The ICC is trialing pink balls in Test matches to reduce time lost to bad light, with implementation details still being worked out.
The ICC will trial pink balls in Test matches to reduce time lost to bad light — a recurring headache in recent day-night fixtures. Pink balls offer better contrast under floodlights than red ones, and officials are testing how they perform across different conditions before rolling them out wider.
Implementation details are still under discussion. The ICC hasn't named which match will host the first trial yet. But results from the experiment are expected to shape future scheduling decisions.
The MCC acknowledged the Lord's pitch for the England versus New Zealand Test didn't measure up. Inconsistent bounce plagued the surface throughout — a low-scoring match that lasted just three days, with conditions that frustrated both teams and captains alike.
Ben Stokes called it extreme and unhelpful for Test cricket's future. The MCC expressed frustration with the variable bounce and pledged to tighten pitch preparation for upcoming home Tests, using what they learned here to do better next time.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup returns to England in 2026, with 12 teams split into two groups and the final at Lord's.
The tenth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup lands in England between June 12 and July 5, 2026. Twelve teams will compete in two groups, with the final at Lord's. The ICC has now confirmed the full schedule and venues.
The ICC named Dr Ros Rivaz an independent director for a three-year term, bringing governance experience from Anglian Water and UK Companies House.
The ICC appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as an independent director for a three-year term, extendable by another three. She comes with governance experience from Anglian Water and UK Companies House — filling a vacant independent seat on the board.
She'll contribute to oversight and strategic decisions at the global governing body, though the ICC hasn't assigned her to any specific committees yet. The move's part of a broader push to strengthen board composition with external expertise.
The ICC has appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as an independent director for a three-year term, extendable by another three years. Rivaz brings governance experience from senior roles at Anglian Water and UK Companies House, with a background in regulatory and corporate oversight.
The appointment fills an independent position on the ICC board, which oversees global cricket administration and policy decisions. No details on her specific portfolio were released with the announcement.
Thirty-three wickets fell in the first two days of England vs New Zealand at Lord's, with Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both questioning whether the surface meets Test cricket standards.
Thirty-three wickets tumbled in the first two days at Lord's — excessive seam movement and unpredictable bounce turned the pitch into a bowler's lottery, according to Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan. Both former captains called it substandard, not fit for Test cricket.
Rain washed out most of day three. Only 9.4 overs were possible before play stopped, leaving New Zealand at 55 for 5 — still 199 runs away from chasing down England's total. Ollie Robinson had already taken two wickets in that brief spell, adding to Gus Atkinson's two earlier in the match. England debutant Emilio Gay had scored a fifty in the first innings.
The high dismissal rate has forced questions about Lord's pitch preparation. There's also grumbling about the lunch call — taken during a sunny break in relentless rain — that may have cost England bowling time. England hold the advantage heading into day four, but the focus now is whether the MCC can fix what's clearly become a recurring problem at its flagship ground.
Bangladesh Cricket Board interim president Tamim Iqbal says the board must rebuild ties with the ICC and other nations to restore credibility.
Bangladesh Cricket Board interim president Tamim Iqbal has called for efforts to restore credibility with the ICC and other nations. Speaking from his role leading the interim board, he stressed that rebuilding trust is central to the restoration process — the board needs to re-establish working ties at the international level.
The remarks come as Bangladesh works through recent governance issues and internal reviews. No specific timeline for further announcements was given.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited the 2028 T20 World Cup cycle and Iyer's experience as reasons for replacing Suryakumar Yadav.
India have appointed Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first national call-up after scoring 776 runs in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said the panel selected Sooryavanshi on the strength of his record-breaking performances and expressed high hopes for the teenager. Agarkar described the move to replace Suryakumar Yadav with Iyer as the best way forward because of the need to plan for the 2028 cycle and Iyer's leadership record. The squad also includes Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Sanjay Manjrekar cautioned against exposing the 15-year-old to overseas conditions too soon after his IPL exploits.
Jasprit Bumrah returns to India's T20I squad for the 2026 Asian Games after being rested from the Ireland and England tours.
Jasprit Bumrah's back in India's T20I squad for the men's event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. He was rested from the upcoming tours to Ireland and England, but the multi-nation tournament gets his availability.
It's a familiar pattern with Bumrah — India picks and chooses his fixtures depending on what matters most on the calendar.
India has selected 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his first senior T20I tour following his IPL exploits.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in India's T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England after scoring 776 runs in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said the teenager picked himself on the back of his record-breaking performances. The call-up comes alongside the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as captain.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in India's T20I squads for series against England and Ireland following his record-breaking IPL 2026 season.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in India's T20 squads for the upcoming series against England and Ireland. His Rajasthan Royals IPL performances got him there — chief selector Ajit Agarkar said he'd simply picked himself.
If Sooryavanshi plays, he'll break Sachin Tendulkar's record as India's youngest male international cricketer. Agarkar noted that recent form and performances at the highest level of franchise cricket drove the decision. The squad also features several other changes ahead of the tours.
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.
India dropped Suryakumar Yadav from the T20I squad citing form, with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain.
The noise around Suryakumar Yadav's omission has centered on the captaincy handover to Shreyas Iyer. It's easy to frame it that way — Suryakumar led India to the T20 World Cup title just months ago, so a leadership change looks like the headline story.
But selectors say it's simpler than that. Suryakumar's form dipped, and Ajit Agarkar didn't shy from calling it a tough call. The performance data pointed away from him, and long-term planning mattered more than the recent trophy. Shreyas Iyer's consistency across recent matches made the promotion straightforward.
The broader squad moves — Bumrah back for the 2026 Asian Games, rotations on the Ireland and England tours — suggest selectors are treating form as form, regardless of pedigree. Reputation doesn't buy you a spot when the numbers don't follow.
Shreyas Iyer is back in India's T20I squad after nearly 30 months, and selectors are eyeing him for captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer's back. After 30 months on the sidelines, the 31-year-old has forced his way back into India's T20I setup on the back of strong domestic form and consistent IPL runs with Punjab Kings.
He's now in contention for the T20I captaincy, with an official announcement expected soon to replace Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer will lead the side in upcoming series against Ireland and England.
Young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is also getting a maiden call-up as selectors look ahead to future tournaments.
Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus says the ICC must schedule more Tests for emerging teams to aid development.
Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus has called on the ICC to provide more Test opportunities for emerging nations. Sporadic matches hinder team development, he said ahead of the one-off Test against India. The responsibility for a proper fixture list lies with the ICC according to the coach.
The match begins at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh's new stadium. India enter the game without rested Ravindra Jadeja and retired Ravichandran Ashwin as they test emerging options. Cricbuzz reported Pybus's comments on the need for consistent red-ball cricket.
Times of India noted that New Chandigarh hosts its maiden Test. ESPNcricinfo added that India are making adjustments for red-ball cricket after the IPL, with discussions around spinner selections including Harsh Dubey or Manav Suthar.
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.
