BCCI struggles to find title sponsor for Indian team home matches

India dropped Kuldeep Yadav for the Colombo Test and handed Saransh Jain his debut cap. The change follows workload concerns and the need for 20 wickets in Tests.

India face a selection choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the Colombo Test after the wrist-spinner took one wicket in Galle.

Manav Suthar took 10 for 131 in Galle to become the first spinner with five-wicket hauls in both debut home and away Tests.

Duleep Trophy quarterfinals begin Sunday in Bengaluru featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's red-ball debut and strong squads from recent Ranji champions.

The BCCI continues its bidding process for the title sponsorship of Indian cricket's home season, with no major bids secured yet as the current deal nears its end.

India's mixed disability team recreated Sourav Ganguly's Lord's celebration after beating England by 118 runs in the deciding T20I.

Former captain Hashan Tillakaratne takes over as Sri Lanka's senior men's batting coach at the National High Performance Centre.

Harry Brook fell for 99 as England reached 366 for 8 on day two against Pakistan at Headingley.

Sanjay Manjrekar called it a mystery how India's IPL generation has adapted successfully to Test cricket demands.

ICC reverses demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium after appeals panel finds pitch did not show excessive unevenness or spin.

Sam Curran needs groin surgery and will miss rest of English season, ending hopes of Test comeback this summer.

Travis Head drops to second in the ICC batting rankings after his Bangladesh series. Jasprit Bumrah stays top of the bowling list.

The PCB shifted the President's Cup to December to give players rest before the international white-ball season.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's banter with Niroshan Dickwella ended with the Sri Lankan edging out in the same over. Jaiswal's three-ball duck highlighted concerns about his Test batting.

Groundstaff are working extended hours to produce playable pitches after five heatwaves and minimal rain this summer.

Harry Brook has taken the number one spot in the ICC Test batting rankings after Travis Head dropped following Australia's defeat to Bangladesh.

The current side has won just two of their last 13 Test series.

Babar Azam misses the Headingley Test with a right-hand injury; Salman Agha steps in as captain.

Dhruv Jurel exits the Galle Test with an injury sustained while fielding at short leg during Sri Lanka's first innings.

Sri Lanka face a daunting chase of 372 after India claimed four wickets on the fourth evening in Galle.

Chandimal was forced off the field with a shoulder injury earlier in the day, with Sri Lanka Cricket confirming he was taken to the hospital for scans.

Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series.

Charlie Dean will captain England in the Ireland ODIs after Nat Sciver-Brunt was rested for the series.

Shubman Gill's athletic catch removes Kamindu Mendis as India maintain pressure on Sri Lanka in the 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.

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

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

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

Sunil Gavaskar said hamstring injuries show flaws in India's training approach and called for more match-specific preparation.

India begin their 600th Test in Galle on Saturday with Shubman Gill leading a spin-heavy side missing Bumrah and Sudharsan.

Todd Greenberg said Cricket Australia must balance the need for meaningful ODIs against potential revenue loss from removing bilateral series.

Laxman's expanded role creates a unified technical and selection authority above the current coach and chief selector.

Gill set a clear target of six or seven wins from nine Tests as India begin their push for the WTC 2027 final against Sri Lanka.

Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.

India reach their 600th Test milestone in Galle on Independence Day, having won 186 of 599 previous matches.

The ACSU imposed the fine and TNPL ban after the player was caught with an undeclared phone inside the restricted area during a match in Dindigul.

Rodrigues sustained the injury on August 3 and will miss both the Asia Cup starting later this month and the Asian Games in September.

India play their 600th Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day. The team sits fifth in the World Test Championship table and needs consistent wins to reach the final.

Twining takes charge of Renegades while maintaining his Australia assistant coach duties.

Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir to deliver another ICC title at the 2027 ODI World Cup based on his previous successes.

Farokh Engineer says he has never received the Padma Shri announced for him in 1973 and is still seeking official confirmation 53 years later.

Sony and Fancode secured the rights deal for the three-match series, with the ACB set to receive around $2 million per match in combined revenue.

Badrinath shifts accountability for Bumrah's injury from the CoE to the captain, coach and selectors.

Ashwin believes Morgan is the leading candidate to replace Fleming at CSK. He said Dhoni's leadership will be central during the transition period.

