August 2026

NZC CEO says Indian tours contribute significantly to board's funding cycles

NZC CEO David Allott credited Indian tours with providing essential funding stability for New Zealand Cricket's operations and development programmes.

Smriti Mandhana hits four fours in opening over against Thailand

Smriti Mandhana hit four boundaries in the first over against Thailand as India began their Women's Asia Cup campaign at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Michael Neser signs two-year BBL extension with Brisbane Heat

Pakistan batter ruled out of remaining Lord's Test with calf injury

Imam-ul-Haq suffers grade-one calf tear and will miss the remainder of Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's.

Thailand bowl first as Pratika Rawal makes T20I debut for India

Shafali Verma scores 64 as India beat Thailand by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener

Jofra Archer dismisses Babar Azam with unplayable bouncer at Lord's

Jofra Archer's bouncer dismissed Babar Azam as Pakistan collapsed to a heavy defeat in the second Test at Lord's.

Hardik Pandya arrives at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Ferrari

Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to use expertise of Tendulkar, Ganguly and Shastri

Gavaskar wants the BCCI to draw on the expertise of former players to fix Indian cricket.

South Africa pacer ruled out of Namibia tri-series with hamstring injury

Lutho Sipamla ruled out of Namibia tri-series; Andile Simelane called up as replacement.

South Africa name Brevis for Zimbabwe T20I after Namibia loss

South Africa included Dewald Brevis for their T20I against Zimbabwe after suffering a loss to Namibia in the tri-series opener.

PCB warns Pakistan players against public comments on Imran Khan

The Pakistan Cricket Board has told players to refrain from public comments about Imran Khan's imprisonment and health concerns.

Lutho Sipamla ruled out of Namibia tri-series with hamstring injury

Durham denied third-day win by poor light against Gloucestershire

Amol Mazumdar urges India women to play aggressively in T20 Asia Cup

BCCI to announce Afghanistan T20I squad by September 3

BCCI selection committee to finalise Afghanistan T20I squad by September 3 with Iyer as potential captain.

Virat Kohli adds new tattoo to left-arm sleeve

Virat Kohli has added another tattoo to his left-arm sleeve, with images going viral on social media.

Joe Root matches Virat Kohli's WTC captaincy record with 14th win

Gavaskar suggests fines for bowlers and coaches to address India's no-ball issues

Sunil Gavaskar has called for fines on bowlers and coaches to curb India's no-ball problems after the team's recent Test series against Sri Lanka.

Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of Lord's Test second innings with calf tear

Javagal Srinath takes metro ride in Bengaluru

Javagal Srinath travelled by metro in Bengaluru, drawing attention for his choice of public transport.

Auqib Nabi joins Surrey for three County Championship matches

Auqib Nabi signs with Surrey for three County Championship games before New Zealand tour.

Imam-ul-Haq unlikely to bat in Lord's Test second innings

Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of Lord's Test second innings with Grade-1 left calf tear requiring 10 days rest.

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla prays at Tirumala temple for India's 2027 World Cup success