BCCI Apex Council will debate retirement and participation rules for overseas leagues amid existing bans on active players. A five-year cooling-off period is under consideration.
The BCCI Apex Council is scheduled to discuss and announce a policy covering retirement or participation rules for Indian players in overseas leagues. Current regulations bar active players from joining foreign T20 competitions. The council will also examine a proposed five-year cooling-off period for those who retire early to play abroad. Earlier restrictions have already prompted several cricketers to end their careers ahead of schedule. The final decision rests with the BCCI president and secretary after the Apex Council meeting.
Krunal Pandya credits his pre-cricket jobs—passport agent, car broker—for the mental toughness that's carried him through back-to-back IPL titles with RCB.
Krunal Pandya said he always tries to stay one step ahead of challenges in his career. The RCB all-rounder spoke after back-to-back IPL titles with the franchise.
Before professional cricket, he worked as a passport agent and car broker with his father. Those years handling clients and pressure taught him how to move through tight situations on the field. "That experience gave me resilience," he reflected.
The ICC has clarified that any BCB election held while the ad-hoc committee's authority remains contested won't be recognized as legitimate.
The ICC has made it clear: no Bangladesh Cricket Board election can be considered legitimate while the ad-hoc committee's position is still under challenge. The statement came just ahead of scheduled BCB polls, adding fresh uncertainty to an already fractious governance situation.
Disputes over the committee's authority have lingered for months. The ICC's intervention effectively puts the vote on hold until those questions are settled.
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.
Dilara Akter's fifty powered Bangladesh Women to a 13-run win over Netherlands.
The ICC Board has approved several changes to the women's international calendar, moving the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to February and piloting a Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026 with 10 teams. The board also endorsed the qualification pathway for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, which Pakistan will host.
Dilara Akter's 51 off 26 balls helped Bangladesh Women reach 98 for 3 in a rain-affected match before their bowlers defended the total to beat Netherlands Women by 13 runs in the Scotland tri-series. Ashleigh Gardner posted a strong score against South Africa in a practice match before the Women's T20 World Cup.
England are allowing Jofra Archer to miss the New Zealand Test series due to IPL commitments. Stokes defended the approach while others criticised it.
England are accommodating Jofra Archer's absence from the Test series against New Zealand after his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Ben Stokes defended the decision and warned that strict policies could lead players like Archer to leave England cricket permanently. Commentator Simon Doull criticised the choice to prioritise the IPL over Tests.
Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud will join Kent for what's left of the season. The club announced the deal on Tuesday, and he'll slot straight into their four-day matches.
New Zealand's 2026-27 summer starts with India touring in all three formats. It's the biggest home summer they've lined up in years.
The ICC Board signed off on several women's pathway changes, including a 12-team T20 World Cup in 2028 and a new development tournament for emerging sides.
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.
The ICC will trial pink balls in conventional Test matches to reduce bad light interruptions. Both teams must agree to the change for it to take place. The move aims to give broadcasters and boards greater scheduling control.
Bad light stoppages have long disrupted Test cricket, especially in day matches that extend into evening. Pink balls offer better visibility under lights compared with red balls. The trials represent a practical response to repeated delays that affect match duration and viewer experience.
The change could allow more consistent playing time across Test series. Boards may schedule fixtures with greater certainty if stoppages decrease. Traditionalists have previously resisted coloured balls in Tests, yet the trials indicate a willingness to adapt for practical reasons.
Charlie Dean reflects on her stand-in captaincy for England Women.
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 announced a 15-member ODI squad under Shai Hope for the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting June 3.
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.
Ben Stokes defended excusing Jofra Archer from the Test summer for IPL commitments, warning that overly strict policies could see players like him leave England cricket permanently.
Ben Stokes defended England's decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the first Test against New Zealand. The captain said careful management is required to retain players who have IPL commitments. Stokes added that overly strict policies could see players leave the England setup permanently.
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.
Pat Cummins hinted he may skip the 2027 IPL to focus on Tests and the World Cup.
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 add net bowlers including Auqib Nabi while England confirm Heather Knight's World Cup selection.
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.
Manjrekar cautions against rushing 15-year-old Sooryavanshi to India, citing era differences with Tendulkar.
Sanjay Manjrekar has pumped the brakes on calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut, pointing out that comparing him to Tendulkar ignores how cricket's changed. The former India batsman waded into the debate as pressure builds for an early national team call for the Rajasthan Royals batter.
Sooryavanshi put up 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.3 with 72 sixes in IPL 2026 — numbers that have people wondering if he's reset what's possible in T20 for a 15-year-old. Virat Kohli congratulated him after the final. He collected five major awards including MVP and Orange Cap, and that moment's being cited everywhere Indian cricket talks about spotting and accelerating young talent.
Abdul Jalil, known as Chacha Cricket, steps away from live matches after 500 Pakistan games and plans to open a restaurant and museum in Sialkot.
Abdul Jalil—Chacha Cricket to everyone who's watched him in the stands—is hanging up his fan days after nearly six decades. He's been to 500 Pakistan matches. Now he wants to build something permanent: a restaurant and cricket museum in Sialkot.
The upcoming Australia series will catch some of his final home appearances. Pakistan lead the ODI series 1-0 after debutant Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32 in a five-wicket win.
Australia will need to handle spin on slow pitches in what's left. Oliver Peake gets his ODI debut in Rawalpindi, and Billy Stanlake's been brought back too.
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.