India and Pakistan can only meet in the final or bronze-medal play-off at the Nagoya Asian Games.

The 15-year-old India batter turns attention to red-ball cricket ahead of the Duleep Trophy after a breakout IPL and T20I series.

Murali Kartik has backed Dhruv Jurel to keep his place at No.

Joburg Super Kings have released Faf du Plessis, the biggest surprise among SA20 retention decisions ahead of the new season.

Root ended the post-Ashes curfew after replacing Stokes as Test captain. The ECB said the move was made to set new team standards ahead of the Pakistan series.

Joe Root has ended England's midnight curfew, giving players freedom to make responsible decisions ahead of the Pakistan Test series.

Rishabh Pant faces growing competition from Dhruv Jurel and Ishan Kishan as his position as India's Test wicketkeeper-batter comes under scrutiny.

Gill led a targeted session to sharpen defensive technique against reverse swing expected later in Tests.

Washington Sundar's chances of joining India's Test squad in Sri Lanka are very slim due to a hamstring injury.

Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to make senior players participate in domestic multi-day matches to address India's struggles against spin.

Nabi replaces Bumrah in the Test squad after consistent domestic performances earned him a late call-up.

India's decision to pick Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar together signals a deliberate shift toward wrist-spin leadership in home conditions.

Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to reduce fast-bowling workloads and increase domestic multi-day exposure.

Sudharsan's toe injury forces India to turn to Sarfaraz Khan for the Sri Lanka Test series.

Mohammad Kaif has criticised the BCCI for failing to secure top medical professionals for the Centre of Excellence.

Experienced domestic captain leads a South Africa side featuring five uncapped players on the Namibia tour.

Former India batter says the vacant sports science role is affecting team performance amid rising injuries.

Jaffer said India must return to the strict fitness regime of the Kohli-Shastri period to reduce injuries.

Cricket Australia will test a hybrid ownership model that could open the door to league expansion.

A CoE source said IPL financial pressures push players to play through injuries before they reach the board's facility.

Rahane said Tendulkar expected him to continue but he chose to retire without regrets.

Tendulkar expected Rahane to play longer, but the batter chose to retire without regrets.

The Pakistan Cricket Board hasn't decided whether to publicly announce the list of players receiving central contracts under its new format-based system.

Saikia said the board is open to moving the Duleep Trophy final to a stadium because crowds are barred at the CoE.

Kotak values the match simulation over extended net sessions ahead of the Galle Test.

Zaheer stresses workload planning as injuries mount.

Jay Shah's personal involvement helped complete the BCCI Centre of Excellence within two years after clearing legal and land hurdles.

Sarfaraz Khan earned an India Test recall after shedding 17 kilograms and scoring heavily in domestic cricket following a two-year absence from the side.

VVS Laxman clarified that the BCCI Centre of Excellence focuses on performance standards rather than rehabilitation during Sunday's media interaction.

The BCCI will wait for government clearance before agreeing to resume bilateral cricket with Bangladesh.

Garry Sobers represented Norton in league cricket when county opportunities were limited for overseas players.

Gill and Jaiswal returned to form while bowlers sharpened their skills in the final warm-up before Galle.

Smaran aims for India selection in Tests, ODIs and T20Is after topping the Ranji run charts with 950 runs.

Laxman rejected blame on the CoE and stressed its role in monitoring players beyond injury recovery.

Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 27 runs in the women's Hundred, with Richa Ghosh's quickfire half-century proving decisive.

Sai Sudharsan is out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a toe stress fracture. Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 in the warm-up and's now the leading candidate for No.3.

Padikkal has used the warm-up to press his claim for a Test return after more than 600 days out.

Ravindra Jadeja batted at number four in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI while Shubman Gill remained absent on day two.

Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan are the frontrunners to replace injured Sai Sudharsan in India's Test squad for Sri Lanka.

Hamza Nazar was banned for two years and fined PKR 1 million after the PCB found he submitted misleading information during his visa application.

Flintoff left the England Lions role immediately after deciding his Big Bash League commitments and other work would prevent full dedication to the position.

Chahal's four-wicket haul ended a spell in which he had taken only six wickets in four previous matches.

Sri Lanka Cricket announced free entry for the two-Test series against India to boost attendance at the matches.

