International

BCCI splits leadership across formats and names Mandhana full-time white-ball captain

Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled to India T20I squad after four-year absence

Kumar earns a T20I return after strong IPL form and improved fitness following recurring injuries.

Shimron Hetmyer run out for five after misfield in first T20I

Mandhana's elevation signals BCCI's willingness to hand full ownership to a batter with different style and values

Smriti Mandhana takes full tactical ownership as captain with a leadership record built on two WPL titles and recent form rather than continuity with the previous regime.

PCB still to announce new central contracts two months after expiry

The PCB has delayed announcing new central contracts since July 31. The board is shifting to format-specific retainers.

Harmanpreet Kaur rejected BCCI offer to retain captaincy in one format

Harmanpreet declined partial retention and chose complete exit after Guwahati review.

Shreyas Iyer wins toss and bowls first in Lucknow T20I

Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in Lucknow, with Naman Dhir handed his T20I debut.

Sahabzada Farhan named Pakistan's eighth T20I captain in three years

Adil Rashid and Sam Curran recalled; Jofra Archer rested for England ODI tri-series

Cheteshwar Pujara backs Sanju Samson over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Abhishek Sharma's opening partner

Pujara said Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma because the experienced batter is at his peak and still has years left at the top level.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explains VVS Laxman's role in selection meetings

Devajit Saikia said VVS Laxman will attend all senior men's selection meetings to prevent fitness miscommunication.

BCCI institutionalises formal bridge between Centre of Excellence and national selection panel

VVS Laxman will attend all selection meetings to ensure selectors receive complete fitness information from the Centre of Excellence.

Beth Mooney urges Cricket Australia to move women's home games to peak summer

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shafali Verma and Shree Charani nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Four Indian players feature on the ICC Player of the Month shortlist for September after standout performances in T20Is and ODIs.

Shoaib Bashir set to retain ECB contract despite limited England Test role

Shoaib Bashir will keep his ECB contract despite limited Test opportunities this summer, with England favouring other spin options at home.

BCCI offered Harmanpreet Kaur option to retain ODI captaincy but she chose to step down across formats

India's blind women cricketers still await promised house sites and jobs

Vaibhav Suryavanshi ranks six sixes in an over as top T20I wish

Vaibhav Suryavanshi ranked hitting six sixes in an over as his top T20I wish, followed by the fastest century and longest six, with most centuries by an Indian batter placed fourth.

India win Asian Games T20 gold; West Indies chase 352 in third ODI

Prasidh Krishna ruled out for at least three weeks with hamstring injury

Prasidh Krishna faces at least three weeks on the sidelines after a left hamstring injury sustained in the second ODI against West Indies.

Shai Hope sets multiple ODI records with unbeaten 162 against India

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 to guide West Indies to their highest successful ODI chase against India.

Mahli Beardman targets 140 kph-plus return in Australia A series

Mahli Beardman said he has returned to speeds above 140 kph after recovering from a lumbar stress injury.

Ravi Shastri says Pakistan's treatment of Imran Khan is inhumane

Ravi Shastri described Pakistan's treatment of Imran Khan as inhumane and called for better medical care for the former captain.

Karthik says Gurnoor Brar will miss out on 2027 World Cup squad