Mitchell Santner's back. The all-rounder has been cleared for New Zealand's Test squad against England, starting at Lord's — a timely boost for their spin stocks and all-round depth alongside a strong seam attack.

Santner's got 78 Test wickets across 32 matches and a century against England already under his belt. His availability ahead of the opener matters.

Charlie Dean's been captaining England Women through recent series against New Zealand and India, and she's talked up the squad's preparation heading into the T20 World Cup on June 12. The Somerset all-rounder praised her teammates' support throughout.

West Indies have selected a 15-member squad led by Shai Hope for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The series begins on June 3 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

The squad includes Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase. Automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a key target for the team.

Sri Lanka's tour of the West Indies starts with the first ODI at Sabina Park. Hope's leadership and the return of several experienced players form the backbone of the home side's preparations.

Alice Capsey and Heather Knight put on a century stand as England chased down India's total at Taunton to wrap up the third T20I and the series 2-1. They got home with overs to spare.

Bangladesh picked up their first win in the women's tri-series in Scotland. Nigar Sultana made a half-century and Ritu Moni took career-best figures of 4 for 12 to beat the hosts and end their run of defeats.

The Hundred will hand out a combined men's and women's trophy from 2026. It will go to the franchise whose two teams finish with the best combined record, part of a wider investment and format overhaul.

Pat Cummins said Tests and the upcoming World Cup remain his priorities when he hinted at skipping the 2027 IPL. The Australia captain and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper made the comments while discussing his future workload.

He may sit out the 2027 season to manage his body ahead of Australia's major international commitments — he's already played a full IPL 2026 campaign with SRH, finishing with figures of 4-64 in a recent outing. The 2027 IPL window overlaps with Australia's preparation for the ODI World Cup, and for Cummins, red-ball cricket and the global tournament take precedence over franchise money.

Afghanistan have added Auqib Nabi and five other players as net bowlers ahead of the Test against India. The extra options give the squad more practice before the match.

England coach Charlotte Edwards said there was never any doubt about Heather Knight's place in the T20 World Cup squad. Knight's unbeaten 70 in the series win over India came after a lean spell, and she timed her return to form perfectly.

Shoaib Bashir is back in England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. He missed the Ashes and now takes the spinner's role.

England named a 12-man group that also brings in uncapped opener Emilio Gay and seamer Sonny Baker. Rehan Ahmed, James Rew and Matthew Fisher drop out.

Hasan Mahmud joins Kent for the County Championship after recovering from injury.

The BCCI has appointed former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach for the senior men's team, with the one-off Test against Afghanistan kicking off on June 6.

Bahutule's résumé includes stints with Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in the IPL, plus domestic coaching and India U19 work.

Nathan Ellis took four for 33 as Australia leveled the ODI series against Pakistan with a convincing win in the second match. The victory sets up a decider.

Pakistan's batting struggles continue to pile up ahead of the final game. Australia have momentum after bouncing back from the series opener.

Sri Lanka Cricket got the nod from the ICC — no sanctions after the government appointed a Transformation Committee to oversee the board. It's the second intervention in a decade. The ICC ran fact-finding visits but decided against penalties.

The relief is real. Earlier cases saw the ICC come down harder. This time, the global body treated the committee's formation as a measured step, one officials had tracked closely since it was established.

The ICC hasn't released further details on monitoring. SLC can now push ahead with internal governance changes without facing immediate external restrictions.

The ICC has pushed the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy from June-July into February 14–28, 2027, keeping it in Sri Lanka.

The shuffle opens a slot for a pilot Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026—five Full Members and five Associate teams competing in the same window.

Freya Kemp scored 39 off 13 balls and took two for 15 as England beat India by 26 runs in the second women's T20I at Bristol. The result levelled the series at 1-1. Kemp's all-round display formed the core of England's total and their bowling effort.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur identified the factors that cost her side the match. Surrey and The Blaze suffered their first defeats in the Women's T20 Blast on the same day, with Durham among the teams that secured wins and altered the standings.

The series continues with the third T20I still to be played. Kemp's performance marked her as the standout player across both disciplines in the Bristol match.

The ICC suspended Cricket Canada's membership with immediate effect at its board meeting. National teams and player programmes will continue through controlled funding — the decision followed serious breaches of membership obligations.

The board also approved a pink-ball trial for future matches. Controlled funding will cover international commitments, meaning cricket operations in Canada stay supported even as the governing body loses its seat at the ICC table.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, reaching 161 for five in 18 overs after restricting GT to 155 for eight.

Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten on 75 from 42 balls — nine fours and three sixes — while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two for 29 and Rasikh Salam claimed three for 27.

Rajat Patidar credited head coach Andy Flower for shifting team culture and treating players as equals. He dedicated the win to victims of last year's stampede and said the focus now turns to a potential three-peat.

Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32 on debut as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in the opening ODI. Australia managed just 200, and Pakistan chased it down to lead the three-match series 1-0.

The teams move to Lahore for the second match. Australia handed debuts to Oliver Peake and recalled Billy Stanlake, signaling a shift in selection strategy on Pakistani soil.