Shubman Gill will miss day one of the warm-up match after injuring his right ring finger in practice.

Sarfaraz Khan signals he has not given up on an India return after missing the Sri Lanka Test squad.

John Turner ends his career after a stress fracture and recurring injuries cut short his progress.

Ashwin said MI should demand Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from KKR, arguing that only such a package would strengthen the five-time champions in any trade.

Hamza Nazar received a two-year ban after the PCB inquiry found he submitted misleading information in a visa application.

Ashwin believes Hardik Pandya's trade options are limited to CSK or KKR, with MI needing specific returns to strengthen their squad.

Nirankar Sharma impressed with three for 21 on his TNPL debut for Dindigul Dragons despite the absence of key spinners Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy.

India face a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up starting Friday ahead of the Galle Test.

India's batting preparations for the Sri Lanka Tests have focused on using sweep shots and footwork against spin after recent failures on turning pitches at home.

Sam Curran may earn a Test recall for England's third match against Pakistan if fitness allows.

Ramesh says Arshdeep's Gambhir selection reflects the current head coach's influence rather than historical merit.

Pope, Lawrence and Cook return as England name a 16-man squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan under Joe Root's captaincy.

Rodrigues leads Indian performers in The Hundred with consistent batting and fielding contributions for Southern Brave.

Bethell's knee injury rules him out of the Pakistan series, with Cox, Pope and Carse recalled to the 16-man squad.

Harshit Rana was flagged as overweight by four kilograms after returning from England, while Mohammed Siraj was caught off guard by revised fitness benchmarks upon arriving at the CoE before India's tour of Sri Lanka.

BCCI introduces uniform fitness benchmarks after injury concerns and inconsistent testing standards during England tour.

Fleming has approached Hussey about becoming England's Test batting coach after their 15-year association at CSK.

Rahane recalled how Kohli's aggressive nature complemented his calm approach during their 67 Tests together where they shared 3,661 runs.

Mitchell Marsh joined Sunrisers Eastern Cape while Sam Curran moved to Durban Super Giants ahead of the October 7 SA20 auction. Nineteen slots remain to be filled across four franchises.

India add four spinners to net-bowling resources ahead of Sri Lanka Tests.

Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 113 before chasing the target with ten balls remaining.

Rohit Sharma's Lord's 138 has increased pressure on the chief selector whose tenure extension ends soon.

BCCI acknowledged the contributions of both coaches who departed after successful white-ball campaigns.

India begin their Sri Lanka tour without Bumrah, with Nabi earning a first call-up and Ghosh taking over as fielding coach.

PCB drops two departmental sides for failing to meet new domestic regulations introduced in June.

India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka will test whether their batting order can still negotiate spin with the authority that once defined their approach.

Sai Sudharsan remains in Bengaluru continuing rehabilitation while India awaits clearance for him to join the Sri Lanka Test squad.

Chopra said a 2-0 series loss to Sri Lanka would leave India at 39 percentage points and Sri Lanka at 61.

Ben Stokes argues that cricket's relationship with alcohol extends beyond England and has not kept pace with the game's professional standards.

Mohammed Siraj's spell on the final morning at The Oval sealed India's six-run win and squared the 2025 series against England.

Nabi's selection rewards recent domestic form while Shami's exclusion continues despite strong numbers across formats.

Nabi becomes the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected in India's Test squad.

India picked Auqib Nabi to replace injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Sri Lanka Test squad while Mohammed Shami stayed overlooked despite strong domestic form.

Tanush Kotian, Harsh Dubey, and Vipraj Nigam join India's Sri Lanka Test squad as net bowlers for development experience.

Arshdeep Singh earned selection for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy after missing his Test debut due to injury.

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series after the India captain was ruled out with a knee injury.

The BCCI will evaluate injury management and support staff performance after India's Test series against Sri Lanka concludes.

The BCCI will review physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain's role after the Sri Lanka Tests amid ongoing injury concerns in the Indian team.

Claire Taylor reflected on the professionalisation of women's cricket and her own sacrifices during England's 2009 World Cup triumphs.

Former England captain Alastair Cook supports Joe Root as interim Test captain until the 2027 home Ashes.

India have named a largely unchanged squad for the Asia Cup 2026, again leaving out Yastika Bhatia while retaining faith in 18-year-old G Kamalini.

