The visitors chased the target with five wickets in hand at Providence Stadium.

Ryan ten Doeschate requests exit from India assistant coach role

The former Netherlands all-rounder has asked the BCCI to leave after the England tour for personal reasons. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will have the final say.

India Women Beat England by 270 Runs in Lord's Test

Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud led the visitors to a historic first women's Test victory at the ground. England finished at 186 on day four.

Stephen Fleming parts ways with Chennai Super Kings after 18 years

CSK and Stephen Fleming have mutually ended their 18-year partnership following recent poor results in the IPL and Major League Cricket. The split could trigger wider coaching staff changes.

Shashank Singh files police complaint after cook's extortion demand

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has lodged a police complaint alleging his cook demanded Rs 7 lakh in an extortion attempt.

USA and Canada remain suspended as Mauritius joins ICC

USA Cricket and Cricket Canada stay suspended while Mauritius becomes the 111th ICC member.

Cricket Australia releases 2026-27 WNCL schedule with World Cup winners expected

The 2026-27 WNCL begins September 29 with T20 World Cup winners set to play. The ICC also confirmed major format changes for future World Cups.

Brendon McCullum steps down as England Test coach

England name unchanged XI for third T20 against India

England stick with the same XI that won the opening two T20s against India.

India name Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as injury replacements

'Indefinite break, not retirement'

Northants all-rounder Justin Broad ruled out for rest of season

Holder and Russell help Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns

270-run margin — India complete historic Lord's Test win

England complete 4-0 T20I sweep over India

Jos Buttler hit 131 and Harry Brook made 95 not out as England posted a large total. They won the fourth T20I to complete a 4-0 series victory and move to the top of the world T20I rankings.

Heather Knight retires from international cricket after Lord's Test

Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket after the ongoing women's Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old joins Tammy Beaumont in stepping down.

Wayne Madsen to retire from T20 Blast after Sunday match

58 — Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to fifty in all three formats at Lord's

ICC adds Ganguly, Chopra and Pietersen to Hall of Fame