International

Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down

New Zealand rule out Will O'Rourke for India series to keep him fit for Australia Tests

Cummins: 'You can tell your story' on Khawaja's Sandpapergate book

Pat Cummins says Australia have moved on from Sandpapergate and has no concerns about revelations in Usman Khawaja's forthcoming autobiography.

Kotak: Bhuvneshwar recalled to add experience in Bumrah's absence

Sitanshu Kotak says Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall stems from the need for proven experience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence.

PCB chairman Naqvi hosts Pakistan squad ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi hosted Pakistan's squad for dinner ahead of their T20I series against Sri Lanka starting October 9.

'He plays according to needs of the team': Sitanshu Kotak backs Ishan Kishan to deliver on home turf in Ranchi

Why did Sitanshu Kotak link Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall to experience?

Sitanshu Kotak explained that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled for his experience after India’s bowling struggled without Jasprit Bumrah in England.

Todd Greenberg says 12-team WTC model likely for 2028-29 cycle

Greenberg expects the WTC to expand to 12 teams starting in 2028, though the ICC has yet to table a formal proposal.

Bangladesh Under-19 team to make two trips to Oman within a month for Afghanistan series and ACC U-19 Asia Cup

Cummins says Australia have moved on from sandpaper scandal

Cummins dismisses concerns over Khawaja's book ahead of the Durban Test.

West Indies win toss and bowl first in second T20I in Ranchi

West Indies opt to bowl first in Ranchi citing dew, with India unchanged after their series-opening win in Lucknow.

Rashid Khan returns to top of T20I bowling rankings for eighth time

Rashid Khan is back at number one in the T20I bowling rankings for the eighth time, having spent more time at the top than any other bowler.

ICC to help China set up Centre of Excellence for cricket

The ICC will assist China with a Centre of Excellence and Tier 2 events to capitalise on renewed interest after the sport's Olympic return.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I return raises questions about 2027 ODI World Cup prospects

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's T20I squad after four years, sparking debate about whether the move signals 2027 ODI World Cup intentions.

Dhananjaya de Silva's resignation hands Test captaincy to Kusal Mendis

Mendis replaces de Silva as Test captain ahead of the Pakistan series.

Tilak Varma says adapting to lower order has been really tough

Tilak Varma said moving from the top order to the lower middle order required significant mental and technical adjustments that took time to master.

Guptill and Adams join New Zealand T20I coaching staff

Guptill and Adams join New Zealand's T20I coaching setup as temporary replacements while Watling takes over as batting coach. Injuries to Foulkes and Chapman have prompted squad changes ahead of the India series.

Kapil Dev urges Hardik Pandya to play more cricket to reduce injury risk

Kapil Dev advised Hardik Pandya to increase his playing time to reduce injury risk after the all-rounder missed multiple series due to recurring fitness issues.

BJ Watling to replace Luke Ronchi as New Zealand batting coach

BJ Watling will take over as New Zealand's batting coach from Luke Ronchi after the Test series against India ends in December.

MCC says pink-ball trial in Tests requires bilateral agreement between teams

MCC official confirms pink-ball use in Tests needs agreement between both teams and cannot be switched mid-match.

Mohammad Kaif says Naman Dhir's batting mindset gives him an edge while bowling

Dhir took 3/31 in four overs on debut after making his ODI debut three weeks earlier.

Australia return to South Africa eight years after Sandpapergate

Australia return to the venue of their 2018 series opener eight years after the Sandpapergate scandal that ended their tour and banned their captain and vice-captain.

India women's dominance in Asia leaves little room for rivals

India's eighth Asia Cup title and Asian Games gold came against Sri Lanka within a week, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana leading the run-scoring.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impresses in nets as selection debate continues

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up nets in Ranchi while selectors stick with Sanju Samson for the second T20I against West Indies.