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.

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.

Tim David won't play RCB's opening match of IPL 2027. He's been fined half his match fee and suspended for one game following a Code of Conduct breach during the 2026 season.

David was part of RCB's title defence last year alongside Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli. The team wore No. 11 jerseys throughout that campaign in memory of stampede victims, with Rasikh Salam also contributing to the successful run.

Rajat Patidar said those words to a childhood friend immediately after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win. The RCB captain dedicated the victory to victims of a recent Bengaluru stampede incident in his post-match comments.

Patidar scored 15 off 13 balls in the final against Gujarat Titans, which RCB won by five wickets chasing 156. Back-to-back titles now — a streak that matches Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals side.

Riyan Parag's hamstring injury during the IPL has opened a spot in India A's squad for the 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka. Ruturaj Gaikwad steps in as vice-captain under Tilak Varma, coming off strong performances for Chennai Super Kings.

The tri-series — featuring India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A — kicks off June 9 in Dambulla. Gaikwad's expected to link up with the team before the first fixture.

Mitchell Santner's shoulder has healed. The left-arm spinner picked up the injury playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, but he's back in New Zealand's Test squad for the three-match series against England starting later this month.

He replaces Dean Foxcroft, who's heading home early. Santner will link up with the team before the first Test at Lord's. It's a timely boost for New Zealand's spin options — Santner's a fixture in their Test side when available, and depth matters across all formats on an overseas tour.

Netherlands beat Bangladesh Women by 8 runs in the Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series on Saturday, defending 162 for 5 with disciplined bowling. It's a second straight loss for Bangladesh, who also fell to Scotland in the opening fixture — where captain Kathryn Bryce hit a quick fifty and the bowling attack claimed a maiden over.

Bangladesh sit bottom of the standings with no wins from two. The tri-series continues with further matches scheduled.

Debutant left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas claimed 5 for 32 as Pakistan dismissed Australia for 200 in the first ODI in Rawalpindi — and then struck the winning six during the chase. Pakistan reached the target with seven overs remaining to win by five wickets.

Minhas became the first Pakistani to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. On a spinning surface, he did the job both ways.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 63 for two wickets after 5.3 overs while chasing Gujarat Titans' total of 155 for eight in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 off 11 balls.

Gujarat Titans posted 155 for eight with Washington Sundar unbeaten on 50 off 37 balls. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two for 29, Josh Hazlewood claimed two for 37, Rasikh Dar Salam finished with three for 27, and Krunal Pandya returned one for 23.

Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sunil Gavaskar had questioned the final's scheduling because RCB enjoyed more rest than Gujarat Titans after qualifying directly for the title match.

Shubman Gill walked in and didn't look back. His 104 off 53 balls — 15 fours and three sixes — steered Gujarat Titans past Rajasthan Royals' 214 for six in IPL Qualifier 2 at Mohali. Sai Sudharsan played the perfect foil with 58 off 32, and together they took GT to 219 for three in 18.4 overs.

Rajasthan had looked dangerous. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 (eight fours, seven sixes), while Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 45 off 35 and Donovan Ferreira's late burst — 38 off 11 — gave them something to defend. It wasn't quite enough. Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Jason Holder each picked two wickets for GT, keeping the chase in control.

Gill reaches the final on the back of stellar form. He's already made noise about wanting back into India's T20I setup, and performances like this won't hurt his case.

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after the team finished bottom of the IPL 2026 table. The franchise accepted his request following a disappointing season.

Hardik Pandya's tenure as Mumbai Indians captain is also expected to end, with trade options including Delhi Capitals or Kolkata Knight Riders now in play.

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after the team finished at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. The franchise accepted his request immediately.

Pant requested relief from the role following another poor season for Lucknow Super Giants. Replacements including Aiden Markram are now under consideration.

Pant scored 26 off 22 balls in the team's final match, a seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. His long-term future with the franchise remains under review after two bottom-placed finishes.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has banned smart sunglasses and goggles with communication features inside IPL 2026 PMOA areas. Teams must deposit any such devices with security officials before entering restricted zones. The directive applies across all venues for the remainder of the season.

New Zealand defeated Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the one-off Test in Belfast. Tom Blundell led the way with 186 as the visitors declared at 490 for 8. Ireland couldn't find answers to the New Zealand pace attack — Nathan Smith took 6 for 40 while Blair Tickner claimed five wickets across the two innings. The hosts were dismissed for 179 in their first knock, then 232 in the second.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has banned smart sunglasses or goggles with live-streaming or messaging features from the Player Match Official Area during IPL 2026. Players and support staff must hand over such devices to security before entering the zone. Breaches will trigger disciplinary action under the board's anti-corruption code.

The rule applies across all venues for the rest of the season. Security will check devices at entry points. It extends existing restrictions on electronic gadgets in restricted areas.

Scotland Women defeated Netherlands Women by nine wickets in Edinburgh to open the Women's T20I tri-series. Kirstie Gordon took three wickets to restrict the visitors to 142. Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser then scored half-centuries in an untroubled chase.

Gordon's figures anchored the bowling effort. Carter and Fraser guided Scotland home without significant pressure from the Netherlands attack.