August 2026

'Helping Portugal qualify would be cricket nirvana' — Moises Henriques

Henriques takes charge of Portugal's campaign to reach the T20 World Cup for the first time.

Middlesex secures top-three spot in One-Day Cup Group B

Middlesex has secured a top-three spot in Group B and will contest the quarter-finals after a 50-over win over Durham.

Mohammad Kaif calls out BCCI over vacant sports science head role

Former India batter says the vacant sports science role is affecting team performance amid rising injuries.

Travis Head urges Australia to temper expectations ahead of Bangladesh Tests

Travis Head called on Australia to stay grounded ahead of their World Test Championship series against Bangladesh despite being clear favourites.

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abishek Porel arrested over rape allegations

Abishek Porel was arrested on Tuesday after a medical student filed a rape case at Mogra Police Station. The Calcutta High Court had ordered police to act on the complaint.

Wasim Jaffer urges stricter fitness tests for India after injury spate

Jaffer said India must return to the strict fitness regime of the Kohli-Shastri period to reduce injuries.

VVS Laxman cites women's World Cup win as highlight of CoE tenure

Shubman Gill cleared to play first Test after hand injury scare

Shubman Gill will lead India in Galle after scans ruled out any fracture from two blows to his right hand.

Sarfaraz Khan edges Dhruv Jurel for Galle Test selection debate

BCCI named Sarfaraz Khan as replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan in India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15.

Cricket Australia to explore Big Bash expansion to 10 teams

Cricket Australia will test a hybrid ownership model that could open the door to league expansion.

BCCI CoE source links IPL financial pressure to injury spike

A CoE source said IPL financial pressures push players to play through injuries before they reach the board's facility.

Ashutosh Sharma ruled out of Hampshire's One-Day Cup match against Derbyshire

Rahmat Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 ODI series sweep of Ireland

Ajinkya Rahane joins commentary panel for India-Sri Lanka Test series

Sachin Tendulkar surprised by Ajinkya Rahane's retirement decision

Tendulkar expected Rahane to play longer, but the batter chose to retire without regrets.

Why did India rest Kuldeep Yadav in warm-up second innings?

Kuldeep Yadav was rested after bowling nearly 20 overs in the warm-up. India are monitoring his fitness ahead of the Galle Test.

Lancashire appoint Richard Kenyon as new chief executive

Kenyon returns to his home county after a brief spell at Nottinghamshire.

ICC moves Women's Champions Trophy to India after removing Sri Lanka as hosts

Afghanistan qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup with win over Ireland

VVS Laxman reveals he turned down India head coach role in 2023

Laxman said personal reasons prevented him from taking the India head coach job in 2023.

Sourav Ganguly lodges police complaint over death threats

Ganguly reported death threats to police, who have begun investigating letters sent over six months.

Afghanistan earn direct qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup with win over Ireland

Adrian Birrell appointed Sharjah Warriorz head coach

Adrian Birrell has been appointed head coach of Sharjah Warriorz, bringing his experience of leading Sunrisers Eastern Cape to three SA20 titles.

Shubman Gill cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after finger injury precaution