August 2026

Sri Lanka name squad for first Test against India with two key players ruled out

Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added replacements for multiple injuries.

Sony, Fancode win India-Afghanistan T20I media rights for $6 million

Sony and Fancode secured the rights deal for the three-match series, with the ACB set to receive around $2 million per match in combined revenue.

Afghanistan post record 343 for 9 to beat Ireland by 42 runs

Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal centuries powered Afghanistan to their highest ODI score and an unassailable 3-0 series lead over Ireland.

Hasan Mahmud takes 6 for 55 as Bangladesh bowl Australia out for 198

Hasan Mahmud's 6 for 55 led Bangladesh's attack as Australia collapsed to their lowest score against them while Mitchell Starc claimed a left-arm bowling record.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella after Nissanka and Kusal Mendis ruled out

Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan to cover multiple injuries.

Stuart Broad says Jadeja's sword celebration used to annoy him

Stuart Broad admitted Jadeja's sword celebration irritated him while Buttler called the all-rounder a nightmare to face in home conditions.

Harbhajan Singh says he has no interest in ODIs

Harbhajan Singh said he has no interest in ODIs and warned that bilateral international cricket risks losing relevance to T20 leagues.

'Technology saved me today' — Steve Smith on Snicko controversy

Steve Smith said technology saved him after surviving an edge that Snicko did not detect on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.

198 — Australia all out, record lowest Test score versus Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6 for 55 to lead Bangladesh's attack in Darwin.

ICC's curated calendar will reshape how boards plan tours and monetise content

Gupta's directive will force boards to justify every bilateral on commercial or competitive grounds.

Sri Lankan coach dies after altercation with players during match

Sumith Fernando, a former coach of Kusal Mendis, has died after an altercation with players over drinking water during a match in Colombo.

Harry Brook says captaining England leaves him exhausted

Brook admitted the captaincy workload left him tired and welcomed a return to domestic cricket without leadership duties.

Murali Kartik flags succession planning for Ravindra Jadeja

Murali Kartik believes India must start identifying Ravindra Jadeja's successor in the Test side.

Niroshan Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad for India series

ICC CEO Gupta says era of random bilateral series must end

Gupta warned countries cannot sustain cricket without context and competitiveness in bilateral scheduling.

Ashwin says Eoin Morgan is frontrunner for Chennai Super Kings coaching role

Ashwin believes Morgan is the leading candidate to replace Fleming at CSK. He said Dhoni's leadership will be central during the transition period.

Kuldeep Yadav needs consistency to become India's next spin leader

Murali Kartik says Kuldeep Yadav requires consistent backing to become India's next spin leader in Tests.

India-Pakistan clash ruled out in quarters, semis at Asian Games

India and Pakistan can only meet in the final or bronze-medal play-off at the Nagoya Asian Games.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shifts focus to red-ball cricket

The 15-year-old India batter turns attention to red-ball cricket ahead of the Duleep Trophy after a breakout IPL and T20I series.

India leave Sarfaraz Khan out of Galle playing XI despite squad recall

India stuck with Dhruv Jurel over Sarfaraz Khan in the middle order for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle despite the Mumbai batter's recall to the squad.

Shubman Gill returns to bat in Sri Lanka warm-up match

Shubman Gill returned to batting action in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI after missing the first two days with a finger injury.

India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed for September in New Delhi

Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in New Delhi from September 13 to 17, casting doubt over the proposed Bangladesh tour.

Afghanistan secure 2027 World Cup berth as West Indies miss out

Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup while West Indies will have to go through the Qualifier route.

Deepti Sharma guides Sunrisers Leeds into women's Hundred final

Sharma's unbeaten 28 steered Sunrisers to victory after Issy Wong's late three-wicket burst gave Brave hope.