Mitchell Starc dethroned Jasprit Bumrah to become the world's top-ranked Test bowler after a 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh.
Mitchell Starc overtook Jasprit Bumrah to become the No.1-ranked ICC Test bowler for the first time in his career. The Australian left-armer achieved the top spot after taking 10 wickets in Australia's innings win over Bangladesh in Mackay.
Starc returned figures of 6 for 12 and 4 for 39 in the match that gave Australia a series victory. His performance across both innings demonstrated the consistency that elevated him above Bumrah in the rankings.
The achievement comes after 15 years in international cricket for the 32-year-old. Starc's rise to the top ranking reflects his ability to deliver in crucial moments and maintain fitness across long periods.
Pakistan clinched the ODI series against Australia with a four-wicket win in the decisive third match in Lahore.
Pakistan won the series 2-1 with a four-wicket victory in Lahore, where Australia posted their lowest total in the country. Josh Inglis fought hard for the visitors but couldn't stem the tide. Pakistan chased on a turning wicket and lost six wickets in the process — the pitch did its work, but they got there.
It's a statement result. Three matches on home soil against full-strength opposition, and Pakistan owned the conditions enough to win the series.
Virat Kohli's hamstring injury from the IPL 2026 final has ruled him out of India's ODI series against Afghanistan, which starts June 13. The BCCI medical team ordered a minimum two-week rest immediately after the final, leaving him unavailable for all three matches.
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's fitness remains up in the air. Ryan ten Doeschate, India's assistant coach, confirmed Kohli's status and squad details at a press conference on Thursday.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is in line to open in Kohli's place. The Afghanistan series doubles as a warmup for the T20 World Cup later this year.
Dilara Akter smashed 51 off 26 balls as Bangladesh Women beat Netherlands by 13 runs in a rain-shortened eight-over match at the Scotland tri-series.
Dilara Akter hit 51 off 26 balls to carry Bangladesh Women past Netherlands Women by 13 runs in a rain-affected eight-over match. Bangladesh finished at 98 for three; Netherlands couldn't chase it down, stopped at 85 for five.
It's a rare bright spot for Bangladesh in this tri-series. Scotland had already beaten them, and Netherlands had won their first meeting by eight runs. The turnaround here came down to Akter's aggression at the top — she found the boundary whenever the pitch allowed it.
The ICC suspended Cricket Canada's membership over governance breaches and gang-linked corruption allegations, but Canadian teams will keep playing in ICC events and receiving funding.
The ICC has suspended Cricket Canada's membership following serious breaches of its obligations and allegations of gang-linked corruption that raised concerns about influence over the associate board. Canadian teams will continue to compete in ICC events and receive funding during the suspension period.
The board approved the measure at its recent meeting. It's a significant setback for cricket development in Canada, but the suspension stops short of the kind of outright expulsion that would lock the country out of international competition entirely.
Shaun Tait has resigned as Bangladesh's pace bowling coach citing family reasons, with the BCB confirming his departure ahead of the home series against Australia.
Shaun Tait has stepped down as Bangladesh's pace bowling coach for family reasons. The BCB confirmed the Australian's exit ahead of the home series against Australia.
Tait was brought in to strengthen the team's fast bowling depth — a persistent weakness. His resignation leaves the coaching staff without a specialist in an area Bangladesh has long struggled to fix, and it comes at an awkward moment: the Australians arrive soon for what should be preparation time.
Shubman Gill expressed pain after Gujarat Titans lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill felt the sting after his team fell five wickets short in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. "We came so close," he said — and the hurt was real, even if reaching the decider itself felt like an achievement.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased 155 in 18 overs after Gujarat posted 155 for eight. Gill managed just 10 off eight balls in the final. It wasn't enough.
The loss caps a season already fractured by Gill's mid-season injury and a captaincy shift to Rashid Khan midway through — disruptions that make the final appearance itself a small miracle. RCB, meanwhile, kept rolling from last year's title win.
Alice Capsey and Heather Knight starred with a century stand as England beat India to win the women's T20I series 2-1. Bangladesh also secured their first win in a tri-series while The Hundred added a combined trophy.
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.
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the chase while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claimed five major awards.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru won back-to-back IPL titles with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli finished unbeaten on 75 from 42 balls — nine fours, three sixes — to chase down 156. GT had posted 155 for eight.
It's only the third time in IPL history a franchise has won consecutive titles. Kohli led the run-scoring across the season, but the real story was squad depth: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's spell in the final mattered as much as any individual innings. RCB shed the tag of being a star-heavy team living on luck.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked away with five major awards — MVP, Orange Cap among them — after a debut season for Rajasthan Royals that rewrote the age record books. When Kohli met him after the final, it wasn't just a moment of respect. It was a visible handing over: the veteran with 15 years of consistency standing next to the 15-year-old who'd done it in one.
BCCI confirms Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach ahead of Afghanistan Test.
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.
Freya Kemp's 39 off 13 and two for 15 powered England to a 26-run win over India in Bristol, levelling the women's T20I series 1-1.
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.
RCB retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over GT in the final. Kohli's unbeaten 75 anchored the chase while Patidar praised the coaching staff.
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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 hit with a 50% match-fee fine and one-game ban after a 2026 Code of Conduct breach. He'll miss RCB's first fixture of IPL 2027.
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 dedicated RCB's IPL 2026 title to Bengaluru stampede victims and reflected on the win with a childhood friend.
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.
Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces Riyan Parag in the India A tri-series squad in Sri Lanka and is named vice-captain.
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 decision to bowl first helped Edinburgh Castle Rockets bowl out Glasgow Cosmic for 115 and secure victory.
Edinburgh captain Mitchell Santner elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Glasgow Cosmic. The decision put Glasgow under early pressure and allowed Edinburgh's attack to exploit the conditions throughout the innings.
Glasgow struggled to build momentum and were eventually bowled out for 115 in 20 overs. Edinburgh's bowlers maintained consistent pressure and prevented any substantial partnerships from developing.
The victory gave Edinburgh an early advantage in the competition. Santner's tactical approach demonstrated the value of aggressive fielding and bowling strategies in T20 cricket, where early wickets can determine the outcome of matches.
