ICC Board shifts Women's Champions Trophy to February 2027 and pilots Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is fit for T20 World Cup but unlikely to bowl.
The ICC Board has approved changes to the women's international calendar. The Women's Champions Trophy moves to February 2027. The Board also endorsed a pilot Women's Emerging Nations Trophy for 2026 with ten teams and the qualification pathway for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup in Pakistan.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is fit for the T20 World Cup but is unlikely to bowl, according to coach Charlotte Edwards. KS Bharat has retired from international cricket at 32 after seven Tests for India. Andrew Flintoff was appointed head coach of Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash League.
The Hundred will introduce a combined men's and women's trophy from the next edition. The ICC plans to revive the Global Qualifier for associate teams to improve pathways to major events.
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.
BCCI risks sending the wrong signal by potentially dropping Suryakumar Yadav from T20Is as Shreyas Iyer takes over as captain.
BCCI selectors are facing heat over plans to sideline Suryakumar Yadav from the T20I side. The move risks looking like a snub to established leadership and raises questions about selection consistency.
Shreyas Iyer's been confirmed as the new T20I captain, replacing Yadav ahead of upcoming series against Ireland and England. The 31-year-old Punjab Kings skipper will lead the side while young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets a maiden call-up as selectors plan for future cycles, including the 2028 Olympics.
The transition comes after nearly 30 months of Iyer being away from T20Is — a long absence for a player stepping straight into the top job. What's muddier is whether Yadav stays in the squad at all, or if the BCCI is quietly repositioning him out entirely.
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.
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.
Hardik Pandya's anticipated transfer to Gujarat Titans failed after he demanded to be made captain again.
Hardik Pandya's proposed move from Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans has collapsed after he insisted on being reinstated as captain, according to The Indian Express. Gujarat Titans had discussed the possibility with current captain Shubman Gill, who reportedly agreed to the deal, but the captaincy condition proved unacceptable to the franchise. Hardik's camp denied that the all-rounder had direct conversations with any franchise regarding a trade.
Mumbai Indians finished ninth in IPL 2026 with four wins from 14 matches under Pandya's captaincy. Cricbuzz reported that Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings expressed interest in acquiring the all-rounder while Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals were also linked with him. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Mumbai should only trade Pandya to KKR if they receive Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh in return.
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.