Gambhir flags WTC pressure ahead of Sri Lanka Tests; India begin August 15.

Ashwin predicts Samson and Sooryavanshi will miss 2027 ODI World Cup; includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar instead.

Joe Root said he feels ready for a second stint as England Test captain, citing a different mindset and support from Brendon McCullum.

Stokes could return to T20 franchise cricket after Test retirement with multiple teams expressing interest.

Selectors urged to communicate selection decisions with overlooked pacer as India begins 2027 World Cup planning.

BCCI awaits government nod for possible India tour of Bangladesh in early September.

Ashwin backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return for 2027 World Cup citing swing bowling experience.

Rahane retires after 85 Tests and three wins as stand-in captain in Australia; BCCI grants top pension bracket.

Shami remains unselected despite his 2023 World Cup contributions.

Bumrah passes fitness test and will play both Tests; warm-up match shortened before Sri Lanka tour.

Michael Vaughan believes the England Test captaincy will benefit Joe Root after his re-appointment.

Ajinkya Rahane has retired from international, IPL and domestic cricket after 85 Tests and 8,414 runs.

BCB president Tamim Iqbal says Bangladesh is safe for India's proposed September white-ball tour, which awaits government approval.

The Hundred 2026 adds combined men's and women's trophy, new ownership stakes and refreshed team branding as the ECB seeks greater commercial returns.

County Championship keeps its 14-match format after counties reject ECB's 13-game proposal. Vitality Blast reduces group stage to 12 matches.

Suresh Raina highlights fielding culture and senior player influence that shaped India's standards during his career.

England captain has hinted at missing the Ireland ODIs next month to continue rehab for her calf issue that has forced her to play as a specialist batter.

AB de Villiers expressed surprise at Rishabh Pant's selection for India's Sri Lanka Test series, citing concerns over confidence and fitness.

Langer denies direct approach from ECB while Fleming prepares to take over England Test team.

Ryan ten Doeschate appointed Knight Riders head of cricket strategy day after leaving India coaching role; will oversee four global teams.

Ishan Kishan leads East Zone with Sooryavanshi as deputy. Shami returns as Duleep Trophy begins 23 August in Bengaluru.

Subhadeep Ghosh appointed India's new fielding coach replacing T Dilip; will join squad for Sri Lanka Test series starting 12 August.

Saransh Jain's call-up raises questions about long-term selection policy.

Warwickshire recruit India ODI batter Pratika Rawal from mid-August; she will bolster top order for One-Day Cup and Championship push.

Ex-opener slams India vice-captain for slow scoring and weakness against pace. Criticism follows Lord's ODI performance.

Bumrah and Sudharsan named in Sri Lanka Test squad but must pass fitness tests. Sundar ruled out after England tour injury.

Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability remains subject to fitness clearance ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests.

West Indies and Pakistan share 14 wickets on opening day of first Test at Tarouba. Greaves and Abbas dominate in seamer-friendly conditions.

Saransh Jain receives surprise maiden call-up. Jadeja returns as Sundar stays unavailable for Galle opener.

BCCI schedules August review of India's white-ball results and staff contracts after mixed tour outcomes.

Yorkshire recruit England seamer Em Arlott on a three-year deal from Warwickshire.

Mayank Yadav took 2/18 and earned Player of the Match honours in India's comfortable seven-wicket win.

ECB confirms packed 2027 home summer with concurrent men's and women's Ashes plus Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand visits.

India open their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare with Shreyas Iyer as captain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fresh off a breakout IPL, returns to the squad.

The BCCI has ruled out any immediate retirement for Rohit Sharma. The clarification came despite speculation before the third ODI against England at Lord's.

The ECB is searching for a successor to Brendon McCullum ahead of the Pakistan Test series. Andy Flower is among the candidates.

The former Netherlands all-rounder has asked the BCCI to leave after the England tour for personal reasons. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will have the final say.

Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud led the visitors to a historic first women's Test victory at the ground. England finished at 186 on day four.

England stick with the same XI that won the opening two T20s against India.

Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi step in for injured Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the white-ball series against England.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 58 in the women's Test at Lord's to become the first Indian with fifties in all three formats at the venue.

Pratika Rawal is out of the Lord's Test with a knee injury. Priya Punia has been added to the squad as her replacement.