August 2026

Saransh Jain finds rhythm after quiet start on Test debut in Colombo

Saransh Jain troubled Sri Lankan left-handers after a quiet start to his Test debut, finding his rhythm as the Colombo pitch conditions evolved.

India and Pakistan flag concerns over Asian Games pitch and accommodation standards

India, Pakistan and other cricket boards have raised concerns over pitch and accommodation standards at the 2026 Asian Games venue in Aichi-Nagoya.

England seek series win as Pakistan face Headingley collapse

England look to seal the series against Pakistan at Lord's after a dominant innings victory at Headingley.

India spin coach suggests free hits in Tests to reduce no-balls

Bahutule proposed free hits in Tests after Jadeja's 88 no-balls since 2021 highlighted spinner discipline issues.

Will Pucovski sues Brighton Grammar over 2014 concussion treatment

Pucovski alleges school negligence in 2014 concussion led to career-ending head injuries.

88. Jadeja's no-ball tally since 2021

Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls since 2021 and now has 22 straight unsuccessful DRS reviews in Tests.

Yashasvi Jaiswal set to stay with Rajasthan Royals for 2027

Yashasvi Jaiswal will stay with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2027 despite trade rumours and recent disciplinary concerns.

445 wickets — Starc takes No.1 ICC Test ranking

Mitchell Starc has risen to No.1 in the ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh.

AB de Villiers clarifies preference for Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar in overseas conditions

India middle-order batsman scores record domestic 308 before World Cup call

Will Pucovski sues former school over concussion claims

Will Pucovski has sued his former school Brighton Grammar over alleged failures to follow concussion protocols after a 2014 incident.

Bombay High Court questions MCA over cockroaches in association eateries

Court questions food safety standards at MCA facilities after cockroach discovery leads to licence suspension.

Anaya Bangar secures Australian clearance after Indian board silence

Former Mumbai youth player cleared for Australian community cricket while awaiting Indian board response.

Imran Khan remains in jail for over three years on corruption charges

Imran Khan has been jailed for over three years and his health has declined during his time in custody.

Aimen Anwer retires from Pakistan international cricket

Anwer ends her career with 37 T20Is and eight ODIs for Pakistan.

WBBL and BBL squads for 2026-27 season take shape

WBBL and BBL squads for 2026-27 are taking shape as Cricket Australia lifts the contract embargo and franchises begin signings.

North Zone reach Duleep Trophy semi-finals after victory over West Zone

Abid Mushtaq spins North Zone into Duleep Trophy semi-finals

Cheteshwar Pujara names top five India Test pacers of all time

European T20 Premier League begins August 26 in Netherlands and Ireland

Eight-team T20 league launches August 26 in Netherlands and Ireland with Indian broadcast coverage.

Duleep Trophy semifinals set for August 30 at BCCI Centre of Excellence

BBL scraps overseas draft for direct signings in major contracting overhaul

The Big Bash League is replacing its overseas player draft with a direct-signing system, giving franchises more control over international recruitment.

Sanjay Manjrekar calls for stricter action on Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the ICC and BCCI for handing light penalties to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after separate on-field incidents.

Ravindra Jadeja goes 22 Tests without a successful DRS review