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Keith Barker retires from professional cricket after 17 seasons

Warwickshire all-rounder Keith Barker retires immediately due to a knee injury after returning to the club this summer.

Chris Cooke announces retirement at end of 2026 season

Glamorgan's Chris Cooke retires after 16 years in the first team, ending his career at the close of the 2026 season.

Manav Suthar praises Jadeja's consistency after taking 4 for 76 in Galle

Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead in Galle.

India bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 to take 178-run lead in Galle

Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets as India take commanding lead despite Dinusha's maiden hundred.

Kartik Tyagi clocks 149kph in UPT20 League comeback

India close in on victory despite Sri Lanka resistance in Galle

India posted 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but Sri Lanka's middle order has kept the first Test alive into day three.

Will Kuldeep Yadav play the second Test in Colombo?

Kuldeep Yadav's selection for Colombo depends on pitch conditions as India consider spin combination changes after Galle.

MS Dhoni retired six years ago with 17,266 international runs

MS Dhoni ended his international career six years ago after 538 matches and 17,266 runs, retiring via Instagram without a farewell game.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella and hand Nuwantha maiden Test call-up for India series

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a long absence. Offspinner Keshara Nuwantha earns his first call-up ahead of the series against India in Galle.

Scotland and Netherlands criticise ICC over 2027 World Cup format

Scotland and Netherlands boards say ICC changes to 2027 World Cup format create uncertainty and weaken cricket's integrity.

India name squad for Galle Test as Dickwella returns for Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad while offspinner Nuwantha earns his first call-up. India arrive with Devdutt Padikkal in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan for the 600th Test in Galle.

Jordan Cox to carry Virat Kohli advice into Pakistan Tests

England batter Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him forever as he prepares to bat at number three against Pakistan starting August 19.

Jonty Rhodes warns bilateral ODIs face decline as T20 grows

Rhodes believes standalone bilateral ODIs will reduce while the World Cup keeps the format alive.

Gill says India need six or seven wins to reach WTC 2027 final

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.

Middlesex and Leicestershire reach One-Day Cup final

Middlesex and Leicestershire advance to the One-Day Cup final after respective semi-final victories over Durham and Nottinghamshire.

Priyansh Arya posts strike rate of 211 in IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya has struck at 211 in IPL 2026 and says he is unconcerned by competition for India's opening spots.

India-Afghanistan T20I series rights sold for $2 million per match

The value is lower than BCCI bilateral rates but still lucrative for Afghanistan.

Mohammed Kaif questions why experts are declining BCCI CoE contracts

Mohammed Kaif has asked why top experts are turning down BCCI sports science roles despite the board's resources and the team's injury problems.

Hasan Mahmud takes 6 for 55 as Bangladesh bowl Australia out for 198

Hasan Mahmud's 6 for 55 led Bangladesh's attack as Australia collapsed to their lowest score against them while Mitchell Starc claimed a left-arm bowling record.

Harbhajan Singh says he has no interest in ODIs

Harbhajan Singh said he has no interest in ODIs and warned that bilateral international cricket risks losing relevance to T20 leagues.

'Technology saved me today' — Steve Smith on Snicko controversy

Steve Smith said technology saved him after surviving an edge that Snicko did not detect on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.

ICC's curated calendar will reshape how boards plan tours and monetise content

Gupta's directive will force boards to justify every bilateral on commercial or competitive grounds.

Kuldeep Yadav needs consistency to become India's next spin leader

Murali Kartik says Kuldeep Yadav requires consistent backing to become India's next spin leader in Tests.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shifts focus to red-ball cricket

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