August 2026

Bangladesh's Darwin win exposes Australia's batting depth problem

Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin revealed ongoing issues with Australia's batting order that extend beyond a single match.

Natarajan uses perfected slower bouncer in TNPL match

T Natarajan used the slower bouncer he developed over three years to good effect in a TNPL match.

Australia face potential $44,000 fine and points deduction after Bangladesh Test breach

Australia were found to have fallen foul of an ICC over-rate regulation, with the governing body yet to determine whether sanctions will be imposed.

Will Kuldeep Yadav play the second Test in Colombo?

Kuldeep Yadav's selection for Colombo depends on pitch conditions as India consider spin combination changes after Galle.

Batting trend, not one-off collapse, behind Australia loss to Bangladesh

Pat Cummins says Australia's nine-wicket defeat in Darwin fits a pattern, not a one-time breakdown — selectors may act before Mackay.

Rain delays India's push in Galle Test

India reached 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but rain and Sri Lanka's fightback on day three have delayed proceedings.

BCCI anti-corruption unit probes state T20 leagues

Gavaskar calls for transparency in IPL transfers

Sunil Gavaskar has called for full transparency from the BCCI regarding IPL transfers.

MS Dhoni retired six years ago with 17,266 international runs

MS Dhoni ended his international career six years ago after 538 matches and 17,266 runs, retiring via Instagram without a farewell game.

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz reconcile after on-field altercation

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have settled their differences after the day-two incident in Darwin.

Jos Buttler backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his T20 run-scoring record

Jos Buttler identified Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the batter most likely to break his T20 run-scoring record after scoring an unbeaten 51 for Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred.

Pakistan name Fatima Sana captain for Asia Cup and Asian Games

Pakistan appointed Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, replacing injured Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas.

India reach 460 for nine on rain-affected day two in Galle

India reached 460 for nine on day two in Galle as Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight century into 167.

Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets for first Test win on Australian soil

Bangladesh won their first Test in Australia by nine wickets after Mehidy Hasan Miraz's five-wicket haul dismantled the hosts.

Graeme Smith extends Independence Day wishes to India

Graeme Smith marked India's Independence Day by highlighting the cricket connection between India and South Africa.

KL Rahul retires hurt on 77 with cramps in Galle Test

KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 with cramps but is expected to bat on day two of the Galle Test.

Seifert's 72 leads Super Giants to first Hundred title

Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets in the Hundred final, with Tim Seifert's 72 proving decisive.

BBC assesses combined men's and women's trophy impact

BBC Sport analyses how a joint men's and women's points system would reshape other major sports.

Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets to win maiden Women's Hundred title

Gulf Giants coach Simon Helmot outlines auction plans for ILT20 season

Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot revealed the team's auction strategy and plans to balance experience with domestic talent ahead of the ILT20 season.

Rishabh Pant reaches 100 Test sixes during Galle innings

Devdutt Padikkal's 167 forces rethink on India's number three spot

Padikkal's maiden Test century has created a genuine selection dilemma at number three that extends beyond naming one player.

Private ownership has shifted the Hundred's success metric from participation to attendance

Private ownership has changed The Hundred's priorities from participation growth to ticket revenue and attendance figures.

ICC considers Gandhi Jayanti start for 2027 World Cup